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Cary Street Partners Asset Management LLC
Form ADV Part 2A Firm Brochure
SEC File No. 801-110994
901 East Byrd Street, Suite 1001
Richmond, Virginia 23219
https://carystreetpartners.com/
804-340-8100
Revised March 31, 2026
This Form ADV Part 2A Brochure (“Brochure”) provides information to clients and prospective clients about the
qualifications and business practices of Cary Street Partners Asset Management LLC (“CSPAM” or the “Firm”). If you
have any questions about the contents of this Brochure, please contact us at 804-340-8100. The information in this
Brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or by any
state securities authority.
Cary Street Partners is the trade name used by Cary Street Partners LLC (“CSP LLC”), SEC registered broker-dealer and
member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA“); Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC
(“CSPIA”) and CSPAM, SEC registered investment advisers; CSPAM’s parent company, Cary Street Partners Financial LLC
(“CSPF”); and CSP Parent LLC, parent company to CSPF. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Additional information about CSPAM and our investment adviser representatives (“Financial Advisors”) is also available
via the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item 2 Material Changes
This Brochure, dated March 31, 2026, was prepared in accordance with SEC requirements and contains material
changes from CSPAM’s last annual Brochure amendment filed on March 30, 2025 (the “Annual Update”). The
following material changes have been made since the last Annual Update:
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Item 4 Advisory Business
o Added information regarding an indirect, majority owner of CSPAM, CIVC Partners Fund VII, L.P. (along
with its parallel funds and affiliated investors, “CIVC Fund VII”), which became effective on May 30,
2025.
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Item 5 Fees and Compensation:
o Revised language on fees in wrap fee programs
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Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss:
o Added disclosure with respect to certain risks.
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Item 12 Brokerage Practices:
o Revised disclosures with respect to Client Directed Brokerage Arrangements.
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Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
o Added disclosure regarding CIVC Fund VII, a new indirect majority owner of CSPAM.
We generally offer or deliver information about our qualifications and business practices to clients on at least an annual
basis. Pursuant to SEC rules, we will ensure that you receive a summary of any material changes to this and
subsequent Brochures within 120 days of the close of our business’ fiscal year. As determined necessary, we will
provide other ongoing disclosure information about material changes.
Please contact CSPAM’s Compliance Department at (804) 340-8100 or info@carystreetpartners.com to request our
Brochure, at no charge. Our Brochure is also available on our website at https://carystreetpartners.com/.
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Item 3 Table of Contents
Item 2 Material Changes ...............................................................................................................................................................2
Item 3 Table of Contents ..............................................................................................................................................................3
Item 4 Advisory Business .............................................................................................................................................................4
Item 5 Fees and Compensation ..................................................................................................................................................7
Item 6 Performance-based Fees .................................................................................................................................................9
Item 7 Types of Clients .................................................................................................................................................................9
Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ...................................................................................9
Item 9 Disciplinary Information .................................................................................................................................................. 14
Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ................................................................................................... 14
Item 11 Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions, and Personal Trading .................................... 15
Item 12 Brokerage Practices ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Item 13 Review of Accounts ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation ................................................................................................................ 19
Item 15 Custody .......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Item 16 Investment Discretion .................................................................................................................................................. 20
Item 17 Voting Client Securities ................................................................................................................................................ 20
Item 18 Financial Information .................................................................................................................................................... 22
Other Information: Privacy Statement ..................................................................................................................................... 23
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Cary Street Partners: Mission Statement
Cary Street Partners is a wealth management firm committed to excellence in all aspects of our business. We
are focused on where the industry is headed and work to get there first, challenging the status quo of old thinking
and systems. We believe in individual responsibility and the power of aligning the interests of our clients,
employees, owners and business partners in a culture that results in positive change and provides new
opportunities.
Item 4 Advisory Business
CSPAM is an SEC registered investment adviser (registered in 2017) and a limited liability company formed
under the laws of, and headquartered in, the Commonwealth of Virginia. Registration does not imply a certain
level of skill or training. The Firm, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSPF, was founded in 2002, is an indirect
majority owned subsidiary of private equity fund CIVC Fund VII. See Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities
and Affiliations for additional information and CSPAM’s Form ADV, Part 1A, Schedules A and B for additional
ownership information about CSPAM.
As of December 31, 2025, CSPAM had $1,421,723,362 in regulatory assets under management (“RAUM”) on
a discretionary basis and $26,107,444 in RAUM on a non-discretionary basis. This complies with the Form ADV
instructions permitting RAUM to be dated within 90 days of CSPAM’s Annual Update.
Services Offered
CSPAM provides third-party asset management for Clients of registered investment advisers (“Investment
Advisers”) through advisory programs (“Programs”) at various custodians (“Qualified Custodians”) or other
platforms on a discretionary basis. In addition, CSPAM provides advisory and sub-advisory investment
management services to clients of affiliated and unaffiliated Investment Advisers who have engaged with
CSPAM. In limited circumstances, we provide our services directly to retail and institutional clients, but generally
all services are provided through the Investment Adviser, who then interacts with the clients.
Prior to CSPAM providing investment management services, the end-client is typically required to enter into a
formal agreement with CSPAM, setting forth the terms and conditions under which assets will be managed.
Unless required by the Qualified Custodian, generally, if the end-client is a CSPIA client, then the investment
advisory agreement between CSPIA and the client, including the agreement’s schedules and attachments, set
forth the terms and conditions of the arrangement. The investment management agreement generally authorizes
the broker-dealer/Qualified Custodian to debit the account for CSPAM’s investment management fee and to
directly remit that management fee to CSPAM. As part of the process, the Investment Adviser will obtain
information sufficient to determine the client’s financial situation and investment objectives and further assist the
client in selecting an appropriate portfolio based on the client’s financial plan (“Client Profile”). In performing its
services, CSPAM is not required to verify information on the Client Profile, their Investment Adviser, or other
professionals; and CSPAM is authorized to rely on the information provided from the Investment Adviser.
The following process is generally applicable to CSPAM’s management of client assets:
1. Initial Interview – at the opening of the account, CSPAM, through your Investment Adviser, will obtain from
your Client Profile;
2. Individual Treatment - your account is managed based on your Client Profile; Consultation Available –
CSPAM and your Investment Adviser shall be reasonably available to consult with you relative to the status
of your account(s);
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3. Quarterly Statement from the Qualified Custodian – You will be provided with a statement, at least
quarterly, that is prepared by the Qualified Custodian and directly delivered from the Qualified Custodian;
that statement is the official record of your account(s) and shall contain a description of all trade activity in
your account(s) during the preceding period;
4. Termination – The investment management agreement between CSPAM and you and/or Investment
Adviser will continue in effect unless terminated by either party by written notice in accordance with the terms
and conditions of the investment management agreement;
5. Tax Sensitivity -- CSPAM will also help manage your tax sensitivity as directed by your Investment Adviser
-- this includes, but is not limited to, selling mutual funds ahead of capital gain distributions and replacing
with exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) for a period sufficient to avoid wash sales, and selling securities in an
unrealized loss position to offset realized capital gains; and
6. Separate Account - a separate account or accounts will be maintained for you with the Qualified Custodian.
Other Types of Advisory Services
Proprietary Managed ETF
CSPAM serves as the investment adviser of the Fairlead Tactical Sector ETF (“TACK” or “Managed ETF”), a
diversified, actively managed ETF that invests in passive domestic equity sector ETFs and ETFs investing in
gold and U.S. Treasuries. Fairlead Strategies, an unaffiliated third party, serves as TACK’s sub-adviser. See
below in investment of TACK in proprietary investment strategy, CSP Global. See Item 5: Fees and
Compensation for additional information with respect to TACK.
Investment Consulting Services
CSPAM also provides investment consulting services for individuals and institutions on a non-discretionary basis.
CSPAM provides investment consulting services that relate to matters such as allocation of assets among
different classes, portfolio diversification, managing portfolio risk, portfolio monitoring/evaluation, and other
general economic and financial topics. Account supervision is guided by the Client Profile.
CSPAM does not generally provide legal or accounting services, so no portion of your consultation with CSPAM
should be interpreted as legal or accounting advice. At a client’s request, CSPAM will provide professional
references in legal, accounting, and other associated areas. See Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and
Affiliations for additional information about independent tax services offered by a related person.
Types of Investment Strategies & Programs
CSP Global and CSP Separate Accounts
CSPAM provides investment management services through its service offerings: CSP Global and CSP Separate
Accounts. CSP Global provides investment strategies using primarily shares of mutual funds and ETFs, and
separately managed accounts (“SMAs”); while CSP Separate Accounts provides investment management
strategies primarily utilizing individual equity and fixed income securities. Both CSP Global and CSP Separate
Accounts offer multiple investment strategies through advisory programs on a discretionary basis. Additional
information as to the specific investments and other portfolio composition characteristics and metrics underlying
each program strategy are provided to the end-client and the Investment Adviser in advance of the execution of
the strategy or strategies by CSPAM.
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Wrap Fee Programs
CSPAM provides investment strategy services and is the Portfolio Manager of various wrap fee programs or
arrangements (“Wrap Fee Programs”), each sponsored by various registered
investment advisers
(“Sponsors”). See Item 5: Fees and Compensation for additional information with respect to wrap fee programs.
CSPAM manages specific investment strategies in Wrap Fee Programs for both non-discretionary Model and
discretionary Wrap Account programs sponsored by unaffiliated financial institutions similar to its management
of the same strategies implemented in its CSP Global portfolios, for example. In both the Wrap Account and
Model programs, CSPAM personnel primarily support the financial institution sponsoring the Wrap Fee Program
and not the actual underlying client. There are fundamental differences between a Wrap Account and Model
program.
In a traditional Wrap Account program, a client selects the Sponsor. The Sponsor will work with the client to
select an approved discretionary investment adviser, like CSPAM, for a particular investment strategy. From
time to time, the Sponsor will communicate any specific client needs/requests to CSPAM, and CSPAM will
evaluate for reasonableness within the strategy. CSPAM relies on the Sponsor to gather the Client Profile of a
Wrap Account Client. For Wrap Accounts, CSPAM exercises investment discretion and delivers buy/sell
instructions to the Sponsor’s platform. The Sponsor is responsible for execution of each transaction in the client
accounts.
Under the Model programs, depending on the model, the Sponsor or its designated representative, sometimes
referred to as an “overlay manager,” exercises investment discretion and executes each client’s portfolio
transactions based on the Sponsor’s own investment judgment. CSPAM does not tailor the model portfolio to
the individual needs of any program client. CSPAM does not evaluate suitability for clients in a Model program.
The benefits under a Wrap Fee Program depend, in part, upon the size of the account, the costs associated with
managing the account, and the frequency or type of securities transactions executed in the account. For
example, a Wrap Fee Program is not suitable for all accounts, including, but not limited to, accounts holding
primarily, and for any substantial period of time, cash or cash equivalent investments, fixed income securities or
no-transaction-fee mutual funds, or any other type of security that can be traded without commissions or other
transaction fees. See Item 5: Fees and Compensation for additional information with respect to wrap fee
programs
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Item 5 Fees and Compensation
Fee Schedule
CSPAM typically charges either an annual investment management fee based upon a percentage of the market
value of the assets being managed by CSPAM or a flat fee for investment consulting services. The annual
investment management fee rate charged will vary depending upon the market value of the assets under
management, the specific services and program strategies being provided, and the platform used. The following
is a sample fee schedule provided for illustrative purposes listing fees by investment program or strategy.
CSPAM Strategy or Program
Annualized Fee
Percentage*
0.05%
0.25%
0.10%
0.59%
CSP Global Strategies
CSPAM Individual Equity Strategies (CSP
Separate Accounts)
CSPAM Individual Fixed Income Strategies (CSP
Separate Accounts)
Fairlead Tactical Sector ETF (Symbol: “TACK”)
*Fees shown do not include any underlying fund/product fees, where applicable.
*CSPIA clients accessing CSP Global Strategies through 55I, LLC (“55ip”) are not generally subject to
CSPAM’s investment management fee.
Investment management and investment consulting services fees are negotiable, subject to volume discounts,
and are modified on a case-by-case basis.
Fees can be payable in advance at the beginning of each quarter and deducted directly from the client’s account
or deducted via arrears. CSPAM uses the value of each account on the last day of the previous quarter to
calculate the quarterly fee. In certain circumstances, CSPAM charges a flat, fixed fee for investment advisory
services in lieu of an annualized percentage fee. Flat fees will vary by client, depending upon the scope of
services and program strategies provided. Specific fee information for each client will be found in the Investment
Advisory Agreement executed between CSPAM and the client, or CSPIA and the client, when applicable.
CSPAM’s fees are higher than fees charged by certain other advisers that provide the same or similar services.
The client’s Investment Adviser charges investment management fees that are different from other Investment
Advisers that use the services of CSPAM. Variations in Investment Adviser compensation are attributed to
service levels provided to the client and whether the Investment Adviser is affiliated with CSPAM. Such
arrangements, and the terms and conditions thereof, are determined between the client and their Investment
Adviser.
Wrap Fee Programs
In Wrap Fee Programs, your Investment Adviser’s advisory services, trading costs, and for certain programs,
other expenses could be bundled. However, generally, CSPAM’s investment management fee is excluded
and in addition to the costs of the Wrap Fee Program. The end-client is encouraged to read the onboarding
documents from the Qualified Custodian, the Investment Adviser’s disclosure documents, and the Sponsor’s
Wrap Fee Brochure (Form ADV Part 2A Wrap Fee Brochure) for a complete description of its services, fees and
any account minimums regarding its Wrap Fee Program.
In Wrap Fee Programs, the Wrap Fee Program Sponsor provides a bundle of services for a single fee. Typically,
this bundle of services by the Sponsor includes the review and monitoring of selected investment advisers
approved in the program, performance evaluation of the investment adviser, execution of the client’s portfolio
transactions, custodial services of the client’s assets, payment of the advisory fee to the Investment Adviser, and
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potentially other fees charged in the Sponsor’s Wrap Fee program. In most cases, the Wrap Fee Program fees
are negotiable. However, certain Wrap Fee Programs have household minimums that cannot be waived or
negotiated.
A Wrap Fee Program fee is not based directly on the number of transactions in your account. Various factors
influence the relative cost of the Wrap Fee Program to you, including the cost of the Investment Adviser, the cost
for CSPAM’s services, custody, and brokerage execution services, the types of investments held in the account,
and the frequency, type and size of trades in the account. The Wrap Fee Program could cost you more or less
than paying for investment advice, custodial, and brokerage services separately.
In order to evaluate whether a Wrap Fee Program or similar arrangement is appropriate for you, you should
compare the agreed-upon Wrap Fee Program fee and any other costs associated with participating in the Wrap
Fee Program, if any, with the amounts that would be charged by investment advisers, broker-dealers, and
custodians, for advisory fees, brokerage and execution costs, and custodial services comparable to those
provided under the Wrap Fee Program. Fees charged under the Wrap Fee Program are higher than other
investment advisers offering similar strategies.
The Wrap Fee Program fee does not cover all fees and costs and can differ by the Wrap Fee Program. Examples
of other fees not included in Wrap Fee Programs are: charges imposed directly by a mutual fund, index fund, or
ETF which shall be disclosed in the fund’s prospectus (i.e., fund advisory fees and other fund expenses); mark-
ups and mark-downs; odd lot differentials; transfer taxes; exchange fees; certain execution fees; ADR custodial
pass-through fees; spreads paid to market makers; fees (such as a commission or markup) for trades executed
away from your Wrap Fee Program Sponsor at another broker-dealer; wire transfer fees; and other fees and
taxes on brokerage accounts and securities transactions.
See Item 4 Advisory Services for additional information with respect to Wrap Fee Programs. Clients are
encouraged to read onboarding documents from the Qualified Custodian, your Investment Adviser’s disclosure
documents (e.g., Form ADV firm Brochure), and the Wrap Fee Program Sponsor’s Brochure for additional
information about the services and fee arrangements provided in the Wrap Fee Program.
Proprietary Managed ETF
CSPAM, serves as investment adviser and is paid an advisory fee as disclosed in TACK’s prospectus. CSPAM
earns higher management fees when CSPAM invests clients in TACK. CSPAM’s receipt of compensation from
TACK provides an incentive for CSPAM to invest client assets in TACK. The fees charged for financial advisory
services, together with fees paid to CSPAM through TACK, can be higher than the fees charged by other
investment advisers for similar investment advisory services. Clients investing in TACK will generally be subject
to both TACK’s management fees, which are paid to CSPAM, and CSPIA’s investment advisory fee (or advisory
fee from their Investment Adviser). Certain clients are not subject to both fees. The receipt of additional
compensation by CSPAM from TACK provides an incentive for CSPAM to invest client assets in TACK and
creates a conflict of interest for CSPAM. CSPAM can also invest client assets in its own proprietary investment
strategies, some of which contain TACK, which generates TACK’s management fee. Clients can independently
and directly invest in TACK through other financial services firms.
Payment of Fees
Generally, CSPAM is responsible for the calculation of its portion of the management or consulting fees it
charges. Fees are paid via one of the following methods:
• CSPAM bills the client’s accounts(s) for its management fees and the payment is debited from the client’s
account(s) by the Qualified Custodian, and then sent to CSPAM by the Qualified Custodian.
• CSPAM bills the client directly for services rendered. This method of payment is typically a negotiated
flat fee for consultation services.
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• The client’s Investment Adviser bills the client’s account(s) or invoices the client for its management fees,
as well as CSPAM’s fees. The Investment Adviser then sends CSPAM’s portion of the management
fees to CSPAM.
Other Costs of Investing
•
In addition to CSPAM’s investment management fee, each client’s Investment Adviser typically charges
advisory or other related fees.
• Clients with assets held in mutual fund shares and ETFs will be charged expenses that include mutual
fund management fees and potentially other fund expenses.
• Clients are charged by their Qualified Custodian for commissions and transactions in their account(s)
unless part of a Wrap Fee Program that covers such expenses. Other fees that clients are typically
responsible for (even in a Wrap Program) are , mark-ups and mark-downs; odd lot differentials; transfer
taxes; exchange fees; certain execution fees; ADR custodial pass-through fees; spreads paid to market
makers; fees (such as a commission or markup) for trades executed away from your Qualified Custodian
at another broker-dealer; wire transfer fees; and other fees and taxes on brokerage accounts and
securities transactions; and redemption fees. Clients are also charged fees and expenses for certain
types of accounts, such as IRA and other qualified retirement plan fees. Clients should read their
Investment Adviser’s disclosure documents (e.g., Form ADV Part 2A) and documents from the Qualified
Custodian to understand the fees associated with the services they are receiving outside of CSPAM.
• CSPAM does not receive any portion of the brokerage commissions or transaction fees charged, or any
fees assessed by the third parties listed above.
Item 6 Performance-based Fees
CSPAM does not charge or accept performance-based fees.
Item 7 Types of Clients
CSPAM services the following types of clients:
Individuals;
Insurance Companies;
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• High-Net-Worth Individuals;
• Trusts, Estates and Charitable Organizations;
• Registered Investment Companies;
• Governmental Entities/Educational Institutions;
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• Corporations and Institutions; and
• Pension/Profit-sharing/Retirement Plans.
Affiliated, third-party Investment Advisers, and Wrap Fee Programs generally have minimum asset size
requirements in order to service accounts.
Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis
CSPAM’s methods of analysis vary by its service offerings. CSP Global utilizes model portfolio strategies
developed using an academically vetted, quantitative, efficient frontier asset allocation model. The asset
allocation model is then combined with CSPAM’s manager research process which vets liquid mutual funds. A
mutual fund is an investment vehicle made up of a pool of funds collected from many investors for the purpose
of investing in securities such as stocks, bonds, money market instruments and similar assets. Mutual funds are
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operated by investment advisers, who invest the fund’s capital and attempt to produce capital gains and income
for the fund’s investors. A mutual fund’s portfolio is structured and maintained to match the investment objectives
stated in its prospectus.
CSP Separate Accounts utilizes a qualitative selection process to design portfolio strategies comprised of
primarily individual stocks and bonds based on the fundamental analysis of economic drivers of intrinsic company
value such as profitability, free cash flow generation, and growth rates. The process of initial and ongoing
position sizing and allocation decisions is designed to provide exposure to the risk-adjusted returns of growing
companies at reasonable prices. Because most of CSP Separate Accounts’ portfolio strategies are comprised
of individual securities, there are certain risks the investor will bear, which we comment on in more detail below.
Investment Strategies
The portfolio strategies offered by CSPAM range from full equity models with higher levels of risk to full bond
models with lower levels of risk, as well as a range of ETF portfolios with a varied blend of equity and bond
exposure that fall between them. In addition, we offer strategies that include alternative assets.
Specifically, CSP Global model portfolios are designed to meet investor needs for diversified portfolio solutions
meeting defined risk objectives using mutual funds, ETFs, and direct SMA holdings. Each model is built around
a targeted strategic asset allocation utilizing the following major asset classes – fixed income, domestic and
international equity securities and cash or cash equivalents. These strategic asset allocation targets are based
upon CSP Global’s recommended long-term strategy guidelines and change from time to time as determined by
CSP Global’s research and analysis.
CSP Separate Accounts portfolios are designed to provide primarily equity exposure to the risk-adjusted returns
of growing companies at reasonable prices. Margin of safety, preservation of capital, and positive risk-adjusted
returns are the primary factors determining security selection, with a focus on value-oriented opportunistic
investments resulting from events such as new company management, business restructuring, or new product
launches. In addition, certain portfolio strategies also include bond exposure to provide additional asset class
diversification, consistent with stated investment objectives.
TACK’s principal investment strategy employs a systematic approach to technical analysis focused on the
identification of important trends. Technical analysis is a form of security analysis that uses price data, typically
displayed graphically in charts, which are analyzed using various indicators in order to make investment
recommendations. TACK’s portfolio management team uses technical indicators in determining when to
purchase and sell the fund’s investments. Technical indicators are derived from historical prices and volume for
a security. Technical indicators are used by traders, analysts and portfolio managers, including the subadviser,
who follow an investment strategy of technical analysis.
Risk of Loss
All investments in securities include a risk of loss of principal (invested amount) and risk of loss of any profits that
have not been realized (i.e., the securities were not sold to “lock in” the profit). Stock markets and bond markets
fluctuate substantially over time. In addition, performance of any investment is not guaranteed. As a result, there
is a risk of loss of the assets CSPAM manages.
CSPAM does not represent, warrant, or imply that the services or methods of analysis used can or will predict
future results, successfully identify market tops or bottoms, or insulate clients from major losses due to market
corrections or crashes. No guarantees are offered that clients’ goals or objectives will be achieved. Further, no
promises or assumptions can be made that the advisory services offered by CSPAM will provide a better return
than other investment strategies.
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For all of the investment and market risks described here, it should be noted that investing in securities involves
a risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear. There is no performance guarantee associated with
investing in any investment strategy or security type. Certain investments are considered to be higher risk than
others due to such factors as individual security trading liquidity, and foreign and domestic market liquidity,
among other factors. Some specific descriptions of certain types of risks which you as the client generally
encounter are as follows:
Artificial Intelligence Risks. The use of AI tools involves certain risks, including the risk that AI-generated
outputs may be inaccurate, incomplete, or based on biased or outdated data. AI systems may also be subject to
cybersecurity vulnerabilities, unauthorized access, or system failures that could affect the quality or
confidentiality of information processed through such tools. CSPIA seeks to mitigate these risks through its AI
Policy, which governs allowable and prohibited uses of AI at the Firm and establishes standards for human
oversight of AI-generated outputs. AI use and our AI Policy is reviewed and updated periodically to reflect
developments in technology, usage, and applicable regulatory guidance.
Business Disruption Risks. Business disruptions resulting from catastrophic and other material events (such
as a pandemic) could negatively impact our ability to continue to transact business. Any significant limitation on
the use of our facilities or our software applications, operating systems and networks could result in financial
losses. Similar types of business disruption risks are also present for vendors and issuers of securities in which
we invest, which could result in material adverse consequences for such issuers and may cause your
investments to lose value. CSPAM maintains business continuity and disaster recovery policies and procedures,
that are periodically reviewed and updated, that seek to identify and plan for potential disruptions; these policies
and procedures are tested at least annually.
Concentration Risks. Certain clients hold a relatively large concentration in a limited number of issuers,
securities, industry sectors and/or geographic regions. Losses incurred in connection with such portfolios could
have a material adverse effect on a client’s overall financial condition, because the value of such portfolios will
be more susceptible to any single occurrence affecting one or more of those issuers, securities, industry sectors
or geographic regions than would be the case with a more diversified investment portfolio.
Currency Risks. Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the value of the dollar against the currency
of the investment’s originating country. This is also referred to as exchange rate risk.
Cybersecurity Risks. Any significant limitation on the use of our facilities or the failure or security breach of our
software applications or operating systems and networks, including the potential risk of cyber-attacks, could
result in the disclosure of confidential client information and financial losses. This includes failures at vendors,
custodians, broker-dealers and other service providers. CSPAM maintains policies and procedures to reduce
risks related to cybersecurity.
Equity Security Risks. Equity markets are volatile and impacted by liquidity and investor sentiment. Many
issues impact investor sentiment and thus investors’ willingness to participate or purchase equity securities or
thus provide liquidity to the market. Investor sentiment is impacted by economic conditions, sovereign monetary
policy, political climate, world events, tax rates and other social factors. Sentiment can change rapidly causing
major stock price declines in short order. It is difficult, if not impossible, to forecast these changes in sentiment
and the resulting price declines. Thus, investing in stocks is a risky proposition that could result in significant
losses that are not related to an individual company’s fundamentals. However, individual companies also have
the potential to report poor results or be negatively affected by industry and/or economic trends and
developments. The prices of securities issued by such companies can suffer a decline in response. These
factors contribute to price volatility, which is the principal risk of investing in equity securities.
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Fixed Income Security Risks. Fixed income investments have the same liquidity and volatility risks of all
financial assets. In addition, they have several other asset-class specific risks. Inflation risk reduces the real
value of such investments as purchasing power declines on nominal dollars that are received as principal and
interest. Interest rate risk comes from a rise in interest rates that causes a fixed income security to decline in
price in order to make the market price-based yield competitive with the prevailing interest rate climate. Fixed
income securities are also at risk of issuer default or the markets’ perception that default risk has increased. In
default, either some or all the securities’ interest and principal payments will be omitted or delayed. The increase
of this possibility can, in itself, cause the market price for a fixed income security to fall. CSPAM attempts to
manage these risks by designing strategies that focus on fixed income diversification.
The credit rating or financial condition of an issuer can affect the value of a fixed income or debt security.
Generally, the lower the quality rating of a security, the greater the risk that the issuer will fail to pay interest fully
and return principal in a timely manner. The issuer of an investment grade security is more likely to pay interest
and repay principal than an issuer of a lower rated bond. Adverse economic conditions or changing
circumstances, however, can weaken the capacity of the issuer to pay interest and repay principal. High yield
or “junk” bonds are considered to be “less than investment grade” and can be highly speculative securities that
are usually issued by less creditworthy and/or highly leveraged (indebted) companies. Compared with
investment grade bonds, high yield bonds can carry a greater degree of risk and can be less likely to make
payments of interest and principal.
Individual Security Risks. Each equity security has the risks mentioned above and has company or industry
related fundamental risks. As above, sentiment and liquidity can create price declines or negatively impact
valuation metrics. In addition, companies are faced with other fundamental risks like changes in industry,
competition, lower demand for products, technological obsolescence, competitor innovation, patents, regulatory
changes, political risks, cost inflation, labor relations, environmental issues, product liability and numerous other
fundamental factors. Negative fundamental factors can reduce a company’s equity value. In addition, some
companies also face financial risks as they are dependent on raising capital in the financial markets to fund their
operations. Financial markets sometimes refuse to provide this funding.
Inflation Risks. When any type of inflation is present, a dollar today will not buy as much as a dollar next year,
because purchasing power is eroding at the rate of inflation. Rising inflation also leads to general market
uncertainty. There is no guarantee that we will be able to successfully mitigate inflation risk or that interest rates
will match changes in inflation rates.
Interest-rate Risks. Fluctuations in interest rates can cause investment prices to fluctuate. For example, when
interest rates rise, yields on existing bonds become less attractive, causing their market values to decline.
Liquidity Risks. Despite the heavy volume of trading in securities and futures, the markets for some securities
and futures, such as certain private funds or interval funds, have limited liquidity and depth. This lack of depth
could disadvantage an investor, both in the realization of the prices which are quoted and in the execution of
orders at desired prices.
Margin Account Risks. Margin Accounts have risks and are not suitable for everyone. For Non-Purpose Loans,
if the market value of a client’s pledged securities declines below required levels, the client will be required to
pay down their line of credit or pledge additional eligible securities in order to maintain it, or the lender could
require the sale of some or all of the client’s pledged securities. The lender will attempt to notify clients of
maintenance calls, but is not required to do so. Clients are not entitled to choose which securities in their
accounts are sold. The sale of pledged securities to meet a maintenance call can also create tax liabilities and
adverse tax consequences, by incurring significant capital gains on low-cost basis securities in the account.
Clients should discuss the tax implications of pledging securities as collateral with their tax and legal advisors. A
Non-Purpose Loan must be repaid even if the residual value of the securities in the account is insufficient. The
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interest rates on the Non-Purpose Loans are variable and the interest will change without prior notice to the
client, in accordance with changes in the base rate. An increase in interest rates will affect the overall cost of
borrowing. All securities and accounts are subject to collateral eligibility requirements. Clients should review the
statement from their Qualified Custodian for their current interest rate. An interest rate can be individually
negotiated instead of based on the Qualified Custodian’s base rate, after which CSPIA or CSP LLC can change
your rate, without giving you any prior notice of the change, based on factors determined by CSPIA or CSP LLC,
in our sole discretion, including but not limited to the account activity and our overall business relationship. A
Non-Purpose Loan has the effect of magnifying any profit or loss of the assets in the collateralized account. A
client can lose more money than deposited in the account.
Market Event Risks. Some countries and regions in which CSPAM invests have experienced security concerns,
outbreaks of infectious diseases, pandemics, war or threats of war and aggression, terrorism, economic
uncertainty, natural and environmental disasters and/or systemic market dislocations which have led, and in the
future may lead, to increased market and liquidity volatility and exchange trading suspensions and closures.
These events will likely have adverse effects on the U.S. and world economies and markets generally, each of
which will likely negatively impact CSPAM’s investments and performance.
Option Security Risks. Options involve risks and are not suitable for everyone. Options trading can be
speculative in nature and can carry substantial risk of loss. CSPAM helps manage or mitigate the risks discussed
above by selecting investment strategies, investment managers, investment structures, and, specifically for
strategies offered through CSP Active Management, individual securities within diversified portfolios, which
spread security risk across numerous asset classes, companies, sectors of investment, and strategic allocation
targets.
Political and Regulatory Risks. The securities markets can be adversely affected by international and domestic
political developments and instability, changes in government policies, tariffs, taxes, restrictions on foreign
investment, currency fluctuations and changes in laws and regulations affecting portfolio companies. During
periods of uncertainty, market participants could react quickly to unconfirmed reports of information leading to
increased market volatility.
Short Sale Risks. A short sale involves the sale of a security that a client does not own in the expectation of
purchasing the same security (or a security exchangeable therefor) at a later date at a lower price. To make
delivery to the buyer, the client must borrow the security and the client is obligated to return the security to the
lender, which is accomplished by a later purchase of the security by the client. A short sale involves the risk of a
theoretically unlimited increase in the market price of the security that would result in a theoretically unlimited
loss to the client.
Structured Product Risks. Structured products (e.g., structured notes) contain higher levels of risk than other
investments. Structured products come in different forms and typically consist of a debt security that is structured
to make interest and principal payments based upon various assets, rates, or formulas. Investment in structured
products includes significant risks including valuation, liquidity, price, credit, and market risks. One common risk
associated with structured products is a relative lack of liquidity due to the highly customized nature of the
investment. Moreover, the full extent of returns from the complex performance features are often not realized
until maturity. As such, structured products tend to be more of a buy-and-hold investment decision, rather than
a means of getting in and out of a position with speed and efficiency. Another potential risk with structured
products is the credit quality of the issuer. Although the cash flows are generally derived from other sources, the
structured products themselves are legally considered to be the issuing financial institution's liabilities. Clients
should weigh all of these risks against any possible investment performance when investing in such structured
products.
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Item 9 Disciplinary Information
There are no legal or disciplinary events that would be material to a client’s or prospective client’s evaluation of
our advisory business or the integrity of our management.
Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
The appropriate personnel of CSPAM are registered as investment adviser representatives within their state
jurisdiction. Currently, there is not a pending application for registration as a futures commission merchant,
commodity pool operator, commodity trading advisor or an associated person for CSPAM or any of its affiliates
described below.
CSPAM Supervised Persons accept payment for reasonable travel and lodging expenses from certain
Investment Advisers when performing due diligence reviews or educational meetings related to those Investment
Advisers’ investment management activities. These payments are to compensate CSPAM for travel- r e la t e d
expenses incurred on these business trips. Any payments received in these situations are monitored and
reviewed and are considered immaterial in relation to the Firm’s income.
Cary Street Partners LLC
CSP LLC is an affiliate of CSPAM and a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA. CSP LLC is also a
registered insurance entity in applicable states. CSP LLC provides investment banking, wealth management,
insurance, and brokerage services to its clients. Client accounts of CSP LLC are custodied at an independent
Qualified Custodian.
CSP LLC and CSPF will serve, periodically, as a private placement agent for issuers of equity and debt securities.
In that capacity, Financial Advisors recommend, at their discretion, certain private placements sponsored by
CSP LLC to eligible Clients who are accredited investors and qualified clients.
Financial Advisers recommend, when appropriate, certain Margin Loans offered by CSP LLC that are secured
by eligible marketable securities held by an independent Qualified Custodian. CSPIA and your Financial Advisor
have an incentive to recommend Margin Loans as it increases CSP LLC and CSPIA’s revenues. Financial
Advisors recommend, when appropriate, fixed life insurance products through CSP LLC and the Financial
Advisors earn compensation for the offering of such products.
Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC
CSPIA is an SEC registered investment adviser and provides individualized non-discretionary and discretionary
advisory services to various categories of institutional and individual clients who wish to participate in financial
planning, SMAs, mutual funds, closed end funds, exchange traded funds, annuities, fixed income, structured
notes, equities; or who want to invest in private equity funds or other alternative investment vehicles. CSPIA is
an affiliate of CSPAM and a wholly owned subsidiary of CSPF.
Luxon Insurance Services LLC
Luxon Insurance Services LLC (“Luxon Insurance”) is an affiliated entity of CSPAM and a wholly owned
subsidiary of CSPF. Luxon Insurance provides business insurance services to certain clients and other entities,
and is not accepting new business.
Managed ETF and Fairlead Strategies
As discussed above under Item 4, CSPAM serves as the investment adviser for TACK, a registered investment
company. Fairlead Strategies, an unaffiliated third party serves as TACK’s sub-adviser.
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Other Investment Advisers
CSPAM will engage with Other Investment Advisers to provide sub-advisory services and to engage Other
Investment Advisers to serve as investment adviser to alternative products. See Item 4 Advisory Services and
Item 5 Fees and Compensation for additional information on Other Investment Advisers.
CIVC Partners, L.P.
CSPAM is indirectly, majority-owned by CIVC Fund VII, which is managed by CIVC Partners, L.P. (“CIVC
Partners”), an SEC registered investment adviser to private funds, which operates independently of CSPAM.
Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Additional information about CIVC Partners is
available via the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. CSPAM currently does not anticipate that
investment vehicles sponsored by CIVC Partners will be offered to clients.
Other Related Entities
Maria Patton CPA, a Supervised Person, operates an independent accounting practice. Certain Clients are
clients of Maria Patton’s accounting and tax practice. These services are not supervised by CSPIA.
Item 11 Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions, and
Personal Trading
CSPAM is guided in all actions by the highest ethical and professional standards. CSPAM has adopted a Code
of Ethics (“Code”) that affirms its duty to its clients and applies to all officers, managers, employees, or any other
person who provides investment advice on CSPAM’s behalf and subject to our supervision and control
(“Supervised Persons”). CSPAM’s Supervised Persons are required to comply with the Firm’s Code of Ethics
which is made available to all Supervised Persons.
The Code sets the standards of conduct to be followed by all Supervised Persons. The policies and guidelines
set forth in the Code must be strictly adhered to by all Supervised Persons. Severe disciplinary actions, including
dismissal, will be imposed, as deemed appropriate for violations of the Code.
CSPAM and our Supervised Persons and have a fiduciary obligation Clients to:
• Place the clients’ interests over our own;
• Comply with this Code and the Firm’s Investment Adviser Policies and Procedures Manual;
• Comply with applicable federal and state securities laws; and
• Avoid actual or potential conflicts of interest or fully disclose them to the Client.
Personal trading by Supervised Persons must be conducted in compliance with all applicable laws and
procedures adopted by CSPAM. CSPAM places restrictions upon certain personnel in connection with the
purchase or sale of certain personal securities transactions. CSPIA recommends to clients that they buy or sell
securities in which CSPAM and/or a related person has a material financial interest (e.g., investment vehicles in
which Supervised Persons have a financial interest) which present conflicts of interest. Policies and procedures
have been designed to prevent, among other things, improper conduct where a potential conflict of interest exists
with respect to any client.
A copy of CSPAM's Code will be provided to any current or prospective Client upon request by contacting
CSPAM using the contact information on the cover of this Brochure.
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Item 12 Brokerage Practices
How We Select and Recommend Broker-Dealers and Custodians
We seek to recommend a Qualified Custodian or broker-dealer who will hold your assets and execute
transactions on terms that are, overall, competitive when compared to other available providers and their
services. We consider a wide range of factors, including, among others:
• combination of transaction execution services and asset custody services;
• capability to execute, clear, and settle trades;
• capability to facilitate transfers and payments to and from accounts (e.g.,wire transfers, check requests,
bill payment);
• breadth of available investment products (e.g., equities, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs);
• availability of investment research and tools that assist us in making investment decisions;
• quality of services;
• competitiveness of the price of those services (e.g., commission rates, margin interest rates, other fees,)
and willingness to negotiate the prices;
reputation, financial strength, security and stability; and
•
• prior service to us and our clients.
When, and if, CSPAM has discretion to determine the broker-dealer to be used in a securities transaction, the
general policy, in conjunction with CSPAM’s duty to obtain best execution, is to select or recommend, as
applicable, broker-dealers on the basis of the best combination of market price, responsiveness, financial
responsibility and execution capability, (considering all the factors listed above), and under the requirements of
all applicable laws and regulations. Lowest possible cost is not the determinative factor. As a general policy,
we will direct such brokerage transactions through broker-dealers that we reasonably believe will provide best
execution given prevailing market conditions. We generally execute transactions for clients with the account
Qualified Custodian; however, transactions are cleared through other broker-dealers when determined to be
appropriate (considering the factors listed above). In addition, certain Qualified Custodians charge clients a flat
dollar amount or “trade away” fee for each trade executed by a different broker-dealer. As a result, the client
could incur both the fee (commission, mark-up/mark-down) charged by the executing broker-dealer and the
separate “trade away” or “step-out” fee charged by the Qualified Custodian. These are all considerations when
selecting specific broker-dealer relationships, including wrap fee programs. See Item 5: Fees and Compensation
for a discussion of wrap fee programs.
Client Directed Brokerage Arrangements
Clients who designate the use of a particular broker-dealer (“Client Directed Broker-Dealer”), are typically also
designating the Client Directed Broker-Dealer to serve as the client’s Qualified Custodian, and should recognize
that such designation has the possibility to operate to the client's disadvantage, as under those circumstances
CSPAM will not negotiate commissions and generally will not be able to obtain volume discounts which impedes
CSPAM’s ability to seek best execution. This designation can cost the client more money. Clients can change
their Client Directed Broker-Dealer at any time. A disparity in commission charges can exist between the
commissions charged to clients who with Client Directed Broker-Dealers and other clients who do not designate
a Client Directed Broker-Dealer. Client Directed Broker-Dealer arrangements must be in writing and the client
will negotiate the terms and arrangements with its Client Directed Broker-Dealer, including commission rates,
and we will not seek best execution from other broker-dealers. CSPAM is limited its ability to aggregate the
purchase or sale of securities for clients with a Client Directed Broker-Dealer. If possible and appropriate,
CSPAM will aggregate the open orders of clients using the same Client Directed Broker-Dealer.
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The Broker-Dealers and Custodians We Use
CSPAM does not maintain custody of your assets, although we are deemed to have custody of your assets if
you give us authority to withdraw assets from your account. Your assets must be maintained in an account at a
Qualified Custodian, generally a broker-dealer or bank. See Item 15: Custody for additional information about
custody.
Ultimately, it is the client’s decision to choose where to custody assets, and you, as the client, will enter into an
account agreement directly with that Qualified Custodian. Conflicts of interest associated with this arrangement
are described below. You should consider these conflicts of interest when selecting your Qualified Custodian.
Conflicts of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Certain Qualified Custodians and broker-dealers provide us or our affiliates and our clients with access
to their institutional brokerage services (trading, custody, reporting, and related services), many of which
are not typically available to retail customers. However, certain retail customers can get access to
institutional brokerage services without going through us.
• Certain Qualified Custodians and broker-dealers make available various support services. Some of those
services help us manage or administer our clients’ accounts, while others help us manage and grow our
business. Such support services are generally available on an unsolicited basis (we don’t have to request
them) and at no charge to us.
This creates a conflict of interest as we or our affiliates would have to produce or pay for these services ourselves
so it incentivizes us to recommend the Qualified Custodian and/or broker-dealer rather than making such a
decision based exclusively on your interest in receiving the best value in custody services and the most favorable
execution of your transactions. We believe, however, that taken in the aggregate, our recommendation of a
Qualified Custodian and broker-dealer is in the best interests of our clients. Our selection is primarily supported
by the scope, quality, and price of the Qualified Custodian or broker-dealers’ services and not services that
benefit only us.
Soft Dollars
CSPAM is authorized to pay higher prices for the purchase of securities from, or accept lower prices for the sale
of securities to, brokerage firms that provide it with investment and research information, or to pay higher
commissions to such brokerage firms, if we determine such prices or commissions are reasonable in relation to
the overall services provided. Research services furnished by brokers include written information and analyses
concerning specific securities, companies or sectors; market, financial and economic studies and forecasts;
statistics and pricing or appraisal services; discussions with research personnel; and invitations to attend
conferences or meetings with management or industry consultants. CSPAM is not required to weigh any of
these factors equally.
Receipt by an investment adviser of products and services provided by brokers, without any cash payment by
an investment adviser, based on the volume of brokerage commission revenues generated from securities
transactions executed through those brokers on behalf of the investment adviser’s clients is commonly referred
to as “Soft Dollars”. By utilizing Soft Dollars to obtain research or other products and services, CSPAM receives
a benefit because it does not have to produce or pay for such research, products or services.
Any research, products or services considered for use under CSPAM's Soft Dollar policy must pass the SEC’s
three-fold test: 1) Does the product or service meet the eligibility criteria for brokerage or research, as defined
in Section 28(e)(3) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934? 2) Does the item actually provide lawful
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and appropriate assistance in the performance of CSPAM’s investment decision making responsibilities? 3) Has
CSPAM made a good faith determination that the commissions paid are reasonable in relation to the value of
the goods and services provided by the broker-dealer? These considerations are provided under Section 28(e)
which provides a “safe harbor” to investment advisers with respect to potential liability for violating their duty to
obtain best execution. All of this said, CSPAM does not currently have any formal, third-party Soft Dollar
arrangements in which CSPAM is required to allocate either a stated dollar amount or stated percentage of its
brokerage business to any broker-dealer for any minimum time period.
As discussed above, although not a material consideration when determining whether to recommend that a client
utilize the services of a particular Qualified Custodian, the Firm generally receives from certain Qualified
Custodians without cost (and/or at a discount) support services and/or products certain of which assist us to
better monitor and service client accounts maintained at such institutions. Possible support services the Firm
receives include: investment-related research; pricing information and market data; software and other
technology that provide access to client account data; compliance and/or practice management publications;
discounted or gratis consulting services; discounted and/or gratis attendance at conferences, meetings and other
educational or social events; marketing support; computer hardware and/or software; or other products used by
the Firm in furtherance of its investment advisory business operations.
Qualified Custodians also make available to CSPAM other products and services that benefit CSPAM, but that
do not benefit clients. Some of these other products and services assist us in managing and administering client
accounts. These include software and other technology that provide access to client account data (such as trade
confirmation and account statements); facilitate trade execution; provide research, pricing information and other
market data; facilitate payment of our fees from our clients’ accounts; and assist with back-office functions,
recordkeeping and client reporting. Many of these services are used to service all or a substantial number of
our accounts, including accounts not maintained at the broker-dealer. Custodians also make available other
services intended to help CSPAM manage and further develop our business. These services include, but are
not limited to, consulting, publications and conferences on practice management, information technology,
business succession, regulatory compliance and marketing. Receipt of these services and benefits create an
incentive for us to recommend broker-dealers based on those services and benefits. CSPAM does not receive
referrals from any broker-dealer.
Trade Errors
CSPAM has implemented procedures designed to prevent trade errors; however, trade errors in client accounts
cannot always be avoided. Consistent with our fiduciary duty, it is our policy to correct trade errors in a manner
that is in the best interest of the client. In cases where the client causes the trade error, the client will be
responsible for any loss resulting from the correction. In situations where the client did not cause the trade error,
the client will generally be made whole and any loss resulting from the trade error will be absorbed by CSPAM if
the error was caused by the Firm. If the error is caused by the broker-dealer or an Investment Adviser, the
broker-dealer or Investment Adviser will generally be responsible for covering the costs of the error. Depending
on the specific circumstances of the trade error, it is possible that the client will not be able to receive any resulting
gains. CSPAM will confer with clients or the Investment Adviser, as appropriate, to determine if the client should
forego any gain (e.g., due to tax reasons). CSPAM will not profit from trade errors.
Aggregation of Client Orders
Transactions implemented for client accounts of the same securities are generally executed for multiple clients
at approximately the same time. This process is referred to as aggregating orders, bunching orders, batch
trading, or block trading and is used by the Firm when it believes such action will potentially prove advantageous
to clients. When we aggregate client orders, the allocation of securities among client accounts will be done on
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a fair and equitable basis. Typically, the process of aggregating client orders is done in order to achieve better
execution, to negotiate more favorable commission rates, to allocate orders among clients on an equitable basis,
and to avoid differences in prices and transaction costs that might be obtained if orders were placed
independently. Under this process, transactions are averaged as to price and will be allocated among the Firm’s
clients in proportion to the purchase and sale orders placed for each client account on any given day. CSPAM
does not receive any additional compensation as a result of aggregation.
Item 13 Review of Accounts
CSPAM will regularly monitor the investments in client accounts and perform periodic reviews of account holdings
for all clients. Client accounts are reviewed for consistency with the model portfolio’s investment strategy and
objectives, compliance with investment restrictions provided by the client (if applicable), asset allocation, style
drift, cash flows, investment selection, risk tolerance and performance relative to the appropriate benchmark.
CSPAM monitors on a continuous basis the securities it recommends for its model portfolios. CSPAM’s
Investment Team is responsible for the monitoring of the securities which are used in its model portfolios.
Portfolio Management Services
For accounts for which CSPAM provides Portfolio Management Services, we generally rebalance portfolios on a
quarterly basis, but monitor the portfolios daily to confirm the stated asset allocation for the model portfolio does
not exceed the position threshold by 30%.
Investment Consulting Services
When providing Investment Consulting Services, we will monitor the account as required per the investment
advisory agreement executed between CSPAM and the client. The client’s accounts will generally be reviewed
periodically to monitor the account’s performance, the individual mutual funds for appropriateness, and certain
restrictions that apply.
Reports
CSPAM generally does not provide performance reports for individual client accounts. Clients will generally
receive statements from the Qualified Custodian at least quarterly for each household account held by the
Qualified Custodian. The Qualified Custodian’s statement is considered the official record of the account and
will include information about the assets held in the account, the current value of each asset, as well as reflect
the deduction of any fees from the client’s account. Clients are encouraged to review their custody statements
with their primary advisor for discrepancies.
Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation
CSPAM, as a matter of policy and practice could compensate persons (i.e., individuals or entities) for the referral
of clients, provided appropriate disclosures are made and regulatory requirements are met.
CSPAM, at its sole discretion, will engage in joint marketing activities with Other Investment Advisers and/or
sponsors of mutual funds. These Other Investment Advisers and/or sponsors pay a portion, or all, of the cost of
the activities, which payment at times takes the form of reimbursement to CSPAM.
Certain clients who have investment advisory accounts with CSPAM generally also have other accounts with the
firm or its affiliates in which management fees are not charged. The payment of commissions in these non-
managed accounts is negotiated on an entirely separate basis from the payment of advisory fees in the
investment advisory agreements.
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Item 15 Custody
Your Financial Advisor will recommend that you establish accounts at certain Qualified Custodians, as discussed
above under Item 12 Brokerage Practices. Ultimately though, it is your decision to custody assets with one of
these or another Qualified Custodian of your choosing.
As a matter of policy and practice, CSPAM does not permit Supervised Persons or the Firm to accept or maintain
possession or custody of client assets. Instead, assets will be held by an independent, Qualified Custodian that
will provide monthly or quarterly statements to the client. Each client must designate a Qualified Custodian, and
although CSPAM does provide relevant information regarding various Qualified Custodians, Qualified Custodian
selection is ultimately the client’s decision. CSPAM urges clients to carefully review Qualified Custodian
statements, which are the official custodial records of the client’s account. CSPAM statements or reports can
vary from custodial statements based on accounting procedures, reporting dates, or valuation methodologies of
certain securities.
CSPAM is deemed to have custody through its affiliation with CSPIA, where CSPIA’s accounts with custody are
also considered accounts where CSPAM has custody.
Item 16 Investment Discretion
CSPAM receives discretionary authority from most of its clients at the outset of an advisory relationship to select
the types of securities as well as the allocation of those securities in a client’s account(s). This is documented
via a client’s execution of an investment management agreement between the Client and CSPAM. Additionally,
the Qualified Custodian will require the client to execute a limited power of attorney (“LPOA”) when opening or
turning over the custodial account to CSPAM’s discretionary management. The LPOA will grant CSPAM the
authority to:
1) Trade securities on the client’s behalf in the account;
2) Authorize the disbursement of our quarterly investment advisory fee; and
3) Authorize us to instruct the Qualified Custodian to disburse a check or electronic transfers from the client’s
custodial account to their address of record or, with additional paperwork signed by the client, to a bank
account registered in the client’s name. In the event a client requires the Firm to manage an account on
a non-discretionary basis, we will not be able to trade a client’s account without the client’s written
consent.
Furthermore, CSPAM agrees to comply with the investment guidelines and/or limitations set forth in negotiated
client agreements, including asset allocations and restrictions. Guidelines and/or limitations vary from client to
client based upon client objectives and other factors.
Item 17 Voting Client Securities
CSPAM acknowledges it has a fiduciary obligation to its clients that requires it to monitor corporate events and
vote client proxies in cases where clients have assigned that responsibility to the Firm. CSPAM generally votes
proxies consistent with its Proxy Voting Policy. We have adopted policies and procedures reasonably designed
to ensure proxies are voted in clients’ best interests, and reasonably consistent with, wherever possible,
enhancing long-term shareholder value and leading corporate governance practices. CSPAM has retained the
services of Broadridge ProxyEdge (“ProxyEdge”) to vote securities on its behalf. ProxyEdge provides its Proxy
Policies and Insights product that uses data driven voting guidelines, also called the Shareholder Value
Template, derived from publicly disclosed vote records of top fund families with the goal of maximizing
shareholder value. CSPAM recognizes that it (1) has a fiduciary responsibility under ERISA to vote proxies
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prudently and solely in the best interests of Retirement Plan participants and beneficiaries and (2) will vote
proxies in the best interest of the Client (non-ERISA) when directed.
Proxy Voting Guidelines
CSPAM generally applies the ProxyEdge standard voting guidelines. Generally, where the disclosed vote
records align, routine and/or non-controversial, corporate governance issues are normally voted with
management; this would include the approval of independent auditors for example. Occasionally, the ProxyEdge
Gudielines vote against management’s proposal on a particular issue; such issues would generally be those
deemed likely to reduce shareholder control over management, entrench management at the expense of
shareholders, or in some way diminish shareholders’ present or future value. CSPAM generally believes that
voting proxies in a manner that is favorable to a business’s long-term performance and valuation is in its Clients’
best interests. From time to time, we will receive and act upon the client’s specific instructions regarding proxy
proposals. However, such requests must be received in writing no later than 30 days in advance of the proxy
voting deadline. CSPAM reserves the right to vote against any proposals motivated by political, ethical or social
concerns. A complete summary of the ProxyEdge Guidelines and the Shareholder Value Template, can be
requested by contacting CSPAM using the contact information on the cover of this Brochure.
Conflicts of Interest
Occasions arise during the voting process in which the best interests of the clients or shareholders conflict with
our interests. Examples of conflicts of interest generally include (1) business relationships where CSPAM has a
substantial business relationship with, or is actively soliciting business from, a company soliciting proxies and
(2) personal or family relationships whereby a Supervised Person has a family member or other personal
relationship that is affiliated with a company soliciting proxies, such as a spouse who serves as a director of a
public company. A potential conflict occurs if a substantial business relationship exists with a proponent or
opponent of a particular initiative. If we determine that a material conflict of interest exists, CSPAM will ensure
the ProxyEdge’s standard policy Guidelines are followed which are derived independently from CSPAM and
serve to mitigate the potential for conflicts of interest.
Practical Limitations Related to Proxy Voting
While CSPAM makes a best effort to vote proxies, in certain circumstances it will be impractical or impossible
for us to do so. Identifiable circumstances include:
• Limited Value. Where CSPAM has concluded that to do so would have no identifiable economic benefit to the
client or shareholder.
• Unjustifiable Cost. When the costs of or disadvantages resulting from voting, in our judgment, outweigh the
economic benefits of voting.
• Securities Lending. If securities are on loan at the record date, the client lending the security cannot vote the
proxy. Because CSPAM generally is not aware of when a security is on loan, it will not have the opportunity to
recall the security prior to the record date.
• Failure to Receive Proxy Statements. CSPAM is sometimes not able to vote proxies in connection with
certain holdings, most frequently for foreign securities, if it does not receive the account’s proxy statement in
time to vote the proxy.
Clients can request records of CSPAM votes on securities held in the client’s account free of charge, upon
request. CSPAM's Proxy Voting Policy will be provided to any current or prospective client, upon request, by
contacting CSPAM using the contact information on the cover of this Brochure.
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In some instances, clients have reserved the right to vote their own proxies. In such cases, CSPAM does not
have the authority to vote on the client’s behalf, and arrangements should be made by the client to have the
Qualified Custodian and/or transfer agent deliver the proxy solicitations directly to them.
Item 18 Financial Information
CSPAM has made large investments in technology and its infrastructure. To date, client billings have been
insufficient to pay for all the Firm’s ongoing operating expenses. Thus, the Firm has relied upon, and intends to
continue to rely upon, capital contributions from CSPF to cover the shortfall between client billings and the Firm’s
operating expenses. In support of this arrangement, the Firm has entered into a guaranty agreement with CSPF
pursuant to which CSPF has guaranteed the Firm’s obligations to its clients arising from or related to the provision
of investment advisory services, whether now existing or hereafter arising.
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Other Information: Privacy Statement
Privacy Statement
WHAT DOES CARY STREET PARTNERS DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
FACTS
Why?
What?
Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal laws, and certain state privacy laws,
give consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect,
share, and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do.
To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial
institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. What this
means for you: When you open an account, we will ask for your name, address, date of birth, and other information
that will allow us to identify you. We may also ask to see your driver’s license or other identifying documents. The
types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product(s) or service(s) you have with us. This
information can include:
• Your account opening documentation, applications or other forms, which include name, address, phone number,
social security number and date of birth;
• Your potential or actual transactions with our affiliates, others or us;
• Information, such as credit history or employment status, from non-affiliated third parties;
• Information for special services offered by a third party, such as bill payment requests; and
• For Investment Banking engagements, information we receive from you and your directors, officers, employees and
agents about your business including its finances, technology, processes and customers.
How?
All financial companies need to share customers' personal information to run their everyday businesses. In the section
below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers' personal information; the reasons Cary
Street Partners chooses to share and whether you can limit this sharing. In addition, a transfer or disclosure of
customers’ personal information occurs in connection with certain M&A (mergers and acquisitions) transactions,
including prior to consummation of the transaction. Any such transfer or disclosure is only for purposes of integration,
planning or consummation of the M&A transaction.
Does Cary Street Partners share?
Can you limit this sharing?
yes
no
Reasons we can share your personal
information
For our everyday business purposes - such
as to process your transactions, maintain
your account(s), respond to court orders,
audits, regulatory examinations, and legal
investigations, or report to credit bureaus
yes
no
For our marketing purposes - to offer our
products and services to you
no
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
yes, in limited circumstances*
yes
see note*
• Contact your Financial Advisor by telephone or in-person.
• Mail or email page 2 of this form using the addresses provided.
• Opt-out through email notification at info@carystreetpartners.com
For joint marketing with other financial
companies
For our affiliates' everyday business
purposes - information about your
transactions and experiences
For our affiliates' everyday business
purposes - information about your credit
worthiness
For our affiliates to market to you
For nonaffiliates to market to you
To limit our sharing or to request
additional information regarding
our privacy policies
Please note:
If you are a new customer, we can begin sharing your information for non-business purposes
30 days from the date we sent this notice. When you are no longer our customer, we
continue to share your information as described in this notice. However, you can contact us
at any time to limit our sharing.
Contact your Financial Advisor or info@carystreetpartners.com
Questions?
*Should your Financial Advisor resign from the firm under the "Broker Protocol," we will share your name, address, phone number, account
title and email address with the new firm. We also share information in limited cases for joint marketing or events. Otherwise, we do not
share data with nonaffiliates.
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Mail-in Form
Leave Blank OR if you have a joint account, your choice(s) will apply to everyone on your account unless you mark the following check box:
____ apply my choices only to me
Mark any/all updates you want to limit:
____ Do not share information about my credit worthiness with your affiliates for their everyday business purposes.
____ Do not allow your affiliates or nonaffiliates to use my personal information to market to me.
Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Mail to:
Cary Street Partners
Operations - Privacy
901 East Byrd Street
Suite 1001
Richmond, VA 23219
Account # (last 4
digits)
Email to:
info@carystreetpartners.com
Advisor Name
Who we are
Who is providing this notice?
Cary Street Partners - Cary Street Partners is the trade name used by Cary Street Partners LLC,
Member FINRA/SIPC; Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC and Cary Street Partners Asset
Management LLC, registered investment advisers.
What we do
How does Cary Street Partners
protect my personal information?
• We train our employees to protect customer information.
• We require independent contractors and outside companies who work with us to adhere to strict
privacy standards through their contracts with us.
• We continually enhance our security tools and processes.
• We take steps to protect customer data and accounts by asking you for information that only you
should know when you contact us.
How does Cary Street Partners
collect my personal information?
Cary Street Partners collects non-public personal information about you from the following sources:
• Your account opening documentation, applications or other forms;
• Your potential or actual transactions with our affiliates, others or us;
• Information, such as credit history or employment status, from non-affiliated third parties;
• Information for special services offered by a third party, such as bill payment requests; and
• For Investment Banking engagements, information we receive from you and your directors, officers,
employees and agents about your business including its finances, technology, processes and
customers.
Why can't I limit all sharing?
Federal law gives you the right to limit only:
• Sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes – information about your creditworthiness;
• Affiliates from using your information to market to you;
• Sharing for nonaffiliates to market to you; and
• State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights.
Your choice will apply to everyone on your account unless you tell us otherwise or check the box at the
beginning of this form.
What happens when I limit sharing for
an account I hold jointly with
someone else?
Definitions
Affiliates
Any other entity with common ownership and/or control with Cary Street Partners
Nonaffiliates
An entity that has no common ownership and/or control with Cary Street Partners
Joint Marketing
A formal agreement or arrangement between nonaffiliated financial companies allowing them to jointly
market financial products or services to you
Other important information
California residents: We will not share information we collect about you with companies outside of Cary Street Partners, unless the law allows.
For example, we share information with your consent or to service your accounts.
Vermont residents: If your account has a Vermont billing address, we will automatically treat your account as if you have directed us not to
share information about your creditworthiness with our Affiliates.
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