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RE G E N C Y C AP I T AL M A N AG E M E N T I N C .
1001 Bishop Street
ASB Tower, Suite 1090
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
500 Winslow Way E, Suite 210
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: (808) 451-3193
www.regencycm.com
Brochure
(Form ADV Part 2A)
March 11, 2025
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Regency Capital
Management Inc., an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC). If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at (808) 451-3193.
The information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any state securities
authority.
Additional information about Regency Capital Management Inc. is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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ITEM 2: Material Changes
There are no material changes from our previous filing (March 11, 2024).
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ITEM 3: Table of Contents
ITEM 1 – Cover Page........................................................................................................................... 1
ITEM 2 – Material Changes ................................................................................................................ 2
ITEM 3 – Table of Contents ................................................................................................................ 3
ITEM 4 – Advisory Business ................................................................................................................ 4
ITEM 5 – Fees and Compensation ...................................................................................................... 6
ITEM 6 – Performance Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management .................................................. 7
ITEM 7 – Types of Clients ................................................................................................................... 7
ITEM 8 – Method of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ............................................ 8
ITEM 9 – Disciplinary Information ...................................................................................................... 9
ITEM 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ........................................................ 10
ITEM 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading 10
ITEM 12 – Brokerage Practices ......................................................................................................... 11
ITEM 13 – Review of Accounts ......................................................................................................... 12
ITEM 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ...................................................................... 12
ITEM 15 – Custody ............................................................................................................................ 13
ITEM 16 – Investment Discretion ...................................................................................................... 13
ITEM 17 – Voting Client Securities ................................................................................................... 13
ITEM 18 – Financial Information ....................................................................................................... 13
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ITEM 4: Advisory Business
Firm Description
Regency Capital Management Inc. (“RCM,” “we,” “us,” or “Firm”) is an investment adviser with a
principal place of business in Honolulu, Hawaii and Bainbridge Island, Washington. The Firm began
operations January 4, 2021. The Firm is owned by Regency Acquisitions LLC, a holding company
owned by Neil Rose.
Advisory Services
The Firm offers discretionary investment management services to individual and institutional clients
(“clients”). Clients include high net worth individuals, Trusts, profit-sharing and pension plans,
including those clients subject to the Employee Retirement and Income Security Act (“ERISA”),
taxable and tax-exempt institutions, and individuals not classified as “high net worth.” We manage
client funds on a separate account basis, through a bank or brokerage of their choosing and our
acceptance. We seek clients with $1 million or more to invest (or subject to a minimum annual fee),
although we may make exceptions at our discretion.
We manage investments for our clients on a model and/or bespoke basis and across different
general investment strategies, depending on clients’ needs. Through initial meetings where clients’
financial circumstances, objectives, and risk and other parameters are discussed and noted, we
develop an investment policy with stated investment strategies, asset allocation parameters,
restrictions, distribution and cash flow schedules, and other inputs. As we are sincere in our effort
to customize solutions tailored to clients’ needs and personal values, we advise and allow clients to
place specific and reasonable trade restrictions in portfolios.
Our investment advice is performed on a discretionary basis and with the following security types:
• Common and preferred U.S. and non-U.S. stocks
• Exchange traded funds (ETFs) and exchange traded notes (ETNs)
• U.S. government securities
• Corporate debt securities
• Mutual fund shares
• Foreign debt securities
• Foreign currencies
• Warrants
• Option contracts
• Certificates of deposit
• Municipal securities
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The types and amounts of securities held in client accounts depend on (1) the client’s expressed
investment objectives, risks tolerances, constraints, and wishes; and (2) our judgements about each
investment’s risk and return potential, both individually and in the context of a diversified portfolio.
Model Strategy Offerings
Managed Portfolios
We offer model portfolio strategies with various asset allocation policies and risk/reward
objectives. Managed Portfolios offer the highest level of active management and discretion (asset
allocation and security selection), with the broad range of security choices, to manage risk and
generate returns.
Model/Strategy Name
Description & Benchmark
Date of Inception
Stock Portfolio
1/4/2021
All-stock investing; Benchmark:
S&P 500
Global Stock Portfolio
1/4/2021
Global all-stock investing;
Benchmark: MSCI ACWI
Balanced + Diversified (B+D)
1/4/2021
Asset allocation and
diversification-focused;
Benchmark: 60% MSCI
ACWI/40% Barclays U.S.
Aggregate Bond Index
1/4/2021
All-Weather Absolute Return
(AWAR)
Tactical and thematic asset
allocation with a capital
preservation focus;
Benchmark: Absolute-Return
IncomePlus (IP)
1/4/2021
Fixed income with ability to
invest up to 20% in equities
and other asset types;
Benchmark: Barclays U.S.
Aggregate Bond Index
Cash Management (CM)
1/4/2021
Liquidity management; minimal
credit risk
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ETF Portfolios
We will also offer ETF-versions of the strategies listed above with similar descriptions and
benchmarks. An overlay of client customization needs can be added to any model portfolio above.
Regency Capital Management Fund L.P.
We serve as investment manager to a private investment fund, Regency Capital Management Fund
L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “Fund”). The Fund’s general partner is Regency Long Term
LLC, a Delaware limited liability company managed and controlled by Neil Rose. The Fund is offered
and operated as to comply with the exemptions from registration under Section 3(c)(1) or Section
3(c)7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. References to the Fund in this Brochure
include only the Fund and not the Fund’s investors or clients of Regency Capital Management Inc. A
more complete description of the Fund can be found in its private placement memorandum, as
updated and amended.
Wealth Management and Consulting Services
We encourage advisory clients to use their adviser for comprehensive financial planning (Rational
Wealth Management) and problem solving (consulting), including business consulting, project and
investment evaluations, strategic planning, and family governance support. Our fees for consulting
services in addition to our wealth management services are negotiable as the scope and duration of
work would need to be ascertained and agreed upon by the client. Our hourly rates range from $100
to $1,000 depending on the nature of the work and Firm personnel involved.
Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, the Firm’s assets under management were approximately $304 million.
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ITEM 5: Fees and Compensation
Separate Accounts Management
Strategy
Stock Portfolio,
Global Stock Portfolio
Annual Fee
1.00%
0.70%
Negotiable
Assets Under Management per
Market Value
First $10,000,000
Next $10,000,000
Amounts over $20,000,000
Balanced + Diversified,
All-Weather Absolute Return
1.00%
0.70%
Negotiable
First $10,000,000
Next $10,000,000
Amounts over $20,000,000
IncomePlus*
0.60%
0.50%
Negotiable
First $10,000,000
Next $10,000,000
Amounts over $20,000,000
Cash Management*
First $25,000,000
Amounts over $25,000,000
0.20%
Negotiable
ETF-Based Separate Accounts
Management Strategy
Stock Portfolio,
Global Stock Portfolio
Annual Fee
1.00%
0.70%
Negotiable
Assets Under Management per
Market Value
First $10,000,000
Next $10,000,000
Amounts over $20,000,000
Balanced + Diversified,
All-Weather Absolute Return
1.00%
0.70%
Negotiable
First $10,000,000
Next $10,000,000
Amounts over $20,000,000
IncomePlus*
0.60%
0.50%
Negotiable
First $10,000,000
Next $10,000,000
Amounts over $20,000,000
*Minimum fee for Cash Management accounts is $500 per quarter.
Advisory fees are based on the account value at the inception date. Fees are paid in advance and
pro- rated for the remaining calendar quarter. Thereafter, fees are billed one-quarter in advance
based on the account’s market value as of the close of the previous calendar quarter. Clients may
have fees deducted from their accounts or can make other arrangements subject to mutual
approval. The Firm reserves the right to offer discounts on fees.
Both clients and the Firm may terminate our services with written notice. With our fees billed in advance,
a refund will be issued for any unearned fees on a pro-rata basis.
In addition to the Firm’s fees, clients may pay other fees to third-party service providers, including
brokerage/trading fees, transaction fees taxes, exchange fees, and custody fees. The types and
amounts of fees paid to third parties depends on brokerage or custodian the client selects, the
frequency and types of trades performed by the Firm, and fee structures established by exchanges
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and taxing authorities.
In addition, clients may pay management/advisory fees to the third-party sponsors of exchange
traded funds and notes, mutual funds, money market funds, and separate investment advisers. Fees
associated with third-party investments are disclosed in each fund’s prospectus, Form ADV filings,
and other disclosure document requirements. The Firm can assist in finding and reviewing
disclosures upon request.
The Firm and its supervised persons do not accept compensation for the sale of securities or other
products.
Regency Capital Management Fund L.P.: The Fund is not assessed an ongoing management fee. Certain
expenses, including organizational, brokerage commissions, custody, outside legal and administrative,
tax preparation, taxes, and other direct expenses may be paid by the Fund. The Fund and its investors
pay performance-based fees as set forth in Item 6.
ITEM 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
Separate-account clients are not charged performance-based fees, including fees on a share of capital
gains or capital appreciation.
For advisory services, the Fund pays the general partner a performance allocation (or performance-based
fees) equal to 25% of the annual increase, if any, in the net asset value of each investor’s capital account
in the Fund. The performance allocation is calculated based on total return, including realized and
unrealized gains (or losses) plus income and expenses, generated in each investor’s capital account.
Generally, any decrease in the net asset value in a calendar year allocated to an investor’s capital account
is carried forward in a “loss carry-forward” or “high water mark” provision, so that no performance
allocation is charged to that capital account unless the losses have been recouped and new returns
above the high-water mark have been achieved. The performance allocation, if any, is computed on a
calendar year basis and at the time of each investor withdrawal. The general partner may reduce or
waive performance allocations at its sole discretion.
ITEM 7: Types of Clients
The Firm offers investment and wealth management to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations,
non-profit organizations, and retirement plans. We require a minimum of $1,000,000 in investable
assets per client or client household to retain our services. This minimum can be waved under
certain circumstances and at the discretion of the Firm.
Minimum investments in the Fund are set forth in the Fund’s private placement memorandum.
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ITEM 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss
We employ several investment disciplines and analyses in our investment work, including:
- Fundamental analysis. We analyze various asset types, styles, capitalizations, regions, sectors,
industries, and individual securities for attractive risk and return prospects. Included in our work
are top-down and macro analysis (e.g. fiscal and monetary policies, geo-politics, economic data,
technological change, demographics, and cultural considerations); and bottom-up analysis
focusing on quality securities with compelling upside and limited downside. Our top-down and
bottom-up analyses can overlap as one can influence or reinforce the other.
- Quantitative analysis. Our investment approach is predominantly fundamentals-driven and
research-based. We also employ quantitative approaches in our fundamental research as well to
gauge price-related trends and assess market supply and demand. We will seek to identify
temporary anomalies in price.
Both types of analysis guide investment decisions in asset allocation, timing, and security selection
for all our strategies.
Risks
Clients must understand that investing involves a multitude of risks, and each strategy has its own
set of risks and degrees of risk. Clients should inquire to understand these risks before investing.
All strategies and securities carry inherent market risks (i.e. adverse economic and market
conditions lowering price for most securities); every strategy carries varying risks of temporary or
permanent capital loss, especially those with more equity exposure. Moreover, every strategy
carries various risks associated with time and inflation: there is no guarantee that investment gains
over time will outpace inflation or produce real returns above inflation or meet return objectives,
especially among strategies with less equity exposure over time.
Other keys risks clients should consider are:
Asset allocation risks. Our asset allocation strategies may prove unfavorable or untimely, or they
may not prove to mitigate risks or diversify as anticipated.
Equity risks. We may suffer losses in various equity investments due to numerous factors, including
adverse economic or market influences, interest rate movements, politics and policies, and
technological change or obsolescence, among others. As equities represent fractional ownership of
businesses, various risks associated with business and competition are assumed by equity investors.
Fixed income risk. We may suffer losses or lower-than-expected returns through our fixed income
selections. Duration risk is present when we buy longer term bonds: interest rates could rise and
cause lower bond values. Credit and default risk (i.e. the borrower doesn’t pay) and currency risk
(for securities paying in a currency other than the client’s native currency) are other risks clients
may assume.
Risks in other assets. The Firm may invest in securities other than equities and fixed income, including
those representing ownership of, or exposure to, precious metals, other commodities, currencies, or
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other assets. Even when such assets are invested as a hedge or for portfolio diversification, it should
be assumed that all securities are speculative and may result in losses.
Risks inherent in management. As investment decisions are made in asset allocation, trading, and
security selection on an ongoing basis, clients assume the risk that the Firm performs its investing
duties unsatisfactorily, leading to losses and underperformance. It is a certainty that many
investment decisions will prove to be mistakes, especially over time. Losses on certain investments
are an inevitable and a necessary cost of achieving returns over time; and even then, returns are not
guaranteed.
Market or “beta” risks. Periods of poor overall market performance happen and are inevitable.
Overall market losses could extend for years or decades. Investments with broad market exposure,
while offering diversification between individual securities, assume higher market or beta risk.
These risks are “index risks” and apply to broad markets as well as for regions, sectors, industries,
and styles. For example, an investment with broad exposure to the energy sector (e.g. through an
energy ETF) would lose money if energy commodity prices decline and/or energy companies are
adversely affected or anticipated by markets to become adversely affected in the future.
Key-person risk. The Firm relies on its founder, Neil Rose, who will be the sole investment decision
maker. At the time of this filing, the Firm has no succession plan as it relates to investment advice
and advising clients should Neil Rose be prevented from performing his duties.
In addition to the Risks stated above, the Fund’s investors are generally exposed to additional risks,
including:
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Investment concentration/non-diversification: The Fund invests in a limited number of securities;
losses in any single investment can have a material impact on performance. Moreover,
investments may be concentrated in a certain asset class, sector, or industry.
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- Risks relating to options and other derivatives: Options and other derivatives may be used in the
Fund to hedge certain risks or to speculate and increase leverage on a particular investment or
investment strategy. While options and other derivates may be used to hedge/decrease certain
risks, there is no guarantee of the hedge’s performance. Errors in analysis and implementation of
hedges are always a risk. Options and other derivatives, even for hedging, may be costly to
implement. Furthermore, hedging certain risks typically raises exposure to other risks, including
not generating gains or keeping up with inflation, among others. Options and other derivatives
used for speculation or perceived arbitrage are volatile and carry significant risks of loss.
Short sales: While short sales (selling stock not owned) can decrease overall market risk, each
short investment contains risks of outsized loss. A position sold short may prove to be difficult and
expensive to “cover” or buy back the quantity of shares sold short. Risks include forced covering
and margin fees also present risks.
- Margin: Fund brokerage accounts may be “margin” accounts to allow for used of short sales and
derivatives. Doing so means assets can be subject to margin risks, including the chance a
brokerage has lent out the Fund’s assets (for others’ short selling, for example) and subsequently
cannot recover those assets (due to the brokerage becoming insolvent or bankrupt).
- Foreign investments: With greater access to foreign markets and securities than an individual’s
typical domestic brokerage account, the Fund may have higher risks in regard to foreign investing,
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including higher volatility and risks inherent in foreign economic and market policies, rule of law
and investor protections in various jurisdictions, and foreign currency.
ITEM 9: Disciplinary Information
The Firm is required to disclose any legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client’s or
prospective client’s evaluation of our advisory business or the integrity of our management.
The Firm and its management have no disciplinary events to report.
ITEM 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
The Firm commenced operations on the first day of business in 2021 (January 4, 2021). The Firm is
registered with the SEC.
The Firm is not a broker-dealer nor owned or affiliated to one.
The Firm is not engaged in business activities other than investment advisory and wealth
management.
ITEM 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
The Firm has adopted a “Code of Ethics” adopted pursuant to SEC Rule 204A-1 of the Advisers Act.
The Code of Ethics sets forth high ethical standards of business conduct, privacy, compliance with
applicable laws, and fiduciary principles. The Code of Ethics also includes prohibitions against insider
trading and policies regarding personal securities transactions, and the giving and accepting gifts.
Our personnel owe a duty of loyalty, fairness, good faith, and good faith toward our clients. We
have an obligation to adhere not only to the applicable laws, regulations, rules, and conduct as set in
our Code of Ethics, but also to adhere to the spirit of each. All personnel will sign the Code of Ethics
annually or as amended.
Clients and prospective clients may obtain a copy of our Code of Ethics upon request.
All employees have a duty to not use knowledge of pending or future transactions in client
accounts to benefit improperly (e.g. “front-running” by buying a security before a larger order is
generated for Firm clients order to benefit in a potential rise in the security’s price when the larger
purchase is made). All Firm personnel are required to submit all brokerage statements with
covered and reportable securities to the Chief Compliance Officer or designee monthly (or
quarterly based on the frequency of statements) to ensure compliance.
The Firm may restrict trading of certain securities or the timing of trading certain securities. For
example, if the Firm plans to trade in a security, it may issue a “blackout” period when employees
are restricted from trading.
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When employees recommend to the Firm transactions in securities that the employee or related
person has a beneficial interest or is an “insider” (e.g. director, employee, consultant with material
knowledge of operations or finances, etc.), such information must be disclosed to clients and the
Chief Compliance Officer. Pre-approval must be obtained for such recommendations.
With the exception of managed, fee-paying accounts where the employee has a beneficial interest
(considered a client-account), employees who wish to participate in transaction decisions the Firm
makes for clients may do so if trades are placed after they are placed for clients and if participation
does not present a reasonable conflict of interest or the appearance of one.
Firm personnel are required to obtain pre-approval from the Chief Compliance Officer and
President before engaging in private placements or initial public offerings. The pre-approval is
necessary so the Firm can ascertain if an employee is improperly benefitting from its position with
an adviser. All disclosures, including brokerage statements and pre-approvals, also apply to
accounts in which the employee has a “beneficial interest.” Examples of beneficial interest include
accounts owned by those in the employee’s immediate household or controlled by the employee
(e.g. as Trustee).
Firm personnel are also required to disclose and receive pre-approval for engaging in any outside
business activity with clients and sources of referrals.
ITEM 12: Brokerage Practices
Clients may request certain brokers or brokerage arrangements (commission versus fee-based) or
custodians. We may decline such requests if we judge the broker’s or custodian’s costs, services,
reputation, or other issues are not in keeping with our assessment of the client’s best interests. We
may also decline if working with the broker or custodian if doing so will place undue burden on our
operations.
We transact trades with a client’s appointed broker; however, depending on the policies and
costs of the broker, we may exercise “step-out” trading from time to time if doing so results in a
better execution result for the client.
If a client has no broker or broker preference, we currently recommend Charles Schwab & Co.
(“Schwab”). We will disclose to clients that Schwab, or any other “directed-broker” chosen to
conduct trading through, may not achieve most favorable execution for their trades. In other words,
clients may pay more and/or get less favorable executed prices for their securities than other
brokerage arrangements where the Firm can search for better results and/or bundle orders to
reduce transaction costs. This disclosure would apply regardless of brokerage recommendation.
While we will have no economic relationship with Schwab, a conflict may arise in the future where
the Firm receives certain benefits by having clients custodied and brokered there, especially if the
asset amounts become sufficiently sizable. Such benefits may be greater operational support and
educational and consulting resources. However, some of these benefit clients (e.g. educational
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resources improving the competency of the adviser; greater operational efficiency and support
allowing more Firm resources toward higher-value inputs for clients; etc.). The Firm may disclose
more conflicts after it commences operations and gains experience in its relationship with Schwab.
Soft Dollars
We do not participate in “soft dollar” transactions. Therefore, we receive no research, products,
services, or any financial support through the directing of trades. As we may “step-out” for certain
transactions when it is clear doing so will benefit the client’s trade execution versus trading through
directed-brokerage, we will forego any trade commission credit and instead allocate such credits toward
lower transaction costs for the client.
Trade Aggregation
In trading across various client accounts, we often aggregate orders into a single “block” order per
broker to increase efficiencies and speed, lower costs, and allow for greater ability to achieve better
execution results. Executed block trades are then allocated pro-rata among the accounts that
participated in the block.
If there are blocks across different brokers or custodians, we execute blocks in rotation, so
clients are not competing with each other and driving prices in an adverse direction. We rotate
block orders so that no clients of a broker or custodian are systematically favored over others.
ITEM 13: Review of Accounts
Client accounts are formally reviewed by their Firm adviser no less frequently than monthly. As part
of the review process, advisers measure account holdings to the Firm’s desired positioning and
make changes or trades as needed, including rebalancing the account to modeled and desired
weights. The review process also covers portfolio strategy to client objectives, noting recent changes
that may require a change in the client’s Investment Policy Statement, investment strategy, model,
or holdings.
Reviews other than monthly take place as positions are bought or sold across accounts, the
Firm’s investment outlook has changed, and/or material market moves have impacted portfolio
positioning.
Currently, Neil Rose performs all account reviews.
Clients receive monthly statements from their broker or custodian. We will provide quarterly
written reports summarizing account holdings, gain/loss data, performance, investment
commentary, and other content including reminders of certain deadlines (tax, legislative, etc.).
We send quarterly fee invoices. Since the broker or custodian will not verify the accuracy of our
fee calculations, it is important for clients to review their statements against our invoicing. Clients
may always inquire with us an audit to verify fee and performance accuracy.
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ITEM 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
We have no client referral arrangements or other compensation to disclose. It is our policy to pay no
third-party solicitors, wholesalers, or give or accept gifts above a de minimis $100 value. We have
policies to limit and monitor gifts and the conflicts they might create.
ITEM 15: Custody
Client accounts are custodied at third party financial institutions that send monthly statements and
annual tax information (1099s, etc.). We may have custody due to accommodating client wishes to
establish Standing Letters of Authorization (SLOAs) where a client signs an authorization form allowing
us to execute their instructions to transfer money or assets from their account to another account,
including external accounts. We also may have custody if certain events occur, such as when a client
sends a check to our Firm to deposit (our policy will be for clients to send checks to the broker or
custodian directly) or if a client signs certain standing letters of authorization directing the client’s
custodian to accept the authorization of the Firm to process certain funds and securities transfer
requests on behalf of the client.
As described in Item 5 – Fees and Compensation, we are deemed to have custody when clients
give written authorization to the Firm to deduct fees directly from the clients’ account(s).
No Firm personnel have been appointed Trustee of client accounts or those of beneficiaries of client
accounts.
The Fund’s general partner is Regency Long Term LLC which is assumed to have custody regarding the
Fund’s assets. Since Neil Rose owns and operates both the general partner and the Firm, the Firm may
be deemed to have custody of the Fund’s assets under current applicable regulatory interpretations. All
assets of the Fund are held by qualified custodians. The general partner delivers to the Fund’s investors
audited financial statements within 120 days of calendar year-end.
ITEM 16: Investment Discretion
Clients retain the Firm for discretionary asset management/investment advisory services, which
means we place trades in a client’s account without first getting their pre-approval. Our discretion
will apply to the specific securities bought and sold, number of shares, and investment dollar
amount. We may allow advisory relationships on a non-discretionary basis.
Our investment discretion is described in our Client Agreement, which clients sign before we assume
trading authorization and investment discretion. We adhere to a client’s written investment policies
and restrictions when exercising investment discretion. Clients are asked to contact us in writing of
any material changes that influence how we manage and advise accounts.
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ITEM 17: Voting Client Securities
It is the Firm’s policy that we will not vote proxies on behalf of clients. Thus, clients maintain
exclusive responsibility for voting or directing the proxies solicited by issuers of securities
beneficially owned by the client. Clients are also responsible for instructing each custodian to
forward proxy ballots and shareholder communications relating to the client’s investment assets.
ITEM 18: Financial Information
We do not require payment of fees in excess of $1,200 per client for more than six months in
advance of services rendered. As such, we are not required to include a financial statement.
The Firm has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition.
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