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Riverview Research, LLC
Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure
Effective: March 21, 2025
This Form ADV Part 2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Riverview Research, LLC (“Riverview Research” or the “Advisor”). If you have any questions about
the content of this Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor at (216) 572-0420.
Riverview Research is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
(“SEC”). The information in this Disclosure Brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any
state securities authority. Registration of an investment advisor does not imply any specific level of skill or
training. This Disclosure Brochure provides information about Riverview Research to assist you in determining
whether to retain the Advisor.
Additional information about Riverview Research and its Advisory Persons is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 162318.
6595 Brecksville Road, Suite 3
Independence, OH 44131
216.573.0420
www.riverviewresearch.com
Item 2. Material Changes
Form ADV 2 is divided into two parts: Part 2A (the “Disclosure Brochure”) and Part 2B (the “Brochure
Supplement”). The Disclosure Brochure provides information about a variety of topics relating to an Advisor’s
business practices and conflicts of interest. The Brochure Supplement provides information about the Advisory
Persons of Riverview Research, LLC. For convenience, the Advisor has combined these documents into a single
disclosure document.
Riverview Research believes that communication and transparency are the foundation of its relationship
with clients and will continually strive to provide you with complete and accurate information at all
times. Riverview Research encourages all current and prospective clients to read this Disclosure
Brochure and discuss any questions you may have with the Advisor.
Material Changes
There have been no material changes to this Disclosure Brochure since the last annual amendment filing
on March 26, 2024.
Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in our business
practices, changes in regulations or routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This
complete Disclosure Brochure or a Summary of Material Changes shall be provided to you annually and
if a material change occurs in the business practices of Riverview Research.
At any time, you may view the current Disclosure Brochure on-line at the SEC’s Investment Adviser
Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or
CRD# 162318. You may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time, by contacting the
Advisor at (216) 573-0420.
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6595 Brecksville Road, Suite 3, OH 44131
Phone: (216) 573-0420 * Fax: (216) 573-0421
www.riverviewresearch.com
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page .................................................................................................................................................................1
Item 2. Material Changes ........................................................................................................................................................2
Item 3 – Table of Contents .....................................................................................................................................................3
Item 4 – Advisory Services .....................................................................................................................................................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 Strategies and Risk of Loss .......................................................................8
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ......................................................................................................................................10
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ....................................................................................10
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ........................10
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ..............................................................................................................................................11
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ..............................................................................................................................................12
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ......................................................................................................13
Item 15 – Custody ...................................................................................................................................................................14
Item 16 – Investment Discretion .........................................................................................................................................14
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ......................................................................................................................................14
Item 18 – Financial Information ..........................................................................................................................................15
Form ADV Part 2B – Yarmesch ............................................................................................................................................16
Privacy Policy ..........................................................................................................................................................................18
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Item 4 – Advisory Services
Riverview Research LLC, (“Riverview Research” or the “Advisor”) is a registered investment advisor
with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Riverview Research is an independent
consulting firm established in 2009 to provide personalized consulting services to a limited number of
high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and corporations
(each a “Client”). Riverview Research offers personal attention, objective counsel and custom solutions
focused on growing and preserving wealth. Riverview Research is owned by its President, Stephen A.
Yarmesch who also serves as the firm’s Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”).
The Advisor serves as a fiduciary to Clients, as defined under the applicable laws and regulations. As a
fiduciary, the Advisor upholds a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client and seeks
to mitigate potential conflicts of interest. Riverview Research’s fiduciary commitment is further
described in the Advisor’s Code of Ethics. For more information regarding the Code of Ethics, please
see Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading.
Riverview Research manages customized investment programs for institutional and high net worth
investors whereby we are the investment office for our Clients. In that role, we provide objective and
aligned investment strategies, asset allocation, manager selection, risk management, implementation,
and measurement. The Advisor may retain other types of investments from the Client’s legacy portfolio
due to fit with the overall portfolio strategy, tax-related reasons, or other reasons as identified between
the Advisor and the Client.
Riverview Research also provides 3(21) and 3(38) services to the sponsors of defined contribution plans.
Retirement Accounts – When the Advisor provides investment advice to Clients regarding ERISA
retirement accounts or individual retirement accounts (“IRAs”), the Advisor is a fiduciary within the
meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and/or the Internal
Revenue Code (“IRC”), as applicable, which are laws governing retirement accounts. When deemed to
be in the Client’s best interest, the Advisor will provide investment advice to a Client regarding a
distribution from an ERISA retirement account or to roll over the assets to an IRA, or recommend a
similar transaction including rollovers from one ERISA sponsored Plan to another, one IRA to another
IRA, or from one type of account to another account (e.g. commission-based account to fee-based
account). Such a recommendation creates a conflict of interest if the Advisor will earn a new (or increase
its current) advisory fee as a result of the transaction. No client is under any obligation to roll over a
retirement account to an account managed by the Advisor.
Private Wealth Management Services
Riverview Research provides Wealth Management Services to our private Clients considering each
investor’s specific investment goals, cash flow needs, tax situation, gifting and estate planning goals,
and philanthropic goals. Wealth Management Services included:
Investment policy development
• Prepare a family strategic plan
• Portfolio assessment
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Investment manager research
Implementation of socially responsible investing guidelines
Implementation of all investment decisions
• Strategic asset allocation planning
• Portfolio construction and risk management
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• Performance reporting
• Custodian evaluation
• Client education
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Institutional Consulting OCIO Services
Riverview Research provides both traditional investment consulting services (non-discretionary) and
discretionary services. We collaborate with decision makers and staff on all matters related to the
institutions mission. Our services include:
Investment manager research
Implementation of socially responsible investing guidelines
• Portfolio assessment
• Spending policy analysis
•
Investment policy development
• Strategic asset allocation planning
• Portfolio construction and risk management
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• Performance reporting
• Custodian evaluation
• Client education
• Quarterly meetings
•
Implementation of all investment decisions.
At no time will Riverview Research accept or maintain custody of a Client’s funds or securities, except for the
limited authority as outlined in Item 15 – Custody. At no time will AA accept or maintain custody of a Client’s
funds or securities. All Client assets will be managed within the designated account[s] at the Custodian, pursuant
to the terms of the agreement, please see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices and Item 15 – Custody.
As of December 31, 2024, Riverview Research had total assets under management of $866,173,835 of which
$769,728,921 was managed on a discretionary basis and $96,444,914 of which was managed on a non-
discretionary basis.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
Fees for Advisor Services:
Riverview Research offers private wealth management and Outsourced CIO consulting services for an
annual fee. The amount of the consulting fee charged to a Client is based on several factors, including
the amount of Client assets and the level and complexity of service to be provided to the Client. The
consulting fee is an annual-based fee which is payable in quarterly installments, billable in advance at
the beginning of each calendar quarter. Riverview Research does not have a set fee schedule; however,
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6595 Brecksville Road, Suite 3, OH 44131
Phone: (216) 573-0420 * Fax: (216) 573-0421
www.riverviewresearch.com
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fees range from $20,000 to $250,000. Riverview Research’s consulting fee does not include investment
manager fees, transaction costs, or custodial fees that are charged by other service providers.
Riverview Research’s consulting agreement generally does not have a termination date. Accordingly,
either party may terminate the agreement, at any time, upon prior written notice. If an agreement is
terminated, Riverview will prorate any pre-paid consulting fees and refund the outstanding amount.
The advisory fee in the first monthly/quarterly period of service (the “billing period”) is prorated to the
inception date of the account[s] to the end of the first period. Fees may be negotiable at the sole discretion
of the Advisor. The Client’s fees will take into consideration the aggregate assets under management
and/or advisement with Advisor. All securities held in accounts managed by Riverview will be
independently valued by the designated Custodian. Riverview will conduct periodic reviews of the
Custodian’s valuations to ensure accurate billing.
Fee Discretion:
Riverview Research may, in its sole discretion, negotiate to charge a lesser fee based upon certain
criteria, such as anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future additional assets, dollar amount
of assets to be managed, related accounts, account composition, pre-existing/legacy Client relationship,
account retention and pro bono activities.
Fee Billing:
Clients generally provide Riverview Research and/or certain Independent Managers with the authority
to directly debit their accounts for payment of the investment consulting fees. The Financial Institutions
that act as the “qualified custodian” for Client accounts, from which the Advisor retains the authority to
directly deduct fees, have agreed to send statements to Clients not less than quarterly detailing all account
transactions, including any amounts paid to Riverview Research. Alternatively, Clients may elect to
have Riverview Research send a separate invoice for direct payment.
Other Fees and Expenses:
Clients may incur certain fees or charges imposed by third parties, other than Riverview Research, in
connection with investment made on behalf of the Client’s account[s]. The Client is responsible for all
securities execution and custody fees charged by the Custodian, if applicable. The Advisor's
recommended Custodian does not charge securities transaction fees for ETF and equity trades in a
Client's account, provided that the account meets the terms and conditions of the Custodian's brokerage
requirements. However, the Custodian typically charges for mutual funds and other types of investments.
The advisory fee charged by Riverview Research is separate and distinct from these custody and
execution fees.
In addition, all fees paid to Riverview Research for investment advisory services are separate and distinct
from the expenses charged by mutual funds and exchange-traded funds to their shareholders, if
applicable. These fees and expenses are described in each fund’s prospectus. These fees and expenses
will generally be used to pay management fees for the funds, other fund expenses, account administration
(e.g., custody, brokerage and account reporting), and a possible distribution fee. A Client may be able
to invest in these products directly, without the services of Riverview Research, but would not receive
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the services provided by Riverview Research which are designed, among other things, to assist the Client
in determining which products or services are most appropriate to each Client’s financial situation and
objectives. Accordingly, the Client should review both the fees charged by the fund[s] and the fees
charged by Riverview Research to fully understand the total fees to be paid.
Advance Payment of Fees and Termination:
Riverview Research is compensated for its services in advance the billing period in which advisory
services are rendered. Either party may request to terminate the investment advisory agreement with
Riverview Research, at any time, by providing advance written notice to the other party. The Client shall
be responsible for advisory fees up to and including the effective date of termination. Upon termination,
the Advisor will refund any unearned, prepaid advisory fees from the effective date of termination to the
end of the billing period. The Client’s investment advisory agreement with the Advisor is non-
transferable without Client’s prior consent.
Use of Margin:
Riverview Research only recommends the use margin for cash needs, not in the management of the
Client’s investment portfolio.
Compensation for Sales of Securities:
Riverview Research does not buy or sell securities and does not receive any compensation for securities
transactions in any Client account, other than the advisory fees noted above.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Riverview Research does not charge performance-based fees for its investment advisory services. The fees
charged by Riverview Research are as described in Item 5 above and are not based upon the capital appreciation
of the funds or securities held by any Client.
Riverview Research does not manage any proprietary investment funds or limited partnerships (for example, a
mutual fund or a hedge fund) and has no financial incentive to recommend any particular investment options to
its Clients.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
Riverview Research primarily provides customized private wealth management and institutional
consulting services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement
plans, and corporations. Riverview Research’s minimum Client relationship size is generally
$5,000,000, but this amount may be reduced at the sole discretion of the Advisor.
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Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies:
Riverview Research works closely with our Clients to review the Client’s entire personal/financial
situation and/or organizational mission. We take into account family needs, estate plan, tax strategy,
charitable giving objectives and mission to construct an overall Client investment approach. In accord
with these objectives, Riverview Research provides the following investment consulting services to its
Clients as appropriate in their individual circumstances:
Asset Allocation and Portfolio Design
Riverview Research customizes investment strategies for each Client which works in conjunction with
the Client’s overall mission, estate and wealth management plan. The strategy takes into account the
Client’s risk tolerance and return objectives. The portfolio is typically invested with external investment
managers and funds. Depending on the needs of each Client, Riverview Research may also purchase
securities directly in the financial markets to implement a portion of a wealth management program.
Examples include, but are not limited to, high quality taxable and tax-exempt bonds, cash instruments
and individual equities.
Traditional and Alternative Assets Manager Review and Selection
Riverview Research’s evaluation of investment managers includes both a quantitative and qualitative
analysis. The quantitative analysis includes a review of historical performance, including a review of
long and short exposures, use of leverage, investment strategies, asset allocation, volatility, performance
in up and down markets, maximum drawdowns, and correlations to capital market indices. The
qualitative analysis focuses on overall investment philosophy and the specific ideas of the manager.
Riverview Research’s goal is to utilize investment managers with unique, sustainable idea generation
that can help portfolios perform in a variety of market environments.
Portfolio Implementation
Riverview Research works to reduce the administrative burdens on its Clients that come with
implementing the various components of the Client’s overall investment plan. Riverview Research
Clients have the option of executing a Limited Power of Attorney that authorizes Riverview Research
to engage external investment managers on behalf of the Client. In all cases, Riverview Research assists
the Client to complete necessary paperwork and oversee and monitor the implementation and investment
processes of the various investment managers selected.
Portfolio and Performance Monitoring
Riverview Research provides its Clients with a consolidated report on a quarterly and annual basis which
provides the total portfolio returns. The estimated performance will be compared to Client specific
objectives which may or may not include relevant benchmark indices.
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Risk of Loss:
Investing in securities involves certain investment risks. Securities may fluctuate in value or lose value.
Clients should be prepared to bear the potential risk of loss. Riverview Research will assist Clients in
determining an appropriate strategy based on their tolerance for risk and other factors noted above.
However, there is no guarantee that a Client will meet their investment goals.
The risks associated with a particular strategy are provided to each Client in advance of investing Client
accounts. Riverview Research will work with each Client to determine their tolerance for risk as part of
the portfolio construction process. Following are some of the risks associated with the Advisor’s
investment approach:
Market Risks
The value of a Client’s holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to companies or markets,
as well as economic, political, or social events in the U.S. and abroad. This risk is linked to the
performance of the overall financial markets.
ETF Risks
The performance of ETFs is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of
the ETFs will fluctuate with the price of the underlying securities that make up the funds. In addition,
ETFs have a trading risk based on the loss of cost efficiency if the ETFs are traded actively and a liquidity
risk if the ETFs has a large bid-ask spread and low trading volume. The price of an ETF fluctuates based
upon the market movements and may dissociate from the index being tracked by the ETF or the price of
the underlying investments. An ETF purchased or sold at one point in the day may have a different price
than the same ETF purchased or sold a short time later.
Bond Risks
Bonds are subject to specific risks, including the following: (1) interest rate risks, i.e. the risk that bond
prices will fall if interest rates rise, and vice versa, the risk depends on two things, the bond's time
to maturity, and the coupon rate of the bond. (2) reinvestment risk, i.e. the risk that any profit gained
must be reinvested at a lower rate than was previously being earned, (3) inflation risk, i.e. the risk that
the cost of living and inflation increase at a rate that exceeds the income investment thereby decreasing
the investor’s rate of return, (4) credit default risk, i.e. the risk associated with purchasing a debt
instrument which includes the possibility of the company defaulting on its repayment obligation, (5)
rating downgrades, i.e. the risk associated with a rating agency’s downgrade of the company’s rating
which impacts the investor’s confidence in the company’s ability to repay its debt and (6) Liquidity
Risks, i.e. the risk that a bond may not be sold as quickly as there is no readily available market for the
bond.
Mutual Fund Risks
The performance of mutual funds is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The
price of the mutual funds will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities that make up the
funds. The price of a mutual fund is typically set daily therefore a mutual fund purchased at one point in
the day will typically have the same price as a mutual fund purchased later that same day.
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Derivatives Risks
A small investment in derivatives could have a potentially large impact on a portfolio’s performance.
The use of derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with
investing directly in the underlying assets. Derivatives can be highly volatile, illiquid and difficult to
value and there is the risk that changes in the value of a derivative held by the strategy will not correlate
with the underlying instruments or the strategy’s other investments. Derivative instruments also involve
the risk that a loss may be sustained as a result of the failure of the counterparty to the derivative
instruments to make required payments or otherwise comply with the derivative instruments’ terms.
Certain types of derivatives involve greater risks than the underlying obligations because, in addition to
general market risks, they are subject to illiquidity risk, counterparty risk and credit risk. Additionally,
some derivatives involve economic leverage, which could increase the volatility of these investments as
they may fluctuate in value more than the underlying instrument.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investing in securities and other
investments involve a risk of loss that each Client should understand and be willing to bear. Clients
are reminded to discuss these risks with the Advisor.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, regulatory or disciplinary events involving Riverview Research or any of its
Advisory Persons. Riverview Research values the trust Clients place in the Advisor. The Advisor
encourages Clients to perform the requisite due diligence on any advisor or service provider that the
Client engages. The backgrounds of the Advisor and Advisory Persons are on the Investment Adviser
Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or
CRD# 162318.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
The sole business of Riverview Research and Mr. Yarmesch is to provide investment advisory services
to its Clients. Neither Riverview Research nor its Advisory Persons are involved in other business
endeavors. Riverview Research does not maintain any affiliations with other firms, other than contracted
service providers to assist with the servicing of its Client’s accounts.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
Code of Ethics:
Riverview Research has implemented a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that defines the Advisor’s fiduciary
commitment to each Client. This Code applies to all persons associated with Riverview Research
(“Supervised Persons”). The Code was developed to provide general ethical guidelines and specific
instructions regarding our duties to the Client. Riverview Research and its Supervised Persons owe a
duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client. It is the obligation of Riverview Research
Supervised Persons to adhere not only to the specific provisions of the Code, but also to the general
principles that guide the Code. The Code covers a range of topics that address employee ethics and
conflicts of interest. To request a copy of the Code of Ethics, please contact the Advisor at (216) 573-
0420.
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Personal Trading with Material Interest:
Riverview Research allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be
recommended to and purchased on behalf of Clients. Riverview Research does not act as principal in
any transactions. In addition, the Consultant does not act as the general partner of a fund, or advise an
investment company. Riverview Research does not have a material interest in any securities traded in
Client accounts.
Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients:
Riverview Research allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be
recommended to and purchased on behalf of Clients. Owning the same securities that are recommended
(purchase or sell) to Clients presents a conflict of interest that, as fiduciaries, must be disclosed to Clients
and mitigated through policies and procedures. As noted above, the Advisor has adopted, consistent with
Section 204A of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, a Code of Ethics, which addresses insider trading
(material non-public information controls) and personal securities reporting procedures. When trading
for personal accounts, Supervised Persons of Riverview Research have a conflict of interest if trading in
the same securities. The fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of its Clients can be violated if personal
trades are made with more advantageous terms than Client trades, or by trading based on material non-
public information. This risk is mitigated by Riverview Research requiring reporting of personal
securities trades by its Supervised Persons for review by the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”). The
Advisor has also adopted written policies and procedures to detect the misuse of material, non-public
information.
Personal Trading at Same Time as Client:
While Riverview Research allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may
be recommended to and purchased on behalf of Clients, such trades are typically aggregated with Client
orders or traded afterward. At no time, will Riverview Research or any Supervised Person of
Riverview Research, transact in any security to the detriment of any Client.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
Recommendation of Custodian[s]:
Riverview Research does not have discretionary authority to select the broker-dealer/custodian for
custody and execution services. The Client will engage the broker-dealer/custodian (herein the
"Custodian") to safeguard Client assets and authorize Riverview Research to direct trades to the
Custodian as agreed in the investment advisory agreement. Further, Riverview Research does not have
the discretionary authority to negotiate commissions on behalf of Clients on a trade-by-trade basis.
Where Riverview Research does not exercise discretion over the selection of the Custodian, the
Consultant will typically recommend the Custodian to Clients for custody and execution services.
Clients are not obligated to use the Custodian recommended by the Advisor and will not incur any extra
fee or cost associated with using a custodian not recommended by Riverview Research. Riverview
Research may recommend a Custodian based on criteria such as, but not limited to, reasonableness of
commissions charged to the Client, services made available to the Client, its reputation and/or the
location of the Custodian’s offices.
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Riverview Research will generally recommend that Clients establish their account[s] at Charles Schwab
& Co., Inc. (“Schwab”), a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and member SIPC. Schwab will serve as the
Client’s “qualified custodian”. Riverview Research maintains an institutional relationship with Schwab,
whereby the Advisor receives economic benefits from Schwab. Please see Item 14 below.
Following are additional details regarding the brokerage practices of the Advisor:
Soft Dollars – Soft dollars are revenue programs offered by broker-dealers/custodians whereby an
advisor enters into an agreement to place security trades with a broker-dealer/custodian in exchange for
research and other services. Riverview Research does not participate in soft dollar programs
sponsored or offered by any broker-dealer/custodian. However, the Advisor received certain
economic benefits from the Custodian. Please see Item 14 below.
Brokerage Referrals – Riverview Research does not receive any compensation from any third party in
connection with the recommendation for establishing an account.
Directed Brokerage – All Clients are serviced on a “directed brokerage basis”, where Riverview
Research will place trades within the established account[s] at the Custodian designated by the Client,
unless otherwise instructed. Further, all Client accounts are traded within their respective account[s].
The Advisor will not engage in any principal transactions (i.e., trade of any security from or to the
Advisor’s own account) or cross transactions with other Client accounts (i.e., purchase of a security into
one Client account from another Client’s account[s]). Riverview Research will not be obligated to select
competitive bids on securities transactions and does not have an obligation to seek the lowest available
transaction costs. These costs are determined by the Custodian.
Aggregating and Allocating Trades
The primary objective in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities for Client accounts is to
obtain the most favorable net results taking into account such factors as 1) price, 2) size of the order, 3)
difficulty of execution, 4) confidentiality and 5) skill required of the Custodian. Riverview Research
will execute its transactions through the Custodian as directed by the Client. Riverview Research may
aggregate orders in a block trade or trades when securities are purchased or sold through the Custodian
for multiple (discretionary) accounts. If a block trade cannot be executed in full at the same price or
time, the securities actually purchased or sold by the close of each business day must be allocated in a
manner that is consistent with the initial pre-allocation or other written statement. This must be done in
a way that does not consistently advantage or disadvantage particular Clients’ accounts.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
Account Reviews:
Riverview Research monitors Client portfolios on a continuous and ongoing basis while regular account
reviews are conducted on at least a quarterly basis. Such reviews are conducted by the Advisor’s account
manager and senior advisor. All investment advisory Clients are encouraged to discuss their needs, goals
and objectives with Riverview Research and to keep the Advisor informed of any changes thereto. The
Advisor contacts ongoing consulting Clients at least annually to review its previous services and/or
recommendations and quarterly to discuss the impact resulting from any changes in the Client’s financial
situation and/or investment objectives.
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Account Statement and Reports:
Clients are provided with transaction confirmation notices and regular summary account statements
directly from the custodian. From time-to-time or as otherwise requested, Clients may also receive
written or electronic reports from Riverview Research and/or an outside service provider, which contain
certain account and/or market-related information, such as an inventory of account holdings or account
performance. Clients should compare the account statements they receive from their custodian with any
documents or reports they receive from Riverview Research or an outside service provider.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Compensation Received by Riverview Research:
Riverview Research is a fee-only advisory firm, who is compensated primarily by the Client. Riverview
Research does not receive commissions or other compensation from product sponsors, broker dealers or
any un-related third party. Riverview Research may refer Clients to various unaffiliated, non-advisory
professionals (e.g., attorneys, accountants, estate planners) to provide certain financial services necessary
to meet the goals of its Clients. Likewise, Riverview Research may receive non- compensated referrals of
new Clients from various third-parties.
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform (Schwab)
Riverview Research has established an institutional relationship with Schwab through its “Schwab
Advisor Services” unit, a division of Schwab dedicated to serving independent advisory firms like
Riverview Research. As a registered investment advisor participating on the Schwab Advisor Services
platform, Riverview Research receives access to software and related support without cost because the
Advisor renders investment management services to Clients that maintain assets at Schwab. Services
provided by Schwab Advisor Services benefit the Advisor and many, but not all services provided by
Schwab will benefit Clients. In fulfilling its duties to its Clients, the Advisor endeavors at all times to put
the interests of its Clients first. Clients should be aware, however, that the receipt of economic benefits
from a custodian creates a potential conflict of interest since these benefits may influence the Advisor's
recommendation of this custodian over one that does not furnish similar software, systems support, or
services.
Services that Benefit the Client – Schwab’s institutional brokerage services include access to a broad
range of investment products, execution of securities transactions, and custody of Client’s funds and
securities. Through Schwab, the Advisor may be able to access certain investments and asset classes that
the Client would not be able to obtain directly or through other sources. Further, the Advisor may be able
to invest in certain mutual funds and other investments without having to adhere to investment minimums
that might be required if the Client were to directly access the investments.
Services that May Indirectly Benefit the Client – Schwab provides participating advisors with access to
technology, research, discounts and other services. In addition, the Advisor receives duplicate statements
for Client accounts, the ability to deduct advisory fees, trading tools, and back office support services as
part of its relationship with Schwab. These services are intended to assist the Advisor in effectively
managing accounts for its Clients, but may not directly benefit all Clients.
Services that May Only Benefit the Advisor – Schwab also offers other services and financial support to
Riverview Research that may not benefit the Client, including: educational conferences and events,
financial startup support, consulting services and discounts for various service providers. Access to these
services creates a financial incentive for the Advisor to recommend Schwab, which results in a potential
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conflict of interest. Riverview Research believes, however, that the selection of Schwab as Custodian is
in the best interests of its Clients.
Compensation from Client Referrals:
The Advisor does not compensate, either directly or indirectly, any persons who are not supervised persons, for
Client referrals.
Item 15 – Custody
Riverview Research does not accept or maintain custody of Client accounts, except for the limited
circumstances outlined below:
Deduction of Advisory Fees - To ensure compliance with regulatory requirements associated with the
deduction of advisory fees, all Clients for whom Riverview Research exercises discretionary authority
must hold their assets with a "qualified custodian." Clients are responsible for engaging a “qualified
custodian” to safeguard their funds and securities and must instruct Riverview Research to utilize that
Custodian for securities transactions on their behalf. Clients are encouraged to review statements provided
by the Custodian and compare to any reports provided by Riverview Research to ensure accuracy, as the
Custodian does not perform this review.
Money Movement Authorization - For instances where Clients authorize Riverview Research to move
funds between their accounts, Riverview Research and the Custodian have implemented safeguards to
ensure that all money movement activities are conducted strictly in accordance with the Client’s
documented instructions.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Riverview Research generally has discretion over the selection and amount of securities to be bought or
sold in Client accounts without obtaining prior consent or approval from the Client. However, these
purchases or sales may be subject to specified investment objectives, guidelines, or limitations previously
set forth by the Client and agreed to by Riverview Research. Discretionary authority will only be
authorized upon full disclosure to the Client. The granting of such authority will be evidenced by the
Client's execution of an investment advisory agreement containing all applicable limitations to such
authority. All discretionary trades made by Riverview Research will be in accordance with each Client's
investment objectives and goals.
For certain outsource CIO services the Advisor will not have discretionary authority and will provide
advice on a non-discretionary basis. In these instances, the Client will be responsible for executing the
recommendations made by the Riverview Research.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
Unless instructed otherwise, Riverview Research will be responsible for voting proxies on behalf of
Clients. The Advisor has engaged Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. to provide proxy research and
voting services through its ProxyEdge platform. The Advisor will generally follow Broadridge’s
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“Shareholder Value” guidelines, which are data-driven guidelines which are based on the voting trends
of top mutual fund families (the “Voting Guidelines”). Although Riverview Research generally expects
to vote proxies in accordance with the Voting Guidelines, certain issues may need to be considered on a
case-by-case basis due to the diverse and continually evolving nature of corporate governance issues. If
such cases should arise, then Riverview Research will devote appropriate time and resources to consider
those issues. In situations where there may be a conflict of interest in the voting of proxies due to business
or personal relationships that Riverview Research maintains with persons having an interest in the
outcome of certain votes, Riverview Research will take appropriate steps, whether by following the
Voting Guidelines or otherwise, to ensure that voting decisions are made in accordance with what the
Advisor believes to be the best interest of its Clients. To cast proxy votes, Riverview Research uses the
ProxyEdge electronic voting service. Clients may revoke the Advisor’s authorization to vote proxies at
any time. A complete copy of Riverview Research’s proxy Voting Policies and Procedures is available
and will be provided upon request. Also, records relating to how the Advisor voted for specific issues in
Client accounts can be provided. These items will be furnished without charge.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Neither Riverview Research, nor its management has any adverse financial situations that would
reasonably impair the ability of Riverview Research to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither
Riverview Research, nor any of its advisory persons, have been subject to a bankruptcy or financial
compromise. Riverview Research is not required to deliver a balance sheet along with this Disclosure
Brochure as the firm does not collect advance fees of $1,200 or more for services to be performed six
months or more in the future.
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Riverview Research, LLC
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Stephen A. Yarmesch
President and Chief Compliance Officer
Effective: March 21, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of Stephen A.
Yarmesch (CRD# 3071972) in addition to the information contained in the Riverview Research, LLC (“Riverview Research”
or the “Advisor” – CRD #162318) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you
have any questions about the content of the Riverview Research Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please
contact the Advisor at (216) 573-0420.
Additional information about Mr. Yarmesch is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 3071972.
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
The President and Chief Compliance Officer of Riverview Research is Stephen A. Yarmesch. Mr. Yarmesch, born in 1970, is
dedicated to the research and investment management for Client accounts of Riverview Research. Mr. Yarmesch earned a
Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Cleveland State University in 1997. Additional information regarding Mr. Yarmesch’s
employment history is included below.
Employment History:
President and Chief Compliance Officer, Riverview Research, LLC
Senior Portfolio Manager, Oberlin Wealth Partners, LLC
Investment Advisor Representative, Independent Financial Partners
Investment Advisor Representative, Mid Atlantic Capital
Investment Advisor Representative, NRP Financial
Investment Advisor Representative, Thomas McDonald Partners
SVP, McDonald Investments
04/2009 to Present
09/2013 to 12/2017
09/2011 to 05/2012
12/2010 to 09/2011
12/2007 to 11/2010
09/2006 to 11/2007
05/2000 to 09/2006
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Yarmesch. Mr. Yarmesch has never been involved
in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no Client complaints, lawsuits, arbitration claims or administrative
proceedings against Mr. Yarmesch.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been found liable
in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes; fraud; false statements or
omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest,
unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr.
Yarmesch.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Yarmesch on the Investment Adviser Public
Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 3071972.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Mr. Yarmesch is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Riverview Research’s Clients. Mr. Yarmesch does not have
any other business activities.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Yarmesch has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Yarmesch serves as the President and Chief Compliance Officer of Riverview Research. Mr. Yarmesch can be reached at
(216) 573-0420.
Riverview Research has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised Person
in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Riverview Research. Further, Riverview Research is subject to regulatory
oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Riverview Research and its Supervised Persons. As a
registered entity, Riverview Research is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced.
Riverview Research is required to periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to provide various reports
regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
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Privacy Policy
Effective: March 21, 2025
Our Commitment to You
Riverview Research, LLC (“Riverview Research” or the “Advisor”) is committed to safeguarding the use of personal
information of our Clients (also referred to as “you” and “your”) that we obtain as your Investment Advisor, as described here
in our Privacy Policy (“Policy”).
Our relationship with you is our most important asset. We understand that you have entrusted us with your private information,
and we do everything that we can to maintain that trust. Riverview Research (also referred to as "we", "our" and "us”) protects
the security and confidentiality of the personal information we have and implements controls to ensure that such information
is used for proper business purposes in connection with the management or servicing of our relationship with you.
Riverview Research does not sell your non-public personal information to anyone. Nor do we provide such information to
others except for discrete and reasonable business purposes in connection with the servicing and management of our
relationship with you, as discussed below.
Details of our approach to privacy and how your personal non-public information is collected and used are set forth in this
Policy.
Why you need to know?
Registered Investment Advisors (“RIAs”) must share some of your personal information in the course of servicing your
account. Federal and State laws give you the right to limit some of this sharing and require RIAs to disclose how we collect,
share, and protect your personal information.
What information do we collect from you?
Driver’s license number
Date of birth
Social security or taxpayer identification number
Assets and liabilities
Name, address and phone number[s]
Income and expenses
E-mail address[es]
Investment activity
Account information (including other institutions)
Investment experience and goals
What Information do we collect from other sources?
Custody, brokerage and advisory agreements
Account applications and forms
Other advisory agreements and legal documents
Investment questionnaires and suitability documents
Transactional information with us or others
Other information needed to service account
How do we protect your information?
To safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we maintain physical, procedural and electronic
security measures. These include such safeguards as secure passwords, encrypted file storage and a secure office environment.
Our technology vendors provide security and access control over personal information and have policies over the transmission
of data. Our associates are trained on their responsibilities to protect Client’s personal information.
We require third parties that assist in providing our services to you to protect the personal information they receive from us.
How do we share your information?
An RIA shares Client personal information to effectively implement its services. In the section below, we list some reasons
we may share your personal information.
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Basis For Sharing
Do we share?
Can you limit?
Yes
No
No
Not Shared
Yes
Yes
Servicing our Clients
We may share non-public personal information with non-affiliated third parties
(such as administrators, brokers, custodians, regulators, credit agencies, other
financial institutions) as necessary for us to provide agreed upon services to you,
consistent with applicable law, including but not limited to: processing
transactions; general account maintenance; responding to regulators or legal
investigations; and credit reporting.
Marketing Purposes
Riverview Research does not disclose, and does not intend to disclose, personal
information with non-afffiliated third parties to offer you services. Certain laws
may give us the right to share your personal information with financial institutions
where you are a customer and where Riverview Research or the Client has a
formal agreement with the financial institution. We will only share information
for purposes of servicing your accounts, not for marketing purposes.
Authorized Users
Your non-public personal information may be disclosed to you and persons that
we believe to be your authorized agent[s] or representative[s].
No
Not Shared
Information About Former Clients
Riverview Research does not disclose and does not intend to disclose, non-public
personal information to non-affiliated third parties with respect to persons who are
no longer our Clients.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
We will send you a copy of this Policy annually for as long as you maintain an ongoing relationship with us.
Periodically we may revise this Policy, and will provide you with a revised Policy if the changes materially alter the previous
Privacy Policy. We will not, however, revise our Privacy Policy to permit the sharing of non-public personal information other
than as described in this notice unless we first notify you and provide you with an opportunity to prevent the information
sharing.
Any Questions?
You may ask questions or voice any concerns, as well as obtain a copy of our current Privacy Policy by contacting us at (216)
573-0420.
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