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Hampshire Family Office
Form ADV
Disclosure Brochure
March 2025
Office Location:
10 Lilac Court
Bedford, NH 03110
Phone: 212-365-7624
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Granite FO, LLC,
DBA Hampshire Family Office (“Hampshire Family Office” or “the Firm”). If you have any questions
about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at the telephone number listed above. For
compliance specific requests, please call 914-548-1145. The information in this Brochure has not been
approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or by any state
securities authority.
Additional information about the Firm is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
The Firm has filed to become an SEC registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply any
level of skill or training.
ITEM 2 - MATERIAL CHANGES
In this Item, Granite FO, LLC, DBA Hampshire Family Office (hereby known as “Hampshire Family Office” or
the “Firm”) is required to discuss any material changes that have been made to the Brochure since the last
annual amendment.
This brochure dated March 11, 2025, reflects the following changes since its last update on October 21st,
2024:
• Changes to Item 4 for Regulatory Assets Under Management
We will ensure that all current clients receive a Summary of Material Changes and updated Brochure within
120 days of the close of our business’ fiscal year. A Summary of Material Changes is also included with our
Brochure on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The searchable IARD/CRD number for
Hampshire Family Office is 323432. We may further provide other ongoing disclosure information about
material changes as necessary and will further provide you with a new Brochure as necessary based on
changes or new information, at any time, without charge.
Currently, our Brochure may be requested by contacting Greg Reidy, Chief Compliance Officer at 914-548-
1145 or greidy@hampshirefamilyoffice.com.
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ITEM 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 2 - MATERIAL CHANGES ........................................................................................................................ 2
ITEM 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................ 3
ITEM 4 - ADVISORY BUSINESS ........................................................................................................................ 4
ITEM 5 - FEES AND COMPENSATION............................................................................................................... 5
ITEM 6 - PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT ........................................................ 7
ITEM 7 - TYPES OF CLIENTS ............................................................................................................................ 7
ITEM 8 - METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIESAND RISK OF LOSS............................................... 8
ITEM 9 - DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 14
ITEM 10 - OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS .......................................................... 14
ITEM 11 - CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS AND PERSONAL
TRADING ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
ITEM 12 - BROKERAGE PRACTICES ................................................................................................................ 16
ITEM 13 - REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS ................................................................................................................. 18
ITEM 14 - CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION .......................................................................... 19
ITEM 15 - CUSTODY ..................................................................................................................................... 20
ITEM 16 - INVESTMENT DISCRETION ............................................................................................................ 22
ITEM 17 - VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES .......................................................................................................... 22
ITEM 18 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................ 22
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ITEM 4 - ADVISORY BUSINESS
Description of Advisory Firm
Granite FO, LLC, DBA Hampshire Family Office (hereby known as “Hampshire Family Office”, the “Firm”,
“we”, “our,” or “us”) is a privately owned limited liability company headquartered in Bedford, NH. The
Firm was formed in 2022 and is owned by Greg Reidy.
While this brochure generally describes the business of the Firm, certain sections also discuss the activities
of its Supervised Persons, which refer to the Firm’s officers, partners, directors (or other persons
occupying a similar status or performing similar functions), employees or any other person who provides
investment advice on the Firm’s behalf and is subject to the Firm’s supervision or control. The Firm does
not offer a wrap program at this time.
Advisory Services Offered
The Firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and investment advisory
services as well as financial planning and consulting. Prior to the Firm rendering any of the foregoing
advisory services, clients are required to enter into one or more written agreements with the Firm setting
forth the relevant terms and conditions of the advisory relationship (the “Advisory Agreement”).
Investment Management Services
The Firm offers continuous and regular investment supervisory services on a discretionary and non-
discretionary basis as well as financial planning and consulting. We work with clients and have the ongoing
responsibility to select and/or make recommendations based upon the objectives of the client, as to
specific securities or other investments that he/she recommends or purchases/sells in clients’ accounts.
We utilize a variety of investment types when making investment recommendations/purchases in client
accounts which include, but are not limited to equity securities, fixed income securities, alternatives, ETFs,
mutual funds, and independent investment managers. The investments recommended/purchased are
based off of the clients’ individual needs, goals, and objectives. The Firm offers investment advice on any
investment held by the client at the start of the advisory relationship. We describe the material investment
risks under Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss. Financial Planning may
be provided to clients as a part of the Investment Management Services. When being provided as a
separate service it is described in this section under Financial Consulting Services below.
We discuss our discretionary authority below under Item 16 – Investment Discretion. For more information
about the restriction’s clients can put on their accounts, see Tailored Services and Client Imposed
Restrictions in this item below. We describe the fees charged for investment management services below
under Item 5 – Fees and Compensation.
Financial Planning, Consulting and Performance Reporting
The Firm provides a variety of consulting services to individuals, families and other clients regarding their
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financial resources based upon an analysis of client’s current situation, goals, and objectives. Consulting
encompasses one or more of the following areas: additional Financial Planning, Performance Reporting,
Investment Planning, Retirement Planning, Education Planning, risk management, estate planning, gifting
strategies, and Business and Personal Financial Planning.
Services provided under an on-going consultation agreement are conducted on a regular basis, but no less
than annually with the client. The client is under no obligation to act upon the investment adviser’s
recommendation. If the client elects to act on our recommendations, the client is under no obligation to
effect the transaction through us.
We describe fees charged for Consultation Services below under Item 5 - Fees and Compensation.
Use of Independent Managers and Sub-Advisors
The Firm may select certain Independent Managers and/or Sub-Advisors to actively manage a portion of
its clients ’assets. The specific terms and conditions under which a client engages an Independent Manager
and/or Sub-Advisor may be set forth in a separate written agreement with the designated Independent
Managers engaged to manage their assets.
The Firm evaluates a variety of information about Independent Managers and/or Sub-Advisors, which may
include the Independent Managers ’and/or Sub-Advisors ’public disclosure documents, materials supplied
by the independent managers themselves and other third-party analyses it believes are reputable. To the
extent possible, the Firm seeks to assess the Independent Manager’s and/or Sub-Advisor’s investment
strategies, past performance, and risk results in relation to its clients ’individual portfolio allocations and
risk exposure. The Firm also takes into consideration each Independent Manager’s and/or Sub-Advisor’s
management style, returns, reputation, financial strength, reporting, pricing, and research capabilities,
among other factors.
The Firm continues to provide services relative to the discretionary selection of the Independent
Managers and/or Sub-Advisor. On an ongoing basis, the Firm monitors the performance of those accounts
being managed by Independent Managers. The Firm seeks to ensure the Independent Managers and/or
Sub-Advisor strategies and target allocations remain aligned with its clients ’investment objectives and
overall best interests.
Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, Hampshire Family Office provided continuous management services to
approximately $ 883,909,889in approximately 78 accounts on a discretionary basis.
ITEM 5 - FEES AND COMPENSATION
Fee Schedule & Billing Method
The Firm offers services on a fee basis, which may include fixed fees, as well as fees based upon assets
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under management or advisement.
Investment Management Services
The annual management fee for our Investment Management Services, which may include Financial
Planning, is based on the total dollar asset value of the assets maintained in your account. The fee assessed
and/or charged is based on what is stipulated in the Investment Advisory Agreement signed by each client.
This may include a minimum quarterly fee.
Our annual fee ranges up to 1.0% annually and is assessed and/or charged quarterly in arrears, based on
the daily average balance value. Inflows and outflows of cash are considered on a prorated basis in this
calculation. Fees can be structured in one of the following ways: a fixed flat fee, which may contain inflation
adjustments which will be detailed in your Investment Advisory agreement, a percentage fee on total
assets, or a combination of the two.
Financial Planning and Consulting
In addition to the advisory fees paid, Adviser may provide financial planning and/or consulting services to
the Client regarding the management of Client’s financial resources, which is based upon an analysis of
Client’s current personal and financial situations, goals, and objectives. The fee assessed and/or charged
is based on what is stipulated in the Investment Advisory Agreement signed by each client. This may
include a minimum quarterly fee. The Firm offers services on a fee basis, which may include fixed fees, as
well as fees based upon assets under management or advisement.
Other Fees and Expenses
In addition to the advisory fees paid to the Firm, clients may incur certain charges imposed by other third
parties, such as broker-dealers, custodians, trust companies, platform service providers, banks, and other
financial institutions (collectively “Financial Institutions”). These additional charges may include securities
brokerage commissions, transaction fees, custodial fees, fees attributable to alternative assets, reporting
charges, margin costs, charges imposed directly by a mutual fund or ETF in a client’s account, as disclosed
in the fund’s prospectus (e.g., fund management fees and other fund expenses), 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. In addition, fees charged by the Independent
Managers/Sub-Advisors are charged to the clients separately. In these relationships with third-party
and/or Sub-Advisors, these fees would be in addition to the fees charged by the Firm, paid directly to the
third-party and/or Sub-Advisor, and the Firm will not receive any portion of those fees or share in those
fees.
Direct Fee Debit
Clients generally provide the Firm and/or the Independent Managers with the authority to directly debit
their accounts for payment of the investment advisory fees. The Financial Institutions that act as the
qualified custodian for client accounts, from which the Firm retains the authority to directly deduct fees,
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have agreed to send statements to clients not less than quarterly detailing account transactions, including
any amounts paid to the Firm.
Account Additions and Withdrawals
As stated above, clients may make additions to and withdrawals from their account at any time, subject
to the Firm’s right to terminate an account. Additions may be in cash or securities provided that the Firm
reserves the’ right to liquidate any transferred securities or declines to accept particular securities into a
client’s account. Clients may withdraw account assets on notice to the Firm, subject to the usual and
customary securities settlement procedures. However, the Firm generally designs its portfolios as long-
term investments, and the withdrawal of assets may impair the achievement of a client’s investment
objectives. The Firm may consult with its clients about the options and implications of transferring
securities. Clients are advised that when transferred securities are liquidated, they may be subject to
transaction fees, short- term redemption fees, fees assessed at the mutual fund level (e.g., contingent
deferred sales charges) and/or tax ramifications.
Termination
Either party may terminate the advisory agreement at any time by providing a written notice to the other
party. The client may terminate the agreement at any time by writing or phoning the Firm at our office.
The Firm will refund any prepaid, unearned advisory fees.
Terminations will not affect liabilities or obligations from transactions initiated in client accounts prior to
termination. In the event the client terminates the investment advisory agreement. The Firm will not
liquidate any securities in the account unless instructed by the client to do so. In the event of client’s death
or disability, the Firm will continue management of the account until we are notified of client’s death or
disability and given alternative instructions by an authorized party.
ITEM 6 - PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT
One relationship has the ability to collect performance based compensation, however the Firm does not
currently charge performance-based fees or other fees based on a share of capital gains on or capital
appreciation of the assets of a client.
ITEM 7 - TYPES OF CLIENTS
The Firm provides asset management, financial consulting, ERISA plan advisory & consulting, investment
advisory consultation, and selection of third-party money managers and/or Sub-Advisor. Our services are
provided on a discretionary and non-discretionary basis to a variety of clients, such as institutional
investors, individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts and estates, qualified purchasers, and individual
participants of retirement plans. In addition, we may also provide advisory services to entities such as
pension and profit-sharing plans, businesses, and other investment advisers.
Account Requirements
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The Firm does not generally impose a stated minimum fee or minimum portfolio value for starting and
maintaining an investment management relationship. Certain Independent Managers may, however,
impose more restrictive account requirements and billing practices from the Firm. In these instances, the
Firm may alter its corresponding account requirements and/or billing practices to accommodate those of
the Independent Managers.
ITEM 8 - METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIESAND RISK
OF LOSS
Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies
We will typically use fundamental, cyclical, charting, and/or technical analysis in the selection of individual
securities. The Firm selects categories of investments based on the clients' attitudes about risk and their
need for capital appreciation or income. Different instruments involve different levels of exposure to risk.
We seek to select individual securities with characteristics that are most consistent with the client’s
objectives. Since the Firm treats each client account uniquely, client portfolios with a similar investment
objectives and asset allocation goals may own different securities.
General Investment Strategies
The Firm generally uses diversification in an effort to minimize risk and optimize the potential return of a
portfolio. More specifically, we utilize multiple asset classes, investment styles, market capitalizations,
sectors, and regions to provide diversification. Each portfolio composition is determined in accordance
with the clients’ investment objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon. We utilize both passive and active
investment management strategies in an effort to optimize portfolios.
Our general investment strategy is to seek real capital growth proportionate with the level of risk the client
is willing to take. We develop a Client Profile to help identify the client’s investment objectives, time
horizon, risk tolerance, tax considerations, target asset allocation, and any special considerations and/or
restrictions the client chooses to place on the management of the account. The Firm will then recommend
investments that we feel are consistent with the Client Profile.
After defining client needs, the Firm develops and implements plans for the client’s account then, we
monitor the results and adjust as needed. As the initial assumptions change, the plans themselves may
need to be adapted. Continuous portfolio management is important in an effort to keep the client’s
portfolio consistent with the client’s objectives.
Methods of Analysis for Selecting Securities
The Firm’s IARs may use, among others, technical, fundamental, and/or charting analysis in the selection
of individual equity securities. Additionally, our IARs may use specific strategies or resources in the method
of analysis and selection of mutual funds.
Technical Analysis
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The effectiveness of technical analysis depends upon the accurate forecasting of major price moves or
trends in the securities traded by the IAR. However, there is no assurance of accurate forecasts or that
trends will develop in the markets we follow. In the past, there have been periods without discernable
trends and similar periods will presumably occur in the future. Even where major trends develop, outside
factors like government intervention could potentially shorten them.
Furthermore, one limitation of technical analysis is that it requires price movement data, which can
translate into price trends sufficient to dictate a market entry or exit decision. In a trendless or erratic
market, a technical method may fail to identify trends requiring action. In addition, technical methods
may overreact to minor price movements, establishing positions contrary to overall price trends, which
may result in losses. Finally, a technical trading method may under perform other trading methods when
fundamental factors dominate price moves within a given market.
The calculations that underline our system, methods, and strategies involve many variables, including
determinants from information generated by computers and/or charts. The use of a computer in collating
information or in developing and operating a trading method does not assure the success of the method
because a computer is merely an aid in compiling and organizing trade information.
Accordingly, no assurance is given that the decisions based on computer-generated information will
produce profits for a client’s account.
Relative Strength Analysis
Relative strength measures one stock versus another or a group of stocks versus an index, such as the S&P
500. Through relative strength analysis, we can rank areas of the market that are outperforming or
underperforming the broad market, whether the Russell 3000 or S&P 500. For our purposes, we use the
S&P 500. We then add the highest relative strength sectors and macro areas (i.e., small cap vs. large cap)
to our investment model, using primarily ETFs. The general premise is that those areas of the market with
highest relative strength outperform over the long term. Additionally, as a risk override, we run moving
average analysis to identify when markets are most vulnerable, and from time to time lighten market
exposure.
Fundamental Analysis
Fundamental analysis assesses the financial health and management effectiveness of a business by
analyzing a company’s financial reports, key financial ratios, industry developments, economic data,
competitive landscape, and management. The objective of fundamental analysis is to use historical and
current financial data to assess the stock valuation of a company, evaluate company profitability, credit
risk, and forecast future performance of the company and its share price. Fundamental analysis
assumptions and calculations are based on historical data and forecasts; therefore, the quality of
information and assumptions used are critical. Differences can exist between market fundamentals and
how you analyze them.
Charting Analysis
Charting analysis involves the use of patterns in performance charts. Our IARs use this charting technique
to search for patterns in an effort to predict favorable conditions for buying and/or selling a security.
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Mutual Funds
In analyzing mutual funds, our IARs use various sources of information. We review key characteristics such
as historical performance, consistency of returns, risk level, and size of fund. Expense ratio and other costs
are also significant factors in fund selection. We also subscribe to/access additional information from
other sources that inform our general macro-economic view.
Options
IARs may use options as an investment strategy. An option is a contract that gives the buyer the right, but
not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset (such as a share of stock) at a specific price on or before a certain
date. An option, just like a stock or bond, is a security. An option is also a derivative because it derives its
value from an underlying asset. The two types of options are calls and puts. A call gives the holder the
right to buy an asset at a certain price within a specific period of time. A call may be purchased if the
expectation is that the stock will increase substantially in value before the option expires. It may also be
sold as a hedge to protect gains or principal of an existing holding (covered calls). A put gives the holder the
right to sell an asset at a certain price within a specific period of time. A put may be purchased if the
expectation is that the stock will decrease substantially in value before the option expires. They are
typically purchased as a hedge to protect gains or principal of a portfolio. There are various options
strategies that our IARs may deploy in a strategy, as appropriate fora client’s needs. These include, but
may not be limited to: covered options (selling a call or put fora premium payment while retaining the
cash or securities required to facilitate the underlying purchase or sale of securities if an option is
exercised) or spreads/straddles (buying or selling call or put options on the same or opposite side of the
market to benefit from the bid/ask “spread” or to straddle the market based on value or time variances).
Alternative Investments
IARs may use Alternative Investments as a way to diversify a portfolio. Alternative Investments are
considered to be “non-correlated” assets, meaning that they do not tend to run up or down (track) with
the market like standard securities typically do. The main goal of alternatives is to provide access to other
return sources, with the potential benefit of reducing risk of a client’s portfolio, improving returns, or both.
Specific Investment Strategies for Managing Portfolios
IARs may use Modern Portfolio Theory tactical asset allocation, cash as a strategic asset, long-term
holding, trend, dollar-cost-averaging, defensive portfolio strategies in the construction and management
of client portfolios. There is no guarantee that any of the following strategies will be successful, and we
make no promises or warranties as to the accuracy of our market analysis.
Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT)
IARs use the Modern Portfolio Theory, which has a basic concept of using diversification in an effort to
help minimize risk and optimize the potential return of a portfolio.
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Tactical Asset Allocation
IARs may use a tactical asset allocation strategy in the shorter term to deviate from a client’s long- term
strategic asset allocation target in an effort to take advantage of what we perceive as market pricing
anomalies or strong market sectors or to avoid perceived weak sectors. Once they achieve the desired
short-term opportunities or perceives those opportunities have passed, we generally return a client’s
portfolio to the original strategic asset mix.
Cash as a Strategic Asset
IARs may use cash as a strategic asset and at times move or keep client’s assets in cash or cash equivalents.
While high cash levels can help protect a client’s assets during periods of market decline, there is a risk
that our timing in moving to cash is less than optimal upon either exit or reentry into the market,
potentially resulting in missed opportunities during positive market moves.
Long-term Holding
IARs do not generally purchase securities for clients with the intent to sell the securities within 30 days of
purchase, as we do not generally use short-term trading as an investment strategy. However, there may
be times when we will sell a security fora client when the client has held the position for less than 30 days.
IARs do not attempt to time short-term market swings. Short-term buying and selling of securities is
typically limited to those cases where a purchase has resulted in an unanticipated gain or loss in which we
believe that a subsequent sale is in the best interest of the client.
Trend
IARs may manage client assets using a trend following methodology based on the 200-day average and
grounded in a strong sell discipline for all positions within the portfolio.
Dollar-Cost-Averaging
Dollar cost averaging involves investing money in multiple installments overtime to take advantage of
price fluctuations in the attempt to get a lower average cost per share.
Defensive Strategies
If our IAR anticipates poor near-term prospects for equity markets, we may adopt a defensive strategy for
clients’ accounts by investing substantially in fixed income securities and/or money market instruments.
We may also utilize low, non, or negative correlated investments through mutual funds and EFT’s. There
can be no guarantee that the use of defensive techniques would be successful in avoiding losses.
Margin
Some clients of the Firm maintain margin accounts to facilitate short-term borrowing needs, which are
unrelated to our investment strategy (ies). For some high-net worth (HNW) clients that are seeking a more
aggressive strategy for their portfolio, our IARs may work with those clients on an individual basis to
develop a leveraged strategy utilizing margin to increase market participation portfolio as part of a
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customized investment strategy. Clients are responsible for any brokerage or margin charges in addition
to advisory fees. Risks of using margin include “margin calls” (also called "fed calls" or "maintenance
calls.") Margin calls occur when account values decrease below minimum maintenance margin levels
established by the broker-dealer that holds the securities in the client’s account, requiring the investor to
deposit additional money or securities into their margin account.
While the use of margin borrowing can increase returns, it can also magnify losses. Clients must specifically
request to establish a margin account.
Direct Indexing for Tax Loss Targeting
The Firm’s IARs may use this strategy, an enhanced form of Tax-Loss Harvesting, that looks for movements
in individual stocks to harvest more tax losses and potentially avoid paying additional capital-gains taxes.
The tactic involves buying the underlying securities of an index, such as the S&P 500, then selling the stocks
that decline. In a good year, investors may capture the gains of the chosen index while creating losses that
at tax time help offset capital gains.
Additional Strategies
Clients interested in learning more about any of the above strategies should contact us for more
information and/or refer to the prospectus of any mutual fund. We may also consider additional strategies
by specific client request.
Investing Involves Risk
General Risks of Owning Securities
Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear. While the stock market
may increase and your account(s) could enjoy again, it is also possible that the stock market may decrease,
and your account(s) could suffer a loss. It is important that you understand the risks associated with
investing in the stock market, are appropriately diversified in your investments, and ask us any questions
you may have.
Risk of Loss
Diversification does not guarantee a profit or guarantee to protect you against loss, and there is no
guarantee that your investment objectives will be achieved. The Firm strategies and recommendations
may lose value. All investments have certain risks involved including, but not limited to the following:
• Stock Market Risk: The value of securities in the portfolio will fluctuate and, as a result, the value
may decline suddenly or over a sustained period of time.
• Managed Portfolio Risk: The manager’s investment strategies or choice of specific securities may
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be unsuccessful and may cause the portfolio to incur losses.
Industry Risk: The portfolio’s investments could be concentrated within one industry or group of
industries. Any factors detrimental to the performance of such industries will disproportionately
impact your portfolio. Investments focused in a particular industry are subject to greater risk and
are more greatly impacted by market volatility than less concentrated investments.
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• Non-U.S. Securities Risk: Non-U.S. securities are subject to the risks of foreign currency
fluctuations, generally higher volatility, and lower liquidity than U.S. securities, less developed
securities markets and economic systems and political economic instability.
• Emerging Markets Risk: To the extent that your portfolio invests in issuers located in emerging
markets, the risk may be heightened by political changes and changes in taxation or currency
controls that could adversely affect the values of these investments. Emerging markets have been
more volatile than the markets of developed countries with more mature economies.
• Currency Risk: The value of your portfolio’s investments may fall as a result of changes in
exchange rates.
• Credit Risk: Most fixed income instruments are dependent on the underlying credit of the issuer.
If we are wrong about the underlying financial strength of an issuer, we may purchase securities
where the issuer is unable to meet its obligations. If this happens, your portfolio could sustain an
unrealized or realized loss.
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Inflation Risk: Most fixed income instruments will sustain losses if inflation increases or the
market anticipates increases in inflation. If we enter a period of moderate or heavy inflation, the
value of your fixed income securities could go down.
Interest Rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment prices to fluctuate.
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• Margin Risk: The use of margin is not suitable for all investors since it increases leverage in your
Account and therefore risk.
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• ETF and Mutual Fund Risk: When we invest in an ETF or mutual fund fora client, the client will
bear additional expenses based on its pro rata share of the ETFs or mutual fund’s operation
expenses, including the potential duplication of management fees. The risk of owning an ETF or
mutual fund greatly reflects the risks of owning the underlying securities the ETF or mutual fund
holds. Clients may also incur brokerage costs when purchasing ETFs.
Independent Manager Risk: As stated above, the Firm may select certain Independent Managers
to manage a portion of its clients’ assets. In these situations, the Firm continues to conduct
ongoing due diligence of such managers, but such recommendations rely to a great extent on the
Independent Mangers’ ability to successfully implement their investment strategies. In addition,
the Firm generally may not have the ability to supervise the Independent Mangers on a day-to-
day basis.
• Derivative Risk: Derivatives are securities, such as futures contracts or options, whose value is
derived from that of other securities or indices. Derivatives can be used for hedging (attempting
to reduce risk by offsetting one investment position with another) or non-hedging purposes.
Hedging with derivatives may increase expenses, and there is no guarantee that a hedging
strategy will achieve the desired results. Utilizing derivatives can cause greater than ordinary
investment risk, which could result in losses.
• Alternative Investment Risk: Alternative Investments involve a high degree of risk, often engage
in leveraging and other speculative investment practices that may increase the risk of investment
loss, can be highly illiquid, are not always required to provide periodic pricing or valuation
information to investors, may involve complex tax structures and delays in distributing important
tax information, are not subject to the same regulatory requirements as mutual funds, often
charge high fees which may offset any trading profits, and in many cases the underlying
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investments are not transparent and are known only to the investment manager. Alternative
investment performance can be volatile. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his
or her investment.
• Management Risk: Your investment with us varies with the success and failure of our investment
strategies, research, analysis, and determination of portfolio securities. If our investment
strategies do not produce the expected returns, the value of the investment may decrease.
ITEM 9 - DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
The Firm and our personnel seek to maintain the highest level of business professionalism, integrity, and
ethics. We are required to disclose the facts of any legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client’s
evaluation of our business or the integrity of our management. We do not have any required disclosures
to add to this Item.
ITEM 10 - OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
The Firm is required to disclose any relationship or arrangement that is material to its advisory business
or to its clients with certain related persons.
Registered Representatives of a Broker/Dealer
Certain of the Firm’s Supervised Persons will be registered representatives of a Four Points Capital
Partners, LLC, a Broker-Dealer registered with the SEC and a member in good standing of FINRA, and may
provide clients with securities brokerage services under a separate commission-based arrangement. This
arrangement is described at length in Item 5. This arrangement allows Hampshire Family Office’s
Supervised Persons to offer certain qualified clients trading services, which gives the Firm the ability
to execute trades as defined in Item 12.
Retirement Plan Accounts
The Firm may from time to time recommend the rollover to an IRA from an employer sponsored
retirement plan. This product will be recommended when it is deemed by the Firm to be in the best
interest of the client. It is understood that the Investment Advisor Representative will receive
management fee paid by me as indicated by the client agreement that will be signed when the account is
opened.
When we provide investment advice to you regarding your retirement plan account or individual
retirement account, we are fiduciaries within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act and/or the Internal Revenue Code, as applicable, which are laws governing retirement
accounts. The way we make money creates some conflicts with your interests, so we operate under a
special rule that requires us to act in your best interest and not put our interest ahead of yours.
Under this special rule’s provisions, we must:
• Meet a professional standard of care when making investment recommendations (give prudent
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advice);
• Never put our financial interests ahead of yours when making recommendations (give loyal
advice);
Follow policies and procedures designed to ensure that we give advice that is in your best interest;
• Avoid misleading statements about conflicts of interest, fees, and investments;
•
• Charge no more than is reasonable for our services; and
• Give you basic information about conflicts of interest.
When recommending the rollover to an IRA from an employer sponsored retirement plan, you will be
provided with disclosure on the reasons why the transaction is in your best interested.
ITEM 11 - CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT
TRANSACTIONS AND PERSONAL TRADING
Code of Ethics
The Firm believes that we owe clients the highest level of trust and fair dealing. As part of our fiduciary
duty, we place the interests of our clients ahead of the interests of the firm and our personnel. We have
adopted a Code of Ethics that emphasizes the high standards of conduct that the Firm seeks to observe.
Our personnel are required to conduct themselves with integrity at all times and follow the principles and
policies detailed in our Code of Ethics.
The Firm’s Code of Ethics attempts to address specific conflicts of interest that either we have identified
or that could likely arise. The Firm’s personnel are required to follow clear guidelines from the Code of
Ethics in areas such as gifts and entertainment, other business activities, prohibitions of insider trading,
and adherence to applicable federal securities laws. Additionally, individuals who formulate investment
advice for clients, or who have access to nonpublic information regarding any clients’ purchase or sale of
securities, are subject to personal trading policies governed by the Code of Ethics (see below).
The Firm will provide a complete copy of the Code of Ethics to any client or prospective client upon
request.
Personal Trading Practices
The Firm and our personnel may purchase or sell securities for themselves, regardless of whether the
transaction would be appropriate for a client’s account. The Firm and our personnel may purchase or sell
securities for themselves that we also recommend/utilize for clients. This includes related securities (e.g.,
warrants, options, or other derivatives). This presents a potential conflict of interest, as we have an
incentive to take investment opportunities from clients for our own benefit, favor our personal trades
over client transactions when allocating trades, or use the information about the transactions we intend
to make for clients to our personal benefit by trading ahead of clients.
Our policies to address these conflicts include the following:
1. The client receives the opportunity to act on investment decisions/recommendations prior to and
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in preference to accounts of your investment advisor representative (“IAR”).
2. The Firm prohibits trading in a manner that takes personal advantage of price movements caused
3.
by client transactions.
If your IAR wishes to purchase or sell the same security as he/she recommends or takes action to
purchase or sell fora client, he/she will not do so until the custodian fills the client’s order if the
order cannot be aggregated with the client order. As a result of this policy, it is possible that clients
may receive a better or worse price than IAR for transactions in the same security on the same
day as a client.
4. The Firm requires our IARs to report personal securities transactions on at least a quarterly basis.
5. Conflicts of interest also may arise when Firm IARs become aware of limited offerings or IPOs,
including private placements or offerings of interests in limited partnerships or any thinly traded
securities, whether public or private. Given the inherent potential for conflict, limited offerings
and IPOs demand extreme care. IARs are required to obtain pre-approval from the Chief
Compliance Officer before trading in limited offerings and are prohibited from transacting in IPOs
for personal accounts.
6. Under certain limited circumstances, we make exceptions to the policies stated above. The Firm
will maintain records of these trades, including the reasons for any exceptions.
ITEM 12 - BROKERAGE PRACTICES
The Firm requires accounts that are not managed by third-party investment managers and/or Sub-Advisor
to be established with Pershing LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. The Firm engages the custodian to clear
transactions and custody assets. The custodian provides the Firm with services that assist in managing and
administering clients' accounts which include software and other technology that (i) provide access to
client account data (such as trade confirmations and account statements); (ii) facilitate trade execution
and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts; (iii) provide research, pricing and other
market data; (iv) facilitate payment of fees from its clients' accounts; and (v) assist with certain back-office
functions, recordkeeping and client reporting.
As part of the arrangement described above, the custodian also makes certain research and brokerage
services available at no additional cost to our firm. These services include certain research and brokerage
services, including research services obtained by the custodians directly from independent research
companies, as selected by our Firm (within specific parameters). Research products and services provided
by the custodians to our firm may include research reports on recommendations or other information
about, particular companies or industries; economic surveys, data and analyses; financial publications;
portfolio evaluation services; financial database software services; computerized news and pricing
services; quotation equipment for use in running software used in investment decision-making; and other
products or services that provide lawful and appropriate assistance by the custodians to the Firm in the
performance of our investment decision-making responsibilities. The aforementioned research and
brokerage services are used by our firm to manage accounts. Without this arrangement, our firm might
be compelled to purchase the same or similar services at our own expense.
In lieu of transaction-based commissions, the firm has established an asset-based pricing (“ABP”) fee
arrangement with the custodian. The custodian charges .03% directly to clients. The Firm does not receive any
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of the fees.
As a result of receiving the services discussed above, we have an incentive to continue to use or expand
the use of the custodians’ services. Our firm examined this conflict of interest when we chose to enter
into the relationship with the custodians and we have determined that the relationship is in the best
interest of our firm’s clients and satisfies our client obligations, including our duty to seek best execution.
The custodians generally do not charge clients separately for custody services but are compensated by
account holders through commissions and other transaction-related or asset-based fees for securities
trades that are executed through the custodians or that settle into accounts at the custodians. The
custodians charge brokerage commissions and transaction fees for effecting certain securities
transactions (i.e., transaction fees are charged for certain no-load mutual funds, commissions are charged
for individual equity and debt securities transactions). The custodians enable us to obtain many no-load
mutual funds without transaction charges and other no-load funds at nominal transaction charges. The
custodians’ commission rates are generally discounted from customary retail commission rates. However,
the commission and transaction fees charged by the custodians may be higher or lower than those charged
by other custodians and broker-dealers.
We may aggregate (combine) trades for ourselves or our associated persons with your trades, providing
that the following conditions are met:
1. Our policy for the aggregation of transactions shall be fully disclosed separately to our existing
clients (if any) and the broker-dealer(s) through which such transactions will be placed;
2. We will not aggregate transactions unless we believe that aggregation is consistent with our duty
to seek the best execution (which includes the duty to seek best price) for you and is consistent
with the terms of our investment advisory agreement with you for which trades are being
aggregated.
3. No advisory client will be favored over any other client; each client that participates in an
aggregated order will participate at the average share price for all our transactions in a given
security on a given business day, with transaction costs based on each client’s participation in the
transaction;
4. We will prepare a procedure specifying how to allocate the order among those clients;
5.
If the aggregated order is filled in its entirety, it will be allocated among clients in accordance with
the allocation statement; if the order is partially filled, it will be allocated pro-rata based on the
allocation statement;
6. Our books and records will separately reflect, for each client account, the orders of which
aggregated, the securities held by, and bought for that account.
7. We will receive no additional compensation or remuneration of any kind as a result of the
proposed aggregation; and,
Individual advice and treatment will be accorded to each advisory client.
8.
As a matter of policy and practice, we do not utilize research, research-related products and other services
obtained from broker-dealers, or third parties, on a soft dollar commission basis other than what is
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described above.
Factors Considered in Recommending Custodians
We consider several factors in recommending custodians to a client. Factors that we consider when
recommending custodians may include financial strength, reputation, execution, pricing, reporting,
research, and service. We will also take into consideration the availability of the products and services
received or offered (detailed above) by the custodians.
Directed Brokerage Transactions
The Firm does not allow clients to direct brokerage to a specific broker-dealer. For an individual third-party
money manager’s and/or Sub-Advisor’s policy on directed brokerage transactions, you must refer to Item
12 – Brokerage Practices of that managers form ADV 2A brochure.
Special Considerations for ERISA Clients
A retirement or ERISA plan client may direct all or part of portfolio transactions for its account through a
specific broker or dealer in order to obtain goods or services on behalf of the plan. Such direction is
permitted provided that the goods and services provided are reasonable expenses of the plan incurred in
the ordinary course of its business for which it otherwise would be obligated and empowered to pay.
ERISA prohibits directed brokerage arrangements when the goods or services purchased are not for the
exclusive benefit of the plan. Consequently, we will request that plan sponsors who directs plan brokerage
provide us with a letter documenting that this arrangement will be for the exclusive benefit of the plan.
Trade Errors
We have implemented procedures designed to prevent trade errors; however, trade errors in client
accounts cannot always be avoided. Consistent with our fiduciary duty, it is our policy to correct trade
errors in a manner that is in the best interest of the client. In cases where the client causes the trade error,
the client will be responsible for any loss resulting from the correction. Depending on the specific
circumstances of the trade error, the client may not be able to receive any gains generated as a result of
the error correction. In all situations where the client does not cause the trade error, the client will be
made whole, and we will absorb any loss resulting from the trade error if the error was caused by the Firm.
If the error is caused by the Custodian, the Custodian will be responsible for covering all trade error costs.
If an investment gain results from the correcting trade, the gain will be donated to charity.
ITEM 13 - REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
Account Reviews & Reporting
Managed Accounts Reviews
The Firm manages portfolios on a continuous basis and generally review all positions in client accounts on
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a regular basis, but no less than annually. We generally offer account reviews to clients annually. Clients
may choose to receive reviews in person, by telephone, or via e-mail. Firm IARs conduct reviews based on
a variety of factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, stated investment objectives, economic
environment, outlook for the securities markets, and the merits of the securities in the accounts.
In addition, we may conduct a special review of an account based on, but not limited to, the following:
1. A change in the client’s investment objectives, guidelines and/or financial situation;
2. Changes in diversification;
3. Tax considerations; or
4. Material cash deposits or withdrawals.
Third Party and/or Sub-Advisor Accounts
Investment Adviser Representatives periodically review third-party money manager’s and/or Sub-
Advisor’s reports provided to the client, but no less often than on a semi-annual basis. Our Investment
Adviser Representatives contact clients from time to time, as agreed to with the client, in order to review
their financial situation and objectives; communicate information to third-party money managers and/or
Sub-Advisors as warranted; and assist the client in understanding and evaluating the services provided by
the third-party money manager and/or Sub-Advisor. The client is expected to notify us of any changes in
his/her financial situation, investment objectives, or account restrictions that could affect their account.
The client may also directly contact the third-party money manager and/or Sub-Advisor managing the
account or sponsoring the program. Clients who utilize third-party money managers and/or Sub-Advisors
should review the third-party money manager’s and/or Sub-Advisor’s Form ADV Part 2 Item 13 – Review
of Accounts regarding account reviews, types of written reports provided and frequency of such reports.
Consulting Service
Consultation clients do not receive reviews of their written plans unless they take action to schedule a
financial consultation with us or separately contract with us fora post-financial plan meeting or update to
their initial written financial plan. The type of reporting is agreed upon by the Firm and the client on a
case-by-case basis. We do not provide ongoing services to financial consultation clients but are willing to
meet with such clients upon their request to discuss updates to their plans or changes in their
circumstances. The clients IAR provides the financial consultation services to the client. In cases when we
have been contracted to conduct ongoing financial consultation services, the Investment Adviser
Representatives will conduct reviews as agreed upon with the client.
ITEM 14 - CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
Brokerage Support Products and Services
We receive an economic benefit from the brokers used for transactions in client accounts in the form of
the support products and services they make available to us and other independent firms whose clients
maintain their accounts at the broker. These products and services, how they benefit us, and the related
conflicts of interest are described above (see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices). We do not base particular
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investment advice, such as buying particular securities for our clients, on the availability of the brokers’
products and services to us.
Outside Compensation
The Firm does not pay referral fees (non-commission based) to independent solicitors for the referral of
their clients to our firm.
Firm IARs may refer clients to unaffiliated professionals for specific needs, such as mortgage brokerage,
real estate sales, estate planning, legal, and/or tax/accounting. In turn, these professionals may refer
clients to our IARs for investment management needs. We do not have any arrangements with individuals
or companies that we refer clients to, and we do not receive any compensation for these referrals.
However, it could be concluded that our IARs are receiving an indirect economic benefit from this practice,
as the relationships are mutually beneficial. For example, there could be an incentive for us to recommend
services of firms who refer clients to the Firm.
Our IARs only refer clients to professionals we believe are competent and qualified in their field, but it is
ultimately the client’s responsibility to evaluate the provider, and it is solely the client’s decision whether
to engage a recommended firm. Clients are under no obligation to purchase any products or services
through these professionals, and our IARs have no control over the services provided by another firm.
Clients who chose to engage these professionals will sign a separate agreement with the other firm. Fees
charged by the other firm are separate from and in addition to fees charged by the Firm.
If the client desires, our IARs will work with these professionals or the client’s other advisers (such as an
accountant, attorney, or other investment adviser) to help ensure that the provider understands the
client’s investments and to coordinate services for the client. We do not share information with an
unaffiliated professional unless first authorized by the client.
Third Party Money Manager and/or Sub-Advisor
Our IARs may work with third party money managers or Sub-Advisors to service client accounts. They may
receive ongoing compensation in relation to these arrangements, of which details are fully disclosed to
the clients at the time of account opening. See also Item 5 - Third Party Accounts and/or Sub-Advisor and
Item 10 – Third Party Managers and/or Sub-Advisor. Other Financial Institutions
The Firm has established agreements to provide consulting services to other financial institutions
regarding business development or investment advisory services provided to clients. If the consultation
being provided is specific to services provided to the client account, the specifics of this arrangement,
including the compensation paid to the Firm will be fully disclosed to clients in their signed agreements.
ITEM 15 - CUSTODY
The Firm and/or the Independent Managers have limited custody of some of our clients’ funds or
securities when the clients authorize us to deduct our management fees directly from the client’s account.
A qualified custodian (generally a broker-dealer, bank, trust company, or other financial institution) holds
clients’ funds and securities. Clients will receive statements directly from their qualified custodian at least
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quarterly. The statements will reflect the client’s funds and securities held with the qualified custodian as
well as any transactions that occurred in the account, including the deduction of our fee.
Clients should carefully review the account statements they receive from the qualified custodian. When
clients receive statements from the Firm as well as from the qualified custodian, they should compare
these two reports carefully. Clients with any questions about their statements should contact us at the
address or phone number on the cover of this brochure. Clients who do not receive a statement from their
qualified custodian at least quarterly should also notify us.
Third-Party Standing Letters of Authorization (“SLOA”)
Our firm is deemed to have custody of clients’ funds or securities when clients have standing
authorizations with their custodian to move money from a client’s account to a third-party (“SLOA”) and,
under that SLOA, it authorizes us to designate the amount or timing of transfers with the custodian.
The SEC has set forth a set of standards intended to protect client assets in such situations, which we
follow.
By working with the qualified custodian, the Firm has in place seven provisions set forth by the SEC to
assist in mitigating risk. The below must be followed to clients with third-party SLOAs:
1.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
The client provides an instruction to the qualified custodian, in writing, that includes the
client’s signature, the third party’s name, and either the third party’s address or the third
party’s account number at a custodian to which the transfer should be directed.
The client authorizes the Firm, in writing, either on the qualified custodian’s form or
separately, to direct transfers to the third party either on a specified schedule or from time
to time.
The client’s qualified custodian performs appropriate verification of the instruction, such as
a signature review or other method to verify the client’s authorization and provides a
transfer of funds notice to the client promptly after each transfer.
The client can terminate or change the instruction to the client’s qualified custodian.
The Firm has no authority or ability to designate or change the identity of the third party,
the address, or any other information about the third party contained in the client’s
instruction.
The Firm maintains records showing that the third party is not a related party of Firm or
located at the same address as the Firm.
The client’s qualified custodian sends the client, in writing, an initial notice confirming the
instruction and an annual notice reconfirming the instruction.
As stated earlier in this section, account statements reflecting all activity on the account(s), are delivered
directly from the qualified custodian to each client or the client’s independent representative, at least
quarterly. You should carefully review those statements and are urged to compare the statements against
reports received from us. When you have questions about your account statements, you should contact
us, your Advisor or the qualified custodian preparing the statement.
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ITEM 16 - INVESTMENT DISCRETION
The Firm accepts discretionary and non-discretionary authority over client accounts. If an IAR is acting in
a discretionary capacity, the IAR may place trades within a client account without pre-approval from the
client. If an IAR is acting in a non-discretionary capacity, your approval is required prior to the IAR placing
trades within your account.
When working with third-party managers and/or Sub-Advisors, we may recommend certain third-party
money managers and/or Sub-Advisors to clients and then it is up to the client to approve our
recommendations. The third-party investment adviser chosen by the client is responsible for all
investment decisions made in the client’s account(s). Generally, clients who utilize a third-party money
manager and/or Sub-Advisor will sign agreements directly with the third-party manager and/or Sub-
Advisor. It is important to note that we do not offer advice on any specific securities or other investments
in connection with this service. Clients can find more information about the discretionary authority
granted to third party managers in Item 16 – Investment Discretion of each manager’s Form ADV disclosure
brochure.
ITEM 17 - VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES
Voting of Proxies
In regard to SEC Rule 206(4)-6 under the Advisers Act, Advisor will not vote proxies relating to equity
securities in client accounts. You are responsible for: (1) directing the manner in which proxies solicited
by issuers of securities beneficially owned in your Account are voted and voting or causing such proxies
to be so voted and (2) making all elections relative to any mergers, acquisitions, tender offers, bankruptcy
proceedings or other similar type events pertaining to your Assets. Please contact us if you would like to
receive a copy of our Proxy Voting Policy.
Class Action Lawsuits
As a matter of company policy, Advisor does not file proofs of claim relating to class action lawsuits
affecting individual client accounts. However, upon Client’s request Advisor will provide any and all
documentation required to complete any such proof of claim.
Mutual Funds
The investment adviser that manages the assets of a registered investment company (i.e., mutual fund)
generally votes proxies issued on securities held by the mutual fund.
ITEM 18 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Registered investment advisers are required in this item to provide clients with certain financial
information or disclosures about the firm’s financial condition. The firm does not require the prepayment
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of more than $1,200 in fees per client, six months or more in advance, does not have or foresee any
financial condition that is reasonably likely to impair our ability to meet contractual commitments to
clients, and has not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
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