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Item 1 – Cover Page
Perceptive Edge Investment Management, Inc.
Form ADV – Part 2A Information
March 22, 2025
Perceptive Edge Investment Management, Inc.
PO Box 604
Wayzata, MN 55391
Phone 952.476.2770 Fax 952.960.0129
www.perceptive-edge.com
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
Perceptive Edge Investment Management, Inc. If you have any questions about the contents of
this Brochure, please contact us at 952.476.2770 and/or brian.carrington@perceptive-
edge.com. The information in this Brochure has not been approved or verified by the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or by any state securities authority.
Perceptive Edge Investment Management, Inc. is an SEC registered investment adviser.
Registration of an investment adviser does not imply any level of skill or training. The oral and
written communications of an Adviser provide you with information about which you
determine to hire or retain an Adviser.
Additional information about Perceptive Edge Investment Management, Inc. also is available on
the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Item 2 – Material Changes
There have been no material changes to this Brochure since the last annual update. Any future
material updates to this document will be noted in this section and provided to clients
promptly.
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
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Item 1 – Cover Page
Item 2 – Material Changes
Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 4 – Advisory Business
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Item 7 – Types of Clients
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Item 11 – Code of Ethics
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Item 15 – Custody
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
Item 18 – Financial Information
Brochure Supplements – Form ADV Part 2B
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
Perceptive Edge Investment Management, Inc. (“Perceptive Edge”) is a registered investment
adviser that was founded in January 2002. Perceptive Edge provides independent investment
advice to institutions and individuals including; pension and profit sharing plans, individuals, trusts,
estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities.
Investment advisory services are paid directly by clients and are fee-based. The firm does not
receive any commissions based on the client’s purchase of any financial product. No referral
fees are paid or accepted. Assets under the direct management of Perceptive Edge are held
by independent custodians in the client’s name. Perceptive Edge does not act as a custodian
of client assets. Perceptive Edge is independently owned by Brian Carrington and Beth
Carrington and is not under common control with any other firm.
As of the date of this brochure, Perceptive Edge provides investment advice to approximately
$1,016 million in assets. Perceptive Edge has regulatory assets of approximately $454,736,000;
which is comprised of discretionary assets under management of approximately $161,510,000
and non-discretionary assets under management of approximately $293,226,000. The SEC’s
definition of regulatory assets under management excludes certain institutional investment
consulting assets.
Advisory Services
Perceptive Edge provides investment management services which include portfolio assessment,
development of investment policies, asset allocation, manager selection, and ongoing
monitoring and review of client portfolios. Services are focused on the following four areas:
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Development of Investment Policy Statements
Perceptive Edge drafts investment policy statements to aid clients in outlining their investment
management philosophy. The investment policy statement outlines the policies and
procedures to be used in the management and monitoring of investment portfolios.
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Asset Allocation Development
Perceptive Edge develops long-term, strategic asset allocation plans. Asset allocations are
developed using independent third party software incorporating our knowledge, expertise, and
experience. The software aids in determining optimal allocations for client portfolios.
III.
Investment Manager Selection
Perceptive Edge analyzes investment managers to determine which managers are appropriate
to implement in client investment arrays. Recommendations are determined by the specific
client needs and based on their investment policy statement. To aid in the selection of
investment managers, Perceptive Edge employs independent third party software which
includes Markov Processes International (MPI) and Morningstar.
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In selecting investment managers, Perceptive Edge utilizes both qualitative and quantitative
analysis. The quantitative analysis includes the evaluation of long-term performance, consistency
of returns, risk characteristics, a review of the investment manager’s overall performance in both
up and down markets, and their performance versus benchmarks. The qualitative criterion
includes strength of personnel, structure of investment process, client servicing and pricing.
IV. Monitoring of Investment Performance and Managers
Investment portfolios are monitored based on the procedures and timing intervals delineated in
client investment policy statements. Perceptive Edge generally monitors the qualitative and
quantitative attributes of investment managers as describe in the previous section.
Clients are asked to inform Perceptive Edge promptly if there have been any changes in their
investment objectives or financial status.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
Perceptive Edge bases its fees on one of the following methods: retainer fee, percentage of
assets under advisement, fixed fee, or hourly fee. All fees charged by Perceptive Edge are
negotiable.
Retainer Fees
Retainer fees are typically used with pension and profit sharing plans, charitable organizations,
corporations, and other business entities. These entities usually hire Perceptive Edge for non-
discretionary investment consulting engagements. Fees are negotiable based on the size of the
plan or account and the complexities involved. Fees for non-discretionary investment
consulting services typically range from $10,000 to $80,000 per year.
Percentage of Assets Under Advisement
Fees based on a percentage of assets under advisement are typically used with individual
clients, trust accounts, and estate accounts. Annual fees for discretionary services are generally
charged according to the following schedule:
Assets Under Management
First $1,000,000
$500,000
Next
Next
$500,000
Over $2,500,000
Percentage
.80
.70
.60
.50
Fixed Fees
Fixed fees are charged for project based consulting services. The fee is determined based on
the scope and complexity of the services and detailed in the client’s engagement letter.
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Hourly Fees
Perceptive Edge may charge an hourly fee for services provided. The hourly fees range from
$200 to $400 per hour depending on the scope and complexity of the services requested.
The specific manner in which fees are charged by Perceptive Edge is established in a client’s
written engagement letter. Fees paid to Perceptive Edge are for Perceptive Edge advisory
services only. Perceptive Edge will generally bill its fees on a quarterly basis in arrears. Clients
may elect to be billed directly for fees or to authorize Perceptive Edge to directly debit fees
from client accounts. Accounts initiated or terminated during a calendar quarter will be
charged a prorated fee. Upon termination of any account, any unpaid fees will be due and
payable.
Perceptive Edge’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, and third party investment advisors. Other third party
fees may include fees charged by independent investment managers, custodial fees, deferred
sales charges, odd-lot differential fees, transfer taxes, wire transfer and electronic fund fees,
and other fees and taxes on brokerage accounts and securities transactions. Mutual funds,
collective investment trusts, and exchange traded funds also charge internal management fees,
which are disclosed in a fund’s prospectus. Such charges, fees and commissions are exclusive of
and in addition to Perceptive Edge’s fee. Perceptive Edge does not receive any portion of these
third party commissions, fees, and costs.
Item 6 –Performance-Based and Side-By-Side Management
Perceptive Edge does not charge any performance-based fees (fees based on a share of capital
gains or capital appreciation of the assets of a client).
Item 7 – Types of Clients
Perceptive Edge provides investment advisory services to a wide variety of clients, including but
not limited to, pension and profit sharing plans, individuals, trusts, estates, charitable
organizations, corporations, and other business entities.
Perceptive Edge does not require a minimum account size, but favors accepting institutional
accounts greater than $10,000,000 or individual accounts greater than $1,000,000 in assets.
The firm has the right to reject or terminate any account for any reason.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Perceptive Edge primarily recommends mutual funds, collective investment trusts,
exchange traded funds, and individual securities. Investing in securities involves risk of
loss that clients should be prepared to bear.
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Quantitative analysis is one method used to analyze the universe of investment managers.
Each investment manager is chosen on the basis of its compatibility with a client’s investment
policy statement. Outlined below are some of the due diligence criteria used in screening
investment options.
1. Regulatory oversight: Each investment option should be managed by: (a) a bank; (b) an
insurance company; (c) a registered investment company; or (d) a registered investment
adviser.
2. Performance relative to peer groups: The investment’s performance should be
evaluated against the peer group’s return for one, three, and five year periods.
3. Performance relative to risk: The investment’s risk-adjusted performance should be
evaluated against the peer group.
4. Minimum track record: The investment should have sufficient history so that
performance statistics can be properly calculated.
5. Assets: The investment should have sufficient assets so that the portfolio
manager can properly manage the account.
6. Correlation to style: The investment should be highly correlated to the asset class
being implemented.
7. Holdings consistent with style: The underlying securities of the investment should
be consistent with the associated asset class.
8. Expense ratios/fees: The investment’s fees should be fair and reasonable.
9. Stability of the organization: There should be no perceived organizational problems.
Perceptive Edge also applies qualitative analysis and industry knowledge to assist clients in
narrowing and selecting the most appropriate investment managers.
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 Perceptive Edge or the integrity
of Perceptive Edge management. Perceptive Edge has no information applicable to this item.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Perceptive Edge does not have other financial industry activities and affiliations.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics
Perceptive Edge has adopted a Code of Ethics for all supervised persons of the firm describing its
high standard of business conduct, and fiduciary duty to its clients. The Code of Ethics includes
provisions relating to the confidentiality of client information, a prohibition on insider trading, a
prohibition of rumor mongering, restrictions on the acceptance of significant gifts and the
reporting of certain gifts and business entertainment items, and personal securities trading
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procedures, among other things. All supervised persons at Perceptive Edge must acknowledge
the terms of the Code of Ethics annually, or as amended.
Perceptive Edge may recommend to investment advisory clients or prospective clients, the
purchase or sale of securities in which Perceptive Edge, its employees and/or clients, directly or
indirectly, have a position of interest. Perceptive Edge employees and persons associated with
Perceptive Edge are required to follow Perceptive Edge’s Code of Ethics. Subject to satisfying
this policy and applicable laws, officers, directors and employees of Perceptive Edge and its
affiliates may trade for their own accounts in securities which are recommended to and/or
purchased for Perceptive Edge’s clients. The Code of Ethics is designed to assure that the
personal securities transactions, activities and interests of the employees of Perceptive Edge 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 have been designated as exempt
transactions, based upon a determination that these would not interfere, materially, with the
best interest of Perceptive Edge’s clients. 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 in a security by a client that is held
by an employee. Employee trading is continually monitored under the Code of Ethics, to
reasonably prevent conflicts of interest between Perceptive Edge and its clients.
Employee accounts may trade in the same securities with client accounts on an aggregate
basis when consistent with Perceptive Edge’s obligation of best execution. In such
circumstances, the employee and client accounts will share commission costs equally and
receive securities at an average price. Perceptive Edge will retain records of the order
(specifying each participating account) and its allocation, which will be completed prior to the
entry of the aggregate order. Completed trades will be allocated as specified in the initial order.
Partially filled orders will be allocated on a pro rata basis. Any exceptions will be noted on the
order documentation.
Perceptive Edge’s clients or prospective clients may request a copy of the firm’s Code of Ethics
by contacting Perceptive Edge.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
Perceptive Edge may assist clients in selecting a custodial relationship. Custodian
recommendations are made to clients based on their need for such services. Perceptive Edge
recommends custodians based on the proven integrity and financial responsibility of the firm,
best execution of orders at reasonable commission rates, and the quality of client service.
Perceptive Edge typically recommends discount brokerage firms and trust companies (qualified
custodians), and does not receive fees or commissions from any of these arrangements.
Perceptive Edge may benefit from electronic delivery of client information, electronic trading
platforms and other services provided by custodians, such as research, continuing education,
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and practice management advice. These benefits are standard in a relationship with custodians
and are not in return for client recommendations or transactions. Perceptive Edge does not
receive soft dollar benefits.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
Perceptive Edge’s services involve periodic monitoring and review of portfolio assets. Reviews
are conducted by the adviser/consultant assigned to each specific relationship. Perceptive Edge
reviews investment results, asset allocations, client objectives and other variables that are
identified during the course of the engagement. Clients are encouraged to notify the firm
immediately of any changes in the client’s financial status so Perceptive Edge may change the
client’s investment plan. Otherwise, Perceptive Edge strives to conduct personal meetings to
review investment results and strategies at least annually.
Clients receive standard account statements showing investments and account values from
broker dealers, banks, or custodians either monthly or quarterly. Clients also receive
confirmations as transactions occur.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Perceptive Edge does not maintain a formal relationship with any solicitor, person or firm to
provide prospective client referrals in return for a fee. Perceptive Edge has been fortunate to
receive many client referrals over the years. The referrals have come from current clients,
attorneys, accountants, employees, and other sources. The firm does not pay for referrals but
may send a thank you gift of nominal value.
Item 15 – Custody
Perceptive Edge does not take custody of client funds or securities. Clients should receive at
least quarterly statements from the broker dealer, bank, or other qualified custodian that holds
and maintains the client’s investment assets. Perceptive Edge urges its clients to carefully
review such statements.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Perceptive Edge provides investment advisory services to clients on either a discretionary basis
or a non-discretionary basis. Where clients have granted discretionary authority, Perceptive
Edge has the authority to select the securities to be bought or sold. In all cases, however, such
discretion is to be exercised in a manner consistent with the stated investment objectives for
the particular client’s account.
When selecting the amount and the types of investments, Perceptive Edge observes the
investment policies, limitations and restrictions of the clients for which it advises. Investment
guidelines and restrictions must be provided to Perceptive Edge in writing.
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Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
Perceptive Edge does not vote proxies on behalf of clients who receive such notices from the
custodian for their account(s). However, Perceptive Edge will assist clients by answering
questions they may have regarding the nature of a proxy and voting procedures.
Item 18 – Financial Information
As a registered investment adviser, Perceptive Edge is required to provide certain financial
information or disclosure about Perceptive Edge’s financial condition. Perceptive Edge has no
financial commitment that impairs its ability to meet contractual and fiduciary commitments to
clients, and has not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
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Item 1 – Cover Page
Form ADV Part 2.B – Brochure Supplement
Brian G. Carrington
March 22, 2025
Perceptive Edge Investment Management, Inc.
PO Box 604
Wayzata, MN 55391
Phone 952.476.2770 Fax 952.960.0129
www.perceptive-edge.com
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Brian Carrington that supplements the
Perceptive Edge Investment Management, Inc. (Perceptive Edge) Brochure. You should have
received a copy of the Brochure. Please contact Brian Carrington if you did not receive
Perceptive Edge’s Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Brian Carrington is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item 2 - Educational Background and Business Experience
Brian Carrington, CFA
Born: March 10, 1965
Education:
BA, Finance & Accounting – Bethel University, St. Paul, Minnesota, May 1987
Diploma – Hillcrest Academy, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, May 1983
Professional Designation:
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), 1998
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter is a globally respected, graduate-level
investment credential established in 1962 and awarded by CFA Institute — the largest global
association of investment professionals.
There are currently more than 190,000 CFA charterholders working in 160 countries. To earn
the CFA charter, candidates must: 1) pass three sequential, six-hour examinations; 2) have at
least four years of qualified professional investment experience; 3) join CFA Institute as
members; and 4) commit to abide by, and annually reaffirm, their adherence to the CFA
Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.
High Ethical Standards
The CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, enforced through an
active professional conduct program, require CFA charterholders to:
• Place their clients’ interests ahead of their own
• Maintain independence and objectivity
• Act with integrity
• Maintain and improve their professional competence
• Disclose conflicts of interest and legal matters
Global Recognition
Passing the three CFA exams is a difficult feat that requires extensive study (successful
candidates report spending an average of 300 hours of study per level). Earning the CFA charter
demonstrates mastery of many of the advanced skills needed for investment analysis and
decision making in today’s quickly evolving global financial industry. As a result, employers and
clients are increasingly seeking CFA charterholders—often making the charter a prerequisite for
employment.
Additionally, regulatory bodies in 19 countries recognize the CFA charter as a proxy for meeting
certain licensing requirements, and more than 125 colleges and universities around the world
have incorporated a majority of the CFA Program curriculum into their own finance courses.
Comprehensive and Current Knowledge
The CFA Program curriculum provides a comprehensive framework of knowledge for
investment decision making and is firmly grounded in the knowledge and skills used every day
in the investment profession. The three levels of the CFA Program test a proficiency with a wide
range of fundamental and advanced investment topics, including ethical and professional
standards, fixed-income and equity analysis, alternative and derivative investments, economics,
financial reporting standards, portfolio management, and wealth planning.
The CFA Program curriculum is updated every year by experts from around the world to ensure
that candidates learn the most relevant and practical new tools, ideas, and investment and
wealth management skills to reflect the dynamic and complex nature of the profession.
To learn more about the CFA charter, visit www.cfainstitute.org.
Business Background:
Perceptive Edge Investment Management Inc., Wayzata, Minnesota; President, Chief Financial
Officer, January 2002 - Present
Horizon’s Edge Property Management, LLC, Orono, Minnesota; Principal, April 2022 -
Present
Huron Mountain Partners LLC, Marquette, Michigan; Principal, May 2023 – Present
Deephaven Landing LLC, Wayzata, Minnesota; Principal, March 2024 – Present
Red Rocks Partners LLC, Lakewood, Colorado; Principal, July 2024 - Present
D. B. Anderson Charitable Foundation, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Director, August 2009
- Present
Ground Zero Boxing Club of Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Director, August 2021
- Present
Defined Contribution Advisors, Inc., Eden Prairie, Minnesota; Chief Investment Officer,
December 1998 - September 2010
Brian’s prior work experience includes holding the Chief Investment Officer position and being a
consultant for Defined Contribution Advisors, an institutional retirement plan consulting firm.
Brian was a portfolio manager and analyst for charitable foundations/endowments and high net
worth individuals with Piper Trust. In addition, his background includes assisting in the
formation of an international investment advisory firm for Piper Jaffray and experience at EBF &
Associates, a global arbitrage hedge fund manager.
Item 3 – 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 each supervised person
providing investment advice. No information is applicable to this item.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any
investment activities outside of the currently described role that would be material to your
evaluation of each supervised person providing investment advice. No information is applicable
to this item.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any
additional compensation from non-clients (such as incentives and bonuses) that would
be material to your evaluation of each supervised person providing investment advice.
No information is applicable to this item.
Item 6 – Supervision
Supervision of Brian Carrington is self-administered as President and Principal of the firm. His
contact information is available on the cover page of this Schedule 2.B.
Item 1 – Cover Page
Form ADV Part 2.B – Brochure Supplement
Beth K. Carrington
March 22, 2025
Perceptive Edge Investment Management, Inc.
PO Box 604
Wayzata, MN 55391
Phone 952.476.2770 Fax 952.960.0129
www.perceptive-edge.com
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Beth Carrington that supplements the
Perceptive Edge Investment Management, Inc. (Perceptive Edge) Brochure. You should have
received a copy of the Brochure. Please contact Brian Carrington if you did not receive
Perceptive Edge’s Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Beth Carrington is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item 2 - Educational Background and Business Experience
Beth K. Carrington
Born: December 1, 1964
Education:
MBA, Finance – Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis,
Minnesota, June 1995
BA, Mathematics –Bethel University, St. Paul, Minnesota, December 1987
Diploma – L’Anse High School, L’Anse, Michigan, May 1983
Business Background:
Perceptive Edge Investment Management Inc., Wayzata, Minnesota; Chief Executive Officer,
Treasurer, January 2002 – Present
Horizon’s Edge Property Management, LLC, Orono, Minnesota; Principal, April 2022 -
Present
Huron Mountain Partners LLC, Marquette, Michigan; Principal, May 2023 - Present
Deephaven Landing LLC, Wayzata, Minnesota; Principal, March 2024 – Present
Red Rocks Partners LLC, Lakewood, Colorado; Principal, July 2024 - Present
D. B. Anderson Charitable Foundation, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Director, August 2009
- Present
Building Bridges Foundation at Anderson Farm, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Director,
November 2015 - Present
Tower Insurance Services, Inc., Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Director, January 2015 – March
2022
Tower Administrative Services, Inc., Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Director, January 2015 –
March 2022
US Bancorp, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota; Assistant Vice President, Treasury Department,
October, 1994 – March 2001
Beth’s prior experience includes capital management, asset/liability management, and
investment portfolio management with the Treasury Group of U.S. Bancorp. In addition, Beth
has worked as a whole loan and structured finance analyst with U.S. Bancorp. Prior to joining
U.S. Bancorp, she was employed by Washington Square Capital in private placements and as an
actuarial assistant with ReliaStar.
Item 3 – 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 each supervised person
providing investment advice. No information is applicable to this item.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any
investment activities outside of the currently described role that would be material to your
evaluation of each supervised person providing investment advice. No information is applicable
to this item.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any
additional compensation from non-clients (such as incentives and bonuses) that would be
material to your evaluation of each supervised person providing investment advice. No
information is applicable to this item.
Item 6 – Supervision
Beth Carrington is supervised by Brian Carrington as President and Principal of the firm. His
contact information is 952.476.2770 or brian.carrington@perceptive-edge.com.