Overview
Assets Under Management: $358 million
High-Net-Worth Clients: 259
Average Client Assets: $1 million
Services Offered
Services: Portfolio Management for Individuals
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (ENVISION CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. FORM ADV, PART 2 A & B AS OF 12-31-23)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | and above | 1.00% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $10,000 | 1.00% |
| $5 million | $50,000 | 1.00% |
| $10 million | $100,000 | 1.00% |
| $50 million | $500,000 | 1.00% |
| $100 million | $1,000,000 | 1.00% |
Clients
Number of High-Net-Worth Clients: 259
Percentage of Firm Assets Belonging to High-Net-Worth Clients: 100.00
Average High-Net-Worth Client Assets: $1 million
Total Client Accounts: 270
Discretionary Accounts: 270
Regulatory Filings
CRD Number: 107150
Last Filing Date: 2024-02-06 00:00:00
Website: https://envisioncap.com
Form ADV Documents
Primary Brochure: ENVISION CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. FORM ADV, PART 2 A & B AS OF 12-31-23 (2025-03-07)
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Part 2A of Form ADV: Firm Brochure
Envision Capital Management, Inc.
2500 Via Pinale
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
Telephone: 310.445.3252
Email: envision@envisioncap.com
Web Address: www.envisioncap.com
www.envisioncap.wordpress.com
As of December 31, 2024
Item 1 Introduction
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Envision Capital
Management, Inc. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at
310.445.3252 or by email at envision@envisioncap.com. The information in this brochure has not been
approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state
securities authority.
Additional information about Envision Capital Management, Inc. also is available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You can search this site by a unique identifying number, known
as a CRD number. Our firm's CRD number is 107150.
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Item 2 Material Changes
12-31-24
No material changes.
12-31-23
No material changes.
12-31-22
No material changes.
12-31-21
1. Envision Capital moved its custodian relationship from Fidelity to Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
2. Due to Schwab’s inability to properly document the transaction, Envision Capital has stopped
doing cross trades between client accounts except under specifically documented.
circumstances.
12-31-20
1. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns, the firm moved its offices to its disaster
recovery back-up facility at the CEO’s residence. This facility was already equipped with the
necessary office space and furniture, computer hardware, computer backbone, and
telecommunications equipment associated with a top tier money management firm.
Management plans on remaining in this facility for the foreseeable future.
2. Municipal bond analyst, Alex Anderson, left the firm.
3. Chris Malburg replaced Alex Anderson and has assumed all associated duties. Chris’
background and qualifications appear in Part 2B of this Form ADV.
12-31-19
No material changes.
12-31-18
No material changes.
12-31-17
No material changes.
10-6-16
Lisa Nevolo is no longer with the firm. Her duties as CCO have been taken up by Marilyn Cohen.
12-31-15
No Material Changes
12-31-14
No Material Changes
06-16-2014
No Material Changes
12-31-2013
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No Material Changes
07-30-2013
Address/Location/Operating Hours Change
2013
No material changes.
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Consistent with SEC rules, we will ensure that you receive a summary of any material changes to this and
subsequent Brochures within 120 days of the close of our business’ fiscal year. Furthermore, we will provide
you with other interim disclosures about material changes as necessary.
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Item 3 Table of Contents
Item 2 Material Changes ........................................................................................................................... 2
Item 3 Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................... 4
Item 4 Advisory Business ......................................................................................................................... 6
Services offered ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Tailoring to our client needs ................................................................................................................. 6
Wrap fees .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Assets under management ..................................................................................................................... 6
Item 5 Fees and Compensation ................................................................................................................. 7
Fees for supervisory services on individual portfolios ......................................................................... 7
Limited Negotiability of Advisory Fees ............................................................................................... 7
Refunding fees ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Terminating the advisory relationship .................................................................................................. 7
Mutual fund fees paid by clients ........................................................................................................... 7
Additional fees and expenses ................................................................................................................ 8
Compensation to employees ................................................................................................................. 8
Investing in ECMI’s recommendations through others ........................................................................ 8
Composition of ECMI’s fees ................................................................................................................ 8
Other advisors ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Limited Prepayment of Fees ................................................................................................................. 8
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ........................................................... 8
Item 7: Types of Clients ............................................................................................................................ 8
Minimum account size .......................................................................................................................... 8
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss .................................................... 9
Fundamental Analysis ........................................................................................................................... 9
Technical Analysis ................................................................................................................................ 9
Charting ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Cyclical Analysis .................................................................................................................................. 9
Risks for all forms of analysis ............................................................................................................... 9
Investment strategies ............................................................................................................................. 9
Risk of Loss ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Item 9: Disciplinary Information ............................................................................................................ 10
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ................................................................ 11
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SEC-required affirmative declarations: .............................................................................................. 11
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ........... 11
Cross transactions ............................................................................................................................... 12
Item 12: Brokerage Practices .................................................................................................................. 12
Brokerage for client referrals .............................................................................................................. 12
Directed brokerage .............................................................................................................................. 12
Block trades......................................................................................................................................... 12
Item 13: Review of Accounts and reporting ........................................................................................... 13
Review ................................................................................................................................................ 13
Reporting ............................................................................................................................................. 14
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation ................................................................................ 14
Compensation from others .................................................................................................................. 14
Referral fees ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Item 15: Custody ..................................................................................................................................... 14
Fees for professional advisory services .............................................................................................. 14
Item 16: Investment Discretion ............................................................................................................... 14
Item 17: Voting Client Securities............................................................................................................ 14
Item 18: ECMI’s Financial Information ................................................................................................. 15
Part 2B of Form ADV: Brochure Supplement ........................................................................................ 16
Marilyn M. Cohen ............................................................................................................................... 16
Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience ................................................................ 16
Item 3: Disciplinary Information ........................................................................................................ 16
Item 4: Other Business Activities ....................................................................................................... 16
Item 5: Additional Compensation ....................................................................................................... 16
Item 6: Supervision ............................................................................................................................. 17
Part 2B of Form ADV: Brochure Supplement ........................................................................................ 18
Chris Malburg, Vice President ............................................................................................................ 18
Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience ................................................................ 18
Item 3: Disciplinary Information ........................................................................................................ 18
Item 4: Other Business Activities ....................................................................................................... 18
Item 5: Additional Compensation ....................................................................................................... 18
Item 6: Supervision ............................................................................................................................. 18
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Item 4 Advisory Business
Envision Capital Management, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser with its principal place of
business located in California. Envision Capital Management, Inc. began conducting business in 1995.
Marilyn Cohen is the sole owner of the company’s shares as well as its Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Compliance Officer.
Services offered
Envision Capital Management, Inc. offers investment advisory services to our clients for their
individual investment portfolios. That is the only service the firm offers.
Our firm provides continuous advice to clients regarding the investment of their funds based on the
individual needs of the client. Through personal discussions in which goals and objectives based on a
client's particular circumstances are established, we develop a client's individual investment policy. We
create and manage client investment portfolios based on that policy. During our data-gathering process,
we determine the client’s individual objectives, time horizons, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs. As
appropriate, we also review and discuss a client's prior investment history, as well as family
composition and background.
We manage these advisory accounts on a discretionary basis. Account supervision is guided by the
client's stated objectives (i.e. capital appreciation, growth, income, or growth and income), as well as
tax considerations.
Our investment recommendations are not limited to any specific product or service offered by a broker-
dealer or insurance company and will generally include advice regarding the following securities:
Exchange-listed securities
Securities traded over the counter
Corporate debt securities (other than commercial paper)
Commercial paper
Certificates of deposit
State debt securities
Municipal debt securities
Mutual fund shares
United States governmental securities
REITs
Tailoring to our client needs
Because some types of these investments involve certain additional degrees of risk, they will only be
implemented/recommended when consistent with the client's stated investment objectives, tolerance for
risk, liquidity, and suitability.
Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on investing in certain securities, types of securities, or
industry sectors.
Wrap fees
The company does not participate in any wrap fee programs with other advisors, broker/dealers, or any
other firm.
Assets under management
As of December 31, 2024, Envision Capital Management actively managed approximately $342
million in client assets on a discretionary basis.
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Item 5 Fees and Compensation
Fees for supervisory services on individual portfolios
Our annual fees for Investment Supervisory Services are based on a percentage of assets under
management. That percentage varies based on the bond sector. Our fee schedule is:
• Municipals:
.43%
•
Investment Grade Corporates:
.60%
• Split-rated corporates:
.75%
• High yield:
1.00%
Fees may be negotiated for other reasons deemed appropriate by management.
There are no other fees associated with Envision Capital’s services.
We bill fees quarterly, in advance, at the beginning of each calendar quarter. Fees are based on the
value (market value or fair market value in the absence of market value), of the client's account at the
end of the previous quarter. We debit fees from the account in accordance with the client authorization
in the Client Services Agreement. The ability to debit fees from client accounts should in no way be
construed as actual or constructive custody of client accounts. Occasionally, in special circumstances, a
few clients pay directly by check.
Negotiated Advisory Fees
Although Envision Capital Management, Inc. has established the aforementioned fee schedule, at
Management’s discretion we may negotiate alternative fees on a client-by-client basis. The specific
annual fee schedule is identified in the Investment Advisory Agreement and Fee Sheet signed by each
client governing their all-inclusive relationship with ECMI.
Refunding fees
On termination of an account, any prepaid, unearned fees are promptly refunded. In calculating a
client’s reimbursement of fees, Envision will prorate the reimbursement according to the number of
days remaining in the billing period. ECMI does not impose a penalty charge when discontinuing a
client account.
The fee refund procedure is:
1. Custom billing statements are run from the Advent system for the time period the client should be
charged for
2. This generates the prorated fee for the time period in question
3. Subtract this amount from the total amount that was billed in advance and debited from the client’s
account
4. The result is the amount to be refunded which is remitted to the client in the form of a check.
Terminating the advisory relationship
Either party may cancel their client relationship at any time.
Mutual fund fees paid by clients
All fees paid to Envision Capital Management, Inc. for investment advisory services are separate and
distinct from the fees and expenses charged by mutual funds and/or ETFs to their shareholders. These
fees and expenses are described in each fund's prospectus. These fees will generally include a
management fee, other fund expenses, and a possible distribution fee.
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Additional fees and expenses
Along with our advisory fees, clients are also responsible for the fees and expenses charged by
custodians and imposed by broker dealers, including, but not limited to, any transaction charges
imposed by a broker dealer with which an independent investment manager effects transactions for the
client's account(s) known as trade-away fees. Please refer to the Brokerage Practices section (Item 12)
of this Form ADV Part 2A for additional information.
Compensation to employees
Firm policy prohibits supervised persons from accepting compensation for the sale of securities or
other investment products, including asset-based sales charges or service fees from the sale of mutual
funds. Our employees are well compensated with a salary and a discretionary bonus. There is no
commission paid to any ECMI employee. In this way, our employees are independent from all client
investment decisions and are free to act exclusively in the client’s best interests.
Investing in ECMI’s recommendations through others
A client could invest in a security recommended by ECMI directly, without our services. In that case,
the client would not receive the services provided by our firm which are designed, among other things,
to assist the client in determining which securities are most appropriate to their financial condition and
objectives. Accordingly, the client should review both the fees charged by others and our fees to
determine the total fees to be paid and evaluate the advisory services being provided.
Composition of ECMI’s fees
Envision Capital derives 100 percent of its fee revenue from advisory fees based on assets under
management. No part of ECMI’s fees come from distribution fees, commissions, or mark-ups.
Other advisors
Similar advisory services may (or may not) be available from other registered (or unregistered)
investment advisers for similar or lower fees.
Limited Prepayment of Fees
Under no circumstances do we require or solicit payment of fees in excess of $1200 more than six
months in advance of services rendered.
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees
Envision Capital Management, Inc. does not charge performance-based fees.
Item 7: Types of Clients
Envision Capital Management, Inc. provides investment advisory services mostly to high net worth
individuals.
Minimum account size
As of January 1, 2025, a minimum of $1 million of assets under management is required for our
service. This minimum size allows us to create a portfolio that avoids undue concentration in any single
sector, classification, or security. Pre-existing advisory clients are subject to Envision Capital
Management, Inc.'s minimum account requirements and advisory fees in effect at the time the client
entered into the advisory relationship. Therefore, our firm's minimum account requirements may differ
among clients.
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This minimum account size may be negotiable under certain circumstances. At Management’s
discretion, Envision Capital Management, Inc. may group certain related client accounts for the
purposes of achieving the minimum account size and determining the annualized fee.
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
We use the following methods of analysis in formulating our investment advice and managing client
assets:
Fundamental Analysis
We attempt to measure the intrinsic value of a security by looking at economic and financial factors
(including the overall economy, industry conditions, and the financial condition and management of the
company or bond issuer itself) to determine if the security is underpriced (indicating it may be a good
time to buy) or overpriced (indicating it may be time to sell).
Fundamental analysis does not attempt to anticipate market movements. This presents a potential risk,
as the price can move up or down along with the overall market regardless of the economic and
financial factors considered in evaluating the security.
Technical Analysis
We analyze past market movements and apply that analysis to the present in an attempt to recognize
recurring patterns of investor behavior and potentially predict future price movement.
Technical analysis does not consider the underlying financial condition of a company.
Charting
In this type of technical analysis, we review charts of market and security activity in an attempt to
identify when the market is moving up or down and to predict how long the trend may last and when
that trend might reverse. The risk with charting is that markets and securities often move outside of
their historical trends, diluting the utility of their predictive value.
Cyclical Analysis
In this type of technical analysis, we measure the movements of a particular security against the overall
market in an attempt to predict the price movement of the security. The risk with cyclical analysis is
that individual securities are subject to unique events occurring both outside the company or bond
issuer and inside that may throw it outside any predictable cycle.
Risks for all forms of analysis
Our securities analysis methods rely on the assumption that the companies whose securities we
purchase and sell, the rating agencies that review these securities, and other publicly available sources
of information about these securities, are providing accurate and unbiased data. While we are alert to
indications that data may be incorrect, there is always a risk that our analysis may be compromised by
inaccurate or misleading information.
Investing in securities involves the risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear.
Investment strategies
We use the following strategies in managing client accounts, provided that such strategies are
appropriate to the needs of the client and consistent with the client's investment objectives, risk
tolerance, and time horizons, among other considerations:
Long-term purchases: We purchase securities with the idea of holding them in the client's
account until maturity or the bonds are called. We employ this strategy when:
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o We believe the securities to be currently undervalued, and/or
o We want exposure to a particular asset class over time, regardless of the current
projection for this class
A risk in a long-term purchase strategy is that by holding the security for this length of time, we
may not take advantage of short-term gains that could be profitable to a client. Moreover, if our
predictions are incorrect, a security may decline sharply in value before we make the decision to
sell.
Short-term purchases: When utilizing this strategy, we purchase securities with the idea of
selling them within a relatively short time (typically a year or less). We do this in an attempt to
take advantage of conditions that we believe will soon result in a favorable price swing in the
securities we purchase.
A short-term purchase strategy poses risks should the anticipated price swing not materialize;
we are then left with the option of having a long-term investment in a security that was
designed to be a short-term purchase, or potentially taking a loss.
This strategy involves more frequent trading than does a longer-term strategy and will result in
increased brokerage and other transaction-related costs, as well as less favorable tax treatment
of short-term capital gains.
Trading: We purchase securities with the idea of selling them very quickly (typically within 30
days or less). We do this in an attempt to take advantage of our predictions of brief price
swings. However, this rarely occurs. ECMI largely employs a buy and hold investment
strategy.
Utilizing a trading strategy creates the potential for sudden losses if the anticipated price swing
does not materialize. Moreover, under those circumstances, we are left with few options:
o Having a long-term investment in a security that was designed to be a short-term
purchase, or;
o The potential of taking a loss
Because this strategy involves more frequent trading than a longer-term strategy, there will be
an increase in brokerage and other transaction-related costs, as well as less favorable tax
treatment of short-term capital gains.
Risk of Loss
Securities investments are not guaranteed, and you may lose money on your investments. We ask that
you work with us to help us understand your tolerance for risk.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
We are required to disclose any legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client's or prospective
client's evaluation of our advisory business or the integrity of our management.
Our firm and our management personnel have no reportable disciplinary events to disclose.
Specifically, the SEC requires us to make the following affirmative declarations:
A. A criminal or civil action in a domestic, foreign or military court of competent jurisdiction:
a. Declaration: Envision Capital Management, Inc. has never been party to any such
action.
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B. An administrative proceeding before the SEC, any other federal regulatory agency, any state
regulatory agency, or any foreign financial regulatory authority
a. Declaration: Envision Capital Management, Inc. has never been party to any such
action.
C. A self-regulatory organization (SRO) proceeding
a. Declaration: Envision Capital Management, Inc. has never been party to any such
action.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Any compensation to Envision Capital Management, Inc. and its management persons or employees
that could create a conflict of interest impairing the objectivity of our firm and these individuals when
making advisory recommendations is strictly prohibited by firm policy. Envision Capital Management,
Inc. endeavors at all times to put the interest of its clients first as part of our fiduciary duty as a
registered investment adviser. We take the following steps to address this conflict:
We disclose to clients the existence of any material conflicts of interest;
We disclose to clients that they are not obligated to purchase recommended investment products
from our employees or affiliated companies (of which there are none);
We require that our employees seek prior approval of any outside employment activity so that
we may ensure that any conflicts of interest in such activities are properly addressed;
On an annual basis, employees are required to certify if they have obtained outside employment
or have business interests outside Envision Capital. This is to identify potential conflicts of
interest and allow the firm to address them; and
SEC-required affirmative declarations:
A. ECMI has no management personnel registered or application pending to register as a broker-
dealer or a registered representative of a broker-dealer.
B. ECMI has no management personnel registered or application pending to register as a futures
commission merchant, commodity pool operator, a commodity trading advisor, or an associated
person of the foregoing.
C. ECMI has no management personnel with a relationship or arrangement that is material to our
advisory business or our clients with any professional firms or financial services companies.
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
Our firm has adopted a Code of Ethics that sets forth high ethical standards of business conduct that we
require of our employees, including compliance with applicable federal and state securities laws.
Envision Capital Management, Inc. and our personnel owe a duty of loyalty, fairness, and good faith
towards our clients, and have an obligation to adhere not only to the specific provisions of the Code of
Ethics but to the general principles that guide the Code.
Among other things, our Code of Ethics requires prior approval of any acquisition of securities in a
limited offering (e.g., private placement) or an initial public offering. Our Code also provides for
oversight, enforcement, and recordkeeping provisions.
Envision Capital Management, Inc.'s Code of Ethics further includes the firm's policy prohibiting the
use of material non-public information. While we do not believe that we have any particular access to
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non-public information, all employees are reminded that such information may not be used in a
personal or professional capacity.
A copy of our Code of Ethics is available to our advisory clients and prospective clients. You may
request a copy by email sent to envision@envisioncap.com, or by calling us at 310-445-3252.
Envision Capital Management, Inc., and individuals associated with our firm are prohibited from
engaging in principal transactions.
Cross transactions
Envision Capital Management, Inc. (ECMI) does not engage in cross transactions between two clients
unless specifically approved in writing (letter or email) by the clients.
Our Code of Ethics is designed to assure that the personal securities transactions, activities, and
interests of our employees will not interfere with (i) making decisions in the best interest of advisory
clients and (ii) implementing such decisions while, at the same time, allowing employees to invest for
their own accounts.
Our firm and/or individuals associated with our firm may buy or sell for their personal accounts
securities identical to or different from those recommended to our clients. In addition, any related
person(s) may have an interest or position in a certain security(ies) which may also be recommended to
a client.
It is the expressed policy of our firm that no person employed by us may purchase or sell any
security prior to a transaction(s) being executed for an advisory account, thereby preventing
such employee(s) from benefiting from transactions placed on behalf of advisory accounts.
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Envision Capital Management, Inc. requires clients to provide us with written authority (on Schwab’s
Prime Broker Form) giving Envision Capital Management authority to determine the most appropriate
broker dealers to use and the commission costs they will charge to these clients for these transactions.
Envision Capital Management, Inc. does not have any soft-dollar arrangements and does not
receive any soft-dollar benefits.
Neither ECMI nor its employees receive commission or compensation from any broker-dealers.
Brokerage for client referrals
Brokers that we select to execute transactions may from time to time refer clients to our firm. Envision
Capital Management, Inc. does not make commitments to any broker or dealer to compensate that
broker or dealer through brokerage or dealer transactions for client referrals. However, a potential
conflict of interest may arise between the client's interest in obtaining the best price and execution and
Envision Capital Management, Inc.'s interest in receiving future referrals.
Directed brokerage
It is against ECMI’s policy to allow clients to direct the firm to trade with specific broker-dealers. This
policy allows us the ability to obtain multiple bids from a number of broker-dealers, thus obtaining the
best price and execution.
Block trades
Envision Capital Management, Inc. will utilize block trading where possible and when advantageous to
clients. This methodology of trading permits the trading of aggregate blocks of securities composed of
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assets to and from multiple client accounts, so long as transaction costs are shared equally and on a pro-
rated basis between all accounts included in any such block.
Block trading may allow us to execute trades in a timelier, more equitable manner, at a favorable
average price. Envision Capital Management, Inc. will typically aggregate trades among clients whose
accounts can be traded at any given broker with which we work. Envision Capital Management, Inc.'s
block trading policy and procedures are as follows:
The trading desk must determine that the purchase or sale of the particular security involved is
appropriate for the client and consistent with the client's investment objectives and with any
investment guidelines or restrictions applicable to the client's account.
The trading desk must reasonably believe that the order aggregation will benefit, and will
enable Envision Capital Management, Inc. to seek best execution for each client participating in
the aggregated order. This requires good faith judgment at the time the order is placed for the
execution. It does not mean that the determination made in advance of the transaction must
always prove to have been correct in light of a "20-20 hindsight" perspective. Best execution
includes the duty to seek the best quality of execution, as well as the best net price.
If the order cannot be executed in full at the same price or time, the securities actually
purchased or sold by the close of each business day must be allocated pro rata among the
participating client accounts in accordance with the initial order or other written statement of
allocation—generally called the VCON. However, adjustments to this pro rata allocation may be
made to participating client accounts in accordance with the initial VCON or other written
statement of allocation. Furthermore, adjustments to this pro rata allocation may be made to
avoid having odd amounts of shares held in any client account, or to avoid excessive ticket
charges in smaller accounts.
Generally, each client who participates in the aggregated order must do so at the average price
for all separate transactions made to fill the order and must share in the commissions on a pro
rata basis in proportion to the client's participation. Under the client’s agreement with the
custodian/broker, transaction costs may be based on the number of shares or bonds traded for
each client.
Envision Capital Management, Inc.'s client account records separately reflect, for each account
in which the aggregated transaction occurred, the securities which are held by, and bought and
sold for, that account.
Funds and securities for aggregated orders are clearly identified on Envision Capital
Management, Inc.'s records and to the broker-dealers or other intermediaries handling the
transactions, by the appropriate account numbers for each participating client.
No client or account will be favored over another.
Item 13: Review of Accounts and reporting
Review
While the underlying securities within Individual Portfolio Management Services accounts are
continually monitored, these accounts undergo a comprehensive undocumented review at least
quarterly during the billing cycle. Accounts are reviewed in the context of each client's stated
investment objectives and guidelines. More frequent reviews may be triggered by material changes in
variables such as the client's individual circumstances, or the market, political, or economic
environment.
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These accounts are reviewed by Marilyn Cohen who is the CEO and CCO.
Reporting
In addition to the monthly statements and confirmations of transactions that clients receive from their
custodian (Schwab), we provide quarterly reports summarizing account performance, balances, and
holdings.
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Compensation from others
It is Envision Capital Management, Inc.’s. policy not to accept or allow our related persons to accept
any form of compensation, including cash, sales awards, or other prizes, from a non-client in
conjunction with the advisory services we provide to our clients.
Referral fees
Our firm policy does not allow payment of referral fees to independent persons or firms ("Solicitors")
for introducing clients to us.
Item 15: Custody
Fees for professional advisory services
We previously disclosed in the "Fees and Compensation" section (Item 5) of this Brochure that our
firm directly debits advisory fees from client accounts. As part of this billing process, the client's
custodian is advised of the amount of the fee to be deducted from that client's account. Monthly, the
custodian is required to send to the client a statement showing all transactions within the account
during the reporting period.
Because the custodian does not calculate the amount of the fee to be deducted, it is important for clients
to carefully review their custodial statements to verify the accuracy of the fee calculation. Clients
should contact us directly if they believe that there may be an error in their statement.
Our firm does not have actual or constructive custody of client accounts. Further receipt of ECMI’s
quarterly advisory fee that is debited from individual client accounts does not constitute actual or
constructive custody of client funds.
Item 16: Investment Discretion
As previously disclosed in Item 4, Advisory Business Services Offered, our clients hire us to provide
discretionary asset management services. This means that we place trades in a client's account without
contacting the client prior to each trade to obtain the client's permission.
Our discretionary authority includes the ability to do the following without contacting the client:
1. Determine the security to buy or sell
2. Determine the amount of the security to buy or sell
3. Select the broker/dealer from which to execute the transaction
Clients give us discretionary authority when they sign the Investment Management Agreement with our
firm and may limit this authority by giving us written instructions. Clients may also change/amend such
limitations by once again providing us with written instructions.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
As a matter of policy Envision Capital Management, Inc., does not vote proxies on behalf of our
clients.
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We offer no consulting assistance regarding proxy issues to clients who initiated us to purchase certain
stocks on their behalf.
Item 18: ECMI’s Financial Information
A. Under no circumstances do we require or solicit payment of fees in excess of $1200 per client
more than six months in advance of services rendered. Therefore, under SEC rules, we are not
required to include a firm balance sheet as of any year end.
B. Envision Capital Management, Inc. has no additional financial circumstances to report that
could impair our ability to meet our contractual commitments to our clients.
C. Envision Capital Management, Inc. has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition at any time
during the past ten years.
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Part 2B of Form ADV: Brochure Supplement
Marilyn M. Cohen
2500 vía Pinale
Palos Verdes Estatus, CA 90274
(310) 445-3252
As of 12-31-24
This brochure supplement provides information about Marilyn M. Cohen that supplements the
Envision Capital Management, Inc. brochure. You should have received a copy of that brochure.
Please contact Marilyn Cohen if you have not received Envision Capital Management, Inc.’s
brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Marilyn Cohen is available at the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
Marilyn M. Cohen, President, Chief Executive Officer
Year of Birth: 1949
Education:
Ms. Cohen graduated from the University of California in 1972 with a Bachelor of Arts.
She graduated from Pepperdine University in 1975 with an MBA degree
Business Background:
President and CEO of Envision Capital Management, Inc., 01/1995 to present.
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Ms. Cohen does not have any history of disciplinary events.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Ms. Cohen is not engaged in any other business or occupation. Ms. Cohen does, however, volunteer
with two nonprofit organizations:
Bob Hope USO at Los Angeles International Airport
USO
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Ms. Cohen does not receive any additional compensation from third parties for providing investment
advice to its clients and does not compensate anyone for client referrals.
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Item 6: Supervision
The firm’s Investment Committee is responsible for all supervision, formulation and monitoring of
investment advice offered to clients. The Investment Committee consists of Marilyn M. Cohen,
Member, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, and Chris Malburg,
Member, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, chief of back-office operations, and municipal bond
trader. These individuals can be reached at 310.445.3252. Marilyn Cohen oversees all material
investment policy matters and oversees the periodic testing of certain policies and procedures to ensure
that client objectives and mandates are being met.
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Part 2B of Form ADV: Brochure Supplement
Chris Malburg, Vice President
2500 Via Pinale
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
(310) 445-3252
As of December 31, 2024
This brochure supplement provides information that supplements the Envision Capital
Management, Inc. brochure. You should have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact
Marilyn Cohen if you have not received Envision Capital Management, Inc.’s brochure or if you
have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
Year of Birth: 1952
Education:
Chris has a bachelor’s degree from California State University and an MBA from Pepperdine
University. Additionally, he is a CPA.
Business Background:
Chris has been a Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Envision’s municipal bond trader for four
years. In this capacity, Chris is responsible for the firm’s participation in the various municipal buy/sell
markets.
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Chris has no history of disciplinary events.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Chris is not engaged in any other business or occupation.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Chris does not receive any additional compensation from third parties for providing investment advice
to clients and does not compensate anyone for client referrals.
Item 6: Supervision
The firm’s Investment Committee is responsible for all supervision, formulation and monitoring of
investment advice offered to clients. The Investment Committee consists of Marilyn M. Cohen,
Member, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, and Chris Malburg,
Member, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, chief of back-office operations, and municipal bond
trader. These individuals can be reached at 310.445.3252. Marilyn Cohen oversees all material
investment policy matters and oversees the periodic testing of certain policies and procedures to ensure
that client objectives and mandates are being met.
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