Overview
Assets Under Management: $180 million
Headquarters: THOUSAND OAKS, CA
High-Net-Worth Clients: 78
Average Client Assets: $2 million
Services Offered
Services: Portfolio Management for Individuals, Portfolio Management for Institutional Clients
Clients
Number of High-Net-Worth Clients: 78
Percentage of Firm Assets Belonging to High-Net-Worth Clients: 90.11
Average High-Net-Worth Client Assets: $2 million
Total Client Accounts: 323
Discretionary Accounts: 323
Regulatory Filings
CRD Number: 164945
Last Filing Date: 2024-01-30 00:00:00
Website: https://drhinvestments.com
Form ADV Documents
Additional Brochure: DRH FORM ADV PART 2A (2025-03-28)
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DRH INVESTMENTS, INC.
Form ADV Part 2A
The Brochure
Uniform Application for Investment Adviser Registration
December 31, 2024
This brochure (this “Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of DRH Investments, Inc. (“DRHI” or “Adviser”). If you have any questions about the
contents of this Brochure, please contact us at (310) 826-1740 and/or by e-mail at
info@drhinvestments.com. The information in this Brochure has not been approved or
verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) or by any state
securities authority. Additional information about DRHI is also available on the SEC’s website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
DRHI is currently registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. This registration does not
imply a certain level of skill or training. Adviser may refer to itself as a “registered investment
adviser” in materials distributed to current and prospective clients. As a registered investment
adviser with the SEC, Adviser is subject to the rules and regulations under the Investment
Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and other applicable
federal securities laws. Registration as an investment adviser with the SEC is not an indication
that Adviser or its directors, officers, employees or representatives have attained a particular
level of skill or ability.
DRH Investments, Inc.
141 Duesenberg Drive
Suite 15A
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Phone: (310) 826-1740
E-mail: info@drhinvestments.com
Website: www.drhinvestments.com
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Item 1:
Cover Page
Please refer to previous page.
Item 2:
Material Changes
There have been no material changes since DRHI’s last Annual Brochure filing dated December 31,
2023.
DRHI encourages each client to read this Brochure carefully and to call us with any questions you may
have.
Pursuant to SEC regulations, DRHI will ensure that clients receive a summary of any material changes
to this Brochure within 120 days of the close of DRHI’s fiscal year end, along with a copy of this
Brochure or an offer to provide this Brochure. This Brochure is available upon request and may be
requested by contacting DRHI’s Chief Compliance Officer, Jon Wieman at (310) 826-1740 or by email
at compliance@drhinvestments.com. Additionally, as DRHI experiences material changes in the
future, we will send you a summary of our “Material Changes” under separate cover, or an updated
Brochure.
Additional information about DRHI and its investment adviser representatives is available on the
SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Item 3:
Table of Contents
Item Number
Page
Item 1:
Cover Page ............................................................................................................................................................ 1
Item 2:
Material Changes ............................................................................................................................................... 2
Item 3:
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................... 3
Item 4:
Advisory Business ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Item 5:
Fees and Compensation .................................................................................................................................. 7
Item 6:
Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ................................................................ 9
Item 7:
Types of Clients ................................................................................................................................................ 10
Item 8:
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ...................................................... 11
Item 9:
Disciplinary Information .............................................................................................................................. 16
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations .......................................................................... 16
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ..... 17
Item 12: Brokerage Practices........................................................................................................................................ 18
Item 13: Review of Accounts ......................................................................................................................................... 22
Item 14:
Client Referrals and Other Compensation ............................................................................................ 22
Item 15:
Custody ................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Item 16:
Investment Discretion ................................................................................................................................... 24
Item 17: Voting Client Securities ................................................................................................................................. 24
Item 18:
Financial Information .................................................................................................................................... 25
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Item 4:
Advisory Business
Description of Firm
A.
DRHI is a Los Angeles area-based investment management firm incorporated in 2006. DRHI is
registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. DRHI’s sole owner is David R. Hansen, CFA, who also
serves as President and Chief Investment Officer. Jon Wieman, CFA, serves as DRHI’s Chief Compliance
Officer (“CCO”).
DRHI offers investment management services on a discretionary basis to individuals, high net worth
clients, business entities, retirement plans, and non-profit organizations. DRHI offers to appropriate
clients a concentrated investment strategy (the “Focused Strategy”), which focuses on investing in a
limited number of long equity positions (typically 10 or fewer common stock positions or depositary
receipts (e.g., ADRs)), coupled with options to implement hedges and short positions. The Focused
Strategy is generally not tailored to the individual needs of clients; however, the Focused Strategy is
only offered to appropriate clients based upon individual needs and investment criteria, and clients
may impose reasonable mandates or restrictions in writing to satisfy legal, regulatory, or other special
concerns. For example, certain clients have restrictions from investing in specific companies or
industries and certain other clients restrict the use of options.
In addition to the Focused Strategy, DRHI advises its clients on investment instruments including, but
not limited to: common stocks, depositary receipts, fixed income securities, options, exchange traded
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funds (“ETFs”), exchange traded notes (“ETNs”), individual equites, individual bonds, real estate
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
investment trusts (“REITs”), mutual funds, and cash equivalent instruments. Please refer to
for additional information relating to the
Types of Advisory Services Offered
investment strategies pursued by DRHI and the associated risks.
B.
DRHI provides clients with discretionary investment management services on a continuous basis,
according to the investment objectives and strategies approved by the client. All accounts are
separately managed and maintained with an independent third-party custodian for transparency.
DRHI generally invests client assets in common stocks, depositary receipts, fixed income securities,
options, ETFs, ETNs, REITs, mutual funds, and/or cash equivalent instruments. Depending on each
client’s investment objectives and risk tolerance, DRHI may use covered or uncovered put and call
options and other derivative instruments in connection with its advisory services and may purchase
securities on margin or other forms of leverage.
As noted above, DRHI may employ or recommend alternative strategies and investment products,
such as the use of leverage, hedging or derivatives. Leverage is the use of debt to finance an activity.
For example, leverage is used when one uses margin to buy a security. Hedging occurs when an
investment is made in order to reduce the risk of adverse price movements in a security. For example,
hedging is used when one takes an offsetting position in a related security, such as an option or other
derivative instrument. Derivatives, such as options, may be riskier than other types of investments
because they may be more sensitive to changes in economic or market conditions and could result in
losses that significantly exceed the original investment. The use of derivatives may not be successful,
resulting in investment losses, and the cost of such strategies may reduce investment returns. While
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leverage or hedging can operate to increase rates of return, it also increases the amount of risk
inherent in an investment.
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
for additional
Important Information Relating to DRHI’s Services
Please refer to
associated risks.
C.
1.
Information Received by Each Client
To determine if the Focused Strategy or another strategy is appropriate for the client’s risk tolerance,
return objectives, time horizon, tax concerns, legal and regulatory factors, liquidity constraints, and
unique circumstances, DRHI memorializes the foregoing and any other important or relevant
information provided by the client (collectively, the “Information”). At the onset of the client
relationship the Information provided by the client, together with any other Information relating to
the client’s overall financial circumstances, will be used by DRHI to determine if the Focused Strategy,
or another strategy or asset allocation is appropriate for the client.
DRHI will not assume any responsibility for the accuracy of the Information provided by the client.
DRHI is not obligated to verify any Information received from the client or from the client’s other
professional service providers (e.g., attorney, accountant, etc.) and DRHI is expressly authorized to
rely on such Information. Under all circumstances, clients are responsible for promptly notifying DRHI
in writing of any material changes to the client’s Information. In the event that the client notifies DRHI
of changes in the client’s Information, DRHI will review such changes and implement any necessary
revisions to the client’s portfolio.
2.
Advisory Services, Agreements and Disclosures
Prior to engaging DRHI to provide investment advisory services, the client will be required to enter
into a written investment advisory agreement with DRHI setting forth the terms and conditions under
which DRHI shall render its services (the “Agreement”). In accordance with applicable laws and
regulations, DRHI will provide this Brochure (Form ADV Part 2A) and one or more brochure
supplements (Form ADV Part 2B) to each client prior to or contemporaneously with the execution of
the Agreement. The Agreement between DRHI and the client will continue in effect until terminated
by either party pursuant to the terms of the Agreement. DRHI’s annual fee shall be prorated through
the date of termination and any remaining balance shall be charged or refunded to the client, as
appropriate, in a timely manner.
Neither DRHI nor the client may assign the Agreement without the prior written consent of the other
party, which may be withheld in either party’s sole discretion. Transactions that do not result in a
change of actual control or management of DRHI shall not be considered an assignment.
DRHI will provide investment management services but will not provide custodial or other
administrative services. At no time will DRHI accept or maintain custody of the client’s funds or
securities. The client is responsible for all custodial and securities execution fees charged by the
custodian and executing broker-dealer, unless otherwise negotiated, and agreed in writing.
DRHI does not provide financial planning and related consulting services regarding non-investment
related matters, such as estate planning, tax planning, insurance, etc. DRHI does not serve as an
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attorney, accountant, or insurance agency, and no portion of our services should be construed as same.
Accordingly, DRHI does not prepare estate planning documents, tax returns or sell insurance
products. To the extent requested by a client, we may recommend the services of other professionals
for certain non-investment implementation purpose (i.e. attorneys, accountants, insurance, etc.).
Clients are under no obligation to engage the services of any such recommended professional. The
client retains absolute discretion over all such implementation decisions and is free to accept or reject
Furthermore, if the client engages any unaffiliated recommended
any recommendation that we make.
professional, and a dispute arises thereafter relative to such engagement, the client agrees to seek
recourse exclusively from and against the engaged professional.
A client or prospective client leaving an employer typically has four options regarding an existing
retirement plan (and may engage in a combination of these options): (i) leave the money in the former
employer’s plan, if permitted, (ii) roll over the assets to the new employer’s plan, if one is available
and rollovers are permitted, (iii) roll over to an Individual Retirement Account (“IRA”), or (iv) cash
out the account value (which could, depending upon the client’s age, result in adverse tax
consequences). If DRHI recommends that a client roll over their retirement plan assets into an account
to be managed by DRHI, such a recommendation creates a conflict of interest if DRHI will earn new (or
increase its current) compensation as a result of the rollover. When acting in such capacity, DRHI
serves as a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), or the Internal
Revenue Code, or both. No client is under any obligation to rollover retirement plan assets to an
account managed by DRHI.
for DRHI’s designated
investment strategies.
If
DRHI may also serve as a sub-adviser to unaffiliated registered investment advisers per the terms and
conditions of a written Sub-Advisory Agreement. With respect to its sub-advisory services, the
unaffiliated investment advisers that engage DRHI 's sub-advisory services maintain both the initial
and ongoing day-to-day relationship with the underlying client, including initial and ongoing
determination of client suitability
the
custodian/broker-dealer is determined by the unaffiliated investment adviser, DRHI will be unable to
negotiate commissions and/or transaction costs, and/or seek better execution. As a result, the
underlying client may pay higher commissions or other transaction costs or greater spreads, or
receive less favorable net prices, on transactions for the account than would otherwise be the case
through alternative clearing arrangements recommended by DRHI. Higher transaction costs
adversely impact account performance.
DRHI has a fiduciary duty to provide services consistent with the client’s best interest. As part of its
investment advisory services, DRHI will review client portfolios on an ongoing basis to determine if
any changes are necessary based upon various factors, including, but not limited to, investment
performance, fund manager tenure, style drift, account additions/withdrawals, and/or a change in the
client’s investment objective. Based upon these factors, there may be extended periods of time when
DRHI determines that changes to a client’s portfolio are neither necessary nor prudent. Of course, as
indicated below, there can be no assurance that investment decisions made by DRHI will be profitable
or equal any specific performance level(s).
In limited circumstances, DRHI may engage in a cross-transaction pursuant to which DRHI may effect
transactions between two of its managed client accounts (i.e., arranging for the clients’ securities
trades by “crossing” these trades when DRHI believes that such transactions are beneficial to its
clients). For all such transactions, neither DRHI nor any affiliate will be acting as a broker, and will not
receive any commission or transaction-based compensation. The client may revoke DRHI’s cross-
transaction authority at any time upon written notice to DRHI.
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DRHI has made arrangements to be designated as the investment manager for clients of other
investment advisers (the “Sub-Adviser”). In such instances, clients are enrolled in one of DRHI’s
investment management strategies or a customized solution through executing the Agreement with
DRHI. As investment manager, DRHI provides DRHI’s standard investment management services to a
portion of the client’s assets and DRHI has full investment discretion.
3.
Restrictions/Guidelines Imposed by Clients
Assets Under Management
The client may impose reasonable guidelines and/or restrictions on investing in specific companies,
industries, certain securities or types of securities. For example, certain clients have restrictions from
investing in specific companies or industries and certain other clients restrict the use of options. All
such guidelines and restrictions must be communicated to DRHI in writing. There may be times when
certain restrictions are placed by the client, which prevents DRHI from accepting or continuing to
manage the client’s account. DRHI reserves the right to not accept and/or terminate management of
the client’s account if DRHI feels that the client imposed restrictions would limit or prevent DRHI from
carrying out its investment strategies.
D.
As of December 31, 2024, the following represents the amount of client assets under management by
DRHI on a discretionary and non-discretionary basis:
Type of Account
Assets Under Management
$159,004,345
$0
$159,004,345
Discretionary:
Non-Discretionary:
Total:
Wrap Programs
E.
DRHI does not participate in any wrap programs at this time.
Fees and Compensation
Item 5:
As described in greater detail below, DRHI charges fees based on a percentage of assets under
management and in some cases will charge performance-based fees. The specific fees charged by DRHI
for its advisory services will be set forth in each client’s Agreement.
DRHI’s investment advisory fee is negotiable at DRHI’s discretion, depending upon objective and
subjective factors including but not limited to: the amount of assets to be managed; portfolio
composition; the scope and complexity of the engagement; the anticipated number of meetings and
servicing needs; related accounts; future earning capacity; anticipated future additional assets; the
professional(s) rendering the service(s); prior relationships with DRHI and/or its representatives,
and negotiations with the client. As a result of these factors, similarly situated clients could pay
different fees, the services to be provided by DRHI to any particular client could be available from
other advisers at lower fees, and certain clients may have fees different than those specifically set forth
below.
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A.
1.
Fees Based on a Percentage of Assets Under Management
DRHI generally charges an annual investment management fee of 1.5% based upon a percentage of
the client’s assets under management (“Asset-Based Advisory Fee”). DRHI’s Asset-Based Advisory Fee
is assessed quarterly in arrears and calculated as of the close of business on the last business day of
the calendar quarter, and are computed at one-fourth of the annual investment management fee.
Generally, for a new client, the Asset-Based Advisory Fee will be prorated for assets held for a partial
quarter based on the number of days that the account was open during the quarter. In the event that
DRHI’s services are terminated mid-quarter, the Asset-Based Advisory Fee shall be prorated through
the date of termination as defined in the Agreement, any earned unpaid balance will be immediately
due and payable by client, and any pre-paid unearned fees will be promptly refunded to the client.
DRHI may also choose to prorate the Asset-Based Advisory Fee during any quarter where there are
significant cash contributions or withdrawals in an effort to only charge fees during time periods that
assets are being managed.
2.
Performance-Based Fees
below for additional information about performance-based fees.
Deduction of Fees
DRHI may also charge a performance-based fee (the “Incentive Fee”) equal to a percentage of the
realized and unrealized appreciation of the net asset value (“NAV”) of the client’s account (as
reasonably determined in good faith by DRHI and as adjusted for any withdrawals or additions to the
client’s account). Incentive Fees will only be charged to clients who meet the definition of “qualified
client” under Rule 205-3(d) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advisers Act”), as amended.
All performance fee arrangements will be in accordance with Rule 205-3 under the Advisers Act. The
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and
Incentive Fee for the relevant period generally shall equal 20% of the realized and unrealized
Side-By-Side Management
appreciation of the NAV of the client’s account. Please refer to
B.
Other Fees and Expenses
Payment of DRHI’s Asset-Based Advisory Fees will be deducted from each client’s account on a
quarterly basis by their custodian and paid directly to DRHI, unless otherwise directed in writing by
the client. Payment of DRHI’s Incentive Fees will be deducted from each client’s account on a periodic
basis (either quarterly or annually as provided in the Agreement) by the custodian and paid directly
to DRHI, unless otherwise directed in writing by the client. The consent for deduction of fees is
generally contained in the Agreement. The client’s custodian will deliver a periodic (at least quarterly)
account statement directly to the client. The statements will include all transactions that took place in
the client’s account during the period covered and reflect any fees deducted and paid to DRHI. Clients
are encouraged to review their account statements for accuracy and compare them to the reports
received from DRHI. Should there be any discrepancies, clients’ should rely on the information in their
custodian’s account statement.
C.
Clients should understand that the advisory fees described in the sections above (i.e., Asset-Based
Advisory Fees and Incentive Fees) do not include certain charges imposed by third parties such as
custodial fees, mutual fund fees, and expenses. The client’s assets may also be subject to transaction
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initially deposited in the client’s account, 12b-1 fees, odd-lot differentials, transfer taxes, wire transfer
and electronic fund fees, and other fees and taxes on brokerage accounts and securities transactions.
The client’s assets invested in mutual funds may be subject to certain fees and expenses imposed
directly by mutual funds to their shareholders, which shall be described in each fund’s prospectus.
These fees will generally include a management fee, other fund expenses, and a possible distribution
fee. If the sponsor also imposes sales charges, the client may pay initial or deferred sales or surrender
charges.
Additionally, the client may incur brokerage commissions and other execution costs charged by the
custodian or executing broker-dealer in connection with transactions for the client’s account. The
client should further understand that all custodial fees and any other charges, fees and commissions
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incurred in connection with transactions for the client’s account will be paid out of the assets in the
below for additional important
client’s account. Please refer to
information about the brokerage and transactional practices of DRHI.
These fees and expenses are separate from and in addition to the fees charged by DRHI. Accordingly,
the client should review the fees charged by any mutual funds and other investment products in which
the client’s assets are invested, together with the fees charged by DRHI, to fully understand the total
amount of fees to be paid by the client and to thereby evaluate the advisory services being provided.
In instances where DRHI is acting as the Sub-Adviser for clients of other investment advisers, the fees
paid to DRHI will be determined by DRHI’s fees disclosed above.
Item 6:
Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Item 5: Fees and Compensation
As noted under
, in addition to or in lieu of Asset-Based Advisory Fees,
DRHI may charge performance-based fees (i.e., Incentive Fees) to certain clients. Such Incentive Fees
will only be charged to clients who meet the definition of “high net worth individual” as used in Form
ADV and/or “qualified client” as defined in Rule 205-3(d) of the Advisers Act. All such fees will only
be charged in accordance with the provisions of Rule 205-3 of the Advisers Act.
Specifically, DRHI may charge a periodic (either a quarterly or an annual) Incentive Fee equal to a
percentage of the realized and unrealized appreciation of the NAV of the client’s account (as
reasonably determined in good faith by DRHI and as adjusted for any withdrawals from or additions
to the account made during the period), but only to the extent the NAV exceeds the High Watermark
(as defined below) as of the end of the immediately preceding period, as adjusted for withdrawals
from and additions to the account during the period. The Incentive Fee is negotiable and may vary by
account.
DRHI will be eligible to receive an Incentive Fee as of a period end (or earlier date, if the Incentive Fee
is being paid as a result of a withdrawal from the client’s account) only if the appreciation in the NAV
of the client’s account for the period exceeds any depreciation in the client’s account that has not been
previously recouped (the “High Watermark”). The High Watermark for the client’s account shall be
initially set at zero and adjusted for additions to and withdrawals from the client’s account. Upon any
withdrawal of assets from the client’s account during or prior to a period end, the Incentive Fee will
be determined and paid immediately to DRHI.
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Subject to the foregoing, the Incentive Fee for the relevant period generally shall equal 20% of the
realized and unrealized appreciation of the NAV of the account.
Performance-based compensation payable to DRHI may be larger than otherwise would be the case if
the fee was an Asset-Based Advisory Fee because the amount of the Incentive Fee will be based on the
account’s performance (which includes unrealized and realized gains and losses). Performance-based
fee arrangements may result in a conflict of interest because the receipt of such performance-based
compensation may create an incentive for DRHI to (1) make investments that are riskier or more
speculative than would be the case in the absence of a performance-based fee structure and (2) use
margin and/or leverage in the client’s account. Such fee arrangements also may create an incentive
for DRHI to favor higher fee paying accounts over other accounts in the allocation of investment
opportunities and could cause the portfolio manager to devote a disproportionate amount of time to
the management of accounts that pay performance-based fees. DRHI’s side-by-side management of
accounts that are charged an Asset-Based Advisory Fee and accounts that are charged an Incentive
Fee is governed by DRHI’s internal policies and procedures, which are designed and implemented to
ensure that all clients are treated fairly and equitably, and to prevent the conflicts described above
from influencing the allocation of investment opportunities among clients. Performance-based fee
structures could also create an incentive for DRHI to overvalue certain assets held by clients. DRHI
has adopted policies designed to promote fair, accurate and current valuations of securities and
portfolios. DRHI utilizes, to the fullest extent possible, the most recent prices reported by the qualified
custodians and/or largest securities exchange on which such securities are traded for timely valuation
information for clients’ securities and portfolios.
Item 7:
Types of Clients
DRHI provides investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth clients, business entities,
retirement plans, and non-profit organizations.
DRHI reserves the right to accept or decline a potential client for any reason in its sole discretion.
DRHI generally requires a minimum initial investment of $1,000,000 to open an account or group of
related accounts. In certain cases, account minimums may be waived at the sole discretion of DRHI.
Prior to engaging DRHI to provide any of the investment advisory services described in this Brochure,
the client will be required to enter into the Agreement with DRHI setting forth the terms and
conditions under which DRHI shall render its services.
If the client’s account is a pension or other employee benefit plan governed by the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), DRHI may be a fiduciary to the plan.
In providing DRHI’s investment management services, the sole standard of care imposed upon DRHI
is to act with the care, skill, prudence and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing that a
prudent man acting in a like capacity and familiar with such matters would use in the conduct of an
enterprise of a like character and with like aims. DRHI will provide certain required disclosures to the
“responsible plan fiduciary” (as such term is defined in ERISA) in accordance with Section 408(b)(2)
of ERISA, regarding the services DRHI provides and the direct and indirect compensation DRHI
receives by such clients. Generally, these disclosures are contained in this Brochure, the Agreement
and/or in separate ERISA disclosure documents, and are designed to enable the ERISA plan’s fiduciary
to: (1) determine the reasonableness of all compensation received by DRHI; (2) identify any potential
conflicts of interests; and (3) satisfy reporting and disclosure requirements to plan participants.
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Item 8:
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis
A.
DRHI believes that fundamental analysis coupled with possible diversification and hedges for global
macroeconomic events are the keys to maximizing risk-adjusted returns over time. DRHI uses a
variety of analytical information to assist with its proprietary research and security analysis. The
primary sources of information that may be used by DRHI include: annual reports, quarterly reports,
prospectuses, indentures, and SEC filings; market news reports and other financial publications;
corporate rating services; outside research reports; and company press releases.
Through its due diligence, with particular emphasis on balance sheets, income statements and cash
flow statements, DRHI strives to identify undervalued businesses with structural and sustainable
competitive advantages as part of its Focused Strategy. Such businesses typically, although not always,
(1) have pricing power, (2) have manageable debt levels, (3) exhibit the ability to generate cash, and
(4) sell at valuations below their industry peers and/or the overall market.
Investment Strategies
DRHI analyzes ETFs and mutual funds based on various criteria, such as underlying fees, turnover of
holdings at the fund level, the fund manager’s tenure, and/or the fund manager’s overall career
performance.
B.
As previously mentioned, DRHI offers clients the Focused Strategy, which invests in a concentrated
number of long equity positions (typically 10 or fewer common stock positions or depositary receipts
(e.g., ADRs)), coupled with options to implement hedges and short positions. DRHI employs a largely
unconstrained approach that seeks to maximize long-term total returns for clients. For example, DRHI
is not constrained by geography, sector, industry, or market capitalization in seeking investment
opportunities for clients. DRHI may pursue long-term and short-term trading strategies and use both
covered and uncovered options or spreading strategies. DRHI primarily invests in common stock
positions, depositary receipts (e.g., ADRs), and options but is permitted to invest in fixed income
securities, ETFs, REITs, mutual funds, and cash equivalent instruments in order to execute the Focused
Strategy, or another strategy for clients. The Focused Strategy is generally not tailored to the
individual needs of clients; however, clients may impose reasonable mandates or restrictions in
writing to satisfy legal, regulatory, or other special concerns. For example, certain clients have
restrictions from investing in specific companies or industries and certain other clients restrict the
use of options.
In addition to the Focused Strategy, DRHI advises its clients on other investment instruments
including, but not limited to common stocks, depositary receipts (e.g., ADRs), fixed income securities,
options, ETFs, REITs, mutual funds, and cash equivalent instruments.
Investments in options or other derivative instruments may be used (1) to enhance yield and returns,
(2) implement short positions, or (3) hedge against market movement which may adversely affect the
portfolio. Accordingly, the use of options or other derivative instruments may consist of a significant
portion of the client’s overall investment portfolio and will be recommended to the client for which
such an investment is deemed suitable based on the client’s Information as communicated by the
client to DRHI. The use of options or other derivative instruments may not be successful, resulting in
investment losses, and the cost of such strategies may reduce investment returns.
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Although the intent of the options-related transactions that may be implemented by DRHI to hedge
against principal risk, certain of the options-related strategies may, in and of themselves, produce
principal volatility and/or risk. Thus, a client must be willing to accept these enhanced volatility and
principal risks associated with such strategies. In light of these enhanced risks, the client may direct
DRHI, in writing, not to employ any or all such strategies for their accounts.
For detailed information on the use of options and option strategies, please refer to the Option
Clearing Corp.’s Option Disclosure Document, which can be found at:
http://www.optionsclearing.com/components/docs/riskstoc.pdf
Hard copies may be ordered by calling 1-800-621-6072 or writing OCC, 125 S Franklin Street, Suite
1200 Chicago, Il 60606
DRHI may, from time to time, rebalance investment allocations to diversify client portfolios in an effort
to reduce risk and improve long-term performance. Depending on its due diligence, DRHI may
recommend employing significant positions in cash and/or fixed income securities as a possible hedge
against market movements which may adversely affect the portfolio. Additionally, DRHI may
recommend selling positions for reasons that include, but are not limited to, harvesting capital gains
or losses, business or sector risk exposure to a specific security or class of securities, overvaluation or
overweighting of the position(s) in the portfolio, or any risk deemed unacceptable for the portfolio’s
risk tolerance.
Additional risks involved in the investment strategies and methods of analysis employed by DRHI may
include, among others:
•
Key-Man Risk: Management of client portfolios is dependent on the continued service and
active investment efforts of the President and Chief Investment Officer, David R. Hansen.
•
Non-diversification Risk: Concentrating investments in a small number of issuers, industries
or foreign currencies, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single
economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. The
Focused Strategy invests in a concentrated number of long equity positions (typically 10 or
fewer common stock positions or depositary receipts (e.g., ADRs)) and may lack
diversification. Similarly, clients with fixed income securities, mutual funds, or ETFs may own
fewer than 10 such positions. Holding fewer securities may increase volatility of returns and
increase risk of loss.
•
Leverage/Margin Risk: The use of borrowed capital, such as margin, to increase the potential
return of an investment may increase the risk of an investment and can magnify the effect of
any losses. The use of leverage is a speculative technique and may not be suitable for all
investors. Using borrowed money (whether through trading on margin or any other method
of borrowing) to finance the purchase of securities involves interest charges and entails
greater risk than using cash resources only.
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Frequent Trading of Options: Given that most options and derivatives DRHI trades have an
expiration date within two years or less from the trade date, DRHI may trade such positions
with greater frequency than DRHI’s core long equity positions. Frequent trading may hurt
investment performance, as clients will incur increased brokerage commissions by their
custodian, other transaction costs (e.g., costs of having options exercised), and such short
term-trading may not be tax efficient.
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•
Management Risk: Investment techniques and risk analyses applied by DRHI may not produce
the desired results and legislative, regulatory, or tax developments, may affect the investment
techniques available to DRHI. There is no guarantee that the client’s investment objectives will
be achieved.
•
Cybersecurity Risk: As part of its business, DRHI processes, stores and transmits electronic
information, including information relating to the transactions of its clients. Similarly, the
custodians of clients’ accounts, may process, store and transmit such information. DRHI has
procedures and systems in place to protect such information and prevent data loss and
security breaches. However, such measures cannot provide absolute security. The techniques
used to obtain unauthorized access to data, disable or degrade service, or sabotage systems
change frequently and may be difficult to detect for long periods of time. Hardware or software
acquired from third parties may contain defects in design or manufacture or other problems
that could unexpectedly compromise information security. Network connected services
provided by third parties to DRHI may be susceptible to compromise, leading to a breach of
DRHI’s network. DRHI’s systems or facilities may be susceptible to employee error or
malfeasance, government surveillance, or other security threats. Electronic information
provided by DRHI to its clients may also be susceptible to compromise. Breach of DRHI’s
information systems may cause information relating to client transactions to be lost or
improperly accessed, used or disclosed. DRHI’s service providers and its clients are subject to
the same electronic information security threats as DRHI. If a service provider fails to adopt
or adhere to adequate data security policies, or in the event of a breach of its networks,
information relating to client transactions may be lost or improperly accessed, used or
disclosed. The loss or improper access, use or disclosure of DRHI’s or its clients' proprietary
information may cause DRHI or its clients to suffer, among other things, financial loss, business
disruption, liability to third parties, regulatory intervention or reputational damage. Any such
event could have a material adverse effect on clients and their investments.
Risk of Loss
C.
Investing in securities involves a significant risk of loss which clients should be prepared to bear.
DRHI’s investment recommendations are subject to various market, currency, economic, political,
regulatory and business risks, and such investment decisions may not always be profitable. The client
should be aware that there may be a loss or depreciation to the value of the client’s account. There can
be no assurance that the client’s investment objectives will be obtained and no inference to the
contrary should be made.
Generally, the market value of common stocks and depositary receipts (e.g., ADRs) will fluctuate with
market conditions, and small market capitalization common stock (“Small Cap”) prices generally will
fluctuate more than large-stock prices. The market value of fixed income securities will generally
fluctuate inversely with interest rates and other market conditions prior to maturity. Fixed income
securities are obligations of the issuer to make payments of principal and/or interest on future dates,
and include, among other securities: bonds, notes and debentures issued by corporations; debt
securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or one of its agencies or instrumentalities, or
by a non-U.S. government or one of its agencies or instrumentalities; municipal securities; and
mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. These securities may pay fixed, variable, or floating
rates of interest, and may include zero coupon obligations and inflation-linked fixed income securities.
The value of longer duration fixed income securities will generally fluctuate more than shorter
duration fixed income securities. Investments in overseas markets also pose special risks, including
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risks are generally intensified for investments in emerging markets. Small Caps may be subject to a
higher degree of risk than more established companies’ securities. The illiquidity of Small Caps may
adversely affect the value of these investments. Options or other derivative instruments’ prices will
likely be very volatile, may have large bid-ask spreads, and/or be illiquid. There is no assurance that
a mutual fund or ETF will achieve its investment objective. Past performance of investments is no
guarantee of future results.
Additional risks involved in the securities recommended by DRHI may include, among others:
•
Stock Market Risk: There is the chance that stock prices overall will decline. The market value
of equity securities will generally fluctuate with market conditions. Stock markets tend to
move in cycles, with periods of rising prices and periods of falling prices. Prices of equity
securities tend to fluctuate over the short term as a result of factors affecting the individual
companies, industries or the securities market as a whole. Equity securities generally have
greater price volatility than fixed income securities.
•
Regulatory Risk: The chance that
legislative, judicial, regulatory, or tax developments, may
affect the ability of a business or municipality to operate; which could result in a business or
municipality to declare insolvency and/or cease operations.
•
Sector Risk: The chance that significant problems will affect a particular sector, or that returns
from that sector will trail returns from the overall stock market. Daily fluctuations in specific
market sectors are often more extreme than fluctuations in the overall market.
•
Issuer Risk: The value of a security may decline for reasons directly related to the issuer, such
as management performance, financial leverage, and reduced demand for the issuer's goods
or services.
•
Value Investing Risk: Value stocks may not increase in price, may not issue the anticipated
stock dividends, or may decline in price, either because the market fails to recognize the
stock’s intrinsic value, or because the expected value was misgauged. If the market does not
recognize that the securities are undervalued, the prices of those securities might not
appreciate as anticipated. They also may decline in price even though in theory they are
already undervalued. Value stocks are typically less volatile than growth stocks, but may lag
behind growth stocks in an up market.
•
Small Cap Risk: The value of securities issued by a smaller company may go up or down,
sometimes rapidly and unpredictably as compared to more widely held securities.
Investments in smaller companies are subject to greater levels of credit, market and issuer
risk.
•
Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: Investing in foreign securities may result in the portfolio
experiencing more rapid and extreme changes in value than a portfolio that invests exclusively
in securities of U.S. companies. Investments in emerging markets are generally more volatile
than investments in developed foreign markets.
•
Interest Rate Risk: The chance that prices of fixed income securities will decline because of
rising interest rates. Similarly, the income from fixed income securities may decline because
of falling interest rates.
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•
Credit Risk: The chance that an issuer of a fixed income security will fail to pay interest and
principal in a timely manner, or that negative perceptions of the issuer’s ability to make such
payments will cause the price of that fixed income security to decline.
•
ETF Risk: The risk of an investment in an ETF, including the possible loss of principal. ETFs
typically trade on a securities exchange and the prices of their shares fluctuate throughout the
day based on supply and demand, which may not correlate to their net asset values. Although
ETF shares will be listed on an exchange, there can be no guarantee that an active trading
market will develop or continue. Owning an ETF generally reflects the risks of owning the
underlying securities it is designed to track. ETFs are also subject to secondary market trading
risks. In addition, an ETF may not replicate exactly the performance of the index it seeks to
track for a number of reasons, including transaction costs incurred by the ETF, the temporary
unavailability of certain securities in the secondary market, or discrepancies between the ETF
and the index with respect to weighting of securities or number of securities held.
•
Options and Derivatives Risk: Options and derivatives may be subject to greater fluctuations
in value than an investment in the underlying securities. Options and other derivatives may
be subject to counterparty risk and may also be illiquid and more difficult to value. Purchasing
and writing put and call options are highly specialized activities and entail greater than
ordinary investment risks. Options and derivatives may expose clients to losses in excess of
the value of their accounts.
•
Control Positions Risk: When DRHI purchases controlling positions in publicly traded
companies, such controlling positions may be subject to increased restrictions on disposition
and transfer, and the disposition of such control positions may be subject to increased
transaction costs.
Clients are advised that they should only commit assets for management that can be invested for the
long term, that volatility from investing can occur, and that all investing is subject to risk.
Consequently, the value of an account may at any time be worth more or less than the amount
invested.
DRHI may also allocate investment management assets of its client accounts, on a discretionary basis,
among one or more of its asset allocation programs as designated on the client’s agreement, including
for example the Focused Strategy. DRHI’s asset allocation strategies have been designed to comply
with the requirements of Rule 3a-4 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. Rule 3a-4 provides
similarly managed investment programs, such as DRHI’s asset allocation programs, with a non-
exclusive safe harbor from the definition of an investment company. In accordance with Rule 3a-4,
the following disclosure is applicable to DRHI’s management of client assets in such asset allocation
strategies:
1. Initial Interview – at the opening of the account, DRHI, through its designated representatives, shall
obtain from the client information sufficient to determine the client’s financial situation and
investment objectives;
2. Individual Treatment - the account is managed and/or allocated on the basis of the client’s financial
situation and investment objectives;
3. Quarterly Notice – at least quarterly DRHI and/or the client custodian shall notify the client to advise
DRHI whether the client’s financial situation or investment objectives have changed, or if the client
wants to impose and/or modify any reasonable restrictions on the management of the account;
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4. Annual Contact – at least annually, DRHI shall contact the client to determine whether the client’s
financial situation or investment objectives have changed, or if the client wants to impose and/or
modify any reasonable restrictions on the management of the account;
5. Consultation Available – DRHI shall be reasonably available to consult with the client relative to the
status of the account;
6. Quarterly Report – the client shall be provided with a quarterly report for the account for the
preceding period, either by DRHI and/or the client custodian;
7. Ability to Impose Restrictions – the client shall have the ability to impose reasonable restrictions on
the management of the account, including the ability to instruct DRHI not to purchase certain
securities;
8. No Pooling – the client’s beneficial interest in a security does not represent an undivided interest in
all the securities held by the custodian, but rather represents a direct and beneficial interest in the
securities which comprise the account;
9. Separate Account - a separate account is maintained for the client with the custodian;
10. Ownership – each client retains indicia of ownership of the account (e.g. right to withdraw
securities or cash, exercise or delegate proxy voting, and receive transaction confirmations).
DRHI believes that its Asset-Based Advisory Fee and Incentive Fee are reasonable in relation to: (1)
the advisory services provided under the client’s agreement; and (2) the fees charged by other
investment advisers offering similar services/programs. However, DRHI’s Asset-Based Advisory Fee
and Incentive Fee may be higher than that charged by other investment advisers offering similar
services/programs. In addition to DRHI’s Asset-Based Advisory Fee and Incentive Fee, the client will
also incur charges imposed directly at the mutual and exchange traded fund level (e.g., management
fees and other fund expenses). DRHI’s investment programs may involve above-average portfolio
turnover which could negatively impact upon the net after-tax gain experienced by an individual client
in a taxable account.
Item 9:
Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers such as DRHI are required to disclose all material facts regarding any
legal or disciplinary events that would be material to the client’s or prospective client’s evaluation of
DRHI or the integrity of its management. DRHI does not have any such legal or disciplinary events and
therefore has nothing to disclose with respect to this Item.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Neither DRHI nor any of its management persons are registered, or have an application pending to
register, as a broker-dealer or a registered representative of a broker-dealer. Moreover, DRHI does
not have any relationship or arrangement that is material to its advisory business or to its clients.
DRHI does not recommend or select other investment advisers for clients in exchange for
compensation from those advisers.
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Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
and Personal Trading
Code of Ethics Summary
A.
DRHI has adopted a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) which establishes standards of conduct for DRHI’s
officers, directors, owners, and employees (“Associated Persons”) and includes general requirements
that such Associated Persons comply with their fiduciary obligations to clients and applicable
securities laws, and specific requirements relating to, among other things, personal trading, insider
trading, conflicts of interest and confidentiality of client information. The Code contains written
policies reasonably designed to prevent the unlawful use of material non-public information by DRHI
or any of its Associated Persons. The Code also requires that Associated Persons report their personal
securities holdings and transactions and obtain pre-approval of certain investments such as initial
public offerings and limited offerings.
The Code also requires Associated Persons to report any violations of the Code promptly to DRHI’s
CCO. Each Associated Person receives a copy of the Code and any amendments to it and must
acknowledge in writing having received the materials. Annually, each Associated Person must certify
that he or she complied with the Code during that year.
DRHI will provide a copy of the Code to any client or prospective client upon request by contacting
DRHI at (310) 826-1740 or by e-mail at info@drhinvestments.com.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
B.
Personal Trading of Associated Persons
It is DRHI’s policy not to enter into any principal transactions on behalf of clients’ accounts. Principal
transactions occur where an adviser, acting as principal for its own account, buys securities from or
sells securities to any advisory client. Ownership of similar securities by Associated Persons and
clients poses conflicts of interest, which are addressed below.
C.
It is anticipated that accounts of Associated Persons and clients will own similar securities (though
account composition may vary to some extent based upon a number of factors, including investment
restrictions, the use of margin and/or leverage, tax concerns, and the timing of actual or anticipated
capital additions or withdrawals). Associated Persons may buy or sell for their personal accounts
securities or investment products identical to those recommended to or already owned by clients.
Alternatively, DRHI may cause clients to buy a security in which DRHI or Associated Persons have an
ownership position. Associated Persons’ accounts will generally transact in securities or investment
Item 12: Brokerage
products alongside client accounts through aggregated (i.e., block) trades. Additional information
Practices
about DRHI’s trade aggregation and allocation policies is provided below in
. In certain instances (e.g., new accounts, terminating accounts, add-on capital, partial
withdrawals), DRHI may purchase or sell securities for Associated Persons’ accounts when other
client accounts are not purchasing or selling the same security. DRHI and its Associated Persons may
also buy or sell specific securities for their own accounts based on personal investment
considerations, and such securities may not be bought or sold in client accounts.
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DRHI understands such practices present inherent conflicts of interest, such as Associated Persons:
(1) trading before clients (i.e., front-running), and/or (2) receiving a better allocation or price than
clients. To address and mitigate conflicts of interest associated with personal trading, DRHI has
adopted the Code, which sets forth the procedures regarding personal trading activities of its
Associated Persons. The following summarizes DRHI’s procedures for the purchase and/or sale of
securities in Associated Persons’ accounts:
DRHI requires quarterly reporting of all personal securities transactions of its Associated
Persons with the exception of certain exempt transactions and securities (e.g., government
securities and money market funds).
Associated Persons or those members with a beneficial interest, such as immediate family
members, may not buy or sell securities for their personal portfolio(s) where their decision is
derived in whole or in part, by material non-public information.
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
With limited exceptions, Associated Persons’ accounts will not receive a more advantageous
price than client accounts for a particular security purchased or sold on the same trading day.
Associated Persons’ accounts may transact in the same securities alongside client accounts
through aggregated (i.e., block) trades, which includes block trades that are partially filled
over a series of days. Associated Persons will receive the same average price of the security as
clients participating in such block trade. Additional information about DRHI’s trade
aggregation and allocation policies is provided below in
.
DRHI and its Associated Persons may not participate in private placements or initial public
offerings (IPOs) without pre-clearance from DRHI’s CCO.
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Except in limited situations where DRHI permits clients to direct brokerage (as described below),
DRHI will recommend a specific broker-dealer to be used and the commission rates at which
transactions for client accounts will be effected. DRHI’s clients maintain relationships with these
broker-dealers (each a “Broker-Dealer” and collectively the “Broker-Dealers”):
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (“Fidelity”)
Vanguard Brokerage Services
When DRHI places orders for the execution of portfolio transactions for client accounts, transactions
are allocated to Broker-Dealers for execution in various markets at prices and commission rates that,
based upon good faith judgment, will be in the best interest of the client. In addition to using brokers
as “agents” and paying commissions, DRHI may affect transactions in securities directly from or to
dealers that are acting as principal at prices that include markups or markdowns and may purchase
from underwriters or dealers in public offerings at prices that include compensation to the
underwriters and dealers. The following discussion summarizes the material aspects of DRHI’s
practices for the selection of Broker-Dealers to execute client transactions.
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A.
Generally, DRHI will suggest that clients use an institutional qualified Broker-Dealer custodian to
custody assets and effect client transactions. Currently, DRHI recommends clients use one of the
Broker-Dealers listed above as their custodian. As part of these services, a Broker-Dealer will not
charge custodial fees to the client as long as the account’s transactions are placed with that specific
Broker-Dealer for execution. The Broker-Dealers charge a transaction fee per transaction for each
client account. Each Broker-Dealer’s fees and charges are fully disclosed on the account statements
sent by the Broker-Dealer to each client. The commissions and/or transaction fees charged by the
Broker-Dealers may be higher or lower than those charged by other financial institutions.
Factors considered by DRHI in recommending a Broker-Dealer as custodian for the client’s account
are based on, but not limited to the reasonableness of transaction fees charged by the Broker-Dealer,
product availability, quality of executions, research and other services available to both the client and
DRHI.
Item 14:B
and
While there is no direct link between the investment advice given to the client and DRHI’s
Item 12:B
recommendation to use the custodial services of the Broker-Dealers, certain benefits are received by
DRHI due to this arrangement. Please refer to
below for a detailed description
of the services and benefits received by DRHI.
Best Execution
There may be times, however, when DRHI evaluates and uses an alternative broker-dealer for certain
individual transactions, if in DRHI’s discretion DRHI believes that best execution for such individual
transactions could be achieved outside of the client’s Broker-Dealer.
B.
It is the policy and practice of DRHI to strive for the best price and execution that are competitive in
relation to the value of the transaction (“Best Execution”). In order to achieve Best Execution, DRHI
will use its reasonable judgment to choose the Broker-Dealer most capable of providing the brokerage
services necessary to obtain the best overall qualitative execution. Although DRHI will strive to
achieve the Best Execution possible for client securities transactions, this does not require DRHI to
solicit competitive bids, and DRHI does not have an obligation to seek the lowest available commission
cost. In seeking Best Execution, the determinative factor is not the lowest possible cost, but whether
the transaction represents the overall best qualitative execution, taking into consideration the full
range of a Broker-Dealer’s services, including, the value of research provided, execution capability,
commission rates, and responsiveness. Consistent with the foregoing, while DRHI will seek
competitive rates, DRHI may not obtain the lowest possible commission rates for the client’s
transactions. DRHI shall not be required to negotiate “execution only” commission rates. Thus, the
client may be deemed to be paying for research and related services (collectively, “Soft Dollars”)
provided by the Broker-Dealer which are included in the commission rate.
To ensure that brokerage firms recommended by DRHI are conducting overall best qualitative
execution, DRHI will periodically (and no less often than annually) evaluate the trading process and
broker(s) utilized. DRHI’s evaluation will consider the full range of brokerage services offered by the
broker(s), which may include, but is not limited to price, commission, timing, research, aggregated
trades, capable floor brokers or traders, competent block trading coverage, ability to position, capital
strength and stability, reliable and accurate communications and settlement processing, use of
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automation, knowledge of other buyers or sellers and administrative ability. The client has no
obligation to open accounts with any Broker-Dealers that DRHI may recommend.
1.
Research and Other Soft Dollar Benefits
i.e.,
i.e.,
DRHI’s general policy is to comply with the provisions of Section 28(e) of the Exchange Act (“Section
28(e)”) when entering into Soft Dollar arrangements. Section 28(e) allows investment advisers to use
client commissions to pay for brokerage and research services under certain circumstances without
breaching their fiduciary duties to clients. This practice is commonly referred to as Soft Dollars.
Brokerage and research services may include, among other things, effecting securities transactions
and performing services incidental thereto (such as clearance, settlement and custody) and providing
research information regarding the economy, industries, sectors of securities, individual companies,
statistical information, taxation, political developments, legal developments, technical market action,
pricing and appraisal services, credit analysis, risk measurement analysis and performance analysis.
Such research information can be received in the form of written reports, telephone conversations,
personal meetings with security analysts and/or individual company management, and attending
provided by
conferences. The research services provided by a Broker-Dealer may be proprietary (
originates
the Broker-Dealer providing the execution services) and/or provided by a third party (
from a party independent from the Broker-Dealer providing the execution services).
As permitted under Section 28(e), DRHI may cause clients to pay brokerage commissions that are in
excess of commissions that another broker might have charged for effecting the same transaction, but
only in circumstances where DRHI has made a good faith determination that the amount of
commissions paid are reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services
received. DRHI views this in terms of either the specific transactions or DRHI’s overall responsibility
to the accounts for which DRHI exercises investment discretion.
Section 28(e) also permits DRHI to use the research services provided by Broker-Dealers to service
any or all of DRHI’s clients, and the services also may be used in connection with clients other than
those making the payment of commissions.
Item 14:B
DRHI has access to proprietary research from the Broker-Dealers due to the fact that DRHI’s clients
custody their account assets at the Broker-Dealers. In addition, DRHI receives certain other indirect
below and
benefits from the Broker-Dealers due to this arrangement, which are outlined in
may be deemed to fall outside the safe harbor of Section 28(e).
Clients should understand that the use of Soft Dollars by DRHI may be deemed to be an indirect
economic benefit to DRHI, which creates a conflict of interest between DRHI and its clients. To address
this conflict of interest, DRHI performs periodic reviews of the quality of execution and services
provided by the Broker-Dealers (and other broker custodians) to help ensure that clients are receiving
the Best Execution.
DRHI does not currently have any other Soft Dollar arrangements in place.
2.
Directed Brokerage
Generally, DRHI has the authority over the selection of the Broker-Dealer to be used and the
commission rates to be paid without obtaining specific client consent. In limited situations, DRHI may
accept written direction from the client regarding the use of a particular broker-dealer to execute
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Trade Aggregation and Allocation
some or all transactions for the client. In the event that the client directs DRHI to use a particular
broker-dealer, the client will negotiate terms and arrangements for the account with that broker-
dealer, and DRHI will not seek better execution services or prices from other broker-dealers or be able
to aggregate (or batch) client transactions for execution through other broker-dealers with orders for
other accounts managed by DRHI (as described below). Additionally, in directed brokerage situations,
DRHI will have limited ability to ensure the broker-dealer selected by the client will provide the Best
Execution. As a result, the client may pay higher commissions or other transaction costs or greater
spreads, or receive less favorable net prices, on transactions for the account than would otherwise be
the case. Subject to its duty of Best Execution, DRHI may decline the client’s request to direct
brokerage if, in DRHI’s sole discretion, such directed brokerage arrangements would result in
additional operational difficulties or violate restrictions imposed by other broker-dealers.
C.
With some exceptions, DRHI generally aggregates orders for accounts of clients and Associated
Persons in a block account for trade execution with the same Broker-Dealer. When orders are
aggregated, each participating account in the block trade receives the same price per share (or option
contract) on the trade. The price is calculated by averaging the price of all of the shares (or option
contracts) traded. Due to the averaging of price over all of the participating accounts, block trades
could be either advantageous or disadvantageous to clients. Commission costs are typically not
averaged (i.e., each account pays a brokerage commission on a per trade basis to the Broker-Dealer).
The client will normally pay the same brokerage commission to the Broker-Dealer, whether the
client’s trades are placed as part of a block trade or executed independently.
If a block trade cannot be fully executed under prevailing market conditions on a given day, DRHI may
allocate the securities traded among participating accounts and each similar order in a manner DRHI
considers equitable, taking into consideration, among other things, the size of the orders placed, the
relative cash positions of each account, the investment objectives of each account, liquidity of the
security, and the commission costs to be incurred by each account. DRHI will generally seek to
complete any unfilled block trades on the next trading day, or series of days thereafter.
Instances in which orders may not be aggregated include, but are not limited to, the following:
The client imposed investment guidelines, mandates and/or restrictions do not allow for
participation in an order;
Different position target levels and/or different ownership percentage respective to targeted
levels for such account;
The client chooses a qualified custodian other than Fidelity;
The opening of a new account, the termination of an account, lack of settled cash to execute
the trade, and/or the timing of actual or anticipated capital additions or withdrawals; and/or
DRHI decides not to aggregate an order(s) because of tax, legal, regulatory, market conditions,
or administrative reasons.
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Item 13: Review of Accounts
Periodic Reviews
A.
Other Reviews and Triggering Factors
DRHI monitors and reviews client portfolios on a periodic basis. The frequency of reviews is at the
discretion of DRHI, but accounts are typically reviewed not less than quarterly. Accounts are reviewed
for performance, consistency with the targeted investment strategy, and other account parameters in
order to determine if any adjustments need to be made. All reviews are performed by DRHI’s President
and Chief Investment Officer, David R. Hansen.
B.
Regular Reports
In addition to the periodic reviews described above, reviews may be triggered by changes in an
account holder’s personal, tax or financial status. Account holdings also are reviewed when changing
market conditions warrant such review. Clients are encouraged to notify DRHI of any changes in their
personal financial situation that might affect their Information.
C.
Written brokerage statements are generated on at least a quarterly basis and are sent directly from
the Broker-Dealers. These reports list the account positions, activity in the account over the covered
period, and other related information. Clients are also sent confirmations following each brokerage
account transaction in electronic or paper format, unless confirmations have been waived.
DRHI may provide annual performance reports to clients, but may provide such reports more or less
frequently depending on the needs of the clients. Clients are urged to compare the statements received
from DRHI to those received from the Broker-Dealer. In addition, clients may receive other supporting
reports from mutual funds, trust companies, broker-dealers or insurance companies based on their
involvement with the account and their applicable internal reporting requirements.
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Economic Benefits Received
A.
Item 12
As discussed under
, DRHI may enter into Soft Dollar arrangements whereby brokerage
transactions are directed to certain Broker-Dealers in return for investment research products and/or
services which assist DRHI in its investment decision-making process. The receipt of such services
may be deemed to be the receipt of an economic benefit by DRHI, and although customary, these
arrangements give rise to potential conflicts of interest, including the incentive to allocate securities
transaction business to certain Broker-Dealers based on the receipt of such benefits rather than on
the client’s interest in receiving most favorable execution.
Additionally, DRHI generally recommends that clients use a Broker-Dealer as their custodian and
broker of record. While there is no direct link between the investment advice given to clients and
DRHI’s recommendation to use a Broker-Dealer as their custodian, certain benefits are received by
DRHI due to this arrangement. The Broker-Dealers make available to DRHI other products and
services that benefit DRHI but may not benefit its clients’ accounts. Some of these other products and
services assist DRHI in managing and administering clients’ accounts. These include software and
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other technology that provide access to client account data (such as trade confirmations and account
statements), facilitate trade execution (and allocation of aggregated trade orders for multiple client
and Associated Person accounts), provide research, pricing information and other market data,
facilitate payment of DRHI’s fees from its clients’ accounts, and assist with back-office functions,
recordkeeping and client reporting. Many of these services generally may be used to service all or a
substantial number of DRHI’s accounts, including accounts not maintained at the Broker-Dealers. The
Broker-Dealers also make available to DRHI other services intended to help DRHI manage and further
develop its business enterprise. These services may include consulting, publications and conferences
on practice management, information technology, business succession, regulatory compliance, and
marketing. In addition, the Broker-Dealers may make available, arrange and/or pay for these types of
services rendered to DRHI by independent third parties. The Broker-Dealers may discount or waive
fees they would otherwise charge for some of these services or pay all or a part of the fees of a third-
party providing these services to DRHI. While as a fiduciary, DRHI endeavors to act in its clients’ best
interests, DRHI’s recommendation that clients maintain their assets in accounts at the Broker-Dealers
may be based in part on the benefit to DRHI of the availability of some of the foregoing products and
services and not solely on the nature, cost or quality of custody and brokerage services provided by
the Broker-Dealers, which may create a potential conflict of interest.
B.
Currently, DRHI does not have any third-party solicitation, endorsement, promoter, or referral
arrangements in place.
Item 15: Custody
Although DRHI does not have physical custody of client funds or securities, under SEC regulations,
DRHI is deemed to have custody of client funds or securities by reason of the fact that DRHI has
authority to debit its fees directly from the client’s account. Custody of account assets will be
maintained with an independent qualified custodian. As mentioned above, DRHI recommends a
Broker-Dealer to serve as custodian. Therefore, clients should thoroughly consider the differences
between having their assets held at a Broker-Dealer versus at a bank or trust company. Some of these
differences include, but are not limited to, custodian costs, trading issues, security of assets, client
reporting and technology.
Item 12
Clients will receive statements on at least a quarterly basis directly from the qualified custodian that
holds and maintains their assets. Clients are urged to carefully review all custodial statements and
compare them to the statements provided by DRHI. DRHI’s statements may vary from custodial
statements based on accounting procedures, reporting dates, or valuation methodologies of certain
securities. Please refer to
for additional important disclosure information relating to DRHI’s
practices and relationships with custodians.
Under SEC regulations, advisers with custody are generally required to undergo an independent
verification of the assets for which the adviser has custody through an annual surprise examination
by an independent certified public accountant. Advisers deemed to have custody solely as a
consequence of the authority to debit fees directly from client accounts are not required to obtain an
independent verification of those client funds and securities maintained by a qualified custodian so
long as certain steps are followed, including those discussed above.
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Item 16:
Investment Discretion
Discretionary Authority; Limitations
A.
Limited Power of Attorney
DRHI has full investment discretion over (1) which securities are to be bought or sold in client
accounts; (2) the amount of securities to be bought or sold in client accounts; and (3) when
transactions are made. This means that DRHI does not have to obtain prior consent from the client
when investing client assets. However, such discretion is to be exercised in a manner consistent with
each client’s Information. In addition, DRHI’s authority to trade securities may be limited in certain
circumstances by applicable legal and regulatory requirements. In some instances, DRHI’s
discretionary authority may be limited by conditions imposed by clients on DRHI’s discretionary
authority, including restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities. All such
limitations, restrictions, and investment guidelines must be provided to DRHI in writing.
B.
By signing DRHI’s Agreement, clients authorize DRHI to exercise this full discretionary authority with
respect to all investment transactions involving the client’s account. Pursuant to such Agreement,
DRHI is designated as the client’s attorney-in-fact with discretionary authority to effect investment
transactions in the client’s account which authorizes DRHI to give instructions to third parties in
furtherance of such authority.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
DRHI's normal policy and practice, unless the client directs DRHI otherwise, is to not vote proxies on
behalf of its clients. However, should a client request that DRHI vote proxies on their behalf, DRHI
shall be responsible for voting client proxies in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy, a copy of
which is available upon request.
When directed to vote proxies, DRHI shall monitor corporate actions of individual issuers and
investment companies consistent with DRHI’s fiduciary duty to vote proxies in the best interests of its
clients. Although the factors which DRHI will consider when determining how it will vote differ on a
case by case basis, they may, but are not limited to, include a review of recommendations from issuer
management, shareholder proposals, cost effects of such proposals, effect on employees and executive
and director compensation. With respect to individual issuers, DRHI may be solicited to vote on
matters including corporate governance, adoption or amendments to compensation plans (including
stock options), and matters involving social issues and corporate responsibility. With respect to
investment companies (e.g., mutual funds), DRHI may be solicited to vote on matters including the
approval of advisory contracts, distribution plans, and mergers. DRHI shall maintain records
pertaining to proxy voting as required pursuant to Rule 204-2 (c)(2) under the Advisers Act. Copies
of Rules 206(4)-6 and 204-2(c)(2) are available upon written request. In addition, information
pertaining to how DRHI voted on any specific proxy issue is also available upon written request.
Requests should be made by contacting DRHI’s Chief Compliance Officer.
DRHI shall not be deemed to have proxy voting authority solely as a result of providing advice or
information about a particular proxy vote to the client.
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DRHI typically does not advise or act for clients with respect to any legal matters, including
bankruptcies and class actions, for the securities held in clients’ accounts, and DRHI does not provide
legal advice of any kind to clients.
Item 18:
Financial Information
DRHI does not require or solicit prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees per client, six months or more
in advance and therefore is not required to provide, and has not provided, a balance sheet. DRHI does
not have any financial commitments that impair its ability to meet contractual and fiduciary
obligations to clients, and has not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
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Primary Brochure: HANSEN FORM ADV PART 2B (2025-03-28)
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DRH INVESTMENTS, INC.
Brochure Supplement
Form ADV Part 2B
December 31, 2024
141 Duesenberg Drive, Suite 15A
David R. Hansen, CFA
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Phone: (310) 826-1740
E-mail: info@drhinvestments.com
This brochure supplement provides information about David R. Hansen, CFA that
supplements DRH Investments, Inc.’s Disclosure Brochure (Form ADV Part 2A). You
should have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact our Chief Compliance Officer
at (310) 826-1740 if you did not receive DRH Investment, Inc.’s Disclosure Brochure or if
you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about David R. Hansen, CFA is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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DRH Investments, Inc.
Form ADV Part 2B
David R. Hansen
Item 1:
Cover Page
Please see previous page.
Item 2:
Educational Background and Business Experience
David R. Hansen, CFA
Year of Birth: 1980
Educational Background
with honors
(2003)
University of California, San Diego, California – BA Economics
University of Southern California, Gould School of Law - Juris Doctor (2006)
Business Background
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DRH Investments, Inc. – President and Chief Investment Officer (September 2012 to Present)
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Goldman, Sachs & Co. – Vice President, Investment Management Division (December 2011 to
September 2012)
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Goldman, Sachs & Co. - Associate, Investment Management Division (August 2008 to
December 2011)
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Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP - Associate, Attorney (October 2006 to August 2008)
David R. Hansen is a CFA charterholder:
CFA - Chartered Financial Analyst
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter is a globally respected, graduate-level investment
credential established in 1962 and awarded by CFA Institute.
High Ethical Standards
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The CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, enforced through an active
professional conduct program, require CFA charterholders to:
Place their clients’ interests ahead of their own
Maintain independence and objectivity
Act with integrity
Maintain and improve their professional competence
Disclose conflicts of interest and legal matters
Comprehensive and Current Knowledge
The CFA Program curriculum provides a comprehensive framework of knowledge for investment
decision making and is firmly grounded in the knowledge and skills used every day in the investment
profession. The three levels of the CFA Program test a proficiency with a wide range of fundamental
and advanced investment topics, including ethical and professional standards, fixed-income and
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equity analysis, alternative and derivative investments, economics, financial reporting standards,
portfolio management, and wealth planning.
Item 3:
Disciplinary Information
DRH Investments, Inc. (“DRHI”) is required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary event that would be material to your evaluation of each person providing investment
advice to clients or who has discretionary authority over client assets. Mr. Hansen has no applicable
legal or disciplinary events required to be disclosed under this Item.
Other Business Activities
Item 4:
i.e.,
Outside of his activities at DRHI, Mr. Hansen is not actively engaged in any investment-related
business or occupation. Additionally, Mr. Hansen does not engage in other business activities outside
of his position at DRHI, which represent a substantial source (
more than 10%) of his time or
income.
Item 5:
Additional Compensation
Outside of the ordinary compensation and profit sharing earned from his position with DRHI, Mr.
Hansen does not receive an economic benefit for providing advisory services from someone who is
not a client.
Item 6:
Supervision
Mr. Hansen is the sole owner of DRHI and serves as President and Chief Investment Officer. DRHI
employs Jon Wieman, CFA, to oversee the firm’s compliance program as Chief Compliance Officer. As
such, Mr. Hansen is responsible for all advice provided to clients of DRHI. Mr. Hansen may be
contacted at (310) 826-1740 or info@drhinvestments.com.
Additional Brochure: WOOD FORM ADV PART 2B (2025-03-28)
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DRH INVESTMENTS, INC.
Brochure Supplement
Form ADV Part 2B
December 31, 2024
141 Duesenberg Drive, Suite 15A
Scott J. Wood
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Phone: (310) 826-1740
E-mail: info@drhinvestments.com
This brochure supplement provides information about Scott J. Wood that supplements
DRH Investments, Inc.’s Disclosure Brochure (ADV Part 2A). You should have received a
copy of that brochure. Please contact our Chief Compliance Officer at (310) 826-1740 if
you did not receive DRH Investment, Inc.’s Disclosure Brochure or if you have any
questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Scott J. Wood is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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DRH Investments, Inc.
Form ADV Part 2B
Scott J. Wood
Item 1:
Cover Page
Please see previous page.
Item 2:
Educational Background and Business Experience
Scott J. Wood
Year of Birth: 1970
Educational Background
Boston College, Boston, Massachusetts – BS Marketing (1992)
Business Background
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DRH Investments, Inc. – Vice President (May 2013 to Present)
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Commercial Real Estate Exchange (Crexi) – Associate for Business Development (August
2023 to December 2024)
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Harvard-Westlake School – Head of Boys Golf Program (January 2019 to Present)
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Harvard-Westlake School – Middle School Football Coach (August 2016 to Present)
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Westmark School – Golf Coach (February 2017 to December 2018)
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Merrill Lynch – Financial Advisor (February 2011 to January 2013)
Item 3:
Disciplinary Information
DRH Investments, Inc. (“DRHI”) is required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary event that would be material to your evaluation of each person providing investment
advice to clients or who has discretionary authority over client assets. Mr. Wood has no applicable
legal or disciplinary events required to be disclosed under this Item.
Other Business Activities
Item 4:
Outside of his activities at DRHI, Mr. Wood is not actively engaged in any investment-related
business
or occupation where he is required to register or receives commissions for securities transactions.
Mr. Wood does engage in other business activities outside of his position at DRHI. Mr. Wood does
coach at Harvard-Westlake School during the sport seasons. This other business activity represents
less than 25% of his time and does not cause any material conflict of interest with clients.
Item 5:
Additional Compensation
Mr. Wood’s annual compensation is based, in part, on the amount of assets under management that
he introduces to DRHI. Accordingly, Mr. Wood has a conflict of interest when recommending DRHI to
clients or potential clients for investment advisory services, as the recommendation could be made
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on the basis of compensation to be received, rather than on a client or prospective client’s best
interests.
Item 6:
Supervision
Mr. Wood’s day to day activities are supervised by Mr. David Hansen, the President and Chief
Investment Officer of DHRI. In addition, Mr. Hansen is responsible for all investment and financial
advice provided to clients of DRHI. Mr. Hansen may be contacted at (310) 826-1740 or
info@drhinvestments.com.