Overview
- Headquarters
- Philadelphia, PA
- Average Client Assets
- $2.0 million
- Minimum Account Size
- $50,000
- SEC CRD Number
- 104796
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (CLARK CAPITAL FORM ADV 2 APPENDIX)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $500,000 | 1.10% |
| $500,001 | $750,000 | 1.00% |
| $750,001 | $1,000,000 | 0.95% |
| $1,000,001 | and above | 0.85% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $10,375 | 1.04% |
| $5 million | $44,375 | 0.89% |
| $10 million | $86,875 | 0.87% |
| $50 million | $426,875 | 0.85% |
| $100 million | $851,875 | 0.85% |
Clients
- HNW Share of Firm Assets
- 38.52%
- Total Client Accounts
- 36,013
- Discretionary Accounts
- 36,013
Services Offered
Services: Portfolio Management for Individuals, Portfolio Management for Companies, Portfolio Management for Institutional Clients
Regulatory Filings
Additional Brochure: CLARK CAPITAL FORM ADV 2 APPENDIX (2026-03-31)
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Form ADV Part 2A Appendix 1
Wrap Fee Brochure
March 31, 2026
Form ADV, Part 2A Appendix 1 of Form ADV is our “Wrap Fee Brochure” as required by the
Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and is a very important document between you as a client and
Clark Capital Management Group, Inc. (“Clark Capital” or the “firm”).
This Wrap Fee Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
Clark Capital. If you have any questions about the contents of this Wrap Fee Brochure, please
contact Conor Mullan at 215-569-2224or at cmullan@ccmg.com. The information in this Wrap Fee
Brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission (“SEC”) or by any State Securities Authority.
information about Clark Capital you may go
to
For additional
the SEC’s website
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov (select “Investment Adviser Search,” then select “Investment Adviser
Firm” and type in our firm name). You will have access to both Parts 1 and 2 of our Form ADV.
We are a registered investment adviser. Our registration as an investment adviser does not imply
any level of skill or training.
Phone 1-800-766-2264
Website: www.ccmg.com
One Liberty Place
53rd Floor
1650 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
1.800.766.2264
www.ccmg.com
Item 2 – Material Changes
This Wrap Fee Brochure dated 03/31/2026 replaces the version dated 03/26/2025, which was the Firm’s last annual amendment.
The following material changes to this Wrap Fee Brochure have been made since the last annual update.
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Item 4 – Services, Fees and Compensation. Updated to describe the proposed acquisition of Clark Capital
Management Group, Inc. by Carillon Tower Advisers, Inc. d/b/a Raymond James Investment Management (“RJIM”).
The proposed acquisition would result in a change in control within the meaning of the Investment Advisers Act of
1940, as amended.
You may obtain a complete copy of this Wrap Fee Brochure, without charge, by downloading it from the SEC website as indicated
on the prior page, or by contacting cmullan@ccmg.com.
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Item 3 -Table of Contents
Item 2 – Material Changes ........................................................................................................................................... 1
Item 3 -Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................ 2
Item 4 – Services, Fees and Compensation ................................................................................................................. 3
Item 5 – Account Requirements and Types of Clients ................................................................................................ 3
Item 6 – Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation ................................................................................................. 3
Item 7 – Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers ...................................................................................... 9
Item 8 – Client Contact with Portfolio Managers ........................................................................................................ 9
Item 9 – Additional Information .................................................................................................................................. 9
PRIVACY NOTICE .................................................................................................................................................. 14
Guide to Services and Compensation Provided for ERISA Plans ............................................................................. 15
Form ADV Part 2B .................................................................................................................................................... 17
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Item 4 – Services, Fees and Compensation
OVERVIEW OF CLARK CAPITAL
Clark Capital is a Philadelphia-based registered investment advisor that has been managing investor assets since 1986. Clark
Capital was founded by Harry Clark, our Executive Chairman.
In January 2026, Clark Capital entered into an agreement pursuant to which it is expected to be acquired by Carillon Tower
Advisers, Inc., d/b/a Raymond James Investment Management (“RJIM”) (the “Transaction”). The Transaction remains subject
to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and other conditions, and has not yet closed. Upon completion
of the Transaction, Clark Capital will continue to operate as a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of RJIM, which is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. The Transaction is a change in control of Clark Capital within the meaning of the
Investment Advisers Act of 1940. There can be no assurance that the Transaction will be completed as contemplated or at all.
Our advisory services are offered through a variety of channels, including: (1) wrap fee and dual contract managed account
programs sponsored by third parties (collectively, “Third-Party Wrap Fee Programs”); (2) programs where we provide investment
recommendations in the form of a model portfolio to third parties (“Model Delivery” or “Model Delivery Programs”) (3)
registered investment companies (the “Navigator Mutual Funds”); and (4) private clients through a turnkey asset management
programs offered by Clark Capital (“Clark Capital Wrap Fee Programs”). As of 12/31/2025, the firm managed $46,033,278,336
in total assets, $35,687,719,135 of which were managed on a discretionary basis, and $10,345,559,201 of which were managed
on a Model Delivery basis.
The information in this Wrap Fee Brochure is primarily related to the advisory services we provide through the Clark Capital
Wrap Fee Programs. As of 12/31/2025, the total assets in Clark Capital Wrap Fee Programs was $85,703,043. For more
information on other services we offer, please read Clark Capital’s Form ADV Part 2A and the prospectuses and relevant offering
materials for the Navigator Mutual Funds.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Clark Capital’s investment philosophy is driven by a single-minded focus: to add value for our clients. This focus requires us to
produce institutional investment solutions that aim to consistently generate competitive risk-adjusted returns over full market
cycles. It compels us to maintain a long-term perspective and provide innovative investment management solutions that add
value for our clients. It also requires us to place an emphasis on risk management, because understanding and managing risk is
critical to our clients’ investment success. We firmly believe that successful investment management rests not on the ability to
excel through any one of these elements, but through the combined strength of all of them.
ADVISORY SERVICES
With almost four decades of experience providing wealth management solutions to investors, Clark Capital has navigated our
clients' wealth through a variety of investment environments. We offer investment solutions to individuals, businesses,
institutions, investment companies and financial services firms and their clients. Portfolios may be customized to effectively
meet clients' risk and return objectives.
Clark Capital generally has discretionary authority to manage accounts on behalf of our clients, which includes determining the
securities to be bought or sold for a client’s account and the amount of those securities, the broker or dealer to be used for
purchase or sale of securities for a client’s account, and the commission rates to be paid to a broker or dealer for a client’s
securities transactions. Also, you should note that we have full discretion to determine when your assets are invested, both when
we begin to manage your account and upon receipt of additional contributions to your account.
MEETING THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS
Prior to engaging us as an investment advisor, we will obtain information about your financial situation, investment objectives
and risk comfort zone and suggest a potential investment in our wrap program. On the basis of the information that we receive
from you, our portfolio team will review your situation and determine if the suggested program is suitable. We will then prepare
an investment proposal for your review. If you accept the proposal, an Investment Advisory Agreement is completed and agreed
to by you and Clark Capital. As such, our services will be based upon your individual needs, stated objectives and guidelines as
set forth in these written agreements. We make all investment decisions on your account without your prior approval of each
specific transaction; however, all such decisions are made within the boundaries of your stated objectives and guidelines and the
terms of your agreement with us. As a client in one of these wrap fee programs, you generally have the ability to impose
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reasonable restrictions on the management of your account. In such instances and when feasible, Clark Capital will refrain from
buying securities or types of securities in accordance with your restrictions. Annually, Clark Capital will contact you to evaluate
the continuing suitability of the program.
CLARK CAPITAL’S WRAP FEE PROGRAMS
Clark Capital sponsors two Wrap Fee Programs: Navigator Unified Solutions and Navigator Personalized Unified Managed
Account (“PUMA”). In Clark Capital’s Wrap Fee Programs, our investment advisory services, the cost of transactions and
custodial fees are all “wrapped” into a single fee based on the value of your portfolio. We help you select one of the investment
strategies listed below based upon your individual needs, stated objectives and guidelines as set forth in written agreements
between you and Clark Capital. The investment strategy descriptions provided below are general in nature and may be
customized and/or include reasonable investment restrictions imposed by our clients. In certain instances, and when feasible,
Clark Capital will refrain from buying certain securities or types of securities upon instruction from the client(s). We reserve the
right to limit the availability of any particular investment strategy at any given time based on various factors including asset class
capacity, pre-existing relationships, minimum account sizes, fees and distribution channels. Certain investment strategies may
be available only in certain channels. Clark Capital manages Wrap Fee Program accounts according to the general investment
strategies described below. Other customized strategies may be offered from time to time. Our services include, without
limitation, management of equity, fixed income, balanced and other specialty investment portfolios.
NAVIGATOR UNIFIED SOLUTIONS
Navigator Unified Solutions (or “Unified Solutions”) is a legacy program that is no longer offered to new clients. Navigator
Unified Solutions is a unified managed account (“UMA”) that is a core and explore asset allocation program that emphasizes
diversification. Clark Capital combines multiple investment products, coordinates portfolio administration and allocates the
assets of the portfolio at its sole discretion. From time to time, Clark Capital will reallocate portfolios. Portfolio allocations are
selected from the following asset classes: U.S. equities, international equities, fixed income, and alternative investments.
Portfolios are constructed drawing upon the following: mutual funds; exchange traded funds; fixed income securities; and
alternative investments.
Core and explore asset allocation is employed in the segments of the portfolio holding U.S. equities, international equities, and
fixed income. The core segment is focused upon market diversification across market capitalizations and styles and explore is
focused upon economic sectors and world markets that are believed to have the potential of producing excess performance.
There are five risk-based portfolios to choose from in Unified Solutions:
• Level I: Level I portfolios seek to provide preservation of capital and inflation protection with current income. Capital
appreciation is a secondary goal. These portfolios are designed for investors who have a low risk comfort zone and are
willing to accept commensurate returns in exchange for asset preservation. Portfolios with a risk level of Level I are
constructed of 20 to 30% U.S. equity, 5 to 15% international equity, 40 to 60% fixed income, 10 to 20% alternative
assets, 2 to 12% global tactical (formerly known as global macro), and 0 to 15% cash.
• Level II: Level II portfolios seek to provide limited capital appreciation and modest current income with a secondary
goal of capital preservation. These portfolios are for the investor who has a limited risk comfort zone and is willing to
accept minimal volatility in exchange for modest wealth enhancement. Portfolios with a risk level of Level II are
constructed of 20 to 45% U.S. equity, 10 to 20% international equity, 15 to 35% fixed income, 10 to 25% alternative
to 15% cash.
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to 15% global
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• Level III: Level III portfolios seek to provide moderate capital appreciation and limited current income with a secondary
goal of capital preservation. These portfolios are designed for investors who have a moderate risk comfort zone and are
willing to accept limited volatility in exchange for moderate wealth enhancement. Portfolios with a risk level of Level
III are constructed of 30 to 45% U.S. equity, 15 to 25% international equity, 5 to 20% fixed income, 10 to 25%
alternative assets, 8 to 18% global tactical (formerly known as global macro), and 0 to 15% cash.
• Level IV: Level IV portfolios seek capital appreciation. These portfolios are designed for investors who have a high risk
comfort zone and are willing to accept volatility in exchange for potential wealth enhancement. Current income is not
a consideration. Portfolios with a risk level of Level IV are constructed of 35 to 55% U.S. equity, 20 to 30% international
equity, 0 to 10% fixed income, 5 to 30% alternative assets, 10 to 20% global tactical (formerly known as global macro),
and 0 to 15% cash.
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• Level V: Level V portfolios seek to maximize capital appreciation. These portfolios are designed for investors who have
a high risk comfort zone and are willing to accept more volatility in exchange for greater potential wealth enhancement.
Current income is not a consideration. Portfolios with a risk level of Level V are constructed of 40 to 60% U.S. equity,
20 to 30% international equity, 0 to 10% fixed income, 5 to 30% alternative assets, 10 to 20% global tactical (formerly
known as global macro), and 0 to 15% cash.
The minimum account size is $100,000. Portfolios are constructed to each risk level using the account components described
below. Components selected for each portfolio vary with account size range. Account size ranges for each risk level are
described under “Fees and Compensation.”
NAVIGATOR PERSONALIZED UNIFIED MANAGED ACCOUNT (“PUMA”)
With a Personalized Unified Managed Account (“PUMA”) the client may choose to incorporate investment strategies featuring
one or more of the account components listed below which utilize different investment styles, strategies, and investment vehicles
in one managed account. Portfolio allocations are selected by the client from the following asset classes: U.S. equities,
international equities, fixed income, and alternative investments. Portfolios draw upon the following: mutual funds; exchange
traded funds; fixed income securities; and alternative investments including real estate, commodities, precious metals, currencies
and absolute return/hedge strategies. The minimums for components of a PUMA are given below. The account must have a
minimum size of $50,000 and must incorporate two or more components prior to adding an Alternative component. Portfolios
are constructed using the account components described below.
CORE U.S. EQUITY
Navigator All Cap Core U.S. Equity
Component Minimum $50,000
The Navigator All Cap Core U.S. Equity portfolio is primarily invested in stocks of companies with market capitalizations
generally falling between $300 million and $400 billion and that are constituents of the Russell 3000 Broad Market Index. Our
investment process is both quantitative and qualitative, incorporating proprietary models and analytical techniques that search
for companies that possess three characteristics: superior quality, attractive value and improving business prospects. By
purchasing the undervalued shares of companies with a durable competitive advantage whose businesses have accelerating
momentum, we tend to benefit over time as value increases and as the spread between price and value narrows. Our risk controls
are sensitive to company and sector diversification to reduce both overall portfolio volatility and tracking error to the benchmark.
The goal of the portfolio is to deliver consistent excess returns over a full market cycle at/or below benchmark volatility.
Navigator High Dividend Equity Component Minimum $50,000
Navigator High Dividend Equity is invested in high-quality domestic and international equities, REITs and preferred stocks. The
goal of the strategy is to provide above average dividend income with capital appreciation. The focus is on reasonably priced,
multi-capitalized stocks with strong valuation characteristics. Only securities with strong and absolute relative values are
considered for use in the portfolio and is diversified across several broad economic sectors. Fundamental and quantitative analysis
is used in determining the stocks to be included in the portfolio such as: revenue growth, price/cash flow, price/book, P/E, ROE
(return on equity), price/sales, dividend yield, PEG ratios and earnings momentum. Generally, 35 to 55 securities are held in the
portfolio. Preferred stocks and REITs are considered for the portfolio. The sell discipline considers dividend reductions,
weakening earnings trends and declining margins over two to three consecutive quarters. Relative performance to market peers
is also a factor. The strategy seeks to provide capital appreciation with current income on a consistent basis by applying a fundamental
investment approach that is focused on securities with above average dividend yield.
Navigator Small Cap Core U.S. Equity Component Minimum $50,000
The Navigator Small Cap Core U.S. Equity portfolio primarily invests in stocks of companies with market capitalizations
generally falling between $300 million and $3 billion and that are constituents of the Russell 2000 Small Cap Index. Our
investment process is both quantitative and qualitative, incorporating proprietary models and analytical techniques that search
for companies that we believe possess three characteristics: superior quality, attractive value and improving business prospects.
By purchasing the undervalued shares of companies with a Durable Competitive Advantage whose businesses have accelerating
momentum, we tend to benefit over time as value increases and as the spread between price and value narrows. Our risk controls
are sensitive to company and sector diversification to reduce both overall portfolio volatility and tracking error to the benchmark.
The goal of the portfolio is to deliver consistent excess returns over a full market cycle at/or below benchmark volatility. The
performance prior to 4/1/2003 were achieved by Anthony Soslow while at his prior firm, using a substantially similar investment
style. Anthony Soslow joined Clark Capital Management Group on 3/1/2013.
Navigator SMID Cap Core U.S. Equity Component Minimum $50,000
The Navigator SMID Cap Core U.S. Equity portfolio primarily invests in stocks of companies with market capitalizations
generally falling between $300 million and $5 billion. Our investment process is both quantitative and qualitative, incorporating
proprietary models and analytical techniques that search for companies that possess three characteristics: superior quality,
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attractive value and improving business prospects. By purchasing the undervalued shares of companies with a Durable
Competitive Advantage whose businesses have accelerating momentum, we tend to benefit over time as value increases and as
the spread between price and value narrows. Our risk controls are sensitive to company and sector diversification to reduce both
overall portfolio volatility and tracking error to the benchmark. The goal of the portfolio is to deliver consistent excess returns
over a full market cycle at/or below benchmark volatility.
Navigator U.S. Equity Strategic Beta Component Minimum $25,000
Navigator U.S. Equity Strategic Beta is designed to provide broad U.S. equity market diversification by utilizing domestic equity
exchange traded funds. This composite is highly tax efficient, passively managed and serves as the anchor or core of a total
unified composite. The core composite will be tax managed to minimize capital gains transactions. The investment approach
seeks wide diversity through inclusion of all capitalizations and styles of the domestic equity market and is constructed so that
the broad U.S. equity market will be mirrored. These ETFs are passively managed with the objective of the same performance
as the indexes they are tracking. The composite will be over-weighted in large cap indexes that have significant dividend yield.
The strategy seeks to provide capital appreciation over a market cycle with a focus on dividends in a broadly diversified domestic
equity composite
CORE INTERNATIONAL EQUITY
Navigator International Equity/ADR Component Minimum $50,000
The Navigator International Equity/ADR portfolio primarily invests in American depository receipts (ADRs) of companies with
market capitalizations generally falling between $300 million and $250 billion and are constituents of the MSCI All Country ex
US Index. Our investment process is both quantitative and qualitative, incorporating proprietary models and analytical techniques
that search for companies that we believe possess three characteristics: superior quality, attractive value and improving business
prospects. By purchasing the undervalued ADRs of companies with a durable competitive advantage whose businesses have
accelerating momentum, we tend to benefit over time as the spread between price and value narrows and value increases. Our
risk controls are sensitive to country and sector diversification to reduce both overall portfolio volatility and tracking error to the
benchmark. The goal of the portfolio is to deliver consistent excess returns over a full market cycle at/or below benchmark
volatility. The performance results prior to 4/1/2013 were achieved by Anthony Soslow while at his prior firm, using a
substantially similar investment style. Anthony Soslow joined Clark Capital Management Group on 3/31/2013.
Navigator International Equity Core Component Minimum $25,000
Navigator International Equity Core seeks to provide capital appreciation over a market cycle. The portfolio invests in broad
based international equity exchange traded products and actively managed mutual funds by applying a fundamental investment
approach. The diversified portfolio has the objective of providing broad-based international equity exposure. While limited
strategic emphasis may be placed on emerging markets, broad diversification is always maintained. Portfolio construction
employs a "top down” approach seeking wide diversity reflective of international markets. Construction of the portfolio begins
with a rigorous due diligence process to select the mutual funds or exchange traded products. Due diligence focuses on long-
term performance in up and down markets, style consistency, performance attribution and manager correlation. The process
includes a detailed review by the Clark Capital Investment Committee for attributes such as manager tenure, investment
processes, systems and trading capabilities, legal and compliance resources, and personnel and organizational structure.
Navigator International Equity Strategic Beta Component Minimum $25,000
The Navigator International Equity Strategic Beta seeks to provide capital appreciation over a market cycle. The portfolio invests
in broad based international equity exchange traded funds by applying a fundamental investment approach. The diversified
portfolio has the objective of providing broad-based international equity exposure. While limited strategic emphasis may be
placed on emerging markets, broad diversification is always maintained. Portfolio construction employs a passive "top down”
approach seeking wide diversity reflective of international markets with limited turnover. Construction of the portfolio begins
with a rigorous due diligence process to select the exchange traded funds.
CORE FIXED INCOME
Navigator Tax-Free Fixed Income Component Minimum $150,000
Navigator Tax-Free Fixed Income portfolio is comprised of those accounts invested in high credit quality (average quality is
investment grade or better) individual tax-free municipal securities. The portfolio is constructed to control risk through
maintaining duration in the portfolios (a measure of interest rate sensitivity) of between four and seven years. The strategy seeks
to provide current income on a consistent basis by applying a fundamental investment approach. Active management in the
portfolios seeks to provide returns to the stated benchmark through state, sector and security selection. Portfolio turnover will
vary based on market opportunities such as tax loss harvesting and yield curve shifts. State-specific variations on the tax-free
fixed income strategy are also offered. These strategies provide at least 80% targeted exposure to state-specific municipal bonds
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and seek to deliver total return with a secondary goal of income. Municipal bond issues from the following states are offered as
part of these state-specific strategies: California, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
Navigator Tax-Free Fixed Income Core Component Minimum $25,000
Navigator Tax-Free Fixed Income Core is designed to maximize total return by investing actively across the full maturity and
investment grade spectrum of municipal fixed income securities. The strategy seeks to add value through a rigorous investment
discipline that identifies market inefficiencies in the valuation of risk and reward, combined with an effort to capitalize upon
shifting market themes, yield curve inefficiencies, and undervalued maturities. The portfolio is constructed in an effort to control
risk by maintaining composite duration (a measure of interest rate sensitivity) in adherence to the benchmark range of four to
seven years. Active management is supported by in-depth, internally generated research looking to pursue superior performance
results with greater consistency and lower volatility of returns. The strategy seeks to provide a high level of tax-free total return
and current income by investing in municipal bond mutual funds and exchange traded funds.
Navigator Taxable Fixed Income Component Minimum $150,000
Navigator Taxable Fixed Income invests in corporate bonds, government bonds, mortgage securities and taxable municipal
bonds. The portfolio is managed to opportunistically take advantage of changing expectations regarding the shape of the yield
curve, credit spreads, and sector valuation. The average duration of the composite is maintained at the intermediate range of four
to eight years in order to limit interest rate risk, but bonds of longer maturities of 20 – 25 years may be purchased in order to
build a higher yielding composite. The portfolio is generally fully invested and is appropriately diversified by sector, issuer, and
credit quality. The portfolio seeks to provide current income.
Navigator Taxable Fixed Income Core Component Minimum $25,000
Navigator Taxable Fixed Income Core is designed to maximize total return by investing actively across the full maturity and
investment grade spectrum of U.S. fixed income sectors and securities. The strategy seeks to identify market inefficiencies in the
valuation of risk and reward, combined with an approach to capitalize upon shifting market themes, yield curve inefficiencies
and undervalued maturities. Portfolios are constructed in an effort to control risk by maintaining portfolio duration (a measure
of interest rate sensitivity) in adherence to the composites intermediate benchmark range of four to eight years. Portfolios are
generally fully invested and are diversified among corporate, government and mortgage securities. Active management is
supported by in-depth, internally generated research to pursue performance results with greater consistency and lower volatility
of returns. The goal of the strategy is to provide a high level of total return by investing in high-quality corporate, government
bonds, treasury bonds, exchange traded products, and mortgage-backed securities.
Navigator Ultra Short Bond Fund
Clark Capital serves as advisor to the Navigator Ultra Short Bond Fund, which is registered as an open-end investment company.
The Fund invests primarily in various types of short duration, investment grade debt (or fixed income) securities. Additional
information about the Navigator Mutual Funds is available in the Funds’ prospectus and SAI, which are available on the Funds’
website (www.navigatorfunds.com) or on the SEC’s EDGAR database.
TACTICAL U.S. EQUITY
Navigator U.S. Sector Opportunity Component Minimum $25,000
Navigator U.S. Sector Opportunity is primarily invested in U.S. sectors and industries through strategic rotation. The strategy
has an unconstrained asset allocation policy and is allocated to the sectors and industries that appear to have the potential for
producing exceptionally strong performance in the near future. A portfolio is constructed with a bias toward large cap equities
and weighted to pursue maximum returns. The portfolio is actively managed; security weightings are adjusted to take advantage
of emerging market opportunities as they arise to harvest gains as they mature. Portfolios are implemented using exchange traded
products which provide diversification, limit specific security risk, and provide tax efficiencies. The strategy seeks to provide
capital appreciation.
Navigator U.S. Style Opportunity Component Minimum $25,000
Navigator U.S. Style Opportunity invests in exchange traded funds through strategic rotation among U.S. equity styles (growth
& value), capitalizations (large, medium and small). The portfolio is then opportunistically overweighted in the market segments
expected to be the most profitable in the near term – large or small cap, growth or value, etc. – and underweighted in those
segments expected to be weaker. The strategy is passively managed using a strategic allocation of broad-based market indices,
rebalanced annually. The portfolio has an unconstrained asset allocation policy and seeks to maximize the returns through a
rigorous investment discipline that seeks to take advantage of the performance differential between segments of the equity market
under different market conditions. Style and capitalization rotation are employed in an effort to take advantage of emerging
opportunities and to minimize the effect of securities that are no longer option for the composite. The goal of the strategy is to
outperform an unmanaged buy and hold investment, reduce the effects of broad market declines and provide capital appreciation.
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TACTICAL INTERNATIONAL EQUITY
Navigator Global Equity ETF Component Minimum $50,000
The Navigator Global Equity ETF actively manages a portfolio targeting U.S. equity styles, market capitalizations, and sectors
coupled with exposure to international countries and regions. The strategy uses Clark Capital's proprietary relative strength
research to allow us to adapt to changing themes and is not biased to a traditional style, market capitalization approach or
international country or region. Blending U.S. and international investments may lower risk by reducing portfolio volatility. The
appropriate risk profile is achieved through careful allocation of the portfolio within established percentage ranges of styles,
sectors, and international securities. The strategy is implemented using exchange traded funds as they provide an efficient, low
cost alternative to traditional mutual funds and seeks to provide capital appreciation.
Navigator Global Tactical Component Minimum $25,000
The Navigator Global Tactical is constructed from a wide range of investment opportunities including domestic and foreign
equities, fixed income, real estate, commodities, precious metals and currencies. The objective is to provide investors with
consistent, competitive investment returns over time by tactically capitalizing on a broad range of global market opportunities.
The strategy seeks to provide capital appreciation through an unconstrained tactical allocation methodology in an effort to lower
portfolio volatility and increase returns. The unconstrained investment mandate is designed to allow for the efficient allocation
of risk capital globally to opportunities where potential returns are identified and seeks to provide the flexibility to avoid declining
markets or asset classes. The portfolio invests in exchange-traded funds which provide diversification, limit specific security
risk, and provide tax efficiencies. The strategy seeks to provide capital appreciation.
Navigator International Opportunity Component Minimum $25,000
Navigator International Opportunity invests in international countries and regions in a vigorous and creative “explore” approach
which seeks to provide performance through strategic rotation among equity securities of foreign countries and regions. The
strategy has an unconstrained asset allocation policy and is allocated to international markets and regions including those of
developed countries and emerging markets that appear to have the potential for producing strong performance in the near future.
The portfolio is actively managed; security weightings are adjusted to take advantage of emerging market opportunities as they
arise and to harvest gains as they mature. The portfolio invests in exchange traded funds which provide diversification, limit
specific security risk, and provide tax efficiencies. The strategy seeks to provide capital appreciation.
ALTERNATIVE DIVERSIFIERS
Navigator Alternative Component Minimum $25,000
($10,000 in PUMA)
Navigator Alternative is constructed from a wide range of investment opportunities including long and short, Allocation among
U.S. equity, international equity, U.S. fixed income, international fixed income, real estate, commodities and precious metals,
currencies, energy and absolute/hedge strategies. The objective is to provide investors with capital appreciation independent of
the direction of the traditional equity markets. The use of alternative investments in concert with traditional assets in a total
investment plan may result in lower portfolio volatility and increased returns due to the increase in portfolio diversity and the
lack of correlation between alternative and traditional investments. Exchange traded funds are utilized when possible as they
may provide diversification, limit specific security risk, and provide tax efficiencies. Mutual funds may also be utilized. The
portfolio has an unconstrained asset allocation policy and seeks capital appreciation by applying a disciplined quantitative
investment approach that is non-correlated to the equity markets.
Navigator Fixed Income Total Return Component Minimum $25,000
Navigator Fixed Income Total Return is designed to maximize total return by rotational management of a fixed income portfolio
invested in low quality bonds (high-yield), high quality corporate and government bonds, short-term treasuries. The strategy
seeks to take advantage of the performance differential between segments of the bond market under different market conditions.
Through investment in segments of the fixed income market believed to be the strongest performer in the near term, the portfolio
may have the opportunity to outperform the broad bond market without exposure to the risk of the equity market. Active
management supported by in-depth, internally generated research seeks to pursue superior performance results with greater
consistency and lower volatility of returns. The portfolio invests in exchange traded funds and mutual funds targeting high yield
corporate, investment grade corporate, government, government agency and treasury fixed income sectors. The strategy has an
unconstrained allocation policy. The goal of the strategy is capital preservation while outperforming an unmanaged buy and hold
investment.
Navigator Tactical Fixed Income Fund Component Minimum $25,000
Clark Capital serves as advisor to the Navigator Tactical Fixed Income Fund, which is an open-end investment company. The
investment management services we provide to the fund mirror the investment philosophy, investment process, and security
selection of the Navigator Fixed Income Total Return portfolio. Additional information about the Navigator Mutual Funds is
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available in the Funds’ prospectus and SAI, which is available on the Funds’ website (www.navigatorfunds.com) or on the SEC’s
EDGAR database.
Portfolios Utilizing Global Equity ETF Separate Account Strategy
Navigator Global Balanced 20-80
Component Minimum $100,000
Navigator Global Balanced 20-80 strategy consists of portfolios with a 20% allocation to equity and 80% to fixed income. The
portfolio provides targeted exposure to the U.S. equity market coupled with targeted international exposure and an actively
managed fixed income component seeking to lower risk and reduce portfolio volatility. The 20% allocation to equity allocation
utilizes the Navigator Global Equity ETF strategy which invests in exchange traded funds in U.S. equity styles, market
capitalizations and styles, and sectors and industry groups and international countries and regions. The 80% fixed income
allocation utilizes the Navigator Fixed Income Total Return strategy which has an unconstrained allocation policy targeting high
yield corporate, investment grade corporate, government, government agency, treasury fixed income sectors. The strategy seeks
to provide preservation of capital.
Component Minimum $100,000
Navigator Global Balanced 40-60
Navigator Global Balanced 40-60 strategy consists of portfolios with a 40% allocation to equity and 60% to fixed income. The
portfolio provides targeted exposure to the U.S. equity market coupled with targeted international exposure and an actively
managed fixed income component seeking to lower risk and reduce portfolio volatility. The equity allocation invests in the
Navigator Global Equity ETF strategy which invests in exchange traded funds in U.S. equity styles, market capitalizations and
factors, sectors and industry groups and international countries and regions. The fixed income allocation utilizes the Navigator
Fixed Income Total Return Strategy. The fixed income allocation has an unconstrained allocation policy targeting high yield
corporate, investment grade corporate, government, government agency, and treasury fixed income sectors and cash and cash
equivalents/money markets. The strategy seeks to provide growth of capital.
Navigator Global Balanced 60-40
Component Minimum $100,000
Navigator Global Balanced 60-40 consists of portfolios with a 60% allocation to equity and 40% to fixed income. The portfolio
provides targeted exposure to the U.S. equity market coupled with targeted international exposure and an actively managed fixed
income component seeking to lower risk and reduce portfolio volatility. The equity allocation invests in the Navigator Global
Equity ETF strategy which invests in exchange traded products in U.S. equity styles, market capitalizations and styles, and sectors
and industry groups and international countries and regions. The fixed income allocation utilizes the Navigator Fixed Income
Total Return Strategy. The fixed income allocation has an unconstrained allocation policy targeting high yield corporate,
investment grade corporate, government, government agency and treasury fixed income sectors. The strategy seeks to provide
growth of capital.
Component Minimum $100,000
Navigator Global Balanced 80-20
Navigator Global Balanced 80-20 strategy consists of portfolios with an 80% allocation to equity and 20% to fixed income.
The portfolio provides targeted exposure to the U.S. equity market coupled with targeted international exposure and an actively
managed fixed income component seeking to lower risk and reduce portfolio volatility. The equity allocation invests in the
Navigator Global Equity ETF strategy which invests in exchange traded funds in U.S. equity styles, market capitalizations and
styles, and sectors and industry groups and international countries and regions. The fixed income allocation utilizes the
Navigator Fixed Income Total Return Strategy. The fixed income allocation has an unconstrained allocation policy targeting
high yield corporate, investment grade corporate, government, government agency and treasury fixed income sectors. The
strategy seeks to provide growth of capital.
TRADITIONAL BALANCED SOLUTIONS
Navigator Traditional Balanced 60-40
Component Minimum $150,000
Navigator Traditional Balanced 60-40 is a portfolio consisting of 60% global equity and 40% U.S. fixed income. The strategy
provides targeted exposure to the U.S. equity market coupled with targeted international exposure and an actively managed fixed
income component. The equity allocation invests in exchange traded products in U.S. equity styles, market capitalizations and
styles, and sectors and industry groups and international countries and regions. The fixed income allocation invests in individual
fixed income securities, exchange traded products and mutual funds. Blending U.S. and international investments and fixed
income may lower risk by reducing portfolio volatility. The strategy seeks to provide growth of capital with a secondary objective
of current income on a consistent basis by applying a disciplined quantitative investment approach.
Navigator Traditional Balanced 70-30
Component Minimum $150,000
Navigator Traditional Balanced 70-30 is a portfolio consisting of 70% global equity and 30% U.S. fixed income. The strategy
provides targeted exposure to the U.S. equity market coupled with targeted international exposure and an actively managed fixed
income component. The equity allocation invests in exchange traded products in U.S. equity styles, market capitalizations and
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styles, and sectors and industry groups and international countries and regions. The fixed income allocation invests in individual
fixed income securities, exchange traded products and mutual funds. Blending U.S. and international investments and fixed
income may lower risk by reducing portfolio volatility. The strategy seeks to provide growth of capital with a secondary objective
of current income on a consistent basis by applying a disciplined quantitative investment approach.
Navigator Traditional Balanced 70-30 Hedged
Component Minimum $150,000
Navigator Traditional Balanced 70-30 Hedged is a portfolio consisting of 70% global equity and 30% U.S. fixed income. The
strategy provides targeted exposure to the U.S. equity market coupled with targeted international exposure and an actively
managed fixed income component. The equity allocation invests in exchange traded products in U.S. equity styles, market
capitalizations and styles, and sectors and industry groups and international countries and regions. The fixed income allocation
invests in individual fixed income securities, exchange traded products and mutual funds. Blending U.S. and international
investments and fixed income may lower risk by reducing portfolio volatility. Hedging is incorporated into the portfolio through
the Navigator Managed Volatility Fund. The strategy seeks to provide growth of capital with a secondary objective of current
income on a consistent basis by applying a disciplined quantitative investment approach.
Component Minimum $150,000
Navigator Traditional Balanced 80-20
Navigator Traditional Balanced 80-20 is a portfolio consisting of 80% equity and 20% fixed income. The strategy provides
targeted exposure to the U.S. equity market coupled with targeted international exposure and an actively managed fixed income
component. The equity allocation invests in exchange traded products in U.S. equity styles, market capitalizations and styles,
and sectors and industry groups and international countries and regions. The fixed income allocation invests in individual fixed
income securities, exchange traded products and mutual funds. Blending U.S. and international investments and fixed income
may lower risk by reducing portfolio volatility. The strategy seeks to provide growth of capital with a secondary objective of
current income on a consistent basis by applying a disciplined quantitative investment approach.
FEES AND COMPENSATION
As a client, you should be aware that the wrap fee charged by Clark Capital could be higher (or lower) than those charged by
others in the industry, and that it may be possible to obtain the same or similar services from other firms at lower rates. A client
may be able to obtain some or all of the types of services available through Clark Capital’s Wrap Fee Programs on an individual
basis through other firms and, depending on the circumstances, the aggregate of any separately paid fees may be lower or higher
than the annual fees shown below. The factors that impact the relative cost to clients in Clark Capital’s Wrap Fee Programs
include: the size of the account, the investment strategies selected for the account, customized options selected by the client (i.e.,
active core allocation, passive core allocation, hedging), and the level of trading activity in the client’s account with the custodian
(the lower the activity, the less the client may benefit). For more information on the cost of trades that are traded away from the
custodian, please see “Brokerage Practices” below.
Investment Advisory Fees
Clients pay a fee for our investment advisory services (“Investment Advisory Fee”). The range of Investment Advisory Fees
you pay for our services are shown in the annual fee schedules below. The services we provide in exchange for our Investment
Advisory Fee are also described below.
The Investment Advisory Fee is deducted quarterly in advance from your account by your custodian and is based on the assets
in your account at the close of the prior quarter. At the inception of our relationship with you and each quarter thereafter, we
notify your custodian of the amount of the Investment Advisory Fee due and payable to us. The custodian does not validate or
check the Investment Advisory Fee or its calculation or the assets on which the fee is based. Your custodian will deduct the fee
from your account or, if you have more than one account, you may arrange to have fees paid from an account you designate with
our approval.
Each month, you will receive a statement directly from your custodian showing all transactions, positions and credits/debits into
or from your account, including the Investment Advisory Fee deducted from your account. Quarterly, you will receive a statement
from us that will show the allocation of your account, performance, portfolio value and changes in portfolio value, among other
account details. You should compare the statements you receive from your custodian with the quarterly statement from Clark
Capital and notify us immediately if you find discrepancies, or if you do not receive the monthly custodial statements.
The Investment Advisory Fee will be adjusted if assets are withdrawn after the inception of a quarter and any pre-paid Investment
Advisory Fee will be refunded to you. When you contribute additional assets to your account after the initial subscription date,
the Investment Advisory Fee will be increased on a pro rata basis during the quarter in which additional assets are received. If a
client’s portfolio has an investment allocation to a mutual fund managed by Clark Capital, the fees will be adjusted to
accommodate the investment advisory fee also to be paid by the mutual fund to Clark Capital to ensure that clients are not paying
additional advisory fees to Clark Capital.
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The Investment Advisory Fee covers the following services provided by Clark Capital: investment advice; portfolio allocations;
account processing; client consultation; detailed account statements; and other services. The Investment Advisory Fee is also
inclusive of custodial, clearing and brokerage services. The Investment Advisory Fee is a flat fee based on the amount of assets
the client has under management and the level of the account according to the schedules below, subject to certain exceptions.
The Investment Advisory Fee encompasses all portfolio components, except certain management fees and other operating fees
and expenses incurred by mutual funds and exchange traded funds as disclosed in the prospectus for such funds. The Investment
Advisory Fee may be negotiable.
Unified Solutions Fees
Unified Solutions Active Core Option
From:
To:
Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
Level V
$500,000
$750,000
$1,000,000
Account minimum
$500,001
$750,001
Over $1,000,000
0.85%
0.75%
0.70%
0.60%
1.00%
0.95%
0.85%
0.80%
1.15%
1.10%
1.00%
0.90%
1.15%
1.10%
1.00%
0.90%
1.15%
1.10%
1.00%
0.90%
Account levels are based upon risk determination and investment objectives.
Unified Solutions Passive Core Option
From:
To:
Level 0
Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
Level V
$250,000
$500,000
$750,000
$1,000,000
Account minimum
$250,001
$500,001
$750,001
Over $1,000,000
0.70%
0.60%
0.50%
0.45%
0.40%
0.85%
0.80%
0.70%
0.60%
0.55%
1.00%
0.90%
0.85%
0.75%
0.70%
1.15%
1.05%
1.00%
0.90%
0.85%
1.15%
1.05%
1.00%
0.90%
0.85%
1.15%
1.05%
1.00%
0.90%
0.85%
Account levels are based upon risk determination and investment objectives.
PUMA and Separate Account Fees
With a PUMA, the client may choose to incorporate investment strategies featuring one or more of the account components listed
in Item 4 of this Wrap Fee Brochure which utilize different investment styles, strategies, and investment vehicles into one
managed account. The account must have a minimum size of $50,000 and must incorporate two or more components. The
Advisory fee will be a combination of the individual components’ fee schedules as set forth below:
Traditional Balanced Hedged
Global Opportunity
U.S. Sector Opportunity
High Dividend Equity
U.S. Style Opportunity
High Dividend Equity with Options or Customized
International Equity/ADR
All Cap Core U.S. Equity
International Opportunity
Small Cap Core U.S. Equity
Alternative Strategy
SMID Cap Core U.S. Equity
Global Equity ETF
Traditional Balanced
Global Tactical
$500,000
$750,000
$1,000,000
From: To:
Account minimum
$500,001
$750,001
Over $1,000,000
1.10%
1.00%
0.95%
0.85%
Global Balanced
From: To:
Account minimum
$500,001
$750,001
$500,000
$750,000
$1,000,000
0.50%
0.40%
0.30%
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Over $1,000,000
0.25%
* Using Separate Account Allocation of Fixed Income Total Return
Fixed Income Total Return
$500,000
$750,000
$1,000,000
From: To:
Account minimum
$500,001
$750,001
Over $1,000,000
0.85%
0.70%
0.60%
0.50%
U.S. Equity Strategic Beta
International Equity Strategic Beta
U.S. Equity Income Strategic Beta
To:
$500,000
$750,000
$1,000,000
From:
Account minimum
$500,001
$750,001
Over $1,000,000
0.50%
0.45%
0.40%
0.35%
U.S. Equity Income Core
International Equity Core
U.S. Equity Core
To:
$500,000
$750,000
$1,000,000
From:
Account minimum
$500,001
$750,001
Over $1,000,000
0.75%
0.70%
0.65%
0.60%
Taxable Fixed Income
Tax-Free Fixed Income
MultiStrategy
Taxable Fixed Income Strategic Beta
Tax-Free Fixed Income Core
To:
$500,000
$1,000,000
$3,000,000
From:
Account minimum
$500,001
$1,000,001
Over $3,000,000
0.50%
0.40%
0.30%
0.25%
Holding Accounts
Asset Valuation:
Account minimum
0.35%
Option Enhancement on Concentrated Equity
0.75%
Asset Valuation:
Variable
See “Additional Fees” below for information on other potential fees.
ADDITIONAL FEES
The Investment Advisory Fees payable to us do not include all the fees you will pay when we manage your account. The following
fees may be assessed depending upon your investment choice: (1) advisory fees and administrative fees charged by mutual funds
and exchange traded products including the mutual funds and exchange traded products managed by Clark Capital (such as
distribution fees, servicing fees, operating expenses and deferred sales charges); (2) wire transfer and electronic fund processing
fees; (3) SEC or other regulatory fees; or (4) other fees mandated by law.
Clark Capital serves as the investment adviser to the Navigator Mutual Funds. At times, and as described in this Wrap Fee
Brochure, Clark Capital may invest a portion of the assets managed for Clark Capital Wrap Fee Program clients in one or more
of the Navigator Mutual Funds. In those instances, the assets invested in a Navigator Mutual Fund will be subject to the applicable
management fee imposed on Fund assets, as described in the Funds’ prospectus. The fee schedules below reflect the fees stated
in each Fund’s prospectus as of the date of this Brochure. Navigator Mutual Fund management fees are not negotiable but are
reviewed by the Funds’ Board of Trustees on an annual basis.
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Fund Name
Navigator Tactical Fixed Income Fund
Navigator Tactical U.S. Allocation Fund
Navigator Ultra Short Bond Fund
Navigator Tactical Investment Grade Bond Fund
Annual Management Fee
0.81%
0.85%
0.30%
0.85%
The fee schedules for the Navigator Tactical Fixed Income Fund, the Navigator Tactical U.S. Allocation Fund, and the Navigator
Tactical Investment Grade Bond Fund include management fee breakpoints, which reduce Clark Capital’s total management fees
when the net assets in the aforementioned funds exceeds the thresholds in the table below:
Portion of Net Assets
Less than $4.5 billion
Greater than $4.5 billion and less than or equal to $5.5 billion
Greater than $5.5 billion
Annual Management Fee
0.85%
0.80%
0.75%
In order to address the economic incentive that Clark Capital may have in investing Clark Capital Wrap Fee Program client
accounts in the Funds, the Investment Advisory Fee payable under Clark Capital’s Wrap Fee Program is reduced to offset the
management fee that Clark Capital will receive from the Funds. Assets invested in a Navigator Mutual Fund will also be subject
to the other expenses described in the Funds’ prospectuses, including any applicable distribution fees, administrative expenses,
and other Fund operating expenses. Please refer to the Navigator Mutual Funds’ prospectuses and statements of additional
information for information on additional fees and expenses associated with those investments.
Item 5 – Account Requirements and Types of Clients
TYPES OF CLIENTS
We provide our services to a variety of clients in our Wrap Fee Programs including:
Individuals, including high net worth individuals
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• Trusts, estates and charitable organizations
• Corporations or other business entities not otherwise listed
• Pension and profit sharing plans (but not plan participants)
• Nonprofit entities
• Other investment advisers
ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUMS
For accounts to be established on Clark Capital’s Wrap Fee Programs, all required paperwork must be completed and assets must
be forwarded or transferred to the client’s custodian. Accounts must meet minimum size requirements as given in the description
of each portfolio/strategy in Item 4 of this Brochure. This size requirement does not apply if the account drops below the
minimum level solely due to market action.
Item 6 – Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation
Clark Capital is the only manager and sponsor in the Clark Capital Wrap Fee Programs. Clark Capital Wrap Fee Program
accounts are managed by Clark Capital’s portfolio management team and performance for accounts is calculated according to its
GIPS® policies and procedures for the composite in which accounts are included. ACA Performance Services provides a third-
party examination of composite performance.
Clark Capital Wrap Fee Program client accounts are managed exclusively by Clark Capital’s portfolio managers. These
individuals also manage accounts for other clients of Clark Capital, including clients in Third-Party Wrap Fee Programs. As a
result, certain conflicts could arise. Clark Capital has established certain policies and procedures, such as trade aggregation and
allocation procedures and a trade rotation strategy, to ensure that all clients are treated fairly.
In addition to the Clark Capital Wrap Fee Programs that we sponsor, we act as an investment adviser (or “sub-adviser”) to Third-
Party Wrap Fee Programs sponsored by independent financial services firms, such as banks, broker-dealers, and other investment
advisers (“Program Sponsors”). The investment management services we provide through these Third-Party Wrap Fee Programs
follow the same investment philosophy, investment process, and security selection offered in Clark Capital’s Wrap Fee Programs.
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As an investment adviser to these Third-Party Wrap Fee Programs, we are compensated by the Program Sponsor with a portion
of the wrap fee paid by the client.
PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT
Clark Capital does not charge performance-based fees (fees based on a share of capital gains or on capital appreciation of the
funds or securities in your account).
METHODS OF ANALYSIS
Quantitative Analysis
In managing investors’ accounts, Clark Capital employs quantitative analysis techniques. Such techniques seek to understand
market behavior by using complex mathematical and statistical modeling, measurement and research. Among the methods of
quantitative analysis used by Clark Capital, relative strength analysis and top down analysis are significant.
Relative Strength Analysis. Relative strength is a technical momentum indicator that measures price trend and indicates how
a security is performing relative to other securities in its group.
Top Down Analysis. Top down analysis is a method of analysis that examines the “big picture” first, and then looks at the
smaller components in turn. By looking at the overall picture, such as trends in the overall economy and conditions in a given
industry, the aspects for further analysis can be narrowed.
Fundamental Analysis
In managing investors’ accounts, Clark Capital employs fundamental analysis of individual assets. This method of evaluating a
security involves attempting to measure its intrinsic value by studying everything that can affect the security’s value, including
macroeconomic factors (such as the overall economy and industry conditions) and company-specific factors (such as financial
condition and management quality).
Bottom Up Analysis. Bottom up analysis is a method that emphasizes a thorough review of an individual security and de-
emphasizes the importance of economic and market cycles and the industry in which the company operates. This approach
assumes that individual companies can do well even in an industry that is not performing well and under adverse economic
conditions. The company’s products, services, financials, earnings are scrutinized.
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
Asset Allocation. In managing investors’ accounts, Clark Capital employs the strategy of asset allocation. Asset allocation
attempts to balance portfolio risk and reward to dovetail with an individual’s goals, risk comfort zone, and investment time
horizon by dividing the portfolio among different asset categories, such as stocks, bonds, and cash. Clark Capital employs both
strategic and tactical asset allocation.
Strategic Asset Allocation. In strategic asset allocation, a proportional combination of asset classes is established based upon
expected rates of return for each asset class on the basis of historical data. For example, if stocks historically returned 10% per
year and bonds returned 5% a year, the expected return for a portfolio consisting of half stocks and half bonds would be 7.5%
over time. The asset class proportions are periodically adjusted to the original percentages. Once the allocation has been
determined, there is no attempt to consciously deviate from the percentages of the original allocation.
Tactical Asset Allocation. Unlike strategic asset allocation, in tactical asset allocation, an effort is made to take advantage of
market opportunities by adjusting the percentages of the various asset classes in the portfolio while maintaining the risk control
framework established on behalf of the individual investor.
Hedging. Hedging involves strategically using financial instruments in the market in an effort to offset the risk of any potential
loss. One investment is “hedged” against another. The investments chosen are expected to be negatively correlated (the price
movement of one is expected to be opposite the movement of the other). If the investment loses value, a successful hedge will
reduce the loss. On the other hand, if the investment performs well, the potential profit is less.
RISK OF LOSS
All investments in securities include a risk of loss of your principal (invested amount) and any profits that have not been realized
(the securities were not sold to “lock in” the profit). Stock markets and fixed income markets fluctuate substantially over time.
Different types of investments tend to shift in and out of favor depending on market, economic, and other forces. In addition,
performance of any investment is not guaranteed, and your account may experience loss of assets due to a variety of reasons
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including market movements and global and domestic events affecting the economy. As a result, there is a risk of loss of the
assets we manage that may be out of our control. We cannot guarantee any level of performance or that you will not experience
a loss of your account assets. Depending upon the program you choose and the securities used, your portfolio may be subject to
the risks described below.
GENERAL RISKS
General Economic and Market Conditions. The success of Clark Capital’s activities will be affected by general economic and
market conditions, such as interest rates, availability of credit, credit defaults, inflation rates, economic uncertainty, changes in
laws (including laws relating to taxation of Clark Capital’s investments), trade barriers, currency exchange controls, and national
and international political circumstances (including wars, terrorist acts or security operations). These factors can affect, among
other things, the level and volatility of securities’ prices, the liquidity of investments, and the availability of certain securities’
prices. Clients may incur major losses in the event of disrupted markets and other extraordinary events in which historical pricing
relationships become materially distorted. The risk of loss from pricing distortions is compounded by the fact that in disrupted
markets many positions become illiquid, making it difficult or impossible to close out position against which the markets are
moving. Market disruptions can from time to time cause dramatic losses for clients, and such events can result in otherwise
historically low-risk strategies performing with unprecedented volatility and risk.
General Market and Credit Risks of Debt Obligations. Investments in debt obligations are subject to credit risk and interest
rate risk. “Credit Risk” refers to the likelihood that an issuer will default in the payment of principal and/or interest on an
instrument. Financial strength and solvency of an issuer are the primary factors influencing credit risk. In addition, inadequacy
of collateral or credit enhancement for a debt instrument may affect its credit risk.
Management Risk. There is no guarantee that our judgments about the worth and implementation of given strategies, the value
of individual securities, and the state of the financial markets is sound and that investments in Navigator strategies will be
profitable. Clark Capital attempts to execute a complex strategy for certain portfolios and funds using a proprietary quantitative
model. Investments selected using this model may perform differently than expected as a result of the factors used in the model,
the weight placed on each factor, changes from the factors’ historical trends, and technical issues in the construction and
implementation of the models (including, for example, data problems or software issues). There is no guarantee that Clark
Capital’s use of a model will result in effective investment decisions.
Market Disruptions; Governmental Intervention; Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The
global financial markets have in recent years gone through pervasive and fundamental disruptions that have led to extensive
governmental intervention. Such intervention was in certain cases implemented on an “emergency” basis, suddenly and
substantially eliminating market participants’ ability to continue to implement certain strategies or manage the risk of their
outstanding positions. In addition, certain of these interventions have been unclear in scope and application, resulting in confusion
and uncertainty which in itself has been materially detrimental to the efficient functioning of the markets as well as previously
successful investment strategies. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”),
which aims to reform various aspects of the U.S. financial markets, covers a broad range of market participants including
investment advisers. The Dodd-Frank Act may directly affect Clark Capital by mandating additional new reporting requirements,
including, but not limited to, position information, use of leverage and counterparty and credit risk exposure. Until the SEC
implements all of the new reporting requirements, the full burden of such reporting obligations will not be known.
Deflation. Deflation risk is the risk that prices throughout the economy decline over time, which may have an adverse effect on
the market value of an investment.
Inflation. Inflation risk is the risk that the value of assets or income from investments will be worth less in the future as inflation
decreases the value of money. As inflation increases, the real value of an account and distributions can decline.
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH STRATEGIES
Asset Allocation. The success of asset allocation depends upon the manager’s ability to make decisions that will achieve an
account’s objectives. Asset categories may not perform as expected due to economic and market influences both foreign and
domestic and anticipated returns may not be realized.
Concentration Risk. This type of risk occurs when a strategy’s investments are concentrated in a limited number of securities
or specific regions or countries. The value of the account will vary considerably in response to changes in the value of the
security or region/country. This may result in increased volatility.
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Counterparty Risk. Transactions, including certain derivative transactions, entered into directly with a counterparty are subject
to the risk that the counterparty will fail to perform its obligations in accordance with the agreed terms and conditions of the
transaction. A counterparty’s bankruptcy or other failure to perform its obligations due to financial difficulties would result in
significant delays in obtaining any recovery in a bankruptcy or other reorganization proceeding or no recovery in such
circumstances. Some of the markets in which Clark Capital may effect transactions are “over-the-counter” or “interdealer”
markets. The participants in such markets are typically not subject to the credit evaluation and regulatory oversight to which
members of “exchange-based” markets are subject. This exposes Clark Capital to the risk that a counterparty will not settle a
transaction in accordance with its terms and conditions because of a dispute over the terms of the contract (whether or not bona
fide) or because of a credit or liquidity problem, thus causing investors to suffer a loss.
Hedging. If the hedged investment performs well, there is likely to be a loss of upside potential. If the hedge does not perfectly
match the underlying portfolio, there is a risk that results will not be as anticipated. If the investment is underhedged, it may not
offer the degree of protection anticipated.
Foreign/International Market Risk. International investments involve special risks such as fluctuations in currencies, foreign
taxation, economic and political risks, and differences in accounting and financial standards. Investments in emerging markets
are generally riskier than investments in developed markets.
Proprietary Models. Clark Capital has developed certain proprietary investment models that Clark Capital, in its discretion,
consults with and uses to assist Clark Capital with the construction of portfolios and to assist Clark Capital with making
investment decisions. There are numerous risks associated with the proprietary models used by Clark Capital, certain of which
are described below. The models require significant real-time and historical data to be effectively analyzed. The ability of
investors to achieve their investment objective is, therefore, based in part on the ability of Clark Capital to continuously receive
and analyze such data. In addition, there is no assurance that the models will be effective in all market conditions or that Clark
Capital has considered all factors necessary for the models to function properly. There is also no assurance that risk management
factors will be accurately or timely determined by Clark Capital given changing market conditions. Accordingly, there are no
assurances that investors will not be exposed to the risk of significant losses, particularly if the underlying patterns of market
behavior studied by Clark Capital and which provide the basis for its investment models change in ways not anticipated by Clark
Capital. As the models are proprietary, an investor will not be able to determine the full details of Clark Capital’s investment
process or whether the process is being followed. If Clark Capital relies on such models, Clark Capital intends to monitor its
models and seek to make enhancements and changes as necessary, but there is no assurance that Clark Capital will be able modify
them to adapt to changing market conditions or other factors. The results generated by the proprietary models are just one
consideration that Clark Capital takes into account as a part of its investment process.
RISK ASSOCIATED WITH SECURITIES AND INVESTMENTS
Affiliated Fund Risk: Clark Capital may be subject to potential conflicts of interest in determining whether to invest client
assets in a fund managed by Clark Capital (the Navigator Mutual Funds) or in a fund managed by an unaffiliated manager and
will in certain cases have an economic or other incentive to select a Navigator Mutual Fund over another fund.
American Depository Receipts (ADRs). ADRs represent ownership in the shares of a non-U.S. company that trades in U.S.
financial markets. While ADRs eliminate some of the inconveniences of ownership of foreign securities, they are subject to the
same risks as international securities as well as being subject to possible termination, resulting in the inability to trade in U.S.
markets and the inconveniences that entails.
Commodities. Commodities have risk in that they are affected by global supply and demand; domestic and foreign interest
rates; political, economic, financial events, or natural disasters; regulatory and exchange position limits; and concentration within
a commodity.
Cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrencies (also referred to as “virtual currencies” and “digital currencies”), including bitcoin, are
digital assets designed to act as a medium of exchange. From time to time, Clark Capital clients may obtain exposure to
cryptocurrencies through mutual funds, ETFs, and other investment products. The value of these products is often intended to
reflect the value of one or more cryptocurrencies, and the risks of investing in these products are similar to the risks of investing
in cryptocurrencies generally, as well as the risks specific to investing in the applicable investment product (e.g., if an investment
is made through a mutual fund, the risks of investing in a mutual fund will apply). Cryptocurrency facilitates decentralized, peer-
to-peer financial exchange and value storage that is used like money, without the oversight of a central authority or banks. The
value of cryptocurrency is not backed by any government, corporation, or other identified body. Similar to fiat currencies,
cryptocurrencies are susceptible to theft, loss and destruction. The value of investments in cryptocurrency is subject to
fluctuations in the value of the cryptocurrency, which have been and may in the future be highly volatile. The value of
cryptocurrencies is determined by the supply and demand for cryptocurrency in the global market for the trading of
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cryptocurrency. The price of a cryptocurrency could drop precipitously for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to,
regulatory changes, a crisis of confidence, flaw or operational issue in the cryptocurrency’s network or a change in user preference
to competing cryptocurrencies. A client’s exposure to cryptocurrency could result in substantial losses. Cryptocurrencies trade
on exchanges, which are largely unregulated and, therefore, are more exposed to fraud and failure than established, regulated
exchanges for securities, derivatives and other currencies. These exchanges have in the past, and may in the future, cease
operating temporarily or even permanently, resulting in the potential loss of users’ cryptocurrency or other market disruptions.
Cryptocurrency exchanges that are regulated typically must comply with minimum net capital, cybersecurity, and anti-money
laundering requirements, but are not typically required to protect customers or their markets to the same extent that regulated
securities exchanges or futures exchanges are required to do so. Furthermore, many cryptocurrency exchanges lack certain
safeguards established by traditional exchanges to enhance the stability of trading on the exchange and, as a result, the prices of
cryptocurrencies on these exchanges may be subject to larger and more frequent sudden declines than assets traded on traditional
exchanges. In addition, cryptocurrency exchanges are also subject to the risk of cybersecurity threats and breaches, resulting in
the theft and/or loss of cryptocurrencies, and/or an adverse effect on value of cryptocurrencies. Factors affecting the further
development of cryptocurrency include, but are not limited to: continued worldwide growth or possible cessation or reversal in
the adoption and use of cryptocurrency and other digital assets; government and quasi-government regulation or restrictions on
or regulation of access to and operation of digital asset networks; changes in consumer demographics and public preferences;
maintenance and development of open-source software protocol; availability and popularity of other forms or methods of buying
and selling goods and services; the use of the networks supporting digital assets, such as those for developing smart contracts
and distributed applications; general economic conditions and the regulatory environment relating to digital assets; negative
consumer or public perception; and general risks tied to the use of information technologies, including cyber risks. Currently,
there is relatively limited use of cryptocurrency in the retail and commercial marketplace, which contributes to price volatility.
Cryptocurrency is a new technological innovation with a limited history; it is a highly speculative asset and future regulatory
actions or policies may limit, perhaps to a materially adverse extent, the value of a client’s investment in cryptocurrency and the
ability to exchange a cryptocurrency or utilize it for payments.
Derivatives. Investments in derivatives, or similar instrument, including but not limited to, options, futures, options on futures,
forwards, participatory notes, swaps, swaptions, structured securities, tender-option bonds and derivatives relating to foreign
currency transactions, which can be used to hedge a portfolio's investments or to seek to enhance returns, entail specific risks
relating to liquidity, leverage and credit that can reduce returns and/or increase volatility. Losses in a portfolio from investments
in derivative instruments can result from the potential illiquidity of the markets for derivative instruments, the failure of the
counterparty to fulfill its contractual obligations, the portfolio receiving cash collateral under the transactions and some or all of
that collateral being invested in the market, or the risks arising from margin posting requirements and related leverage factors
associated with such transactions. In addition, many jurisdictions continue to review practices and regulations relating to the use
of derivatives, or similar instruments. Such reviews could make such instruments more costly, limiting the availability of, or
otherwise adversely affecting the value or performance of such instrument.
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). ETFs may not accurately track their underlying index and may not have liquidity under
severe market conditions.
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs). ETNs are unsecured debt instruments. As such, exchange traded notes are subject to risk by
default by the issuing bank (counterparty risk) as well as market risk. Exchange traded notes may fail to track the index they are
designed to track as well as being negatively impacted by a decline in the credit rating of the issuer. They may lack liquidity
under severe market conditions.
Fixed Income. Fixed income securities may be affected by interest rate risk as increases or decreases in interest rates occur and
also by credit risk in that issuers may not make payment on the securities.
High Yield Securities. High yield securities (including but not limited to bonds, ETFs, ETNs, and open and closed-end funds)
tend to be more sensitive to economic conditions than higher-rated securities and generally involve more credit risk. The risk of
loss due to default by an issuer of a high yield security is significantly greater than issuers of higher-rated securities because such
securities are generally unsecured and are often subordinated to other creditors. An account may have difficulty disposing of
certain high yield securities because there may be a thin trading market for such securities. As a result, an account may have to
accept a lower price to sell a high yield security, which could have a negative effect on performance.
Index-Linked Securities. Index-linked securities are securities whose prices are indexed to the prices of securities indices,
currencies, or other financial statistics. Indexed securities typically are debt securities or deposits whose value at maturity and/or
coupon rate is determined by reference to a specific instrument or statistic. The performance of indexed securities fluctuates
(either directly or inversely, depending upon the instrument) with the performance of the index, security or currency. At the
same time, indexed securities are subject to the credit risks associated with the issuer of the security, and their value may
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substantially decline if the issuer’s creditworthiness deteriorates. Recent issuers of indexed securities have included banks,
corporations and certain US government agencies.
Liquidity Risk. Liquidity risk is the risk that a client’s account may not be able to sell or buy a security or close out an investment
at a favorable price or time. As a result, the client account may have to accept a lower price to sell a security, which could have
a negative effect on performance.
Money Market Instruments. Money market instruments are high quality, short-term fixed-income obligations, which generally
have remaining maturities of one year or less, and may include U.S. government securities, commercial paper, certificates of
deposit and bankers’ acceptances issued by domestic branches of U.S. banks that are members of the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation, and repurchase agreements. However, there can be no assurances that such investments will not be subject to
significant risks.
Municipal Securities. Municipal issuers may be adversely affected by rising health care costs, increasing unfunded pension
liabilities, and the phasing out of federal programs that provide financial support to municipalities. Unfavorable conditions and
developments relating to projects financed with municipal securities can result in lower revenues to issuers thereof. Issuers often
depend on revenues from these projects to make principal and interest payments. The value of municipal securities also can be
adversely affected by changes in the financial condition of insurers of municipal issuers, regulatory and political developments,
tax law changes or other legislative actions, and by uncertainties and public perceptions concerning these and other factors.
Mutual Funds. Mutual funds are subject to risks related to the manager’s ability to achieve the components’ objectives and
market conditions affecting the components’ assets. Each is subject to different levels of risk, based on the types and sizes of its
underlying asset class allocations and strategy.
Navigator Mutual Funds. The Navigator Mutual Funds invest in certain derivatives, including but not limited to, futures
contracts and options on futures contracts, interest rate swaps, total return swaps and credit derivatives (such as credit default
swaps (“CDS”) and credit default swap indices (“CDX”)), put and call options, forward contracts, and exchange-traded and
structured notes. More information about the derivatives and other securities and instruments that the Navigator Mutual Funds
are able to invest in, and the associated risks, is available in the Funds’ prospectus and SAI, which are available on the Funds’
website (www.navigatorfunds.com) or on the SEC’s EDGAR database.
Options. Investing in options can provide greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying
asset. The value of an option may decline because of a change in the value of the underlying asset relative to the strike price, the
passage of time, changes in the market’s perception as to the future price behavior of the underlying asset, or any combination
thereof. In the case of the purchase of an option, the risk of loss of an investor’s entire investment (i.e., the premium paid plus
transaction charges) reflects the nature of an option as a wasting asset that may become worthless when the option expires. Upon
request, Clark Capital will also sell (write) covered call options or purchase put options on securities held in client accounts to
hedge or generate income. The risks of covered call writing includes the potential for the market to rise sharply. In such case,
the security may be called away and the account will no longer hold the security. The risk of buying long puts is limited to the
loss of the premium paid for the purchase of the put if the option is not exercised or otherwise sold by the account.
Real Estate. Real estate has risks associated with direct ownership; valuations of real estate may be affected by economic or
financial conditions or catastrophic events resulting from forces of nature or terrorist acts.
Securities Selected to Reflect Particular U.S. Styles and U.S. Sectors. These securities are subject to risk as an individual
segment of the equity market may underperform other segments of the equity market as a whole. Small stocks are more volatile
than larger, more established companies and are subject to significant price fluctuations, business risks, and are thinly traded.
Sectors. Sectors may be subject to risk when a substantial portion of assets are devoted to a particular market sector or industry
thereby having the potential of greater volatility than with broadly diversified strategies. A market sector or industry may
underperform the market as a whole for a variety of reasons.
Stocks. Stocks have risk in that their returns and the principal invested in them is not guaranteed and they are subject to changing
market conditions. They may decline in price significantly over short or extended periods in relation to overall market movement
or due to factors affecting a segment of the market or factors affecting an individual company, such as a poor earnings report.
Small stocks are more volatile than large stocks and are subject to significant price fluctuations and may be thinly traded.
PROXY VOTING
Clark Capital generally does not accept the authority to exercise the proxy voting right on behalf of advisory clients in Clark
Capital’s Wrap Fee Programs. You will receive proxies or other solicitations directly from your custodian. You should direct
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all questions about a particular proxy solicitation to your custodian. In certain circumstances, we may be required to vote proxies
as part of our fiduciary duties to certain ERISA plans. In these instances, Clark Capital will vote proxies in a manner consistent
with the best interests of the plan participants. Clients may request information on how proxies for ERISA plan shares were
voted.
CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS
Clark Capital does not file forms in class action lawsuits.
Item 7 – Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers
Clark Capital is the only manager in the Clark Capital Wrap Fee Programs. Clark Capital gathers client information such as
guidelines, restrictions and suitability as part of the account opening process. This information is provided to the portfolio
management team before the account is invested.
Item 8 – Client Contact with Portfolio Managers
There are no restrictions placed on clients’ ability to contact and consult with Clark Capital or any members of its portfolio
management team. You may contact Clark Capital to arrange for a consultation regarding the management of your account.
Item 9 – Additional Information
DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
We are obligated to disclose any disciplinary event that would be material to you when evaluating us when you are considering
initiating or continuing a Client /Adviser relationship with us. We do not have any legal, financial or disciplinary information
to report to you. This statement applies to our firm and every employee of the firm.
OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES
We permit our employees to serve as registered representatives of broker-dealers. Currently, several of our employees are
registered representatives of Grant Williams, LP (GWLP), a broker-dealer registered with FINRA. None of our employees
receive (directly or indirectly) any compensation from the purchase or sale of securities or investments for your account.
INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES
Navigator Mutual Funds
Clark Capital serves as the investment adviser to the Navigator Mutual Funds. In certain cases, Clark Capital is authorized to
invest a portion of an advisory client’s assets in the Navigator Mutual Funds. As described in Item 4 of this Brochure, an
investment advisory fee is payable to Clark Capital by a Program Sponsor when Navigator Mutual Funds are used in a client
account, which is negotiated with and set by the Program Sponsor. This investment advisory fee will be lower than what Clark
Capital would receive if Navigator Mutual Funds were not allocated to a client account to offset the management fees that Clark
Capital will receive from the Navigator Mutual Funds. Clark Capital’s overall compensation will depend, however, on the actual
proportion of a client’s account allocated to a Fund, which may vary over time. Furthermore, Clark Capital’s overall
compensation will generally be higher when a greater percentage of a client’s assets are invested in a Navigator Mutual Fund.
Wrap Fee Program clients should be aware that this presents a conflict of interest in that Clark Capital has a financial incentive
to invest client assets in the Navigator Mutual Funds to earn higher compensation. Assets invested in a Navigator Mutual Fund
will also be subject to the other expenses described in the Funds’ prospectus, including any applicable distribution fees,
administrative expenses, and other Fund operating expenses.
Clark Capital provides discretionary portfolio management services to the Navigator Tactical Fixed Income Fund, the Navigator
Equity Hedged Fund, the Navigator Tactical U.S. Allocation Fund, the Navigator Tactical Investment Grade Bond Fund, and the
Navigator Ultra Short Bond Fund (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Navigator Mutual Funds”), each a series of Northern
Lights Fund Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the "Trust"). The Trust is registered as an open-end management investment
company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The presentation of information in this Wrap Fee Brochure
relating to the Navigator Funds is not intended as an offer or solicitation to invest.
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The Navigator Tactical Fixed Income Fund. Clark Capital serves as advisor to the Navigator Tactical Fixed Income Fund,
which is an open-end investment company. The investment management services we provide to the fund mirror the investment
mandate of the Navigator Fixed Income Total Return portfolio.
The Navigator Ultra Short Bond Fund. Clark Capital serves as advisor to the Navigator Ultra Short Bond Fund, which is an
open-end investment company. The Fund invests primarily in various types of short duration, investment grade debt (or fixed
income) securities.
The Navigator Tactical U.S. Allocation Fund. Clark Capital serves as advisor to the Navigator Tactical U.S. Allocation Fund,
which is an open-end investment company. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation. The Fund invests at least 80% of its
net assets in US equity and fixed income securities. The Fund’s strategy is driven by using a relative strength modeling process
which determines the Funds long or short positions in equity and fixed income securities.
The Navigator Tactical Investment Grade Bond Fund. Clark Capital serves as advisor to the Navigator Tactical Investment
Grade Bond Fund, which is an open-end investment company. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation. The Fund invests
at least 80% of its net assets in US equity and fixed income securities. The Funds strategy is driven by using a relative strength
modeling process which determines the Funds long or short positions in equity and fixed income securities.
As described in Item 4 of this Wrap Fee Brochure, the Navigator Mutual Funds may be used in client accounts, and Clark Capital
will receive a management fee from the Funds when the Funds are used for client accounts. In order to address the economic
incentive that Clark Capital may have in investing Clark Capital Wrap Fee Program client accounts in the Funds, our Investment
Advisory Fee payable under Clark Capital’s Wrap Fee Program is reduced to offset the management fee that Clark Capital will
receive from the Funds. Assets invested in a Navigator Mutual Fund will also be subject to the other expenses described in the
Funds’ prospectuses, including any applicable distribution fees, administrative expenses, and other Fund operating expenses.
Additional information about the Navigator Mutual Funds is available in the Funds’ prospectus and SAI, which are available on
the Funds’ website (www.navigatorfunds.com) or on the SEC’s EDGAR database.
CODE OF ETHICS
Clark Capital has adopted a code of ethics pursuant to Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act (the “Code of Ethics”) that governs
a number of conflicts of interest that can arise when providing our advisory services to you. This Code of Ethics is designed to
ensure we meet our fiduciary obligation to you, our client (or prospective client), to detect and prevent violations of securities
laws, and to drive home a culture of compliance within Clark Capital. This Code of Ethics is distributed to each employee at the
time of hire and when there are any material changes. On a quarterly basis, employees are required to attest that they have read,
understood, and have observed the Code of Ethics. The Code is reinforced in monthly all-employee meetings, as necessary, and
on-going monitoring of employee activity.
Our Code includes the following:
• Requirements related to the confidentiality of your personal information;
• Prohibitions on:
Insider trading (if we are in possession of material, non-public information);
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o Providing or accepting gifts and entertainment that exceed our policy standards;
o Political contributions and outside business activities that exceed or are inconsistent with our policy standards;
• Reporting of gifts received and business entertainment;
• Pre-clearance of employee transactions;
• Reporting of investment holdings on an annual basis
• Quarterly (and annual) reporting all personal securities transactions (what we call “covered securities” as mandated by
regulation;
• Quarterly (and annual) reporting of all personal brokerage accounts; and
• Quarterly reporting of all social media accounts.
Our Code does not prohibit personal trading by employees. Our employees may buy or sell securities for their personal accounts
identical to or different than those recommended to clients. A conflict of interest arises when an employee buys or sells a security
in close proximity to the date of a purchase or sale of the same security on a client’s behalf. There could be an incentive for an
employee to take advantage of the market effect of a client’s trade, or the market effect of an employee’s trade may negatively
affect a subsequent purchase or sale price obtained for a client. Accordingly, our Code of Ethics subjects all of our employees to
various procedures and restrictions relating to their personal securities transactions. These procedures include, among other
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things, the filing of annual reports of their investment holdings, the filing of quarterly reports of their transactions, and review
and pre-approval of trades in covered securities from the Chief Compliance Officer or a designee.
You may request a complete copy of Clark Capital’s Code of Ethics by contacting Conor Mullan, Chief Compliance Officer,
One Liberty Place, 53rd Floor, 1650 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19103 or by email at cmullan@ccmg.com.
REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
Members of the Portfolio Management and Operations departments conduct periodic reviews of client accounts for adherence to
investment strategy and to confirm that account performance is consistent with applicable model portfolios. The frequency and
scope of individual account reviews depend on certain factors, including but not limited to: (1) client contributions or
withdrawals; (2) client-directed services, such as tax-loss harvesting; and (3) questions regarding account performance. For
clients invested in a PUMA, Operations also monitors accounts on a daily basis for drift or variance from model portfolio
weightings. In addition, Portfolio Managers, Analysts, Traders and other investment personnel monitor markets, world and
economic events, and securities held in client accounts.
CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
Clark Capital does not compensate anyone for client referrals. Additionally, it is Clark Capital’s policy to not accept or allow
our related persons to accept any form of compensation, including cash, sales awards or other prizes, from a non-client in
conjunction with the advisory services we provide to our clients.
BROKERAGE PRACTICES
BROKER-DEALER SELECTION
Except as noted below, we generally have discretionary authority to select broker-dealers for executing client securities
transactions. In selecting broker-dealers, Clark Capital’s policy is to seek the best execution for client transactions. Best
execution entails seeking the best overall result for our clients. Accordingly, in deciding what constitutes best execution, the
determinative factor is not the lowest possible commission cost, but whether the transaction represents the best qualitative
execution. As a result, client transactions will not always be executed at the lowest price, commission or mark-up/mark-down.
When selecting broker-dealers for trade execution, we consider several factors, including but not limited to:
• Our experience with the firm on prices and other results obtained in prior trading transactions;
• The quality of the brokerage services provided to us (and thus to our clients);
• The liquidity of the security being traded;
• The level of commissions (or commission equivalents per share when traded on a net basis) charged by that firm;
• The firm’s ability to source liquidity in the underlying constituents when trading ETPs and the ability to provide
transparency when doing so;
• The firm’s market making activity in a stock;
• The firm’s access to liquidity in the stock;
• The value of any research or brokerage services received from the broker-dealer or a third party;
• The speed and attention we receive from the trading desk for our clients;
• Whether the firm has been able to trade anonymously for us;
• Whether the brokerage firm can and will commit its capital (if we request this) or obtain or dispose of the position for
our clients;
• The market capitalization of the security being traded;
• The use of limit orders and the likelihood of getting within the limit or missing the desired trade if the trading process
takes too long;
• Any particular trading expertise at the firm;
• Access or potential access to blocks of a particular stock;
• Market conditions at the time of the trade (both general conditions and conditions impacting the specific stock); and
• Any past issues we encountered when using a particular broker-dealer for similar trades.
Clark Capital has also established a Best Execution Committee to oversee the firm’s brokerage practices, including reviewing
broker-dealer performance and the reasonableness of their compensation. The Best Execution Committee also supervises a
voting process for evaluating broker-dealers, which is completed by members of the Investment Committee no less frequently
than semi-annually. The broker evaluation is designed to rank broker-dealers based on the quality of execution services provided.
The results of this evaluation are used as general guidelines by the firm in deciding which broker-dealers to use for transactions.
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RESEARCH SERVICES AND OTHER SOFT DOLLAR BENEFITS
Clark Capital has not entered into any soft-dollar arrangements and does not otherwise utilize soft dollars or soft dollar credits.
Some broker-dealers that execute securities transactions for Clark Capital's clients provide proprietary research and/or statistical
data (collectively, “services”) to Clark Capital. These services generally include, among other things, such items as general
economic and security market reviews, industry and company reviews, evaluations of securities, recommendations as to the
purchase and sale of securities, and services related to the execution of securities transactions. Clark Capital believes that such
services are available to all asset managers of a similar size. Clark Capital may give consideration to such services and may
place orders for the execution of transactions with brokers or dealers supplying those services at commission rates higher than
those charged by another broker-dealer. This creates a potential conflict of interest because Clark Capital may be viewed as
allocating trades to a broker-dealer in order to obtain such services rather than to obtain the most favorable execution available.
To address this conflict, Clark Capital has adopted policies and procedures and criteria for assessing best execution (discussed
above).
BROKERAGE FOR CLIENT REFERRALS
In selecting or recommending broker-dealers, we do not consider whether we or a related person receives client referrals from a
broker-dealer or third party.
TRADE AGGREGATION
When possible, we aggregate (or block) trade orders when we desire to purchase or sell the same security for multiple client
accounts. We aggregate such orders to limit the market impact of Clark Capital’s orders, to achieve lower execution costs that
are typically associated with larger orders, and for administrative convenience, among other reasons. We may be unable to
aggregate transactions for client accounts based on client-imposed investment restrictions or other constraints or limitations. In
such cases, we are unable to obtain volume discounts and as a result may not be able to obtain the best net price for these clients.
We have adopted policies and procedures designed to ensure that we allocate blocked trades among client accounts on a
reasonable and equitable basis. These policies and procedures require, among other things, that each client account that
participates in a block trade receives an average share price and that all transaction costs are shared equally.
TRADE ROTATION
We manage assets for a variety of clients in various programs that use different custodians and broker-dealers for executing
equity securities transactions. Accordingly, we use trade rotations and other trading methods so that all clients or groups of
clients are treated equitably over time. Discretionary Accounts are traded by Clark Capital’s Trading Desk, and the trades are
aggregated and traded in a block, and all block orders are staged and released simultaneously through Clark Capital’s order
management system throughout the day. Model Delivery accounts are updated by a third-party, Archer Investment Management
Solutions (“Archer”), and Archer uses trade rotations to determine the order in which Model Delivery programs are updated.
Each trading day, once Clark Capital’s investment models are reviewed and approved by Clark Capital’s Trading Desk, the
models are released to Clark Capital’s Trading Desk and Archer’s Trading Desk simultaneously so that Discretionary Accounts
and Model Delivery Accounts are able to begin trading at the same time.
TRADE ERRORS
As a fiduciary, Clark Capital has the responsibility to effect orders correctly, promptly and in the best interests of our clients. In
the event that an error occurs in the handling of any client transactions, due to our actions or inaction, or the actions of others,
our policy is to seek to identify and correct the errors as promptly as possible without disadvantaging the client. If the error is
our responsibility, any client transaction will be corrected and we will be responsible for any loss resulting from the error.
CUSTODY
Clark Capital is deemed to have custody of client funds in the Clark Capital Wrap Fee Programs due to our ability to debit our
Investment Advisory Fee from client accounts. To mitigate this, Clark Capital custodies all client accounts with qualified
custodians. Otherwise, we do not have custody of client assets or funds. Clients in Clark Capital’s Wrap Fee Programs should
receive at least quarterly statements from the broker-dealer, bank or other qualified custodian that holds and maintains client’s
investment assets. These account statements sent to the client are sent no less frequently than quarterly and show all transactions
in the account, including fees paid to Clark Capital. Clark Capital also sends its own account statements to clients on a quarterly
basis. Clark Capital urges clients to carefully review and compare official custodial records to the account statements that Clark
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Capital provides. Clark Capital statements may vary slightly from custodial statements based on accounting procedures,
reporting dates, and/or valuation methodologies of certain securities.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Clark Capital does not have any financial condition that is likely to impair our ability to meet our contractual or fiduciary
commitments to you. Advisors who require or solicit prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees per client, six months or more in
advance, are required to provide you with a balance sheet for the most recent fiscal year. This requirement does not apply to
Clark Capital.
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PRIVACY NOTICE
As a client of Clark Capital, you have entrusted your personal information and financial data to our care. Because this is your
private information and data, we exercise extreme care in how we handle it. We are required by federal law to advise you how
we collect, share, and protect your personal information. You have the right to limit some but not all sharing of personal
information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do.
The Types of Personal Information We Collect
The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us. This information can
include, among other things:
• Your name and address
• Social Security number
• Date of birth
• Assets and income
• Account balances
We may collect your personal information, for example, when you enter into an investment advisory agreement, open an account
with a custodian, or make deposits or withdrawals from your account.
Why We May Need to Share Your Personal Information
Like all financial companies, we need to share your personal information with third parties to run our everyday business and to
provide you services such as processing transactions and maintaining your account. The third parties that we share your personal
information with (such as financial service companies, consultants and auditors) are contractually prohibited from disclosing or
using your personal information for any purpose other than providing such services and are required to maintain appropriate
security measures for protecting your personal information. We may also share your personal information as required by law,
such as responding to court orders and legal investigations. We do not disclose your personal information to anyone for marketing
purposes.
How We Protect Your Personal Information
Within Clark Capital, we restrict access to information about you to those employees who need to know the information to service
your account. To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use physical, electronic, and
procedural safeguards that comply with applicable laws and industry standards and practices.
When You Can Limit Sharing
Federal law gives you the right to limit only: (1) sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes, (2) sharing with affiliates to
use your information to market to you, and (3) sharing with non-affiliates to use your information to market to you. We do not
share your information in any of these ways. State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to limit sharing.
When you are no longer our customer, we continue to share your information only as described in this notice.
Definitions
Affiliates: Companies related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and non-financial companies. We do not
share with affiliates.
Non-affiliates: Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies. We
do not share with non-affiliates except as described in this notice.
Joint Marketing: A formal agreement between non-affiliated financial companies that together market financial products or
services to you. We do not engage in joint marketing.
Questions? Call 1-800-766-2264 and ask for the Chief Compliance Officer.
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CLARK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.
Guide to Services and Compensation Provided for ERISA Plans
Pursuant to ERISA Section 408(b)(2), we are furnishing the guide below. This guide provides important information that
should be considered in connection with the services that we provide to your ERISA plan (“Plan”) as a sub-adviser to a third
party’s platform or wrap fee program (“Platform”).
Specific Disclosure
Location(s) of Information
Information Required under
408(b)(2)
Services that Clark Capital will
provide to your Plan.
Services we expect to provide are
described in the Investment Advisory
Agreement executed between the Plan
and Clark Capital and are further
described in Clark Capital’s Form
ADV – Part 2A Appendix 1 Wrap Fee
Brochure, Item 4 – Services, Fees and
Compensation.1
A statement concerning the services
that Clark Capital will provide as an
ERISA fiduciary and as a registered
investment adviser.
Clark Capital will provide services as
an investment adviser registered under
the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
and as a fiduciary under ERISA §
3(21).
Compensation that Clark Capital will
receive from your Plan (“direct”
compensation).
Direct compensation is described in
the Investment Advisory Agreement
executed between the Plan and Clark
Capital and in Clark Capital’s Form
ADV – Part 2A Appendix 1 Wrap Fee
Brochure, Item 4 – Services, Fees and
Compensation.
Direct compensation received by
Clark Capital is a percentage of plan
assets as specified in the Investment
Advisory Agreement executed
between the Plan and Clark Capital.
From this compensation, Clark Capital
pays for trading and the fees of the
Plan’s custodian.
Compensation that Clark Capital will
receive from other parties that are not
related to Clark Capital (“indirect”
compensation).
From time to time, third parties that
provide services to client accounts will
sponsor conferences or events hosted
by Clark Capital. These sponsorships,
which we consider to be a form of
indirect compensation, when they
occur, are nominal and used to cover
event expenses. Additionally, from
time to time, third parties may provide
Clark Capital with nonmonetary gifts
and gratuities, such as promotional
items (i.e., coffee mugs, calendars or
gift baskets), meals and access to
certain industry-related conferences
(collectively, “gifts”). Clark Capital
does not expect to receive gifts in
excess of the de minimis threshold
established under the Department of
Labor’s regulations and guidance.
Compensation that will be paid among
Clark Capital and related parties.
Not applicable to the services
provided by Clark Capital.
1 Available at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Specific Disclosure
Location(s) of Information
Information Required under
408(b)(2)
Compensation Clark Capital will
receive if you terminate this service
agreement.
For information regarding
compensation paid upon termination
of services, please refer to the
Investment Advisory Agreement
executed between the Plan and Clark
Capital and Clark Capital’s Form
ADV – Part 2A Appendix 1 Wrap Fee
Brochure, Item 4 – Services, Fees and
Compensation.
The cost to your Plan of
recordkeeping services.
Not applicable to the services
provided by Clark Capital.
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Form ADV Part 2B
Brochure Supplement
March 31, 2026
This brochure supplement is provided on the following supervised persons who provide
discretionary advice as part of a team:
K. Sean Clark, CFA
•
• Mason Wev
• Maira F. Thompson
•
Anthony W. Soslow
•
Alexander J. Meyer
The above individuals may be contacted at the address above.
This brochure supplement provides information about the supervised persons named above and
supplements the Clark Capital Management Group Form ADV Part 2A. You should have
received a copy of that brochure. Please contact Client Services at the above number(s) if you
did not receive our Form ADV Part 2A or if you have any questions about the contents of this
supplement.
Additional information about the above individuals is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
Phone 1-800-766-2264
Website: www.ccmg.com
One Liberty Place
53rd Floor
1650 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
1.800.766.2264
www.ccmg.com
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K. Sean Clark, CFA, Executive Vice President, Chief Investment Officer, Born 1969
Educational Background and Business Experience: Mr. Clark graduated from the University of Delaware with a
Bachelor of Science and subsequently earned a Master of Arts in Economics. Mr. Clark joined Clark Capital
Management Group in 1993 as a portfolio manager and later became the Chief Investment Officer. Mr. Clark is
responsible for the oversight and direction of all Clark Capital’s Navigator Investment Solutions. In particular, Mr.
Clark’s primary roles include management of Clark Capital’s asset allocation programs as well as the ongoing
research and development of the Firm’s proprietary tactical and strategic asset allocation models. Mr. Clark earned
the Chartered Financial Analyst2 (CFA) designation in 1999. Mr. Clark is a member of the CFA Institute (formerly
AIMR) and the Financial Analysts Society of Philadelphia.
Disciplinary Information: There are no legal or disciplinary events to report.
Other Business Activities: Mr. Clark devotes full time to Clark Capital. He has no investment-related outside
business activities.
Additional Compensation: Mr. Clark does not receive any economic benefit from third parties for providing
advisory services.
Supervision: Mr. Clark heads the Investment Committee. The Committee works as a team and meets weekly to
review current security positions and consider the likelihood that each security will contribute to the investment
objectives and risk profile of Clients. The models used in strategy management are continually fine-tuned to fit each
strategy’s objectives as conditions change. Mr. Clark is a member of, and reports directly to, the Clark Capital
Executive Committee. His activities are also monitored by Clark Capital’s CCO, Conor Mullan. Conor Mullan can
be reached at cmullan@ccmg.com or 215-569-2224.
Mason Wev, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Born 1971
Educational Background and Business Experience: Mr. Wev graduated from Dickinson College with a Bachelor
of Arts and subsequently earned a Master of Business Administration in International Management from the Garvin
School of Management at Thunderbird (the American Graduate School of International Management). Mr. Wev
joined Clark Capital Management Group in 2005 as a Portfolio Manager. Mr. Wev is responsible for quantitative
investment analysis, asset allocation, security selection, and communicating the firm’s investment policy to wealth
advisors and consultants. He also directs the ongoing research into securities selection and portfolio strategies used
to enhance the Navigator investment programs. Mr. Wev earned the Chartered Financial Analyst3 (CFA) designation
in 1999.
2 The Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation is an international professional certification offered by the CFA Institute
to financial analysts who complete a series of three examinations generally over a three-year period. To become a CFA
Charterholder candidates must pass each of three six-hour exams, possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or
have equivalent education or work experience) and have 48 months of qualified, professional work experience. CFA
Charterholders are also required to understand and sign a professional conduct statement that commits the individual to the CFA
Institute’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, which requires adherence to a high level of integrity,
professionalism and duty to clients among others. CFA and Chartered Financial Analyst are registered trademarks owned by the
Institute.
CFA
3 The Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation is an international professional certification offered by the CFA
Institute to financial analysts who complete a series of three examinations generally over a three-year period. To become a
CFA Charterholder candidates must pass each of three six-hour exams, possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited
institution (or have equivalent education or work experience) and have 48 months of qualified, professional work experience.
CFA Charterholders are also required to understand and sign a professional conduct statement that commits the individual to
the CFA Institute’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, which requires adherence to a high level of
integrity, professionalism and duty to clients among others. CFA and Chartered Financial Analyst are registered trademarks
owned by the CFA Institute.
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Disciplinary Information: There are no legal or disciplinary events to report.
Other Business Activities: Mr. Wev devotes full time to Clark Capital. He has no investment-related outside
business activities.
Additional Compensation: Mr. Wev does not receive any economic benefit from third parties for providing advisory
services.
Supervision: Mr. Wev is a member of the Investment Committee and reports to K. Sean Clark. The Committee
works as a team and meets weekly to review current security positions and consider the likelihood that each security
will contribute to the investment objectives and risk profile of Clients. The models used in strategy management are
continually fine-tuned to fit each strategy’s objectives as conditions change. Mr. Wev’s activities are also monitored
by Clark Capital’s CCO, Conor Mullan. Conor Mullan can be reached at cmullan@ccmg.com or 215-569-2224.
Maira F. Thompson, Co-Head of Equity, Born 1960
Educational Background and Business Experience: Ms. Thompson is a Senior Portfolio Manager for the High
Dividend Equity portfolio in the Premier Portfolio Group. She is responsible for management and portfolio
relationships. Her more than thirty years of investment experience included the position of Vice President and head
of the Philadelphia Investment Group for Meridian Asset Management. After Delaware Trust became part of
Meridian, Ms. Thompson managed their Trust Investment Group in Wilmington, Delaware. Prior to that she was
employed by Prudential Bache Securities and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Ms. Thompson is a graduate of Ohio
Wesleyan University and undertook additional studies in economics at the London School of Economics. She joined
Clark Capital in 1997.
Disciplinary Information: There are no legal or disciplinary events to report.
Other Business Activities: Ms. Thompson devotes full time to Clark Capital. She has no investment-related outside
business activities.
Additional Compensation: Ms. Thompson does not receive any economic benefit from third parties for providing
advisory services.
Supervision: Ms. Thompson is a member of the Investment Committee and reports to K. Sean Clark. The Committee
works as a team and meets weekly to review current security positions and consider the likelihood that each security
will contribute to the investment objectives and risk profile of Clients. The models used in strategy management are
continually fine-tuned to fit each strategy’s objectives as conditions change. Ms. Thompson’s activities are also
monitored by Clark Capital’s CCO, Conor Mullan. Conor Mullan can be reached at cmullan@ccmg.com or 215-
569-2224.
Anthony W. Soslow, CFA, Co-Head of Equity, Born 1965
Educational Background and Business Experience: Mr. Soslow graduated from the Wharton School of the
University of Pennsylvania. He has over 30 years of portfolio management experience utilizing both a quantitative
and fundamental process. From 1997 to 2013, Mr. Soslow was the President and Chief Investment Officer of Global
Capital Management which he founded. From 1986 through 1997, Mr. Soslow was Director of Portfolio Management
at RTE Asset Management where he was responsible for portfolio management across all asset classes. Mr. Soslow
has earned the Chartered Financial Analyst4 (CFA) designation. He joined Clark Capital Management in 2013.
4 The Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation is an international professional certification offered by the CFA
Institute to financial analysts who complete a series of three examinations generally over a three-year period. To become a
CFA Charterholder candidates must pass each of three six-hour exams, possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited
institution (or have equivalent education or work experience) and have 48 months of qualified, professional work experience.
CFA Charterholders are also required to understand and sign a professional conduct statement that commits the individual to
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Disciplinary Information: There are no legal or disciplinary events to report.
Other Business Activities: Mr. Soslow devotes full time to Clark Capital. He has no investment-related outside
business activities.
Additional Compensation: Mr. Soslow does not receive any economic benefit from third parties for providing
advisory services.
Supervision: Mr. Soslow is a member of the Investment Committee and reports to K. Sean Clark. The Committee
works as a team and meets weekly to review current security positions and consider the likelihood of whether or not
each security will contribute to the investment objectives and risk profile of Clients. The models used in strategy
management are continually fine-tuned to fit each strategy’s objectives as conditions change. Mr. Soslow’s activities
are also monitored by Clark Capital’s CCO, Conor Mullan. Conor Mullan can be reached at cmullan@ccmg.com or
215-569-2224.
Alexander J. Meyer, CFA, Head of Fixed Income, Born 1983
Educational Background and Business Experience: Mr. Meyer is Clark Capital’s Head of Fixed Income. He is
responsible for managing the Navigator fixed income mutual funds. Mr. Meyer has over 15 years of experience as a
trader and senior portfolio manager in the institutional bond industry and across fixed income sectors, including
municipals, investment grade corporate bonds, and high yield corporate bonds, as well as experience with credit
analysis, portfolio hedging strategies and quantitative analysis. Mr. Meyer joined Clark Capital in 2019. Prior to
joining Clark Capital, Mr. Meyer was Vice President at Jefferies where he held portfolio management roles trading
municipals, investment grade corporate bonds and high yield corporate bonds. Mr. Meyer received his Bachelor of
Arts in economics from the University of Pennsylvania and earned the Chartered Financial Analyst5 (CFA)
designation in 2014.
Disciplinary Information: There are no legal or disciplinary events to report.
Other Business Activities: Mr. Meyer devotes full time to Clark Capital Management. He has no investment-related
outside business activities.
Additional Compensation: Mr. Meyer does not receive any economic benefit from third parties for providing
advisory services.
Supervision: Mr. Meyer is a member of the Investment Committee and reports to K. Sean Clark. The Committee
works as a team and meets weekly to review current security positions and consider the likelihood that each security
will contribute to the investment objectives and risk profile of the Clients. The models used in strategy management
are continually fine-tuned to fit each strategy’s objectives as conditions change. Mr. Meyer’s activities are also
monitored by Clark Capital’s CCO, Conor Mullan. Conor Mullan can be reached at cmullan@ccmg.com or 215-
569-2224.
the CFA Institute’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, which requires adherence to a high level of
integrity, professionalism and duty to clients among others. CFA and Chartered Financial Analyst are registered trademarks
owned by the CFA Institute.
5 The Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation is an international professional certification offered by the CFA
Institute to financial analysts who complete a series of three examinations generally over a three-year period. To become a
CFA Charterholder candidates must pass each of three six-hour exams, possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited
institution (or have equivalent education or work experience) and have 48 months of qualified, professional work experience.
CFA Charterholders are also required to understand and sign a professional conduct statement that commits the individual to
the CFA Institute’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, which requires adherence to a high level of
integrity, professionalism and duty to clients among others. CFA and Chartered Financial Analyst are registered trademarks
owned by the CFA Institute.
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Additional Brochure: CLARK CAPITAL FORM ADV 2A (2026-03-31)
View Document Text
Form ADV Part 2A
March 31, 2026
Form ADV, Part 2A is our “Disclosure Brochure” or “Brochure” as required by the Investment
Advisers Act of 1940 and is a very important document to you as a client and Clark Capital
Management Group, Inc. (“Clark Capital” or the “Firm”).
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Clark Capital.
If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact Conor Mullan at 215-
569-2224 or at cmullan@ccmg.com. The information in this brochure has not been approved or
verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or by any state
securities authority.
information about Clark Capital you may go
to
For additional
the SEC’s website
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov (select “Investment Adviser Search,” then select “Investment Adviser
Firm” and type in our firm name). You will be able to access both Part 1 and 2 of our Form ADV.
We are a registered investment adviser. Our registration as an investment adviser does not imply
any level of skill or training.
Phone 1-800-766-2264
Website: www.ccmg.com
One Liberty Place
53rd Floor
1650 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
1.800.766.2264
www.ccmg.com
Item 2 – Material Changes
This Brochure dated 03/31/2026 replaces the version dated 03/26/2025, which was the Firm’s last annual
amendment. The following material changes have been made since the last annual update:
•
Item 4 – Advisory Business. Updated to describe the proposed acquisition of Clark Capital Management
Group, Inc. by Carillon Tower Advisers, Inc. d/b/a Raymond James Investment Management (“RJIM”).
The proposed acquisition would result in a change in control within the meaning of the Investment Advisers
Act of 1940, as amended.
You may obtain a complete copy of this Brochure, without charge, by downloading it from the SEC website as
indicated on the prior page or by contacting cmullan@ccmg.com.
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Item 3 -Table of Contents
Item 1 – Form ADV – Part 2A, Cover Page
Item 2 – Material Changes ........................................................................................................................... i
Item 3 -Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................... ii
Item 4 – Advisory Business .........................................................................................................................3
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation .................................................................................................................5
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management .............................................................7
Item 7 – Types of Clients .............................................................................................................................7
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss .....................................................7
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information .............................................................................................................22
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations .................................................................22
Item 11 – Code of Ethics ...........................................................................................................................23
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ...................................................................................................................23
Item 13 – Review of Accounts...................................................................................................................26
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation .................................................................................27
Item 15 – Custody ......................................................................................................................................27
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ................................................................................................................28
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities (i.e., Proxy Voting) ............................................................................28
Item 18 – Financial Information ................................................................................................................29
PRIVACY NOTICE ..................................................................................................................................30
Guide to Services and Compensation Provided for ERISA Plans .............................................................31
Form ADV Part 2B, Brochure Supplement ...............................................................................................33
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
OVERVIEW OF CLARK CAPITAL
Clark Capital is a Philadelphia-based registered investment adviser that has been managing investor assets since 1986.
Clark Capital was founded by Harry Clark, our Executive Chairman. In January 2026, Clark Capital entered into an
agreement pursuant to which it is expected to be acquired by Carillon Tower Advisers, Inc., d/b/a Raymond James
Investment Management (“RJIM”) (the “Transaction”). The Transaction remains subject to customary closing
conditions, including regulatory approvals and other conditions, and has not yet closed. Upon completion of the
Transaction, Clark Capital will continue to operate as a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of RJIM, which is a wholly-
owned subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. The Transaction is a change in control of Clark Capital within
the meaning of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. There can be no assurance that the Transaction will be completed
as contemplated or at all.
Our advisory services are offered through several channels, including: (1) wrap fee programs sponsored by third party
financial services firms (“Wrap Fee Programs”); (2) registered investment companies (the “Navigator Mutual
Funds”); and (3) private clients through a turnkey asset management program (“TAMP”) offered by Clark Capital.
As of 12/31/2025, the firm managed $46,033,278,336 $ in total assets, $35,687,719,135 of which were managed on
a discretionary basis, and $10,345,559,201of which were managed on a Model Delivery basis.
The information in this Brochure is primarily related to the advisory services we provide to clients through Wrap Fee
Programs. For more information on the other services we offer, please read Clark Capital’s Form ADV Part 2A
Appendix 1 (“Clark Capital’s Wrap Fee Brochure”, describing services provided by Clark Capital through its TAMP
program) and the prospectuses and relevant offering materials for the Navigator Mutual Funds.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Clark Capital’s investment philosophy is driven by a single-minded focus: to add value for our clients. This focus
requires us to produce institutional investment solutions that aim to consistently generate competitive risk-adjusted
returns over full market cycles. It compels us to maintain a long-term perspective and provide innovative investment
management solutions that add value for our clients. It also requires us to place an emphasis on risk management,
because understanding and managing risk is critical to our clients’ investment success. We firmly believe that
successful investment management rests not on the ability to excel through any one of these elements, but through
the combined strength of all of them.
ADVISORY SERVICES
With almost four decades of experience providing wealth management solutions to investors, Clark Capital has
navigated our clients' wealth through a variety of investment environments. We offer investment solutions to
individuals, businesses, institutions, investment companies and financial services firms and their clients. Portfolios
are customized to effectively meet clients' risk and return objectives.
Clark Capital generally has discretionary authority to manage accounts on behalf of our clients, which includes
determining the securities to be bought or sold for a client’s account and the amount of those securities, the broker or
dealer to be used for purchase or sale of securities for a client’s account, and the commission rates to be paid to a
broker or dealer for a client’s securities transactions. Also, you should note that we have full discretion to determine
when your assets are invested, both when we begin to manage your account and upon receipt of additional
contributions to your account. As discussed below, Clark Capital also participates in programs where we provide
investment recommendations in the form of a model portfolio (“Model Delivery Programs”). In these programs, we
are not considered to have discretionary authority.
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WEALTH PLANNING
Clark Capital provides free wealth planning services to client households with $10 million or more in assets. Services
may include general advice regarding asset management related to trust and estate planning, strategic tax
management, concentrated position planning, philanthropic planning, business succession planning, and equity
compensation planning. Clark Capital’s Wealth Planning Team coordinates these services with clients upon request
alongside clients’ financial advisors and other professional advisors including a client’s attorney, CPA or other
professionals engaged by the client.
WRAP FEE PROGRAMS AND MODEL DELIVERY PROGRAMS
Clark Capital acts as a sub-advisor (sometimes referred to as a “strategist”) in Wrap Fee Programs sponsored by
financial services firms, such as banks, broker-dealers, and other investment advisers (“Program Sponsors”). The
investment management services we provide through these Wrap Fee Programs follow the investment philosophy,
investment process, and security selection offered in certain Navigator portfolios. As a sub-advisor in these Wrap
Fee Programs, we are compensated by the Program Sponsor with a portion of the wrap fee paid by the client. In
Wrap Fee Programs, we will often enter into a contract with the Program Sponsor rather than the client. In some
instances, however, the client will enter into dual contracts with the Program Sponsor and Clark Capital.
In certain Wrap Fee Programs, Clark Capital maintains discretion as to which securities are purchased or sold for
accounts and executes those trades (“Discretionary Programs”). Clients in Discretionary Programs are generally
permitted to impose reasonable restrictions on the management of their account by, for example, prohibiting Clark
Capital or the Program Sponsor from buying certain securities or types of securities. Typically, the Program Sponsor
will provide us with written information regarding your selected investment style, investment objectives, guidelines
and investment restrictions (if any), and we will manage your account in accordance with these written instructions.
Clark Capital also participates in Wrap Fee Programs where we are retained by the Program Sponsor to provide a
model portfolio and update the model portfolio as Clark Capital makes changes to its own Navigator portfolios
(“Model Delivery Programs”). In Model Delivery Programs, we do not exercise investment discretion or trade the
account. Rather, the Program Sponsor maintains investment discretion for the account and, therefore, may or may
not elect to execute any or all of the purchase or sale transactions that we recommend. Furthermore, in Model
Delivery arrangements, the Program Sponsor is responsible for determining the timing of transactions, execution
venue, and other decisions relating to the trade execution. As a result, there can be material performance differences
between accounts invested in the same or similar strategies in Discretionary Programs and Model Delivery Programs.
NAVIGATOR MUTUAL FUNDS
Clark Capital provides discretionary portfolio management services to the Navigator Tactical Fixed Income Fund,
the Navigator Ultra Short Bond Fund, the Navigator Tactical U.S. Allocation Fund, and the Navigator Tactical
Investment Grade Bond Fund (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Navigator Mutual Funds”), each a series of
Northern Lights Fund Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is registered as an open-end
management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The presentation of
information in this Brochure relating to the Navigator Mutual Funds is not intended as an offer or solicitation to
invest.
The Navigator Tactical Fixed Income Fund. Clark Capital serves as advisor to the Navigator Tactical Fixed Income
Fund which is an open-end investment company. The Fund invests primarily in various types of long and/or short
positions in fixed income securities. The investment management services we provide to the fund mirror the
investment mandate of the Navigator Fixed Income Total Return portfolio.
The Navigator Ultra Short Bond Fund. Clark Capital serves as advisor to the Navigator Ultra Short Bond Fund,
which is an open-end investment company. The Fund invests primarily in various types of short duration, investment
grade debt (or fixed income) securities.
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The Navigator Tactical U.S. Allocation Fund. Clark Capital serves as advisor to the Navigator Tactical U.S.
Allocation Fund, which is an open-end investment company. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation. The
Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in US equity and fixed income securities. The Fund’s strategy is driven by
using a relative strength modeling process which determines the Funds long or short positions in equity and fixed
income securities.
The Navigator Tactical Investment Grade Bond Fund. Clark Capital serves as advisor to the Navigator Tactical
Investment Grade Bond Fund, which is an open-end investment company. The Fund seeks long-term capital
appreciation. The Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in US equity and fixed income securities. The Fund’s
strategy is driven by using a relative strength modeling process which determines the Funds long or short positions
in equity and fixed income securities.
As described in Items 5 and 8 of this Brochure, the Navigator Mutual Funds are used in separately managed accounts
and Wrap Fee Program Accounts, including Navigator Personalized Unified Managed Account (“PUMA”), Total
Wealth Strategies (“TWS”), Navigator Diversified Portfolios, and other multi-strategy accounts. Additional
information about the Navigator Mutual Funds is available in the Funds’ prospectus and SAI, which are available on
the Funds’ website (www.navigatorfunds.com) or on the SEC’s EDGAR database.
CLARK CAPITAL SPONSORED TAMP
Clark Capital also sponsors a turnkey asset management program (or “TAMP”), which is considered a wrap fee
program under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (“Advisers Act”). In this program, our investment
advisory services, the cost of transactions, and custodial fees are all “wrapped” into a single fee based on the value
of a client’s portfolio. For more information on the services we provide in this program, please read Clark Capital’s
Wrap Fee Brochure, which is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov or may be obtained by
calling Clark Capital.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
ANNUAL INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES
Clark Capital’s fees are described generally below and detailed in each client’s advisory agreement or applicable
account documents. In some cases, the total investment advisory fees charged by Program Sponsors may be
negotiated. Clients should refer to the applicable Program Sponsor’s Form ADV Part 2A for more information about
fees.
WRAP FEE PROGRAM FEES
We charge a fee based on a percentage of a client’s assets under management for the services that we provide through
Wrap Fee Programs. The Program Sponsors calculate fees based on a percentage of the assets in your account and
the amount of compensation paid to Clark Capital is negotiated with the Program Sponsor of your account. Once
calculated, the Program Sponsors pay us the portion of our fees for managing your account. Currently, the fees paid
to Clark Capital in Wrap Fee Programs range from 0% to .60%. These fees vary for several reasons, including but
not limited to: (a) negotiations with the Program Sponsor; (b) size of the account; (c) the investment strategy or
strategies selected; (d) the level of services provided; and (e) whether Navigator Mutual Funds are part of the
investment strategy selected, as further described in Items 5 and 10 below. Program Sponsors of Wrap Fee Programs
in which Clark Capital participates provide information to their clients indicating the total fee the client is charged.
Our fees are generally payable quarterly in advance unless negotiated differently with the Program Sponsor. The
contracts that clients enter into with the Program Sponsors contain the total investment advisory fee, termination
provisions, and refund provisions, as applicable. The total fee for Wrap Fee Programs typically covers the investment
advice, portfolio allocations, client consultation, custodial, clearing, and brokerage, although the services provided
in these programs vary. You should review the Program Sponsor’s contract and the applicable Wrap Fee Program
Brochure prior to opening an account with a Program Sponsor.
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A list of Wrap Fee Program Sponsors whose accounts Clark Capital sub-advises can be found in Clark Capital’s
Form ADV Part 1A. The investment strategies that Clark Capital currently provides in Wrap Fee Programs are listed
below.
NAVIGATOR MUTUAL FUND MANAGEMENT FEES
Each Navigator Mutual Fund pays Clark Capital a management fee of a specified percentage of the Fund’s average
daily net assets. The fee schedules below reflect the fees stated in each Fund’s prospectus as of the date of this
Brochure. Navigator Mutual Fund management fees are not negotiable but are reviewed by the Funds’ Board of
Trustees on an annual basis.
Fund Name
Navigator Tactical Fixed Income Fund
Navigator Tactical U.S. Allocation Fund
Navigator Ultra Short Bond Fund
Navigator Tactical Investment Grade Bond Fund
Annual Management Fee
0.81%
0.85%
0.30%
0.85%
The fee schedules for the Navigator Tactical Fixed Income Fund, the Navigator Tactical U.S. Allocation Fund, and
the Navigator Tactical Investment Grade Bond Fund include management fee breakpoints, which reduce Clark
Capital’s total management fees when the net assets in the aforementioned funds exceeds the thresholds in the table
below:
Portion of Net Assets
Less than $4.5 billion
Greater than $4.5 billion and less than or equal to $5.5 billion
Greater than $5.5 billion
Annual Management Fee
0.85%
0.80%
0.75%
Navigator Mutual Fund investors also pay fees and expenses that are in addition to the stated management fees,
including distribution fees and expenses, administrative expenses, custodial and transfer agent expenses, acquired
fund fees and expenses, and other operating expenses as described in the Funds’ prospectus. Additional information
about the fees and expenses charged to the Navigator Mutual Funds is available in the Funds’ prospectus, which is
available on the Funds’ website (www.navigatorfunds.com) or on the SEC’s EDGAR database.
CLARK CAPITAL SPONSORED TAMP FEES
Please read Clark Capital’s Wrap Fee Brochure for a complete description of the fees in the TAMP that we sponsor,
including the applicable fee schedule.
ADDITIONAL FEES AND EXPENSES
In Wrap Fee Programs and Model Delivery Programs, the wrap fees payable to Program Sponsors may not include
all of the fees and expenses that you will pay. The following fees could be assessed depending upon your contract
with the Program Sponsor: (1) advisory fees and administrative fees charged by mutual funds and exchange traded
products (such as 12b-1 distribution fees, servicing fees, operating expenses and deferred sales charges); (2) wire
transfer and electronic fund processing fees; (3) SEC or other regulatory fees; (4) brokerage commissions or ticket
charges imposed by broker-dealers or the custodian if trades are cleared by another broker-dealer (including step-out
costs, which are discussed in more detail in Item 12); (5) early termination fees assessed by the custodian, when client
terminates IRA and Qualified Retirement Plan accounts; or (6) other fees mandated by law. Additionally, certain
Clark Capital strategies offered in Wrap Fee Programs invest in one or more of the Navigator Mutual Funds. In those
instances, the assets invested in a Navigator Mutual Fund will be subject to the applicable management fee imposed
on Fund assets, as described in the Fund’s prospectus and in Item 5 of this Brochure. In some instances, Wrap Fee
Program clients are subject to a separate investment advisory fee payable to Clark Capital when assets are allocated
to a Navigator Mutual Fund. This investment advisory fee, which is negotiated between Clark Capital and each
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Program Sponsor, is lower than what Clark Capital would receive if Navigator Mutual Funds were not allocated to a
client account to offset the management fees that Clark Capital will receive from the Navigator Mutual Funds. Clark
Capital’s overall compensation will depend, however, on the actual proportion of a client’s account allocated to a
Fund, which can vary over time. Furthermore, Clark Capital’s overall compensation will generally be higher when a
greater percentage of a client’s assets are invested in a Navigator Mutual Fund. Assets invested in a Navigator Mutual
Fund will also be subject to the other expenses described in the Funds’ prospectus, including any applicable
distribution fees, administrative expenses, and other Fund operating expenses.
Please consult with the Program Sponsor for a complete list of any additional fees or expenses associated with your
account. Please refer to the Navigator Mutual Funds’ prospectuses and statements of additional information for
information on additional fees and expenses associated with those investments. Please read Clark Capital’s Wrap
Fee Brochure for information on additional fees and expenses applicable to the Clark Capital TAMP.
For more information about brokerage and other transactional costs, including additional costs that may be incurred
by client accounts when we trade away from Program Sponsors, please see Item 12 of this Brochure.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
Clark Capital does not charge performance-based fees (fees based on a share of capital gains or on capital appreciation
of the funds or securities in your account).
Item 7 – Types of Clients
We provide our services to a variety of clients including:
Individuals, including high net worth individuals
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• Registered investment companies
• Trusts, estates and charitable organizations
• Corporations or other business entities not otherwise listed
• Pension and profit-sharing plans (but not plan participants)
• Non-profit entities
• Wrap Fee Programs
• Other investment advisers
Wrap Fee Program accounts must meet minimum size requirements depending upon the description of each
portfolio/strategy in which you invest.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
METHODS OF ANALYSIS
Quantitative Analysis.
In managing investors’ accounts, Clark Capital employs quantitative analysis techniques. Such techniques seek to
understand market behavior by using complex mathematical and statistical modeling, measurement and research.
Among the methods of quantitative analysis used by Clark Capital, relative strength analysis and top down analysis
are significant.
Relative Strength Analysis. Relative strength is a technical momentum indicator that measures price trend and
indicates how a security is performing relative to other securities in its group.
Top Down Analysis. Top down analysis is a method of analysis that examines the “big picture” first, and then looks
at the smaller components in turn. By looking at the overall picture, such as trends in the overall economy and
conditions in a given industry, the aspects for further analysis can be narrowed.
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Fundamental Analysis.
In managing investors’ accounts, Clark Capital employs fundamental analysis of individual assets. This method of
evaluating a security involves attempting to measure its intrinsic value by studying everything that can affect the
security’s value, including macroeconomic factors (such as the overall economy and industry conditions) and
company-specific factors (such as financial condition and management quality).
Bottom Up Analysis. Bottom up analysis is a method that emphasizes a thorough review of an individual security
and de-emphasizes the importance of economic and market cycles and the industry in which the company operates.
This approach assumes that individual companies can do well even in an industry that is not performing well and
under adverse economic conditions. The company’s products, services, financials, and earnings are scrutinized.
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
Asset Allocation. In managing investors’ accounts, Clark Capital employs the strategy of asset allocation. Asset
allocation attempts to balance portfolio risk and reward to dovetail with an individual’s goals, risk comfort zone, and
investment time horizon by dividing the portfolio among different asset categories, such as stocks, bonds, and cash.
Clark Capital employs both strategic and tactical asset allocation.
Strategic Asset Allocation. In strategic asset allocation, a proportional combination of asset classes is established
based upon expected rates of return for each asset class on the basis of historical data. For example, if stocks
historically returned 10% per year and bonds returned 5% a year, the expected return for a portfolio consisting of half
stocks and half bonds would be 7.5% over time, less any fees. The asset class proportions are periodically adjusted
to the original percentages. Once the allocation has been determined, there is no attempt to consciously deviate from
the percentages of the original allocation.
Tactical Asset Allocation. Unlike strategic asset allocation, in tactical asset allocation, an effort is made to take
advantage of market opportunities by adjusting the percentages of the various asset classes in the portfolio while
maintaining the risk control framework established on behalf of the individual investor.
Hedging. Hedging involves strategically using financial instruments in the market in an effort to offset the risk of
any potential loss. One investment is “hedged” against another. The investments chosen are expected to be negatively
correlated (the price movement of one is expected to be opposite the movement of the other). If the investment loses
value, a successful hedge will reduce the loss. On the other hand, if the investment performs well, the potential profit
is less.
INVESTMENT PROGRAMS
NAVIGATOR PERSONALIZED UNIFIED MANAGED ACCOUNT (“PUMA”)
With a Personalized Unified Managed Account (or “PUMA”), Clark Capital gives financial advisors and their clients
the opportunity to choose from the various investment strategies or products offered by Clark Capital and incorporate
these options into one managed account. Portfolio allocations are selected by the client from the following asset
classes: U.S. equities, international equities, fixed income, and alternative investments. The components of a PUMA
must meet certain minimums. The account must have a minimum size of $50,000 and must incorporate two or more
strategies prior to adding an Alternative component.
TOTAL WEALTH STRATEGIES
Clark Capital’s Total Wealth Strategies (“TWS”) are multi-asset class accounts that combine certain equity, fixed
income, and alternative strategies managed by Clark Capital. TWS accounts are available in five risk profiles –
conservative, moderately conservative, moderate, moderate growth, and growth. TWS accounts also are available in
tax aware formats, which offer investment allocations to tax-free high credit quality (average quality is investment
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grade or better) individual tax-free municipal securities. TWS accounts are available in Wrap Fee Programs offered
by third-party Program Sponsors. Fees and minimum account sizes vary by Wrap Fee Program.
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND PRODUCTS
EQUITY STRATEGIES
Navigator All Cap Core U.S. Equity
The Navigator All Cap Core U.S. Equity portfolio is primarily invested in stocks of companies with market
capitalizations generally falling between $300 million and $400 billion and that are constituents of the Russell 3000
Broad Market Index. Our investment process is both quantitative and qualitative, incorporating proprietary models
and analytical techniques that search for companies that we believe possess three characteristics: superior quality,
attractive value and improving business prospects. By purchasing the undervalued shares of companies with a durable
competitive advantage whose businesses have accelerating momentum, we tend to benefit over time as value
increases and as the spread between price and value narrows. Our risk controls are sensitive to company and sector
diversification to reduce both overall portfolio volatility and tracking error to the benchmark. The goal of the portfolio
is to deliver consistent excess returns over a full market cycle at/or below benchmark volatility.
Navigator High Dividend Equity
Navigator High Dividend Equity is invested in high-quality domestic and international equities, REITs and preferred
stocks. The goal of the strategy is to provide above average dividend income with capital appreciation. The focus is
on reasonably priced, multi-capitalized stocks with strong valuation characteristics. Only securities with strong and
absolute relative values are considered for use in the portfolio and is diversified across several broad economic
sectors. Fundamental and quantitative analysis is used in determining the stocks to be included in the portfolio such
as: revenue growth, price/cash flow, price/book, P/E, ROE (return on equity), price/sales, dividend yield, PEG ratios
and earnings momentum. Generally, 35 to 55 securities are held in the portfolio. Preferred stocks and REITs are
considered for the portfolio. The sell discipline considers dividend reductions, weakening earnings trends and
declining margins over two to three consecutive quarters. Relative performance to market peers is also a factor. The
strategy seeks to provide capital appreciation with current income on a consistent basis by applying a fundamental
investment approach that is focused on securities with above average dividend yield.
Navigator High Dividend Equity Option
Navigator High Dividend Equity Option strategy invests in high quality domestic and international equities, REITs,
and preferred stocks. The goal of the strategy is to provide above average dividend income with capital appreciation.
The focus is on reasonably priced, multi-capitalized stocks with strong valuation characteristics. Only securities with
strong and absolute relative values are considered for use in the portfolio and is diversified across several broad
economic sectors. Fundamental and quantitative analysis is used in determining the stocks to be included in the
composite such as: revenue growth, price/cash flow, price/book, P/E, ROE (return on equity), price/sales, dividend
yield, PEG ratios and earnings momentum. Generally, 35 to 55 securities are held in the strategy. Preferred stocks
and REITs are also considered for the strategy. The sell discipline considers dividend reductions, weakening earnings
trends and declining margins over 2-3 consecutive quarters. Relative performance to market peers is also a factor.
The option overlay is an actively managed strategy that sells call options on portfolio securities, in an effort to provide
income. The strategy seeks to provide capital appreciation with current income on a consistent basis by applying a
fundamental investment approach that is focused on securities with above average dividend yield.
Navigator Small Cap Core U.S. Equity
The Navigator Small Cap Core U.S. Equity portfolio primarily invests in stocks of companies with market
capitalizations generally falling between $300 million and $3 billion and that are constituents of the Russell 2000
Small Cap Index. Our investment process is both quantitative and qualitative, incorporating proprietary models and
analytical techniques that search for companies that we believe possess three characteristics: superior quality,
attractive value and improving business prospects. By purchasing the undervalued shares of companies with a
Durable Competitive Advantage whose businesses have accelerating momentum, we tend to benefit over time as
value increases and as the spread between price and value narrows. Our risk controls are sensitive to company and
sector diversification to reduce both overall portfolio volatility and tracking error to the benchmark. The goal of the
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portfolio is to deliver consistent excess returns over a full market cycle at/or below benchmark volatility. The
performance prior to 4/1/2003 were achieved by Anthony Soslow while at his prior firm, using a substantially similar
investment style. Anthony Soslow joined Clark Capital Management Group on 3/1/2013.
Navigator SMID Cap Core U.S. Equity
The Navigator SMID Cap Core U.S. Equity portfolio primarily invests in stocks of companies with market
capitalizations generally falling between $300 million and $5 billion. Our investment process is both quantitative and
qualitative, incorporating proprietary models and analytical techniques that search for companies that possess three
characteristics: superior quality, attractive value and improving business prospects. By purchasing the undervalued
shares of companies with a Durable Competitive Advantage whose businesses have accelerating momentum, we tend
to benefit over time as value increases and as the spread between price and value narrows. Our risk controls are
sensitive to company and sector diversification to reduce both overall portfolio volatility and tracking error to the
benchmark. The goal of the portfolio is to deliver consistent excess returns over a full market cycle at/or below
benchmark volatility.
Navigator U.S. Equity Strategic Beta
Navigator U.S. Equity Strategic Beta is designed to provide broad U.S. equity market diversification by utilizing
domestic equity exchange traded funds. This composite is passively managed and serves as the anchor or core of a
total unified composite. The core composite will be tax managed to minimize capital gains transactions. The
investment approach seeks wide diversity through inclusion of all capitalizations and styles of the domestic equity
market and is constructed so that the broad U.S. equity market will be mirrored. These ETFs are passively managed
with the objective of the same performance as the indexes they are tracking. The composite will be over-weighted in
large cap indexes that have significant dividend yield. The strategy seeks to provide capital appreciation over a market
cycle with a focus on dividends in a broadly diversified domestic equity composite
Navigator International Equity/ADR
The Navigator International Equity/ADR portfolio primarily invests in American depository receipts (ADRs) of
companies with market capitalizations generally falling between $300 million and $250 billion and are constituents
of the MSCI All Country ex US Index. Our investment process is both quantitative and qualitative, incorporating
proprietary models and analytical techniques that search for companies that we believe possess three characteristics:
superior quality, attractive value and improving business prospects. By purchasing the undervalued ADRs of
companies with a durable competitive advantage whose businesses have accelerating momentum, we tend to benefit
over time as the spread between price and value narrows and value increases. Our risk controls are sensitive to
company and sector diversification to reduce both overall portfolio volatility and tracking error to the benchmark.
The goal of the portfolio is to deliver consistent excess returns over a full market cycle at/or below benchmark
volatility. The performance results prior to 4/1/2013 were achieved by Anthony Soslow while at his prior firm, using
a substantially similar investment style. Anthony Soslow joined Clark Capital Management Group on 3/31/2013.
Navigator International Equity Strategic Beta
The Navigator International Equity Strategic Beta seeks to provide capital appreciation over a market cycle. The
portfolio invests in broad based international equity exchange traded funds by applying a fundamental investment
approach. The diversified portfolio has the objective of providing broad-based international equity exposure. While
limited strategic emphasis may be placed on emerging markets, broad diversification is always maintained. Portfolio
construction employs a passive "top down” approach seeking wide diversity reflective of international markets with
limited turnover. Construction of the portfolio begins with a rigorous due diligence process to select the exchange
traded funds.
Navigator U.S. Sector Opportunity
Navigator U.S. Sector Opportunity is primarily invested in U.S. sectors and industries through strategic rotation. The
strategy has an unconstrained asset allocation policy and is allocated to the sectors and industries that appear to have
the potential for producing exceptionally strong performance in the near future. A portfolio is constructed with a
bias toward large cap equities and weighted to pursue maximum returns. The portfolio is actively managed; security
weightings are adjusted to take advantage of emerging market opportunities as they arise and to harvest gains as they
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mature. Portfolios are implemented using exchange traded funds which provide diversification, limit specific security
risk, and provide tax efficiencies. The strategy seeks to provide capital appreciation.
Navigator U.S. Style Opportunity
Navigator U.S. Style Opportunity invests in exchange traded funds through strategic rotation among U.S. equity
styles (growth & value), capitalizations (large, medium and small), The portfolio is then opportunistically over-
weighted in the market segments expected to be the most profitable in the near term – large or small cap, growth or
value, etc. – and underweighted in those segments expected to be weaker. The strategy is passively managed using
a strategic allocation of broad-based market indices, rebalanced annually. The portfolio has an unconstrained asset
allocation policy and seeks to maximize the returns through a rigorous investment discipline that seeks to take
advantage of the performance differential between segments of the equity market under different market conditions.
Style and capitalization rotation are employed in an effort to take advantage of emerging opportunities and to
minimize the effect of securities that are no longer option for the composite. The goal of the strategy is to outperform
an unmanaged buy and hold investment, reduce the effects of broad market declines and provide capital appreciation.
Navigator Global Equity ETF
The Navigator Global Equity ETF actively manages a portfolio targeting U.S. equity styles, market capitalizations,
and sectors coupled with exposure to international countries and regions. The strategy uses Clark Capital's proprietary
relative strength research to allow us to adapt to changing themes and is not biased to a traditional style, market
capitalization approach or international country or region. Blending U.S. and international investments may lower
risk by reducing portfolio volatility. The appropriate risk profile is achieved through careful allocation of the portfolio
within established percentage ranges of styles, sectors, and international securities. The strategy is implemented using
exchange traded funds as they provide an efficient, low cost alternative to traditional mutual funds and seeks to
provide capital appreciation.
Navigator Global Tactical
The Navigator Global Tactical is constructed from a wide range of investment opportunities including domestic and
foreign equities, fixed income, real estate, commodities, precious metals and currencies. The objective is to provide
investors with consistent, competitive investment returns over time by tactically capitalizing on a broad range of
global market opportunities. The strategy seeks to provide capital appreciation through an unconstrained tactical
allocation methodology in an effort to lower portfolio volatility and increase returns. The unconstrained investment
mandate is designed to allow for the efficient allocation of risk capital globally to opportunities where potential
returns are identified and seeks to provide the flexibility to avoid declining markets or asset classes. The portfolio
invests in exchange-traded funds which provide diversification, limit specific security risk, and provide tax
efficiencies. The strategy seeks to provide capital appreciation.
Navigator International Opportunity
Navigator International Opportunity invests in international countries and regions in a vigorous and creative
“explore” approach which seeks to provide performance through strategic rotation among equity securities of foreign
countries and regions. The strategy has an unconstrained asset allocation policy and is allocated to international
markets and regions including those of developed countries and emerging markets that appear to have the potential
for producing strong performance in the near future. The portfolio is actively managed; security weightings are
adjusted to take advantage of emerging market opportunities as they arise and to harvest gains as they mature. The
portfolio invests in exchange traded funds which provide diversification, limit specific security risk, and provide tax
efficiencies. The strategy seeks to provide capital appreciation.
Navigator Conservative Diversified Portfolio
Navigator Conservative Diversified is a risk-based allocation portfolio seeking to provide well-diversified asset
allocation consisting of multiple strategies and asset classes. The strategy typically utilizes ETFs. The goal is to
provide attractive risk-adjusted returns through strategic asset class diversification and active management of the
strategies. The Navigator Conservative Diversified Portfolio targets a 20% (+/-10%) allocation to equity and an 80%
(+/-10%) allocation to fixed income. The asset allocation will be actively managed by Clark Capital’s investment
team to capture market opportunities with a focus on delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns. The portfolio may
fall outside of the allocation limits stated due to risk management decisions of certain strategies utilized. The strategy
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is designed to provide current income and capital preservation while providing nominal capital appreciation for
investors with a low tolerance for risk.
Navigator Moderately Conservative Diversified Portfolio
Navigator Moderately Conservative Diversified is a risk-based allocation portfolio seeking to provide well-
diversified asset allocation consisting of multiple strategies and asset classes. The strategy typically utilizes ETFs.
The goal is to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns through strategic asset class diversification and active
management of the strategies. The Navigator Moderately Conservative Diversified Portfolio targets a 35% (+/-10%)
allocation to equity and a 65% (+/-10%) allocation to fixed income. The asset allocation will be actively managed
by Clark Capital’s investment team to capture market opportunities with a focus on delivering attractive risk-adjusted
returns. The portfolio may fall outside of the allocation limits stated due to risk management decisions of certain
strategies utilized. The strategy is designed to provide current income and moderate capital appreciation for investors
with a below average tolerance for risk.
Navigator Moderate Diversified Portfolio
Navigator Moderate Diversified is a risk-based allocation portfolio seeking to provide well-diversified asset
allocation consisting of multiple strategies and asset classes. The strategy typically utilizes ETFs. The goal is to
provide attractive risk-adjusted returns through strategic asset class diversification and active management of the
strategies. The Navigator Moderate Diversified Portfolio targets a 57.5% (+/-10%) allocation to equity and a 42.5%
(+/-10%) allocation to fixed income. The asset allocation will be actively managed by Clark Capital’s investment
team to capture market opportunities with a focus on delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns. The portfolio may
fall outside of the allocation limits stated due to risk management decisions of certain strategies utilized. The strategy
is designed to provide capital appreciation over a long-term investment horizon for investors with an average
tolerance for risk.
Navigator Moderate Growth Diversified Portfolio
Navigator Moderate Growth Diversified is a risk-based allocation portfolio seeking to provide well-diversified asset
allocation consisting of multiple strategies and asset classes. The strategy typically utilizes ETFs. The goal is to
provide attractive risk-adjusted returns through strategic asset class diversification and active management of the
strategies. Navigator Moderate Growth Diversified Portfolio targets a 70% (+/-10%) allocation to equity and a 30%
(+/-10%) allocation to fixed income. The asset allocation will be actively managed by Clark Capital’s investment
team to capture market opportunities with a focus on delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns. The portfolio may
fall outside of the allocation limits stated due to risk management decisions of certain strategies utilized. The strategy
is designed to provide capital appreciation over a long-term investment horizon for investors with an above average
tolerance for risk.
Navigator Growth Diversified Portfolio
Navigator Growth Diversified is a risk-based allocation portfolio seeking to provide well-diversified asset allocation
consisting of multiple strategies and asset classes. The strategy typically utilizes ETFs. The goal is to provide
attractive risk-adjusted returns through strategic asset class diversification and active management of the strategies.
The Navigator Growth Diversified Portfolio targets a 90% (+/-10%) allocation to equity and a 10% (+/-10%)
allocation to fixed income. The asset allocation will be actively managed by Clark Capital’s investment team to
capture market opportunities with a focus on delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns. The portfolio may fall outside
of the allocation limits stated due to risk management decisions of certain strategies utilized. The strategy is designed
to provide capital appreciation over a long-term investment horizon for investors with a high tolerance for risk.
Navigator Large Cap Growth
The Navigator Large Cap Growth Strategy primarily invests in companies that are listed on the U.S. exchanges,
including ADRs, with a market capitalization generally over $3 billion. Our investment process is both quantitative
and qualitative, incorporating proprietary models and analytical techniques that search for companies that possess
large and growing cash flows, margins, and sales. Our risk controls are sensitive to company and sector diversification
to reduce both overall portfolio volatility and tracking error to the benchmark. The goal of the portfolio is to deliver
consistent excess returns over a full market cycle at/or below benchmark volatility.
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FIXED INCOME STRATEGIES
Navigator Enhanced Short Duration
The Navigator Enhanced Short Duration Bond Strategy primarily invests in a broad range of short duration corporate
investment grade fixed income securities with a weighted duration typically below one year and, to a lesser degree,
intermediate term fixed income securities, U.S treasuries, and money market securities. Given the low interest rate
environment, the portion of the strategy that invests in corporate debt, which can include below investment grade,
uses a rotational approach to in an effort to enhance total return potential. Active management supported by in-depth,
internally generated research seeks to pursue attractive risk-adjusted performance results with greater consistency
and lower volatility of returns. The portfolio may also invest in exchange-traded funds and mutual funds targeting
high yield corporate, investment grade corporate, government, government agency and treasury fixed income sectors.
The Strategy seeks to provide current income, modest capital appreciation, and capital preservation.
Navigator Fixed Income Total Return
Navigator Fixed Income Total Return is designed to maximize total return by rotational management of a fixed
income portfolio invested in low quality bonds (high-yield), high quality corporate and government bonds, short-
term treasuries. The strategy seeks to take advantage of the performance differential between segments of the bond
market under different market conditions. Through investment in segments of the fixed income market believed to
be the strongest performer in the near term, the portfolio may have the opportunity to outperform the broad bond
market without exposure to the risk of the equity market. Active management supported by in-depth, internally
generated research seeks to pursue superior performance results with greater consistency and lower volatility of
returns. The portfolio invests in exchange traded funds and mutual funds targeting high yield corporate, investment
grade corporate, government, government agency and treasury fixed income sectors. The strategy has an
unconstrained allocation policy. The goal of the strategy is capital preservation while outperforming an unmanaged
buy and hold investment.
Navigator Tax-Free Fixed Income
Navigator Tax-Free Fixed Income portfolio is comprised of those accounts invested in high credit quality (average
quality is investment grade or better) individual tax-free municipal securities. The portfolio is constructed to control
risk through maintaining duration in the portfolios (a measure of interest rate sensitivity) of between four and seven
years. The strategy seeks to provide current income on a consistent basis by applying a fundamental investment
approach. Active management in the portfolios seeks to provide returns to the stated benchmark through state, sector
and security selection. Portfolio turnover will vary based on market opportunities such as tax loss harvesting and
yield curve shifts. State-specific variations on the tax-free fixed income strategy are also offered. These strategies
provide at least 80% targeted exposure to state-specific municipal bonds and seek to deliver total return with a
secondary goal of income. Municipal bond issues from the following states are offered as part of these state-specific
strategies: California, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
Navigator Tax-Free Fixed Income Core
Navigator Tax-Free Fixed Income Core is designed to maximize total return by investing actively across the full
maturity and investment grade spectrum of municipal fixed income securities. The strategy seeks to add value through
a rigorous investment discipline that identifies market inefficiencies in the valuation of risk and reward, combined
with an effort to capitalize upon shifting market themes, yield curve inefficiencies, and undervalued maturities. The
portfolio is constructed in an effort to control risk by maintaining composite duration (a measure of interest rate
sensitivity) in adherence to the benchmark range of four to seven years. Active management is supported by in-depth,
internally generated research looking to pursue superior performance results with greater consistency and lower
volatility of returns. The strategy seeks to provide a high level of tax-free total return and current income by investing
in municipal bond mutual funds and exchange traded funds.
Navigator Taxable Fixed Income
Navigator Taxable Fixed Income invests in corporate bonds, government bonds, mortgage securities and taxable
municipal bonds. The portfolio is managed to opportunistically take advantage of changing expectations regarding
the shape of the yield curve, credit spreads, and sector valuation. The average duration of the composite is maintained
at the intermediate range of four to eight years in order to limit interest rate risk, but bonds of longer maturities of 20
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– 25 years may be purchased in order to build a higher yielding composite. The portfolio is generally fully invested
and is appropriately diversified by sector, issuer, and credit quality. The portfolio seeks to provide current income.
Navigator Taxable Fixed Income Core
Navigator Taxable Fixed Income Core is designed to maximize total return by investing actively across the full
maturity and investment grade spectrum of U.S. fixed income sectors and securities. The strategy seeks to identify
market inefficiencies in the valuation of risk and reward, combined with an approach to capitalize upon shifting
market themes, yield curve inefficiencies and undervalued maturities. Portfolios are constructed in an effort to control
risk by maintaining portfolio duration (a measure of interest rate sensitivity) in adherence to the composites
intermediate benchmark range of four to eight years. Portfolios are generally fully invested and are diversified among
corporate, government and mortgage securities. Active management is supported by in-depth, internally generated
research to pursue performance results with greater consistency and lower volatility of returns. The goal of the
strategy is to provide a high level of total return by investing in high-quality corporate, government bonds, treasury
bonds, exchange traded products, and mortgage-backed securities.
Navigator Short Duration Taxable Bonds
Navigator Short Duration Taxable Fixed Income strategy invests in U.S. Treasuries, government-related and
investment grade U.S. corporate securities. The strategy is managed to opportunistically take advantage of credit
spreads, and sector valuation. The average duration of the portfolio is maintained at the short-term range of 1 to 2
years in order to limit interest rate and credit risk. The portfolio typically seeks bonds with a maturity of 36 months
or less. The strategy may, at times, purchase bonds with longer maturities. The portfolio is generally fully invested
and is appropriately diversified by sector, issuer, and credit quality. The strategy seeks to provide current income.
Navigator Short Duration Tax-Free Bonds
The Navigator Short Duration Tax-Free Fixed Income strategy invests in very high credit quality (average quality is
Investment Grade or better) individual municipal securities. The portfolio is constructed to control risk through
maintaining duration in the portfolios (a measure of interest rate sensitivity) of between approximately 1 to 2 years.
The strategy may, at times, have shorter or longer portfolio duration based on market opportunities. Active
management in the portfolios seeks to provide returns to the stated benchmark through state, sector and security
selection. Portfolio turnover will vary based on market opportunities such as tax loss harvesting and yield curve
shifts. The strategy seeks to provide capital preservation while providing nominal capital appreciation by applying a
fundamental investment approach.
Navigator Tactical Investment Grade Bond
The Navigator Tactical Investment Grade Bond Strategy utilizes Clark Capital’s proprietary quantitative relative
strength model to identify risks in the fixed income market and shift to safer, risk-off assets when guided by the
model. The strategy maintains exposure to investment grade corporate fixed income when positioned in a “risk-on”
environment. When Clark Capital’s quantitative research model indicates a “risk-off” environment, the portfolio
shifts exposure to either mostly U.S. Treasuries and/or cash equivalent securities. Exposure may be shared between
the fixed income sectors depending on the model. The strategy seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation while
minimizing overall volatility. The portfolio may invest in exchange-traded funds and mutual funds targeting
investment grade corporate, government, government agency and treasury fixed income sectors. The strategy has an
unconstrained allocation policy.
Navigator Tactical U.S. Allocation Strategy
The Navigator Tactical U.S. Allocation Strategy utilizes Clark Capital’s proprietary quantitative relative strength
model to identify risks in the U.S. equity market and shift to safer, risk-off assets when guided by the model. The
strategy maintains exposure to U.S. equities when positioned in a “risk-on” environment. When Clark Capital’s
quantitative research model indicates a “risk-off” environment, the portfolio shifts exposure to either mostly U.S.
Treasuries and/or cash equivalent securities. Exposure may be shared between asset classes depending on the model.
The strategy seeks to provide an unbiased, unemotional, and repeatable process that seeks long-term capital
appreciation with lower overall volatility relative to the primary benchmark. The portfolio primarily invests in
exchange traded funds and mutual funds targeting U.S. equities, government, government agency and treasury fixed
income sectors. The strategy has an unconstrained allocation policy.
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ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES
Navigator Alternative
Navigator Alternative is constructed from a wide range of investment opportunities including long and short
allocation among U.S. equity, international equity, U.S. fixed income, international fixed income, real estate,
commodities and precious metals, currencies, energy and absolute/hedge strategies. The objective is to provide
investors with capital appreciation independent of the direction of the traditional equity markets. The use of
alternative investments in concert with traditional assets in a total investment plan may result in lower portfolio
volatility and increased returns due to the increase in portfolio diversity and the lack of correlation between alternative
and traditional investments. Exchange traded funds are utilized when possible as they may provide diversification,
limit specific security risk, and provide tax efficiencies. Mutual funds may also be utilized. The portfolio has an
unconstrained asset allocation policy and seeks capital appreciation by applying a disciplined quantitative investment
approach that is non-correlated to the equity markets.
Navigator Global Risk Management Conservative
The Navigator Global Risk Managed strategies utilize Clark Capital’s proprietary quantitative risk management
model to identify risks in the global equity markets and shift to safer, risk-off assets when guided by the model. The
strategies seek to provide an unbiased, unemotional, and repeatable process that seeks long-term capital appreciation
while minimizing overall volatility. The Navigator Global Risk Managed Conservative strategy is comprised of 25%
global equity and 75% fixed income when the model favors risk-on assets. The allocation is designed to provide
current income and modest capital appreciation potential for investors with a slightly below average tolerance for
risk. When the model favors risk-on assets, the strategies will allocate to a blend of U.S. equity, international equity,
and fixed income. When the model favors risk-off assets, the strategies will shift to either mostly U.S. Treasuries
and/or cash equivalents.
Navigator Global Risk Management Growth
The Navigator Global Risk Managed strategies utilize Clark Capital’s proprietary quantitative risk management
model to identify risks in the global equity markets and shift to safer, risk-off assets when guided by the model. The
strategies seek to provide an unbiased, unemotional, and repeatable process that seeks long-term capital appreciation
while minimizing overall volatility. The Navigator Global Risk Managed Growth strategy is comprised of 75%
global equity and 25% fixed income when the model favors risk-on assets. The allocation is designed to provide
capital appreciation over a long-term investment horizon for investors with an above average tolerance for risk. When
the model favors risk-on assets, the strategies will allocate to a blend of U.S. equity, international equity, and fixed
income. When the model favors risk-off assets, the strategies will shift to either mostly U.S. Treasuries and/or cash
equivalents.
Navigator Global Risk Management Moderate
The Navigator Global Risk Managed strategies utilize Clark Capital’s proprietary quantitative risk management
model to identify risks in the global equity markets and shift to safer, risk-off assets when guided by the model. The
strategies seek to provide an unbiased, unemotional, and repeatable process that seeks long-term capital appreciation
while minimizing overall volatility. The Navigator Global Risk Managed Moderate strategy is comprised of 50%
global equity and 50% fixed income when the model favors risk-on assets. The allocation is designed to provide
capital appreciation and some current income over a long-term investment horizon for investors with about an average
tolerance for risk. When the model favors risk-on assets, the strategies will allocate to a blend of U.S. equity,
international equity, and fixed income. When the model favors risk-off assets, the strategies will shift to either mostly
U.S. Treasuries and/or cash equivalents.
BALANCED STRATEGIES AND MULTI-STRATEGY
Navigator Global Balanced 20-80
Navigator Global Balanced 20-80 strategy consists of portfolios with a 20% allocation to equity and 80% to fixed
income. The portfolio provides targeted exposure to the U.S. equity market coupled with targeted international
exposure and an actively managed fixed income component seeking to lower risk and reduce portfolio volatility. The
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20% allocation to equity utilizes the Navigator Global Equity ETF strategy which invests in exchange traded funds
in U.S. equity styles, market capitalizations and factors, sectors and industry groups, and international countries and
regions. The 80% fixed income allocation utilizes the Navigator Fixed Income Total Return strategy which has an
unconstrained allocation policy targeting high yield corporate, investment grade corporate, government, government
agency, treasury fixed income sectors. The strategy seeks to provide preservation of capital.
Navigator Global Balanced 40-60
Navigator Global Balanced 40-60 strategy consists of portfolios with a 40% allocation to equity and 60% to fixed
income. The portfolio provides targeted exposure to the U.S. equity market coupled with targeted international
exposure and an actively managed fixed income component seeking to lower risk and reduce portfolio volatility. The
equity allocation invests in the Navigator Global Equity ETF strategy, which invests in exchange traded funds in U.S.
equity styles, market capitalizations and styles, sectors and industry groups, and international countries and regions.
The fixed income allocation utilizes the Navigator Fixed Income Total Return Strategy. The fixed income allocation
has an unconstrained allocation policy targeting high yield corporate, investment grade corporate, government,
government agency, and treasury fixed income sectors. The strategy seeks to provide growth of capital.
Navigator Global Balanced 60-40
Navigator Global Balanced 60-40 strategy consists of portfolios with a 60% allocation to equity and 40% to fixed
income. The portfolio provides targeted exposure to the U.S. equity market coupled with targeted international
exposure and an actively managed fixed income component seeking to lower risk and reduce portfolio volatility. The
equity allocation invests in the Navigator Global Equity ETF strategy which invests in exchange traded products in
U.S. equity styles, market capitalizations and factors, sectors and industry groups, and international countries and
regions. The fixed income allocation utilizes the Navigator Fixed Income Total Return Strategy. The fixed income
allocation has an unconstrained allocation policy targeting high yield corporate, investment grade corporate,
government, government agency and treasury fixed income sectors. The strategy seeks to provide growth of capital.
Navigator Global Balanced 80-20
Navigator Global Balanced 80-20 strategy consists of portfolios with an 80% allocation to equity and 20% to fixed
income. The portfolio provides targeted exposure to the U.S. equity market coupled with targeted international
exposure and an actively managed fixed income component seeking to lower risk and reduce portfolio volatility. The
equity allocation invests in the Navigator Global Equity ETF strategy which invests in exchange traded funds in U.S.
equity styles, market capitalizations and factors, sectors and industry groups, and international countries and regions.
The fixed income allocation utilizes the Navigator Fixed Income Total Return Strategy. The fixed income allocation
has an unconstrained allocation policy targeting high yield corporate, investment grade corporate, government,
government agency and treasury fixed income sectors. The strategy seeks to provide growth of capital.
Navigator MultiStrategy (75-25, 50-50, 25-75)
Navigator MultiStrategy consists of portfolios with an allocation to equity and fixed income. The strategy is available
with 75%/25%, 50%/50% and 25%/75% equity/fixed allocations. The equity allocation provides exposure to the U.S.
equity market and duplicates (in proportion) the Navigator U.S. Style Opportunity portfolio, a portfolio that engages
in strategic rotation among U.S. equity styles (growth and value) and capitalizations (large, medium and small). The
strategy is passively managed using a strategic allocation of broad-based market indices and is rebalanced annually.
The fixed income allocation is designed to maximize total return by rotational management of a fixed income
portfolio invested in low quality bonds (high-yield), high quality corporate and government bonds, and short-term
treasuries. The segments of the portfolio have an unconstrained asset allocation policy and seek to take advantage of
the performance differentials between segments of both the equity market and segments of the bond market under
different market conditions. The portfolios use the Navigator Tactical Fixed Income Fund to achieve their fixed
income exposure. This portfolio was formerly known as Navigator Style Preferred.
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NAVIGATOR MUTUAL FUNDS
Navigator Tactical Fixed Income Fund
Clark Capital serves as advisor to the Navigator Tactical Fixed Income Fund, which is an open-end investment
company. The investment management services we provide to the fund mirror the investment philosophy, investment
process, and security selection of the Navigator Fixed Income Total Return portfolio. Additional information about
the Navigator Mutual Funds is available in the Funds’ prospectus and SAI, which is available on the Funds’ website
(www.navigatorfunds.com) or on the SEC’s EDGAR database.
Navigator Ultra Short Bond Fund
Clark Capital serves as advisor to the Navigator Ultra Short Bond Fund, which is registered as an open-end investment
company. The Fund invests primarily in various types of short duration, investment grade debt (or fixed income)
securities. Additional information about the Navigator Mutual Funds is available in the Funds’ prospectus and SAI,
which are available on the Funds’ website (www.navigatorfunds.com) or on the SEC’s EDGAR database.
Navigator Tactical U.S. Allocation Fund
Clark Capital serves as an advisor to the Navigator Tactical U.S. Allocation Fund, which is registered as an open-end
investment company. The Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in U.S. equity and fixed income securities.
Additional information about the Navigator Mutual Funds is available in the Funds’ prospectus and SAI, which are
available on the Funds’ website (www.navigatorfunds.com) or on the SEC’s EDGAR database.
Navigator Tactical Investment Grade Bond Fund
Clark Capital serves as an advisor to the Navigator Tactical Investment Grade Bond Fund, which is registered as an
open-end investment company. The Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in long and/or short positions in investment
grade fixed income securities. Additional information about the Navigator Mutual Funds is available in the Funds’
prospectus and SAI, which are available on the Funds’ website (www.navigatorfunds.com) or on the SEC’s EDGAR
database.
RISK OF LOSS
All investments in securities include a risk of loss of your principal (invested amount) and any profits that have not
been realized (the securities were not sold to “lock in” the profit). Stock markets and fixed income markets fluctuate
substantially over time. Different types of investments tend to shift in and out of favor depending on market,
economic, and other forces. In addition, performance of any investment is not guaranteed, and your account may
experience loss of assets due to a variety of reasons including market movements and global and domestic events
affecting the economy. As a result, there is a risk of loss of the assets we manage that may be out of our control. We
cannot guarantee any level of performance or that you will not experience a loss of your account assets. Depending
upon the program you choose and the securities used, your portfolio may be subject to the risks described below.
GENERAL RISKS
General Economic and Market Conditions. The success of Clark Capital’s activities will be affected by general
economic and market conditions, such as interest rates, availability of credit, credit defaults, inflation rates, economic
uncertainty, changes in laws (including laws relating to taxation of Clark Capital’s investments), trade barriers,
currency exchange controls, and national and international political circumstances (including wars, terrorist acts or
security operations). These factors can affect, among other things, the level and volatility of securities’ prices, the
liquidity of investments, and the availability of certain securities’ prices. Clients may incur major losses in the event
of disrupted markets and other extraordinary events in which historical pricing relationships become materially
distorted. The risk of loss from pricing distortions is compounded by the fact that in disrupted markets many positions
become illiquid, making it difficult or impossible to close out position against which the markets are moving. Market
disruptions can from time to time cause dramatic losses for clients, and such events can result in otherwise historically
low-risk strategies performing with unprecedented volatility and risk.
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General Market and Credit Risks of Debt Obligations. Investments in debt obligations are subject to credit risk
and interest rate risk. “Credit Risk” refers to the likelihood that an issuer will default in the payment of principal
and/or interest on an instrument. Financial strength and solvency of an issuer are the primary factors influencing
credit risk. In addition, inadequacy of collateral or credit enhancement for a debt instrument may affect its credit risk.
Management Risk. There is no guarantee that our judgments about the worth and implementation of given strategies,
the value of individual securities, and the state of the financial markets is sound and that investments in Navigator
strategies will be profitable. Clark Capital attempts to execute a complex strategy for certain portfolios and funds
using a proprietary quantitative model. Investments selected using this model may perform differently than expected
as a result of the factors used in the model, the weight placed on each factor, changes from the factors’ historical
trends, and technical issues in the construction and implementation of the models (including, for example, data
problems or software issues). There is no guarantee that Clark Capital’s use of a model will result in effective
investment decisions.
Market Disruptions; Governmental Intervention; Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection
Act. The global financial markets have in recent years gone through pervasive and fundamental disruptions that have
led to extensive governmental intervention. Such intervention was in certain cases implemented on an “emergency”
basis, suddenly and substantially eliminating market participants’ ability to continue to implement certain strategies
or manage the risk of their outstanding positions. In addition, certain of these interventions have been unclear in scope
and application, resulting in confusion and uncertainty which in itself has been materially detrimental to the efficient
functioning of the markets as well as previously successful investment strategies. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street
Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), which aims to reform various aspects of the U.S.
financial markets, covers a broad range of market participants including investment advisers. The Dodd-Frank Act
may directly affect Clark Capital by mandating additional new reporting requirements, including, but not limited to,
position information, use of leverage and counterparty and credit risk exposure. Until the SEC implements all of the
new reporting requirements, the full burden of such reporting obligations will not be known.
Deflation. Deflation risk is the risk that prices throughout the economy decline over time, which may have an adverse
effect on the market value of an investment.
Inflation. Inflation risk is the risk that the value of assets or income from investments will be worth less in the future
as inflation decreases the value of money. As inflation increases, the real value of an account and distributions can
decline.
RISK ASSOCIATED WITH STRATEGIES
Asset Allocation. The success of asset allocation depends upon the manager’s ability to make decisions that will
achieve an account’s objectives. Asset categories may not perform as expected due to economic and market influences
both foreign and domestic and anticipated returns may not be realized.
Concentration Risk. This type of risk occurs when a strategy’s investments are concentrated in a limited number of
securities or specific regions or countries. The value of the account will vary considerably in response to changes in
the value of the security or region/country. This may result in increased volatility.
Counterparty Risk. Transactions, including certain derivative transactions, entered into directly with a counterparty
are subject to the risk that the counterparty will fail to perform its obligations in accordance with the agreed terms
and conditions of the transaction. A counterparty’s bankruptcy or other failure to perform its obligations due to
financial difficulties would result in significant delays in obtaining any recovery in a bankruptcy or other
reorganization proceeding or no recovery in such circumstances. Some of the markets in which Clark Capital may
effect transactions are “over-the-counter” or “interdealer” markets. The participants in such markets are typically not
subject to the credit evaluation and regulatory oversight to which members of “exchange-based” markets are subject.
This exposes Clark Capital to the risk that a counterparty will not settle a transaction in accordance with its terms and
conditions because of a dispute over the terms of the contract (whether or not bona fide) or because of a credit or
liquidity problem, thus causing investors to suffer a loss.
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Hedging. If the hedged investment performs well, there is likely to be a loss of upside potential. If the hedge does
not perfectly match the underlying portfolio, there is a risk that results will not be as anticipated. If the investment is
underhedged, it may not offer the degree of protection anticipated.
Foreign/International Market Risk. International investments involve special risks such as fluctuations in
currencies, foreign taxation, economic and political risks, and differences in accounting and financial standards.
Investments in emerging markets are generally riskier than investments in developed markets.
Proprietary Models. Clark Capital has developed certain proprietary investment models that Clark Capital, in its
discretion, consults with and uses to assist Clark Capital with the construction of portfolios and to assist Clark Capital
with making investment decisions. There are numerous risks associated with the proprietary models used by Clark
Capital, certain of which are described below. The models require significant real-time and historical data to be
effectively analyzed. The ability of investors to achieve their investment objective is, therefore, based in part on the
ability of Clark Capital to continuously receive and analyze such data. In addition, there is no assurance that the
models will be effective in all market conditions or that Clark Capital has considered all factors necessary for the
models to function properly. There is also no assurance that risk management factors will be accurately or timely
determined by Clark Capital given changing market conditions. Accordingly, there are no assurances that investors
will not be exposed to the risk of significant losses, particularly if the underlying patterns of market behavior studied
by Clark Capital and which provide the basis for its investment models change in ways not anticipated by Clark
Capital. As the models are proprietary, an investor will not be able to determine the full details of Clark Capital’s
investment process or whether the process is being followed. If Clark Capital relies on such models, Clark Capital
intends to monitor its models and seek to make enhancements and changes as necessary, but there is no assurance
that Clark Capital will be able modify them to adapt to changing market conditions or other factors. The results
generated by the proprietary models are just one consideration that Clark Capital takes into account as a part of its
investment process.
RISK ASSOCIATED WITH SECURITIES AND INVESTMENTS
Affiliated Fund Risk. Clark Capital is subject to potential conflicts of interest in determining whether to invest client
assets in a fund managed by Clark Capital (the Navigator Mutual Funds) or in a fund managed by an unaffiliated
manager and will in certain cases have an economic or other incentive to select a Navigator Mutual Fund over another
fund.
American Depository Receipts (ADRs). ADRs represent ownership in the shares of a non-U.S. company that trades
in U.S. financial markets. While ADRs eliminate some of the inconveniences of ownership of foreign securities,
they are subject to the same risks as international securities as well as being subject to possible termination, resulting
in the inability to trade in U.S. markets and the inconveniences that entails.
Commodities. Commodities have risk in that they are affected by global supply and demand; domestic and foreign
interest rates; political, economic, financial events, or natural disasters; regulatory and exchange position limits; and
concentration within a commodity.
Cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrencies (also referred to as “virtual currencies” and “digital currencies”), including
bitcoin, are digital assets designed to act as a medium of exchange. From time to time, Clark Capital clients may
obtain exposure to cryptocurrencies through mutual funds, ETFs, and other investment products. The value of these
products is often intended to reflect the value of one or more cryptocurrencies, and the risks of investing in these
products are similar to the risks of investing in cryptocurrencies generally, as well as the risks specific to investing in
the applicable investment product (e.g., if an investment is made through a mutual fund, the risks of investing in a
mutual fund will apply). Cryptocurrency facilitates decentralized, peer-to-peer financial exchange and value storage
that is used like money, without the oversight of a central authority or banks. The value of cryptocurrency is not
backed by any government, corporation, or other identified body. Similar to fiat currencies, cryptocurrencies are
susceptible to theft, loss and destruction. The value of investments in cryptocurrency is subject to fluctuations in the
value of the cryptocurrency, which have been and may in the future be highly volatile. The value of cryptocurrencies
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is determined by the supply and demand for cryptocurrency in the global market for the trading of cryptocurrency.
The price of a cryptocurrency could drop precipitously for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to,
regulatory changes, a crisis of confidence, flaw or operational issue in the cryptocurrency’s network or a change in
user preference to competing cryptocurrencies. A client’s exposure to cryptocurrency could result in substantial
losses. Cryptocurrencies trade on exchanges, which are largely unregulated and, therefore, are more exposed to fraud
and failure than established, regulated exchanges for securities, derivatives and other currencies. These exchanges
have in the past, and may in the future, cease operating temporarily or even permanently, resulting in the potential
loss of users’ cryptocurrency or other market disruptions. Cryptocurrency exchanges that are regulated typically must
comply with minimum net capital, cybersecurity, and anti-money laundering requirements, but are not typically
required to protect customers or their markets to the same extent that regulated securities exchanges or futures
exchanges are required to do so. Furthermore, many cryptocurrency exchanges lack certain safeguards established
by traditional exchanges to enhance the stability of trading on the exchange and, as a result, the prices of
cryptocurrencies on these exchanges may be subject to larger and more frequent sudden declines than assets traded
on traditional exchanges. In addition, cryptocurrency exchanges are also subject to the risk of cybersecurity threats
and breaches, resulting in the theft and/or loss of cryptocurrencies, and/or an adverse effect on value of
cryptocurrencies. Factors affecting the further development of cryptocurrency include, but are not limited to:
continued worldwide growth or possible cessation or reversal in the adoption and use of cryptocurrency and other
digital assets; government and quasi-government regulation or restrictions on or regulation of access to and operation
of digital asset networks; changes in consumer demographics and public preferences; maintenance and development
of open-source software protocol; availability and popularity of other forms or methods of buying and selling goods
and services; the use of the networks supporting digital assets, such as those for developing smart contracts and
distributed applications; general economic conditions and the regulatory environment relating to digital assets;
negative consumer or public perception; and general risks tied to the use of information technologies, including cyber
risks. Currently, there is relatively limited use of cryptocurrency in the retail and commercial marketplace, which
contributes to price volatility. Cryptocurrency is a new technological innovation with a limited history; it is a highly
speculative asset and future regulatory actions or policies may limit, perhaps to a materially adverse extent, the value
of a client’s investment in cryptocurrency and the ability to exchange a cryptocurrency or utilize it for payments.
Derivatives. Investments in derivatives, or similar instrument, including but not limited to, options, futures, options
on futures, forwards, participatory notes, swaps, swaptions, structured securities, tender-option bonds and derivatives
relating to foreign currency transactions, which can be used to hedge a portfolio's investments or to seek to enhance
returns, entail specific risks relating to liquidity, leverage and credit that can reduce returns and/or increase volatility.
Losses in a portfolio from investments in derivative instruments can result from the potential illiquidity of the markets
for derivative instruments, the failure of the counterparty to fulfill its contractual obligations, the portfolio receiving
cash collateral under the transactions and some or all of that collateral being invested in the market, or the risks arising
from margin posting requirements and related leverage factors associated with such transactions. In addition, many
jurisdictions continue to review practices and regulations relating to the use of derivatives, or similar instruments.
Such reviews could make such instruments more costly, limiting the availability of, or otherwise adversely affecting
the value or performance of such instrument.
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). ETFs may not accurately track their underlying index and may not have liquidity
under severe market conditions.
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs). ETNs are unsecured debt instruments. As such, exchange traded notes are subject
to risk by default by the issuing bank (counterparty risk) as well as market risk. Exchange traded notes may fail to
track the index they are designed to track as well as being negatively impacted by a decline in the credit rating of the
issuer. They may lack liquidity under severe market conditions.
Fixed Income. Fixed income securities may be affected by interest rate risk as increases or decreases in interest rates
occur and also by credit risk in that issuers may not make payment on the securities.
High Yield Securities. High yield securities (including but not limited to bonds, ETFs, ETNs, and open and closed-
end funds) tend to be more sensitive to economic conditions than higher-rated securities and generally involve more
credit risk. The risk of loss due to default by an issuer of a high yield security is significantly greater than issuers of
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higher-rated securities because such securities are generally unsecured and are often subordinated to other creditors.
An account may have difficulty disposing of certain high yield securities because there may be a thin trading market
for such securities. As a result, an account may have to accept a lower price to sell a high yield security, which could
have a negative effect on performance.
Index-Linked Securities. Index-linked securities are securities whose prices are indexed to the prices of securities
indices, currencies, or other financial statistics. Indexed securities typically are debt securities or deposits whose
value at maturity and/or coupon rate is determined by reference to a specific instrument or statistic. The performance
of indexed securities fluctuates (either directly or inversely, depending upon the instrument) with the performance of
the index, security or currency. At the same time, indexed securities are subject to the credit risks associated with
the issuer of the security, and their value may substantially decline if the issuer’s creditworthiness deteriorates.
Recent issuers of indexed securities have included banks, corporations and certain US government agencies.
Liquidity Risk. Liquidity risk is the risk that a client’s account may not be able to sell or buy a security or close out
an investment at a favorable price or time. As a result, the client account may have to accept a lower price to sell a
security, which could have a negative effect on performance.
Money Market Instruments. Money market instruments are high quality, short-term fixed-income obligations,
which generally have remaining maturities of one year or less, and may include U.S. government securities,
commercial paper, certificates of deposit and bankers’ acceptances issued by domestic branches of U.S. banks that
are members of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and repurchase agreements. However, there can be no
assurances that such investments will not be subject to significant risks.
Municipal Securities. Municipal issuers may be adversely affected by rising health care costs, increasing unfunded
pension liabilities, and the phasing out of federal programs that provide financial support to municipalities.
Unfavorable conditions and developments relating to projects financed with municipal securities can result in lower
revenues to issuers thereof. Issuers often depend on revenues from these projects to make principal and interest
payments. The value of municipal securities also can be adversely affected by changes in the financial condition of
insurers of municipal issuers, regulatory and political developments, tax law changes or other legislative actions, and
by uncertainties and public perceptions concerning these and other factors.
Mutual Funds. Mutual funds are subject to risks related to the manager’s ability to achieve the components’
objectives and market conditions affecting the components’ assets. Each is subject to different levels of risk, based
on the types and sizes of its underlying asset class allocations and strategy.
Navigator Mutual Funds. The Navigator Mutual Funds invest in certain derivatives, including but not limited to,
futures contracts and options on futures contracts, interest rate swaps, total return swaps and credit derivatives (such
as credit default swaps (“CDS”) and credit default swap indices (“CDX”)), put and call options, forward contracts,
and exchange-traded and structured notes. More information about the derivatives and other securities and
instruments that the Navigator Mutual Funds are able to invest in, and the associated risks, is available in the Funds’
prospectus and SAI, which are available on the Funds’ website (www.navigatorfunds.com) or on the SEC’s EDGAR
database.
Options. Investing in options can provide greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the
underlying asset. The value of an option may decline because of a change in the value of the underlying asset relative
to the strike price, the passage of time, changes in the market’s perception as to the future price behavior of the
underlying asset, or any combination thereof. In the case of the purchase of an option, the risk of loss of an investor’s
entire investment (i.e., the premium paid plus transaction charges) reflects the nature of an option as a wasting asset
that may become worthless when the option expires. Upon request, Clark Capital will also sell (write) covered call
options or purchase put options on securities held in client accounts to hedge or generate income. The risks of covered
call writing includes the potential for the market to rise sharply. In such case, the security may be called away and
the account will no longer hold the security. The risk of buying long puts is limited to the loss of the premium paid
for the purchase of the put if the option is not exercised or otherwise sold by the account.
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Real Estate. Real estate has risks associated with direct ownership; valuations of real estate may be affected by
economic or financial conditions or catastrophic events resulting from forces of nature or terrorist acts.
Securities Selected to Reflect Particular U.S. Styles and U.S. Sectors. These securities are subject to risk as an
individual segment of the equity market may underperform other segments of the equity market as a whole. Small
stocks are more volatile than larger, more established companies and are subject to significant price fluctuations,
business risks, and are thinly traded.
Sectors. Sectors may be subject to risk when a substantial portion of assets are devoted to a particular market sector
or industry thereby having the potential of greater volatility than with broadly diversified strategies. A market sector
or industry may underperform the market as a whole for a variety of reasons.
Stocks. Stocks have risk in that their returns and the principal invested in them is not guaranteed and they are subject
to changing market conditions. They may decline in price significantly over short or extended periods in relation to
overall market movement or due to factors affecting a segment of the market or factors affecting an individual
company, such as a poor earnings report. Small stocks are more volatile than large stocks and are subject to significant
price fluctuations and may be thinly traded.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
We are obligated to disclose any disciplinary event that would be material to you when evaluating us when you are
considering initiating or continuing a client/advisor relationship with us. We do not have any legal, financial or
disciplinary information to report to you. This statement applies to our firm and every employee of the firm.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES
We permit our employees to serve as registered representatives of broker-dealers. Currently, several of our
employees are registered representatives of Grant Williams, LP (GWLP), a broker-dealer registered with FINRA.
None of our employees receives (directly or indirectly) any compensation from the purchase or sale of securities or
investments for your account.
INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES
Navigator Mutual Funds
Clark Capital serves as the investment adviser to the Navigator Mutual Funds. In certain cases, Clark Capital is
authorized to invest a portion of an advisory client’s assets in the Navigator Mutual Funds. As described in Item 5
of this Brochure, an investment advisory fee is payable to Clark Capital by a Program Sponsor when Navigator
Mutual Funds are used in a client account, which is negotiated with and set by the Program Sponsor. This investment
advisory fee will be lower than what Clark Capital would receive if Navigator Mutual Funds were not allocated to a
client account to offset the management fees that Clark Capital will receive from the Navigator Mutual Funds. Clark
Capital’s overall compensation will depend, however, on the actual proportion of a client’s account allocated to a
Fund, which may vary over time. Furthermore, Clark Capital’s overall compensation will generally be higher when
a greater percentage of a client’s assets are invested in a Navigator Mutual Fund. Wrap Fee Program clients should
be aware that this presents a conflict of interest in that Clark Capital has a financial incentive to invest client assets
in the Navigator Mutual Funds to earn higher compensation. Assets invested in a Navigator Mutual Fund will also
be subject to the other expenses described in the Funds’ prospectus, including any applicable distribution fees,
administrative expenses, and other Fund operating expenses.
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Item 11 – Code of Ethics
CODE OF ETHICS
Clark Capital has adopted a code of ethics pursuant to Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act (the “Code of Ethics”)
that governs a number of conflicts of interest that can arise when providing our advisory services to you. This Code
of Ethics is designed to ensure we meet our fiduciary obligation to you, our client (or prospective client), to detect
and prevent violations of securities laws, and to drive home a culture of compliance within Clark Capital.
This Code of Ethics is distributed to each employee at the time of hire and when there are any material changes. On
a quarterly basis, employees are required to attest that they have read, understood, and have observed the Code of
Ethics. The Code is reinforced in monthly all-employee meetings, as necessary, and on-going monitoring of employee
activity.
Our Code includes the following:
• Requirements related to the confidentiality of your personal information;
• Prohibitions on:
Insider trading (if we are in possession of material, non-public information);
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o Providing or accepting gifts and entertainment that exceed our policy standards;
o Political contributions and outside business activities that exceed or are inconsistent with our policy
standards;
• Reporting of gifts received and business entertainment;
• Pre-clearance of employee securities transactions;
• Reporting of investment holdings on an annual basis;
• Quarterly (and annual) reporting all personal securities transactions (what we call “covered securities” as
mandated by regulation); and
• Quarterly (and annual) reporting of all personal brokerage accounts; and
• Quarterly reporting of all social media accounts.
Our Code does not prohibit personal trading by employees. Our employees may buy or sell securities for their
personal accounts identical to or different than those recommended to clients. A conflict of interest arises when an
employee buys or sells a security in close proximity to the date of a purchase or sale of the same security on a client’s
behalf. There could be an incentive for an employee to take advantage of the market effect of a client’s trade, or the
market effect of an employee’s trade can negatively affect a subsequent purchase or sale price obtained for a client.
Accordingly, our Code of Ethics subjects all of our employees to various procedures and restrictions relating to their
personal securities transactions. These procedures include, among other things, the filing of annual reports of their
investment holdings, the filing of quarterly reports of their transactions, and review and pre-approval of trades in
covered securities from the Chief Compliance Officer or a designee.
You may request a complete copy of Clark Capital’s Code of Ethics by contacting Conor Mullan, Chief Compliance
Officer, One Liberty Place, 53rd Floor, 1650 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19103 or by email at cmullan@ccmg.com.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
BROKER-DEALER SELECTION
Except as noted below, we generally have discretionary authority to select broker-dealers for executing client
securities transactions. In selecting broker-dealers, Clark Capital’s policy is to seek the best execution for client
transactions. Best execution entails seeking the best overall result for our clients. Accordingly, in deciding what
constitutes best execution, the determinative factor is not the lowest possible commission cost, but whether the
transaction represents the best qualitative execution. As a result, client transactions will not always be executed at
the lowest price, commission or mark-up/mark-down.
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When selecting broker-dealers for trade execution, we consider several factors, including but not limited to:
• Our experience with the firm on prices and other results obtained in prior trading transactions;
• The quality of the brokerage services provided to us (and thus to our clients);
• The liquidity of the security being traded;
• The level of commissions (or commission equivalents per share when traded on a net basis) charged by that
firm;
• The firm’s ability to source liquidity in the underlying constituents when trading ETPs and the ability to
provide transparency when doing so;
• The firm’s market making activity in a stock;
• The firm’s access to liquidity in the stock;
• The value of any research or brokerage services received from the broker-dealer or a third party;
• The speed and attention we receive from the trading desk for our clients;
• Whether the firm has been able to trade anonymously for us;
• Whether the brokerage firm can and will commit its capital (if we request this) or obtain or dispose of the
position for our clients;
• The market capitalization of the security being traded;
• The use of limit orders and the likelihood of getting within the limit or missing the desired trade if the trading
process takes too long;
• Any particular trading expertise at the firm;
• Access or potential access to blocks of a particular stock;
• Market conditions at the time of the trade (both general conditions and conditions impacting the specific
stock); and
• Any past issues we encountered when using a particular broker-dealer for similar trades.
Clark Capital has also established a Best Execution Committee to oversee the firm’s brokerage practices, including
reviewing broker-dealer performance and the reasonableness of their compensation. The Best Execution Committee
also supervises a voting process for evaluating broker-dealers, which is completed by members of the Investment
Committee no less frequently than semi-annually. The broker evaluation is designed to rank broker-dealers based on
the quality of execution services provided. The results of this evaluation are used as general guidelines by the firm
in deciding which broker-dealers to use for transactions.
BROKER-DEALER SELECTION IN WRAP FEE PROGRAMS
As described in Item 4 of this Brochure, when we manage client accounts through Wrap Fee Programs, all of the fees
and costs to the client are wrapped into a single fee charged by the Program Sponsor. This fee typically covers all
trading costs for a Wrap Fee Program client, as long as transactions are executed with the Program Sponsor (or its
affiliated broker-dealer). Trades that are executed with a broker-dealer other than the Program Sponsor are referred
to as “step-out trades” or “trading away” from the Program Sponsor, which can result in additional trading costs to
the client.
When Clark Capital acts as an adviser or sub-adviser in a Wrap Fee Program, we may or may not retain discretion to
select the executing broker-dealers. When Clark Capital does retain discretion to select broker-dealers, we execute
most model-following transactions (i.e., trades based on investment decisions for an entire model or strategy) away
from the Program Sponsor for purposes of order aggregation. Furthermore, for Wrap Fee Programs where Clark
Capital is managing fixed income securities, nearly all fixed income transactions are traded away from the Program
Sponsor. We generally do not, however, step out small trades or trades that are not based on a change to our models,
such as account openings and closings, new subscriptions, and redemptions.
When we trade away from Program Sponsors, clients can incur trading costs, such as commissions, mark-ups or
mark-downs or other transaction fees, which are in addition to the bundled fee charged by the Program Sponsor. We
believe, however, that trading away from Program Sponsors as described herein ultimately benefits all clients because
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the size of the block orders generally results in better execution than trading with Program Sponsors. Specifically,
by blocking client orders where feasible, we are often able to limit the market impact of our trades, achieve lower
execution costs that are typically associated with larger orders, and minimize dispersion across our client accounts.
(For additional information about order aggregation, please see “Trade Aggregation” below).
In certain Wrap Fee Programs, we do not retain discretion to select the executing broker-dealers for client transactions
because the client has appointed the Program Sponsor as the exclusive broker-dealer for handling securities
transactions. In these programs, Clark Capital is not able to aggregate orders or otherwise trade away from Program
Sponsors. Additionally, certain client custodians used in Wrap Fee Programs allow stepped-out trades and impose
fees for these trades. In these programs, we generally trade with the Program Sponsor to avoid such charges to client
accounts. Alternatively, certain Wrap Fee Program Sponsors will choose to pay these step-out charges on behalf of
their clients. Clients in Wrap Fee Programs should review their investment advisory agreements with Program
Sponsors and custodial account agreements to determine if there are any fees imposed for stepped-out trades, and
consult with the Program Sponsors to determine if the trade execution and other services provided under these
programs are reasonable in comparison to the benefits received.
BROKER-DEALER SELECTION IN CLARK CAPITAL-SPONSORED TAMP
Clark Capital has authority to select or recommend broker-dealers for client transactions in TAMP accounts.
Consistent with our obligations as an investment adviser, it is our practice to recommend that transactions be directed
to a broker-dealer that we believe can obtain best execution, which may be other than the custodian selected by the
client in a TAMP account. We execute most model-following equity trades, and almost all model-following fixed
income trades, away from these clients’ custodians. For a complete description of our brokerage practices in the
TAMP that we sponsor, please read Clark Capital’s Wrap Fee Brochure.
RESEARCH SERVICES AND OTHER SOFT DOLLAR BENEFITS
Clark Capital has not entered into any soft-dollar arrangements and does not otherwise utilize soft dollars or soft
dollar credits. Some broker-dealers that execute securities transactions for Clark Capital's clients provide proprietary
research and/or statistical data (collectively, “services”) to Clark Capital. These services generally include, among
other things, such items as general economic and security market reviews, industry and company reviews, evaluations
of securities, recommendations as to the purchase and sale of securities, and services related to the execution of
securities transactions. Clark Capital believes that such services are available to all asset managers of a similar size.
Clark Capital may give consideration to such services and may place orders for the execution of transactions with
brokers or dealers supplying those services at commission rates higher than those charged by another broker-dealer.
This creates a potential conflict of interest because Clark Capital may be viewed as allocating trades to a broker-
dealer in order to obtain such services rather than to obtain the most favorable execution available. To address this
conflict, Clark Capital has adopted policies and procedures and criteria for assessing best execution (discussed above).
BROKERAGE FOR CLIENT REFERRALS
In selecting or recommending broker-dealers, we do not consider whether we or a related person receives client
referrals from a broker-dealer or third party.
DIRECTED BROKERAGE IN THIRD-PARTY WRAP PROGRAMS
As described above, Wrap Fee Program clients may direct Clark Capital to execute all transactions with the Program
Sponsor or another broker-dealer. These arrangements, however, will limit or eliminate our ability to obtain volume
discounts on aggregated orders or obtain best price and execution for a particular transaction. Accordingly, client
directed brokerage orders may result in greater transaction costs. Clark Capital does not permit any other clients or
types of clients to direct brokerage.
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TRADE AGGREGATION
When possible, we aggregate (or block) trade orders when we desire to purchase or sell the same security for multiple
client accounts. We aggregate such orders to limit the market impact of Clark Capital’s orders, to achieve lower
execution costs that are typically associated with larger orders, and for administrative convenience, among other
reasons. We may be unable to aggregate transactions for client accounts based on client-imposed investment
restrictions or due to constraints or limitations in Wrap Fee Programs, as described above. In such cases, we are
unable to obtain volume discounts and may not be able to obtain the best net price for these clients.
We have adopted policies and procedures designed to ensure that we allocate blocked trades among client accounts
on a reasonable and equitable basis. These policies and procedures require, among other things, that each client
account that participates in a block trade receives an average share price and that all transaction costs are shared
equally.
TRADE ROTATION
We manage assets for a variety of clients in various programs that use different custodians and broker-dealers for
executing equity securities transactions. Accordingly, we use trade rotations and other trading methods so that all
clients or groups of clients are treated equitably over time.
Discretionary Accounts are traded by Clark Capital’s Trading Desk, and the trades are aggregated and traded in a
block, and all block orders are staged and released simultaneously through Clark Capital’s order management system
throughout the day. Model Delivery accounts are updated by a third-party, Archer Investment Management Solutions
(“Archer”), and Archer uses trade rotations to determine the order in which Model Delivery programs are updated.
Each trading day, once Clark Capital’s investment models are reviewed and approved by Clark Capital’s Trading
Desk, the models are released to Clark Capital’s Trading Desk and Archer’s Trading Desk simultaneously so that
Discretionary Accounts and Model Delivery Accounts are able to begin trading at the same time.
TRADE ERRORS
As a fiduciary, Clark Capital has the responsibility to effect orders correctly, promptly and in the best interests of our
clients. In the event that an error occurs in the handling of any client transactions, due to our actions or inaction, or
the actions of others, our policy is to seek to identify and correct the errors as promptly as possible without
disadvantaging the client. If the error is our responsibility, any client transaction will be corrected and we will be
responsible for any loss resulting from the error.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
Members of the Portfolio Management and Operations departments conduct periodic reviews of client accounts for
adherence to investment strategy and to confirm that account performance is consistent with applicable model
portfolios. The frequency and scope of individual account reviews depend on certain factors, including but not limited
to: (1) client contributions or withdrawals; (2) client-directed services, such as tax-loss harvesting; and (3) questions
regarding account performance. For clients invested in a PUMA, Operations also monitors accounts on a daily basis
for drift or variance from model portfolio weightings. In addition, Portfolio Managers, Analysts, Traders and other
investment personnel monitor markets, world and economic events, and securities held in client accounts.
CLIENT REPORTING
All clients will receive custodial statements on a monthly basis from the custodian of your account providing
information such as your account value, asset allocation, holdings and transactions. For clients invested in Clark
Capital’s TAMP and certain clients in Wrap Fee Programs, our Client Portfolio Management team provides complete
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portfolio summaries on a quarterly basis. For more information on client reporting in third-party Wrap Fee Programs,
please review the Program Sponsor’s Wrap Fee Brochure.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
SOLICITATION ARRANGEMENTS
Clark Capital does not receive compensation for referrals. Additionally, it is Clark Capital’s policy to not accept or
allow our related persons to accept any form of compensation, including cash, sales awards or other prizes, from a
non-client in conjunction with the advisory services we provide to our clients.
THIRD-PARTY WRAP FEE PROGRAMS AND MODEL DELIVERY PROGRAMS
When investing in a third-party Wrap Fee or Model Delivery Program, the Program Sponsor may compensate
employees or independent personal investment advisors for referring you to the Program Sponsor and performing
other tasks for your account. Please review the Program Sponsor’s Wrap Fee Brochure for additional information on
client referrals. For information on client referrals and the fees involved in the TAMP sponsored by Clark Capital,
please read Clark Capital’s Wrap Fee Brochure.
PARTNER CONFERENCES AND SALES SUPPORT
From time to time, Clark Capital will sponsor educational conferences for financial advisors designed to ensure that
such financial advisors are familiar with Clark Capital’s advisory services, among other things. These conferences
are offered to financial advisors free of charge, and benefits provided generally include meals, lodging and continuing
education credits. Clark Capital has also offered financial services firms and third-party service providers the
opportunity to sponsor these conferences and contribute to the cost of the events. These sponsorships create a conflict
of interest to the extent that Clark Capital works with or otherwise uses the services of the sponsors. To reduce this
conflict, Clark Capital ensures that the amount of funds received from a sponsor are reasonable in amount and that
all sponsorship funds are used exclusively for the cost of the events. Clark Capital has also entered into sales support
agreements with broker-dealers and financial services firms who receive payments from Clark Capital in exchange
for educational, training and related sales support expenses. Additionally, in some instances, Clark Capital will
reimburse financial advisors for their costs in hosting educational, training and sales support events. Such payments
can create an economic incentive for these financial advisors and entities to promote Clark Capital’s products and
services over another adviser’s products and services and could be an important factor in these financial advisors and
entities’ willingness to recommend Clark Capital’s products and services in general. Clark Capital has adopted
policies and procedures to ensure that sales support payments are reasonable.
Item 15 – Custody
Clark Capital does not have custody of client securities or assets in Wrap Fee Programs or Model Delivery Programs.
Program Sponsors are responsible for making arrangements for the clients’ custodians to provide custodian account
statements. Such clients generally will receive account statements directly from their third-party custodians for the
accounts and should carefully review these statements.
Clark Capital is deemed to have limited custody of client funds in Clark Capital’s TAMP due to our ability to debit
our investment advisory fee from client accounts. To mitigate this, Clark Capital custodies all client accounts with
qualified custodians. Otherwise we do not have custody of client assets or funds. Clients in the Clark Capital-
sponsored TAMP receive at least quarterly statements from the broker-dealer, bank or other qualified custodian that
holds and maintains client’s investment assets. These custodial account statements are sent no less frequently than
quarterly and show all transactions in the account, including fees paid to Clark Capital. Clark Capital urges clients to
carefully review and compare official custodial records to any account statements that Clark Capital provides. Clark
Capital statements may vary slightly from custodial statements based on accounting procedures, reporting dates,
and/or valuation methodologies of certain securities. For more information, please review Clark Capital’s Wrap Fee
Brochure.
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Item 16 – Investment Discretion
INVESTMENT DISCRETION
We generally accept discretionary authority to manage accounts on behalf of our clients including determining the
securities to be bought or sold for a client’s account and the amount of those securities, the broker or dealer to be
used for purchase or sale of securities for a client’s account, and the commission rates to be paid to a broker or dealer
for a client’s securities transactions. In Wrap Fee Programs, clients have the ability to impose reasonable restrictions
on the management of their accounts, such as designating particular securities or types of securities that should not
be purchased for the account, through either an investment advisory agreement with us or a Program Sponsor’s client
agreement. Some Wrap Fee Program clients will transfer certain securities into their managed account and
specifically request that they be retained for personal reasons. In situations where Clark Capital has discretionary
authority over the client’s account and has control over client billing, Clark Capital will mark these securities as
“unmanaged” or “restricted” and will not charge a management fee on these assets. These securities will generally
not be reflected in any performance reports provided to clients by Clark Capital. As discussed in Item 4 of this
Brochure, we also participate in Model Delivery arrangements, where we provide a model portfolio to Program
Sponsors, but do not exercise investment discretion. Accordingly, all client restrictions in such accounts are handled
by a third party, such as the Program Sponsor or another manager.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities (i.e., Proxy Voting)
PROXY VOTING
Clark Capital accepts authority to vote proxies on behalf of certain clients. Specifically, Clark Capital has accepted
authority to vote proxies with respect to certain clients in Wrap Fee Programs (which will be set forth in Clark
Capital’s agreement with a Program Sponsor) and the Navigator Mutual Funds. Clark Capital generally does not
vote proxies on behalf of direct advisory clients and clients in Clark Capital’s TAMP. These clients will receive
proxies or other solicitations directly from their custodian, and should direct all questions about a particular proxy
solicitation to the custodian. Additionally, if a client for whom Clark Capital votes proxies wishes to vote their own
proxies for securities held in their account, the client must notify Clark Capital in writing that they wish receive proxy
solicitations directly and assume responsibility for voting them.
When Clark Capital has proxy voting authority, we will apply our written proxy voting policies and procedures
adopted pursuant to Rule 206(4)-6 under the Advisers Act (“Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures”). The Proxy
Voting Policies and Procedures provide that where Clark Capital has accepted proxy voting authority, Clark Capital
will vote such securities for the exclusive benefit, and in the best economic interest, of those clients and their
beneficiaries, as determined by Clark Capital in good faith, subject to any restrictions or directions from a client.
Such voting responsibilities will be exercised in a manner that is consistent with the general antifraud provisions of
the Advisers Act, as well as with Clark Capital’s fiduciary duties under federal and state law to act in the best interests
of its clients.
Our Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures authorize Clark Capital to delegate certain proxy voting functions to
service providers, and we have contracted with Broadridge Financial Solutions (“Broadridge”) to utilize their Proxy
Edge® platform (“PE”). Under the terms of its arrangement with Broadridge, Clark Capital can instruct PE to vote
either for or against a particular type of proposal or Clark Capital can instruct PE to seek instruction with respect to
that particular type of proposal from Clark Capital on a case-by-case basis (“Voting Instructions”). PE receives all
proxy statements and sorts the proposals according to Clark Capital’s Voting Instructions. Proposals for which a
voting decision has been pre-determined are automatically voted by PE pursuant to the Voting Instructions. Case-
by-case decisions are generally made by the Chief Investment Officer or the Chief Compliance Officer with assistance
from Portfolio Managers, as needed.
From time to time, a particular proxy vote may pose a conflict of interest between the interests of Clark Capital and
our clients. When a conflict of interest arises, Clark Capital may choose one of several options to avoid or minimize
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the conflict, including: (1) automatic voting by PE in accordance with the Voting Instructions, if it involves little or
no discretion; (2) engaging another party to determine how proxies should be voted; (3) “echo” or “mirror” voting
the proxies in the same proportion as the votes of other proxy holders that are not Clark Capital clients; or (4) if
possible, erecting information barriers around the person or persons making the voting decision sufficient to insulate
the decision from the conflict. Clients may request a copy of Clark Capital’s Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures
and/or information about how Clark Capital has voted securities in their account by contacting Clark Capital at 1-
800-766-2264.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Clark Capital does not have any financial condition that is likely to impair our ability to meet our contractual or
fiduciary commitments to you. Advisors who require or solicit prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees per client,
six months or more in advance, are required to provide you with a balance sheet for the most recent fiscal year. This
requirement does not apply to Clark Capital.
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PRIVACY NOTICE
As a client of Clark Capital, you have entrusted your personal information and financial data to our care. Because this is your
private information and data, we exercise extreme care in how we handle it. We are required by federal law to advise you how
we collect, share, and protect your personal information. You have the right to limit some but not all sharing of personal
information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do.
The Types of Personal Information We Collect
The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us. This information can
include, among other things:
• Your name and address
• Social Security number
• Date of birth
• Assets and income
• Account balances
We may collect your personal information, for example, when you enter into an investment advisory agreement, open an account
with a custodian, or make deposits or withdrawals from your account.
Why We May Need to Share Your Personal Information
Like all financial companies, we need to share your personal information with third parties to run our everyday business and to
provide you services such as processing transactions and maintaining your account. The third parties that we share your personal
information with (such as financial service companies, consultants and auditors) are contractually prohibited from disclosing or
using your personal information for any purpose other than providing such services and are required to maintain appropriate
security measures for protecting your personal information. We may also share your personal information as required by law,
such as responding to court orders and legal investigations. We do not disclose your personal information to anyone for marketing
purposes.
How We Protect Your Personal Information
Within Clark Capital, we restrict access to information about you to those employees who need to know the information to service
your account. To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use physical, electronic, and
procedural safeguards that comply with applicable laws and industry standards and practices.
When You Can Limit Sharing
Federal law gives you the right to limit only: (1) sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes, (2) sharing with affiliates to
use your information to market to you, and (3) sharing with non-affiliates to use your information to market to you. We do not
share your information in any of these ways. State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to limit sharing.
When you are no longer our customer, we continue to share your information only as described in this notice.
Definitions
Affiliates: Companies related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and non-financial companies. We do not
share with affiliates.
Non-affiliates: Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies. We
do not share with non-affiliates except as described in this notice.
Joint Marketing: A formal agreement between non-affiliated financial companies that together market financial products or
services to you. We do not engage in joint marketing.
Questions? Call 1-800-766-2264 and ask for the Chief Compliance Officer.
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CLARK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.
Guide to Services and Compensation Provided for ERISA Plans
Pursuant to ERISA Section 408(b)(2), we are furnishing the guide below. This guide provides important information that
should be considered in connection with the services that we provide to your ERISA plan (“Plan”) as a sub-adviser to a third
party’s platform or wrap fee program (“Platform”).
Specific Disclosure
Location(s) of Information
Information Required
under 408(b)(2)
Services that Clark Capital will
provide to your Plan.
Services we expect to provide are
described in the Investment Advisory
Agreement executed between the Plan
and Clark Capital and are further
described in Clark Capital’s Form
ADV – Part 2A, Item 4, Advisory
Business. 1
A statement concerning the
services that Clark Capital will
provide as an ERISA fiduciary and
as a registered investment adviser.
Clark Capital will provide services as an
investment adviser registered under the
Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and as a
fiduciary under ERISA § 3(21).
Compensation that Clark Capital
will receive from your Plan
(“direct” compensation).
Direct compensation received by Clark
Capital is a percentage of plan assets as
specified in the Investment Advisory
Agreement executed between the Plan and
Clark Capital.
Direct compensation is described in
the Investment Advisory Agreement
executed between the Plan and Clark
Capital and in Clark Capital’s Form
ADV – Part 2A, Item 5 – Fees and
Compensation.
Compensation that Clark Capital
will receive from other parties that
are not related to Clark Capital
(“indirect” compensation).
From time to time, third parties that provide
services to client accounts will sponsor
conferences or events hosted by Clark
Capital. These sponsorships we consider to
be a form of indirect compensation. When
they occur compensation is nominal and is
used to cover expenses. Additionally, from
time to time, third parties may provide
Clark Capital with nonmonetary gifts and
gratuities, such as promotional items (i.e.,
coffee mugs, calendars or gift baskets),
meals and access to certain industry-related
conferences (collectively, “gifts”). Clark
Capital does not expect to receive gifts in
excess of the de minimis threshold
established under the Department of
Labor’s regulations and guidance.
Not applicable to the services provided by
Clark Capital.
Compensation that will be paid
among Clark Capital and related
parties.
1 Available at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Specific Disclosure
Location(s) of Information
Information Required
under 408(b)(2)
Compensation Clark Capital will
receive if you terminate this
service agreement.
For information regarding
compensation paid upon termination
of services, please refer to the
Investment Advisory Agreement
executed between the Plan and Clark
Capital and Clark Capital’s Form
ADV – Part 2A, Item 5 – Fees and
Compensation.
The cost to your Plan of
recordkeeping services.
Not applicable to the services provided by
Clark Capital.
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Form ADV Part 2B, Brochure Supplement
March 31, 2026
This brochure supplement is provided on the following supervised persons who provide
discretionary advice as part of a team:
K. Sean Clark, CFA
•
• Mason Wev
• Maira F. Thompson
•
Anthony W. Soslow
•
Alexander J. Meyer
The above individuals may be contacted at the address above.
This brochure supplement provides information about the supervised persons named above and
supplements the Clark Capital Management Group Form ADV Part 2A. You should have
received a copy of that brochure. Please contact Client Services at the above number(s) if you
did not receive our Form ADV Part 2A or if you have any questions about the contents of this
supplement.
Additional information about the above individuals is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
Phone 1-800-766-2264
Website: www.ccmg.com
One Liberty Place
53rd Floor
1650 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
1.800.766.2264
www.ccmg.com
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K. Sean Clark, CFA, Executive Vice President, Chief Investment Officer, Born 1969
Educational Background and Business Experience: Mr. Clark graduated from the University of Delaware with a
Bachelor of Science and subsequently earned a Master of Arts in Economics. Mr. Clark joined Clark Capital
Management Group in 1993 as a portfolio manager and later became the Chief Investment Officer. Mr. Clark is
responsible for the oversight and direction of all Clark Capital’s Navigator Investment Solutions. In particular, Mr.
Clark’s primary roles include management of Clark Capital’s asset allocation programs as well as the ongoing
research and development of the Firm’s proprietary tactical and strategic asset allocation models. Mr. Clark earned
the Chartered Financial Analyst 2 (CFA) designation in 1999. Mr. Clark is a member of the CFA Institute (formerly
AIMR) and the Financial Analysts Society of Philadelphia.
Disciplinary Information: There are no legal or disciplinary events to report.
Other Business Activities: Mr. Clark devotes full time to Clark Capital. He has no investment-related outside
business activities.
Additional Compensation: Mr. Clark does not receive any economic benefit from third parties for providing
advisory services.
Supervision: Mr. Clark heads the Investment Committee. The Committee works as a team and meets weekly to
review current security positions and consider the likelihood that each security will contribute to the investment
objectives and risk profile of Clients. The models used in strategy management are continually fine-tuned to fit each
strategy’s objectives as conditions change. Mr. Clark is a member of, and reports directly to, the Clark Capital
Executive Committee. His activities are also monitored by Clark Capital’s CCO, Conor Mullan. Conor Mullan can
be reached at cmullan@ccmg.com or 215-569-2224.
Mason Wev, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Born 1971
Educational Background and Business Experience: Mr. Wev graduated from Dickinson College with a Bachelor
of Arts and subsequently earned a Master of Business Administration in International Management from the Garvin
School of Management at Thunderbird (the American Graduate School of International Management). Mr. Wev
joined Clark Capital Management Group in 2005 as a Portfolio Manager. Mr. Wev is responsible for quantitative
investment analysis, asset allocation, security selection, and communicating the firm’s investment policy to wealth
advisors and consultants. He also directs the ongoing research into securities selection and portfolio strategies used
to enhance the Navigator investment programs. Mr. Wev earned the Chartered Financial Analyst 3 (CFA) designation
in 1999.
2 The Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation is an international professional certification offered by the CFA Institute
to financial analysts who complete a series of three examinations generally over a three-year period. To become a CFA
Charterholder candidates must pass each of three six-hour exams, possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or
have equivalent education or work experience) and have 48 months of qualified, professional work experience. CFA
Charterholders are also required to understand and sign a professional conduct statement that commits the individual to the CFA
Institute’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, which requires adherence to a high level of integrity,
professionalism and duty to clients among others. CFA and Chartered Financial Analyst are registered trademarks owned by the
CFA Institute.
3 The Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation is an international professional certification offered by the CFA
Institute to financial analysts who complete a series of three examinations generally over a three-year period. To become a
CFA Charterholder candidates must pass each of three six-hour exams, possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited
institution (or have equivalent education or work experience) and have 48 months of qualified, professional work experience.
CFA Charterholders are also required to understand and sign a professional conduct statement that commits the individual to
the CFA Institute’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, which requires adherence to a high level of
integrity, professionalism and duty to clients among others. CFA and Chartered Financial Analyst are registered trademarks
owned by the CFA Institute.
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Disciplinary Information: There are no legal or disciplinary events to report.
Other Business Activities: Mr. Wev devotes full time to Clark Capital. He has no investment-related outside
business activities.
Additional Compensation: Mr. Wev does not receive any economic benefit from third parties for providing advisory
services.
Supervision: Mr. Wev is a member of the Investment Committee and reports to K. Sean Clark. The Committee
works as a team and meets weekly to review current security positions and consider the likelihood that each security
will contribute to the investment objectives and risk profile of Clients. The models used in strategy management are
continually fine-tuned to fit each strategy’s objectives as conditions change. Mr. Wev’s activities are also monitored
by Clark Capital’s CCO, Conor Mullan. Conor Mullan can be reached at cmullan@ccmg.com or 215-569-2224.
Maira F. Thompson, Co-Head of Equity, Born 1960
Educational Background and Business Experience: Ms. Thompson is Co-Head of Equity and a Senior Portfolio
Manager for the High Dividend Equity portfolio in the Premier Portfolio Group. She is responsible for management
and portfolio relationships. Her more than thirty years of investment experience included the position of Vice
President and head of the Philadelphia Investment Group for Meridian Asset Management. After Delaware Trust
became part of Meridian, Ms. Thompson managed their Trust Investment Group in Wilmington, Delaware. Prior to
that she was employed by Prudential Bache Securities and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Ms. Thompson is a graduate
of Ohio Wesleyan University and undertook additional studies in economics at the London School of Economics.
She joined Clark Capital in 1997.
Disciplinary Information: There are no legal or disciplinary events to report.
Other Business Activities: Ms. Thompson devotes full time to Clark Capital. She has no investment-related outside
business activities.
Additional Compensation: Ms. Thompson does not receive any economic benefit from third parties for providing
advisory services.
Supervision: Ms. Thompson is a member of the Investment Committee and reports to K. Sean Clark. The Committee
works as a team and meets weekly to review current security positions and consider the likelihood that each security
will contribute to the investment objectives and risk profile of Clients. The models used in strategy management are
continually fine-tuned to fit each strategy’s objectives as conditions change. Ms. Thompson’s activities are also
monitored by Clark Capital’s CCO, Conor Mullan. Conor Mullan can be reached at cmullan@ccmg.com or 215-
569-2224.
Anthony W. Soslow, CFA, Co-Head of Equity, Born 1965
Educational Background and Business Experience: Mr. Soslow graduated from the Wharton School of the
University of Pennsylvania. He has over 30 years of portfolio management experience utilizing both a quantitative
and fundamental process. From 1997 to 2013, Mr. Soslow was the President and Chief Investment Officer of Global
Capital Management which he founded. From 1986 through 1997, Mr. Soslow was Director of Portfolio Management
at RTE Asset Management where he was responsible for portfolio management across all asset classes. Mr. Soslow
has earned the Chartered Financial Analyst 4 (CFA) designation. He joined Clark Capital Management in 2013.
4 The Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation is an international professional certification offered by the CFA Institute
to financial analysts who complete a series of three examinations generally over a three-year period. To become a CFA
Charterholder candidates must pass each of three six-hour exams, possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or
have equivalent education or work experience) and have 48 months of qualified, professional work experience. CFA
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Disciplinary Information: There are no legal or disciplinary events to report.
Other Business Activities: Mr. Soslow devotes full time to Clark Capital. He has no investment-related outside
business activities.
Additional Compensation: Mr. Soslow does not receive any economic benefit from third parties for providing
advisory services.
Supervision: Mr. Soslow is a member of the Investment Committee and reports to K. Sean Clark. The Committee
works as a team and meets weekly to review current security positions and consider the likelihood of whether or not
each security will contribute to the investment objectives and risk profile of Clients. The models used in strategy
management are continually fine-tuned to fit each strategy’s objectives as conditions change. Mr. Soslow’s activities
are also monitored by Clark Capital’s CCO, Conor Mullan. Conor Mullan can be reached at cmullan@ccmg.com or
215-569-2224.
Alexander J. Meyer, CFA, Head of Fixed Income, Born 1983
Educational Background and Business Experience: Mr. Meyer is Clark Capital’s Head of Fixed Income. He is
responsible for managing the Navigator fixed income mutual funds. Mr. Meyer has over 15 years of experience as a
trader and senior portfolio manager in the institutional bond industry and across fixed income sectors, including
municipals, investment grade corporate bonds, and high yield corporate bonds, as well as experience with credit
analysis, portfolio hedging strategies and quantitative analysis. Mr. Meyer joined Clark Capital in 2019. Prior to
joining Clark Capital, Mr. Meyer was Vice President at Jefferies where he held portfolio management roles trading
municipals, investment grade corporate bonds and high yield corporate bonds. Mr. Meyer received his Bachelor of
Arts in economics from the University of Pennsylvania and earned the Chartered Financial Analyst 5 (CFA)
designation in 2014.
Disciplinary Information: There are no legal or disciplinary events to report.
Other Business Activities: Mr. Meyer devotes full time to Clark Capital Management. He has no investment-related
outside business activities.
Additional Compensation: Mr. Meyer does not receive any economic benefit from third parties for providing
advisory services.
Supervision: Mr. Meyer is a member of the Investment Committee and reports to K. Sean Clark. The Committee
works as a team and meets weekly to review current security positions and consider the likelihood that each security
will contribute to the investment objectives and risk profile of the Clients. The models used in strategy management
are continually fine-tuned to fit each strategy’s objectives as conditions change. Mr. Meyer’s activities are also
Charterholders are also required to understand and sign a professional conduct statement that commits the individual to the CFA
Institute’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, which requires adherence to a high level of integrity,
professionalism and duty to clients among others. CFA and Chartered Financial Analyst are registered trademarks owned by the
CFA Institute.
5 The Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation is an international professional certification offered by the CFA Institute
to financial analysts who complete a series of three examinations generally over a three-year period. To become a CFA
Charterholder candidates must pass each of three six-hour exams, possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or
have equivalent education or work experience) and have 48 months of qualified, professional work experience. CFA
Charterholders are also required to understand and sign a professional conduct statement that commits the individual to the CFA
Institute’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, which requires adherence to a high level of integrity,
professionalism and duty to clients among others. CFA and Chartered Financial Analyst are registered trademarks owned by the
CFA Institute.
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monitored by Clark Capital’s CCO, Conor Mullan. Conor Mullan can be reached at cmullan@ccmg.com or 215-
569-2224.
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