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Investment Adviser Brochure
Form ADV Part 2A
MMBG Investment
Advisors Co.
1221 Brickell Avenue,
Suite 1030
Miami, Florida 33131
Telephone: 305-374-0704
E-mail: contact@mmbginvestment.com
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
MMBG Investment Advisors Co. If you have any questions about the contents of this
brochure, please contact us at 305-374-0704. The information in this brochure has not been
approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or by any
state securities authority.
Registration as an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The oral
and written communications received from an adviser provide you with information about which to
utilize in determining to hire or retain an investment adviser.
Additional information about MMBG Investment Advisors Co. is available on the SEC’s website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
March 2025
ITEM 2. MATERIAL CHANGES
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of MMBG
Investment Advisors Co.’s (“MMBG,” the “Firm,” “Adviser,” “us,” “we,” and “our”). The
information in this Brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) or by any state securities authority. You will receive a
summary of any materials changes to this and subsequent Brochures within 120 days of the close
of our business’ fiscal year, which is December 31 of each year. We 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 us at phone number (305) 374-0704.
There have been no material changes since the Adviser’s March 2024 update.
information about MMBG
is also available via
Additional
the SEC’s web site
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The SEC’s web site also provides information about any persons
affiliated with MMBG who are registered, or are required to be registered, as Investment Adviser
Representatives (“IARs”) of MMBG.
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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 .......................... 6
ITEM 7. TYPES OF CLIENTS.......................................................................................................... 7
ITEM 8. METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISK OF LOSS ............. 8
ITEM 9. DISCIPLINARYINFORMATION .................................................................................... 12
ITEM 10. OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRYACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS........................... 13
ITEM 11. CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS AND
PERSONALTRADING ............................................................................................... 15
ITEM 12. BROKERAGE PRACTICES ........................................................................................... 17
ITEM 13. REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS ............................................................................................. 19
ITEM 14. CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION............................................... 20
ITEM 15. CUSTODY ..................................................................................................................... 21
ITEM 16. INVESTMENT DISCRETION ........................................................................................ 22
ITEM 17. VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES .................................................................................... 23
ITEM 18. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................... 24
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ITEM 4. ADVISORY BUSINESS
The Firm was formed in August 2016. It was registered as an investment adviser with the US
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on October 20, 2016. Controladora MG
Internacional S.A.P.I de C.V., which is owned and controlled by Mauricio Morales and Bernardo
Guerra, is the principal owner of the Firm.
MMBG is an investment advisory firm that provides discretionary investment advice to clients. We
expect our investments to span across a wide range of securities products and industries, in the
United States and abroad, and including equity, fixed -income securities and cash and equivalents.
Please refer to Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss, for a more
detailed description of our investment strategies.
The investment management services that we will provide to our clients primarily consist of
investigating, structuring and negotiating investments and dispositions, monitoring the performance
of investments and performing certain administrative services. These services will be provided
pursuant to investment management agreements. We provide tailored advice to each client that takes
into account its investment objectives and the investment restrictions specified by each client in its
investment management agreement.
The Firm also provides, in certain cases, limited financial planning services. Specifically, in such
cases, the Firm assists clients by conducting a comprehensive review of the client’s securities
holdings and financial profile and implementing a specific investment plan based thereon.
Wrap Fee Programs
We do not participate in wrap fee programs.
Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, MMBG managed approximately $2,462,355,150 regulatory assets under
management on a discretionary basis, and no regulatory assets under management on a non-
discretionary basis.
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ITEM 5. FEES AND COMPENSATION
Management Fees
MMBG offers advisory services for fixed asset-based fees that are set in and governed by the
Agreements (as defined below), and which are anticipated to range between 0% and 2%, annually,
of the client’s assets managed by the Firm (although the Firm can charge higher or lower fees, as
well as fees based on performance as described in Item 7 depending on negotiations with its
clients). The Firm may also provide certain specified services, such as the financial planning
services, for a fixed, non- asset-based fee, which typically ranges from $1,000 to $20,000
depending on a variety of factors. All fees will be governed by the Agreements. The fees that our
clients will pay us are provided for in the investment management agreements (“Agreements”) that
the clients execute with us. The asset-based fees typically are paid monthly in arrears, while the
fixed, non-asset-based fees are paid as one-time fees typically due at the time of such services.
Performance-based fees, if any, are calculated annually and paid in arrears. The client shall instruct
the custodian of its accounts to debit the accounts to pay the advisory fees each month. Clients
may negotiate the fees they agree to pay.
Other Fees and Expenses
We can also receive other fees for additional services provided, such as certain bookkeeping services
beyond the ordinary course services performed by an investment adviser (“Other Fees”).
Additional fees and expenses for which a client is responsible are described in the Agreements. In
addition to the fees charged by MMBG, clients are responsible for their own custodial fees and will
incur brokerage and other transaction costs (please refer to the Item 12 Brokerage Practices for
more information). To the extent that clients’ accounts are invested in mutual funds or exchange-
traded funds, those funds pay a separate layer of management fees, trading, administrative, and other
expenses which are described in each respective fund’s offering documents (i.e., prospectus). To
the extent that clients are invested in pooled investment vehicles, they may be subject to additional
expenses incurred by such products. Further information related to this item will be disclosed to
clients in their subscription agreement, if applicable.
Neither we nor any of our “supervised persons” accepts compensation for the sale of securities or
other investment products.
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ITEM 6. PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT
Currently, MMBG does not charge performance-based fees for any of its clients. However, in
some cases MMBG expects to be entitled to a performance fee in accordance with the provisions
of the Agreements. Any such performance fee will be as detailed in the Agreements, but generally
provides MMBG a success fee that will be based on the average capital invested by the account in
the reference year and calculated as a percentage of the difference between the account´s return for
the year and the return of the agreed benchmark, subject to the application of a high-water mark
and/or hurdle. The general range of the performance fee is between 10% and 30% of the account’s
outperformance. The compensation structure is disclosed to and approved by the clients at the time
they enter into their Agreements or, as applicable, amendments thereto.
The above-mentioned performance fees are charged in compliance with Rule 205-3 of the Investment
Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”). MMBG, in its sole discretion, can charge
higher or lower (or waive entirely such) performance fees, or have a higher or lower (or no) annual
high-water mark and/or hurdle provision, for certain clients.
Certain client accounts can have higher or lower asset-based fees or higher or lower or no
performance-based compensation arrangements than other client accounts. When MMBG manages
more than one client account there is the potential for one client account to be favored over another
client account. MMBG has an incentive to favor client accounts that pay MMBG higher fees, and
the Firm consequently has an incentive to favor a client account from which MMBG receives
performance-based compensation. MMBG’s policy is to allocate investment opportunities on a fair
and equitable basis and in a manner that is consistent with the investment objectives of each client
account, and not based on the fee structure agreed upon by the client.
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ITEM 7. TYPES OF CLIENTS
MMBG has a minimum account size of $500,000 USD, although we reserve the right to wave this
requirement in our sole discretion. MMBG will provide financial planning services and portfolio
management for individuals, small and large businesses, and institutional clients.
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METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISK
ITEM 8.
OF LOSS
Investment Strategies and Methods of Analysis
MMBG´s investment strategies and advice vary depending upon each client’s specific financial
situation. As such, we determine investments and allocations based upon their predefined objectives,
risk tolerance, time horizon, financial horizon, financial information, liquidity needs, and other
various suitability factors. Each of these factors, along with a recommended asset allocation, are
documented in a written investment policy statement that is customized to the client and updated
annually or whenever the client’s circumstances require a change.
The Company’s investment philosophy is founded on the dual principles of preserving capital and
generating wealth. By concentrating on investment opportunities based on deep company and
industry knowledge, MMBG Investment Advisors Co. seeks to identify attractive entry points,
manage positions, and understand the impact of global themes on their clients’ portfolios to maintain
a disciplined, long-term approach - and avoid unnecessary fees. Key investment factors include:
• High quality companies with strong track records, high returns on capital, and manageable
leverage
• Transparent and competent management team with a proven record
• Strong corporate governance
• Liquidity
• Strong investor relations programs
• Shareholder yield
• Value proposition
• Potential catalysts
MMBG chooses securities based on client objectives and the firm´s fundamental outlook for
individual securities, asset classes, and global economies. The firm employs a global investment
strategy, which includes both a “top-down” and “bottom up” approach to asset management.
MMBG´s investment strategies rely predominantly on fundamental analysis. The firm takes a “top-
down” view on the global economy and allocates the client portfolios across multiple asset classes,
based on a number of factors including valuation, risks and expected returns.
Individual stock selection begins with quantitative screening based on growth, quality, value,
profitability and free cash flow metrics. MMBG then applies fundamental research which may
include growth expectations, sales product mix, management track record, competitive advantages
and industry specific trends. The primary risk in relying on fundamental-based analysis is that
while the overall health and position of a company may be good, broad market conditions may
negatively impact the security’s price. MMBG enhances its individual security selection by
investing in ETFs and mutual funds to obtain broad exposure to focused investment themes such
as specific country markets, regions, sectors and factors. ETFs are chosen based on their daily
trading volume and total expense ratio.
Regarding fixed income investments, MMBG seeks to invest in both domestic and international
fixed income markets. The Firm purchases individual bonds in clients´ accounts and is able to target
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bond duration, credit quality, maturity and liquidity needs for each client. As with equity
investments, MMBG employs ETFs and/or mutual funds in an effort to obtain broad market
exposure and attain a well-diversified portfolio.
Risk Factors
The task of identifying investment opportunities and managing such investments is difficult. There
can be no assurance that MMBG will be able to choose, or that MMBG will be able to make and/or
realize, any particular investment or will be able to generate returns for their clients. Investing in
securities involves a risk of loss that our clients should be prepared to bear.
The client’s portfolios may consist primarily of equity and/or debt securities that are public securities
and/or that are issued by public companies.
Below is a summary of potentially material risks for each significant investment strategy used, the
methods of analysis used, and/or the particular type of security recommended by MMBG.
Active Risk - A portfolio that employs active management strategies may, at times, outperform or
underperform various benchmarks. In an effort to generate alpha, active portfolio management may
require more frequent trading. This may result in shorter holding periods, higher transactional costs
and/or taxable events, thereby potentially reducing the client´s return.
Company Risk - The financial uncertainty faced by an investor who holds securities in a specific
firm. Company risk can be mitigated through diversification; by purchasing securities in additional
companies and uncorrelated assets, investors can limit a portfolio's exposure to the ups and downs
of a single company's performance.
Financial Risk- The possibility that shareholders will lose money when they invest in a company
that has debt, if the company's cash flow proves inadequate to meet its financial obligations. When
a company uses debt financing, its creditors are repaid before its shareholders if the company
becomes insolvent. Financial risk also refers to the possibility of a corporation or government
defaulting on its bonds, which would cause those bondholders to lose money.
Inflation Risk - Also called purchasing power risk, is the chance that the cash flows from an
investment won't be worth as much in the future because of changes in purchasing power due to
inflation.
Management Risk - An investment with a firm varies with the success and failure of its investment
strategies, research, analysis and determination of its portfolio. If an investment strategy were not
to produce expected returns, the value of the investment would decrease.
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Market Risk - The possibility for an investor to experience losses due to factors that affect the overall
performance of the financial markets in which he is involved. Market risk, also called "systematic
risk," cannot be eliminated through diversification, though it can be hedged against.
Research Data - When research and analysis are based on commercially available software, rating
services, general market and financial information, or due diligence reviews, a firm is relying on the
accuracy and validity of the information or capabilities provided by selected vendors, rating
services, market data, and the issuers themselves. Therefore, while our firm makes every effort to
determine the accuracy of the information received, we cannot predict the outcome of events or
actions taken or not taken, or the validity of all information researched or provided which may or
may not affect the advice on or investment management of an account.
Equity Market Risk
Holders of common stocks of any given issuer incur more risk than holders of preferred stocks and
debt obligations of the issuer because the rights of common stockholders, as owners of the issuer,
generally are subordinate to the rights of creditors of, or holders of debt obligations or preferred
stocks issued by, such issuer. Further, unlike debt securities that typically have a stated principal
amount payable at maturity, or preferred stocks that typically have a liquidation preference and may
have stated optional or mandatory redemption provisions, common stocks have neither a fixed
principal amount nor a maturity. Common stock values are subject to general market fluctuations
as long as the common stock remains outstanding. Common stocks are often holdings within mutual
funds and ETFs.
ETF Risks, including Net Asset Valuations and Tracking Error – ETFs are purchased and sold based
on their market prices, not their asset value. The market value of ETF shares may differ from their
net asset value. This difference in price may be due to the fact that the supply and demand in the
market for the ETF shares at any point in time is not always identical to the supply and demand in
the market for the underlying basket of securities. Accordingly, there may be times when an ETF
share trades at a premium or discount to its net asset value. ETFs in which a client invests will not
be able to replicate exactly the performance of the indices they track because the total return
generated by the securities will be reduced by transaction costs incurred in adjusting the actual
balance of the securities. In addition, the ETFs will incur expenses not incurred by their applicable
indices. Certain securities comprising the indices tracked by the ETFs may, from time to time,
temporarily be unavailable, which may further impede the ETF’s ability to track their applicable
indices.
Mutual Fund Risks – Mutual funds typically refers to registered open-end investment companies
that invest in a portfolio of underlying securities, and shares of mutual funds are priced at the fund’s
respective net asset value. Some mutual funds concentrate their investments in specific industries,
securities or geographic locations (or a combination thereof) while others do not do so. Investment
decisions made for the mutual funds in which the Firm invests are made by the unaffiliated
investment advisers of the underlying mutual funds, and such decisions are made independent of the
Firm’s input. There is no guaranty that the mutual funds in which the Firm invests client assets will
achieve their stated investment objectives or result in a positive return to clients. Further, as with
ETFs, mutual funds incur fees and expenses (such as brokerage commissions, management fees,
etc.), and such fees and expenses will reduce the overall performance of the mutual funds that
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incur them.
Fixed Income Risks
Various forms of fixed income instruments, such as bonds, money market or bond funds, or certain
ETFs containing these holdings, may be affected by various forms of risk, including:
Credit Risk – Refers to the risk that a borrower may not repay a loan and that the lender may lose the
principal of the loan or the interest associated with it. Credit risk arises because borrowers expect to
use future cash flows to pay current debts; it's almost never possible to ensure that borrowers will
definitely have the funds to repay their debts. Interest payments from the borrower or issuer of a debt
obligation are a lender's or investor's reward for assuming credit risk.
Duration Risk – Duration is a measure of a bond’s volatility, expressed in years to be repaid by its
internal cash flow (interest payments). Bonds with longer durations carry more risk and have higher
price volatility than bonds with shorter durations.
Interest Rate Risk – Is the risk that an investment's value will change due to a change in the absolute
level of interest rates, in the spread between two rates, in the shape of the yield curve, or in any other
interest rate relationship.
Liquidity Risk – The inability to readily buy or sell an investment for a price close to the true
underlying value of the asset due to a lack of buyers or sellers. While certain types of fixed income
are generally liquid (i.e., bonds), there are risks which may occur such as when an issue trading in
any given period does not readily support buys and sells at an efficient price. Conversely, when
trading volume is high, there is also a risk of not being able to purchase a particular issue at the
desired price.
Reinvestment Risk – is the risk that future coupons from a bond will not be reinvested at the prevailing
interest rate from when the bond was initially purchased.
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ITEM 9.
DISCIPLINARYINFORMATION
MMBG is not aware of any legal or disciplinary events that would be material to clients' and
prospective clients' evaluation of MMBG or the integrity of our personnel.
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ITEM 10. OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRYACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
An affiliate of MMBG, Morales Y Guerra Capital Asesores, S.A. de C.V. Asesores en Inversiones
Independientes, or MG Capital Asesores, is a foreign-based investment adviser registered in Mexico
with the National Commission for Banking and Securities. MG Capital Asesores is expected to
provide bookkeeping, IT support, “back office” and administrative services, as well as consulting
services to the Firm for a nominal fee. Consulting services provided to the Firm by MG Capital
Asesores include assisting MMBG in the analysis, review and selection of investments. MMBG will
conduct its own due diligence on MG Capital Asesores’ recommendations and make determinations
regarding such investments prior to implementing them in clients’ accounts. MG Capital Asesores
and MMBG will, from time to time, participate in investment committee meetings that take a general
macroeconomic approach in analyzing economies, currencies, markets and sectors. Ultimately,
MMBG is responsible for identifying, structuring, monitoring and disposing of investments in client
accounts. The design and day-to-day management of client portfolio is determined by the Adviser.
This relationship between the Adviser and MG Capital Asesores allows the Adviser to focus on
providing investment advisory services to its clients and is not expected to create material conflicts
of interest with clients, who indirectly benefit from such services. MG Capital Asesores is under
common control with the Firm.
MG Partners Investment LLC (“MGPI”) and MG Capital GP LP (“MGC), collectively referred to as
“General Partners” are affiliates of MMBG. MGC is a limited partner registered in Ontario, Canada,
and serving as the general partner of MG Partners Multi-Strategy Fund LP (the “Fund” or “pooled
investment vehicle”). MGC is wholly owned by MGPI, a limited liability company organized in
Delaware. MGPI and MGC are entities under common control with MMBG, by way of shared
ownership. MMBG can recommend participation in the Fund to its advisory clients, depending on
clients’ investment objectives and financial condition. MMBG is responsible for identifying,
monitoring and disposing of investments in client accounts. The design and day-to-day management
of client portfolio, including client investments in the Fund, is determined by the Adviser. However,
MMBG does not participate in the decision making, or individual security selections, of the Fund.
MG Partners Multi-Strategy Fund LP will invest (i) in the securities of pooled investment vehicles
selected by MGPI, being Fund investments, and (ii) directly in the securities of operating businesses
selected by MGPI. The relationship between the Adviser, MGPI and MGC solely allows the Adviser
to make investments in pooled investment vehicle accessible to its clients. MMBG does not receive
additional compensation from the Fund. MMBG will only be compensated based on a percentage of
assets under management of its clients’ portfolios, excluding, its clients’ investments in the Fund.
MGC, as general partner of the Fund, will pay to MGPI, affiliate of MMBG and the manager of the
Fund, in connection with the provision of management services to MGC, a fixed annual management
fee payable quarterly in advance. The participation of MMBG’s clients in the Fund can create a
conflict. Although currently MMBG does not recommend securities managed by its affiliates, the
Adviser can recommend such securities, in which its affiliates have a material financial interest. In
such instances, there is an incentive to the Adviser in recommending a particular Fund (managed by
its affiliate) over another. Additionally, the affiliated entity(ies) receive compensation for
management of the Fund in which MMBG’s clients are invested in. In order to minimize any potential
conflicts and act in the best interest of its clients, the Adviser has policies and procedures when
making investment selections, and also conducts due diligence assessing overall performance, as well
clients’ investment and financial profile, where deemed applicable. MMBG renders only
disinterested and impartial advice to clients when and if it recommends investments based on clients’
investment objectives and risk tolerance.
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Additionally, MMBG can, from time to time, receive client referrals, and such referrals can come from
current clients, attorneys, accountants, employees, personal friends of employees and other similar
sources that may be affiliated with the Adviser. Additionally, the promoter making such referral(s)
will not engage on a direct client relationship with MMBG’s client(s) or act as an intermediary between
the Adviser and the client(s). There is a conflict of interest in utilizing affiliated promoters, as there is
an incentive to the Adviser (and common owners) in compensating a related person for client referrals.
The Adviser will notify the client(s) of its arrangement with an affiliated promoter through related
portfolio management agreement(s), applicable documents, and/or Brochure.
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CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT
ITEM 11.
TRANSACTIONS AND PERSONAL TRADING
Code of Ethics
Our Code of Ethics (the “Code”) is documented in our Regulatory Compliance Manual (“Manual”),
a copy of which (and any amendments) is provided to each employee. Each person deemed to be
an “Access Person” under the Code must certify that he or she has read, understands and agrees to
comply with our Manual and the Code. Furthermore, each Access Person must certify annually that
he or she has complied with the Manual. We also hold periodic compliance training sessions and
attendance at such sessions is mandatory for all employees.
Our Manual requires all of our employees to conduct themselves with integrity and dignity and act
in an ethical manner in all dealings on our behalf; act with competence and strive to maintain and
improve their competence; use reasonable care and exercise independent professional judgment in
the execution of their professional duties; avoid actions or relationships that might conflict, or
appear to conflict with, job responsibilities or the interests of MMBG and our clients; and comply
with all applicable federal securities laws.
Subject to certain legally permitted exceptions, our Manual also requires all of our Access Persons
to notify us of all of their securities holdings and accounts and submit to us within 30 days after the
end of each calendar quarter securities transaction reports identifying all securities purchased and
sold during such quarter. At least quarterly, we review the employee securities transaction reports
as well as brokerage and adviser statements to determine compliance with our reporting procedures.
Furthermore, we require that each Access Person re-affirm the accuracy of his or her list of securities
holdings and accounts on record with us at least annually.
Our Manual also requires that Access Persons obtain our approval before investing in any initial
public offering of securities or in any private placement of securities.
A copy of our Code of Ethics will be provided to any client or prospective client upon request.
Conflicts of Interest
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions. MMBG can recommend or invest in securities
managed by its affiliates, in which its affiliates have a material financial interest. The Firm has
polices that require personnel who develop advice and recommendations for clients to render only
disinterested and impartial advice to clients and to comply with other fiduciary obligations,
including having an adequate basis in fact for all recommendations and an obligation to recommend
only investments that are suitable for the particular client.
The potential conflicts of interest involved in any such transactions are generally governed by
MMBG’s Code. Pursuant to the stipulations of the Code, Adviser or a related person can buy or
sell for itself securities that it also recommends to clients. The potential conflicts of interest involved
in such transactions are governed by the Code, which establishes sanctions if its requirements are
violated and requires that Adviser and employees place the interests of Adviser’s clients above their
own.
In the event that performance fees are charged, such fees can incentivize us to make more
speculative investments than would be the case in the absence of such performance fee arrangement.
We seek to minimize and address any such conflicts by managing each client’s account in
accordance with such client’s investment objectives and limitations contained in its Agreement with
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us, irrespective of the client’s fee structure or arrangement.
Investments in Securities by Firm and its Personnel. Employees of MMBG and their family
members can effect the purchase or sale of securities in which its related persons or an affiliate,
directly or indirectly, has a position or interest, or of which related or affiliated person buys or sells
for itself. Such transactions can also include trading in securities in a manner inconsistent with the
advice given to our clients. In certain instances, the results of the investment activities of Firm’s
personnel or related persons for their accounts can differ from the results achieved by or for client
accounts managed by MMBG.
To address and mitigate (potential) conflicts of interest associated with personal trading, MMBG
has developed written policies and procedures related to the review of personal securities
transactions. The potential conflicts of interest involved in such transactions are governed by the
Code, which establishes sanctions if its requirements are violated and requires that Firm and
employees place the interests of Firm’s clients above their own. Our policies and procedures restrict
the ability of MMBG’s employees from engaging in securities transactions in any securities that it
has recommended after a restructuring of the portfolio, for an appropriate “black out” period.
Cross Transactions. As neither we nor any of our affiliates is registered as a broker-dealer, we do
not engage in agency cross transactions. In the event that we cause clients to enter into any cross
transaction, we will seek any required consent from the clients involved.
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ITEM 12. BROKERAGE PRACTICES
MMBG requires that clients establish a brokerage account(s) with the broker-dealer of their
choosing (generally referred to as a “Broker”) for brokerage services and direct the Firm to execute
securities transactions through that Broker. MMBG advises clients and prospective clients that not
all advisers recommend, request or require their clients to direct brokerage. By directing brokerage,
MMBG could be unable to achieve the most favorable execution of client transactions and this
practice could cost clients more money. For example, in a directed brokerage account, the client can
pay higher brokerage commissions if MMBG is not able to aggregate orders to reduce transaction
costs or the client can receive less favorable prices. Although MMBG recommends that clients
establish accounts with a Broker, it is the client’s decision to custody assets at Broker or elsewhere.
MMBG is independently-owned and operated and not affiliated with any Broker. MMBG does not
receive any compensation from or with respect to the Brokers clients choose, and it is the Firm’s
policy not to make any Broker recommendations on the basis of any compensation for client
referrals.
MMBG places trades for client accounts subject to its fiduciary duties, including the duty to seek
best execution, where applicable, for clients’ securities transactions. In non-directed brokerage
accounts, service, execution quality, capabilities and responsiveness are the primary factors
considered in MMBG’s recommendation or selection of a broker, and in determining the
reasonableness of broker compensation, although other factors can be considered. MMBG can at
times have authority to use broker-dealers other than Broker to execute trades for client accounts
maintained at Broker, but this practice can result in additional costs to clients; therefore, MMBG is
more likely to place trades through Broker rather than other broker-dealers.
MMBG does not maintain a formal soft dollar arrangement with any Brokers. Brokers can provide
MMBG with access to institutional trading and operations services including software and other
technology not typically available to a broker’s retail customers. In such cases, the services are
made available to MMBG according to a special pricing schedule based upon the amount of client
assets in accounts at a particular Broker. Access to these services is not based on client commissions
paid to a particular Broker. Receipt of products and/or services can create an incentive for MMBG
to recommend a particular Broker and can be viewed as a conflict of interest.
MMBG’s policy is to treat all clients fairly and equitably with respect to the aggregation and
allocation of orders. With limited exceptions, to the extent that clients have directed the Firm to use
the same Broker, MMBG generally aggregates orders for client accounts for trade execution with
the same Broker. When orders are aggregated, each participating account will be allocated securities
on an average price basis and pay their share of transaction costs. Instances in which client account
orders are not be aggregated include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Client imposed investment guidelines, mandates and/or restrictions do not allow for
participation in an order;
•
A client has directed MMBG to use a Broker other than the one selected by the
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other clients in the proposed aggregated trade;
•
Different position target levels and/or different ownership percentage respective to
targeted levels;
•
The timing of actual or anticipated capital additions or withdrawals by clients;
and/or
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MMBG decides not to aggregate an order(s) because of tax, legal, regulatory,
market conditions, or administrative reasons.
MMBG generally takes into consideration varying position target levels and ownership between
accounts to allocate partially-filled orders and will generally seek to complete any unfilled orders
on the next trading day. In circumstances where all participating accounts have the same target level
and ownership in the security being traded, MMBG will seek to allocate participating accounts with
a pro rata average priced allocation. A partial fill order that is fully filled over multiple days can
result in multiple transaction charges; MMBG, however, expects partial fill orders to occur from
time to time, and such orders should not have a material effect on clients’ account performance.
Notwithstanding the foregoing discussion, MMBG can purchase or sell securities for client accounts
when other client accounts are not purchasing or selling the same security.
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ITEM 13. REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
MMBG’s Financial Advisors monitor and review client portfolios on an ongoing basis. In addition,
the Firm reviews all trade transactions to ensure such transactions have been executed properly and
correctly recorded into client accounts. At least once a month, MMBG reviews all client accounts to
assess position sizes, the level of cash holdings, portfolio composition, and client specific
developments. Client capital contributions, withdrawals, and company or stock specific events can
trigger additional reviews of client accounts.
MMBG expects clients’ custodians will provide written custodian statements on at least a monthly
basis to the clients, as well as to MMBG (either physical or electronic copies), which report
investment activity and holdings of their account(s). Additionally, MMBG will send separate
investment reports to clients on a periodic basis as determined by client and the Firm. MMBG’s
Principal Officer is available to clients for consultation and, at least annually, MMBG will contact
each client and let them now that if their financial situation or investment objectives have changed.
The client can request, modify, or eliminate any reasonable investment guidelines, mandates or
restrictions on their account(s).
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ITEM 14. CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
MMBG can, from time to time, receive client referrals, and such referrals can come from current
clients, attorneys, accountants, employees, personal friends of employees and other similar sources.
The Adviser may maintain arrangements with promoters whereby a party, affiliated or unaffiliated
with the Adviser, is entitled to compensation in the event that such party solicits prospective clients
who become the Adviser’s clients. If and when such arrangement is established, the promoter will
enter into written agreements with the Adviser, outlining the nature of the relationship between the
promoter and the Adviser and any fees to be paid to the promoter. The Adviser will ensure each
prospective client receives a copy of the Adviser’s Form ADV Part 2, and a disclosure document,
where applicable. Cash payments to the promoter corresponding to referral fees will be structured to
comply fully with the requirements of Rule 206(4)-1 under the Advisers Act.
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ITEM 15. CUSTODY
MMBG does not accept custody of client funds or securities. All assets are held at qualified
custodians, which means the custodians provide account statements directly to clients at their
address of record at least quarterly. Therefore, aside from debiting fees from its clients' accounts
to pay for services rendered, MMBG does not maintain custody of its clients’ funds. Clients receive
monthly or quarterly statements from the broker-dealer, bank or other qualified custodian that holds
and maintains the client’s investment assets. The Firm is authorized to give instructions to the
custodian with respect to all investment decisions regarding client accounts, but MMBG will not
have authority to direct the transfer of any securities and/or funds away from the client’s accounts,
other than to debit fees from its clients’ accounts for services provided.
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ITEM 16. INVESTMENT DISCRETION
We accept discretionary authority to manage securities on behalf of clients. We enter into an
investment management agreement with each client. Each such agreement provides us with full
discretion to determine investments to be purchased and sold on behalf of the client. Limitations on
our investment discretion are set forth in the investment management agreements with the client.
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ITEM 17. VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES
MMBG does not vote proxies on securities, thus, clients are expected to vote their own proxies.
Clients can request a copy of proxy voting records via contact to their respective custodian.
However, clients have delegated to the Firm the authority to act with respect to corporate actions
that arise with respect to securities held within such clients’ investment portfolio. Corporate actions
include, for example and without limitation, tender offers or exchanges, bankruptcy proceedings,
and class actions. MMBG’s authority to act with respect to other corporate actions is established
through the delegation of discretionary authority under its investment advisory agreements.
Therefore, unless a client specifically reserves the right, in writing, to take shareholder action with
respect to other corporate actions requiring shareholder actions, the Firm will act on all other actions
in a timely manner as part of its full discretionary authority over client assets in accordance with
these policies and procedures.
When acting with respect to corporate actions on behalf of clients, the Firm’s utmost concern is that
all decisions be made solely in the best interests of the client. MMBG will act in a prudent and
diligent manner intended to enhance the economic value of the assets in the client’s account.
Clients can request and obtain a copy of MMBG’s corporate action policies and procedures by
contacting contact@mmbginvestment.com.
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ITEM 18.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
There exists no financial condition that is reasonably likely to impair our ability to meet our
contractual commitments to our clients.
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