Overview
Assets Under Management: $1.5 billion
Headquarters: NAPLES, FL
High-Net-Worth Clients: 235
Average Client Assets: $6 million
Services Offered
Services: Portfolio Management for Individuals
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (ADV PART 2A)
Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
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$0 | $2,000,000 | 1.00% |
$2,000,001 | $4,000,000 | 0.80% |
$4,000,001 | $5,000,000 | 0.60% |
$5,000,001 | $50,000,000 | 0.50% |
$50,000,001 | $100,000,000 | 0.40% |
$100,000,001 | and above | 0.30% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
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$1 million | $10,000 | 1.00% |
$5 million | $42,000 | 0.84% |
$10 million | $67,000 | 0.67% |
$50 million | $267,000 | 0.53% |
$100 million | $467,000 | 0.47% |
Clients
Number of High-Net-Worth Clients: 235
Percentage of Firm Assets Belonging to High-Net-Worth Clients: 97.52
Average High-Net-Worth Client Assets: $6 million
Total Client Accounts: 1,554
Discretionary Accounts: 1,230
Non-Discretionary Accounts: 324
Regulatory Filings
CRD Number: 158544
Last Filing Date: 2025-01-23 00:00:00
Website: HTTP://WWW.VEROBEACHGLOBALADVISORS.COM
Form ADV Documents
Primary Brochure: ADV PART 2A (2025-03-20)
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NAPLES GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC
720 5th Avenue South, Ste. 200
Naples, Florida 34102
Website: www.NaplesGlobalAdvisors.com
VERO BEACH GLOBAL ADVISORS
3003 Cardinal Drive, Ste. E
Vero Beach, Florida 32963
Website: www.VeroBeachGlobalAdvisors.com
Contact Information:
Telephone: 239-776-7900
Email: compliance@naplesglobaladvisors.com
Facsimile: 239-776-7909
Updated
March 20, 2025
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
Naples Global Advisors, LLC and its affiliate, Vero Beach Global Advisors. If you have any
questions about the contents of this Brochure, please contact the Chief Compliance Officer,
Kelly Walker, via email at compliance@naplesglobaladvisors.com or via phone at 239-776-
7900. 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 Naples Global Advisors, LLC is also available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You can search this site by a unique identifying
number, known as a CRD number. The Firm’s CRD number is 158544.
Naples Global Advisors, LLC is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser; however,
such registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Item 2 – Material Changes
This Firm Brochure, dated March 20, 2025, provides a summary of the Firm’s advisory services
and fees, background and credentials of Firm professionals, certain business practices and
policies, as well as actual or potential conflicts of interest, among other things.
This Brochure provides clients with a summary of new and/or updated information. The Firm will
inform clients of the revision(s) based on the nature of the updated information. The Firm will
ensure that clients receive a summary of any material changes to this and subsequent Brochures
within 120 days of the close of the Firm’s fiscal year. Furthermore, the Firm will provide clients
with other interim disclosures about material changes as necessary.
The following summarizes new or revised disclosures based on information previously provided
in the Firm Brochure dated January 21, 2025:
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There were no material events or changes.
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page & Contact Information ........................................................................................................... 1
Item 2 – Material Changes ............................................................................................................................................. 2
Item 3 – Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Item 4 – Advisory Business ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ................................................................................................................................ 4
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management ............................................................... 6
Item 7 – Types of Clients ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss ...................................................... 6
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information .............................................................................................................................. 8
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ........................................................................ 8
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions, and Personal Trading .. 8
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ................................................................................................................................... 10
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ....................................................................................... 10
Item 15 – Custody .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ............................................................................................................................. 11
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ........................................................................................................................... 11
Item 18 – Financial Information .............................................................................................................................. 11
Appendix – Privacy Policy .......................................................................................................................................... 12
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
Naples Global Advisors, LLC (NGA) is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm and was
organized in 2011 as an employee-owned investment firm with its principal place of business in
Naples, Florida. NGA has an affiliated location in Vero Beach, Florida doing business as Vero Beach
Global Advisors (VBGA).
Together with the affiliated office, NGA offers services through investment advisor representatives
(IARs). The IARs are under the supervision of Naples Global Advisors, LLC, and the advisory
services of the IARs are provided through Naples Global Advisors, LLC.
NGA and VBGA (together the “Firm”) seek to provide discretionary investment management
services to individual and institutional clients. Prior to implementation of an investment strategy,
the Firm strives to gain a thorough understanding of a client's investment objective, time horizon,
and tolerance for risk. The Firm also reviews a client's investment history and analyzes the
personal circumstances and family dynamics that might impact the execution of the agreed upon
investment strategy.
The Firm’s core equity investment philosophy is best summarized as being global, multi-cap value.
Implementation is via an internal research process that relies initially on quantitative screening
methods that seek to identify attractively valued companies based on fundamental characteristics
including consistent profitability and a disciplined capital structure. The implementation of the
investment strategy is primarily accomplished through ownership of individual securities that
represent a wide range of capitalizations (micro to large cap) and an open geographical platform
(domestic and foreign).
The Firm also provides core fixed income strategies that emphasize a diversified grouping of
publicly traded fixed income securities, which are primarily considered investment grade. In
practice, a majority of the Firm’s clients maintain exposures to both key asset classes, equity and
fixed income, although there are clients that request dedicated equity and dedicated fixed income
mandates.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
The Firm's revenues are generated exclusively from advisory fees and are transparent to clients.
Advisory fees are based on a percentage of assets under management. The custodian separately
may impose certain fees related to custodial services provided to client accounts. Such fees may
be tied to security transactions or a flat fee determined by the custodian. Additionally, the
custodian may impose or deduct other expenses or fees such as foreign security taxes, American
Depositary Receipts (ADR) fees, fees for trading certain mutual funds, and charges for wire
transfers, as representative examples. Additionally, securities traded on foreign exchanges may
incur added transactional expenses or brokerage commissions that will vary by custodian,
country, and exchange.
The fees paid to the Firm for advisory services are identified distinctly and are separated from
custodial charges. Custodians typically have expenses inside their money market instruments that
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are reflected as a reduction of net yield. Also, other expenses and fees may be embedded inside
exchange-traded funds and mutual funds.
The Firm's typical annualized advisory fees are based on the following schedule:
Annual Fee
$0 – $2,000,000
$2,000,000 – $4,000,000
$4,000,000 – $5,000,000
$5,000,000 – $50,000,000
$50,000,000 – $100,000,000
> $100,000,000
1.0%
0.8%
0.6%
0.5%
0.4%
0.3%
The applicable fee schedule may differ from client to client and affiliate to affiliate, but the general
advisory structure and source of fees collected remain consistent. Fees are generally deducted
directly from a client's account on a monthly basis. However, alternative arrangements may be
accommodated on a case-by-case basis. The advisory fees are determined using an end-of-month
valuation at the indicated level and billed in arrears. Individuals with multiple accounts, as well as
families, may be grouped together for relationship pricing, often resulting in a lower overall tiered
rate. In cases where an investment advisory relationship begins after the first day of a billing
period, or terminates prior to the last day, fees are prorated for the period.
The Firm may charge for services that are considered beyond usual and customary or otherwise
deemed extraordinary. Such other matters that are not routine in the conduct of an investment
include consultation on non-investment
advisory relationship subject to charges may
management matters, analysis, and advice relating to assets and holdings not managed by the
Firm.
The Firm does not recommend the use of margin for investment purposes; however, the Firm may
facilitate the establishment of a margin feature on a client’s behalf through the respective
custodian. In some instances, a client may direct the use of margin for investment or non-
investment access to liquidity. In any instance where margin is activated in a client account, the
Firm’s investment management fee payable will be assessed gross of margin. This is because the
nature and character of the underlying investable assets does not change. However, with a margin
balance, the market value of the client's account and corresponding fee payable by the client to the
Firm will be increased. Where investment management fees are assessed gross of margin, a
conflict of interest exists as the Firm has an incentive to use margin to increase its fees.
When deemed to be in the client’s best interest, the Firm will recommend that clients engage the
Firm to rollover their retirement accounts or move retirement assets to the Firm’s management.
Such a recommendation creates a conflict of interest if the Firm earns a new (or increase its
current) advisory fee as a result of the transaction. No client is under any obligation to rollover a
retirement account to an account managed by the Firm.
The client agreement allows for cancellation in writing at any time by either the client or the Firm
for any reason. There are no termination fees, although management fees earned up to the date of
termination will be prorated and charged to the account or billed to the client.
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Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
The Firm does not utilize performance-based fees.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
The Firm provides discretionary investment management services to the following types of
clients:
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High net worth individuals
Individuals (other than high net worth)
Retirement accounts, principally IRAs
Corporations
Trustees
Charitable Organizations
The targeted relationship minimum valuation is investable assets of $1 million. Family or related
accounts may be bundled together to attain the stated relationship minimum. There may be
exceptions to this guideline when there is the future opportunity to reach the threshold, or in a
situation where the minimum annual advisory fee is met or when an alternative agreement is
reached with the client.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss
The Firm's investment philosophy is built on the following three key tenets:
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The Firm strives to first understand a client's objectives and capacity for risk.
The Firm seeks to then effectively manage the risk/return equation through
proper asset allocation.
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The Firm strives to build logically diversified portfolios using a global
opportunity set of securities that are vetted and assembled using a fundamental
valuation discipline.
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The Firm’s discretionary portfolios are administered with a view toward
absolute returns, principal stability, and with a healthy respect for the ever-
changing dynamics of global economies, the capital markets, and a client's
personal circumstances.
The analytical process for equity selection is centered on identifying and compiling a well-
diversified group of publicly traded global businesses that are undervalued based on fundamental
characteristics. The key equity characteristics used in the initial screening process include high
and consistent return on equity, low levels of debt, low relative valuation, and a history of sharing
profitability with equity holders. This is first accomplished with quantitative screens that allow
for identification of a manageable grouping of stocks that can then be analyzed more
fundamentally. Once vetted and ultimately identified for inclusion in the portfolios, a diverse (by
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sector, geography, and capitalization) collection of publicly traded businesses is then assembled
on an account-by-account basis and actively monitored for progress.
Below are the types of publicly traded securities in which the Firm typically invests on behalf of
client portfolios:
Equities
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Individual U.S. equities of varied capitalizations (large, mid, small, and micro-cap)
Individual international and emerging market equities
Equity closed end funds, open end funds, and exchange-traded funds
Real estate investment trusts
Master limited partnerships
Fixed Income
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U.S. government and U.S. government agency issues
Investment grade corporate and municipal bonds
High yield corporate and municipal bonds
Preferred and hybrid debt securities
Fixed income closed end funds, open end funds, and exchange-traded funds
Cash Equivalents
Money market mutual funds
Bank certificates of deposit
Custodian-offered sweep accounts
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Risk of Loss
Investing in the capital markets involves an inherent level of risk. The Firm strives to understand
a client’s goals, objectives, and tolerance for risk prior to constructing and implementing an
investment program. However, given the nature and history of the capital markets, there is the
possibility of principal loss. While the risk of principal loss has historically been greater with
equity-oriented portfolios, fixed income portfolios also bear the risk of principal loss stemming
from credit risk, duration risk, and illiquidity risk.
Additionally, no guarantee can be provided that the stated return goals will be attained, and
historical performance results are not a guarantee of future returns.
The Firm does not invest in hedge funds, private equity, nor other non-traded securities. The
Firm’s focus is on utilizing the array of existing publicly traded securities where marketability and
daily valuation are more readily accurate and available. The Firm does invest in securities that are,
at times, thinly traded in both the domestic and foreign markets, but the Firm’s advisory personnel
strives to be mindful of the added risk that thinly traded securities pose as client portfolios are
assembled.
The Firm's core investment philosophy centers on a security’s valuation: relative to peers, the
market, and its historical metrics. The Firm’s belief is that value-oriented investment disciplines
have historically placed the odds of success in the client's favor. In summary the Firm feels that
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paying attention to security valuations, maintaining global diversification, insisting on dividends
as a check on earnings authenticity, keeping turnover low, and minimizing expenses are all
components that reduce volatility and ultimately risk. While these factors do not eliminate market
risk, the belief is that they are logical and understandable risk mitigations.
The Firm feels that maintaining the primary research responsibility in-house, at the portfolio
manager level, also serves to moderate risk and increase client comfort. There is an efficiency of
time gained for the client, company specific conviction is attained, and a proximity to the client’s
risk tolerance is more readily addressed. Also, the Firm’s preference for utilizing individual
securities, as opposed to outside funds or external managers, provides for greater tax and trading
control.
The external custodial platforms allow for favorable trade execution, trade efficiency,
transparency, and low transactional costs—all part of a value-oriented philosophy that places the
interest of the client first. Newly funded portfolios are typically worked into the markets over a
period of time to take advantage of valuation dislocations and to reduce principal volatility.
As a global investment manager there are additional risks associated with the portfolio
management process. These include, but are not limited to, higher transaction costs for direct
foreign trades, challenges regarding the timing of execution, foreign taxation, currency risks,
uncertain liquidity, and political risk.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
The Firm and its employees have not been subject to any disciplinary action or sanctions with
regards to business conduct or practices from clients, the SEC, or other law enforcement bodies.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
The Firm has no other industry affiliations or activities.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions, and Personal
Trading
The Firm has adopted a Code of Ethics pursuant to Rule 204A-1 of the Advisers Act. The Code of
Ethics is for all employees, and it outlines the standards of required business conduct with the
following tenets serving as the foundation:
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The Firm and its employees have a fiduciary duty that at all times places the
clients’ interest first.
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The Firm and its employees should avoid any actual or perceived conflicts that
might compromise their fiduciary responsibility.
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The Firm and its employees are prohibited from trading securities, either
personally or on behalf of others, while in the possession of material non-public
information that is either directly or indirectly obtained.
All employees of the Firm are required to read and sign the Code of Ethics statement annually as
an acknowledgement of their fiduciary responsibility to clients. The Firm's fiduciary duties
include, but are not limited to, the necessity to provide full and fair disclosure of any conflict of
interest, a duty of loyalty to the client and to the Firm, and a commitment to always provide
suitable recommendations that are based on the client’s objective. The Code of Ethics includes
provisions that deal with client confidentiality, prohibitions of insider trading, disclosure of
personal security trading, and gift and entertainment guidelines.
Employees of the Firm are allowed to invest in individual securities for their personal portfolios.
These securities may include Firm recommended securities; however, the Code of Ethics requires
that employees may not take advantage of any information that they may have concerning the
Firm's current or pending strategies. This is inclusive of avoiding transactional front running.
The Firm’s Code of Ethics is available to clients upon request. Clients may obtain a copy of the
Firm’s Code of Ethics by contacting the Firm at the telephone number or email address listed on
the cover of this Brochure.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
The Firm’s trading procedures prohibit unfair trading practices and are designed to avoid conflicts
of interest with a client’s portfolio. The Firm customarily utilizes the client custodian broker or
dealer for transactions in client portfolios, both for equity and fixed income trading. With the
execution of any client trade, the typical key objective is obtaining best trade execution, which is
defined as a combination of net price and trade impact. Other factors may play into the broker
dealer selection including the source of a trade idea, the capacity for providing long-term market
liquidity, and a research capacity that benefits all clients. Receipt of soft dollars, products, or
services other than trade execution or research are not factors in allocating brokerage.
As a multi-asset class manager of global equity and fixed income securities there are other
considerations that become part of the trade execution equation. These may include the level of
historical spreads, expected timing of a trade, trade confidentiality, historical settlement
experience, along with the financial soundness and reputation of the executing broker. All these
factors surround the trade process, but because the Firm does not participate in soft dollar rebates
there is a reduced risk of any actual or perceived conflict as it relates to client trades.
The Firm will at times group transactions together to efficiently trade a security in larger blocks.
Trades are then allocated on a pro-rata basis that seeks to prohibit any account favoritism. Clients
will generally receive the same average price in any grouped trade. The Firm may allocate any
partial execution in a manner determined in good faith to be fair and equitable. It is the Firm's
policy not to sell assets from the portfolio of one account to another except in situations where
specific bond swaps may be to the mutual advantage, and never a disadvantage to either party, of
each of the affected portfolios.
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Item 13 – Review of Accounts
The Firm’s Portfolio Managers and Advisors develop specific goals and objectives with each client
prior to implementing an investment program. Portfolio Managers are charged with monitoring
account holdings and overall valuations on a daily basis. Actual portfolio asset allocation may vary
from time-to-time within established objective ranges and even beyond upper and lower targets,
depending on investment market valuation swings and portfolio manager judgement. Cash
balances are also analyzed on an on-going basis.
The Investment Committee consists of the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer, and
other key employees. The Firm’s Investment Committee meets on a monthly basis to review
investment guidelines and overall policies for all investment management accounts. Portfolios are
formally reviewed when they are first established and rotationally thereafter at least annually to
ensure the accounts are being invested in accordance with the stated objectives. Any exceptions
are identified and resolution tactics determined. Strategic and tactical decisions are also discussed
at these monthly meetings but typically occur more frequently as market conditions dictate. More
practically, portfolios are continuously monitored with ultimate responsibility given to the
Portfolio Manager for strategy implementation and adjustments based on the market environment
and each client’s individual circumstances.
Clients of the Firm are provided access (electronically or by mail) to statements each month by
their custodian (Charles Schwab or Fidelity Investments) and have daily access for account
viewing over the internet. In addition, the Firm provides separate quarterly reports showing
performance and relevant index returns. The Firm also strives to meet with clients periodically, or
as requested, to review results and update records regarding material changes impacting
objectives.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
The Firm does not pay referral fees.
Item 15 – Custody
The Firm does not custody any client securities or portfolios. Clients choose their own qualified
and independent custodian. The custodians send electronic or physical statements each month
directly to the client reflecting total holdings, total valuation, as well as trading and transactional
activity. The Firm has a reasonable belief that the custodians are providing statements to clients
in accordance with Rule 206 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended.
Although the Firm does not hold client assets, the Firm is deemed to have custody for purposes of
amended Rule 206(4)-2 of the Advisers Act, in a limited number of client accounts, for one or more
of the following reasons:
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The Firm is authorized by its clients to debit Firm management fees directly from
client accounts.
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The Firm has authorization to direct payments from client accounts held by a
custodian primarily due to the courtesy service of bill payment, including tax
payments made on behalf of certain clients as they request or as initiated
through standing instructions to third-party providers.
Because the Firm is deemed to have custody of certain accounts, the Firm is required to an annual
surprise examination by an independent public accounting firm. The results of this annual audit
are provided to the SEC.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
The Firm usually operates under full discretion for its investment management services. However,
for all clients this discretion is exercised within the bounds of a written client investment objective
statement. As well, it is not unusual that there are tax or legal constraints, and/or unique
considerations, which may override a portion of the discretion for individual assets or segments
of the portfolios.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
The Firm has adopted written policies and procedures that are intended to comply with Rule
206(4)-6 of the Advisers Act. The Firm seeks to always vote proxies in the best interest of
shareholders. While often the proxy vote will follow management’s recommendations, there are
situations that occur that will result in the Firm’s vote being in opposition to existing management,
either in whole or in part. At its core, the Firm’s policy is to encourage corporate actions that will
enhance shareholder value, and this may be with either a short-term or long-term perspective,
depending on the particular circumstance.
As a global investment firm, the Firm holds shares of foreign companies as ADRs as well as locally
registered shares. The voting rules in foreign markets can be restrictive for trading securities
around a particular shareholder vote, and the Firm will at times prefer to maintain liquidity in the
shares versus exercising the proxy vote. These situations will be vetted on a case-by-case basis.
At times the client might retain the right to vote proxies. In those instances, the custodian sends
the proxies directly to the client or other arrangements can be made.
The Firm is responsible for establishing formal proxy voting policies and procedures, and for
maintaining records for proxy voting. Those records will be made available to clients at their
request.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Registered investment advisers are required in this Brochure to provide clients with certain
financial information or disclosures about the Firm’s financial condition. NGA and VBGA have no
financial commitments that impair the Firm’s ability to meet contractual and fiduciary
commitments to clients and have not been subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
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Appendix
Naples Global Advisors, LLC
And its affiliate, Vero Beach Global Advisors (together the “Firm”)
Privacy Policy
The Firm’s privacy policy details the standards and procedures in respect to handling the personal
financial information of its clients, prospective clients, and employees.
Clients’ privacy is very important to the Firm. The employees of the Firm seek to maintain the
confidentiality and security of all clients’ personal information. Because of the nature of the
investment management business, it is customary for the Firm to be in possession of certain non-
public personal information.
By policy, the Firm does not sell or make available to marketers any of clients’ information. Client
information may be made available to third-party providers of technology services as necessary
to obtain investment management performance data and reporting. Additionally, as required by
judicial mandate or existing law, the Firm may disclose personal information to government
agencies or law enforcement officials as requested.
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Additional Brochure: ADV PART 2B (2025-03-20)
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BROCHURE SUPPLEMENT
NAPLES GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC
720 5th Avenue South, Ste. 200
Naples, Florida 34102
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Michael H. Morris
John M. Suddeth, Jr., CFA
Kerry M. Geroy, CTFA, IACCP
Grzegorz (“Greg”) S. Debski, CFA
Isaac E.W. Codrey, CFA
Sara B. Perkins
Kelly K. Walker, CFP
John Kent Cheesborough
Austin K. Herzer
Thomas Wyatt Russo, CFA
Kailey J. Gunderson
VERO BEACH GLOBAL ADVISORS
3003 Cardinal Drive, Ste. E
Vero Beach, Florida 32963
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David W. Griffis, CFA
Andrew B. Hartline, CFA
James C. Davis, CFP
Websites: www.NaplesGlobalAdvisors.com / www.VeroBeachGlobalAdvisors.com
Contact Information:
Telephone: 239-776-7900
Email: compliance@naplesglobaladvisors.com
Facsimile: 239-776-7909
Updated
March 20, 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information on the personnel of Naples Global Advisors, LLC and its
affiliate, Vero Beach Global Advisors and supplements the Naples Global Advisors, LLC Firm Brochure.
Clients and prospective clients receive a copy of the Brochure. Please contact Kelly Walker, Chief
Compliance Officer, if you did not receive the Firm’s Brochure, or if you have any questions about the
contents of this Supplement.
information about
these
individuals
is available on
the SEC’s website at
Additional
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
Year of Birth:
Michael H. Morris
Education:
1959
BS in Finance from Millsaps College in 1981
Business Experience:
MBA from Millsaps College in 1983
Michael relocated to Florida in 1984 and to Naples in 1994, serving in
senior leadership roles in wealth management for Florida National Bank and SunTrust until
2000. In 2000, Michael became president and CEO of First National Trust Company, a wholly
owned subsidiary of FNB Corporation. In 2004, the Florida operations of FNB Corporation
were spun out to shareholders and Michael became a member of the new banking company,
First National Bankshares of Florida, executive committee, as well as continuing to be
responsible for trust, investment services and private banking. First National was acquired by
Fifth Third Bancorp in January of 2005, with Michael continuing to lead the investment
advisors business until January 2006. Michael co-founded Naples Capital Advisors in 2007 and
served as the CEO for the firm. The firm was acquired by TIB Financial Corp. in January of 2008.
He also served as an executive officer and member of the board of directors of TIB Bank until
co-founding Naples Global Advisors in September of 2011. Michael is an Investment Advisor
Representative of Naples Global Advisors registered with the Florida Office of Financial
Regulation and FINRA, an accreditation granted for passing the Series 65 Exam.
Michael serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the Firm.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The executive management team of NGA is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The executive
management team consists of the Founding Principals, Michael H. Morris and John M. Suddeth,
Jr.
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
John M. Suddeth, Jr., CFA
Year of Birth:
1963
Education:
BS in Finance from Auburn University in 1986
MBA from Georgia State University in 1993
Business Experience:
John began his financial services career with Drexel Burnham Lambert
in Orlando, Florida in 1986. After earning a Master of Business Administration degree from
Georgia State University, John moved to Southwest Florida and spent the next nine years
working for SunTrust Bank and Northern Trust Bank as a portfolio manager. During this
period he earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and later served as a director of
the Naples Financial Analyst Society. The CFA designation is globally recognized and attests to
a charterholder’s success in a rigorous and comprehensive study program in the field of
investment management and research analysis. In 2001, John accepted an executive level
position with the A.I. duPont Trust in Jacksonville. As Director of Investments for the multi-
billion-dollar charitable trust, he was responsible for the public market component of the
portfolio along with providing input on broader strategic investment issues. During his five-
year tenure with the duPont Trust, John had direct oversight responsibility for the trust’s
publicly-traded equity and debt securities, including domestic and foreign markets, as well as
active and passive mandates. John co-founded Naples Capital Advisors in 2007 and served as
the Chief Investment Officer for the firm. The firm was acquired by TIB Financial Corp. in
January of 2008, and John maintained his role there until co-founding Naples Global Advisors
in September of 2011.
John serves as the Chief Investment Officer for the Firm.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The executive management team of NGA is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The executive
management team consists of the Founding Principals, Michael H. Morris and John M. Suddeth,
Jr.
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
®
Kerry M. Geroy, CTFA, IACCP
Year of Birth:
1966
Education:
BS in Sociology from University of Florida in 1988
Business Experience:
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Kerry began her career in financial services with SunTrust (formerly
SunBank/Naples, N.A.) in 1990 as a Trust Administrative Assistant and subsequently moved
into the roles of Trust Administrator and Trust Officer. She spent the next 18 years with
NationsBank, Comerica Wealth and Institutional Management and National City Bank as Vice
President/Trust Officer where she managed client relationships. In 2001, she earned the
Certified Trust and Financial Advisor designation. The CTFA is designed to recognize a
standard of knowledge and competence for the trust and wealth advisory field. In 2008, Kerry
joined TIB Bank and Naples Capital Advisors. Her primary role was to develop and implement
the trust services offering in the wealth management division of TIB Bank and to serve as the
Chief Compliance Officer for Naples Capital Advisors. In 2015, Kerry earned the designation
of Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional. The IACCP
is co-sponsored by the
Investment Adviser Association and NRS and is designed to ensure that compliance
professionals have been trained, tested and certified to meet high industry professional
standards. Kerry is an Investment Advisor Representative of Naples Global Advisors
registered with the Florida Office of Financial Regulation and FINRA, an accreditation granted
for passing the Series 65 Exam. Kerry joined Naples Global Advisors in September of 2011.
Kerry serves as a Client Advisor for the Firm.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The executive management team of NGA is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The executive
management team consists of the Founding Principals, Michael H. Morris and John M. Suddeth,
Jr.
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
Year of Birth:
Grzegorz (“Greg”) S. Debski, CFA
Education:
1986
Business Experience:
BS in Finance from University of Connecticut in 2008
Greg started his career in financial services as a Junior Analyst for a
Senior Wealth Management group with UBS. He worked closely with high-net-worth clients
on portfolio management and investment analysis. After his time at UBS, he moved to a private
alternative investment firm where he invested firm capital as a derivatives trader and equity
portfolio manager. Greg earned his Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 2016. The CFA
designation is globally recognized and attests to a charterholder’s success in a rigorous and
comprehensive study program in the field of investment management and research analysis.
Greg joined Naples Global Advisors in March of 2013.
Greg serves as an Investment Analyst and Portfolio Manager for the Firm.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The executive management team of NGA is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The executive
management team consists of the Founding Principals, Michael H. Morris and John M. Suddeth,
Jr.
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
Year of Birth:
Isaac E.W. Codrey CFA
Education:
1984
BA in Physics from Rollins College in 2006
MBA from Rollins College in 2008
Business Experience:
Isaac started his career in financial services with Raymond James in
2008 as a Junior Analyst in Naples, Florida. He worked with high-net-worth clients on portfolio
management and investment analysis. In 2009, Isaac joined CreditSights, a leading
independent credit research provider. As a senior analyst on the US Strategy team, he was
responsible for authoring research that focused on global macro-economic and credit trends
in the US high-grade and high-yield corporate bond markets. Isaac earned his Chartered
Financial Analyst designation in 2010. The CFA designation is globally recognized and attests
to a charterholder’s success in a rigorous and comprehensive study program in the field of
investment management and research analysis. Isaac joined Naples Global Advisors in January
of 2017.
Isaac serves as an Investment Analyst and Portfolio Manager for the Firm.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The executive management team of NGA is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The executive
management team consists of the Founding Principals, Michael H. Morris and John M. Suddeth,
Jr.
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
Year of Birth:
Sara B. Perkins
Education:
1989
BS in Finance from University of Florida in 2012
Business Experience:
Sara began her career at Cameron, a division of Schlumberger Group,
in Houston, Texas after obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University
of Florida. During her time with Cameron, Sara was involved in an accelerated development
program and held numerous roles in the Finance functions of the company including an
invaluable global experience during a year-long project in Singapore supporting the startup of
a new production plant. After repatriating to Houston in 2014, Sara continued with Cameron
and held roles as Finance Project Controller and Finance Project Manager. In September 2017,
Sara moved to Naples and joined the NGA team. Sara is an Investment Advisor Representative
of Naples Global Advisors registered with the Florida Office of Financial Regulation and FINRA,
an accreditation granted for passing the Series 65 Exam.
Sara serves as a Client Advisor for the Firm.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The executive management team of NGA is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The executive
management team consists of the Founding Principals, Michael H. Morris and John M. Suddeth,
Jr.
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
®
Year of Birth:
Kelly K. Walker, CFP
Education:
1997
BS in Mathematics and Economics and Finance from Florida Southern College
in 2019
Business Experience:
®
Kelly began her financial services career at Naples Global Advisors
upon her graduation from Florida Southern College where she double-majored in Mathematics
as well as Economics and Finance. She is a Naples native and interned with the firm prior to
joining full-time in May of 2019. In 2023, Kelly obtained her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL
PLANNER
designation by completing an in-depth, two-year program of study in financial
planning, regulations, insurance, investments, tax, psychology, retirement plans, and estate
planning. Kelly is an Investment Advisor Representative of Naples Global Advisors registered
with the Florida Office of Financial Regulation and FINRA, an accreditation granted for passing
the Series 65 Exam.
Kelly serves as the Chief Compliance Officer for the Firm.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The executive management team of NGA is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The executive
management team consists of the Founding Principals, Michael H. Morris and John M. Suddeth,
Jr.
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
Year of Birth:
John Kent Cheesborough
Education:
1987
BS in Business from Miami University in 2009
Business Experience:
Kent began his career in financial services with Fisher Investments in
2010 as a Client Management Associate. He worked with high-net-worth clients managing the
operational aspects of their relationship with the firm. His focus on investments later
developed in his role in Institutional Fixed Income Sales and Trading with Carolina Capital
Markets, a FINRA registered Broker-Dealer and with Brownstone Investment Group, where he
served as a Director of Sales and Trading working in both the North Carolina and New York
offices. At Brownstone, he provided execution and advisory services to a variety of
institutional clients. Prior to joining Naples Global Advisors, Kent served as a Wealth Advisor
with Investors Trust Company, an investment management and financial planning advisory
firm in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Kent is an Investment Advisor Representative of Naples
Global Advisors registered with the Florida Office of Financial Regulation and FINRA, an
accreditation granted for passing the Series 65 Exam.
Kent serves as an Investment Analyst and Portfolio Manager for the Firm.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The executive management team of NGA is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The executive
management team consists of the Founding Principals, Michael H. Morris and John M. Suddeth,
Jr.
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
Year of Birth:
Austin K. Herzer
Education:
1995
BS in Finance from University of Florida in 2017
Business Experience:
Austin graduated from the University of Florida in 2017 with a
Bachelor of Science in Finance. He then completed a two-year post baccalaureate program in
medical sciences at the University of Florida. After successfully graduating from this program,
he attained the Director of Enterprise Sales role for Vive Remote Patient Monitoring, a
healthcare startup company. Austin joined the NGA team in 2022 as an Investment Analyst. He
is an Investment Advisor Representative of Naples Global Advisors registered with the Florida
Office of Financial Regulation and FINRA, an accreditation granted for passing the Series 65
Exam.
Austin serves as an Investment Analyst for the Firm.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The executive management team of NGA is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The executive
management team consists of the Founding Principals, Michael H. Morris and John M. Suddeth,
Jr.
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
Year of Birth:
Thomas Wyatt Russo, CFA
Education:
1987
BA in Economics from Denison University in 2010
MBA from Columbia Business School in 2017
Business Experience:
Prior to joining Naples Global Advisors, Wyatt worked in the Market
Structure & Partnerships group in the Global Banking & Markets division at Goldman Sachs.
He was responsible for strategy and driving growth initiatives through the development of
electronic trading capabilities, strategic investments, and partnerships focused on capital
markets technologies. Wyatt began his career at Bloomberg LP where he held multiple roles
in the financial products group. Wyatt earned a BA in Economics from Denison University and
an MBA from Columbia Business School. Wyatt earned the Chartered Financial Analyst
designation in 2021. The CFA designation is globally recognized and attests to a
charterholder’s success in a rigorous and comprehensive study program in the field of
investment management and research analysis.
Wyatt serves as an Investment Analyst and Portfolio Manager for the Firm.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The executive management team of NGA is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The executive
management team consists of the Founding Principals, Michael H. Morris and John M. Suddeth,
Jr.
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
Year of Birth:
Kailey J. Gunderson
Education:
1999
BS in Finance from University of Delaware in 2022
MBA from University of Delaware in 2023
Business Experience:
Kailey graduated from the University of Delaware earning both a
Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and a Master of Business Administration degree from
the Lerner College of Business and Economics. Prior to joining Naples Global Advisors, Kailey
worked as an Administrative Associate at an independent RIA in Punta Gorda, Florida where
she managed office operations and gained insightful client service experience. Kailey is an
Investment Advisor Representative of Naples Global Advisors registered with the Florida
Office of Financial Regulation and FINRA, an accreditation granted for passing the Series 65
Exam.
Kailey serves as a Client Services Officer for the Firm.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions
Other Business Activities:
None
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received
Supervision:
The executive management team of NGA is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The executive
management team consists of the Founding Principals, Michael H. Morris and John M. Suddeth,
Jr.
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
Year of Birth:
David W. Griffis, CFA
Education:
1968
BA in Organizational Management/Finance from Bluffton University in 1995
MBA from Otterbein University in 2002
Business Experience:
David has more than 30 years of experience in Investment
Management. In addition to his undergraduate and master’s degrees, David earned the
Chartered Financial Analyst designation. The CFA designation is globally recognized and
attests to a charterholder’s success in a rigorous and comprehensive study program in the field
of investment management and research analysis. Prior to co-founding Vero Beach Global
Advisors, David served as a Senior Investment Officer/Senior Vice President at Northern Trust
and as a Senior Portfolio Manager at PNC Bank. He joined with Naples Global Advisors and
Andrew Hartline to form Vero Beach Global Advisors in 2017.
David serves as Managing Partner of Vero Beach Global Advisors which is affiliated with
Naples Global Advisors, LLC.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The executive management team of NGA is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The executive
management team consists of the Founding Principals, Michael H. Morris and John M. Suddeth,
Jr.
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
Year of Birth:
Andrew B. Hartline, CFA
Education:
1967
BBA in Finance from Stetson University in 1989
Business Experience:
Andrew has over 20 years of banking experience in the areas of
portfolio management, trust administration, private banking and commercial/corporate
lending. He earned his Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 1999. The CFA designation
is globally recognized and attests to a charterholder’s success in a rigorous and comprehensive
study program in the field of investment management and research analysis. Andrew also
earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst designation in 2005 and is a graduate of
the Southeast Bank Commercial Management Associate Program. Andrew is a graduate of the
Florida Graduate Trust School, and the National Trust School at Northwestern University.
Prior to co-founding Vero Beach Global Advisors, Andrew served as a Senior Vice President
and Senior Wealth Strategist at Northern Trust. He joined with Naples Global Advisors and
David Griffis to form Vero Beach Global Advisors in 2017.
Andrew serves as Managing Partner of Vero Beach Global Advisors which is affiliated with
Naples Global Advisors, LLC.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The executive management team of NGA is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The executive
management team consists of the Founding Principals, Michael H. Morris and John M. Suddeth,
Jr.
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
®
Year of Birth:
James C. Davis, CFP
Education:
1960
BBA in Finance from University of Georgia in 1982
Business Experience:
®
Jim has more than 40 years of financial service experience. After
graduating from the University of Georgia with a business degree in finance, Jim started his
financial services career with Trust Company Bank of Georgia (now Truist Bank). In 2000, he
moved to Vero Beach, Florida and held senior positions in wealth management and private
banking. Prior to joining the Vero Beach Global Advisors, Jim was a Vice President with Fidelity
Investments in the role of a Wealth Planner working with high net-worth individuals and their
families. He is Series 7, Series 63, and Series 66 licensed. In 2014, Jim obtained his CERTIFIED
designation by completing an in-depth, two-year program of study in
FINANCIAL PLANNER
financial planning, regulations, insurance, investments, tax, psychology, retirement plans, and
estate planning. Jim is active in the Vero Beach community being a part of the Planned Giving
Council and Estate Planning Council.
Jim serves as a Financial Advisor of Vero Beach Global Advisors which is affiliated with Naples
Global Advisors, LLC.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The executive management team of NGA is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The executive
management team consists of the Founding Principals, Michael H. Morris and John M. Suddeth,
Jr.