Overview
Assets Under Management: $490 million
Headquarters: PRINCETON, NJ
High-Net-Worth Clients: 212
Average Client Assets: $2 million
Services Offered
Services: Portfolio Management for Individuals
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (FORM ADV, PART 2A - DBIA - MARCH 27, 2025)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $2,000,000 | 1.00% |
| $2,000,001 | $5,000,000 | 0.75% |
| $5,000,001 | and above | 0.50% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $10,000 | 1.00% |
| $5 million | $42,500 | 0.85% |
| $10 million | $67,500 | 0.68% |
| $50 million | $267,500 | 0.54% |
| $100 million | $517,500 | 0.52% |
Clients
Number of High-Net-Worth Clients: 212
Percentage of Firm Assets Belonging to High-Net-Worth Clients: 83.53
Average High-Net-Worth Client Assets: $2 million
Total Client Accounts: 896
Discretionary Accounts: 839
Non-Discretionary Accounts: 57
Regulatory Filings
CRD Number: 109318
Last Filing Date: 2024-06-21 00:00:00
Website: https://dumontandblake.com
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DBIA Brochure Supplement
Form ADV, Part 2B
Dumont & Blake Investment Advisers, LLC., a Registered Investment Adviser
731 Alexander Road, Suite 301, Princeton, NJ 08540-6345
Office Phone Number 609-514-1899
Email Address: info@dumontandblake.com
Brochure Supplement Date: March 27, 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about certain advisory personnel that supplements the DBIA Form
ADV, Part 2A Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact the Supervisor(s) listed
below if you did not receive DBIA’s Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about your investment advisor (“IAR”) is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
This Brochure Supplement has not been approved by the SEC or any state securities authority. The terms “registered
investment adviser” (RIA) and “investment adviser representative” (IAR) do not mean that any particular training level
or skill has been reached by the entity or person using the term. Those terms only mean that entity or person is
registered with the SEC or a state securities authority.
PRINCIPALS
- Morley Goldberg, President (Born 1941)
Educational Background and Business Experience
Mr. Goldberg graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the City University of New
York and received a Master of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Finance from Rutgers University.
He started his investment career in 1969 as an Account Executive with the firm of Clark Dodge & Co. and later with
Tucker Anthony and R. L. Day, in 1972. Morley joined the investment firm of Delafield, Harvey, and Tabell in 1976,
where he completed the development of his research product for institutional investors: Input Analysis for Portfolio
Managers. In 1979 he joined Moore & Schley, where he marketed his Input Analysis service to portfolio managers
throughout the country. In 1985 Morley founded and directed the firm's investment advisory division, Moore & Schley
Asset Management. In 1990 he merged Moore & Schley into Matrix Asset Advisors. Morley is the founder and President
of Dumont & Blake Investment Advisors and is a member of the Investment Policy Committee, and a Portfolio
Manager/Investment Strategist.
Disciplinary Information
Mr. Goldberg has not been involved in any legal or disciplinary events that would be material to a client’s evaluation
of Mr. Goldberg or of DBIA.
Other Business Activities
NONE
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Name of Outside Business Activity, Nature of Outside Business Activity
NONE
Additional Compensation
NONE
Supervisory Information
Mr. Goldberg’s conduct and activities with public customers are subject to federal and state securities rules and
regulations. Moreover, he and his firm are subject to routine examinations conducted by the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission as well as the New Jersey Bureau of Securities to ensure conformance with all
regulatory rules and regulations.
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R. Dawson Smith, III, Managing Director (Born 1945)
Educational Background and Business Experience
Mr. Smith has thirty years of investment management experience. Before joining Dumont & Blake, he was a Senior Portfolio
Manager with J. P. Morgan Private Bank in New York City where he was a valued member of the equity strategy
committee. He had been with J. P. Morgan and Chase Bank for over 16 years. In this position Dawson was responsible
for over $700 million in trust, investment management, pension and retirement assets. Prior to his years at J. P. Morgan
and Chase Bank, Dawson was with Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company for ten years.
Disciplinary Information
Mr. Smith has not been involved in any legal or disciplinary events that would be material to a client’s evaluation of
Mr. Smith or of DBIA.
Other Business Activities
NONE
Name of Outside Business Activity, Nature of Outside Business Activity
NONE
Additional Compensation
NONE
Supervisory Information
Mr. Smith’s conduct and activities with public customers are supervised by a supervisory representative of DBIA
at the Home Office. This supervision takes place through personal observation, electronic monitoring, the review of
written materials and/or other appropriate practices.
Supervisor’s Name, Title: Morley Goldberg, CCO
Supervisor’s Telephone Number: 609-514-1899
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Adam Goldberg, Managing Director (Born 1963)
Educational Background and Business Experience
Adam has over twenty years of investment management experience. He co-founded Dumont and Blake Investment
Advisors in 1999, running the equity and fixed income trading desks, managing the fixed income portfolios and overseeing
the portfolio management. Adam started his career in the investment business in 1992 with PaineWebber, and in 1995 he
joined Matrix Asset Advisors as the fixed income trader and portfolio manager. Adam graduated cum laude from Towson
State University. Adam is a member of the Investment Policy Committee.
Disciplinary Information
Mr. Goldberg has not been involved in any legal or disciplinary events that would be material to a client’s evaluation of
Mr. Goldberg or of DBIA.
Other Business Activities
NONE
Name of Outside Business Activity, Nature of Outside Business Activity
NONE
Additional Compensation
NONE
Supervisory Information
Mr. Goldberg’s conduct and activities with public customers are supervised by a supervisory representative of
DBIA at the Home Office. This supervision takes place through personal observation, electronic monitoring, the review
of written materials and/or other appropriate practices.
Supervisor’s Name, Title: Morley Goldberg, CCO
Supervisor’s Telephone Number: 609-514-1899
- Marc A. Luciani, AIF, Financial Advisor (Born 1982)
Educational Background and Business Experience
Mr. Luciani graduated from Duquesne University in 2004 with a degree in Political Science. He started his investment
career in 2010 as a Financial Advisor with Pierce, Fenner & Smith. In 2014 Mr. Luciani joined UBS Wealth Management.
Before joining Dumont & Blake Investment Advisors, he served as Vice President and Financial Advisor at Covered
Bridge Advisors. He obtained his Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) designation in 2016.
Disciplinary Information
Mr. Luciani has not been involved in any legal or disciplinary events that would be material to a client’s evaluation of
Mr. Luciani or of DBIA.
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Other Business Activities
NONE
Name of Outside Business Activity, Nature of Outside Business Activity
NONE
Additional Compensation
NONE
Supervisory Information
Mr. Luciani’s conduct and activities with public customers are supervised by a supervisory representative of DBIA at
the Home Office. This supervision takes place through personal observation, electronic monitoring, the review of
written materials and/or other appropriate practices.
Supervisor’s Name, Title: Morley Goldberg, CCO
Supervisor’s Telephone Number: 609-514-1899
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ITEM 1
COVER PAGE
PART 2A OF FORM ADV: FIRM BROCHURE
731 Alexander Road, Suite 301
Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: (609) 514-1899
Fax: (609) 514-4222
Website: https://dumontandblake.com
EMAIL: info@dumontandblake.com
March 27, 2025
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Dumont
& Blake Investment Advisors, LLC., (together, with its relying adviser affiliates, the
“Adviser,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure,
please contact us at 609-514-1899 or by email at: info@dumontandblake.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 us also is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
We are a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended
(the “Advisers Act”). Our registration under the Advisers Act does not imply any level of skill
or training.
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ITEM 2
MATERIAL CHANGES
Pursuant to SEC requirements and rules, you will receive a summary of any material changes
to this brochure and subsequent brochures within 120 days of the close of our fiscal year.
Our brochure may be requested, free of charge, by contacting us by telephone at: (609) 514-
1899 or by email at: info@dumontandblake.com.
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ITEM 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
ITEM 1 COVER PAGE .................................................................................................................................. 1
ITEM 2 MATERIAL CHANGES ................................................................................................................... 2
ITEM 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................. 3
ITEM 4 ADVISORY BUSINESS ................................................................................................................... 5
General Description of Advisory Firm ........................................................................................... 5
A.
Description of Advisory Services .................................................................................................. 5
B.
Availability of Customized Services for Individual Clients ........................................................... 5
C.
D. Wrap Fee Programs ........................................................................................................................ 5
Assets Under Management ............................................................................................................ 5
E.
ITEM 5 FEES AND COMPENSATION ........................................................................................................ 5
Advisory Services and Fees ........................................................................................................... 5
A.
Payment of Fees ............................................................................................................................. 6
B.
Additional Expenses and Fees…....................................................................................................6
C.
ITEM 6 PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT………………………7
ITEM 7 TYPES OF CLIENTS ....................................................................................................................... 8
ITEM 8 METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISK
OF LOSS .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies ............................................................................ 8
A.
Risk of Loss ................................................................................................................................ .10
B.
Recommendation of a Particular Type of Security ..................................................................... .11
C.
ITEM 9 DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION ................................................................................................ .11
ITEM 10 OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS ................................. .11
Broker-Dealer Registration ........................................................................................................... .11
A.
B.
Futures Commission Merchant, Commodity Pool Operator, or Commodity Trading
Advisor Registration ................................................................................................................... .11
C. Material Relationships and Conflicts of Interests with Industry Participants ............................... .11
Material Conflicts of Interest Relating to Other Investment Advisers ........................................ .12
D.
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ITEM 11 CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS
AND PERSONAL TRADING ..................................................................................................... 12
Code of Ethics ............................................................................................................................. 12
A.
B.
Recommending, Buying, or Selling Securities in which We or a Related Person Have a
Material Financial Interest, Invest, or Buy or Sell at the Same
Time; Conflict of Interests .......................................................................................................... 12
ITEM 12 BROKERAGE PRACTICES ....................................................................................................... 12
Selection of Broker-Dealers and Reasonableness of Compensation ........................................... 12
A.
Aggregating Orders for Various Client Accounts ....................................................................... 13
B.
Trade Errors ................................................................................................................................ 13
C.
ITEM 13 REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS .......................................................................................................... 13
Periodic Review of Client Accounts ........................................................................................... 13
A.
Additional Review of Client Accounts ....................................................................................... 13
B.
Contents and Frequency of Account Reports to Clients.............................................................. 13
C.
ITEM 14 CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION ......................................................... 14
Economic Benefits for Providing Services to Clients ................................................................. 14
A.
Compensation to Non-Supervised Persons for Client Referrals ................................................. 14
B.
ITEM 15 CUSTODY ................................................................................................................................... 14
ITEM 16 INVESTMENT DISCRETION .................................................................................................... 15
ITEM 17 VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES ................................................................................................ 15
ITEM 18 FINANCIAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 16
Balance Sheet .............................................................................................................................. 16
A.
Contractual Commitments to Our Clients ................................................................................... 16
B.
C.
Bankruptcy Petitions ……………………………………………………………………………16
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ITEM 4
ADVISORY BUSINESS
A. General Description of Advisory Firm
Dumont & Blake Investment Advisors, LLC., (“DBIA”) is a limited liability company domiciled in New Jersey and
was founded by its principal owner, Morley Goldberg in 1999.
DBIA is an independently owned registered investment advisor, managing investments primarily for individuals,
pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and business entities, in accordance with the investment objective(s) of the
client on a fee-only basis.
B. Description of Advisory Services
We manage equity, fixed income and balanced portfolios following a disciplined investment approach. Our
investment team has extensive experience in the portfolio management and advisory business.
DBIA employs several investment strategies in managing client portfolios and uses a combination of these strategies
to achieve the client’s goals and objectives. We discuss the risks and rewards of our various investment strategies
with the client and discuss the asset allocation we propose to achieve the clients’ goals within their levels of risk
tolerance.
C. Availability of Customized Services for Individual Clients
Working with DBIA you have direct access to the principals of the firm, real people who know you and your
particular investment concerns. We have an important and unique relationship; you are not just an account number.
Your portfolio and investment needs are treated with individual attention and care.
DBIA does not act as a custodian of client assets. Assets are always held at a custodian in the client’s name, and the
client always maintains asset control. DBIA places trades for clients under a limited power of attorney.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
DBIA sponsors a wrap fee program (the “Program”) with clients of The GMS Group, LLC., (“GMS”), an SEC
registered broker-dealer, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Program. In addition, DBIA charges a
fee that may be more than our standard fee arrangement and shares a percentage of that fee with GMS.
E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, DBIA manages approximately $540,831,763 in assets. Approximately $525,732,300 is
managed on a discretionary basis, and $15,099,463 is managed on a non-discretionary basis.
ITEM 5
FEES AND COMPENSATION
A. Advisory Services and Fees
DBIA bases its fees on a percentage of assets under management and fixed fees. Fees are negotiable.
DBIA charges an annual investment management fee based upon a percentage of the market value of the assets
being managed by DBIA. The investment management fee charged shall vary as follows:
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Equity Accounts & Balanced Accounts
Market Value of Portfolio
% of Assets
First
$2,000,000
1.00%
Next
$3,000,000
0.75%
Over
$5,000,000
0.50%
Fixed Income Accounts
Market Value of Portfolio
% of Assets
First
$ 500,000
0.60%
Next
$ 500,000
0.50%
Next
$2,000,000
0.45%
Next
$2,000,000
0.40%
Over
$5,000,000
0.30%
B. Payment of Fees
DBIA will generally require an account minimum of $400,000.00 for asset management services. The annual
investment management fee shall be pro-rated and paid quarterly, in advance, based upon the market value of the
assets on the last day of the previous quarter. However, in its sole discretion, DBIA may accept a lesser account
minimum or may charge a lesser management fee based upon certain criteria (i.e. anticipated future earning capacity,
anticipated future additional assets, dollar amount of assets to be managed, related accounts, account composition,
etc.).
Fees are usually deducted from a designated client account to facilitate billing. The client must consent in advance to
direct debiting of their investment account.
Adjustment Method
For the initial period of an engagement, the fee is calculated on a pro rata basis. If assets are deposited into an account
after the inception of a billing period, the fee payable with respect to such assets is adjusted and billed on a pro rata
basis. In the event the advisory agreement is terminated, the fee for the final billing period is prorated through the
effective date of the termination and the outstanding or unearned portion of the fee is charged or refunded to the client,
as appropriate.
C. Additional Expenses and Fees
OTHER FEES
Charles Schwab and Fidelity Investments charges commission rates which are generally considered discounted from
customary retail commission rates.
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The commissions charged by Charles Schwab and Fidelity Investments may be higher or lower than those charged
by other broker-dealers.
However, DBIA will not receive any portion of the brokerage commissions and/or transactions fees charged to the
client.
The brokerage commissions and/or transaction fees charged by Charles Schwab and Fidelity Investments, or other
designated broker-dealer/custodians are exclusive of, and in addition to, DBIA investment management fee.
Although the commissions paid by DBIA’s clients shall comply with DBIA’s duty to obtain “best execution,” a
client may pay a commission that is higher than another qualified broker-dealer might charge to affect the same
transaction where DBIA determines, in good faith, that the commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the
brokerage and research services received.
In seeking “best execution,” the determinative factor is not the lowest possible cost, but whether the transaction
represents the best qualitative execution, taking into consideration the full range of broker-dealer services, including
the value of research provided, execution capability, commission rates, and responsiveness. Accordingly, although
DBIA will seek competitive rates, it may not necessarily obtain the lowest possible commission rates for client
account transactions.
The brokerage commissions and/or transaction fees charged by Charles Schwab and Fidelity Investments or other
designated broker-dealer/ custodian are exclusive of, and in addition to, DBIA’s investment management fee.
In addition to management fees, a client may generally incur a fixed quarterly charge due to increased costs of
account administration, maintenance of corporate records, including the cost and expense of internal systems and
related personnel.
BUYING SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS ON MARGIN
AND MARGIN INTEREST
Margin involves borrowing money from the custodian to buy securities and other investments. If you use margin
(subject to DBIA approval based on your stated investment objectives) to buy securities and other investments in your
margin account, you will pay interest on the debit balances in your account. The rate varies depending on the size of
the average debit balance. In addition, if your account is approved for margin, DBIA can create margin debt in your
account as needed to pay monies owed by you, including the Fee and you will be responsible for the interest on any
such margin debt.
Margin interest generates additional revenue to DBIA and your custodian. DBIA has a financial incentive to
recommend its use. When margin is used to buy securities and other investments, the costs you incur, and the
compensation received by DBIA generally increases as the size of the outstanding margin balance increases. Further,
you pay more in advisory fees as the gross value of the account increases. There is no incentive for DBIA to
recommend the liquidation of any asset to pay down a margin debit.
Margin borrowing involves additional risks. Margin borrowing results in increased gains if the value of the securities
and other investments in the account go up, but increased losses if the value of the securities in the account goes down.
The custodian has the authority to liquidate all or part of the account to repay any portion of the margin loan, even if
the timing would be disadvantageous to you. Upon approval, where applicable, you receive a Truth In Lending
Statement from the custodian disclosing the risks, including an explanation of the details and conditions under which
interest is charged, the method of computing interest, and the conditions under which additional collateral may be
required. For more information, please refer to our Margin Account Risk Disclosure Document.
EXPENSE RATIOS
If DBIA uses Mutual funds to manage client portfolios we will use only no-load funds or funds that have no sales
charge. Mutual funds generally charge a management fee for their services as investment managers and include a
charge for other fund expenses. The total expenses are generally referred to as an expense ratio. For example, an
expense ratio of 50 basis points (bp) means that the mutual fund company charges 0.5% for their services. These
fees are in addition to the fees paid by you to DBIA. DBIA does not receive any fees from mutual funds. Performance
figures quoted by mutual fund companies in various publications are after their expenses have been deducted.
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TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
A client may terminate our agreement at any time by giving us written notice. Any unused portion of the fee will
be refunded on pro-rata basis.
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PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT
Fees are not based on a share of the capital gains or capital appreciation of managed securities.
DBIA does not use a performance-based fee structure because of the potential conflict of interest. Performance-
based compensation may create an incentive for the adviser to recommend an investment that may carry a higher
degree of risk to the client.
ITEM 7
TYPES OF CLIENTS
DBIA generally provides investment advice to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, individual retirement
plans, trusts, and business entities, in accordance with the investment objective(s) of the client. Client relationships
vary in scope and length of service.
ACCOUNT MINIMUMS
The minimum account size is $400,000 of assets under management. DBIA has the discretion to waive the account
minimum. Accounts of less than $400,000 may be set up when the client and the advisor anticipate the client will
add additional funds to the accounts bringing the total to $400,000 within a reasonable time. Other exceptions will
apply to employees of DBIA and their relatives, or relatives of existing clients.
Clients with assets below the minimum account size may pay a higher percentage rate on their annual fees than
the fees paid by clients with greater assets under management.
ITEM 8
METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISK OF LOSS
A. Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies
METHODS OF ANALYSIS
Security analysis methods include fundamental, valuation, and technical analysis.
The main sources of information include Zacks Investment Research, Bloomberg, financial newspapers and
magazines, inspections of corporate activities, research materials prepared by others, corporate rating services,
timing services, annual reports, prospectuses, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and company
press releases.
Other sources of information that DBIA may use include government reports, consultations with industry experts,
employment of outside consultants and continual consultation with the management of various mutual funds.
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
DBIA employs several investment strategies to manage client portfolios. Through its investment advisory services,
DBIA offers the following portfolio strategies:
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CORE EQUITY STRATEGY
Our core equity strategy is based on the Multi-Discipline Approach (“MDA”). DBIA has developed and employs the
Multi-Discipline Approach to manage client portfolios.
The approach is designed to provide consistent, above-average investment returns, with equal or less risk and volatility
than the S&P 500.
There are three major investment disciplines employed by portfolio managers to manage portfolios. Each discipline
allows the manager to select stocks based on certain criteria. These disciplines are sometimes referred to as investment
styles. They are 1) Growth, 2) Value, and 3) Growth at a Reasonable Price (GARP).
The Growth manager looks for companies that have a good long-term growth of sales and earnings in addition to
strong earnings momentum in the short-term. Generally, these are popular well-known companies, and are very rarely
priced cheaply.
The Value manager looks for companies that are out of favor and have been beaten down to attractive or cheap prices.
Value companies are generally companies that have had a decent long-term record but are experiencing short-term
problems which have caused earnings to decline. The Value manager has to assess whether the decline is temporary
or the beginning of a major decline or stagnation of earnings.
The Growth at a Reasonable Price (GARP) manager looks for companies that have above average earnings and sales
growth but lower than the companies sought out by the Growth manager. Unlike the Growth manager the GARP
manager is price sensitive. The GARP manager employs the combined analysis and valuation tools of the Growth
and Value managers.
The MDA is based on the concept that in order to outperform the S&P 500 benchmark on a consistent basis you must
have a properly diversified portfolio. Just as total portfolio performance is based on the appropriate asset allocation
between stocks, bonds, and cash, equity performance is determined by appropriately allocating the stock selection
between economic sectors. Further diversification between industry groups within each sector, and stock selection
within each industry group, contribute to outperforming the standard benchmark.
Our core equity discipline diversifies the portfolio into eleven economic sectors with weightings close to the weighting
of these sectors in our benchmark, the S&P 500. Basically, the portfolio is sector neutral to the S&P 500. We choose
our individual stocks within each sector using our relative valuation model. The model determines a fair value, cheap
value and an expensive value for any stock relative to the present S&P 500 valuation. From many companies within
each sector we select those companies that are selling at fair value or below fair value to do further research.
Theoretically, a stock selling below relative fair value has a positive risk/reward ratio or a higher probability of
outperforming the S&P 500. Based upon our research and the relative valuations we construct a portfolio that is sector
neutral and comprised of stocks that have a positive risk/reward ratio. Our core equity discipline is designed to
outperform the benchmark with lower volatility because, based on the structure, the portfolio has a positive risk/reward
ratio.
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (“ETF”) STRATEGY
An Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is a basket of common stocks designed to replicate a particular index, segment,
or sector of the market. The performance and risk of each ETF closely matches the performance and risk of the
particular index, segment, or sector being replicated. It has been customary to mix and match different mutual funds
to obtain a diversified equity portfolio but with the evolving of ETF's it has become more efficient and cost-effective
to use ETF's instead of mutual funds.
DBIA has developed a diversified portfolio comprised of ETF's with the objectives of consistent returns with low
risk and volatility. There are four parts to the portfolio: market indexes, market segments, economic sectors, and
international indexes. Areas to invest and changes within those areas are based on our fundamental and market
analysis, and the output of our price momentum model, which helps us make decisions on when to buy and sell a
particular ETF.
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DBIA believes our ETF portfolio will produce consistent risk adjusted returns. The portfolio will be more tax
efficient and cost effective than a portfolio of mutual funds. While we are taking some additional risk in the segment
and sector parts to increase the performance of the portfolio the risk is measured and controllable.
ENHANCED INCOME OPTION STRATEGY (“EIOS”)
The EIOS strategy is designed to complement a core equity strategy by providing excellent returns in a flat to low
return stock market. It is also used to increase income in a diversified equity portfolio strategy.
The strategy involves selling put and call options on individual stocks and market indexes. A call option gives the
buyer the right to buy the underlying stock or index at a given price (strike price) for a given period of time (expiration
date). Once it expires it is worthless. The buyer pays what is called a premium for this option. The seller gets the
premium in exchange for allowing the buyer to buy or sell the stock to him at the agreed upon price (strike price).
Since the majority of put and call options are never exercised the seller ends up keeping the premiums and the
underlying stock or index on which the option is sold. In other words, option sellers generally do better than option
buyers. The EIOS strategy is a seller of options not a buyer of options.
The EIOS strategy writes options on individual stocks and market indexes. We sell put and call options and collect
premiums for both. At expiration one or both of these options are worthless. The portfolio diversifies the options by
both maturity date and strike price.
The portfolio will have 20% to 25% invested in 6 to 10 stocks with both puts and calls written against each position.
The remaining portfolio will be invested in market indexes, primarily SPY's (S&P 500 Index) and DIA's (Dow Jones
Ind. Avg.) with both puts and calls written against them.
DIVIDEND STRATEGY
The Dumont & Blake Dividend Strategy Portfolio invests primarily in dividend-paying stocks that offer the potential
for income growth and capital appreciation over time. DBIA believes companies that raise their dividends consistently
each year and maintain strong balance sheets are attractive investments for the long-term investor.
We invest in small, mid, and large capitalization companies, and use broad sector diversification in order to reduce
the risk of the portfolio. We screen for stocks that exhibit some or all of the following criteria: have raised dividends
consistently over a long time period, are trading at the low end of their earnings valuation versus the market, are
undervalued based on a conservative discounted cash flow model, have solid balance sheets, and are showing positive
analyst earnings estimate revisions. We maintain a portfolio of 65-75 stocks and initially equally weight each position
and rebalance periodically.
TACTICAL STRATEGY
The Tactical Investment Strategy is designed to maximize upside capture and minimize downside capture depending
on market conditions. The investment selection process entails diversification by equities, fixed income, mutual funds
and ETF’s. The allocation is based on market trends, overall market conditions, and the client’s goals and objectives,
at the discretion of the advisor. The strategy uses both fundamental and technical analysis.
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B. Risk of Loss
All investment programs have certain risks that are borne by the investor. Our investment approach constantly keeps
the risk of loss in mind. Investors face the following investment risks:
Interest-rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment prices to fluctuate.
•
For example, when interest rates rise, yields on existing bonds become less attractive, causing their market
values to decline.
• Market Risk: The price of a security, bond, or mutual fund may drop in reaction to tangible and intangible
events and conditions. This type of risk is caused by external factors independent of a security’s particular
underlying circumstances. For example, political, economic and social conditions may trigger market events.
•
Inflation Risk: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar today will not buy as much as a dollar next year,
because purchasing power is eroding at the rate of inflation.
• Currency Risk: Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the value of the dollar against the currency
of the investment’s originating country. This is also referred to as exchange rate risk.
• Reinvestment Risk: This is the risk that future proceeds from investments may have to be reinvested at a
potentially lower rate of return (i.e. interest rate). This primarily relates to fixed income securities.
• Business Risk: These risks are associated with a particular industry or a particular company within an industry.
For example, oil-drilling companies depend on finding oil and then refining it, a lengthy process, before they
can generate a profit. They carry a higher risk of profitability than an electric company, which generates its
income from a steady stream of customers who buy electricity no matter what the economic environment is
like.
• Liquidity Risk: Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment into cash. Generally, assets are more
liquid if many traders are interested in a standardized product. For example, Treasury Bills are highly liquid,
while real estate properties are not.
• Margin Risk: Margin borrowing involves additional risks. Margin borrowing results in increased gains if the
value of the securities and other investments in the account go up, but increased losses if the value of the
securities in the account goes down. The custodian has the authority to liquidate all or part of the account to
repay any portion of the margin loan, even if the timing would be disadvantageous to you. Upon approval,
where applicable, you receive a Truth In Lending Statement from us disclosing the risks, including an
explanation of the details and conditions under which interest is charged, the method of computing interest, and
the conditions under which additional collateral may be required.
• Financial Risk: Excessive borrowing to finance a business’ operations increases the risk of profitability, because
the company must meet the terms of its obligations in good times and bad. During periods of financial stress,
the inability to meet loan obligations may result in bankruptcy and/or a declining market value.
• Shorter term investment strategies require a shorter investment time period to potentially develop but, as a result
of more frequent trading, may incur higher transactional costs when compared to a longer-term investment
strategy.
C. Recommendation of a Particular Type of Security
There are no material limitations to the types of securities in which we may invest our Clients (subject to anything
to the contrary in the relevant advisory agreement, offering document, or organizational documents of a particular
Client).
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ITEM 9
DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
The firm and its employees have not been involved in any legal or disciplinary events related to past or present
investment clients.
ITEM 10
OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
A. Broker-Dealer Registration
DBIA and its employees do not have any relationships or arrangements with other financial services companies that
pose material conflicts of interest.
B. Futures Commission Merchant, Commodity Pool Operator, or Commodity Trading Advisor Registration
DBIA and its employees do not have any relationships or arrangements with other financial services companies that
pose material conflicts of interest.
C. Material Relationships and Conflicts of Interests with Industry Participants
DBIA and its employees do not have any relationships or arrangements with other financial services companies
that pose material conflicts of interest.
D. Material Conflicts of Interest Relating to Other Investment Advisers
DBIA and its employees do not have any relationships or arrangements with other financial services companies that
pose material conflicts of interest.
ITEM 11
CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS AND
PERSONAL TRADING
A. Code of Ethics
The employees of DBIA have committed to a Code of Ethics that is available for review by clients and prospective
clients upon request. The firm will provide a copy of the Code of Ethics to any client or prospective client upon
request.
B. Recommending, Buying, or Selling Securities in which We or a Related Person Have a Material Financial
Interest, Invest, or Buy or Sell at the Same Time; Conflict of Interests
PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS
DBIA and its employees may buy or sell securities that are also held by clients. Employees may trade along with
clients in the same trade. Generally, employees may not trade their own securities ahead of client trades if that trade
would negatively impact the price of the stock purchased for a client. Because the stocks we trade are highly liquid
the compliance officer will determine if an employee trade would have any impact on the price paid or received by
a client. Employees comply with the provisions of the DBIA’s Compliance Manual.
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PERSONAL TRADING
The Chief Compliance Officer of DBIA is Morley Goldberg. He pre-approves all employee trades and has
designated a qualified supervisor to pre-approve trades in his absence. The Chief Compliance Officer’s trades are
reviewed by other supervisory personnel. The personal trading reviews ensure that the personal trading of employees
does not affect the markets, and that employees of the firm do not receive preferential treatment.
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BROKERAGE PRACTICES
A. Selection of Broker-Dealers and Reasonableness of Compensation
DBIA does not have any affiliation with product sales firms. Specific custodian recommendations are made to
clients based on their need for such services. DBIA recommends custodians based on the proven integrity and
financial responsibility of the firm and the best execution of orders at reasonable commission rates.
DBIA recommends discount brokerage firms and trust companies (qualified custodians), such as Charles Schwab,
and Fidelity Investments. Clients may choose any broker-dealer to custody their assets, but DBIA has no control
over the commissions charged.
The client has to negotiate the commission rate at that custodian. DBIA does not receive fees or commissions from
any of these arrangements.
It should be noted that for those accounts held at Charles Schwab, commission rates for equities and ETFs are $0 per
trade and option trades are charged $0.65 per contract. Enrollment in electronic delivery and household account value
do not apply.
It should be noted that for those accounts held at Fidelity Investments, commission rates for equities and ETFs are
charged $0 per trade up to 10,000 shares, trades for 10,000 shares and over are charged 0.01/share and option trades
are charged $0.65 per contract for accounts enrolled in electronic delivery of statements and confirms regardless of
household account value. The rate for household accounts under $1 million and not enrolled in electronic delivery are
charged $4.95 per trade up to 10,000 shares, for trades 10,000 shares or more are charged 0.01/share.
BEST EXECUTION
DBIA reviews the execution of trades at each custodian each quarter. The review is documented in the annual
compliance review performed by LSCG, Inc. Trading fees charged by the custodians is also reviewed on a quarterly
basis. DBIA does not receive any portion of the trading fees.
A. Aggregating Orders for Various Client Accounts
When executing a trade in various accounts we aggregate the trade by purchasing the security during the day and
averaging the price paid. Each client pays the average price.
B. Trade Errors
Trade and other clerical errors resulting in gains will be for the benefit of the client and will not be retained by
DBIA. DBIA is under no obligation, however, to reimburse the client for trade and other clerical errors made by
DBIA, its agents and affiliates, as such errors are considered by DBIA to be a cost of doing business.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, DBIA will be obligated to reimburse the client for any trade or other clerical error
resulting from the DBIA’s willful misconduct, gross negligence, or material breach under the exculpation of liability
and indemnification provisions of the Investment Management Agreements maintained with the client. DBIA,
subject to its fiduciary obligations, will determine whether or not any trade or other clerical error is required to be
reimbursed in accordance with such liability and exculpation provisions. DBIA, in its sole discretion, reserves the
right to reimburse the client for any trade or other clerical error.
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DBIA’s reimbursement of the client for any particular error will not constitute a waiver of any policy to cause the
client to bear the losses from other trade or other clerical errors.
ITEM 13
REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
A. Periodic Review of Client Accounts
Account reviews are performed quarterly by Morley Goldberg, President. Account reviews are performed more
frequently when market conditions dictate.
B. Additional Review of Client Accounts
Other conditions that may trigger a review are changes in the tax laws, new investment information, and changes in
a client's own situation. Performance variation from the norm will also trigger a portfolio review.
Account reviewers are members of the firm's Investment Committee. They are instructed to consider the client's
current security positions and the likelihood that the performance of each security will contribute to the investment
objectives of the client.
C. Contents and Frequency of Account Reports to Clients
Clients receive periodic communications on at least a quarterly basis. Investment Management clients can receive
written reports upon request. Portfolio performance and asset allocation are reviewed at individual client meetings
and conferences.
ITEM 14
CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
A. Economic Benefits for Providing Services to Clients
DBIA has been fortunate to receive many client referrals over the years. The referrals come from current clients,
estate planning attorneys, accountants, employees, personal friends of employees and other similar sources. The
firm does not compensate referring parties for these referrals.
DBIA does not accept referral fees or any form of remuneration from other professionals when a prospect or client
is referred to them.
B. Compensation to Non-Supervised Persons for Client Referrals
DBIA renders services for clients of The GMS Group, LLC (“GMS”), an SEC registered broker-dealer, in
accordance with the terms and conditions of a wrap fee program (the “Program”) sponsored by DBIA exclusively
to serve the investment management needs of GMS’ clients. All wrap program participants shall receive a copy of
both the Registrant’s written disclosure statement and a copy of DBIA’s wrap fee brochure which discusses the
terms and conditions for participation in the Program.
All GMS clients that are referred by GMS to DBIA for participation in the Program should read both the DBIA’s
disclosure statement and the wrap fee brochure prior to becoming a Program participant. GMS shall serve as the
broker-dealer for all Program securities transactions.
Each Program participant understands and acknowledges that in the event that the transactions for a client’s
account(s) are effected through a broker-dealer that refers investment management clients to the Registrant, there
exists the potential for conflict of interest if the account(s) incur higher commission or transaction costs than the
account(s) would otherwise incur had the client determined to effect account transactions through alternative
clearing arrangements that may be available through DBIA. GMS shall also serve as the solicitor for the Program.
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Specifically, DBIA formed the Program for the exclusive purpose of servicing the investment management needs
of GMS’ brokerage clients. In addition to serving as the Program broker-dealer, GMS also serves as the Program
solicitor, pursuant to which GMS shall receive a portion of the Program Fee for each of its clients that choose to
participate in the Program.
GMS shall apply the referral fee as a credit to all brokerage fees due under the Program such that the maximum
total annual compensation to be received by GMS under the Program (referral fee plus brokerage) with respect to
any referred client shall not exceed the amount of the referral fee.
ITEM 15
CUSTODY
All assets are held at qualified custodians, which means the custodians provide account statements directly to clients
at their address of record at least quarterly.
With respect to SEC Rule 206(4)-2, DBIA is deemed to have custody of client’s funds when an employee of DBIA
serves as a trustee and/or co-trustee for an advisory account. Pursuant to SEC Rule 206(4)-2, DBIA is required to
have a qualified Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Member (“PCAOB”) to conduct annual surprise
examination audits for those accounts. This will ensure the allowance of an independent third-party review of
DBIA’s records and other procedures in conformity with the amendments to SEC Rule 206(4)-2 under the
Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
It should be noted that DBIA is deemed to have custody only for those accounts where a DBIA employee acts as a
trustee/co-trustee. The PCAOB is conducting the audit only on those accounts.
Clients are urged to compare the account statements received directly from their custodians to the portfolio report
statements provided by DBIA.
ITEM 16
INVESTMENT DISCRETION
DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY FOR TRADING
DBIA accepts discretionary authority to manage securities accounts on behalf of clients. DBIA has the authority to
determine, without obtaining specific client consent, the securities to be bought or sold, and the amount of the
securities to be bought or sold.
Discretionary trading authority facilitates placing trades in your accounts on your behalf so that we may promptly
implement the investment policy that you have approved in writing.
However, DBIA consults with the client prior to each trade to obtain concurrence if a blanket trading authorization
has not been given.
The client approves the custodian to be used and the commission rates paid to the custodian. DBIA does not receive
any portion of the transaction fees or commissions paid by the client to the custodian on certain trades.
LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY
A limited power of attorney is a trading authorization for this purpose. You sign a limited power of attorney so that
we may execute the trades as described above.
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ITEM 17
VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES
We have accepted, and in the future will continue to accept, the authority to vote our clients’ securities. As such,
we have adopted policies and corresponding procedures to comply with Rule 206(4)-6 promulgated under the
Advisers Act and with our fiduciary obligations (the “Proxy Voting Policies”). The Proxy Voting Policy applies to
voting securities held by our Clients and has been designed to ensure that we vote proxies in the best interest of our
Clients.
For most matters, our policy is not to vote a proxy if we believe the proposal is not adverse to the best interest of
the Funds or, if adverse, the outcome of the vote is not in doubt in order to avoid the unnecessary expenditure of
time and the cost to review the proxy materials in detail and carry out the vote. In the situations where we do vote
a proxy, our primary objective is to make decisions in the best interest of our Clients.
In fulfilling our obligations to our Clients, we will act in a manner deemed to be prudent and diligent to enhance the
economic value of the underlying securities held by each of our Clients.
In acting upon these matters on behalf of our Clients, we will seek to avoid material conflicts of interest between
our interests and the interests of our Clients.
A member of our senior management will be responsible for making voting decisions with regard to all of our
clients’ proxies. When voting proxies, or determining not to vote, some, but not all, of our considerations include:
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the view and opinion of management of the portfolio companies in which our Client holds a position and the
effect of management’s position on the value of our Client’s investment;
• with regard to corporate governance matters, the purpose underlying the Client’s investment position, including
the investment horizon and the current or planned ownership position and degree of our involvement, on behalf
of our Client, in management;
• with regard to proposals related to stock option plans and other management compensation issues, the portfolio
company’s need to recruit and retain highly qualified individuals in competitive labor markets and the relevant
industry standards and practices;
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the purpose of proposed changes to the capital structure of a portfolio company and the likely effect of the
change on the Client’s investment; and
• with regard to proposals related to social and corporate responsibility, we will generally defer to company
management, but will not support any proposals that may conflict with the portfolio company’s ability to
maximize long-term profits or may have an adverse effect on our client’s investment.
When deciding whether and how to vote proxies, certain conflicts of interest may arise. For example, portfolio
companies in which different Clients are invested may be competing for or involved in similar transactions,
investments, lines of business, or types of research. Voting a proxy with regard to one Client’s portfolio company
may adversely affect the prospects or business of another Client’s portfolio company. Because we serve as
investment advisers to several Clients, a proxy vote in one manner may benefit one Client and a proxy vote in the
same manner would adversely affect other Clients. In acting upon these matters on behalf of our Clients, we will
seek to avoid material conflicts between our interests on the one hand and the interests of our Clients on the other.
In addition, each Client’s organizational documents may include provisions for the identification and mitigation of
conflicts of interest.
If a Client has authorized us to vote proxies on its behalf, we will generally not accept instructions from the Client
regarding how to vote on a particular proxy or solicitation. We will maintain proper records in connection with our
Proxy Voting Policies, as required under the Advisers Act. Our Clients can obtain a copy of our Proxy Voting Policy
and how we voted their securities from us at (609) 514-1899 or by email at: info@dumontandblake.com.
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ITEM 18
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
A. Balance Sheet
A balance sheet is not required to be provided because DBIA does not serve as a custodian for client funds or
securities and does not require prepayment of fees of more than $1,200 per client, and six months or more in
advance.
B. Contractual Commitments to Our Clients
DBIA does not have any financial impairment that will preclude the firm from meeting contractual commitments
to clients.
C. Bankruptcy Petitions
DBIA has never filed for bankruptcy and is not aware of any financial condition that is expected to affect its
ability to manage client accounts.
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