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Item 1. Cover Page
Form ADV, Part 2A
DISCLOSURE BROCHURE
February 2025
Square Advisors, LLC
c/o Square Advisors Italy S.r.l.
Via Conservatorio, 22
20122 Milan MI, Italy
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Square
Advisors, LLC. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us
at 212‐207‐4450. 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.
Square Advisors is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Registration with the
SEC simply means that Square Advisors is authorized to provide investment advisory services
and does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Additional information about Square Advisors is also available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Item 2. Material Changes
Since our last annual amendment to the Brochure, there have been no material changes to
the Brochure.
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Item 3. Table of Contents
Item 1. Cover Page .................................................................................................................................................. 1
Item 2. Material Changes ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Item 3. Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Item 4. Advisory Business ................................................................................................................................... 4
Item 5. Fees and Compensation ........................................................................................................................ 6
Item 6. Performance-Based Fees ...................................................................................................................... 8
Item 7. Types of Clients ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Item 8. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ........................................... 10
Item 9. Disciplinary Information ................................................................................................................... 15
Item 10. Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ............................................................ 16
Item 11. Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
....................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Item 12. Brokerage Practices .......................................................................................................................... 19
Item 13. Review of Accounts ........................................................................................................................... 21
Item 14. Client Referrals and Other Compensation ............................................................................... 22
Item 15. Custody ................................................................................................................................................... 23
Item 16. Investment Discretion ...................................................................................................................... 24
Item 17. Voting Client Securities ................................................................................................................... 25
Item 18. Financial Information ....................................................................................................................... 26
Other Conflicts, Risks and Mitigation............................................................................................................ 27
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Item 4. Advisory Business
A. The Firm and Principal Owners
Square Advisors, LLC (“Square Advisors” or the “Firm”) provides investment advisory
services to ultra-high net worth and high net worth individuals, as well as institutions. The
Firm was founded in 2011. The principal owners of the Firm are Romain Hatchuel, who is
the Managing Member, and Square Capital, LLP, a-UK based private investment
management firm (“the Affiliate”). Mr. Hatchuel owns 51%, and the Affiliate owns 49% of
the Firm.
B. Types of Services Offered
We provide investment management services to clients both on a discretionary and non-
discretionary basis.
We construct diversified portfolios comprised of the major asset classes (e.g., equities,
mutual funds, exchange traded funds, bonds, commodities (in the form of exchange traded
funds)), alternative investments, real estate investments and cash equivalents for clients
utilizing an active asset allocation approach. We offer our clients affiliated pooled
investment vehicles (“the Real Estate Funds”) that invest in real estate.
In addition, we will act as a subadvisor to the Affiliate. In this capacity, we will provide
investment management services, including portfolio construction services, securities
selection, and investment research.
The actual investment strategies and processes employed by the Firm, as well as associated
risks are discussed in detail in Item 8 below.
C. Level of Service Offered
We provide discretionary investment management services (“Discretionary Mandates”),
and advisory services where the client makes the final investment decision (“Advisory
Mandates”). In both cases, we create an investment profile for the client that defines the
client’s objectives and risk profile. Based upon the investment profile, we construct a
customized portfolio as described above. Furthermore, clients are permitted to impose
reasonable restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities.
In the case of a Discretionary Mandate client, we implement and manage the portfolio
based upon the client's objectives. For Advisory Mandate clients, we provide the client with
proposed portfolios and the client makes the investment decisions. We also monitor the
portfolio and make recommendations to modify the portfolio if required.
D. Portfolio Management Services to Wrap Fee Programs
We do not provide portfolio management services to wrap fee programs.
E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, our total assets under management are $361,090,509, of which
$236,070,006 are managed on a non-discretionary basis and $125,020,503 are managed on
a discretionary basis. Our Regulatory Assets under Management are $311,719,285 of which
$186,698,782 are managed on a non-discretionary basis and $125,020,503 are managed on
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a discretionary basis. The difference between our total assets under management and
Regulatory Assets under Management is attributable to Limited Liability Companies which
invest in real estate (“the Real Estate Funds”) for which we provide investment advice.
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Item 5. Fees and Compensation
A. Fees and Compensation
Management Fee
Our fees for providing investment advisory services are based on a percentage of assets
under management. Fees for Discretionary Mandates will range from 0.30% to 1.50%,
and fees for Advisory Mandates will range from 0.15% to 1.00%. Fees will be determined
based on complexity, size and other factors related to the portfolio and particular client.
Fees are negotiable, at our discretion, on a case-by-case basis.
In addition, as noted above, we are acting as a subadvisor for the Affiliate regarding certain
of their clients. We receive an annual management fee which ranges from 0.15% to 0.60%
for such services.
Because there is a differential in fee structure among Discretionary Mandates, Advisory
Mandates and sub-advised accounts, a conflict exists in that we could be incentivized to
direct investments to the higher fee paying clients. We address this conflict by dedicating
the appropriate amount of required attention to each client, and by analyzing the suitability
of an investment for clients without any regard whatsoever to whether we earn additional
compensation for the transaction by directing it to a particular client as opposed to another
client.
Method of Payment
For our real estate clients, we collect our management fees, quarterly in advance. For all
other clients, one fourth of the annual management fee is paid quarterly in arrears. Fees are
calculated as set forth in each client advisory agreement. Normally, the fee is based upon
the average of the month-end balances for the applicable quarter. Fees are invoiced to
clients.
Real Estate Investment Fee
Asset Management Fee - The Firm will charge an annual fee for monitoring and managing
real estate investments. The fee will be determined based on the particular information
regarding the investment. Such fees are fixed fees as per the investment management
agreements with the Real Estate Funds. To the extent that client assets are invested in the
Real Estate Funds, no management fee (as referenced above) is charged to those clients.
Performance Fees and Allocations
The Firm, or an affiliate of the Firm or its Managing Member charges a performance fee or
performance allocation based on certain agreed upon performance metrics for the Real
Estate Funds. Information regarding such fees, including the payment terms, is outlined in
the investment management agreements executed with those Funds.
Other Fees and Expenses
Fees Charged to Clients in Addition to the Fees Listed Above:
1. Brokerage Commissions and Other Transaction and Third-Party Fees: Clients will pay
all brokerage commissions, custodial fees and service charges, stock transfer fees and
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other similar charges incurred in connection with transactions for the client’s account.
In addition, the client is subject to:
a. Wire transfer and electronic fund fees;
b. Fees for odd-lot differentials;
c. Retirement plan fees, as applicable;
d. Other fees and taxes related to brokerage accounts; and
e. Other charges required by law.
These charges will generally be paid out of the client’s assets held with the custodian,
and are in addition to the investment advisory fee paid to us1.
For investments in mutual funds and exchange traded funds, clients will incur
additional charges imposed by third parties, including, but not limited to, the
following:
a. Mutual fund sales fees and sub transfer fees;
b. Internal management fees and administrative expenses for mutual funds and
exchange traded funds that are disclosed in the fund prospectus; and
c. Mutual fund transaction fees and mutual fund short term redemption fees, if
applicable.
2. Fund Investments: Clients invested in pooled investment vehicles ("Investment
Funds") can expect to be charged management fees, performance fees and certain
administrative expenses by the third-party Investment Fund manager. All of these
fees are in addition to the fees disclosed above. Fund management fees charged by
third party Investment Fund managers generally range from 1% to 3% annually.
Depending on the terms of each Investment Fund, performance fees typically range
from 10% to 30% of the annual net profits, subject to certain limitations. All fees and
administrative expenses are disclosed in the offering documents that clients receive
for each Investment Fund. In addition, each Investment Fund requires clients to meet
specific qualifications in order to invest.
B. Prepayment of Fees
We collect fees quarterly in advance for our real estate clients. All other clients are charged
quarterly fees in arrears.
C. Other Compensation
We and our supervised persons do not accept any compensation for the sale of securities or
other investment products.
1 See Item 12 Brokerage Practices for more information on the purchase and sale of securities.
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Item 6. Performance‐Based Fees
As discussed above, the Firm or related party will charge performance fees or allocations
based on agreed upon performance metrics for the Real Estate Funds.
Conflicts
The fact that the Firm or a related party is compensated based on the performance of
certain Firm investments creates an apparent incentive for the Firm to make investments
on behalf of clients in the Real Estate Funds, rather than other unaffiliated investments that
may not charge such performance fees.
Conflict Mitigation
1. Square Advisors discloses to all clients the potential conflicts described above.
2. Square Advisors’ portfolio manager is mindful of the investment objectives of client
accounts and will monitor compliance with investment and risk management
guidelines implemented by the Firm.
3. Square Advisors has adopted policies and procedures that require employees to
always act in the best interests of clients.
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Item 7. Types of Clients
We provide investment advisory services to ultra-high net worth and high net worth
individuals, as well as institutions. In addition, we provide investment advice to the Real
Estate Funds. Our normal minimum account size for separate accounts is $5,000,000. At the
discretion of our Managing Member, the minimum account size may be waived.
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Item 8. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of
Loss
A. Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies
Our investment strategies and decisions are rooted in the principle of capital preservation.
Prior to building a portfolio, we meet with the client in order to assess their:
risk/return appetite;
investment horizon;
level of sophistication with regard to financial products; and
tolerance to potential drawdown.
Based on this knowledge, we agree with the client on a “risk budget,” which we then
allocate across asset classes. This process is intended to avoid any confusion between risk
profile and asset allocation.
We then populate each asset class according to the risk budget. Before selecting particular
investments, we undertake a rigorous due diligence process, which has both quantitative
and qualitative elements. Depending on the type of security or product, the factors
analyzed may include the following:
1. Quantitative factors:
a. Past performance;
b. Alpha generated;
c. Fees; and
d. Tenure of managers.
2. Qualitative factors:
a. Interviews with managers or executives;
b. Data on trading activity and liquidity; and
c. Due diligence reports and/or other relevant information.
Once we have decided on a particular investment, we maintain the documentation that we
have assembled and reviewed in making the investment decision.
We monitor all components of the portfolio to ensure that it is performing as anticipated.
We manage the portfolio, taking into account any relevant macro and micro market data
A seemingly conservative asset allocation may, in fact, prove quite aggressive. That is why we believe that
asset allocation should be a consequence of the determined risk profile, not the opposite.
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that we believe might impact its risk profile or performance. Depending on the results of
our analysis of this data, we may adjust the strategy, as appropriate.
The client is kept informed of the portfolio’s risk profile and performance, as well as any
changes made to its composition.
Risk of Loss – Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to
bear.
B. Material Risks Associated with Investment Strategies
There is no assurance that we will be able to achieve our investment objectives. This
depends, to a great extent, upon our ability to correctly assess the future course of price
movements of securities in which clients invest. Such movements, though, will be affected
by general economic conditions that impact the level and volatility of asset prices, as well
as the liquidity of the markets.
The success of our strategies is significantly dependent upon the expertise of our Managing
Member. The loss of his services could result in our inability to trade the account
effectively. In the event he is no longer actively engaged in formulating the investment
philosophy of the Firm there can be no assurance that a suitable successor would be
appointed.
C. Material Risks Associated with Certain Securities.
Risks in General
All investments in securities have certain risks, including the following:
Market risk – The price of a security may drop in reaction to tangible and/or
intangible events and conditions. This type of risk is caused by external factors
independent of the security’s particular underlying circumstances. For example,
political, economic, and social conditions may trigger market events.
Credit risk - Debt securities are also subject to credit risk, which is the possibility
that the credit strength of an issuer will weaken and/or such issuer will fail to
make timely payments of principal or interest, resulting in the security going
into default.
Liquidity risk – Liquidity is the relative ability to convert a security into cash.
Certain investments in clients’ portfolios may be inherently less liquid than
others.
Volatility risk - A measure of the uncertainty or risk in the future price of an
asset. Typically, volatility is measured by the standard deviation or variance
of returns on the asset.
Inflation risk – The risk that the rate of inflation (the decline in the purchasing
power of a dollar) will exceed the rate of return on investment.
Event risk: This risk is very difficult to predict because it involves a wide range
of different situations, such as natural disasters (for example, earthquakes or
hurricanes), political or social unrest, regulatory changes, etc.
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Business risk – This is a risk associated with a particular industry or a particular
company within an industry.
Financial risk – Excessive borrowing to finance a business’s operations may
impact the profitability of a company because its obligations to meet its debt
payments are irrespective of the success of the business at any specific point in
time.
Fraud risk - Client should be made aware that, beyond normal financial risks
listed above, any investment can be affected by a risk of fraud.
Currency risk – Foreign investments are subject to fluctuations in the value of
the dollar against the currency of the investment’s originating country. Also
referred to as exchange rate risk.
Foreign investment risk - Investments in securities issued by entities outside of
the United States could be subject to the risks described above to a greater
extent. Foreign investments could also be affected by currency controls;
different accounting, auditing, financial reporting and disclosure, as well as
regulatory and legal standards and practices; expropriation; changes in tax
policy; different securities market structures; higher transaction costs; and
various administrative difficulties, such as delays in clearing and settling
portfolio transactions or receiving payment of dividends. These risks could be
heightened in emerging countries.
Specific Risks Associated with Particular Securities are Outlined Below:
1. Mutual Funds: We invest client funds in mutual funds, some of which are highly
specialized. Below are some general risks associated with mutual funds:
a. Manager risk is the risk that poor security selection or focus on securities in a
particular sector, category, or group of companies will cause the mutual fund to
underperform relevant benchmarks or other funds with a similar investment
objective.
b. Non‐diversification risk is the risk that a fund’s performance could be hurt
disproportionately by the poor performance of relatively few stocks or even a
single stock. Certain funds may be non-diversified, which means that they may
invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a small number of
issuers as compared with other mutual funds.
For a description of the risks associated with particular mutual funds, it is important to
read the individual prospectuses related to those funds.
2. Fund Investments: We often recommend Investment Funds to our clients, such as hedge
funds or private equity funds. Such investments contain certain risks in addition to
those named above in reference to mutual funds. They are outlined as follows:
a. Liquidity: Partnership and LLC member interests are not easily transferable,
even on the secondary market, and are subject to redemption limitations.
b. Transparency: Advisers to Investment Funds generally do not provide detailed
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information on their portfolio positions, and, therefore, clients will not be able to
objectively assess the risk of the underlying fund investments.
c. Reliance on Key Personnel: Most fund advisors have a small number of key
people who make the important investment decisions. Should any of those
persons end their association with the fund, the ability to achieve good
performance could be impaired.
d. Similar Funds: Investment managers often advise other similar funds and
depending on the fee structures for those funds, may allocate certain limited
investment opportunities to higher fee funds.
e. Valuation: Certain funds own hard to value assets. Investment managers
generally have discretion to value those assets and have an incentive to assign a
higher value to those assets as their fees are tied to such valuations. We mitigate
this conflict by requiring that Investment Funds we select for our clients be
independently audited.
f. Leverage: Certain funds use leverage (borrow funds from banks and brokers) to
increase their securities holdings. The use of leverage will magnify both gains
and losses.
More specific risks associated with a fund are often outlined in the fund’s offering
memorandum.
3. Exchange Traded Funds ("ETFs"):
ETFs are typically registered investment companies whose shares represent an interest
in a portfolio of securities that track an underlying benchmark or index. (Some ETFs
that invest in commodities, currencies, or commodity or currency-based instruments
are not registered as investment companies.) Unlike traditional mutual funds, shares of
ETFs typically trade throughout the day on a securities exchange at prices established
by the market. While investing in ETFs may create similar risks to those of mutual funds
(because ETF shares are traded on an exchange), they are also subject to additional
risks that include the following:
a. Valuation Risk. ETFs are listed for trading on exchanges, and can be bought and
sold on the secondary market at market prices. Although it is expected that the
market price of an ETF share typically will approximate its net asset value
("NAV"), there may be times when the market price and the NAV vary
significantly. Thus, you could pay more or less than NAV when you buy an ETF
share, and you could receive more or less than NAV when you sell those shares.
b. Liquidity Risk. Although ETF shares are listed for trading on exchanges, it is
possible that they do not maintain an actively trading market. In addition,
trading of ETF shares on an exchange may be halted by the activation of
individual or market-wide “circuit breakers” (that halt trading for a specific
period of time when the price of a particular security or overall market prices
decline by a specified percentage). Trading of ETF shares may also be halted if:
(1) the shares are delisted from the exchange where they are trading without
first being listed on another exchange; or (2) exchange officials determine that
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such action is appropriate in the interest of a fair and orderly market or to
protect investors.
4. Fixed Income Products:
We invest a significant amount of client assets in fixed income products. Below are
certain risks associated with fixed income products that are not disclosed above:
a. Interest rate risk – Fluctuations in interest rates can cause fixed income asset
prices to fluctuate. For example, when interest rates rise, yields on existing
bonds become less attractive, causing their market value to decrease.
b. Downgrade Risk: The financial soundness of an issuer (borrower) is often
measured by a credit rating agency such as Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s or Fitch.
The rating agencies attempt to measure the ability of an issuer to make the
interest and principal payments on their debt. Typically, the higher the issuer’s
credit rating the lower the expected investment return will be. A downgrade of a
particular issuer’s credit rating may result in a decrease in value of its existing
bonds.
c. Credit Risk: This is the risk of loss for a bondholder as a result of a default of the
issuer. A default occurs when an issuer fails to make an interest and/or principal
payment on their debt.
d. Duration Risk: Duration is a way to measure a bond's price sensitivity to
changes in interest rates. The duration of a bond is determined by its maturity
date, coupon rate, and call feature. Duration is a way to compare how different
bonds will react to interest rate changes.
5. Real Estate Investments: The Firm will invest in real estate assets through partnerships
and LLCs. Aside from the fact that partnership and LLC member interests are not easily
transferable, even on the secondary market, and could be subject to redemption
limitations, the underlying real estate investment is inherently illiquid. In addition,
because of the cyclical nature of the real estate market, the liquidity needs of the client
may occur at a time when the market is in a downward cycle and disposition of the
investment to meet the client’s need for liquidity would be inopportune.
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Item 9. Disciplinary Information
We have no legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client or prospective client’s
evaluation of our advisory business or the integrity of our management.
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Item 10. Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
A. Broker‐Dealer Affiliations
Neither we nor our management persons are registered or have applications pending to
register as a broker-dealer or registered representatives of a broker-dealer.
B. Commodity Affiliations
Neither we nor our management persons are registered or have applications pending to
register as a futures commission merchant, commodity pool operator, commodity trading
adviser, or an associated person of these entities.
C. Other Affiliations
As mentioned above, our Affiliate, Square Capital, LLP is a private asset management firm
in the United Kingdom, focused on high-net-worth families. Square Capital offers the same
types of asset management services as the Firm offers to its clients. Conflicts related to this
relationship are referred to in Item 5 above. In addition, as noted above, subject to a
suitability determination, we could recommend that clients invest in the Real Estate Funds.
Recommendations to invest in the Real Estate Funds presents an apparent conflict as the
Firm stands to earn both advisory fees and performance-based compensation when an
investment in an unrelated vehicle may be more suitable. Determination as to the
suitability of such recommendations are made without regard to the compensation the
Firm may earn.
D. Recommendation of Selection of Other Investment Advisers
As stated above, we select unrelated investment advisers and other pooled investment
vehicles as investments for our clients. However, we receive no compensation, either
directly or indirectly, from the selected investment advisers and pooled investment
vehicles.
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Item 11. Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client
Transactions and Personal Trading
A. Summary of Code of Ethics
We maintain a Code of Ethics (the "Code") that describes our fiduciary duty to our clients
and sets standards for business conduct. The following is a summary of the key provisions
of the Code:
Scope ‐ The Code covers all directors, officers, partners, employees, and any other persons
who are under our supervision and control.
Fiduciary Duties ‐ This Code is based on the principle that we and our employees owe a
fiduciary duty to our clients. Accordingly, we and our employees must avoid activities,
interests, and relationships that might interfere or appear to interfere with making
decisions in the best interests of our clients.
Personal Securities Trading - All Employees are subject to certain trading restrictions. In
addition, all employees must report their personal securities transactions quarterly and
personal securities holdings annually.
Code of Conduct - The Code contains specific topics designed to reflect our commitment to
ethical conduct. These topics include compliance with legal and regulatory requirements,
gifts, outside activities, entertainment and board directorships. We also maintain separate
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures.
Code Violations ‐ The Code requires that all employees report any actual or apparent
violation of the Code and provides for a prohibition on retaliation against any person who
reports such violations. Appropriate sanctions are included for Code violations.
You can receive a copy of our Code by contacting our Compliance Department at 212-207-
4450.
B. Transactions with Clients
We currently do not recommend or buy or sell securities in which we or a related party
hold a material financial or ownership interest.
C. Investing in the Same Securities as Clients
We permit our employees to trade in the same securities as those held by clients. Potential
conflicts arise when employees buy or sell the same securities we buy or sell for clients. For
instance, if employees have knowledge of pending client trades that could impact the
market price of a security, they could time their transactions so as to receive a better price
than that of the clients. Our policy is, with the exception of open-end mutual funds, to
closely monitor employee personal trading to ensure that such employees do not profit at
the expense of clients.
Generally, the Firm requires that employees obtain pre-clearance before directly or
indirectly acquiring a beneficial ownership in securities. Aside from trades in their status as
our clients, employees are not permitted to participate in aggregated trades with client
accounts.
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For additional information on aggregation of trades see Item 12(B).
D. Employees Trading in the Same Securities as Clients at the Same Time
See 11(C) above and the section on Aggregation in Item 12 below.
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Item 12. Brokerage Practices
Factors in Broker Selection
Brokerage transactions are generally executed through a broker/custodian selected by the
client.
This practice is known as “Client Directed Brokerage.” Clients often pay more for trade
execution than they would if they did not direct brokerage arrangements because of the
Firm’s inability to negotiate commission rates and evaluate the execution quality of such
brokers. Also, the fact that the Firm may not be able to aggregate orders for Client Directed
Brokerage accounts could result in less favorable execution and/or commissions for such
accounts.
As all brokerage is client directed, we do not receive client referrals in exchange for
selection of a broker.
Aggregating the Purchase and Sale of Securities for Client Accounts
Because all brokerage is Client Directed Brokerage, our ability to aggregate orders is
limited.
When clients direct us as to the brokerage firm at which trades are executed, clients could
pay more for execution because of our inability to negotiate commissions. In addition,
because we may not be able to aggregate trades with those of other clients, we may get less
favorable pricing.
However, under certain circumstances, we may be able to aggregate securities sales and
purchase orders for client accounts held at the same custodian for which we have
discretion. Aggregated security sales and purchase orders are predetermined by the Firm.
Prior to placing an aggregated trade, we prepare an allocation statement that specifies the
participating client accounts and how we intend to allocate the order among those
accounts.
When we aggregate trades, an average price is calculated for all securities purchased or
sold in such transactions, and we charge or credit a client, as the case may be, the average
transaction price. Under this procedure, generally, we would average transactions as to
price and we would allocate costs among our clients participating in the trade in
proportion to the order placed for each client account. Unless there are unusual
circumstances, clients receive the allocation as per the allocation statement.
If aggregated orders for a security cannot be completely filled, the completed orders are
generally allocated “pro rata” among the accounts included in the order based upon the
order size specified. The Firm reserves the right to reallocate securities to avoid a de
minimis allocation.
When we do not aggregate trades, it could impact execution and the price received by
different clients may differ, with certain clients getting better pricing than others.
If practicable, orders for Advisory Mandates will be aggregated with those of Discretionary
Mandates at the same custodian. However, because of the time necessary to obtain
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approval from Advisory Mandates, orders from such accounts may not be aggregated with
the trades of Discretionary Mandates. If Advisory Mandates are not participating in such a
trade, such accounts may, if practicable, be aggregated with orders of other Advisory
Mandates. Our inability to aggregate trades for Advisory Mandates with those of
Discretionary Mandates may result in less favorable prices for the Advisory Mandates.
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Item 13. Review of Accounts
A. Periodic Review of Client Accounts
Generally, client level account reviews occur at least quarterly, and often monthly.
All new accounts are reviewed by the Managing Member, who is responsible for
implementing the appropriate portfolio strategy.
B. Review of Client Accounts on Other than Periodic Basis
Factors that could cause our personnel to review a client's account more frequently
include:
Volatile market periods;
Changes in client objectives; and
Client request.
C. Content and Frequency of Client Reports
We provide most Discretionary Mandate clients with written portfolio evaluations of their
accounts, no less frequently than quarterly, including portfolio statements and
performance reports. We will also provide client reports upon request from the client.
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Item 14. Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Economic Benefits from Third Parties
We do not receive any economic benefit from a third party for providing investment
advisory services.
B. Compensation to Third Parties for Referrals
From time to time, we could enter into arrangements with third parties where we would
pay third parties a percentage of the management fee for soliciting clients. Solicitors
provide clients a solicitor's disclosure document at the time the solicitors initially contact
them, as well as our Form ADV, Part 2. Clients must acknowledge in writing the receipt of
both disclosure documents.
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Item 15. Custody
We do not maintain physical custody of any client assets. All of our clients receive monthly
or quarterly account statements directly from the custodian. We urge clients to read these
statements carefully.
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Item 16. Investment Discretion
We accept discretionary authority to manage securities portfolios on behalf of our
Discretionary Mandate clients. We give those clients the opportunity to place restrictions
and limitations on this authority. Since all portfolios are customized to the needs of the
specific client, these restrictions will vary depending on the portfolio construction. All such
clients sign investment management agreements that clearly describe any limitations the
client may impose.
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Item 17. Voting Client Securities
A. Proxy Voting Authority
Unless otherwise specifically agreed, we will generally not vote proxies, nor render any
advice with respect to the voting of proxies in connection with our account management
services. The language in the Firm’s investment management agreements reflects this
policy. Occasionally, votes of limited partners could be required. In those cases, upon
agreement with the client, we will vote on these matters on behalf of the client.
Votes on behalf of partners in limited partnerships will be reviewed on an individual basis.
The CCO has overall responsibility for voting in an impartial manner and in the best
interests of the Firm’s clients.
Should a vote be deemed to present a material conflict of interest, such as a conflict
between the interests of the client on the one hand and those of the Firm on the other hand,
then the matter is subject to resolution by notifying clients and receiving their consent
prior to voting.
The Firm is required, upon written request, to provide clients proxy voting policies and
procedures, as well as the results of Firm voting.
B. Client Voting of Proxies
Other than the partnership voting referenced above, our clients will receive proxies or
other solicitations directly from their custodian or transfer agent for individual securities
we purchase on their behalf. In the event that proxies are sent to us, we will forward them
on to our clients, and ask the party who sent them to mail them directly to our clients in the
future. The managers of Investment Funds in which clients invest vote proxies for
investments made by those Investment Funds.
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Item 18. Financial Information
A. Solicitation or prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees
We do not require, nor do we solicit, prepayment of more than $1,200.00 in fees per client,
six months or more in advance. Therefore, we have not included a balance sheet for our
most recent fiscal year.
B. Financial Condition Disclosure
Although we do have discretionary authority over our client accounts, we do not have any
financial condition to disclose that is likely to impair our ability to meet our contractual
commitments to clients.
C. Other Financial Disclosures
We have never been the subject of a bankruptcy petition.
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Other Conflicts, Risks and Mitigation
Valuation
We have a duty to ensure that client portfolios are valued properly.
There is a conflict of interest for us because the compensation we earn on advisory
accounts is based on assets under management, so if we were to assign a higher value to
client portfolios, the fees we collect would be higher. We address this conflict as follows:
1. For securities with a readily verifiable market price, we rely on pricing provided
by third party custodians. Our Chief Compliance Officer ("CCO") reviews and
approves the pricing policies of the custodians and samples the pricing
periodically for unusual price variances.
2. For other securities, we have procedures in place, involving the CCO, to
appropriately value certain securities subject to fair value pricing.
Trade Errors
The Firm has developed trade error procedures whereby clients are reimbursed for all
losses attributed to trade errors. All gains resulting from trade errors will remain in client
accounts.
Limited Investment Opportunities
As noted above, the Firm often invests client funds in pooled investment vehicles for
alternative investments. These investments often have limited capacity. This creates an
apparent conflict of interest as there could be a tendency to allocate more attractive limited
investment opportunities to certain clients based on fee differentials or other relationships.
It is the express policy of the Firm to allocate such investment opportunities in a fair and
equitable manner, without regard to any affiliation. The Firm has procedures in place to
monitor compliance with this policy.
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