Overview
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA
- Average Client Assets
- $7.1 million
- Minimum Account Size
- $1,000,000
- SEC CRD Number
- 146759
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (FORT POINT ADV PART 2A BROCHURE)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $1,000,000 | 1.25% |
| $1,000,001 | $10,000,000 | 0.90% |
| $10,000,001 | $50,000,000 | 0.60% |
| $50,000,001 | $100,000,000 | 0.40% |
| $100,000,001 | and above | Negotiable |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $12,500 | 1.25% |
| $5 million | $48,500 | 0.97% |
| $10 million | $93,500 | 0.94% |
| $50 million | $333,500 | 0.67% |
| $100 million | $533,500 | 0.53% |
Clients
- HNW Share of Firm Assets
- 84.39%
- Total Client Accounts
- 1,918
- Discretionary Accounts
- 1,671
- Non-Discretionary Accounts
- 247
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals, Portfolio Management for Pooled Investment Vehicles, Investment Advisor Selection
Regulatory Filings
Additional Brochure: FORT POINT ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (2026-03-31)
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Item 1 – Cover Page
Fort Point Capital Partners LLC
275 Sacramento Street, 8th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 645-0909
www.fortpointcap.com
March 31, 2026
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Fort
Point Capital Partners LLC ("Fort Point"). If you have any questions about the contents of this
Brochure, please contact us at (415) 645-6503 or email us at info@fortpointcap.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.
Fort Point is a registered investment adviser. Registration of an Investment Adviser does not
imply any level of skill or training.
Additional information about Fort Point is also is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item 2 – Material Changes
Since the filing of our most recent amendment dated March 2025, we have no material
changes to report.
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page ................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Item 2 – Material Changes .................................................................................................................................................. 2
Item 3 – Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Item 4 – Advisory Business ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ....................................................................................................................................8
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ........................................................... 10
Item 7 – Types of Clients .................................................................................................................................................... 10
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ....................................................... 11
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information .................................................................................................................................... 14
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ............................................................................ 14
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading .... 14
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Item 13 – Review of Accounts .......................................................................................................................................... 17
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ............................................................................................ 18
Item 15 – Custody .................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities .................................................................................................................................. 19
Item 18 – Financial Information ....................................................................................................................................... 20
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
Fort Point Capital Partners LLC (“Fort Point”), a California Limited Liability Company established
in October 2008, is an SEC-registered Investment Advisor. Fort Point is principally owned by
Ralph Drybrough, Paul Touchstone, Tim McDowell, Robin Brinckerhoff, Roy Haya, and Chad
DeMartini.
Ralph M. Drybrough III founded Fort Point in 2008. Prior to founding Fort Point, Mr. Drybrough
was a financial advisor and principal with Presidio Capital Advisors from 2005 to 2008. Between
1999 and 2005, Mr. Drybrough was a registered representative and financial advisor with Merrill
Lynch & Co. Mr. Drybrough began his career in the financial industry at UBS/PaineWebber in
Chicago, Illinois, where he worked as a registered representative and financial advisor.
Mr. Drybrough received a B.A. in Journalism/History from Indiana University, Bloomington,
Indiana in 1997. Mr. Drybrough holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 securities licenses and is a
Registered Representative of Uhlmann Price Securities, LLC as described in Item 10 below.
Paul R. Touchstone joined Fort Point in April 2012 and became a Managing Member in December
2017. Prior to joining Fort Point, Mr. Touchstone was a Vice President at Stifel Nicholas &
Company from November 2011 to March 2012. Between 2009 and 2011, Mr. Touchstone was
Vice President/Senior Investment Strategist with Stone & Youngberg. From 2007 to 2009, Mr.
Touchstone was a Vice President/Portfolio Manager at First Bank. Mr. Touchstone began his
career in the financial industry in 2002 at Schroeder Capital Management, LLC, where he served
as a Securities Analyst/Director of Operations. Mr. Touchstone was at Schroeder Capital
Management until he joined First Bank.
Mr. Touchstone received a B.A. in Business with a minor in Computer Science in 2000 from
Western State College of Colorado. Mr. Touchstone holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 securities
licenses and is a Registered Representative of Uhlmann Price Securities, LLC as described in
Item 10 below.
Tim McDowell joined Fort Point as a Managing Member in December 2017 as a result of the
merger of Fort Point and Cypress Point Capital Management, LLC (“Cypress Point”). Prior to Fort
Point, Mr. McDowell was Managing Member of Cypress Point from 2013 to 2017. Prior to joining
Cypress Point, Mr. McDowell held consulting roles at Aperture Ventures LLC and Crestline
Investors, Inc. where he evaluated and completed hedge fund secondary investments.
Previously, Mr. McDowell was an analyst at Group G Capital Partners, LLC, a hedge fund focused
on distressed debt and special situation investments. Before Group G, Mr. McDowell was an
associate at Tailwind Capital, a private equity fund focused on middle market transactions across
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growth sectors of the economy. Mr. McDowell began his career as a financial analyst at Bowles
Hollowell Conner & Co., an investment bank focused on mergers and acquisitions.
Mr. McDowell received an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.S. in Business
Administration, with highest distinction, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Mr.
McDowell holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities licenses and is a Registered Representative of
Uhlmann Price Securities, LLC as described in Item 10 below.
Robin Brinckerhoff joined Fort Point as a Managing Director in July 2017 and became a Member
in 2022. Prior to joining Fort Point, Mr. Brinckerhoff was a Vice President and Wealth Advisor at
Wells Fargo Private Bank.
Mr. Brinckerhoff received a B.A. in Art History from the University of Maryland and completed the
Personal Financial Planning Program at the University of California, Berkeley. Mr. Brinckerhoff
holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 securities licenses and is a Registered Representative of Uhlmann
Price Securities, LLC as described in Item 10 below.
Roy Haya joined Fort Point as a Managing Director and Head of Derivative Solutions in April 2019
and became a Member in 2023. Prior to joining Fort Point Mr. Haya was an Investment Advisor
Representative of Twenty-First Tailored Solutions, Inc. and Managing Director/Head Derivatives
Trader of Twenty-First Securities Corp. Prior to working with Twenty First, Mr. Haya was a
Limited Partner Derivatives Trader for Spyglass Derivatives Fund.
Mr. Haya received a BBA in Banking and Finance from Hofstra University and an MBA in Financial
Engineering from New York University. Mr. Haya holds FINRA Series 4, 7, 24 and 63 securities
licenses and is a Registered Representative of Uhlmann Price Securities, LLC as described in
Item 10 below.
Chad DeMartini joined Fort Point as a Managing Director in November 2022 and became a
Member in 2025. Prior to joining Fort Point, Mr. DeMartini served as a Vice President and Wealth
Advisor at Goldman Sachs Private Bank. Earlier in his career, he was a Senior Vice President in
Equity Capital Markets at Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co.
Mr. DeMartini received a B.A. in International Business Policy, with a minor in Philosophy, from
Franklin & Marshall College. He holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 securities licenses and is a
Registered Representative of Uhlmann Price Securities, LLC, as described in Item 10 below.
Advisory Services
Fort Point offers investment management services to family offices and high net worth
individuals, referred to herein as “Clients.” Additionally, Fort Point is the Program Manager and
provides investment management services to Investment Partners, LLC, a series of private funds.
Each series herein referred to as a “Fort Point Private Investment” or “FPPI ” Fund. Fort Point acts
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in a fiduciary role for its Clients and FPPI Funds and generally offers its investment services on a
fully discretionary basis as described below.
Fort Point provides financial planning and investment management and supervisory services
regarding securities to Clients with individually managed accounts. At times, we may select other
investment advisers to manage all or a portion of a Client’s account. We generally recommend a
portion of Client assets be invested in private placements offered through the FPPI Funds or, in
some cases, through non-affiliated private fund managers.
With the exception of investments in FPPI Funds or other private funds, account supervision is
typically on a discretionary basis with Clients granting Fort Point a limited power of attorney to
trade Client securities. Client securities are held by qualified custodians, or in the case of private
placements, are subject to an annual audit by an outside certified public accountant. Account
supervision by us is guided by the stated objectives of the Client, taking into consideration the
Client’s risk profile and financial status. Clients may impose restrictions on investing in certain
securities or types of securities. Each Client’s financial goals and needs are assessed and the
investment advice given is tailored towards those goals.
We view ourselves as risk managers with a threefold approach to our management style
including global diversification, active risk management and cost reduction through negotiating
better pricing with our custodians, sub-advisors and third-party managers. In short, we seek to
tightly control the controllable: risk, tax, cost and liquidity.
As mentioned above, Fort Point is also the Program Manager and Managing Member of
Investment Partners, LLC (“IP”), an alternative investment program. IP provides investors with
individualized allocations to a variety of underlying managers (each an “Underlying Manager”)
and their associated funds (each an “Underlying Fund”) which seek to provide exposures to a
variety of asset classes including private credit, opportunistic credit, private equity (buyouts,
venture capital, secondaries), and real estate.
IP is structured as a Delaware multi-series LLC which seeks to provide liability protection across
its multiple series while also promoting a more efficient cost structure by sharing Fund-level
operating expenses and infrastructure across multiple private funds thus reducing the time and
cost of launching and maintaining additional funds. As of January 1, 2026, IP was made up of the
funds detailed below.
• Alternative Yield Funds (“AYF,” “AYF II,” “AYF III”, and “AYF IV”): Fund-of-hedge funds
designed to provide investors with exposure to various investment strategies with
current income features that have minimal correlation to traditional fixed income
securities.
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• Growth Equity Opportunities Funds (“GEO I” and “GEO II”): Funds investing in a broad
range of private equity strategies such as buyouts, growth equity, venture capital and
secondaries which make investments into private companies across the business
lifecycle. Each underlying investment in GEO I or GEO II is held in a segregated side
pocket which investors must opt in to participate. As a result, each investor has unique
exposure to the investments in each fund depending on his/her decision to opt in to an
investment.
• Real Estate Opportunities Funds (“REO I” and “REO II”): real estate-oriented funds
investing in a broad range of real estate investments, either direct ownership of assets or
private funds that make investments across the real estate spectrum. Each underlying
investment in REO I or REO II is held in a segregated side pocket which investors must
opt in to participate. As a result, each investor has unique exposure to the investments in
each fund depending on his/her decision to opt in to an investment.
• Credit Opportunities Funds (“COF I” and “COF II”): opportunistic credit fund-of-funds
investing in a broad range of opportunistic credit investments through unaffiliated private
funds.
Fort Point also acts as a sub-advisor or co-advisor for Clients of other registered investment
advisors. In some cases, in our capacity as sub-advisor or co-advisor, rather than providing
investment management services, we implement various hedging and monetization strategies as
recommended by the Client’s primary investment advisor.
Investment Management Service to Retirement Investors
When providing investment advice to ERISA-covered retirement plans, plan participants, or IRA
owners, Fort Point may be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) or the Internal Revenue Code, depending on the nature of the
advice and the circumstances of the relationship.
When acting in a fiduciary capacity under ERISA or the Internal Revenue Code, Fort Point is
required to act in the retirement investor’s best interest and to avoid misleading statements
regarding fees, conflicts of interest, and investments. Fort Point maintains policies and
procedures designed to address conflicts of interest and to help ensure that advice provided to
retirement investors is in their best interest.
Assets under Management
As of December 31, 2025, Fort Point had approximately $2.3 billion under management on a
discretionary basis and approximately $593 million on a non-discretionary basis for a total of $2.9
billion in regulatory assets under management.
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Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
Individually Managed Accounts
Management Fees
Below is our typical fee structure for individual Clients, though fees may vary by Client.
Assets Under
Advisement
Fee
$1,000,000
First
$9,000,000
Next
$40,000,000
Next
Next
$50,000,000
Over $ 100,000,000
1.25%
0.90%
0.60%
0.40%
Negotiable
We believe that our fees are competitive with those fees charged by other investment advisers
for comparable services; however, comparable services may be available from other sources for
lower fees than those that we charge. The fees charged by us are separate from and in addition
to those fees which may be charged by a Client’s sub-adviser(s) or any private placement(s) in
which Client assets may be invested.
Fees are calculated on the gross asset value of the Client accounts as of the last day of the
preceding calendar quarter, based on trade date values, or in the case of a private placement as
of the last reported value. Fees are payable quarterly in advance. The specific manner in which
fees are charged by us is established in a Client’s written agreement. Clients may elect to be billed
for fees or to authorize us to directly debit fees from Client accounts. Accounts initiated during a
calendar quarter will be charged a prorated fee. Upon termination of any account, any earned,
unpaid fees will be due and payable, and any prepaid fees will not be refunded.
In certain cases, Clients may request that we purchase or maintain pre-existing or other
securities positions in custodial accounts maintained with us, or with limited partnerships and
other private placements, that are not consistent with our investment strategy. In such cases, we
typically agree not to charge a fee on such assets, but with the specific understanding that these
are non-supervised assets for which the Client is responsible for determining the suitability of
maintaining such a position. We will not sell such securities without specific instructions from the
Client.
Expenses
Our fees on individually managed accounts are exclusive of brokerage commissions, transaction
fees, and other related costs and expenses which shall be incurred by the Client. These additional
charges may include custodial fees, wire transfer and electronic fund transfer fees, and other
transaction-related costs.
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Mutual funds and exchange traded funds charge internal management fees, which are disclosed
in a fund’s prospectus. Private placements and other pooled investment vehicles charge internal
fees and expenses which are disclosed in the applicable offering memorandum or program
documents. In addition, Clients may incur fees charged by third-party managers or sub-advisers
engaged to manage all or a portion of a Client’s account.
Item 12 further describes the factors that Fort Point considers in selecting or recommending
broker-dealers for client transactions and determining the reasonableness of their compensation
(e.g., commissions).
Fort Point Private Investment Funds
Management and Incentive Fee
For FPPI Funds, Fort Point may be compensated by a fund-level fee overlay under which Fort
Point charges management and/or incentive fees, in addition to fees charged by the Underlying
Managers. For investors who are a Fort Point Client, management fees are waived and certain
Clients may receive discounted incentive fees.
In addition, while an investor remains a Fort Point Client, Fort Point will charge its advisory fee on
any assets invested in the FPPI Funds.
The specific management and incentive fee terms for each FPPI Fund are described in the
applicable offering documents.
AYF, AYF II, AYF III, and AYF IV: Fort Point may receive an annual management fee of up to 1.0%,
paid monthly in advance, based on the value of each investor's capital account as of the first day
of the month.
In addition, Fort Point may receive an incentive allocation of up to 10.0%.
GEO I and GEO II: Fort Point does not receive any management fees and may receive an
incentive fee of 10% for Class A interests, 10% for Class B interests, and 5% for Class C interests.
Incentive fees are calculated separately for each underlying investment and realized upon the
liquidation or distribution of the underlying investment and only paid after the return of all invested
capital.
REO I and REO II: Fort Point does not receive any management fees and may receive an
incentive fee of 10% for Class A interests, 10% for Class B interests, and 5% for Class C interests.
Incentive fees are calculated separately for each underlying investment and realized upon the
liquidation or distribution of the underlying investment and only paid after the return of all invested
capital.
COF I and COF II: Fort Point receives an incentive fee of 5% on Class C and Class F interests.
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if any;
interest expenses;
Expenses
Each FPPI Fund is responsible for start-up expenses (amortized over 60 months) and Fund-level
operational expenses including: expenses of the continuous offering of its interests, including the
cost of producing and distributing its offering documents; any due diligence and other investment
research expenses incurred on behalf of an FPPI Fund; filing fees and expenses; accounting,
audit, and tax preparation expenses; computer software, licensing, programming, and operating
expenses; data processing costs; legal fees and expenses; consultant fees; tax, litigation,
insurance
indemnification, and other extraordinary expenses,
expenses, custody fees, bank charges, and other investment and operating expenses.
Additionally, unless otherwise noted, the fees described above are solely fees charged by Fort
Point and are not inclusive of fees and expenses incurred by Underlying Managers. Investors may
not be made aware of the specifics of these expenses directly, but performance information
presented will be net of all such fees and expenses.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Fort Point does not charge performance fees on individually managed accounts.
For Point does receive performance-based fees or incentive allocations on some of the FPPI
Funds as described above in Item 5 – Fees and Compensation.
Performance-based fee arrangements create an incentive for us to recommend investments
which may be riskier or more speculative than those which would be recommended under a
different fee arrangement. Fort Point has implemented procedures designed to ensure that all
Clients are treated fairly and equally, and to prevent this conflict from influencing the allocation of
investment opportunities among Clients.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
We typically provide portfolio supervision services to high-net-worth individuals and family
offices. Generally, account minimums are $1,000,000, although this minimum may be waived by
us.
Fort Point also provides investment management services to the FPPI Funds. Generally,
investors in the FPPI Funds are also Fort Point Clients. However, non-Fort Point Client investors
in an FPPI Fund must invest a minimum of $250,000 unless waived by us. Each investor must be
an “accredited investor” as that term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D under the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended; a “qualified client”, as that term is defined in Rule 205-3(d)(1) of the
Investment Advisers Act of 1940; and/or a “qualified purchaser”, as applicable, as that term is
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defined in Section 2(a)(51) of the U.S. Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended; and meet
other criteria as specified in the offering documents of the FPPI Funds.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Investment Strategies
We strive to provide each Client with a sustainable investment experience by pursuing a
consistent strategy tailored to each Client’s risk tolerance as we build his/her portfolio. We take
into consideration the following factors when building a Client’s portfolio:
• Client’s risk tolerance
• Client’s time horizon
• Client’s liquidity needs
• Market metrics which include volatility and correlation
Utilizing Tax Alpha
Another strategy that we employ is tax-loss harvesting which can be a predictable and reliable
source of “alpha”
in portfolio management. We pursue this strategy aggressively and
systematically and it is best executed in a portfolio employing an indexed approach to asset class
exposure, where fungible replacement instruments are available to limit tracking error. We find
that the rapid growth in the exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) market has provided us with a deep
taxonomy of ETFs available as swap candidates when a tax-loss harvesting opportunity presents
itself. In some cases, we will also recommend Clients open a separately managed account
managed by a third party with a specific strategy of tax loss harvesting.
Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves risk of loss that Clients should be prepared to bear. There can be
no assurance that Fort Point will achieve a client’s investment objectives or that any investment
strategy will be successful. Clients may lose some or all of their invested capital. Investment
strategies are subject to change based on market conditions and client circumstances and may
not perform as intended in all market environments.
Market and Economic Risk. The value of securities and other investments may fluctuate due to
changes in market conditions, interest rates, inflation, economic trends, geopolitical events, and
other factors. These changes may result in substantial volatility and potential losses.
Asset Allocation Risk. Fort Point’s investment approach is based on asset allocation decisions.
If the selected asset allocation or investment strategy does not perform as expected, a Client’s
portfolio may underperform or experience losses.
Exchange-Traded Funds and Mutual Funds. Investments in ETFs and mutual funds are subject
to market risk and the performance of the underlying securities. ETFs may trade at a premium or
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discount to their net asset value and may experience liquidity constraints or wider bid-ask
spreads during periods of market stress. Certain funds may employ leverage or invest in less
liquid securities, which can increase volatility and risk of loss.
Tax-Aware Strategies. Tax-aware investment strategies, including tax-loss harvesting, are
intended to improve after-tax outcomes but may not be successful in all market environments.
These strategies may result in increased transaction costs, tracking error relative to benchmarks,
or missed investment opportunities. The benefits of such strategies depend on each Client’s
individual tax circumstances. In addition, tax laws and regulations are subject to change, and such
changes may impact the effectiveness of these strategies.
Third-Party Manager Risk. When Fort Point recommends or allocates assets to third-party
managers or investment vehicles, the Client is subject to the risks associated with those
managers and strategies. These risks include the potential for poor investment performance,
changes in investment strategy or personnel, lack of transparency, and operational risks. Fort
Point has limited ability to control the day-to-day investment decisions of such third-party
managers, and there can be no assurance that they will achieve their stated objectives. Clients
also bear additional fees and expenses associated with these investments including.
Options Risk. Options strategies involve additional risks beyond those associated with
traditional investments. When used for hedging concentrated positions, options may reduce
potential losses but can also limit potential gains. Option strategies may involve costs,
complexity, and the risk that the strategy does not perform as intended.
Leverage and Margin Risk. The use of margin or leverage can amplify both gains and losses.
Clients using margin may be required to deposit additional funds or liquidate positions at
unfavorable times to meet margin calls, which can result in significant losses.
Private Investment and Illiquidity Risk. Investments in private funds or other illiquid investment
vehicles, whether accessed directly or through pooled vehicles such as fund-of-funds structures,
involve additional risks, including limited liquidity, lack of transparency, reliance on the investment
manager, and the potential for loss of capital. Such investments may have limited withdrawal
rights and may be subject to extended lock-up periods or other restrictions. Valuations for such
investments may be uncertain and based on estimates provided by the investment sponsor,
which may not reflect actual realizable value.
Risks Associated with Private Equity and Real Estate Investments. Investments in private
equity and real estate-related assets involve additional risks beyond those associated with
traditional liquid securities.
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Private equity investments typically involve long holding periods, limited liquidity, and reliance on
the management of the underlying portfolio companies. These investments may be highly illiquid,
may not produce current income, and may be subject to significant uncertainty regarding
valuation and ultimate realization of value.
Real estate-related investments are subject to risks associated with the ownership and operation
of real property, including changes in economic conditions, interest rates, property values, and
local market conditions. These investments may also be affected by factors such as tenant
performance, financing availability, regulatory changes, environmental
issues, and other
property-specific risks.
Both private equity and real estate investments may involve the use of leverage, which can
increase volatility and the risk of loss. These investments are generally suitable only for investors
who can bear the risks associated with illiquidity and potential loss of capital.
Additional Risks Associated with Fund-of-Funds Structures. In cases where Fort Point
sponsors or recommends investments in pooled investment vehicles that allocate assets to
multiple underlying funds or managers (“fund of funds”), Clients are subject to additional risks,
including:
Layered Fees and Expenses. Investors generally bear both the fees and expenses of the fund of
funds as well as those of the underlying funds or managers, which may result in higher overall
costs.
Underlying Manager Risk. The performance of a fund of funds depends on the investment
performance of the underlying managers. Fort Point has limited ability to control the investment
decisions of these managers, and there can be no assurance that they will achieve their
investment objectives.
Allocation Risk. The success of a fund of funds depends on Fort Point’s ability to select and
allocate assets among underlying managers and strategies. Poor selection or allocation
decisions may result in underperformance or losses.
Liquidity Risk. A fund of funds’ ability to meet redemption requests may be limited by the liquidity
of the underlying investments. Underlying funds may impose restrictions such as lock-ups, gates,
or suspension of withdrawals, which could delay or limit a client’s ability to access capital.
Valuation Risk. Valuations are typically based on information provided by underlying managers,
which may be delayed or based on estimates and may not reflect actual realizable value.
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General Risks. Changes in investor sentiment, technological developments in trading markets,
and market disruptions may lead to increased volatility and reduced liquidity. During periods of
market stress, it may be difficult or impossible to sell certain investments at desired prices.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
Neither Fort Point nor any of Fort Point’s management persons has had any legal or disciplinary
events that would be material to a client’s evaluation of Fort Point or the integrity of Fort Point’s
management.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
interest
Ralph Drybrough, Paul Touchstone, Tim McDowell, Robin Brinckerhoff, Roy Haya, Chad
DeMartini and certain supervised persons are also registered representatives of Uhlmann Price
Securities, LLC (“Uhlmann Price”), an SEC-registered and FINRA member broker-dealer
unaffiliated with Fort Point. From time to time, Fort Point may recommend that a Client execute
certain transactions through Uhlmann Price. In those instances, a portion of the transaction fee
paid by Clients to Uhlmann Price, for transactions executed by supervised persons of Fort Point
in their capacity as registered representatives of Uhlmann Price, will be received by those
supervised persons. Due to this arrangement, Fort Point has a conflict of
in
recommending Clients use the services of Uhlmann Price. Notwithstanding this conflict of
interest, Fort Point will only recommend executing transactions through Uhlmann Price when it
believes the transaction to be in the best interest of a Client. Supervised persons of Fort Point, in
their capacity as registered representatives of Uhlmann Price, do not have the authority to
proceed with any transactions without the consent of the Client.
Activities conducted by supervised persons in their capacity as registered representatives of
Uhlmann Price are separate from and not part of Fort Point’s advisory services.
Refer to Item 12 below for more information regarding Fort Point’s selection of broker-dealers.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading
Fort Point has adopted a Code of Ethics for all supervised persons of the firm describing its high
standard of business conduct, and fiduciary duty to its Clients. The Code of Ethics includes
provisions relating to the confidentiality of Client information, a prohibition on insider trading,
restrictions on the acceptance of significant gifts and the reporting of certain gifts and business
entertainment items, and personal securities trading procedures, among other things.
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We anticipate that, in appropriate circumstances, consistent with Clients’ investment objectives,
Fort Point will cause accounts over which we have management authority to effect, and will
recommend to investment advisory Clients or prospective clients, the purchase or sale of
securities in which we, our affiliates and/or Clients, directly or indirectly, have a position of
interest. Our partners, employees and persons associated with us are required to follow our
Code of Ethics. Subject to satisfying this policy and applicable laws, officers, directors and
employees of Fort Point and its affiliates may trade for their own accounts in securities which are
recommended to and/or purchased for Fort Point’s Clients. The Code of Ethics is designed to
assure that the personal securities transactions, activities and interests of the employees of Fort
Point 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.
Under the Code, transactions in certain classes of securities have been designated as exempt
transactions, based upon a determination that these would materially not interfere with the best
interest of our Clients. Employees are required to report personal securities holdings annually
and securities transactions quarterly.
Certain affiliated accounts may trade in the same securities with Client accounts on an
aggregated basis when consistent with Fort Point’s obligation of best execution. In such
circumstances, the affiliated and Client accounts will share commission costs equally and receive
securities at a total average price. Fort Point will retain records of the trade order (specifying each
participating account) and its allocation, which will be completed prior to the entry of the
aggregated order. Completed orders will be allocated as specified in the initial trade order.
Partially filled orders will be allocated on a pro rata basis. Any exceptions will be explained on the
Order.
Our Clients or prospective clients may request a copy of the firm’s Code of Ethics by contacting
Fort Point using the contact information on the cover page of this Brochure.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
Fort Point generally recommends Clients establish brokerage accounts with either Charles
Schwab & Co, Inc (“Schwab,”) or Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC (“Fidelity”), both unaffiliated
SEC-registered broker-dealers, members FINRA/SIPC. However, in some cases, if Clients have
a specific operational need or require a certain product or subadvisor, we may also recommend
they open an account with RBC Capital Markets, LLC (“RBC”), an unaffiliated SEC-registered
broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC.
In selecting an account custodian/broker-dealer, Fort Point considers a number of factors,
including:
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• Capability to execute, clear, and settle trades (buy and sell securities for your account)
• Capability to facilitate transfers and payments to and from accounts (wire transfers, check
requests, bill payment, etc.)
• Breadth of available investment products (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange-traded
funds (“ETFs”), etc.)
• Quality of services
• Competitiveness of the price of those services (commission rates, margin interest rates,
other fees, etc.) and willingness to negotiate the prices
• Reputation, financial strength, security, and stability
• Prior service to us and our Clients
• Availability of other products and services that benefit us, as discussed
Brokerage and trading costs. Custodians generally do not charge Clients separately for custody
services but are compensated by charging commissions or other fees on trades that they
execute or that settle into the Client’s account. Certain trades (for example, many U.S. exchange-
listed equities and ETFs) may not incur commissions or transaction fees. Custodians are also
compensated by earning interest on the uninvested cash in Clients’ accounts.
We are not required to select the broker or dealer that charges the lowest transaction cost, even
if that broker provides execution quality comparable to other brokers or dealers. Although we are
not required to execute all trades through Schwab, Fidelity or RBC, we have determined that
having them execute most trades is consistent with our duty to seek “best execution” of trades.
Best execution means the most favorable terms for a transaction based on all relevant factors,
including those listed above. By using another broker or dealer, one may pay lower transaction
costs.
Custodial Services and Benefits
The broker-dealers and custodians we recommend, including Schwab, Fidelity, and RBC,
provide us and our Clients with access to institutional brokerage services, including trading,
custody, reporting, and related services, many of which are not typically available to retail
investors.
These custodians also make available various support services. Some of these services assist us
in managing and administering Client accounts, while others help us operate and grow our
business. These services may include:
• Access to Client account data (such as trade confirmations and account statements)
• Trade execution and allocation of aggregated orders
• Pricing and market data
• Facilitation of fee billing from client accounts
• Back-office support, recordkeeping, and client reporting
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Investment research (their own and third-party)
Custodians may also provide other services intended to support our business operations,
including:
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• Technology and software tools
• Educational events and practice management resources
• Access to third-party service providers
Some of these services may not directly benefit Client accounts. These services are generally
provided at no additional cost to us, and we do not have to produce or purchase them
independently.
The availability of these services from custodians creates a conflict of interest, as it provides an
incentive for us to recommend those custodians. However, we believe our selection of
custodians is based primarily on the overall quality of services, execution capabilities, and cost,
and is in the best interest of our Clients.
As mentioned in Item 10 - Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations, certain supervised
persons of Fort Point are also registered representatives of Uhlmann Price, an SEC-registered
and FINRA member broker-dealer unaffiliated with Fort Point. From time to time, Fort Point may
recommend that Clients execute certain transactions through Uhlmann Price. In those instances,
a portion of the transaction fee paid by Clients to Uhlmann Price for transactions executed by
supervised persons of Fort Point in their capacity as registered representatives of Uhlmann Price
will be received by the supervised person. Due to this arrangement, Fort Point has a conflict of
interest in recommending Clients use the services of Uhlmann Price. Notwithstanding this
conflict of interest, Fort Point will only recommend executing transactions through Uhlmann Price
when it believes the transaction to be in the best interest of a Client.
Principal and Cross Transactions
It is policy that the Firm will not effect any principal or cross securities transactions for Client
accounts.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
Periodic Client Account Reviews and Meetings
Fort Point will perform Client account reviews on at least a quarterly basis, or more frequently as
a result of a dramatic change in economic or market conditions or changes in a Client’s personal
or financial circumstances. Reviews are conducted by the Client’s primary Advisor at Fort Point.
On at least an annual basis, Fort Point offers a meeting with each of its Clients. At that time, the
Client is also asked to update changes in their risk profile, balance sheet, income statement, tax
situation, and any investment objectives, as applicable. Fort Point reviews with the Client the
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performance of the Client’s account(s) and discusses any changes to Client restrictions or
portfolio rebalancing.
Client Reports
Fort Point provides Clients with access to an online portal where they can access information
regarding holdings, transactions and portfolio performance on demand.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Fort Point has entered into arrangements with individuals or entities (“Promoters”) who provide
endorsements or testimonials or refer Clients for investment advisory services. In return, Fort
Point agrees to compensate the Promoter for the endorsement, testimonial, or referral.
Compensation to the Promoter is based upon a percentage of Fort Point’s investment advisory
fee.
TD Ameritrade AdvisorDirect
Fort Point previously participated in TD Ameritrade’s AdvisorDirect Program (the “referral
program”). The referral program was established as a means for TD Ameritrade to refer its
brokerage customers and other investors seeking fee-based personal investment management
services or financial planning services to independent investment advisors. As a result of past
participation in the referral program, Fort Point received Client referrals from TD Ameritrade. In
2023 Schwab completed its acquisition of TD Ameritrade. Although Fort Point is no longer
participating in the referral program, it is obligated to pay Schwab an on-going fee for each
successful Client relationship established because of past referrals under the AdvisorDirect
Program. This fee is usually a percentage (not to exceed 25%) of the advisory fee that the Client
pays to Fort Point. No Client referred to Fort Point through the referral program is charged fees
or costs higher than Fort Point’s standard fee offered to its other Clients.
Item 15 – Custody
Client assets are generally held by a qualified custodian (e.g., Schwab, Fidelity, RBC or another
custodian of the Client’s choice). Clients receive monthly or quarterly statements from the
qualified custodian that holds and maintains the Client’s investment assets. We urge Clients to
carefully review such statements and compare such official custodial records to any reports that
we may provide to you. Our reports may vary from custodial statements based on accounting
procedures, reporting dates, or valuation methodologies of certain securities.
Standing Letters of Authorization (“SLOAs”)
Fort Point is deemed to have custody of Client accounts due to SLOAs certain Clients have on
file with the custodian which allow Fort Point to transfer funds or securities to a third party
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designated in the SLOA. In some cases, the SLOA authorizes Fort Point to transfer funds to an
FPPI Fund in order to meet the Clients capital commitments.
In order to comply with the SEC Custody Rule 206(4)-2 Fort Point has engaged an independent
public accountant to conduct an annual surprise examination of those assets.
Investment Partners, LLC
Fort Point, as Managing Member of Investment Partners, LLC, is deemed to have custody of
assets maintained by the FPPI Funds. Fort Point complies with the Custody rule for these assets
by meeting the conditions of the pooled vehicle annual audit provision. All FPPI Fund investors
will receive audited financial statements of the FPPI Fund within 180 days of the end of the fiscal
year.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Our Clients execute investment advisory agreements with Fort Point, which typically give Fort
Point complete discretion over the selection and amount of securities to be bought or sold,
without obtaining prior specific Client consent (except as noted in the above in Item 4 regarding
private placements and non-supervised assets). In cases where Fort Point is engaged solely to
supervise an options overlay strategy, Clients or their primary Advisor will maintain sole
discretion over trading any underlying securities. Because Fort Point supervises more than one
account, there may be conflicting demands on Fort Point’s time and potential conflicts regarding
the allocation of investment opportunities. Fort Point will attempt to resolve all such conflicts in a
manner that is generally fair to all of its Clients.
However, Fort Point may take action with respect to any of its Clients which differs in timing or
nature from the action taken with respect to another Client. Advice offered to one Client may
differ from that offered to another for a variety of reasons.
It is Fort Point’s policy, to the extent practical, to allocate investment opportunities over a period
of time on a fair and equitable basis among its Clients.
However, we use discretion to determine whether an investment is practical or desirable for any
particular client. Fort Point may acquire securities for one Client that are not deemed appropriate
for another. Fort Point takes into account Clients’ investment objectives when making investment
decisions.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
The exercise of proxy voting authority in respect to Client securities is the responsibility of our
Clients. As part of their agreements with custodians, Clients will direct custodians to send all
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necessary proxy voting materials and notices directly to the Clients from the custodians holding
such securities. Fort Point believes that Clients, after reviewing such proxy materials, can then
decide and vote issues in their own best interest.
Proxy Voting Policies for Private Funds
Generally, FPPI Funds are Funds of Funds and Underlying Managers are responsible for voting
with regard to securities they manage, as applicable.
When the above is not applicable, Fort Point has adopted and implemented policies and
procedures that we believe are reasonably designed to ensure that proxies are voted in the best
interest of our FPPI Funds, in accordance with SEC Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers
Act of 1940. In situations where there may be a conflict of interest between Fort Point’s general
proxy voting policy and the interests of the FPPI Fund, we will cast the vote in accordance with
the FPPI Fund’s interests. Such conflicts will be reviewed by the CCO. Fort Point’s authority to
vote the proxies of FPPI Funds is established in our Program Documents or comparable
documents and our proxy voting guidelines have been tailored to reflect these specific
contractual obligations. Investors are not permitted to direct Fort Point how to vote these proxies.
In accordance with SEC Rule 206(4)-6, Fort Point will provide a copy of our proxy voting policy
to any investor in a FPPI Fund, or any other Client or prospective client, upon request. Clients or
investors may request a copy of our proxy voting policy, by contacting Fort Point using the
contact information on the cover page of this brochure.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Fort Point has no financial commitment that impairs its ability to meet contractual and fiduciary
commitments to Clients. Additionally, Fort Point has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition.
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