Overview
- Headquarters
- Walnut Creek, CA
- Average Client Assets
- $2.4 million
- Minimum Account Size
- $500,000
- SEC CRD Number
- 108911
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (HCM MID-CAP STRATEGY)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $5,000,000 | 1.00% |
| $5,000,001 | $10,000,000 | 0.75% |
| $10,000,001 | $15,000,000 | 0.60% |
| $15,000,001 | and above | Negotiable |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $10,000 | 1.00% |
| $5 million | $50,000 | 1.00% |
| $10 million | $87,500 | 0.88% |
| $50 million | Negotiable | Negotiable |
| $100 million | Negotiable | Negotiable |
Clients
- HNW Share of Firm Assets
- 30.26%
- Total Client Accounts
- 69
- Discretionary Accounts
- 55
- Non-Discretionary Accounts
- 14
Services Offered
Services: Portfolio Management for Individuals, Portfolio Management for Pooled Investment Vehicles, Portfolio Management for Institutional Clients
Regulatory Filings
Primary Brochure: HCM MID-CAP STRATEGY (2026-03-10)
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1801 Oakland Boulevard, Suite 315
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: (415) 394-6512
Fax: (415) 394-6518
Website: www.hahncap.com
Date: February 24, 2026
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Hahn
Capital Management, LLC (“HCM”). If you have any questions about the contents of this
Brochure, please contact us at (415) 394-6512. The information in this Brochure has not
been approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission
(“SEC”) or by any state securities authority.
HCM is a registered investment adviser. Registration of an Investment Adviser does not
imply any level of skill or training. The oral and written communications of an Adviser
provide you with information about which you determine to hire or retain an Adviser.
Additional information about HCM also is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Item 2 – Material Changes
Currently, our Brochure may be requested by contacting Paul Javier, Director of
Operations at (415) 394-6512 or pjavier@hahncap.com. Our Brochure is also available on
our website www.hahncap.com, also free of charge.
information about HCM
is also available via
Additional
the SEC’s website
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The SEC’s website also provides information about any persons
affiliated with HCM who are registered or are required to be registered, as investment
adviser representatives of HCM.
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Table of Contents ADV Part 2A
Item 1 - Cover Page
i.
Item 2 – Material Changes
ii.
Item 3 – Table of Contents
iii.
Item 4 – Advisory Business
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Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
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Item 6 – Performance Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
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Item 7 – Types of Clients
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Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk and Loss
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Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
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Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
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Item 11 – Code of Ethics
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Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
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Item 13 – Review of Accounts
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Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
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Item 15 – Custody
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Item 16 – Investment Discretion
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Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
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Item 18 – Financial Information
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ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplements
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
Hahn Capital Management, LLC (“HCM”) is an Investment Adviser registered with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission – SEC File number 108-32487. HCM was
founded in 1988 by Elaine F. Hahn. In 2004, HCM was converted from a wholly owned
LLC to a Member-Managed LLC and simultaneously distributed equity to Paul O. Javier
(Director of Operations) and John D. Schaeffer (Director of Research). Subsequently,
Michael Whitfield, Senior Research Analyst was admitted as a member in January 2008.
HCM’s total firm assets under management as of 123125, in millions $390.35. Actively
managed $163.41 and Advisory-Only UMA/SMA $227.12, per GIPS standards
UMA/SMA assets are considered advisory only and should be noted when representing in
total firm AUM. Please contact us for our most current AUM.
Hahn Capital Management, LLC is 100% employee-managed with three (3) Managing
Members:
John D. Schaeffer – President and CIO
Michael Whitfield – Director of Research and Co-Portfolio Manager
Paul O. Javier – CCO and Director of Operations
HCM provides non-custodial full discretionary investment advisory services to its clients.
In most cases, HCM requires a minimum equity account size of $500,000. However, in
some instances, HCM may agree to manage an account with a value of less than $500,000.
HCM's management fees may vary according to the type and size of the account, as well
as the level of client service provided. If account circumstances or the services provided
are different from the typical account, fees may be negotiated.
HCM provides continuing investment advice on Investment Types including Mid Cap
Value Equity, Mid Cap Core Equity, and Equity Value Strategies as determined by written
agreement with the client.
The Mid Cap Value Equity, Mid Cap Core Equity, and Equity Value Strategies focus on
companies with $2B to $50B market capitalization.
HCM also participates in certain SMA/UMA Programs and Platforms as a Model Provider
of HCM’s Mid Cap Value and Mid Cap Core Equity Strategies, in which HCM provides
security holdings and percentage weightings, including cash, in the form of a Model
Portfolio. HCM does not have any direct relationships with any of the clients/advisers
participating in such Programs/Platforms, nor does HCM retain any trading discretion.
HCM sends an updated Model Portfolio when changes are made to its portfolio holdings
and weights, as determined by HCM’s Investment Committee.
HCM provides the Model Portfolio to the Program/Platform and participants in the
Program/Platform may choose to include all or part of HCM’s Model Portfolio holdings
and weightings in their investment strategy.
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HCM also acted as a sub-adviser to a Canadian Fund (U.S. Mid Cap Value) based in
Ontario and is relying on the exemption from registration in Canada contained in Section
8.26.1 of the National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirement, Exemptions and On-
going Registrants Obligation (“NI 31-103”) under Canadian securities laws. HCM also
acted as a sub-adviser to one (1) U.S. Funds (Multi-Manager Mid Cap Value Fund).
All other Investment Types are only offered on a client-initiated basis. From time to time,
HCM will be based on Client requests, provide investment advice on investment types not
included in the Mid Cap Value Equity, Mid Cap Core, or Equity Value strategies. HCM as
a matter of policy will notify any such client: that HCM considers these types of
investments to be outside of HCM’s area of expertise; that these investment types will be
considered non-managed assets; and, that HCM will not have discretionary authority for
these investments.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
How fees are charged by HCM is established in a client’s written agreement with HCM.
HCM will generally bill its fees quarterly. Clients may elect to be billed in advance or
arrears each calendar quarter. Clients may also elect to be billed directly for fees or to
authorize HCM to directly debit fees from client account(s). Management fees are prorated
for each capital contribution and withdrawal made during the applicable calendar quarter.
Fees are generally paid quarterly in advance. However, if a new or existing Client deposits
funds within 45 days following the beginning of a calendar quarter, Adviser will bill a pro-
rata management fee at the time the assets are deposited. If a new or existing Client
deposits assets following the 45th day of the quarter, Adviser will bill the client for the
remaining days in the quarter at the beginning of the following quarter.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, funds contributed 10 business days or less before quarter-
end will not be charged a fee for the quarter. If a new or existing Client withdraws funds
within a calendar quarter, Adviser will refund a pro-rata management fee for the remaining
days in the calendar quarter so long as the funds are withdrawn more than 45 days before
quarter-end. Any refund amount will be credited against the following quarter's
management fee. Funds withdrawn 45 business days or less before quarter-end will not be
issued a refund. Accounts terminated within 5 business days following the beginning of a
quarter will be issued a refund (if already billed); accounts terminated after the 5th business
day of the quarter will not be issued a refund. Any earned, unpaid fees will be due and
payable to HCM within 30 days after termination.
HCM’s fees are exclusive of brokerage commissions, transaction fees, and other related
costs and expenses which shall be incurred by the client. Clients may incur certain charges
imposed by custodians, brokers, third-party investment, and other third parties such as fees
charged by managers, custodial fees, deferred sales charges, odd-lot differentials, transfer
taxes, wire transfer, and electronic fund fees, and other fees and taxes on brokerage
accounts and securities transactions.
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Mutual funds and exchange-traded funds also charge internal management fees, which are
disclosed in a fund’s prospectus.
Such charges, fees, and commissions are exclusive of and in addition to HCM’s fee, and
HCM shall not receive any portion of these commissions, fees, and costs.
Item 12 further describes the factors that HCM considers in selecting or recommending
broker-dealers for client transactions and determining the reasonableness of their
compensation (e.g., commissions).
HCM's management fees may vary according to the type and size of the account, as well
as the level of client service provided. If account circumstances or the services provided
are different from the typical account, fees may be negotiated.
The fee schedule that most often applies to HCM accounts is as follows:
Mid Cap & Equity Value Strategy
Fee Rate Per Annum
On the first $5,000,000 in the market value of assets managed
1.00%
When the total market value of assets managed exceeds $5,000,000
but is less than $10,000,000
0.75%
When the total market value of assets managed exceeds $10,000,000,
but is less than $15,000,000
0.60%
When the total market value of assets managed exceeds $15,000,000 Negotiated
HCM Model Provider fees are generally negotiated with SMA/UMA Program/Platform
sponsors, and with certain Institutional clients, based on the level of services provided by
HCM.
Item 6 – Performance-Based and Side-by-Side Management
HCM does not charge any performance-based fees (fees based on a share of capital gains
or capital appreciation of the assets).
Item 7 – Types of Clients
HCM provides non-custodial full discretionary investment advisory services to;
individuals, high net worth individuals, family offices, corporate and public pension and
profit-sharing plans, Taft-Hartley plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments,
municipalities, trust programs, and U.S. and non-U.S. registered fund(s).
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Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk and Loss
All HCM’s strategies are managed by HCM’s Investment Committee which consists of
John D. Schaeffer – President and CIO; Michael A. Whitfield, CFA – Director of Research
and Co-Portfolio Manager; Helen Chen, CFA – Senior Research Analyst; and Jordan
Herley – Senior Research Analyst.
The basic investment philosophy and strategy have been in existence since the
founding of the firm in 1988. The process has also been in place since the founding of
the firm, though minor enhancements have been added periodically over the years in-
order to help HCM better assess and measure risk and utilize technology.
Mid Cap Value, Mid Cap Core and Equity Value Strategies:
The foundation of HCM’s investment selection process is bottom-up, fundamentally driven
security selection.
Our approach combines our original quantitative research with our fundamental judgment.
We place significant emphasis on due diligence to assess the risk potential of each
investment candidate before assessing its return potential.
The discovery of value within specific securities, rather than market sectors, drives the
construction of the portfolio. Our in-depth research process results in a concentrated
portfolio of companies—about 30-35 companies on average. A more limited portfolio of
investments gives us the ability to understand our companies in great depth. The following
characteristics constitute HCM’s definition of quality and represent an important hurdle
for each of our prospective ideas to pass.
We are looking for companies that possess the following characteristics:
1. A business franchise with quality products, services or solutions.
2. A strong management team that is shareholder friendly; that skillfully deploys its cash
flow and that manages the business for the long-term.
3. A strong balance sheet that is managed for varying economic conditions and supports
the growth goals of the business.
4. A business model which, if executed properly, can sustain a competitive advantage or
a high barrier to entry over a long-term time horizon.
The specific process of security selection is broken down into 5 distinct phases: Discovery,
Due Diligence, Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis, Decision & Review.
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The Discovery Phase
From our stock selection universe, we attempt to identify industries and/or companies
where there is a positive fundamental change taking place, and where this change is not yet
recognized in the broader investment community. We use various sources of market
intelligence during this discovery phase including management interviews, industry
contacts, other independent research sources, trade publications and other media sources.
We also use the Thomson IKON and Bloomberg databases to identify business sectors and
individual companies that are attractively valued according to our sector-specific screening
criteria.
At the industry level, we focus on industries in transition, out-of-favor, or out-of-cycle
sectors where we can identify an inflection point leading to improving supply/demand and
pricing fundamentals or to consolidation within the industry.
At the company level, we look for changes that will lead to improving and more sustainable
profitability, such as a change in management, a restructuring of the business, or a new
proprietary product(s) or service(s).
While change is the requisite element to identifying a potential investment candidate, there
must also be a Value Creator.
The Value Creator is the facilitator of change that transforms the company or industry into
a more profitable entity. Examples of industry value creators include 1) new legislation or
regulations, 2) technological innovation or 3) an improving supply/demand structure.
Examples of company-specific value creators include 1) an accretive acquisition, 2) the
sale of an underperforming business or 3) a new product introduction.
A stock being considered for inclusion in the portfolio is presented by an analyst/manager
at a meeting of the investment committee. The analyst must make a preliminary assessment
of the suitability of the company from both a quantitative and qualitative perspective. If
this initial hurdle is passed, it is decided by a majority whether to proceed with a more in-
depth study of the company. Approximately two-to-three companies are being evaluated
simultaneously, while another 10-20 comprise our 'watch list'.
The underlying rationale behind the search for value creators is to avoid value traps, which
we define as undervalued businesses with no path toward recognition of this value.
The four primary sources for most of our ideas are as follows.
1. Proprietary Screens – We maintain a special database for our proprietary screens,
which are based on the search for statistical cheapness as well as proprietary factors
that may indicate the presence of value creators.
2. Networked Idea Flow – Our firm shares information, potential investment ideas
and other firm resources with other investment firms with whom HCM has a shared
or similar investment philosophy or strategy.
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3. Adjacencies to our existing portfolio or knowledge base – The depth and quality of
our company-specific research often result in value-added idea generation in
companies that are suppliers, customers, or competitors of the subject of our
research efforts that are subsequently leveraged into potential investment ideas.
4. Grassroots Investment Research – In the course of our day-to-day research
activities we frequently identify secular trends or opportunities and commission an
in-house research project to specify and identify the parameters and best method of
leveraging the associated investment opportunities.
If we have identified an investment opportunity that meets our initial criteria around
quality, the existence of potential value creator(s) and a discernible discount to prospective
intrinsic value, that idea is then moved forward through our due diligence process.
The Due Diligence Phase
Each stock that is added to our portfolio must pass a rigorous due diligence process. Only
after this due diligence process is concluded is a company then moved through our
complete quantitative and qualitative analysis.
After having identified a specific company believed to have the potential for value creation
for our client portfolios, we analyze the company in three broad areas to make certain that
it is suitable from a risk perspective before potential returns are analyzed.
These three areas are:
1. Management Characteristics, which we broadly define, as a measure of how investor-
friendly a given management team is using various criteria including but not limited to:
accessibility, earnings guidance policies (goals & strategy), conference and trade show
visibility, and history of communication.
2. Stock Characteristics, which we define as liquidity, insider trading policies, trends, the
composition of the shareholder base and other factors which generally may increase
potential volatility risk.
3. Balance Sheet Issues, which we broadly define as any liability which may not run
through the income statement but otherwise affects the value of the company, i.e. -
pensions, post-retirement healthcare obligations, options, synthetic leases, operating
leases, special purpose vehicles, etc.
Assuming an investment idea has successfully passed through both our idea generation and
due diligence phases, it then moves into the quantitative and qualitative analysis phase,
which are two distinct processes that take place concurrently.
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The Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis Phase
Upon completing the due diligence process, the company is then analyzed in greater depth
on both a quantitative and qualitative basis. It is at this point in the analysis process that
the individual investment idea transitions from being the sole responsibility of the analyst
who produced the idea, to the research team who then works together to complete the
analysis. The investment professionals in the investment committee manage portfolios as
a team effort.
The distinguishing feature of our quantitative process is that we fit the valuation model to
the company, not the company to the model. In other words, it is not a one-size-fits-all
approach. We apply the most appropriate quantitative valuation methodology (e.g. cash
flow, enterprise value, the sum of the parts) to value the business. Often, this enables us to
uncover ‘hidden values’ or assets that are discounted within the broader enterprise.
In addition, our valuation process is focused on finding companies or assets that we believe
are worth more if acquired by another business owner.
An important aspect of our quantitative analysis process is the conservatism that we build
into the process with respect to valuation assumptions.
The qualitative aspect of our analysis focuses on business issues and includes analysis of
management, products & markets, competition, vendors and customers, infrastructure,
expense structure, compensation and any other relevant business-specific issues. We try to
establish the existence of a competitive advantage in the company’s enterprise, establish
the source of that competitive advantage and finally the expected period of sustainability
for that competitive advantage. In executing on this analysis we analyze the company’s
unit economics, its relationships with its competitors, customers, suppliers and
shareholders and generally evaluate the quality of execution from various layers of
management. Our qualitative evaluation must establish that the company is likely to
achieve our appraisal of its intrinsic value.
The Decision Phase
If the investment committee determines that the investment should be recommended for
purchase, the analyst who originated the idea presents a full report to the Investment
Committee, which includes both the Quantitative and Qualitative analysis. The decision
to buy or sell a stock is made by a committee vote. Though it is rarely employed, the CIO
reserves the right to veto the purchase of any potential portfolio holding or to decide to sell
a security in the portfolio.
The On-going Review Phase
Once a stock has been purchased, the process requires that we review the position on a
regular basis. This involves continued discussions with management, analysts, customers
and other constituents, tracking the emergence of the expected Value Creator(s), and
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monitoring the stock price and volume movements within the industry peer group to detect
any unusual activity. We also regularly review the security weighting in the portfolio for
rebalancing when necessary.
The basic investment process has been in place since the inception date of the firm on
January 1, 1988. In terms of how we view ourselves compared to other 'value' managers,
we think of ourselves as an 'Intrinsic' value manager, that uses the above-referenced process
to discover the true economic value of the underlying business rather than employing a
relative value or a purely statistically driven value approach, as do many of our peers.
Sell Discipline
We view the decision to sell a stock as important as the decision to buy a stock. Thus, we
employ a disciplined and structured sell process designed to take the emotion out of the
decision. In some instances, however, what might appear to be a good reason to sell is in
fact, an opportunity to take advantage of a temporary setback in the stock price. We believe
it is important to evaluate the underlying reason for the setback and judge its longer-term
implications before selling the stock. There are essentially four criteria that trigger our
decision to reduce a stock and two criteria that would cause us to sell a stock completely:
We reduce our holdings in a company when:
1) The company becomes greater than 5% of the entire portfolio.
2) The company is part of a specific economic sector that has become greater than
25% of the entire portfolio (Sector categories according to GICS).
3) The fundamental risk profile of the company has increased in a material fashion
due to industry conditions, lack of management execution, or any other
fundamental cause.
4) The company has reached or significantly exceeded an intermediate-term (12-18
months) price target.
We will sell our holding in a company in its entirety when:
1) The value creator(s) that we have identified fails to emerge. When we purchase a
stock, we must see one or more value creators that will improve the company's
profitability over the longer term, such as a new proprietary product or service, the
sale of an under-performing business, or a restructuring of a company's business
operations that increases future earnings growth. If the value creator(s) does not
emerge within a nine to twelve months timeframe after purchasing the stock, we
will sell the stock.
2) The stock reaches our terminal value. If the stock has reached our estimated
terminal value, we review the position and the fundamentals before selling the
stock. If the price is ahead of the fundamentals, we will sell the position. However,
if we conclude that we have underestimated the appraised value due to better-than-
expected growth, higher margins or other factors we may maintain or even add to
the position after establishing a higher terminal value.
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Risk Control and Loss
At HCM, risk management is at the core of our investment philosophy and is incorporated
into our investment process from beginning to end. Our effectiveness at risk management,
we believe, is paramount to our ability to provide superior risk-adjusted returns.
Toward this objective, HCM employs a proprietary Risk Matrix to assess and control the
risk associated with each of our portfolio holdings. The analytical tool examines risk in
three categories: 1) discount to intermediate term (12-18 month) price target, 2) relative
weighting in the portfolio, and 3) a fundamental risk factor assigned to each company based
on our evaluation of the relative fundamental quality of the enterprise.
The output of this risk matrix ranks our companies 1-35 (based on a 35-company portfolio)
from least risk to most risk. This information is used to adjust the position weights in the
portfolio, taking funds away from higher-risk securities and re-deploying the funds into
lower-risk positions. This process rebalances the risk within the portfolio as a whole.
Despite HCM’s continuous efforts to reduce risk and avoid loss of capital, investing in
securities involves the risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear.
How We Add Value through our Investment Process
We believe that our investment philosophy and process offer our clients several unique and
important characteristics that make our investment results robust, transparent & repeatable.
The aspects of our philosophy, strategy and process that we specifically believe add value
are as follows:
Our Concentrated Style - HCM’s concentrated approach means that we buy our
best ideas. This results in a portfolio of 28-35 companies that we understand very
well. We generate original and value-added research and believe that we possess
an informational advantage due to the limited number of securities that we hold
in our client portfolio.
Our Risk Management Culture - At HCM, we address the risk of an investment
first, then the return potential. This risk-management focus improves our research
efficiency and productivity by reducing time and resources that might have been
spent unnecessarily if the risks had not been identified early in the research process.
In addition, our extensive and proprietary Due Diligence Checklist reveals
investment risks that might otherwise be missed or underestimated in terms of their
impact on our business valuation.
Our Focus On Absolute Rather Than Relative Returns. Our goal to achieve an
average annualized return keeps us focused on adding value each year regardless
of market conditions or sentiment. This is a targeted return goal and will vary from
year to year and from client to client. Past performance does not assure the same
results in the future.
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Our Sell Discipline. Strict fundamental criteria are used to determine when and
under what circumstances portfolio holdings will be sold to remove emotion from
the process.
Our Long-term Focus. We believe that our long-term investment time horizon
gives us a competitive advantage, particularly as the average investment holding
periods among our peers continue to decline. This short-term focus creates a greater
number of opportunities for us to identify securities that are mispriced if valued
over a longer-term timeframe.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any
legal or disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of HCM or the
integrity of HCM’s management. HCM has no information applicable to this Item.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
HCM has no information applicable to this Item.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics
HCM has adopted a Code of Ethics for all officers, managers and employees of the firm
describing its high standard of business conduct, and fiduciary duty to its clients. HCM
considers all officers, managers and employees as “Access Persons” as defined by SEC
Rule 206(4)-7. The Code of Ethics includes provisions relating to the confidentiality of
client information, a prohibition on insider trading, a prohibition of rumor mongering,
restrictions on the acceptance of significant gifts and the reporting of certain gifts and
business entertainment items, and personal securities trading procedures, among other
things. All officers, managers and employees at HCM must acknowledge the terms of the
Code of Ethics annually, or as amended.
HCM’s reputation is a reflection of the quality of our officers, managers and employees
and their dedication to excellence in serving our clients. To ensure these qualities and
dedication to excellence, our officers, managers and employees must possess the requisite
qualifications of personal character, integrity, professionalism, experience, intelligence,
and judgment necessary to effectively serve as investment management professionals.
All officers, managers and employees are expected to demonstrate the highest standards of
moral and ethical conduct. Officers, managers and employees may not use their position,
or the knowledge gained there, to create a conflict between their interest and the interest of
any HCM client. The general principles involved are stated in the following quote from
the Securities and Exchange Commission:
“An investment advisor is a fiduciary. As such he owes his clients undivided
loyalty, should not engage in any activity in conflict with the interest of any
client and should take the steps reasonably necessary to fulfill his fiduciary
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obligation. Thus, an investment advisor must not only refrain from effecting,
on his behalf, securities transaction which is inconsistent with his fiduciary
obligation; he should also be reasonably certain that persons associated with
him are not improperly utilizing the information which they obtain in the
conduct of the investment advisory business in such manner as to adversely
affect the interest of clients or limit advisor’s ability to fulfill his fiduciary
obligations.”
All officers, managers and employees that witness, observe and/or discover any
violation(s) of HCM’s Code of Ethics should immediately report a violation(s) to the CCO.
All officers, managers and employees shall not in engage in the following acts:
1. Employing any device, scheme or artifice to defraud.
2. Making any untrue statement of a material fact.
3. Omitting to state a material fact necessary to make a statement, considering the
circumstances under which it is made, is not misleading.
4. Engaging in any fraudulent or deceitful act, practice or course of business; or,
5. Engaging in manipulative practices and rumormongering.
HCM anticipates that, in appropriate circumstances, consistent with clients’ investment
objectives, it will cause accounts over which HCM has management authority to effect and
will recommend to investment advisory clients or prospective clients, the purchase or sale
of securities in which HCM, its affiliates and/or clients, directly or indirectly, have a
position of interest. HCM’s officers, managers and employees are required to follow
HCM’s Code of Ethics. Subject to satisfying this policy and applicable laws, officers,
managers and employees of HCM may trade for their accounts in securities that are
recommended to and/or purchased for HCM’s clients. The Code of Ethics is designed to
assure that the personal securities transactions, activities and interests of the officers,
managers and employees of HCM 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 officers, managers and employees to invest for their accounts. In addition, the
Code requires pre-clearance of all transactions. HCM officers, managers and employees
must not buy or sell any securities for their account(s) or account(s) they have full or partial
discretion for a period of not less than 24 hours following the completion of the
transaction(s) for clients of HCM for which purchase or sale is intended. Employee trading
is continually monitored under the Code of Ethics, and to reasonably prevent conflicts of
clients.
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HCM acknowledges the importance of client privacy and security of the information
relating to clients and their accounts. HCM collects non-public information about clients
from the following sources:
We receive information about clients on applications and other forms;
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Information is given to us in writing, by email and orally; and
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Information about client transactions with us or others.
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We do not disclose any nonpublic personal information about our clients or former clients
without the client’s authorization, except as required by law or in response to inquiries
from governmental authorities.
We also may disclose that information to unaffiliated third parties (such as brokers or
custodians) only as permitted by law and only as needed for us to provide agreed services
to clients.
HCM and its officers, managers and employees will adhere to the privacy policies and
practices as described in this notice. Our firm maintains physical, electronic, and
procedural safeguards to protect your nonpublic personal information.
HCM considers communication by electronic mail (“E-mail”) or other electronic means
and acknowledges any such communication by electronic means will have the same effect
as written communication, from Clients* who have provided HCM with a valid E-mail
address or addresses to send and receive E-mail to and from HCM.
*Client is defined as individual(s) and/or entity (e.g. corporation, company, partnership,
joint venture, foundation, endowment, mutual funds, etc.) that manages, directs, or owns
an investment account over which HCM has discretionary investment management
authority.
By signing HCM’s Client Agreement Contract and providing a valid E-mail Address of
Record or retaining HCM’s Investment Advisory services indirectly through third-party
programs, Client acknowledges and consents to this Electronic Delivery Communication
Policy.
Client understands all E-mail sent to and from HCM is subject to monitoring, review by or
disclosure to someone other than Client’s intended recipient and acknowledges that there
may be delays in E-mail being received by the intended recipient. Client agrees to hold
HCM harmless for any delay in E-mail delivery regardless of whether the delay was caused
by HCM or a third party. E-mails sent to and from an HCM address may be retained by
HCM’s e-mail system.
Client is aware of and acknowledges the limitations of the Security and Privacy of sending
and receiving E-mail to and from HCM. Client understands that, from time to time, Client
will receive reports and/or documents via E-mail and acknowledges that any report and/or
document that contain confidential Client information may and will be sent to Client’s E-
mail Address of Record.
Client further understands that it is Client’s responsibility to safeguard Client’s e-mail
account access information. HCM will consider any and all communication sent to and
received from Client’s E-mail Address of Record to have been authorized by Client.
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In the case wherein Client believes the security of Client’s e-mail address has been
compromised, Client shall notify HCM immediately by telephone on (415) 394-6512.
There may be individuals to whom Client grants authority to access Client’s e-mail
account. Communications to HCM initiated by any such individual from Client’s E-mail
Address of Record will also be considered to have been authorized by Client.
Client hereby indemnifies and holds HCM harmless from any and all communication(s)
sent to and received from Client’s E-mail Address of Record, which results in any and all
fraudulent activity.
Client is responsible to ensure HCM has in its records Client’s current and correct E-mail
address. Client shall notify HCM of any change to Client’s E-mail Address of Record.
At any time, may choose to opt out from receiving and/or sending any and all
communication to/from HCM by E-mail. Should Client choose to Opt-out, Client shall
provide HCM with a mailing address whereat Client may receive such communications,
reports and/or documents; Subsequent communications with HCM will be conducted by
telephone, facsimile, or postal mail. Client acknowledges that any communication by
telephone, facsimile or postal mail shall be deemed to be written communications.
Opt-Out notifications should be submitted in writing.
Under the Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 206(4)-7, HCM has adopted and
implemented policies and procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent violations of
federal securities laws by HCM officers, managers and employees.
The policies and procedures manual provides HCM officers, managers and employees
knowledge of the laws and regulations that govern investment advisers and adviser
activities. The manual sets policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory
requirements by all HCM officers, managers and employees. All officers, managers and
employees of HCM will receive a copy of the HCM Company Policies and Procedures
Manual (Compliance Manual) which includes sections on SEC Rule 206(4)-7 and annually
be required to acknowledge in writing receipt and review of the policies and procedures.
HCM’s clients or prospective clients may request a copy of the firm's Code of Ethics and
HCM Company Policies and Procedures Manual (Compliance Manual) by contacting
HCM.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
HCM may recommend to a client that it designate a specific broker-dealer as custodian of
client assets and for the purchase and sale of securities for client's account(s). In doing so,
HCM considers the broker-dealer's execution, clearance and settlement capabilities,
whether the broker-dealer offers insurance in excess of the insurance afforded by the
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Securities Investor Protection Corporation, HCM's knowledge of the broker-dealer's
financial stability and capabilities, and the broker-dealer's willingness to negotiate
commission rates. The value of research furnished HCM by the broker-dealer may also be
a factor.
In some instances, selected broker(s) are utilized for clients that contractually require HCM
to direct business to minority- and/or woman-owned firm(s), to satisfy obligations to
participate in recapture commissions programs or to comply with client instructions to use
brokers of their choice.
HCM will also place orders with brokerage firms pursuant to direction received from
client(s) (“directed brokerage”). Directed brokerage is typically arranged by an advisory
client as a method whereby the brokerage commissions serve as compensation to the broker
for goods and services provided directly to the client in an agreement negotiated between
the client and the broker. Clients using direct brokerage arrangements may pay higher
commissions on some transactions than may be attainable by HCM or may receive less
favorable execution of some or all transactions. If a client designates a broker of record, a
majority or all of their transactions are to be effected through that broker and his brokerage
firm.
If a client directs the use of a particular broker-dealer, client does so even though HCM
might be able to obtain a more favorable net price and/or execution from another broker-
dealer in particular transactions. A client who designates use of a particular broker-dealer,
including a client who directs use of a broker-dealer who will also serve as custodian,
whether or not recommended by HCM, should consider whether, under that designation,
commission expenses, execution, clearance and settlement capabilities, and whatever
amount is regarded as allocable to custodian fee, if applicable, will be comparable to those
otherwise obtainable by HCM.
A client who designates use of a particular broker-dealer should understand that he may
lose the possible advantage that non-designating clients derive from the aggregation of
orders for several clients as a single transaction for the purchase or sale of a particular
security. HCM requires a signed letter on file from clients acknowledging the possible loss
of advantage should clients wish to designate a particular broker-dealer.
Client(s) electing to use directed brokerage understands that HCM’s advisory services do
not include the negotiation of commission rates. The client understands that client may, if
client desires, negotiate commission rates with the broker or other representatives of the
brokerage firm designated by the client and that the factors involved in such negotiation
may include the size of the brokerage account, the brokerage firm's policy with respect to
representative and other factors. The client further understands that unless a lower rate has
been negotiated by the client on his behalf, client should expect that the designated
brokerage firm will charge commissions based upon the firm's established non-discounted
commission schedule.
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Commissions charged on client-designated broker accounts are subject to direct
negotiation between the broker and client. In the absence of direct negotiations between
broker and client, HCM reserves the right to adjust the fees and/or commissions charged,
depending on the size or number of trades for the account, and the number and range of
supplemental services that the broker may be provided to the account.
Moreover, fees or commissions may vary from client to client as the result of the
application of a prior fee schedule depending on the client account inception date.
HCM may aggregate securities sale and purchase orders for a client with similar orders
being made contemporaneously for other accounts managed by HCM. In such event, the
average price of all securities purchased or sold in such transactions may be determined
and a client may be charged or credited, as the case may be, the average transaction price.
When HCM is unable to purchase or sell the full amount of a security that it believes is
appropriate for all of its clients, HCM will allocate such purchases and sales among its
clients over time in a manner that it believes is fair to all of its clients. Specifically,
initiations or sales of positions are allocated across all accounts if a minimum of 50 basis
points of the total portfolio is purchased / sold. If HCM is unable to achieve this volume
due to any adverse trading conditions, then the securities are allocated to individual
accounts in alphabetical order. HCM tracks and archives the instances when this occurs
and alternates the alphabetical order from A, then B, then C until the alphabetical order
starts with Z, for each instance this occurs. By adopting this method, with each instance
that requires an alphabetical order, each client is given an opportunity to be first. In general,
there are occasions on which portfolio transactions may be executed as part of concurrent
authorizations to purchase or sell the same security for numerous accounts served by HCM,
most of which accounts have similar investment objectives. Although such concurrent
authorizations potentially could be either advantageous or disadvantageous to any one or
more particular accounts, they will be affected only when HCM believes that doing so will
be in the best interest of the affected accounts. When such concurrent authorizations occur,
the objective of HCM is always to allocate the executions in a manner which is deemed
equitable to the accounts involved.
HCM does not receive research or other products or services other than execution from a
broker-dealer or third party in connection with client securities transactions (“soft dollar”
benefits). HCM does receive from brokers certain research services, economic and market
information, industry and company comments.
Subject to the requirement of seeking the best available price and execution, HCM may
pay a brokerage commission in excess of that which another broker/dealer might charge
for effecting the same transaction in recognition of the value of the brokerage, research and
other services and soft dollar relationships. In such a case, however, HCM will determine
in good faith that such commission is reasonable in relation to the value of brokerage,
research and other services and soft dollar relationships provided by such broker/dealer,
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viewed in terms of either the specific transaction or HCM's overall responsibilities to the
portfolios over which HCM exercises investment authority.
It should be noted, however, that one account may pay higher brokerage commissions than
are otherwise available, while the research and other benefits resulting from the brokerage
relationship would benefit all HCM accounts or HCM's operations as a whole.
HCM will make no commitments to placing orders with any particular broker or dealer or
group of brokers or dealers. Annually, HCM projects the normalized (net of any expected
client turnover) level of commission dollars it expects to generate in a fiscal year, and
through an allocation process, which entails the review of the soft dollar review committee
as to the quality of research services and investment information received from various
brokers or dealers, establishes a budget of commission dollars to be directed to brokers
providing us with the highest overall quality information and services. There are no
absolute dollar-amount requirements that must be met; moreover, no orders will be placed
if the broker is not able to meet the requirement for best execution.
HCM trades are described as follows:
For institutional HCM clients that have given HCM discretionary authority to select a
broker-dealer(s) to effect all orders for purchases and sales of securities, HCM utilizes
BTIG, LLC, a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and prime broker. BTIG facilitates the
transmission of HCM’s trades to executing broker-dealers selected by HCM. When
executing securities transactions for client accounts through BTIG, BTIG will route trades
to certain brokers according to HCM’s instructions. HCM’s brokerage allocation at BTIG
takes into consideration a number of qualitative and quantitative factors associated with
the execution of client transactions by each participating broker dealer. When executing
client transactions, HCM, and not BTIG, exercises discretion over the timing and price(s)
for all trades. HCM can and will instruct BTIG to adjust trades as needed, essentially
controlling the trade from start to finish. HCM does not rely on BTIG for best execution.
For directed brokerage clients (e.g., those clients that specify a broker-dealer through which
HCM should execute transactions), HCM will place trades with brokers following client
instructions. HCM does not have the discretion to select brokers and dealers to effect orders
for purchases and sales for these accounts. Clients should understand that if they have
directed HCM to use a particular broker-dealer that (i) HCM will not be responsible for
negotiating commission rates or for selecting broker-dealers on the basis of best execution;
(ii) transactions may not be aggregated for execution with orders of the same security for
other advisory accounts managed by HCM; (iii) it may result in higher commission costs
or less favorable net prices than might be the case if HCM were empowered to negotiate
commission rates or to select broker-dealers on the basis of best execution.
While HCM does not sponsor or participate in any sponsored wrap fee programs, it is
currently retained under so-called "wrap management fee" arrangements in which a broker-
dealer executes the client's portfolio transactions without separate commission charges,
monitors HCM's performance, and may also act as custodian, or provides a combination of
these or other services, all for a single fee.
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In a "wrap management fee" arrangement, HCM may receive a management fee calculated
on a fee schedule that varies from the fees charged to other clients. In evaluating such a
program, a client should understand that brokerage commissions are not negotiated by
HCM. Transactions are effected "net" and a portion of the “wrap management fee” is
generally considered as in lieu of commissions. Trade will be generally executed only with
the referring broker, so as to avoid incurring the incremental brokerage costs that would be
incurred by use of other brokers. In evaluating a "wrap management fee" arrangement, the
client should consider whether, depending on the level of the “wrap management fee”, the
amount of portfolio activity, and the value attributed to monitoring, custodial and any other
services provided, the “wrap management fee” would exceed the aggregate cost of such
services if they were separately provided and HCM were free to choose broker-dealers to
execute portfolio transactions.
It is HCM’s policy that the firm will not affect any principal or agency cross securities
transactions for client accounts. HCM will also not cross trades between client accounts.
Principal transactions are generally defined as transactions where an adviser, acting as
principal for its account or the account of an affiliated broker-dealer, buys from or sells
any security to any advisory client. A principal transaction may also be deemed to have
occurred if a security is crossed between an affiliated hedge fund and another client
account.
An agency cross transaction is defined as a transaction where a person acts as an investment
adviser in relation to a transaction in which the investment adviser, or any person controlled
by or under common control with the investment adviser, acts as broker for both the
advisory client and for another person on the other side of the transaction. Agency cross-
transactions may arise where an adviser is dually registered as a broker-dealer or has an
affiliated broker-dealer.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
thereto, as may reasonably be requested by
HCM shall attempt to meet with Client(s) or his/her representative(s) at least once per year
to review the investment management activities in a Client’s account, and any reports
related
the Client(s) or client’s
representative(s). This may be done in person or a conference call with the Client(s) and/or
his/her representative(s).
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
HCM may enter into a written third-party solicitation agreement for referrals to Hahn
Capital Management. Under such agreements, the third party may refer or solicit clients
for HCM and receive a portion of the management fee charged per negotiation.
Any compensation to third parties for client referrals is fully disclosed to the client as
required by Rule 206(4) -3 of the Investment Advisors Act of 1940.
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In addition, HCM has entered into written incentive compensation agreements with certain
of its officers, managers and employees. Pursuant to each such incentive compensation
agreement, HCM pays the employee for specified periods of time specified percentages of
the advisory fees paid to HCM by clients HCM determines to have become its clients as a
result of the officers, managers or employees’ efforts. Each incentive compensation
agreement complies with Rule 206(4) - 3 adopted under the Investment Advisers Act of
1940.
The referral fees paid for client solicitations do not affect the amount paid by clients to
HCM for advisory services.
HCM maintains a solicitation arrangement with Cedar Partners, ltd. (“Cedar”), a third-
party marketing firm, effective April 1, 2008. Cedar receives an annual retainer fee as well
as 20% of the investment management fees earned on assets placed under management at
HCM by the efforts of Cedar. Cedar is not affiliated with and has no relationship with HCM
other than a separate written agreement covering the solicitation of business on behalf of
HCM. Cedar is not a broker-dealer. All fees paid to Cedar are in hard dollars. HCM has a
standard fee schedule and is not adding a differential to compensate Cedar for any
solicitations by them.
Item 15 – Custody
HCM provides non-custodial discretionary investment advisory services to its clients.
Clients will receive monthly statements from the broker dealer, bank or other qualified
custodians that hold and maintain the client’s investment assets. HCM urges you to
carefully review such statements and compare such official custodial records to the account
statements that we may provide to you. Our statements may vary from custodial statements
based on accounting procedures, reporting dates, or valuation methodologies of certain
securities.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
HCM receives full discretionary authority from the client upon execution of the Advisory
Client Agreement contract with a selected investment strategy, which determines the
securities to be bought or sold. In all cases, however, such discretion is to be exercised in
a manner consistent with the stated investment strategy for the particular client.
When selecting securities and determining amounts, HCM observes the investment
policies, limitations and restrictions, if any, of the client(s), for which HCM advises.
Investment guidelines and restrictions must be provided and agreed to by HCM in writing
prior to or at the time of executing the Advisory Client Agreement.
HCM, subject to individual client guidelines and restrictions, makes client investment
decisions, and determines the broker to be used and the commission rates at which
transactions will be executed, with the objective of achieving the most favorable
combination of commission price and market-efficient execution for each transaction.
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In selecting a broker for any transaction or series of transactions, HCM may consider a
number of factors, including, for example, commission price, reputation, financial strength
and stability, the efficiency of execution and error resolution, block trading and block
positioning capabilities, willingness to execute elated or unrelated difficult transactions in
the future, order of call and other matters involved in the receipt of brokerage services
generally. When circumstances relating to a proposed transaction indicate that a particular
broker or dealer is in a position to obtain the best execution, the order is placed with that
broker or dealer. This may or may not be a broker or dealer that has provided research
services to HCM. Such investment information and research services may include: issues
and industry analysis, economic and market data, and other related and survey data
concerning the products and services of an issuer and its competitors, designed to enhance
HCM’s ability to analyze an issuer.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
Where HCM is responsible for voting proxies for a client, it has adopted policies and
procedures in an effort to ensure that votes are cast in the best interests of its clients and
that proper documentation is maintained relating to how proxies were voted.
HCM’s basic policies and procedures are as follows:
HCM has adopted pre-determined proxy voting guidelines (the “Guidelines”) to make
every effort to ensure the manner in which shares are voted is in the best interest of clients
and the value of the investment. Under the Guidelines, HCM may delegate to a non-
affiliated third-party vendor, the responsibility to review proxy proposals and make voting
recommendations on behalf of HCM. Additionally, HCM may vote a proxy contrary to the
Guidelines if it determines that such action in the best interest of our clients Conflicts of
Interests relating to proxy proposals will be handled in various ways depending on the type
and materiality. Generally, where the Guidelines outline HCM’s voting position, as either
“for” or “against” such proxy proposal, voting will be in accordance with HCM’s
Guidelines. Where the Guidelines outline HCM’s voting position to be determined on a
“case-by-case” basis for such proxy proposal, or such proposal is not listed in the
Guidelines, then HCM will choose either to vote the proxy in accordance with the voting
recommendation of a non-affiliated third party vendor, or vote the proxy pursuant to client
direction. The method selected by HCM will depend on the facts and circumstances of each
situation and the requirements of applicable law.
HCM may choose not vote proxies in certain situations or for certain accounts, such as: (1)
where a client has informed the firm that it wishes to retain the right to vote the proxy, the
firm will instruct the custodian to send the proxy material directly to the client; (2) where
the firm deems the cost of voting would exceed any anticipated benefit to the client; (3)
where a proxy is received for a client account that has been terminated with the firm; (4)
where a proxy is received for a security the firm no longer manages (i.e. the firm had
previously sold the entire position), and/or; (5) where the exercise of voting rights could
restrict the ability of an account’s portfolio manager to freely trade the security in question.
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Also, HCM may be unable to vote proxies for any client account that participates in
securities lending programs (i.e. mutual funds). A complete copy of
HCM’s current Proxy Voting Policies, Procedures and Guidelines may be obtained by
contacting HCM.
Item 18 – Financial Information
HCM 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.
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1801 Oakland Boulevard, Suite 315
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: (415) 394-6512
Fax: (415) 394-6518
Website: www.hahncap.com
Date: February 24, 2026
This Brochure Supplement provides information about HCM’s Investment
Professionals; John D. Schaeffer, Paul O. Javier, Michael A. Whitfield, Helen
Chen, and Jordan Herley that supplements the HCM Brochure. Please contact
HCM if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
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JOHN D. SCHAEFFER
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Joined Hahn Capital Management, LLC – February 2003
3 years investment experience with 3Bridge Capital
3 years investment experience with Hanson Investment
BA, Political Science, Duke University
MBA, University of California – Berkeley
Year of Birth 1965
Mr. Schaeffer directs the research effort of the investment team and is responsible for the generation
and analysis of new stock ideas. He also assists with portfolio management and conducts the firm's
performance measurement. Mr. Schaeffer joined HCM in 2003. Prior to joining HCM, Mr.
Schaeffer was a Partner and Director of Equity Research at 3Bridge Capital, an investment
management firm. Prior to 3Bridge Capital, Mr. Schaeffer held a senior analyst position at Hanson
Investment Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Asset Management. Mr. Schaeffer
has an MBA in Finance from the University of California - Berkeley and a BA in Political Science
from Duke University.
Item 3 - Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of each supervised person providing
investment advice. No information is applicable to this Item.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any other
business activities that would be material to your evaluation of each supervised person providing
investment advice. No information is applicable to this Item.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
No information is applicable to this Item.
Item 6 – Supervision
All HCM officers, managers and employees are governed by HCM’s Code of Ethics and
Compliance Policies and Procedures (Compliance Manual). All officers, managers and employees
are supervised by Committee. HCM prides itself in conducting its business with the highest
standards of professionalism and integrity.
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PAUL O. JAVIER
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND CCO
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Joined Hahn Capital Management, LLC – August 2000
2 years operations experience with Lehman Brothers
3 years operations experience with Smith Barney
BS, Business Administration - University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines
Year of Birth 1970
Mr. Javier is responsible for the firm's administrative and operations functions and serves as Chief
Compliance Officer (“CCO”). Prior to joining the firm in 2000, Mr. Javier worked on both the buy-
side and sell-side of the securities industry in operations and client servicing. Mr. Javier joined the
firm after two years at Lehman Brothers. Prior to Lehman Brothers, Mr. Javier worked at Hotovec,
Pomeranz & Company, and at Salomon Smith Barney. Mr. Javier holds a BS in Business
Administration from The University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines.
Item 3 - Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of each supervised person providing
investment advice. No information is applicable to this Item.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any other
business activities that would be material to your evaluation of each supervised person providing
investment advice. No information is applicable to this Item.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
No information is applicable to this Item.
Item 6 – Supervision
All HCM officers, managers and employees are governed by HCM’s Code of Ethics and
Compliance Policies and Procedures (Compliance Manual). All officers, managers and employees
are supervised by Committee. HCM prides itself in conducting its business with the highest
standards of professionalism and integrity.
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MICHAEL A. WHITFIELD, CFA
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND CO-PORTFOLIO MANAGER
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Joined Hahn Capital Management, LLC – May 2005
6 years as Equity Analyst with Wachovia Securities
6 years as a Patent Examiner with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
BS, Electrical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
MBA, Southern Methodist University
CFA Charter received in 2001
Year of Birth 1966
Mr. Whitfield joined the firm as a Senior Research Analyst in May 2005, to assist in stock selection
and the management of client portfolios. Mr. Whitfield formerly was employed as an Equity
Analyst for six years with Wachovia Securities, specializing in industrial technology and
automation as well as the wireless equipment sectors. He also spent six years as a Patent Examiner
with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in the fields of semiconductor memory architectures
and processor addressing. Mr. Whitfield received his CFA Charter designation in 2001. Mr.
Whitfield earned an MBA in Finance from Southern Methodist University and a BS in Electrical
Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech).
Item 3 - Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of each supervised person providing
investment advice. No information is applicable to this Item.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any other
business activities that would be material to your evaluation of each supervised person providing
investment advice. No information is applicable to this Item.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
No information is applicable to this Item.
Item 6 – Supervision
All HCM officers, managers and employees are governed by HCM’s Code of Ethics and
Compliance Policies and Procedures (Compliance Manual). All officers, managers and employees
are supervised by Committee. HCM prides itself in conducting its business with the highest
standards of professionalism and integrity.
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HELEN CHEN, CFA
SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Joined Hahn Capital Management, LLC - January 2015
2 years investment analyst with Quantum Capital
Summer of 2011 – investment analyst experience with PIMCO
4 years as Assistant Portfolio Manager and 1 year as Asset Allocation Analyst with The
TCW Group, Inc.
2 years as Investment Banking Analyst - Financial Restructuring with Houlihan Lokey
BA, Economics – University of California – Los Angeles
MBA, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
CFA Charter received in 2006
Year of Birth 1981
Ms. Chen joined Hahn Capital Management, LLC as a Research Analyst in January 2015. She will
be responsible for covering a number of the equity holdings in the portfolio and for the
identification of new securities for the portfolio. Prior to joining HCM, Ms. Chen worked as an
Equity Analyst at Quantum Capital Management covering consumer and healthcare services
sectors. Ms. Chen also worked as an assistant portfolio manager at The TCW Group, and as an
investment banking analyst in the financial restructuring group at Houlihan Lokey. Ms. Chen
graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles and received her MBA from The Wharton
School at the University of Pennsylvania. She received her CFA designation in 2006.
Item 3 - Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of each supervised person providing
investment advice. No information is applicable to this Item.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any other
business activities that would be material to your evaluation of each supervised person providing
investment advice. No information is applicable to this Item.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
No information is applicable to this Item.
Item 6 – Supervision
All HCM officers, managers and employees are governed by HCM’s Code of Ethics and
Compliance Policies and Procedures (Compliance Manual). All officers, managers and employees
are supervised by Committee. HCM prides itself in conducting its business with the highest
standards of professionalism and integrity.
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JORDAN B. HERLEY
SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Re-Joined Hahn Capital Management, LLC - January 2019
2 years marketing research and analysis experience with Ironbound USA
1 year Associate MBA intern, Business Development experience with The Gores Group
1 year strategy consultant experience with EcoATM
BA, Communication – University of California – Davis
MBA, Pepperdine University
CFA Level 1 Candidate
Year of Birth 1985
Mr. Herley has joined Hahn Capital Management in the position of Equity Research Analyst. In
his prior position as a consultant with Ironbound USA, Jordan developed business and marketing
strategies for this startup company. Prior to this position, Jordan received an MBA from
Pepperdine University and completed Level 1 of the CFA program. While Jordan was in business
school, he interned with The Gores Group, a $4 billion private equity investment fund, where he
analyzed both secular and industry-specific carve-out opportunities.
Item 3 - Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of each supervised person providing
investment advice. No information is applicable to this Item.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any other
business activities that would be material to your evaluation of each supervised person providing
investment advice. No information is applicable to this Item.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
No information is applicable to this Item.
Item 6 – Supervision
All HCM officers, managers and employees are governed by HCM’s Code of Ethics and
Compliance Policies and Procedures (Compliance Manual). All officers, managers and employees
are supervised by Committee. HCM prides itself in conducting its business with the highest
standards of professionalism and integrity.
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