Overview
- Headquarters
- Bethesda, MD
- Average Client Assets
- $0.8 million
- SEC CRD Number
- 324995
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (BULL HARBOR CAPITAL ADV 2B BROCHURE AUGUST 26 2025)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $5,000,000 | 1.70% |
| $5,000,001 | $10,000,000 | 1.40% |
| $10,000,001 | $20,000,000 | 1.10% |
| $20,000,001 | and above | 0.80% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $17,000 | 1.70% |
| $5 million | $85,000 | 1.70% |
| $10 million | $155,000 | 1.55% |
| $50 million | $505,000 | 1.01% |
| $100 million | $905,000 | 0.90% |
Clients
- HNW Share of Firm Assets
- 30.09%
- Total Client Accounts
- 424
- Discretionary Accounts
- 424
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals, Portfolio Management for Institutional Clients, Pension Consulting, Investment Advisor Selection
Regulatory Filings
Additional Brochure: 2026.03 BHC ADV PART 2A (2026-03-27)
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Bull Harbor Capital LLC
ADV Part 2A Brochure
March 27, 2026
Bull Harbor Capital LLC
7101 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1202
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 907-9030
http://www.bullharborcapital.com
This Form ADV 2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Bull Harbor Capital
LLC (“BHC” “Firm” “Adviser” “We” “Us”). If you have any questions about the contents of this Disclosure Brochure, please contact us
at (301) 907-9030.
BHC is a registered investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The information in this Disclosure
Brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any state securities authority. Registration of an investment adviser does
not imply any specific level of skill or training. This Disclosure Brochure provides information through BHC to assist you in determining
whether to retain the Adviser.
Additional information regarding BHC and its advisory personnel is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by
searching with our firm name or our CRD# 324995.
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Item 2 Material Changes
Bull Harbor Capital LLC ADV Part 2A Disclosure Brochure (“Brochure”) is intended to identify and summarize material
changes made to our Brochure since our last annual ADV Part 2A Brochure filing on January 31, 2025. Further details are
in each corresponding section.
BHC believes that communication and transparency are the foundation of its relationship with Clients and will strive to
provide its clients with complete and accurate information at all times. BHC encourages all current and prospective Clients
to read this Disclosure Brochure and discuss any questions you may have with us. And of course, we always welcome your
feedback.
From time to time, we may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in our business practices, changes in
regulations and routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This complete Disclosure Brochure or a
Summary of Material Changes shall be provided to each Client annually and anytime that a material change occurs in the
business practices of BHC.
Summary of Material Changes
The following material changes have been made to the Firm’s ADV Brochure since the last annual filing on April 4, 2025:
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Item 3, Firm Information, has been amended to reflect changes in the Chief Compliance Officer.
Item 3 and Item 4 and Item 13, Sub-Advisory Relationship with Gries Financial LLC has been removed as it was
planned but not implemented and any reference to fees related to the arrangement have been removed from
the Brochure.
Item 3, We added disclosure regarding a new bi-directional promoter and revenue-sharing arrangement with an
insurance and financial planning firm that is reasonably likely to commence in April 2026.
Item 4, Compensation for Sale of Securities and Item 10, Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations, have
been amended to add an additional broker-dealer with whom registered investment advisors of BHC may also act
as registered representatives.
Item 11, Soft dollars are not used by BHC, so we removed the soft dollar disclosure and replaced it with “BHC does
not have any soft dollar relationships with broker dealers.
Item 11, We clarified our responsibilities related to our fiduciary duty to obtain best execution in trading client’s
assets at various broker dealers where clients assets are held.
Additional information about BHC is also available via SEC’s web site www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The SEC’s website provides
information about any person affiliated with BHC who is registered or required to be registered as investment adviser
representatives of BHC. You may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time, by contacting us at (301) 907-
9030.
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Item 3 Advisory Business
Firm Information
Bull Harbor Capital LLC (“BHC” or the “Adviser”) is a registered investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (“SEC”). BHC is organized as a Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) under the laws of the State of Maryland. BHC
was founded in November 2022, and is owned by CRJ Financial Holding, LLC, L3RIA, LLC, T4G Management, LLC, Kenneth
Brodkowitz (Chief Investment Officer), and Robert Herman (Chairman). Sean Joiner (President) owns CRJ Financial Holding,
and Lloyd Polmateer (CEO) owns L3RIA, LLC, and T4G Management LLC is owned by the 4100 Group Inc. Paige Ducey is the
Firm’s Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Operations Officer. This Disclosure Brochure provides information regarding the
qualifications, business practices, and the advisory business provided by BHC.
Certain investment adviser representatives’ market and deliver advisory services under a practice name or “doing business
as”, whose names and logos may appear on marketing materials as approved by BHC, or client statements approved by
the custodian. It is important to note that, in certain cases, the businesses are legal entities of the investment adviser
representatives and are never legal entities of BHC or the custodian. However, the investment adviser representatives are
Independent Contractors with BHC, and advisory services are provided exclusively through BHC.
Advisory Business Offered
BHC offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable
organizations, and retirement plans (each referred to as a “Client”).
Investment Management Services
BHC provides customized investment advisory solutions for its clients. This is achieved through personal Client contact and
interaction while providing continuous discretionary investment management and related advisory services. In certain
instances, BHC may provide its services on a non-discretionary basis. As a discretionary investment adviser, BHC will have
the authority to supervise and direct the portfolio without prior consultation with the Client. Clients who choose a non-
discretionary arrangement must be contacted prior to the execution of any trade in the account(s) under management.
This may result in a delay in executing recommended trades, which could adversely affect the performance of the portfolio.
This delay also normally means the affected account(s) will not be able to participate in block trades, a practice designed
to enhance the execution quality, timing and/or cost for all accounts included in the block. In a non-discretionary
arrangement, the client retains responsibility for the final decision on all actions taken with respect to the portfolio.
BHC works with each Client to identify their investment goals and objectives as well as risk tolerance and financial situation
to create a portfolio strategy. BHC will then construct a portfolio utilizing mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”),
individual public and/or private equity and fixed income securities. The Adviser may also utilize covered options and other
types of investments, as appropriate, to meet the needs of a particular Client.
BHC’s investment strategy is primarily long-term focused, but the Adviser may buy, sell, or re-allocate positions that have
been held for less than one year for reasons that include, but are not limited to: changes in Client objectives; account
inflows/outflows; security fundamentals and/or market conditions. The first step of the BHC investment process is to
determine the strategic asset allocation targets. Once BHC establishes the long-term framework, it’s determined if the
Adviser should tactically adjust the allocation targets based on the current market environment and short-term economic
outlook. BHC will construct, implement, and monitor the portfolio in connection with the goals, objectives, circumstances,
and risk tolerance agreed to by the Client. Each Client will have the opportunity to place reasonable restrictions on the
types of investments to be held in their respective portfolio, subject to acceptance by the Adviser.
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BHC evaluates and selects investments for inclusion in Client portfolios only after applying its internal due diligence
process. BHC may recommend, on occasion, redistributing investment allocations to diversify the portfolio. BHC may
recommend specific positions to increase sector or asset class weightings. The Adviser may recommend employing cash
positions as a possible hedge against market movement. BHC may recommend selling positions for reasons that include,
but are not limited to, harvesting capital gains or losses, business or sector risk exposure to a specific security or class of
securities, overvaluation or overweighting of the position[s] in the portfolio, change in risk tolerance of Client, generating
cash to meet Client needs, or any risk deemed unacceptable for the Client’s risk tolerance.
BHC will provide investment advisory services and portfolio management services and will not provide securities custodial
or other administrative services. At no time will BHC accept or maintain custody of a client’s funds or securities, except for
authorized deduction of the Adviser’s fees. All Client assets will be managed within their designated account at the
Qualified Custodian, pursuant to the terms of the investment advisory agreement.
Portfolio Management accounts will generally be custodied at Fidelity (“Fidelity”), Interactive Brokers (“IB”), or Charles
Schwab.
Financial Planning Services
BHC will typically provide a variety of financial planning services to Clients, pursuant to a written financial planning
agreement. Services are offered in a variety of areas and are often tailored to the Client’s needs, goals, and financial
situation.
Generally, such financial planning services will involve preparing a financial plan or rendering a financial consultation based
on the Client’s financial goals and objectives. This planning or consulting may encompass one or more areas of need,
including, but not limited to investment planning, retirement planning, personal savings, education savings and other areas
of a client’s financial situation.
A financial plan developed for, or financial consultation rendered to the Client will usually include general
recommendations for a course of activity or specific actions to be taken by the Client. For example, recommendations may
be made that the Client start or revise their investment programs, commence, or alter retirement savings, establish
education savings and/or charitable giving programs. BHC may also refer Clients to an accountant, attorney, or another
specialist, as appropriate for their unique situation. For certain financial planning engagements, the Adviser will provide a
written summary of Client’s financial situation, observations, and recommendations. For consulting or ad-hoc
engagements, the Adviser may not provide a written summary.
Financial planning and consulting recommendations may pose a potential conflict between the interests of the Adviser
and the interests of the Client. For example, a recommendation to engage the Adviser for investment management services
or to increase the level of investment assets with the Adviser would pose a conflict, as it would increase the advisory fees
paid to the Adviser. Clients are not obligated to implement any recommendations made by the Adviser or maintain an
ongoing relationship with the Adviser. If the Client elects to act on any of the recommendations made by the Adviser, the
Client is under no obligation to execute the transaction through the Adviser.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
BHC provides non-discretionary retirement plan advisory services for retirement plans (each a “Plan”) and the sponsor of
the Plan (the “Plan Sponsor”). The Adviser’s retirement plan advisory services are designed to assist the Plan Sponsor in
meeting its fiduciary obligations to the Plan. Each engagement is customized to the needs of the Plan and Plan Sponsor.
Services generally include:
Vendor Analysis
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Plan Participant Enrollment and Education Tracking
Investment Policy Statement (“IPS”) Support
Investment Management
Performance Reports
Ongoing Investment Recommendation and Assistance
ERISA 404(c) Assistance
Benchmarking Services
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Certain of these services are provided by BHC serving in the capacity as a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”). In accordance with ERISA Section 408(b)(2), the Plan Sponsor is provided with
a written description of our fiduciary status, the specific services to be rendered and all direct and indirect compensation
the Adviser reasonably expects under the engagement.
Retirement Plan Rollover Recommendations
To the extent we recommend you roll over your account from a current retirement plan to an individual retirement account
(“Rollover IRA”), managed by BHC please know that BHC and our investment adviser representatives may have a conflict
of interest. We can earn increased investment advisory fees by recommending that you roll over your account at the
retirement plan to a Rollover IRA managed by BHC. We will earn fewer investment advisory fees if you do not roll over the
funds in the retirement plan to a Rollover IRA managed by BHC. Thus, our investment adviser representatives have an
economic incentive to recommend a rollover of funds from a retirement plan to a Rollover IRA which is a conflict of interest
because our recommendation that you open an IRA account to be managed by our Firm can be based on our economic
incentive and not based exclusively on whether or not moving the IRA to our management program is in your overall best
interest.
We have taken steps to manage this conflict of interest. We have adopted an impartial conduct standard whereby our
investment adviser representatives will (i) provide investment advice to a retirement plan participant regarding a rollover
of funds from the retirement plan in accordance with the fiduciary status described below, (ii) not recommend investments
which result in BHC receiving unreasonable compensation related to the rollover of funds from the retirement plan to a
Rollover IRA, and (iii) fully disclose compensation received by BHC and all persons associated with BHC (our “Supervised
Persons”) and any material conflicts of interest related to recommending the rollover of funds from the retirement plan to
a Rollover IRA and refrain from making any materially misleading statements regarding such rollover.
When making a rollover recommendation BHC is serving in the capacity as a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”).
Use of Independent Managers
BHC will at times recommend that Clients utilize one or more investment managers or investment platforms (collectively
“Independent Managers”) for all or a portion of a client’s investment portfolio, based on the Client’s needs and objectives.
Factors that BHC considers in recommending/selecting Independent Managers generally include the Client’s stated
investment objective(s), management style, performance, risk level, reputation, financial strength, reporting, pricing, and
research.
In certain instances, the Client will be required to authorize and enter into an investment management agreement with
the Independent Manager(s) that defines the terms in which the Independent Manager(s) will provide its services. In other
cases, BHC retains authority to terminate the Independent Manager’s relationship or to add new Independent Managers
without specific Client consent. In any case, the Firm will perform initial and ongoing oversight and due diligence over each
Independent Manager to ensure the strategy remains aligned with Client’s investment objectives and overall best interest.
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BHC will also assist the Client in the development of the initial investment objectives and managing the ongoing Client
relationship. The Client, prior to entering into an agreement with an Independent Manager, will be provided with the
Independent Manager's Form ADV Part 2A - Disclosure Brochure (or a brochure that makes the appropriate disclosures).
Co-Advisory Arrangement with Matson Money, Inc.
BHC has entered into a co-advisory agreement (the “Co-Advisory Agreement”) with Matson Money, Inc. (“Matson”), an
SEC registered investment adviser. When appropriate and in accordance with a client’s investment plan, BHC will
recommend that the Client engage the co-advisory services of Matson and BHC.
In such a situation, the Client, BHC, and Matson will enter into a tri-party investment management agreement (the
“Investment Management Agreement”), pursuant to which BHC is responsible for selecting an appropriate and suitable
investment model for the Client based on the Client’s investment objectives, risk tolerance, financial situation, time
horizon, current investments, and financial goals. Matson is granted discretionary trading authority to invest the assets in
the Client’s portfolio, which are typically invested in one or more series of the mutual fund RBB Fund, Inc., including the
Free Market U.S. Equity Fund, Free Market International Equity Fund and Free Market Fixed-Income Fund (collectively, the
“Matson Funds”). Each Matson Fund is a “fund of funds”, which invests primarily in shares of no-load mutual funds
managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors (“DFA”) based on the investment characteristics specified by Matson and
described in the Matson Funds Prospectus. Each Matson Fund is designed to target specified percentages of certain asset
classes in the Matson Fund’s applicable investment category to seek maximum portfolio diversification, enhanced return
potential and diminished portfolio volatility. Matson reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to create and allocate assets
in client accounts to additional funds managed by Matson in the future. Matson may also invest Client assets in unaffiliated
cash sweep vehicles for temporary or other defensive purposes. More complete information is available in each applicable
Matson Fund prospectus.
In addition, BHC will provide certain ongoing advisory services to the Client in accordance with the Co-Advisory Agreement.
The Client will have the authority to retain the co-advisory services of BHC and Matson and to terminate the Investment
Management Agreement with BHC and Matson.
investment adviser representatives of BHC who wish to offer the tri-party Investment Management Agreement with
Matson to their Clients and thereby participate in the Matson advisory program are required to pay a one-time fee to
Matson in the amount of $10,000. The fee includes educational and training courses, some of which are required by
Matson prior to permitting participation in the program. Matson also requires investment adviser representatives to enter
into tri-party Investment Management Agreements with Matson on behalf of BHC with respect to at least $100,000 of
Client assets within the first year of participation in the program. If this minimum is not met, Matson reserves the right to
terminate its relationship with the investment adviser representative, which may include terminating any Investment
Management Agreements where such investment adviser representative is the signatory and requiring affected Clients to
work with a different investment adviser representative. As the amount of assets managed pursuant to a tri-party
Investment Management Agreement increases, the amount of marketing assistance provided to each applicable
investment adviser representative increases, at no additional cost. Therefore, BHC investment adviser representatives who
offer the Matson advisory programs have an incentive to select Matson over another program. BHC investment adviser
representatives will continue to review Client portfolio for program suitability and will retain responsibility for an annual
review of Client accounts.
Shared Services Agreement with Arax Advisory Services, LLC (“AAP”)
BHC also has a shared services agreement for various investment, finance, operations, and compliance support services in
place with Arax Advisory Partners, LLC d/b/a GFP Private Wealth (“GFP”), an adviser formerly under common control with
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BHC through the 4100 Group’s ownership interest. GFP was acquired by AAP in January 2026. Where appropriate for a
client, we will utilize GFP to provide personalized or model investment portfolios for our clients.
AssetMark, Inc. Platform Arrangements
BHC has entered into two separate agreements with AssetMark, Inc. (“AM”). AM is an SEC registered investment adviser
that has developed the AssetMark Platform (the “AM Platform”). The AM Platform consists of certain investment solutions
and tools to help investment advisers provide advisory services to their clients. The two agreements that BHC has in place
with AM are: (i) a platform agreement, and (ii) a solicitation agreement. When appropriate and in accordance with a client’s
investment plan, BHC will recommend that the client engage the services of AM, as more specifically set forth below.
Platform Agreement
Under the platform agreement, BHC will utilize the AM Platform to help manage the client’s assets. The AM Platform
contains various investment solutions, each of which includes one or more investment strategies. The investment solutions
offered through the AM Platform will generally be based on model portfolios or managed by discretionary managers. In
addition, the AM Platform provides certain administrative and other services, including, but not limited to, training and
business consulting services, marketing support, preparation of individualized client materials, and the arrangement of
custodial, brokerage, and related services on behalf of the client.
In such a situation, the client will enter into a client services agreement (the “Client Services Agreement”) with BHC,
pursuant to which BHC will be responsible for selecting an appropriate and suitable investment solution and investment
strategy offered through the AM Platform for the client based on the client’s investment objectives, risk tolerance, financial
situation, time horizon, current investments, and financial goals. Under this arrangement, BHC is granted discretionary
trading authority to invest the assets in the client’s portfolio pursuant to the selected investment solution and investment
strategy offered through the AM Platform. The total fee payable is set forth in the Client Services Agreement.
AssetMark BHC Solicitation Agreement
Under the solicitation agreement, BHC will recommend that a client engage the investment advisory services of AM. In
such a situation, the client will enter into an investment advisory agreement with AM, and AM will have discretionary
trading authority to invest the assets in the client’s portfolio. However, BHC will provide certain ongoing services,
including conducting an annual review of the client’s account to determine whether there have been any changes to a
client’s financial situation or investment objectives and whether the client would like to impose reasonable restrictions
on the management of his, her, or its assets and/or modify any existing conditions on such assets. In exchange for
introducing the client to AM and for the ongoing services provided by BHC, BHC receives initial and ongoing
compensation from AM. The amount of such compensation is negotiated by BHC and AM in each case. The initial
compensation is paid to BHC by AM when contributions more than $2,000 are made to client accounts, and ongoing
compensation is paid to BHC by AM based on the value of the client’s account. Additionally, BHC may receive additional
fees from AM depending on the investment solutions selected for a particular client. In such a case, the additional fee
may be deducted from the client’s account by AM and paid to BHC.
Planned Bi-Directional Promoter and Revenue-Sharing Arrangement
BHC is reasonably likely into a bi-directional promoter arrangement with Madan + Associates (“M+”). Under this
arrangement, each party may refer clients to the other for services that the referring party does not provide. The Partner
Firm may refer individuals to us for investment management services, and we may refer our clients to the Partner Firm
for insurance and/or financial planning services.
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When M+ refers a client to us who subsequently becomes an investment management client, we share a portion of the
revenue we earn from that client with the Partner Firm. This compensation is paid by us and is not an additional charge
to the client. However, this arrangement creates a conflict of interest because M+ has a financial incentive to refer clients
to us rather than to another investment adviser.
Similarly, when we refer a client to M+ for insurance or financial planning services, M+ may compensate us through a
revenue-sharing arrangement based on the fees or commissions it earns from those referred clients. This creates a
conflict of interest because we have a financial incentive to refer clients to M+ instead of to other insurance or financial
planning providers.
Clients are not required to use M+ for any services we recommend, and they are free to select any insurance or financial
planning provider of their choice. We encourage clients to consider whether the Partner Firm’s services are appropriate
for their needs and to evaluate alternative providers.
We believe these referral arrangements allow clients to access complementary services; however, the financial incentives
described above may influence the recommendations made by either party. We address these conflicts through
disclosure, supervision, and our fiduciary duty to act in each client’s best interest.
Client Account Management
Prior to engaging BHC to provide investment advisory services, each Client is required to enter into one or more
agreements with the Adviser that define the terms, conditions, authority and responsibilities of the Adviser and the
Client. These services may include:
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Establishing an Investment Strategy – BHC, together with the Client, will develop an investment strategy
targeted to achieve the Client’s investment goals and objectives.
Asset Allocation – BHC will develop a strategic asset allocation that is targeted to meet the investment
objectives, time horizon, financial situation, and tolerance of risk for each Client.
Portfolio Construction – BHC will develop a portfolio for the Client that is intended to meet the stated goals
and objectives of the Client.
Investment Management and Supervision – BHC will provide investment management and ongoing oversight
of the Client’s investment portfolio.
Regulatory Assets Under Management (RAUM)
As of December 31, 2025, BHC has approximately $354,845,384 total Regulatory Assets Under Management. The Firm
manages approximately $354,845,384 on a discretionary basis and $0 on a non-discretionary basis.
Item 4 Fees and Compensation
The following paragraphs detail the fee structure and compensation methodology for services provided by the Adviser.
Each Client shall sign one or more agreements that detail the responsibilities of BHC and the Client.
Fees for Advisory Services Investment Management Services
Portfolio Management accounts are generally custodied at Fidelity or Interactive Brokers. The fee assessed to the Client
account(s) will be detailed in our firm’s Investment Advisory Agreement (“IAA”). Our annual portfolio management fee is
billed and payable quarterly in advance based on the balance of the assets under management on the first day of the
current quarter. Withdrawals and Deposits will be prorated at the next billing cycle based on the days the Adviser provides
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the services. If the Advisory Agreement is executed at any time other than the first day of the calendar quarter, our fees
will apply on a pro-rata basis, which means that the advisory fee is payable in proportion to the number of days in the
quarter for which you are a client. Fees are based on the assets under management per the schedule below and in some
instances, may be negotiated.
AUM
ANNUAL FEE
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1.70%
5,000,001-10,000,000
1.40%
10,000,001-20,000,000
1.10%
20,000,000+
0.80%
The account value is calculated as the market value of all long and short securities positions in the account and will not be
reduced by any margin or other indebtedness of the Client with respect to such securities or other investments.
All advisory contracts will specify how fees are to be billed. Fees are automatically deducted from the account pursuant to
the advisory agreement and are not billed separately to Clients. Clients must maintain or deposit sufficient funds in the
account to cover payment of all fees authorized by the contract. If there are insufficient funds to cover the fees, then BHC
will liquidate assets to cover fees. The amount of the fee will be shown on the statement received by the Custodian. BHC
urges Clients to carefully review such statements.
Upon termination of an account, the account fee will be prorated according to the days the account was opened during
the current quarter and all fees due will be charged to the account. All custodial termination and transfer fees assessed by
the Custodians, if any, will be the responsibility of the Client.
In addition to the advisory fee, accounts will be assessed transaction fees. Transaction fees charged may be higher or lower
than transaction charges or commissions charged by other broker-dealers. The custodian receives a portion of the
transaction fees paid by Clients. Although transaction charges may be identified as commissions on trade confirmations,
the Investment Adviser Representative does not receive any portion of these charges.
Financial Planning Services
BHC offers financial planning services for individuals, families, and estates either on an hourly basis, at a fixed rate, or on
an annual retainer. Hourly engagements are billed at a rate of up to $500 per hour based on the scope, duration, and
complexity of services. Fixed fee engagements generally range from $500 to $10,000. Annual retainer fees range from $500
to $10,000 a year. Fees may be negotiable at the sole discretion of the Adviser. For hourly and fixed fee engagements, an
estimate for total hours and/or total costs will be provided to the Client prior to engaging these services.
BHC requires 50% of the estimated fee be paid upon signing the Financial Planning agreement, with the balance (based on
actual hours) due upon presentation of the plan to the Client. Typically, the financial plan will be presented to the Client
within 180 days of the contract date, provided all the relevant information needed to prepare the financial plan has been
promptly provided by the Client. The Client may terminate its arrangement at any time, in writing, and will be refunded a
portion of the fee based upon a pro-rated calculation related to the time and expense expended by the firm.
The financial planning fee is exclusive of, and in addition to, brokerage fees, transaction fees, and other related costs and
expenses, which may be incurred by the Client.
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Use of Independent Managers
As noted in Item 3, the investment adviser representative may implement all or a portion of a client’s investment
portfolio utilizing one or more Independent Managers. The fees of any Independent Managers will be separate from, and
in addition to, BHC’s fees. Independent Managers typically do not offer any discounted fee but may have a breakpoint
schedule which will reduce the fee with an increased level of assets placed under management with an Independent
Manager. The terms of such fee arrangements are included in the Independent Manager’s disclosure brochure and
applicable contract[s] with the Independent Manager.
Co-Advisory Relationship with Matson
BHC receives fees because of the co-advisory services it provides alongside Matson. BHC receives all the investment
advisory fee charged by Matson to a particular client pursuant to the applicable tri-party Investment Management
Agreement, which fees vary depending upon the amount of assets a particular client has under management with BHC
and Matson. The amount of fees BHC typically receives ranges from 0.20% - 1.20% of assets under management. Matson
will refund the advisory fee for account withdrawals and charge additional fees for additions to an account on a pro-rated
basis. If pro-rated fee adjustments are to be paid by check, a minimum of One Dollar ($1.00) must be due. Otherwise,
there is no minimum threshold for pro-rated fee adjustments. Matson retains the internal fees and expenses charged by
the Matson Funds. The terms of the fee arrangement for each client that receives co-advisory services of BHC and Matson
are set forth in the applicable Investment Management Agreement.
AssetMark Platform Arrangements
BHC receives fees because of the arrangements that it has with AssetMark (“AM”). Under the platform agreement, BHC
receives fees for its management of client assets through the Platform. Such fees will be detailed in the Client Services
Agreement entered between the client and BHC and are generally consistent with the fees that BHC charges for its
traditional investment advisory services.
Under the solicitation arrangement, BHC receives initial and ongoing compensation for referring clients to AM for
investment advisory services and for providing certain ongoing services to such clients. The amount of such compensation
is negotiated by BHC and AM in each case. The initial compensation is paid to BHC by AM when contributions of more than
$2,000 are made to client accounts, and ongoing compensation is paid to BHC by AM based on the value of the client’s
account in an amount up to 150 basis points. This compensation does not increase the fees incurred on client accounts.
Further, BHC may receive additional fees up to 0.1% of the value of the client’s account from AM depending on the
investment solutions selected for a particular client.
Other Fees and Expenses
In addition to the advisory fees paid to BHC, Clients can also incur certain charges imposed by other third parties, such as
broker-dealers, custodians, trust companies, banks, and other financial institutions (collectively “Financial Institutions”).
These additional charges include securities brokerage commissions, transaction fees, custodial fees, fees charged by the
Independent Managers, charges imposed directly by a mutual fund or ETF in a Client’s account, as disclosed in the fund’s
prospectus (e.g., fund management fees and other fund expenses, 12(b)-1 fees), deferred sales charges, early redemption
fees, odd-lot differentials, transfer taxes, wire transfer and electronic fund fees and other fees and taxes on brokerage
accounts and securities transactions.
For additional information on Brokerage Practices please refer to Item 11 of this brochure.
Advance Payment of Fees and Termination Investment Management Services
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With respect to Investment Management Services outside of the co-advisory arrangement with Matson, BHC does not
collect fees in advance. Either party may terminate the investment advisory agreement, at any time, by providing thirty
(30) days advance written notice to the other party. Either the Client or BHC may terminate the agreement with
immediate effect by written notice if either party materially breaches any terms of the agreement, and BHC may
terminate the investment advisory agreement with immediate effect if necessary for regulatory reasons or pursuant to
any applicable laws. The Client will incur charges for bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of termination and
such fees will be due and payable by the Client. The Client shall be responsible for investment advisory fees up to and
including the effective date of termination. The Client’s investment advisory agreement with the Adviser is non-
transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
Co-Advisory Arrangement with Matson Money
Pursuant to the tri-party Investment Management Agreement with Matson, advisory fees are charged to Clients
quarterly in advance. The tri-party Investment Management Agreement may be terminated by any party within five (5)
business days of entering into the agreement, or at any time thereafter after thirty (30) days prior written notice to the
other parties. The advisory fee will be refunded on a pro-rated basis if the Investment Management Agreement is
terminated mid-quarter. Refunds will be made within ninety (90) days. If pro-rated fee adjustments are to be paid by
check, a minimum of One Dollar ($1.00) must be due. Otherwise, there is no minimum threshold for pro-rated fee
adjustments.
Financial Planning Services
The Adviser may be partially compensated for financial planning services at the start of an engagement. Either party may
terminate the financial planning agreement, at any time, by providing advance written notice to the other party. In
addition, the Client may terminate the agreement within five (5) business days of signing the Adviser’s financial planning
agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-day period, the Client will incur charges for bona fide advisory services
rendered to the point of termination and such fees will be due and payable by the Client. Upon termination, any unearned,
prepaid financial planning fee will be promptly refunded to the Client. The Client’s financial planning agreement with the
Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Fees for retirement plan advisory services are billed at the end of each calendar quarter, after services are rendered. Either
party may request to terminate the retirement plan advisory agreement, at any time, by providing advance written notice
to the other party. The Client shall be responsible for advisory fees up to and including the effective date of termination.
The Client’s retirement plan advisory agreement with the Adviser is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
Compensation for Sales of Securities
Certain Supervised Persons of BHC are also registered representatives (“RR”) of MML Investors Services, LLC (“MML”), or
Leigh Baldwin & Co. LLC, both registered broker-dealers, members FINRA (CRD No. 10409 and 38751 respectively),
members Securities Investor Protection Corporation (“SIPC”). In one’s separate capacity as a RR of a broker-dealer, the
Supervised Person will typically receive commissions for the implementation of recommendations for commissionable
transactions. Clients are not obligated to implement any recommendation provided by a Supervised Person of BHC. The
Adviser will not earn ongoing investment advisory fees in connection with any services implemented in a Supervised
Person’s separate capacity as a RR with the broker-dealer where a commission is earned. Compensation earned by an
investment adviser representative in one’s capacity as an RR is separate and in addition to BHC’s advisory fees. This practice
presents a conflict of interest because Supervised Persons who are RRs may have an incentive to effect securities
transactions for the purpose of generating commissions rather than solely based on a client’s needs. BHC mitigates this
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conflict in two ways. First, Clients are under no obligation, contractually or otherwise, to purchase securities products
through any Supervised Person of the Adviser. Second, BHC will not charge an ongoing investment advisory fee on any
assets implemented in the separate capacity of one of our Supervised Persons.
Certain Supervised Persons of BHC, including the CEO and the President, are also licensed to sell insurance products
through First Financial Group (“FFG”), an entity they own that is therefore under common control with BHC. This
relationship creates a conflict of interest, because in providing financial planning and other related advisory services, such
Supervised Persons may recommend the purchase of products when they, through FFG, are entitled to receive
compensation in the transaction. In all such circumstances, however, the Client will be notified of this payment in advance
of the transaction, and under no circumstances will the Client pay both compensation to FFG for an insurance product and
an advisory fee to BHC on the same pool of assets.
Item 5 Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
BHC does not charge performance-based fees for its investment advisory services. The fees charged by BHC are as
described in Item 4 Fees and Compensation above and are not based upon the capital appreciation of the funds or
securities held by any Client. Certain private investments we recommend to clients may charge performance-based fees.
BHC does not manage any proprietary investment funds or limited partnerships (for example, a mutual fund or a hedge
fund) and has no financial incentive to recommend any particular investment options to its clients.
Item 6 Types of Clients
BHC provides investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable
organizations, and retirement plans. The relative percentage of each type of Client is available on BHC’s Form ADV Part 1.
These percentages will change over time. BHC generally does not impose a minimum size for establishing a relationship.
Item 7 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis
BHC employs fundamental, technical, and other analysis methods in developing investment strategies for its clients.
Research and analysis from BHC are derived from numerous sources, including financial media companies, third-party
research materials, Internet sources, and review of company activities, including annual reports, prospectuses, press
releases and research prepared by others.
Fundamental analysis utilizes economic and business indicators as investment selection criteria. These criteria are
generally ratios and trends that may indicate the overall strength and financial viability of the entity being analyzed. Assets
are deemed suitable if they meet certain criteria to indicate that they are a strong investment with a value discounted by
the market. While this type of analysis helps the Adviser in evaluating a potential investment, it does not guarantee that
the investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in the fundamental analysis may lose
value and may have negative investment performance. The Adviser monitors these economic indicators to determine if
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adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate. More details on the Adviser’s review process are included below in
Item 12 Review of Accounts.
Technical analysis is used for analyzing various economic and market trends. These trends, both short- and long-term, are
used for determining specific trade entry and exit points and broad economic analysis. These trends may include put/call
ratios, pricing trends, moving averages, volume, and changes in volume, among many others. These indicators do not speak
to the financial health of a particular issuer. Rather, indicators are used to gauge market sentiment regarding a given issue.
Technical analysis will be used primarily for the timing of a particular trade, and not security selection.
As noted above, BHC generally employs a long-term investment strategy for its clients, as consistent with their financial
goals. BHC will typically hold all or a portion of a security for more than a year but may hold for shorter periods for the
purpose of rebalancing a portfolio or meeting the cash needs of Clients. At times, BHC may also buy and sell positions that
are more short-term in nature, depending on the goals of the Client and/or the fundamentals of the security, sector, or
asset class.
Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves certain investment risks. Securities may fluctuate in value or lose value. Clients should be
prepared to bear the potential risk of loss. BHC will assist Clients in determining an appropriate strategy based on their
tolerance for risk and other factors noted above. However, there is no guarantee that a client will meet their investment
goals.
Each Client engagement will entail a review of the Client's investment goals, financial situation, time horizon, tolerance
for risk and other factors to develop an appropriate strategy for managing a client’s account. Client participation in this
process, including full and accurate disclosure of requested information, is essential for the analysis of a client’s account.
The Adviser shall rely on the financial and other information provided by the Client or their designees without the duty
or obligation to validate the accuracy and completeness of the provided information. It is the responsibility of the Client
to inform the Adviser of any changes in financial condition, goals or other factors that may affect this analysis. The risks
associated with a particular strategy are provided to each Client in advance of investing Client accounts. The Adviser will
work with each Client to determine their tolerance for risk as part of the portfolio construction process. The following are
additional investment risks that Client’s should understand.
Options Contracts
Investments in options contracts have the risk of losing value in a relatively short period of time. Option contracts are
leveraged instruments that allow the holder of a single contract to control many shares of an underlying stock. This
leverage can compound gains or losses.
Margin Borrowings
The use of short-term margin borrowings may result in certain additional risks to a client. For example, if securities pledged
to brokers to secure a client’s margin accounts decline in value, the Client could be subject to a "margin call", pursuant to
which it must either deposit additional funds with the broker or be the subject of mandatory liquidation of the pledged
securities to compensate for the decline in value.
Short Sales
A short sale involves the sale of a security that the Client does not own in the hope of purchasing the same security later
at a lower price. To make delivery to the buyer, the Client must borrow the security and is obligated to return the security
to the lender, which is accomplished by a later purchase of the security. The Client realizes a profit or a loss because of a
short sale if the price of the security decreases or increases respectively between the date of the short sale and the date
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on which the Client covers its short position, i.e., purchases the security to replace the borrowed security. A short sale
involves the theoretically unlimited risk of an increase in the market price of the security that would result in a theoretically
unlimited loss.
Frequent Trading
Frequent trading in securities can result in higher transaction costs in the Client’s account[s]. For taxable accounts, frequent
trading can also result in taxable transactions each year that would not be present in a buy-and-hold strategy. There are
no guarantees that a frequent trading strategy will correctly time purchases and sales of any particular security.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investing in securities and other investments involve a risk of loss
that each Client should understand and be willing to bear. Clients are reminded to discuss these risks with their Advisor.
Item 8 Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, regulatory, or disciplinary events involving BHC or any of its Supervised Persons. BHC and its advisory
personnel value the trust you place in us. As we advise all Clients, we encourage you to perform the requisite due diligence
on any adviser or service provider with whom you partner. Our backgrounds are on the Investment Adviser Public
Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with our firm name or our CRD# 324995.
Item 9 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations Shared Services
Agreement with Gries.
As disclosed above, BHC has a shared services agreement in place with its affiliate, Gries, pursuant to which Gries may
provide personalized or model investment portfolios to our clients, for which Gries is compensated by BHC. Under this
agreement Gries also provides other services such as accounting, operational and systems support, and strategic support
as needed. BHC always seeks to act in the best interest of the Client, and Clients are in no way required to use the
services of any representative of BHC in connection with such individual’s activities outside of BHC.
Broker-Dealer Activities: MML Investor Services, LLC (“MML”) and Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC
Certain Supervised Persons of BHC may also be a registered representative of MML Investors Services, LLC, or Leigh
Baldwin & Co., LLC, both registered broker-dealers, members FINRA (CRD No. 10409 and 38751 respectively), members
FINRA, SIPC. In one’s separate capacity as an RR of a broker-dealer, the Supervised Person will typically receive
commissions for the implementation of recommendations for commissionable transactions. Clients are not obligated to
implement any recommendation provided by a Supervised Person of BHC. The Adviser will not earn ongoing investment
advisory fees in connection with any services implemented in a Supervised Person’s separate capacity as an RR with a
broker-dealer where a commission is earned.
Insurance Sales
Certain Supervised Persons of BHC are also licensed to sell insurance products through First Financial, an entity affiliated
with BHC. As such, these Supervised Persons are entitled to receive remuneration on the sale of insurance and other
products through such entity. To protect client interests, BHC’s policy is to fully disclose all forms of compensation before
any such transaction is executed. Clients are not obligated, contractually or otherwise, to use the services of these
insurance agents. Please see Item 5.
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Co-Advisory Arrangement with Matson Money.
BHC investment adviser representatives who offer the Matson advisory programs have an incentive to recommend
Clients invest with Matson due to the educational and training content and marketing assistance made available to them
by Matson based on the amount of assets managed pursuant to a tri-party Investment Management Agreement with
Matson as well as due to the required minimums in order to continue to participate in the Matson advisory program.
Item 10 Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and
Personal Trading
Code of Ethics
BHC has implemented a Code of Ethics that defines our fiduciary commitment to each Client. This Code of Ethics applies
to Supervised Persons. The Code of Ethics was developed to provide general ethical guidelines and specific instructions
regarding our duties to you, our client. BHC and its Supervised Persons owe a duty of loyalty, fairness, and good faith
towards each Client. It is the obligation of BHC associates to adhere not only to the specific provisions of the Code, but
also to the general principles that guide the Code. The Code of Ethics covers a range of topics that address ethics and
conflicts of interest. To request a copy of our Code of Ethics, please contact us at (301) 907-9030.
Personal Trading with Material Interest
BHC allows our Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and purchased
on behalf of Clients. BHC does not act as principal in any transactions. In addition, the Adviser does not act as the general
partner of a fund or advise an investment company. BHC does not have a material interest in any securities traded in
Client accounts.
Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients
BHC allows our Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and purchased
on behalf of Clients. Owning the same securities we recommend (purchase or sell) to you presents a potential conflict of
interest that, as fiduciaries, we must disclose to you and mitigate through policies and procedures. As noted above, we
have adopted a Code of Ethics, which addresses insider trading (material non-public information controls) and personal
securities reporting procedures. When trading for personal accounts, Supervised Persons of BHC may have a conflict of
interest if trading in the same securities. The fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of its clients can potentially be violated
if personal trades are made with more advantageous terms than Client trades, or by trading based on material non-public
information. This risk is mitigated by BHC requiring reporting of personal securities trades pursuant to its Code of Ethics.
We have also adopted written policies and procedures to detect the misuse of material, non-public information. In
addition, the Code of Ethics governs Gifts and Entertainment given by and provided to the Adviser, outside business
activities of Supervised Persons, Employee reporting, sanctions for violations of the Code of Ethics, and records retention
requirements for various aspects of the Code of Ethics.
Personal Trading at Same Time as Client
While BHC allows our Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and
purchased on behalf of Clients, such trades are typically aggregated with Client orders or traded afterwards. At no time
will BHC, or any Supervised Person of BHC, transact in any security that would knowingly be to the detriment of any Client.
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Item 11 Brokerage Practices
Recommendation of Custodians
With respect to Investment Management Services outside of the co-advisory arrangement with Matson, BHC generally
recommends the brokerage and custodial services of Fidelity, Interactive Brokers, and Charles Schwab, a securities broker-
dealer and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation.
The Custodians are registered broker-dealers that charge brokerage commissions or transaction fees for effecting securities
transactions. As the qualified custodian holding your account, the Custodian does not generally charge separately for
custody services. They are compensated by account holders through commissions and other transaction-related or asset-
based fees for securities trades that are executed.
Transaction fees paid are one of, but not the only, criteria in recommending a Custodian. Clients may pay commissions that
are higher than another qualified financial institution might charge to affect the same transaction where BHC determines
that the commissions are reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services received. In seeking
best execution, the determinative factor is not the lowest possible cost, but whether the transaction represents the best
qualitative execution, taking into consideration the full range of a Financial Institution’s services and the fees for those
services, including among others, the value of research provided, execution capability, commission rates, and
responsiveness.
The Custodian makes products and services available to BHC that benefit BHC but may not directly benefit its clients’
accounts. Many of these products and services are used to service all or a substantial number of BHC accounts. Some of
these products and services provided include software and other technology that provides access to Client account data
(such as trade confirmations and account statements); research, pricing, and other market data; facilitates payment of fees
from Clients’ accounts; and assists with back-office functions, recordkeeping, and Client reporting. When client brokerage
commissions are used to obtain research or other products or services, BHC receives a benefit because we do not have to
produce or pay for the research, products, or services. As a result of these services provided, commissions may be higher
than those charged by other broker dealers.
Soft Dollars
BHC does not have any soft dollar relationships with broker dealers.
Directed Brokerage
BHC does not engage in “directed brokerage”. BHC will generally place trades within the accounts established by the Client
at the qualified custodians; Fidelity Interactive Brokers, Schwab, Etc. All trades are executed within their respective advisory
accounts.
Principal Trades and Cross Trades
We do not engage in any principal transactions (i.e., trade of any security from or to the Adviser’s own account) or cross
transactions with other Client accounts (i.e., purchase of a security into one Client account from another Client’s accounts.)
Best Execution
BHC generally trades client’s securities at the custodian where the assets are held. All trading costs are determined solely
by the Custodian. BHC will evaluate and document the execution quality of each broker dealer and compare the results of
the various broker dealers we trade clients’ assets.
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Co-Advisory Arrangement with Matson Money
With respect to services provided pursuant to the tri-party Investment Management Agreement with Matson, Matson
recommends AXOS, Pershing, and Charles Schwab to serve as Custodian.
Aggregating and Allocating Trades
Clients can benefit when trades are aggregated to obtain volume discounts on execution costs. Trade aggregation refers to
the practice of combining orders for execution. When consistent with the duty to obtain best execution, multiple Client
transactions will be aggregated into a single order to obtain the best price for Clients. In such circumstances, the accounts
will share commission costs equally and receive securities at a total average price. BHC will retain records of the trade
order (specifying each participating account) and its allocation, which will be completed prior to the entry of the
aggregated order. Completed orders will be allocated as specified in the initial trade order. Partially filled orders will be
allocated on a pro rata basis. Any exceptions will be explained in the order.
Item 12 Review of Accounts
Frequency of Reviews
Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by Principals of BHC. Formal reviews are generally
conducted at least annually or more or less frequently depending on the needs of the Client.
Causes for Reviews
In addition to the investment monitoring noted in Item 13.A., each Client account shall be reviewed at least annually.
Reviews may be conducted more or less frequently at the Client’s request. Accounts may be reviewed because of major
changes in economic conditions, changes in investment objectives, targeted allocation, current allocation, suitability,
performance, monthly distributions, concentrated positions, diversification, and outside holdings. The Client is encouraged
to notify BHC if changes occur in the Client’s personal financial situation that might adversely affect the Client’s investment
plan. Additional reviews may be triggered by material market, economic or political events.
Review Reports
The Client will receive brokerage statements no less than quarterly from the Custodian. These brokerage statements are
sent directly from the Custodian to the Client. The Client may also establish electronic access to the Custodian’s website
so that the Client may view these reports and their account activity. Client brokerage statements will include all positions,
transactions and fees relating to the Client’s account[s]. The Adviser may also provide Clients with periodic reports
regarding their holdings, allocations, and performance, via email or written communication, depending on the Clients
preference.
Item 13 Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Compensation Received by BHC from Matson
BHC receives compensation pursuant to a Co-Advisory Agreement with Matson for providing certain discretionary and
other ongoing investment advisory services. This compensation is equal to the investment advisory fee charged to a
particular Client, which varies depending on the amount of assets a particular Client has under management with BHC and
Matson, but excluding the internal fees and expenses of the Matson Funds, which Matson retains.
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Compensation Received by BHC from AssetMark
BHC receives compensation pursuant to its arrangements with AssetMark (“AM”). Under the platform arrangement, BHC
receives an investment advisory fee for its provision of investment advisory services through the Platform. The fees are set
forth in the Client Services Agreement and are generally consistent with the fees charged by BHC for traditional investment
advisory services. Under the solicitation agreement, BHC receives initial and ongoing compensation from AM for
introducing clients to AM and for providing certain ongoing services with respect to such clients’ accounts. This
compensation is negotiated by BHC and AM and is based on the value of each applicable client’s account.
Referrals to BHC and by BHC
BHC may refer Clients to various other third parties to provide certain financial services necessary to meet the goals of its
clients. BHC may receive referrals of new Clients from a third-party. However, at no time will BHC be compensated or pay
compensation for these referrals without first disclosing such arrangements in this brochure.
Client Referrals from Promoters
Our Firm and our financial advisers from time to time receive from unaffiliated third parties (“promoters”) client referrals
in exchange for compensation to that third-party (each a “referral arrangement”). Any referral arrangement entered by
our Firm for the solicitation of advisory clients by a third party that constitutes a “testimonial” or “endorsement” are in
accordance with Rule 206(4)-1 under the Advisers Act (the SEC’s new “Marketing Rule”). Pursuant to a referral
agreement, a solicitor or “promoter” will receive compensation in the form of a flat fee or as a percentage of advisory
fees received by the Firm from the referred client. The details of the referral arrangement and a description of the
compensation paid to the promoter will be disclosed to each referred client through a separate written disclosure.
You should be aware that a promoter for BHC who receives compensation for a testimonial or endorsement is inherently
conflicted as the promoter will only receive compensation upon the prospect becoming a Client of the Firm. Further,
Clients should understand that a referral made to our financial adviser by a promoter does not obligate the client to open
an account through our Firm or one of our affiliates. We address this conflict of interest by disclosing to you the terms of
the referral relationship and related referral compensation. Our participation in these referral arrangements does not
diminish our fiduciary obligations to our clients.
Client Referrals from MML Investment Services
BHC has entered into a referral agreement with MML Investment Services (“MMLIS”), where MMLIS investment adviser
representatives may refer clients to BHC for investment advisory services. MMLIS is not an affiliate of BHC. Lloyd Polmateer,
indirect majority owner and CEO of BHC, is also the CEO and Principal of First Financial Group (“FFG”), a financial services
firm in Bethesda, Maryland. Sean Joiner, President and indirect minority owner of BHC, is also the President of FFG. Mr.
Polmateer and Mr. Joiner, along with other representatives of FFG, are also registered investment advisers of MMLIS. Mr.
Polmateer and Mr. Joiners’ ownership in BHC creates a conflict of interest and incentive for them and other investment
adviser representatives of MMLIS affiliated with FFG to refer clients to BHC over other investments available to them.
Item 14 Custody
BHC has constructive custody of Client funds and securities due to the ability to deduct advisory fees from accounts. In
accordance with custody rules, BHC will ensure that a qualified custodian maintains the account and that Clients receive
a quarterly account statement from the qualified custodian.
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Clients should receive statements at least quarterly from the Custodian that holds and maintains Client’s investment
assets. BHC urges Clients to carefully review such statements and compare the official custodial records to any additional
account statements that BHC provides. BHC statements may vary from custodial statements based on accounting
procedures, reporting dates, or valuation methodologies of certain securities.
Item 15 Investment Discretion
BHC, through the terms of the investment advisory agreement, will generally have discretion over the selection and
amount of securities to be bought or sold in Client accounts without obtaining prior consent or approval from the Client.
However, these purchases or sales may be subject to specified investment objectives, guidelines, or limitations
previously set forth by the Client and agreed to by BHC.
Item 16 Voting Client Securities
BHC does not accept proxy-voting responsibility for any Client. Clients will receive proxy statements directly from the
Custodian. The Adviser will assist in answering questions relating to proxies, however, the Client retains the sole
responsibility for proxy decisions and voting.
Item 17 Financial Information
Neither BHC, nor its management, have any adverse financial situations that would reasonably impair the ability of BHC
to meet all obligations to its clients. Neither BHC, nor any of its advisory persons, has been subject to bankruptcy or
financial compromise. BHC is not required to deliver a balance sheet along with this Disclosure Brochure as the Adviser
does not collect fees of $1,200 or more for services to be performed six months or more in advance.
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