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Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P.
110 East 59th
Street New York,
NY 10022 (212)
915-1722
Firm Brochure
March 23, 2026
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Cantor Fitzgerald
Investment Advisors, L.P. (“CFIA” or the “Firm”). If you have any questions about the contents of this
brochure, please contact the Chief Compliance Officer of CFIA at (212) 915-1722. The information in this
brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission
(the “SEC”) or by any state securities authority. An investment advisor ’s registration with the SEC does
not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Additional information about Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P. also is available on the SEC’s
website at www.advisor info.sec.gov.
ITEM 2. MATERIAL CHANGES
This brochure contains material changes since its last annual update on March 12, 2025. A summary of the
material changes is as follows:
1.) Form Adv 2B:
a. Removal of Herb Morgan from the brochure.
In addition, this brochure includes a variety of wording changes and clarifications from the last update to
the Firm Brochure.
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ITEM 3. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
ITEM 2. MATERIAL CHANGES .......................................................................................................................... 2
ITEM 3. TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................... 3
ITEM 4. ADVISORY BUSINESS .......................................................................................................................... 4
ITEM 5. FEES AND COMPENSATION ................................................................................................................ 8
ITEM 6. PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT .................................................... 13
ITEM 7. TYPES OF CLIENTS ............................................................................................................................. 14
ITEM 8. METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISK OF LOSS ......................................... 15
ITEM 9. DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION .......................................................................................................... 32
ITEM 10. OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS ....................................................... 32
ITEM 12. BROKERAGE PRACTICES ................................................................................................................. 39
ITEM 13. REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS .................................................................................................................. 45
ITEM 14. CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION ......................................................................... 45
ITEM 15. CUSTODY ........................................................................................................................................ 47
ITEM 16. INVESTMENT DISCRETION .............................................................................................................. 48
ITEM 17. VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES ........................................................................................................... 49
ITEM 18. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................. 51
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ITEM 4. ADVISORY BUSINESS
Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P. (“CFIA”) is headquartered in New York
City, with offices in San Diego, CA, Lynchburg, VA, and an affiliate presence in
Dallas. CFIA serves institutional and individual investors through various
investment products and services, including Separately Managed Accounts,
Registered Funds (mutual funds/interval funds) in the U.S., Private Funds, and our
services are also offered to clients through advisors and as a Turnkey Asset
Management Program (“TAMP”) provider (collectively, “Clients”).
The parent company of Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, LP is Cantor Fitzgerald, LP.
The Firm offers a variety of model portfolios (usually as a Separately Managed Account). The
first set of model portfolios consist of lower-cost, tax-efficient, and liquid exchange-traded
funds (ETFs). The second set of model portfolios will consist of individual equity positions and
possibly covered call options as well.
In addition, CFIA manages six Registered Funds:
1.) Cantor Fitzgerald Equity Dividend Plus Fund
2.) Cantor Fitzgerald Infrastructure Fund
3.) Cantor Fitzgerald Large Cap Focused Fund
4.) Cantor Fitzgerald International Equity Fund
5.) Cantor Fitzgerald Equity Opportunity Fund
6.) Cantor Fitzgerald High Income Fund
The firm will also manage accounts as an advisor , sub-advisor , and/or research provider
to sponsored, all-inclusive asset-based fee programs or client relationships.
Cantor Fitzgerald Managed ETF Portfolios
Investment management and advisory services, offered through Cantor Fitzgerald Investment
Advisors (“CFIA”), are tailored to each Client’s stated objectives. At the beginning of the
relationship, CFIA gathers information regarding a client’s overall investment objectives, risk
tolerance, and time horizon. Once an appropriate Portfolio has been selected for the Client,
CFIA provides investment management through a three-step process:
• Asset Allocation
• Portfolio Construction
• Periodic Rebalancing
ASSET ALLOCATION
CFIA offers a variety of ETF Model Portfolios, and each Portfolio considers both a client’s risk
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tolerance and their stated time horizon for meeting their investment goals.
PORTFOLIO CONSTRUCTION
CFIA constructs proprietary ETF investment Portfolios using strategic, tactical, and
opportunistic asset allocation techniques. CFIA’s investment philosophy emphasizes
macroeconomic research in creating an active asset allocation strategy. This strategy
is implemented through unique time and risk-based Portfolios. CFIA primarily utilizes
index-based ETFs, which are passive managed investments, in order to gain
diversified exposure to a desired asset class or category.
Asset Classes and Categories may include:
• Equities (Stocks) - Includes, but is not limited to, US or Foreign Large Cap,
Mid Cap, Small Cap, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), Sector, Industry,
and Emerging, Frontier and Other Global Markets
• Fixed Income (Bonds) - Includes, but is not limited to, Investment Grade,
High Yield, Preferred Stocks, Foreign or Domestic Government and Agency
and Emerging, Frontier and Other Global Markets
• Alternative Investments (Absolute Return) - Includes, but is not limited to,
Commodities, Precious Metals, Currencies, Timber, Agriculture, Managed
Futures, YieldCo’s, Inflation Expectations, Energy Master Limited
Partnerships (MLPs), Hedge Fund Replication, Crypto Currency, and Merger
Arbitrage
• Money Market, Bank Deposits, or equivalents.
Please refer to Item 8 for further information on our methods of analysis and
investment strategies, including details on the specific risks associated with these
strategies.
REBALANCING A PORTFOLIO
Rebalancing is the process of selling a portion of an investment in a particular asset
class or security that has increased as a percentage of the overall Portfolio to a level
beyond its intended or target allocation. Proceeds from rebalancing sales are used
to buy additional positions in other asset classes or securities that have fallen below
their intended target allocation.
Client Portfolios are reviewed at least quarterly to determine if rebalancing is
appropriate.
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Please refer to Item 13 for further information on account reviews performed by
CFIA.
Cantor Fitzgerald Value and Income Strategies
Cantor Fitzgerald Value and Income Strategies will focus its primary investment
expertise on implementing a large capitalization value approach in achieving its
clients’ investment objectives. However, it may offer advice on a range of
securities, which include and are generally limited to the following:
• Publicly traded equity securities
• Corporate debt securities
• Commercial paper
• Certificates of deposit
• Municipal securities
• Mutual fund shares
• Exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
• United States government securities
• Option contracts on securities
As financial markets and products evolve, it may invest in other instruments or
securities, whether it currently exists or develops in the future, when consistent
with client guidelines and objectives.
Please refer to Item 8 for further information on its methods of analysis and
investment strategies, including details on the specific risks associated with
these strategies.
CFIA has investment discretion. Clients may limit their discretion by prohibiting or
limiting the purchase of securities or industry groups or by imposing other
limitations and/or requests.
SPONSORED PROGRAM SERVICES
CFIA participates in sponsored programs as more fully described in Item 10. CFIA
manages accounts in these programs consistent with all other accounts it manages
independently with similar investment objectives, risk tolerances and time horizons.
The firm receives a portion of the total fee from the sponsoring organization for its
services.
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Cantor Fitzgerald Infrastructure Fund
Cantor Fitzgerald Infrastructure Fund is a continuously offered, closed-end
interval fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940
Act”). The Fund’s investment objective is to maximize total return with an
emphasis on current income while seeking investments that are aligned with
certain United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (“SDGs”). ESG or SDG
considerations are one of multiple factors and may not be determinative. Not all
investments will align with ESG or SDG criteria. ESG data may be incomplete,
inconsistent, or subjective.
The Fund pursues its investment objective by strategically investing in a portfolio
of both private institutional infrastructure investment funds (“Private Investment
Funds”) and public infrastructure securities.
CFIA, the Advisor , has engaged Capital Innovations, LLC, a registered investment
advisor under the Advisor s Act, as sub-advisor , to provide ongoing research,
recommendations, and day-to-day portfolio management with respect to the
Fund’s investment portfolio.
Cantor Fitzgerald Large Cap Focused Fund
Cantor Fitzgerald Large Cap Focused Fund a continuously offered, open-end fund
registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”). The
Cantor Growth Equity Fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term growth of
capital.
The Cantor Fitzgerald Large Cap Focused Fund seeks to invest in companies with
improving returns that, over time, will be converted to higher growth rates. The
Fund employs quantitative and qualitative methodologies as part of its
fundamental analysis to invest in high-quality common stocks with undiscovered
positive earnings potential.
CFIA, the Advisor , has engaged Smith Group Asset Management, LLC, a
registered investment advisor under the Advisor s Act, as sub-advisor , to provide
ongoing research, recommendations, and day-to-day portfolio management with
respect to the Fund’s investment portfolio.
Gathering Client Information
At the onset of the Client relationship, CFIA gathers investment objectives, risk
tolerance and time horizon for the investment management and advisory services
offered by its’ Managed ETF Portfolios and Value and Income Strategies. The
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information is used by CFIA to determine the appropriate asset allocation
Portfolio for each Client. CFIA does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy
of the information provided by Clients and is not obligated to verify any
information received from the Client or from the Client’s other professionals (e.g.,
advisor, attorney, accountant, etc.) and is expressly authorized to rely on such
information. Under all circumstances, Clients are responsible for promptly
notifying CFIA in writing of any material changes to the Client’s financial situation,
investment objectives, time horizon, or risk tolerance.
Cantor Fitzgerald Managed ETF Model Portfolios to Third Parties
CFIA provides services under written platform agreements to non-affiliated third
parties advisors, wherein CFIA provides the third-party advisors with model
Portfolios in different investment strategies for a fee. The third-party advisor may
in turn, at its sole discretion, use the model Portfolios as investment strategies to
invest the assets of the third-party advisor’s clients. CFIA does not receive any
personal or investment guideline information pertaining to the third-party
advisor’s clients and does not manage or have discretion over any third-party
advisor client’s assets. When acting as a sub-advisor to another RIA or when
Cantor Fitzgerald Model Portfolio is utilized through a TAMP platform, the RIA is
responsible for gathering client information including, but not limited to,
investment objectives and risk tolerance.
As of December 31, 2025, CFIA had assets under advisement (TAMP) of approximately
$380,860,686
As of December 31, 2025, CFIA had discretionary assets under management of
approximately $3,240,009,707.
ITEM 5. FEES AND COMPENSATION
CFIA is compensated primarily through asset-based advisory fees. CFIA does not
receive commissions for investment advisory services; however, certain affiliated
relationships and arrangements may create conflicts of interest. CFIA will also
receive a performance-based allocation fee for its pooled investment vehicles
(Private Funds).
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Investment Management Fees for a Client of Cantor Fitzgerald Managed ETF Portfolios
Compensation for our services is calculated in accordance with the Investment
Advisory Agreement (“IAA”) entered into with each Client when we begin our
professional relationship. The IAA may be amended from time to time by us upon
30 days prior written notice to the Client.
In consideration for our investment management services, Clients pay CFIA an
ongoing fee (Account Fee) that is negotiable and is set out in the IAA. The Account
Fee is typically a percentage based on the value of all assets in the account, including
cash holdings. The Account Fee is generally paid to CFIA quarterly in advance (on
occasion, accommodation may be made for the fee to be paid in arrears), with
payment due within 10 days from the date of the invoice. However, the Account Fee
may also be structured on a tiered basis, with a reduced percentage rate based on
reaching certain thresholds. Fees will be equal to the agreed upon rate per annum,
times the market value of the account, divided by the number of days in the agreed
upon year and multiplied by the number of days in the quarter. The market value
will be construed to equal the sum of the values of all assets in the account, not
adjusted by any margin debt.
For purposes of determining value, securities and other instruments traded on a
market for which actual transaction prices are publicly reported will be valued at
the last reported sale price on the principal market in which they are traded (or, if
there are no sales on such date, then at the average between the closing bid and
asked prices on such date). Other readily marketable securities will be priced using
a pricing service or through quotations from one or more broker dealers. All other
assets shall be valued at fair value by CFIA whose determination shall be
conclusive.
Our maximum Account Fee is 2.00%. The Account Fee is paid to CFIA and will
frequently share a portion of the Account Fee with an Investment Advisor
Representative (IAR), or Promoter based on the particular agreement between CFIA
and the IAR or Promoter. Please refer to Item 14 for further disclosures.
Fee adjustments for additional assets received into an account during a quarter will
be provided on a pro-rated basis contingent on the number of days that are
remaining in the quarter.
Turnkey Asset Management Program (“TAMP”) Accounts and ETF Portfolio Fees
For the Model Portfolio arrangements, the third-party advisor will calculate and pay
CFIA a fee for providing ongoing Model Portfolio recommendations. The fee paid to
CFIA is generally equal to an annual percentage of the total assets invested in the
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Model Portfolios and is paid either in arrears or advance, as outlined in each written
agreement between CFIA and the TAMP platform. The fee ranges from .20% to .50%
and is paid quarterly. The remainder of the fee paid by the TAMP client is retained
by the third-party advisor for providing the other services outlined in the third-party
Advisor’s ADV Part 2A. It is possible that comparable or similar services may be
available to a client at a lower aggregate cost if they were separately provided.
Accordingly, a TAMP client should consider the amount of the total TAMP fee in
regard to the aggregate services being obtained.
Sub-Advisory Clients
Management fees for CFIA Sub-Advisory Clients are paid directly to CFIA from the
account by the custodian holding a client’s assets upon submission of an invoice
from us to the custodian. Payment of fees may result in the liquidation of a
portion of a client’s securities if there is insufficient cash in the account. Copies of
invoices are provided to Clients upon request for every applicable billing period.
The amount of the investment management fees paid to CFIA is reflected in the
account statements sent to clients by their custodian.
Additional Information
The fees discussed above for Clients of CFIA do not include charges imposed by
third parties. For example, custodial fees, ETF fees and expenses, and any
additional fees charged by third party advisors or platforms are not included in
CFIA’s investment management fees. In addition to our fee, a client is responsible
for paying a proportionate share of any ETF fee (outlined in each ETF prospectus),
brokerage commissions, stock transfer fees and other similar fees incurred in
connection with transactions for his/her account. These fees are paid out of the
assets in a client’s account and are in addition to the investment management
fees paid to us.
In addition to management fees and performance fees or incentive allocations,
Funds typically incur other types of fees and expenses, either directly or indirectly,
which may include, among others, administrative, registrar and/or transfer agency,
corporate secretarial, registered office, custodial and director fees and expenses.
Funds also incur other operational expenses such as expenses associated with the
offering and sale of Fund interests, audit and legal fees, taxes, and other
miscellaneous costs.
Funds also bear brokerage and other transaction costs in connection with their
transactions. See Item 12 for more information.
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Investment Management Fees for a Client of Cantor Fitzgerald Value and Income Strategies
Independently Managed Accounts
On an annual basis, CFIA will charge for services as advisor on the market value of
the assets, which may include accrued dividends and accrued interest, in a client’s
account as computed at the end of each quarter, and CFIA will charge them on a
quarterly basis. A client’s advisory agreement with us authorizes their custodian
to deduct and pay our fee from their account upon receipt of billing; or at a
client’s request, we will bill them directly. A client, subject to our approval, may
pay our fee in advance. We would refund any unearned prepaid fee should the
account close. A client will incur other fees, including brokerage, transaction, and
custody fees, which other parties will charge. See Item 12 for more information.
The fee schedule that applies generally to accounts in one of the Cantor Fitzgerald
Value and Income Strategies (other than the Cantor Fitzgerald Equity Dividend
Plus Fund, which is discussed under Item 10) is as follows:
Annual Fee Schedule
$ 1,000,000
$ 9,000,000
.75%
.60%
.50%
on the first
on the next
Thereafter
Under certain circumstances, CFIA reserves the right to negotiate fees, which may
result in different fees for similar investment management services.
Clients’ funds held in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds and trust
certificates, including custodians’ money market funds or other similar investment
vehicles, are charged a fee within and by the fund’s management in addition to
the fee that the firm charges for managing the account.
Either CFIA’s clients or the firm may terminate investment advisory contracts
without penalty upon thirty days’ written notice, unless otherwise negotiated. In
the event of termination prior to the end of a quarter, CFIA will prorate the fee for
that quarter.
Upon request, CFIA may also provide portfolio analysis and review through consultation
at a negotiable hourly rate, payable subsequently.
Sponsored Account Relationships
For accounts managed as an advisor, sub advisor, or research provider in
sponsored programs, the sponsoring entity pays the management fee on behalf of
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their client. That sponsoring entity executes their client's portfolio transactions
without separate commission charges. The same sponsoring entity also monitors
CFIA’s performance, and may also act as custodian, or provide some combination
of these or other services, all for a single, all- inclusive asset-based fee, which the
sponsoring entity charges their client.
Sponsored program clients are encouraged to review materials prepared by the
program sponsors, such as a sponsor’s Form ADV 2A and Appendix I (Firm
brochure and Wrap Fee Program brochure). Those sponsor-provided documents
should describe the business, financial terms and arrangements between the
program sponsors and investment advisors such as CFIA.
The sponsoring entity generally will handle all brokerage for accounts managed
under sponsored programs and in instances where CFIA is compensated though
sponsored arrangements. CFIA does reserve the right though to direct the
brokerage in a client’s best interest. The firm may exercise this right if it believes
in good faith that a broker-dealer other than the sponsoring one can affect a
transaction at a price, including any brokerage commissions or dealer mark-up or
mark-down, more favorable than if the sponsoring entity effected the transaction.
In many cases, brokers other than the sponsoring entity will execute transactions
that involve fixed income securities.
They will do so on a principal basis and the transaction will include a mark-
up/mark-down or spread. Under an all-inclusive asset-based fee arrangement,
CFIA does not typically negotiate commissions; the fee that the client pays the
sponsoring or referring entity includes brokerage services, with a portion of the
fee in place of commissions. If CFIA uses a broker- dealer other than the sponsor
to execute trades, the client's account will be charged for any additional costs
incurred in the transaction.
In evaluating an all-inclusive asset-based compensation arrangement, a
prospective client should consider the level of the all-inclusive fee in relation to
the costs of obtaining similar services independently, specifically:
Investment management services.
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• The commission costs.
• The value is attributed to monitoring the account.
• The cost of the custodian and any other services
The aggregate cost of the services listed above may be less than a single all-
inclusive asset- based fee. This all-inclusive fee structure, however, may make
CFIA ’s investment management services and other professional services available
to clients with accounts not meeting its minimum size requirement.
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CFIA may serve as a research provider to one or more investment advisors. It is
compensated based on a percentage of total assets attributable to accounts that
use its research under a research-provider arrangement.
Registered Funds
CFIA provides investment advisory services to Cantor Fitzgerald U.S. registered
investment companies. In connection with these services, CFIA receives fees as
described in the Funds' offering documents filed with the applicable regulator.
Fees are typically assessed on a Fund's asset size with different fee levels for
different share classes.
Private Funds
CFIA serves as the advisor to unregistered privately offered pooled investment
vehicles such as U.S. limited partnerships and similar non-U.S. offshore funds
(“Private Funds”). These Private Funds are available to investors only in
accordance with the suitability requirements set forth in their respective offering
documents and in compliance with laws applicable to the offering of such Private
Funds ( i.e. institutional and other sophisticated investors).
CFIA has broad and flexible investment authority with respect to each Fund’s
investment portfolio. It provides investment advisory services to the Funds based
on each Fund’s specific investment objectives and strategies. CFIA does not tailor
its advisory services to the individual needs of investors in the Funds. For its
services, CFIA typically receives an asset-based fee, and, in certain circumstances,
will also receive a performance-based allocation or fee.
ITEM 6. PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE
MANAGEMENT
Cantor Fitzgerald Managed ETF Portfolios, Cantor Fitzgerald Value and Income
Strategies, and Cantor Fitzgerald Registered Funds (mutual funds) do not charge
any performance-based fees calculated on a share of capital gains upon or capital
appreciation of the assets or any portion of the assets of an advisory client.
As described in Item 5 – CFIA has entered into performance-based fee
arrangements with certain Private Funds. Performance-based fees are fees based
on a share of capital gains on or capital appreciation of the assets of a client.
Where required, these arrangements are structured in compliance with Section
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205(a)(1) of the Investment Advisor s Act of 1940 (“Advisor s Act”) or available
exemptions, such as the exemption for performance-based fee arrangements with
qualified clients set forth in Rule 205-3.
CFIA’s performance-based fee arrangements are documented in the Private Fund’s
governing documents of the applicable investment vehicle(s). In measuring a
client’s assets for calculation of performance-based fees, CFIA generally includes
realized and unrealized capital gains and losses.
The performance fees paid by these Private Funds create certain conflicts of
interest for CFIA. First, performance-based fee arrangements create an incentive
for CFIA to favor performance fee paying funds over other types of accounts in the
allocation of investment opportunities because CFIA can potentially receive
greater fees for the same amount of investment. Second, a performance fee
arrangement creates an incentive for CFIA to make riskier or more speculative
investments for the fund for which it receives higher performance-based fees
since it may receive a greater profit if the investment generates a positive return.
To mitigate this conflict, the firm's policies and procedures generally seek to
ensure that investment personnel make decisions based on the best interests of
clients, without consideration of the firm's economic interests and that are
consistent with the firm’s fiduciary duties and other obligations under applicable
law. CFIA has adopted policies and procedures reasonably designed to promote
fair and equitable treatment of clients .
ITEM 7. TYPES OF CLIENTS
CFIA currently provides investment advisory services to the following clients:
Individuals
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• High net worth individuals
• Corporations
• Pension and profit-sharing plans
• Trusts & estates
• Charitable organizations
• Other investment advisor s
• Pooled Investment Vehicles (Private Funds)
•
Investment Companies (Mutual Funds)
• State or municipal government entities
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Joint Ventures
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Cantor Fitzgerald Value and Income Strategies Minimum Account Size
The minimum account sizes for CFIA’s services are generally as follows:
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Independently managed - $500,000
• Sponsored Programs – vary by sponsor.
• Cantor Fitzgerald Equity Dividend Plus Fund
• Regular accounts - $5,000
• Tax-deferred retirement accounts - $1,000
Private Fund interests are offered pursuant to applicable exemptions from
registration under the 1940 Act and the Securities Act. Private Fund investors and
may include, but are not limited to, high net worth individuals, banks, investment
companies, trusts, estates, corporations, foundations, endowments, and pension
plans.
Private Funds generally require a high minimum investment, and each fund
will have its own minimum investment amount. A Private Fund may waive the
investment minimum in its discretion.
ITEM 8. METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT
STRATEGIES AND RISK OF LOSS
Cantor Fitzgerald Managed ETF Portfolios
CFIA’s proprietary investment process and real-world experience are comprised of
strategic, tactical, and opportunistic elements using ETFs.
The current managed ETF portfolios offered:
• Cantor Fitzgerald Taking Income Conservative
• Cantor Fitzgerald Taking Income Moderate
• Cantor Fitzgerald Taking Income Aggressive
• Cantor Fitzgerald 2-5 Years Conservative
• Cantor Fitzgerald 2-5 Years Moderate
• Cantor Fitzgerald 2-5 Years Aggressive
• Cantor Fitzgerald 6-10 Years Conservative
• Cantor Fitzgerald 6-10 Years Moderate
• Cantor Fitzgerald 6-10 Years Aggressive
• Cantor Fitzgerald 11-19 Years Conservative
• Cantor Fitzgerald 20 Plus Years Conservative
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• Cantor Fitzgerald 20 Plus Years Moderate
• Cantor Fitzgerald 20 Plus Years Aggressive
• Cantor Fitzgerald ESG Taking Income
• Cantor Fitzgerald ESG 2-5 Years
• Cantor Fitzgerald ESG 6-10 Years
• Cantor Fitzgerald ESG 11-19 Years
• Cantor Fitzgerald ESG 20 Plus Years
• Cantor Fitzgerald Total Return
Strategic Asset Allocation considers an investor’s time horizon and the historical
interrelationship of asset class prices irrespective of the current macroeconomic
environment or the state of the business cycle. CFIA uses this historical
perspective to create the base upon which our investment thesis and opinions are
implemented.
Tactical Asset Allocation implements CFIA’s investment views by adjusting
upward or downward the various asset class weightings in a Portfolio. CFIA uses a
top-down approach that considers multiple variables including relative valuation,
economic cycle positioning, interest rate spreads, monetary, fiscal policy, political
factors, yield curve analyses, and industry/sector valuations.
Opportunistic Investing provides the potential to add “alpha” or value to a
Portfolio by maintaining the flexibility and willingness to act when unexpected
events occur that cause over or under valuations of an asset class, sector, or
industry.
Cantor Fitzgerald Value and Income Strategies
Cantor Fitzgerald Value and Income Strategies is a value orientation. It is at the
core of how this strategy evaluates securities, makes purchase and sale decisions,
and structures accounts. CFIA strives to meet its clients’ investment objectives by
investing in high-quality securities with a value philosophy that factors in human
emotion, price, historical valuation, and fundamental analysis. Investment
decisions are made by CFIA ’s investment team.
The current value and income strategies offered:
• Cantor Fitzgerald Equity Dividend Plus
Cantor Fitzgerald Value and Income Strategies Approach to Equities
CFIA will seek to acquire securities of companies, which, in CFIA ’s judgment, are
undervalued in the securities markets because they are currently “out of favor”
with the market or temporarily misunderstood by the investment community. As
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investors overreact to near-term events, they create overvalued and undervalued
security prices in relation to a company’s long-term outlook. As the price of a
security separates from what CFIA believes to be its value, an opportunity may be
created. In determining whether an equity security is undervalued, CFIA considers,
among other things:
Current valuation with respect to price-to-sales, price-to-book value, price- to-
cash flow, price-to-earnings, and dividend yield, compared to historical valuations
of the same measure and past and future prospects for the company.
• Analysis of the fundamentals of the business that includes balance
sheet strength, return on and use of capital, industry/economic climate,
management history and strategy, and earnings potential under various
business scenarios.
• Wall Street opinions and largest institutional holders
•
Information from various sources including research material generated by
the brokerage community; periodic company reports, announcements and
discussions with management, conference calls; and other investment and
business publications.
CFIA ’s fundamental analysis includes a focus on long-term drivers of value helping
it to determine investment merit. Revenue growth, profit margin potential,
profitability, financial flexibility, free cash flow, competitive position, and
management’s track record are key drivers. CFIA will add securities to the account
based on this analysis and when a substantial discount on its estimated value is
present.
The account will hold companies that will have evidence for stages of recovery,
and the investment community will, in varying degrees, be recognizing this
recovery.
Recognition may take many forms, some of which may be:
• Favorable research reports and purchase recommendations by brokerage
firms and other investment professionals
• Renewed institutional interest through reported large block purchase
transactions.
• Favorable market price movements relative to the stock market as a
whole
As these securities approach CFIA ’s estimated value, they become candidates for
partial sale to lower the weighting in the account or outright elimination from the
account. They may also become candidates for the option-writing activity
described under the heading Types of Securities – Covered Call Options.
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Cantor Fitzgerald Value and Income Strategies Approach to Fixed Income
CFIA manages fixed income securities as part of its balanced (equity and fixed
income) account management. CFIA will also manage separate fixed income
accounts. CFIA believes the primary purpose of fixed income is to provide stability
and income. Therefore, CFIA typically maintains average maturity in the two- to
five-year range and individual issues will generally not exceed ten years in
maturity as the longer the maturity, the higher the volatility. Depending on each
client’s investment objectives, CFIA ’s approach would use primarily U.S.
government or agency securities, investment- grade corporate bonds or tax-
exempt securities. Diversification attributes, analysis of quality rankings, yield and
sector spreads, and the business cycle help CFIA to determine which securities to
select. CFIA will determine the asset allocation for a balanced account based on
the client’s investment objectives as well as risk tolerance, time horizon and any
other consideration. The firm may sell a fixed income security due to changes in
market conditions, creditworthiness, interest rates, fiscal policies, or a change in
its outlook.
Cantor Fitzgerald Value and Income Strategies Approach to Dividend Income Equities
For clients, whose investment objectives include an above-average income
requirement and who also want equity market exposure, CFIA will invest in equities
of companies that have above- average dividend yield, attractive valuation, and
dividend growth potential. The firm also uses covered call option writing strategies
to generate additional income for the account as described below under the
heading Types of Securities – Covered Call Options. In researching companies, CFIA
will assess the fundamentals of a business including the sustainability of its
dividend, its competitive position, and industry dynamics. Generally, these
companies will exhibit one or more of the following characteristics:
• The dividend yield greater than the market.
• Attractive valuation is based on historic, absolute and/or relative value.
• History of growing dividends with the likelihood of sustainable dividend
growth.
• Availability to use covered call options.
CFIA will attempt to control risk through diversification among major market sectors.
CFIA will sell securities when it believes potential for capital appreciation no
longer exists, option writing activity results in sale, when the dividend yield is no
longer attractive, when the fundamentals of the issuer’s business or general
market conditions have changed, or when opportunities that are more
attractive become available.
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Types of Securities
Equity Securities
The accounts CFIA manage invest in a variety of companies, industries, and
economic sectors to seek the best opportunities for capital appreciation and
growth with moderate risk. CFIA invests the accounts primarily in securities of the
largest 1,000 domestic companies having operating histories of 10 years or longer.
Although CFIA will invest primarily in common stocks, it may also invest a portion
of the assets in other equity securities, including straight preferred stocks,
convertible preferred stocks, and convertible bonds, that are rated at the time of
purchase in one of the four highest grades assigned by a nationally recognized
rating agency, or unrated securities determined by it to be of comparable quality.
Covered Call Options
When CFIA believes that individual equity securities held by the account are
approaching the top of our growth and price expectations, the firm may write
(sell) covered call options against those securities. CFIA writes options for income
generation and for hedging purposes and not for speculation. CFIA will only write
options that are issued by the Options Clearing Corporation and listed on a
national securities exchange. CFIA will only use covered call options in accounts
that have agreed in writing to use options as part of their overall investment
strategy.
Fixed Income Securities
Fixed income securities include corporate debt obligations, U.S. Government
obligations and tax-exempt obligations. CFIA will generally invest in securities that
mature in 1 to 10 years from the date of purchase except when, in its opinion,
long-term interest rates are expected to be in a declining trend, in which case
maturities may be extended longer. Corporate debt obligations will consist
primarily of “investment grade” securities rated in one of the four highest rating
categories by a nationally recognized rating agency, or, if not rated, are, in its
opinion, of equivalent quality. U.S. Government obligations include direct
obligations of the U.S. Treasury and securities issued or guaranteed as to interest
and principal by agencies or instrumentalities of the United States. CFIA may use
tax-exempt obligations for accounts it manages independently and if consistent
with the account’s investment objectives and tax considerations. Tax-exempt
securities may include general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, lease obligations,
pre-refunded obligations, and certain types of revenue bonds.
Money Market Instruments
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CFIA primarily will use the custodian’s available money market funds for
investment of an account’s cash reserves. CFIA may also use other money market
instruments such as U.S. Government obligations and corporate debt securities
(including those subjects to repurchase agreements), bankers’ acceptances,
certificates of deposit and commercial paper, including variable amount demand
master notes.
Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds (“ETFs”)
These securities are used to adjust an account’s exposure to the broad markets or
to industry sectors without purchasing a large number of individual securities.
They may also be used to provide additional diversification for certain clients.
Principal Risks of Loss
The investment strategies described above are not intended to be a complete
investment program and there can be no assurance that the strategies will achieve
their investment objectives. As with any investment, there is a risk that you could
lose money by investing in any of the strategies described above. An investment in
the securities markets is not a deposit in a bank and is not guaranteed by the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
Stock Market Risk
The return on and value of an investment in equities will fluctuate in response to
stock market movements. Stocks and other equity securities are subject to
inherent market risks and fluctuations in value due to earnings and other
developments affecting a particular company or industry, stock market trends and
general economic conditions, investor perceptions, interest rate changes and
other factors beyond our (the advisor ’s) control. Stocks tend to move in cycles
and may experience periods of volatility and instability.
Large Company Risk
Larger capitalization companies may be unable to respond quickly to new
competitive challenges, such as changes in technology and consumer tastes, and
may not be able to attain the high growth rate of successful smaller companies,
especially during extended periods of economic expansion.
Covered Call Option Risk
The use of options requires special skills and knowledge of investment techniques
that are different from those normally required for purchasing and selling
securities. If CFIA is incorrect in its price expectations and the market price of a
security subject to a call option rises above the exercise price of the option, the
account will lose the opportunity for further appreciation of that security.
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Fixed Income Risk
Fixed income securities held are subject to fluctuation in value based on changes
in interest rates or in the creditworthiness of individual issuers.
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Interest Rate Risk – The value of fixed income securities will normally vary
inversely with the direction of prevailing interest rate movements.
Generally, when interest rates rise, the value of fixed income securities can
be expected to decline.
• Maturity Risk – The value of fixed income securities also depends on their
maturity.
• Generally, the longer the maturity of a fixed income security, the greater its
sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
• Credit Risk – The value of fixed income securities also depends on the
creditworthiness of an issuer. A deterioration in the financial condition of
an issuer, or a deterioration in general economic conditions could cause an
issuer to fail to pay its principal and interest when due. Corporate debt
obligations rated in the fourth highest category by a nationally recognized
rating agency have speculative characteristics and changes in economic
conditions or other circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened
capacity to pay principal and interest than is the case with higher-grade
securities. While obligations of some U.S. Government- sponsored entities
are supported by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, several
are supported by the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S.
Government, and still others are supported only by the credit of the issuer
itself. The guarantee of the U.S. Government does not extend to the yield
or value of the U.S. Government securities held by the account. Tax-exempt
issues often are un-rated due to the size of the offering or of the
outstanding issue. These issues require credit analysis by our firm, and we
may be incorrect in our assessment of the creditworthiness of the issuer.
• Risks Associated with Credit Rating – A rating by a nationally recognized
rating agency represents the agency’s opinion as to credit quality of a
security but is not an absolute standard of quality or guarantee as to the
credit worthiness of an issuer. Ratings of nationally recognized rating
agencies present an inherent conflict of interest because such agencies are
paid by the entities whose securities they rate. The credit rating of a
security does not necessarily address its market risk (that is, the risk that
movements in the overall financial markets or changes in the level of
interest rates will adversely affect the value of a security). In addition,
ratings may not be revised promptly to
reflect developments in the issuer’s financial condition.
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• Liquidity Risk – Liquidity risk is the risk that a security could not be sold at
an advantageous time or price due to a security downgrade or adverse
conditions within the fixed income market.
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Investment Style and Management Risk
CFIA ’s method of security selection may not be successful and the securities in
the account may not perform as well as the market as a whole. There can be no
assurance that CFIA will be correct in its expectations of recovery for the equity
securities selected for equity-oriented accounts or to select equity securities or
fixed income securities for balanced accounts correctly. There is no assurance
CFIA will allocate the account’s investments between equities and fixed income
correctly. Some undervalued securities the firm selects may continue to be
undervalued for long periods of time and some “out of favor” companies may
never regain a favorable position in the market. Equities CFIA selects for above-
average dividend yield may reduce or stop paying dividends, which would reduce
the account’s ability to generate income.
Investment Risk
As with any investment, there is a risk that you could lose money by investing in
this particular strategy. Any investment in the securities markets is not a deposit
of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation or any other government agency.
Accumulation of Fees and Expenses
The fees and expenses borne by Fund investors, in the aggregate, may be higher,
on a relative basis, than would be borne in another investment entity.
Concentration of Positions
A Fund may at any time hold fewer positions than anticipated and hence increase
the concentration of its positions. It is also possible that a Fund might take
substantial positions in the same security at the same time. This inadvertent
concentration could interfere with a Fund’s goal of diversification.
Credit Facility
A Fund can have the authority to borrow any amount for any reason, including
without limitation, fund settlement timing differences, to settle foreign currency
exchange transactions, to fund redemptions and to purchase investments ahead
of expected subscriptions.
Currency Risk
A Fund’s net asset value may be denominated in a currency that is different than the
currency in which the investments may be acquired directly or indirectly. Changes in
the rates of exchange between such currencies may have a negative effect on the
value of the Fund’s interests.
Currency Hedging Risk
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As set forth in a Fund’s Explanatory Memorandum, a Fund denominated in a
currency other than US dollars may engage in currency hedging transactions. In
such cases, there can be no assurance that currency hedging transactions will be
effective to mitigate changes in exchange rates. In addition, to the extent forward
contracts are used in connection with currency hedging, a Fund will be exposed to
credit risk with respect to the counterparty with which the Fund trades, as parties
to such contracts are not afforded the same protections as may apply to
participants trading similar instruments on organized exchanges. The counterparty
in a forward currency exchange transaction will be the specific company or firm
involved in the transaction rather than a recognized exchange and accordingly the
insolvency, bankruptcy, or default of any such counterparty with which a Fund
enters into such contracts could result in substantial losses. A Fund may have
contractual remedies upon any default pursuant to agreements relating to forward
contracts, however such remedies could be inadequate to the extent that the
collateral or other assets available are insufficient.
Leverage
Fund may, from time to time, be borrowed from certain lenders for investment or
other purposes. To the extent that the cost of borrowing exceeds the rate of
return, if any, on the loan proceeds, the use of leverage will decrease profits or
generate losses.
Swaps
Fund may enter into swaps. Swaps are not traded on exchanges; rather, banks and
dealers act as principals in these markets. Consequently, a Fund is subject to the risk
of swap counterparty’s inability or refusal to perform.
In addition to the risks set forth above, the Funds are subject to risks (which may be
substantial) at the Underlying Fund level, which may include the following, among
others:
Concentration
Funds may concentrate in only one geographic area or asset investment category,
thereby taking on the risk of the market and of rapid changes to the relevant
geographic area or investment category.
Counterparty and Settlement Risks
Some of the markets in which the Funds affect their transactions are over the
counter or inter-dealer markets. Such Funds therefore will be exposed to the risk
that counterparty will fail to meet its obligations, causing the Funds to suffer a
loss.
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Debt Securities
The Funds may invest in various types of debt securities. Such securities are
subject to interest rate risk as well as the risk that a borrower will be unable or
unwilling to make timely principal and/or interest payments or otherwise honor
its obligations. Debt instruments purchased by a Fund may be unsecured and
structurally or contractually subordinated to substantial amounts of senior
indebtedness, all, or a significant portion of which may be secured.
Dependence on Key Personnel
Some Fund managers may have only a limited number of principals and/or rely on
the services of key personnel. If one or more such principals or key personnel
were to become unavailable, such unavailability might have a material and
adverse effect on the Fund and its performance.
Derivatives
Swaps, derivatives, certain options and other custom derivatives or synthetic
instruments are subject to the risk of non-performance by the counterparty to
such instrument. Derivatives are highly specialized instruments used to obtain
exposure to movements in the price of underlying securities. Derivatives can have
the effect of leverage and significantly increase a Fund’s investment risk. A Fund
also may use financial derivative instruments to take short exposure to underlying
securities, which can be riskier than investing on a long-only basis.
Distressed Securities
The Funds may be invested in securities of companies that have become financially
distressed. Distressed securities or other assets or investments acquired by a Fund
may have to be held for extended periods of time, thereby reducing the Fund’s
liquidity.
Emerging Markets
When a Fund invests in securities of issuers incorporated in or whose principal
operations are based in emerging markets, additional risks may be encountered.
These include:
Currency Risk: The currencies in which investments are denominated may be
unstable, may be subject to significant depreciation and may not be freely
convertible.
• Country Risk: The value of the Fund’s assets may be affected by political,
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legal, economic, and fiscal uncertainties within the emerging markets.
Existing laws and regulations may not be consistently applied, and it may
be difficult to obtain and enforce a judgment in certain emerging market
countries.
• Market Characteristics: Emerging markets are still in the early stages of
their development, have less volume, are less liquid and experience
greater volatility than more established markets. Emerging markets are
often not highly regulated. Settlement of transactions may be subject to
delay and administrative uncertainties.
• Custody Risk: Custodians in emerging markets may not offer the level of
service and safe-keeping, settlement and administration of securities that
are available in more developed markets and there is a risk that a Fund
may not be recognized as the owner of securities held on its behalf by a
custodian.
• Disclosure: The legal infrastructure and accounting, auditing, and reporting
standards in certain emerging market countries may not provide the same
degree (in terms of completeness and reliability) of investor protection or
information to investors as would generally apply in major securities
markets.
Illiquid Assets
Securities or other assets owned or acquired by Fund managers may cease to be
actively traded after the Funds have invested in them. In such cases, and in the
event of market activity and dislocation (including volatility, widening of spreads
and illiquidity), the Fund managers may not be able to promptly liquidate their
investments. In addition, the sales of thinly traded or illiquid investments by Fund
managers could depress the market value of such investments and thereby
reduce the Fund’s profitability or increase its losses. In addition, the Fund’s
investments could generally not be liquid.
Leverage
The Funds may buy securities on margin and borrow money from banks and
brokerage firms against a pledge of securities. While the use of borrowed funds
may substantially improve the return on invested capital if the Fund’s assets
increase in value, such use may also substantially increase losses if such assets
decline in value.
Market Risk and Volatility
Markets at times can be illiquid and/or volatile and this can affect a Fund’s ability
to initiate, close out or hedge positions on appropriate terms. Price movements
result from market participants’ supply and demand and are in addition governed
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by factors difficult to predict or control (e.g., changes in regulations and political
tensions). These risks may be increased where a Fund is required to liquidate
positions to meet redemption requests or to comply with the Fund’s investment
restrictions. As a result, movements in the net asset value may be volatile from
month to month and the risk of loss exists.
Options Trading
Options are speculative in that the whole cost of the option is lost unless the price
of the underlying security (or other financial instrument) exceeds (in the case of a
call) or is less than (in the case of a put) the strike price at the time of expiration
(assuming the option is held to expiration); however, a purchaser’s liability is
limited to the premium paid for the option. An option writer becomes obligated to
purchase or sell the referenced property at a specified price during a specified
period. Ordinarily, option writing may subject the writer to unlimited liability.
Thus, in exchange for the premium received upon writing an option, an Underlying
Fund bears the risk of adverse price movements in the underlying referenced
property so long as the position remains open.
Short Sales
A short sale involves the risk of a theoretically unlimited increase in the market
price of the security sold short, which could result in an inability to cover the short
position and theoretically unlimited loss to the Fund.
Small Capitalization Companies
It may sometimes be difficult to obtain price quotes in significant size for equities
of small cap companies. Investments in small cap companies typically involve a
high degree of business and financial risk and can result in substantial losses due to
special risk factors.
Recent Market Events and Government Regulation
New laws and regulations, changing regulatory schemes and the burdens of
regulatory compliance with respect to CFIA and the Funds, the Underlying Fund
managers, the Underlying Funds, or any related entities all may have a material
negative effect on the performance of the Funds. Such laws and regulations may,
directly or indirectly,
1.) require CFIA to provide reports and other disclosures to investors,
counterparties, creditors, and regulators,
2.) cause CFIA to alter its management of a Fund,
3.) limit the types and structures of investments available to a Fund, including
limitations on the use of leverage, or
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4.) change or restrict the operations of a Fund.
Equity Securities
The values of equity securities are tied to, among other things, general market, and economic
conditions as well as the performance of individual companies, and as such, those values may
decrease over the short-term or longer-term. In addition, financial markets (or sectors of such
markets) may be adversely affected by geopolitical or economic developments, as well as by
unanticipated events such as natural disasters or terrorist attacks, war, and other geopolitical
events.
Fixed Income Securities
The prices of fixed income securities are subject to fluctuation. As interest rates rise and fall, the
price of the security will be inverse with interest rates. Fixed income securities are also subject
to credit risk and risk of issuer default.
Non-U.S. Securities
The value of foreign securities issued by non-U.S. issuers will be subject to political, economic
and exchange rate risk associated with the geographic locations of those issuers. In addition,
those securities may be trade in less liquid markets than the U.S., making it more difficult to
transact in a security at the desired price. Investments in emerging or developing markets
involve exposure to economic structures that are generally less diverse and mature, and to
political systems which can be expected to have less stability than those of more developed
countries. As a result, emerging market governments are more likely to take actions that are
hostile or detrimental to private enterprise or foreign investment, which may include
expropriation of assets, confiscatory taxation, or unfavorable diplomatic developments.
Private Real Estate
CFIA offers a private real estate investment strategy through its private real estate investment
fund(s). The private real estate strategy is to identify and acquire private real estate investments
and real estate-related securities that have the ability to provide capital appreciation and/or
current income, or both. The private real estate strategy will invest in both public and private
real estate debt or equity related instruments, bonds, and other debt financing for real estate
investments, and other forms of real estate equity or debt.
In general, the private real estate investment strategy is not limited with respect to the types of
real estate, real estate companies, or real estate funds in which they may invest, or with respect
to the range of industries, sectors, or geographic regions in which they may invest, although
implementation of these strategies for a particular client will be subject to the investment
restrictions that apply under the client’s written agreement with CFIA and/or the offering and
governing documents of the applicable investment fund(s).
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Investors in the Private Fund(s) should review the relevant fund’s offering memorandum and
other disclosure documents for additional information about risks associated with those
strategies.
Private Funds Risk – Valuation of Investments
There is no established market or exchange for private real estate partnership interests or for
the privately held portfolio investments of private real estate private fund. There may not be
any comparable companies for which public market valuations exist. As a result, the valuation of
a private real estate investment will be difficult, may be based on imperfect information and is
subject to inherent uncertainties, and the resulting values may differ from values that would
have been determined had a ready market existed for such investments, from values placed on
such investments by other investors and from prices at which such investments may ultimately
be sold. In addition, third-party pricing information may at times not be available or, if available,
may not be considered reliable. The uncertainty of valuations could limit the ability of CFIAs’
clients to gauge the investment’s ongoing performance.
Private Funds Risk – Absence of Registration
Interests in Private Funds are, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act or in
accordance with any other securities laws. Private Fund offering material will not be reviewed
by the SEC or any other securities commission or regulatory authority. A Private Fund’s interest
will be offered without registration under the Securities Act or any other securities laws.
Because of the restrictions on transferability of a Private Fund interest, an investor may be
required to bear the financial risks of their investment in a Private Fund for the full term of the
Private Fund.
Private Real Estate Risk
Investments in private real estate are subject to real estate market risk, small- and medium-
sized company risk, regulatory risk, geopolitical risk, restricted and illiquid securities risks, and
other risks. For example, lease defaults, terminations by one or more tenants, or landlord-
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tenant disputes, may reduce a client’s revenues and net income. Any of these situations may
result in extended periods during which there is a significant decline in revenues, or no
revenues generated by a property. If this occurred, it could adversely affect a client’s results of
operations. A client’s financial position and its ability to make distributions may also be
adversely affected by financial difficulties experienced by any major tenants, including
bankruptcy, insolvency or a general downturn in the business, or in the event any major tenants
do not renew or extend their relationship as their lease terms expires. A tenant in bankruptcy
may be able to restrict the ability to collect unpaid rent or interest during the bankruptcy
proceeding. Furthermore, dealing with a tenants’ bankruptcy or other default may divert
management’s attention and cause a client to incur substantial legal and other costs. A client’s
investments in real estate will be pressured in challenging economic and rental market
conditions. If an investment is unable to re-let or renew leases for all or substantially all of the
space at these properties, if the rental rates upon such renewal or re-letting are significantly
lower than expected, or if an investment’s reserves for these purposes prove inadequate, the
investment will experience a reduction in net income and may be required to reduce or
eliminate cash distributions. A client may obtain only limited warranties when it purchases an
equity investment in private commercial real estate. The purchase of properties with limited
warranties increases the risk that the client may lose some or all of its invested capital in the
property, as well as the loss of rental income from that property if an issue should arise that
decreases the value of that property and is not covered by the limited warranties. If any of
these results occur, it may have a material adverse effect on an investment’s business, financial
condition and results of operations and an investment’s ability to make distributions. A client’s
investments in private real estate may be substantially less liquid than many other securities,
such as common stocks or U.S. government securities.
Real Estate Joint Venture Risks
CFIA may be permitted to enter into real estate joint ventures with third parties and other CFIA
clients. Such investments may involve risks not otherwise present with other methods of
investment, including, for instance, the following risks and conflicts of interest:
fraud or other misconduct by the real estate joint venture partners or sponsor.
• a real estate joint venture partner in an investment could become insolvent or bankrupt.
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• CFIA may share decision-making authority with its real estate joint venture partners or
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sponsor regarding certain major decisions affecting the ownership of the real estate joint
venture and the joint venture
the property, which may prevent CFIA from taking actions that are opposed by its real
estate joint venture partners or sponsors.
• under certain real estate joint venture arrangements, no one party may have the power
to unilaterally direct the activities of the venture and, under certain circumstances, an
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impasse could result regarding cash distributions, reserves, or a proposed sale or
refinancing of the investment, and this impasse could have an adverse impact on the
real estate joint venture, which could adversely impact the operations and profitability
of the real estate joint venture and/or the amount and timing of distributions a client
receives from the real estate joint venture;
the real estate joint venture partners may at any time have economic or business
interests or goals that are or that become in conflict with a client’s business interests or
goals, including, for instance, the operation of the properties.
• a real estate joint venture partner may be structured differently than would be most
favorable for a client for tax purposes and this could create conflicts of interest.
• CFIA may rely upon a real estate joint venture partner to manage the day-to-day
operations of the real estate joint venture and underlying assets, as well as to prepare
financial information for the real estate joint venture and any failure to perform these
obligations may have a negative impact on an investment’s performance and results of
operations.
• a real estate joint venture partner may experience a change of control, which could
result in new management of a real estate joint venture partner with less experience or
conflicting interests to a client and be disruptive to a client’s business.
• a real estate joint venture partner may be in a position to act contrary to CFIA’s
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instructions or requests or contrary to a CFIA’s policies or objectives.
the terms of the real estate joint ventures could restrict a client’s ability to sell or
transfer its interest to a third party when it desires on advantageous terms, which could
result in reduced liquidity.
• a client or a real estate joint venture partner may have the right to trigger a buy-sell
arrangement, which could cause a client to sell its interest, or acquire its partner’s
interest, at a time when a client otherwise would not have initiated such a transaction;
and
• a real estate joint venture partner may not have sufficient personnel or appropriate
levels of expertise to adequately support a client’s initiatives.
CFIA may take actions for one CFIA client that is adverse to another. Further, if certain CFIA
clients maintain voting rights with respect to the securities or investments in a joint venture, or
if CFIA or a CFIA client does not recuse itself in a potential or actual conflicted vote, CFIA may be
required to act where it will have conflicting loyalties amongst its clients. In these instances,
CFIA will act in accordance with its policies and procedures in place at that time. Clients should
be aware that not all conflicts will be resolved in their favor.
There might be a circumstance in which one CFIA client will sell assets in a single or related
transaction to a buyer. In some cases, a counterparty will require an allocation of value in the
purchase or sale contract, though a joint venture sponsor could determine such allocation of
value is not accurate and should not be relied upon. Unless an appraisal is required by a charter,
a joint venture sponsor will generally rely upon internal analysis to determine the ultimate
allocation of value, even though it could also obtain third-party valuation reports. Regardless of
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the methodology for allocating value, a sponsor will have conflicting duties to both selling and
non-selling CFIA clients. Other conflicts can arise when CFIA clients, CFIA, and/or a joint venture
sponsor have different financial incentives within the joint venture or amongst the joint venture
and other investments, such as another joint venture arrangement or a client account that is
interested in the transaction in another capacity. There can be no assurance that an investment
will be valued or allocated a purchase price that is higher or lower than it might otherwise have
been allocated if such investment were acquired or sold independently or in a non-conflicted
arrangement.
In addition, disputes between a client and a real estate joint venture partner may result in
litigation or arbitration that would increase a client’s expenses and prevent the officers and
investment committee members of the client (or of CFIA) from focusing their time and efforts
on the firm’s business. Any of the above might subject the client to liabilities and thus reduce its
returns on the investment with that real estate joint venture partner.
Real Estate Market Risk
Risks of investing in real estate and real estate securities include falling property values due to
increasing vacancies, declining rents resulting from economic, legal, tax, political or
technological developments, lack of liquidity, limited diversification, and sensitivity to certain
economic factors such as interest rate changes and market recessions. Real estate company
prices also may drop because of the failure of borrowers to pay their loans and poor
management, and residential developers, in particular, could be negatively impacted by falling
home prices, slower mortgage origination and rising construction costs.
Real Estate Securities Risks
Risks of investing in real estate securities are similar to those associated with direct investments
in real estate, including falling property values due to increasing vacancies or declining rents
resulting from economic, legal, political or technological developments, lack of liquidity, limited
diversification and sensitivity to certain economic factors such as interest rate changes and
market recessions.
Risk Related to Direct Real Estate Investments
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Before making investments, CFIA will typically conduct due diligence that it deems reasonable
and appropriate based on the facts and circumstances applicable to each direct real estate
investment. Due diligence may entail evaluation of important and complex business, financial,
tax, accounting, regulatory and legal issues. Outside consultants, legal advisors, accountants,
investment banks, real estate operating partners, and other third parties may be involved in the
due diligence process to varying degrees depending on the type of investment. Such
involvement of third-party advisors or consultants may present a number of risks primarily
relating to CFIA reduced control of the functions that are outsourced. In addition, if CFIA is
unable to timely engage third-party providers, its ability to evaluate and acquire more complex
prospective portfolio companies or direct real estate investments could be adversely affected.
When conducting due diligence and making an assessment regarding an investment, CFIA will
rely on the resources available to it, including information provided by the target of the
investment and, in some circumstances, third-party investigations. The due diligence
investigation that CFIA carries out with respect to any investment opportunity may not reveal all
relevant facts that may be necessary or helpful in evaluating such investment opportunity.
Moreover, such an investigation will not necessarily result in the investment being successful.
Conduct occurring at portfolio companies or direct real estate investments, even activities that
occurred prior to a client’s investment therein, could have an adverse impact on the client
ITEM 9. DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
CFIA has not experienced any legal or disciplinary events that it believes would be material to
an evaluation of the firm or the integrity of its investment management.
ITEM 10. OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND
AFFILIATIONS
Affiliated Investment Advisors
CFIA currently holds 51% of the ownership shares in Smith Group Asset Management, LLC.
Smith Group Asset Management LLC is located in Dallas TX.
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• Smith Group Asset Management, LLC is registered as an investment advisor with the
SEC. Smith Group Asset Management, LLC is currently employed by CFIA as a sub-advisor
on the Cantor Fitzgerald Large Cap Focused, Cantor Fitzgerald International, Cantor
Fitzgerald Equity Opportunity, and Cantor Fitzgerald High Income mutual funds.
Affiliated Broker-Dealer
Certain executives and other employees are registered representatives of the
following broker-dealer that is an affiliate of CFIA.
Cantor Fitzgerald & Co (“CFCO”) - is a SEC registered broker-dealer and a
member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA").
Both CFIA and CFCO are firms that are each owned by Cantor Fitzgerald, LP.
In addition, there will be individuals employed by the Firm for the purpose of receiving hard
dollar payments for research that is the product of CFCO. These individuals would be subject to
the same compliance regime as any other employee of the CFIA. These individuals would not be
conducting any other advisory business activity on behalf of the CFIA other than research.
Related General Partners
Affiliates of CFIA serve as General Partners of certain Private Funds. For a description of
material conflicts of interest created by the relationship between CFIA and those General
Partners, as well as a description of how such conflicts are addressed, please see Item 11
below.
Affiliates may also carry ownership percentages of certain trading exchanges, which creates a
conflict in that Affiliates may inadvertently profit from CFIA trading on said exchanges.
Mutual Funds
CFIA is the advisor to the Cantor Fitzgerald Equity Dividend Plus Fund. CFIA has an active
interest in this fund. The fund is a no-load, diversified, open-end series of the Cantor Select
Portfolios Trust, a registered management investment company, commonly known as a mutual
fund.
The investment objective of the Equity Dividend Plus Fund is to provide above average and
growing income while also achieving long-term growth of capital.
The fund has retained CFIA as investment advisor , and subject to the authorization of the
Trust's Board of Trustees, we provide a continuous program of supervision for the Fund’s'
assets. Under our investment advisory agreement with the fund, we are entitled to
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compensation for our management services, based on the Fund's daily average net assets at
the following annual rates: .70% on the first $250 million, .65% on the next $250 million and
.50% on assets over $500 million.
Our employees may be shareholders in the fund. We might recommend to current and
prospective clients that they invest in these funds as an alternative to investing in an
independently managed account.
CFIA is the advisor to the Cantor Fitzgerald Infrastructure Fund. We have an active
interest in this fund. Cantor Fitzgerald Infrastructure Fund (the “Fund”) is a continuously
offered, closed-end interval fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940
(the “1940 Act”).
The Fund’s investment objective is to maximize total return with an emphasis on current
income while seeking investments that are aligned with certain United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals (“SDGs”). ESG or SDG considerations are one of multiple factors and may
not be determinative. Not all investments will align with ESG or SDG criteria. ESG data may be
incomplete, inconsistent, or subjective.
The fund has retained us as investment advisor , and subject to the authorization of the Trust’s
Board of Trustees, we provide a continuous program of supervision for the funds’ assets. Under
our investment advisory agreements with these funds, we are entitled to compensation for our
management services, based on each separate fund’s daily average net assets at the following
annual rate: 1.50%
Certain principals of our firm are officers of these funds, and one principal is a trustee of the
Delaware Statutory Trust. Our retirement plans as well as our employees may be shareholders
in these funds. We recommend to current and prospective clients that they invest in these
funds as an alternative to investing in an independently managed account.
CFIA is the advisor to the Cantor Fitzgerald Large Cap Focused Fund. We have an active interest
in this fund. Cantor Large Cap Focused Fund (the “Fund”) is a continuously offered, open-end
fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”).
The Large Cap Focused Fund seeks to invest in companies with improving returns that, over
time, will be converted to higher growth rates. The sub-advisor Smith Group Asset
Management, LLC, employs quantitative and qualitative methodologies as part of its
fundamental analysis to invest in high-quality common stocks with undiscovered positive
earnings potential.
The fund has retained us as investment advisor , and subject to the authorization of the Trust's
Board of Trustees, we provide a continuous program of supervision for the funds' assets. Under
our investment advisory agreements with these funds, we are entitled to compensation for our
management services, based on the fund's daily average net assets at the following annual
rates: .65%
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Certain principals of our firm are officers of these funds.
CFIA is the advisor to the Cantor Fitzgerald International Equity Fund. We have an active
interest in this fund. Cantor Fitzgerald International Equity Fund (the “Fund”) is a continuously
offered, open-end fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”).
The International Equity Fund seeks to invest in companies outside of the United States of
America. In addition, the fund will seek to invest in companies with improving returns that, over
time, will be converted to higher growth rates. The sub-advisor Smith Group Asset
Management, LLC, employs quantitative and qualitative methodologies as part of its
fundamental analysis to invest in high-quality common stocks with undiscovered positive
earnings potential.
The fund has retained us as investment advisor , and subject to the authorization of the Trust's
Board of Trustees, we provide a continuous program of supervision for the funds' assets. Under
our investment advisory agreements with these funds, we are entitled to compensation for our
management services, based on the fund's daily average net assets at the following annual
rates: .79%
CFIA is the advisor to the Cantor Fitzgerald Equity Opportunity Fund. We have an active interest
in this fund. Cantor Fitzgerald Opportunity Fund (the “Fund”) is a continuously offered, open-
end fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”).
The Opportunity Fund seeks capital appreciation. The sub-advisor Smith Group Asset
Management, LLC, employs quantitative and qualitative methodologies as part of its
fundamental analysis to invest in equity securities that can be characterized as “growth”
(companies with an above average earnings growth rate) or “value” (companies with a below
average price-to-earnings ratio), as both kinds of companies may have characteristics that make
the investment attractive. The Fund invests in a range of stock market capitalizations that could
include small-cap, mid-cap, and large cap
The fund has retained us as investment advisor , and subject to the authorization of the Trust's
Board of Trustees, we provide a continuous program of supervision for the funds' assets. Under
our investment advisory agreements with these funds, we are entitled to compensation for our
management services, based on the fund's daily average net assets at the following annual
rates: .80%
CFIA is the advisor to the Cantor Fitzgerald High Yield Fund. We have an active interest in this
fund. Cantor Fitzgerald High Yield Fund (the “Fund”) is a continuously offered, open-end fund
registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”).
The High Income Fund seeks to obtain high current income. The sub-advisor Smith Group Asset
Management, LLC, employs quantitative and qualitative methodologies as part of its
fundamental analysis to invest in high yield/high-risk securities rated below investment grade.
Such securities are sometimes called “junk bonds.” Junk bonds are considered speculative
investments.
The fund has retained us as investment advisor , and subject to the authorization of the Trust's
Board of Trustees, we provide a continuous program of supervision for the funds' assets. Under
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our investment advisory agreements with these funds, we are entitled to compensation for our
management services, based on the fund's daily average net assets at the following annual
rates: .65%
Sponsored Programs
We participate in multiple programs sponsored by various companies (bank, broker, insurance,
or investment consultant) within the financial services industry. These programs are generally
advisory, sub advisory or research provider in nature. Under these relationships, we provide
investment management services to accounts of the sponsoring firms. We refer to these
accounts generally as all-inclusive asset-based fee accounts. The sponsoring firms pay us a
portion of the client fee for the investment management services we provide. Please refer to
Item 5 for additional information.
These relationships may create a conflict of interest. Please refer to Item 14 for additional
information.
Other Affiliations
None.
ITEM 11. CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS AND
PERSONAL TRADING
Code of Ethics
CFIA has adopted a written code of ethics that is applicable to all its partners, officers, and
employees, as well as certain other Supervised Persons (Collectively, “Access Persons”). The
Code of Ethics, which is designed to comply with Rule 204A-1 under the Investment Advisor s
Act of 1940, establishes guidelines for professional conduct and personal trading procedures,
including certain pre-clearance and reporting obligations. Access Persons and their families and
households may purchase investments for their own accounts, including the same investments
as may be purchased or sold for a client, subject to the terms of the Code of Ethics. Under the
Code of Ethics, Access Persons are required to file certain periodic investment holdings and
transaction reports as required by Rule 204A-1. The Code of Ethics helps CFIA to detect and to
prevent potential conflicts of interest.
Access Persons who violate the Code of Ethics may be subject to sanctions, including, but not
limited to, profit disgorgement, fines, censure, demotion, suspension, or dismissal. Access
Persons also are required to report promptly any violation of the code of ethics of which they
become aware. Access Persons are required to annually certify compliance with the Code of
Ethics.
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A copy of our Code is available to current and prospective advisory Clients upon request.
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Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
Cantor Fitzgerald Managed ETF Portfolios
Our employees and individuals associated with CFIA buy and sell some of the same securities
for their own accounts that we buy and sell for our clients. While this practice could cause a
conflict of interest, the conflict is mitigated because our employees are required to obtain pre-
clearance for all personal non-ETF securities transactions before executing any trade and
report all transactions in personal accounts. The members of the Cantor ETF Investment
Committee invest using the same ETFs model portfolio they advise on.
Cantor Fitzgerald Value and Income Strategies
CFIA, including Cantor Fitzgerald Value and Income Strategies as applicable, and our mutual
fund (Cantor Fitzgerald Equity Dividend Plus Fund) may at times have an interest or position in
securities recommended to our advisory clients. While this practice could cause a conflict of
interest, the conflict is mitigated because our employees are required to obtain pre-clearance
for all personal securities transactions before executing any trade and report all transactions in
personal accounts.
Private Funds
For its services to Private Funds, CFIA receives an asset-based management fee and, in certain
circumstances, CFIA will receive a performance-based fee. In general, such fees are assessed on
a client's assets under management which may include positions that are “fair valued” by CFIA,
based upon the firm’s internal written procedures or those of the Private Fund(s), when market
quotations are not readily available. Clients investing in CFIAs’ Private Funds will pay the fees
and expenses associated with such Private Fund and will not pay an additional investment
advisory fee in relation to the recommendation to invest in such Private Fund.
Conflicts of Interest
In the ordinary course of conducting its activities, the interests of CFIA, including CFIA as
applicable or its affiliates, may conflict with the interests of a client. CFIA has adopted written
compliance policies and procedures, many of which are designed to mitigate potential conflicts
of interest.
Certain investment professionals involved with CFIA may also provide services to other CFIA
affiliates. Accordingly, there may be a conflict with respect to the allocation of the time of such
professionals among CFIA and its affiliates. CFIA management periodically considers the
demands on the time of its investment professionals to ensure that such professionals can
devote enough business time to CFIA operations.
Third-party vendors (e.g., product sponsors, custodian, Technology firms, mutual fund
companies…etc.…etc.) may offer CFIA employees financial assistance in the form of marketing
reimbursement, complimentary, or a discounted cost in attending a conference or due
diligence trip. The reimbursement allows a third-party vendor to help CFIA grow their client
base or to be educated about current markets, new platforms, technology, and various financial
products. The reimbursement will not exceed the cost of attending the trip, meeting, and or
conference. The level of support is typical in the industry and modest relative to the total value
of the cost.
ITEM 12. BROKERAGE PRACTICES
Cantor Fitzgerald Managed ETF Portfolios
CFIA does not maintain physical custody of clients’ assets although we are deemed to have
custody of client assets when the client has given us authority to debit fees from the client’s
account. See Item 15 below for more information. Client assets must be maintained in an
account at a “qualified custodian,” generally a broker-dealer or bank. The custodian that CFIA
recommends that clients use is Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“CSCO”). Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
is an unaffiliated SEC-registered broker-dealer and FINRA member. However, CFIA does not
have an exclusive relationship with CSCO and, therefore, may use other qualified custodians.
CSCO will hold client assets in a brokerage account and buy and sell securities when we instruct
them to. While CFIA recommends that clients use this custodian, the client will decide whether
to open an account with them or enter into an account agreement directly with their selected
custodian. CSCO offers independently registered investment advisors services which include
custody of securities, trade execution, clearance, and settlement of transactions. CFIA receives
some benefits from Charles Schwab & Co., Inc through its participation in the program.
When performing investment management services, CFIA will place transactions for client
accounts through the client’s appointed custodian in cases where the custodian is a broker-
dealer, such as CSCO. These types of custodians generally do not charge clients custodian fees
so long as transactions for client accounts are executed through them as broker-dealer.
CFIA periodically evaluates the commissions charged and the services provided by the
custodian and compares those with other broker-dealers to evaluate whether we feel
that overall best qualitative execution has been achieved (“best execution”).
The factors we consider when evaluating for best execution include but are not limited to:
• Execution price
• Commission rate/other costs
• Execution speed
• Financial responsibility
• Responsiveness to CFIA
• Custodian capabilities and settlement
• The value of any research services/brokerage services provided.
• Any other factors that we consider relevant.
If a client requests that CFIA use a particular broker-dealer to execute some or all transactions
for that client, the client should understand that they are responsible for negotiating the terms
and arrangements for the account with that broker-dealer, and CFIA will not seek better
execution services or prices from other broker-dealers. Also, we may not be able to aggregate
client transactions for execution through other broker- dealers with orders for other accounts
managed by CFIA (as described below) and we will have limited ability to ensure the broker-
dealer selected by the client will provide best possible execution. As a result, the Client could
pay higher commissions or other transaction costs or greater spreads, or receive less favorable
net prices, on transactions for the account. Subject to its duty of best execution, CFIA may
decline a client’s request to direct brokerage if, in CFIA’s sole discretion, such directed
brokerage arrangements would result in additional operational difficulties or violate restrictions
imposed by that broker-dealer.
CFIA is a client of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. CSCO is an unaffiliated SEC registered. broker-
dealer and FINRA member that offers independent investment advisor services which include
custody of securities, trade execution, clearance, and settlement of transactions. We receive
some benefits from CSCO through our participation in the Program.
Through our participation in the Program, CSCO provides us with the following products,
services, and assistance:
• Products that allow us to download account information, place and allocate trades, and
submit advisory fees to CSCO.
• Research, which we may use to service all accounts, including accounts that do not
necessarily execute trades with CSCO.
• Receipt of duplicate Client statements and confirmations
• Research related products and tools.
• Consulting services
• Access to a trading desk serving advisor participants.
• Access to block trading (which provides the ability to aggregate securities transactions
for execution and then allocate the appropriate shares to Client accounts)
• The ability to have advisory fees deducted directly from Client accounts.
• Access to an electronic communications network for Client order entry and account
information
• Access to conferences and educational meetings with product sponsors
• Access to ETFs with no transaction fees and to certain institutional money managers
• Discounts on compliance, marketing, research, technology, and practice management
products or services provided to CFIA by third party vendors.
While we do not pay a fee for these products and services, all Client accounts may not be the
direct or exclusive beneficiary of such products and services.
Other services made available by CSCO are intended to help us manage and further develop our
business and do not depend on the number of brokerage transactions directed to CSCO. As part
of our fiduciary duties to Clients, we will work to put the interests of its clients first. However,
Clients should be aware that our receipt of economic benefits may create a potential conflict of
interest and may indirectly influence our choice of CSCO for custody and brokerage services.
CFIA participates in CSCO’s institutional customer program, and we will recommend CSCO to
Clients for custody and brokerage services. There is no link between CFIA’s participation in the
Program and the investment advice we give to our clients, although CFIA receives economic
benefits through its participation in the Program that are typically not available to CSCO retail
investors.
Additionally, Orion Advisor Services LLC, who provides portfolio accounting, back- office
technology, support, and reporting services to CFIA.
CFIA is authorized in its discretion to aggregate purchase and sale transactions made for the
account with purchase and sale transactions in the same or similar securities or instruments for
other Clients of ours. When transactions are aggregated, there will be an average price, and the
account will be deemed to have purchased or sold its proportionate share of the securities or
instruments involved at the average price obtained. If the aggregate orders are not filled at the
same price, transactions will generally be average priced and allocated among participating
accounts pro rata to the purchase and sale orders placed for each participating account. If such
orders cannot be fully executed under prevailing market conditions, CFIA will allocate the
securities traded among participating accounts and each similar order in a manner which it
considers equitable, taking into consideration, among other things, the size of the orders, the
relative cash positions of each account, the investment objectives of the accounts, and liquidity
of the security.
Cantor Fitzgerald Value and Income Strategies
In general, CFIA will have discretion over the broker-dealers used to place orders for the
investments selected for client accounts. Clients may request that all or a portion of their
transactions be directed at their designated broker dealer. They may do this because of
relationship reasons, a broker- dealer is acting as their qualified custodian, or an all-inclusive
asset-based fee arrangement is in place or for other services they may receive. When an order
is executed for a client’s account, the account will pay a commission to the broker-dealer. In the
case of an all- inclusive asset-based fee arrangement, no additional commission charge is
incurred as the trading costs are included as part of the fee.
Where CFIA is given discretion in the selection of brokers-dealers, CFIA determines the broker
or brokers through whom and the commission rate at which securities transactions for clients’
accounts will be executed. CFIA maintains trading relationships with a limited list of broker-
dealers for use in executing discretionary trades. That list is periodically reviewed for possible
additions or deletions. In creating this list, CFIA considers the full range and quality of a broker-
dealer’s services including, among other things, the value of research provided as well as
execution capability, commission rates, financial integrity, reliability, and responsiveness. This
list will include firms capable of executing trades that would result in the best execution of a
particular order at the time placed. Considerations in placing a particular order are:
• Trading liquidity
• Urgency in completing the order.
• Broker activity or indicated interest.
• Commission cost
• Value of research services provided.
The primary objective is to seek the best combination of price and execution for a particular
transaction. In doing so, CFIA may group or block various client orders to execute orders more
efficiently and to receive reduced commission rates. Broker dealers may execute block orders
at various prices and will price-average for allocation to client accounts. Where block orders are
not executed in total, we attempt to allocate executed trades on a basis that will be fair to
clients over time with procedures in place to prevent favoring any client or group of clients.
Research and Other Soft Dollar Benefits
When we use client brokerage commissions to obtain research or other products or services,
we will receive a “soft dollar” benefit because we do not have to produce or pay for the
products or services received. This may create an incentive to select or recommend a broker
dealer based on our interest in receiving this research or other product or service, rather than
in the client’s interest in receiving the lowest possible cost. We are permitted by Section 28(e)
of the 1934 Securities and Exchange Act to pay a commission in excess of the commission
another broker might have charged if we determine that the commission is reasonable relative
to brokerage and research services provided by the broker. We believe this is a benefit to a
client, as the research we receive is useful in several ways in our investment decision process.
In selecting a broker-dealer to execute a transaction, we may consider as one factor the
research services provided by the broker-dealer. Research services include both proprietary
research as well as third party research. Proprietary research is information or products created
or developed by the broker- dealer. Third party research is research that is created or
developed by another party but offered through the broker-dealer.
Research services we receive include and/or allow:
• Written or oral company reports, industry reports, economic and political reports and
developments, and market strategy
• Evaluation of performance in comparison with industry benchmarks and/or indexes
• Statistical, quote and security evaluation systems
• Any other research services within the meaning of Section 28(e) of the Securities and
Exchange Act of 1934
Research and services obtained through soft dollar arrangements may benefit multiple client
accounts and may not benefit all clients equally. We do not attempt to direct a transaction to a
particular account. Instead, we obtain research services from brokers that we believe are useful
to a broad range of accounts but may not be useful to every account in every case.
CFIA will pay cash, in part, for any service that is of mixed use. A mixed-use service is one where
part of the service is used for research and part is not related to the investment decision-
making process. We will determine the percentage of the total cost to be paid in cash versus
brokerage based on percentage use that is non-investment decision related.
CFIA also may engage in what are known as “step-out” transactions. A step- out transaction
involves our placing a transaction with a particular broker- dealer with the instruction that they
execute the transaction and pay, or “step out,” all or a portion of the commission in favor of
another, different broker-dealer that is providing us with third-party research services or
proprietary research, as well as in situations in which our clients have directed brokerage.
Directed Brokerage
CFIA will not recommend, request, or require that a client direct us to execute transactions
through a specified broker-dealer; however, clients may direct us to place some or all of the
transactions in their accounts with a particular broker-dealer. A client may do so for one or
more reasons. They may use a broker dealer to act as their qualified custodian, and/or they
may receive various services or have other reasons not known to us.
In directed brokerage relationships, clients themselves normally negotiate the commission rate
to be used. Any client should recognize that if they enter into a directed brokerage relationship,
they may pay a higher brokerage commission or receive less favorable execution than might
otherwise be possible. A client should also be aware of our inability to obtain volume discounts
and/or best execution for directed brokerage accounts in some transactions, that disparities in
commission charges for similar trades in various accounts may exist and that a potential conflict
of interest may arise from referrals and direct brokerage practices. A client who designates use
of a particular broker-dealer, including a client who requests the use of a broker-dealer that will
also serve as that client’s custodian (whether or not recommended by us) should consider
several factors. The client must decide whether the services provided by the designated broker-
dealer are comparable to those that would be obtainable through separate service providers,
and if our firm has discretion with regard to brokerage services. Among the services a client
must consider are:
• Commission expenses
• Execution capabilities
• Clearance capabilities
• Settlement capabilities
• Amount, if any, allocable to the custodian’s fee
• Other services provided.
Allocation of Investment Opportunities and Orders
CFIA will not enter block (grouped) orders simultaneously for all accounts. CFIA bases the
timing of order entries upon its judgment of the optimal method to get the best execution for
the order.
One-way CFIA ensures equitable treatment is through its trade rotation procedures. CFIA
typically rotates the order of execution of its discretionary and directed brokerage accounts. As
a research provider, CFIA communicates changes to its program sponsors regarding the model
portfolio on a separate rotation schedule. CFIA requires that all purchases and sales be
approved by one of the directors of the firm, and that trades be suitable investments within the
context of a client’s account, given their specific investment objectives and risk tolerance.
Other Brokerage or Trading Considerations
CFIA ’s investment team is responsible for research and security selection for representative
portfolios to be used as a guide for investing its clients’ accounts. As a general matter, a clients’
account(s) with similar objectives, risk tolerances and time horizons will be managed with a
similar portfolio structure. Client account holdings and transactions may differ, however, due to
tax considerations, investment restrictions, cash flow considerations and CFIA ’s ability to
complete security transactions on a timely basis for all accounts. Also, CFIA may purchase a
particular security for one or more accounts and at the same time it is selling the same security
in one or more other accounts. This could happen because of changing investment objectives,
client direction, tax considerations or other circumstances. CFIA also may purchase or sell the
same securities or instruments for a number of clients simultaneously.
Additionally, among all the accounts managed, CFIA may give advice and act on any one or more
of those accounts, which may differ from the advice given, or the timing or nature of the action
taken, on one specific account. In all cases, CFIA strives to manage each client account in a
manner that overtime is equitable to all clients.
Clients and potential clients often ask for assistance in selecting a custodian. CFIA may suggest
that clients use a bank, or a broker-dealer to act as a qualified custodian.
Although CFIA may help a client analyze which alternative would be suitable for their
circumstances, it is ultimately the client’s decision to select their custodian. Should a client
select a broker dealer, they need to be aware that the majority of trades will be executed with
the broker dealer. CFIA may place trades away from the broker-dealer for best execution
reasons and these trades may be subject to extra costs. The firm may receive benefits and have
possible conflicts of interest when a client chooses a broker-dealer custodian CFIA suggests.
CFIA may receive access to institutional trading and operational services not typically available
to retail investors. These services include technology that may facilitate trading, trade
settlement, account reconciliation as well as other back-office functions. The firm may receive
investment research as well as services such as compliance, legal and business consulting to
help in the management of its firm.
Generally, CFIA ’s policy is not to engage in buying or selling securities from one managed
account to another (typically referred to as a “cross trade”). CFIA places the vast majority of
trades for its client accounts through the open market.
Additional Required Disclosures Not Applicable to our Firm
CFIA does not select or recommend broker dealers for client referrals.
ITEM 13. REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
Cantor Fitzgerald Managed ETF Portfolio
Portfolio managers regularly review the status of all securities in Client accounts. An overall
assessment is usually performed on a quarterly basis. All reviews are based on Clients stated
investment objectives. More frequent reviews may be triggered by a change in Client’s
investment guidelines, tax considerations, large deposits or withdrawals, large security sales or
purchases, loss of confidence in corporate management objectives, or a change in opinion of a
security or market(s). Clients receive custodian account statements on a monthly basis.
Additionally, CFIA provides Clients with performance reports on a quarterly basis. CFIA urges
Clients to compare the custodian statement with reports provided by us.
Cantor Fitzgerald Income and Value Strategies
Portfolio managers are responsible for the ongoing management and monitoring of their
assigned accounts. A member of senior management reviews all firm trading daily and account
performance monthly. Portfolio managers conduct quarterly reviews of account holdings and
weightings to ensure portfolio uniformity and adherence to client objectives and guidelines.
The firm provides written portfolio reports consisting of a listing of holdings and transactions
quarterly to clients that have independently managed portfolios. For accounts managed as
part of a sponsored program, the sponsor provides portfolio reports in accordance with the
written agreement between the sponsor and the client.
Private Fund
The Investment Committee (IC) will regularly review and monitor the fund’s portfolio to
determine whether positions should be maintained in view of current market conditions. The
IC's review may consider specific securities held, adherence to investment guidelines and the
fund’s performance.
ITEM 14. CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
CFIA at times will enter into agreements with individuals in which they receive a portion of the
net asset management fees for Clients they refer to us for asset management services. This
arrangement was commonly referred to as a “Solicitor” arrangement. All promoter
arrangements we have in place follow SEC Rule 206(4)-1 under the Advisor s Act.
CFIA does not have supervisory duties over promoters, and we are only responsible for those
investments we have been engaged in managing. Accordingly, any and all other financial advice
and recommendations that may be made by a promoter, including but not limited to, losses
from any insurance or commission-based product recommendations, is neither the
responsibility of nor warranted by CFIA in any manner whatsoever.
Promoter referral arrangements between CFIA and a third-party Promoter are in writing and
set forth in the following:
• The scope of the Promoter’s activities
• A covenant that the Promoter will perform its activities consistently with CFIA’s
instructions and in compliance with the Act and associated rules
The separate written Disclosure must include the following information:
• The name of the Promoter
• The nature of the relationship between the Promoter and CFIA
• A statement that the Promoter will be compensated by CFIA for the referral and a
description of the compensation paid.
• The amount the Client will be charged in addition to the advisory fee (if any)
• Disclosures are required for any Material Conflicts of interest on the part of the person
giving the endorsement resulting from the compensation arrangement and/or the
advisor ’s relationship with the Promoter.
CFIA will not be able to compensate a person, directly or indirectly, for an endorsement if the
advisor knows at that time that the Promoter is ineligible under the Marketing Rule. Certain
“bad actors,” as defined under Rule 506 of Regulation D, and other “ineligible persons” are
prohibited from acting as Promoters.
As disclosed above, CFIA participates in CSCO’s institutional customer program, and CFIA may
recommend CSCO to Clients for custody and brokerage services. There is no direct link between
our participation in the program and the investment advice we give our clients, although CFIA
receives economic benefits through its participation in the program that are typically not
available to CSCO retail investors. On occasion, we may co-host or participate in joint marketing
activities with custodians, ETF managers or third-party wholesaling organizations, which might
be construed as providing an economic benefit to us. CSCO is a discount broker-dealer
independent of and unaffiliated with CFIA, and there is no employee or agency relationship
between us.
Some Clients can be brought to a CFIA’s affiliated investment vehicles by affiliated promoters
registered with the broker-dealer Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. will be
compensated for such referrals to the Advisor pursuant to the terms of a placement agent
agreement, as applicable.
CFIA may make payments to firms within the financial services industry that use it as an
investment advisor or include it on a list of available investment advisor s. CFIA also may make
payments to firms that sponsor all-inclusive asset-based fee programs in which it participates.
These payments may be for educational and/or training programs, sponsorship of consulting
conferences and sometimes for meals and entertainment for registered representatives. These
payments are recorded and are subject to internal review and approval.
CFIA may pay fees to consulting firms for their advice and services, including research, statistics,
and general services. General services include fees for attending conferences. These payments
are recorded and are subject to internal review and approval.
As the manager of the Equity Dividend Plus Fund and the Cantor Fitzgerald Sustainable
Infrastructure Fund, CFIA may enter into arrangements with broker-dealers and with other
financial institutions, including banks and insurance companies. CFIA may compensate the
organizations with which it has arrangements for the specific services they provide. These
arrangements may include:
• Administrative services
• Shareholder sub-accounting services
• Sales and marketing-related services and activities
CFIA may make charitable contributions. It may also assist in sponsoring charitable events at
others’ requests, including the requests of individuals who may be affiliated with their clients.
These payments may vary significantly from one and other, depending on the nature of the
relationship with the individual who makes the request. These payments are recorded and are
subject to internal review and approval.
CFIA has incentive compensation plans for some of its employees. These plans are tied to new
business and may lead to additional employee compensation.
ITEM 15. CUSTODY
CFIA is deemed to have custody of client assets in certain circumstances, including fee
deduction authority and standing letters of authorization (SLOAs). CFIA does not maintain
physical custody of client funds or securities. In accordance with Rule 206(4)-2 of the Advisor s
Act, all clients’ account assets are maintained with an unaffiliated, qualified custodian. CFIA will
usually recommend Charles Schwab & Co. for custodial services, but other custodians may be
used by clients to custody assets. Clients will receive statements on at least a quarterly basis
directly from the qualified custodian that holds and maintains their assets. Clients are urged to
carefully review all custodial statements and compare them to the statements/reports provided
by CFIA. The reports will vary from custodial statements based on, among other things,
accounting procedures, reporting dates, information provided, and/or valuation methodologies
of certain securities.
Private Funds
For Private Funds for which affiliates of CFIA serve as the general partner, the general partner
due to its role is deemed to have custody of assets under SEC Rule 206(4)-2; however, CFIA
does not have physical custody of any assets. The Private Funds managed by CFIA are subject to
an annual independent audit and the audited financial statements are distributed to investors
within 120 days of the end of the funds’ fiscal year. Investors also may receive quarterly
account statements, which should be read carefully, from the Private Funds’ administrator.
ITEM 16. INVESTMENT DISCRETION
Cantor Fitzgerald Managed ETF Portfolios
Unless otherwise instructed, Clients grant CFIA ongoing and continuous discretionary authority
to execute its investment recommendations in accordance with the Investment Policy
Statement (or similar document used to establish Client’s objectives and suitability), without
the Client’s prior approval of each specific transaction. Under this authority, Clients allow CFIA
to purchase and sell securities and instruments in this account, arrange for delivery and payment
in connection with the foregoing, and act on behalf of the Client in most matters necessary or
incidental to the handling of the account, including monitoring certain assets. Clients will
execute instructions regarding our trading authority as required by each custodian.
In some limited circumstances, Clients grant us non-discretionary authority to execute its
investment recommendations in accordance with the Investment Policy Statement (or similar
document used to establish Client’s objectives and suitability) and the directions and
preferences provided to us by the Client. Non-discretionary authority requires us to obtain a
client’s prior approval of each specific transaction prior to executing investment
recommendations.
Cantor Fitzgerald Value and Income Strategies
CFIA will have discretionary authority to select the securities, including the quantities which are
to be bought and sold for most clients. This authority is provided in its agreement with each
client. In many cases this discretion is subject to mutually agreed upon investment guidelines,
which govern the client’s account. Client investment guidelines may or may not limit potential
investments. As a result, clients can impose restrictions on investing in certain securities or
types of securities. Generally, CFIA will not accept an account that would significantly restrict its
ability to manage the account according to CFIA ’s investment philosophy and process.
To establish an independently managed account with CFIA, it requires that a prospective client
sign an investment management agreement, provide investment objectives and guidelines, and
designate a qualified custodian. Additionally, if applicable, a client will authorize CFIA to direct
brokerage. CFIA will deliver to the client Form ADV Parts 2A (firm brochure) and 2B (brochure
supplement), a copy of its privacy policy and, if applicable, a copy of the Characteristics and
Risks of Standardized Options booklet.
The procedures followed before assuming discretionary authority to manage accounts in
sponsored programs will vary, depending on the requirements of each program.
Private Funds
CFIA provides investment advisory services on a discretionary basis to the private funds. Please
see Item 4 and the governing documents for a description of any limitations the Partnerships
may place on the CFIA’s discretionary authority.
CFIA has entered into an investment management agreement with each of the private funds,
which sets forth the scope of the CFIA’s discretion, prior to assuming full discretion in managing
each Funds’ assets. Each investor is also required to sign a subscription agreement and limited
partnership agreement prior to investing in the Funds.
ITEM 17. VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES
The Cantor Fitzgerald Managed ETF Portfolios manager may vote proxies on behalf of clients, but it will
generally not provide advice to clients on how the client should vote. All proxy materials received on behalf of
a client account are to be sent directly to the client or a designated representative of the client, who is
responsible for voting the proxy. Some participants in managed money platforms (e.g., Schwab Managed
Account Access) may require CFIA to vote proxies.
CFIA has a Proxy Policy committee, comprised of portfolio managers/analysts, whose
responsibility is to monitor, review and revise the firm’s proxy voting policies and procedures.
This committee adopted and implemented policies that are designed to ensure that proxies are
voted in the best interest of clients in accordance with its fiduciary duties.
The client agreement gives CFIA authority to vote proxies on behalf of the client. However,
clients may choose to vote their own proxies or provide CFIA with special written instructions
for voting proxies on their behalf.
Proxy Policies
• General – CFIA will generally vote with management on routine matters related to the
operation of the company that are not expected to have a material impact on the
company and/or shareholders. CFIA will review and analyze on a case-by- case basis,
non-routine proposals that are more likely to affect the structure and/or operation of
the issuer and to have a greater impact on the value of the investment.
• Corporate Governance – CFIA generally approves director slates and auditors that are
sufficiently independent of company management. CFIA generally opposes proposals
that unreasonably impair shareholder standing, such as cumulative voting, classified
boards, preferred shares with reserved rights and poison pills.
• Compensation – CFIA generally opposes management proposals for overly generous
stock option plans and management and directors’ incentive plans.
• Social and Miscellaneous – CFIA generally opposes shareholder resolutions on behalf of
special interest groups. CFIA intends that corporate management appreciate the
necessity of promoting corporate responsibility and accountability on social issues
because it is generally in the best long-term interest of shareholders.
Procedures
CFIA will receive proxy materials and ballots at its offices, record and immediately distribute
them to the appropriate member of its Investment Committee in charge of voting proxies for
that particular company. Those individuals will review the proxy material and decide on each
ballot item. While the final decision may be based, in part, upon the judgment of that
individual, the decision is governed by its proxy voting policies as outlined above.
Conflict of Interest Policy
CFIA ’s client agreement specifies that CFIA has the authority to vote proxies on behalf of the
client. If the client wishes, they may specify in writing their intent to vote their own proxies.
From time to time, issues come to a shareholder vote that may present a conflict of interest for
CFIA as investment advisor . CFIA maintains a master list of all public companies where a
conflict may potentially develop either because of a commercial relationship with that
company, where a client is a party to a shareholder proposal or where one of its employees
serves in a professional capacity (such as director) for that company.
In any instance when a conflict of interest arises, the CFIA Executive Committee is notified of the
circumstances. If a true conflict of interest exists, CFIA will consult an independent third party
under a special contractual arrangement. They will determine that the third party does not have
a conflict of interest regarding the issuer in question. CFIA will vote the proxy in accordance with
the recommendation of that third party consultant. One such potential conflict of interest
currently exists due to the merger of BB&T Corporation and SunTrust Banks, Inc. to form Truist
Financial Corporation. Some of the firm’s managed portfolios hold Truist common stock, and the
firm has a commercial relationship with Truist Investment Services.
In an instance where an apparent conflict does exist and the shares represented are deemed
immaterial, the proxy will be voted according to CFIA ’s de minimis policy guidelines without
consulting an independent third party.
CFIA’s other businesses generally do not vote proxies, specifically for its Vehicles; however, in
the event a financing counterparty defaults, and the Vehicles must take possession of securities
provided as collateral, CFIA will vote any proxies related to such securities in accordance with the
foregoing.
ITEM 18. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CFIA does not solicit or require prepayment of fees of more than $1,200 per client, six months
or more in advance.
Other than having the ability to deduct fees from Client accounts, CFIA does not maintain
physical custody of client assets, other than as described under the custody rule. We manage
Client assets on a discretionary basis and have no financial commitments that would impair our
ability to meet the contractual and fiduciary commitments to our clients.
CFIA has never been the subject of any bankruptcy proceedings.
CANTOR FITZGERALD INVESTMENT ADVISORS, L.P.
Form ADV Part 2B, Brochure Supplement
Glenn A. Ambach, CFA
Regents Park Financial Centre 4180 La Jolla Village Drive
Suite 540
La Jolla, CA 92037
Office Phone (858) 847-0690
Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P.
CRD #159296
110 East 59the Street New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 915-1722
March 20, 2026
This Brochure Supplement (Form ADV Part 2B) provides information about Glenn A. Ambach,
CFA® that supplements Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P.’s (“CFIA”) Brochure (Form
ADV Part 2A). You should have received a copy of that Brochure. If you have not received CFIA’s
Brochure or have any questions about the contents of this Brochure Supplement, please
contact us at (212) 915-1722.
Additional information about Glenn A. Ambach, CFA® or CFIA is available on the SEC’s website at
www.advisor info.sec.gov.
GLENN A. AMBACH, CFA®
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Economics & Political Science, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
(1997)
BUSINESS BACKGROUND
02/2021 to Present Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer
Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P. (La Jolla, CA)
03/2017 to 1/2021
11/2012 to 2/2017
05/2011 to 11/2012
Vice President and Portfolio Manager
Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P. (La Jolla, CA)
Senior Portfolio Manager
Efficient Market Advisors, LLC (La Jolla, CA)
Financial Advisor Associate
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (San Diego, CA)
01/2008 to 01/2010 Vice President of Wealth Management FAC
Wealth Management (Naples, FL)
04/2007 to 11/2007 Associate Financial Advisor
04/2006 to 3/2007
05/2000 to 10/2005
02/1998 to 5/2000
Alan H. Kodama & Associates, Ameriprise Financial (Honolulu, HI)
Financial Advisor
Ameriprise Financial (Honolulu, HI)
Trading Representative
Wells Fargo Investments (Minneapolis, MN)
Accounting Specialist
American Express Retirement Services (Minneapolis, MN)
Industry Examinations and Professional Designations:
Glenn Ambach has taken and passed the following industry examinations: Series 7, 63, and 66.
Mr. Ambach is currently registered in California as an Investment Advisor Representative. Mr.
Ambach holds the professional designation of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®).
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
Mr. Ambach has never been subject to any legal or disciplinary proceedings which would be
considered material (or otherwise) to a client’s evaluation of him or any of the services Cantor
Fitzgerald Investment Advisors provides.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Mr. Ambach does not participate in any other business activities.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Ambach does not receive any other compensation or economic benefits.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Ambach is responsible for the services and advice provided to CFIA’s Clients. Oversight is
performed by John Brim, Senior Managing Director, through a review of activities in our
management systems which incorporate documentation of client interactions, paper flows and
trading activities. Mr. Brim can be reached at (214) 880-4608.
CANTOR FITZGERALD INVESTMENT ADVISORS, L.P.
Form ADV Part 2B, Brochure Supplement
John Thomas Bruce, CFA
800 Main Street
2nd Floor Lynchburg, VA 2450-1508
Office Phone: (434) 845-4900
Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P.
CRD #159296
110 East 59th Street New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 915-1722
March 20, 2026
This Brochure Supplement (Form ADV Part 2B) provides information about John Thomas Bruce
that supplements Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P.’s (“CFIA”) Brochure (Form ADV
Part 2A). You should have received a copy of that Brochure. If you have not received CFIA’s
Brochure or have any questions about the contents of this Brochure Supplement, please
contact us at (212) 829-4952.
Additional information about John Thomas Bruce or CFIA is available on the SEC’s website at
www.advisor info.sec.gov.
Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
John Thomas Bruce, CFA
Senior Managing Director, Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P.
EDUCATION
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, BS – Finance
BUSINESS BACKGROUND
2021 – Present
1985 – 2021
1979 – 1985
1977 – 1979
Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P. (Lynchburg, VA)
Flippin, Bruce & Porter, Inc.
Capitoline Investment Services, Inc., V.P.; Portfolio Manager
Anderson & Strudwick, Account Representative
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is earned upon passing three successive
levels of examinations. According to information provided by the CFA Institute, the body that
administers the examinations, the CFA charter is the definitive standard by which the
competence, integrity, and dedication of serious investment professionals is measured.
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Mr. Bruce has no reportable disciplinary events.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Mr. Bruce does not have any outside business activities.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Mr. Bruce has no other compensation arrangements.
Items 6: Supervision
Mr. Bruce is responsible for the services and advice provided to certain Clients of CFIA. William
Ferri, Global Head of Asset Management, is generally responsible for supervising Mr. Bruce’s
advisory activities on behalf of CFIA. Oversight is performed by Mr. Ferri through a review of
activities in our management systems which incorporate documentation of client interactions,
paper flows and trading activities. The telephone number to reach Mr. Ferri is (212) 829-5480.
CANTOR FITZGERALD INVESTMENT ADVISORS, L.P.
Form ADV Part 2B, Brochure Supplement
Norman Delmas Darden III, CFA
800 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Lynchburg, VA 2450-1508
Office Phone: (434) 845-4900
Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P.
CRD #159296
110 East 59th Street
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 915-1722
March 20, 2026
This Brochure Supplement (Form ADV Part 2B) provides information about Norman Delmas
Darden III that supplements Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P.’s (“CFIA”) Brochure
(Form ADV Part 2A). You should have received a copy of that Brochure. If you have not received
CFIA’s Brochure or have any questions about the contents of this Brochure Supplement, please
contact us at (212) 829- 4952.
Additional information about Norman Delmas Darden III or CFIA is available on the SEC’s
website at www.advisor info.sec.gov.
Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
Norman Delmas Darden III, CFA
Senior Managing Director, Portfolio Manager – Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P.
EDUCATION
University of Montevallo, BBA – Business Administration
BUSINESS BACKGROUND
2021 – Present
1999 – 2021
1997 – 1999
1994 – 1997
1991 – 1994
1987 – 1991
Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P. (Lynchburg, VA)
Flippin, Bruce & Porter, Inc.
AmSouth Bank, Senior V.P.; Portfolio Manager.
Director of Portfolio Management
AmSouth Bank, V.P.; Portfolio Manager.
Director of Regional Portfolio Management
AmSouth Bank, Assistant V.P.
Portfolio Manager; Research Analyst
AmSouth Bank, Trust Investment Officer.
Portfolio Manager; Research Analyst
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is earned upon passing three successive levels of
examinations. According to information provided by the CFA Institute, the body that administers the
examinations, the CFA charter is the definitive standard by which the competence, integrity, and
dedication of serious investment professionals is measured.
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Mr. Darden has no reportable disciplinary events.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Mr. Darden does not participate in any other business activities.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Mr. Darden has no other compensation arrangements.
Items 6: Supervision
Mr. Darden is responsible for the services and advice provided to certain Clients of CFIA. John
Brim, Senior Managing Director, is generally responsible for supervising Mr. Darden’s advisory
activities on behalf of CFIA. Oversight is performed by Mr. Brim through a review of activities in
our management systems which incorporate documentation of client interactions, paper flows
and trading activities. The telephone number to reach Mr. Brim is (212) 829- 4952.
CANTOR FITZGERALD INVESTMENT ADVISORS, L.P.
Form ADV Part 2B, Brochure Supplement
David Jarrell Marshall, CFA
800 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Lynchburg, VA 2450-1508
Office Phone: (434) 845-4900
Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P.
CRD #159296
110 East 59th Street
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 915-1722
March 20, 2026
This Brochure Supplement (Form ADV Part 2B) provides information about David Jarrell
Marshall that supplements Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P.’s (“CFIA”) Brochure
(Form ADV Part 2A). You should have received a copy of that Brochure. If you have not received
CFIA’s Brochure or have any questions about the contents of this Brochure Supplement, please
contact us at (212) 829- 4952.
Additional information about David Jarrell Marshall or CFIA is available on the SEC’s website at
www.advisor info.sec.gov.
Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
David Jarrell Marshall, CFA
Senior Managing Director, Portfolio Manager – Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P.
EDUCATION
The College of William and Mary, BBA – Management
Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P. (Lynchburg, VA)
Flippin, Bruce & Porter, Inc.
Capitoline Investment Services, Inc., V.P.; Portfolio Manager
BUSINESS BACKGROUND
2021 – Present
1994 – 2021
1986 – 1994
1983 – 1986
1979 – 1983
E.F. Hutton & Co., Account Executive
Dean Witter, Account Executive
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is earned upon passing three successive
levels of examinations. According to information provided by the CFA Institute, the body that
administers the examinations, the CFA charter is the definitive standard by which the
competence, integrity, and dedication of serious investment professionals is measured.
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Mr. Marshall has no reportable disciplinary events.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Mr. Marshall does not participate in any other business activities.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Mr. Marshall has no other compensation arrangements.
Items 6: Supervision
Mr. Marshall is responsible for the services and advice provided to certain Clients of CFIA.
Norman Darden, Senior Managing Director, is generally responsible for supervising Mr.
Marshall’s advisory activities on behalf of CFIA. Oversight is performed by Mr. Darden through a
review of activities in our management systems which incorporate documentation of client
interactions, paper flows and trading activities. The telephone number to reach Mr. Darden is
(434) 393-0829.
CANTOR FITZGERALD INVESTMENT ADVISORS, L.P.
Form ADV Part 2B, Brochure Supplement
Joseph Scott Morrell, CFA
800 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Lynchburg, VA 2450-1508
Office Phone: (434) 845-4900
Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P.
CRD #159296
110 East 59th Street
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 915-1722
March 20, 2026
This Brochure Supplement (Form ADV Part 2B) provides information about Joseph Scott Morrell
that supplements Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P.’s (“CFIA”) Brochure (Form ADV
Part 2A). You should have received a copy of that Brochure. If you have not received CFIA’s
Brochure or have any questions about the contents of this Brochure Supplement, please contact
us at (212) 829- 4952.
Additional information about Joseph Scott Morrell or CFIA is available on the SEC’s website at
www.advisor info.sec.gov.
Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
Joseph Scott Morrell, CFA
Managing Director, Portfolio Manager Portfolio Manager – Cantor Fitzgerald Investment
Advisors, L.P.
EDUCATION
East Tennessee State University, BS – History
Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P. (Lynchburg, VA)
Flippin, Bruce & Porter, Inc.
Capitoline Investment Services, Inc., V.P.; Portfolio Manager
BUSINESS BACKGROUND
2021 – Present
1995 – 2021
1985 – 1995
1983 – 1985
J.C. Bradford & Company, Account Executive
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is earned upon passing three successive
levels of examinations. According to information provided by the CFA Institute, the body that
administers the examinations, the CFA charter is the definitive standard by which the
competence, integrity, and dedication of serious investment professionals is measured.
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Mr. Morrell has no reportable disciplinary events.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Mr. Morrell does not participate in any other business activities.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Mr. Morrell has no other compensation arrangements.
Items 6: Supervision
Mr. Morrell is responsible for the services and advice provided to certain Clients of CFIA.
Norman Darden, Senior Managing Director, is generally responsible for supervising Mr.
Morrell’s advisory activities on behalf of CFIA. Oversight is performed by Mr. Darden through a
review of activities in our management systems which incorporate documentation of client
interactions, paper flows and trading activities. The telephone number to reach Mr. Darden is
(434) 393-0829.