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Safe Harbor Family Capital, LLC
123 West Franklin Street, Suite 540, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 537-7110
March 21, 2025
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Safe Harbor
Family Capital, LLC (hereinafter “Safe Harbor” or the “Firm”). If you have any questions about the
contents of this brochure, please contact the Firm at (919) 537-7110. The information in this
brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) or by any state securities authority. Additional information about the Firm is
available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The Firm is a registered investment
adviser. Registration does not imply any level of skill or training.
Item 2: Material Changes
This Brochure dated March 21, 2025, replaces the version dated March 28, 2024. This Brochure
includes the following material changes since our last Annual Amendment, which was dated
March 28, 2024:
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Item 4: Advisory Business – updated Assets Under Management to reflect as of
12/31/2024.
At any time, you may view the current Brochure on-line at the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public
Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with our firm name or our CRD#
317547. You may also request a copy of this Brochure at any time, by contacting us at (919) 537-
7110. Safe Harbor will provide a copy of its current brochure at any time without charge.
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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 ................................................................................................ 4
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management............................................. 5
Item 7: Types of Clients ............................................................................................................. 5
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ........................................ 5
Item 9: Disciplinary Information .................................................................................................. 8
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ........................................................ 9
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading .. 9
Item 12: Brokerage Practices ..................................................................................................... 9
Item 13: Review of Accounts .....................................................................................................10
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation ...................................................................11
Item 15: Custody .......................................................................................................................11
Item 16: Investment Discretion ..................................................................................................11
Item 17: Voting Client Securities ...............................................................................................12
Item 18: Financial Information ...................................................................................................12
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Item 4: Advisory Business
Description of Advisory Firm
Safe Harbor Family Capital, LLC ("Safe Harbor" or the “firm”) is a North Carolina Limited Liability
Company that was formed in 2006 to offer investment advisory services to high-net-worth
individuals as well as a family foundation. Safe Harbor customizes its advisory services to meet
the needs of each client family. Safe Harbor seeks to thoroughly understand each client’s goals
and objectives including certain restrictions clients may wish to place on the investment process,
such as social or environmental restrictions. Safe Harbor will develop a customized Investment
Policy Statement. Safe Harbor is wholly owned by Samuel Soliman.
Advisory Services Offered
Safe Harbor provides investment management to its clients on both a discretionary and non-
discretionary basis. Safe Harbor may implement its clients’ investment strategies via mutual
funds, ETFs and other securities that are selected by Safe Harbor. For some clients, additional
financial consulting and advice may be provided in conjunction with discretionary investment
management.
Safe Harbor manages some of its client assets in separately managed accounts. In general,
pursuant to its standard investment management agreement, Safe Harbor will be authorized to
exercise its best judgment in investing, reinvesting, and selling the cash and other securities in
each separately managed account in its discretion as well as through any of its outside managers.
Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, Safe Harbor had approximately $ 312,086,415 under discretionary
management and $ 233,753,814 under non-discretionary management.
Wrap Fee Programs
Safe Harbor does not participate in, nor is it a sponsor of, any wrap or bundled fee program.
Item 5: Fees and Compensation
AUM-Based Fee
Advisory fees based on a percentage of AUM are payable quarterly, in advance, based on the
value of the account as of the last trading day of the prior calendar quarter. Safe Harbor’s
management fee ranges up to 0.35%.
Separate account managers (money managers) may also be used to manage a portion of the
client’s assets. The separate account manager fee will be disclosed to the client and is in addition
to the Safe Harbor management fee.
Billing Method
We invoice clients for each quarter, in advance, in accordance with the terms of Safe Harbor's
investment management agreement.
Accounts opened during a billing cycle will not be billed until the following full billing cycle.
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Fees for accounts closed during a billing cycle will be prorated based on the number of days the
account was open during the quarter.
Other Fees and Expenses
Safe Harbor's fees do not include brokerage commissions or other fees or charges associated
with securities transactions implemented with or through a brokerage firm, mark-ups or mark-
downs in principal transactions, deferred sales charges, stock exchange fees, wire transfer or
related processing fees, transfer taxes or other charges mandated by law or regulation all of which
will be charged in addition to our fee. Clients may incur certain additional charges imposed by
custodians, brokers, third-party investment managers and other such fees, including charges
relating to the filing of certain tax forms, if required. Safe Harbor does not receive any portion of
any of the foregoing expenses or fees. The fees charged by the custodian at which the client’s
assets are held may be higher than the fees imposed by other custodians. Please refer to Item
12, Brokerage Practices below for more information regarding Safe Harbor’s brokerage practices.
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Safe Harbor does not currently charge performance-based fees or participate in side-by-side
management. Performance-based fees are generally based on a share of the capital gains or
capital appreciation of the client account assets. Side-by side management refers to the practice
of managing accounts that are charged performance-based fees while at the same time managing
accounts that are not charged performance-based fees.
Item 7: Types of Clients
Safe Harbor provides investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals as well as a
family foundation. There is no required account minimum.
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
8.A. Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies
General Investment Strategies
Safe Harbor's primary objective is to protect its clients' capital and provide reasonable growth
through all market conditions. Safe Harbor seeks to offer a disciplined approach to asset
allocation design and portfolio construction, with an emphasis on active management across all
asset classes. The firm’s primary focus is long-term cumulative returns. The aforementioned
strategies guide both the process and the discipline of investment manager selection.
Use of Independent Managers
As stated above, Safe Harbor selects certain Independent Managers to manage a portion of its
clients’ assets. In these situations, Safe Harbor continues to conduct ongoing due diligence of
such managers, but such recommendations rely to a great extent on the Independent Managers’
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ability to successfully implement their investment strategies. In addition, Safe Harbor does not
have the ability to supervise the Independent Managers on a day-to-day basis.
8.B. Material Risks of Investment Strategies
There is no guarantee of success of the investment strategies offered by Safe Harbor. General
economic and market conditions, such as interest rate fluctuations, availability of credit, inflation
rates, changes in laws, and national and international political circumstances may adversely affect
client portfolios. These strategies do not employ limitations on particular sectors, industries,
countries, regions, or securities. Investors should also consider the risks discussed below.
Manager Selection. A risk of investing through an outside manager who has been successful in
the past is that he/she may not be able to replicate that success in the future. In addition, as Safe
Harbor will not control the specific underlying investments made by such outside managers and/or
placed within a particular portfolio sleeve, there is also a risk that an outside manager may deviate
from the stated investment strategy, making it a less suitable investment for certain clients.
Asset Allocation. The ability to make tactical adjustments to a longer-term strategic allocation is
critical. There is a risk that assets could be misallocated by Safe Harbor or the sub-advisers
engaged by Safe Harbor.
Market Risk. The profitability of a significant portion of Safe Harbor’s recommendations may
depend on correctly assessing the future course of price movements of securities. There can be
no assurance that Safe Harbor will accurately predict those price movements. Investing in
securities involve the risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear.
Interest Rate Risk and Inflation Risk. Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment prices
to fluctuate. For example, when interest rates rise, yields on existing bonds become less
attractive, causing their market values to decline. When any type of inflation is present, a dollar
today will not buy as much as a dollar next year because purchasing power is eroding at the rate
of inflation.
Tax Implications. Safe Harbor’s strategies and investments may have unique and significant tax
implications. However, unless the firm specifically agrees otherwise in writing, tax efficiency is not
a primary consideration in the management of client assets. Regardless of client account size or
any other factors, Safe Harbor strongly recommends that clients consult with a tax professional
prior to, and throughout, the investment process.
Risk of Loss. Investing in securities involves risk of loss. Safe Harbor does not represent or
guarantee that its services, investment strategies or separate account managers, or third-party
money managers can or will predict future investment results, successfully identify the movement
of markets, or insulate clients from losses due to market conditions, corrections, or declines. Past
performance is not an indication or guarantee of the future performance of any investment.
Default Risk. The issuer or guarantor of a debt security or counterparty to the portfolio’s
transactions may be unable or unwilling to make timely principal and/or interest payments, or
otherwise may be unable or unwilling to honor its financial obligations. If the issuer, guarantor, or
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counterparty fails to pay interest, the portfolio’s income may be reduced. If the issuer, guarantor,
or counterparty fails to repay principal, the value of that security and value of portfolio may decline.
Business Risks. Risks may be associated with a particular industry or company in which Safe
Harbor may direct investments.
Reinvestment Risk. There is a risk that future proceeds from investments – primarily fixed
income securities may have to be reinvested at a potentially lower rate of return.
8.C. Material Risks of Securities Used in Investment Strategies
Safe Harbor’s investment policies and procedures are explained in the investment advisory
agreement. Typically, Safe Harbor is granted latitude in making investment decisions with respect
to client portfolios. Portfolio investments generally involve a number of significant risks, including
but not limited to the risks discussed below.
Equity Risk. Equity securities generally refer to buying shares of stocks in return for receiving a
future payment of dividends and capital gains if the value of the stock increases. Stocks and other
equity-related instruments may be subject to various types of risk, including market risk, liquidity
risk, counterparty credit risk, legal risk, and operations risk. In addition, equity-related instruments
can involve significant economic leverage and may, in some cases, involve significant risk of loss.
“Equity securities” may include common stocks, preferred stocks, interests in real estate
investment trusts, convertible debt obligations, convertible preferred stocks, equity interests in
trusts, partnerships, joint ventures or limited liability companies and similar enterprises, warrants
and stock purchase rights. Equity securities fluctuate in value, and such fluctuations can be
pronounced. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to the activities of individual companies
and in response to general market and economic conditions. Accordingly, the value of the stocks
and other securities and instruments that a client holds may decline over short or extended
periods.
ETF and mutual Fund Risk. When investing in an ETF or mutual fund, clients will bear additional
expenses based on the client’s pro rata share of the ETF’s or mutual fund’s operating expenses,
including the potential duplication of management fees. The risk of owning an ETF or mutual fund
generally reflects the risks of owning the underlying securities the ETF or mutual fund holds. You
will also incur brokerage costs when purchasing ETFs.
Shorting and Hedging Strategies. Some of the Portfolio Managers with which Safe Harbor will
invest may employ certain hedging techniques, principally short selling, directed primarily toward
reducing general market risks. Hedging against a decline in the value of a portfolio position
through short selling or other techniques does not eliminate fluctuations in the values of portfolio
positions or prevent losses if the values of such positions decline, but establishes other positions
designed to gain from those same developments, thus moderating the decline in the overall
portfolio value. Such hedging transactions, however, also limit the opportunity for gain if the value
of the portfolio position should increase. In addition, the degree of correlation between price
movements of the instruments used in a hedging strategy and price movements in the portfolio
position being hedged may vary. Insufficient correlation between hedged and hedging positions
may not only result in failing to protect Safe Harbor against the risks sought to be hedged; but
may actually increase the magnitude of overall loss in the event of losses in the hedging positions.
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For a variety of reasons, the Portfolio Managers with which Safe Harbor invests may not seek or
be able to establish a sufficiently accurate correlation between such hedging instruments and the
portfolio holdings being hedged. Some may not endeavor to hedge their portfolios whatsoever or
may do so on only a limited basis. As a general matter, Safe Harbor’s portfolio will be exposed to
basic issuer risk and other risks attendant to their investment strategies and to particular
investments in their portfolio funds, which risks will not be generally hedged.
Lack of Liquidity. Safe Harbor may direct investments in particular securities which are relatively
large as compared to their trading volume or overall market capitalization. Such positions may at
times prove more difficult to sell in a timely or efficient manner and could thus impair to some
extent, Safe Harbor’s ability to fully realize portfolio gains or limit losses. Safe Harbor does not
intend to generally limit investments to issues of any particular minimum capitalization and may,
in fact, focus upon smaller capitalization stocks when such securities appear to afford greater
appreciation potential. Such securities often have less liquidity than large capitalization issues.
Investments may be made in securities that are subject to legal or other restrictions on transfer
or for which no liquid market exists. The market prices, if any, for such securities tend to be volatile
and Safe Harbor may not be able to sell them when it desires to do so or to realize what it
perceives to be their fair value in the event of a sale. The sale of restricted and illiquid securities
often requires more time and results in higher brokerage charges or dealer discounts and other
selling expenses than do the sale of securities eligible for trading on national securities exchanges
or in the over-the-counter markets. Restricted securities may sell at a price lower than similar
securities that are not subject to restrictions on resale.
Private Company Risk. Companies in which clients invest may be in the early stages of growth,
and the performance of early-stage companies may be more volatile due to their limited product
lines, markets or financial reserves, their susceptibility to competitors’ actions, or major economic
downturns. Additionally, some of the companies in which Safe Harbor invests may require a
significant investment of capital to support their operating or finance the development of their
products or markets and may be highly leveraged and subject to significant debt service
obligations, which could have a material adverse impact on Safe Harbor’s investment.
Smaller Company Risk. Safe Harbor may direct investments in companies with limited financial
resources that may be unable to meet their obligations under their securities, which may be
accompanied by deterioration in the value of their equity securities or any collateral or guarantees
provided with respect to their debt. Further, there may be little public information about such
companies. As a result, clients may have to rely on the ability of Safe Harbor to obtain adequate
information for the purposes of evaluating potential returns and making fully informed investment
decisions.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Safe Harbor does not have any disciplinary information to disclose.
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Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Broker-Dealer and Other Registrations
Neither Safe Harbor nor its management persons are registered, nor do they have an application
pending to register, as a broker-dealer, futures commission merchant, commodity pool operator,
commodity trading adviser or an associated person of any of the foregoing.
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading
Safe Harbor has adopted a Code of Ethics (the "COE"), which sets forth the standards of
business, ethical and fiduciary conduct required of all Safe Harbor employees. All Safe Harbor
employees must seek to avoid or mitigate activities, interests and relationships that might appear
to interfere with making decisions in the best interests of the firm's clients. Employees are required
to disclose material facts concerning any conflict that arises in order for Safe Harbor to mitigate
the conflict.
The COE includes various reporting, disclosure and approval requirements that are intended to
prevent actual and potential conflicts of interest with transactions in client accounts. While Safe
Harbor encourages its employees and their families to develop personal investment programs,
they must not take any action that could cause even the appearance of impropriety. Accordingly,
Safe Harbor employees are expected to conduct all personal securities transactions in
accordance with the firm's compliance procedures, including any pre-authorization and reporting
requirements, and to comply fully with the firm's insider trading policies and procedures, as well
as the rules pertaining to the receipts of gifts and gratuities and directorships. Because the COE
would, in some circumstances, permit employees to invest in the same securities as clients, there
is a possibility that employees might benefit from market activity by a client in a security held by
an employee. Employees are prohibited from front-running purchases and sales by and for clients
and, among other things, must obtain pre-clearance from the firm's Chief Compliance Officer
before participating in an IPO or a private placement.
A full copy of the COE is available to advisory clients and prospective clients upon request.
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Selection of Brokers
Safe Harbor generally recommends that clients utilize the brokerage and clearing services of
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”). Safe Harbor is neither a broker nor a broker-dealer and
cannot execute securities trades for its clients' accounts. In Safe Harbor’s investment advisory
agreement, the client will indicate the selected broker and custodian for the client’s account.
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In recommending brokers, Safe Harbor seeks to obtain the best combination of price and
execution capabilities and considers such other factors as reputation and reliability, financial
responsibility, research, and other services, which may be offered by such broker-dealer. The
client may be able to receive similar services from another custodian and incur fees that are lower
or higher than those charged by Schwab.
Safe Harbor or third-party money managers may "bunch" or aggregate purchase or sale orders
for a number of its client accounts in order to facilitate best execution and to reduce costs. If Safe
Harbor third-party money managers are not able to fully execute a bunched order, securities in
bunched transactions will be allocated to participating client accounts on a pro-rata basis in
proportion to the size of the order originally placed for each account. Safe Harbor and/or third-
party money managers may, however, increase or decrease the number of securities allocated
to each account, if necessary, to avoid holding odd lot or small numbers of shares for particular
clients.
While Safe Harbor receives certain services customarily provided by custodians, such as
software, the firm does not currently have any soft dollar arrangements in place with custodians
and broker dealers through which Safe Harbor receives research or other services based on
commissions generated in client accounts or the number of transactions effected for client
accounts.
In fulfilling its duties to its clients, Safe Harbor endeavors at all times to put the interests of its
clients first and does not believe that its recommendations regarding choice of custodian are
influenced by their provision to serve the firm. Many of the services described above may be
used to benefit all or a substantial number of client accounts, including accounts not maintained
through Schwab. Safe Harbor does not attempt to allocate these benefits to specific clients.
Safe Harbor is independently operated and owned and is not affiliated with Schwab.
Schwab generally does not charge its advisor clients separately for custody services but is
compensated by account holders through commissions and other transaction-related or asset-
based fees for securities trades that are executed through Schwab or that settle into Schwab
accounts (i.e., transactions fees are charged for certain no-load mutual funds, commissions are
charged for individual equity and debt securities transactions). Schwab provides access to many
no-load mutual funds without transaction charges and other no-load funds at nominal transaction
charges.
Item 13: Review of Accounts
Certain staff members, including the President, CIO/CCO, and investment analyst, review each
client account monthly in addition to conducting quarterly meetings internally and with the client.
Reviews may be conducted more or less frequently at the client's request. Accounts may also be
reviewed as a result of major changes in economic conditions, known changes in the client's
financial situation and/or large deposits or withdrawals in the client's account. These reports
provide a review of the client's investment portfolio, including a review of asset allocation and
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performance of account assets. Clients will also receive brokerage transaction confirmations and
monthly and/or quarterly statements from the custodians of their assets.
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Safe Harbor does not currently have any client referral arrangements and is not provided any
other compensation in connection with attracting and retaining clients that is not otherwise
described in this brochure. Neither Safe Harbor nor any of its employees receives any economic
benefit, including sales awards or prizes, from non-clients for providing advisory services.
Item 15: Custody
Safe Harbor is not deemed to have custody of client accounts. Safe Harbor sends the client an
invoice for its management fee.
Safe Harbor will ensure that a qualified custodian holds client accounts in the name of each client.
Currently, Schwab serves as the qualified custodian.
Clients will receive statements directly from the qualified custodian at least quarterly. The
statements will reflect the client's funds and securities held with the qualified custodian as well as
any transactions that occurred in the account, including the deduction of Safe Harbor's fees for
that quarter. Clients are urged to carefully review these account statements and compare them
to any account statements provided by Safe Harbor for any discrepancies although these
statements may vary from the custodial statements based on differences in accounting
procedures, reporting dates or valuation methodologies of certain securities.
Item 16: Investment Discretion
Safe Harbor generally has full discretionary investment authority for the selection of securities
and the amount of securities to purchase and sell for individual client accounts without advance
client approval. All clients are provided with a Discretionary Investment Advisory Agreement. By
signing the agreement, clients grant Safe Harbor the authority to manage their account on a
continuing basis with respect to the investment and reinvestment of all cash and securities in the
account. However, Safe Harbor does not have the authority to withdraw cash or securities from
client accounts, except as authorized by the client for payment of Safe Harbor’s fees.
Safe Harbor generally has non-discretionary authority regarding assets not custodied at Schwab,
including alternative investments.
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Item 17: Voting Client Securities
Safe Harbor does not vote proxies with respect to the securities held in client accounts. Safe
Harbor maintains written proxy voting policies and procedures, as required by Rule 206(4)-6 of
the Advisers Act, and makes appropriate disclosures regarding the firm’s proxy policies and
practices. The firm’s proxy policies and procedures are described generally below and in detail in
Safe Harbor’s Proxy Policy.
Upon request, clients may obtain a copy of Safe Harbor’s complete proxy voting policies and / or
information regarding the manner in which proxies were voted on behalf of their account by
contacting the firm at (919) 537-7110.
Item 18: Financial Information
18.A. Advance Payment of Fees
Safe Harbor does not require or solicit the prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees six months
or more in advance of services rendered.
18.B. Financial Condition
Safe Harbor does not have a financial condition that is reasonably likely to impair its ability to
meet contractual commitments to clients.
18.C. Bankruptcy Proceedings
Safe Harbor has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition at any time during the past ten
years.
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