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ADV PART 2 BROCHURE
Arbus Capital Management, LLC (CRD 148709), brochure dated October 30, 2026. Text extracted from the firm's SEC Form ADV Part 2 brochure.
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Arbus Capital Management, LLC Brochure
Form ADV Part 2A
Item 1 – Cover Page
Arbus Capital Management, LLC
187 Amsterdam Ave., Suite #1333
New York, NY 10023-5024
Phone (646) 852-6134
Website: www.arbuscm.com
Email: ardenrodgers@arbuscm.com
Brochure date: October 2026
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
Arbus Capital Management, LLC [“ArbusCM”]. If you have any questions about the
contents of this brochure, please contact us via email at ardenrodgers@arbuscm.com
or phone (646) 852-6134. The information in this brochure has not been approved or
verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state
securities authority.
Arbus Capital Management, LLC is an SEC registered investment adviser. Please note
that the use of the term “registered investment adviser” and description of Arbus Capital
Management, LLC and/or our associates as “registered” does not imply a certain level
of skill or training.
You are encouraged to review this brochure and brochure supplements for our firm’s
associates who advise you for more information on the qualifications of our firm and its
employees.
Additional information about Arbus Capital Management, LLC also is available on the
SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Item 2 – Material Changes
This item discusses only specific material changes that are made to the brochure and
provides clients with a summary of such changes.
NO MATERIAL CHANGES.
Since our March 2025 annual amendment was filed, there are no material changes to
the brochure.
Pursuant to SEC Rules, we will ensure that you receive a summary of any material
changes to this and subsequent brochures within 120 days of the close of our business’
fiscal year December 2025.
We may further provide other ongoing disclosure information about material changes as
necessary.
We will also provide you with a new brochure as necessary based on changes or new
information, at any time, without charge.
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Item 3 -Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page ........................................................................................................ i
Item 2 – Material Changes ...............................................................................................ii
Item 3 -Table of Contents ................................................................................................ iii
Item 4 – Advisory Business ............................................................................................. 1
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ................................................................................... 3
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ............................... 5
Item 7 – Types of Clients ................................................................................................. 5
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss .......................... 5
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ..................................................................................... 7
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ........................................... 8
Item 11 – Code of Ethics ................................................................................................. 8
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ........................................................................................ 9
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ....................................................................................... 12
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ..................................................... 13
Item 15 – Custody ......................................................................................................... 14
Item 16 – Investment Discretion .................................................................................... 14
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ................................................................................. 15
Item 18 – Financial Information ..................................................................................... 15
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
Description of our advisory firm, including how long we have been in business and our
principal owner(s).
A. Description of our business
ArbusCM is a fee-only registered investment adviser, providing investment
management services and advice to institutions and individuals in all stages of life.
ArbusCM was established and registered as an investment adviser in October 2008.
Arden Rodgers, CFA is the manager of, and owns 100% of, Arbus Capital
Management, LLC.
B. Description of advisory services we offer
ArbusCM takes a thorough, disciplined and low-cost approach to investing. ArbusCM
generally provides three types of investment services.
The first service is ongoing discretionary investment management of a client’s portfolio.
ArbusCM will provide clients ongoing portfolio management services by determining
individual investment goals, time horizon, risk tolerance, return requirements, liquidity
requirements, tax status, and/or other significant factors. Based on these factors
recommendations will be made regarding investment strategies, asset allocation,
investment selection, portfolio monitoring and the overall investment program as
appropriate.
Client portfolios are primarily constructed from exchange traded funds (ETFs) because
of their low cost, breadth of options, tax efficiency, and other superior investment
characteristics. Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, options, hedge funds, or other investment
vehicles can be utilized if requested by the client or if required to implement a particular
investment plan.
Being a fee-only adviser ArbusCM does not sell annuities, insurance, stocks, bonds,
mutual funds, limited partnerships, or other products that generate sales commissions
for our firm.
Depending upon client needs, investment portfolios can be structured for either the
medium or the long term. This disciplined investment strategy is not altered as the result
of short-term market fluctuations, and no attempt is made to generate profits from
market timing or other short-term trading strategies.
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Before investing, all strategies and vehicles are fully explained. Any questions or
concerns are addressed to the satisfaction of the client.
Fees for investment management are based on a percentage of assets under
management. See item 5 below for fee schedule.
The second service is the investment account review service, which consists of a one-
time review of the current client holdings and choices in one or more investment or
retirement accounts such as IRAs, SEP IRAs, 401(k)s, 403(b)s, Keoghs, etc. to
determine the asset allocation investment options based on the client's age, risk
tolerance, retirement income, and overall financial circumstances.
The third service is financial planning, which consists of analyzing client supplied
personal and financial data to attempt to determine if current and future assets and
income will be sufficient to meet projected financial goals and expenses. Recommended
adjustments, if needed, will be provided in areas such as asset allocations, timing of
retirement or expenses, modifications of goals, along with other pros and cons of
possible financial trade-offs. This analysis can be based on many factors such future
income, retirement dates, life expectancy, market returns, inflation rates, tax rates, etc.,
many which can only be estimated or approximated. There is no guarantee that the plan
projections or recommendations will accurately predict future outcomes nor even that
the analysis will encompass all relevant current factors.
The fees for the investment account review service and the financial planning service
are based on an hourly-fee or flat-fee basis. See item 5 below for fee schedule.
C. If, or how, we tailor our advisory services to clients’ individual needs
As an independent adviser, ArbusCM offers unbiased advice to clients based on their
particular needs, goals, and investment profiles. As noted above, discretionary
investment management advice is based on the client’s financial profile, including age,
income, expenses, dependents, current investments, return requirements, risk
tolerance, time horizon, tax and legal considerations, and/or other unique circumstances
as appropriate.
For the investment account review, as much individual information as required is
obtained to make appropriate recommendations based on the scope of the account
review and the client’s particular circumstances.
Clients may request reasonable restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of
securities.
D. Wrap fee programs
ArbusCM does not participate in wrap fee programs.
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E. Amount of assets we manage
As of December 31st, 2025, ArbusCM had $130,185,093 assets under management on
a discretionary basis.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
A. How we are compensated
Fees for discretionary investment management services will be based on a percentage
of assets under management as follows:
Assets Under
Management
Annual
Fee
Quarterly
Fee
$ 500,000 - $1,000,000 1.50% 0.375000%
$1,000,001 - $2,000,000 1.25% 0.312500%
$2,000,001 - $4,000,000 1.00% 0.250000%
0.75% 0.187500%
$4,000,001 and Over
Monthly Fee
(Rounded Up or Down
When Necessary)
0.125000%
0.104167%
0.083333%
0.062500%
The above fees are negotiable, higher or lower, based on ArbusCM’s business decision,
services provided and client circumstances. The actual asset management fee is
specified in the client agreement and detailed in the client invoice. The assessment of
Assets Under Management will generally combine (i.e. “household”) clients’ individual
accounts, where practicable, in order to receive a lower management fee rate. The
selection of invoicing periods (annually, quarterly or monthly) is at the sole discretion of
ArbusCM.
ArbusCM provides an introductory, 30-minute meeting for prospective clients free of
charge. The investment account review service and financial planning service are
offered on an hourly-fee basis of $345 per hour or a negotiated fixed-fee basis. The
number of hours required will depend upon the complexity of the client’s financial
situation and unique circumstances. Prior to the formal investment review or financial
planning process a good-faith estimate will be provided to the client.
ArbusCM, at its sole discretion, may waive its minimum fee, minimum account size,
and/or charge a greater or lesser investment advisory fee, hourly fee or fixed fee, based
upon certain criteria such as historical relationship with client, type of assets to be
managed, anticipated future earnings capacity, related accounts, negotiations with
clients and other criteria that ArbusCM deems as a good business decision.
B. How our fees are paid
Discretionary investment management services fees are payable annually, quarterly or
monthly, in arrears, based on total account market value on the last business day of the
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calendar month/quarter. For accounts opened during the calendar month/quarter/year a
pro rata fee will be charged. ArbusCM will receive written authorization from the client to
deduct advisory fees from account(s) held by the qualified custodian. Fees are either
deducted from clients’ assets or clients are billed for fees as established in the clients’
written agreement with ArbusCM. The determination payment methods, fee deductions
or bills, is at the sole discretion of ArbusCM.
The investment account review service or financial planning service, hourly or fixed fee,
are billed in two payments; one-half at the commencement of the review, which is
refundable based on the pro rata of work completed and the balance of the payment is
due upon the delivery of the review recommendations; or as specified in the clients’
written agreement with ArbusCM.
C. Other types of fees
ArbusCM’s fees are exclusive of brokerage commissions, transaction fees, and other
related costs and expenses which shall be incurred by the client. Clients may incur
certain charges imposed by custodians, brokers, third party investments and other third
parties such as fees charged by managers, sub-advisors, separately managed accounts
(“SMAs”), etc., as management fees, 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. Mutual funds and exchange
traded funds (ETFs) also charge internal management fees, which are disclosed in a
fund’s prospectus.
Such charges, fees and commissions are exclusive of, and in addition to, ArbusCM’s
fee, and ArbusCM shall not receive any portion of these commissions, fees and costs.
The client should review all fees charged by ArbusCM and others to fully understand the
total amount of fees to be paid by the client.
Item 12 further describes the factors that ArbusCM considers in selecting or
recommending custodian and broker/dealer for client transactions and determining the
reasonableness of their compensation (e.g., commissions).
D. Do we charge fees in advance
Discretionary investment management services fees are payable in arrears, not in
advance, therefore no refund policy is necessary. However, a pro rata advisory fee will
be charged for the portion of the quarter in which the assets were under management if
the agreement is terminated prior to the end of the quarter. All account management
responsibilities are assumed by the client after effective date of termination.
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The investment account review service and financial planning fees, either hourly or
fixed, are due in two payments, or as specified in the clients’ written agreement with
ArbusCM, one-half at the commencement of the review, which is refundable based on
the pro rata of work completed.
E. Do we get compensated (commissions) for the sale of securities
As a fee-only registered investment adviser, ArbusCM and our associates do not
receive compensation, commissions, sales charges, or service fees from the sale of
securities or other investment products to our clients.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
ArbusCM does not charge any performance-based fees (fees based on a share of
capital gains on or capital appreciation of the assets of a client).
Item 7 – Types of Clients
ArbusCM provides investment management services primarily to individuals, high-net
worth individuals, corporations and charitable institutions.
To open an account for discretionary investment management services an account
minimum of $1,000,000 is generally required. However, this minimum may be waived
based on unique client circumstances.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Our analysis & strategies
Security analysis methods may include fundamental analysis, technical analysis, and
cyclical analysis.
ArbusCM employs an asset allocation investment strategy in an attempt to create well
diversified portfolios using securities that invest in sectors that have low correlations
with one another. Client portfolios are primarily constructed from exchange traded funds
because of their low cost, breath of options, tax efficiency, and other superior
investment characteristics. The exact construction of the portfolio is tailored to the
client’s requirements. Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, options, hedge funds, or other
investment vehicles can be utilized if requested by the client or if required to implement
a particular investment plan.
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The main sources of information include paid subscription research services, financial
newspapers, magazines and websites; research materials prepared by others;
corporate reporting and rating services; annual reports and prospectuses; and filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
ArbusCM does not employ market timing, day trading or frequent trading as investment
strategies.
Investing in securities involves the risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear.
B. Material risks involved in our analysis or strategies
Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear. While
the stock market prices might rise and clients’ accounts could enjoy a gain, it is also
possible that the stock market may decline and clients’ accounts could suffer a loss. It is
important that clients understand the risks associated with investing in the stock market,
and are appropriately diversified across their investments.
Some, but not all, of the investment risks that investors face are the following:
•
Interest-Rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment prices to
fluctuate. For example, when interest rates rise, yields on existing bonds become
less attractive, causing the bonds’ market values to decline.
• Market Risk: The price of a security, bond, or mutual fund may drop in reaction to
tangible and intangible events and conditions. This type of risk is caused by
external factors independent of a security’s particular underlying circumstances.
For example, political, economic and social conditions may trigger market events.
•
Inflation Risk: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar today will not buy as
much as a dollar next year, because purchasing power is eroding at the rate of
inflation.
• Currency Risk: Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the value of
the dollar against the currency of the investment’s originating country. This is
also referred to as exchange-rate risk.
• Reinvestment Risk: This is the risk that future proceeds from investments may
have to be reinvested at a potentially lower rate of return (i.e. interest rate). This
primarily relates to fixed-income securities.
• Business Risk: These risks are associated with a particular industry or a
particular company within an industry. For example, oil-drilling companies
depend on finding oil and then refining it, a lengthy and expensive process that
requires a large upfront investment, before they can potentially generate a profit.
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They carry a higher risk of profitability than an electric company which generates
its income from a steady stream of customers who buy electricity no matter what
the economic environment is like.
• Liquidity Risk: Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment into cash.
Generally, assets are more liquid if many traders are interested in a standardized
product. For example, Treasury Bills are highly liquid because they are
standardized and there is a large trading exchange market for them, while
individual real estate is not standardized and there is no exchange to trade
individual properties.
• Financial Risk: Excessive borrowing to finance a business’s operations increases
the risk to profitability, because the company must meet the terms of its
obligations in good times and bad. During periods of financial stress, the inability
to meet loan obligations may result in bankruptcy and/or a declining market
value.
ArbusCM does not represent, warranty or imply that the services or methods of analysis
employed can or will predict future results, successfully identify market tops or bottoms,
or insulate clients from losses due to conditions or events beyond its control such as
market corrections or declines, communications disruptions, wars, pandemics, cyber-
attacks, security breaches, strikes, natural disasters, government actions, and so forth.
C. Do we recommend primarily a particular type of security
As noted above, ArbusCM generally recommends exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
because of their low cost, breadth of options, tax efficiency, and other superior
investment characteristics. Investing in ETFs involve the risks previously noted.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
The firm and its management have nothing to disclose because we have determined
there are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client’s or prospective
client’s evaluation of our business or integrity.
A. Criminal or civil actions
The firm and its management have not been involved in any criminal or civil actions.
B. Administrative proceedings before the SEC or any other government agency
The firm and its management have not been involved in administrative enforcement
proceedings.
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C. Any self-regulatory organization (SRO) proceedings
The firm and its management have not been involved in SRO proceedings.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
A. Are we registered representatives of a securities broker/dealer
Neither ArbusCM nor any of its management persons are registered representatives of
a broker-dealer.
B. Are we a futures commissions merchant, commodity pool operator or commodity
trading adviser
Neither ArbusCM nor its management persons are registered or have an application
pending to register as a futures commission merchant, commodity pool operator, or a
commodity trading adviser.
C. Do we have any other financial relationships or arrangements that are material to our
business
Neither ArbusCM nor its management persons have any other financial relationships or
arrangements that are material to our business.
D. Do we recommend other registered investment advisers and receive compensation
ArbusCM does not recommend other registered investment advisers and receive
compensation.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics
A. Describe our code of ethics
According to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, an investment adviser is considered
a fiduciary and has a fiduciary duty to all clients. ArbusCM has established a Code of
Ethics to comply with the requirements of Section 204(A)-1 of the Investment Advisers
Act of 1940 that reflects its fiduciary obligations and those of its supervised persons.
The Code of Ethics also requires compliance with federal securities laws. The Code of
Ethics covers all individuals that are classified as “supervised persons”. All employees,
officers, directors and investment adviser representatives are classified as supervised
persons. ArbusCM requires its supervised persons to consistently act in our clients’ best
interest in all advisory activities. ArbusCM imposes certain requirements on its affiliates
and supervised persons to ensure that they meet the firm’s fiduciary responsibilities to
our clients. The fiduciary standard of conduct required is higher than the suitability
standard and higher than ordinarily required and encountered in commercial business.
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ArbusCM will provide a copy of the Code of Ethics to any client or prospective client
upon request.
B. Do we have any material interests in investments we recommend
We will not recommend an investment to clients in which we have a material financial
interest. We do not act as a principal and buy securities from or sell securities to clients.
We are not general partners in a partnership so we will not solicit clients’ investments
for such. We are not investment advisers to any investment company, so we will not
solicit clients’ investments for such.
C. Do we invest in securities we recommend to clients
ArbusCM or its personnel may invest for their own accounts or have a financial interest
in the same securities or other investments that ArbusCM recommends or acquires for
the accounts of the client.
D. Do we buy or sell securities for our own account about the same time we buy the
same securities for clients’ accounts
Generally speaking, we do not buy or sell securities about the same time as clients
unless we are making a systematic or regular contribution to our accounts. However,
when we do trade securities from our own account at about the same time as clients
this presents a conflict of interest and may disadvantage our clients.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
A. Factors used to select broker-dealers for client transactions
ArbusCM (“we/our/us”) does not maintain custody of your assets (although we may be
deemed to have custody of your assets if you give us authority to withdraw assets from
your account (see Item 15 Custody, below). Your assets must be maintained in an
account at a “qualified custodian”; generally a broker-dealer or bank. Currently we
recommend that our clients use Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Schwab) or Trade-PMR,
Inc., which are FINRA-registered broker-dealers, members SIPC, as qualified
custodians and broker/dealers (“Custodians”). We are independently owned and
operated and not affiliated with any Custodian. A Custodian will hold your assets in a
brokerage account and buy and sell securities when we instruct them to. While we
recommend that you use one of the above as a custodian/broker, you will decide
whether to do so and open your account with the Custodian by entering into an account
agreement directly with them. We do not open the account for you. Even though your
account is maintained at a Custodian, we can still use other brokers to execute trades
for your account, as described in the next paragraph.
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The recommendation of Custodians by ArbusCM represents a conflict of interest
because ArbusCM receives certain economic benefits from Custodians and this may
indirectly influence ArbusCM’s choice of Custodians. To minimize this conflict of
interest, ArbusCM will use the below factors, in line with its fiduciary duty to put the
client's interests first and to use the client's brokerage for the benefit of the client.
ArbusCM seeks to recommend a Custodian who will hold your assets and execute
transactions on terms that are overall most advantageous when compared to other
available providers and their services. The recommendation of Custodians will be based
on a combination of factors including; low fees, low commissions, best execution, ability
to clear and settle trades, payment and transfer capabilities, record keeping, reporting
capabilities, breadth of investments products, quality of research provided, financial
strength, reputation, prior service to us and our clients, suitability to client needs and
ability of other products and services that benefit us, among others.
ArbusCM will attempt to minimize the total cost for all brokerage services paid by the
client. However, it may be the case that the selected Custodian charges a higher fee for
a particular type of service, such as commission rates, than can be obtained from
another Custodian.
Your Custody and Brokerage Costs
For our clients' accounts they maintain, Custodians generally do not charge you
separately for custody services but are compensated by charging you fees on trades
that it executes or that settle into your brokerage account. Custodians are also
compensated by earning interest on the uninvested cash in your account. In addition to
commissions, Custodians charge you a flat dollar amount as a “prime broker”, or “trade
away” fee for each trade that we have executed by a different broker-dealer, but where
the securities bought or the funds from the securities sold are deposited (settled) into
your brokerage account. These fees are in addition to the commission or other
compensation you pay the executing broker-dealer. Because of this, in order to
minimize your trading costs, we have the Custodians execute most of your trades.
1. Research and other soft-dollar benefits
ArbusCM does not have any soft-dollar arrangements nor use any soft-dollars in its
practice. However, ArbusCM utilizes the institutional services of the Custodians that are
typically not available to retail investors. Economic benefits are received by ArbusCM
which would not be received if ArbusCM did not have client accounts with the
Custodians. Some of these benefits help us manage or administer our clients’ accounts,
while other help us manage and grow our business. These benefits include the following
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products and services (provided without cost or at a discount): a dedicated trading desk;
a dedicated service group and an account services manager dedicated to ArbusCM’s
accounts; access to "block" trading (which provides the ability to aggregate securities
transactions for execution and then allocate the appropriate shares to client accounts);
electronic download of trades, balances and positions; duplicate and batched client
statements and confirmations; research related products and tools; consulting services;
access to employee benefits providers; publications and conferences on practice
management; educational events; occasional business entertainment for our personnel;
the ability to have advisory fees directly deducted from client accounts; access to an
electronic communications network for client order entry and account information;
access to mutual funds with no transaction fees and to certain institutional money
managers; and discounts on compliance, marketing, research, technology, and practice
management products or services provided to ArbusCM by third party vendors and/or
the Custodian. If and when research is provided by the Custodians such research will
usually benefit all clients of ArbusCM and not necessarily only those clients whose
brokerage was used to acquire the research. Custodians may also have paid for
business consulting and professional services received by ArbusCM’s related persons.
Some of the products and services made available by Custodians may benefit ArbusCM
but may not benefit its client accounts. These products or services may assist ArbusCM
in managing and administering client accounts, including accounts not maintained at
Custodians. Other services made available by Custodians are intended to help
ArbusCM manage and further develop its business enterprise. The benefits received by
ArbusCM or its personnel do not depend on the amount of brokerage transactions
directed to Custodians. The fact that we receive these benefits from a Custodian is an
incentive for us to recommend the use of a particular Custodian rather than making
such decision based exclusively on your interest in receiving the best value in custody
services and the most favorable execution of your transactions. This is a conflict of
interest. We believe, however, that taken in the aggregate, our selection of custodians is
in the best interests of our clients.
2. Brokerage for client referrals
ArbusCM does not receive brokerage for client referrals nor do we refer clients in order
to obtain brokerage.
3. Directed brokerage
In circumstances where a client directs ArbusCM to use a certain broker-dealer,
ArbusCM still has a fiduciary duty to its clients. Using directed brokerage may cost
clients more money to execute client transactions. The following may apply with
Directed Brokerage: ArbusCM’s inability to negotiate commissions, inability to
aggregate orders to reduce transaction costs, inability to obtain volume discounts, there
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may be a disparity in commission charges among clients, and conflicts of interests
arising from brokerage firm referrals.
Through its relationship with the Custodians, ArbusCM may also use the Custodians
trade away service which allows ArbusCM to place trades with other broker/dealers
without the need to have individual accounts with the other broker/dealers. This allows
greater flexibility to access more fixed income products, the ability to access new issue
bonds, or to obtain better execution for either fixed income or equity securities. This
service is beneficial because it allows ArbusCM to place trades through several
executing broker/dealers, yet receive centralized custody, clearing and settlement,
recordkeeping and other services from the Custodians. ArbusCM’s decision to use an
executing broker/dealer will depend on the executing broker’s respective expertise and
costs. All assets will be kept in the Custodians’ account with all statements generated
by the Custodians.
Special Considerations for ERISA Clients
A retirement or ERISA plan client may direct all or part of portfolio transactions for the
client’s account through a specific broker-dealer in order to obtain goods or services on
behalf of the plan. Such direction is permitted provided that the goods and services
provided are reasonable expenses of the plan incurred in the ordinary course of its
business for which it otherwise would be obligated and empowered to pay. ERISA
prohibits directed brokerage arrangements when the goods or services purchased are
not for the exclusive benefit of the plan. Consequently, we will request that plan
sponsors who direct plan brokerage provide us with a letter documenting that this
arrangement will be for the exclusive benefit of the plan.
B. Aggregating securities transactions for client accounts
ArbusCM is authorized, at its discretion, to aggregate purchases and sales and other
transactions made for the account with purchases and sales and transactions in the
same securities for other clients of ArbusCM. We will aggregate orders when we believe
that to do so will be in the best interest of the effected accounts. All clients participating
in the aggregated order shall receive an average share price with all other transaction
costs shared on a pro-rated basis.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
A. Frequency and nature of reviews
All managed accounts are reviewed no less than quarterly by Arden Rodgers, principal
of ArbusCM. Accounts are compared to client objectives and/or allocation targets.
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An investment account review or financial planning is a one-time review and is
considered complete when recommendations are delivered to the client. A subsequent
review is done only upon request of client.
B. Reviews on an other than periodic basis
Any notification to the adviser by the client of a change in status will trigger an automatic
review of the client's managed account. For example, a change in status for an
individual would include changes in employment, retirement, marital status or household
makeup. For institutions, a change in status would include changes in cash flow
requirements, time horizons, beneficiaries, assets, etc.
Reviews can also be triggered by economic conditions, general factors affecting the
stock market, company-specific events, etc.
C. Client reports
The client will receive account statements no less than quarterly for managed accounts.
Account reports are issued by the qualified custodian. The client will receive
confirmations of each transaction in the account from a qualified custodian and an
additional statement during any month in which a transaction occurs.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Do we get economic benefits from a non-client for providing certain advice to clients
Apart from the arrangements outlined in Item 12 of this brochure ArbusCM does not
receive any economic benefits from external sources.
ArbusCM receives an economic benefit from Custodians in the form of the support
products and services it makes available to us, and other independent investment
advisors that have their clients maintain accounts at the Custodians. These products
and services, how they benefit us, and the related conflicts of interest are described
above in Item 12. The availability to us of a Custodian’s products and services is not
based on us giving particular investment advice, such as buying particular securities for
our clients.
B. Do we pay for client referrals
ArbusCM may enter into solicitation agreements pursuant to which it compensates third-
party intermediaries for client referrals that result in the provision of investment advisory
services by ArbusCM. ArbusCM will disclose these solicitation arrangements to affected
investors, and any cash solicitation agreements will comply with the SEC Marketing
Rule with a compliance deadline of November 4, 2022. Solicitors introducing clients to
ArbusCM may receive compensation from ArbusCM, such as a retainer, a flat fee per
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referral and/or a percentage of introduced capital. Such compensation will be paid
pursuant to a written agreement with the solicitor and generally may be terminated by
either party from time to time. The cost of any such fees will be borne entirely by
ArbusCM and not by any affected client.
Item 15 – Custody
Custody, as it applies to investment advisers, has been defined by regulators as having
access or control over client funds and/or securities. In other words, custody is not
limited to physically holding client funds and securities. If an investment adviser has the
ability to access or control client funds or securities, the investment adviser is deemed
to have custody and must ensure proper procedures are implemented.
ArbusCM is deemed to have custody of client funds and securities whenever ArbusCM
is given the authority to have fees deducted directly from client accounts or, with prior
client authorization, to transmit client funds or securities to client specified third parties,
who are unrelated to ArbusCM. It should be noted that authorization to trade in client
accounts is not deemed by regulators to be custody.
For accounts in which ArbusCM is deemed to have custody, the firm has established
procedures to ensure all client funds and securities are held at a qualified custodian in a
separate account for each client under that client’s name. Clients or an independent
representative of the client will direct, in writing, the establishment of all accounts and
therefore are aware of the qualified custodian’s name, address and the manner in which
the funds or securities are maintained. Account statements are delivered directly from
the qualified custodian to each client, or the client’s independent representative, at least
quarterly. These direct custodian statements are the official books and records for the
account. For third party transfers, the qualified custodian and ArbusCM will adhere to
additional notification and verification requirements. Clients should carefully review their
account statements and are urged to compare the statements against reports received
from ArbusCM. When clients have questions about their account statements, they
should contact ArbusCM or the qualified custodian preparing the statement.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
For those client accounts where ArbusCM provides ongoing money management or
investment advice with ongoing supervision, the client will grant ArbusCM limited power
of attorney, or trading authority, over client accounts with respect to securities to be
bought and sold and amount of securities to be bought and sold. This limited trading
authority, granted through the Investment Advisory Agreement, will be utilized in all
cases, in a manner consistent with the client’s objectives and following any restrictions
or prohibitions provided by the client.
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ArbusCM may elect to purchase or sell bonds or equities through other security
broker/dealers in order to obtain greater selection or better price for the client, and then
have the securities delivered into/out of the client's brokerage account. This practice is
conducted through the Custodian’s trade away service. This is the only case in which
ArbusCM selects a broker/dealer to be used without specific client consent. The
Custodian charges the client a service fee per order entered at an executing
broker/dealer by ArbusCM. The service fee will be charged to the client’s account.
When selecting securities and determining amounts, ArbusCM observes the investment
policies, guidelines, limitations and restrictions of the clients for which it advises. For
registered investment companies, ArbusCM’s authority to trade securities may also be
limited by certain federal securities and tax laws that require diversification of
investments and favor the holding of investments once made.
Investment guidelines and restrictions must be provided to ArbusCM in writing by the
client.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
As a matter of firm policy and practice, ArbusCM does not have any authority to and
does not vote proxies on behalf of advisory clients. Clients retain the exclusive right and
responsibility for receiving and voting proxies for any and all securities maintained in
client portfolios. ArbusCM will immediately forward to the client any proxy solicitations
received for the client's evaluation and decision.
ArbusCM may provide advice to clients regarding the clients’ voting of proxies.
Item 18 – Financial Information
A. Balance sheet
We do not require, nor do we solicit, prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees per client,
six months or more in advance. Therefore, we have not included a balance sheet for our
most recent fiscal year.
B. Financial conditions reasonably likely to impair advisory firm’s ability to meet
commitments to clients
Registered investment advisers are required in this Item to provide you with certain
financial information or disclosures about ArbusCM’s financial condition. ArbusCM has
no financial condition that impairs its ability to meet contractual and fiduciary
commitments to clients.
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C. Bankruptcy
Neither ArbusCM nor its management have been the subject of a bankruptcy
proceeding.
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