Overview
Assets Under Management: $120 million
Headquarters: WILMETTE, IL
High-Net-Worth Clients: 28
Average Client Assets: $4 million
Services Offered
Services: Portfolio Management for Individuals, Investment Advisor Selection
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (PART II BROCHURE, UPDATED JANUARY 1, 2025)
Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
---|---|---|
$0 | $5,000,000 | 1.00% |
$5,000,001 | and above | 0.75% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
---|---|---|
$1 million | $10,000 | 1.00% |
$5 million | $50,000 | 1.00% |
$10 million | $87,500 | 0.88% |
$50 million | $387,500 | 0.78% |
$100 million | $762,500 | 0.76% |
Clients
Number of High-Net-Worth Clients: 28
Percentage of Firm Assets Belonging to High-Net-Worth Clients: 100.00
Average High-Net-Worth Client Assets: $4 million
Total Client Accounts: 28
Discretionary Accounts: 27
Non-Discretionary Accounts: 1
Regulatory Filings
CRD Number: 109412
Last Filing Date: 2024-03-01 00:00:00
Form ADV Documents
Primary Brochure: PART II BROCHURE, UPDATED JANUARY 1, 2025 (2025-03-17)
View Document Text
Item 1: Cover Page
Date of Brochure: January 1, 2025
BROCHURE
(Part 2 of Form ADV)
Name: Williams Capital Management Company (the “Adviser”)
Federal Taxpayer ID#: 36-4031168
Address: 825 Green Bay Road, Ste. 220, Wilmette, IL 60091
Contact Information: Contact us at (847) 256-5565
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Williams
Capital Management Company. If you have any questions about the contents of this Brochure,
please contact us at (847) 256-5565. The information in this Brochure has not been approved or
verified by the United State Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state securities authority.
Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Additional information about our Williams Capital Management Company also is available on
the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Item 2: Material Changes
The Advisor has not experienced any material changes since the last update of this Brochure.
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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 ........................................................................................................... 4
Item 6: Performance Fees and Side-By-Side Management ................................................................. 5
Item 7: Types of Clients ....................................................................................................................... 5
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ............................................... 5
Item 9: Disciplinary Information ......................................................................................................... 5
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ............................................................. 6
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation, or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ....... 6
Item 12: Brokerage Practices ............................................................................................................... 6
Item 13: Review of Accounts .............................................................................................................. 7
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation ............................................................................. 7
Item 15: Custody .................................................................................................................................. 8
Item 16: Investment Discretion ............................................................................................................ 8
Item 17: Voting Client Securities ........................................................................................................ 8
Item 18: Financial Information ............................................................................................................ 8
Item 19: State Disclosures ................................................................................................................... 8
Privacy Policy ....................................................................................................................................... 8
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Item 4: Advisory Business
William Capital Management Company (the “Adviser”) is a Registered Investment Adviser with the
SEC. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The Adviser was founded in
1995 by its sole owner, David H. Williams (the “Principal”). The Adviser manages investment
advisory accounts not involving investment supervisory services. Approximately 100% of the
Adviser’s billings relate to investment advisory services.
The Adviser generally offers investment advisory services in return for a fee equal to percentage of
assets under management.
The Adviser provides a complete portfolio management service, which includes the purchase, sale
and continuous supervision of all publicly traded assets under management. The Adviser will
suggest investments and portfolios to clients. Clients may impose restrictions on types of
Securities/Maturities, etc. The Adviser coordinates the transfer of funds and securities and performs
and presents the accounting necessary to reconcile clients’ accounting records with those of custodian
banks and brokerage firms which hold the clients’ securities and funds.
The Adviser offers advice on: equity securities, including exchange-listed securities, securities traded
over-the counter, and securities of foreign issuers; warrants; corporate debt securities; commercial
paper; certificates of deposit; municipal securities; investment company securities, United States
government securities; interests in partnerships investing in real estate or oil and gas interests; and
oversight of other investment managers.
See “Item 5: Fees and Compensation” for a description of the fees payable for the Adviser’s
investment advisory services, minimum account size and other relevant information. Fees do not
vary based on type of client (i.e., individual, small business, institutional clients). Clients may
impose restrictions on investments in certain securities or types of securities specified by the clients.
The Adviser does not participate in wrap-fee programs.
Applicant had $52,824,033 (in U.S. dollars) in discretionary and $83,254,755 (in U.S. dollars) in
non-discretionary assets of clients under management as of December 31, 2024.
Item 5: Fees and Compensation
Management fees are based on the market value of the portfolio and are paid quarterly in advance by
deduction from the client’s account, unless otherwise arranged by the client and the Adviser. The
minimum account size is generally $500,000. From time to time, under certain circumstances, the
Adviser may reduce the minimum requirement. A client may terminate its relationship with the
Adviser without penalty within five (5) business days of entering into an Investment Advisory
Agreement with the Adviser; clients have the privilege of terminating the Adviser’s services upon
written notice at any time. Unearned fees are fully reimbursable to the client and will be
automatically calculated, pro rata on a daily basis, and refunded upon the termination of the advisory
relationship without the client being required to make a special request.
Management fees are based on the size of the account:
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Equity and balanced (stock and bond)
Portfolios:
1.00% on the first $5,000,000
.75% on amounts in excess of $5,000,000
Other billing rates and methods can be negotiated in specific circumstances. The charges do not
include brokerage commissions, custodian fees, mutual fund expenses and transaction costs. See
“Item 12: Brokerage Practices” below. The Adviser does not accept compensation for the sale of
securities or other investment products (including asset-based sales charges or mutual fund service
fees).
Item 6: Performance Fees and Side-By-Side Management
The Adviser does not charge performance-based fees or engage in Side-By-Side Management.
Item 7: Types of Clients
The Adviser generally provides investment advice to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable
organizations, corporations and business entities.
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
The Adviser’s security analysis methods include fundamental and cyclical analyses.
The main sources of information that the Adviser uses include financial newspapers and magazines,
inspections of corporate activities, research materials prepared by others, corporate rating services,
annual reports, prospectuses, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and company
press releases.
The investment strategies used to implement any investment advice given to clients include long-
term purchases (securities held at least a year) and short-term purchases (securities sold within a
year).
Investing in securities involves risk of loss and clients should be prepared to bear the risk of such
losses.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Neither the Adviser nor the Principal engages in any other business activities except as described in
this Brochure.
Neither the Adviser nor the Principal individually has ever been subject to any disciplinary, court or
regulatory action. Neither the Adviser nor the Principal has ever been involved in an arbitration
claim or civil, self-regulatory organization or administrative proceeding.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Neither the Adviser nor the Principal is registered as, intends to register as, or acts as, a broker-
dealer, registered representative of a broker-dealer, futures commission merchant, commodity pool
operator or commodity trading adviser or associated person of any such entities. Except as set forth
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under “Item 12: Brokerage Practices,” neither the Adviser nor the Principal has any material
relationship or arrangement with any other entity. The Adviser does not typically select other
investment advisers for clients, but may enter into an agreement to do so upon the request of a client.
All employees associated with the Adviser have college degrees or such previous experience in the
financial services industry as David H. Williams (the Adviser’s “Principal”) considers necessary and
appropriate to maintain professional standards.
David Harold Williams Born 1939; CRD Number: 4374911.
Dave, the President and sole Principal of the Adviser, received his B.A. degree from the University
of Notre Dame in 1961 – concentration in Economics. He received an M.B.A. degree from the
University of Chicago in 1963 – concentration in Finance. He was an investment analyst with
Continental Bank from 1965-1972. He earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation from the
Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts in 1973. He was an analyst/equity strategist and Vice
President of Sears Investment Management Company from 1972-1979. He was Director of Resource
Allocation (Acquisitions) for Sears Roebuck from 1979-1985. He returned to Sears Investment
Management Company in 1985 as Vice President and Director of Research and, in the 1989-93 time
frame, also served as Portfolio Manager. He was Director of Research for Hanson Investment
Management Company from 1993 to 1995. Dave resides at 2153 Chestnut, in Wilmette, Illinois. He
received his high school diploma from Loyola Academy in Chicago.
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation, or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading
The Adviser complies to the fullest extent with applicable laws and regulations related to ethical
conduct and has adopted a Code of Ethics consistent with these requirements. A copy of the Code of
Ethics will be provided to any client or prospective client upon request. The Principal typically owns
the same types of stock that are owned by clients. If a security is to be added to client accounts, the
Principal will not purchase such security until after current purchases have been completed for
clients. The same procedure will be employed upon liquidation of a particular security, i.e., the
clients will receive priority. The Adviser and the Principal do not otherwise participate in or have
any interest in client transactions (i.e., they do not engage in, and are not related to parties that
engage in: transactions with clients as principals; operate investment pools or other investment
vehicles; or otherwise participate in client transactions).
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
The Adviser has authority to determine, without obtaining specific client consent, the securities to be
bought or sold, the amount of the securities to be bought or sold, the broker or dealer to be used and
the commission rates paid for all client accounts unless otherwise specifically directed by the client.
The Adviser suggests or selects brokers, but clients may direct the use of particular brokers.
Clients may impose limitations on the Adviser’s discretionary authority over brokerage, such as by
directing the Adviser to exclusively use a specific broker-dealer for executing transactions.
However, such directing clients may pay higher commission costs because the Adviser is not able to
aggregate orders to reduce transaction costs; clients will also forego any other benefits from saving
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on execution costs that the Adviser could obtain for its other non-directing clients (e.g., negotiating
advantageous pricing due to volume or possibly the ability to select a particular exchange). The
Adviser aggregates client orders whenever possible.
In determining qualified broker-dealers to use for executing transactions, the Adviser considers the
overall quality of research, statistical information, and the trading capability of the broker-dealer.
The Adviser believes certain highly regarded institutional research firms can provide a full range of
research services, which are used for the benefit of all clients. This can, but does not necessarily,
benefit the client whose transactions were affected. The Adviser does not seek solely the lowest
commission rate that might be offered, but looks for the best execution. In addition, the Adviser
allows for such factors as a broker’s financial strength, block trading capability and the
reasonableness of fees in comparison with industry norms. In exchange for these commission dollars
to executing brokers, the Adviser may receive proprietary or third party investment research in the
form of written materials, access to security analysts and computer software, which the Adviser uses
for the benefit of all client accounts. In the past year, however, the Adviser has not received any
research, software or other items from a broker in return for directed commissions. While receipt of
such research, products or services may be a benefit to the Adviser because the Adviser does not
have to produce or pay for such research, products or services, the Adviser may have an incentive to
select or recommend a broker based on the Adviser’s interest in receiving such research, products or
services rather than based solely on the clients’ interest in receiving most favorable execution. The
Adviser does not select brokers based on the client referrals that the Adviser may receive from
brokers.
Item 13: Review of Accounts
Accounts are reviewed at least weekly by the sole Principal of the Adviser. Additional or special
reviews of a particular account may be triggered by 1) a change in the client’s investment objective
or restrictions; 2) the client’s addition to or withdrawal of assets from the account; and 3) the
purchase or sale of a security for that client.
Reports of holdings and transactions, including a performance analysis and comparisons and indexes,
are sent to clients on a quarterly basis. The Principal will meet with clients on reasonable notice and
at reasonable locations to discuss general economic conditions, performance, investment strategy and
related matters. Clients are urged to review the reports they receive from their custodians and to
regularly compare such reports to reports provided by the Adviser.
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
The Adviser does not receive economic benefits from any non-client in connection with giving
advice to clients, nor does the Adviser directly or indirectly compensate any person for client
referrals.
Item 15: Custody
The Adviser is not required to provide a Balance Sheet under the Investment Advisers Act and
regulations thereunder because it does not take custody of client funds or require payment of fees 6 or
more months in advance. See also “Item 13: Review of Accounts” above.
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Item 16: Investment Discretion
The Adviser manages investment portfolios on a fully discretionary basis, with some exceptions (i.e.,
accounts with low cost basis stock). Therefore, subject to the investment parameters of each
portfolio, the Adviser has discretionary authority to determine, without obtaining specific client
consent, how much and which securities are to be purchased or sold in each account. The Adviser
generally obtains this discretion through a power of attorney or similar authorization document
delivered by the client to its custodian.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
The Adviser does not accept authority to vote client securities. Clients receive proxies and other
solicitations with respect to the securities they own directly from their custodians or transfer agents.
The Adviser is available through normal contact channels to discuss any questions Clients may have
about a particular situation.
Item 18: Financial Information
As set forth in “Item 15: Custody” above, the Adviser is not required to provide a Balance Sheet or
other financial information about the Adviser to clients because it does not take custody of Client
funds or securities or solicit prepayment of more than $500 in fees per client six (6) months or more
in advance.
Item 19: State Disclosures
The Adviser currently provides advice to clients located in California, Illinois, New York and
Virginia. The Adviser’s sole employee and sole Principal is the only person responsible for
managing client accounts in each of these States. See “Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities
and Affiliations” above. Neither the Adviser nor its sole employee and sole Principal is or has been
involved in any arbitration or disciplinary actions.
Privacy Policy
The Adviser does not sell any information regarding any of its clients to any party. Client
information is used and disclosed by the Adviser only to the extent required by law or necessary to
manage client accounts and operate its business in the ordinary course.
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PART 2B of Form ADV:
Brochure Supplement for David H. Williams
Williams Capital Management Company
Date of Brochure Supplement: January 1, 2025
Item 1: Cover Page
David H. Williams
Williams Capital Management Company
825 Green Bay Road, Ste. 220
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-5565
This Brochure Supplement provides information about David H. Williams that supplements the
Williams Capital Management Company Brochure. You should have received a copy of that
Brochure. Please contact Williams Capital Management Company at (847) 256-5565 if you did not
receive the Williams Capital Management Company Brochure or if you have any questions about the
contents of this Supplement.
Additional information about David H. Williams is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
David Harold Williams, born 1939; CRD Number: 4374911.
Dave, the President and sole Principal of the Adviser, received his B.A. degree from the
University of Notre Dame in 1961 – concentration in Economics. He received an M.B.A. degree
from the University of Chicago in 1963 – concentration in Finance. He was an investment analyst
with Continental Bank from 1965-1972. He earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation
from the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts in 1973. He was an analyst/equity strategist and
Vice President of Sears Investment Management Company from 1972-1979. He was Director of
Resource Allocation (Acquisitions) for Sears Roebuck from 1979-1985. He returned to Sears
Investment Management Company in 1985 as Vice President and Director of Research and, in the
1989-93 time frame, also served as Portfolio Manager. He was Director of Research for Hanson
Investment Management Company from 1993 to 1995. Dave founded Williams Capital Management
Company in 1995 and is its sole Principal, sole employee and sole owner. Dave resides at 2153
Chestnut, in Wilmette, Illinois. He received his high school diploma from Loyola Academy in
Chicago.
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
There are no legal or disciplinary events material to a client’s or prospective client’s
evaluation of David H. Williams (inclusive of all events required to be disclosed by the Brochure
Supplement instructions, rules and regulations).
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Except for his work at Williams Capital Management Company, David H. Williams is not
engaged in any investment related business or occupation, does not have any application pending to
register as a broker-dealer, registered representative, futures commission merchant, commodity pool
operator, commodity trading advisor or associated person thereof, and is not actively engaged in any
other business or occupation.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
David H. Williams does not receive any economic benefit for providing advisory services
from any person or entity other than Williams Capital Management Company.
Item 6: Supervision
As the sole employee and sole Principal of Williams Capital Management Company, David
H. Williams is responsible for supervising all investment and other activities of Williams Capital
Management Company undertaken on behalf of clients or otherwise.
Item 7: Additional Disclosures
David H. Williams has not been the subject of any award or been found liable in any
arbitration, civil, self-regulatory or administrative proceeding; nor has he been the subject of a
bankruptcy petition.
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