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Boyar Asset Management, Inc.
32 West 39th Street, 9th Floor
New York, New York 10018
Phone: 212-995-8300
Fax: 212-995-5636
www.BoyarAssetManagement.com
CRD Number: 105255
SEC File No.: 801-19283
August 29th, 2025
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Boyar Asset
Management, Inc. (“Boyar” or the “Adviser”). If you have any questions about the contents of this
Brochure, please contact Jonathan Boyar, Chief Compliance Officer at 212-995-8300 or by email at
JBoyar@boyarvaluegroup.com. The information in this Brochure has not been approved or verified by the
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or by any state securities authority.
Boyar Asset Management, Inc is a registered investment adviser. Registration of an Investment Adviser
does not imply that Boyar or any of its principals or employees possess a particular level of skill or training
in the investment advisory business or any other business. The oral and written communication of an
Investment Adviser provide you with information about which you determine to hire or retrain an
Investment Adviser.
Additional information about Boyar Asset Management, Inc. is also available on the SEC’s website at
https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/.
Item 2 - Material Changes
Since Boyar’s previous annual filing submitted on March 31, 2024, there have been no material changes to
the report.
Boyar routinely makes changes throughout its Brochure in an effort to improve and clarify the description
of its business practices and compliance policies and procedures or in response to evolving industry and
Adviser practices.
We encourage all recipients to read this Brochure carefully in its entirety.
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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.............................................................................................................. 5
Item 6 - Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management .................................................... 7
Item 7 - Types of Clients ............................................................................................................................ 7
Item 8 - Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ........................................... 8
Item 9 - Disciplinary Information .......................................................................................................... 12
Item 10 - Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ......................................................... 12
Item 11 - Code of Ethics, Participation/Interest in Client Transactions, Personal Trading .... 13
Item 12 - Brokerage Practices ................................................................................................................ 14
Item 13 - Review of Accounts ................................................................................................................ 16
Item 14 - Client Referrals and Other Compensation ...................................................................... 16
Item 15 - Custody ..................................................................................................................................... 16
Item 16 - Investment Discretion ........................................................................................................... 17
Item 17 - Voting Client Securities ......................................................................................................... 17
Item 18 - Financial Information .............................................................................................................. 18
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Item 4 - Advisory Business
Boyar Asset Management, Inc. is a sub-chapter “S” corporation formed under the laws of the
State of New York with a principal place of business in New York, NY. Boyar became
registered in 1983 as a registered investment adviser with SEC pursuant to the Investment
Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advisers Act”).
Boyar was founded in 1983 by Mark Alan Boyar, principal and majority interest owner in the
Adviser. Mark Boyar serves as President, Portfolio Manager, Chief Investment Officer of the
Adviser. He has over forty (40) years of investment experience having managed investor capital
over multiple markets. In addition, Benjamin Lee Boyar, and Jonathan Ives Boyar, are principals
and owners of Boyar.
Boyar offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to separately
managed client accounts (each a “SMA”), two private funds, Boyar Partners, LP and Boyar’s
Orphaned Equity Fund, LP, each a Delaware limited partnership (each a “Fund” and
collectively the “Funds”), and one open-ended registered investment company, The Boyar
Value Fund (the “RIC”) trading as “BOYAX” on the NASDAQ exchange. Each is a “Client”
or “Client Account” and collectively, the “Clients” or “Client Accounts”.
Interests in the Funds are offered to persons or entities meeting the “accredited investors”
and/or “qualified purchasers” requirements and are exempt from registration under the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”), pursuant to
Section 3(c)(1) and Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act. In general, an investor
withdrawal from the Funds will be subject to (a) a notice period, (b) a lock-up, and/or (c) a
withdrawal fee. Generally, the Funds are open for subscriptions and withdrawals around the
end of the second and fourth quarter of each year, subject to limitations, restrictions and
suspension as more fully described in the investment management agreement, private
placement memorandum, and/or subscription agreement (each a “Governing Document”,
and collectively the “Governing Documents”).
Boyar’s Alternative Strategies, LLC is an affiliate of Boyar and serves as general partner to
Boyar’s Orphaned Equity Fund, L.P. Boyar GP Holdings, Ltd. is also an affiliate of Boyar and
serves as general partner to Boyar Partners L.P.
Boyar publishes, for compensation, Boyar Research under an affiliated entity, Boyar’s Intrinsic
Value Research, LLC (“BIVR”), which is not regulated by the SEC. Boyar Research focuses
on undervalued companies, and the research publications are sold primarily (except for our
substack product) to institutional customers. BIVR consists of the following publications: Asset
Analysis Focus (“AAF”), Boyar’s Microcap Focus (“BMCF”), and Boyar’s Opportunity Report
(“BOR”) published on Substack collectively “Boyar Research”. BIVR reports are not
investment advisory bulletins. BIVR does not provide investment advisory services and is
strictly a publication.
Boyar Asset Management, Inc and Boyar Intrinsic Value Research, LLC are referred to as the
Boyar Value Group (“BVG”). All employees of BVG are considered Access Persons of the
Adviser and must abide by the Compliance Manual and Code of Ethics.
Investment Management and Supervisory Services
Client Accounts are managed in accordance with the investment objectives, strategies,
restrictions and guidelines, as described in their investment management agreements and/or
relevant Fund Governing Documents.
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Boyar tailors it’s advisory services for SMA clients according to the Client investment
objectives and risk tolerance. Boyar generally does not tailor its advisory services to the
individual needs of the Investors (each an “Investor” and collectively the “Investors”) in the
Funds, and Investors in the Funds may not impose restrictions on investing in certain securities
and other financial instruments. The Governing Documents of the Funds contain a more
detailed description of this information, including its risk factors and conflicts of interest.
Separately Managed Account Clients may be invested in The Boyar Value Fund at the
discretion of the Client and/ or Portfolio Manager. Please refer to Item 5 – Fees and
Compensation with regard to advisory fees charged surrounding the management of mutual
funds.
Boyar does not participate in a wrap program.
Boyar Partners, L.P. primarily invests in domestic common stocks. Additionally, Boyar
Partners, L.P. may invest in convertible securities, warrants, preferred stocks and debt
securities that are traded on U.S. exchanges. The Fund seeks to achieve economic returns
primarily through capital appreciation, consistent with controlled risk and prudent
diversification.
Boyar’s Equity Orphaned Fund, L.P. primarily invests in equity securities of companies that
Boyar believes are currently out-of-favor and selling at a discount to “intrinsic value”. The
Fund also invests in any security, including stocks (domestic and foreign exchange), shares of
open-or closed-end investment companies, purchases and/or sale of options and warrants on
stock indices in furtherance of its primary emphasis of seeking profits market conditions
warrant this investment strategy.
The Adviser also serves as the investment adviser to The Boyar Value Fund. The RIC’s
investment objective is long term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the
RIC invests primarily in equity securities that are believed by the Adviser to be intrinsically
undervalued. Intrinsic value, as the Adviser defines it, is the estimated current worth that
would accrue to the stockholders of a company, either through liquidation of corporate assets
upon termination of operations, or through the sale or merger of the entire enterprise as a
continuing business.
ERISA Clients
Boyar has adopted policies and procedures to comply with the ERISA fiduciary standards when
advising retirement asset rollovers, as set forth in the Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule
(“DOL PTE”). Clients will be presented with disclosure documents as prescribed by the
DOL PTE.
Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, the Adviser manages $225,827,685 assets under management. Of
which, $196,422,297 is managed on a discretionary basis and $29,405,388 is managed on a
non-discretionary basis. The Adviser also has $123,819,634 assets under advisement; however,
Boyar is not responsible for effecting the purchase of sale of such assets, therefore this number
is calculated differently than regulatory assets under management as reported in Form ADV
1A.
Item 5 - Fees and Compensation
Management Fee
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Boyar generally charges SMA Clients a fee based on a percentage of the total market value of
assets under management (as reported by the custodian), including dividends and interests
that have been earned but not yet received, on the last day of the quarter for which the fee is
charged. The fee is payable quarterly in arrears and is due upon the Client's receipt of an
invoice from the Adviser. The Adviser’s SMA management fees are subject to negotiation, but
typically are a standard rate of 1.5% of assets under management which can be negotiated at
the Adviser’s discretion.
Boyar provides non-discretionary investment advisory services in a sub-advisory capacity to
US and non-US Clients. One client is a foreign institutional investor and the second is a high-
net worth international investor Boyar and such clients have negotiated a fee structure in
accordance with such client’s complexity of investment mandate. Such fees are paid on a
quarterly basis on the average daily net assets of the relevant assets under management, as
reported by the custodian, during the relevant quarter (before deduction of the fees due to
Boyar).
With respect to Boyar’s non-US high-net worth/non-discretionary investor client, Boyar’s fee
is assessed on the average of the total market value of assets under management (as reported
by the custodian) at the beginning of the relevant quarter and the total market value at the
end of the relevant quarter (including dividends and interests that have been earned but not
yet received). Once these two amounts are averaged the agreed upon fee is assessed on the
average. In the advisor’s discretion, they can elect not to charge on cash. The fee is payable
quarterly in arrears and is due upon the Client's receipt of an invoice from the Adviser.
SMA Clients investing in The Boyar Value Fund will not be charged investment advisory fees
on the asset value invested in the Funds. They will however be charged all expenses that other
fund shareholders are charged (including investment advisory fees charged by the fund). As of
the December 2024 annual report, the operating expense ratio for the fund was 1.71%.
The quarterly fees are generally deducted directly from the SMA’s custodial account based
upon the market value of such account (as reported by the custodian) as of the last day of
each calendar quarter. The Adviser will not directly debit a SMA Client’s advisory fees if such
SMA Client specifically requests a separate invoice. In such case, payment will be deducted
from the account if payment is not received within 10 days from the date of the invoice.
Management fees, if charged, are prorated for each capital contribution and withdrawal made
during the applicable month/calendar quarter (with the exception of de minimis contributions
and withdrawals).
SMA’s managed by the Adviser may have a large percentage of their assets invested in cash
and cash equivalents for certain periods of time as appropriate due to liquidity or as the
strategy is being initially invested. SMA’s will be charged the management fees on the cash and
cash equivalent positions in their account pursuant to the terms stipulated in their investment
management agreements.
SMA’s will typically incur charges imposed by custodians, brokers, third party investment and
other service providers, such as brokerage commissions, custodial fees, deferred sales charges,
odd-lot differentials, transfer taxes, wire transfer and electronic fund fees, and other fees and
taxes on brokerage accounts and securities transactions. Certain broker custodians may
bundle brokerage fees into an inclusive fee.
The majority of the Adviser’s Clients use Fidelity Investments (“Fidelity”) as their
broker/custodian. The Adviser maintains a relationship with Fidelity for a variety of reasons,
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including but not, limited to their business infrastructure, capital position, the security of its
Clients’ assets, the competitiveness of their fees, and the quality of their execution.
Accounts initiated or terminated during a month/calendar quarter will be charged a prorated
fee. Client agreements may be terminated upon written notice from either party. Upon
termination of any account, any earned, unpaid fees will be due and payable without penalty
or other deduction.
As compensation for providing investment advice to Boyar Partners L.P., the Adviser receives
a quarterly administration fee equal to 0.25% equal to a 1% annual fee of the net asset value
at the close of business on the last business day of each quarter. In addition, the Adviser may
earn an incentive fee equal to 20% of all realized and unrealized profits exceeding a high-water
mark.
Boyar’s Orphaned Equity Fund, L.P offers two share classes, the Founder’s and Regular class,
which compensate the Adviser with distinct management and incentive fees. As compensation
for providing investment advice to the Founder’s class, the Fund pays a quarterly
administration fee equal to 0.1875% (0.75 % annually) of the net asset value at the close of
business on the last business day of each quarter. In addition, the Adviser may earn an incentive
fee equal to 15% of all realized and unrealized profits exceeding a high-water mark.
As compensation for providing investment advice the Regular share class, the Adviser receives
a quarterly administration fee equal to 0.25% (1% annually) of the net asset value at the close
of business on the last business day of each quarter. In addition, The Adviser may earn an
incentive fee equal to 17.5% of all realized and unrealized profits exceeding a high-water mark.
Item 6 - Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Boyar and/or its general partner affiliate(s) accept performance-based compensation from the
Funds. Because Boyar and its affiliates may manage more than one Client Account, the
potential exists for one Client Account to be favored over another Client Account. In
particular, Boyar, its affiliates, and their investment personnel have a greater incentive to favor
Clients that pay Boyar or its affiliates higher performance-based compensation. In addition,
principals and certain employees of Boyar may have personal investments in one or more of
the Client Accounts, and such investments may not be proportionate among the various
Clients. Accordingly, Boyar has an incentive to favor Client Accounts in which its principals or
employees have a greater interest.
Boyar’s policies and procedures address conflicts of interest relating to the management of
multiple Client Accounts and Clients in which Boyar principals or employees invest. In
particular, Boyar has adopted and applies investment allocation policies designed to achieve
equitable allocation among Clients over time. Specifically, the allocation policy prevents Boyar
from considering compensation when allocating investment opportunities among Client
Accounts. Boyar mitigates potential conflicts in this area by having compliance and portfolio
managers review trade allocations to ensure conflicts of interest are identified and addressed.
Item 7 - Types of Clients
The Adviser’s SMA Clients primarily consist of, but are not limited to, individuals, high net
worth individuals, other investment advisors, institutional investors, charitable organizations
and pension plans. The Adviser also manages an SMA, on a non-discretionary basis for a global
insurance company. Boyar also acts as a subadvisor for other investment advisors. The Adviser
generally requires that SMA Clients establish an advisory account at the Adviser with a
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minimum amount of at least $1,000,000 of cash or securities. These minimum initial account
sizes may be waived at the sole discretion of the Adviser with respect to:
Tax-sheltered retirement plans (such as Individual Retirement Accounts, simplified
employee pension plans, money purchase pension and profit-sharing plans, 401(k) and
403(b) Plans) and other retirement plans that may be subject to ERISA;
Accounts that commit to increase the size of their accounts;
Uniform gift to minors accounts;
Custodial and fiduciary accounts; and
Such other accounts as the Adviser may permit.
Boyar also advises Funds which are intended for sophisticated investors. Investors in the Funds
are not considered Clients of Boyar. Fund investors may include, but are not limited to pension
plans, charitable foundations, endowments, fund of funds, sovereign wealth funds, investment
companies, trusts, family offices, private banks, high net worth individuals and other entities
and institutions. Investors in the Funds must meet certain suitability requirements as set forth
in the Funds’ Governing Documents. Any initial and additional subscription minimums are
disclosed in the Governing Documents for the Funds.
The Adviser also provides investment advisory services to the Boyar Value Fund, a registered
open-ended management investment company for retail and/or institutional investors. The
minimum investment in the RIC is $5,000. Investors in the RIC are similarly not considered
Clients of Boyar, rather the RIC is the Client.
Boyar also participates in third-party data sharing programs where its investment
analysts submit ideas and ratings for which the Adviser and such analysts receive
compensation. The Adviser receives a flat fee plus incentive payments based solely on
the third-party’s discretion.. Payments are made to Boyar which allows the Adviser to
oversee and decide how the incentive compensation should be allocated. Boyar does
not consider these programs to present significant conflicts of interest.. Boyar will
continue to oversee its involvement in these data sharing programs.
Item 8 - Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
The Adviser primarily utilizes the fundamental approach to security analysis and portfolio
management. The fundamental approach involves an analysis of the fundamental operating,
financial and industry conditions affecting each company whose securities are under
consideration. The Adviser also considers current yield, price, earnings and dividend growth
potential, and economic, political and sociological factors in its analysis.
The Adviser seeks to invest in companies that are generally trading below their intrinsic worth,
which is defined as the estimated current worth of a company that would accrue to its
stockholders in the event of either (i) the liquidation of the company's assets upon the
termination of operations or (ii) the merger, consolidation or sale of the company.
The Adviser uses certain investment techniques in managing Client portfolios, including,
without limitation, the following:
Concentrated or Non-Diversified Positions
Investments in certain accounts managed by the Adviser may be concentrated in certain
industries, sectors or markets. Investments may also be focused on the securities of a
particular issuer such that the account is non-diversified. Concentration and non-
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diversification pose increased risk of loss to the extent the account is more susceptible to
adverse events affecting the industry or issuer in which the account is focused.
Equity Securities
Common stocks and other equity securities generally increase or decrease in value based on
the earnings of a company and on general industry and market conditions. The value of a
company’s share price could decline as a result of poor decisions made by management, lower
demand for the company’s services or products or if the company’s revenues fall short of
expectations. There are also risks associated with the stock market overall; in particular, the
stock market may experience periods of turbulence and instability.
Turnover
The Adviser historically has a very low turnover rate. The Adviser is, however, free to sell
securities in Client Accounts regardless of the length of time they have been held and
regardless of the resulting rate of portfolio turnover, when, in its sole discretion, it determines
that such changes will promote the investment objective of and be consistent with the
investment restrictions applicable to the account. Client Accounts may therefore experience
a higher than average rate of turnover. Turnover may cause tax consequences for the account
and the Client to the extent of realized gains and losses, depending on the type of account.
Clients should consult their own tax advisors concerning the tax consequences of investments
in their accounts.
Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves risk of loss that Clients should be prepared to bear. All
investments in securities and other financial investments involves substantial risk of volatility
arising from numerous factors that are beyond the control of the Adviser, including market
conditions, changing domestic or international economic or political conditions, changes in tax
laws and government regulation and other factors.
The following are certain of the material risks involved in our investment strategy. This list
does not purport to be a complete enumeration or explanation of the risks involved in such
strategy.
Dependence Upon the Adviser’s Management.
The success of the Client’s critically depends upon the skills and efforts of Mark Boyar and
Jonathan Boyar, the Adviser’s “Senior Management”. In the event that the Senior Management
ceases to be responsible for the Client’s investments for any reason, and although other
investment personnel may be available to continue the operations, the operations of the Client
could be adversely affected. The Senior Management may have significant business
responsibilities in addition to those of the Client including, without limitation, the management
of other investment vehicles and accounts.
Operational Risk
Operational risk is the potential for loss caused by a deficiency in information, communication,
transaction processing and settlement and accounting systems. We maintain controls that
include systems and procedures to record and reconcile transactions and positions, and to
obtain necessary documentation for trading activities.
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Business Continuity Risks
Boyar’s business operations may be vulnerable to disruption in the case of catastrophic events
such as fires, natural disaster, terrorist attacks or other circumstances resulting in property
damage, network interruption and/or prolong power outages. Although the Adviser has
implemented, or expects to implement, measures to manage risks relating to these types of
events, there can be no assurances that all contingencies can be planned for. These risks of
loss can be substantial and could have a material adverse effect on the Adviser and investments
therein.
Economic Conditions
Changes in economic conditions, including, for example, interest rates, inflation rates, currency
and exchange rates, industry conditions, competition, technological developments, trade
relationships, supply-chain disruptions, economic sanctions, political and diplomatic events and
trends, tax laws and innumerable other factors, can affect substantially and adversely the
investment performance of a Client’s account. Economic, political and financial conditions, or
industry or economic trends and developments, may, from time to time, and for varying
periods of time, cause volatility, illiquidity or other potentially adverse effects in the financial
markets. In recent years, there is an especially high degree of economic uncertainty given
elevated inflation, a rapid increase in interest rates by central banks, and a high level of
geopolitical uncertainty in Europe and Asia. The likelihood of a recession, and the magnitude
of any such recession, is highly uncertain and would have significant implications across asset
classes. Economic or political turmoil, a deterioration of diplomatic relations or a natural or
man-made disaster in a region or country where Boyar’s client assets are invested may result
in adverse consequences to such clients’ portfolios. None of these conditions is or will be
within the control of Boyar, and no assurances can be given that Boyar will anticipate these
developments. In addition, as illustrated by the recent bank failures, there is a risk of loss of
deposits in excess of $250,000, risks surrounding liquidity concentration, systemic risk
regarding the failure of other banks, and increased compliance costs associated with
diversifying deposits among multiple banks. None of these conditions is or will be within the
control of Boyar, and no assurances can be given that Boyar will anticipate these developments.
Long Term Investments
Our strategy will frequently require longer-term holding periods for its positions in order to
be successful and such positions may experience considerable price volatility over such holding
periods.
Performance-Based Fee
As described in Item 6, Boyar charges a performance-based fee to certain Client Accounts. A
performance-based fee arrangement may create an incentive for Boyar to recommend
investments, which may be riskier or more speculative than those which would be
recommended under a different fee arrangement. In order to address this potential future
conflict, we have adopted an allocation policy and implemented procedures designed to
prevent this conflict from arising.
Custody Risk
Boyar is required to maintain certain client assets with a qualified custodian. Clients may incur
a loss on securities and cash held in custody in the event of a custodian’s or sub-custodian’s
insolvency, negligence, fraud, poor administration or inadequate recordkeeping. Generally,
deposits maintained at a bank do not become part of a failed bank’s estate; however, Boyar’s
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operations could be impacted by the bank’s insolvency in that there may be a delay in access
to liquidity, trade settlement, delivery of securities, etc. Establishing multiple custodial
relationships could mitigate custodial risk in the event of a bank failure.
Counterparty Risk
The Client Accounts will deposit all or substantially all of their assets with its brokers and may
choose not to use a bank custodian to hold their assets. Rule 15c3-3 under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), requires a broker-dealer to
segregate a customer’s cash and fully paid-for securities from the broker-dealer’s own assets.
If the broker-dealer fails to do so, the Client Accounts may be subject to risk of loss of the
assets held by the broker-dealer in the event of the broker-dealer’s bankruptcy. In the event
of a failure of a broker-dealer used by the Client Accounts, the U.S. Securities Investor
Protection Corporation provides a maximum of $500,000 of account insurance per entity,
subject to a limit of $250,000 for cash. If the Client Account’s assets on deposit exceed these
amounts, the Client Accounts may receive only a pro rata share of the remaining assets
deposited with the failed broker-dealer.
Cybersecurity Risk
Boyar’s information and technology systems may be vulnerable to damage or interruption
from computer viruses, network failures, computer and telecommunication failures,
infiltration by unauthorized persons and security breaches, usage errors by its professionals,
power outages and catastrophic events such as fires, tornadoes, floods, hurricanes and
earthquakes. The implementation of various measures to manage risks relating to these types
of events, if these systems are compromised, become inoperable for extended periods of time
or cease to function properly have been undertaken by Boyar. The failure of these systems
and/or disaster recovery plans for any reason could cause significant interruptions in Boyar’s
operations and result in a failure to maintain the security, confidentiality or privacy of sensitive
data, including personal information relating to Clients. Such a failure could harm Boyar’s
reputation or subject it or its affiliates to legal claims and otherwise affect their business and
financial performance. Additionally, any failure of Boyar’s information, technology or security
systems could have an adverse impact on its ability to manage Client Accounts referred to
herein.
Epidemic Risk
An epidemic outbreak and reactions to such an outbreak could cause uncertainty in markets
and businesses, including Boyar business, and may adversely affect the performance of the
global economy, including causing market volatility, market and business uncertainty and
closures, supply chain and travel interruptions, the need for employees and vendors to work
at external locations, and extensive medical absences. Boyar has policies and procedures to
address known situations, but because a large epidemic may create significant market and
business uncertainties and disruptions, not all events that could affect Boyar business and/or
the markets can be determined and addressed in advance.
Regulatory/Legislative Developments Risk
Regulators and/or legislators may promulgate rules or pass legislation that places restrictions
on, adds procedural hurdles to, affects the liquidity of, and/or alters the risks associated with
certain investment transactions or the securities underlying such investment transactions. Such
rules/legislation could adversely affect the value associated with such investment transactions
or underlying securities.
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Future legal, tax and regulatory changes could occur that may adversely affect business and
require additional reporting for registered investment advisors. The SEC, other regulators and
self-regulatory organizations and exchanges have taken various extraordinary actions in
connection with market events and may take additional actions. Registered investment
advisors may also be adversely affected by changes in the enforcement or interpretation of
existing laws, rules and regulations, including tax laws, by federal, state and non-U.S. agencies,
courts, authorities or regulators.
Russian Invasion of Ukraine
War and international conflicts, such as the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, Israeli-Hamas conflict,
have effects on the global economy and trading markets resulting from the military operations
and economic sanctions imposed on the certain countries involved, as well as the related
individuals and businesses. The effects, scale, and impact of these conflicts are uncertain and
impossible to predict. Boyar primarily invests in US equities, but certain companies are
multinationals and may have exposure to affected regions. Since it is difficult to predict the
outcome of these events they can negatively affect the value and liquidity of the Boyar Fund
or Client investments due to the interconnected nature of the global economy and capital
markets.
Artificial Intelligence
The emergence of recent technology developments in artificial intelligence and machine
learning such as OpenAI and ChatGPT (collectively, “Machine Learning Technology”) can pose
risks to the Adviser, Funds, and their investments. While the Adviser prohibits the use of
Machine Learning Technology in substantial business activities, the Adviser is nonetheless
exposed to the risks of Machine Learning Technology from any uses of Machine Learning
Technology that may be undertaken by the Adviser personnel in contravention of the
Adviser’s restriction, or by third-party service providers, portfolio investments, any
counterparties to Funds, or their underlying investments, whether or not known to the
Adviser. Use of Machine Learning Technology involves the risk of inaccuracies or errors in the
data utilized by Machine Learning Technology, may directly or indirectly create security or
data risks, and may increase trademark, licensing and copyright risks. Machine Learning
Technology continues to develop rapidly, and it is impossible to predict the future risks that
may arise from such developments.
INVOLVED
THIS LIST OF RISK FACTORS DOES NOT PURPORT TO BE A COMPLETE
ENUMERATION OR EXPLANATION OF THE RISKS
IN
CONNECTION WITH THE ADVISER’S
INVESTMENT OR THE
MANAGEMENT OF CLIENTS ACCOUNTS. IN ADDITION, PROSPECTIVE
CLIENTS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT, AS THE MARKET DEVELOPS AND
CHANGES OVER TIME,
INVESTMENTS OF BEHALF OF CLIENTS
ACCOUNTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL AND DIFFERENT RISKS.
Item 9 - Disciplinary Information
Boyar has not been subject to any disciplinary action, whether criminal, civil or administrative
(including regulatory) in any jurisdiction. Likewise, no persons involved in the management of
Boyar have been subject to such action.
Item 10 - Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
As mentioned in Item 4, the Adviser serves as the investment adviser to the RIC, and Mark
Boyar serves as the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the RIC.
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Mark A. Boyar, President, Portfolio Manager, Chief Investment Officer, and principal
stockholder of the Adviser is also the President and principal stockholder of Mark Boyar &
Company, Inc. ("MBC"). MBC was formerly a broker-dealer and is no longer registered with
the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).
Boyar GP Holdings, Ltd. is an affiliated entity of Boyar and serves as general partner to Boyar
Partners L.P. Mark Boyar is the President of Boyar GP Holdings, Ltd.
Boyar’s Alternative Strategies, LLC is an affiliated entity of Boyar and serves as general partner
to Boyar’s Orphaned Equity Fund, L.P. Jonathan Boyar is the Managing Member of Boyar’s
Alternative Strategies, LLC.
The Adviser may purchase securities, on behalf of its Client Accounts, which are discussed
and researched by AAF, which was established as a service to Clients in 1975 and is published
by BIVR. BIVR is 61.57% owned by Jonathan Boyar and 38.43% owned by Mark Boyar. AAF is
authored by employees of the Adviser, including the Adviser’s Chief Investment Officer. The
Adviser may also purchase securities on behalf of its Clients that are discussed and researched
by BMCF, which are also published by BIVR. BMCF is also authored by employees of the
Adviser, including the Adviser’s Chief Investment Officer. The Adviser may also purchase
securities on behalf of Clients that are discussed and researched by BOR, which are also
published by BIVR. BOR is also authored by employees of the Adviser, including the Adviser’s
Chief Investment Officer. Occasionally, the Adviser may own a security that is later featured
in a BIVR report. In such situations, that ownership is fully disclosed in the report. Otherwise,
the Adviser enforces blackout periods during which employees and BAM are restricted from
buying or selling any security featured in a BIVR report for a certain number of business days
following its public dissemination. Additionally, neither BAM (on behalf of Clients) nor its
employees may purchase the security of a company initially profiled by one of BIVR research
publications until five (5) days after public dissemination, and they must obtain pre-clearance
from the CCO.
AAF, BMCF, and BOR are not investment advisory bulletins that recommend the purchase or
sale of any security. Nonetheless, certain employees are required to follow specified rules in
order to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest between the publication of AAF, BMCF,
BOR and the buying and selling of featured securities by access persons. A policy statement is
provided to all access persons regarding these rules. The term “access persons” is defined as
all employees, officers, and directors of the Adviser and their affiliated entities. Access persons
may have different goals, opinions or investment objectives than those stated from time to
time in AAF, BMCF, or BOR and may, at times, act in ways which differ from the opinions
expressed in AAF, BMCF or BOR AAF’s, BMCF’s & BOR’s. Such rules are intended to ensure
that access persons do not benefit from short-term trading fluctuations in securities prices
that could result from the featuring of a particular security in AAF, BMCF, or BOR.
Compliance monitors the personal trading activities of all access persons to mitigate any
trading risk. For further details, please contact the Adviser.
Item 11 - Code of Ethics, Participation/Interest in Client Transactions, Personal
Trading
Code of Ethics Pursuant to Rule 204A-1 of the Advisers Act
Pursuant to Rule 204A-1 of the Advisers Act, we have adopted a Code of Ethics and Employee
Investment Policy that establishes various procedures with respect to investment transactions
in accounts in which employees of Boyar or related persons (such as members of their
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immediate household) have a beneficial interest or accounts over which an employee has
investment discretion. The foundation of the Code of Ethics is based on the underlying
principles that:
Employees must place the interests of Clients first at all times;
Employees must make sure that all personal securities transactions are conducted
consistent with the Code of Ethics; and
Employees should not take inappropriate advantage of their position at Boyar.
All Boyar employees and any employees of BIVR are deemed to be “Access Persons” and are
required to adhere to a comprehensive Code of Ethics and Employee Investment Policy, which
covers the duty of confidentiality as well as personal trading. All employees are required to
certify their adherence to the Code of Ethics and Employee Investment Policy.
In addition, employees may not acquire securities for their own account in an initial public
offering or limited offering without pre-clearance from the CCO. Employees must also obtain
pre-approval from the CCO before engaging in any outside business activities or private
placements. Furthermore, Access Persons must receive pre-approval prior to trading in
Reportable Securities.
All Boyar employees must direct their brokers to send duplicate brokerage statements to the
CCO and report any personal securities transactions on at least a quarterly basis. These
records are used to monitor compliance with the foregoing policies. Employees also must
provide the Adviser with a detailed summary of certain holdings (both initially upon
commencementt of employment and annually thereafter) over which they have a direct or
indirect beneficial interest.
As noted in Item 10 above, Boyar has personal trading policies for the Adviser and its
employees regarding companies in a BIVR research publication. They cannot buy a company's
security until five days after public release. If it's an update, they can buy but not sell the
featured security until 15 days after publication. The rule against selling does not apply to the
Forgotten Forty published annually in December or for the Fresh Looks issue which is
generally published in July & August.
The Adviser prohibits personnel from engaging in conduct commonly known as “insider
trading” or misusing material, non-public information ("inside information") and restricts
their giving and receiving of gifts and their ability to accept certain positions with other
companies. Each officer, director and employee is required to sign a statement to
acknowledge that they have received, read and understand the Code and will comply with
it, as well as confirming that they will not misuse inside information. The Adviser maintains
a restricted List of securities that both the Adviser and its Access Persons are prohibited
from trading in. As part of daily review, the Compliance Department will review Boyar
Advisor’s trades. Boyar’s Code of Ethics and Employee Investment Policy are available to
Clients upon request.
Item 12 - Brokerage Practices
We have discretionary authority to manage the Client Accounts, including authority to make
decisions with respect to which securities are bought and sold, the amount and price of those
securities and the commissions paid. Our authority is governed by the terms of the Client’s
relevant investment management agreement or subscription documents.
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In selecting an appropriate broker dealer to effect a Client trade, we seek to obtain “best
execution,” meaning the execution of a securities transaction for a Client in such a manner
that a Client’s total costs or proceeds in the transaction are most favorable under the
circumstances. Accordingly, in seeking best execution, we take into consideration the price of
a security offered by the broker dealer, as well as a broker dealer’s full range and quality of
services including, among other things, their facilities, reliability and financial responsibility,
execution capability, commission rates, responsiveness to us, brokerage and research services
provided to us (e.g., research ideas, analysis, and investment strategies), special execution and
block positioning capabilities, clearance, and settlement and custodial services.
For Client Accounts for which, Boyar does not have discretionary authority, the Adviser will
consult with the Client prior to executing trades in the Client Account. Clients dictate who
they choose as custodian; therefore, we cannot assure best execution of non-discretionary
transactions.
Soft Dollar Policy
Boyar does not currently maintain any soft dollar arrangements with brokers. Boyar does not
currently expect to use soft dollar but may determine to do so in the future. Any such
arrangements would fall within the safe harbor to investment advisers who use soft dollars in
accordance with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Aggregation of Orders
Boyar attempts to aggregate Client trades as much as possible so that Clients receive the same
prices. Boyar utilizes limit orders as needed to equalize the pricing and execution for Client
Accounts when aggregation is not available. Client Accounts that are maintained at Fidelity are
often traded first, in a block account, and the trades are allocated at the end of the day so that
each Client gets the same purchase or sale price. Clients who have outside brokerage accounts
will be executed after the Fidelity Clients and will not receive the same price as Clients whose
accounts are maintained at Fidelity. In addition, the Clients participating in aggregated trades
throughout the day will be allocated securities based on the average price achieved for such
trades at the conclusion of the trading day
Allocation
Boyar’s policy prohibits any allocation of trades in a manner that favors personal trading
accounts or any particular Client(s) or group of Clients over other Client Accounts. We have
adopted a policy for the fair and equitable allocation of transactions that generally analyses
each trade on an investment by investment basis, taking into consideration the specifics of
each trade and the characteristics of each Client Account. To the extent that multiple Client
Accounts participate in a particular transaction, such transaction will generally be allocated
pro-rata among such Client Accounts, unless facts specific to the transaction and the trade
warrant an alternative allocation methodology.
Trade Errors
As a fiduciary, we have the responsibility to effect orders correctly, promptly and in the best
interests of the Client Accounts. In the event any error occurs in the handling of any
transactions due to Boyar’s actions, inaction, or the actions of others, our policy is to assess
each trade error on a case-by-case basis.
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Item 13 - Review of Accounts
Client Accounts are reviewed on a regular basis by Mark Boyar and the CCO, to assure
conformity with investment objectives and guidelines. In addition, Client Accounts are
reviewed by the Adviser to determine whether each Client Account is appropriately
positioned and whether investment objectives and policies are being followed, at least weekly,
and for the RIC, daily. Specific adjustments are made from time to time as necessary to further
Client objectives.
We engage in active management for the Client Accounts and, accordingly, review our
transactions, positions and cash balances on a regular basis.
Clients will receive account statements directly from Fidelity or their chosen custodian on at
least a quarterly basis. Boyar will supplement these custodial statements each quarter with
reporting. Boyar may provide additional reports during Client meetings or upon request.
Clients should thoroughly review the reports received and promptly reach out with any
comments, questions, and/or material updates to their financial situation.
Investors in Funds typically receive, on an annual basis, (i) statements from the applicable
account custodian containing performance information based on an agreed upon set of
procedures and investors in the Funds typically receive (ii) certain tax information for
preparation of their respective tax returns, including a Schedule K-1 for United States persons.
Item 14 - Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Boyar does not receive economic benefits from anyone who is not a Client for providing
investment advice or other advisory services to the Clients.
Boyar does not have any active solicitation agreements. Should Boyar enter into a written
arrangement with a third-party solicitor, Boyar will comply with the endorsement and
testimonial requirements of Rule 206(4)-1 under the Advisers Act (the “Marketing Rule”).
Notwithstanding, Boyar maintains a profit-sharing agreement wherein a prior solicitor is
compensated with a fee based on assets historically brought in. The agreement does not affect
or impede on any current Client arrangements.
If Boyar enters into a written arrangement with a third-party marketer for the referral of
Clients or investors, disclosure will be provided to such Client or investor regarding the terms
of payments made to such solicitor consistent with applicable law. The Client or investor will
not incur additional fees or expenses as a result of any such compensation arrangement.
Boyar and certain of its analysts also receive fees from third-party data sharing
programs in return for participation in such programs as outlined in Item 4. The
Adviser receives a flat fee plus incentive payments at the third party’s sole discretion.
Payments are made to Boyar which allows the Adviser to oversee and decide how
the incentive compensation should be allocated
Item 15 - Custody
Rule 206(4)-2 of the Advisers Act (the “Custody Rule”) sets forth extensive requirements
regarding possession or custody of Client funds or securities. The Custody Rule requires
advisers that have custody of Client funds or securities to implement a set of controls designed
to protect those Client assets from being lost, misused, misappropriated, or subject to financial
reverses.
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Pursuant to Rule 206(4) 2, Boyar is deemed to have custody of Client Account’s funds and
securities because (i) Boyar may debit fees directly from the accounts of such clients and/or
(ii) certain clients have executed a letter or instruction or similar asset transfer authorization
arrangement with a qualified custodian whereby Boyar is authorized to withdraw Client funds
or securities maintained with a qualified custodian upon our instruction to the qualified
custodian. Boyar has entered into an agreement with Fidelity, which serves as custodian for
the majority of the SMA accounts managed by Boyar. Boyar intends to comply with Rule
206(4)-2 and the relevant SEC staff guidance thereunder. As a result, with respect to transfers
of funds and securities between Client accounts and to third parties, Client accounts will not
be subject to independent verification (i.e., a surprise exam).
The qualified custodian of each Client Account sends or makes available, on a quarterly basis
or more frequently, account statements directly to each client. Boyar urges clients to carefully
review these account statements from their qualified custodians and compare the information
therein with any financial statements or information received or made available to clients by
Boyar or any other outside vendor. At no time will Boyar have actual custody or physical
control over any Client Account’s assets. Clients have continuous access to their brokerage
accounts via secure login through Fidelity.
Boyar does maintain custody of the Funds as affiliates of Boyar serve as general partner of
each Fund. The Funds are audited annually and the audited financial statements, prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, are sent to all limited partners
within 120 days of the end of its fiscal year.
Item 16 - Investment Discretion
Boyar has authority, on behalf of its discretionary Clients to supervise and direct, on an
ongoing basis, the investments of the Clients in accordance with the Client’s predetermined
investment objectives and guidelines as defined in the IMA. Boyar is authorized, in its discretion
and without prior consultation with the Client, to: (1) buy, sell, exchange, and otherwise trade
any stocks, bonds or other securities or assets and (2) place orders and negotiate commissions
(if any) for the execution of all transactions in securities with or through such broker dealer
underwriters or issuers. Any limitations to such authority will be communicated by the Client
to us in writing.
Price Deterioration for Non-Discretionary Clients
Boyar has non-discretionary assets under management for certain SMA Client Accounts.
When Boyar makes a decision to invest in or sell out of a particular investment, if suitable for
non-discretionary SMA Clients, the Adviser will generally communicate the recommendation
to the non-discretionary Clients and explain the recommendation. Transactions will be
effected only for discretionary Clients and those non-discretionary Clients that have approved
a purchase or sale. Non-discretionary Clients who delay communicating their approval for a
purchase or sale to the Adviser will have their transaction executed later and possibly at a less
favorable price than other Clients, if the market conditions for the recommended security
deteriorate.
Boyar has investment discretion as it relates to investment management of the Funds and the
RIC. Ultimus Fund Solutions provides administration services for the RIC.
Item 17 - Voting Client Securities
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Unless expressly asked to do so, the Adviser’s policy is to not vote proxies on behalf of its
Clients. However, the Adviser reserves the right to vote proxies on behalf of Clients if it
deems it appropriate. The Adviser will document the proxy vote and maintain a record of the
relevant circumstances the Adviser considered prior to casting the proxy. The Adviser’s proxy
voting policy is available to Clients upon request at info@boyarvaluegroup.com.
Item 18 - Financial Information
Boyar will not require nor solicit prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees per client, six
months or more in advance and therefore has no disclosure with respect to this item. In
addition, Boyar is not aware of any financial condition that is expected to affect its ability to
manage client accounts.
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