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Item 1: Cover Page
Narwhal Capital Management, LLC
Form ADV Part 2A
Investment Adviser Brochure
531 Roselane Street NW, Suite 420
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 344-0172
www.narwhalcapital.com
March 2025
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Narwhal
Capital Management, LLC (“we,” “us,” “our”). If you have any questions about the contents of
this Brochure, please contact Jonathan Hicks, Chief Compliance Officer, at (770) 344-0172 or
jhicks@narwhalcapital.com.
Additional information about our Firm is also available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The information in this Brochure has not been approved or verified
by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state securities authority.
We are a registered investment adviser. Please note that use of the term “registered
investment advisor” and a description of the Firm and/or our employees as “registered” does
not imply a certain level of skill or training. For more information on the qualifications of the
Firm and our employees who advise you, we encourage you to review this Brochure and the
Brochure Supplement(s).
Item 2: Summary of Material Changes
Annual Update
In this Item of Narwhal Capital Management, LLC’s (Narwhal or the Firm) Form ADV 2, the Firm
is required to discuss any material changes that have been made to Form ADV since the last
Annual Amendment.
Material Changes since the Last Update
Since the last Annual Amendment filing on February 28, 2024, the Firm has no Material
Changes to report.
Full Brochure Available
Narwhal’s Form ADV may be requested at any time, without charge by contacting Jonathan
Hicks at (770) 344-0172 or jhicks@narwhalcapital.com.
Additional information about our Firm is also available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The information in this Brochure has not been approved or verified
by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state securities authority.
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Item 3: Table of Contents
Item 1: Cover Page ........................................................................................................................ 1
Item 2: Summary of Material Changes .......................................................................................... 2
Item 4: Advisory Business ............................................................................................................. 4
Item 5: Fees and Compensation .................................................................................................... 7
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management............................................... 11
Item 7: Types of Clients ............................................................................................................... 12
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ......................................... 13
Item 9: Disciplinary Information.................................................................................................. 16
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ....................................................... 17
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading .. 18
Item 12: Brokerage Practices ...................................................................................................... 20
Item 13: Review of Accounts ....................................................................................................... 22
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation .................................................................... 23
Item 15: Custody ......................................................................................................................... 24
Item 16: Investment Discretion ................................................................................................... 25
Item 17: Voting Client Securities ................................................................................................. 26
Item 18: Financial Information .................................................................................................... 27
Form ADV Part 2B – Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement ................................................. 28
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Item 4: Advisory Business
Firm Description
Narwhal is an investment adviser providing investment advisory services to individuals, high net
worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, private funds, and trusts. Narwhal
was founded in 2005.
Principal Owners
Narwhal is owned by Matthew D. Burton, Managing Member and Founder.
Types of Advisory Services
Narwhal offers the following types of advisory services: Financial planning services, portfolio
management for individuals and/or small business, and portfolio management for businesses or
institutional clients, as well as pooled investment vehicles. Narwhal also provides services to
401(k) plans and plan sponsors.
Investment Advisory Services
Narwhal provides investment advisory services, defined as giving continuous advice to a client,
and selecting investments for a client based on the individual needs of the client. Through
personal discussions, goals and objectives are established based on a client’s particular
circumstances. Narwhal assists the client in developing the client’s personal investment policy,
and then creates and manages a portfolio based on that policy.
Narwhal develops portfolios based upon a client’s goals, objectives, investment time horizon
and risk tolerance, as well as their core financial-related values. Investment strategies generally
include long-term and short-term purchases depending upon the individual needs of the client.
Narwhal uses asset allocation or spreading investments among a number of asset classes and
sectors (domestic stocks vs. foreign stocks; large cap stocks vs. small cap stocks; corporate
bonds vs. government securities) for most client portfolios.
On smaller portfolios, Narwhal may achieve diversification and minimize transaction costs by
utilizing ETFs and mutual funds.
Limited Investment Advisory Services
Clients who do not desire extensive investment advisory services can secure such services on a
consulting basis. In this case, Narwhal provides independent advice in regard to the overall
portfolio, adherence to the client’s investment policy, and the money manager(s) performing
the actual management of the portfolio. Narwhal will not provide advice regarding any specific
security in the portfolio.
Financial Planning
Narwhal offers financial planning services, which may include a review of all aspects of a client’s
current financial situation, including the following components: cash management, risk
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management, insurance, education funding, goal setting, retirement planning, estate and
charitable giving planning, tax planning, and capital needs planning. Narwhal meets with the
client to review risk tolerance, financial goals and objectives, and time horizons. Additional
meetings may include a review of additional financial information; sources of income, assets
owned, existing insurance, liabilities, wills, trusts, business agreements, tax returns,
investments, and personal and family obligations.
Financial planning services may be comprehensive or may focus on certain components. Clients
understand that when Narwhal is engaged to address only certain components, the client’s
overall financial and investment issues may not be taken into consideration.
Private Fund Investments
Narwhal acts as the Manager to The Sailfish Fund, LLC, (The Sailfish Fund or the Fund) a private
investment fund in which certain clients invest. The Sailfish Fund invests in a variety of asset
classes, including, but not limited to, stocks, bonds, and cash using a balanced approach.
Additional information, including fees and specific procedures and restrictions for withdrawals
from, and terminations of a position in the Fund are described in the Fund’s Private Placement
Memorandum.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Narwhal provides advisory services to retirement plans (each a “Plan”) and the
company/sponsor of the Plan (the “Plan Sponsor”). Retirement plan advisory services are
designed to assist the Plan Sponsor in meeting its fiduciary obligations to the Plan and its Plan
Participants. Each engagement is customized to the needs of the Plan and Plan Sponsor.
Tax and Accounting Services
In certain circumstances, Narwhal will provide accounting services and prepare individual and
corporate tax returns on behalf of clients. In addition, Narwhal may provide clients with
consulting services on tax-related and other accounting matters.
Tailored Relationships
Narwhal tailors investment advisory services to the individual needs of the client. Narwhal’s
clients are allowed to impose restrictions on the investments in their account. The goals and
objectives for each client are documented in our client relationship management system.
Investment policy statements are created that reflect the stated goals and objectives. Narwhal
may accept any reasonable limitation or restriction to discretionary authority on the account
placed by the client. All limitations and restrictions placed on accounts must be presented to
Narwhal in writing.
Wrap Fee Programs
Narwhal does not participate in a Wrap Fee Program.
Fiduciary Statement
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We are fiduciaries under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and when we provide investment
advice to you regarding your retirement plan account or individual retirement account, we are
also fiduciaries within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act,
(“ERISA”) and/or the Internal Revenue Code, (“IRC”), as applicable, which are laws governing
retirement accounts.
We have to act in your best interest and not put our interest ahead of yours. At the same time,
the way we make money creates some conflicts with your interests. We must take into
consideration each client’s objectives and act in the best interests of the client. We are
prohibited from engaging in any activity that is in conflict with the interests of the client. We
have the following responsibilities when working with a client:
• To render impartial advice;
• To make appropriate recommendations based on the client’s needs, financial
circumstances, and investment objectives;
• To exercise a high degree of care and diligence to ensure that information is presented
in an accurate manner and not in a way to mislead;
• To have a reasonable basis, information, and understanding of the facts in order to
provide appropriate recommendations and representations;
• Disclose any material conflict of interest in writing; and
• Treat clients fairly and equitably.
Regulations prohibit us from:
• Employing any device, scheme, or artifice to defraud a client;
• Making any untrue statement of a material fact to a client or omitting to state a material
fact when communicating with a client;
• Engaging in any act, practice, or course of business which operates or would operate as
fraud or deceit upon a client; or
• Engaging in any manipulative act or practice with a client.
We will act with competence, dignity, integrity, and in an ethical manner, when working with
clients. We will use reasonable care and exercise independent professional judgement when
conducting investment analysis, making investment recommendations, trading, promoting our
services, and engaging in other professional activities.
Client Assets
As of December 31, 2024, we manage $1,761,871,539 in assets under management.
$1,646,863,460 is managed on a discretionary basis, and $115,008,079 is managed on a non-
discretionary basis.
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Item 5: Fees and Compensation
Compensation
Narwhal bases its fees on a percentage of assets under management, and hourly. Narwhal’s fee
schedules are described below.
Investment Advisory Services
Fees for investment advisory services are billed as a percentage of assets under management
according to the schedule below:
Assets Under Management
$0 to $500,000
$500,000 to $1,000,000
$1,000,000 to $5,000,000
$5,000,000 to $10,000,000
Over $10,000,000
Annual Fee
1.50%
1.25%
1.00%
0.90%
0.75%
Advisory fees are payable quarterly in arrears. Fees are calculated based upon the month-end
values of assets under management for the three months of each quarter. Trade date (as
opposed to settlement date) is used for fee calculations. Upon termination of a client account,
the fee will be billed through the last date the portfolio is advised. Fees are prorated for new
clients who are added mid-quarter.
Financial Planning
As noted above in Item 4, Narwhal generally does not charge a separate fee for financial
planning services.
Private Fund Investments
As disclosed in Item 4, Narwhal acts as the Manager to the Sailfish Fund, LLC. Narwhal earns a
0.50% annual management fee. Assets invested in the Sailfish Fund are not also billed as
individual client assets.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Fees may be asset-based, flat, or project-based. Depending upon the capabilities and
requirements of the Plan’s recordkeeper or custodian, we may collect our Fees in arrears or in
advance. Typically, Sponsors instruct the Plan’s recordkeeper or custodian to automatically
deduct our Fees from the Plan account; however, in some cases a Sponsor may request that we
send invoices directly to the Sponsor or recordkeeper/custodian.
In determining the value of the Account for purposes of calculating any asset-based Fees,
Advisor will rely upon the valuation of assets provided by Sponsor or the Plan’s custodian or
recordkeeper without independent verification.
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Unless we agree otherwise, no adjustments or refunds will be made in respect of any period for
(i) appreciation or depreciation in the value of the Plan account during that period or (ii) any
partial withdrawal of assets from the account during that period. If the Agreement is
terminated by us or by Sponsor, we will refund certain Fees to Sponsor to the extent provided
in the Agreement. Unless we agree otherwise, all Fees shall be based on the total value of the
assets in the account, without regard to any debit balance.
Tax Return Preparation
Narwhal charges on an hourly basis for tax return preparation and other tax consulting services.
Individuals are typically charged $175 per hour for tax related services, while corporate clients
are charged $225 per hour. All fees are charged in arrears.
Calculation and Payment
The specific manner in which fees are charged by Narwhal is established in a client’s written
agreement with Narwhal. Narwhal will generally calculate fees in arrears on a quarterly basis.
Clients may also elect to be invoiced directly for fees or to authorize Narwhal to directly debit
fees from client accounts.
Except for the terms of agreement specific to Retirement Plan Advisory Services, accounts
initiated or terminated during a calendar quarter will be charged a prorated fee. Upon
termination of any account, any prepaid, unearned fees will be promptly refunded, and any
earned, unpaid fees will be due and payable.
Agreement Terms
A client agreement may be canceled at any time upon 30 days’ notice by either party, for any
reason upon written notice. If the client made an advance payment, Narwhal will refund any
unearned portion of the advance payment.
Neither Narwhal nor any of its supervised persons (employees) accept compensation for the
sale of securities or other investment products.
Cash Balances
Some of your assets may be held as cash and remain uninvested. Holding a portion of your
assets in cash and cash alternatives, i.e., money market fund shares, may be based on your
desire to have an allocation to cash as an asset class, to support a phased market entrance
strategy, to facilitate transaction execution, to have available funds for withdrawal needs or to
pay fees or to provide for asset protection during periods of volatile market conditions. Your
cash and cash equivalents will be subject to our investment advisory fees unless otherwise
agreed upon. You may experience negative performance on the cash portion of your portfolio if
the investment advisory fees charged are higher than the returns you receive from your cash.
Retirement Plan Rollover Recommendations
As part of our investment advisory services to our clients, we may recommend that clients roll
assets from their employer’s retirement plan, such as a 401(k), 457, or ERISA 403(b) account
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(collectively, a “Plan Account”), to an individual retirement account, such as a SIMPLE IRA, SEP
IRA, Traditional IRA, or Roth IRA (collectively, an “IRA Account”) that we will advise on the
client’s behalf. We may also recommend rollovers from IRA Accounts to Plan Accounts, from
Plan Accounts to Plan Accounts, and from IRA Accounts to IRA Accounts.
If the client elects to roll the assets to an IRA that is subject to our advisement, we will charge
the client an asset-based fee as set forth in the advisory agreement the client executed with our
firm. This creates a conflict of interest because it creates a financial incentive for our firm to
recommend the rollover to the client (i.e., receipt of additional fee-based compensation).
Clients are under no obligation, contractually or otherwise, to complete the rollover. Moreover,
if clients do complete the rollover, clients are under no obligation to have the assets in an IRA
advised on by our firm. Due to the foregoing conflict of interest, when we make rollover
recommendations, we operate under a special rule that requires us to act in our clients’ best
interests and not put our interests ahead of our clients.’
Under this special rule’s provisions, we must:
• meet a professional standard of care when making investment recommendations (give
prudent advice);
• never put our financial interests ahead of our clients’ when making recommendations
(give loyal advice);
• avoid misleading statements about conflicts of interest, fees, and investments;
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follow policies and procedures designed to ensure that we give advice that is in our
clients’ best interests;
• charge no more than a reasonable fee for our services; and
• give clients basic information about conflicts of interest.
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, clients should consider the costs and benefits of
a rollover. Note that an employee will typically have four options in this situation:
1. leaving the funds in the 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; or
4. rolling the funds into an IRA rollover account.
Each of these options has positives and negatives. Because of that, along with the importance
of understanding the differences between these types of accounts, we will provide clients with
an explanation of the advantages and disadvantages of both account types and document the
basis for our belief that the rollover transaction we recommend is in your best interests.
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General Information on Compensation and Other Fees
In certain circumstances, fees, account minimums and payment terms are negotiable
depending on client’s unique situation – such as the size of the aggregate related party
portfolio size, family holdings, low-cost basis securities, or certain passively advised investments
and pre-existing relationships with clients. Certain clients may pay more or less than others
depending on the amount of assets, type of portfolio, or the time involved, the degree of
responsibility assumed, complexity of the engagement, special skills needed to solve problems,
the application of experience and knowledge of the client’s situation. Lower fees for
comparable services may be available from other sources.
Related portfolios may be linked for purposes of fee calculation if all parties agree; meaning
certain portfolios, approved by Narwhal, may be grouped for fee calculations.
Narwhal’s fees are exclusive of brokerage commissions, transaction fees, and other related
costs and expenses which shall be incurred by the client. Clients may incur certain charges
imposed by custodians, brokers, third party investment and other third parties such as fees
charged by managers, custodial fees, deferred sales charges, odd-lot differentials, transfer
taxes, wire transfer and electronic fund fees, and other fees and taxes on brokerage accounts
and securities transactions.
Such charges, fees and commissions are exclusive of and in addition to Narwhal’s fee, and
Narwhal shall not receive any portion of these commissions, fees, and costs.
All fees paid to Narwhal for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the fees
and expenses charged by mutual funds to their shareholders. These fees will generally include
an advisory fee, other fund expenses and a possible distribution fee. Mutual funds purchased
by Narwhal for a client portfolio will be executed at NAV. A client could invest in a mutual fund
or sub-account directly, without the services of Narwhal. In that case, the client would not
receive the services provided by Narwhal which are designed, among other things, to assist the
client in determining which mutual funds or sub-accounts are most appropriate to each client’s
financial condition and objectives. Accordingly, the client should review the prospectus of a
mutual fund regarding fees charged by the funds in conjunction with fees charged by Narwhal
to fully understand the total amount of fees to be paid by the client, and to thereby evaluate
the advisory services being provided.
Clients should note that similar advisory services may (or may not) be available from other
registered investment advisers for similar or lower fees.
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Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
“Performance-based fees” are fees based on the capital gains or capital appreciation in an
account. We do not charge performance-based fees.
“Side-by-side management” refers to the practice of managing both accounts that are charged
a performance-based fee and accounts that are charged other types of fees, such as asset-
based fees and hourly fees. Because we do not charge performance-based fees, we do not
engage in side-by-side management.
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Item 7: Types of Clients
Types of Clients
As described in Item 4, Narwhal‘s clients include individuals, high net worth individuals,
charitable organizations, corporations, private funds, and trusts.
Our Retirement Plan Services are available to clients that are sponsors or other fiduciaries to
plans, including 401(k), 457(b), 403(b) and 401(a) plans. Plans include participant-directed
defined contribution plans and defined benefit plans. Plans may or may not be subject to ERISA.
We do not require a minimum asset amount for Retirement Plan Consulting Services.
Account Minimums
Narwhal does not require a minimum portfolio for investment advisory services.
The Sailfish Fund, LLC requires a minimum initial investment of $10,000.
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Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis
Narwhal may employ the following security analysis methods: Fundamental analysis;
charting/technical analysis; and cyclical analysis.
Fundamental Analysis. Narwhal attempts to measure the intrinsic value of a security by
looking at economic and financial factors (including the overall economy, industry conditions,
and the financial condition and management of the company itself) to determine if the
company is underpriced (indicating it may be a good time to buy) or overpriced (indicating it
may be time to sell).
Fundamental analysis does not attempt to anticipate market movements. This presents a
potential risk, as the price of a security can move up or down along with the overall market
regardless of the economic and financial factors considered in evaluating the stock.
Charting / Technical Analysis. The terms “charting” and “technical” analysis are generally
used synonymously and therefore, for the purpose of this document, the term, “technical
analysis” will be used. Narwhal analyzes past market movements and applies that analysis to
the present in an attempt to recognize recurring patterns of investor behavior and potentially
predict future price movement.
Technical analysis does not consider the underlying financial condition of a company. This
presents a risk in that a poorly managed or financially unsound company may underperform
regardless of market movement.
Cyclical Analysis. In this type of technical analysis, Narwhal measures the movements of a
particular stock against the overall market in an attempt to predict the price movement of the
security.
Investment Strategies
The investment strategy for a specific client is based upon the objectives stated by the client
during consultations. The client may change these objectives at any time. Each client executes
an Investment Policy Statement that documents their objectives and their desired investment
strategy.
Other strategies may include long-term purchases, short-term purchases, trading, short sales,
margin transactions, and option writing (including covered options, uncovered options or
spreading strategies).
Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear.
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All investments involve the risk of loss, including (among other things) loss of principal, a
reduction in earnings (including interest, dividends, and other distributions), and the loss of
future earnings. Although we manage assets in a manner consistent with your investment
objectives and risk tolerance, there can be no guarantee that our efforts will be successful.
You should be prepared to bear the following risk of loss:
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Interest-rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment prices to
fluctuate. For example, when interest rates rise, yields on existing bonds become
less attractive, causing their market values to decline.
• Market Risk: The price of a security, bond, or mutual fund may drop in reaction to
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tangible and intangible events and conditions. This type of risk is caused by external
factors independent of a security’s particular underlying circumstances. For
example, political, economic, and social conditions may trigger market events.
Inflation Risk: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar next year will not buy
as much as a dollar today, because purchasing power is eroding at the rate of
inflation.
• Currency Risk: Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the value of the
dollar against the currency of the investment’s originating country. This is also
referred to as exchange rate risk.
• Reinvestment Risk: This is the risk that future proceeds from investments may have
to be reinvested at a potentially lower rate of return (i.e., interest rate). This
primarily relates to fixed income securities.
• Business Risk: These risks are associated with a particular industry or a particular
company within an industry. For example, oil-drilling companies depend on finding
oil and then refining it, a lengthy process, before they can generate a profit. They
carry a higher risk of profitability than an electric company, which generates its
income from a steady stream of customers who buy electricity no matter what the
economic environment is like.
• Liquidity Risk: Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment into cash.
Generally, assets are more liquid if many traders are interested in a standardized
product. For example, Treasury Bills are highly liquid, while real estate properties are
not.
• Financial Risk: Excessive borrowing to finance a business’ operations increases the
risk of profitability, because the company must meet the terms of its obligations in
good times and bad. During periods of financial stress, the inability to meet loan
obligations may result in bankruptcy and/or a declining market value.
• Cybersecurity Risk: A breach in cyber security refers to both intentional and
unintentional events that may cause an account to lose proprietary information,
suffer data corruption, or lose operational capacity. This in turn could cause an
account to incur regulatory penalties, reputational damage, and additional
compliance costs associated with corrective measures, and/or financial loss.
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• Pandemic Risk: Large-scale outbreaks of infectious disease can greatly increase
morbidity and mortality over a wide geographic area, crossing international
boundaries, and causing significant economic, social, and political disruption.
• Custodial Risk: This risk is the probability that a party to a transaction will be unable
or unwilling to fulfill its contractual obligations either due to technological errors,
control failures, malfeasance, or potential regulatory liabilities.
Narwhal may also provide investment advice on investments such as limited partnerships and
private placement partnerships.
Narwhal reserves the right to advise clients on any other type of investment that it deems
appropriate based on the client’s stated goals and objectives. Narwhal may also provide advice
on any type of investment held in a client’s portfolio at the inception of the advisory
relationship or on any investment on which the client requests advice.
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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 Narwhal or the integrity of
Narwhal’s management. Narwhal has no information to disclose applicable to this Item.
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Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Financial Industry Activities
Narwhal is not registered as a broker-dealer, and none of its management persons are
registered representatives of a broker-dealer.
Neither Narwhal nor any of its management persons is registered as (or associated with) a
futures commissions merchant, commodity pool operator, or a commodity trading advisor.
Affiliations – Accountant or Accounting Firm
Certain of our employees are Certified Public Accountants (CPA’s). They do not practice
traditional accounting outside of their roles at Narwhal.
Affiliations – Private Fund
As disclosed in Items 4 and 5, certain clients may invest in The Sailfish Fund, LLC, a private fund
for which Narwhal acts as the Manager and Investment Adviser.
Other Investment Advisors
Narwhal does not recommend or select other investment advisors for its clients.
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Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client
Transactions and Personal Trading
Code of Ethics
Narwhal employees must comply with a Code of Ethics, including the Statement for Insider
Trading. The Code describes the Firms’ high standard of business conduct, and fiduciary duty to
its clients. The Code’s key provisions include:
• Statement of General Principles
• Policy on and reporting of Personal Securities Transactions
• A prohibition on Insider Trading
• Restrictions on the acceptance of significant gifts
• Procedures to detect and deter misconduct and violations
• Requirement to maintain confidentiality of client information
Our employees must acknowledge the terms of the Code at least annually, and any employee
not in compliance with the Code may be subject to termination. We will provide a copy of our
Code upon request.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions – Principal/Agency Cross
It is Narwhal’s policy that the Firm will not affect any principal or agency cross securities
transactions for client accounts. Narwhal will also not cross trades between client accounts.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions – Private Funds
Neither Narwhal nor its employees recommend to clients or buy or sell for client accounts,
securities in which they have a material financial interest except as disclosed in Item 10, for The
Sailfish Fund, LLC, where Narwhal acts as the Manager.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions – Personal Securities Transactions
Narwhal and its employees may buy or sell securities identical to those recommended to clients
for their personal accounts. The Code of Ethics, described above, is designed to assure that the
personal securities transactions, activities, and interests of the employees of Narwhal 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 employees to invest for their own accounts.
Under the Code certain classes of securities, primarily mutual funds, have been designated as
exempt transactions, based upon a determination that these would materially not interfere
with the best interest of Narwhal’s clients. In addition, the Code requires pre-clearance of many
transactions. Nonetheless, because the Code of Ethics in some circumstances would permit
employees to invest in the same securities as clients, there is a possibility that employees 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 designed to reasonably prevent conflicts of
interest between Narwhal and its clients.
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Participation or Interest in Client Transactions – Aggregation
Narwhal and its employees may trade in the same securities with client accounts on an
aggregated basis when consistent with Narwhal’s obligation of best execution. In such
circumstances, the affiliated and client accounts will share commission costs equally and
receive securities at a total average price. Narwhal will retain records of the trade order
(specifying each participating account) and its allocation, which will be completed prior to the
entry of the aggregated order. Completed orders will be allocated as specified in the initial
trade order. Partially filled orders will be allocated on a pro rata basis. Any exceptions will be
explained on the order.
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Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Research and Other Soft Dollar Benefits
Narwhal does not receive formal soft dollar benefits other than execution from broker/dealers
in connection with client securities transactions. See disclosure below in “Directed Brokerage –
Other Economic Benefits”.
Brokerage for Client Referrals
Narwhal does not receive client referrals from broker/dealers.
Directed Brokerage
If the client requests Narwhal to arrange for the execution of securities brokerage transactions
for the client’s account, Narwhal shall direct such transactions through broker-dealers that
Narwhal reasonably believes will provide best execution. Narwhal shall periodically and
systematically review its policies and procedures regarding recommending broker-dealers to its
client in light of its duty to obtain best execution.
Client Directed Brokerage
Where a client directs Narwhal to affect all transactions for the client's portfolio through a
Specified Broker, Narwhal does not negotiate brokerage commissions with respect to
transactions executed by the Specified Broker for the client's portfolio. Rather, the client and
the Specified Broker agree on the commission rate that the Specified Broker will charge for
transactions effected for the amount. As a result, and depending upon (a) the client's
arrangement with the Specified Broker, (b) such factors as the number of securities,
instruments or obligations being bought or sold for the client, whether round or odd lots are
being acquired for the client and the market for the security, instrument or obligation, and (c)
the fact that the client will be foregoing any benefit from savings on execution costs that
Narwhal could obtain for its clients through negotiating volume commission discounts on
batched transactions, the client may pay higher commissions than those paid by Narwhal's
clients who have not directed Narwhal to execute transactions through a Specified Broker.
In addition, the client may not receive the lowest available price with respect to certain
transactions effected for the client's portfolio. In its investment advisory agreements with
clients who have directed Narwhal to execute transactions through a Specified Broker, Narwhal
generally requires the client to acknowledge the potential for such conflicts of interest. With
full disclosure, Narwhal believes that no conflict of interest that is detrimental to the client will
result, since through full disclosure, the clients will have the opportunity to determine what is
in their best interests.
Directed Brokerage – Other Economic Benefits
Broker-dealers may also provide general access to research and perhaps discounts on research
products. Any research received is used for the benefit of all clients. Narwhal has no written or
verbal arrangements whereby it receives soft dollars.
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Narwhal may have the opportunity to receive traditional “non-cash benefits” from various
broker-dealers, such as customized statements; receipt of duplicate client confirmations and
bundled duplicate statements; access to a trading desk servicing advisors exclusively; access to
block trading which provides the ability to aggregate securities transactions and then allocate
the appropriate shares to client accounts; ability to have investment advisory fees deducted
directly from client accounts; access to an electronic communication network for client order
entry and account information; access to mutual funds which generally require significantly
high minimum initial investments or those that are otherwise only generally available to
institutional investors; reporting features; receipt of industry communications; and perhaps
discounts on business-related products.
Aggregated Trades
At the sole discretion of Narwhal, aggregate purchases or sales of the same security, instrument
or obligation may be transacted on the same day for multiple accounts of one or more of
Narwhal’s clients. Narwhal may block trades fixed income and equity securities. A pre-written
allocation is prepared detailing which client will receive shares from the block trade.
Although such aggregations potentially could be either advantageous or disadvantageous to
any one or more particular accounts, they will be affected only when Narwhal believes that to
do so will be in the best interest of the affected accounts. When transactions are so aggregated
the actual prices applicable to the aggregation transaction will be deemed to have purchased or
sold its share of the security, instrument, or obligation at the average price. If a partial
execution is attained at the end of the trading day, Narwhal will generally allocate shares on a
pro rata basis but may fill small orders entirely before applying the pro rata allocation.
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Item 13: Review of Accounts
Reviews
We monitor client portfolios as part of an ongoing process, and regular account reviews are
generally conducted on a quarterly basis. Reviews could also occur at the time of new deposits,
material changes in the client’s financial information, changes in economic cycles, at our
discretion or as often as the client directs. Reviews entail analyzing securities, sensitivity to
overall markets, economic changes, investment results, asset allocation, etc., to ensure the
investment strategy and expectations are structured to continue to meet the client’s objectives.
These reviews are conducted by one of our Investment Advisor Representatives.
Clients are encouraged to discuss their needs, goals, and objectives with us and to inform us of
any changes.
Reporting
At least quarterly, the custodian provides clients with an account statement for each client
account, which may include individual holdings, cost basis information, deposits, and
withdrawals, accrued income, dividends, and performance. We may also provide clients with
periodic reports regarding their holdings, allocations, and performance.
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Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Other Compensation – Brokerage Arrangements
See disclosure in Item 12 regarding compensation, including economic benefits received in
connection with giving advice to clients.
Compensation – Client Referrals
Affiliated and Unaffiliated persons or entities (“Promoters”) may occasionally refer, solicit, or
introduce clients to our Firm. In return, we may agree to compensate the Promoter for the
referral. This compensation will be made consistent with the requirements of the Investment
Advisers Act of 1940 and applicable state/local laws and regulations. Compensation to the
Promoter is dependent on the prospective client entering into an advisory agreement with us
for advisory services. Compensation to the Promoter will be an agreed-upon percentage of our
advisory fee which can be a one-time fee or recurring, pursuant to a written agreement
retained by both our Firm and the Promoter.
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Item 15: Custody
Custody – Fee Debiting
Clients may authorize Narwhal (in the client agreement) to debit fees directly from the client’s
account at the broker dealer, bank, or other qualified custodian (custodian). Client investment
assets will be held with a custodian agreed upon by the client and Narwhal. The custodian is
advised in writing of the limitation of Narwhal’s access to the account. The custodian sends a
statement to the client, at least quarterly, indicating all amounts disbursed from the account
including the amount of advisory fees paid directly to Narwhal.
Custody – Pooled Investment Vehicles
As disclosed in Item 10, Narwhal is the Manager and sole investment advisor to The Sailfish
Fund, LLC (the Fund). Narwhal has full discretionary investment authority over the Fund’s
assets. Narwhal has custody of the investment assets of the Fund by reason of legal ownership
or access to such assets. The Fund receives an annual audit, and the audited financial
statements are sent to investors within 120 days of the Fund’s fiscal year end.
Custody – Account Statements
As described above and in Item 13, clients receive at least quarterly statements from the broker
dealer, bank or other qualified custodian that holds and maintains client’s investment assets.
Clients are urged to carefully review such statements and compare such official custodial
records to the account statements or other reports that Narwhal provides. Reports from
Narwhal statements may vary from custodial statements based on accounting procedures,
reporting dates, or valuation methodologies of certain securities.
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Item 16: Investment Discretion
Through the investment management agreement, Narwhal may accept limited power of
attorney to act on a discretionary basis on behalf of clients. A limited power of attorney allows
Narwhal to execute trades on behalf of clients.
When such limited powers exist between Narwhal and the client, Narwhal has the authority to
determine, without obtaining specific client consent, both the amount and type of securities to
be bought to satisfy client account objectives. Additionally, Narwhal may accept any reasonable
limitation or restriction to such authority on the account placed by the client. All limitations and
restrictions placed on accounts must be presented to Narwhal in writing.
If Narwhal has not been given discretionary authority, Narwhal consults with the client prior to
each trade.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
When providing Retirement Plan Services described herein, we may exercise discretionary
authority or control over the investments specified in the Agreement. We perform these
services to the Plan as a fiduciary under ERISA Section 3(21) and investment manager under
ERISA Section 3(38). We are legally required to act with the degree of diligence, care, and skill
that a prudent person rendering similar services would exercise under similar circumstances.
This discretionary authority is specifically granted to us by Sponsor, as specified in the
Agreement (see also, Item 4 above).
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Item 17: Voting Client Securities
Proxy Voting
We do not have any authority to and do not vote proxies on behalf of clients, nor do we make
any express or implied recommendation with respect to voting proxies. Clients retain the sole
responsibility for receiving and voting proxies that they receive directly from either their
custodian or transfer agents. Clients may contact us for information about proxy voting.
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Item 18: Financial Information
Narwhal has no financial commitment that impairs its ability to meet contractual and fiduciary
commitments to clients and has not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
Narwhal is not required to provide a balance sheet; Narwhal does not require prepayment of
fees of more than $1,200 per client, and six months or more in advance.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
Narwhal Capital Management, LLC
Form ADV Part 2B
Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
531 Roselane Street NW, Suite 420
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 344-0172
www.narwhalcapital.com
Matthew D. Burton
March 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about the Firm’s (“we,” “us,” “our”) employees
that supplements our Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please
contact Jonathan Hicks, Chief Compliance Officer, at (770) 344-0172 or
jhicks@narwhalcapital.com if you did not receive our Brochure or if you have any questions
about the contents of this Supplement.
Additional information about our employee(s) referenced above is also available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You may search this site using a unique identifying
number, known as a CRD number for each employee.
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
We generally require that employees involved in making investment decisions and providing
investment advice have a college degree and/or significant experience in the investment
management or financial services industries.
Born 1967
Matthew D. Burton
CRD #: 4977557
Business Background:
Narwhal Capital Management, LLC
Founder, President, and Portfolio Manager
Managing Member and Founder
2005 to 2023
2023 to Present
Formal Education after High School:
Georgia State University
Master of Business Administration
Samford University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Professional Designations:
Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®)
Professional Certifications
Matthew D. Burton maintains professional designation, which requires the following minimum
requirements:
Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®)
Issued By
CFA Institute
Candidate must meet one of the following requirements prior to
enrollment:
• Hold a bachelor’s or equivalent degree from a
college/university;
• Be within 11 months of the graduation month for a
Prerequisites
bachelor’s degree or equivalent program by the date of
sitting for the Level I exam; or
• Have a combination of 4,000 hours of work experience
and/or higher education that was acquired over a
minimum of three sequential years by the date of
enrolling for the Level I exam;
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• Have 4,000 hours of qualified work experience in the
investment decision-making process (accrued before,
during, or after participation in the CFA Program); and
• Submit two-to-three professional reference letters.
Candidate must complete the following:
• Self-study program (250 hours of study for each of the 3
Education
Requirements
levels)
Three in-person, proctored, closed-book, computer-based exams
None
Exam Type
Continuing Education
Requirements
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Matthew D. Burton has not been involved in any activities resulting in a disciplinary disclosure.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Matthew D. Burton is the Chairman of The Invisible Hand, a non-profit foundation.
Matthew D. Burton is also the Chairman of the Board for Matsco. Matsco is the parent
company of a heavy highway construction company (C.W. Matthews Contracting). His duties
include preparing market and outlook forecasts on a quarterly basis, advising on taxation
issues, attending quarterly board meetings, and advising on macro-strategic decisions.
Matthew D. Burton is the Chairman of the Board of Directors for C.W. Matthews Contracting. He is
also on the Executive Operating Committee.
Matthew D. Burton is also a partner of Kenview Capital, a family business serving his family
members with communication between trustees, coordinating philanthropic endeavors and
vetting non-public investment opportunities for interested family members outside the purview
of Narwhal Capital.
Disclosure on Fees and Compensation is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 5 – Fees and
Compensation. Matthew D. Burton does not receive commissions, bonuses or other
compensation based on the sale of securities or other investment products. However, Matthew
D. Burton is eligible for an annual bonus in addition to regular salary if the Firm adds new assets
under management from new clients.
Disclosure on Outside Business Activities is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 10 – Other
Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations above. These Outside Business Activities do not
create a material conflict of interest with clients.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
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Matthew D. Burton receives regular salaries and bonuses in addition, he may receive economic
benefits related to the amount of sales, client referrals or new accounts, including sales awards
and prizes.
Item 6: Supervision
Matthew D. Burton, Managing Member and Founder, supervises Andrew Hall. Andrew Hall,
President, supervises all persons named in this Form ADV Part 2B Investment Adviser Brochure
Supplement. Andrew Hall supervises these persons by holding regular staff, investment, and
other ad hoc meetings.
In addition, Jonathan Hicks, Chief Compliance Officer, regularly reviews client reports, emails,
and trading, as well as employees’ personal securities transaction and holdings reports. Andrew
Hall and Jonathan Hicks may be reached at (770) 344-0172.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
Narwhal Capital Management, LLC
Form ADV Part 2B
Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
531 Roselane Street NW, Suite 420
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 344-0172
www.narwhalcapital.com
Andrew D. Hall
March 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about the Firm’s (“we,” “us,” “our”) employees
that supplements our Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please
contact Jonathan Hicks, Chief Compliance Officer, at (770) 344-0172 or
jhicks@narwhalcapital.com if you did not receive our Brochure or if you have any questions
about the contents of this Supplement.
Additional information about our employee(s) referenced above is also available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You may search this site using a unique identifying
number, known as a CRD number for each employee.
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
We generally require that employees involved in making investment decisions and providing
investment advice have a college degree and/or significant experience in the investment
management or financial services industries.
Born 1987
Andrew D. Hall
CRD #: 6043219
Business Background:
Narwhal Capital Management
Vice President and Portfolio Manager
President
2011 to 2023
2023 to Present
2009 to 2010
Workout Anytime/Traks Fitness
General Manager
Formal Education after High School:
University of Georgia
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Andrew D. Hall has not been involved in any activities resulting in a disciplinary disclosure.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Andrew D. Hall does not have any outside business activities.
Disclosure on Fees and Compensation is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 5 – Fees and
Compensation. Andrew D. Hall does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation
based on the sale of securities or other investment products. However, Andrew D. Hall is
eligible for an annual bonus in addition to regular salary if the Firm adds new assets under
management from new clients.
Disclosure on Outside Business Activities is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 10 – Other
Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations above. These Outside Business Activities do not
create a material conflict of interest with clients.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
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Andrew D. Hall receives regular salaries and bonuses in addition, he may receive economic
benefits related to the amount of sales, client referrals or new accounts, including sales awards
and prizes.
Item 6: Supervision
Matthew D. Burton, Managing Member and Founder, supervises Andrew Hall. Andrew Hall,
President, supervises all persons named in this Form ADV Part 2B Investment Adviser Brochure
Supplement. Andrew Hall supervises these persons by holding regular staff, investment, and
other ad hoc meetings.
In addition, Jonathan Hicks, Chief Compliance Officer, regularly reviews client reports, emails,
and trading, as well as employees’ personal securities transaction and holdings reports. Andrew
Hall and Jonathan Hicks may be reached at (770) 344-0172.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
Narwhal Capital Management, LLC
Form ADV Part 2B
Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
531 Roselane Street NW, Suite 420
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 344-0172
www.narwhalcapital.com
Benjamin J. Nye
March 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about the Firm’s (“we,” “us,” “our”) employees
that supplements our Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please
contact Jonathan Hicks, Chief Compliance Officer, at (770) 344-0172 or
jhicks@narwhalcapital.com if you did not receive our Brochure or if you have any questions
about the contents of this Supplement.
Additional information about our employee(s) referenced above is also available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You may search this site using a unique identifying
number, known as a CRD number for each employee.
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
We generally require that employees involved in making investment decisions and providing
investment advice have a college degree and/or significant experience in the investment
management or financial services industries.
Born 1990
Benjamin J. Nye
CRD #: 5988487
2016 to Present
Business Background:
Narwhal Capital Management, LLC
Senior Equity Analyst and Assistant Portfolio Manager
2011 to 2016
JP Capital Management, Inc.
Associate
Formal Education after High School:
Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Master of Business Administration
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts, Business and Finance
Professional Designations:
Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®)
Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
Professional Certifications
Benjamin J. Nye maintains professional designations, which requires the following minimum
requirements:
Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®)
Issued By
CFA Institute
Candidate must meet one of the following requirements prior to
enrollment:
• Hold a bachelor’s or equivalent degree from a
college/university;
Prerequisites
• Be within 11 months of the graduation month for a
bachelor’s degree or equivalent program by the date of
sitting for the Level I exam; or
• Have a combination of 4,000 hours of work experience
and/or higher education that was acquired over a
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minimum of three sequential years by the date of
enrolling for the Level I exam;
• Have 4,000 hours of qualified work experience in the
investment decision-making process (accrued before,
during, or after participation in the CFA Program); and
• Submit two-to-three professional reference letters.
Candidate must complete the following:
• Self-study program (250 hours of study for each of the 3
Education
Requirements
levels)
Three in-person, proctored, closed-book, computer-based exams
None
Exam Type
Continuing Education
Requirements
Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)
None
None
Multiple choice paper exam given in two parts
Voluntary—recommend 40 hours every two years
Issued By
Prerequisites
Education
Requirements
Exam Type
Continuing Education
Requirements
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Benjamin J. Nye has not been involved in any activities resulting in a disciplinary disclosure.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Benjamin J. Nye is the owner of Nye Consulting LLC, a company providing management
consulting services for small businesses, including budgeting, marketing, and management
services.
Disclosure on Fees and Compensation is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 5 – Fees and
Compensation, Benjamin J. Nye does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation
based on the sale of securities or other investment products. Benjamin J. Nye is eligible for an
annual bonus in addition to regular salary if the Firm adds new assets under management from
new clients.
Disclosure on Outside Business Activities is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 10 – Other
Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations above. These Outside Business Activities do not
create a material conflict of interest with clients.
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Item 5: Additional Compensation
Benjamin J. Nye receives regular salaries and bonuses in addition, he may receive economic
benefits related to the amount of sales, client referrals or new accounts, including sales awards
and prizes.
Item 6: Supervision
Matthew D. Burton, Managing Member and Founder, supervises Andrew Hall. Andrew Hall,
President, supervises all persons named in this Form ADV Part 2B Investment Adviser Brochure
Supplement. Andrew Hall supervises these persons by holding regular staff, investment, and
other ad hoc meetings.
In addition, Jonathan Hicks, Chief Compliance Officer, regularly reviews client reports, emails,
and trading, as well as employees’ personal securities transaction and holdings reports. Andrew
Hall and Jonathan Hicks may be reached at (770) 344-0172.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
Narwhal Capital Management, LLC
Form ADV Part 2B
Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
531 Roselane Street NW, Suite 420
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 344-0172
www.narwhalcapital.com
Samuel T. Frost
March 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about the Firm’s (“we,” “us,” “our”) employees
that supplements our Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please
contact Jonathan Hicks, Chief Compliance Officer, at (770) 344-0172 or
jhicks@narwhalcapital.com if you did not receive our Brochure or if you have any questions
about the contents of this Supplement.
Additional information about our employee(s) referenced above is also available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You may search this site using a unique identifying
number, known as a CRD number for each employee.
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
We generally require that employees involved in making investment decisions and providing
investment advice have a college degree and/or significant experience in the investment
management or financial services industries.
Born 1991
Samuel T. Frost
CRD #: 6724142
2016 to Present
Business Background:
Narwhal Capital Management, LLC
Jr. Investment Analyst and Assistant Portfolio Manager
2015 to 2015
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
MBA Career Development Financial Analyst Intern
2013 to 2014
Mspark
Financial Analyst
2014 to 2016
Carnegie Mellon University
Full-time Student
Formal Education after High School:
Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business
Master of Business Administration
Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Professional Designations:
Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®)
Professional Certifications
Samuel T. Frost maintains a professional designation, which requires the following minimum
requirements:
Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®)
Issued By
CFA Institute
Candidate must meet one of the following requirements prior to
enrollment:
Prerequisites
• Hold a bachelor’s or equivalent degree from a
college/university;
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• Be within 11 months of the graduation month for a
bachelor’s degree or equivalent program by the date of
sitting for the Level I exam; or
• Have a combination of 4,000 hours of work experience
and/or higher education that was acquired over a
minimum of three sequential years by the date of
enrolling for the Level I exam;
• Have 4,000 hours of qualified work experience in the
investment decision-making process (accrued before,
during, or after participation in the CFA Program); and
• Submit two-to-three professional reference letters.
Candidate must complete the following:
• Self-study program (250 hours of study for each of the 3
Education
Requirements
levels)
Three in-person, proctored, closed-book, computer-based exams
None
Exam Type
Continuing Education
Requirements
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Samuel T. Frost has not been involved in any activities resulting in a disciplinary disclosure.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Samuel T. Frost does not have any outside business activities.
Disclosure on Fees and Compensation is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 5 – Fees and
Compensation, Samuel T. Frost does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation
based on the sale of securities or other investment products. However, Samuel T. Frost is
eligible for an annual bonus in addition to regular salary if the Firm adds new assets under
management from new clients.
Disclosure on Outside Business Activities is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 10 – Other
Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations above. These Outside Business Activities do not
create a material conflict of interest with clients.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Samuel T. Frost receives regular salaries and bonuses in addition, he may receive economic
benefits related to the amount of sales, client referrals or new accounts, including sales awards
and prizes.
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Item 6: Supervision
Matthew D. Burton, Managing Member and Founder, supervises Andrew Hall. Andrew Hall,
President, supervises all persons named in this Form ADV Part 2B Investment Adviser Brochure
Supplement. Andrew Hall supervises these persons by holding regular staff, investment, and
other ad hoc meetings.
In addition, Jonathan Hicks, Chief Compliance Officer, regularly reviews client reports, emails,
and trading, as well as employees’ personal securities transaction and holdings reports. Andrew
Hall and Jonathan Hicks may be reached at (770) 344-0172.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
Narwhal Capital Management, LLC
Form ADV Part 2B
Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
531 Roselane Street NW, Suite 420
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 344-0172
www.narwhalcapital.com
Thomas H. Russell
March 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about the Firm’s (“we,” “us,” “our”) employees
that supplements our Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please
contact Jonathan Hicks, Chief Compliance Officer, at (770) 344-0172 or
jhicks@narwhalcapital.com if you did not receive our Brochure or if you have any questions
about the contents of this Supplement.
Additional information about our employee(s) referenced above is also available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You may search this site using a unique identifying
number, known as a CRD number for each employee.
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
We generally require that employees involved in making investment decisions and providing
investment advice have a college degree and/or significant experience in the investment
management or financial services industries.
Born 1985
Thomas H. Russell
CRD #: 5702624
2018 to Present
Business Background:
Narwhal Capital Management, LLC
Investment Advisor Representative
2017 to 2018
Peachtree Tax & Advisory
Investment Advisor Representative
2017 to 2018
Peachcap
Registered Representative
2013 to 2017
LPL
Registered Representative
2011 to 2013
Yieldquest Advisors, LLC
Investment Advisor Representative
2011 to 2013
Yieldquest Securities, LLC
Registered Representative
Formal Education after High School:
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Thomas H. Russell has not been involved in any activities resulting in a disciplinary disclosure.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Thomas H. Russell does not have any outside business activities.
Disclosure on Fees and Compensation is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 5 – Fees and
Compensation. Thomas H. Russell does not receive commissions, bonuses or other
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compensation based on the sale of securities or other investment products. However, Thomas
H. Russell is eligible for an annual bonus in addition to regular salary if the Firm adds new assets
under management from new clients.
Disclosure on Outside Business Activities is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 10 – Other
Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations above. These Outside Business Activities do not
create a material conflict of interest with clients.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Thomas H. Russell receives regular salaries and bonuses in addition, he may receive economic
benefits related to the amount of sales, client referrals or new accounts, including sales awards
and prizes.
Item 6: Supervision
Matthew D. Burton, Managing Member and Founder, supervises Andrew Hall. Andrew Hall,
President, supervises all persons named in this Form ADV Part 2B Investment Adviser Brochure
Supplement. Andrew Hall supervises these persons by holding regular staff, investment, and
other ad hoc meetings.
In addition, Jonathan Hicks, Chief Compliance Officer, regularly reviews client reports, emails,
and trading, as well as employees’ personal securities transaction and holdings reports. Andrew
Hall and Jonathan Hicks may be reached at (770) 344-0172.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
Narwhal Capital Management, LLC
Form ADV Part 2B
Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
531 Roselane Street NW, Suite 420
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 344-0172
www.narwhalcapital.com
Melissa Dotson
March 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about the Firm’s (“we,” “us,” “our”) employees
that supplements our Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please
contact Jonathan Hicks, Chief Compliance Officer, at (770) 344-0172 or
jhicks@narwhalcapital.com if you did not receive our Brochure or if you have any questions
about the contents of this Supplement.
Additional information about our employee(s) referenced above is also available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You may search this site using a unique identifying
number, known as a CRD number for each employee.
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
We generally require that employees involved in making investment decisions and providing
investment advice have a college degree and/or significant experience in the investment
management or financial services industries.
Born 1994
Melissa Dotson
CRD #: 7378352
2018 to Present
Business Background:
Narwhal Capital Management
Financial Planner
2017 to 2018
9 Round Fitness
Kick Boxing Trainer
2014 to 2017
Kinnucan’s
Assistant Manager
Formal Education after High School:
University of Georgia
Master of Financial Planning
Bachelor of Science in Consumer Economics
Professional Designations:
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM(CFP®)
Certified Student Loan Professional (CSLP)
Professional Certifications
Melissa Dotson maintains professional designations, which requires the following minimum
requirements:
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Issued By
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.
Candidate must meet the following requirements:
• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college or
Prerequisites
university, and
• 3 years of full-time personal financial planning experience
Candidate must complete a CFP®-board registered program, or hold
one of the following:
Education
Requirements
CPA
ChFC
Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)
•
•
•
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CFA®
Ph.D. in business or economics
Doctor of Business Administration
Attorney's License
•
•
•
•
CFP® Certification Examination
30 hours every 2 years
Exam Type
Continuing Education
Requirements
Certified Student Loan Professional (CSLP)
Certified Student Loan Advisors Board of Standards
Issued By
Candidate must meet the following requirements:
• Two years of industry experience in financial services OR
Prerequisites
a Bachelor’s degree in business or finance from an
accredited college or university; and
• Hold a license and/or registration in a regulated financial
services industry (brokerage, investment adviser services,
insurance)
Multi-module self study
Education
Requirements
Final certification exam (online, proctored)
Exam Type
Typically, annual completion of video module(s)
Continuing Education
Requirements
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Melissa Dotson has not been involved in any activities resulting in a disciplinary disclosure.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Melissa Dotson does not have any outside business activities.
Disclosure on Fees and Compensation is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 5 – Fees and
Compensation. Melissa Dotson does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation
based on the sale of securities or other investment products. However, Melissa Dotson is
eligible for an annual bonus in addition to regular salary if the Firm adds new assets under
management from new clients.
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Disclosure on Outside Business Activities is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 10 – Other
Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations above. These Outside Business Activities do not
create a material conflict of interest with clients.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Melissa Dotson receives regular salaries and bonuses in addition to economic benefits related
to the amount of sales, client referrals or new accounts, including sales awards and prizes.
Item 6: Supervision
Matthew D. Burton, Managing Member and Founder, supervises Andrew Hall. Andrew Hall,
President, supervises all persons named in this Form ADV Part 2B Investment Adviser Brochure
Supplement. Andrew Hall supervises these persons by holding regular staff, investment, and
other ad hoc meetings.
In addition, Jonathan Hicks, Chief Compliance Officer, regularly reviews client reports, emails,
and trading, as well as employees’ personal securities transaction and holdings reports. Andrew
Hall and Jonathan Hicks may be reached at (770) 344-0172.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
Narwhal Capital Management, LLC
Form ADV Part 2B
Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
531 Roselane Street NW, Suite 420
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 344-0172
www.narwhalcapital.com
Harrison R. Pettigrew
March 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about the Firm’s (“we,” “us,” “our”) employees
that supplements our Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please
contact Jonathan Hicks, Chief Compliance Officer, at (770) 344-0172 or
jhicks@narwhalcapital.com if you did not receive our Brochure or if you have any questions
about the contents of this Supplement.
Additional information about our employee(s) referenced above is also available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You may search this site using a unique identifying
number, known as a CRD number for each employee.
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
We generally require that employees involved in making investment decisions and providing
investment advice have a college degree and/or significant experience in the investment
management or financial services industries.
Born 1996
Harrison R. Pettigrew
CRD #: 7632286
2022 to Present
Business Background:
Narwhal Capital Management, LLC
Jr. Portfolio Manager
2020 to 2022
DM Capital Management
Investment Associate
2017 to 2020
Georgia Institute of Technology
Student
2019 to 2019
Curiosity Lab
Startup Incubator Intern
2018 to 2018
McKesson
Industrial Engineer
2015 to 2017
Action Capital
Operations Intern
Formal Education after High School:
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts in Industrial and Systems Engineering, and Finance
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Harrison R. Pettigrew has not been involved in any activities resulting in a disciplinary
disclosure.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Harrison R. Pettigrew does not have any outside business activities.
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Disclosure on Fees and Compensation is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 5 – Fees and
Compensation. Harrison R. Pettigrew does not receive commissions, bonuses or other
compensation based on the sale of securities or other investment products. However, Harrison
R. Pettigrew is eligible for an annual bonus in addition to regular salary if the Firm adds new
assets under management from new clients.
Disclosure on Outside Business Activities is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 10 – Other
Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations above. These Outside Business Activities do not
create a material conflict of interest with clients.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Harrison R. Pettigrew receives regular salaries and bonuses in addition to economic benefits
related to the amount of sales, client referrals or new accounts, including sales awards and
prizes.
Item 6: Supervision
Matthew D. Burton, Managing Member and Founder, supervises Andrew Hall. Andrew Hall,
President, supervises all persons named in this Form ADV Part 2B Investment Adviser Brochure
Supplement. Andrew Hall supervises these persons by holding regular staff, investment, and
other ad hoc meetings.
In addition, Jonathan Hicks, Chief Compliance Officer, regularly reviews client reports, emails,
and trading, as well as employees’ personal securities transaction and holdings reports. Andrew
Hall and Jonathan Hicks may be reached at (770) 344-0172.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
Narwhal Capital Management, LLC
Form ADV Part 2B
Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
531 Roselane Street NW, Suite 420
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 344-0172
www.narwhalcapital.com
Mohammed Ghulam-Reza
March 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about the Firm’s (“we,” “us,” “our”) employees
that supplements our Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please
contact Jonathan Hicks, Chief Compliance Officer, at (770) 344-0172 or
jhicks@narwhalcapital.com if you did not receive our Brochure or if you have any questions
about the contents of this Supplement.
Additional information about our employee(s) referenced above is also available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You may search this site using a unique identifying
number, known as a CRD number for each employee.
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
We generally require that employees involved in making investment decisions and providing
investment advice have a college degree and/or significant experience in the investment
management or financial services industries.
Born 2000
Mohammed Ghulam-Reza
CRD #: 135958
2022 to Present
Business Background:
Narwhal Capital Management
Jr. Account Executive
Formal Education after High School:
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Mohammed Ghulam-Reza has not been involved in any activities resulting in a disciplinary
disclosure.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Mohammed Ghulam-Reza does not have any outside business activities.
Disclosure on Fees and Compensation is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 5 – Fees and
Compensation. Mohammed Ghulam-Reza does not receive commissions, bonuses or other
compensation based on the sale of securities or other investment products. However,
Mohammed Ghulam-Reza is eligible for an annual bonus in addition to regular salary if the Firm
adds new assets under management from new clients.
Disclosure on Outside Business Activities is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 10 – Other
Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations above. These Outside Business Activities do not
create a material conflict of interest with clients.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Mohammed Ghulam-Reza receives regular salaries and bonuses in addition to economic
benefits related to the amount of sales, client referrals or new accounts, including sales awards
and prizes.
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Item 6: Supervision
Matthew D. Burton, Managing Member and Founder, supervises Andrew Hall. Andrew Hall,
President, supervises all persons named in this Form ADV Part 2B Investment Adviser Brochure
Supplement. Andrew Hall supervises these persons by holding regular staff, investment, and
other ad hoc meetings.
In addition, Jonathan Hicks, Chief Compliance Officer, regularly reviews client reports, emails,
and trading, as well as employees’ personal securities transaction and holdings reports. Andrew
Hall and Jonathan Hicks may be reached at (770) 344-0172.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
Narwhal Capital Management, LLC
Form ADV Part 2B
Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
531 Roselane Street NW, Suite 420
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 344-0172
www.narwhalcapital.com
Andrew L. Wilson
March 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about the Firm’s (“we,” “us,” “our”) employees
that supplements our Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please
contact Jonathan Hicks, Chief Compliance Officer, at (770) 344-0172 or
jhicks@narwhalcapital.com if you did not receive our Brochure or if you have any questions
about the contents of this Supplement.
Additional information about our employee(s) referenced above is also available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You may search this site using a unique identifying
number, known as a CRD number for each employee.
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
We generally require that employees involved in making investment decisions and providing
investment advice have a college degree and/or significant experience in the investment
management or financial services industries.
Born 1997
Andrew L. Wilson
CRD #: 7694883
2023 to Present
Business Background:
Narwhal Capital Management
Investment Adviser Representative
2023 to 2023
PFS Investments Inc.
Sales
2022 to 2023
Primerica Financial Services
Sales
2017 to Present
Uber
Driver
Formal Education after High School:
Gwinnett Technical College
Associates of Science in Commercial Construction Management
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Andrew L. Wilson has not been involved in any activities resulting in a disciplinary disclosure.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Andrew L. Wilson does not have any outside business activities.
Disclosure on Fees and Compensation is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 5 – Fees and
Compensation. Andrew L. Wilson does not receive commissions, bonuses or other
compensation based on the sale of securities or other investment products. However, Andrew
L. Wilson is eligible for an annual bonus in addition to regular salary if the Firm adds new assets
under management from new clients.
Disclosure on Outside Business Activities is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 10 – Other
Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations above. These Outside Business Activities do not
create a material conflict of interest with clients.
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Item 5: Additional Compensation
Andrew L. Wilson receives regular salaries and bonuses in addition to economic benefits related
to the amount of sales, client referrals or new accounts, including sales awards and prizes.
Item 6: Supervision
Matthew D. Burton, Managing Member and Founder, supervises Andrew Hall. Andrew Hall,
President, supervises all persons named in this Form ADV Part 2B Investment Adviser Brochure
Supplement. Andrew Hall supervises these persons by holding regular staff, investment, and
other ad hoc meetings.
In addition, Jonathan Hicks, Chief Compliance Officer, regularly reviews client reports, emails,
and trading, as well as employees’ personal securities transaction and holdings reports. Andrew
Hall and Jonathan Hicks may be reached at (770) 344-0172.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
Narwhal Capital Management, LLC
Form ADV Part 2B
Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
531 Roselane Street NW, Suite 420
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 344-0172
www.narwhalcapital.com
Harrison D. Fish
March 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about the Firm’s (“we,” “us,” “our”) employees
that supplements our Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please
contact Jonathan Hicks, Chief Compliance Officer, at (770) 344-0172 or
jhicks@narwhalcapital.com if you did not receive our Brochure or if you have any questions
about the contents of this Supplement.
Additional information about our employee(s) referenced above is also available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You may search this site using a unique identifying
number, known as a CRD number for each employee.
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
We generally require that employees involved in making investment decisions and providing
investment advice have a college degree and/or significant experience in the investment
management or financial services industries.
Born 2003
Harrison D. Fish
CRD #: 7975402
2024 to Present
Business Background:
Narwhal Capital Management
Account Executive
2021 to 2024
Narwhal Capital Management
Accounting Intern
Formal Education after High School:
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Harrison D. Fish has not been involved in any activities resulting in a disciplinary disclosure.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Harrison D. Fish does not have any outside business activities.
Disclosure on Fees and Compensation is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 5 – Fees and
Compensation. Harrison D. Fish does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation
based on the sale of securities or other investment products. However, Harrison D. Fish is
eligible for an annual bonus in addition to regular salary if the Firm adds new assets under
management from new clients.
Disclosure on Outside Business Activities is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 10 – Other
Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations above. These Outside Business Activities do not
create a material conflict of interest with clients.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Harrison D. Fish receives regular salaries and bonuses in addition to economic benefits related
to the amount of sales, client referrals or new accounts, including sales awards and prizes.
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Item 6: Supervision
Matthew D. Burton, Managing Member and Founder, supervises Andrew Hall. Andrew Hall,
President, supervises all persons named in this Form ADV Part 2B Investment Adviser Brochure
Supplement. Andrew Hall supervises these persons by holding regular staff, investment, and
other ad hoc meetings.
In addition, Jonathan Hicks, Chief Compliance Officer, regularly reviews client reports, emails,
and trading, as well as employees’ personal securities transaction and holdings reports. Andrew
Hall and Jonathan Hicks may be reached at (770) 344-0172.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Investment Advisor Brochure Supplement
Narwhal Capital Management, LLC
Form ADV Part 2B
Investment Advisor Brochure Supplement
531 Roselane Street NW, Suite 420
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 344-0172
www.narwhalcapital.com
Ryan J. T. Miller
March 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about the Firm’s (“we,” “us,” “our”) employees
that supplements our Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please
contact Jonathan Hicks, Chief Compliance Officer, at (770) 344-0172 or
jhicks@narwhalcapital.com if you did not receive our Brochure or if you have any questions
about the contents of this Supplement.
Additional information about our employee(s) referenced above is also available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You may search this site using a unique identifying
number, known as a CRD number for each employee.
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
We generally require that employees involved in making investment decisions and providing
investment advice have a college degree and/or significant experience in the investment
management or financial services industries.
Born 2002
Ryan J. T. Miller
CRD #: 7945294
2025 to Present
Business Background:
Narwhal Capital Management
Junior Fixed Income Analyst
2024 to 2024
Narwhal Capital Management
Fixed Income Analyst Intern
2024 to 2024
Caterpillar, Inc.
Procurement Intern
2023 to 2023
City of Avondale Estates
Finance Intern
Formal Education after High School:
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Business Administration
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Ryan J. T. Miller has not been involved in any activities resulting in a disciplinary disclosure.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Ryan J. T. Miller does not have any outside business activities.
Disclosure on Fees and Compensation is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 5 – Fees and
Compensation. Ryan J. T. Miller does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation
based on the sale of securities or other investment products. However, Ryan J. T. Miller is
eligible for an annual bonus in addition to regular salary if the Firm adds new assets under
management from new clients.
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Disclosure on Outside Business Activities is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 10 – Other
Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations above. These Outside Business Activities do not
create a material conflict of interest with clients.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Ryan J. T. Miller receives regular salaries and bonuses in addition to economic benefits related
to the amount of sales, client referrals or new accounts, including sales awards and prizes.
Item 6: Supervision
Matthew D. Burton, Managing Member and Founder, supervises Andrew Hall. Andrew Hall,
President, supervises all persons named in this Form ADV Part 2B Investment Adviser Brochure
Supplement. Andrew Hall supervises these persons by holding regular staff, investment, and
other ad hoc meetings.
In addition, Jonathan Hicks, Chief Compliance Officer, regularly reviews client reports, emails,
and trading, as well as employees’ personal securities transaction and holdings reports. Andrew
Hall and Jonathan Hicks may be reached at (770) 344-0172.
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