Overview
- Headquarters
- Gloucester, MA
- Average Client Assets
- $2.9 million
- SEC CRD Number
- 143492
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (GOOD HARBOR ADVISORS, INC. BROCHURE)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $300,000 | 1.00% |
| $300,001 | $900,000 | 0.95% |
| $900,001 | $2,000,000 | 0.80% |
| $2,000,001 | and above | 0.75% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $9,500 | 0.95% |
| $5 million | $40,000 | 0.80% |
| $10 million | $77,500 | 0.78% |
| $50 million | $377,500 | 0.76% |
| $100 million | $752,500 | 0.75% |
Clients
- HNW Share of Firm Assets
- 77.21%
- Total Client Accounts
- 645
- Discretionary Accounts
- 645
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals, Portfolio Management for Institutional Clients, Pension Consulting
Regulatory Filings
Primary Brochure: GOOD HARBOR ADVISORS, INC. BROCHURE (2026-03-24)
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Cover Page - Item 1
Good Harbor Advisors, Inc.
1 Blackburn Drive
Gloucester, MA 01930
www.goodharboradvisors.com
Phone: (978) 515-7119
Fax: (978) 326-7020
March 24, 2026
Form ADV Part 2A Brochure
Good Harbor Advisors, Inc. is a registered investment adviser. An "investment adviser" means any
person who, for compensation, engages in the business of advising others, either directly or through
publications or writings, as to the value of securities or as to the advisability of investing in, purchasing,
or selling securities, or who, for compensation and as part of a regular business, issues or promulgates
analyses or reports concerning securities. Registration with the SEC or any state securities authority
does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Good Harbor
Advisors, Inc. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at (978)
515-7119. 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 Good Harbor Advisors, Inc. is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. Good Harbor Advisors, Inc.’s CRD number is 143492.
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Material Changes - Item 2
The purpose of this page is to inform you of any material changes since the previous version of this
brochure.
On March 24, 2026, we submitted our annual updating amendment for fiscal year 2025. We have updated
Item 4 of our Form ADV Part 2A Brochure to disclose discretionary assets under management of
approximately $333,748,183, and non-discretionary assets under management of approximately $0
In addition, we amended the Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss section (Item 8)
of the document to disclose additional material investment risks (Item 8) pertaining to Risk and Artificial
Intelligence ("AI") Risk.
If you have any questions on this amendment, or if you would like to receive a copy of our entire Form
ADV Part 2A Brochure, please contact Anke Parpart at (978) 515-7119 or at anke@ghadvisors.com.
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Table of Contents - Item 3
Cover Page - Item 1 ....................................................................................................................................... 1
Material Changes - Item 2 ............................................................................................................................. 2
Table of Contents - Item 3 ............................................................................................................................ 3
Advisory Business - Item 4 ............................................................................................................................ 4
Fees and Compensation - Item 5 .................................................................................................................. 7
Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management - Item 6 ............................................................ 12
Types of Clients - Item 7 .............................................................................................................................. 12
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss - Item 8 ....................................................... 12
Disciplinary Information - Item 9 ................................................................................................................ 15
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations - Item 10 ..................................................................... 15
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading - Item 11 ............... 16
Brokerage Practices - Item 12 ..................................................................................................................... 16
Review of Accounts - Item 13 ..................................................................................................................... 18
Client Referrals and Other Compensation - Item 14 .................................................................................. 18
Custody - Item 15 ........................................................................................................................................ 19
Investment Discretion - Item 16 ................................................................................................................. 19
Voting Client Securities - Item 17................................................................................................................ 20
Financial Information - Item 18 .................................................................................................................. 20
Requirements for State-Registered Advisors - Item 19 .............................................................................. 20
Miscellaneous ............................................................................................................................................. 20
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Advisory Business - Item 4
Good Harbor Advisors, Inc. (hereinafter “GHA”) is a registered investment advisor based in Gloucester,
Massachusetts. We are a corporation under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We have
been providing investment advisory services since 2007. Donna I. Crocker, President/CCO, and Matthew
M. Babson, Secretary, are the principal owners of GHA.
Currently, we offer the following investment advisory services, personalized to each individual client:
• Portfolio Management Services
• Financial Planning Services
• Pension Consulting Services
The following paragraphs describe what we do and what we charge. Each investment advisory service is
listed below and describes how we tailor our advisory services to your individual needs. Also, you may
see the term Associated Person throughout this Brochure. As used in this Brochure, this term refers to
anyone from our Firm who is an officer, employee, and all individuals providing investment advice on
behalf of our Firm. Such persons are properly registered as investment adviser representatives in all
required jurisdictions.
Portfolio Management Services
Portfolio management refers to the management of money, including investments. Assets are usually
held in what is called a portfolio. Determining the types and quantities of securities to hold in a portfolio
is referred to as portfolio management.
Our Firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services to our clients. This
means that once the portfolio has been agreed upon, the ongoing supervision and management of the
portfolio will be our responsibility. This authority is granted to us by you in a written agreement. This
allows our Firm to decide on specific securities, the quantity of the securities and placing buy or sell
orders for your account without obtaining your approval for each transaction. This type of authorization
is done using either the investment advisory agreement you sign with our Firm, a limited power of
attorney agreement, or trading authorization forms. You may limit this authority by setting a limit on the
type of securities that can be purchased for your account. Simply provide us with your restrictions or
guidelines in writing.
The non-discretionary portfolio management service means that we must obtain your approval prior to
making any transactions in your account.
Our investment advice is tailored to meet our clients’ needs and investment objectives. If you decide to
hire our Firm to manage your portfolio, we will meet with you to gather your financial information,
determine your goals, and decide how much risk you should take in your investments. The information
we gather will help us implement an asset allocation strategy that will be specific to your goals, whether
we are actively investing for you or simply providing you with advice.
There are a few ways we might create your investment portfolio depending on what we decide would
work best for you. We may customize a portfolio for you based the goals and risk we determined during
the information gathering process. Or we might use a predetermined strategy rather than choosing
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individual securities. Alternatively, it may be that one of the model portfolios developed by our Firm
would be the best fit for your needs.
Our firm mainly uses equity securities, exchange traded funds, investment company securities,
corporate securities, municipal securities and U.S. government securities in its portfolio management
programs.
However we construct your investment portfolio, we will monitor your portfolio’s performance on a
continuous basis, and rebalance the portfolio whenever necessary, as changes occur in market
conditions, your financial circumstances, or both.
We recommend that you review the statement(s) you receive from the qualified custodian. If you see
something that is incorrect, please call our main office number, located on the cover page of this
brochure.
Financial Planning Services
We offer broad based financial planning including tax planning, charitable gifting strategies, risk and
insurance analysis and estate and retirement planning. GHA strives to achieve a client’s long-term
financial goals by implementing a financial planning process that may include any or all of the following
steps:
• Assessment of a client’s present financial situation by collecting information regarding net worth
and cash flow statements, tax returns, insurance policies, investment portfolios, pension plans,
employee benefit statements etc.
•
Identification of a client’s financial and personal goals and objectives. Goals or objectives may
include financing a child’s college education or retirement planning. The identified goals or
objectives are specific, realistic and measurable. All goals include time horizons.
• Resolution of finance related problems. Obstacles to achieving financial independence are
identified so that resolution may occur. Examples of problem areas can include too little or too
much insurance coverage, inadequate cash flow or a high tax burden.
• Plan Design. A written financial plan is prepared that includes recommendations and solutions
to any financial related problems.
•
Implementation of the financial plan. The financial plan is finalized and agreed upon. The
recommendations and solutions are executed to reach the desired goals and objectives.
• Evaluation of the financial plan is conducted periodically. The financial planning service provides
periodic review and revision of the plan to ensure that the financial goals are achieved.
Financial plans are based on your financial situation and the financial information you provide to our
Firm. If your financial situation, goals, objectives, or needs change, you must notify us promptly.
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We also provide financial planning services that cover a specific area, such as retirement or estate
planning. We offer consultative services where we set an appointment to meet with you for financial
planning advice for an hourly fee.
You may choose to accept or reject our recommendations. If you decide to proceed with our
recommendations, you may do so either through our investment advisory services or by using the
advisory/brokerage Firm of your choice.
Pension Consulting Services
GHA provides several pension consulting related services separately or in combination. While the
primary clients for these services will be pension, profit sharing and 401(k) plans, GHA will also offer
these services, where appropriate, to individuals and trusts, estates and charitable organizations.
Pension Consulting Services are comprised of four distinct services. Clients may choose to use any or all
of these services.
Investment Policy Statement Preparation
GHA will meet with the client (in person or over the telephone) to determine the client's investment
needs and goals. GHA will then prepare a written Investment Policy Statement (“IPS”) stating those
needs and goals and creating a policy to help achieve these goals. The IPS will also list the criteria for
selection of investment vehicles and the procedures and timing interval for monitoring of investment
performance.
Selection of Investment Vehicles
GHA will review various investments, consisting of one or all of the following: individual equities, bonds,
other investment products and mutual funds (both index and managed) to determine which of these
investments are appropriate to implement the client's IPS. The number of investments to be
recommended will be determined by the client, based on the Investment Policy Statement.
Monitoring of Investment Performance
Client investments will be monitored continuously based on the procedures and timing intervals
outlined in the Investment Policy Statement. Although GHA will not be involved in any way in the
purchase or sale of these investments, GHA will supervise the client's portfolio and will make
recommendations to the client as market factors and the client's needs dictate.
Employee Communications
For pension, profit sharing and 401(k) plans where the individual account participant exercises control
over assets in his/her own account (hereinafter ''self-directed plans''), GHA also provides educational
support and investment workshops designed for the Plan participants. The nature of the topics to be
covered will be determined by GHA and the client under the guidelines established in ERISA Section
404(c). The educational support and investment workshops will NOT provide Plan participants with
individualized, tailored investment advice or individualized, tailored asset allocation recommendations.
Other pension consulting services are available on request. All of our pension consulting services,
whether general or customized, will be outlined in an agreement that shows the services that will be
provided and the fees that will be charged for those services.
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Workshop Presentations and Seminars
We may provide educational workshops for groups desiring general advice on investments and personal
finance. Topics may include issues related to portfolio management, financial planning, retirement
strategies, or various other economic and investment topics. Our workshops are educational in nature
and do not involve the sale of any investment products. Information presented will not be based on any
attendee’s personal need, nor do we provide individualized investment advice to attendees during
general sessions.
Wrap Fee Programs
GHA does not participate in wrap fee programs.
Assets Under Management
As of February 27, 2026, we manage discretionary assets under management of approximately
$333,748,183 and non-discretionary assets under management of $0.
Fees and Compensation - Item 5
GHA charges a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, fixed fees (not including
subscription fees) or other fees for its advisory services.
Portfolio Management Services
If you decide to engage GHA for portfolio management services, we will charge an annual fee based
upon a percentage of the market value of the assets being managed. Our fee for portfolio/asset
management services is set forth in the following fee schedule:
Assets Under Management
Up to $300,000
$300,001 - $900,000
$900,001 - $2,000,000
Over $2,000,000
Annual Fee
1.00%
0.95%
0.80%
0.75%
GHA allows the accounts for members of the same household to be combined for fee paying purposes.
We combine the account valuations to assist you in meeting fee breakpoints and therefore lowering the
overall fee level. GHA extends this option to all accounts residing in the same household.
GHA will either bill you directly for payment of our fees or the fees will be deducted from your account.
Fees are billed quarterly, in arrears and are based on the value of your portfolio on the last day of the
quarter. Payment in full is expected upon invoice presentation. Fees are usually deducted from a
designated client asset account to facilitate billing. The client must consent in advance to direct debiting
of their account.
If you choose to have GHA’s fee deducted directly from your account, you must provide authorization.
The qualified custodian holding your funds and securities will send you an account statement at least
quarterly. This statement will detail account activity. Please review each statement for accuracy. GHA
will also receive a copy of your account statements from the custodian.
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Our annual fee is exclusive of, and in addition to brokerage commissions, transaction fees, and other
related costs and expenses, which will be incurred by the client. However, we will not receive any
portion of the commissions, fees, and costs. Please see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices for further
information on brokerage and transaction costs.
At the inception of investment management services, the first quarter’s fees will be calculated on a pro-
rata basis. The Advisory Agreement between GHA and the client will continue in effect until either party
terminates the Agreement in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. GHA’s annual fee will be
pro-rated through the date of termination and any remaining balance shall be charged or refunded to
the client, as appropriate, in a timely manner.
Financial Planning Services
GHA may provide its clients with financial planning and consulting services. GHA will charge a fixed fee
and/or hourly fee for consulting services. Our consulting fees are negotiable. We utilize the following
financial planning fee schedules:
• Fixed Fees: GHA will charge a fixed fee that ranges from $1,000.00 to $10,000.00, for broad
based planning services. In limited circumstances, the total cost could potentially exceed
$10,000.00. In such cases, we will notify the client and may request that the client pay an
additional fee.
• Hourly Fees: GHA charges an hourly fee of $300 for clients who request specific services (such as
a modular plan or hourly consulting services) and do not desire a broad based written financial
plan.
If the client engages GHA for additional investment advisory services, GHA may offset all or a portion of
its fees for those services based upon the amount paid for the consulting services.
Prior to engaging GHA to provide consulting services, the client will generally be required to enter into a
written Agreement with us. The Agreement will set forth the terms and conditions of the engagement
and describe the scope of the services to be provided and the portion of the fee that is due from the
client. Generally, GHA requires one-half of the consulting fee (estimated hourly or fixed) payable upon
entering the written Agreement. The balance is generally due upon the completion of the agreed upon
services. Either party may terminate the Agreement by written notice to the other. In the event the
client terminates GHA’s consulting services, the balance of GHA’s unearned fees (if any) shall be
refunded to the client.
Pension Consulting Services Fees
The compensation arrangement for these services will be based on hourly fees or fees based on a
percentage of assets under management:
• Hourly Fees: GHA charges an hourly fee of $300. Our hourly fees are calculated and invoiced to
the client quarterly in arrears.
• Fees Based on a Percentage of Assets: GHA charges an annual fee based upon a percentage of
the market value of the assets in the plan. Fees are set forth in the following fee schedule:
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Plan Assets
Up to $1,000,000
$1,000,001 - $3,000,000
Over $3,000,000
Annual Fee
0.25%
0.20%
0.15%
Fees are paid by the plan administrator on a quarterly basis, in arrears. If you choose to have GHA’s fee
deducted directly from your account, you must provide authorization. The qualified custodian holding
your funds and securities will send you an account statement quarterly. This statement will detail
account activity. Please review each statement for accuracy. GHA will also receive a copy of your
account statements from the custodian.
Pension Consulting Services will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and the exact fee paid by the
client and the payment arrangements will be clearly stated in the pension consulting Agreement signed
by the client and the firm.
Workshop Presentation and Seminar Fees
Our workshop and seminars are provided for a flat-rate amount. Fees may also involve the cost of
workshop materials, as well as travel expenses, and would be negotiated with the sponsor of the event
in advance of the presentation.
Additional Information About Fees and Expenses
Important notes regarding billing
Periods of Portfolio Inactivity: The firm has a fiduciary duty to provide services consistent with the
client’s best interest. As part of its investment advisory services, the firm will review client portfolios on
an ongoing basis to determine if any changes are necessary based upon various factors, including but
not limited to investment performance, fund manager tenure, style drift, account
additions/withdrawals, the client’s financial circumstances, and changes in the client’s investment
objectives. Based upon these and other factors, there may be extended periods of time when the firm
determines that changes to a client’s portfolio are neither necessary nor prudent. Notwithstanding,
unless otherwise agreed in writing, the firm’s annual investment advisory fee will continue to apply
during these periods, and there can be no assurance that investment decisions made by the firm will be
profitable or equal any specific performance level(s).
Billing on Margin: Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the gross amount of assets in the client’s account,
including margin balances, are included as part of assets under management for purposes of calculating
the firm’s advisory fee. Clients should note that this practice will increase total assets under
management used to calculate advisory fees which will in turn increase the amount of fees collected by
our firm. This practice creates a conflict of interest in that our firm has an incentive to use margin in
order to increase the amount of billable assets. At all times, the firm and its Associated Persons strive to
uphold their fiduciary duty of fair dealing with clients. Clients are free to restrict the use of margin by
our firm. However, clients should note that any restriction on the use of margin may negatively impact
an account’s performance in a rising market.
The fees GHA charges may be negotiable based on the amount of assets under management, complexity
of client goals and objectives, and level of services rendered. As described above, the fees are charged
as described and are not based on a share of capital gains of the funds of an advisory client.
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All fees paid to GHA for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the fees and
expenses charged by mutual funds or exchange traded funds to their shareholders. These fees and
expenses are described in each fund's prospectus. These fees 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 the services of GHA. In that case, the client would
not receive the services provided by GHA, which are designed, among other things, to assist the client in
determining which mutual fund or funds are most appropriate to each client's financial condition and
objectives. Accordingly, the client should review both the fees charged by the funds and the fees
charged by GHA to fully understand the total amount of fees to be paid by the client and to thereby
evaluate the advisory services being provided.
Massachusetts Residents - Pursuant to 950 CMR12.205 (8)(d), the disciplinary history, if any, of all
investment advisors and their representatives may be obtained by calling The Massachusetts Securities
Division at (617) 727-3548.
Disclosures required by California Code of Regulations, 10 CCR Section 260.235.2: A conflict exists
between the interests of the investment adviser and the interests of the client, the client is under no
obligation to act upon the investment adviser's recommendation, and if the client elects to act on any of
the recommendations, the client is under no obligation to effect the transaction through the investment
adviser.
All material conflicts of interest under CCR Section 260.238 (k) are disclosed regarding the investment
adviser, its representatives or any of its employees, which could be reasonably expected to impair the
rendering of unbiased and objective advice.
While the firm endeavors at all times to offer clients its specialized services at reasonable costs, the fees
charged by other advisers for comparable services may be lower than the fees charged by GHA (CCR
Section 260.238(j)).
IRA Rollover Considerations
As a normal extension of financial advice, we provide education or recommendations related to the
rollover of an employer-sponsored retirement plan. A plan participant leaving employment has several
options. Each choice offers advantages and disadvantages, depending on desired investment options
and services, fees and expenses, withdrawal options, required minimum distributions, tax treatment,
and the investor's unique financial needs and retirement plans. The complexity of these choices may
lead an investor to seek assistance from us.
An Associated Person who recommends an investor roll over plan assets into an Individual Retirement
Account (“IRA”) may earn an asset-based fee as a result, but no compensation if assets are retained in
the plan. Thus, we have an economic incentive to encourage an investor to roll plan assets into an IRA.
In most cases, fees and expenses will increase to the investor as a result because the above-described
fees will apply to assets rolled over to an IRA and outlined ongoing services will be extended to these
assets.
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We are fiduciaries under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and when we provide investment advice
to you regarding your retirement plan account or individual retirement account, we are also fiduciaries
within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and/or the Internal
Revenue Code, as applicable, which are laws governing retirement accounts. We have to act in your best
interests and not put our interest ahead of yours. At the same time, the way we make money creates
some conflicts with your interests.
Compensation for the Sale of Securities or Other Investment Products
Registered Representatives:
Certain Executive officers and other Associated Persons of Good Harbor are registered representatives
of LPL Financial, LLC (“LPL”), a licensed full-service securities broker-dealer and investment adviser under
federal and state securities laws. LPL is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
("FINRA") and the Securities Investors Protection Corporation (“SIPC”). In their capacity as registered
representatives, these persons will receive commission-based compensation in connection with the
purchase and sale of securities, including 12b-1 fees for the sale of investment company products.
Compensation earned by these persons in their capacities as registered representatives, is separate and
in addition to our advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest because persons providing
investment advice on behalf of our firm who are registered representatives have an incentive to effect
securities transactions for the purpose of generating commissions rather than solely based on your
needs. As a matter of general policy, we aggressively discourage activities that put your interests
anywhere but first. Additionally, we have instituted compliance procedures and a code of ethics that
requires our Associated Persons to uphold their fiduciary duty by acting in the best interest of the Client.
Clients of our firm have the option to purchase investment products that we recommend through other
brokers and agents that are not affiliated with our firm.
LPL has established a forgivable and repayable loan (the “Forgivable Loan”) with certain of our
Associated Persons who are also licensed as registered representatives of LPL. This constitutes an
additional economic benefit. The terms of the Forgivable Loan require these Associated Person(s) to
remain affiliated with LPL for a specified period of time in order to qualify for loan forgiveness. The
Forgivable Loan incentivizes such Associated Persons to remain affiliated with LPL as registered
representatives. The receipt of the Forgivable Loan therefore presents a conflict of interest because
these Associated Persons are incentivized to recommend that clients utilize LPL for brokerage and
custodial services due to their ongoing affiliation, rather than basing recommendations on a client’s
particular needs. Clients are therefore reminded that they are not under any obligation to purchase
commissionable securities products through LPL, and that they may purchase such commissionable
securities products through other, non-affiliated broker-dealers.
Licensed Insurance Agent(s):
Certain Executive officers and other Associated Persons of our firm are licensed as independent
insurance agents. These persons will earn commission-based compensation for selling insurance
products, including insurance products they sell to our clients. Insurance commissions earned by these
persons are separate from and in addition to our advisory fees. The sale of insurance instruments and
other commissionable products offered by Associated Persons are intended to complement our advisory
services. However, this practice presents a conflict of interest because persons providing investment
advice on behalf of our firm who are insurance agents have an incentive to recommend insurance
products to you for the purpose of generating commissions rather than solely based on your needs. We
address this conflict of interest by recommending insurance products only where we, in good faith,
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believe that it is appropriate for the client’s particular needs and circumstances and only after a full
presentation of the recommended insurance product to our client. In addition, we explain the insurance
underwriting process to our clients to illustrate how the insurer also reviews the client’s application and
disclosures prior to the issuance of a resulting insuring agreement. Clients to whom the firm offers
advisory services are informed that they are under no obligation to purchase insurance services. Clients
who do choose to purchase insurance services are under no obligation to use our licensed Associated
Persons and may use the insurance brokerage firm and agent of their choice.
GHA recommends many types of securities, including mutual funds to its advisory clients. Where GHA
does recommend a mutual fund to an advisory client, GHA will generally recommend a no-load mutual
fund. In situations outside of GHA’s advisory accounts where Associated Person acting in the capacity of
a registered representative of LPL recommends a mutual fund, both no-load and ‘loaded’ funds options
may be presented to the client. It may be the case that GHA may receive advisory fees in addition to
commissions and/or markups earned by Associated Person for the sale of securities.
All conflicts of interest between you and our Firm, and the Associated Persons of our Firm, are outlined
in this Disclosure Brochure. If additional conflicts arise in the future, we will notify you in writing or
supply you with an updated Disclosure Brochure.
Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management - Item 6
We and our Associated Persons do not accept performance-based fees. Performance based fees are
based on a share of capital gains on or capital appreciation of the client’s assets.
Types of Clients - Item 7
We offer investment advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plan participants, trusts,
estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities.
GHA has no minimum requirements for opening or maintaining an account.
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss - Item 8
The following are different methods of analysis that we may use when providing you with investment
advice:
• Fundamental Analysis – fundamental analysis is a technique that attempts to determine a
security’s value by focusing on underlying factors that affect a company's actual business and its
future prospects. The term refers to the analysis of the economic well-being of a financial entity
as opposed to only its price movements.
• Technical Analysis – technical analysis is a technique that relies on the assumption that current
market data (such as charts of price, volume, and open interest) can help predict future market
trends, at least in the short term. It assumes that market psychology influences trading and can
predict when stocks will rise or fall.
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• Cyclical Analysis – cyclical analysis is a technique that looks at cycles, specifically analyzing the way
prices follow certain patterns and trends.
We may use one or more of the following investment strategies when advising you on investments:
•
Long Term Purchases – securities held for over a year.
• Short Term Purchases – securities held for less than a year.
• Trading – securities held for less than 30 days.
Although trading is not used as part of GHA’s overall investment strategy, Associated Persons of the Firm
may employ this strategy on a limited basis where they determine that this strategy is suitable given the
client’s stated investment objectives and risk tolerance.
The investment advice provided along with the strategies suggested by GHA will vary depending on each
client’s specific financial situation and goals. This brief statement does not disclose all of the risks and
other significant aspects of investing in financial markets. In light of the risks, you should fully
understand the nature of the contractual relationship(s) into which you are entering and the extent of
your exposure to risk. Certain investing strategies may not be suitable for many members of the public.
You should carefully consider whether the strategies employed would be appropriate for you in light of
your experience, objectives, financial resources and other relevant circumstances.
General Investment Risk: All investments come with the risk of losing money. Investing involves
substantial risks, including complete possible loss of principal plus other losses and may not be suitable
for many members of the public. Investments, unlike savings and checking accounts at a bank, are not
insured by the government to protect against market losses. Different market instruments carry different
types and degrees of risk and you should familiarize yourself with the risks involved in the particular
market instruments you intend to invest in.
Loss of Value: There can be no assurance that a specific investment will achieve its investment
objectives and past performance should not be seen as a guide to future returns. The value of
investments and the income derived may fall as well as rise and investors may not recoup the original
amount invested. Investments may also be affected by any changes in exchange control regulation, tax
laws, withholding taxes, international, political and economic developments, and government, economic
or monetary policies.
Interest Rate Risk: Fixed income securities and funds that invest in bonds and other fixed income
securities may fall in value if interest rates change. Generally, the prices of debt securities rise when
interest rates fall, and their prices fall when interest rates rise. Longer-term debt securities are usually
more sensitive to interest rate changes.
Credit Risk: Investments in bonds and other fixed income securities are subject to the risk that the
issuer(s) may not make required interest payments. An issuer suffering an adverse change in its financial
condition could lower the credit quality of a security, leading to greater price volatility of the security. A
lowering of the credit rating of a security may also offset the security's liquidity, making it more difficult
to sell. Funds investing in lower quality debt securities are more susceptible to these problems and their
value may be more volatile.
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Foreign Exchange Risk: Foreign investments may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange
control regulations or changes in the exchange rates. Changes in currency exchange rates may influence
the share value, the dividends or interest earned and the gains and losses realized. Exchange rates
between currencies are determined by supply and demand in the currency exchange markets, the
international balance of payments, governmental intervention, speculation and other economic and
political conditions. If the currency in which a security is denominated appreciates against the US Dollar,
the value of the security will increase. Conversely, a decline in the exchange rate of the currency would
adversely affect the value of the security.
Futures and Options: Options and futures contracts on securities carry a high degree of risk. The
amount of the initial margin is small relative to the value of the futures contract so that transactions are
"leveraged" or "geared.” A relatively small market movement will have a proportionately larger impact,
which may work for or against the investor. The placing of certain orders, which are intended to limit
losses to certain amounts, may not be effective because market conditions may make it impossible to
execute such orders. Transactions in options also carry a high degree of risk. Selling ("writing" or
"granting") an option generally entails considerably greater risk than purchasing options. Although the
premium received by the seller is fixed, the seller may sustain a loss well in excess of that amount. The
seller will also be exposed to the risk of the purchaser exercising the option and the seller will be obliged
either to settle the option in cash or to acquire or deliver the underlying investment. If the option is
"covered" by the seller holding a corresponding position in the underlying investment or a future on
another option, the risk may be reduced.
Political Risk: Each administration presents its own set of policy risks that could impact investors. One of
the policy tools that an administration can implement is the imposition of tariffs, or the threats thereof.
The scope, implementation, and duration of tariffs can create uncertainty domestically and globally.
Industries that rely on imported raw material or that have heavily integrated cross-border manufacturing
practices may be most impacted by the imposition of tariffs. However, it is challenging to predict the
impact of actual and/or threatened tariffs and impossible to predict future policy decisions. When tariffs
are imposed, there is also a higher probability that retaliatory tariffs could be imposed, which could
further impact industries and products. Tariffs in general can also permanently alter global supply chains
and have far-reaching indirect impacts. Tariffs can hurt economic growth and add to inflation, which can
lead to rising interest rates.
Artificial Intelligence ("AI") Risk: We may rely on programs and systems that utilize AI, machine
learning, probabilistic modeling, and other data science technologies ("AI Tools") when delivering our
services. AI Tools are also used to record and transcribe client meetings. Clients should note that AI
Tools are highly complex, and are known to have been flawed, hallucinate, reflect biases included in the
data on which such tools are trained, be of poor quality, or be otherwise harmful. AI Tools present
Cybersecurity Risk. The U.S. and global legal and regulatory environment relating to the use of AI Tools is
uncertain and rapidly evolving, and could require changes in the firm’s implementation of AI Tools and
increase compliance costs and the risk of non-compliance. Further, the firm may rely on AI Tools
developed by third parties, and the firm has limited control over the accuracy and completeness of such
AI Tools. Clients who do not want us to record their meetings have the option to opt out at the time of
the meeting.
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Disciplinary Information - Item 9
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of us. At this time, we have no material
facts regarding any legal or disciplinary events to report in this item.
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations - Item 10
Matthew M. Babson is the sole owner of Babson & Company (“B&C”), an accounting firm. Mr. Babson is
also an owner of GHA. Although B&C and its employees share office space with GHA, clients of GHA are
instructed that the accounting services provided by Mr. Babson on behalf of B&C are separate and
distinct from any advisory services offered through GHA. GHA expects that clients of the Firm may also
be clients of B&C for whom Mr. Babson provides accounting services. As such, clients of GHA are
instructed that they are under no obligation to use the accounting services of Mr. Babson and/or B&C.
Where clients of GHA are also clients of B&C, clients are informed that fees charged by GHA for
investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the fees charged by B&C for accounting
services. Mr. Babson has no signatory authority of clients’ accounts. Mr. Babson spends over 75% of his
time providing accounting services through B&C.
Donna Crocker, President, is separately licensed as registered representative with of LPL Financial, LLC
(“LPL”), a securities broker/dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”).
As a dually licensed representative, Ms. Crocker will receive commissions for the purchase and sale of
securities and annuity products. This commission revenue is separate and in addition to revenue received
from advisory fees. Ms. Crocker may make differing recommendations with respect to the same
securities to different advisory clients. All recommendations made by Ms. Crocker are specific to each
client’s individual needs and current financial situation.
Donna Crocker, President, is also an investment adviser representative with IC Advisory Services, Inc.
The recommendation by GHA and/or Ms. Crocker that a client seek investment advisory services from IC
Advisory Services, Inc. presents a potential conflict of interest, as GHA and/or Ms. Crocker could have
the incentive to make such a recommendation based on fees received from that client, rather than on
that particular client’s needs. Accordingly, GHA and its representatives generally do not refer clients to
IC Advisory Services, Inc. to receive investment advisory services. Clients are reminded that they are not
under any obligation to pursue investment advisory services from IC Advisory Services, Inc.
Donna Crocker, President, is also a licensed insurance agent and can effect transactions in various
insurance products, including life, health, disability, long-term care, and annuities among others. Ms.
Crocker earns commissions for these activities. The Firm expects that clients to whom it offers advisory
services may also be clients for whom Ms. Crocker acts as an insurance agent. Clients are instructed that
the fees paid to the Firm for advisory services are separate and distinct from the commissions earned by
Ms. Crocker for placing the client in insurance products. Clients to whom the Firm offers advisory
services are informed that they are under no obligation to use the Firm’s Associated Persons for
insurance services and may use the insurance brokerage Firm and agent of their choosing.
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These arrangements represent a conflict of interest due to the receipt of both advisory and commission
compensation. GHA has policies and procedures in place to monitor all client transactions. Where GHA
finds an Associated Person has not acted in the best interest of the client, GHA may cancel the
transaction. Alternatively, GHA may deduct the commission costs from the advisory fee paid by the
client. In any event, all client transaction costs will be disclosed to the client. Ms. Crocker spends about
50% of her time in her capacity as an insurance agent and registered representative of LPL.
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading - Item 11
Description of Our Code of Ethics
GHA has adopted a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) to address investment advisory conduct. The Code
focuses primarily on fiduciary duty, personal securities transactions, insider trading, gifts, and conflicts
of interest. The Code includes GHA’s policies and procedures developed to protect client’s interests in
relation to the following topics:
▪ The duty at all times to place the interests of clients first;
▪ The requirement that all personal securities transactions be conducted in such a manner as to
be consistent with the code of ethics.
▪ The responsibility to avoid any actual or potential conflict of interest or misuse of an
employee’s position of trust and responsibility;
▪ The fiduciary principle that information concerning the identity of security holdings and
financial circumstances of clients is confidential; and
▪ The principle that independence in the investment decision-making process is paramount.
A copy of GHA’s Code of Ethics is available upon request to the Chief Compliance Officer at GHA’s
principal office address.
Personal Trading Practices
At times, GHA and/or its Advisory Representatives may take positions in the same securities as clients,
which may pose a conflict of interest with clients. GHA and its Advisory Representatives will generally be
“last in” and “last out” for the trading day when trading occurs in close proximity to client trades. We
will not violate our fiduciary responsibilities to our clients. Front running (trading shortly ahead of
clients) is prohibited. Should a conflict occur because of materiality (i.e. a thinly traded stock), disclosure
will be made to the client(s) at the time of trading. Incidental trading not deemed to be a conflict (i.e. a
purchase or sale which is minimal in relation to the total outstanding value, and as such would have
negligible effect on the market price), would not be disclosed at the time of trading.
Brokerage Practices - Item 12
Principals and Investment Adviser Representatives of GHA are registered representatives of LPL. If a
client chooses to establish a brokerage account through these Principals and Investment Adviser
Representatives, the broker/dealer used for client accounts is LPL. LPL performs "due diligence" on
mutual funds, limited partnerships, and insurance products. Only those investments that meet Firm
requirements will be on the LPL "approved product list" and be offered for sale to clients.
For GHA’s portfolio management programs, we recommend and request clients to implement trades
and maintain custody of assets through discount brokers. We will recommend the services of Fidelity
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Investments (“Fidelity”). Fidelity is an independent and unaffiliated broker dealer and a member of the
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation
("SIPC"). Fidelity offers independent investment advisers services, which include custody of client
securities, trade execution, clearance and settlement of transactions, and daily research and investment
information.
Research and Other Soft Dollar Benefits
GHA may receive benefits from Fidelity for various services that include financial publications,
information about particular companies and industries, research software, and other products or
services that provide lawful and appropriate assistance to the Firm in the performance of its investment
decision-making responsibilities. Such research products and services are provided to all investment
advisers who utilize the custodian, and are not considered to be paid for with soft dollars. However, the
commissions charged by a particular broker for a particular transaction, or set of transactions, may be
greater than the amounts another broker who did not provide research services or products might
charge.
GHA understands its duty for best execution and considers all factors in making recommendations to
clients. These research services may be useful in servicing all GHA clients, and may not be used in
connection with any particular account that may have paid compensation to the firm providing such
services. While GHA may not always obtain the lowest commission rate, GHA believes the rate is
reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided.
Brokerage for Client Referrals
We do not receive client referrals from broker-dealers and custodians in which we have an institutional
advisory arrangement. Also, we do not receive other benefits from a broker-dealer in exchange for client
referrals.
Directed Brokerage
Associated Persons who are registered representatives of LPL are subject to FINRA regulations that
restrict these registered individuals form conducting securities transactions away from LPL unless LPL
provides the representative with written authorization. Therefore, GHA reserves the right to not accept
a Client account if the Client wishes to select a broker or dealer/custodian other than LPL or Fidelity. Due
to the nature of its advisory services, GHA does not have the authority to negotiate commissions or
obtain volume discounts, although GHA will attempt, to achieve best execution of transactions.
Trade Aggregation
While individual client advice is provided to each account, client trades may be executed as a block
trade. GHA encourages its existing and new clients to use Fidelity. Only accounts in the custody of
Fidelity would have the opportunity to participate in aggregated securities transactions. All trades using
Fidelity will be executed under our name. The executing broker will be informed that the trades are for
the account of GHA's clients and not for GHA itself. No advisory account within the block trade will be
favored over any other advisory account, and thus, each account will participate in an aggregated order
at the average share price and receive the same commission rate. The aggregation should, on average,
reduce slightly the costs of execution, and GHA will not aggregate a client's order if in a particular
instance GHA believes that aggregation would cause the client's cost of execution to be increased.
Fidelity will be notified of the amount of each trade for each account. GHA and/or its Advisory
Representatives may participate in block trades with clients, and may also participate on a pro rata basis
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for partial fills, but only after the determination has been made that clients will receive fair and
equitable treatment.
Review of Accounts - Item 13
Portfolio Management Account Reviews
GHA monitors the individual investments within GHA’s portfolio management program each day the
market is open. Portfolio performance is reviewed, at a minimum, on a quarterly basis. GHA offers
portfolio management clients an in-person portfolio review meeting on an annual basis.
A financial plan is a snapshot in time and no ongoing reviews are conducted. We recommend clients
engage us on an annual basis to update the financial plan. Clients that have contracted with GHA for
financial planning services as well as portfolio management services will receive a review and update to
their financial plan for no additional charge. However, where there are extraordinary circumstances,
GHA may, in its discretion, charge these clients an additional fee for updating the financial plan. Clients
that have contracted with GHA for financial planning services only will receive a review and update to
their plan upon request and for an additional fee.
Donna Crocker, President, or the client’s Advisory Representative performs all account reviews for
compliance with client's established investment policy statement. The Chief Compliance Officer and
other designated staff monitor the portfolios and financial plans for investment objectives and other
supervisory review. Triggering factors that stimulate additional reviews of a client's account include, but
are not limited to, changes in economic conditions, changes in the client's financial situation, and the
client's request for an additional review.
Clients will receive statements directly from their account custodian(s) on at least a quarterly basis.
Additionally, GHA may provide performance reports upon client’s request.
Client Referrals and Other Compensation - Item 14
Transition Assistance Benefits
LPL provides various benefits and payments to Associated Persons who are dually registered with Good
Harbor and LPL (“Dually Registered Persons”), and are new to the LPL platform, to assist the
representative with the costs (including foregone revenues during account transition) associated with
transitioning his or her business to the LPL platform (collectively referred to as “Transition Assistance”).
The proceeds of such Transition Assistance payments are intended to be used for a variety of purposes,
including but not necessarily limited to, providing working capital to assist in funding the Dually
Registered Person’s business, satisfying any outstanding debt owed to the Dually Registered Person’s
prior firm, offsetting account transfer fees (ACATs) payable to LPL as a result of the Dually Registered
Person’s clients transitioning to LPL’s custodial platform, technology set-up fees, marketing and mailing
costs, stationary and licensure transfer fees, moving expenses, office space expenses, staffing support
and termination fees associated with moving accounts.
The amount of the Transition Assistance payments are often significant in relation to the overall revenue
earned or compensation received by the Dually Registered Person at his prior firm. Such payments are
generally based on the size of the Dually Registered Person’s business established at his prior firm
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and/or assets under custody on the LPL platform.
Transition Assistance payments and other benefits are provided to associated persons of Good Harbor in
their capacity as registered representatives of LPL. However, the receipt of Transition Assistance by such
Dually Registered Persons creates conflicts of interest relating to Good Harbor’s advisory business
because it creates a financial incentive for Good Harbor’s representatives to recommend that its clients
maintain their accounts with LPL. In certain instances, the receipt of such benefits is dependent on a
Dually Registered Person maintaining its clients’ assets with LPL and therefore Good Harbor has an
incentive to recommend that clients maintain their account with LPL in order to generate such benefits.
Good Harbor attempts to mitigate these conflicts of interest by evaluating and recommending that
clients use LPL’ s services based on the benefits that such services provide to our clients, rather than the
Transition Assistance earned by any particular Dually Registered Person. Good Harbor considers LPL’s
overall quality of services when recommending that clients maintain accounts with LPL. However, clients
should be aware of this conflict and take it into consideration in making a decision whether to custody
their assets in a brokerage account at LPL.
LPL also provides other compensation to Good Harbor’s dually registered persons, including but not
limited to, bonus payments, repayable and forgivable loans, stock awards and other benefits. The
receipt of any such compensation creates a financial incentive for your representative to recommend
LPL for brokerage services. We encourage you to discuss any such conflicts of interest with your
representative before making a decision to use LPL for brokerage services.
We and our related persons do not compensate, either directly or indirectly, any person or entity who is
not our supervised person for client referrals.
Custody - Item 15
We are deemed to have custody of client assets solely because of the fee deduction authority granted
by the client in the investment advisory agreement and in certain situations where we accept standing
letters of authorization from clients to transfer assets to third parties. We maintain safeguards in
accordance with regulatory requirements regarding custody of client assets.
Clients sign separate contracts with custodians that are independent of their contracts with us. Clients
will receive account statements directly from the qualified custodian at least quarterly. They will be sent
to the email or postal mailing address you provided to the custodian(s). You should carefully review those
statements promptly when you receive them. Clients are encouraged to review custodial account
statements for accuracy. Minor variations may occur because of reporting dates, accrual methods of
interest and dividends, and other factors. The custodial statement is the official record of your account
for tax purposes.
Investment Discretion - Item 16
GHA offers Portfolio Management Services to its advisory clients on both a discretionary and non-
discretionary basis. GHA will manage client accounts on a discretionary basis if the client has granted
discretionary authority in the client Advisory Agreement. Discretionary authority extends to the type
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and amount of securities to be bought and sold and do not require advance client approval. However,
GHA does not have the ability to withdraw funds or securities from the client’s account.
In a non-discretionary account, an Associated Person of GHA recommends the purchase or sale of
securities for review and approval by their clients. GHA will only purchase or sell securities, which have
been approved by clients in advance.
You may limit this authority if you wish by, for example, setting a limit on the type of securities that can
be purchased for your account. Simply provide us with your restrictions or guidelines in writing. Please
refer to the “Advisory Business” section in this Brochure for more information on our discretionary
management services.
Voting Client Securities - Item 17
Proxy Voting
GHA does not vote proxies. It is the client's responsibility to vote proxies. Clients will receive proxy
materials directly from the custodian. Questions about proxies may be made via the contact information
on the cover page.
Financial Information - Item 18
We are required in this Item to provide you with certain financial information or disclosures about GHA’s
financial condition. GHA does not require the prepayment of over $500, six or more months in advance.
Additionally, GHA has no financial commitment that impairs its ability to meet contractual and fiduciary
commitments to clients, and has not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
Requirements for State-Registered Advisors - Item 19
This section is not applicable because our firm is SEC registered.
Miscellaneous
Class Action Lawsuits
From time to time, securities held in the accounts of clients will be the subject of class action lawsuits.
GHA has no obligation to determine if securities held by the client are subject to a pending or resolved
class action lawsuit. It also has no duty to evaluate a client’s eligibility or to submit a claim to participate
in the proceeds of a securities class action settlement or verdict. Furthermore, the Firm has no
obligation or responsibility to initiate litigation to recover damages on behalf of clients who may have
been injured as a result of actions, misconduct, or negligence by corporate management of issuers
whose securities are held by clients.
Where the Firm receives written or electronic notice of a class action lawsuit, settlement, or verdict
affecting securities owned by a client, it will forward all notices, proof of claim forms, and other
materials, to the client. Electronic mail is acceptable where appropriate, and the client has authorized
contact in this manner.
Trade Error Correction Procedures
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On infrequent occasions, an error may be made in a client account. For example, a security may be
erroneously purchased for the account instead of sold. In these situations, the Firm generally seeks to
rectify the error by placing the client account in a similar position as it would have been had there been
no error. Depending on the circumstances, various corrective steps may be taken, including among
others canceling the trade or adjusting an allocation. Any losses resulting from error correction will be
placed in GHA’s error correction account. Gains will be credited to the client.
Confidentiality
GHA views protecting its customers’ private information as a top priority and, pursuant to the
requirements of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Firm has instituted policies and procedures to ensure
that customer information is kept private and secure.
GHA does not disclose any nonpublic personal information about its customers or former customers to
any nonaffiliated third parties, except as permitted by law. In the course of servicing a client account,
GHA may share some information with its service providers, such as transfer agents, custodians, broker-
dealers, accountants, and lawyers. We also share nonpublic personal information about our customers
with broker-dealer firms having regulatory requirements to supervise certain of our firm's activities.
GHA restricts internal access to nonpublic personal information about its clients to those employees
who need to know that information in order to provide products or services to the client. GHA maintains
physical and procedural safeguards that comply with state and federal standards to guard a client’s
nonpublic personal information and ensure its integrity and confidentiality. As emphasized above, it has
always been and will always be the Firm’s policy never to sell information about current or former
customers or their accounts to anyone. It is also the Firm’s policy not to share information unless
required to process a transaction, at the request of the client, or as required by law.
A copy of the Firm’s privacy policy notice will be provided to each client prior to, or contemporaneously
with, the execution of the Advisory Agreement. Thereafter, the Firm will deliver a copy of the current
privacy policy notice to its clients on an annual basis. If you have any questions on this policy, please
contact Anke Parpart at (978) 515-7119.
Massachusetts regulation (950 CMR 12.205(9)(c)(13); M.G.L. c.110A) forbids the Firm to share any
information, which qualifies as private unless the investor specifically agrees thereto, or “opts in.”
Hence, prior to sharing information with any third parties, the Firm must obtain a signed statement in
which the client consents to the disclosure of such information.