Overview
- Headquarters
- Denver, CO
- Average Client Assets
- $4.5 million
- SEC CRD Number
- 107563
Recent Rankings
Forbes 2025: 102
Clients
- HNW Share of Firm Assets
- 88.07%
- Total Client Accounts
- 4,560
- Discretionary Accounts
- 4,244
- Non-Discretionary Accounts
- 316
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals, Portfolio Management for Pooled Investment Vehicles, Pension Consulting, Educational Seminars
Regulatory Filings
Additional Brochure: GHPIA ADV PART 2A (2026-03-24)
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Part 2A of Form ADV: Firm Brochure
GHP Investment Advisors, Inc.
1290 Broadway, Suite 1100
Denver, CO 80203
Telephone: (303) 831‐5051
Web Address: www.ghpia.com
March 23, 2026
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of GHP
Investment Advisors, Inc. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure,
please contact us at (303) 831‐5051. The information in this brochure has not been approved or
verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state securities
authority.
Additional information about GHP Investment Advisors, Inc. is available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You can search this site by a unique identifying number,
known as a CRD number. Our firmʹs CRD number is 107563.
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Item 2 Material Changes
This Firm Brochure, dated March 23, 2026, is our disclosure document prepared according to the
SEC’s requirements and rules ʺAmendments to Form ADVʺ adopted in July 2010. As you will see, this
document is in narrative format.
Consistent with the rules, you will receive a copy of this document (Item 2) which summarizes any
material changes to this and subsequent Brochures within 120 days of the close of our business’ fiscal
year. Furthermore, we will provide you with other interim disclosures about material changes as
necessary.
Summary of Material Changes
There have been no material changes since the ADV dated February 24, 2025.
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Item 3 Table of Contents
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Item 1 Cover Page
Item 2 Material Changes
Item 3 Table of Contents
Item 4 Advisory Business
Item 5 Fees and Compensation
Item 6 Performance‐Based Fees and Side‐By‐Side Management
Item 7 Types of Clients
Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Item 9 Disciplinary Information
Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Item 11 Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
Item 12 Brokerage Practices
Item 13 Review of Accounts
Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Item 15 Custody
Item 16 Investment Discretion
Item 17 Voting Client Securities
Item 18 Financial Information
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Item 4 Advisory Business
GHP Investment Advisors, Inc. (hereinafter “GHPIA” or “we”) is a SEC‐registered investment adviser
with its principal place of business located in Colorado. GHPIA began conducting business in 1995.
Listed below are the firmʹs principal shareholders (i.e., those individuals and/or entities controlling
25% or more of this company).
Brian Jay Friedman, President
GHPIA offers the following advisory services to our clients:
INVESTMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICES (ʺISSʺ)
INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
GHPIA provides Investment Supervisory Services that consist of the management of investment
accounts for clients on a discretionary and non‐discretionary basis. We manage these accounts based
on client‐specified guidelines and objectives.
Typically, GHPIA prepares a financial plan (see the “Financial Planning” section below for details) for
an investment management client before we begin managing the client’s assets. Through the financial
planning process, we may seek to determine the client’s time horizons, risk tolerance, liquidity needs,
suitability and other factors. We typically use the information provided by the financial plan to help
us create and manage the client’s investment portfolio.
If an investment management client chooses not to participate in a financial plan, GHPIA may seek to
determine the client’s time horizons, risk tolerance, liquidity needs, suitability and other factors
through an alternative data‐gathering process. We typically use the information gathered through this
alternative process to help us create and manage the client’s investment portfolio.
Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on investing in certain securities, types of securities, or
industry sectors.
Our investment recommendations are not limited to any specific product or service offered by a
broker‐dealer or insurance company, and generally include advice regarding the following securities:
Exchange‐listed securities
Securities traded over‐the‐counter
Foreign issuers
Warrants
Corporate debt securities (other than commercial paper)
Commercial paper
Certificates of deposit
Municipal securities
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Variable life insurance
Variable annuities
Mutual fund shares
United States governmental securities
Options contracts on securities
Investment Partnerships: GHP International Reform and Development Fund, L.P. or Israel
Investment Fund, L.P.
Because some types of investments involve certain additional degrees of risk, they will only be
implemented/recommended when consistent with our reasonable assessment of the clientʹs stated
investment objectives, tolerance for risk, liquidity and suitability.
GHP International Reform and Development Fund, L.P.
GHPIA is the general partner of the GHP International Reform and Development Fund, L.P. (the
“IRDF”). The IRDF is a Delaware limited partnership under the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited
Partnership Act, as amended. The IRDF is structured to rely on an exclusion from the definition of an
“investment company” under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and, therefore, is
not registered with the SEC as an investment company. The partnershipʹs objective is long‐term
capital growth through investments in a portfolio of, among other things, publicly traded foreign and
domestic securities. GHPIA may recommend the IRDF to certain clients, but only as a piece of a
diversified portfolio and only upon an assessment of the client’s investment objectives, tolerance for
risk, liquidity and suitability. Clients and prospective clients should refer to the IRDF’s “Private
Placement Memorandum” for details regarding the IRDF and the risks related to investing in the
IRDF. The sale of the IRDF is limited to investors who are accredited investors.
Israel Investment Fund, L.P.
GHPIA is the majority owner and managing member of Israel Investment Advisors, LLC.
Israel Investment Advisors, LLC is the general partner of the Israel Investment Fund, L.P. (the “IIF”).
The IIF is a Delaware limited partnership under the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership
Act, as amended. The IIF is structured to rely on an exclusion from the definition of an “investment
company” under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and, therefore, is not registered
with the SEC as an investment company. The partnershipʹs objective is long‐term capital growth
through investments in a portfolio of, among other things, publicly traded Israeli securities. GHPIA is
the investment manager for the IIF, and GHPIA may recommend the IIF to certain clients, but only as
a piece of a diversified portfolio and only upon an assessment of the client’s investment objectives,
tolerance for risk, liquidity and suitability. Clients and prospective clients should refer to the IIF’s
“Private Placement Memorandum” for details regarding the IIF and the risks related to investing in
the IIF. The sale of the IIF is limited to investors who are accredited investors.
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FINANCIAL PLANNING
GHPIA provides comprehensive Financial Planning Services by performing a thorough evaluation of
a client’s current and future financial condition.
Prior to engaging us to prepare a financial plan, we define the scope of the relationship between the
financial planning client and GHPIA in a written engagement letter, which includes the fee for the
plan. The fee for the financial plan will not exceed the cost quoted within the engagement letter.
We typically begin the financial planning process with the Information Gathering Meeting. In this
meeting, we review a questionnaire completed by the client to obtain information about assets and
liabilities, income and expenses, risk tolerance and life goals.
Using this information, we typically create financial statements to provide a snapshot of the client’s
financial position and asset allocation. We use Net Worth and Cash Flow statements to prepare a long‐
term financial forecast using various assumptions such as inflation, rates of return, earnings growth,
etc.
We then have a meeting with our client and use these models to advise them on any modifications
that we deem appropriate to achieve their financial goals in all or some of following areas:
Income Tax Planning
Retirement Planning
Education Planning
Risk Management
Estate Planning
Investment Management
Implementation of any recommendations outlined in the financial plan is entirely at the client’s
discretion. However, should the client choose to implement our recommendations, we suggest that
they work closely with their attorney, accountant, insurance agent and/or investment adviser as
required. We may also coordinate certain activities with these professionals on the client’s behalf.
Financial planning recommendations are not limited to proprietary products or services offered by
one specific investment adviser, broker‐dealer or insurance company. GHPIA does not receive
commissions or referral fees for recommending a product or service. Financial planning clients may
choose to engage GHPIA for investment management services but are not obligated to do so.
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PENSION ADVISORY SERVICES
We also provide advisory services separately or in combination with our investment supervisory and
investment management services described above. While the primary clients for these services are
pension, profit sharing and 401(k) plans, we offer these services, where appropriate, to individuals
and trusts, estates and charitable organizations. Pension Advisory Services are comprised of several
distinct services. Clients may choose to use any or all of these services.
Selection of Investment Vehicles:
We assist plan sponsors in determining appropriate asset allocation and portfolio diversification
options. We then review various mutual funds (both index and managed) to determine which
investments are appropriate for the plan. The number of investments to be recommended is
determined by the client.
Employee Communications:
For pension, profit sharing and 401(k) plan clients with individual plan participants exercising control
over assets in their own account (ʹʹself‐directed plansʹʹ), we may also provide periodic educational
support and investment workshops designed for the plan participants. The educational support and
investment workshops will NOT provide plan participants with individualized, tailored investment
advice or individualized, tailored asset allocation recommendations.
CONSULTING SERVICES
Clients can also receive investment advice on a more focused basis. This may include advice on only
isolated areas of concern such as business planning or any other specific topic. We also provide
specific consultation and administrative services regarding investment and financial concerns of the
client.
Consulting recommendations are not limited to any specific product or service offered by a broker‐
dealer or insurance company.
TAX PREPARATION SERVICES
GHPIA is the sole owner of GHP Family Office. GHP Family Office may offer tax preparation
services to a limited number of GHPIA clients. Tax engagements are entered into under a separate
agreement with GHP Family Office for separate and additional compensation unrelated to asset
management services. No GHPIA asset management client is obligated to use the tax preparation
services of GHP Family Office.
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PUBLICATION OF PERIODICALS
GHPIA publishes a quarterly newsletter providing general information on various financial topics
including, but not limited to, estate and retirement planning, market trends, etc. GHPIA may also
publish additional newsletters from time to time covering current market trends, economic conditions,
etc. No specific investment recommendations are provided in these newsletters and the information
provided does not purport to meet the objectives or needs of any individual. These newsletters are
distributed free of charge to our advisory clients and prospective clients.
AMOUNT OF MANAGED ASSETS
As of 12/31/2024 we were actively managing approximately $ 2,985,743,237 of clientsʹ assets on a
discretionary basis plus $77,891,347 of clientsʹ assets on a non‐discretionary basis.
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Item 5 Fees and Compensation
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICE FEES
The annual fee for Investment Management Services is charged as a percentage of assets under
management. This investment management fee ranges from 0% to 1% of assets under management,
depending upon a number of factors including the size, composition and complexity of a client’s
portfolio.
The annual fee for fixed income assets under management (e.g., bonds and bond mutual funds) is
calculated at a different rate than the annual fee for equity assets under management (e.g., stocks and
stock mutual funds).
The standard investment management fee rate for fixed income assets under management is 0.50%
per year.
The standard investment management fee rate for equity assets under management starts at 1.0% per
year and decreases according to the following schedule when equity assets under management exceed
$1 million.
Equity Assets
Under Management
Annual Fee
1.00%
$1 – $1,000,000
0.90% (incremental $1 million under management)
$1,000,000 – $2,000,000
0.80% (incremental $1 million under management)
$2,000,000 – $3,000,000
0.70% (incremental $1 million under management)
$3,000,000 – $4,000,000
0.60% (incremental $1 million under management)
$4,000,000 – $5,000,000
$5,000,000 ‐ $15,000,000
0.50% (incremental assets between $5 and $15 million)
$15,000,000 ‐ $25,000,000 0.45% (incremental assets between $15 and $25 million)
0.40% (incremental assets between $25 and $50 million)
$25,000,000 ‐ $50,000,000
0.35% (incremental assets between $50 and $75 million)
$50,000,000 ‐ $75,000,000
0.30% (incremental assets above $75 million)
$75,000,000 and above
Examples:
1. An asset management client with $950,000 in equity assets under management would be
charged 1.0% per year on those equity assets.
2. An asset management client with $1,950,000 in equity assets under management would be
charged 1.0% per year on the first $1,000,000 of managed equity assets and 0.9% per year on
the incremental $950,000 of managed equity assets.
GHPIA does not charge an investment management fee on cash balances.
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Fees for Investment Supervisory Services are payable quarterly in arrears and are calculated based on
the value (market value or fair market value in the absence of market value) of the account on the last
day of the calendar quarter for which services are being billed. In any partial calendar quarter, the
management fee may be pro‐rated based on the number of days that the account(s) was (were) open
during the quarter.
Fees are typically debited from the client’s account in accordance with the authorization in the client’s
account application. In lieu of paying fees by way of direct debit, clients may elect to receive a
quarterly invoice and pay their management fees by check.
MINIMUM ACCOUNT SIZE
GHPIA has established certain initial minimum account requirements based on the nature of the
services provided. These account sizes may be negotiable under certain circumstances and are
described in further detail in Item 7.
FINANCIAL PLANNING FEES
Fees for financial planning services are determined based on the nature of the services provided.
Factors considered when determining the cost of a financial plan include, but are not limited to, the
complexity of the plan and the number of hours required to complete the plan. Financial planning fees
are quoted as a fixed fee (e.g., $3000) or a fixed fee range (e.g., $3000 – $5000), with the total cost of the
financial plan not to exceed the maximum quoted fee.
Prospective financial planning clients are advised in writing of the fixed fee or the fixed fee range
prior to engaging GHPIA for financial planning services.
Financial planning services are available to clients who are not and do not plan to become investment
management clients of GHPIA.
GHPIA’s investment management clients are not required to pay for updates to their financial plan
prepared by GHPIA.
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Financial Planning Reimbursement Allowance:
To help offset the cost of the initial financial plan, GHPIA provides eligible investment management
clients with a one‐time financial planning reimbursement allowance. Financial planning
reimbursement allowances are either credited directly against the client financial planning fees or are
paid directly to the client if financial planning fees were previously collected. The goal of this program
is to encourage eligible clients to seek comprehensive wealth management services.
To be eligible to receive a financial planning reimbursement allowance, a client must meet all of the
following requirements.
1. Client must be an investment management client of GHPIA.
2. Client must pay standard equity management fees (as outlined previously).
3. Client must have a minimum of $500,000 in billable equity assets under management. (Billable
equity assets under management are defined as equity assets that are included in the
calculation of quarterly investment management fees.) This minimum amount for financial
planning reimbursement purposes is distinct from our minimum account size for investment
advisory purposes, which is described in Item 7.
The amount of the financial planning reimbursement allowance is determined by the amount of
billable equity assets under management and the accrual of management fees. Clients with:
$500,000 – $999,999.99 in billable equity assets under management are eligible to receive a one‐
time $1,000 reimbursement allowance.
$1,000,000 or more in billable equity assets under management are eligible to receive a one‐
time reimbursement allowance in the amount of the entire cost of the financial plan.
To calculate the financial planning reimbursement allowance that may be available, GHPIA values a
client’s billable equity assets under management at the end of the first quarter for which the client
accrues an investment management fee.
In all cases, credit may be given, at GHPIA’s sole and absolute discretion, for equity assets that the
client intends to or is in the process of transferring to GHPIA’s management. Additionally, financial
planning clients may be given a financial planning reimbursement allowance at GHPIA’s sole and
absolute discretion.
Clients who terminate their investment management relationship with GHPIA (or have their
investment management relationship terminated by GHPIA) prior to accruing investment
management fees in the amount of their financial planning reimbursement allowance will forfeit the
amount of the applicable reimbursement allowance that is in excess of total management fees accrued
to the date of termination.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REIMBURSEMENT ALLOWANCE PROGRAM
GHPIA recognizes that effective wealth management often involves the blending of various
professional services. To help eligible clients offset the cost of these services, GHPIA maintains a
Professional Services Reimbursement Allowance (PSRA) program. The goal of this program is to
encourage eligible clients to seek comprehensive wealth management services.
Investment management clients who pay standard management fees on $1 million or more of equity
assets may be eligible to receive an annual reimbursement allowance of $1,000 or more depending on
total equity assets under management.
Annual reimbursement allowances may be used to help offset the cost of wealth management related
services only. GHPIA broadly defines these types of services under the following categories.
Managed Professional Services
(e.g., accounting, tax preparation, estate planning and legal services)
Business Advisory Services
(e.g., mergers and acquisitions, business valuations and profitability analysis)
Personal Home Office
(e.g., managed personal services, credit monitoring programs, and annual credit card fees)
The determination of whether a particular service qualifies for the reimbursement allowance program
is made by GHPIA at GHPIA’s sole and absolute discretion. Clients may generally utilize any service
provider that they choose for services under the PSRA program; however, GHPIA may deem a
provider ineligible at its sole and absolute discretion.
To be eligible to receive an annual reimbursement allowance, a client must meet all of the following
requirements.
1. Client must be an investment management client of GHPIA.
2. Client must pay standard equity management fees (as outlined above).
3. Client must have a minimum of $1,000,000 in billable equity assets under management.
(Billable equity assets under management are defined as equity assets that are included in the
calculation of quarterly investment management fees.)
The amount of the annual reimbursement allowance that may be available to a qualified client is
based on the following schedule.
Billable Equity Assets Under Management Annual Reimbursement Allowance
$1,000,000 – $1,999,999.99
$2,000,000 – $2,999,999.99
$3,000,000 or more
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000 + $1,000 for every additional $2 million
of billable equity assets under management.
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The maximum Professional Services Reimbursement Allowance is $25,000 per year.
Examples:
1. A client with $4,000,000 in billable equity assets under management is eligible to
receive a $3,000 annual reimbursement allowance.
2. A client with $6,000,000 in billable equity assets under management is eligible to
receive a $4,000 annual reimbursement allowance.
For clients with assets under management as of January 1st of the current PSRA program year, billable
equity assets under management are valued as of December 31st of the preceding calendar year.
Clients who do not qualify for a reimbursement allowance at the end of the preceding calendar year
but have $1 million or more in billable equity assets under management at the end of any calendar
quarter during the current program year may be eligible to receive a minimum pro‐rated
reimbursement allowance based on the following schedule.
New clients that become portfolio management clients during the current program year may be
eligible to receive a pro‐rated reimbursement allowance. Eligibility for this pro‐rated reimbursement
allowance is based on the client’s billable equity assets under management at the end of the first
quarter for which the new client accrues an asset management fee. This pro‐rated minimum
reimbursement allowance is based on the following schedule.
For all qualified clients, billable equity assets under management are valued at the end of each
calendar quarter to determine if the client qualifies for an additional reimbursement allowance
amount. If the client’s equity assets under management have increased to a level that qualifies them
for a higher reimbursement allowance, the incremental increase in the reimbursement allowance will
be pro‐rated based on the following schedule and added to the client’s minimum reimbursement
allowance.
Calendar Quarter
% of Reimbursement Allowance Amount
End of Q1 (March 31)
End of Q2 (June 30)
End of Q3 (September 30)
End of Q4 (December 31)
100%
75%
50%
25%
Reimbursement allowances will not be reduced following qualification in any calendar year unless the
client terminates their portfolio management relationship with GHPIA or GHPIA terminates their
portfolio management relationship with the client.
In all cases, credit may be given for equity assets that the client intends to or is in the process of
transferring to GHPIA’s management at GHPIA’s sole and absolute discretion. Clients with equity
assets under management that are close to the qualifying amounts may be given a reimbursement
allowance at GHPIA’s sole and absolute discretion.
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Clients who terminate their portfolio management relationship with GHPIA (or have their asset
management relationship terminated by GHPIA) prior to accruing any management fees in the
current calendar year are not eligible for a reimbursement allowance.
Current‐year reimbursement allowances are not available for use until the client has accrued
management fees in the current year in the amount of the reimbursement allowance. Clients who
terminate their asset management relationship (or have their asset management relationship
terminated by GHPIA) prior to accruing management fees in the amount of the pro‐rated
reimbursement allowance amount will forfeit any portion of the pro‐rated reimbursement allowance
that exceeds total management fees accrued to the termination date. If GHPIA has already made a
payment, clients may be required to reimburse GHPIA for any reimbursement allowance amount
paid that exceeds total management fees paid to the termination date.
Clients who receive professional services from a third‐party provider may:
Pay the third‐party provider directly and submit to GHPIA a copy of the invoice showing the
date and nature of the services provided. GHPIA will, at the client’s discretion, either
reimburse the client in an amount up to the available reimbursement allowance or apply a
credit against accrued management fees in an amount up to the available credit. Credits will be
applied against management fees until the entire reimbursement allowance has been received
by the client. Additional reimbursement allowance amounts earned after the initial payment
may be used against any uncovered amount on previously submitted invoices during the year.
Direct the third‐party provider to submit a summary invoice to GHPIA showing the date and
nature of services provided. GHPIA will pay the third‐party provider directly for qualified
services in an amount up to the available reimbursement allowance. Any amount due after the
available reimbursement allowance has been paid is the responsibility of the client. GHPIA
will notify both the client and the third‐party provider in writing if the total invoice has not
been paid.
If a request for payment has not been received within 60 days of the end of the calendar year, the
client will forfeit the outstanding reimbursement allowance earned during the preceding year.
Outstanding reimbursement allowances from the prior calendar year will not be rolled over to the
current calendar year. Outstanding reimbursement allowances from the prior calendar year will also
not be applied to services delivered during the current calendar year.
Clients who qualify for a reimbursement allowance will receive a semi‐annual statement that reports
the initial allowance earned, any increases applied, and payments made during the year, and the
outstanding amount available. Clients may also obtain information about the program and their
reimbursement allowance by contacting our office.
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GHP INTERNATIONAL REFORM AND DEVELOPMENT FUND, L.P.
GHPIA, as general partner of the IRDF receives from each limited partner a quarterly fee (the
“Management Fee”), in arrears, in an amount equal to one quarter of one percent of such limited
partner’s share of the net value of the assets of the partnership as of the end of each quarter (1.00% on
an annualized basis). The general partner, in its sole and absolute discretion, may reduce or waive the
Management Fee payable by a limited partner that is an affiliate of the general partner or by any other
limited partner.
At the end of each fiscal year, the general partner is allocated by credit to its capital account and each
limited partner is allocated by debit to its capital account an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of such
limited partner’s pro rata share of the net capital appreciation for each fiscal year (the “Incentive
Allocation”). The general partner, in its sole and absolute discretion, may reduce or waive the
Incentive Allocation allocable from a limited partner that is an affiliate of the general partner or from
any other limited partner.
The Incentive Allocation is subject to a “High Water Mark.” This means that an Incentive Allocation is
made with respect to a limited partner only if such limited partner’s investment has recovered any net
capital depreciation, taking into account such limited partner’s share of Management Fees, debited to
it for prior years. This calculation is adjusted for withdrawals of capital.
In addition to the Management Fee and the Incentive Allocation, the IRDF incurs operating expenses
which include all commissions, research fees, interest on margin accounts and other indebtedness,
custodial fees, bank service fees and any other reasonable expenses related to the evaluation,
acquisition, monitoring or disposition of partnership investments, accounting, legal, technical, taxes
and other governmental changes, insurance premiums and other operating expenses and all expenses
in connection with the offer and sale of limited partnership interests, as is determined by the general
partner in its sole and absolute discretion.
Each partner is charged a proportionate share of all operating expenses, provided however, that to the
extent the auditing and accounting fees of the partnership exceed one‐half percent (0.50%) of the net
asset value of the partnership, calculated annually, any amounts in excess of such expense limitation
shall be paid by the general partner.
ISRAEL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
As disclosed in the “Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations” section (Item 10), GHPIA is
the majority owner and managing member of Israel Investment Advisors, LLC (“IIA”). GHPIA
provides administrative services to IIA for which our firm receives an administration fee of up to
0.10% of IIA’s assets under management. GHPIA also provides IIA with investment management
services for which our firm receives an investment management fee of up to 0.25% of IIA’s assets
under management. GHPIA may, in its sole and absolute discretion, reduce or waive these fees.
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PENSION ADVISORY FEES
The fee for Pension Advisory Services is dependent upon a number of factors including the size,
composition and complexity of the pension plan and the nature of the services provided. Fees are
calculated as a percentage of assets under management (up to a maximum of 1% per year) and are
payable quarterly in arrears.
CONSULTING SERVICES
GHPIA’s fees for Consulting Services are calculated and charged on either an hourly or fixed‐fee
basis. We may request a retainer upon completion of our initial fact‐finding session with the client.
Advance payment, however, will never exceed $500 for work that will not be completed within six
months. The balance is due upon completion of the consultation.
PUBLICATION OF PERIODICALS
As previously stated in the “Publication of Periodicals” section (Item 4), newsletters published by
GHPIA are distributed free of charge to our advisory clients and prospective clients.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Negotiability of Advisory Fees: Although GHPIA has established the aforementioned fee schedules, we
retain the discretion to negotiate alternative fees on a client‐by‐client basis. Client facts, circumstances
and needs will be considered in determining the fee schedule. These may include, among other
factors, the complexity of the client relationship, assets to be placed under management, anticipated
future additional assets, related accounts, portfolio style, account composition and reporting
requirements, among other factors. The specific annual fee schedule will be identified in the contract
between GHPIA and each client.
Special client requirements, such as compliance with special investment restrictions or the use of
specially designed securities universes, and particular facts and circumstances relating to certain
accounts, may also result in different fee rates.
We may group certain related client accounts for the purpose of achieving the minimum account size
requirements and determining the annual fee.
Discounts not generally available to our advisory clients may be offered to family members and
friends of associated persons of our firm.
Termination of the Advisory, Financial Planning or Consulting Relationship: Though ultimately dependent
on the actual agreement between the client and GHPIA, a client agreement typically may be canceled
by either party at any time upon written notice to the other.
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Mutual Fund Fees and ETF Fees: All fees paid to GHPIA for investment advisory services are separate
and distinct from the fees and expenses charged by mutual funds and/or ETFs to their shareholders.
These fees and expenses are described in each fundʹs prospectus. These fees will generally include a
management fee, other fund expenses, and a possible distribution fee. If the fund also imposes sales
charges, a client may pay an initial or deferred sales charge. A client could invest in a mutual fund
directly, without our services. In that case, the client would not receive the services provided by our
firm which are designed, among other things, to assist the client in determining which mutual fund or
funds are most appropriate to each clientʹs financial condition and objectives. Accordingly, the client
should review both the fees charged by the funds and our fees to fully understand the total amount of
fees to be paid by the client and to thereby evaluate the advisory services being provided.
Additional Fees and Expenses: In addition to our advisory fees, clients are also responsible for the fees
and expenses charged by custodians and imposed by broker‐dealers. Please refer to the ʺBrokerage
Practicesʺ section (Item 12) of this Form ADV for additional information.
Grandfathering of Minimum Account Requirements: Pre‐existing advisory clients are subject to GHPIAʹs
minimum account requirements and advisory fees in effect at the time the client entered into the
advisory relationship. Therefore, our firmʹs minimum account requirements will differ among clients.
ERISA Accounts: GHPA is deemed to be a fiduciary to advisory clients that are employee benefit plans,
pursuant to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and to
individual retirement accounts (“IRAs”), pursuant to Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended (“Internal Revenue Code”). As such, our firm is subject to specific duties and
obligations under ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code that include, among other things, restrictions
concerning certain forms of compensation. To avoid engaging in prohibited transactions, GHPIA may
only charge fees for investment advice about products for which our firm and/or our related persons
do not receive any commissions or Rule 12b‐1 fees, or conversely, investment advice about products
for which our firm and/or our related persons receive commissions or Rule 12b‐1 fees, however, only
when such fees are used to offset GHPIAʹs advisory fees.
Advisory Fees in General: Clients should note that similar advisory services may (or may not) be
available from other registered (or unregistered) investment advisers for similar or lower fees.
Prepayment of Fees: Under no circumstances do we require or solicit payment of fees in excess of $1200
more than six months in advance of services rendered.
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Item 6 Performance‐Based Fees and Side‐By‐Side Management
PERFORMANCE‐BASED FEES
As previously disclosed in Item 5 of this Brochure, our firm accepts a performance‐based fee in its role
as general partner of the GHP International Reform and Development Fund, L.P.
Clients should be aware that performance‐based fee arrangements may create an incentive for us to
recommend investments which may be riskier or more speculative than those which would be
recommended under a different fee arrangement.
Furthermore, as we also have clients who do not pay performance‐based fees, we may also have an
incentive to favor accounts that do pay such fees because compensation we receive from these clients
is more directly tied to the performance of their accounts.
These incentives create potential conflicts of interest. In order to mitigate the risks of such conflicts,
GHPIA relies on policies and procedures that seek to emphasize GHPIA’s fiduciary duties to clients,
including the obligation not to provide favorable treatment to one client at the expense of another
client. In addition, pursuant to such policies and procedures GHPIA’s Chief Compliance Officer is
tasked with the review of accounts, including whether allocations of investment opportunities are fair
and equitable.
Item 7 Types of Clients
GHPIA typically provides advisory services to the following types of clients:
Individuals (other than high‐net‐worth individuals)
High net worth individuals
Pension and profit‐sharing plans (other than plan participants)
Other pooled investment vehicles (e.g., hedge funds)
Charitable organizations
Corporations or other businesses not listed above
Our firm has established certain initial minimum account requirements based on the nature of the
services provided. A minimum of $500,000 of assets under management is required for investment
supervisory services. The minimum investment for limited partners in the GHP International Reform
and Development Fund is $100,000. These account sizes may be negotiable under certain
circumstances. GHPIA may group certain related client accounts for the purpose of achieving the
minimum account size.
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Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
METHODS OF ANALYSIS
We may use some or all of the following methods of analysis in formulating our investment advice
and/or managing client assets.
Fundamental Analysis: We attempt to measure the intrinsic value of a security by looking at economic
and financial factors (including the overall economy, industry conditions, and the financial condition
and management of the company itself) to determine if the company is underpriced (indicating it may
be a good time to buy) or overpriced (indicating it may be time to sell).
Fundamental analysis does not attempt to anticipate market movements. This presents a potential
risk, as the price of a security can move up or down along with the overall market regardless of the
economic and financial factors considered in evaluating the stock.
Risks for all forms of analysis: Our securities analysis methods rely on the assumption that the
companies whose securities we purchase and sell, the rating agencies that review these securities, and
other publicly‐available sources of information about these securities, are providing accurate and
unbiased data. While we are alert to indications that data may be incorrect, there is always a risk that
our analysis may be compromised by inaccurate or misleading information.
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
GHPIA may use all or some of the following strategies when managing client accounts, provided that
such strategies are appropriate to the needs of the client and consistent with the clientʹs investment
objectives, risk tolerance, liquidity needs and time horizons, among other considerations.
Long‐term purchases: We generally purchase securities with the idea of holding them in the clientʹs
account for a year or longer. Typically, we employ this strategy when:
we believe the securities to be currently undervalued, and/or
we want exposure to a particular asset class over time, regardless of the current projection for
this class.
A risk in a long‐term purchase strategy is that by holding the security for this length of time, we may
not take advantage of short‐term gains that could be profitable to a client. Moreover, if our predictions
are incorrect, a security may decline sharply in value before we make the decision to sell.
Short‐term purchases: Short‐term purchases are not a core investment strategy for GHPIA.
Consequently, we do not use short‐term purchases on a regular basis. In limited cases, however, we
may purchase securities with the idea of selling them within a relatively short time (typically a year or
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less). We do this in an attempt to take advantage of conditions that we believe will soon result in a
price swing in the securities we purchase.
A short‐term purchase strategy poses risks should the anticipated price swing not materialize; we are
then left with the option of having a long‐term investment in a security that was designed to be a
short‐term purchase or potentially taking a loss.
In addition, this strategy involves more frequent trading than does a longer‐term strategy and may
result in increased brokerage and other transaction‐related costs, as well as less favorable tax
treatment for short‐term capital gains.
Margin transactions: We do not use margin transactions as an investment strategy. However, we do
recommend, where appropriate, that a client establish a margin account with the client’s broker. In
this situation, if we are selling one stock and purchasing another stock with the proceeds, we can use
the margin account to make certain that the client is not left out of the purchase if we have difficulty
completing the sale.
Option writing: We may use options as an investment strategy. An option is a contract that gives the
buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset (such as a share of stock) at a specific
price on or before a certain date. An option, just like a stock or bond, is a security. An option is also a
derivative, because it derives its value from an underlying asset.
The two types of options are calls and puts:
A call gives the holder the right to buy an asset at a certain price within a specific period of
time. We may buy a call if we believe that the price of the stock will increase before the option
expires.
A put gives the holder the right to sell an asset at a certain price within a specific period of
time. We may buy a put if we believe that the price of the stock will fall before the option
expires.
We may use options to speculate on the possibility of a price swing. We may also use options to
ʺhedgeʺ a purchase of the underlying security—in other words, we may use options to limit the
potential upside and/or downside of a security we have purchased for your portfolio. A risk of buying
options is that the holder could lose the premium paid if the anticipated shift in the underlying stock
price does not occur before the option expires.
We may use ʺcovered callsʺ, in which we sell a call option on a security you own. In this strategy, you
receive a fee for making the option available and give the person purchasing the option the right to
buy the security from you at an agreed‐upon price. A risk of covered calls is that they potentially limit
the upside of the underlying stock, and if we want to sell the stock prior to the end of the option
agreement, we may have to buy the option back and incur a loss.
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Private Funds: GHPIA may recommend investments in private funds. “Private funds” are typically
structured to rely on exclusions from registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as
amended, and therefore are not subject to the same oversight, reporting obligations or investment
restrictions as registered investment companies.
RISK OF LOSS
Securities investments are not guaranteed, and you may lose money on your investments. We ask that
you work with us to help us understand your tolerance for risk. In addition to the risks associated
with the methodologies and strategies described above, certain risks may be applicable to your
investments, including, but not limited to:
Market Risk. The value of a portfolio may fluctuate over time in response to overall
movements in the stock market.
Equity Securities Risk. The prices of equity securities fluctuate based on changes in a
company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. The value
of equity securities could decline if the financial condition of the companies declines or
if overall market and economic conditions deteriorate.
Debt Securities Risk. All debt securities are subject to two types of risk: credit risk and
interest rate risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of a security will be
unable to make interest payments and/or repay the principal on its debt. Interest rate
risk refers to fluctuations in the value of a debt security resulting from changes in the
general level of interest rates.
Foreign Investment Risk. The prices of securities of issuers in markets outside the United
States may be more volatile than securities of issuers in the U.S. market due to, among
other things, comparatively unstable political, social and economic conditions; limited
or ineffectual judicial systems; comparatively small market sizes; trade or diplomatic
disputes and undeveloped regulatory environments.
IRDF and IIF Risks. Where GHPIA recommends the IRDF or IIF to clients, clients should
refer to the respective private placement memoranda of those entities for a more
detailed discussion of the risks entailed by investments in those funds.
Item 9 Disciplinary Information
GHPIA is required to disclose any legal or disciplinary events that are material to a clientʹs or
prospective clientʹs evaluation of our advisory business or the integrity of our management.
Our firm and our management personnel have no material disciplinary events to disclose.
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Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Affiliated Investment Advisers:
Israel Investment Advisors, LLC
GHPIA is the majority owner and managing member of an affiliated SEC‐registered investment
advisory firm: Israel Investment Advisors, LLC (“IIA”). Members of our firmʹs management are also
managers of IIA. In their separate capacities, these individuals provide advisory services through IIA.
The advisory services delivered by IIA are distinct from those provided by our firm and are provided
for separate compensation. IIA’s advisory services will be recommended to our clients for whom they
are appropriate. There are no referral fee arrangements between our firms for these recommendations.
GHPIA has an arrangement with IIA to provide administrative and investment management services
to IIA. As disclosed in the “Fees and Compensation” section (Item 5), GHPIA receives compensation
from IIA for providing these services.
Our affiliations with Israel Investment Advisors may present a potential conflict of interest.
As required, any affiliated investment advisers are specifically disclosed in Section 7.A. on Schedule D
of Form ADV, Part 1. (Part 1 of our Form ADV can be accessed by following the directions provided
on the Cover Page of this Firm Brochure.)
Sponsor or Syndicator of Limited Partnerships:
GHP International Reform and Development Fund, L.P.
GHPIA is the general partner of the GHP International Reform & Development Fund, L.P. (“the
IRDF”). The IRDF is a Delaware limited partnership under the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited
Partnership Act, as amended, that operates as a private investment partnership that invests in foreign
securities. GHPIA has a financial interest in this fund. GHPIA recommends to certain clients that they
buy or sell this fund, but only as a piece of a diversified portfolio. Clients should refer to the fund’s
“Private Placement Memorandum” for details regarding the IRDF. The sale of the IRDF is limited to
investors who are both accredited investors and qualified clients.
Israel Investment Fund, L.P.
GHPIA is also the majority owner and managing member of Israel investment Advisors (IIA). IIA is
the general partner of the Israel Investment Fund, L.P. (the “IIF”). The IIF is a Delaware limited
partnership under the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act, as amended, that operates
as a private investment partnership. GHPIA has a financial interest in this fund. GHPIA is the
investment manager for the IIF and recommends to certain clients that they buy or sell this fund, but
only as a piece of a diversified portfolio. Clients and prospective clients should refer to IIA’s
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disclosure document (Form ADV Part 2) and the fund’s “Private Placement Memorandum” for details
regarding the fund and the risks related to investing in the IIF. The sale of the IIF is limited to
investors who are both accredited investors and qualified clients.
Conflicts of Interest
GHPIA and our members, officers and employees will devote to the IRDF and IIF as much time as we
deem necessary and appropriate to manage the IRDF’s and IIF’s business. GHPIA and our affiliates
are not restricted from forming additional investment funds, entering into other investment advisory
relationships or engaging in other business activities, even though such activities may be in
competition with the funds and/or may involve substantial time and resources of our firm and our
affiliates.
Such activities could be viewed as creating a conflict of interest in that the time and effort of our
management personnel and employees will not be devoted exclusively to the business of the funds,
but could be allocated between the business of the funds and other of our business activities and those
of our affiliates. To address the risks of such conflicts, GHPIA’s compliance policies and procedures
and its Code of Ethics provide for, among other things, review of personnel time commitments and
allocation of investment opportunities, to seek to assure that all activities are consistent with our
fiduciary duties owed to clients.
Clients should be aware that the direct or indirect receipt of additional compensation by GHPIA and
its management persons or employees from affiliated investment advisers and accounting firms, as
well as GHPIA’s obligations as general partner to the IRDF, may create conflicts of interest that may
impair the objectivity of our firm and these individuals when making advisory recommendations or
when determining time commitments.
GHPIA endeavors at all times to put the interest of its clients first as part of our fiduciary duty as a
registered investment adviser. To that end, GHPIA has adopted certain compliance policies and
procedures, including its Code of Ethics (further described in Item 11), that GHPIA believes are
reasonably designed to mitigate conflicts that may arise. These policies and procedures provide for,
among other things, periodic reviews of client accounts, restrictions on employees’ outside activities,
and measures that seek to deliver adequate disclosure of conflicts to clients.
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Item 11 Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and
Personal Trading
Our firm has adopted a Code of Ethics which sets forth the high ethical standards of business conduct
that we require of our employees, including compliance with applicable federal securities laws.
GHPIA and our personnel owe a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards our clients, and have
an obligation to adhere not only to the specific provisions of the Code of Ethics but to the general
principles that guide the Code.
We believe that GHPIA’s Code of Ethics is reasonably designed to protect against conflicts between
the personal securities transactions (if any) of GHPIA’s and its affiliates’ principals, officers and
employees (and members of their families) and transactions effected on behalf of GHPIA’s advisory
clients. The Code of Ethics is based on the principle that GHPIA and its employees owe a fiduciary
duty to GHPIA’s advisory clients. Thus, employees of GHPIA must:
1. Place the interests of advisory clients first.
2. Avoid taking inappropriate advantage of their position within GHPIA.
3. Conduct their personal securities transactions (if any) in full compliance with the Code of
Ethics.
Our Code of Ethics is designed to assure that the personal securities transactions, activities and
interests of our employees will not interfere with (i) making decisions in the best interest of advisory
clients and (ii) implementing such decisions while, at the same time, allowing employees to invest
their own accounts.
Our firm and/or individuals associated with our firm may buy or sell for their personal account(s)
securities identical to or different from those recommended to our clients. In addition, any related
person may have an interest or position in securities which may also be recommended to a client.
It is the expressed policy of our firm that no person employed by us may purchase or sell any security
prior to a transaction being implemented for an advisory account, thereby preventing such employee
from benefiting from transactions placed on behalf of advisory accounts.
Among other things, our Code of Ethics also requires prior approval of any acquisition of securities in
a limited offering (e.g., private placement) or an initial public offering.
GHPIA’s Code of Ethics further includes the firmʹs policy prohibiting the use of material non‐public
information. While we do not believe that we have any particular access to non‐public information, all
employees are reminded that such information may not be used in a personal or professional
capacity.
A copy of GHPIA’s Code of Ethics is available to any client or prospective client upon request.
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Item 12 Brokerage Practices
GHPIA participates in the institutional service programs offered by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
(“Schwab”) and National Financial Services, LLC (“Fidelity”), hereinafter collectively referred to as
our “Custodians.” On a limited basis, we also use Equity Trust Company and Inspira Financial. Each
of these Custodians is a FINRA registered broker‐dealer and a member of SIPC.
GHPIA is independently owned and operated and not affiliated with our Custodians. While there is
no direct linkage between the investment advice GHPIA provides and its participation in these
programs, economic benefits are received by GHPIA that would not otherwise be received if GHPIA
did not participate in these programs.
Research and Brokerage Benefits
Our Custodians provide GHPIA with access to institutional services which are typically not available
to retail investors. These services include administrative support, record keeping and related services,
the execution of securities transactions, custody, research, and access to mutual funds and other
investments that are otherwise generally available only to institutional investors or would require a
significantly higher minimum initial investment.
These services are generally available to independent investment advisors on an unsolicited basis, and
are not contingent upon our firm committing any specific amount of business (assets in custody or
trading commissions) except that, in the case of Schwab and Fidelity, certain services are only
available without charge so long as a total of at least $10 million of client assets are held on the
respective custodian’s institutional platform.
Our Custodians generally do not charge separately for custody services but may be compensated by
account holders through commissions and other transaction‐related or asset‐based fees for securities
trades that are executed through or that settle into accounts held on their platform. Schwab may
charge clients who hold alternative investment securities (e.g., private limited partnerships) a separate
custody‐related fee for holding those securities.
Our Custodians make available to our firm other products and services that benefit GHPIA but may
not directly benefit our clientsʹ accounts. Many of these products and services may be used to service
all or some substantial number of our client accounts, including accounts not maintained at the
Custodian that provides the service.
Products and services provided by our Custodians that assist us in managing and administering our
clientsʹ accounts include software and other technology that:
Provide access to client account data (such as trade confirmations and account statements).
Facilitate trade execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts.
Provide research, pricing and other market data.
Facilitate payment of our fees from clientsʹ accounts.
Assist with back‐office functions, recordkeeping and client reporting.
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Our Custodians also offer other services intended to help us manage and further develop our business
enterprise. These services may include:
Compliance, technology, legal and business consulting.
Publications and conferences on practice management and marketing.
Access to service providers and human capital consultants.
Educational conferences and events.
Our Custodians may make available, arrange and/or pay third‐party vendors for the types of services
rendered to GHPIA. They may also discount or waive fees they would otherwise charge for some of
these services or pay all or a part of the fees of a third party providing these services to our firm. Our
Custodians may also provide our firm with other benefits such as educational events and occasional
business entertainment.
In evaluating whether to recommend or require that a client custody their assets at one of our
Custodians, we focus on the nature, cost and quality of the custody and brokerage services provided.
We may, however, consider the availability of some of the previously mentioned products and
services as part of the total mix of factors we consider, which may create a potential conflict of interest.
Our firm will consider client requests to use a custodian that GHPIA does not yet have a formal
relationship with. In such cases our firm considers, among other factors, the cost of establishing and
maintaining such a business relationship, service scope and quality and the ability of a potential
custodian to provide GHPIA with daily automated downloads of trading activity and account
balances in a format used by GHPIA.
In selecting a broker‐dealer, GHPIA uses its best judgment to choose the broker‐dealer most capable
of providing the services necessary to obtain best execution. In seeking best execution, the
determinative factor is not the lowest possible cost, but whether the transaction represents the best
qualitative execution, taking into consideration the full range of a broker‐dealer’s services, including,
but not limited to:
The brokerʹs commission rate.
The broker’s promptness, reliability and quality of executions.
The broker’s trading expertise, ability to handle difficult trades, knowledge of other buyers
and sellers, positioning and distribution capabilities.
The broker’s ability to provide GHPIA with market‐related information.
The broker’s back‐office efficiency, capital strength and financial stability, as well as prior
performance and responsiveness in serving GHPIA and its clients.
Accordingly, while GHPIA will seek competitive rates, to the benefit of all clients, we may not
necessarily obtain the lowest possible commission rates for specific client account transactions.
Although the investment research products and services that may be obtained by us will generally be
used to service all of our clients, brokerage commissions paid by a specific client may be used to pay
for research that is not used in managing that specific client’s account.
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Subject to the requirement of seeking best execution, GHPIA may, in circumstances in which two or
more brokers‐dealers are in a position to offer similar prices and execution, give preference to a
broker‐dealer that can provide investment information, research services and brokerage services to
GHPIA. In obtaining that information and those services, GHPIA may execute securities transactions
that cause a client to pay an amount of commission in excess of the amount of commission another
broker would have charged.
Investment information and research services received under such circumstances are a benefit to
GHPIA because GHPIA does not directly produce or pay for the research or services. This may create
an incentive to select a broker based on the research or other services provided rather than the client’s
interest in best execution. Under Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, GHPIA may do
this if it determines in good faith that the amount of commission charged was reasonable in relation to
the value of brokerage and/or research services provided by such broker. To mitigate and address any
conflicts of interest that may arise, GHPIA has adopted policies and procedures to evaluate, on an
ongoing basis, all commissions paid in order to ensure that the commission represents reasonable
compensation for the brokerage and research services provided by such broker‐dealers.
GHPIA uses investment information and research services that it receives from broker‐dealers to
evaluate securities and to formulate investment recommendations for both discretionary and non‐
discretionary clients. Such information and services are used by our firm as part of its investment
management process and are helpful to GHPIA in serving our clients. Among other things, GHPIA
may receive research reports, oral advice, or data from the brokers‐dealers regarding particular
companies, industries, or general market or economic conditions. Such investment information and
research services may include, among other things:
Information concerning pertinent federal and state legislative and regulatory developments
and other developments that could affect the value of companies in which GHPIA has
invested or may consider investing.
Attendance at meetings with corporate management personnel, industry experts, economists,
government personnel and other financial analysts and journalists
Consultation with scientific and technical experts concerning the viability and market potential
of an issuerʹs products and services.
Comparative issuer performance and evaluation and technical measurement services.
Subscriptions to publications that provide investment‐related information.
Accounting and tax law interpretations.
Economic advice.
Quotation equipment and services, and execution measurement services.
Other services provided by recognized experts on investment matters of particular interest to
GHPIA.
In addition, services may include the use of or be delivered by computer systems whose hardware
and/or software components may be provided to GHPIA as part of the services.
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The investment information and research services that GHPIA receives from brokers‐dealers are used
by our firm to formulate recommendations for purchase or sale of securities. These recommendations
may be made available to all of GHPIAʹs clients and are used by GHPIA in servicing all of its clients.
It is recognized that a particular account may be charged a commission paid to a broker‐dealer who
supplied research services not utilized by such account. In addition, non‐discretionary clients, for
whom GHPIA does not place brokerage orders, may benefit from such investment information, even
though such information was generated through commissions paid by other clients. GHPIA expects
that each account will benefit overall by such practices because each is receiving the benefit of
research services and the execution of such transactions not otherwise available to it.
Directed Brokerage
For discretionary clients, GHPIA seeks written authority to determine the broker‐dealer to use and the
commission costs that will be charged to these clients for securities transactions. In such cases,
GHPIA, consistent with its fiduciary duties, will clear securities transactions through brokers‐dealers
who provide acceptable execution services, reasonable commission arrangements, and support of
data‐related services.
In the event that a client directs GHPIA to use a particular broker‐dealer, GHPIA may not be
authorized under those circumstances to negotiate commissions and may not be able to obtain volume
discounts or best execution. In addition, under these circumstances a disparity in commission charges
may exist between the commissions charged to clients who direct GHPIA to use a particular broker‐
dealer and other clients who do not direct GHPIA to use a particular broker‐dealer. GHPIA reserves
the right to refuse an account based on excessive limitations or directions to use a certain broker‐
dealer.
Trade Aggregation
In some cases, trades may be executed in an aggregated transaction (“block trade”) as part of
concurrent authorizations to purchase or sell the same security for numerous accounts served by
GHPIA. Our firm believes that block trades may enable it, on average and overtime, to obtain
enhanced execution and lower brokerage commissions (although there is no certainty that such
objectives will be achieved). GHPIA will only execute block trades when it believes that doing so is in
the best interest of the affected accounts. GHPIA is not obligated to aggregate orders into larger
transactions.
When GHPIA executes block trades, the trades are generally averaged as to price and allocated in a
manner which is deemed fair and equitable to each of the accounts involved. In making such
allocation decisions, GHPIA will adhere to all applicable legal and regulatory requirements, and will
use its business judgment when considering, among other things, any or all of the following:
Each clientʹs investment objectives, guidelines and restrictions.
The size of each clientʹs order.
The amount of investable funds available in each clientʹs account.
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The amount already committed by each client to that or similar investments.
The size and structure of each clientʹs portfolio.
Although GHPIA will use its best efforts to be fair and equitable to all clients, there can be no
assurance that any particular investment will be proportionately allocated among clients according to
any particular or predetermined standard or criteria.
In the event GHPIA purchases for client accounts shares in initial public offerings (“IPOs”), GHPIA
will generally allocate such offerings among client accounts according to its business judgment and in
compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements, taking into account factors such as
the asset values of the accounts, account restrictions, available funds and suitability considerations.
Our firm expects such instances to be rare given GHPIAʹs investment strategies.
Because GHPIA manages client accounts based on client specific investment guidelines, objectives,
and restrictions, a particular security may be purchased for one or more clients at a time when one or
more clients are selling the same security. In such cases, when GHPIA believes it is appropriate and in
accordance with applicable law and regulations, GHPIA may affect third‐party agency cross
transactions between two or more accounts. GHPIA believes that such transactions can benefit both
accounts by effecting a transfer of securities from one account to another at a reduced cost. GHPIA
generally executes agency cross transactions only through an independent third‐party broker‐dealer
which may receive minimal or no compensation for this accommodation.
In the process of managing client accounts, GHPIA may purchase securities that are not listed on a
national securities exchange but that are instead traded in the over‐the‐counter market. Our firm may
also purchase listed securities in the third market (over‐the‐counter trades of exchange‐listed
securities) or fourth market (direct trades of securities between institutional investors without
intermediation of a broker‐dealer). Where transactions are executed in the over‐the‐counter market or
third market, GHPIA will seek to deal with the primary market‐makers, but when necessary, in order
to obtain the best price and execution, it will utilize the services of others. In all cases, GHPIA will
attempt to secure best execution.
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Item 13 Review of Accounts
INVESTMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICES
INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
REVIEWS: General parameters of managed accounts (e.g., securities transactions, deposits,
withdrawals, cash balances, etc.) are reviewed daily. Client portfolios are typically reviewed semi‐
annually in the context of each clientʹs stated investment objectives and guidelines. Portfolio reviews
may focus on factors such as the status of individual investments, diversification, tax considerations,
market opportunities and other relevant factors. More frequent reviews may be triggered by material
changes in variables such as the clientʹs individual circumstances, or the market, political or economic
environment.
GHPIA employs a team approach to reviewing client portfolios. Brian Friedman, President, supervises
the review of investment management accounts.
REPORTS: In addition to the monthly statements and confirmations of transactions that clients receive
from their custodian, we provide quarterly reports summarizing account performance, balances and
holdings.
Limited partners in the IRDF receive unaudited quarterly statements and audited annual reports.
PENSION ADVISORY SERVICES
REVIEWS: GHPIA reviews a plan’s investment options semi‐annually and upon client request. The
plan’s investment options are reviewed for consistency with investment objectives and applicable
guidelines.
Carin Wagner, Senior Vice President of Wealth Management, and Mike Sullivan, Vice President
supervises the review of the mutual funds that GHPIA recommends for pension advisory services
clients.
REPORTS: In addition to the monthly statements and confirmations of transactions that clients receive
from their custodian, we provide quarterly reports summarizing account performance, balances and
holdings.
FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES
REVIEWS: Financial plans for investment management clients are generally reviewed and revised
when clients experience material changes in their financial situation. Financial plans for financial
planning clients are reviewed upon client request.
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Carin Wagner, Senior Vice President of Wealth Management, and Mike Sullivan, Vice President of
Wealth Management, supervise the review of financial plans.
REPORTS: Financial planning clients will receive a completed financial plan. Additional reports will
not typically be provided unless otherwise contracted.
CONSULTING SERVICES
REVIEWS: While reviews may occur at different stages depending on the nature and terms of the
specific engagement, typically no formal reviews will be conducted for consulting services clients
unless otherwise contracted for.
REPORTS: Consulting services clients will receive reports as contracted for at the inception of the
consulting engagement.
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Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation
CLIENT REFERRALS
Our firm may pay referral fees to individuals or firms (ʺPromotersʺ) for introducing clients to us.
Whenever we pay a referral fee to a non‐GHPIA employee, we require the Promoter to provide the
prospective client with a copy of this document (our Firm Brochure) and a separate disclosure
statement that includes the following information.
the Promoterʹs name and relationship with our firm;
the fact that the Promoter is being paid a referral fee; and
the amount of the referral fee.
GHPIA has entered into written promoter agreements with a number of related and unrelated
individuals. We compensate solicitors with up to 25% of the investment management fees paid by
clients they refer to us. GHPIA may enter into other similar agreements in the future. GHPIA seeks to
ensure that any such arrangements are in compliance with Rule 206(4)‐1 under the Investment
Advisers Act of 1940, as amended.
GHPIA’s managers and employees, in connection with the establishment of new investment
management client accounts, may receive a portion of the investment management fees generated by
such accounts.
Separately, GHPIA may enter into referral agreements with investment management referral services.
These services attempt to match prospective clients with advisors based on predetermine criteria and
prospective client inquiry. Under these arrangements GHPIA may compensate for the referral based
on either a percentage of fees or one time referral fees as negotiated with such referral services.
As a matter of firm practice, the advisory fees paid to us by clients that have been referred by
promoters are not increased as a result of any referral.
Item 15 Custody
There may be instances in which GHPIA is deemed to have regulatory custody due to specific
authorization on accounts. These relationships include:
GHPIA or its employees may act as Trustee on client accounts;
GHPIA or its employees may act as Personal Representative for clients;
GHPIA may have authority to distribute funds to third parties. These distributions may be via
wire, check writing or other electronic means.
In addition, GHPIA may be deemed to have custody of the fund assets for the GHP International
Reform and Development Fund and the Israel Investment Fund due to our authority on the
partnership brokerage accounts.
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In these circumstances, and any others that we believe may result in regulatory custody relationships,
the specific accounts are included in periodic surprise custody exams with a third‐party auditor.
As previously disclosed in the ʺFees and Compensationʺ section (Item 5), our firm directly debits
advisory fees from client accounts. As part of this billing process, the clientʹs custodian is advised of
the amount of the fee to be deducted from that clientʹs account. On at least a quarterly basis, the
custodian is required to send to the client a statement showing all transactions within the account
during the reporting period.
In addition to the periodic statements that clients receive directly from their custodians, we also send
account statements directly to our clients on a quarterly basis. Because the custodian does not
calculate the amount of the fee to be deducted, it is important for clients to carefully review their
GHPIA billing summary included in their quarterly statements to verify the accuracy of the
calculation. Clients should contact us directly if they believe that there may be an error in their
statement.
Item 16 Investment Discretion
GHPIA seeks full investment discretion on investment management accounts. Clients give GHPIA
discretionary authority when they sign our standard investment management agreement, though
specific account may be excluded from discretionary authorization via our Investment Management
Agreement.
Investment discretion allows GHPIA to place trades in a client’s account without contacting them to
obtain permission. Our discretionary authority also includes the ability to do the following without
contacting the client:
Determine the security to buy or sell.
Determine the amount of the security to buy or sell.
Determine the timing of buy or sell orders.
Clients may limit GHPIA’s discretionary authority at any time by notifying our firm in writing and
signing a revised investment management agreement. Such restrictions may include, but are not
limited to, religious, ethical or political guidelines, or a limit on the value of a single stock holding
relative to the total value of a client’s portfolio.
GHPIA reserves the right to refuse an account due to client‐imposed limits on our discretionary
authority, including excessively restrictive investment guidelines.
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Item 17 Voting Client Securities
GHPIA votes proxies in accounts for which our firm has been given written authority to do so by the
client. Clients may revise this authority at any time by contacting GHPIA and updating the
appropriate written authorizations. With respect to ERISA accounts, we will vote proxies unless the
plan documents specifically reserve the plan sponsor’s right to vote proxies.
GHPIA has adopted policies and procedures designed to guide our firm in voting proxies in the best
interest of our clients. In order to vote proxies with client interests in mind, GHPIA has contracted
with Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”) and Glass, Lewis, Co., LLC (“Glass Lewis”)
to provide our firm with an integrated proxy recommendation and proxy voting service. Accordingly,
GHPIA has adopted the written proxy voting policies of Glass Lewis, which are the basis for proxy
votes cast on behalf of our clients.
While GHPIA relies on the recommendations supplied by Glass Lewis, our firm retains ultimate
responsibility for proxy votes and can override a Glass Lewis recommendation if we believe doing so
is in the best interest of our clients. If a material conflict of interest is present that may affect our ability
to vote proxies in the best interest of our clients, we will follow the Glass Lewis recommendation.
GHPIA votes proxies for clients at the same custodian on an aggregated basis. Clients may, however,
direct GHPIA to vote on their shares in a certain manner by submitting written instructions to our
office.
Clients may obtain a copy of our proxy voting policies and procedures, as well as information about
how GHPIA voted on their securities by contacting our office. Clients who have not authorized
GHPIA to vote proxies on their behalf will receive their proxies directly from their custodian.
Item 18 Financial Information
Under no circumstances does GHPIA require or solicit payment of fees in excess of $1,200 per client
more than six months in advance of services rendered. Therefore, we are not required to include a
financial statement.
GHPIA has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition at any time during the past ten years and has
no additional financial circumstances to report.
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Primary Brochure: GHPIA PART 2A (2026-03-24)
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Part 2A of Form ADV: Firm Brochure
GHP Investment Advisors, Inc.
1290 Broadway, Suite 1100
Denver, CO 80203
Telephone: (303) 831‐5051
Web Address: www.ghpia.com
March 23, 2026
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of GHP
Investment Advisors, Inc. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure,
please contact us at (303) 831‐5051. The information in this brochure has not been approved or
verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state securities
authority.
Additional information about GHP Investment Advisors, Inc. is available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You can search this site by a unique identifying number,
known as a CRD number. Our firmʹs CRD number is 107563.
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Item 2 Material Changes
This Firm Brochure, dated March 23, 2026, is our disclosure document prepared according to the
SEC’s requirements and rules ʺAmendments to Form ADVʺ adopted in July 2010. As you will see, this
document is in narrative format.
Consistent with the rules, you will receive a copy of this document (Item 2) which summarizes any
material changes to this and subsequent Brochures within 120 days of the close of our business’ fiscal
year. Furthermore, we will provide you with other interim disclosures about material changes as
necessary.
Summary of Material Changes
There have been no material changes since the ADV dated February 24, 2025.
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Item 3 Table of Contents
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Item 1 Cover Page
Item 2 Material Changes
Item 3 Table of Contents
Item 4 Advisory Business
Item 5 Fees and Compensation
Item 6 Performance‐Based Fees and Side‐By‐Side Management
Item 7 Types of Clients
Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Item 9 Disciplinary Information
Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Item 11 Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
Item 12 Brokerage Practices
Item 13 Review of Accounts
Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Item 15 Custody
Item 16 Investment Discretion
Item 17 Voting Client Securities
Item 18 Financial Information
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Item 4 Advisory Business
GHP Investment Advisors, Inc. (hereinafter “GHPIA” or “we”) is a SEC‐registered investment adviser
with its principal place of business located in Colorado. GHPIA began conducting business in 1995.
Listed below are the firmʹs principal shareholders (i.e., those individuals and/or entities controlling
25% or more of this company).
Brian Jay Friedman, President
GHPIA offers the following advisory services to our clients:
INVESTMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICES (ʺISSʺ)
INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
GHPIA provides Investment Supervisory Services that consist of the management of investment
accounts for clients on a discretionary and non‐discretionary basis. We manage these accounts based
on client‐specified guidelines and objectives.
Typically, GHPIA prepares a financial plan (see the “Financial Planning” section below for details) for
an investment management client before we begin managing the client’s assets. Through the financial
planning process, we may seek to determine the client’s time horizons, risk tolerance, liquidity needs,
suitability and other factors. We typically use the information provided by the financial plan to help
us create and manage the client’s investment portfolio.
If an investment management client chooses not to participate in a financial plan, GHPIA may seek to
determine the client’s time horizons, risk tolerance, liquidity needs, suitability and other factors
through an alternative data‐gathering process. We typically use the information gathered through this
alternative process to help us create and manage the client’s investment portfolio.
Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on investing in certain securities, types of securities, or
industry sectors.
Our investment recommendations are not limited to any specific product or service offered by a
broker‐dealer or insurance company, and generally include advice regarding the following securities:
Exchange‐listed securities
Securities traded over‐the‐counter
Foreign issuers
Warrants
Corporate debt securities (other than commercial paper)
Commercial paper
Certificates of deposit
Municipal securities
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Variable life insurance
Variable annuities
Mutual fund shares
United States governmental securities
Options contracts on securities
Investment Partnerships: GHP International Reform and Development Fund, L.P. or Israel
Investment Fund, L.P.
Because some types of investments involve certain additional degrees of risk, they will only be
implemented/recommended when consistent with our reasonable assessment of the clientʹs stated
investment objectives, tolerance for risk, liquidity and suitability.
GHP International Reform and Development Fund, L.P.
GHPIA is the general partner of the GHP International Reform and Development Fund, L.P. (the
“IRDF”). The IRDF is a Delaware limited partnership under the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited
Partnership Act, as amended. The IRDF is structured to rely on an exclusion from the definition of an
“investment company” under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and, therefore, is
not registered with the SEC as an investment company. The partnershipʹs objective is long‐term
capital growth through investments in a portfolio of, among other things, publicly traded foreign and
domestic securities. GHPIA may recommend the IRDF to certain clients, but only as a piece of a
diversified portfolio and only upon an assessment of the client’s investment objectives, tolerance for
risk, liquidity and suitability. Clients and prospective clients should refer to the IRDF’s “Private
Placement Memorandum” for details regarding the IRDF and the risks related to investing in the
IRDF. The sale of the IRDF is limited to investors who are accredited investors.
Israel Investment Fund, L.P.
GHPIA is the majority owner and managing member of Israel Investment Advisors, LLC.
Israel Investment Advisors, LLC is the general partner of the Israel Investment Fund, L.P. (the “IIF”).
The IIF is a Delaware limited partnership under the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership
Act, as amended. The IIF is structured to rely on an exclusion from the definition of an “investment
company” under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and, therefore, is not registered
with the SEC as an investment company. The partnershipʹs objective is long‐term capital growth
through investments in a portfolio of, among other things, publicly traded Israeli securities. GHPIA is
the investment manager for the IIF, and GHPIA may recommend the IIF to certain clients, but only as
a piece of a diversified portfolio and only upon an assessment of the client’s investment objectives,
tolerance for risk, liquidity and suitability. Clients and prospective clients should refer to the IIF’s
“Private Placement Memorandum” for details regarding the IIF and the risks related to investing in
the IIF. The sale of the IIF is limited to investors who are accredited investors.
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FINANCIAL PLANNING
GHPIA provides comprehensive Financial Planning Services by performing a thorough evaluation of
a client’s current and future financial condition.
Prior to engaging us to prepare a financial plan, we define the scope of the relationship between the
financial planning client and GHPIA in a written engagement letter, which includes the fee for the
plan. The fee for the financial plan will not exceed the cost quoted within the engagement letter.
We typically begin the financial planning process with the Information Gathering Meeting. In this
meeting, we review a questionnaire completed by the client to obtain information about assets and
liabilities, income and expenses, risk tolerance and life goals.
Using this information, we typically create financial statements to provide a snapshot of the client’s
financial position and asset allocation. We use Net Worth and Cash Flow statements to prepare a long‐
term financial forecast using various assumptions such as inflation, rates of return, earnings growth,
etc.
We then have a meeting with our client and use these models to advise them on any modifications
that we deem appropriate to achieve their financial goals in all or some of following areas:
Income Tax Planning
Retirement Planning
Education Planning
Risk Management
Estate Planning
Investment Management
Implementation of any recommendations outlined in the financial plan is entirely at the client’s
discretion. However, should the client choose to implement our recommendations, we suggest that
they work closely with their attorney, accountant, insurance agent and/or investment adviser as
required. We may also coordinate certain activities with these professionals on the client’s behalf.
Financial planning recommendations are not limited to proprietary products or services offered by
one specific investment adviser, broker‐dealer or insurance company. GHPIA does not receive
commissions or referral fees for recommending a product or service. Financial planning clients may
choose to engage GHPIA for investment management services but are not obligated to do so.
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PENSION ADVISORY SERVICES
We also provide advisory services separately or in combination with our investment supervisory and
investment management services described above. While the primary clients for these services are
pension, profit sharing and 401(k) plans, we offer these services, where appropriate, to individuals
and trusts, estates and charitable organizations. Pension Advisory Services are comprised of several
distinct services. Clients may choose to use any or all of these services.
Selection of Investment Vehicles:
We assist plan sponsors in determining appropriate asset allocation and portfolio diversification
options. We then review various mutual funds (both index and managed) to determine which
investments are appropriate for the plan. The number of investments to be recommended is
determined by the client.
Employee Communications:
For pension, profit sharing and 401(k) plan clients with individual plan participants exercising control
over assets in their own account (ʹʹself‐directed plansʹʹ), we may also provide periodic educational
support and investment workshops designed for the plan participants. The educational support and
investment workshops will NOT provide plan participants with individualized, tailored investment
advice or individualized, tailored asset allocation recommendations.
CONSULTING SERVICES
Clients can also receive investment advice on a more focused basis. This may include advice on only
isolated areas of concern such as business planning or any other specific topic. We also provide
specific consultation and administrative services regarding investment and financial concerns of the
client.
Consulting recommendations are not limited to any specific product or service offered by a broker‐
dealer or insurance company.
TAX PREPARATION SERVICES
GHPIA is the sole owner of GHP Family Office. GHP Family Office may offer tax preparation
services to a limited number of GHPIA clients. Tax engagements are entered into under a separate
agreement with GHP Family Office for separate and additional compensation unrelated to asset
management services. No GHPIA asset management client is obligated to use the tax preparation
services of GHP Family Office.
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PUBLICATION OF PERIODICALS
GHPIA publishes a quarterly newsletter providing general information on various financial topics
including, but not limited to, estate and retirement planning, market trends, etc. GHPIA may also
publish additional newsletters from time to time covering current market trends, economic conditions,
etc. No specific investment recommendations are provided in these newsletters and the information
provided does not purport to meet the objectives or needs of any individual. These newsletters are
distributed free of charge to our advisory clients and prospective clients.
AMOUNT OF MANAGED ASSETS
As of 12/31/2024 we were actively managing approximately $ 2,985,743,237 of clientsʹ assets on a
discretionary basis plus $77,891,347 of clientsʹ assets on a non‐discretionary basis.
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Item 5 Fees and Compensation
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICE FEES
The annual fee for Investment Management Services is charged as a percentage of assets under
management. This investment management fee ranges from 0% to 1% of assets under management,
depending upon a number of factors including the size, composition and complexity of a client’s
portfolio.
The annual fee for fixed income assets under management (e.g., bonds and bond mutual funds) is
calculated at a different rate than the annual fee for equity assets under management (e.g., stocks and
stock mutual funds).
The standard investment management fee rate for fixed income assets under management is 0.50%
per year.
The standard investment management fee rate for equity assets under management starts at 1.0% per
year and decreases according to the following schedule when equity assets under management exceed
$1 million.
Equity Assets
Under Management
Annual Fee
1.00%
$1 – $1,000,000
0.90% (incremental $1 million under management)
$1,000,000 – $2,000,000
0.80% (incremental $1 million under management)
$2,000,000 – $3,000,000
0.70% (incremental $1 million under management)
$3,000,000 – $4,000,000
0.60% (incremental $1 million under management)
$4,000,000 – $5,000,000
$5,000,000 ‐ $15,000,000
0.50% (incremental assets between $5 and $15 million)
$15,000,000 ‐ $25,000,000 0.45% (incremental assets between $15 and $25 million)
0.40% (incremental assets between $25 and $50 million)
$25,000,000 ‐ $50,000,000
0.35% (incremental assets between $50 and $75 million)
$50,000,000 ‐ $75,000,000
0.30% (incremental assets above $75 million)
$75,000,000 and above
Examples:
1. An asset management client with $950,000 in equity assets under management would be
charged 1.0% per year on those equity assets.
2. An asset management client with $1,950,000 in equity assets under management would be
charged 1.0% per year on the first $1,000,000 of managed equity assets and 0.9% per year on
the incremental $950,000 of managed equity assets.
GHPIA does not charge an investment management fee on cash balances.
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Fees for Investment Supervisory Services are payable quarterly in arrears and are calculated based on
the value (market value or fair market value in the absence of market value) of the account on the last
day of the calendar quarter for which services are being billed. In any partial calendar quarter, the
management fee may be pro‐rated based on the number of days that the account(s) was (were) open
during the quarter.
Fees are typically debited from the client’s account in accordance with the authorization in the client’s
account application. In lieu of paying fees by way of direct debit, clients may elect to receive a
quarterly invoice and pay their management fees by check.
MINIMUM ACCOUNT SIZE
GHPIA has established certain initial minimum account requirements based on the nature of the
services provided. These account sizes may be negotiable under certain circumstances and are
described in further detail in Item 7.
FINANCIAL PLANNING FEES
Fees for financial planning services are determined based on the nature of the services provided.
Factors considered when determining the cost of a financial plan include, but are not limited to, the
complexity of the plan and the number of hours required to complete the plan. Financial planning fees
are quoted as a fixed fee (e.g., $3000) or a fixed fee range (e.g., $3000 – $5000), with the total cost of the
financial plan not to exceed the maximum quoted fee.
Prospective financial planning clients are advised in writing of the fixed fee or the fixed fee range
prior to engaging GHPIA for financial planning services.
Financial planning services are available to clients who are not and do not plan to become investment
management clients of GHPIA.
GHPIA’s investment management clients are not required to pay for updates to their financial plan
prepared by GHPIA.
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Financial Planning Reimbursement Allowance:
To help offset the cost of the initial financial plan, GHPIA provides eligible investment management
clients with a one‐time financial planning reimbursement allowance. Financial planning
reimbursement allowances are either credited directly against the client financial planning fees or are
paid directly to the client if financial planning fees were previously collected. The goal of this program
is to encourage eligible clients to seek comprehensive wealth management services.
To be eligible to receive a financial planning reimbursement allowance, a client must meet all of the
following requirements.
1. Client must be an investment management client of GHPIA.
2. Client must pay standard equity management fees (as outlined previously).
3. Client must have a minimum of $500,000 in billable equity assets under management. (Billable
equity assets under management are defined as equity assets that are included in the
calculation of quarterly investment management fees.) This minimum amount for financial
planning reimbursement purposes is distinct from our minimum account size for investment
advisory purposes, which is described in Item 7.
The amount of the financial planning reimbursement allowance is determined by the amount of
billable equity assets under management and the accrual of management fees. Clients with:
$500,000 – $999,999.99 in billable equity assets under management are eligible to receive a one‐
time $1,000 reimbursement allowance.
$1,000,000 or more in billable equity assets under management are eligible to receive a one‐
time reimbursement allowance in the amount of the entire cost of the financial plan.
To calculate the financial planning reimbursement allowance that may be available, GHPIA values a
client’s billable equity assets under management at the end of the first quarter for which the client
accrues an investment management fee.
In all cases, credit may be given, at GHPIA’s sole and absolute discretion, for equity assets that the
client intends to or is in the process of transferring to GHPIA’s management. Additionally, financial
planning clients may be given a financial planning reimbursement allowance at GHPIA’s sole and
absolute discretion.
Clients who terminate their investment management relationship with GHPIA (or have their
investment management relationship terminated by GHPIA) prior to accruing investment
management fees in the amount of their financial planning reimbursement allowance will forfeit the
amount of the applicable reimbursement allowance that is in excess of total management fees accrued
to the date of termination.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REIMBURSEMENT ALLOWANCE PROGRAM
GHPIA recognizes that effective wealth management often involves the blending of various
professional services. To help eligible clients offset the cost of these services, GHPIA maintains a
Professional Services Reimbursement Allowance (PSRA) program. The goal of this program is to
encourage eligible clients to seek comprehensive wealth management services.
Investment management clients who pay standard management fees on $1 million or more of equity
assets may be eligible to receive an annual reimbursement allowance of $1,000 or more depending on
total equity assets under management.
Annual reimbursement allowances may be used to help offset the cost of wealth management related
services only. GHPIA broadly defines these types of services under the following categories.
Managed Professional Services
(e.g., accounting, tax preparation, estate planning and legal services)
Business Advisory Services
(e.g., mergers and acquisitions, business valuations and profitability analysis)
Personal Home Office
(e.g., managed personal services, credit monitoring programs, and annual credit card fees)
The determination of whether a particular service qualifies for the reimbursement allowance program
is made by GHPIA at GHPIA’s sole and absolute discretion. Clients may generally utilize any service
provider that they choose for services under the PSRA program; however, GHPIA may deem a
provider ineligible at its sole and absolute discretion.
To be eligible to receive an annual reimbursement allowance, a client must meet all of the following
requirements.
1. Client must be an investment management client of GHPIA.
2. Client must pay standard equity management fees (as outlined above).
3. Client must have a minimum of $1,000,000 in billable equity assets under management.
(Billable equity assets under management are defined as equity assets that are included in the
calculation of quarterly investment management fees.)
The amount of the annual reimbursement allowance that may be available to a qualified client is
based on the following schedule.
Billable Equity Assets Under Management Annual Reimbursement Allowance
$1,000,000 – $1,999,999.99
$2,000,000 – $2,999,999.99
$3,000,000 or more
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000 + $1,000 for every additional $2 million
of billable equity assets under management.
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The maximum Professional Services Reimbursement Allowance is $25,000 per year.
Examples:
1. A client with $4,000,000 in billable equity assets under management is eligible to
receive a $3,000 annual reimbursement allowance.
2. A client with $6,000,000 in billable equity assets under management is eligible to
receive a $4,000 annual reimbursement allowance.
For clients with assets under management as of January 1st of the current PSRA program year, billable
equity assets under management are valued as of December 31st of the preceding calendar year.
Clients who do not qualify for a reimbursement allowance at the end of the preceding calendar year
but have $1 million or more in billable equity assets under management at the end of any calendar
quarter during the current program year may be eligible to receive a minimum pro‐rated
reimbursement allowance based on the following schedule.
New clients that become portfolio management clients during the current program year may be
eligible to receive a pro‐rated reimbursement allowance. Eligibility for this pro‐rated reimbursement
allowance is based on the client’s billable equity assets under management at the end of the first
quarter for which the new client accrues an asset management fee. This pro‐rated minimum
reimbursement allowance is based on the following schedule.
For all qualified clients, billable equity assets under management are valued at the end of each
calendar quarter to determine if the client qualifies for an additional reimbursement allowance
amount. If the client’s equity assets under management have increased to a level that qualifies them
for a higher reimbursement allowance, the incremental increase in the reimbursement allowance will
be pro‐rated based on the following schedule and added to the client’s minimum reimbursement
allowance.
Calendar Quarter
% of Reimbursement Allowance Amount
End of Q1 (March 31)
End of Q2 (June 30)
End of Q3 (September 30)
End of Q4 (December 31)
100%
75%
50%
25%
Reimbursement allowances will not be reduced following qualification in any calendar year unless the
client terminates their portfolio management relationship with GHPIA or GHPIA terminates their
portfolio management relationship with the client.
In all cases, credit may be given for equity assets that the client intends to or is in the process of
transferring to GHPIA’s management at GHPIA’s sole and absolute discretion. Clients with equity
assets under management that are close to the qualifying amounts may be given a reimbursement
allowance at GHPIA’s sole and absolute discretion.
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Clients who terminate their portfolio management relationship with GHPIA (or have their asset
management relationship terminated by GHPIA) prior to accruing any management fees in the
current calendar year are not eligible for a reimbursement allowance.
Current‐year reimbursement allowances are not available for use until the client has accrued
management fees in the current year in the amount of the reimbursement allowance. Clients who
terminate their asset management relationship (or have their asset management relationship
terminated by GHPIA) prior to accruing management fees in the amount of the pro‐rated
reimbursement allowance amount will forfeit any portion of the pro‐rated reimbursement allowance
that exceeds total management fees accrued to the termination date. If GHPIA has already made a
payment, clients may be required to reimburse GHPIA for any reimbursement allowance amount
paid that exceeds total management fees paid to the termination date.
Clients who receive professional services from a third‐party provider may:
Pay the third‐party provider directly and submit to GHPIA a copy of the invoice showing the
date and nature of the services provided. GHPIA will, at the client’s discretion, either
reimburse the client in an amount up to the available reimbursement allowance or apply a
credit against accrued management fees in an amount up to the available credit. Credits will be
applied against management fees until the entire reimbursement allowance has been received
by the client. Additional reimbursement allowance amounts earned after the initial payment
may be used against any uncovered amount on previously submitted invoices during the year.
Direct the third‐party provider to submit a summary invoice to GHPIA showing the date and
nature of services provided. GHPIA will pay the third‐party provider directly for qualified
services in an amount up to the available reimbursement allowance. Any amount due after the
available reimbursement allowance has been paid is the responsibility of the client. GHPIA
will notify both the client and the third‐party provider in writing if the total invoice has not
been paid.
If a request for payment has not been received within 60 days of the end of the calendar year, the
client will forfeit the outstanding reimbursement allowance earned during the preceding year.
Outstanding reimbursement allowances from the prior calendar year will not be rolled over to the
current calendar year. Outstanding reimbursement allowances from the prior calendar year will also
not be applied to services delivered during the current calendar year.
Clients who qualify for a reimbursement allowance will receive a semi‐annual statement that reports
the initial allowance earned, any increases applied, and payments made during the year, and the
outstanding amount available. Clients may also obtain information about the program and their
reimbursement allowance by contacting our office.
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GHP INTERNATIONAL REFORM AND DEVELOPMENT FUND, L.P.
GHPIA, as general partner of the IRDF receives from each limited partner a quarterly fee (the
“Management Fee”), in arrears, in an amount equal to one quarter of one percent of such limited
partner’s share of the net value of the assets of the partnership as of the end of each quarter (1.00% on
an annualized basis). The general partner, in its sole and absolute discretion, may reduce or waive the
Management Fee payable by a limited partner that is an affiliate of the general partner or by any other
limited partner.
At the end of each fiscal year, the general partner is allocated by credit to its capital account and each
limited partner is allocated by debit to its capital account an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of such
limited partner’s pro rata share of the net capital appreciation for each fiscal year (the “Incentive
Allocation”). The general partner, in its sole and absolute discretion, may reduce or waive the
Incentive Allocation allocable from a limited partner that is an affiliate of the general partner or from
any other limited partner.
The Incentive Allocation is subject to a “High Water Mark.” This means that an Incentive Allocation is
made with respect to a limited partner only if such limited partner’s investment has recovered any net
capital depreciation, taking into account such limited partner’s share of Management Fees, debited to
it for prior years. This calculation is adjusted for withdrawals of capital.
In addition to the Management Fee and the Incentive Allocation, the IRDF incurs operating expenses
which include all commissions, research fees, interest on margin accounts and other indebtedness,
custodial fees, bank service fees and any other reasonable expenses related to the evaluation,
acquisition, monitoring or disposition of partnership investments, accounting, legal, technical, taxes
and other governmental changes, insurance premiums and other operating expenses and all expenses
in connection with the offer and sale of limited partnership interests, as is determined by the general
partner in its sole and absolute discretion.
Each partner is charged a proportionate share of all operating expenses, provided however, that to the
extent the auditing and accounting fees of the partnership exceed one‐half percent (0.50%) of the net
asset value of the partnership, calculated annually, any amounts in excess of such expense limitation
shall be paid by the general partner.
ISRAEL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
As disclosed in the “Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations” section (Item 10), GHPIA is
the majority owner and managing member of Israel Investment Advisors, LLC (“IIA”). GHPIA
provides administrative services to IIA for which our firm receives an administration fee of up to
0.10% of IIA’s assets under management. GHPIA also provides IIA with investment management
services for which our firm receives an investment management fee of up to 0.25% of IIA’s assets
under management. GHPIA may, in its sole and absolute discretion, reduce or waive these fees.
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PENSION ADVISORY FEES
The fee for Pension Advisory Services is dependent upon a number of factors including the size,
composition and complexity of the pension plan and the nature of the services provided. Fees are
calculated as a percentage of assets under management (up to a maximum of 1% per year) and are
payable quarterly in arrears.
CONSULTING SERVICES
GHPIA’s fees for Consulting Services are calculated and charged on either an hourly or fixed‐fee
basis. We may request a retainer upon completion of our initial fact‐finding session with the client.
Advance payment, however, will never exceed $500 for work that will not be completed within six
months. The balance is due upon completion of the consultation.
PUBLICATION OF PERIODICALS
As previously stated in the “Publication of Periodicals” section (Item 4), newsletters published by
GHPIA are distributed free of charge to our advisory clients and prospective clients.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Negotiability of Advisory Fees: Although GHPIA has established the aforementioned fee schedules, we
retain the discretion to negotiate alternative fees on a client‐by‐client basis. Client facts, circumstances
and needs will be considered in determining the fee schedule. These may include, among other
factors, the complexity of the client relationship, assets to be placed under management, anticipated
future additional assets, related accounts, portfolio style, account composition and reporting
requirements, among other factors. The specific annual fee schedule will be identified in the contract
between GHPIA and each client.
Special client requirements, such as compliance with special investment restrictions or the use of
specially designed securities universes, and particular facts and circumstances relating to certain
accounts, may also result in different fee rates.
We may group certain related client accounts for the purpose of achieving the minimum account size
requirements and determining the annual fee.
Discounts not generally available to our advisory clients may be offered to family members and
friends of associated persons of our firm.
Termination of the Advisory, Financial Planning or Consulting Relationship: Though ultimately dependent
on the actual agreement between the client and GHPIA, a client agreement typically may be canceled
by either party at any time upon written notice to the other.
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Mutual Fund Fees and ETF Fees: All fees paid to GHPIA for investment advisory services are separate
and distinct from the fees and expenses charged by mutual funds and/or ETFs to their shareholders.
These fees and expenses are described in each fundʹs prospectus. These fees will generally include a
management fee, other fund expenses, and a possible distribution fee. If the fund also imposes sales
charges, a client may pay an initial or deferred sales charge. A client could invest in a mutual fund
directly, without our services. In that case, the client would not receive the services provided by our
firm which are designed, among other things, to assist the client in determining which mutual fund or
funds are most appropriate to each clientʹs financial condition and objectives. Accordingly, the client
should review both the fees charged by the funds and our fees to fully understand the total amount of
fees to be paid by the client and to thereby evaluate the advisory services being provided.
Additional Fees and Expenses: In addition to our advisory fees, clients are also responsible for the fees
and expenses charged by custodians and imposed by broker‐dealers. Please refer to the ʺBrokerage
Practicesʺ section (Item 12) of this Form ADV for additional information.
Grandfathering of Minimum Account Requirements: Pre‐existing advisory clients are subject to GHPIAʹs
minimum account requirements and advisory fees in effect at the time the client entered into the
advisory relationship. Therefore, our firmʹs minimum account requirements will differ among clients.
ERISA Accounts: GHPA is deemed to be a fiduciary to advisory clients that are employee benefit plans,
pursuant to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and to
individual retirement accounts (“IRAs”), pursuant to Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended (“Internal Revenue Code”). As such, our firm is subject to specific duties and
obligations under ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code that include, among other things, restrictions
concerning certain forms of compensation. To avoid engaging in prohibited transactions, GHPIA may
only charge fees for investment advice about products for which our firm and/or our related persons
do not receive any commissions or Rule 12b‐1 fees, or conversely, investment advice about products
for which our firm and/or our related persons receive commissions or Rule 12b‐1 fees, however, only
when such fees are used to offset GHPIAʹs advisory fees.
Advisory Fees in General: Clients should note that similar advisory services may (or may not) be
available from other registered (or unregistered) investment advisers for similar or lower fees.
Prepayment of Fees: Under no circumstances do we require or solicit payment of fees in excess of $1200
more than six months in advance of services rendered.
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Item 6 Performance‐Based Fees and Side‐By‐Side Management
PERFORMANCE‐BASED FEES
As previously disclosed in Item 5 of this Brochure, our firm accepts a performance‐based fee in its role
as general partner of the GHP International Reform and Development Fund, L.P.
Clients should be aware that performance‐based fee arrangements may create an incentive for us to
recommend investments which may be riskier or more speculative than those which would be
recommended under a different fee arrangement.
Furthermore, as we also have clients who do not pay performance‐based fees, we may also have an
incentive to favor accounts that do pay such fees because compensation we receive from these clients
is more directly tied to the performance of their accounts.
These incentives create potential conflicts of interest. In order to mitigate the risks of such conflicts,
GHPIA relies on policies and procedures that seek to emphasize GHPIA’s fiduciary duties to clients,
including the obligation not to provide favorable treatment to one client at the expense of another
client. In addition, pursuant to such policies and procedures GHPIA’s Chief Compliance Officer is
tasked with the review of accounts, including whether allocations of investment opportunities are fair
and equitable.
Item 7 Types of Clients
GHPIA typically provides advisory services to the following types of clients:
Individuals (other than high‐net‐worth individuals)
High net worth individuals
Pension and profit‐sharing plans (other than plan participants)
Other pooled investment vehicles (e.g., hedge funds)
Charitable organizations
Corporations or other businesses not listed above
Our firm has established certain initial minimum account requirements based on the nature of the
services provided. A minimum of $500,000 of assets under management is required for investment
supervisory services. The minimum investment for limited partners in the GHP International Reform
and Development Fund is $100,000. These account sizes may be negotiable under certain
circumstances. GHPIA may group certain related client accounts for the purpose of achieving the
minimum account size.
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Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
METHODS OF ANALYSIS
We may use some or all of the following methods of analysis in formulating our investment advice
and/or managing client assets.
Fundamental Analysis: We attempt to measure the intrinsic value of a security by looking at economic
and financial factors (including the overall economy, industry conditions, and the financial condition
and management of the company itself) to determine if the company is underpriced (indicating it may
be a good time to buy) or overpriced (indicating it may be time to sell).
Fundamental analysis does not attempt to anticipate market movements. This presents a potential
risk, as the price of a security can move up or down along with the overall market regardless of the
economic and financial factors considered in evaluating the stock.
Risks for all forms of analysis: Our securities analysis methods rely on the assumption that the
companies whose securities we purchase and sell, the rating agencies that review these securities, and
other publicly‐available sources of information about these securities, are providing accurate and
unbiased data. While we are alert to indications that data may be incorrect, there is always a risk that
our analysis may be compromised by inaccurate or misleading information.
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
GHPIA may use all or some of the following strategies when managing client accounts, provided that
such strategies are appropriate to the needs of the client and consistent with the clientʹs investment
objectives, risk tolerance, liquidity needs and time horizons, among other considerations.
Long‐term purchases: We generally purchase securities with the idea of holding them in the clientʹs
account for a year or longer. Typically, we employ this strategy when:
we believe the securities to be currently undervalued, and/or
we want exposure to a particular asset class over time, regardless of the current projection for
this class.
A risk in a long‐term purchase strategy is that by holding the security for this length of time, we may
not take advantage of short‐term gains that could be profitable to a client. Moreover, if our predictions
are incorrect, a security may decline sharply in value before we make the decision to sell.
Short‐term purchases: Short‐term purchases are not a core investment strategy for GHPIA.
Consequently, we do not use short‐term purchases on a regular basis. In limited cases, however, we
may purchase securities with the idea of selling them within a relatively short time (typically a year or
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less). We do this in an attempt to take advantage of conditions that we believe will soon result in a
price swing in the securities we purchase.
A short‐term purchase strategy poses risks should the anticipated price swing not materialize; we are
then left with the option of having a long‐term investment in a security that was designed to be a
short‐term purchase or potentially taking a loss.
In addition, this strategy involves more frequent trading than does a longer‐term strategy and may
result in increased brokerage and other transaction‐related costs, as well as less favorable tax
treatment for short‐term capital gains.
Margin transactions: We do not use margin transactions as an investment strategy. However, we do
recommend, where appropriate, that a client establish a margin account with the client’s broker. In
this situation, if we are selling one stock and purchasing another stock with the proceeds, we can use
the margin account to make certain that the client is not left out of the purchase if we have difficulty
completing the sale.
Option writing: We may use options as an investment strategy. An option is a contract that gives the
buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset (such as a share of stock) at a specific
price on or before a certain date. An option, just like a stock or bond, is a security. An option is also a
derivative, because it derives its value from an underlying asset.
The two types of options are calls and puts:
A call gives the holder the right to buy an asset at a certain price within a specific period of
time. We may buy a call if we believe that the price of the stock will increase before the option
expires.
A put gives the holder the right to sell an asset at a certain price within a specific period of
time. We may buy a put if we believe that the price of the stock will fall before the option
expires.
We may use options to speculate on the possibility of a price swing. We may also use options to
ʺhedgeʺ a purchase of the underlying security—in other words, we may use options to limit the
potential upside and/or downside of a security we have purchased for your portfolio. A risk of buying
options is that the holder could lose the premium paid if the anticipated shift in the underlying stock
price does not occur before the option expires.
We may use ʺcovered callsʺ, in which we sell a call option on a security you own. In this strategy, you
receive a fee for making the option available and give the person purchasing the option the right to
buy the security from you at an agreed‐upon price. A risk of covered calls is that they potentially limit
the upside of the underlying stock, and if we want to sell the stock prior to the end of the option
agreement, we may have to buy the option back and incur a loss.
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Private Funds: GHPIA may recommend investments in private funds. “Private funds” are typically
structured to rely on exclusions from registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as
amended, and therefore are not subject to the same oversight, reporting obligations or investment
restrictions as registered investment companies.
RISK OF LOSS
Securities investments are not guaranteed, and you may lose money on your investments. We ask that
you work with us to help us understand your tolerance for risk. In addition to the risks associated
with the methodologies and strategies described above, certain risks may be applicable to your
investments, including, but not limited to:
Market Risk. The value of a portfolio may fluctuate over time in response to overall
movements in the stock market.
Equity Securities Risk. The prices of equity securities fluctuate based on changes in a
company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. The value
of equity securities could decline if the financial condition of the companies declines or
if overall market and economic conditions deteriorate.
Debt Securities Risk. All debt securities are subject to two types of risk: credit risk and
interest rate risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of a security will be
unable to make interest payments and/or repay the principal on its debt. Interest rate
risk refers to fluctuations in the value of a debt security resulting from changes in the
general level of interest rates.
Foreign Investment Risk. The prices of securities of issuers in markets outside the United
States may be more volatile than securities of issuers in the U.S. market due to, among
other things, comparatively unstable political, social and economic conditions; limited
or ineffectual judicial systems; comparatively small market sizes; trade or diplomatic
disputes and undeveloped regulatory environments.
IRDF and IIF Risks. Where GHPIA recommends the IRDF or IIF to clients, clients should
refer to the respective private placement memoranda of those entities for a more
detailed discussion of the risks entailed by investments in those funds.
Item 9 Disciplinary Information
GHPIA is required to disclose any legal or disciplinary events that are material to a clientʹs or
prospective clientʹs evaluation of our advisory business or the integrity of our management.
Our firm and our management personnel have no material disciplinary events to disclose.
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Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Affiliated Investment Advisers:
Israel Investment Advisors, LLC
GHPIA is the majority owner and managing member of an affiliated SEC‐registered investment
advisory firm: Israel Investment Advisors, LLC (“IIA”). Members of our firmʹs management are also
managers of IIA. In their separate capacities, these individuals provide advisory services through IIA.
The advisory services delivered by IIA are distinct from those provided by our firm and are provided
for separate compensation. IIA’s advisory services will be recommended to our clients for whom they
are appropriate. There are no referral fee arrangements between our firms for these recommendations.
GHPIA has an arrangement with IIA to provide administrative and investment management services
to IIA. As disclosed in the “Fees and Compensation” section (Item 5), GHPIA receives compensation
from IIA for providing these services.
Our affiliations with Israel Investment Advisors may present a potential conflict of interest.
As required, any affiliated investment advisers are specifically disclosed in Section 7.A. on Schedule D
of Form ADV, Part 1. (Part 1 of our Form ADV can be accessed by following the directions provided
on the Cover Page of this Firm Brochure.)
Sponsor or Syndicator of Limited Partnerships:
GHP International Reform and Development Fund, L.P.
GHPIA is the general partner of the GHP International Reform & Development Fund, L.P. (“the
IRDF”). The IRDF is a Delaware limited partnership under the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited
Partnership Act, as amended, that operates as a private investment partnership that invests in foreign
securities. GHPIA has a financial interest in this fund. GHPIA recommends to certain clients that they
buy or sell this fund, but only as a piece of a diversified portfolio. Clients should refer to the fund’s
“Private Placement Memorandum” for details regarding the IRDF. The sale of the IRDF is limited to
investors who are both accredited investors and qualified clients.
Israel Investment Fund, L.P.
GHPIA is also the majority owner and managing member of Israel investment Advisors (IIA). IIA is
the general partner of the Israel Investment Fund, L.P. (the “IIF”). The IIF is a Delaware limited
partnership under the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act, as amended, that operates
as a private investment partnership. GHPIA has a financial interest in this fund. GHPIA is the
investment manager for the IIF and recommends to certain clients that they buy or sell this fund, but
only as a piece of a diversified portfolio. Clients and prospective clients should refer to IIA’s
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disclosure document (Form ADV Part 2) and the fund’s “Private Placement Memorandum” for details
regarding the fund and the risks related to investing in the IIF. The sale of the IIF is limited to
investors who are both accredited investors and qualified clients.
Conflicts of Interest
GHPIA and our members, officers and employees will devote to the IRDF and IIF as much time as we
deem necessary and appropriate to manage the IRDF’s and IIF’s business. GHPIA and our affiliates
are not restricted from forming additional investment funds, entering into other investment advisory
relationships or engaging in other business activities, even though such activities may be in
competition with the funds and/or may involve substantial time and resources of our firm and our
affiliates.
Such activities could be viewed as creating a conflict of interest in that the time and effort of our
management personnel and employees will not be devoted exclusively to the business of the funds,
but could be allocated between the business of the funds and other of our business activities and those
of our affiliates. To address the risks of such conflicts, GHPIA’s compliance policies and procedures
and its Code of Ethics provide for, among other things, review of personnel time commitments and
allocation of investment opportunities, to seek to assure that all activities are consistent with our
fiduciary duties owed to clients.
Clients should be aware that the direct or indirect receipt of additional compensation by GHPIA and
its management persons or employees from affiliated investment advisers and accounting firms, as
well as GHPIA’s obligations as general partner to the IRDF, may create conflicts of interest that may
impair the objectivity of our firm and these individuals when making advisory recommendations or
when determining time commitments.
GHPIA endeavors at all times to put the interest of its clients first as part of our fiduciary duty as a
registered investment adviser. To that end, GHPIA has adopted certain compliance policies and
procedures, including its Code of Ethics (further described in Item 11), that GHPIA believes are
reasonably designed to mitigate conflicts that may arise. These policies and procedures provide for,
among other things, periodic reviews of client accounts, restrictions on employees’ outside activities,
and measures that seek to deliver adequate disclosure of conflicts to clients.
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Item 11 Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and
Personal Trading
Our firm has adopted a Code of Ethics which sets forth the high ethical standards of business conduct
that we require of our employees, including compliance with applicable federal securities laws.
GHPIA and our personnel owe a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards our clients, and have
an obligation to adhere not only to the specific provisions of the Code of Ethics but to the general
principles that guide the Code.
We believe that GHPIA’s Code of Ethics is reasonably designed to protect against conflicts between
the personal securities transactions (if any) of GHPIA’s and its affiliates’ principals, officers and
employees (and members of their families) and transactions effected on behalf of GHPIA’s advisory
clients. The Code of Ethics is based on the principle that GHPIA and its employees owe a fiduciary
duty to GHPIA’s advisory clients. Thus, employees of GHPIA must:
1. Place the interests of advisory clients first.
2. Avoid taking inappropriate advantage of their position within GHPIA.
3. Conduct their personal securities transactions (if any) in full compliance with the Code of
Ethics.
Our Code of Ethics is designed to assure that the personal securities transactions, activities and
interests of our employees will not interfere with (i) making decisions in the best interest of advisory
clients and (ii) implementing such decisions while, at the same time, allowing employees to invest
their own accounts.
Our firm and/or individuals associated with our firm may buy or sell for their personal account(s)
securities identical to or different from those recommended to our clients. In addition, any related
person may have an interest or position in securities which may also be recommended to a client.
It is the expressed policy of our firm that no person employed by us may purchase or sell any security
prior to a transaction being implemented for an advisory account, thereby preventing such employee
from benefiting from transactions placed on behalf of advisory accounts.
Among other things, our Code of Ethics also requires prior approval of any acquisition of securities in
a limited offering (e.g., private placement) or an initial public offering.
GHPIA’s Code of Ethics further includes the firmʹs policy prohibiting the use of material non‐public
information. While we do not believe that we have any particular access to non‐public information, all
employees are reminded that such information may not be used in a personal or professional
capacity.
A copy of GHPIA’s Code of Ethics is available to any client or prospective client upon request.
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Item 12 Brokerage Practices
GHPIA participates in the institutional service programs offered by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
(“Schwab”) and National Financial Services, LLC (“Fidelity”), hereinafter collectively referred to as
our “Custodians.” On a limited basis, we also use Equity Trust Company and Inspira Financial. Each
of these Custodians is a FINRA registered broker‐dealer and a member of SIPC.
GHPIA is independently owned and operated and not affiliated with our Custodians. While there is
no direct linkage between the investment advice GHPIA provides and its participation in these
programs, economic benefits are received by GHPIA that would not otherwise be received if GHPIA
did not participate in these programs.
Research and Brokerage Benefits
Our Custodians provide GHPIA with access to institutional services which are typically not available
to retail investors. These services include administrative support, record keeping and related services,
the execution of securities transactions, custody, research, and access to mutual funds and other
investments that are otherwise generally available only to institutional investors or would require a
significantly higher minimum initial investment.
These services are generally available to independent investment advisors on an unsolicited basis, and
are not contingent upon our firm committing any specific amount of business (assets in custody or
trading commissions) except that, in the case of Schwab and Fidelity, certain services are only
available without charge so long as a total of at least $10 million of client assets are held on the
respective custodian’s institutional platform.
Our Custodians generally do not charge separately for custody services but may be compensated by
account holders through commissions and other transaction‐related or asset‐based fees for securities
trades that are executed through or that settle into accounts held on their platform. Schwab may
charge clients who hold alternative investment securities (e.g., private limited partnerships) a separate
custody‐related fee for holding those securities.
Our Custodians make available to our firm other products and services that benefit GHPIA but may
not directly benefit our clientsʹ accounts. Many of these products and services may be used to service
all or some substantial number of our client accounts, including accounts not maintained at the
Custodian that provides the service.
Products and services provided by our Custodians that assist us in managing and administering our
clientsʹ accounts include software and other technology that:
Provide access to client account data (such as trade confirmations and account statements).
Facilitate trade execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts.
Provide research, pricing and other market data.
Facilitate payment of our fees from clientsʹ accounts.
Assist with back‐office functions, recordkeeping and client reporting.
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Our Custodians also offer other services intended to help us manage and further develop our business
enterprise. These services may include:
Compliance, technology, legal and business consulting.
Publications and conferences on practice management and marketing.
Access to service providers and human capital consultants.
Educational conferences and events.
Our Custodians may make available, arrange and/or pay third‐party vendors for the types of services
rendered to GHPIA. They may also discount or waive fees they would otherwise charge for some of
these services or pay all or a part of the fees of a third party providing these services to our firm. Our
Custodians may also provide our firm with other benefits such as educational events and occasional
business entertainment.
In evaluating whether to recommend or require that a client custody their assets at one of our
Custodians, we focus on the nature, cost and quality of the custody and brokerage services provided.
We may, however, consider the availability of some of the previously mentioned products and
services as part of the total mix of factors we consider, which may create a potential conflict of interest.
Our firm will consider client requests to use a custodian that GHPIA does not yet have a formal
relationship with. In such cases our firm considers, among other factors, the cost of establishing and
maintaining such a business relationship, service scope and quality and the ability of a potential
custodian to provide GHPIA with daily automated downloads of trading activity and account
balances in a format used by GHPIA.
In selecting a broker‐dealer, GHPIA uses its best judgment to choose the broker‐dealer most capable
of providing the services necessary to obtain best execution. In seeking best execution, the
determinative factor is not the lowest possible cost, but whether the transaction represents the best
qualitative execution, taking into consideration the full range of a broker‐dealer’s services, including,
but not limited to:
The brokerʹs commission rate.
The broker’s promptness, reliability and quality of executions.
The broker’s trading expertise, ability to handle difficult trades, knowledge of other buyers
and sellers, positioning and distribution capabilities.
The broker’s ability to provide GHPIA with market‐related information.
The broker’s back‐office efficiency, capital strength and financial stability, as well as prior
performance and responsiveness in serving GHPIA and its clients.
Accordingly, while GHPIA will seek competitive rates, to the benefit of all clients, we may not
necessarily obtain the lowest possible commission rates for specific client account transactions.
Although the investment research products and services that may be obtained by us will generally be
used to service all of our clients, brokerage commissions paid by a specific client may be used to pay
for research that is not used in managing that specific client’s account.
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Subject to the requirement of seeking best execution, GHPIA may, in circumstances in which two or
more brokers‐dealers are in a position to offer similar prices and execution, give preference to a
broker‐dealer that can provide investment information, research services and brokerage services to
GHPIA. In obtaining that information and those services, GHPIA may execute securities transactions
that cause a client to pay an amount of commission in excess of the amount of commission another
broker would have charged.
Investment information and research services received under such circumstances are a benefit to
GHPIA because GHPIA does not directly produce or pay for the research or services. This may create
an incentive to select a broker based on the research or other services provided rather than the client’s
interest in best execution. Under Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, GHPIA may do
this if it determines in good faith that the amount of commission charged was reasonable in relation to
the value of brokerage and/or research services provided by such broker. To mitigate and address any
conflicts of interest that may arise, GHPIA has adopted policies and procedures to evaluate, on an
ongoing basis, all commissions paid in order to ensure that the commission represents reasonable
compensation for the brokerage and research services provided by such broker‐dealers.
GHPIA uses investment information and research services that it receives from broker‐dealers to
evaluate securities and to formulate investment recommendations for both discretionary and non‐
discretionary clients. Such information and services are used by our firm as part of its investment
management process and are helpful to GHPIA in serving our clients. Among other things, GHPIA
may receive research reports, oral advice, or data from the brokers‐dealers regarding particular
companies, industries, or general market or economic conditions. Such investment information and
research services may include, among other things:
Information concerning pertinent federal and state legislative and regulatory developments
and other developments that could affect the value of companies in which GHPIA has
invested or may consider investing.
Attendance at meetings with corporate management personnel, industry experts, economists,
government personnel and other financial analysts and journalists
Consultation with scientific and technical experts concerning the viability and market potential
of an issuerʹs products and services.
Comparative issuer performance and evaluation and technical measurement services.
Subscriptions to publications that provide investment‐related information.
Accounting and tax law interpretations.
Economic advice.
Quotation equipment and services, and execution measurement services.
Other services provided by recognized experts on investment matters of particular interest to
GHPIA.
In addition, services may include the use of or be delivered by computer systems whose hardware
and/or software components may be provided to GHPIA as part of the services.
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The investment information and research services that GHPIA receives from brokers‐dealers are used
by our firm to formulate recommendations for purchase or sale of securities. These recommendations
may be made available to all of GHPIAʹs clients and are used by GHPIA in servicing all of its clients.
It is recognized that a particular account may be charged a commission paid to a broker‐dealer who
supplied research services not utilized by such account. In addition, non‐discretionary clients, for
whom GHPIA does not place brokerage orders, may benefit from such investment information, even
though such information was generated through commissions paid by other clients. GHPIA expects
that each account will benefit overall by such practices because each is receiving the benefit of
research services and the execution of such transactions not otherwise available to it.
Directed Brokerage
For discretionary clients, GHPIA seeks written authority to determine the broker‐dealer to use and the
commission costs that will be charged to these clients for securities transactions. In such cases,
GHPIA, consistent with its fiduciary duties, will clear securities transactions through brokers‐dealers
who provide acceptable execution services, reasonable commission arrangements, and support of
data‐related services.
In the event that a client directs GHPIA to use a particular broker‐dealer, GHPIA may not be
authorized under those circumstances to negotiate commissions and may not be able to obtain volume
discounts or best execution. In addition, under these circumstances a disparity in commission charges
may exist between the commissions charged to clients who direct GHPIA to use a particular broker‐
dealer and other clients who do not direct GHPIA to use a particular broker‐dealer. GHPIA reserves
the right to refuse an account based on excessive limitations or directions to use a certain broker‐
dealer.
Trade Aggregation
In some cases, trades may be executed in an aggregated transaction (“block trade”) as part of
concurrent authorizations to purchase or sell the same security for numerous accounts served by
GHPIA. Our firm believes that block trades may enable it, on average and overtime, to obtain
enhanced execution and lower brokerage commissions (although there is no certainty that such
objectives will be achieved). GHPIA will only execute block trades when it believes that doing so is in
the best interest of the affected accounts. GHPIA is not obligated to aggregate orders into larger
transactions.
When GHPIA executes block trades, the trades are generally averaged as to price and allocated in a
manner which is deemed fair and equitable to each of the accounts involved. In making such
allocation decisions, GHPIA will adhere to all applicable legal and regulatory requirements, and will
use its business judgment when considering, among other things, any or all of the following:
Each clientʹs investment objectives, guidelines and restrictions.
The size of each clientʹs order.
The amount of investable funds available in each clientʹs account.
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The amount already committed by each client to that or similar investments.
The size and structure of each clientʹs portfolio.
Although GHPIA will use its best efforts to be fair and equitable to all clients, there can be no
assurance that any particular investment will be proportionately allocated among clients according to
any particular or predetermined standard or criteria.
In the event GHPIA purchases for client accounts shares in initial public offerings (“IPOs”), GHPIA
will generally allocate such offerings among client accounts according to its business judgment and in
compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements, taking into account factors such as
the asset values of the accounts, account restrictions, available funds and suitability considerations.
Our firm expects such instances to be rare given GHPIAʹs investment strategies.
Because GHPIA manages client accounts based on client specific investment guidelines, objectives,
and restrictions, a particular security may be purchased for one or more clients at a time when one or
more clients are selling the same security. In such cases, when GHPIA believes it is appropriate and in
accordance with applicable law and regulations, GHPIA may affect third‐party agency cross
transactions between two or more accounts. GHPIA believes that such transactions can benefit both
accounts by effecting a transfer of securities from one account to another at a reduced cost. GHPIA
generally executes agency cross transactions only through an independent third‐party broker‐dealer
which may receive minimal or no compensation for this accommodation.
In the process of managing client accounts, GHPIA may purchase securities that are not listed on a
national securities exchange but that are instead traded in the over‐the‐counter market. Our firm may
also purchase listed securities in the third market (over‐the‐counter trades of exchange‐listed
securities) or fourth market (direct trades of securities between institutional investors without
intermediation of a broker‐dealer). Where transactions are executed in the over‐the‐counter market or
third market, GHPIA will seek to deal with the primary market‐makers, but when necessary, in order
to obtain the best price and execution, it will utilize the services of others. In all cases, GHPIA will
attempt to secure best execution.
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Item 13 Review of Accounts
INVESTMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICES
INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
REVIEWS: General parameters of managed accounts (e.g., securities transactions, deposits,
withdrawals, cash balances, etc.) are reviewed daily. Client portfolios are typically reviewed semi‐
annually in the context of each clientʹs stated investment objectives and guidelines. Portfolio reviews
may focus on factors such as the status of individual investments, diversification, tax considerations,
market opportunities and other relevant factors. More frequent reviews may be triggered by material
changes in variables such as the clientʹs individual circumstances, or the market, political or economic
environment.
GHPIA employs a team approach to reviewing client portfolios. Brian Friedman, President, supervises
the review of investment management accounts.
REPORTS: In addition to the monthly statements and confirmations of transactions that clients receive
from their custodian, we provide quarterly reports summarizing account performance, balances and
holdings.
Limited partners in the IRDF receive unaudited quarterly statements and audited annual reports.
PENSION ADVISORY SERVICES
REVIEWS: GHPIA reviews a plan’s investment options semi‐annually and upon client request. The
plan’s investment options are reviewed for consistency with investment objectives and applicable
guidelines.
Carin Wagner, Senior Vice President of Wealth Management, and Mike Sullivan, Vice President
supervises the review of the mutual funds that GHPIA recommends for pension advisory services
clients.
REPORTS: In addition to the monthly statements and confirmations of transactions that clients receive
from their custodian, we provide quarterly reports summarizing account performance, balances and
holdings.
FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES
REVIEWS: Financial plans for investment management clients are generally reviewed and revised
when clients experience material changes in their financial situation. Financial plans for financial
planning clients are reviewed upon client request.
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Carin Wagner, Senior Vice President of Wealth Management, and Mike Sullivan, Vice President of
Wealth Management, supervise the review of financial plans.
REPORTS: Financial planning clients will receive a completed financial plan. Additional reports will
not typically be provided unless otherwise contracted.
CONSULTING SERVICES
REVIEWS: While reviews may occur at different stages depending on the nature and terms of the
specific engagement, typically no formal reviews will be conducted for consulting services clients
unless otherwise contracted for.
REPORTS: Consulting services clients will receive reports as contracted for at the inception of the
consulting engagement.
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Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation
CLIENT REFERRALS
Our firm may pay referral fees to individuals or firms (ʺPromotersʺ) for introducing clients to us.
Whenever we pay a referral fee to a non‐GHPIA employee, we require the Promoter to provide the
prospective client with a copy of this document (our Firm Brochure) and a separate disclosure
statement that includes the following information.
the Promoterʹs name and relationship with our firm;
the fact that the Promoter is being paid a referral fee; and
the amount of the referral fee.
GHPIA has entered into written promoter agreements with a number of related and unrelated
individuals. We compensate solicitors with up to 25% of the investment management fees paid by
clients they refer to us. GHPIA may enter into other similar agreements in the future. GHPIA seeks to
ensure that any such arrangements are in compliance with Rule 206(4)‐1 under the Investment
Advisers Act of 1940, as amended.
GHPIA’s managers and employees, in connection with the establishment of new investment
management client accounts, may receive a portion of the investment management fees generated by
such accounts.
Separately, GHPIA may enter into referral agreements with investment management referral services.
These services attempt to match prospective clients with advisors based on predetermine criteria and
prospective client inquiry. Under these arrangements GHPIA may compensate for the referral based
on either a percentage of fees or one time referral fees as negotiated with such referral services.
As a matter of firm practice, the advisory fees paid to us by clients that have been referred by
promoters are not increased as a result of any referral.
Item 15 Custody
There may be instances in which GHPIA is deemed to have regulatory custody due to specific
authorization on accounts. These relationships include:
GHPIA or its employees may act as Trustee on client accounts;
GHPIA or its employees may act as Personal Representative for clients;
GHPIA may have authority to distribute funds to third parties. These distributions may be via
wire, check writing or other electronic means.
In addition, GHPIA may be deemed to have custody of the fund assets for the GHP International
Reform and Development Fund and the Israel Investment Fund due to our authority on the
partnership brokerage accounts.
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In these circumstances, and any others that we believe may result in regulatory custody relationships,
the specific accounts are included in periodic surprise custody exams with a third‐party auditor.
As previously disclosed in the ʺFees and Compensationʺ section (Item 5), our firm directly debits
advisory fees from client accounts. As part of this billing process, the clientʹs custodian is advised of
the amount of the fee to be deducted from that clientʹs account. On at least a quarterly basis, the
custodian is required to send to the client a statement showing all transactions within the account
during the reporting period.
In addition to the periodic statements that clients receive directly from their custodians, we also send
account statements directly to our clients on a quarterly basis. Because the custodian does not
calculate the amount of the fee to be deducted, it is important for clients to carefully review their
GHPIA billing summary included in their quarterly statements to verify the accuracy of the
calculation. Clients should contact us directly if they believe that there may be an error in their
statement.
Item 16 Investment Discretion
GHPIA seeks full investment discretion on investment management accounts. Clients give GHPIA
discretionary authority when they sign our standard investment management agreement, though
specific account may be excluded from discretionary authorization via our Investment Management
Agreement.
Investment discretion allows GHPIA to place trades in a client’s account without contacting them to
obtain permission. Our discretionary authority also includes the ability to do the following without
contacting the client:
Determine the security to buy or sell.
Determine the amount of the security to buy or sell.
Determine the timing of buy or sell orders.
Clients may limit GHPIA’s discretionary authority at any time by notifying our firm in writing and
signing a revised investment management agreement. Such restrictions may include, but are not
limited to, religious, ethical or political guidelines, or a limit on the value of a single stock holding
relative to the total value of a client’s portfolio.
GHPIA reserves the right to refuse an account due to client‐imposed limits on our discretionary
authority, including excessively restrictive investment guidelines.
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Item 17 Voting Client Securities
GHPIA votes proxies in accounts for which our firm has been given written authority to do so by the
client. Clients may revise this authority at any time by contacting GHPIA and updating the
appropriate written authorizations. With respect to ERISA accounts, we will vote proxies unless the
plan documents specifically reserve the plan sponsor’s right to vote proxies.
GHPIA has adopted policies and procedures designed to guide our firm in voting proxies in the best
interest of our clients. In order to vote proxies with client interests in mind, GHPIA has contracted
with Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”) and Glass, Lewis, Co., LLC (“Glass Lewis”)
to provide our firm with an integrated proxy recommendation and proxy voting service. Accordingly,
GHPIA has adopted the written proxy voting policies of Glass Lewis, which are the basis for proxy
votes cast on behalf of our clients.
While GHPIA relies on the recommendations supplied by Glass Lewis, our firm retains ultimate
responsibility for proxy votes and can override a Glass Lewis recommendation if we believe doing so
is in the best interest of our clients. If a material conflict of interest is present that may affect our ability
to vote proxies in the best interest of our clients, we will follow the Glass Lewis recommendation.
GHPIA votes proxies for clients at the same custodian on an aggregated basis. Clients may, however,
direct GHPIA to vote on their shares in a certain manner by submitting written instructions to our
office.
Clients may obtain a copy of our proxy voting policies and procedures, as well as information about
how GHPIA voted on their securities by contacting our office. Clients who have not authorized
GHPIA to vote proxies on their behalf will receive their proxies directly from their custodian.
Item 18 Financial Information
Under no circumstances does GHPIA require or solicit payment of fees in excess of $1,200 per client
more than six months in advance of services rendered. Therefore, we are not required to include a
financial statement.
GHPIA has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition at any time during the past ten years and has
no additional financial circumstances to report.
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