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Item 1- Cover Page
Ayrshire Capital Management, LLC
136 Main Street
Suite 203
Westport, CT 06880
Telephone: 203-349-5600
January 8, 2026
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices
of Ayrshire Capital Management, LLC. If you have any questions about the contents
of this brochure, please contact us at 203-349-5600. The information in this
brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission, the Connecticut Department of Banking or any other state
securities authority.
Additional information about Ayrshire Capital Management, LLC is available on the
SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Ayrshire Capital Management LLC maintains a website at www.ayrshirecapital.com.
Ayrshire Capital Management, LLC may, on occasion, refer to itself as being a
“Registered Investment Advisor” because the firm is registered with the Securities
and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply any certain level of skill or
training. In order to understand the experience of the professionals working at
Ayrshire Capital Management, LLC, please reference our Part 2B, the Brochure
Supplement, item two.
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Item 2- Material Changes
There have been no material changes to the ADV Part 2.
Item 3- Table of Contents
Item 1- Cover Page ................................................................................................................................ 1
Item 2- Material Changes .................................................................................................................... 2
Item 3- Table of Contents ................................................................................................................... 2
Item 4- Advisory Business .................................................................................................................. 4
Item 5- Fees and Compensation ....................................................................................................... 5
Item 6- Performance Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ...................................... 7
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Item 7- Types of Clients ....................................................................................................................... 7
Item 8- Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss .............................. 8
Item 9- Disciplinary Information ..................................................................................................... 9
Item 10- Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ............................................... 9
Item 11- Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and
Personal Trading .......................................................................................................................... 10
Item 12- Brokerage Practices ......................................................................................................... 11
Item 13- Review of Accounts .......................................................................................................... 14
Item 14- Client Referrals and Other Compensation .............................................................. 15
Item 15- Custody ................................................................................................................................. 15
Item 16- Investment Discretion .................................................................................................... 15
Item 17- Voting Client Securities .................................................................................................. 16
Item 18- Financial Information ..................................................................................................... 16
Item 19- Requirements for State-Registered Advisers ........................................................ 16
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Item 4-
Advisory Business
About Ayrshire Capital Management LLC
Ayrshire Capital Management, LLC (“Ayrshire”) was founded in 2011 by Mr. John
Merritt Nevin Jr., Managing Member. Mr. Nevin is the majority owner of the
business. Ayrshire is engaged in the business of furnishing investment advisory
services to separately managed accounts for individuals, trusts and corporations.
Ayrshire charges a fee for its services based upon a percentage of the market value
of assets under management.
Our Principal Owners
Mr. John Merritt Nevin Jr. is a 70% owner of Ayrshire.
Mr. William Joseph Ryan III is a 30% owner of Ayrshire.
Investment Advisory Services
Overall Business
In addition
to
Ayrshire purchases equities and fixed income instruments (including, without
limitation, publicly traded REIT securities, master limited partnership (“MLP”)
securities, exchange traded funds (ETF), mutual funds, private investment funds and
preferred securities) in client accounts. The asset allocation depends on the specific
needs of the client. Under its investment advisory agreement, Ayrshire holds a
limited power of attorney to act on a discretionary basis as to a client's account.
Each client's securities and funds are held either by a brokerage firm or a bank
investment supervisory services, Ayrshire may
custodian.
occasionally, at the request of clients, provide financial advice unrelated to
securities. Such advice might include long-range income and expense projections
for clients, analysis of real estate investments, advice on clients' private business
ventures, etc. Any such advice given to clients is based on Ayrshire’s financial
knowledge and business judgment. Provision of financial advice unrelated to
securities does not constitute a significant proportion of Ayrshire’s business and is
undertaken only as an adjunct to the firm’s primary role as investment advisor.
Client-Tailored Services
Ayrshire works closely with each client to understand their specific needs and the
client’s overall financial profile. Client portfolios are then structured to client
priorities through the asset allocation. In some circumstances, clients may hold
positions that are classified as “special holdings.” Ayrshire does not charge a fee for
positions held as a “special holding” and retains the position at the specific request
of the client. An asset will be classified as a “special holding” if that asset is
specifically held in a client’s account at the direction of such client and not subject to
management by the firm. That asset is excluded from fee calculations and Ayrshire
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assumes no responsibility for any decisions related to such asset, including the
decision to buy or sell such asset, or the investment performance of that security.
Ayrshire requires that a client provide such direction with respect to a “special
holding” in writing.
A client may request that Ayrshire refrain from investing in particular securities or
certain types of securities. The client must provide those restrictions to Ayrshire in
Wrap-Fee Programs
writing.
Discretionary and Non-discretionary Client Assets
Ayrshire does not participate in wrap fee programs.
As of December 31, 2025, Ayrshire Capital Management LLC manages $285 million
in discretionary client assets.
Item 5-
Fees and Compensation
Fee Schedules
The following schedule sets forth Ayrshire’s basic fee schedule for investment
supervisory services to its separately managed accounts. These currently offered
rates reflect the annual charges which would generally apply for clients entering
into Ayrshire’s traditional investment advisory agreement. The rates are negotiable,
however, particularly for accounts with assets above $25 million, or accounts that
were previously clients of WJR Financial LLC prior to its merger into Ayrshire.
Because Ayrshire’s services generally depend on a client's individual and particular
needs, the fees for such services vary depending upon the identity and nature of the
client, relationships with other clients, the nature of the account and the
FEE SCHEDULE Effective January 1, 2021
circumstances involved.
(annual rate, based on market value of assets under management)
Up to $1 million
Between $1 million and $3 million
Between $3 million and $5 million
Between $5 million and $10 million
Above $10 million
1.00% per year
0.85% per year
0.75% per year
0.60% per year
0.50% per year
FEE SCHEDULE Prior to January 1, 2021
(Annual rate, based on market value of assets under management)
Cash and Fixed Income: 0.50% (i.e. 50 basis points)
Equities:
1st $5 million: 1.00% (i.e. 100 basis points)
Next $10 million: 0.70% (i.e. 70 basis points)
Amount above $15 million: 0.50% (i.e. 50 basis points)
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Billing Practices
Fees generally are payable quarterly in advance. Ayrshire’s investment advisory
agreement provides that either party upon at least thirty days’ may terminate an
account written notice. Each managed account's applicable fee schedule is
contained in such account's investment advisory agreement. Clients pay investment
management fees to Ayrshire in advance of services being rendered. If a client
terminates the investment management relationship during a quarter then a refund
of the management fee will be provided.
Ayrshire believes that its fees are competitive with fees charged by other
investment advisors for comparable services; however, comparable services may be
available from other sources for lower fees than those charged by Ayrshire.
Ayrshire deducts management fees from client accounts quarterly. A billing notice
is delivered to clients to inform them of the fee, which is charged in advance of
services being rendered.
Other Fees and Expenses
In addition to Ayrshire’s investment management fee, client accounts pay
commissions to brokerage firms for transactions in securities. Custodians may
charge clients a fee for custodial services. When Ayrshire determines it is
appropriate to purchase a mutual fund or exchange traded fund (ETF) in a client
account, the fees that client pays Ayrshire for investment advisory services are
separate and distinct from the fees and expenses charged by mutual funds or
exchange traded funds (described in each fund’s prospectus) to their shareholders.
These fees will generally include a management fee and other fund expenses.
Please see section 12, Brokerage Services, for additional information.
Pre-paid Fees
As discussed in “Billing Practices” above, fees generally are payable quarterly in
advance. Each managed account's applicable fee schedule is contained in such
account's investment advisory agreement. Clients pay investment management fees
to Ayrshire in advance of services being rendered. If a client terminates the
investment management relationship during a quarter then a refund of the
management fee will be provided. The amount of the investment management fee
charge by Ayrshire to be refunded would be proportionate to the time between the
receipt of termination notice and the end of the quarter.
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Compensation for Sales
No employee of Ayrshire receives compensation for the sale of securities or other
investment products.
IRA Rollover Considerations
As part of our investment advisory services to clients, Ayrshire may recommend
that a client withdraw assets from an employer’s retirement plan and roll the assets
over to an individual retirement account (IRA) that Ayrshire will manage. If a client
elects to roll the assets to an IRA that is subject to Ayrshire’s management, we will
charge the client an asset based fee as set forth in the agreement executed with
Ayrshire. This practice presents a conflict of interest because persons providing
investment advice on behalf of Ayrshire have an incentive to recommend a rollover
to clients for the purpose of generating fee based compensation rather than solely
based upon client needs.
When we provide investment advice regarding a retirement plan account or IRA,
Ayrshire is a fiduciary within the meaning of Title I of ERISA and/or the Internal
Revenue Code, as applicable. Before we make a recommendation with respect to a
retirement plan or IRA, we will ask for certain information about a client’s current
plan or IRA, including its investment options, fees and expenses, whether the
employer pays for some or all of the plan’s administrative expenses, and certain
provisions and features of the plan. This information will enable us to compare a
client’s current plan or IRA, to the investment options, fees and expenses, and
provisions and features that would apply in a new IRA. We use this information in
order to provide clients with investment advice that is in their best interest. When
we advise clients regarding a retirement plan account or IRA, we will provide them
with written documentation describing why a rollover or transfer is in their best
interest.
Item 6- Performance Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Ayrshire Capital Management LLC does not charge performance-based fees.
Item 7- Types of Clients
Ayrshire provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates,
charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans.
Ayrshire generally requires a minimum initial portfolio value of $1 million for
starting a separately managed investment account. The requirement may vary
depending on the particular client, relationships with other clients, the nature of the
account and the circumstances involved. Ayrshire may waive the minimum at its
discretion.
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Item 8-
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis; Material Risks of Investment Strategies and Methods of
Analysis
Ayrshire utilizes fundamental analysis when evaluating the merits of a potential
investment. In addition, Ayrshire may also consider the technical indicators
surrounding a potential investment as well as its charting record. Ayrshire also
considers the cyclical nature of a business when performing analysis. Investing in
securities does involve the risk that some or all of the money invested in a security
could be lost, a risk that clients must be willing to bear.
Material Risks of Investing in Specific Types of Securities
Clients invested in equities risk loss related to changes in the underlying business
and economic conditions. Ayrshire seeks to mitigate this risk by regularly reviewing
equity investments. This may include speaking with the management teams of
companies in which Ayrshire invests, listening to investor conference calls,
attending investor meetings, and reviewing regulatory filings with the SEC such as
8K, 10Q and 10K filings.
Clients invested in bonds bear investment risks associated with changes in inflation
expectations that may occur over the period until maturity. In addition, changes in
the underlying business conditions could impair the issuer’s ability to repay a bond
in a timely manner. Ayrshire seeks to manage these risks by laddering the bond
maturities. Credit risk is managed by monitoring the underlying fundamentals of
the issuers.
A client may invest in fixed interest rate debt instruments. The value of fixed
interest rate debt instruments generally has an inverse relationship with future
interest rates. Accordingly, if interest rates rise, the value of such instruments may
decline. In addition, to the extent that the receivables or loans underlying specific
financial instruments may be prepaid without penalty or premium, the value of such
financial instruments may be negatively impacted by increasing prepayments. Such
prepayments tend to occur more frequently as interest rates decline.
A client may invest in publicly traded REITs. REITs are exposed to the risks specific
to the real estate market as well as the risks that relate specifically to the way in
which REITs are organized and operated. REITs receive principal and interest
payments from the owners of the mortgaged properties. Accordingly, REITs are
subject to the credit risks of borrowers, which refers to the possibility that the
borrower will be unable and/or unwilling to make timely interest payments and/or
repay the principal on the loan to a REIT when due. If a REIT invests in mortgage-
backed securities offered by private issuers, the REIT may be subject to additional
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risks. Unexpected high rates of default on the mortgages held by a mortgage pool
may adversely affect the value of a mortgage-backed security and could result in
losses to a REIT. The risk of such defaults is generally higher in the case of mortgage
pools that include subprime mortgages. To the extent that a REIT’s portfolio is
exposed to lower-rated, unsecured or subordinated instruments, the risk of loss
may increase, which may have a negative impact on REIT securities held in a client’s
account. REITs may also be subject to interest rate risk, prepayment risk and risks
associated with leverage and debt financing, which may impact a REIT’s liquidity
and cause it to liquidate positions at an unfavorable time and increase the volatility
of the values of securities issued by the REIT. REITs are also subject to special U.S.
federal tax requirements and the failure to comply with these requirements may
negatively impact a REIT’s performance.
A client may invest in publicly traded master limited partnerships (“MLPs”).
Limited partners of MLPs, unlike investors in the securities of a corporation, have
limited voting rights on matters affecting the partnership and generally have no
rights to elect the directors of the general partner. In addition, there may be
conflicts of interest between the limited partners and the general partner and there
are also certain tax risks associated with an investment in MLP units which may
arise if as a result of a change in current law or an MLP’s business, an MLP were
treated as a corporation rather than a partnership for federal income tax purposes.
A client may invest in preferred securities, which carry a variety of risks. Preferred
securities may include provisions that permit the issuer, at its discretion, to defer
distributions for a stated period without any adverse consequences to the issuer.
Preferred securities are also subordinated to debt in terms of priority to income and
liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than debt.
Further, preferred securities may be substantially less liquid than many other
securities and generally preferred security holders have no voting rights with
respect to the issuing company, with limited exceptions.
Investments held for long-term periods are subject to risks that the value of
securities may fall due to general market and economic conditions, perceptions
regarding the markets in which the issuers of securities held by clients participate
or factors relating to specific issuers in which a client invests. Equity securities and
fixed income securities may experience volatility over long-term holding periods.
Item 9- Disciplinary Information
We are required to disclose all material facts regarding legal or disciplinary events,
if any, that would be material to a client’s evaluation of Ayrshire or the integrity of
our management. We have no information to disclose under this Item.
Item 10- Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
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We are required to disclose certain information about our “management persons”,
meaning anyone with the power to exercise, directly or indirectly, a controlling
influence over our firm’s management or policies, or to determine the general
Broker-Dealer Registration
investment advice given to our clients.
None of Ayrshire’s management persons are registered or have an application
pending to register as a broker-dealer or a registered representative of a broker-
dealer.
CFTC Registrations
None of Ayrshire’s management persons are registered or have an application
pending to register as a futures commission merchant, a commodity pool operator, a
Related Person Relationships
commodity trading adviser, or an associated person of the foregoing entities.
Ayrshire has no other industry affiliations or related person relationships to
Material Conflicts of Interest
disclose under this Item.
Ayrshire and our management persons have no relationships or arrangements with
any related person that is material to our advisory business. As a result, we have no
material conflicts of interest to disclose.
Item 11- Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client
Transactions and Personal Trading
Code of Ethics
Ayrshire has a Compliance and Code of Ethics program. The written supervisory
policies and procedures of the Adviser must be followed by all personnel in the
conduct of their responsibilities on behalf of the Adviser. The policies are designed
to help ensure that the Adviser conducts its business in compliance with all
applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations and in keeping with the
highest level of professional and ethical standards.
The Adviser has adopted certain compliance procedures, such as those relating to
personal trading that are applicable to all supervised personnel. All supervised
persons must follow such procedures or face severe sanctions, including possible
loss of employment with the Adviser.
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All personnel must
read Ayrshire’s Compliance Manual and sign an
acknowledgement or receipt and acceptance of responsibilities assigned to them.
Copies of the written Compliance and Code of Ethics are maintained in Ayrshire’s
office and are available to clients and prospective clients upon request.
Ayrshire’s Code of Ethics and Compliance program addresses many items including:
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Trading practices
Personal trading activities of employees
Code of Ethics
Custody
Privacy Policy
Recommendation of Securities
Staff of Ayrshire may purchase and sell securities for themselves that are also
recommended to clients. Ayrshire’s Code of Ethics outlines the process staff must
Investment in Same Securities; Purchase of Securities for Own Account
follow in order to perform personal trades.
Ayrshire permits staff to trade securities in personal accounts along with clients in
“block trades” as long as the staff member receives the same price or does no better
than the client in the transaction.
As a Registered Investment Adviser, Ayrshire has a fiduciary duty to act in
the best interest of firm clients at all times.
Item 12- Brokerage Practices
Broker-Dealer Recommendations
Ayrshire generally directs the buying and selling of securities on a
discretionary basis in client accounts. In directing brokerage, Ayrshire
considers the full range and quality of a broker-dealer’s services, including,
among other things, execution capability, financial responsibility, and
responsiveness of the adviser. The determinative factor in assessing such
brokerage relationships is whether the transaction represents the best
qualitative execution for the client’s account.
Brokers generally are selected based upon their overall assistance in terms of
execution capabilities. Execution capabilities involve a number of factors
including net price, the reputation and financial strength and stability of the
broker-dealer, block trading capabilities, and willingness to execute difficult
transactions at different times. In addition, other factors such as on-line
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access to computerized data regarding client accounts, and the availability of
stock to borrow for short sales are considered, among other items.
As a result of certain industry changes, the brokers that Ayrshire
recommends to its clients generally are not paid commissions. Additionally,
the brokers Ayrshire recommends to its clients generally act as custodian to
such clients’ accounts. In order to minimize additional fees that could be
incurred by a client, Ayrshire does not generally trade away from the
custodian that holds a particular client’s assets.
Ayrshire periodically evaluates the execution quality of broker-dealers
executing its client’s transactions to assess best execution.
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Research and Other Soft-Dollar Benefits
Ayrshire’s assessment of best execution could be impacted by its receipt of
brokerage and research services, otherwise known as a “soft dollars
arrangement”. A potential conflict of interest exists in that Ayrshire may
have an incentive to select a broker-dealer in order to receive research or
some other service, rather than choosing the broker-dealer that will produce
the most favorable execution for the client. Research services may include
investment reports, compilation of corporate earnings estimates, and other
research publications. These research products typically address a variety of
matters including analyses of industries, companies, economic factors, and
business and market trends.
Ayrshire may pay a brokerage commission greater than what another
broker-dealer may charge for the same transaction because of the value
Ayrshire perceives in such brokerage services. In these instances, Ayrshire
will determine in good faith that such commission is reasonable in relation to
the value of brokerage services provided by the broker-dealer. It should be
noted that, under such circumstances, one account may pay a higher
brokerage commission than is otherwise available, while the benefits
resulting from that brokerage relationship actually benefit all accounts
managed by Ayrshire.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Ayrshire does not currently engage in the use
of soft dollar arrangements.
Ayrshire does not receive client referrals from broker-dealers in exchange
for cash or other compensation, such as brokerage services or research.
Directed-Brokerage; Client Directed-Brokerage
Ayrshire has entered into prime brokerage relationships with Charles
Schwab & Company, and Fidelity Custodial Services. All accounts of clients of
Ayrshire, unless specifically directed otherwise, are cleared and carried by
Charles Schwab or Fidelity. Unless directed otherwise by the client, the
prime broker provides custodial services to clients, and securities position
reporting to Ayrshire.
Clients may direct Ayrshire in writing to use a designated broker(s) for
executing transactions in their accounts.
Clients choosing to direct
brokerage activity may pay commissions that are less favorable than those
paid by other clients for whom Ayrshire is free to select the broker.
Generally, orders for clients that direct their brokerage activity cannot be
aggregated with other client orders and, therefore, the price received on the
trade may differ, limiting Ayrshire’s ability to obtain best execution on
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particular trades. Although Ayrshire understands its duty to seek to obtain
competitive commission rates, designated broker(s) may limit Ayrshire’s
ability to negotiate competitive commission rates.
Aggregation Practices
Transactions for each client will be effected independently, unless Ayrshire
decides to purchase or sell the same securities for several clients at
approximately the same time. Ayrshire may, but is not obligated to, combine
multiple orders for shares of the same securities purchased for advisory
accounts it manages (this practice is commonly referred to as “block
trading”).
Ayrshire will then distribute a portion of the shares to
participating accounts in a fair and equitable manner. The distribution of the
shares purchased is typically proportionate to the size of the account, but it is
not based on account performance or the amount or structure of
management fees. Subject to Ayrshire’s discretion regarding factual and
market conditions, when it combines orders, each participating account pays
an average price per share for all transactions and pays a proportionate
share of all transaction cost on any given day. Accounts owned by Ayrshire
employees or persons associated with Ayrshire may participate in block
trading with client accounts; however, they will not be given preferential
treatment. The Charles Schwab trading platform is used to perform block
trades in accounts that are custodied at Schwab. The Fidelity Custodial
Services trading platform is used to perform block trades for accounts that
are custodied at Fidelity. This prime broker charges additional “per ticket”
transaction fees for trades performed away from their operations.
Item 13- Review of Accounts
Periodic Review of Client Accounts
John Merritt Nevin Jr. and Joseph Ryan are responsible for reviewing all
client accounts. All accounts are reviewed at least weekly, although industry
concentration and future prospects of individual issues are considered on a
daily basis. Performance of client accounts is reviewed monthly and
accounts with performance outside of the typical observed range for the
month are analyzed in greater depth.
Other than Periodic Review of Client Accounts
In the event that a client indicates to Ayrshire that circumstances regarding the
client’s account have changed, John Nevin or Joseph Ryan may perform an other
than periodic review of that client’s account.
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Reporting to Clients
Clients receive monthly statements from their respective custodian.
Quarterly performance is presented in letter format. Annual letters and/or
presentations to clients discuss annual performance and investment outlook.
Item 14- Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Client Referrals
Ayrshire Capital does not receive any compensation from any third party in
connection with providing investment advice to clients nor does Ayrshire
compensate any individual or firm for client referrals.
Please refer to the “Brokerage Practices” section above for disclosure on
research and other benefits Ayrshire may receive
from brokerage
arrangements.
Other Compensation
.
It is Ayrshire’s policy not to accept or allow our related persons to accept any
form of compensation, including cash, sales awards or other prizes, from a
non-client in conjunction with the advisory services we provide to our
clients
Item 15- Custody
Ayrshire is considered to have custody of client assets because the firm has
the authority to debit investment management fees from client accounts
under its investment advisory contract.
Ayrshire does not maintain physical possession of client securities. Instead, either a
brokerage firm or a bank custodian holds client securities. Managed account clients
receive monthly statements directly from the custodian.
Clients are urged to compare the account statements received directly from their
custodians to the report statements provided by Ayrshire Capital Management LLC.
Item 16-
Investment Discretion
Under its investment advisory agreement and pursuant to the brokerage
account opening documentation, Ayrshire holds a limited power of attorney
to act on a discretionary basis in the management of client accounts.
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A client may limit Ayrshire’s investment discretion by requesting that
Ayrshire refrain from investing in particular securities or certain types of
securities or by providing explicit instructions related the “special holdings”
as described above. A client must provide these restrictions or instructions
to Ayrshire in writing. Ayrshire does not typically provide any limitations on
the types of restrictions or instructions that a client may place on Ayrshire’s
investment discretion.
Item 17- Voting Client Securities
Ayrshire does not undertake the responsibility of voting proxies of securities owned
in client accounts. The client retains the right to vote all proxies that are solicited
for securities held in the client account. The client will receive proxy materials
directly from the account custodian or transfer agent. If requested by the client,
Ayrshire will assist in evaluating corporate actions on a case by case basis.
Item 18- Financial Information
Ayrshire does not require or solicit prepayment of more than $500 in fees
per client, six months or more in advance.
There is no financial information that is reasonably likely to impair
Ayrshire’s ability to meet contractual commitments to its clients.
Ayrshire has not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
Item 19- Requirements for State-Registered Advisers
Not applicable.
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Form ADV Part 2B
Firm Brochure Supplement
January 8, 2026
Item 1:
A. Ayrshire Capital Management, LLC
136 Main Street
Suite 203
Westport, Connecticut 06880
Supervised persons:
Phone: 203-349-5600
1.
2.
John Merritt Nevin, Jr., Managing Member & Chief Compliance Officer
W. Joseph Ryan III, Member
B.
This brochure supplement provides information about John Merritt Nevin, Jr. and
W. Joseph Ryan that supplements the Ayrshire Capital Management Brochure. You
should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact John M. Nevin, Jr.,
Chief Compliance Officer, if you did not receive Ayrshire Capital Management’s
Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this Supplement.
Additional information about John Merritt Nevin, Jr. and W. Joseph Ryan is available
on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
Supervised Persons:
Name: John Merritt Nevin, Jr.
Year of birth: 1965
Education:
1983-1987 Connecticut College, New London, CT
B.A. Economics, 1987
1993-1996 Stern School of Business, New York University, New York, NY
M.B.A. 1997, Concentrations in Finance and Accounting; Stern Scholar; Beta
Gamma Sigma Honorary Academic Society
Business Background:
2011-Present: Ayrshire Capital Management, LLC, Westport, CT
Mr. Nevin is the Managing Member of this investment management firm. He
is also the Chief Compliance Officer.
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2004-2011: Bourgeon Capital Management, LLC, Darien, CT
Mr. Nevin was a Partner and Portfolio Manager of this investment
management firm.
He was also the Chief Compliance Officer.
1999-2004: White Oak Capital Management, Inc. New York, NY
Mr. Nevin was a Portfolio Manager of this investment management firm.
1989-1999: Gray, Seifert & Company, Inc., New York, NY
Mr. Nevin was a Vice President and Research Analyst of this investment
management firm.
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
None
Item 4: Other Business Activities
None
Item 5: Additional Compensation
None
Item 6: Supervision
John Merritt Nevin Jr., Managing Member, is responsible for overseeing the employees of
Ayrshire Capital Management. Mr. Nevin may be reached at 203-349-5600. Mr. Nevin, in
his role las Chief Compliance Officer, is supervised by William Joseph Ryan III, the
Supervising Member. All supervised personnel are registered investment adviser
representatives with the State of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Florida. Client accounts
are reviewed regularly by all supervised personnel to assure investment strategy complies
with client objectives.
Item 7: Requirements for State-Registered Advisers
None
Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
Supervised Persons:
Name: William Joseph Ryan, III
Year of birth: 1974
Education:
1994-1998 Babson College
B.S. Entrepreneurial Studies, 1998
Business Background:
2018-Present: Ayrshire Capital Management, LLC, Westport, CT
Mr. Ryan is a Partner of this investment management firm.
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2007-2018: WJR Financial, LLC, Southport, CT
Mr. Ryan was the Managing Member of this investment management firm.
He was also the Chief Compliance Officer.
2017:
Dowling Group Wealth Management
Mr. Ryan was an investment advisor representative affiliated with this firm.
2004-2008: H. Beck, Incorporated
Mr. Ryan was a Registered Representative at this firm.
Mr. Ryan was a Registered Representative at this firm.
2001-2004: Mutual of America Securities Corporation
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
None
Item 4: Other Business Activities
None
Item 5: Additional Compensation
None
Item 6: Supervision
John Merritt Nevin Jr., Managing Member, is responsible for overseeing the employees of
Ayrshire Capital Management. Mr. Nevin may be reached at 203-349-5600. All supervised
personnel are registered investment adviser representatives with the State of Connecticut,
Massachusetts, and Florida. Client accounts are reviewed regularly by all supervised
personnel to assure investment strategy complies with client objectives.
Item 7: Requirements for State-Registered Advisers
None
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