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Item 1: Cover Page
Form ADV Part 2A – Firm Brochure
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Gambit Capital
Management, LLC, “Gambit”. If you have any questions about the contents of this Brochure, please
contact us at 651-427-9001. 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.
Gambit Capital Management, LLC is registered as an Investment Adviser with the Securities
Exchange Commission.
Registration of an Investment Adviser does not imply any level of skill or training.
Additional information about Gambit is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov,
which can be found using the firm’s identification number, 318313.
Gambit Capital Management, LLC
615.237.2142
936 Yearling Way, Nashville, TN 37221
Date: April 28, 2026
Item 2: Material Changes
The following material changes have been made to this Disclosure Brochure since its last
annual amendment filing on January 29, 2025:
• Gambit Capital Management now offers Tax Planning and Preparation services. Please
see Items 4 and 5 for details.
• Gambit Capital Management now offers Financial Coaching services. Please see
Items 4 and 4 for more information.
• Gambit Capital Management has engaged Betterment LLC, a robo-advisory service and
Custodian and for certain clients, will recommend that assets be placed there. Please
see Items 4, 5, 12, and 14 for more information.
Future Changes
From time to time, we may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in our
business practices, changes in regulations, and routine annual updates as required by the
securities regulators. Either this complete Disclosure Brochure or a Summary of Material
Changes shall be provided to each Client annually and if a material change occurs in the
business practices of Gambit Capital Management, LLC.
At any time, you may view the current Disclosure Brochure online at the SEC's Investment
Adviser Public Disclosure website at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching for our firm
name or by our CRD number 318313.
You may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time, by contacting us
at 651-427-9001.
Item 3: Table of Contents
Contents
Item 1: Cover Page
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Item 2: Material Changes
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Item 3: Table of Contents
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Item 4: Advisory Business
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Item 5: Fees and Compensation
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Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
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Item 7: Types of Clients
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Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
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Item 9: Disciplinary Information
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Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
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Item 12: Brokerage Practices
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Item 13: Review of Accounts
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Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
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Item 15: Custody
Item 16: Investment Discretion
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Item 17: Voting Client Securities
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Item 18: Financial Information
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Item 4: Advisory Business
Description of Advisory Firm
Gambit Capital Management, LLC is registered as an Investment Adviser with the Securities
Exchange Commission. We were founded in December of 2021 and were approved as an investment
adviser with the state of Minnesota on September 9th, 2022. Gambit Capital is owned by Daniel
Powers (President and Chief Compliance Officer) and Spronk Bothers Holdings, LLC. As of
December 31, 2025, Gambit manages approximately $167,479,471 in Client assets, $164,278,826 of
which are managed on a discretionary basis and $3,200,645 on a non-discretionary basis. Clients
may request more current information at any time by contacting Gambit Capital.
Types of Advisory Services
Investment Management Services (Gambit manages accounts)
We are in the business of managing investment portfolios. Portfolios are constructed and managed at
the discretion of the firm, or, in limited circumstances, on a non-discretionary basis. Investments
included in our portfolios primarily consist of exchange-traded funds, (“ETFs”), individual debt and
equity securities, mutual funds, derivatives, and commodities. Continuous advice is provided to the
Client regarding whether the investment approach is in alignment with the individual needs of the
Client. We develop a Client's personal investment policy or an investment plan, based on their
specific goals and objectives. We will also review and discuss a Client’s prior investment history, as
well as family composition and background. Clients are advised to notify GCM promptly if their goals
and objective change.
Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on investing in certain securities, types of securities, or
industry sectors. Fees pertaining to this service are outlined in Item 5 of this brochure.
In addition, Gambit Capital may recommend that clients who are “accredited investors” as defined
under Rule 501 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the “Securities Act”) invest in private
placement securities, which may include debt, equity, and/or pooled investment vehicles when
consistent with the clients’ investment objectives. Gambit Capital also provides advice about any type
of investment held in clients’ portfolios. When a private placement investment opportunity arises, GCM
will review the investment and provide our opinion. If it is determined that the client has sufficient
investment assets to participate, we will ensure that they understand the risks associated with private
investing, and allocate the appropriate capital. GCM does not receive any compensation from private
placement investments.
Gambit Capital also renders non-discretionary investment management services to clients relative to,
their individual employer sponsored retirement plans, and/or 529 plans or other products that may not
be held by the client’s primary custodian. In so doing, Gambit Capital either directs or recommends the
allocation of client assets among the various investment options that are available with the product.
Client assets are maintained at the specific insurance company or custodian designated by the product.
Investment Management Platform
Betterment Institutional Platform - We may recommend that certain Clients implement their
investment portfolios through Betterment Institutional, a division of Betterment LLC (herein
“Betterment Institutional” or the “Investment Platform”). Betterment Institutional is what is often
termed a “robo-advisor”, an online wealth management service that provides automated, algorithm-
based portfolio management advice. Robo-advisors use technology to deliver similar services as
traditional advisors, but generally only offer portfolio management and do not get involved in a
Client’s personal situation, such as taxes and retirement or estate planning. We chose to affiliate
with Betterment Institutional due to the Investment Platform’s customized portfolio allocations,
automated rebalancing, and competitive fees. We utilizes Betterment Institutional as a complement
to our financial coaching services.
To establish accounts with Betterment Institutional, the Client will also enter into one or more
agreements with Betterment that provides the authority for discretionary investment management by
the Investment Platform. We remain the Client’s primary advisor and relationship contact and will
help select or construct a portfolio of ETFs and/or cash equivalents from the universe of investments
included on the Investment Platform.
We will have the discretionary authority to instruct Betterment Institutional with respect to portfolio
construction, asset allocation and other investment decisions, subject to the limitations described
herein. Betterment Institutional will implement the portfolio and be responsible for the discretionary
trading of the ETFs in the Client’s portfolio, including the purchase and sale of investments and the
automatic rebalancing back to targets.
Betterment Institutional, under its discretionary authority, will automatically adjust and rebalance the
Client’s accounts daily based on the drift tolerance established for the positions in the investment
portfolio. Gambit Capital‘s investment philosophy is long-term, but Gambit Capital may make such
tactical overrides to take advantage of market pricing anomalies or strong market sectors. Gambit
Capital does not actively trade in the Client’s account[s] and is also limited to a enter one allocation
change per account per trading day through Betterment Institutional, the Client should be aware of
these potential disadvantages.
For its services, Betterment Institutional will charge an annual platform fee to accounts on the
platform as detailed in Item 5.A. Betterment Institutional’s fee includes the securities transaction fees
for all trades. Gambit Capital does not share in any fees earned by Betterment Institutional.
The Client, prior to entering into an agreement with the Investment Platform, will be provided with the
Investment Platform's Form ADV Part 2A (or a brochure that makes the appropriate disclosures).
Use of Third Party Managers, Outside Managers, or Sub-Advisors (TAMPs)
We offer the use of Third Party Managers, Outside Managers, or Sub-Advisors (TAMPs) for portfolio
management services. We assist Clients in selecting an appropriate allocation model, completing the Outside
Manager’s investor profile questionnaire, interacting with the Outside Manager and reviewing the Outside
Manager. Our review process and analysis of outside managers is further discussed in Item 8 of this Form ADV
Part 2A. Additionally, we will meet with the Client on a periodic basis to discuss changes in their personal or
financial situation, suitability, and any new or revised restrictions to be applied to the account. Fees pertaining
to this service are outlined in Item 5 of this brochure.
Financial Planning Services
We provide financial planning services on topics such as retirement planning, estate planning, and tax
planning. Clients will be taken through establishing their goals and values around money and will be
required to provide information to help complete the selected areas of analysis. Once the Client’s
information is reviewed, their plan will be built and analyzed, and then the findings, analysis, and
potential changes to their current situation will be reviewed with the Client. Clients will receive a written
or an electronic report, providing the Client with a detailed financial plan designed to achieve his or her
stated financial goals and objectives. The plan and the Client’s financial situation and goals will be
monitored throughout the year. On an annual basis, there will be a full review of this plan to ensure its
accuracy and ongoing appropriateness. Any needed updates will be implemented at that time.
Financial planning areas may include, but are not limited to, the following:
● Business Planning: We provide consulting services for Clients who currently operate their own
business, are considering starting a business, or are planning for an exit from their current
business. Under this type of engagement, we work with you to assess your current situation,
identify your objectives, and develop a plan aimed at achieving your goals.
● Cash Flow and Debt Management: We will conduct a review of your income and expenses to
determine your current surplus or deficit along with advice on prioritizing how any surplus should
be used or how to reduce expenses if they exceed your income. Advice may also be provided on
which debts to pay off first based on factors such as the interest rate of the debt and any income
tax ramifications. We may also recommend what we believe to be an appropriate cash reserve
that should be considered for emergencies and other financial goals, along with a review of
accounts (such as money market funds) for such reserves, plus strategies to save desired
amounts.
● Employee Benefits Optimization: We will provide review and analysis as to whether you, as an
employee, are taking the maximum advantage possible of your employee benefits. If you are a
business owner, we will consider and/or recommend the various benefit programs that can be
structured to meet both business and personal retirement goals.
● Estate Planning: This usually includes an analysis of your exposure to estate taxes and your
current estate plan, which may include whether you have a will, powers of attorney, trusts, and
other related documents. Our advice also typically includes ways for you to minimize or avoid
future estate taxes by implementing appropriate estate planning strategies such as the use of
applicable trusts. We always recommend that you consult with a qualified attorney when you
initiate, update, or complete estate planning activities. We may provide you with contact
information for attorneys who specialize in estate planning when you wish to hire an attorney for
such purposes. From time-to-time, we will participate in meetings or phone calls between you and
your attorney with your approval or request.
● Financial Goals: We will help Clients identify financial goals and develop a plan to reach them.
We will identify what you plan to accomplish, what resources you will need to make it happen,
how much time you will need to reach the goal, and how much you should budget for your goal
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Investment Analysis: This may involve developing an asset allocation strategy to meet Clients’
financial goals and risk tolerance, providing information on investment vehicles and strategies,
reviewing employee stock options, as well as assisting you in establishing your own investment
account at a selected broker/dealer or custodian. The strategies and types of investments we may
recommend are further discussed in Item 8 of this brochure.
● Retirement Planning: Our retirement planning services typically include projections of your
likelihood of achieving your financial goals, typically focusing on financial independence as the
primary objective. For situations where projections show less than the desired results, we may
make recommendations, including those that may impact the original projections by adjusting
certain variables (e.g., working longer, saving more, spending less, taking more risk with
investments).
If you are near retirement or already retired, advice may be given on appropriate distribution
strategies to minimize the likelihood of running out of money or having to adversely alter
spending during your retirement years.
● Risk Management: A risk management review includes an analysis of your exposure to major
risks that could have a significant adverse impact on your financial picture, such as premature
death, disability, property and casualty losses, or the need for long-term care planning. Advice
may be provided on ways to minimize such risks and about weighing the costs of purchasing
insurance versus the benefits of doing so and, likewise, the potential cost of not purchasing
insurance (“self-insuring”).
● Tax Planning Strategies: Advice may include ways to minimize current and future income taxes
as a part of your overall financial planning picture. For example, we may make recommendations
on which type of account(s) or specific investments should be owned based in part on their “tax
efficiency,” with the consideration that there is always a possibility of future changes to federal,
state or local tax laws and rates that may impact your situation.
We recommend that you consult with a qualified tax professional before initiating any tax planning
strategy, and we may provide you with contact information for accountants or attorneys who specialize in
this area if you wish to hire someone for such purposes. We will participate in meetings or phone calls
between you and your tax professional with your approval.
Employee Benefit Plan Services
Our firm provides employee benefit plan services to employer plan sponsors on an ongoing basis. Generally,
such services consist of assisting employer plan sponsors in establishing, monitoring and reviewing their
company's participant-directed retirement plan. As the needs of the plan sponsor dictate, areas of advising
could include: investment options, plan structure, and participant education.
In providing employee benefit plan services, our firm does not provide any advisory services with
respect to the following types of assets: employer securities, real estate (excluding real estate funds
and publicly traded REITS), participant loans, non-publicly traded securities or assets, other illiquid
investments, or brokerage window programs (collectively, “Excluded Assets”).
Outsource CIO Consulting
Gambit Capital assists other registered investment advisers with asset allocation strategies,
investment manager research and selection, macro-economic research, and other services in
exchange for a flat fee. The representatives of the registered investment adviser retain the authority to
approve or reject all asset allocation strategies, investment manager recommendations or other
materials that result from Gambit Capital’s services. In addition, each representative of the registered
investment adviser retains sole responsibility for determining the needs of their client and in choosing
which strategies or managers may be appropriate for them.
Tax Planning and Preparation
We provide tax preparation services for our clients to assist with the filing of federal and state tax
returns for individuals and businesses. We may ask for an explanation or clarification of some items,
but we will not audit or otherwise verify client data.
The client is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of information used to prepare the
returns. Our responsibility is to prepare the returns in accordance with applicable tax laws. We may
utilize the services of a third-party accounting, bookkeeping, and tax preparation firm to facilitate the
preparation and filing of your tax return. We will work with you to gather the necessary information as
part of this service. We may observe opportunities for tax savings that require planning or changes in
the way the client handles some transactions.
Financial Coaching
We provide financial coaching services to Clients designed to support Clients in developing a
stronger understanding of their personal finances and making informed financial decisions. Clients
will be taken through an initial consultation, establishing their goals and values around money.
Based on the initial consultation, we will provide ongoing education, tools, resources, and support to
Clients to assist with ongoing financial organization and decision-making.
Client Imposed Restrictions
Client Investment plans and their implementation are dependent upon the Client Investment Policy
Statement which outlines each Client’s current situation (income, assets, and risk tolerance levels) and
is used to construct a Client-specific plan to aid in the selection of a portfolio that matches restrictions,
needs, and targets.
Wrap Fee Programs
We do not manage a wrap fee program. However, Betterment Institutional will manage a wrap fee program. A
wrap fee program is an investment program where investment management services and securities transaction
costs are combined into a single combined fee. The Client will be provided with the Betterment Institutional’s wrap
fee program brochure (or a brochure that makes the appropriate disclosures).
Item 5: Fees and Compensation
Please note, unless a Client has received the firm’s Disclosure Brochure at least 48 hours prior to
signing the investment advisory contract, the investment advisory contract may be terminated by the
Client within five (5) business days of signing the contract without incurring any advisory fees. How we
are paid depends on the type of advisory service we are performing. Please review the fee and
compensation information below.
Investment Management and Financial Planning Services (Gambit Manages)
Our standard advisory fee is based on the market value of the assets under management and is
calculated as follows:
Account
Value
Annual Advisory
Fee
$0 - $3,000,000
1.00%
0.25%
> $3,000,000
The annual fees are negotiable, pro-rated and paid in arrears on a quarterly basis. The advisory fee is
based on the daily weighted average value of the account throughout the quarter and is calculated by
applying the weighted average value to the above listed fee schedule. No increase in the annual fee
shall be effective without agreement from the Client by signing a new agreement or amendment to their
current advisory agreement.
Advisory fees are directly debited from Client accounts, or the Client may choose to pay by check.
Accounts initiated or terminated during a calendar quarter will be charged a pro-rated fee based on the
amount of time remaining in the billing period. An account may be terminated with written notice at least
15 calendar days in advance. Since fees are paid in arrears, no refund will be needed upon the
termination of the account.
Use of Third Party Managers, Outside Managers, or Sub-Advisors
The standard advisory fee is based on the market value of the account and is calculated as follows:
GCM AUM
Annual Advisory Fee
First $20 mm
0.25%
Next $30 mm
0.20%
Assets over $50 mm
0.18%
The annual fee is paid in advance on a quarterly basis based on the amount of assets under advisement
as of the close of business on the last business day of the prior quarter. Fees for the first quarter will be
prorated from the date of the account is opened to the end of the quarter. If the account is closed, fees will
be prorated to the date the account is closed. The advisory fee rate will be a blended rate based on the
total assets under management, per the table above, with a minimum fee of $1,500 per account per year.
When First Trust is used as an Outside Manager, First Trust will debit the Client’s account for their fee.
Please note, the above fee schedule only includes First Trust’s fee. No increase in the annual fee shall be
effective without agreement from the Client by signing a new agreement or amendment to their current
advisory agreement. Upon termination of the account, any unearned fee will be refunded to the Client.
When Quantinno is used as an Outside Manager, Quantinno will debit the Client’s accounts for their fee.
To eliminate any conflict of interest, we do not earn any compensation from Quantinno. We will only earn
our investment management fee as described above. The terms of Quantinno’s fee arrangement are
included in Quantinno’s disclosure brochure and applicable contact with them.
Investment Management Platform
Client’s will be subject to the Betterment Institutional platform fee of 0.20% annually. The Client authorizes
this fee deduction through the investment platform agreement signed by the Client, Gambit Capital and
Betterment Institutional.
Fees charged for Betterment Institutional accounts are collected monthly, after services are provided. The Client
may terminate the account[s] with Betterment Institutional, at any time, by providing advance written notice to
Gambit Capital and Betterment Institutional. Gambit Capital will assist the Client with this process upon request.
The Client shall be responsible for platform fee up to an including the effective date of termination. The Client may
be subject to other terms as provided through the tri-party agreement with Betterment Institutional.
Employee Benefit Plan Services
Gambit Capital will be compensated for Employee Benefit Plan services according to the value of
plan assets not to exceed 2.00% of total plan assets. The annual fees are negotiable, pro-rated and
paid in advance on a quarterly basis. This does not include fees to other parties, such as
RecordKeepers, Custodians, or Third-Party-Administrators. Fees for this service are either paid
directly by the plan sponsor or deducted directly from the plan assets by the Custodian on a
quarterly basis, and Gambit Capital’s fee is remitted to Gambit Capital. Accounts initiated or
terminated during a calendar quarter will be charged a pro-rated fee based on the amount of time
remaining in the billing period. An account may be terminated with written notice at least 15 calendar
days in advance.
Outsource CIO Consulting Fees
Flat Fees for CIO consulting services are set at a fixed annual fee rate of $1,000 per month. The
annual fee is negotiable, and will be paid in arrears on a monthly basis. The final agreed-upon fee will
be notated on the contract. An account may be terminated with written notice at least 15 calendar
days in advance. Since fees are paid in arrears, no refund will be needed upon the termination of the
account. GCM will not bill an amount above $1,200.00 more than 6 months in advance.
Tax Preparation Services
Fees for tax preparation services are charged based on the complexity of the client’s tax situation.
GCM will assess a flat fee for this service, which typically ranges between $500-$2,500. Clients will
sign a tax preparation agreement prior to the initiation of the engagement. The flat fee will be due at
the completion of the engagement. Fees for this service may be paid by electronic funds transfer or
check. This service may be terminated with written notice at least 15 calendar days in advance. In
the case of termination, the Client will receive a pro-rated refund based on the amount of work that
has been completed.
Financial Coaching Services
The initial consultation fee for financial coaching services are charged in advanced at a fixed rate of
$300. Following the initial consultation, financial coaching services are set at a fixed monthly rate of
$60 per month. The ongoing, monthly fee, will be charged in arrears. The initial consultation fee and
ongoing monthly fee are negotiable at the discretion of Gambit Capital.
Other Types of Fees and Expenses
Our fees are exclusive of brokerage commissions, transaction fees, and other related costs and
expenses which may be incurred by the Client. Clients may incur certain charges imposed by
custodians, brokers, and other third parties such as custodial fees, deferred sales charges, odd-lot
differentials, transfer taxes, wire transfer, and electronic fund fees, and other fees and taxes on
brokerage accounts and securities transactions. Mutual fund and exchange-traded funds also charge
internal management fees, which are disclosed in a fund's prospectus. Such charges, fees, and
commissions are exclusive of and in addition to our fee, and we shall not receive any portion of these
commissions, fees, and costs.
Item 12 further describes the factors that we consider in selecting or recommending broker-dealers for
Client’s transactions and determining the reasonableness of their compensation (e.g., commissions).
We do not accept compensation for the sale of securities or other investment products including
asset-based sales charges or service fees from the sale of mutual funds.
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees
and Side-By- Side Management
We do not offer performance-based fees and do not engage in side-by-side management.
Item 7: Types of Clients
We provide portfolio management services to accredited investors, qualified purchasers, and individual
investors. Generally, the minimum assets under management to obtain portfolio management services
is $750,000. Gambit reserves the right to make exceptions to the asset minimum.
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment
Strategies and Risk of Loss
Our primary methods of investment analysis are fundamental, and cyclical. Fundamental analysis
involves analyzing individual companies and their industry groups, such as a company’s financial
statements, details regarding the company’s product line, the experience, and expertise of the
company’s management, and the outlook for the company’s industry. The resulting data is used to
measure the true value of the company’s stock compared to the current market value or the relative
attractiveness compared to its peers. The risk of fundamental analysis is that the information obtained
may be incorrect and the analysis may not provide an accurate estimate of earnings, which may be the
basis for a stock’s value. If securities prices adjust rapidly to new information, utilizing fundamental
analysis may not result in favorable performance.
Cyclical analysis is a type of analysis that involves evaluating recurring price patterns and trends
based upon business cycles. Economic/business cycles may not be predictable and may have many
fluctuations between long-term expansions and contractions. The lengths of economic cycles may be
difficult to predict with accuracy and therefore the risk of cyclical analysis is the difficulty in predicting
economic trends and consequently the changing value of securities that would be affected by these
changing trends.
GCM primary investment strategies include asset and liability matching, asset allocation, and options
strategies. The combination of strategies is tailored to each individual Client. We also recognize that
some clients have accumulated investments which may not be easily disposed of for a variety of
reasons. Our methodology allows flexibility to incorporate those investments into the Client’s portfolio.
Material Risks Involved
All investing strategies we offer involve risk and may result in a loss of your original investment
which you should be prepared to bear. Many of these risks apply equally to stocks, bonds,
commodities, and any other investment or security. Material risks associated with our investment
strategies are listed below.
Market Risk: Market risk involves the possibility that an investment’s current market value will fall
because of a general market decline, reducing the value of the investment regardless of the
operational success of the issuer’s operations or its financial condition.
Strategy Risk: The Adviser’s investment strategies and/or investment techniques may not work
as intended.
Small and Medium Cap Company Risk: Securities of companies with small and medium market
capitalizations are often more volatile and less liquid than investments in larger companies. Small and
medium cap companies may face a greater risk of business failure, which could increase the volatility
of the Client’s portfolio.
Turnover Risk: At times, the strategy may have a portfolio turnover rate that is higher than other
strategies. A high portfolio turnover would result in correspondingly greater brokerage commission
expenses and may result in the distribution of additional capital gains for tax purposes. These factors
may negatively affect the account’s performance.
Limited markets: Certain securities may be less liquid (harder to sell or buy) and their prices may at
times be more volatile than at other times. Under certain market conditions, we may be unable to sell
or liquidate investments at prices we consider reasonable or favorable or find buyers at any price.
Concentration Risk: Certain investment strategies focus on particular asset-classes, industries, sectors
or types of investment. From time to time these strategies may be subject to greater risks of adverse
developments in such areas of focus than a strategy that is more broadly diversified across a wider
variety of investments.
Interest Rate Risk: Bond (fixed income) prices generally fall when interest rates rise, and the value
may fall below par value or the principal investment. The opposite is also generally true: bond prices
generally rise when interest rates fall. In general, fixed income securities with longer maturities are
more sensitive to these price changes. Most other investments are also sensitive to the level and
direction of interest rates.
Legal or Legislative Risk: Legislative changes or Court rulings may impact the value of investments,
or the securities’ claim on the issuer’s assets and finances.
Inflation: Inflation may erode the buying power of your investment portfolio, even if the dollar value of
your investments remains the same.
Risks Associated with Securities
Apart from the general risks outlined above which apply to all types of investments, specific securities
may have other risks.
Commercial Paper is, in most cases, an unsecured promissory note that is issued with a maturity of
270 days or less. Being unsecured the risk to the investor is that the issuer may default.
Common stocks may go up and down in price quite dramatically, and in the event of an issuer’s
bankruptcy or restructuring could lose all value. A slower-growth or recessionary economic environment
could have an adverse effect on the price of all stocks.
Corporate Bonds are debt securities to borrow money. Generally, issuers pay investors periodic
interest and repay the amount borrowed either periodically during the life of the security and/or at
maturity. Alternatively, investors can purchase other debt securities, such as zero-coupon bonds,
which do not pay current interest, but rather are priced at a discount from their face values and their
values accrete over time to face value at maturity. The market prices of debt securities fluctuate
depending on factors such as interest rates, credit quality, and maturity. In general, market prices of
debt securities decline when interest rates rise and increase when interest rates fall. The longer the
time to a bond’s maturity, the greater its interest rate risk.
Bank Obligations including bonds and certificates of deposit may be vulnerable to setbacks or panics in
the banking industry. Banks and other financial institutions are greatly affected by interest rates and may
be adversely affected by downturns in the U.S. and foreign economies or changes in banking
regulations.
Municipal Bonds are debt obligations generally issued to obtain funds for various public purposes,
including the construction of public facilities. Municipal bonds pay a lower rate of return than most
other types of bonds. However, because of a municipal bond’s tax-favored status, investors should
compare the relative after-tax return to the after-tax return of other bonds, depending on the investor’s
tax bracket. Investing in municipal bonds carries the same general risks as investing in bonds in
general. Those risks include interest rate risk, reinvestment risk, inflation risk, market risk, call or
redemption risk, credit risk, and liquidity and valuation risk.
Options and other derivatives carry many unique risks, including time-sensitivity, and can result in
the complete loss of principal. While covered call writing does provide a partial hedge to the stock
against which the call is written, the hedge is limited to the amount of cash flow received when writing
the option. When selling covered calls, there is a risk the underlying position may be called away at a
price lower than the current market price.
Exchange Traded Funds prices may vary significantly from the Net Asset Value due to market
conditions. Certain Exchange Traded Funds may not track underlying benchmarks as expected.
ETFs are also subject to the following risks: (i) an ETF’s shares may trade at a market price that is
above or below their net asset value; (ii) the ETF may employ an investment strategy that utilizes high
leverage ratios; or (iii) trading of an ETF’s shares may be halted if the listing exchange’s officials
deem such action appropriate, the shares are de-listed from the exchange, or the activation of
market-wide “circuit breakers” (which are tied to large decreases in stock prices) halts stock trading
generally. The Adviser has no control over the risks taken by the underlying funds in which the
Clients invest.
Mutual Funds When a Client invests in open-end mutual funds or ETFs, the Client indirectly bears its
proportionate share of any fees and expenses payable directly by those funds. Therefore, the Client will
incur higher expenses, many of which may be duplicative. In addition, the Client's overall portfolio may
be affected by losses of an underlying fund and the level of risk arising from the investment practices of
an underlying fund (such as the use of derivatives).
Delaware Statutory Trusts At times, clients who are accredited investors may seek to be more passive
with their physical real estate holdings and avoid a taxable event through an IRS 1031 tax-deferred
exchange. Gambit Capital may recommend investing the proceeds from their physical real estate sales
into a passively owned real estate investment held within a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST).
Recommending a DST may present a conflict of interest if the client subsequently executes on the DST
purchase as Gambit Capital may receive a consulting fee.
Use of Outside Managers: We may refer Clients to third-party investment advisers ("outside managers"). Our
analysis of outside managers involves the examination of the experience, expertise, investment philosophies,
and past performance of the outside managers in an attempt to determine if that manager has demonstrated an
ability to invest over a period of time and in different economic conditions. We monitor the manager's underlying
holdings, strategies, concentrations, and leverage as part of our overall periodic risk assessment. Additionally, as
part of our due diligence process, we survey the manager's compliance and business enterprise risks. A risk of
investing with an outside manager who has been successful in the past is that he or she may not be able to
replicate that success in the future. In addition, as we do not control the underlying investments in an outside
manager's portfolio. There is also a risk that a manager may deviate from the stated investment mandate or
strategy of the portfolio, making it a less suitable investment for our Clients. Moreover, as we do not control the
manager's daily business and compliance operations, we may be unaware of the lack of internal controls
necessary to prevent business, regulatory or reputational deficiencies.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Criminal or Civil Actions
Gambit and its management have not been involved in any criminal or civil action.
Administrative Enforcement Proceedings
On October 10, 2019, Peter Earp was suspended from acting as an investment adviser representative for 5
months due to a regulatory violation. For additional information, please review the Investment Adviser Public
Disclosure website.
Self-Regulatory Organization Enforcement Proceedings
Gambit and its management have not been involved in legal or disciplinary events that are material
to a Client’s or prospective Client’s evaluation of Gambit or the integrity of its management.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities
and Affiliations
No Gambit employee is registered, or have an application pending to register, as a broker-dealer or a
registered representative of a broker-dealer.
No Gambit employee is registered, or have an application pending to register, as a futures commission
merchant, commodity pool operator or a commodity trading advisor.
Gambit employees may participate in private investments. Gambit will not recommend these private
investments to clients. This does not impair the objectivity of our firm and these individuals when making
advisory recommendations.
Gambit is affiliated through common control and ownership with Latham Insurance and Insurance For
Agriculture. Latham Insurance is a licensed insurance company and offers access to various life and
health insurance policies and Insurance For Agriculture is a licensed insurance company that offers
access to farming and agricultural insurance . When deemed to be in the Client’s best interest, Gambit
will recommend that Clients engage with Latham Insurance and Insurance For Agriculture for their
insurance needs. Due to the affiliation between Gambit and Latham Insurance and Insurance For
Agriculture, owners have an incentive to recommend these insurance companies to Clients as they will
benefit financially. There is no requirement for Gambit to recommend Latham Insurance or Insurance
For Agriculture, nor are Clients obligated to engage with either in order to be/remain a Client with
Gambit.
Recommendations or Selections of Other Investment Advisers
As referenced in Item 4 of this brochure, GCM recommends Clients to Outside Managers to manage their
accounts. In the event that we recommend an Outside Manager, please note that we do not share in their
advisory fee. Our fee is separate and in addition to their compensation (as noted in Item 5) and will be described
to you prior to engagement. You are not obligated, contractually or otherwise, to use the services of any Outside
Manager we recommend. Additionally, GCM will only recommend an Outside Manager who is properly licensed
or registered as an investment adviser.
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or
Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading
As a fiduciary, our firm and its associates have a duty of utmost good faith to act solely in the best
interests of each Client. Our Clients entrust us with their funds and personal information, which in turn
places a high standard on our conduct and integrity. Our fiduciary duty is a core aspect of our Code of
Ethics and represents the expected basis of all of our dealings. The firm also accepts the obligation not
only to comply with the mandates and requirements of all applicable laws and regulations but also to
take responsibility to act in an ethical and professionally responsible manner in all professional services
and activities.
Code of Ethics Description
This code does not attempt to identify all possible conflicts of interest, and literal compliance with each of
its specific provisions will not shield associated persons from liability for personal trading or other conduct
that violates a fiduciary duty to advisory Clients. A summary of the Code of Ethics' Principles is outlined
below.
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Integrity - Associated persons shall offer and provide professional services with integrity.
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Objectivity - Associated persons shall be objective in providing professional services to Clients.
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Competence - Associated persons shall provide services to Clients competently and maintain the
necessary knowledge and skill to continue to do so in those areas in which they are engaged.
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Fairness - Associated persons shall perform professional services in a manner that is fair and
reasonable to Clients, principals, partners, and employers, and shall disclose conflict(s) of interest
in providing such services.
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Confidentiality - Associated persons shall not disclose confidential Client information without the
specific consent of the Client unless in response to proper legal process, or as required by law.
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Professionalism - Associated persons' conduct in all matters shall reflect the credit of the
profession.
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Diligence - Associated persons shall act diligently in providing professional services.
We periodically review and amend our Code of Ethics to ensure that it remains current, and we require
all firm access persons to attest to their understanding of and adherence to the Code of Ethics at least
annually. Our firm will provide a copy of its Code of Ethics to any Client or prospective Client upon request.
Investment Recommendations Involving a Material Financial Interest and Conflicts of Interest
Neither our firm, its associates or any related person is authorized to recommend to a Client or effect a
transaction for a Client, involving any security in which our firm or a related person has a material
financial interest, such as in the capacity as an underwriter, adviser to the issuer, etc.
Advisory Firm Purchase of Same Securities Recommended to Clients and Conflicts of Interest
Our firm and its “related persons” may buy or sell securities similar to, or different from, those we
recommend to Clients for their accounts. In an effort to reduce or eliminate certain conflicts of interest
involving the firm or personal trading, our policy may require that we restrict or prohibit associates’
transactions in specific reportable securities transactions. Any exceptions or trading pre-clearance must
be approved by the firm principal in advance of the transaction in an account, and we maintain the
required personal securities transaction records per regulation. Trading Securities At/Around the Same
Time as Client’s Securities
From time to time, our firm or its “related persons” may buy or sell securities for themselves at or
around the same time as Clients. We will not trade non-mutual fund securities 5 days prior to the
same security for Clients.
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Factors Used to Select Custodians and/or Broker-Dealers
Gambit Capital Management, LLC does not have any affiliation with Broker-Dealers. Specific custodian
recommendations are made to the Client based on their need for such services. We recommend
custodians based on the reputation and services provided by the firm.
1. Research and Other Soft-Dollar Benefits
We currently receive soft dollar benefits by nature of our relationship with Interactive Brokers
(“Interactive Brokers”). Interactive Brokers offers products or services other than execution that assist
our firm in managing and administering client accounts. These may include software and other
technology that provides access to client account data (such as trade confirmations and account
statements), facilitate trade execution (and allocation of aggregated trade orders for multiple client
accounts), facilitate payment of our fees from clients’ accounts, and assist with back-office functions,
record keeping and client reporting. These services may be used to service all or a substantial number
of client accounts, including accounts not maintained at Interactive Brokers.
The Adviser may also receive services from Interactive Brokers that are intended to help our firm
manage and further develop our business. These services may include website design and
technology support. Interactive Brokers also has arrangements with various product vendors, which
enable our firm to purchase their products at a discount. These products may include such items as:
client reporting and consolidated statement software; client communication software; client
relationship management software; compliance assistance; and investment research.
While the benefits we receive from Interactive Brokers do not depend on the amount of brokerage
transactions directed to Interactive Brokers, as a fiduciary we are required to disclose that there is an
inherent conflict of interest when our firm recommends that clients maintain their assets at Interactive
Brokers. These recommendations may be based in part on the benefits we receive from Interactive
Brokers, such as the availability of the above-mentioned products and services, and not solely on our
clients’ interest in receiving the most favorable execution.
2. Brokerage for Client Referrals
We receive no referrals from a broker-dealer or third party in exchange for using that broker-dealer or
third party.
3. Clients Directing Which Broker/Dealer/Custodian to Use
We do recommend a specific custodian for Clients to use, however, Clients may custody their assets
at a custodian of their choice. Clients may also direct us to use a specific broker-dealer to execute
transactions. By allowing clients to choose a specific custodian, we may be unable to achieve the
most favorable execution of Client transaction and this may cost Clients money over using a lower-
cost custodian.
The Custodian and Brokers We Use (Interactive Brokers)
From time to time, securities transactions are executed through Interactive Brokers, member
FINRA/SIPC/NYSE. Interactive Brokers maintains custody of our clients’ assets and effects securities
transactions for our investment management clients’ accounts.
The commissions charged by Interactive Brokers are competitive with similarly situated retail
broker-dealers offering the same variety of securities to clients.
The Custodian and Brokers We Use (Charles Schwab)
We may also participate in the Schwab Advisor Services (SAS) services program offered to
independent investment advisors by Charles Schwab & Company, Inc., ("Schwab") Schwab and is an
unaffiliated SEC-registered broker dealers and FINRA/SIPC member broker dealers. Each offer to
independent advisors, services which include custody of securities, trade execution, clearance and
settlement transactions. For clients participating in the Schwab Intelligent Portfolios™ Program, clients
will utilize the brokerage services of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“CS &Co”) offered to independent
investment advisers. CS&Co is also FINRA member and member of SIPC Aggregating (Block) Trading
for Multiple Client Accounts.
The Custodian and Brokers We Use (Betterment)
We also chose to affiliate with Betterment Advisor Solutions (“BAS”) due to the Investment Platform’s
customized portfolio allocations, portfolio management automation features, and competitive fees.
Gambit Capital utilizes BAS as a complement to its financial coaching services. BAS is a digital wealth
management platform generally serving independent investment advisory firms and advisors.
Betterment LLC (“Betterment”), a registered investment advisor, serves as sub-advisor to Advisor’s
individual, trust, or business clients (“Clients”). MTG LLC, dba Betterment Securities (“Betterment
Securities”), a registered brokerdealer and member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
(“FINRA”), and Securities Investor Protection Corporation (“SIPC”), serves as broker-dealer and
custodian.
Aggregating (Block) Trading for Multiple Client Accounts
Generally, we combine multiple orders for shares of the same securities purchased for advisory
accounts we manage (this practice is commonly referred to as “block trading”). We will then distribute
a portion of the shares to participating accounts in a fair and equitable manner. The distribution of the
shares purchased is typically proportionate to the size of the account, but it is not based on account
performance or the amount or structure of management fees. Subject to our discretion, regarding
particular circumstances and market conditions, when we combine orders, each participating account
pays an average price per share for all transactions and pays a proportionate share of all transaction
costs. Accounts owned by our firm or persons associated with our firm may participate in block trading
with your accounts; however, they will not be given preferential treatment. Outside Managers used by
GCM may block Client trades at their discretion. Their specific practices are further discussed in their
ADV Part 2A, Item 12.
Item 13: Review of Accounts
Client accounts with the Investment Management Service will be reviewed regularly on an Annual
basis by Daniel Powers, owner and CCO. The account is reviewed with regards to the Client’s
investment policies and risk tolerance levels. Events that may trigger a special review would be
unusual performance, addition or deletions of Client imposed restrictions, excessive draw-down,
volatility in performance, or buy and sell decisions from the firm or per Client's needs.
Clients will receive trade confirmations from the broker(s) for each transaction in their accounts as well
as monthly or quarterly statements and annual tax reporting statements from their custodian showing
all activity in the accounts, such as receipt of dividends and interest.
Gambit Capital does not provide written reports to clients.
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other
Compensation
We do not receive any economic benefit, directly or indirectly, from any third party for advice
rendered to our Clients. Nor do we, directly or indirectly, compensate any person who is not advisory
personnel for client referrals.
Interactive Brokers offers products or services other than the execution that assist our firm in
managing and administering client accounts. These may include software and other technology that
provides access to client account data (such as trade confirmations and account statements),
facilitate trade execution (and allocation of aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts),
facilitate payment of our fees from clients’ accounts, and assist with back-office functions, record
keeping, and client reporting. These services may be used to service all or a substantial number of
client accounts, including accounts not maintained at Interactive Brokers.
The Adviser may also receive services from Interactive Brokers that are intended to help our firm
manage and further develop our business. These services may include website design and technology
support. Interactive Brokers also has arrangements with various product vendors, which enable our
firm to purchase their products at a discount. These products may include such items as client
reporting and consolidated statement software; client communication software; client relationship
management software; compliance assistance; and investment research.
While the benefits we receive from Interactive Brokers does not depend on the amount of brokerage
transactions directed to Interactive Brokers, as a fiduciary we are required to disclose that there is an
inherent conflict of interest when our firm recommends that clients maintain their assets at Interactive
Brokers. These recommendations may be based in part on the benefits we receive from Interactive
Brokers, such as the availability of the above-mentioned products and services, and not solely on our
clients’ interest in receiving the most favorable execution.
Gambit Capital utilizes the Betterment Advisor Solutions platform to provide investment management
and custodial services. While Gambit Capital receives no direct compensation for referring clients to
Betterment, it receives an economic benefit in the form of integrated technology, trade execution, and
administrative support services provided at no additional cost to Gambit Capital. The software and
related systems support may benefit Gambit Capital, but not its Clients directly. In fulfilling its duties to
its Clients, Gambit Capital endeavors at all times to put the interests of its Clients first. Clients should
be aware, however, that the receipt of economic benefits from a Custodian creates a potential conflict
of interest since these benefits may influence Gambit Capital’s recommendation of this Custodian
over one that does not furnish similar software, systems support, or services.
Item 15: Custody
Gambit may accept custody of Client funds through standard letters of authorization (SLOA) and in the
instance of withdrawing Client fees. For Client accounts in which Gambit directly debits their advisory
fee:
i. Gambit will send a copy of its invoice to the custodian at the same time that it sends the Client a
ii.
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copy.
The custodian will send at least quarterly statements to the Client showing all disbursements
for the account, including the amount of the advisory fee.
The Client will provide written authorization to Gambit, permitting them to be paid directly for
their accounts held by the custodian.
Clients should receive at least quarterly statements from the broker-dealer, bank or other qualified
custodian that holds and maintains Client's investment assets. We urge you to carefully review such
statements and compare such official custodial records to the account statements or reports that we
may provide to you. Our statements or reports may vary from custodial statements based on accounting
procedures, reporting dates, or valuation methodologies of certain securities.
For any accounts with an SLOA in place, GCM will follow the custody rules for the relevant jurisdiction,
including submitting to a surprise audit as applicable. GCM will also follow the conditions set forth
below.
1. The client will be required to provide written instruction to the qualified custodian that
includes the client’s signature, the third party’s name, and either the third party’s address or
the third party’s account number at a custodian to which the transfer should be directed.
2. The client will authorize Adviser in writing, either on the qualified custodian’s form or
separately, to direct transfers to the third party either on a specified schedule or from time to
time.
3. The client’s qualified custodian will perform appropriate verification of the instruction, such
as a signature review or other method to verify the client’s authorization, and will provide a
transfer of funds notice to the client promptly after each transfer.
4. The client will have the ability to terminate or change the instruction to the client’s qualified
custodian.
5. Adviser will have no authority or ability to designate or change the identity of the third party,
the address, or any other information about the third party contained in the client’s
instruction.
6. Adviser will maintain records showing that the third party is not a related party of Adviser or
located at the same address as Adviser.
7. The client’s qualified custodian will send the client, in writing, an initial notice confirming the
instruction and an annual notice reconfirming the instruction.
Item 16: Investment Discretion
For those Client accounts where we provide Investment Management Services, we may maintain
discretion over Client accounts with respect to securities to be bought and sold and the amount of
securities to be bought and sold. In limited circumstances, client accounts will be managed on a
non-discretionary basis. In the case that an account is managed on a non-discretionary basis, we
will obtain client consent prior to investing and reinvesting the securities, cash or other property
held in the client’s account in accordance with the client’s stated investment objectives. Prior to
executing a transaction in a client account, we will obtain client consent either via telephone or in
writing. Documentation of this consent will be retained on a per-trade basis.
Investment discretion is explained to Clients in detail when an advisory relationship has commenced.
At the start of the advisory relationship, the Client will execute a Limited Power of Attorney, which will
grant our firm discretion over the account. Additionally, the discretionary relationship will be outlined in
the advisory contract and signed by the Client.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
Gambit does not vote Client proxies. Therefore, Clients maintain exclusive responsibility for: (1) voting
proxies, and (2) acting on corporate actions pertaining to the Client’s investment assets. The Client
shall instruct the Client’s qualified custodian to forward to the Client copies of all proxies and
shareholder communications relating to the Client’s investment assets. If the Client would like our
opinion on a particular proxy vote, they may contact us at the number listed on the cover of this
brochure.
In most cases, you will receive proxy materials directly from the account custodian. However, in the
event we were to receive any written or electronic proxy materials, we would forward them directly to
you by mail, unless you have authorized our firm to contact you by electronic mail, in which case, we
would forward you any electronic solicitation to vote proxies.
Item 18: Financial Information
Registered Investment Advisers are required in this Item to provide you with certain financial
information or disclosures about our financial condition. We have no financial commitment that impairs
our ability to meet contractual and fiduciary commitments to Clients, and we have not been the subject
of a bankruptcy proceeding.
We do not have custody of Client funds or securities or require or solicit prepayment of more than
$1,200 in fees per Client six months in advance.