Overview
- Headquarters
- Cambridge, MA
- Average Client Assets
- $27.0 million
- SEC CRD Number
- 327269
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (FORM ADV PART 2A)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | and above | 1.50% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $15,000 | 1.50% |
| $5 million | $75,000 | 1.50% |
| $10 million | $150,000 | 1.50% |
| $50 million | $750,000 | 1.50% |
| $100 million | $1,500,000 | 1.50% |
Clients
- HNW Share of Firm Assets
- 99.39%
- Total Client Accounts
- 1,731
- Discretionary Accounts
- 1,731
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals, Portfolio Management for Institutional Clients, Investment Advisor Selection
Regulatory Filings
Additional Brochure: FORM ADV PART 2A (2026-03-31)
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GC Wealth Brochure 1
Item 1. Cover Page
GC WEALTH MANAGEMENT RIA, LLC
FORM ADV PART 2A: FIRM BROCHURE
20 University Road, 4th Floor
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
Phone: (617) 362-3161 Website: www.generalcatalyst.com/wealth
March 31, 2026
This brochure (“Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
GC Wealth Management RIA, LLC (“GC Wealth”). If you have any questions about the contents of
this brochure, please contact us at 617-362-3161 or GCWcompliance@generalcatalyst.com. The
information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) or by any state securities authority.
information about GC Wealth
is also available on the SEC’s website at
Additional
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
An investment adviser’s registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
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Item 2. Material Changes
GC Wealth filed its most recent annual updating amendment to this Brochure on March 27, 2025.
Since our last annual filing, we have made the following material changes to our business
practices and disclosures:
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Item 4 – Updated information regarding GC Wealth’s asset under management.
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Item 5 – Updated information regarding fees.
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Item 8 – Updated information and disclosure regarding methods of analysis, investment
strategies, business practices and the risks related to such activities.
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Item 11 – Updated information regarding the business practices of GC Wealth and its
affiliates and conflicts of interest that arise in the course of GC Wealth’s investment and
other activities, and related compliance policies and procedures developed by GC Wealth
to address such business practices and conflicts.
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Item 12 – Reflected the addition of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. as an available custodian and
to disclose associated conflicts of interest.
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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
6
Item 6. Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
8
Item 7. Types of Clients
8
Item 8. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
8
Item 9. Disciplinary Information
23
Item 10. Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
23
Item 11. Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions, and Personal
Trading
24
Item 12. Brokerage Practices
27
Item 13. Review of Accounts
30
Item 14. Client Referrals and Other Compensations
31
Item 15. Custody
31
Item 16. Investment Discretion
32
Item 17. Voting Client Securities
32
Item 18. Financial Information
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Item 4. Advisory Business
Overview
GC Wealth is an asset management firm providing tailored financial advisory and wealth
management services. GC Wealth provides investment and advisory services to
individuals and institutions. GC Wealth is a Delaware limited liability company established
in 2023 and wholly owned, indirectly through various intermediate entities, by General
Catalyst Group Management, LLC ("General Catalyst"), with principal ownership held by
David Fialkow, Hemant Taneja, and Ken Chenault. The firm provides investment
individuals and
management, financial planning, and family advisory services to
institutions.
Investment Management Services
GC Wealth provides tailored investment and wealth management services to a broad range
of clients, including ultra-high and high net worth individuals, families, trusts, estates,
foundations, endowments, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business
entities (each, a "Client"), pursuant to an investment management agreement ("IMA").
Portfolios are primarily managed on a discretionary basis, though non-discretionary
arrangements are available in limited circumstances. In all cases, the firm delivers
personalized solutions shaped by each client's specific goals, risk tolerance, and liquidity
needs.
The firm invests across a broad mix of traditional and alternative assets, including mutual
funds, exchange-traded funds, public equities, fixed income, cash-equivalent instruments,
currencies, real assets, natural resources, privately offered securities, options, futures,
warrants, swaps and forwards, and commodities. GC Wealth also recommends private
investments such as venture capital, private equity, and hedge funds. These private fund
investments are made through both affiliated and unaffiliated vehicles, including private
funds managed by General Catalyst ("GC Funds").
investment advisers
Additionally, GC Wealth has entered, and expects to enter into sub-advisory agreements
("Independent
for separately managed accounts with other
Managers"). Clients can choose to enter into agreements directly with Independent
Managers. While the firm conducts due diligence on and monitors these managers, it does
not make individual security selections for sub-advised accounts. Wealth management
services also include ongoing monitoring of the client's portfolio, including any existing
securities, managers, or funds that were not recommended by GC Wealth but that the client
has directed one of the firm's investment representatives ("Wealth Managers") to retain as
part of their account(s). Clients may impose reasonable investment restrictions, subject to
the firm's approval.
Financial Planning Services
GC Wealth provides collaborative financial planning services to high-net-worth and ultra-
high-net-worth clients. By assessing each client's financial situation, goals, and objectives,
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GC Wealth personnel develop tailored plans designed to achieve long-term outcomes.
Depending on the client's needs, services may include:
Insurance and risk management,
● Retirement and education planning,
● Estate and wealth transfer coordination,
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● Asset allocation review,
● Cash management and certain treasury services,
● Philanthropic planning,
● Business succession,
● Equity compensation planning.
While GC Wealth provides tax education and coordinates insurance needs, it does not
provide legal, tax, or accounting advice.
Family Advisory Services
GC Wealth provides comprehensive family office and advisory services, including entity
structuring and layering, next-generation wealth education, and customized multi-entity
investment performance reporting for private holdings with relevant benchmark
comparisons. Other offerings include:
● Administrative Support: Coordination of bill pay services through third-party
providers, preparation of customized CPA-ready documentation, ongoing record
management, and managerial support.
● Specialized Coordination: Health and property/casualty insurance coordination, as
well as the arrangement of lending solutions, including securities-based lending and
custom credit facilities.
● Concierge Referrals: Facilitation of access to third-party providers for travel, luxury
experiences, real estate services, and art or collectibles management.
Founders Membership
Through its Founders Membership, GC Wealth provides a specialized engagement for
entrepreneurs and executives focused on equity compensation, tax strategy, and
foundational estate planning. This program serves as an entry point for individuals in a
investment reporting and strategic
wealth-building phase, offering consolidated
consultation while providing a seamless transition
into comprehensive wealth
management as their assets and advisory needs grow.
As of December 31, 2025, GC Wealth has $5.8 billion in assets under management.
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Item 5. Fees and Compensation
Client Fees
GC Wealth charges advisory fees ("Advisory Fees") as described in each Client's
agreement. Fee structures
include an annual asset-based percentage rate, a
tiered/tranche-based fee on asset market value, or a flat fee. Fees are generally assessed
on accrued dividends and interest.
Advisory Fees are prorated and generally billed quarterly either in advance or in arrears
based on the market value of fee-eligible assets as of the last business day of the prior
quarter (or the last known market value if current pricing is unavailable). Mid-quarter fee
changes take effect at the start of the next billing quarter. GC Wealth may adjust previously
billed amounts in a subsequent quarter if the Client's withdrawals or contributions during
the prior quarter equaled or exceeded $100,000. Fees are deducted from Client assets or
paid directly by the Client.
GC Wealth typically requires an annual Advisory Fee minimum for separate account
services, as specified in the IMA. The annual Advisory Fee will not exceed 1.5% of assets
under management. GC Wealth reserves the right to adjust or waive the minimum and to
impose an initial set-up fee.
GC Wealth may, in its sole discretion, waive or negotiate different fee rates based on
factors such as the Client's circumstances, service level, anticipated assets, dollar amount
managed, the broader relationship with GC Wealth or its affiliates, employee discounts, and
related-account householding. The existence of negotiable fee arrangements means that
similarly situated clients may be charged different rates, and no Client should assume that
the fee schedule applied to their account is the same as that applied to any other Client of
the firm.
Financial Planning and Consulting Services
GC Wealth charges negotiable fixed fees for financial planning and consulting, typically
payable before work begins. If the engagement is terminated before delivery, the Client
may request a refund, which GC Wealth may deny or reduce to offset work already
performed. GC Wealth may waive all or part of these fees at its discretion.
Founders Membership
The Founders Membership carries an annual fee of $10,000 for a two-year term, though
this fee is currently waived for members participating in the program's pilot phase. GC
Wealth reserves the right to implement a future fee structure with prior written notice, and
no fees will be collected without the member’s express written consent and right to
terminate the relationship.
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Family Advisory Services
An additional fee is assessed where a client engagement includes Family Advisory
services. This fee is charged in addition to the investment management fee and is
determined based on the scope and complexity of the services provided. The Family
Advisory fee and its terms are disclosed and agreed upon in the client's agreement.
Pooled Investment Vehicles
Investments through an advisory account into private equity, venture capital, credit,
hedge, real estate, or other pooled vehicles (including GC Funds) involve multiple layers of
fees: Advisory Fees at the account level and separate fees at the fund level payable to the
fund's manager and service providers, which may include GC Wealth GC Wealth or GC
Wealth affiliates. Investments through unaffiliated feeder funds will carry the feeder's own
fees in addition to the underlying fund's fees. Each additional layer of fees reduces net
returns.
Other Fees and Expenses
Clients bear all fees and expenses beyond Advisory Fees, including custodial fees,
transaction costs, mutual fund expenses, Independent Manager fees, commissions, wire
transfer fees, access and platform fees, investor servicing fees, valuation fees, interest,
and taxes except for accounts enrolled in our Advisor Billing program, where GC Wealth
pays certain transaction fees as described in Item 12. GC Wealth may also charge
separately for non-advisory services (e.g., charitable giving planning) under separate
agreements.
Independent Managers
Clients incur indirect costs through Independent Managers, including custodial fees,
transaction costs, commissions, wire transfer and servicing fees, interest, taxes, and fees
associated with underlying investment managers in fund-of-funds structures. These
managers may not select the lowest-cost mutual fund share class for which a Client is
eligible. For put-writing strategies, the Independent Manager charges an additional asset-
based fee on the mandate size, expressed in dollar or contract-based terms (with contract
values derived from option strike prices and updated quarterly).
Referral Fees
GC Wealth receives referral fees under agreements with unaffiliated entities, including
insurance providers. Wealth Managers who make such referrals also receive a portion of
these fees, creating a conflict of interest. This conflict is addressed through disclosure in
this Brochure and at the time the Client signs the engagement letter.
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Wealth Manager Compensation
A portion of Advisory Fees is allocated to the Client's Wealth Manager(s), with a higher
percentage generally credited for self-sourced accounts than internally referred ones.
Because Client fees factor into Wealth Manager compensation, Wealth Managers have a
financial incentive not to reduce fees. Wealth Managers who discount significantly below
GC Wealth's guidelines receive reduced payouts, incentivizing pricing at or above
standard levels. GC Wealth may change its compensation methods, including reducing or
denying payouts, without prior notice.
This section is a summary qualified in its entirety by applicable governing documents,
including each Client's IMA, and does not preclude different terms for future
arrangements.
Item 6. Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
GC Wealth does not charge performance-based fees for its investment advisory services.
In certain accounts or strategies, third-party fund managers (which may include affiliates
of GC Wealth) earn performance-based compensation with respect to certain investments
held by Clients.
Performance-based compensation creates a conflict of interest in that it could provide an
incentive for third-party fund managers to make more speculative investments than it
might otherwise make. Third-party fund manager performance-based fees are
addressed in Item 8 disclosure under the Underlying Fund Risk section.
Item 7. Types of Clients
GC Wealth generally provides investment advice to: ultra-high net worth and high net
individuals, families, trusts, estates, foundations, endowments, charitable
worth
organizations, corporations and other business entities. GC Wealth does not have a
minimum account size for Clients but anticipates that they typically will have greater than
$1,000,000 in investable assets.
Item 8. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies
fees, and minimum
Wealth Managers provide investment advice through the selection of individual securities
or by allocating portfolios to Independent Managers. Based on the investment objectives
of each Client, GC Wealth uses a variety of methods, including Independent Manager
reputation, client service, investment philosophy, stability and continuity of management,
performance under varying market conditions,
investment
requirements, to analyze the investment strategies and asset allocations appropriate for
each Client. This information will be obtained from business publications, tracking
organizations, industry sources, and other sources. Client funds will be invested by the
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Wealth Manager managing each Client account and are subject to the methods of analysis
used by such Wealth Managers.
GC Wealth seeks to analyze Clients’ financial situations that may take into account several
factors and considerations including, but not limited to, defined objectives, tax impact, risk
tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs and other suitability factors. Wealth Managers seek
to use their experience and judgment to construct the appropriate investment strategies
and allocations based on this analysis. It is important that Clients notify GC Wealth
immediately with respect to material changes to their financial circumstances including,
for example, any income expectation changes, tax status, or employment.
While GC Wealth seeks to maintain portfolio flexibility to react to changes in markets,
investment decisions and asset allocation recommendations are generally made with a
long-term outlook consistent with each Client’s long-term objectives. Wealth Managers
regularly monitor risk levels in Client accounts and portfolios in an effort to ensure
continuity with the mutually agreed risk objectives and take advantage of the natural
volatility of markets to rebalance portfolios accordingly.
GC Wealth selects and monitors investments based on its ongoing operational and
investment due diligence. GC Wealth’s pragmatic approach to alternative investments and
a constantly expanding universe of potential solutions may dictate using certain strategies
and approaches when GC Wealth believes it may offer improved risk-adjusted and cost-
effective returns for Clients.
The description above is neither a comprehensive list or description, and GC Wealth can
utilize additional or a combination of other methods or strategies in developing its advice
and providing advisory services. Additionally, a more comprehensive description of the
risks of any specific investment can be found in the corresponding offering documents.
General Risks
GC Wealth supports its investment strategies with risk management procedures intended
to keep portfolios in conformity with Client objectives. Prospective Clients should be
aware that no assurance can be given that risk frameworks employed by GC Wealth will
achieve their objectives and prevent or otherwise limit substantial losses. No assurance
can be given that the risk management techniques will accurately predict future trading
patterns or the manner in which investments are priced in financial markets in the future.
Risks for relevant products are more fully described in such products’ offering and/or
governing documents.
Certain risks apply specifically to particular investment strategies or investments in
different types of securities or other investments that Clients should be prepared to bear.
The risks involved for different Client accounts or funds will vary based on a Client’s
investment strategy and the type of securities or other investments held in the Client’s
account or the fund. The following are descriptions of various primary risks related to the
investment strategies used by GC Wealth. Not all possible risks are described below.
Investing in securities involves a risk of loss that Clients should be prepared to bear,
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including loss of Clients’ original principal. Past performance is not indicative of future
results; therefore, Clients should not assume that future performance of any specific
investment or investment strategy will be profitable. GC Wealth does not provide any
representation or guarantee that Clients’ goals will be achieved. In addition to general
investment risks, there are additional material risks associated with the types of strategies
and private funds in which Clients invest from time to time.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Recent technological advances in artificial
intelligence and machine learning technologies (collectively, “AI Technologies”), as well
as the rapid growth and widespread use thereof, have the potential to pose risks to GC
Wealth. AI Technologies have the potential to result in significant and disruptive changes
in companies, sectors or industries, including those in which Clients invest, and any such
changes could create new and unpredictable operational, legal and/or regulatory risks. To
the extent competitors of GC Wealth make more efficient or extensive use of AI
Technologies, there is a possibility that such competitors will gain a competitive
advantage. Many jurisdictions have passed or are considering laws and regulations
concerning AI Technologies, which could adversely affect GC Wealth and its operations.
Additionally, GC Wealth could be further exposed to the risks of AI Technologies if third-
party service providers or any counterparties, whether or not known to GC Wealth, use AI
Technologies in their business activities. GC Wealth will not be able to control the use of
AI Technologies in third-party products or services, including those provided by GC
Wealth’s and its affiliates’ service providers. The use of AI Technologies poses various
risks related to confidentiality, privacy and cybersecurity. Additionally, GC Wealth and GC
Wealth Personnel use AI Technologies in connection with GC Wealth’s business activities
and reserves the right to use such AI Technologies with respect to GC Wealth’s investment
activities. AI Technologies are highly reliant on the accuracy, adequacy, completeness and
objectivity of their underlying data, and any inaccuracies, deficiencies or biases in this data
could lead to errors affecting GC Wealth’s decision-making and investment processes. AI
Technologies and their applications, including in the financial sector, continue to develop
rapidly, and it is impossible to predict the future risks that have the potential to arise from
such developments. Any of the foregoing factors could have a material and adverse effect
on GC Wealth.
AI Technologies are generally highly reliant on the collection and analysis of large amounts
of data, and it is not possible or practicable to incorporate all relevant data into the model
that AI Technologies use to operate. Even where AI Technologies are utilizing accurate
data, they may, nonetheless, output results that contain, in whole or in part, inaccurate
information, which may be difficult or impossible to identify, and it may be difficult or
impossible to modify such AI Technologies to eliminate these occurrences. Additionally,
the ongoing development, maintenance and operation of AI Technologies is expensive and
involve unforeseen difficulties including material performance
complex, and may
problems and undetected defects or errors.
Asset Class Risk. Securities in an asset class in a portfolio have in the past and likely will
in the future underperform in comparison to the general securities markets, a particular
securities market, or other asset classes.
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Changes in Environment. Clients’ investment programs are intended to extend over a
long period of time, during which the business, economic, political, regulatory, legal, and
technology environment within which Clients’ investments operate are expected to
undergo substantial changes, some of which may be adverse to Clients. There can be no
assurance that investment strategies developed and implemented in the current market
will remain appropriate as market conditions change. In addition, there is no guarantee that
GC Wealth will be able to keep up with developing market trends or other changes in the
investment landscape. Returns to Clients will depend upon the successful evolution of
Clients’ investment strategies to address changes in market conditions over time. GC
Wealth (together with its affiliates, as applicable) will potentially have the exclusive right
and authority (within limitations set forth in the applicable IMA) to determine the manner in
which Clients shall respond to such changes. The investment sourcing, selection,
management and liquidation strategies and procedures exercised in the past by members
of GC Wealth with respect to Clients may not be successful, or even practicable, during
extended periods.
Commodity Risk. Negative changes in a commodity market could have an adverse impact
on the value of commodity-linked investments including companies that are susceptible
to fluctuations in commodity markets. The value of commodity-linked investments has in
the past and likely will in the future be affected by changes in overall market movements,
taxation, terrorism, nationalization or expropriation, commodity index volatility, changes
in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as, weather
(e.g., drought, flooding), livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and international economic,
political and regulatory developments. The prices of sector commodities (e.g., energy,
metals, agriculture and livestock) have in the past and likely will in the future fluctuate
widely due to factors such as changes in value, supply and demand and governmental
regulatory policies.
Counterparty Risk. Transactions, including certain derivative transactions, entered into
directly with a counterparty are subject to the risks that a counterparty will fail to perform
its obligations in accordance with the agreed terms and conditions of a transaction. A
counterparty could become bankrupt or otherwise fail to perform its obligations due to
financial difficulties, resulting in significant delays in obtaining any recovery in a
bankruptcy or other reorganization proceeding or no recovery in such circumstances.
Credit/Default Risk. Debt issuers and other counterparties of fixed income securities or
instruments could default on their obligation to pay interest, repay principal or make a
margin payment, or default on any other obligation. Additionally, the credit quality of
securities or instruments could deteriorate (e.g., be downgraded by ratings agencies),
which could impair a security’s or instrument’s liquidity and decrease its value.
Currency Risk. Currencies have in the past and likely will in the future be purchased or
sold for a portfolio through the use of forward contracts or other instruments. A portfolio
that seeks to trade in foreign currencies has in the past and likely will in the future have
limited access to certain currency markets due to a variety of factors including
government regulations, adverse tax treatment, exchange controls, and currency
convertibility issues. A portfolio has in the past and likely will in the future hold investments
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denominated in currencies other than the currency in which the portfolio is denominated.
Currency exchange rates can be volatile, particularly during times of political or economic
unrest or as a result of actions taken by central banks. A change in the exchange rates has
in the past and likely will in the future produce significant losses to a portfolio.
Cyber Security and Fraud Risk. GC Wealth and its clients are increasingly dependent on
digital technologies, making portfolios susceptible to operational and information security
risks. Cybersecurity incidents—ranging from deliberate attacks to unintentional data
breaches—can result in unauthorized access to systems, misappropriation of assets, data
corruption, or operational disruptions like denial-of-service attacks. A successful breach
of GC Wealth’s systems or those of its third-party service providers could lead to the theft
of client funds or sensitive data, regulatory penalties, reputational harm, and significant
remediation costs.
Furthermore, both GC Wealth and its clients face substantial fraud risk, including business
email compromise, identity theft, and sophisticated phishing schemes. These fraudulent
activities can result in the permanent loss of capital for the client and legal or financial
liability for the firm. Similar risks apply to the issuers of securities and Independent
Manager within a portfolio; failures at these levels can cause investments to lose value or
become illiquid. While GC Wealth maintains administrative and technical safeguards, there
is no guarantee that these measures will prevent all cyber-attacks or fraudulent activities.
Derivative Risk. Investments in derivatives, or similar instruments, including but not
limited to, options, futures, options on futures, forwards, participatory notes, swaps,
structured securities, tender-option bonds and derivatives relating to foreign currency
transactions, which can be used to hedge a portfolio’s investments or to seek to enhance
returns, entail specific risks relating to liquidity, leverage and credit that will reduce returns
and/or increase volatility. Losses in a portfolio from investments in derivative instruments
can result from the potential illiquidity of the markets for derivative instruments, the failure
of the counterparty to fulfill its contractual obligations, the portfolio receiving cash
collateral under the transactions and some or all of that collateral being invested in the
market, or the risks arising from margin posting requirements and related leverage factors
associated with such transactions. In addition, many jurisdictions globally have proposed
or adopted new regulations for derivatives transactions. New regulations could make
derivatives more costly, limit the availability of derivatives, or otherwise adversely affect
the value or performance of derivatives.
Digital Assets Risk. Clients may choose to establish and maintain cryptocurrency/digital
asset holding accounts through GC Wealth’s platform relationships with custodians.
Investing in cryptocurrency involves a high degree of risk and may not be suitable for all
clients. Digital assets are subject to extreme price fluctuations. Unlike traditional
currencies or securities, their value can drop to zero in a short period. Cryptocurrency
markets are currently subject to less regulatory oversight than traditional equity or fixed-
income markets, which may increase the risk of fraud or market manipulation. While
Fidelity provides institutional-grade custody, digital assets are susceptible to unique cyber
risks, including hacking, loss of private keys, or platform vulnerabilities. There may be
periods where it is difficult or impossible to liquidate a position due to market closures,
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platform outages, or a lack of buyers. The tax treatment of digital assets is evolving and
complex. Clients are responsible for understanding the tax implications of their
transactions.
Distressed Securities. Investments in companies that are in poor financial condition, lack
sufficient capital or are involved in bankruptcy or reorganization proceedings face the
unique risks of lack of information with respect to the issuer, the effects of bankruptcy
laws and regulations and greater market volatility than is typically found in other securities
markets. As a result, investments in securities of distressed companies involve significant
risks that could result in a portfolio incurring losses with respect to such investments.
investment,
Emerging Markets Risk. Investments in emerging markets are potentially subject to a
greater risk of loss than investments in more developed markets, as they are more likely
to experience inflation risk, political turmoil and rapid changes in economic conditions.
Investing in the securities of emerging markets involves certain considerations not
typically associated with investing in more developed markets, including but not limited to,
the small size of such securities markets and the low volume of trading (possibly resulting
in potential lack of liquidity and in price volatility), political risks of emerging markets
including unstable governments, government intervention in securities or currency
markets, nationalization, restrictions on foreign ownership and
laws
preventing repatriation of assets and legal systems that do not adequately protect
property rights. Further, emerging markets can be adversely affected by changes to the
economic health of certain key trading partners, such as the U.S., regional and global
conflicts, terrorism and war. Emerging markets often have less uniformity in accounting
and reporting requirements, unreliable securities valuation and greater risk associated
with custody of securities. Economies in these regions may also be more susceptible to
natural disasters (including earthquakes and tsunamis), or adverse changes in climate or
weather. In addition, certain countries in this region with less established health care
systems have experienced outbreaks of pandemic or contagious diseases from time to
time, including, but not limited to, coronavirus, avian flu, and severe acute respiratory
syndrome. The risks of such phenomena and resulting social, political, economic and
environmental damage (including nuclear pollution) cannot be quantified. Economies in
which agriculture occupies a prominent position, and countries with limited natural
resources (such as oil and natural gas), may be especially vulnerable to natural disasters
and climatic changes.
Equity Securities Risk. Equity securities are subject to changes in value and their values
can be more volatile than other asset classes. The value of equity securities varies in
response to many factors. These factors include, without limitation, factors specific to an
issuer and the industry in which the issuer securities are subject to stock risk. Historically,
U.S. and non-U.S. stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility
and will do so again in the future.
Financial Institution Risk; Distress Events. An investment by a Client is subject to the
risk that one of the banks, brokers, hedging counterparties, lenders, or other custodians
(each, a “Financial Institution”) of some or all of Clients’ assets fails to timely perform its
obligations or experiences insolvency, closure, receivership or other financial distress or
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difficulty (each, a “Distress Event”). Distress Events can be caused by a variety of factors,
including eroding market sentiment, significant withdrawals, fraud, malfeasance, poor
performance, or accounting irregularities. If a Financial Institution experiences a Distress
Event, GC Wealth, a Client or one of its investments may not be able to access deposits,
borrowing facilities or other services, either permanently or for an extended period of time.
Although assets held by regulated Financial Institutions in the United States frequently are
insured up to stated balance amounts by organizations such as the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation, in the case of banks, and the Securities Investor Protection
Corporation, in the case of certain broker-dealers, amounts in excess of the relevant
insurance are subject to risk of total loss, and any non-U.S. Financial Institutions that are
not subject to similar regimes pose increased risk of loss. While in recent years
governmental intervention has often resulted in additional protections for depositors and
counterparties during Distress Events, there can be no assurance that such intervention
will occur in a future Distress Event or that any such intervention undertaken will be
successful or avoid the risks of loss, substantial delays, or negative impact on banking or
brokerage conditions or markets.
indices, forward foreign currency contracts, and various
Hedging Risk. Hedging techniques could involve a variety of derivatives, including futures
contracts, exchanged listed and over-the-counter put and call options on securities,
financial
interest rate
transactions. A transaction used as a hedge to reduce or eliminate losses associated with
a portfolio holding or particular market that a portfolio has exposure, including currency
exposure, can also reduce or eliminate gains. Hedges are sometimes subject to imperfect
matching between the hedging transaction and its reference portfolio holding or market
(correlation risk), and there can be no assurance that a portfolio’s hedging transaction will
be effective. In particular, the variable degree of correlation between price movements of
hedging instruments and price movements in the position being hedged creates the
possibility that losses on the hedge can be greater than gains in the value of the positions
of the portfolio. Increased volatility will generally reduce the effectiveness of the
portfolio’s currency hedging strategy. Hedging techniques involve costs, which could be
significant, whether or not the hedging strategy is successful. Hedging transactions, to the
extent they are implemented, have in the past and will likely in the future not be completely
effective in insulating portfolios from currency or other risks.
Index-Related Risk. Index strategies are passively managed and do not take defensive
positions in declining markets. There is no guarantee that a portfolio managed to an index
strategy (“index portfolio”) will achieve a high degree of correlation to its underlying index
and therefore achieve its investment objective. Market disruptions and regulatory
restrictions could have an adverse effect on the index portfolio’s ability to adjust its
exposure to the required levels in order to track its underlying index. Errors in index data
occur from time to time and are sometimes not identified and corrected for a period of
time, and can have an adverse impact on a portfolio managed to the index. The index
provider does not provide any warranty or accept any liability in relation to the quality,
accuracy or completeness of data in respect of their indices, and does not guarantee that
the index will be in line with its described index methodology. Errors and rebalances
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carried out by the index provider to the underlying index has in the past and likely will in
the future increase the costs and market exposure risk of a portfolio.
Inflation and Deflation Risk. Inflation risk is the risk that the value of assets or income
from investments will be worth less in the future as inflation decreases the value of money.
As inflation increases, the real value of a portfolio could decline. Inflation rates may change
frequently and drastically as a result of various factors and a portfolio’s investments may
not keep pace with inflation, which may result in losses. Deflation risk is the risk that prices
decline over time – the opposite of inflation. Deflation may have an adverse effect on the
creditworthiness of portfolios and may make defaults more likely. High rates of inflation
and rapid increases in the rate of inflation generally have a negative impact on financial
markets and the broader economy. In an attempt to stabilize inflation, governments may
impose wage and price controls or otherwise intervene in a country’s economy.
Governmental efforts to curb inflation, including by increasing interest rates or reducing
fiscal or monetary stimuli, often have negative effects on the level of economic activity.
Persistently high levels of inflation could have a material and adverse impact on a Client’s
investments and its aggregated returns. Additionally, because the preferred return is not
linked to the rate of inflation, as the rate of inflation increases, the proportion of real returns
(i.e., the nominal rate of return less the rate of inflation) treated as preferred return
decreases and the proportion of real returns subject to performance-based compensation
increases. There can be no assurance that high rates of inflation will not have a material
adverse effect on a Client.
Interest Rate and Income Risk. Fixed income securities are subject to both interest rate
risk and income risk. When interest rates rise, fixed income securities generally decline in
value, with longer-term securities typically experiencing greater price volatility than
shorter-term securities. Rising interest rates may also expose fixed-income and related
markets to heightened volatility. Conversely, when interest rates fall, a portfolio's income
may decline, as issuers may repay principal prior to a security's maturity, requiring the
portfolio to reinvest proceeds in lower-yielding securities.
Issuer Risk. A portfolio’s performance depends on the performance of individual
securities to which the portfolio has exposure. Changes to the financial condition or credit
rating of an issuer of those securities can cause the value of the securities to decline or
become worthless.
Legal and Regulatory Risk. Legal, tax, and regulatory changes may adversely affect
Clients’ portfolios. New (or revised) laws or regulations or interpretations of existing law
may be issued by the IRS or U.S. Treasury, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading
Commission (the “CFTC”), the SEC, the U.S. Federal Reserve or other banking regulators,
or other governmental regulatory authorities, or self-regulatory organizations that
supervise the financial markets that could adversely affect Clients’ portfolios. Clients’
portfolios also may be adversely affected by changes in the enforcement or interpretation
of existing statutes and rules by these governmental regulatory authorities or self-
regulatory organizations. It is impossible to predict what, if any, changes in regulations
may occur, but any regulation or change in enforcement or interpretation that restricts the
ability to trade in securities could have a material adverse impact on the performance of a
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Client’s portfolio, and a regulation that imposes restrictions on banks (and their affiliates)
could have an adverse impact on GC Wealth. Clients have the potential to bear significant
increased costs as a result of such changes.
Leverage Risk. A portfolio utilizing leverage will be subject to heightened risk. Leverage
involves the use of various financial instruments or borrowed capital in an attempt to
increase the return on an investment and can be intrinsic to certain derivative instruments.
Leverage takes the form of borrowing funds, trading on margin, derivative instruments that
are inherently leveraged, including but not limited to, forward contracts, futures contracts,
options, swaps (including total return financing swaps and interest rate swaps), repurchase
agreements and reverse repurchase agreements, or other forms of direct and indirect
borrowings and other instruments and transactions that are inherently leveraged. Any
such leverage, including instruments and transactions that are inherently leveraged, can
result in the portfolio’s market value exposure being in excess of the net asset value of the
portfolio. A portfolio will often need to liquidate positions when it is not be advantageous
to do so to satisfy its borrowing obligations. The use of leverage entails risks, including the
potential for higher volatility and greater declines of a portfolio’s value, and fluctuations of
dividend and other distribution payments.
Liquidity Risk. Liquidity risk exists when particular investments are difficult to purchase
or sell (e.g., not publicly traded and/or no market is currently available or becomes less
liquid in response to market developments). This can reduce a portfolio’s returns because
the portfolio is unable to transact at advantageous times or prices. Investments that are
illiquid or that trade in lower volumes can be more difficult to value.
Management Risk. A portfolio is subject to management risk, which is the risk that the
investment process, techniques and analyses applied will not produce the desired results,
and those securities or other financial instruments selected for a portfolio has in the past
and likely will in the future result in returns that are inconsistent with the portfolio’s
investment objective. In addition, legislative, regulatory, or tax developments will affect
the investment techniques or opportunities, available in connection with managing the
portfolio and has in the past and likely will in the future also adversely affect the ability of
the portfolio to achieve its investment objective.
Market Risk. The market value of the instruments in which a portfolio invests goes up or
down in response to the prospects of individual companies; particular sectors or
governments; political, regulatory, market and social developments; and/or general
economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global
economies and financial markets. In addition, turbulence in financial markets and reduced
liquidity in equity, credit and/or fixed income markets may negatively affect many issuers,
which could adversely affect market value. Market risk may be magnified if certain events
or developments adversely interrupt the global supply chain; in these and other
circumstances, such risks might affect companies world-wide. Examples include
pandemic risks related to the coronavirus as well as war, terrorism, extreme climate
events and geopolitical events. The financial services industry generally and investment
activities are affected by general economic and market conditions, including interest rates,
availability of credit, lack of price transparency, inflation rates, economic uncertainty,
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changes in tax and other applicable laws and regulations, trade barriers, national and
international and environmental and socioeconomic circumstances.
Mutual Funds and ETFs. Clients may invest in mutual funds and exchange-traded funds
(“ETFs”). Mutual funds and ETFs purchase and sell securities, such as stocks, commodities
and bonds (or have exposures to such securities through swaps and other derivative
instruments) and may also invest in crypto-currencies. Some of the mutual funds and ETFs
that may be purchased for a Client’s portfolio may concentrate heavily in a particular asset
category or sector. These categories could include, among others, sector funds, blue chip
stock funds, small capitalization stock funds, growth funds, bond funds and international
funds or crypto-currency funds; such funds may specialize even further on the basis of
country or region of the world and engage in the use of leverage and short selling or trade
in crypto-currencies. Investors in mutual funds and ETFs generally bear all of their
expenses, including fees of the investment adviser and custodian, brokerage commissions
and legal and accounting fees. As a result, Clients will indirectly bear two levels of advisory
compensation -- the Advisory Fee and the advisory fee charged by the investment adviser
of any mutual funds and ETFs in the Client’s portfolio. The foregoing fees and expenses
may be expected to result in a higher cost of investment than would be the case if Clients
were to invest directly in the mutual funds and ETFs on their own. As a result, the returns
realized by Clients will be lower, all else being equal, than the returns Clients would realize
from engaging in the same activities directly on their own.
Non-U.S. Securities Risk. Investments in the securities of non-U.S. issuers are subject to
the risks associated with non-U.S. markets in which those non-U.S. issuers are organized
and operate, including but not limited to, risks related to foreign currency, limited liquidity,
less government regulation, privatization, and the possibility of substantial volatility due to
adverse political, economic, geographic events, or other developments, differences in
accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards, the possibility of repatriation,
expropriation or confiscatory taxation, adverse changes in investment or exchange
controls or other regulations and potential restrictions on the flow of international capital.
These risks are often heightened for investments in smaller capital markets, emerging
markets, developing markets or frontier markets.
Operational and Trading Risk. GC Wealth’s operations depend on the effective
integration of personnel, internal processes, and technology. Despite our oversight,
inherent risks exist regarding human error and system limitations, particularly in the
administration of client accounts. These risks include potential inaccuracies in advisory
fee calculations due to data entry errors or software malfunctions. Additionally, trade
errors may occur during the execution process, such as the purchase or sale of an
incorrect security or quantity. While the firm maintains procedures to identify and
remediate such errors, the correction process may result in execution delays or
unintended tax consequences. GC Wealth also relies on third-party service providers and
custodians for data reporting and trade settlement; any failure or delay by these external
partners can negatively impact account management and reporting accuracy.
Other Activities. GC Wealth Personnel will devote only such portions of their time to the
affairs of a Client as they consider appropriate in their respective judgment to manage such
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Client’s account. Without limitation, GC Wealth Personnel currently manage, and expect in
the future to manage, several other accounts similar to a Client’s, and expect to direct
certain relevant investment opportunities or resources to those accounts. GC Wealth
Personnel reserve the right to manage their own personal investments and accounts,
whether or not through a formal family office or estate planning structure, to establish
trusts, endowments, charitable programs, foundations or similar arrangements, and to pay
or receive compensation relating to the foregoing. GC Wealth’s principals and investment
staff will continue to manage and monitor such investments or accounts until their
realization. Such other investments or accounts that GC Wealth’s principals expect from
time to time to control or manage generally have the potential to compete with Client
accounts or companies acquired by a Client account.
GC Wealth’s principals reserve the right to, and likely will, focus their investment activities
on other opportunities and areas unrelated to such Client’s accounts. To the extent an
investment opportunity is received that is unsuitable for a Client, in GC Wealth’s sole
discretion, GC Wealth and GC Wealth Personnel reserve the right to refer such opportunity
to third parties or to make personal investments in the relevant opportunity. Unless
restricted by the relevant IMA, GC Wealth Personnel are permitted to serve on boards or
act in other roles unaffiliated with GC Wealth, Client accounts or their investments,
including boards of charitable and educational institutions, public companies and former
account investments, and receive compensation in connection with such services and
roles, none of which will offset or otherwise reduce Advisory Fees or Investment
Management Fees (as defined below).
Public Health Emergencies; Pandemics and other widespread public health emergencies,
including global outbreaks of infectious diseases, can cause significant market volatility
and disrupt economic production. Such emergencies have the potential to materially and
adversely impact global commerce, financial markets, and the operations of specific
industries or businesses in ways that are impossible to predict. The resulting economic
declines may lead to significant losses for Clients, including substantial reductions in
revenue, impaired credit quality, and restricted capital availability. Because the extent and
duration of these events are highly uncertain, the firm’s investment strategies and the
operational performance of underlying investments may be negatively affected by factors
beyond the firm’s control.
International Conflicts and Geopolitical Events. Wars and other international conflicts
have caused disruption to global financial systems, trade and transport, among other
things. In response, multiple other countries have put in place sanctions and other severe
restrictions or prohibitions on certain of the countries involved, as well as related
individuals and businesses.
The ultimate impact of these conflicts (and other geopolitical events, including national
referenda, elections, interest rates, political movements, humanitarian crises, national and
international policy changes, actual or perceived trade wars, import or export controls,
executive orders, laws, legal systems and regulatory regimes) and their effect on global
economic and commercial activity and conditions, and on the operations, financial
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condition and performance of GC Wealth or any particular industry, business or investee
country and the duration and severity of those effects, is impossible to predict.
These matters may have a significant adverse impact and result in significant losses to
Clients. This impact may include reductions in revenue and growth, unexpected
operational losses and liabilities, supply chain disruptions and reductions in the availability
of capital. Developing and further governmental actions (military or otherwise) may cause
additional disruption and constrain or alter existing financial, legal and regulatory
frameworks and systems in ways that are adverse to the investment strategy which any
Client intends to pursue, all of which could adversely affect the Client’s ability to fulfill its
investment objectives.
Further, terrorist activities, anti-terrorist efforts, armed conflicts involving the U.S. or its
interests abroad and natural disasters may adversely affect the U.S., its financial markets
and global economies and could prevent a client from meeting its investment objectives
and other obligations. The potential for future terrorist attacks, the national and
international response to terrorist attacks, acts of war or hostility and natural disasters
have created many economic and political uncertainties in the past and may do so in the
future, which may adversely affect the United States and world financial markets and a
Fund for the short- or long-term in ways that cannot presently be predicted.
Private Investment Risk. Investments in private investments, including debt or equity
investments in operating and holding companies, investment funds, joint ventures, royalty
streams, commodities, physical assets and other similar types of investments are highly
illiquid and long-term. A portfolio’s ability to transfer and/or dispose of private investments
is expected to be highly restricted.
Portfolio Turnover Risk. Active and frequent trading of securities and financial
instruments in a portfolio can result in increased transaction costs, including potentially
substantial brokerage commissions, fees and other transaction costs. In addition, frequent
trading is likely to result in short- term capital gains tax treatment. As a result of portfolio
turnover, the performance of a portfolio can be adversely affected.
Put-Writing Strategies Risk. GC Wealth engages Independent Managers who sell put
options to generate premium income. While intended to enhance yield, this strategy
exposes clients to downside risk: if the underlying asset falls below the strike price, losses
may far exceed the premium received. Success depends entirely on the Independent
Manager’s ability to manage strike prices and market volatility. These strategies also
feature capped upside potential and may employ leverage, increasing the risk of margin
calls or forced liquidations during market stress. In volatile or illiquid markets, the manager
may be unable to close positions, potentially resulting in total loss of assigned collateral.
Real Estate Risk. Historically real estate has experienced significant fluctuations and
cycles in value and local market conditions which has in the past and likely will in the future
result in reductions in real estate opportunities, value of real property interests and,
possibly, the amount of income generated by real property. All real estate-related
investments are subject to the risk attributable to, but not limited to: (i) inability to
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terms;
consummate investments on favorable terms; (ii) inability to complete renovation,
expansion or development on advantageous
(iii) adverse government,
environmental and tax regulations; (iv) leasing delays, tenant bankruptcies and low
occupancy levels and lease rates; and (v) changes in the liquidity of real estate markets.
Real estate investment strategies that employ leverage are subject to risks normally
associated with debt financing, including the risk that: (a) cash flow after debt service will
be insufficient to accumulate sufficient cash for distributions; (b) existing indebtedness
(which is unlikely to be fully amortized at maturity) will not be able to be refinanced; (c)
terms of available refinancing will not be as favorable as the terms of existing
indebtedness; or (d) the loan covenants will not be complied with. It is possible that
property could be foreclosed upon or otherwise transferred to the mortgagee, with a
consequent loss of income and asset value.
Research Risk. Fundamental analysis entails attempting to measure the intrinsic value of
a security by examining related economic, financial and other qualitative and quantitative
factors. Fundamental analysis attempts to produce a value for a security which can be
compared with the current price. There are several weaknesses of fundamental analysis
including; models are time consuming and specific to industries or companies, models are
based on assumptions which introduce subjectivity, models are subject to biases of the
analyst and the definition of fair value. Fundamental analysis should be approached with
caution. An inherent risk involved in the analysis is the assumption that the market or
security will reach an expected value. Qualitative analysis is a non-statistical oriented
analysis. It uses subjective judgment based on unquantifiable information, for example;
management expertise, industry cycles, strength of research and development and labor
relations. The risk involved with qualitative analysis is that there are biases introduced by
the analyst. Quantitative analysis is a method of analysis that seeks to understand behavior
by using complex mathematical and statistical modeling. The risk involved with the
analysis is that there is no guarantee that these models will accurately forecast results or
reduce risk. There can be no assurance that a model will achieve its objective. Technical
analysis is based on past market data including price and volume. The risks associated
with this model are the assumption that the market will follow a pattern. However, markets
do not always follow patterns or predictions of the pattern can be flawed.
Risk Management. Although managing risk is a principal element of GC Wealth’s overall
investment strategy, Clients are expected to make investments that, viewed in isolation,
present very substantial risks. Rather, GC Wealth will seek to manage risk across Clients
via a broad array of risk‐offsetting techniques. There can be no assurance that GC Wealth
will be successful in avoiding excessive risk exposure in connection with Clients’
investments. GC Wealth’s ability to successfully manage risk will depend in significant part
upon: (i) the ability of the members of GC Wealth to accurately obtain and analyze relevant
data to identify possible risks; (ii) the ability of the members of GC Wealth to make
appropriate adjustments to Clients’ asset allocations; and (iii) the availability and
affordability of market vehicles to reduce risk (e.g., swaps, hedges, puts and insurance). If
GC Wealth is unable to identify the relevant risks or adjust Clients’ asset allocations to
mitigate risks, or if the cost of market vehicles to reduce risk is prohibitive, Clients’
investment performance could suffer.
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Short Selling Risk. Short sales in securities that it does not own exposes a portfolio to
speculative exposure risks. If a portfolio makes short sales in securities that increase in
value, the portfolio will lose value. Certain securities will not be available or eligible for
short sales. Short selling involves the risks of: increased leverage, and its accompanying
potential for losses; the potential inability to reacquire a security in a timely manner, or at
an acceptable price; the possibility of the lender terminating the loan at any time, forcing
the portfolio to close the transaction under unfavorable conditions; the additional costs
that will be incurred; and the potential loss of investment flexibility caused by the
obligation to provide collateral to the lender and set aside assets to cover the open
position. There can be no assurance that a portfolio will be able to close out a short sale
position at any particular time or at an acceptable price. Any loss on short positions will
not necessarily be offset by investing short-sale proceeds in other investments.
Structured Products Risk. Investing in structured products involves a high degree of
complexity and risk, as these are typically unsecured debt obligations of a financial
institution with returns linked to the performance of an underlying asset, index, or
benchmark. These instruments often combine a debt security with a derivative
component, such as an option, which makes them significantly more complex than
traditional stocks or bonds. Clients must understand that they are subject to the specific
credit risk of the issuing institution; should the issuer default or file for bankruptcy, the
client may lose their entire principal regardless of how the underlying index performs.
Furthermore, structured products are generally designed to be held until maturity and
often lack a liquid secondary market, meaning that any attempt to sell the investment prior
to maturity may result in a significant loss of value. While these products may offer certain
downside protections, such as "buffers" or "floors," these features are frequently provided
in exchange for "caps" or "participation rates" that limit the client’s ability to fully capture
market gains. Additionally, many structured products are "callable" at the issuer's
discretion, which may result in the investment being terminated early and the client facing
reinvestment risk in a less favorable market environment. These products are not suitable
for all investors and should only be utilized by those who can tolerate the potential for total
loss and the lack of liquidity.
Tax-loss Harvesting Strategies Risk. GC Wealth engages Independent Managers to
implement tax-loss harvesting strategies on behalf of clients. These strategies are
intended to realize capital losses to offset taxable gains; however, there is no guarantee
that anticipated tax benefits or improved after-tax returns will be achieved. Results
depend on market conditions, transaction timing, the client’s tax circumstances, and
prevailing tax laws or regulations. Tax-loss harvesting may increase portfolio turnover,
transaction costs, and short-term capital gains, and may cause temporary deviations from
target allocations. Wash sale rules and other tax limitations may reduce the availability or
losses. In addition, custodial platform constraints or
effectiveness of harvested
operational limitations may restrict a client’s access to or full implementation of these
strategies. Clients should consult their tax advisors regarding the appropriateness and tax
consequences of such strategies.
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Underlying Fund Risk. A portfolio investing in funds (underlying funds), including but not
limited to GC Funds, includes, but is not limited to the performance of the underlying fund
and investment risk of the underlying funds’ investment, as the underlying funds could
involve highly speculative investment techniques, including extremely high leverage,
highly concentrated portfolios, workouts and startups, control positions and illiquid
investments. In particular, the risks for a portfolio operating under a fund of funds
structure include, but are not limited to, the following: the performance of the portfolio will
depend on the performance of the underlying funds’ investments; there can be no
assurance that a multi-manager approach will be successful or diversified, or that the
collective performance of underlying fund investments will be profitable; one or more
underlying funds will be allocated a relatively large percentage of the portfolio’s assets;
there can be limited information about or influence regarding the activities of the
underlying fund’s investment advisors and underlying funds, like any other asset, will be
subject to trading restrictions or liquidity risk. Portfolio investments in underlying funds
will generally be charged the proportionate share of the expenses of investing in the
underlying fund(s).
interest,
Underlying managers are entitled to receive management fees, carried
performance-based fees and/or other forms of compensation in respect of underlying
funds or investment vehicles, resulting in multiple layers of fees. A Client investing in an
underlying fund (including potentially a GC Fund) will generally be charged fees by both GC
Wealth and the underlying managers. In addition to paying fees at multiple levels, a client
will bear its share of the transaction-related expenses and other operating costs of both
the Client and its respective investments (such as the underlying fund in which it invests).
As a result of the pooled nature of the GC Funds, even if a GC Fund’s overall performance
is negative, one or more of its investments may still have positive performance, and the
GC Fund (and therefore its investors, such as a Client) will still be charged an incentive fee
by the underlying manager, regardless of the overall performance of the GC Fund. There
will generally be no reduction in the Advisory Fees or Investment Management Fees, or
any other potential fees or compensation received by GC Wealth or one of its affiliates,
with respect to the portion of a Client’s capital that is invested in the underlying funds.
Use of Independent Managers. The use of Independent Managers involves additional
risks, as the success of these programs depends on the infrastructure and investment
personnel of the underlying managers. These managers are often dependent on a limited
number of key individuals; the loss of such personnel or other adverse events could
significantly impair or result in the loss of a Client’s investment. Furthermore, there is no
assurance that a manager's past performance will indicate future results, which may differ
significantly. While GC Wealth employs reasonable diligence to evaluate and monitor
Independent Managers—focusing on strategies with the potential for strong risk-adjusted
returns based on objective and subjective data—this complex process cannot eliminate all
risks. GC Wealth may miss or misinterpret information, and managers may provide
misleading or false representations or engage in undetected fraudulent conduct, such as
misappropriation of assets or unauthorized strategy changes. Additionally, underlying
managers provide information at their own discretion and may withhold data due to legal
or confidentiality restrictions, making it more difficult for GC Wealth to assess their
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performance and allocate capital effectively. Even if GC Wealth accurately identifies high-
potential managers, there is no guarantee that Clients will be able to invest in their vehicles.
Investment opportunities may be missed due to misaligned fundraising cycles, lack of
available capital during "open window" periods, or the manager's refusal to accept a
Client's offer to invest. Finally, many of the risks associated with GC Wealth’s own
management, including conflicts of interest, apply in a corresponding or more significant
manner to the vehicles of underlying managers.
Valuation Risk. The net asset value of a portfolio as of a particular date can be materially
greater than or less than its net asset value that would be determined if a portfolio’s
investments were to be liquidated as of such date. For example, if a portfolio was required
to sell a certain asset or all or a substantial portion of its assets on a particular date, the
actual price that a portfolio would realize upon the disposition of such asset or assets could
be materially less than the value of such asset or assets as reflected in the net asset value
of a portfolio. Volatile market conditions could also cause reduced liquidity in the market
for certain assets, which could result in liquidation values that are materially less than the
values of such assets as reflected in the net asset value of a portfolio.
Volatility Risk. The prices of a portfolio’s investments can be highly volatile. Price
movements of assets are influenced by, among other things, interest rates, general
economic conditions, the condition of the financial markets, developments or trends in any
particular industry, the financial condition of the issuers of such assets, changing supply
and demand relationships, programs and policies of governments, and national and
international political and economic events and policies.
The foregoing is only a summary of the potential risks and is not a complete
explanation of the risks involved in investing in an investment strategy or engaging the
assistance of GC Wealth.
Item 9. Disciplinary Information
GC Wealth and its employees have not been involved in any legal or disciplinary events in
the past 10 years that would be material to a Client’s evaluation of GC Wealth or GC Wealth
Personnel.
Item 10. Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
GC Wealth has certain financial industry affiliations that are material to its advisory
business.
General Catalyst, an SEC-registered investment adviser, is under common control with GC
Wealth through common ownership. Common ownership can create a conflict of interest.
GC Wealth believes that conflicts of interest between the two registered advisers as a
result of common ownership are mitigated as a result of several factors. For instance, GC
Wealth’s investment professionals are solely dedicated to GC Wealth. In addition, the
advisers are not direct or indirect competitors for investments or Clients. GC Wealth does
have a conflict of interest when (i) recommending or investing in private funds managed
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by General Catalyst (i.e., the GC Funds) or (ii) recommending or investing in portfolio
companies of GC Funds; however, GC Wealth believes those risks are partially mitigated
as GC Wealth will only invest Client assets in one or more GC Funds (or portfolio companies
thereof) that it deems appropriate and consistent with the Client’s investment plan and
permitted by applicable law. Furthermore, GC Wealth does not receive a ‘double-dip’ of
advisory fees on assets invested in GC Funds unless specifically disclosed and agreed
upon in the Client’s IMA. GC Wealth has an incentive to direct Client assets to its related
person managed private funds or their portfolio investments as a result of the
compensation and fees paid to the related person for managing private funds. See Item 11
for a discussion of conflicts of interest.
Item 11. Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions, and Personal
Trading
Code of Ethics
GC Wealth maintains a written Code of Ethics that is applicable to all of its partners, officers
and employees, as well as certain part-time employees and certain independent
contractors (collectively, “GC Wealth Personnel”). The Code of Ethics, which is designed
to comply with Rule 204A-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (as amended, the
“Advisers Act”), establishes guidelines for professional conduct and personal trading
procedures, including certain pre-clearance and reporting obligations. GC Wealth
Personnel and their families and households are permitted to purchase investments for
their own accounts, including the same investments as may be purchased or sold for
Clients, subject to the terms of the Code of Ethics. Under the Code of Ethics, GC Wealth
Personnel are required to file certain periodic reports with GC Wealth’s Chief Compliance
Officer as required by Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act. The Code of Ethics helps GC
Wealth detect and prevent conflicts of interest. GC Wealth Personnel who violate the Code
of Ethics may be subject to remedial actions, including, but not limited to, profit
disgorgement, fines, censure, demotion, suspension or dismissal. GC Wealth Personnel
are also required to promptly report any violation of the Code of Ethics of which they
become aware and are required to annually certify compliance with the Code of Ethics.
GC Wealth’s policies and procedures strictly prohibit engaging in insider trading and
misuse of confidential information. If GC Wealth Personnel come into possession of
material non-public information, GC Wealth may not be able to transact in a security or
investment held on behalf of a Client, even though such action would otherwise be in the
best interest of a Client.
A copy of the Code of Ethics is available to any Client or prospective Client upon written
request to: GC Wealth Management RIA, LLC, 20 University Road, 4th Floor Cambridge,
Massachusetts 02138. GC Wealth reserves the right to refine and modify the Code of Ethics
and its other policies and procedures over time. No Client or prospective Client should
invest with GC Wealth on the basis of, or otherwise rely on, the provisions thereof, and any
such refinements or modifications have the potential materially to affect the investments
available to Clients or the expenses borne thereby.
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Securities Recommendations
GC Wealth invests Clients, directly or indirectly, in private funds managed by its affiliate
General Catalyst (“GC Funds”), to the extent permitted by applicable law. This relationship
creates a financial incentive for GC Wealth to favor GC Funds over funds managed by
unaffiliated advisers. GC Wealth may also invest in third-party funds or accounts in which
GC Wealth, its supervised persons, or related persons have a material financial interest,
presenting additional conflicts. GC Wealth will at all times make recommendations in
Clients’ best interest and will manage these conflicts through periodic review and
assessment of Client investments.
Conflicts of Interest
GC Wealth and its affiliates have, and will likely continue to have, business, family, or
personal relationships with private funds, third-party fund managers, affiliated entities, and
key principals. GC Wealth affiliates also have business relationships with Clients who invest
in GC Funds. GC Wealth’s goal is to avoid or address conflicts consistent with Clients’ best
interests, through disclosure, internal controls, and review processes.
While GC Wealth endeavors to resolve conflicts fairly, there can be no assurance that its
own interests will not influence its conduct and decisions.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
GC Wealth Personnel may invest in the same or opposite direction as Clients in the same
securities or assets, creating potential conflicts of interest. To address these conflicts,
Personnel must obtain pre-clearance from the Compliance team before executing any
reportable security transactions in their personal accounts.
GC Wealth Personnel may, in certain circumstances, provide management or board-level
services for client-owned entities (such as LLCs or private corporations) as part of our
comprehensive wealth management offering. Because these personnel may exercise
control or
influence over the business decisions of these entities—including the
management of real estate or the selection of third-party service providers—a potential
conflict of interest exists. To mitigate these conflicts, these personnel act as fiduciaries and
receive no additional compensation beyond the fees stated in the IMA, while all material
business decisions and potential vendor relationships are subject to review and approval
by the Client’s third-party appointees.
Participation in Investment Opportunities
GC Wealth Personnel may participate in investment opportunities offered to them in their
personal capacity when such opportunities are not offered to the Adviser as investment
opportunities for firm or client participation.
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Allocation of Investment Opportunities
In connection with its investment activities, the Adviser will encounter situations in which
it must determine how to allocate investment opportunities, including private offerings,
across and among various Clients. GC Wealth maintains written policies and procedures
relating to the allocation of investment opportunities as well as adheres to investment
limitations as described in the IMAs. GC Wealth Personnel are permitted to invest in such
investment opportunities (including those sponsored by Clients) as long as there are no
material conflicts with Client interests and in accordance with written policies and
procedures.
Managed Fund Fees
Affiliates of GC Wealth receive investment management fees and performance fees from
the GC Funds and may receive other payments from time to time.
Consistent with each GC Fund’s governing documents (including limited partnership
agreements, subscription agreements, private placement memoranda, and side letters,
collectively “Governing Documents”), the GC Funds may bear certain expenses incurred by
GC Wealth or its affiliates in providing services to the GC Funds. Investment management
fees are calculated based on each GC Fund’s net asset value or committed capital, as
described in the relevant Governing Documents.
Principal Transactions
Section 206(3) of the Advisers Act regulates principal transactions—where an investment
adviser or affiliate proposes to buy a security from, or sell a security to, a client. Before
engaging in a principal transaction, the adviser must disclose the transaction’s terms to
the client and obtain consent. GC Wealth and its affiliates may engage in principal
transactions, and GC Wealth maintains policies and procedures to comply with these
requirements, including required disclosures and prior client consent.
Cross-Transactions
GC Wealth may, in certain cases, cause one Client to purchase investments from, or sell
investments to, another Client, though GC Wealth has not historically engaged in such
transactions. Cross-transactions create conflicts of interest: a Client may not receive the
best available price, and GC Wealth or its affiliates may have financial interests in the
relevant funds, earn fees, or share in investment profits from the transaction. To address
these conflicts, GC Wealth follows established allocation procedures set forth in the
applicable IMAs. Where allocation procedures do not govern, the CCO will confirm that GC
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Wealth (i) considers its duties to each Client, (ii) assesses whether the transaction terms
are comparable to an arm’s-length transaction, and (iii) obtains any required approvals.
Material, Nonpublic Information
GC Wealth and its affiliates may receive MNPI regarding issuers, including through board
memberships. Under applicable law and GC Wealth’s policies, Personnel are prohibited
from disclosing or using MNPI for personal benefit or for the benefit of any other person,
including Clients. Receipt of MNPI may therefore limit GC Wealth’s ability to buy, sell, or
hold certain investments on behalf of Clients, potentially affecting investment results. GC
Wealth has no obligation to disclose MNPI to, or use it for the benefit of, any person—even
if failure to do so is detrimental to that person’s interests.
Adviser Relationships with Service Providers
GC Wealth selects service providers for Clients based on merit and Clients’ best interests,
not the personal interests of GC Wealth or its affiliates. However, GC Wealth may
recommend service providers with which GC Wealth, its affiliates, or GC Wealth Personnel
have a relationship or from which they receive financial or other benefits. For example, GC
Wealth may recommend banking institutions that offer Clients favorable loan terms based
on those institutions’ relationships with GC Wealth or its affiliates. If such a relationship
ends, Clients may lose access to favorable terms. These relationships may influence GC
Wealth’s service provider recommendations.
Item 12. Brokerage Practices
Best Execution
GC Wealth is not affiliated with any custodian or broker-dealer but is party to service
agreements with unaffiliated custodians and broker-dealers.
With limited exceptions, GC Wealth has sole discretion to select broker-dealers or other
execution facilities in executing Client trades. In selecting or recommending brokers, most
often with respect to trading in publicly-traded securities, GC Wealth seeks best execution,
which involves a number of qualitative and quantitative factors. In seeking best execution,
GC Wealth need not solicit competitive bids and does not have an obligation to seek or pay
the lowest available commission or execution cost. In selecting a broker, GC Wealth takes
into account, among other things, the broker’s commission rate, execution capabilities and
costs, actual experience, efficiency, promptness,
financial stability, reputation,
confidentiality, and research or other services provided by the broker. Currently, GC
Wealth generally recommends that Clients utilize the custody and brokerage services of
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (“Fidelity”), or Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”) both
of which are unaffiliated broker-dealers and custodians.
Clients will continue to be responsible for the following "Excluded Fees":
● Fund-Level Internal Expenses: All fees and expenses charged by mutual funds,
exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and alternative investment vehicles. These include,
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but are not limited to, management fees, 12b-1 fees, internal administrative
expenses, sales loads, and short-term redemption fees.
● Account Activity and Maintenance Fees: Fees charged by the custodian for
specific account actions or maintenance, such as wire transfer fees, overnight check
fees, paper statement fees, margin interest, and retirement account (IRA)
maintenance fees.
● Trade-Away and Prime Brokerage Fees: Any fees or "mark-ups" incurred if GC
Wealth determines that a trade should be executed through a broker-dealer other
than the account’s primary custodian (Schwab or Fidelity).
● Direct Client-Initiated Trades: Any trades or transactions initiated directly by the
Client without the involvement of GC Wealth (e.g., trades placed via a custodian's
retail website or platforms like thinkorswim) will be charged to the Client at the
custodian's standard retail rates.
● Regulatory and Third-Party Charges: Fees imposed by third parties or regulatory
bodies, including but not limited to transfer taxes, electronic fund transfer fees, and
American Depositary Receipt (ADR) pass-through fees.
For certain accounts, GC Wealth has entered into an agreement with Schwab (and/or
Fidelity) where the Firm, rather than the Client, pays certain transaction-based fees and
commissions ("Brokerage Fees"). This is an "Advisor Billing" arrangement. Because GC
Wealth pays these fees, it creates a conflict of interest: the Firm has a financial incentive
to limit the frequency of trading or to select investment products (such as no-transaction-
fee funds) that do not result in a direct cost to the Firm. GC Wealth manages this conflict
by putting the Client's interests first and ensuring all trades are consistent with the Client’s
investment objectives.
Support Products and Services; Advisor Billing Arrangement
Under GC Wealth’s Client Benefit Agreement with Schwab, pursuant to which Schwab
provides the firm with significant economic benefits to support our business operations,
including marketing, technology, consulting, and research expenses, the availability and
payment of this support are specifically contingent upon GC Wealth reaching and
maintaining certain tiered thresholds of "Net New Assets" (assets transferred from outside
financial firms) at Schwab within a specified timeframe. This arrangement creates a
material conflict of interest because GC Wealth has a financial incentive to recommend
that Clients custody their assets at Schwab rather than another custodian. Our
recommendation may be influenced by the firm's desire to reach the asset milestones
required to unlock additional support payments or to prevent the rescission of existing
benefits, rather than being based solely on a Client's interest in receiving the best value or
most favorable execution.
Under our Advisor Billing arrangement, GC Wealth pays certain transaction-based fees
and commissions that would otherwise be charged to the Client. The cost of these fees to
GC Wealth often varies between our recommended custodians (Schwab and Fidelity).
Consequently, GC Wealth has a financial incentive to recommend the custodian with the
lower cost structure for the firm, as this reduces our operating expenses and increases
firm profitability. This creates a conflict of interest because our recommendation of a
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custodian may be influenced by these cost savings rather than the specific execution
quality or service needs of the Client.
To mitigate these conflicts, GC Wealth manages these arrangements by putting the Client’s
interests first and ensuring all trades and custodial recommendations are based on the
quality of service and overall benefit to the Client rather than the firm’s financial incentive
to reduce its own operating costs or receive economic benefits.
Research and Other Soft Dollar Benefits
GC Wealth does not have any formal soft dollar arrangements; however, in the normal
course of business, GC Wealth receives research customarily made available by broker-
dealers to their customers. GC Wealth believes that it would obtain such research
regardless of the amount of commissions it generates throughout the year, and any receipt
of such research will be in accordance with the safe harbor provided by Section 28(e) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Certain brokers and custodians utilized
by GC Wealth provide general assistance to GC Wealth, including, but not limited to,
technical support, consulting services, waivers of fees, and consulting services related to
staffing needs. In selecting a broker, GC Wealth considers the scope of general assistance,
waivers of fees, and consulting services provided. To the extent GC Wealth would
otherwise be obligated to pay for such assistance, GC Wealth would have a conflict of
interest in considering those services when selecting a broker. However, GC Wealth’s
selection is supported by the scope, quality, and price of services to its Clients and not the
services that benefit GC Wealth.
Directed Brokerage
In the limited situations where a Client directs GC Wealth to use a specific broker and GC
Wealth has not negotiated the terms and conditions (including, but not limited to,
commission rates), GC Wealth does not have any responsibility for obtaining the best
prices or particular commission rates. GC Wealth will not seek better execution services
or prices from other broker-dealers or be able to aggregate the Client’s transactions, for
execution through other broker-dealers, with orders for other accounts advised or
managed by GC Wealth. As a result, in these cases of directed brokerage, GC Wealth may
not obtain best execution on behalf of the Client, who may pay materially disparate
commissions, greater spreads or other transaction costs, or receive less favorable net
prices on transactions for the account than would otherwise be the case. If a Client’s
broker-dealer cannot execute a transaction on the Client’s behalf, or in GC Wealth’s sole
discretion, GC Wealth determines that the transaction should not be executed by the
Client’s broker- dealer, GC Wealth has a duty of best execution and may aggregate Client
transactions, as well as, effect the transaction through a different broker, dealer, or bank,
including those affiliated with GC Wealth. Other Clients who direct GC Wealth to use a
specific broker may pay higher commission rates or receive less favorable execution
transactions than non-directing Clients.
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Brokerage for Client Referrals
GC Wealth does not consider, in selecting or recommending broker-dealers, Client
referrals from a broker-dealer.
Order Aggregation and Allocation of Trades
GC Wealth and its affiliates have several investment strategies and several types of
Clients. At times, there will be transactions executed to purchase or sell the same
investment in more than one strategy. When there are concurrent transactions across GC
Wealth managed accounts, GC Wealth’s objective is to allocate trades equitably and
consistent with its duties to Clients. In doing so, GC Wealth takes into consideration a
number of factors, including, but not limited to, Client objectives, capacity, availability of
funds, and consideration of pro-rata allocations. Where possible, GC Wealth will aggregate
orders of Clients. In situations where aggregated trades are executed in multiple lots at
varying prices, each participating Client’s proportionate share will reflect the average price
paid or received with respect to the aggregate order.
Allocation decisions are made in conformance with basic fiduciary principles, so as to seek
fair and equitable treatment of each Client participating in the aggregated trade. Instances
in which Client trades will not be aggregated include, but are not limited to, the following:
● Clients whose account guidelines have certain requirements unique to that Client
which would make trade aggregation impractical or not in the best interest of all
Clients;
● The timing of the trades entered during the trading day; and
● Traders and/or Wealth Managers determine that aggregation is not appropriate
due to market conditions.
GC Wealth will rely on the judgment of trading personnel as to what course of action is
likely to be fair and in the best interests of the relevant accounts on an overall basis.
Transactions involving commingled orders will be allocated in a manner deemed equitable
by GC Wealth to each Client account. GC Wealth seeks to avoid putting any Client account
at an advantage or disadvantage compared to GC Wealth’s other Client accounts that are
buying or selling the same security. When a combined order is executed in a series of
transactions at different prices, each Client account participating in the order will typically
be allocated an average price obtained from the executing broker. To help ensure the
equitable distribution of investment opportunities among its Clients, GC Wealth has
adopted written trade allocation guidelines for GC Wealth Personnel.
Item 13. Review of Accounts
GC Wealth’s investment professionals routinely review portfolios to monitor performance,
liquidity, and suitability of investments as well as assess investment opportunities for
Clients and determine whether rebalancing or reallocations are warranted. Such reviews
are typically performed on a regular basis. Similarly, the performance of third-party
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investment funds is monitored on a regular basis and is subject to ongoing supervision and
review by GC Wealth’s investment professionals.
A Client’s custodian provides at least quarterly reports to the Client showing the assets
held in each Client account at the relevant custodian, the market value, and each account’s
change in value for the quarter. Certain assets, such as private investments, will not be
held in a custodial account and any valuations or reports related thereto shall be provided
by the fund administrator, the auditor or the underlying manager of such private
investments.
Moreover, Clients should be aware that it is possible that certain independent systems
used by GC Wealth or provided to, or used by, a Client may reflect slightly different values
for certain securities in a Client’s account as opposed to what the Client receives in its
custodial statement, which may come as a result of different accrual methodologies, for
example. However, a Client’s custodial statements shall serve as the official books and
records for the Client’s account, regardless of whether a lower valuation is provided.
Clients have periodic meetings with their respective Wealth Managers to discuss their
portfolios, and will receive reports, including balance and performance information, in
connection with these meetings.
Item 14. Client Referrals and Other Compensations
GC Wealth does not receive economic benefits from third parties for providing advisory
services, though it may receive referral fees or revenue-sharing payments when referring
clients to outside service providers, such as insurance agencies. This creates a financial
incentive for GC Wealth to recommend these specific providers, constituting a conflict of
interest.
GC Wealth expects to enter into arrangements where certain third-party promoters are
paid for client referrals, typically as a percentage of the advisory fees collected. This
arrangement creates a material conflict of interest for the promoter. In accordance with
Rule 206(4)-1, GC Wealth requires promoters to provide clients with a written disclosure
detailing their relationship with the firm, the compensation terms, and the resulting
conflicts of interest.
GC Wealth conducts due diligence to ensure all promoters are eligible to provide
solicitation services. The firm will not compensate any promoter known to be subject to a
"disqualifying event" or "bad actor" status as defined by the Advisers Act. GC Wealth
monitors these relationships to maintain compliance with SEC disqualification standards
Item 15. Custody
Except for certain private fund investments, Client funds and securities are maintained by
independent qualified custodians. While Clients may select their own qualified custodian in
limited situations, GC Wealth generally recommends or requires the use of Fidelity and
Schwab as custodians and to facilitate trading and reporting. The custodians send account
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statements directly to Clients at least quarterly. GC Wealth may provide supplemental
reports or summaries, but Clients should carefully compare these to the official statements
received from their custodian. If any discrepancies are discovered, Clients should contact
GC Wealth or the custodian immediately.
For Client assets invested in private funds that have been recommended to Clients by GC
Wealth—whether managed by our affiliate, General Catalyst, or by unaffiliated third-party
fund managers—we comply with the Custody Rule by ensuring each fund undergoes an
annual audit by an independent public accountant registered with the PCAOB. Audited
financial statements are distributed to investors within 120 days of the fund’s fiscal year-
end (or 180 days for funds-of-funds). This annual audit serves as the independent
verification of the assets held within these recommended private vehicles.
Because GC Wealth is deemed to have custody for reasons beyond fee deduction, including
because certain GC Wealth Personnel provide management or board-level services for
client-owned entities, it is required to undergo an annual surprise examination. This
unannounced examination is conducted by an independent public accountant to verify the
existence of Client funds and securities. The accountant performs this review at a time of
their choosing without prior notice to the firm and files a certificate with the SEC detailing
their findings.
Item 16. Investment Discretion
Each IMA generally authorizes GC Wealth to invest and trade the Client’s assets in a broad
range of investments, to be selected at GC Wealth’s sole discretion, with no specific
limitations as to type, amount, or concentration. GC Wealth will enter into any type of
investment transaction and employ any investment methodology or strategy it deems
appropriate, including, in cases where it deems to be in the Client’s best interests,
allocating to GC Funds. Each Client authorizes GC Wealth to execute certain documents
necessary to facilitate the Client’s investments. In making investments on behalf of Clients,
GC Wealth exercises its discretion in a manner consistent with the Client’s stated goals
and investment objectives.
In limited circumstances, GC Wealth may enter into an IMA that only grants it non-
discretionary authority whereby GC Wealth must obtain a Client’s approval before
executing on an investment recommendation.
Item 17. Voting Client Securities
GC Wealth will vote Client proxies where such responsibility has been properly delegated
to (via the IMA) and assumed by GC Wealth. GC Wealth casts proxy votes in a manner
consistent with the best interest of Clients. In the event that GC Wealth has authority to
vote proxies for a Client, GC Wealth expects to delegate the responsibility to review proxy
proposals and make voting recommendations to a non-affiliated third-party vendor.
Proxies will be voted consistent with GC Wealth’s Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures.
GC Wealth will use reasonable efforts to ensure that the third-party vendor has developed
policies and procedures that ensure that Client proxies are voted in the best interest of
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Clients. Clients may retain the authority to vote all proxies in their account, but a Client
may not otherwise direct GC Wealth’s vote for particular solicitations.
If GC Wealth becomes aware of any type of potential or actual conflict of interest relating
to a particular proxy proposal, GC Wealth’s Chief Compliance Officer will be responsible
for resolving the conflict. GC Wealth can resolve the conflict in a number of ways
depending on the type and materiality. The method selected by GC Wealth will depend
upon the facts and circumstances of each situation and the requirements of applicable
laws.
At any time, Clients may contact GC Wealth to request information about how proxies were
voted for such Client’s securities or to obtain a copy of GC Wealth’s Proxy Voting Policies
and Procedures.
Item 18. Financial Information
GC Wealth does not have any financial conditions that are likely to impair its ability to meet
contractual commitments to its Clients.