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Kathmere Capital Management, LLC
Form ADV Part 2A: Firm Brochure
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Kathmere
Capital Management, LLC (“Kathmere Capital”). If you have any questions about the contents of
this brochure, please contact us at (610) 989-3900 and/or compliance@kathmere.com. The
information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or by any state securities authority.
Additional information about Kathmere Capital, including a copy of this brochure, is also
available on the SEC’s website at: www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The CRD number for Kathmere
Capital is 305118.
References herein to Kathmere Capital as a “registered investment adviser” or any reference to
being “registered” does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Kathmere Capital Management, LLC
435 Devon Park Drive
Suite 715
Wayne, PA 19087
610-989-3900
www.kathmere.com
Version Date: 03/17/2025
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Item 2 – Material Changes
On March 17, 2025, we filed our annual updating amendment for fiscal year end 2024. There
are no material changes to report.
If you would like to receive a complete copy of our current brochure, free of charge, please
contact us at (610) 989-3900.
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page ....................................................................................................... 1
Item 2 – Material Changes .............................................................................................. 2
Item 3 – Table of Contents .............................................................................................. 3
Item 4 – Advisory Business ............................................................................................. 4
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ................................................................................... 6
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management ............................... 9
Item 7 – Types of Clients ............................................................................................... 10
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ........................ 10
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ................................................................................... 14
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ......................................... 14
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions & Personal
Trading .......................................................................................................................... 15
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ...................................................................................... 16
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ....................................................................................... 18
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ..................................................... 19
Item 15 – Custody ......................................................................................................... 19
Item 16 – Investment Discretion .................................................................................... 19
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ................................................................................. 20
Item 18 – Financial Information ..................................................................................... 20
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
allocate each individual client’s assets to one or
more of our asset allocation model portfolios which
vary across multiple dimensions including overall
risk profile, the degree to which active management
risk is assumed and account tax status. It should be
noted, however, that we do not limit our advice to
any specific class of securities and that other
security types and investment options are
frequently used in the construction of client
portfolios.
Kathmere Capital Management (“Kathmere
Capital”) provides clients with advisory services
which primarily include investment management,
financial planning and/or retirement plan consulting.
When engaged in an advisory relationship, we act
in the capacity of a fiduciary and as such, are
obligated and committed to placing the interests of
our clients first at all times.
Kathmere Capital Management, LLC is a Limited
Liability Company organized in the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania. Kathmere Capital was formed in
July 2019.
Kathmere Capital Management, LLC is owned by
Kathmere Capital Holdings, LLC. Kathmere Capital
Holdings, LLC, is owned by Kathmere Capital
Partners, LLC and Merchant Wealth Partners, LLC.
Kathmere Capital Partners, LLC’s is owned by
Michael McDermott (through McDermott Kathmere
Holdings, LLC), Kevin McDermott, Geoffrey
Forcino, Nicholas Olesen, and Nicholas Ryder.
Subsequent to the initial implementation of a
client’s portfolio, our ongoing review and
management of the portfolio occurs at three distinct
levels: (i) at the model portfolio level wherein our
Investment Department and Investment Committee
regularly monitor and modify the asset allocation
and security selection within each model as
necessary, (ii) at the client account level wherein
the Investment Department periodically monitors
each account to ensure that portfolio allocations are
within an acceptable variance around established
targets and (iii) at the individual client level wherein
our Investment Adviser Representatives work
directly with individual clients to review portfolio
construction and account performance and to
continually reaffirm and/or modify the model
recommendations as appropriate given changes in
a client’s individual financial circumstances or
investment objectives.
As of December 31, 2024, Kathmere Capital
managed $2,505,156,323 in assets, all on a
discretionary basis. Additionally, the firm provides
pension consulting services over an additional
$624,341,054 in pension plan assets.
Investment Management Services
Clients may, at any time, request restrictions on or
customizations to their accounts. However, we
reserve the right not to accept and/or terminate the
management of a client account if we feel that the
customizations or restrictions imposed by the client,
in our opinion, prevent us from managing the
account in a manner that is consistent with the
client’s stated investment objectives.
Family Office Services
We provide investment management services to
individual (i.e., individual or high net worth
individual) and institutional (i.e., charitable
organization, corporation, endowment or
foundation, etc.) asset owner clients. We provide
these services primarily on a discretionary basis;
however, in certain circumstances, clients have
engaged us to provide non-discretionary
investment advisory services.
In keeping with our core purpose of bringing clarity
and confidence to our clients about all aspects of
their financial lives, we provide many of our
Investment Management Services clients with
independent and objective advice on a variety of
financial matters free of any additional explicit
charges or fees. Financial topics covered typically
include: retirement planning, education planning,
investment tax planning, concentrated stock/stock
option planning and management, business
succession planning, insurance and risk-
management planning, estate and legacy planning,
We provide investment management services
specific to the needs of each individual client. Each
of our clients work directly with one or more of our
Investment Adviser Representatives who, prior to
formulating any investment allocation
recommendation, work with our clients to ascertain
each client’s general financial situation, investment
objectives, liquidity needs, time horizon and risk
tolerance, as well as any special considerations
relevant to the formulation of the client’s investment
program. Thereafter, we generally recommend and
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• Ongoing administration of the plan:
• Assisting plan fiduciaries with the selection of
providers.
• Monitoring and benchmarking plan fees on a
regular basis.
• Assisting with fiduciary oversight and
committee education.
• Plan lineup construction and investment
selection and monitoring
• Developing and updating an investment
social security analysis and planning, and elder
care planning, among many others topics. For
many of our clients we also work in close
partnership with the client’s other trusted advisors,
including accountants and attorneys, to ensure
maximum efficiency and comprehensiveness. At
times, we may recommend the services of other
professionals, such as attorneys and accountants,
for certain non-investment implementation
purposes. It should be noted that our clients are
under no obligation to work with any such
professional.
policy statement to govern the selection and
ongoing monitoring of the plan’s specific
investment options.
• Advising on plan lineup construction as it
Financial Planning and Consulting Services
(Stand-Alone)
relates to the various types of asset classes
to include in the plan lineup.
• Recommending and monitoring the specific
investment options included in the plan
lineup.
• Education and advice services to plan
participants
• Educating plan participants about general
investment principles and the investment
alternatives available in the plan lineup.
• Assisting with individual and/or group
In certain circumstances, clients engage us to
provide financial planning and/or consulting
services on a stand-alone, separate fee basis. Our
financial planning and consulting advice generally
include written and/or oral advice and analysis
covering a variety of topics both investment and
non-investment related, including but not limited to:
retirement or education funding, analysis or review
of specific investment products or strategies,
personal and business insurance, qualified and
non-qualified benefit plans and estate planning,
among other topics.
enrollment meetings designed to increase
plan participation and overall financial
knowledge among plan participants.
• Providing one-on-one advice to plan
Retirement Plan Consulting Services
participants regarding their investment
options under the plan. Plan participants
are responsible for implementing
transactions in their own account.
We also offer advisory and consulting services to
corporate and non-profit retirement plans and plan
sponsors. We generally act as either a co-fiduciary
under Section 3(21) of the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) or as an
Investment Manager under section 3(38) of ERISA.
When acting as a fiduciary, as defined in ERISA in
Section 3(21), we provide non-discretionary
investment advice regarding the selection and
monitoring of the plan’s investment options. When
acting as an Investment Manager to a plan, as
defined in ERISA Section 3(38), we assume
discretionary authority to make decisions regarding
the investment options made available to plan
sponsors.
As part of our investment advisory services to you,
we may recommend that you withdraw the assets
from your employer's retirement plan and roll the
assets over to an individual retirement account
("IRA") that we will manage on your behalf. If you
elect to roll the assets to an IRA that is subject to
our management, we will charge you an asset-
based fee as set forth in the agreement you
executed with our firm. This practice presents a
conflict of interest because persons providing
investment advice on our behalf have an incentive
to recommend a rollover to you for the purpose of
generating fee-based compensation rather than
solely based on your needs. You are under no
obligation, contractually or otherwise, to complete
the rollover. Moreover, if you do complete the
rollover, you are under no obligation to have the
assets in an IRA managed by our firm.
Regardless of whether we are acting under
Sections 3(21) or 3(38), our Retirement Plan
Consulting Services generally include supporting
plan sponsors and retirement plan participants with
the following:
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about the Fund’s investment objectives, fees and
expenses, risks, conflicts, valuation, and other
important disclosures.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
We are generally compensated for services
rendered through one of four ways: (i) as a
percentage of assets under management or
advisement, (ii) as a fixed fee for service, (iii) as a
monthly, quarterly or annual retainer or (iv) as an
hourly billable rate.
Many employers permit former employees to keep
their retirement assets in their company plan. Also,
current employees can sometimes move assets out
of their company plan before they retire or change
jobs. In determining whether to complete the
rollover to an IRA, and to the extent the following
options are available, you should consider the costs
and benefits of: 1)) Leaving the funds in your
employer's (former employer's) plan; 2) moving the
funds to a new employer's retirement plan; 3)
cashing out and taking a taxable distribution from
the plan; and/or 4) rolling the funds into an IRA
rollover account. Each of these options has
advantages and disadvantages and before making
a change we encourage you to speak with your
CPA and/or tax attorney. Our recommendations
may include any of them, depending on what we
feel is in your best interest.
Alternative Investments
Our general policy is to charge fees in accordance
with the standardized fee schedule specific to the
services rendered, however, all fees are subject to
negotiation based on each client’s specific
circumstances. Our standard fee schedules for our
various advisory services are detailed below.
Kathmere Capital Management invests certain
qualified clients in Private Funds (e.g. Private
Equity Funds, Hedge Funds, etc.) depending on
their risk tolerance and investment goals. Clients
should be aware that investments in Private Funds
generally carry additional fees in addition to
Kathmere Capital Management’s asset
management fee. These additional fees may be in
the form of fund expenses, incentive fees, carried
interest etc.
Kathmere Private Markets Fund 2024 LP
When we provide investment advice to you
regarding your retirement plan account or individual
retirement account, we are fiduciaries within the
meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act and/or the Internal Revenue
Code, as applicable, which are laws governing
retirement accounts. The way we make money
creates some conflicts with your interests. In
accordance with various rules and regulations, we
must act in your best interest and we must not put
our interests ahead of your interests. Additionally,
we must: meet a professional standard of care
when making investment recommendations (give
prudent advice); never put our financial interests
ahead of yours when making recommendations
(give loyal advice); avoid misleading statements
about conflicts of interest, fees, and investments;
follow polices, and procedures designed to ensure
that we give advice that is in your best interest;
charge no more than is reasonable for our services;
and give you basic information about any conflicts
of interest.
Kathmere Capital is the investment manager of
Kathmere Private Markets Fund 2024 LP (the
“Fund”). The Fund is exempt from registration
under the Investment Company Act of 1940
pursuant to Section 3(c)(1) of that Act. Investors in
the Partnership must be “accredited investors”
within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D
under the 1933 Act. PPB KPM Mgt LLC, the
General Partner to the Fund is not affiliated with
Kathmere Capital. The Fund seeks to achieve its
investment objective by investing primarily in
private equity, private credit, private real estate,
private real assets, private infrastructure and other
private asset Underlying Funds. To a lesser extent,
the Fund may also make direct investments in Co-
Investment Opportunities. Clients of the firm may
be solicited to invest in the Fund. Prior to investing
in the Fund, clients should carefully review the
Fund’s private placement memorandum and
subscription agreement for detailed information
There is a conflict of interest when a Kathmere
Capital representative makes a recommendation
that a participant roll over assets from a retirement
account into a new or existing account or
investment (e.g. rollover IRA) managed by
Kathmere Capital. The conflict of interest exists
because Kathmere Capital will receive
compensation (e.g., management fees) if the
money is rolled over, but it will not if the
recommendation is not accepted. In some cases,
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Kathmere Capital in compliance with regulatory
procedures. Statements sent to the client by the
custodian for the period following the applicable
billing cycle end will reflect the advisory fee paid by
the client to us.
Kathmere Capital could have recommended that
the participant leave his or her money in the plan
and, in that case, the firm and its representative
would not be compensated for their advice.
Kathmere Capital will manage this conflict through
a process designed to develop an informed
recommendation in the best interest of the client.
Investment Management Services
Our fee structure for Investment Management
Services is generally based upon a percentage of
the market value of assets under management or
advisement. Our standard fee schedule for
Investment Management Services as a percentage
of assets under management is as follows:
Alternatively, on a case-by-case basis, clients may
negotiate to have fees billed for payment rather
than having such fees automatically deduced from
their account as described above. In other rare
circumstances, clients may negotiate to be charged
a flat fixed fee for investment management
services, which is generally no less than $10,000.
Circumstances considered in these negotiations
include, but are not limited to, the size of the client’s
account, the complexity of the relationship as well
as other relevant factors. We do not typically allow
clients to pay their fees an advance.
Less than $3,000,000
$3,000,001 - $5,000,000
$5,000,001 - $10,000,000
$10,000,0001 - $20,000,000
$20,000,0001 - $50,000,000
Greater than $50,000,001
1.00%
0.80%
0.65%
0.50%
0.40%
Negotiable
In addition to the fees clients pay to Kathmere
Capital, clients are generally also subject to fees
and expenses at both the fund (e.g., mutual fund or
ETF) level and the custodian level. As an example
of the former, any mutual fund shares and/or ETFs
held in a client’s account are typically subject to
fund related expenses (e.g., management fees and
other fund expenses) that are described in each
fund’s or ETF’s prospectus. As an example of the
latter, clients are generally responsible for paying
brokerage commissions and/or transaction fees
incurred in connection with transactions in their
accounts (e.g., transaction fees are typically
charged for certain no-load mutual funds;
commissions are charged for individual equity or
ETF transactions). In either case, all fees and
expenses paid to Kathmere Capital are separate
and distinct from the fees and expenses charged by
custodians and individual mutual funds or ETFs.
Please see “Item 12 – Brokerage Practices” of this
Brochure for a more detailed discussion about
brokerage and brokerage fees.
All Investment Management Services fees are
negotiable at our discretion. Both objective and
subjective factors are taken into consideration
when negotiating fees for individual clients. Factors
considered include but are not limited to: the
anticipated scope and complexity of the
relationship, the anticipated number of meetings
desired and requested, the client’s future earning
capacity and potential future size of the
relationship, the tenure of the relationship between
the client and Kathmere Capital and our Investment
Advisor Representative(s) and the professional(s)
rendering the services. As a result of these factors,
certain clients may have fees different from these
specifically set forth above. In addition, similarly
situated clients could pay different fees.
Family Office Services
Each client’s effective, agreed upon fee schedule is
documented in their Investment Advisory
Agreement. Fees are generally billed monthly in
arrears based on the average daily market value of
the account during the previous month. Fees are
generally deducted directly from client accounts
with prior authorization which is contained in each
client’s Investment Advisory Agreement and the
qualified custodian’s custodial/clearing agreement.
This agreement authorizes the account’s qualified
custodian to debit the account for the amount of the
advisory fee and to directly remit the fee to
We often provide Investment Management
Services clients with independent and objective
advice on a variety of key areas of their financial
lives as part of our Family Office Services offer,
generally without any additional explicit charges or
fees. Typically, we do not have the authority to
affect changes with regard to any of these
recommendations we make. In these
circumstances, clients are advised to consult with
their various other trusted advisors (e.g., attorneys
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assessed by a fund or annuity are available in the
appropriate prospectus.
Termination
and accountants) to affect the necessary changes.
Clients should be prepared to compensate these
other professionals for work performed on their
behalf. We do not participate or share in any of this
compensation and clients are under no obligation to
work with any such professional recommended by
us.
Financial Planning and Consulting Services
(Stand-Alone)
Kathmere Capital or the client may terminate the
Investment Management Services, Family Office
Services, Financial Planning and Consulting
Services and Retirement Plan Consulting Services
Agreements by providing written notice to the other
party.
Compensation for the Sale of Investment
Products
In certain situations, clients engage us to provide
financial planning and/or consulting services
(including investment and non-investment matters,
estate planning, insurance planning, etc.) on a
stand-alone, separate fee basis. Our planning and
consulting fees are negotiable and can take the
form of: (i) a fixed fee for service, (ii) a monthly,
quarterly or annual retainer or (iii) an hourly billable
rate. The fee rate paid by an individual client
depends on a variety of factors including the level
and scope of the services rendered and the
professionals rendering the services. The final,
agreed upon fee rate is identified in each client’s
Financial Planning Agreement. Fees are generally
paid by invoice.
Retirement Plan Consulting Services
Certain Associated Persons of our firm also serve
as registered representatives of Purshe Kaplan
Sterling Investments, Inc. (“PKS”) an unaffiliated
securities broker-dealer and member of the
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA")
and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation
("SIPC"). Such individuals receive compensation
related to the placement of certain investment
products. This presents a conflict of interest, as the
recommendation by Kathmere Capital
representatives of certain investment products
through PKS would economically benefit
representatives of Kathmere Capital through receipt
of commissions. This could provide an incentive to
recommend investment products based on
commissions to be received, rather than on a
particular client’s need. No client is under any
obligation to purchase any investment product
recommended by Kathmere Capital representatives
through their affiliation with PKS. Clients are
reminded that they may purchase investment
products through other non-affiliated registered
representatives and broker-dealers.
compensation
for
Retirement Plan Consulting fees may be based on
a percentage of assets held in the Plan (e.g.,
0.35% annually), on a fixed flat rate basis (e.g., a
monthly, quarterly or annual retainer) or as hourly
fees at pre-established rates as negotiated
between the Plan and Kathmere Capital. Fees are
payable in advance or in arrears on the frequency
(e.g., monthly, quarterly or annually) as agreed
upon by the client and Kathmere Capital. If asset-
based fees are negotiated, payment generally will
be based on the value of plan assets on the last
day of the period (e.g., month or quarter) as valued
by the custodian of the Plan’s assets. The specific
manner in which fees are charged is documented in
each client’s written agreement with Kathmere
Capital.
Clients may incur fees and charges imposed by
third parties other than Kathmere Capital and its
representatives in connection with investments
recommended by us. These third-party fees can
include fund or annuity subaccount management
fees, 12b-1 fees and administrative servicing fees,
plan recordkeeping and other service provider fees.
Additional information regarding charges and fees
Certain Executive officers and other Associated
Persons of our firm are licensed as independent
insurance agents. These persons will earn
selling
commission-based
insurance products, including insurance products
they sell to our clients. Insurance commissions
earned by these persons are separate from and in
addition to our advisory fees. The sale of insurance
instruments and other commissionable products
offered by Associated Persons are intended to
complement our advisory services. However, this
practice presents a conflict of interest because
persons providing investment advice on behalf of
our firm who are insurance agents have an incentive
to recommend insurance products to you for the
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purposes. While assets are maintained in cash or
cash equivalents, such amounts could miss market
advances and, depending upon current yields, at
any point in time, our advisory fee could exceed the
interest paid by the client’s cash or cash equivalent
positions.
to
the
issuance of a resulting
purpose of generating commissions rather than
solely based on your needs. We address this conflict
of interest by recommending insurance products
only where we, in good faith, believe that it is
appropriate for the client’s particular needs and
circumstances and only after a full presentation of
the recommended insurance product to our client. In
addition, we explain the insurance underwriting
process to our clients to illustrate how the insurer
also reviews the client’s application and disclosures
prior
insuring
agreement. Clients to whom the firm offers advisory
services are informed that they are under no
obligation to purchase insurance services. Clients
who do choose to purchase insurance services are
under no obligation to use our licensed Associated
Persons and may use the insurance brokerage firm
and agent of their choice.
Periods of Portfolio Inactivity: As part of our
investment management services, we review client
portfolios on an ongoing basis to determine if any
changes are necessary based upon various factors,
including but not limited to investment performance,
fund manager tenure, style drift, account
additions/withdrawals, your financial circumstances,
and changes in your investment objectives. Based
upon these and other factors, there may be
extended periods of time when we determine that
changes to your portfolio are neither necessary nor
prudent. Notwithstanding, unless otherwise agreed
in writing, our annual investment management fee
will continue to apply during these periods, and
there can be no assurance that investment
decisions made by us will be profitable or equal any
specific performance level(s).
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees
and Side-by-Side Management
the
issuing
Performance-based fees are based on a share of
capital gains on or capital appreciation of the
client’s assets. Side-by-side management refers to
the practice of managing accounts that are charged
performance-based fees while at the same time
managing accounts that are not charged
performance-based fees.
Where fixed annuities are sold, clients should also
note that the annuity sales result in substantial up-
front commissions and ongoing trails based on the
annuity’s total value. In addition, many annuities
contain surrender charges and/or restrictions on
access to your funds. Payments and withdrawals
can have tax consequences. Optional
lifetime
income benefit riders are used to calculate lifetime
payments only and are not available for cash
surrender or in a death benefit unless specified in
the annuity contract. In some annuity products, fees
can apply when using an income rider. Annuity
guarantees are based on the financial strength and
claims-paying ability of
insurance
company. We urge our clients to read all insurance
contract disclosures carefully before making a
purchase decision. Rates and returns mentioned on
any program presented are subject to change
without notice. Insurance products are subject to
fees and additional expenses.
Information About our Billing Polices
Kathmere Capital, as manager of Kathmere Private
Markets Fund 2024 LP (described in more detail in
Item 11 below) charges performance-based fees to
investors in the Fund. Associated persons of our
firm, in their various capacities at the affiliated fund,
will directly or indirectly receive a portion of those
fees. Clients should note that a fee in excess of
3.00% of assets under management is in excess of
industry standards and similar advisory services
may be available for lower fees. However, clients
should note that a fee in excess of 3.00% will only
be charged in cases where the client has significant
investment returns. Prior to investing in the Fund,
clients should carefully review the Fund’s private
placement memorandum and subscription
agreement for detailed information about the
Fund’s fees and expenses (including performance-
Billing on Cash Positions: We treat cash and cash
equivalents as an asset class. Accordingly, unless
otherwise agreed in writing, all cash and cash
equivalent positions (e.g., money market funds,
etc.) are included as part of assets under
management for purposes of calculating our
advisory fee. At any specific point in time,
depending upon perceived or anticipated market
conditions/events (there being no guarantee that
such anticipated market conditions/events will
occur), we may maintain cash and/or cash
equivalent positions for defensive, liquidity, or other
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based fees), conflicts, and other important
disclosures.
finally on security selection (i.e., the identification
and selection of individual securities or strategies to
fill targeted portfolio allocations).
Performance-based fees create an incentive for our
firm to make investments that are riskier or more
speculative than would be the case absent a
performance fee arrangement. Performance-based
fees may also create an incentive for our firm to
overvalue investments, which lack a market
quotation. In order to address such conflict, we
have adopted policies and procedures that require
our firm to "fairly value" any investments, which do
not have a readily ascertainable value.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
At the outset of any client relationship, and
regularly thereafter, we work closely with our clients
to understand their unique financial situation
including their investment objectives, liquidity
needs, time horizon and psychological willingness
to bear risk. Based on our assessment, we
generally recommend managing our clients’
accounts in accordance with one or more of our
asset allocation model portfolios. It should be
recognized that client portfolios with similar
investment objectives and asset allocaion goals
may own the same or different securities.
Depending on the tax status of the client’s
individual accounts, tax considerations may
influence our investment decisions. Further, clients
who buy or sell securities on the same day may
receive different prices based on the timing of the
transactions during open market hours.
Our clients generally include individuals, high net
worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable
organizations, corporations, pension and profit-
sharing plans, and endowments and foundations.
We are also the investment manager of Kathmere
Private Markets Fund 2024 LP.
Our typical minimum account size to establish an
Investment Management Services relationship is
$500,000. This minimum may be waived at our
discretion based on a variety of objective and
subjective criteria.
There is no minimum account size to establish a
Retirement Plan Consulting Services relationship.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis,
Investment Strategies and Risk of
Loss
Methods of Analysis and Investment
Strategies
Each portfolio will maintain a target asset and sub-
asset class allocation as predicated by the relevant
model portfolio. We review individual client
portfolios regularly to evaluate how closely each
portfolio’s allocations matches that of its target.
When the variance is considered excessive, we will
take appropriate action (e.g., buying and/or selling
securities) to bring the actual allocation within the
acceptable range of the target allocation. This
process is referred to as “rebalancing.”
We generally implement our client portfolio
allocations with exchange traded funds (ETFs) and
no-load mutual funds (hereafter referred to
interchangeably as a “fund”). We select individual
funds to fulfil a specific, defined role within the
overall portfolio. We consider multiple criteria when
evaluating an individual fund, including, but not
limited to: the investment philosophy and process
employed in the management of the fund; the
people directly involved in the investment process
including research and portfolio management and
trading; the parent organization sponsoring the
fund; and the fund’s complete performance history
relative to benchmarks and peers. Our evaluation is
focused on identifying funds and managers that we
believe possess an edge relative to other available
alternatives that will lead to superior long-term
investment performance on either an absolute or
risk-adjusted basis depending on the specific
strategy.
To ensure consistency of investment advice and
portfolio management, we maintain a series of
asset allocation model portfolios which vary across
multiple dimensions including overall risk profile,
the degree to which active management risk is
assumed and the degree to which taxes are
considered in the construction of the portfolio. All
model portfolios are managed in adherence to a
top-down, fundamentally based investment process
that seeks to maximize the portfolio return of the
portfolio within specific, defined objectives and risk
constraints. Our top-down approach focuses first on
establishing asset allocation targets and
subsequently sub-asset class allocation targets and
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Other security types such as individual stocks,
individual bonds, money market funds, structured
products and private investment funds are
periodically used in the construction of client
portfolios.
depending on different types of investments. Clients
should know that all investments carry a certain
degree of risk ranging from the variability of market
values to the possibility of permanent loss of capital.
Although portfolios seek principal protection, asset
allocation and investment decisions may not achieve
this goal in all cases. There is no guarantee a
portfolio will meet a target return or an investment
objective.
Prior to entering into an Investment Advisory
Agreement with Kathmere Capital, each client
should carefully consider that, as is the case with
respect to any investment in securities, the risk of
loss is present and that over time portfolio values
will fluctuate such that at any time a client’s
portfolio may be worth more or less than the
amount invested. We do not guarantee that any
investment strategy employed by us will meet its
investment objectives or that a client’s account will
not suffer losses.
Risks to capital include, but may not be limited to:
changes in the economy, market volatility, company
results, industry sectors, accounting standards and
changes in interest rates. Investments are generally
subject to risks inherent in governmental actions,
exchange rates, inflation, deflation, and fiscal and
monetary policies. Market risks include changes in
market sentiment in general and styles of investing.
Diversification will not protect an investor from these
risks and fluctuations.
Because of the inherent risk of loss associated with
investing, we are unable to represent, guarantee or
even imply that our services and methods of analysis
can or will predict future results, successfully identify
market tops or bottoms, or insulate clients from
losses due to market corrections or declines.
We generally seek to minimize the risk of principal
losses in client portfolio by diversifying assets both
across and within different asset classes and
specific investment strategies. However, it is
imperative that clients recognize that while
diversification can help to reduce the likelihood of
realizing widespread losses across their total
portfolio, there is no guarantee that it will succeed
in doing so.
Additional Risks
Additional risks may include:
Market risk. Either the stock market as a whole, or
the value of an individual company, goes down
resulting in a decrease in the value of client
investments. Stocks are susceptible to general
stock market fluctuations and to volatile increases
and decreases in value as market confidence in
and perceptions of their issuers change. Common
stock (or its equivalent) is generally exposed to
greater risk than preferred stocks and debt
obligations of an issuer.
In addition to the risk that asset classes do not
perform as expected, clients face the risk that
allocations to particular asset classes could have
achieved better results had allocations been
affected in a different manner as a result of the
specific security selection decisions made by
Kathmere Capital. A risk of mutual fund and ETF
analysis is that, as is the case with all securities
investments, past performance does not guarantee
future results. A manager who has been successful
in the past may not be able to replicate that
success in the future. In addition, we do not control
the underlying investments in a mutual fund or ETF,
and as a result, there is the risk that a manager
may deviate from the stated investment mandate or
strategy of the fund or ETF which may adversely
impact results.
Risk of Loss
Company risk. There is always a certain level of
company or industry specific risk that is inherent in
each investment. Although this risk can be reduced
through appropriate diversification, it cannot be
eliminated. There is the risk that the issuer will
perform poorly or have its value reduced based on
factors specific to the issuer or its industry. If the
issuer experiences credit issues or defaults on
debt, the value of the issuer may be reduced.
Exchange traded fund and mutual fund risk. The
risk of owning an ETF or mutual fund generally
Investing involves a risk of loss. Clients should be
prepared to bear investment loss, including the loss
of the original principal. Clients should never
presume that future performance of any specific
investment or investment strategy will be profitable.
Further, there may be varying degrees of risk
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reflects the risks of owning the underlying securities
the ETF or mutual fund holds. Clients will incur
additional costs associated with ETFs and mutual
funds (see Item 5).
Management risk. Investments managed by us
vary with the success and failure of our investment
strategies, research, analysis and determination of
portfolio securities.
Foreign investments risks. Non-U.S.
investments, currency and commodity investments
may contain additional risks associated with
government, economic, political or currency
volatility.
Emerging markets risks. Emerging markets can
experience high volatility and risk in the short term.
otherwise economically advantageous to purchase
those securities, or may sell certain securities for
ESG reasons when it is otherwise economically
advantageous to hold those securities. In general,
the application of the portfolio’s ESG investment
criteria may affect the portfolio’s exposure to certain
issuers, industries, sectors and geographic areas,
which may affect the financial performance of the
portfolio, positively or negatively, depending on
whether these issuers, industries, sectors or
geographic areas are in or out of favor. An adviser
can vary materially from other advisers with respect
to its methodology for constructing ESG portfolios
or screens, including with respect to the factors and
data that it collects and evaluates as part of its
process. As a result, an adviser’s ESG portfolio or
screen may materially differ from or contradict the
conclusions reached by other ESG advisers
concerning the same issuers. Further, ESG criteria
are dependent on data and are subject to the risk
that such data reported by issuers or received from
third-party sources may be subjective, or it may be
objective in principle but not verified or reliable.
Liquidity risks. Generally, assets are more liquid if
many investors are interested in a standardized
product, making the product relatively easy to
convert into cash. Specialized investments may
have reduced liquidity.
Bond risks. Investments in bonds involve interest
rate and credit risks. Bond values change
according to changes in interest rates, inflation,
credit climate and issue credit quality. Interest rate
increases will reduce the value of a bond. Longer
term bonds are more susceptible to interest rate
variations then shorter term, lower yield bonds.
Sector risks. Investing in a particular sector is
subject to cyclical market conditions and
charges.
Risks Associated with Investing in Buffer ETFs.
Buffer ETFs are also known as defined-outcome
ETFs since the ETF is designed to offer downside
protection for a specified period of time. These
ETFs are modeled after options-based structured
notes, but are generally cheaper, and offer more
liquidity. Buffer ETFs are designed to safeguard
against market downturns by employing complex
options strategies. Buffer ETFs typically charge
higher management fees that are considerably
more than the index funds whose performance they
attempt to track. Additionally, because buffer funds
own options, they do not receive dividends from
their equity holdings. Both factors result in the
underperformance of the Buffer ETF compared to
the index they attempt to track. Clients should
carefully read the prospectus for a buffer ETF to
fully understand the cost structures, risks, and
features of these complex products.
Tax risks. Our strategies and investments may
have unique and significant tax implications.
Kathmere will manage portfolios with an awareness
of tax implications, but long-term wealth
compounding is our primary consideration.
Regardless of account size or other factors,
Kathmere strongly recommends that its clients
continuously consult with a tax professional prior to
and throughout the investing of clients' assets.
Kathmere does not engage in high-frequency
trading activities or algorithmic trading strategies.
Third Party Asset Management Program
(“TAMPs”) Risk. In the event we recommend a
TAMP to manage all or a portion of your assets, we
will primarily rely on investment model portfolios
and strategies developed by the TAMPs and their
portfolio managers. The primary risks associated
with investing in a TAMP is that while a particular
TAMP may have demonstrated a certain level of
success in the past; it may not be able to replicate
that success in future markets. In addition, as we
Environmental, Social, and Governance
Investment Criteria Risk. If a portfolio is subject to
certain environmental, social and governance
(ESG) investment criteria it may avoid purchasing
certain securities for ESG reasons when it is
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do not control the underlying investments in
TAMPs, there is also a risk that a TAMP may
deviate from the stated investment mandate or
strategy of the portfolio, making it a less suitable
investment for our clients. To mitigate this risk, we
seek third parties with proven track records that
have demonstrated a consistent level of
performance and success over time. A TAMP’s
past performance is not a guarantee of future
results and certain market and economic risks exist
that may adversely affect an account’s performance
that could result in capital losses in your account.
Please refer to the TAMP’s advisory agreements,
Form ADV Brochure, and associated disclosure
documents for details on their specific investment
strategies, methods of analysis, and associated
risks.
Structured Notes. Below are some specific risks
related to the structured notes recommended by
our firm:
• Complexity: Structured notes are complex financial
may cause clients to lose some, or all, of
their principal. Depending on the nature of
the linked asset or index, the market risk of
the structured note may include changes in
equity or commodity prices, changes in
interest rates or foreign exchange rates,
and/or market volatility.
Issuance price and note value: The price of
a structured note at issuance will likely be
higher than the fair value of the structured
note on the date of issuance. Issuers now
generally disclose an estimated value of the
structured note on the cover page of the
offering prospectus, allowing investors to
gauge the difference between the issuer’s
estimated value of the note and the
issuance price. The estimated value of the
notes is likely lower than the issuance price
of the note to investors because issuers
include the costs for selling, structuring,
and/or hedging the exposure on the note in
the initial price of their notes. After issuance,
structured notes may not be re-sold on a
daily basis and thus may be difficult to value
given their complexity.
• Liquidity: The ability to trade or sell
instruments. Clients should understand the
reference asset(s) or index(es) and determine how
the note’s payoff structure incorporates such
reference asset(s) or index(es) in calculating the
note’s performance. This payoff calculation may
include leverage multiplied by the performance of
the reference asset or index, protection from losses
should the reference asset or index produce
negative returns, and/or fees. Structured notes may
have complicated payoff structures that can make it
difficult for clients to accurately assess their value,
risk and potential for growth through the term of the
structured note. Determining the performance of
each note can be complex and this calculation can
vary significantly from note to note depending on
the structure. Notes can be structured in a wide
variety of ways. Payoff structures can be leveraged,
inverse, or inverse-leveraged, which may result in
larger returns or losses. Clients should carefully
read the prospectus for a structured note to fully
understand how the payoff on a note will be
calculated and discuss these issues with our firm.
• Market risk. Some structured notes provide
for the repayment of principal at maturity,
which is often referred to as “principal
protection.” This principal protection is
subject to the credit risk of the issuing
financial institution. Many structured notes
do not offer this feature. For structured
notes that do not offer principal protection,
the performance of the linked asset or index
structured notes in a secondary market is
often very limited, as structured notes (other
than exchange-traded notes known as
ETNs) are not listed for trading on securities
exchanges. As a result, the only potential
buyer for a structured note may be the
issuing financial institution’s broker-dealer
affiliate or the broker-dealer distributor of
the structured note. In addition, issuers
often specifically disclaim their intention to
repurchase or make markets in the notes
they issue. Clients should, therefore, be
prepared to hold a structured note to its
maturity date or risk selling the note at a
discount to its value at the time of sale.
• Credit risk: Structured notes are unsecured
debt obligations of the issuer, meaning that
the issuer is obligated to make payments on
the notes as promised. These promises,
including any principal protection, are only
as good as the financial health of the
structured note issuer. If the structured note
issuer defaults on these obligations,
investors may lose some, or all, of the
principal amount they invested in the
structured notes as well as any other
payments that may be due on the structured
notes.
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Kathmere Capital representatives also serve as
registered representatives of PKS and receive
compensation related to the placement of certain
investment products. This presents a conflict of
interest because it provides these individuals an
incentive to recommend investment products based
on commissions to be received, rather than on a
particular client’s need. No client is under any
obligation to purchase any investment product
recommended by Kathmere Capital representatives
through their affiliation with PKS. Clients are
reminded that they may purchase investment
products through other non-affiliated registered
representatives and broker-dealers.
Insurance Activities.
Kathmere Capital is a licensed insurance agency in
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Additionally,
Certain Kathmere Capital representatives also
serve as licensed insurance agents. The
recommendation that a client purchase an
insurance commission product from a Kathmere
Capital representative in their individual capacity as
an insurance agent presents a conflict of interest,
as the receipt of commissions may provide an
incentive to recommend insurance products based
on commissions to be received, rather than on a
particular client’s need. No client is under any
obligation to purchase any insurance commission
products from a Kathmere Capital representative.
Clients are reminded that they may purchase
insurance products recommended by Kathmere
Capital through other non-affiliated insurance
agents.
Private Fund Risks: Private investment funds are
not registered with the Securities and Exchange
Commission and may not be registered with any
other regulatory authority. Accordingly, they are not
subject to certain regulatory restrictions and
oversight to which other issuers are subject. There
may be little public information available about their
investments and performance. Moreover, as sales
of shares of private investment companies are
generally restricted to certain qualified purchasers,
it could be difficult for a client to sell its shares of a
private investment company at an advantageous
price and time. Since shares of private investment
companies are not publicly traded, it may be
difficult to establish a fair value for the client’s
investment in these companies. Private investment
funds often engage in leveraging and other
speculative investment practices that may increase
the risk of investment loss. A Private investment
fund's performance can be volatile. An investor
could lose all or a substantial portion of their
investment. There may be no secondary market for
the investor's interest in the fund. Private
investment funds can be highly illiquid and there
may be restrictions on transferring interests in the
fund. Private investment funds are not required to
provide periodic pricing or valuation information to
investors. Private investment funds may have
complex tax structures. There may be delays in
distributing important tax information. Private
investment funds are not subject to the same
regulatory requirements as mutual funds. Private
investment funds often charge high fees. The
fund's high fees and expenses may offset the
fund's trading profits. Additional information about
the risks associated with each Private investment
fund is available in the fund’s private placement
memorandum and other subscription documents.
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 us or the integrity of our management.
We have no legal or disciplinary events to report.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry
Activities and Affiliations
Registered Representatives of Purshe Kaplan
Sterling Investments, Inc. (“PKS”). Certain
Third Party Asset Management Programs
While not an active service Kathmere Capital
Management provides, some clients have chosen
to use another investment advisor through Third
Party Asset Management Programs (“TAMPs”).
Through these TAMPs, Kathmere Capital’s
Investment Adviser Representatives provide
ongoing investment advice to clients that is tailored
to the individual needs of the client. As part of these
TAMP services, the representative typically obtains
the necessary financial information from the client,
and assists the client in determining the suitability
of the program, setting an appropriate investment
objective and opening an account with the TAMP. It
is the third-party advisor (and not Kathmere
Capital’s representative) that has client authority to
purchase and sell securities on a discretionary or
non-discretionary basis pursuant to the investment
objectives chosen by the client. The Brochure for
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Partner in the books and records of the Fund. Class
A partners do not pay a management fee. Class B
Partners are all other non-Kathmere Capital clients,
and are charged a management fee of up to 0.50%
per annum of their capital commitment.
the particular TAMP will explain whether clients
may impose restrictions on investing in certain
securities or types of securities. Clients should refer
to the Brochure, client agreement and other
account paperwork for each TAMP for more
detailed information about the services available
under the program. Clients should also note that
the TAMP will charge a fee that is separate from
and in addition to the investment management fees
charged by Kathmere. Kathmere will not share in
the fee paid to the TAMP.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics,
Participation or Interest in Client
Transactions & Personal Trading
Additionally, Associated Persons of the firm are
required to uphold their fiduciary duties of always
acting in our clients’ best interests. Clients should
note that all investors in the Fund, including Class
A Limited Partners are charged a General Partner
fee (GP Fee) of up to 0.25% of their Capital
Commitment per annum. In addition, our firm
receives Carried Interest from all investors in the
Fund, including Class A Limited Partners. We urge
our clients to carefully review the Fund’s private
placement memorandum and subscription
agreement for detailed information about the
Fund’s fees and expenses, Carried Interest, and
other important disclosures.
We have adopted a Code of Ethics that will apply to
all of our supervised persons and sets forth the
standard of conduct by which each individual
should carry out their respective obligations.
Specifically, this document presents our
fundamental standard of conduct and shall address
issues pertaining to:
• Privacy of Client Non-Public Personal
Information;
• Insider Trading;
• Personal Securities Transactions;
• Receipt of Gifts; and
• Political Contributions.
All supervised persons at Kathmere Capital must
acknowledge the terms of the Code of Ethics
annually, or as amended.
Subject to satisfying this policy and applicable laws,
the officers, directors, and access persons of
Kathmere Capital may trade for their own accounts
in securities which are recommended to and/or
purchased for our clients. The Code of Ethics is
designed to assure that the personal securities
transactions, outside business activities, and other
relevant interests of our access persons will not
interfere with: (i) making decisions in the best
interest of advisory clients and (ii) implementing
such decisions while, at the same time, allowing
access persons to invest for their own accounts.
Under the Code, certain classes of securities have
been designated as exempt transactions, based
upon a determination that these would materially
not interfere with the best interest of our clients. In
addition, the Code requires pre-clearance of many
transactions, and restricts trading in close proximity
to client trading activity. Nonetheless, because the
Code of Ethics in some circumstances would permit
access persons to invest in the same securities as
clients, there is a possibility that access persons
might benefit from market activity by a client in a
security held by an employee. Employee trading is
continually monitored under the Code of Ethics,
and to reasonably prevent conflicts of interest
between Kathmere Capital and our clients. Clients
or prospective clients may request a copy of the
firm’s Code of Ethics by contacting its Chief
Compliance Officer, Amy King.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
As noted above in Item 4, clients of Kathmere
Capital may be invested in or solicited to invest in
the Fund. Clients should note that the
recommendation of investments in the Fund
creates a conflict of interest because our firm, our
affiliates, and our Associated Persons have an
incentive to recommend the affiliated Fund over
funds that have no relationship with Kathmere
Capital, to generate additional revenue for the firm
and for themselves. To address this conflict, the
Fund has created two classes of Limited Partners,
Class A, and Class B. Class A Limited Partners are
investors who, immediately prior to becoming a
Limited Partner, are party to a continuing Advisory
Agreement with Kathmere Capital or have a
relationship with Kathmere Capital, or who are
otherwise designated as such by the General
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Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
• Combination of transaction execution services
along with asset custody services (generally
without a separate fee for custody);
• Capability to execute, clear, and settle trades
(i.e., buy and sell securities for your account);
• Breadth of investment products made available
(e.g., mutual funds, ETFs, stock, bonds, etc.);
• Capabilities to facilitate transfers and
Prior to engaging us to provide investment
management services, clients will be required to
enter into a formal Investment Advisory Agreement
with Kathmere Capital that sets forth the terms and
conditions under which the client’s assets will be
managed and a separate custodial/clearing
agreement with a designated custodian/broker-
dealer. We do not unilaterally open accounts for
clients, but will assist our clients in doing so.
How We Select Custodians/Brokers
payments to and from accounts (e.g., wire
transfers, check requests, bill payment, etc.);
• Availability of investment research and tools
that assist us in making investment decisions
on our clients’ behalf;
• Overall quality of services;
• Competitiveness of the price of those services
(e.g., commission rates, margin interest rates,
other fees, etc.) and willingness to negotiate
them;
• Reputation, financial strength, and stability of
the provider;
In the event that a client requests that we
recommend a custodian/broker-dealer for custodial
and/or execution services, we seek to recommend
a custodian/broker-dealer who will hold the client’s
assets and execute transactions on terms that are
overall most advantageous when compared with
other available providers and their services.
• Their prior service to us and our other clients;
and
• Availability of other products and services that
benefit us, as discussed below.
Accordingly, although we will seek competitive
rates, we may not necessarily obtain the lowest
possible commission rates for client account
transactions. As stated previously, the brokerage
commissions or transaction fees charged by the
designated broker-dealer/custodian are exclusive
of, and in addition to, Kathmere Capital’s
investment management fee.
When recommending a custodian/broker-dealer,
we consider a variety of factors including the
organization’s reputation, execution capabilities,
pricing, service, research and financial strength as
well as our historical relationship with the
organization. Although the commissions and/or
transaction fees paid by our clients shall comply
with our duty to obtain best execution, a client may
pay a commission that is higher than another
qualified broker-dealer might charge to affect the
same transaction when we determine, in good faith,
that the commission/transaction fee is reasonable
in relation to the value of the brokerage and
research services received.
The Custodians/Brokers We Recommend
and Use
Research services received with transactions may
include proprietary or third-party research (or
combination thereof), and may be used in servicing
any or all of our clients. Therefore, research
services received may not be used for the account
for which the particular transaction was affected.
Best Execution
In seeking best execution, the determinative factor
is not the lowest possible explicit cost, but whether
the transaction represents the best qualitative
execution, taking into consideration the full range of
a broker-dealer’s services, including, but not limited
to:
Generally, the broker-dealer affiliated with the
client’s custodian also acts as the executing firm in
connection with transactions in the client’s account.
Each client’s selected qualified custodian will hold
the client’s assets in a brokerage account and buy
and sell securities when instructed. We generally
recommend that clients use Charles Schwab & Co.,
Inc. (“Schwab”), a registered broker-dealer,
member of SIPC, as the qualified custodian. While
we generally recommend that clients use Schwab
as custodian/broker, each client will ultimately
decide whether to do so. We are independently
owned and operated and not affiliated with Schwab
nor do we maintain any type of exclusivity
agreement with Schwab either (or any other
custodian/broker-dealer). In certain client-specific
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supports the investment research process by
providing pricing information and other market data.
circumstances, other custodians/broker-dealers
have been recommended and selected as well. It
should be noted that subsequent to the selection of
a custodian/broker-dealer for a client’s account, we
generally will not shop the brokerage marketplace
on a trade-by-trade basis and therefore will not
negotiate commissions among various brokers or
obtain volume discounts.
Services from Custodians/Brokers
Services that generally benefit only us.
Custodians also offer other services intended to
help us manage and further develop our business
enterprise. These services include, but are not
limited to: marketing consulting and support;
compliance and/or practice management-related
publications; discounted or gratis technology,
compliance, legal and business consulting services;
and discounted or gratis attendance to
conferences, educational, and social events.
The custodians/broker-dealers may provide some
of the services described above directly to us or
arrange for third-party vendors to provide the
services to us. The custodians may also discount or
waive its fees for some of these services or pay all
or part of a third-party’s fees.
Certain custodians provide us and our clients with
access to institutional brokerage services, many of
which are not typically available to retail customers
of those custodians. Institutional brokerage
services include access to a broad range of
investment products, execution of securities
transactions, and custody of client assets. The
investment products available include some to
which we might not otherwise have access or that
would require a significantly higher minimum initial
investment by our clients. The services described in
this paragraph generally benefit our clients and
their accounts directly.
Our clients do not pay more for investment
transactions affected and/or assets maintained at
any custodian as a result of the arrangements
noted above.
To mitigate the potential conflicts of interest noted
above, we maintain policies and procedures and a
compliance testing program to ensure that client
interests are placed first and foremost in our
dealings with custodians and recommendations to
clients about custodian selection.
Kathmere Capital’s Chief Compliance Officer, Amy
King, remains available to address any questions
that a client or prospective client may have
regarding the above arrangement and any
corresponding perceived conflict of interest such
arrangement may create.
Although not a material consideration when
determining whether to recommend that a client
utilize the services of a particular custodian/broker-
dealer, we may receive support services and/or
products from the custodian/broker-dealer. These
services broadly fall into one of two categories: (i)
services that may not directly benefit our clients,
but likely do so indirectly by assisting us in
managing and administering our clients’ accounts;
and (ii) services that generally only benefit us by
assisting us to manage and grow our business. A
more detailed description of these two categories
and the types of services included in each is
provided below.
Schwab Client Brokerage and Custody
Costs
Schwab’s commission rates applicable to our client
accounts were negotiated based on the condition
that our clients collectively maintain a certain level
of assets in accounts at Schwab. This commitment
benefits our clients because the overall commission
rates they pay are lower than they would be
otherwise.
Services that may not directly benefit our
clients. The selected custodian typically provides
various products and services that may not directly
benefit the client and their account but that assist
us in managing and administering client accounts.
This includes technology and software that:
provides access to client account data (e.g.,
duplicate trade confirmations and account
statements); facilitates trade execution and
allocates aggregated trade order for multiple client
accounts; facilitates the payment of our fees from
our client’s accounts; assists with back-office
function, recordkeeping and client reporting; and
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Miscellaneous Brokerage
Order Aggregation. Transactions for each client
account will generally be affected independently. In
certain circumstances, however, if we are buying or
selling the same securities on behalf of more than
one client at approximately the same time, we may,
but are under no obligation to, aggregate or bunch,
the securities to be purchased or sold for multiple
clients in order to seek more favorable prices, more
efficient execution or lower brokerage
commissions. In such a scenario, we would place
an aggregate order with the broker on behalf of all
such clients and the transaction would be averaged
as to price and will be allocated among client
accounts in proportion to the purchase and sale
orders placed for each client account. We do not
receive any additional compensation or
remuneration as a result of such aggregation.
and movement of client accounts from the previous
custodian to Schwab, business and technology set-
up fees, and staffing support associated with
moving accounts. The amount of Transition
Assistance is based upon at least in part, assets
under custody on the Schwab platform. The receipt
of this Transition Assistance creates a conflict of
interest as it creates a financial incentive for the
firm to recommend that its clients move and
maintain their accounts with Schwab. Kathmere
Capital Management attempts to mitigate these
conflicts of interest by evaluating and
recommending that clients use Schwab’s platform
and services based on the benefits that such
services and platform rather than the Transition
Assistance that is received by the firm. Kathmere
Capital Management considers Schwab’s fee
structure and the overall services provided when
recommending that clients maintain accounts with
Schwab. However, clients should be aware of this
conflict and take it into consideration in making a
decision whether to custody their assets in an
account at Schwab.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
Investment Management Services
Directed Brokerage. We do not generally accept
directed brokerage arrangements (i.e., when a
client requires that account transactions be affected
through a specific broker; however, clients may
request that brokerage transactions be directed to a
broker-dealer of their choosing. Clients who choose
to direct brokerage to a broker-dealer other than
those chosen by us may incur higher commission
rates than clients who allow us the discretion to
choose broker-dealers. If we believe that the use of
another broker-dealer would hinder our ability to
meet our fiduciary obligations, we will decline to
accept the account.
Soft Dollars
While the firm does not have any formal soft-dollar
arrangements in which soft dollars are used to pay
for third-party services, we may receive research,
products or other services from broker-dealers such
as those detailed above under “Services from
Custodians/Brokers.”
All client accounts are periodically reviewed by our
Investment Department which is led by our Chief
Investment Officer. The Investment Department’s
operations are overseen by our Investment
Committee, which is primarily comprised of
Kathmere Capital senior leadership. Periodic
reviews, which are generally conducted at least
quarterly, are focused on ensuring that each client
account’s portfolio allocations are within an
acceptable variance around its established
allocation targets. The Investment Department
periodically reports to Kathmere Capital’s
Investment Committee that the periodic review of
accounts was conducted during the previous
quarter.
Portfolio reviews may also be triggered by material
market, economic or political events, by client
request or by changes in a client’s investment
objectives and/or financial situation. All clients are
advised that it remains their responsibly to advise
us of any changes to their investment objectives or
financial situation. Clients have unlimited access to
us by phone, email or a scheduled meeting.
Transition Assistance. Schwab provides various
benefits to the firm to assist the firm and its
Associated Persons with the costs (referred to as
“Transition Assistance”) associated with the
movement of client accounts from their previous
custodian to Schwab. The proceeds of such
Transition Assistance payments are intended to be
used for a variety of purposes, including but not
necessarily limited to, providing working capital to
assist in the Associated Persons’ transition,
reimbursement for costs associated with the closing
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and its Representatives strive to uphold their
fiduciary duty of fair dealing with clients. You are
not required to use the services of any
recommended TAMP.
Item 15 – Custody
Written custodial statements are sent to clients at
least quarterly from the account’s custodian which
details the account including assets held, asset
values, account activity, fees deducted and account
performance. Clients may also elect to receive
periodic portfolio reports from us on a mutually
agreed upon frequency. Clients are encouraged to
review their custodial statements and contact
Kathmere Capital Management should they notice
any discrepancies.
Financial Planning Services
All financial planning relationships are reviewed
upon financial plan creation and plan delivery.
There is only one level of review for financial plans
and that is the total review conducted to create the
financial plan.
Custody is defined as any legal or actual ability by
us to access client funds or securities. Since all
client funds and securities are maintained with a
qualified custodian, we don’t take physical
possession of client assets. However, under
government regulations, we are deemed to have
custody of client assets due to various
arrangements which give us legal access to client
funds. For example, we are deemed to have
custody of client assets when: (i) clients authorize
us to instruct their qualified custodian (e.g.,
Schwab) to deduct advisory fees directly from their
account, and (ii) when clients grant us authority to
move their money to another person’s account.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other
Compensation
Kathmere Capital Management will provide
compensation to certain promoters for generating
new business referrals. When applicable, fee is
based upon the assets or clients referred to the
advisor by the marketing firm or individual.
Each client’s institutional custodian (e.g., Schwab)
maintains actual custody of the client’s assets.
Clients receive account statements directly from
their account’s custodian at least quarterly. They
will be sent to the postal mailing address or email
address that was provided to the custodian. Clients
should carefully review those statements promptly
when they receive them. We also urge clients to
compare their custodial statements with any
periodic portfolio reports that they receive from us.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
We manage both discretionary and non-
discretionary client accounts. The preponderance
of client accounts are managed on a discretionary
basis, however.
Our firm receives an economic benefit from certain
custodians in the form of support products and
services made available to us and other
independent investment advisors when clients
maintain accounts at those custodians. These
products and services, how they benefit us, and the
related conflicts of interest are described above
(see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices). The
availability to us of these products and services is
not based on us giving particular investment
advice, such as buying particular securities for our
clients.
For discretionary accounts, we typically receive
discretionary authority from the client at the outset
of the advisory relationship via an executed
Investment Advisory Agreement which grants us
the authority to exercise investment discretion over
the client’s accounts. Such discretion grants us the
authority to buy, sell or otherwise affect investment
transactions in the client’s accounts. In all cases, it
should be noted, such discretion is exercised in a
manner consistent with the stated investment
objectives for the particular client account.
We may recommend that you use a TAMP as part
of our asset allocation and investment strategy. In
cases where we share in the compensation
received by the TAMP, we have a conflict of
interest because we are incentivized to recommend
TAMPs who pay us solicitor/referral fees as
opposed to other TAMP from whom we do not
receive such fees. In the event that a
recommended TAMP is not meeting the standards
that we believe meet your needs, we will seek other
TAMPs that we believe will better fit your specific
management needs. At all times, Kathmere Capital
Clients may, at any time, request restrictions on or
customizations to their accounts. However, we
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reserve the right not to accept and/or terminate the
management of a client account if we feel that the
customizations or restrictions imposed by the client,
in our opinion, prevent us from managing the
account in a manner that is consistent with the
client’s stated investment objectives. All such
restrictions or customizations must be provided to
us in writing.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
We do not vote proxies on behalf of our clients.
Clients will receive proxies directly from the issuer
of the security or their account’s custodian. Clients
may contact us at the contact information provided
on the cover of this brochure with any questions
they may have with a particular proxy solicitation.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Kathmere Capital neither requires nor solicits fees
of more than $1,200 per client, six months or more
in advance and therefore does not need to include
a balance sheet with this brochure.
Kathmere Capital is not aware of any financial
conditions reasonably likely to impair its ability to
meet contractual commitments to its clients.
Kathmere Capital has not been the subject of a
bankruptcy petition in the last ten years.
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