Overview
- Headquarters
- Miami, FL
- Total Firm Assets
- $210 million
- Average High-Net-Worth Client Portfolio Size
- $0.7 million
- Minimum Account Size
- $1,000,000
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (ADV PART 2A AND 2B FOR AIS)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $1,000,000 | 2.00% |
| $1,000,001 | $5,000,000 | 1.50% |
| $5,000,001 | $10,000,000 | 1.00% |
| $10,000,001 | and above | 0.75% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $20,000 | 2.00% |
| $5 million | $80,000 | 1.60% |
| $10 million | $130,000 | 1.30% |
| $50 million | $430,000 | 0.86% |
| $100 million | $805,000 | 0.80% |
Clients
- High-Net-Worth Share of Firm Assets
- 15.50%
- Number of High-Net-Worth Clients
- 44
- Total Client Accounts
- 231
- Discretionary Accounts
- 195
- Non-Discretionary Accounts
- 36
Services Offered
Services: Portfolio Management for Individuals, Investment Advisor Selection
Regulatory Filings
- SEC CRD Number
- 173134
Primary Brochure: ADV PART 2A AND 2B FOR AIS (2026-07-06)
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Advisory Investor Services, LLC
CRD#173134
FORM ADV PART 2A - BROCHURE
1200 Brickell Ave
Suite 250
Miami, FL 33131
1395 Brickell Avenue
Suite 1560
Miami, FL 33131
2501 Eagle Run Dr.
Weston, FL 33327
Telephone: (786) 462-6044
https://advisoryinvestorservices.com
E-mail: aiscompliance@advisoryinvestorsevices.com
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Advisory
Investor Services, LLC (“AIS” or the “Adviser”). If you have any questions about the contents of
this Brochure, please contact AIS’ Chief Compliance Officer, Iris Leon at telephone number
(786) 462-6044 and/or by email at aiscompliance@advisoryinvestorservices.com
The information in this Brochure has not been approved or verified by any state or federal
securities authority.
Registration of an investment adviser does not imply any level of skill or training. The oral and
written communications received from an adviser provide you with information about which to
utilize in determining to hire or retain an investment adviser.
information about AIS also
is available on
the SEC’s website at
Additional
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
May 29, 2026
Item 2 – Material Changes
Item 1 – Cover Page, has been amended to reflect the new effective date of this brochure.
Item 4 – Advisory Business has been amended to disclose the Firm's use of artificial intelligence
tools in its internal operations, including the controls and limitations governing such use. Also,
Assets under Management have been updated.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss: Material Risks for Significant
Investment Strategies has been amended to disclose the Firm's use of artificial intelligence tools in
its internal operations.
You will receive a summary of any material changes to subsequent Brochures within 120 days of
the close of our business’s fiscal year, which is December 31 of each year. We will further provide
you with a new Brochure as necessary, based on changes or new information, at any time, without
charge. Currently, our Brochure may be requested by contacting us at telephone number (786)
462-6044 and/or by email at aiscompliance@advisoryinvestorservices.com
Additional information about AIS is also available via the SEC’s web site www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
The SEC’s web site also provides information about any persons affiliated with AIS who are
registered, or are required to be registered, as Investment Adviser Representatives (“IARs”) of AIS.
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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 ...................................................................................................... 11
Item 6 - Performance-Based Fees and side-by-side management ................................... 13
Item 7 - Types of Clients ........................................................................................................................ 14
Item 8 - Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ............................ 14
Item 9 - Disciplinary Information ....................................................................................................... 21
Item 10 - Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ............................................... 21
Item 11 - Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading .......................................................................................................................................................... 22
Item 12 - Brokerage Practices ............................................................................................................. 27
Item 13 - Review of Accounts ............................................................................................................. 27
Item 14 - Client Referrals and Other Compensation ................................................................ 28
Item 15 - Custody ..................................................................................................................................... 29
Item 16 - Investment Discretion ........................................................................................................ 29
Item 17 - Voting Client Securities ..................................................................................................... 29
Item 18 - Financial Information .......................................................................................................... 30
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
General
Advisory Investor Services LLC (AIS) is a limited liability company duly organized under the laws of
the State of Florida on September 2, 2014. AIS’s members are Vicente Ferrera (CRD No. 4313925),
Daniel Martinez (CRD No.5832289) and Andreina Garcia (CRD No. 6396022).
From its offices in 1200 Brickell Ave. (Main Office), 1395 Brickell Ave. and Weston, Fl, AIS offers the
following services to its advisory clients:
Investment Advisory Services
Adviser provides investment advisory services to its clients through various types of discretionary
and non-discretionary accounts in accordance with each client’s investment objectives. Investment
activities focus on investments in various kinds of assets and securities in a variety of markets that
is intended to fit within the client’s objectives, strategies and risk profile as described by each client.
AIS offers ongoing portfolio management services based on the individual goals, objectives, time
horizon, and risk tolerance of each client. AIS creates an Investment Policy Statement for clients,
which outlines the client’s current investment profile (income, tax levels, and risk tolerance levels)
and then constructs a plan (the Investment Policy Statement) to aid in the selection of a portfolio
that matches each client’s specific situation. Investment Policy Statement may include, but not
limited to, the following:
Investment strategy
▪
▪ Asset allocation
▪ Risk tolerance
▪ Personal investment policy
▪ Asset selection
▪ Regular portfolio monitoring
AIS evaluates the current investments of each client with respect to their risk tolerance levels and
time horizon. Risk tolerance levels are documented in the Investment Advisory Agreement and in
some cases in the Investment Policy Statement. Accounts may focus on investments in specified
and limited kinds of assets and securities, in limited markets, or they may be broad-based across
many asset classes and markets. Such accounts are intended to fit within the investor’s objectives,
strategies and risk profile as described by each client. The strategies utilized for these customized
accounts may be similar to or may vary widely from the core strategies typically utilized by the
Adviser, as further described in Item 8. Clients may place targets on these accounts and may restrict
the types of investments made in such accounts.
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As an investment adviser, AIS provides portfolio management and administrative services to client
accounts (the “Accounts”), including investigating, analyzing, structuring and negotiating potential
investments, monitoring the performance of investments and advising the Accounts as to the
disposition of investment opportunities.
Adviser provides investment advisory services to Adviser’s clients through the management of
investment portfolios in accordance with the objectives, guidelines and risk profiles of individual
clients. Clients provide such information to Adviser at or before the time they enter into an advisory
agreement with Adviser.
AIS offers several specialized programs, as follows:
1. Third Party Managers
Based upon the Investment Policy Statement defined for each client (as described above),
the Adviser may recommend to certain clients that they authorize the active discretionary
management of a portion of their assets by certain investment managers that are not
affiliated with the Adviser. Adviser continues to render services to the client and, in addition,
monitor and review the performance of the third-party manager and the performance of
the client’s accounts that are being managed.
Adviser offers a discretionary program that utilizes Envestnet Asset Management Inc.’s
(“Envestnet’s”) Private Wealth Management Programs, including Separately Managed
Accounts, Unified Managed Accounts and Mutual Fund Solutions (together, the “Program”)
as described in Envestnet’s Form ADV Part 2A Brochure. Assets in the Program are managed
on a discretionary basis by either third-party investment managers available on the
Envestnet platform and selected by Adviser’s Investment Adviser Representatives or by
Adviser’s representatives directly selecting mutual funds and ETFs. The overall strategy and
asset allocation for Program portfolios are customized to each client. Clients who
participate in the Program pay a fee, which is described in Item 5 below, to both Envestnet
and to Adviser. Assets invested in the Program are custodied with Pershing Advisor
Solutions and Morgan Stanley & Company LLC, which also provides brokerage services to
the Program. Brokerage fees for transactions in the Program are not separately charged to
clients, and third-party investment managers in the Program do not receive additional fees
from Adviser’s clients. At the end of December 2025, the Firm did not have any clients
participating on this program.
2. Schwab's Managed Account Services
Schwab's Managed Account Services consist of the Managed Account Select® Program
(the "Select Program"), the Managed Account Access Program (the "Access Program") (the
Select and Access Programs are collectively referred to as the "Sponsor Programs") and
other managed account services, currently Managed Account Marketplace ("Market
place"). The Managed Account Services include brokerage, custody and related services that
allow our Clients to engage money managers ("Managers") to provide discretionary
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investment portfolio advisory services to designated accounts opened and maintained at
Schwab ("Client Accounts"). In the Sponsor Programs, Schwab acts as program sponsor. In
the Select Program, Schwab provides research on a select group of Managers. In the Access
Program, by contrast, Schwab does not undertake to perform any screening or due
diligence in the acceptance of Managers participating in that Program, and the Managers
participating in the Access Program may or may not be affiliated with Schwab. The fee for
Schwab's brokerage, custody, research and other services in the Sponsor Programs is
bundled with the Managers' fees for their portfolio management services.
Marketplace contains a more extensive list of Managers whose portfolio management
services are available through Schwab. Schwab does not act as a sponsor in relation to
Marketplace, and its compensation for Marketplace services is separate from the Manager's
fee. Marketplace includes Managers providing separate account management services,
overlay managers (for multi-strategy portfolios and unified managed accounts), Turnkey
Asset Management Providers ("TAMPs") and sub-advisors to any of the foregoing that have
trading authority over Client Accounts. The services of TAMPs may include separately
managed accounts, multi-strategy portfolios, unified managed accounts, mutual fund wrap
programs and exchange-traded fund wrap programs.
3. Multi Strategy Portfolios (“MSPs”)
Clients may elect to have their assets managed through an MSP. An MSP is a discretionary
account invested in several products, including but not limited to Mutual Funds, ETFs,
stocks, bonds and alternative investments.
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Clients may select different investment portfolios from a selection that is updated regularly,
each based on a particular investment objective / risk tolerance. Currently the selection of
MSPs includes:
MSP INCOME PORTFOLIOS: This portfolio has an emphasis on generating current income
by investing in securities with various degrees of risk of loss of principal (volatility),
including bonds, equities (dividend paying stocks), mutual funds and cash equivalents.
Note: depending on client personal income target, the strategy may require increasing
credit risk to achieve higher target income; in this case, volatility will increase to
moderate.
MSP INCOME AND GROWTH PORTFOLIO: This portfolio has an emphasis on generating
capital appreciation and current income by investing in securities having a combination
of lower and higher degree of risk of loss of principal (medium volatility). This portfolio
gives to the investor the opportunity of capitalizing on growth and income while
maintain a specific level of risk (Lower / Medium / Higher) through equities, equity
mutual funds, bonds, bond mutual funds, and depending on the client risk profile,
alternative investments.
MSP GROWTH PORTFOLIO: This portfolio has an emphasis on generating capital
appreciation by investing in securities with a higher degree of risk of loss of principal.
This portfolio is suitable for investors who want to participate mostly in the global equity
markets, global bond markets and alternative investments. The Advisor manages three
different Growth Portfolios, with different levels of volatility, depending on the client’s
profile and risk appetite.
4. Family Wealth Services
As an investment adviser, AIS provides portfolio management and administrative
services to our clients, including investigating, analyzing, structuring, and negotiating
potential investments, monitoring the performance of investments and advising the
clients as to the disposition of investment opportunities.
Other Services
Adviser provides investment advisory services to clients through the management of investment
portfolios in accordance with the objectives, guidelines and risk profiles of the individual clients.
Clients provide such information to Adviser at or before the time they enter into an advisory
agreement with the Adviser. The Adviser may provide additional services to the clients. The scope
of services and additional fees are negotiated individually with each client and incorporated into
the Portfolio Management Agreement.
Portfolio Review & Consulting Services. AIS provides clients with advice and recommendations on
cash flow analysis, cash management, portfolio trading, portfolio management selection,
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operational and administrative support services for estate planning structures of the clients
provided by a 3rd party and other investment related topics.
In providing advisory services, AIS may utilize third-party portfolio management, rebalancing,
trading, and tax-aware investment technology made available through its qualified custodians and
other unaffiliated service providers. These tools may include automated or model-based processes
designed to assist in portfolio monitoring, rebalancing, and the implementation of investment
strategies. Clients do not pay additional advisory fees for the use of such technology; however,
underlying investments may include internal management fees and expenses. The use of these
tools does not guarantee investment results, prevent losses, or ensure the achievement of any
client’s investment objectives. Adviser retains full fiduciary responsibility, discretion, and oversight
with respect to all investment recommendations and portfolio management decisions.
AIS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Participant Capital INTL LLC, the General
Partner of Participant Capital Growth Fund LP, a commercial real estate investment platform that
allows clients to invest in commercial real estate assets through a limited partnership structure. AIS
has negotiated an institutional subscription fee for the clients it may refer to. AIS is not
compensated in any way by the General Partner or the fund. These fees are disclosed to each client
in the Offering Documents, which includes a Subscription Agreement. AIS may recommend to its
clients to invest a portion of their assets in domestic commercial real estate, as part of their asset
allocation, according to each client’s investment profile and risk tolerance. AIS will count any and all
assets invested in domestic commercial real estate structures as part of the client’s Assets Under
Management and its Advisory Fees calculations.
AIS has signed a Placement Agreement with ECC Fund Manager LLC, the Manager of Emerald
Creek Capital Cayman Income Fund LP, an offshore private equity fund. AIS has negotiated an
institutional subscription fee for the clients it may refer. AIS is not compensated in any way by the
General Partner or the fund. These fees are disclosed to each client in the Offering Documents,
which includes a Subscription Agreement. AIS may recommend to its clients to invest a portion of
their assets in domestic commercial real estate, as part of their asset allocation, according to each
client’s investment profile and risk tolerance. AIS will count any and all assets invested in domestic
commercial real estate structures as part of the client’s Assets Under Management and its Advisory
Fees calculations.
AIS has signed a Placement Agreement with Barings Private Credit Corporation, a private credit
fund. AIS is not compensated in any way by the General Partner or the fund. Fund fees are
disclosed to each client in the Offering Documents, which includes a Subscription Agreement. AIS
may recommend to its clients to invest a portion of their assets in private credit, as part of their
asset allocation, according to each client’s investment profile and risk tolerance. AIS will count any
and all assets invested in domestic private credit structures as part of the client’s Assets Under
Management and its Advisory Fees calculations.
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AIS may also refer clients to other financial services companies, including banks1, as a courtesy to
the client and with no compensation from the institution. AIS does not assume any responsibility
for the products and services offered by the said institutions. AIS strongly recommends clients to
perform their own due diligence to these institutions before opening a new account / relationship
with them.
AIS maintains an agreement with R.E. Brandon & Company for the sale of Life Insurance policies to
its clients.
AIS also offers Health Insurance Policies to its clients through an arrangement between United
Healthcare and Andreina Garcia. AIS and/or Andreina Garcia may also use other providers if
needed.
AIS also offers Real Estate Services to its clients through an arrangement between Garalfa &
Okamoto LLC and Andreina Garcia. AIS and/or Andreina Garcia may also use other providers if
needed.
AIS maintains an agreement with Trident Trust Group and its affiliates Trident Corporate Services
(Bahamas), Trident Trust Company (BVI) Limited and Morning Star Holdings (Nevis). Trident
operates as a trust company that offers corporate and fiduciary administration services. It provides
company incorporation, trustee, authorized signatory, registered agent and office services,
accounting, and director and nominee shareholder services. AIS may refer existing/prospective
clients to Trident for corporate and trust services. AIS does not receive any compensation on
services provided by Trident Trust Group. AIS clients are free to use any trust or corporate services
firm. This arrangement creates a conflict of interest with the client as AIS has an incentive to refer
clients to these companies because of the existing compensation arrangements.
AIS maintains an agreement with EPGD Attorneys at Law, P.A. EPGD Attorneys at Law, P.A. is a law
firm based in Coral Gables, FL., that offers corporate and fiduciary administration services. It
provides company incorporation, trustee, authorized signatory, registered agent and office services.
AIS may refer existing/prospective clients to EPGD Attorneys at Law, P.A for corporate and trust
services. AIS does not receive any compensation or services for these referrals.
Additional General Information
Other professionals (e.g., trust companies, lawyers, accountants, insurance agents, etc.) may be
recommended to clients or engaged directly by the client on an as-needed basis. Conflicts of
interest related to recommendations of other professionals will be disclosed to the client in the
event they should occur. Additionally, AIS’s client agreements may not be assigned without client
consent.
1 Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (Miami Office), Banesco USA (Doral Office), Ocean Bank (Doral Office), Valley
National Bank (Miami, FL), Abanca (USA) and Helm Bank (USA).
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Investment Restrictions
Adviser offers an array of services and clients can select among the services that the client and the
Adviser feel are suited for the client. Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on the
management of their accounts, including by restricting particular securities or types of investments.
Clients should be aware that performance of restricted accounts may differ from performance of
accounts without such impediments, possibly producing lower overall results.
Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools
AIS uses artificial intelligence ("AI") tools, including large language model platforms, to assist its
personnel with certain internal administrative and operational tasks. Currently, the approved AI
platforms are: (i) Claude, developed by Anthropic PBC, accessed through individual user accounts
at claude.ai; (ii) Microsoft Copilot, developed by Microsoft Corporation, accessed through the Firm's
Microsoft 365 subscription; and (iii) ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI OpCo, LLC, accessed through
individual user accounts at chatgpt.com. AI tools are used exclusively for internal purposes,
including, but not limited to drafting and editing internal memoranda, correspondence, and
compliance documentation; summarizing publicly available regulatory guidance and research
materials; and supporting the preparation of client-facing documents prior to human review and
approval.
AI tools are not used to make investment decisions, generate investment recommendations, or
manage client portfolios. All AI-generated output is treated as a draft only and is subject to review,
verification, and approval by a qualified member of the Firm's personnel before any business, client,
or regulatory use. The Adviser retains full fiduciary responsibility and human oversight for all
advice, recommendations, and communications provided to clients.
AIS has implemented controls governing the use of AI tools, including system-level instructions
designed to prevent the entry or transmission of client non-public personal information ("NPI"),
material non-public information ("MNPI"), or other regulated data into AI platforms. Personnel are
prohibited from entering client-identifying information, account numbers, Social Security numbers,
or other sensitive data into any AI system. The Firm's AI usage practices are governed by its AI
Usage Policy, which is reviewed at least annually by the Chief Compliance Officer.
Clients who have questions about the Firm's use of AI tools may contact the Chief Compliance
Officer, Iris Leon, at (786) 462-6044 or aiscompliance@advisoryinvestorservices.com.
Assets Under Management
As of May 29, 2026, AIS, provided investment advisory services to approximately 187 clients, with a
total of $ $232,454,169.97 in assets under management (“AUM”), with custody with Pershing Inc.
(through Miura Capital, LLC and Amerant Investment Inc.), Charles Schwab, Morgan Stanley and
Interactive Brokers. Approximately $ $176,960,005.44 are managed on a Discretionary basis.
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Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
Adviser typically receives an annual management fee (from 0.75% to 2.00%) of the Net Asset Value
of the Account. All fees are negotiable.
The specific manner in which fees are charged by Adviser is established in each client’s written
agreement with Adviser. Generally, and pursuant to contract, fees for the management of Accounts
will be based upon a percentage of the total assets in the account (including margined assets).
Please be advised that Clients will pay higher fees for securities purchased on margin. This practice
creates an incentive for the adviser to engage in margin trading in order to increase its fee.
Basic Management Fee Schedule
Account Value
Over $10,000,000
$5,000,000 to $9,999,999
$1,000,000 to $4,999,999
$250,000 to $999,999
Fee Percentage
0.75%
1.00%
1.50%
2.00%
Calculation and Deduction of Advisory Fees
With respect to accounts that Adviser manages on a discretionary basis, including the specialized
discretionary programs, clients are generally required to authorize Adviser to directly debit
management fees from client accounts quarterly. Fees for investment advisory services and other
non-discretionary programs are billed to clients, although frequently clients pre-authorize their
custodians to automatically deduct the fees from the client’s account and to make payment to
Adviser. Generally, advisory fees are deducted or billed, as applicable, quarterly in advance. In
certain cases, and based on restrictions imposed by some custodians, as Morgan Stanley, the firm
may deduct or bill, as applicable, advisory fees monthly or quarterly in arrears. As a result, clients
with multiple accounts under management may have different fee schedules deduction/invoicing
periods.
A client may pay more or less fees than similar clients depending on the particular circumstances of
the client, size, additional or differing levels of servicing or as otherwise agreed with specific clients.
Clients that negotiate fees, including a flat fee, may end up paying a higher fee than that set forth
above as a result of fluctuations in the client’s assets under management and account performance.
In the event the Adviser bills fees in advance, refunds are given on a prorated basis, based on the
number of days remaining in a quarter at the point of termination. The fee refunded will be the
balance of the fees collected in advance minus the daily rate* times the number of days in the
quarter up to and including the day of termination. (*The daily rate is calculated by dividing the
quarterly AUM fee by the number of days in the termination quarter). Clients may terminate their
contracts without penalty within 5 business days of signing the advisory contract. Advisory fees are
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withdrawn directly from the client’s accounts with client written authorization.
Additional Fee Information
Clients may authorize the Adviser to directly debit management fees from client accounts on a
quarterly basis. In such instances, management fees are prorated for each contribution and
withdrawal made during the applicable calendar quarter. Accounts initiated or terminated during a
calendar quarter will be charged a prorated fee. No prepaid fees are charged six months or more in
advance.
The firm will also provide the service of consulting for a fee based on assets under consulting, for
those families that want to be engaged on a quarterly analysis of their portfolios, cash flow, overall
economic strategy situation, access to custodial platform and/or consolidated reporting.
Alternatively, in some instances, clients may receive an invoice for fees, in which it may choose to
pay AIS directly for its billed fees for the relevant period.
Some of Adviser’s supervised persons accept compensation for the sale of securities or other
investment products, including asset-based sales charges or service fees from the sale of mutual
funds, in their individual capacities as registered representatives of non-affiliated broker dealer
Miura Capital LLC, (Miura). Supervised persons of Adviser do not receive such compensation with
respect to accounts managed or advised by Adviser.
Adviser’s fees are exclusive of brokerage commissions, transaction fees, and other related costs and
expenses which shall be incurred directly by the client. Clients may incur certain charges imposed
by custodians, brokers, and other third parties such as fees charged by fund managers, custodial
fees, deferred sales charges, odd-lot differentials, transfer taxes, wire transfer and electronic funds
fees, and other fees and taxes on brokerage account and securities transactions. Mutual funds and
exchange traded funds also charge internal management fees, which are disclosed in a fund’s
prospectus. It is the Adviser’s policy not to accept “kick-backs” or retrocession fees from any third
non-affiliated party providing services to the Adviser’s clients; however, Adviser’s related persons,
including dually registered employees, may receive a portion of these commissions, fees and costs.
Advisor may receive trailers and new issue inception fees from mutual funds and issuers as a dually
(Advisor and Broker on record) registered person. Please refer to Items 10 and 12 for further
information on related parties and dually registered employees.
Please note that (1) AIS or our supervised persons may have an incentive to recommend
investment products based on the compensation received rather than on a client’s needs; and (2)
clients have the option to purchase investment products that we recommend through other
brokers or agents that are not affiliated with AIS.
Estate Planning Services
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The adviser will conduct an initial estate planning assessment and refer the client to third-party
service providers, including lawyers and estate planning professionals, for the implementation
of the plan. The Client may use any service provider for Estate Planning services.
Item 12 further describes the factors that Adviser considers in selecting or recommending
broker-dealers for client transactions and custody and in determining the reasonableness of
their compensation (i.e., commissions).
AIS may make payments to service providers on behalf of the client. Such payments may or
may not be charged to the client by AIS. Additionally, AIS may charge a fee for such
intermediary services, which can generate an invoice that will be made available to the client.
Termination of the Agreement
Although an Agreement between AIS and its clients are ongoing agreements, the length of service
to the client is at the client’s discretion. The client or the investment manager may terminate an
Agreement by written notice to the other party with a (30) thirty – day advance notice or as agreed
upon otherwise between the client and the Adviser.
If an agreement is terminated during a period in which the client has already paid AIS its advisory
fees in advance, then the Adviser will reimburse, on a pro-rated basis, the remaining advisory fees
collected for any service not rendered; these fees will be sent to the client’s address of record,
unless otherwise directed by the client, within (30) days of termination of the agreement.
After the advisory contract is terminated by either party, the adviser will charge standard hourly
consulting fees, at a rate of $500.00 / hr., for the time used for processing additional request from
the former client. Please note the above mentioned our hourly rate exceeds the hourly rate charged
by most advisers in certain jurisdiction, including but not limited to Maryland.
Item 6 - Performance-Based Fees and side-by-side management
Qualified clients, as defined by Rule 205-3 of the Investment Adviser’s Act, may enter into advisory
agreements where the Firm is entitled to a performance fee as part or all of its compensation.
Qualified clients / investors must meet the following requirements: (a) have at least $1,100,000 in
assets under management with the adviser; or (b) have a net worth of at least $2,200,000 in
investable assets, (excluding the value of his or her primary residence); in order to enter into
performance-based compensation agreements with AIS, Client Suitability will be determined
through the use of a detailed suitability questionnaire and follow up due diligence inquiries. The
Firm at its sole discretion, may reject any client application where the above financial standards are
not met and/or where it reasonably believes the investor lacks the necessary financial
sophistication, who purport to not fully understand the Firm’s method of compensation and the
nature of its risks, or who are otherwise deemed to be unsuitable for such an arrangement.
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The Firm may engage in Performance based compensation based upon any gains obtained in the
client’s account for the quarter, or for the calendar year, depending on the specific arrangement.
Performance fees may range from 5% to 20% of gains depending on each specific arrangement
and they may be subject to a “hurdle rate” or minimum gain by the client. If this “hurdle rate” is not
met, the Performance Fee is therefore not paid to the advisor.
Performance Fee arrangements may create an incentive for Adviser to recommend investments
which may be riskier or more speculative than those which would be recommended under a
different fee arrangement. Performance Fee arrangement may also create an incentive to favor
high fee-paying accounts over other accounts in the allocation of investment opportunities.
Adviser has procedures designed and implemented to ensure that all clients are treated fairly and
equally, and to prevent this conflict from influencing the allocation of investment opportunities
among clients.
The Adviser may have clients with similar investment objectives. The Adviser is permitted to make
an investment decision on behalf of clients that differs from decision made for, or advice given to,
such other accounts and clients even though the investment objectives may be the same or similar,
provided that the Adviser acts in good faith and follows a policy of allocating, over a period of
time, investment opportunities on a basis intended to be fair and equitable, taking into
consideration the investment policies and investment restrictions to which such accounts and
clients are subject to. Advice may be provided on assets held offshore.
Performance Fees may be charged in lieu of, or in addition to, other advisory fees, as agreed with
the client.
Please note that the Firm does not offer Performance Fee arrangements to clients residing in
Maryland and any other states where such arrangements are prohibited.
At the end of December 2025, the Firm did not have any clients with a Performance Fee
arrangement.
Item 7 - Types of Clients
AIS provides asset and/or portfolio management services to individual & high net worth
individuals, in some cases through their own Personal Investment Vehicles. The minimum dollar
value for establishing an Account is generally $1,000,000. Initial investments of a lesser amount
may be accepted at Adviser’s discretion.
Item 8 - Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
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General Investment Strategies and Methods of Analysis
Adviser has arrangements with third party service providers through which Adviser receives general
macroeconomic analyses of economies, currencies, markets and market sectors. Such third-party
service providers also provide research reports on specific securities, sample asset allocations and
administrative services. Adviser uses such information and services as a tool and Adviser also
performs its own research and due diligence on advisers and investment opportunities. Adviser
makes investment allocation decisions based on each client’s investment objectives and risk
tolerance, among other factors. Adviser identifies, structures, monitors, invests and liquidates
investments in discretionary accounts. The design and day-to-day management of client portfolios
is determined by Adviser through the assigned portfolio manager. Third party service providers
utilized by the Adviser do not have access to or knowledge of information concerning the specific
investment decisions and recommendations made to Adviser’s clients.
Adviser seeks asset preservation and capital appreciation of clients’ portfolios by customizing asset
allocations and selecting investment vehicles that it believes will align with each client’s short and
long-term investment needs and goals. The asset class allocations forecasts and expectations are
analyzed and invested in various financial instruments, typically include equity, fixed income,
options and alternative investments. Adviser will select and monitor the investment vehicles for
each asset class in the portfolios based on their history and prospective risk and return
characteristics, and determine suitability for each client’s needs, as well as estimated fees and
expense.
If any conflict of interest should exist in the future the proper disclosures will be provided to the
clients related to the conflict of interest and how the Firm resolves the conflict.
Material Risks for Significant Investment Strategies
While it is the intention of Adviser to implement strategies, which are designed to minimize
potential losses suffered by its client, there can be no assurance that such strategies will be
successful. It is possible that a client may lose a substantial proportion or all of its assets in
connection with investment decisions made by Adviser. The following is a discussion of typical risks
for Adviser’s clients, but it does not purport to be a complete explanation of the risks involved with
Adviser’s investment strategies.
There is no guarantee that in any time period, particularly in the short term, a client’s portfolio will
achieve appreciation in terms of capital growth or that a client’s investment objective will be met by
Adviser.
The value of the securities in which Adviser invests on behalf of its clients may be volatile. Price
movements may result from factors affecting individual companies, sectors or industries that may
influence certain strategies or the securities market as a whole. Furthermore, a client will be subject
to the risk that inflation, economic recession, changes in the general level of interest rates or other
market conditions over which Adviser will have no control may adversely affect investment results.
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Adviser notes that while Adviser’s management of accounts may not involve direct leveraging, or
other risk factors discussed below, the underlying funds and other investments that comprise client
accounts may engage in practices that can materially impact the performance of such fund or
investment, which in turn may materially impact the value of Adviser’s clients’ portfolios.
AIS may use AI-assisted tools to support certain research and administrative functions, including
summarizing publicly available market commentary, regulatory guidance, and economic data. AI
tools are not used to make investment decisions or generate investment recommendations. All AI-
assisted research output is independently verified by qualified personnel before any reliance upon
it for advisory purposes.
Hedging transactions may increase risks of capital losses
Adviser utilizes hedging strategies primarily to protect and preserve capital as well as yield
enhancement. Investment products in which Adviser invests clients’ accounts may utilize a variety
of financial instruments, such as options, for risk management purposes. While hedging
transactions may seek to reduce risk, such transactions may result in a worse overall performance.
Certain risks cannot be hedged, such as credit risk, relating both to particular securities and
counterparties. Adviser will not always invest in funds or other investment vehicles that utilize
hedging strategies.
Leverage
Adviser may utilize leverage in certain investment strategies.
Liquidity of investment portfolio
The market for some securities in which Adviser invests indirectly on behalf of its clients may be
relatively illiquid. Liquidity relates to the ability to sell an investment in a timely manner. The market
for relatively illiquid securities tends to be more volatile than the market for more liquid securities.
Investments in relatively illiquid securities may restrict the ability of a fund or portfolio manager to
dispose of investments at a price and time that it wishes to do so. The risk of illiquidity also arises in
the case of over-the-counter transactions. There is no regulated market in such contracts and the
bid and offer prices will be established solely by dealers in these contracts. Client accounts that are
invested in funds or other instruments that contain illiquid investments may be subject to these
risks.
Foreign currency markets
Adviser’s investment strategies may cause a client to be exposed to fluctuations in currency
exchange rates where it invests directly or indirectly in securities denominated in currencies other
than U.S. dollars. Adviser may from time-to-time engage in direct foreign currency transactions.
However, the underlying funds and other investment vehicles may engage in direct foreign
currency trading. The markets in which foreign exchange transactions are effected are highly
volatile, highly specialized and highly technical. Significant changes, including changes in liquidity
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and prices, can occur in such markets within very short periods of time, often within minutes.
Foreign exchange trading risks include, but are not limited to, exchange rate risk, interest rate risk
and potential interference by foreign governments through regulation of local exchange markets,
foreign investment, or particular transactions in foreign currency.
Derivatives
Adviser’s investment strategy may cause a client to be exposed to derivatives including instruments
and contracts the value of which is linked to one or more underlying securities, financial
benchmarks or indices. Derivatives allow an investor to hedge or speculate upon the price
movements of a particular security, financial benchmark, index, currency or interest rate at a
fraction of the cost of investing in the underlying asset. The value of a derivative depends largely
upon price movements in the underlying asset. Therefore, many of the risks applicable to trading
the underlying asset are also applicable to derivatives trading. However, there are a number of
other risks associated with derivatives trading. For example, because many derivatives provide
significantly more market exposure than the money paid or deposited when the transaction is
entered into, a relatively small adverse market movement can result not only in the loss of the
entire investment but may also expose a client to the possibility of a loss exceeding the original
amount invested.
Settlement risks
Adviser’s investment strategies may expose a client to the credit risk of parties with whom Adviser,
on behalf of the client or the underlying funds, trades and to the risk of settlement default. Market
practices in the emerging markets in relation to the settlement of securities transactions and
custody of assets will provide increased risk. Although the emerging markets have grown rapidly
over the last few years, the clearing, settlement and registration systems available to affect trades
on such markets are significantly less developed than those in more mature world markets which
can result in delays and other material difficulties in settling trades and in registering transfers of
securities. Problems of settlement in these markets may affect the net asset value and liquidity of a
client’s portfolio or investments in such portfolios.
Emerging Markets
Adviser’s investment strategies include direct and indirect investments in securities in emerging
markets and such investments involve special considerations and risks. These include a possibility
of nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, foreign exchange control, political
changes, government regulation, social instability or diplomatic developments which could affect
adversely the economies of such countries or the value of a client’s investments, and the risks of
investing in countries with smaller capital markets, such as limited liquidity, price volatility,
restrictions on foreign investment and repatriation of capital, and the risks associated with
emerging economies, including high inflation and interest rates and political and social
uncertainties. In addition, it may be difficult to obtain and enforce a judgment in a court in an
emerging country. The economies of many emerging market countries are still in the early stages
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of modern development and are subject to abrupt and unexpected change. In many cases,
governments retain a high degree of direct control over the economy and may take actions having
sudden and widespread effects. Investments in products of emerging market may also become
illiquid which may constrain Adviser’s ability to realize some or all of a client’s portfolio holdings.
Accounting standards in emerging market countries may not be as stringent as accounting
standards in developed countries.
Investment Concentration
Some client accounts may have a high concentration in one sector, industry, issuer or security that
may subject such accounts to greater risk of loss in the event such investments take an economic
downturn.
Agency Cross Transactions
Section 206(3) and Rule 206(3)-2 – Agency Cross Trades When Acting as a Broker. Section 206(3)
also prohibits an adviser, directly or indirectly, acting as broker for a person other than the advisory
client, from knowingly effecting any sale or purchase of any security for the account of that client
(“agency cross transactions”), without disclosing to that client in writing
Cybersecurity Risks
As part of our commitment to protecting client information and maintaining the integrity of our
operations, AIS employs a comprehensive cybersecurity program designed to address potential
threats to our technology systems and sensitive client data. However, no security system is
completely immune to cyber incidents, and clients should be aware of the following risks:
1. Potential Cyber Threats
Our firm may be exposed to risks stemming from cyberattacks, including unauthorized access to
client accounts or sensitive information, operational disruptions, theft, or corruption of data.
Threats may arise from internal sources (e.g., employee misconduct or error) or external actors (e.g.,
hackers, third-party vendors, or geopolitical events).
2. Impact on Clients
Cyber incidents could result in the loss of client data, delayed access to accounts, financial losses,
or unauthorized transactions. In the event of a cyber incident affecting our systems or third-party
service providers, clients may experience interruptions in our advisory services.
3. Mitigation Measures
We have implemented security protocols, including but not limited to:
Multi-layered security systems to detect and prevent unauthorized access.
Regular cybersecurity training for employees.
Third-party vendor risk assessments to ensure service providers adhere to robust
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Business continuity and incident response plans to minimize disruptions and ensure a
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4. Client Responsibilities
While we take reasonable steps to protect client information, clients also play a role in
safeguarding their data. We encourage clients to:
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Use strong, unique passwords for accessing their accounts.
Notify us immediately of suspicious activity or unauthorized account access.
Avoid sharing sensitive account credentials or information via unsecure channels.
5. Limitations and Risks
Despite our efforts, there can be no guarantee that we will successfully prevent or mitigate all cyber
incidents. The increasing sophistication of cyber threats may present risks beyond our control.
Clients should be aware that these risks may impact the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of
their information or our ability to provide advisory services.
6. AI Tools:
AIS also utilizes third-party AI platforms as part of its internal operations. While the Firm has
implemented controls to limit the data entered into such platforms, clients should be aware that
the use of AI tools presents additional cybersecurity and data privacy considerations. The Firm's AI
Usage Policy governs permissible uses of AI tools and prohibits the entry of client NPI or MNPI into
any AI system.
For additional information regarding our cybersecurity policies or to report a potential security
concern, please contact us at (786) 462-6044.
Material Risks for Particular Types of Securities
Alternative Investments: Hedge funds, commodity pools, Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”),
Business Development Companies (“BDCs”), Structured Products, and other alternative investments
involve a high degree of risk and can be illiquid due to restrictions on transfer and lack of a
secondary trading market. They can be highly leveraged, speculative and volatile, and an investor
could lose all or a substantial amount of an investment. Alternative investments may lack
transparency as to share price, valuation and portfolio holdings. Complex tax structures often result
in delayed tax reporting. Compared to mutual funds, hedge funds and commodity pools are
subject to less regulation and often charge higher fees. Alternative investment managers typically
exercise broad investment discretion and may apply similar strategies across multiple investment
vehicles, resulting in less diversification. Clients interested in investing in these products are
required to sign a disclosure recognizing and accepting the risks involved in these investments.
Private Equity: Private equity is an equity investment into non-quoted companies. The private
equity investor looks at an investment prospect as investing in a company as opposed to investing
in a company's stock. Private equity funds hold illiquid positions (for which there is no active
secondary market) and typically only invest in the equity and debt of target companies, which are
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generally taken private and brought under the private equity manager's control. Risks associated
with private equity include:
• Funding Risk: The unpredictable timing of cash flows poses funding risks to investors.
Commitments are contractually binding and defaulting on payments results in the loss of private
equity partnership interests. This risk is also commonly referred to as default risk.
• Liquidity Risk: The illiquidity of private equity partnership interests exposes investors to asset
liquidity risk associated with selling in the secondary market at a discount on the reported NAV.
• Market Risk: The fluctuation of the market has an impact on the value of the investments held in
the portfolio.
• Capital Risk: The realization value of private equity investments can be affected by numerous
factors, including (but not limited to) the quality of the fund manager, equity market exposure,
interest rates and foreign exchange.
Private Funds: A private fund is an investment vehicle that pools capital from a number of investors
and invests in securities and other instruments. In almost all cases, a private fund is a private
investment vehicle that is typically not registered under federal or state securities laws. So that
private funds do not have to register under these laws, issuers make the funds available only to
certain sophisticated or accredited investors and cannot be offered or sold to the general public.
Private funds are generally smaller than mutual funds because they are often limited to a small
number of investors and have a more limited number of eligible investors. Many but not all private
funds use leverage as part of their investment strategies. Private funds management fees typically
include a base management fee along with a performance component. In many cases, the fund’s
managers may become “partners” with their clients by making personal investments of their own
assets in the fund. Most private funds offer their securities by providing an offering memorandum
or private placement memorandum, known as “PPM” for short.
The PPM covers important information for investors and investors should review this document
carefully and should consider conducting additional due diligence before investing in the private
fund. The primary risks of private funds include the following: (a) Private funds do not sell publicly
and are therefore illiquid. An investor may not be able to exit a private fund or sell its interests in
the fund before the fund closes; and (b) Private funds are subject to various other risks, including
risks associated with the types of securities that the private fund invests in or the type of business
issuing the private placement.
Digital Assets Risk (also often referred to as Cryptocurrency) are a digital representation of value
that functions as a medium of exchange, a unit of account, or a store of value, but it does not have
legal tender status.
(Also sometimes called “Cryptocurrencies”) are sometimes
Cryptocurrency: Digital Assets
exchanged for U.S. dollars or other currencies around the world, but they are not currently backed
nor supported by any government or central bank. Their value is completely derived from market
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forces of supply and demand, and they are more volatile than traditional currencies, stocks, bonds,
or other “traditional asset classes.”
Trading (buying/selling) in cryptocurrencies comes with significant risks, including volatile market
price swings or flash crashes, market manipulation, cybersecurity risks, and risks of losing the
principal or all investment. In addition, cryptocurrency markets and exchanges are not regulated
with the same controls or customer protections available in equity, option, futures, or foreign
exchange investing.
Cryptocurrency trading requires knowledge of cryptocurrency markets. In attempting to profit
through cryptocurrency trading, the client must compete with traders worldwide. Investors should
have appropriate knowledge and experience before engaging in substantial cryptocurrency trading.
Cryptocurrency trading may not generally be appropriate, particularly with funds drawn from
retirement savings, student loans, mortgages, emergency funds, or funds set aside for other
purposes. Cryptocurrency trading can lead to large and immediate financial losses. Under certain
market conditions, the client may find it difficult or impossible to liquidate a position quickly at a
reasonable price. This can occur, for example, when the market for a particular cryptocurrency
suddenly drops, or if trading is halted due to recent news events, unusual trading activity, or
changes in the underlying cryptocurrency system. Several federal agencies have also published
advisory documents surrounding the risks of virtual currency (For more information see, the CFPB’s
Consumer Advisory, the CFTC’s Customer Advisory, the SEC’s Investor Alert, and FINRA’s Investor
Alert).
The explanation of risks is not exhaustive but rather highlights some of the more significant risks
involved in AIS’ investment strategy. There may be other circumstances not described here that
could adversely affect investment and prevent the portfolio from reaching its objective. Some risks
may not apply to all Clients.
Risk of Loss
Please note that investing in securities involves a risk of loss that you, as a client, should be
prepared to bear.
Item 9 - Disciplinary Information
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Investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or disciplinary
events that would-be material to your evaluation of an adviser or the integrity of the adviser’s
management. Adviser has no
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Item 10 - Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
The following individuals, representing Adviser’s management persons and employees are also
registered representatives of non-affiliated broker dealer Miura Capital, LLC (Miura):
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Iris Leon, Assistant Principal / Registered Representative
• Vicente Ferrera, Business Development President
• Daniel Martinez, Business Consultant Manager
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• Francisco Vaca, Registered Representative
• Maria Torne, Registered Representative
• Luis Vivas, Registered Representative
• Natan Saban, Registered Representative
Other Material Relationships
The Adviser may direct execution of client securities through Miura, a non-affiliated (but related)
broker-dealer. Under certain circumstances, Miura’s commission rates are negotiable, although the
indirect affiliation between the Adviser and Miura may limit the ability of these rates to be
negotiated on an arms’ length basis. Clients may be able to obtain less expensive execution of
securities transactions if a broker-dealer other than Miura is used, but the Adviser considers other
factors in addition to price in selecting broker-dealers (please refer to Item 12 for additional
information on selection of brokers). Transactions directed by the Advisor to Miura are generally
executed on an agency basis but may be executed on a riskless principal basis following notice to,
and consent from, the clients.
Item 11 - Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and
Personal Trading
Code of Ethics and Personal Trading Policies
Adviser has adopted the Code of Ethics pursuant to Rule 204A-l of the Advisers Act in an effort to
prevent violations of federal securities laws. Adviser expects all employees to act with honesty,
integrity and professionalism and to adhere to federal securities laws.
All officers, directors, partners and employees of the Adviser and any other person who provides
advice on behalf of Adviser and is subject to Adviser’s control and supervision (collectively referred
to as “Supervised Persons”) are required to adhere to the Code.
Prevention of Insider Trading
Adviser has adopted policies designed to prevent insider trading that is more fully described in the
Code. Adviser’s policy on insider trading applies to securities trading and information handling by
all Supervised Persons of Adviser (including spouses, minor children and adult members of their
households and any other relative of a Supervised Person on whose behalf Supervised Person is
acting) for their own account or the account of any client of Adviser.
Adviser takes its obligation to detect and prevent insider trading with the utmost seriousness.
Adviser may impose penalties for breaches of its policies and procedures, even in the absence of
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any indication of insider trading. Depending on the nature of the breach, penalties may include a
letter of censure, profit “give ups,” fines, referrals to regulatory and self-regulatory bodies and
dismissal.
Personal Securities Transactions
Periodic Reports
As more fully described in the Code, “access persons” are required to submit reports detailing their
personal securities holdings to the Chief Compliance Officer on an initial basis, a quarterly basis,
and an annual basis.
As an alternative to submitting quarterly transaction reports, Adviser requires persons who are
“access persons” to submit brokerage statements or trade confirmations as long as such
documents contain the information required under Rule 204A-l(b)(2)(i)(A)-(E) under the Advisers
Act.
Initial Public Offerings and Limited Public Offerings
Access Persons must obtain prior written approval from the Chief Compliance Officer before
investing in initial public offerings (“IPOs”) or limited offerings (i.e., private placements). In the event
the Chief Compliance Officer wishes to purchase IPOs or the securities of a private placement for
his own employee account, the Chief Compliance Officer must obtain prior written approval from
the Adviser’s Board Committee.
Review of Personal Securities Reports
The Chief Compliance Officer (or its designee) is responsible for reviewing the Access Person’s
Quarterly Transaction Reports as well as the Initial Holdings Report and the Annual Holdings
Report as part of Adviser’s duty to maintain and enforce its Code.
In instances when the Chief Compliance Officer has engaged in personal securities transaction, the
President of the firm shall review the Chief Compliance Officer’s brokerage statements and trade
confirmations.
Outside Business Activities and Private Investments of Employees
Unless otherwise reviewed and approved by the Chief Compliance Officer, all employees are
required to devote their full time and efforts to the Adviser’s business. As such, no person may
make use of either his position as an employee or information acquired during employment or
make personal investments in a manner that may create a conflict, or the appearance of a conflict,
between the employee’s personal interests and Adviser’s interests. Accordingly, every employee is
required to complete a disclosure form and have the form approved by Adviser’s Chief Compliance
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Officer prior to serving in any outside capacities or making any of the investments more fully
described in the Code.
Reporting Violations
All Supervised Persons (any officer, director, partner and employee of Adviser) are required to
report actual or known violations or suspected violations of Adviser’s Code promptly to the Chief
Compliance Officer or his designee.
Any report of a violation or suspected violation of the Code will be treated as confidential to the
extent permitted by law.
As part of Adviser’s obligations to conduct an annual review of all of its policies and procedures
pursuant to Rule 206(4)-7 of the Advisers Act, the Chief Compliance Officer shall review on an
annual basis the adequacy of the Code and the effectiveness of its implementation.
Recordkeeping
Adviser maintains the following:
▪ Copies of the Code.
▪ Records of violations of the Code and actions taken as a result of the violations.
▪ Copies of Adviser’s supervised persons’ written acknowledgement of receipt of the Code.
▪ Records of Access Persons’ personal trading — Initial Holdings Reports, Annual Holdings
Reports, and Quarterly Transaction Reports, including any information provided under Rule
204A-1(b)(3)(iii) in lieu of such reports, i.e., brokerage confirmations and transaction reports.
▪ A record of the names of Adviser’s “Access Persons”;
▪ Records of decisions, and the reasons supporting the decision to approve an Access Person’s
acquisition of securities in initial public offerings or limited offerings; and
▪ Records of decisions, and the reasons supporting the decision to approve the Chief
Compliance Officer’s acquisition of securities in initial public offerings or limited offerings.
Acknowledgement of the Code
Each employee will execute a written statement certifying that the employee has (i) received a copy
of Adviser’s Code; (ii) read and understands the importance of strict adherence to such policies and
procedures; and (iii) agreed to comply with the Code.
Training and Education
All Supervised Persons, i.e., all employees, are to receive training on complying with the Code on an
annual basis as part of Adviser’s annual employee compliance review meeting to ensure that all
employees fully understand their duties and obligations and how to comply with the Policy’s
procedures.
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Copies of Adviser’s Code
A copy of Adviser’s Code is available upon request. For a copy, please contact Adviser at (786) 462-
6044.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Associated Conflicts of Interest
Adviser has policies that require personnel who develop advice and recommendations for clients to
render only disinterested and impartial advice to clients and to comply with other fiduciary
obligations, including having an adequate basis in fact for all recommendations and an obligation
to recommend only investments that are suitable for the particular client.
The potential conflicts of interest involved in any such transactions are generally governed by
Adviser’s Code. Pursuant to the stipulations of the Code, Adviser or a related person may buy or sell
for itself securities that it also recommends to clients. The potential conflicts of interest involved in
such transactions are governed by the Code, which establishes sanctions if its requirements are
violated and requires that Adviser and employees place the interests of Adviser’s clients above their.
Investments in Securities by Adviser and its Personnel
Adviser’s personnel or a related person of Adviser may invest in the same or similar securities and
investments as those recommended to or entered into on behalf of Adviser’s clients. The results of
the investment activities of Adviser’s personnel or related persons for their accounts may differ from
the results achieved by or for client accounts managed by Adviser. The conflicts raised by these
circumstances are discussed below.
Adviser may recommend or effect the purchase or sale of securities in which its related persons or
an affiliate, directly or indirectly, has a position or interest, or of which related or affiliated person
buys or sells for itself. Such transactions may also include trading in securities in a manner
inconsistent with the advice given to Adviser’s clients.
Activities and transactions for client accounts may be impaired or effected at prices or terms that
may be less favorable than would otherwise have been the case had Adviser or related persons not
pursued a particular course of action with respect to the issuer of the securities. In addition, in
certain instances Adviser’s personnel may obtain information about the issuer that could limit the
ability of such personnel to buy or sell securities of the issuer on behalf of client accounts.
Transactions undertaken by Adviser’s clients may also adversely impact one or more client accounts.
Other clients of the Adviser may have, as a result of receiving client reports or otherwise, access to
information regarding Adviser’s transactions or views that may affect their transactions outside of
accounts controlled by Adviser, and such transactions may negatively impact other clients’ accounts.
A client’s account may also be adversely affected by cash flows and market movements arising from
purchase and sale transactions by, as well as increases of capital in and withdrawals of capital from,
other clients’ accounts. These effects can be more pronounced in less liquid markets.
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The results of the investment activities of a client’s account may differ significantly from the results
achieved by Advisers related persons and from the results achieved by Adviser for other client
accounts.
As more fully described above, Adviser has adopted a Code of Ethics. Such Code of Ethics together
with Adviser’s policies and procedures restrict the ability of certain officers and employees of
Adviser from engaging in securities transactions in any securities that its clients have purchased,
sold or considered for purchase or sale, for an appropriate “black out” period. Other restrictions and
reporting requirements are included in Adviser’s procedures and Code of Ethics minimize or
eliminate conflicts of interest.
Trading Alongside by Adviser and its Personnel
Client accounts managed by Adviser may trade in the same or similar securities at or about the
same time as accounts managed or advised by affiliates of the Adviser. Investments by Adviser’s
affiliates and their clients may have the effect of diluting or otherwise disadvantaging the values,
prices or investment strategies of a client’s account, particularly in small capitalization, emerging
market or less liquid strategies. This may occur when portfolio decisions regarding a client’s account
are based on research or other information that is also used to support portfolio decisions for
Adviser’s affiliates. If a portfolio decision or strategy for Adviser’s affiliates’ accounts or the accounts
of clients of affiliates is implemented ahead of, or contemporaneously with, similar portfolio
decisions or strategies for Adviser’s client’s account, market impact, liquidity constraints, or other
factors could result in the account receiving less favorable trading results and the costs of
implementing such portfolio decisions or strategies could be increased.
Errors
Errors may occur from time to time in transactions for client accounts. The Adviser will generally
correct any such errors that are the fault of the Adviser or an affiliate at no cost to the client, other
than costs that the Adviser deems immaterial. To the extent that the subsequent sale of such
securities generates a profit to the Adviser, the Adviser may retain such profits, and may, but is not
required to, use such profits to offset errors in the future or pay other client-related expenses. The
Adviser will not be responsible for any errors that occur that are not the fault of the Adviser or any
affiliate.
Privacy Policy
Adviser considers your privacy our utmost concern. Adviser does not share any information of
clients with non-affiliated third parties, except such information may be disclosed as necessary to
process a transaction an investor has requested, to the extent the investor specifically authorized
the disclosure, to service providers or joint marketers who agree to limit their use of such
information, and to the extent required or specifically permitted by law or reasonably necessary to
prevent fraud, unauthorized transactions or liability.
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When Adviser discloses non-public personal information of clients to a non-affiliated third party
that provides services to Adviser or engages in joint marketing, Adviser shall:
▪ notify investors of the possibility of such disclosure; and
▪ enter into a contractual agreement with the third party that prohibits the third party from
disclosing or using the investors’ information other than to carry out the purposes for which
the information was disclosed to the third party.
In particular, Adviser may enter, in compliance with the above conditions, into an agreement with a
non-affiliated third party to store the records of Adviser clients and investors including electronic
and e-mail records.
For more information about Adviser’s privacy policies or to request a brochure describing Adviser’s
privacy policies contact Adviser at (786) 462-6044 or aiscompliance@advisoryinvestorservices.com
Item 12 - Brokerage Practices
As part of AIS’s relationship with its clients, its Investment Advisory Agreement provides that
client may restrict the discretion and direct brokerage to any broker. The Adviser is authorized
in its Investment Advisory Agreement to select other securities brokers, unless the client directs
otherwise in the Agreement.
Typically, AIS considers which broker-dealer will be able to effect the transaction efficiently.
Additionally, the research and services provided by the broker-dealer with respect to the
particular type of investment may be a factor in the selection process. The commissions
payable to such broker-dealers may in certain cases be higher than those attainable from other
broker-dealers who do not provide such research and services. Ordinarily, such research will be
used to service all of the Adviser's accounts. Under the Adviser’s standard Investment Advisory
Agreement, the client can revoke the Adviser's authority to select the broker-dealer for the
accounts.
It is the Adviser’s policy not to enter into soft dollar arrangements. Adviser does not consider,
in selecting or recommending broker-dealers, whether Adviser or a related person receives
Client referrals from such broker-dealer.
Brokerage for Client Referrals
Adviser does not direct brokerage to particular brokers in consideration for client referrals.
Item 13 - Review of Accounts
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Accounts are typically reviewed by the Chief Compliance Officer, Iris Leon, or her designee,
including Investment Managers, Investment Analyst, Senior Vice President, on a quarterly basis or
as needed due to market conditions or transactional activity. The Chief Compliance Officer typically
reviews daily transactions entered into for investment advisory clients to determine that correct
entries have been made for all client records. Additionally, accounts are including reviewed on a
periodic basis to assess overall performance, objectives and fees amongst other areas.
Factors Triggering a Review
There are no specific triggering factors leading to a review.
Client Reports
Clients of the Adviser with discretionary accounts receive periodic statements from their qualified
Custodian. The Adviser will also provide a performance report quarterly or as agreed between the
Adviser and the client.
Item 14 - Client Referrals and Other Compensation
AIS, from time to time, receives client referrals, and such referrals often come from current clients,
attorneys, accountants, employees, personal friends of employees and other similar sources.
The Adviser has entered into five (5) agreements whereby a party unaffiliated with the Adviser is
entitled to compensation in the event that such party solicits prospective clients who become
Adviser’s clients. Pursuant to the Agreement, the solicitor will provide each prospective client with a
copy of the Adviser’s Form ADV Part 2A and 2B and a disclosure document setting forth the terms
of the solicitation agreement, including the nature of the relationship between the solicitor and the
Adviser and any fees to be paid to the solicitor. Where applicable, cash payments for client
solicitations will be structure to comply fully with the requirements of Rule 206(4)-1 under the
Advisers Act. All these solicitation agreements are with non-US residents; therefore, all solicitors are
exempt from registration with any State authorities.
AIS may receive sales commissions from R.A. Brandon & Company for the sale of Life Insurance
Policies. Mrs. Andreina Garcia is licensed by the State of Florida as an Insurance Agent. Also, AIS
may receive sales commissions from Garalfa & Okimoto LLC for Real Estate Services. Mrs. Andreina
Garcia is registered as Realtor in the State of Florida.
AIS maintains an agreement with Trident Trust Group and its affiliates Trident Corporate Services
(Bahamas), Trident Trust Company (BVI) Limited and Morning Star Holdings (Nevis). Trident
operates as a trust company that offers corporate and fiduciary administration services. It provides
company incorporation, trustee, authorized signatory, registered agent and office services,
accounting, and director and nominee shareholder services. AIS may refer existing/prospective
clients to Trident for corporate and trust services.
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AIS maintains an agreement with EPGD Attorneys at Law, P.A. EPGD Attorneys at Law, P.A. is a law
firm based in Coral Gables, FL., that offers corporate and fiduciary administration services. It
provides company incorporation, trustee, authorized signatory, registered agent and office services.
AIS may refer existing/prospective clients to EPGD Attorneys at Law, P.A for corporate and trust
services. AIS does not receive any compensation or services for these referrals.
Item 15 - Custody
All assets are typically held at qualified custodians, including Pershing - Bank of NY Mellon2, Charles
Schwab, and Interactive Brokers, among others; the custodians provide account statements directly
to clients at their address of record at least quarterly. Therefore, aside from debiting fees from its
clients' accounts to pay for services rendered, AIS does not maintain custody of its clients’ funds.
Clients receive monthly or quarterly statements from the broker-dealer, bank or other qualified
custodian that holds and maintains the client’s investment assets. Clients should carefully review
statements received from their custodian(s) and notify AIS of any discrepancies or inaccuracies.
Item 16 - Investment Discretion
Adviser may receive discretionary authority from the client at the outset of an advisory relationship
to select the identity and amount of securities to be bought or sold. In all cases, however, such
discretion is to be exercised in a manner consistent with the stated investment objectives for the
particular client account.
When selecting securities and determining amounts, Adviser observes the investment policies,
limitations and restrictions of the clients for which it advises. Investment guidelines and restrictions
must be provided to Adviser in writing.
Before assuming discretionary authority over a client’s account, AIS will always require the
execution of a Discretionary Management Agreement by the Client, as well as a limited power of
attorney over the account(s) with each Custodian.
You can select in our agreement whether we are allowed to buy and sell investments in your
account without asking you in advance (“discretion”) or only after receiving your permission (“non-
discretion”). If you select non-discretion, you make the ultimate decision regarding the purchase or
sale of investments. Any limitations will be described in the signed advisory agreement. We will
have discretion or non-discretion until the advisory agreement is terminated by you or our firm.
Item 17 - Voting Client Securities
2 Pershing Bank of New York Mellon through Miura Capital, LLC and Amerant Investment Inc.
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AIS does not vote proxies on securities, thus, clients are expected to vote their own proxies.
Custodians will provide Proxy information and instruction directly to the Clients. AIS may provide
assistance to the Client if requested.
Item 18 - Financial Information
AIS is the principal guarantor of a mortgage business loan for $429,490.28 on behalf of 1200 250
Equity Property LLC., a company affiliated by ownership to AIS. AIS is the tenant for this office and
address serves as the business primary location, since June 09, 2022.
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FORM ADV PART 2B - BROCHURE SUPPLEMENT
This brochure supplement provides information about the supervised persons listed below that supplement the Advisory
Investor Services LLC Brochure. Please contact Iris Leon, CCO, if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
This brochure supplement provides information about the employees named below that supplements the Advisory Investor
Services LLC brochure. You should have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact Iris Leon if you did not receive AIS’s
brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
VICENTE FERRERA ⃒ President / Investment Manager
vferrera@advisoryinvestorservices.com
MAURIZIO PANIZ ⃒ Business Development Associate
mpaniz@advisoryinvestorservices.com
LEONARDO DE BOURG ⃒ Client Relationship Manager
ldebourg@advisoryinvestorservices.com
DANIEL MARTINEZ ⃒ Chief Operating Officer / Investment
Analyst CIMA ®
dmartinez@advisoryinvestorservices.com
ANDREINA GARCIA ⃒ Life and Health Insurance Manager
agarcia@advisoryinvestorservices.com
EDUARDO NOGUEIRA ⃒ Head of UHNW Wealth
Management / Managing Director
enogueira@advisoryinvestorservices.com
FRANCISCO VACA ⃒ Investment Advisor Representative
francisco.j.vaca@advisoryinvestorservices.com
IRIS LEON MUJICA ⃒ Chief Compliance Officer / VP-Senior
Investments Officer
ileon@advisoryinvestorservices.com
MARIA TORNE ⃒ Investment Advisor Representative
mtorne@advisoryinvestorservices.com
JANEXIT DELGADO ⃒ Client Relationship
Associate/Operations Specialist
jdelgado@advisoryinvestorservices.com
LUIS H. VIVAS ⃒ Investment Advisor Representative
lvivas@advisoryinvestorservices.com
NATAN D. SABAN ⃒ Investment Analyst
nsaban@advisoryinvestorservices.com
ADVISORY INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC
1200 Brickell Avenue, Suite 250
Miami, FL 33131.
Telephone: (786) 462-6044
1395 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1560
Miami, FL 33131.
Telephone: (305) 529-4700
2501 Eagle Run Dr.
Weston, FL 33327.
Telephone: (786) 462-6044
information about
the above supervised persons
is available on
the SEC’s website at
Additional
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
December 2025
VICENTE FERRERA – CRD No. 4313925
DOB 03/05/1968
President & Investment Manager
Item 2 - Educational Background and Business Experience
Mr. Ferrera (DOB 03/05/1968) is the President and Investment Manager of AIS.
Mr. Ferrera has over 30 years of experience managing Latin American and multinational corporate
relationships. He joined Prudential Securities in NY at the International and Special Accounts
Division in 2001. In the last 13 years, Mr. Ferrera has provided investment services to large
international foundations, financial institutions and corporate pension funds. Mr. Ferrera was
appointed Managing Director for Wells Fargo Advisors, Miami International Office.
Prior to joining Prudential Securities, Mr. Ferrera was a Regional Vice President at Banco
Santander / Banco de Venezuela, where he worked for 10 years and was a member of the Risk
Committee, while managing a group of five corporate managers.
From July 2009 to May 2011, Mr. Ferrera was a Managing Director of Global Capital Advisor – A
Division of NE Securities, where he led a team of investment professionals that successfully
developed and managed a large international private wealth management and advisory business.
Mr. Ferrera is a Business Development President with Miura Capital, LLC.
Education
Mr. Ferrera obtained his Executive master’s in finance from Baruch College, Zicklin School of
Business in New York July 2000. He graduated from Universidad Santa Maria in Caracas, Venezuela
with a BS in Economics July 1990, and after obtained a specialization in Corporate Economics from
Universidad Catolica Andres Bello (Caracas-Venezuela).
Mr. Ferrera is a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma Alumni Association in NY and has the following
Securities Licenses: General Securities Representative (S7), Uniform Securities Agent (S63), Uniform
Combined State Law Examination (S66), and General Securities Principal (S24).
Item 3 - Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that would-be material to your evaluation of each supervised person
providing investment advice.
Disciplinary history can be found on FINRA’s BrokerCheck system. The BrokerCheck link is
www.finra.org/brokercheck. You may find detailed information by typing the representative’s
name and downloading the full report, read under “Disclosure Event Details”.
Item 4 - Other Business Activities
Vicente Ferrera is engaged in brokerage related activities as a Business Development President with
Miura Capital, LLC. As such, Mr. Ferrera may have an incentive to recommend investment products
based on the compensation received, rather than on a client’s needs.
Vicente Ferrera is passive investor in Eagle Run Investments LLC.
He is also a member of the Board of Latam’s chapter of Fundacion Victory Ahead, a non-profit
organization based in Weston, Florida (www.victoryahead.org).
Item 5 - Additional Compensation
Mr. Ferrera may receive additional compensation by Miura Capital LLC for his role as Registered
Representative.
Item 6 - Supervision
Individual(s) responsible for supervising the activities of Mr. Ferrera is the Chief Compliance Officer
of AIS, Iris Leon.
DANIEL A MARTINEZ – CRD No. 5832289
DOB 03/02/1986
Chief Operating Officer, Investment Analyst
Item 2 - Educational Background and Business Experience
Mr. Martinez (DOB 03/02/1986) is the Analyst & Head of Operations for AIS.
With over sixteen years of experience in the financial industry. In 2010 Daniel joined Global Investor
Services and HB Asset Management in Miami, FL as Registered Client Relationship Associate,
providing customer service, trading execution and operational support to Mr. Ferrera’s clients.
In 2017, Daniel joined Miura Capital, LLC as a Business Consultant Manager.
Daniel also has international professional experience. He started his professional career in 2009 as a
Treasury Assistant at MiBanco, Banco de Desarrollo, Caracas, Venezuela after his internships in
financial institutions Maximisa Casa de Bolsa, Caracas, and Global Capital Advisors-Miami.
Education
Daniel is a Certified Investment Management Analyst CIMA®, a professional designation issued by
the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA)3
3 The cornerstone of IMCA is the Certified Investment Management Analyst certification. The CIMA certification reflects experience, education,
examination, and ethical standards. Those who have earned the CIMA certification have at least three years of experience in financial services,
have passed an extensive background check, have completed a demanding two-step, graduate-level program of study, and have passed a
comprehensive examination.
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the
Daniel graduated from Universidad Metropolitana in Caracas, Venezuela with a BS in Business
Administration. Daniel maintains
following Securities Licenses: General Securities
Representative (S7), Uniform Combined State Law Examination (S66), and General Securities
Principal (S24)
Item 3 - Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that would-be material to your evaluation of each supervised person
providing investment advice. No information is applicable to this Item.
Item 4 - Other Business Activities
Mr. Martinez is engaged in brokerage related activities as an RR of Miura Capital, LLC (Miura). As
such, Mr. Martinez may have an incentive to recommend investment products based on the
compensation received, rather than on a client’s needs.
Mr. Martinez is passive investor in Eagle Run Office LLC.
Item 5 - Additional Compensation
As a dually registered employee of AIS and Miura, Mr. Martinez receives compensation for his role
as Business Consultant Manager.
Item 6 - Supervision
Mr. Martinez is directly supervised by the firm’s CCO, Iris Leon.
ANDREINA GARCIA – CRD No. 6396022
DOB 06/24/1972
Life and Health Insurance Manager
Item 2 - Educational Background and Business Experience
Mrs. Garcia (06/26/1972) is a Director & Head of Insurance Services for AIS.
Over twenty years of professional experience in sales, marketing and customer service.
Andreina graduated from Universidad Central de Venezuela in 1995 (DDS) and completed her MBA
from St. John’s University in New York in 2000.
Mrs. Garcia maintains an Insurance License and Real Estate License with the State of Florida.
Item 3 - Disciplinary Information
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Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that would-be material to your evaluation of each supervised person
providing investment advice. No information is applicable to this Item.
Item 4 - Other Business Activities
Mrs. Garcia is manager for 1200 250 Equity Property LLC
Mrs. Garcia is director and owner of AIS Securities LLC
Mrs. Garcia is passive investor in Eagle Run Investments LLC.
Mrs. Garcia is a realtor, currently working as sales person with Garalfa & Okamoto LLC.
Item 5 - Additional Compensation
Mrs. Garcia is engaged in real estate related activities as a sales agent of Garalfa & Okamoto, LLC.
As such, Mrs. Garcia may receive payments for the activities performed at the firm.
Item 6 - Supervision
Mrs. Garcia is directly supervised by the firm’s CCO, Iris Leon.
IRIS LEON MUJICA – CRD No. 5779968
DOB 07/23/1983
Chief Compliance Officer / Senior Investments Officer
Item 2 - Educational Background and Business Experience
Mrs. Leon (DOB 07/23/1983) is Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Investments Officer
Mrs. Leon started his professional career as a Customer Development Executive for Reuters in 2006.
In March 2007, she was hired as a Market Surveillance Analyst for the Venezuelan Stock Exchange.
From July 2009 to February 2010, she worked as a Portfolio Manager Assistant with New Markets
Analytics, LLC. From February 2010 to December 2015, Mrs. Leon worked for Citibank – Caracas in
different positions, including Investments Specialist and Designated Branch Manager.
Education
Mrs. Leon graduated from Universidad de Carabobo (Venezuela) in 2005 with a Bachelor’s Degree
in Economics.
In 2008 she obtained a Master’s Degree in Finance from the Instituto de Estudios Superiores de
Administracion (IESA) – Caracas, Venezuela
Mrs. Leon has passed Series 7, Series 24 and 65 exams.
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Item 3 - Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that would-be material to your evaluation of each supervised person
providing investment advice. No information is applicable to this Item.
Item 4 - Other Business Activities
Mrs. Leon is dually registered with Miura Capital, LLC as Assistant Principal and Registered
Representative.
Mrs. Leon is currently a contracted professor at the University of Carabobo, in the undergraduate
Economics program.
Item 5 - Additional Compensation
Mrs. Leon may receive payments for the teaching hours at the university.
Item 6 - Supervision
Mrs. Leon is directly supervised by the firm’s President, Vicente Ferrera.
EDUARDO NOGUEIRA – CRD No. 7254645
DOB 04/04/1964
Head of UHNW Wealth Management/Managing Director
Item 2 - Educational Background and Business Experience
Business Experience
EFG Capital International Corp.
5/1/2020 To 11/2021 / Head of Private Banking Latin America/Managing Director
Julius Baer
5/1/2015 To 02/01/2020 / Market Head/Argentina & Uruguay
Julius Baer
2/1/2013 To 05/01/2015 / CEO – President of the Board / Panama
Global Investor Services L.C.
09/26/2011 To 06/30/2013 / Head of Wealth Management/Managing Director
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Bolton Global Capital
06/12/2011 To 09/26/2011 / Head of Wealth Management/Managing Director
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
05/01/1989 – 08/29/2011/ Director - Branch Office Miami
Education
Universidad de la Republica. Uruguay, 1983. Business Administration.
Item 3 - Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that would-be material to your evaluation of each supervised person
providing investment advice. No information is applicable to this Item.
Item 4 - Other Business Activities
No activities to report.
Item 5 - Additional Compensation
No additional compensation to report.
Item 6 - Supervision
Mr. Nogueira is directly supervised by the firm’s CCO, Iris Leon.
NATAN SABAN - CRD 7916940
DOB 04/01/2005
Investment Analyst
Item 2 - Educational Background and Business Experience
Education
Mr. Saban is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Finance at Florida International University. Also,
Mr. Saban is proficient in English and Spanish. Mr. Saban has passed the SIE, Series 7 and Series 66
exams.
Advisory Investor Services LLC - Miami, FL
May 2024 to Present / Investment Analyst
Item 3 - Disciplinary Information
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Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that would-be material to your evaluation of each supervised person
providing investment advice. No information is applicable to this Item.
Item 4 - Other Business Activities
Mr. Saban is dually registered with Miura Capital, LLC as Registered Representative.
Item 5 - Additional Compensation
No additional compensation to report.
Item 6 - Supervision
Mr. Saban is directly supervised by the firm’s CCO, Iris Leon.
MAURIZIO PANIZ - CRD 7331912
DOB 03/12/1996
Business Development Associate
Item 2 - Educational Background and Business Experience
Education
Maurizio holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, from the University of Denver, in Denver CO
2018. Maurizio is proficient in English, Spanish and Italian.
ADVISORY INVESTOR SERVICES LLC - Miami, FL
May 2021 to Present / Business Development Associate
Item 3 - Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that would-be material to your evaluation of each supervised person
providing investment advice. No information is applicable to this Item.
Item 4 - Other Business Activities
No activities to report.
Item 5 - Additional Compensation
No additional compensation to report.
Item 6 - Supervision
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Mr. Paniz is directly supervised by the firm’s CCO, Iris Leon.
FRANCISCO JAVIER VACA – CRD No. 3261341
DOB 10/21/1967
Investment Advisor Representative/Vice President of Investments
Item 2 - Educational Background and Business Experience
Business Experience
MORGAN STANLEY
5/14/2010 to 12/23/2019 / VP- FINANCIAL ADVISOR
WELLS FARGO ADVISOR
7/01/2003 to 05/17/2010 / VP- FINANCIAL ADVISOR
PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES
9/07/1999 to 7/01/2003 / ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT – FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Education
HUNTER COLLEGE 1997 / BS
Item 3 - Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that would-be material to your evaluation of each supervised person
providing investment advice. No information is applicable to this Item.
Item 4 - Other Business Activities
Mr. Vaca is engaged in brokerage related activities as an RR of Miura Capital, LLC (Miura). As such,
Mr. Vaca may have an incentive to recommend investment products based on the compensation
received, rather than on a client’s needs.
Item 5 - Additional Compensation
Mr. Vaca receives compensation in the form of commissions, trailer fees and bonuses from
Miura Capital LLC.
Item 6 - Supervision
Mr. Vaca is directly supervised by the firm’s CCO, Iris Leon.
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MARIA TORNE – CRD No.2399939
DOB 01/30/1961
Investment Advisor Representative/Senior Vice President of Investments
Item 2 - Educational Background and Business Experience
Education
Barry University - Bachelor of Business Administration
Business Experience
The following information details your Financial Advisor's business experience for at least the past 5
years.
ADVISORY INVESTOR SERVICES LLC - Miami, FL
June 2021 to Present / Investment Advisor Representative
MIURA CAPITAL LLC -Miami, FL
06/2021 to Present / Broker Dealer Representative
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
Financial Advisor
From: 11/1/2016 To: 05/2021
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS LLC REGISTERED REP
From: 5/1/2009 To: 11/1/2016
WACHOVIA BANK, N.A.
PRIVATE BANKER
From: 6/1/2002 To: 05/2009
Item 3 - Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that would-be material to your evaluation of each supervised person
providing investment advice.
Customer Complaint
Reporting Source: Organization CRD# 19616
Type: Customer Complaint
Employing firm when activities occurred which led to the complaint: Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Allegations: client is claiming that 11/6/12 wire transfer, 11/29/12 sale of securities and 12/5/12
wire transfer were not authorized by him.
Product Type: Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock)
Alleged Damages: 67,582.00
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Date Complaint Received: 03-04-2013
Complaint Pending: N
Status: Settled
Status Date: 05-03-2013
Settlement Amount: 67,582.00
Individual Contribution Amount: 0.00
Summary: the firm made a business decision to settle this matter for an amount equal to the sum
of the wire transfers referenced in the allegations. This settlement is not an admission , finding
nor reflection of any wrongdoing on my part. I have not been asked nor am expected to
contribute to this settlement. There were no losses associated with any other allegation raised by
the client.
Is this an oral complaint? N
Is this a written complaint? Y
Is this an arbitration/CFTC reparation or civil litigation? N
Item 4 - Other Business Activities
investment from which
income or rent
is derived. Real
Mrs. Torne is a registered representative for a non-affiliated broker-dealer, Miura Capital LLC,
Miami, FL.
Mrs. Torne owns real estate
Estate/Investment. 1 hr/month.
Also, Mrs. Torne is a passive investor in MFT INVESTGROUP LLC and MAFERN LLC.
Item 5 - Additional Compensation
Mrs. Torne receives compensation in the form of commissions, trailer fees and bonuses from
Miura Capital LLC.
Item 6 - Supervision
Mrs. Torne is directly supervised by the firm’s CCO, Iris Leon.
LUIS HOMERO VIVAS SARDI – CRD No. 2393686
DOB 05/21/1947
Investment Advisor Representative/Senior Vice President of Investments
Item 2 - Educational Background and Business Experience
Education
Temple University
Universidad Catolica Andres Bello, Caracas
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Business Experience
The following information details your Financial Advisor's business experience for at least the past 5
years.
ADVISORY INVESTOR SERVICES LLC - Miami, FL
10/2021 to Present / Investment Advisor Representative
MIURA CAPITAL LLC -Miami, FL
10/2021 to Present / Broker Dealer Representative
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
Financial Advisor
From: 11/1/2016 To: 09/2021
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS LLC REGISTERED REP
From: 5/1/2009 To: 11/1/2016
Item 3 - Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that would-be material to your evaluation of each supervised person
providing investment advice.
Amount: 31324.41 Individual
Contribution
Customer Complaint
Reporting Source: Organization CRD# 19616
Type: Customer Complaint
Employing firm when activities occurred which led to the complaint: Wells Fargo Advisors
Allegations: Client verbally complained that Financial Advisor neglected to enter an order to
exchange a foreign debt issue as instructed. The client then sold the bonds at a price lower than
the exchange price and was compensated for the price differential. (7/27/2020)
Product Type: Debt-Foreign
Alleged Damages: 0.00
Date Complaint Received: 11-10-2020
Complaint Pending: N
Status: Settled
Status Date: 02-09-2021
Settlement
Amount: 0.00 Is this an oral complaint? Y
Is this a written complaint? N
Is this an arbitration/CFTC reparation or civil litigation? N
Item 4 - Other Business Activities
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Mr. Vivas is a registered representative for a non-affiliated broker-dealer, Miura Capital LLC, Miami,
FL.
Also, Mr. Vivas is a passive investor in GREEN OCHO INVESTMENTS LLC and VISARCA LLC.
Item 5 - Additional Compensation
Mr. Vivas receives compensation in the form of commissions, trailer fees and bonuses from
Miura Capital LLC.
Item 6 - Supervision
Mr. Vivas is directly supervised by the firm’s CCO, Iris Leon.
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