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Item 1 – Cover Page
Registered As: Harbour Investment Management, LLC | CRD No. 111166
Form ADV Part 2A – Firm Disclosure
Brochure
Harbour Investment Management
152 3rd Avenue S, Suite 103B
Edmonds, WA 98020
Office: (425) 742-1557 | Fax: (425) 645-8046
3903 S. Kelly Ave.
Portland, OR 97239
Office: (971) 359-5701 | Fax: (425) 645-8046
www.harbourinvest.com
November 24, 2025
This Form ADV Part 2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) provides information about the
qualifications and business practices of Harbour Investment Management, LLC (“the firm”).
If you have any questions about the contents of this Disclosure Brochure, please contact us
at (425) 742-1557 or by email at aalok@harbourinvest.com. The information in this
Disclosure Brochure has not been approved or verified by the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (“SEC”) or by any state securities authority. Registration of an investment
advisor does not imply any specific level of skill or training. This Disclosure Brochure
provides information about the firm to assist you in determining whether to retain the firm.
Additional information about Harbour Investment Management, LLC is available on the
SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching our CRD number 111166.
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Item 2 – Material Changes
The annual summary describes any material changes that may have taken place since the
last update of our ADV Part II brochure. This could consist of ownership changes, a change
in the fee we charge our clients, any disciplinary events that may have taken place, or other
changes of which you should be notified.
There have been no material changes since our last brochure dated February 18, 2025. The
ADV 2A is being amended to reflect that founder, Mr. Berkenhoff, resigned in October
2025.
At any time, the current Disclosure Brochure is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser
Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching the firm name or CRD
number 111166. A copy of this Disclosure Brochure may be requested at any time, by
contacting (425) 742-1557 or by email at aalok@harbourinvest.com.
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page ................................................................................................................1
Item 2 – Material Changes ......................................................................................................2
Item 3 – Table of Contents......................................................................................................3
Item 4 – Advisory Business ...................................................................................................4
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ............................................................................................6
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management .......................................8
Item 7 – Types of Clients ........................................................................................................8
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ................................8
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ........................................................................................14
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ............................................14
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading ..................................................................................................................................14
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ..............................................................................................15
Item 13 – Review of Accounts..............................................................................................18
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ............................................................18
Item 15 – Custody .................................................................................................................18
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ...........................................................................................16
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities........................................................................................16
Item 18 – Financial Information ...........................................................................................16
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
Firm Information
The firm was organized and registered as an investment advisor with the SEC in 1991 by
Hans D. Berkenhoff as an LLC in the state of Washington to help individuals and business
owners pursue their financial goals. Mr. Berkenhoff remained with the firm until his
resignation in October 2025.
Once a client’s goals have been established, the firm can customize appropriate
investments strategies consistent with a client’s investment objective and risk profile
utilizing the following products and services:
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Asset Allocation
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Financial Planning
Investments
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Retirement Strategies
Estate Planning
This disclosure brochure provides information regarding the qualifications, business
practices and details of the advisory services and the applicable fees.
Principal Owners
Harbour is a Limited Liability Company (LLC) structured as follows:
Individual or Entity
Ownership Interest
Erika Berkenhoff
5%
Pacific Harbour Advisors, LLC* 95%
Relationship
Member & Portfolio Manager
Member & Portfolio Manager
*Pacific Harbour Advisors is wholly owned by Aalok Shah. Aalok is a Portfolio Manager
and CCO with Harbour and, along with Erika, a member of the firm’s management team.
Advisory Services Offered
Harbour Investment Management, LLC provides regular and continuous management and
supervision of assets as well as financial planning primarily to individuals, high net worth
individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations and corporations.
Assets are managed on a discretionary basis, as selected on the written asset management
agreement.
• Discretionary Authority – Client grants Advisor ongoing and continuous
discretionary authority to execute its investment recommendations without the
Client's prior approval of each specific transaction. Under this authority, Client shall
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allow Advisor to purchase and sell securities and instruments in this Account(s),
arrange for delivery and payment in connection with the foregoing, select and retain
sub-advisors, and act on behalf of the Client in all matters necessary or incidental.
Asset management focuses on investment goals, objectives, risk tolerance consistent with a
client’s financial situation. Investment portfolios consist primarily of individual stocks,
mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), bonds, CDs and cash/money market
instruments. Harbour may invest client accounts in other types of securities based on the
client’s goals and risk tolerance. Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on investing in
certain types of securities. If a client should choose to hold an investment in their account
that we do not monitor, it would be held in the account as an unsupervised asset.
At no time will the firm accept or maintain direct custody of funds or securities. All client
assets will be managed within the designated brokerage account[s] held at a qualified
custodian, according to the terms of the account opening documents.
If a client does not receive this disclosure brochure at least 48 hours prior to entering into
an investment advisory agreement, they have a right to terminate the contract, without
penalty, within five business days.
Investment Advisor Representatives are restricted to providing services and charging fees
based in accordance with the descriptions detailed in this document and the account
agreement. However, the exact service and fees charged to a particular Client are
dependent upon the Investment Advisor Representative that is working with the Client.
Investment Advisor Representatives will consider the individual needs of each Client when
providing investment advice. Investment strategies and recommendations are tailored to
the individual needs of each Client but generally consist of an asset allocation consistent
with:
1.
Income with Capital Preservation. Designed as a longer-term accumulation
account, this investment objective is considered generally the most
conservative. Emphasis is placed on generation of current income with minimal
risk of capital loss. Lowering the risk generally means lowering the potential
income and overall return.
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2.
Income with Moderate Growth. This investment objective emphasizes
generation of current income with a secondary focus on moderate capital
growth.
3. Growth with Income. This investment objective emphasizes modest capital
growth with some focus on generation of current income.
4. Growth. This investment objective emphasizes achieving high long-term
growth and capital appreciation. There is little focus on generation of current
income.
5. Aggressive Growth. This investment objective emphasizes aggressive growth
and maximum capital appreciation, with no focus on generation of current
income. This objective has a very high level of risk and is for investors with a
longer timer horizon.
Financial Planning
Financial planning services are included with the investment management fee.
For clients who are not investment management clients, a base rate of $1,500 will be
assessed on an annual Harbour Investment Management L.L.C. basis for financial
planning services. An additional hourly rate of $200 per hour may be charged if there are
multiple planning scenarios, further changes, and/or supplemental meetings.
If a financial planning client elects to sign up for investment management services, their
financial planning fee will be rebated upon commencement of investment management.
Retirement Plan Rollovers
Effective December 20, 2021 (or such later date as the US Department of Labor ("DOL")
Field Assistance Bulletin 2018 02 ceases to be in effect), for purposes of complying with
the DOL's Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020 02 (“PTE 2020 02”) where applicable,
we are providing the following acknowledgment to you.
When we provide investment advice to you regarding your retirement plan account or
individual retirement account, we are 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. The way we make money
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creates some conflicts with your interests, so we operate under a special rule that requires
us to act in your best interest and not put our interest ahead of yours. Under this special
rule’s provisions, we must:
• Meet a professional standard of care when making investment recommendations (give
prudent advice);
• Never put our financial interests ahead of yours when making recommendations (give
loyal advice);
• Avoid misleading statements about conflicts of interest, fees, and investments;
• Follow policies and procedures designed to ensure that we give advice that is in your
best interest;
• Charge no more than is reasonable for our services; and
• Give you basic information about conflicts of interest.
Client Account Management
Prior to engaging Harbour Investment Management, LLC to provide investment advisory
services, each Client is required to enter into an investment advisory agreement with that
defines the terms, conditions, authority, and responsibilities.
Assets Under Management
Assets under management as of December 31, 2024, are as follows:
Assets under Management
Discretionary
$470,591,159
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
Investment Management
The fee calculation is based on the fair market value of the account(s) as of the end of each
quarter. Fees paid to us for management services are paid in arrears quarterly and not in
advance of services, and they are deducted directly from our client’s account(s) unless other
arrangements have been made. Our fee calculation is based on assets under management in
each client account. The Adviser calculates the advisory fee based on the prior quarter end
value, multiplied by the advisory fee divided by 365 and then multiplied by the actual
number of days in the quarter. The fee is deducted based on a separate written
authorization between the custodian and the Client.
A few accounts are charged a fixed dollar fee. Most clients authorize Harbour to directly
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debit fees from client accounts but may elect to be billed directly for fees.
Fees may be negotiated for larger accounts or accounts affiliated with existing clients but
are generally charged in accordance with the following fee schedule:
Fee Schedule
Assets Under Management
Annual Fee (% of Assets)
First $1,000,000
0.80%
Next $1,000,000
0.70%
Next $3,000,000
0.50%
Amount over $5,000,000
0.25%
Minimum Quarterly Fee per Account
$250
• Accounts opened under our current fee schedule are subject to a minimum quarterly
fee of $ 250. Accounts opened under previous fees schedules may be subject to a
different minimum, or no minimum quarterly fee. Fees may be negotiated based on
account size and complexity of investments.
• Clients will receive quarterly statements from the Custodian that provides details of
the advisory fees.
• The investment advisory fee in the first period of service is pro-rated from the
inception date of the account[s] to the end of the first quarter.
• Asset management fees are exclusive of and in addition to, brokerage fees,
transaction fees, and other related costs and expenses.
• The firm will not have the authority or responsibility to value portfolio securities.
Financial Planning
Financial planning services are included in the investment management fee.
For clients who are not investment management clients, a base rate of $1,500 will be
assessed on an annual basis for financial planning services. An additional hourly rate of
$200 per hour may be charged if there are multiple planning scenarios, further changes,
and/or supplemental meetings.
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If a financial planning client elects to sign up for investment management services, their
financial planning fee will be rebated upon commencement of investment management.
Mutual Fund Share Class Disclosures
Harbour Investment Management, LLC strives to select the lowest cost share class available;
however, certain mutual fund share classes charge a 12b-1 fee that generally amounts to an
additional .25% expense ratio or more. The purpose of 12b-1 fees, as approved by the
SEC, are to cover marketing expenses and shareholder services such as support services and
“other expenses” such as legal, accounting and the administrative functions of the
custodian. When selecting a mutual fund, Investment Advisor Representatives have a
fiduciary duty to choose the share class that helps manage the overall fee structure of the
account. The entire fee structure includes such fees as the asset management fee, the
expense ratio and ticket charges.
• Mutual funds typically offer multiple share classes, including lower-cost share
classes that do not charge 12b-1 fees and are therefore usually less expensive.
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Investment Advisor Representatives will consider investing Client funds in 12b-1
fee-paying share classes even when a lower-cost share class is available as
appropriate to account for the overall fee structure and tax considerations as well as
attributes of a fund not available for lesser fees.
Compensation for Sales of Securities
Harbour Investment Management, LLC does not receive commission compensation for
advisory services.
Other Fees and Expenses
Clients will incur transaction charges for trades executed in their accounts. These
transaction fees are separate from asset management fees. Clients will also pay the
following separately incurred expenses, which we do not receive any part of: charges
imposed directly by a mutual fund, index fund, or exchange traded fund which shall be
disclosed in the fund’s prospectus (i.e., fund management fees and other fund expenses).
If a Client’s assets are invested in mutual funds or other pooled investment products,
Clients should be aware that there will be two layers of advisory fees and expenses for
those assets. Client will pay an advisory fee to the fund manager and other expenses as a
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shareholder of the fund. Client will also pay Advisor the advisory fee with respect to those
assets. Most of the mutual funds available in the program may be purchased directly.
Therefore, Clients could generally avoid the second layer of fees by not using the
management services of Harbour Investment Management, LLC and by making their own
investment decisions. Further information regarding fees assessed by a mutual fund is
available in the appropriate prospectus.
Fees for Serving as Investment Advisor on Certain Trusts
We may also serve as investment advisor on certain trusts requiring a corporate trustee.
Fees may differ from our fee schedule based on factors such as the size of account and the
corporate trustee selected to administer the trust.
Termination
A contract between Harbour Investment Management, LLC and a Client may be cancelled
with written notice by either the client or by Harbour, in which case prorata fees will apply
at such time for the portion of the quarter said assets were under management. Accounts
initiated during a calendar quarter may be charged a pro-rated fee.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Harbour Investment Management, LLC does not accept performance-based fees, fees based
on a share of capital gains on or capital appreciation of the assets of a Client (such as a
Client that is a hedge fund or other pooled investment vehicle).
Harbour Investment Management, LLC also does not participate in side-by-side
management, where an advisor manages accounts that are both charged a performance-
based fee and accounts that are charged another type of fee, such as an hourly or flat fee or
an asset-based fee.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
The advisory services offered by Harbour Investment Management, LLC are generally
provided to individuals, high net worth individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing
plans, corporations and charitable organizations.
Our account minimum is $500,000 but smaller accounts may be accepted based on several
factors including the client relationship.
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Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Harbour Investment Management, LLC emphasizes continuous and regular account
supervision. As part of our asset management service, we generally create a portfolio,
consisting of individual stocks or bonds, exchange traded funds (“ETFs”), options, mutual
funds and other public and private securities or investments. The Client’s individual
investment strategy is tailored to their specific needs and may include some or all of the
previously mentioned securities. Each portfolio will be initially designed to meet a
particular investment goal, which we determine to be suitable to the Client’s circumstances.
Once the appropriate portfolio has been determined, it is subject to review and if necessary,
rebalanced based upon the Client’s individual needs, stated goals and objectives. Each
Client can place reasonable restrictions on the types of investments to be held in the
portfolio.
Harbour Investment Management, LLC primarily uses fundamental analysis to make
investment decisions. The firm procures research from multiple sources to evaluate
investment ideas and to analyze financial data and market conditions such as the general
financial health of a company, and/or the analysis of management or competitive
advantages, past market data (primarily price and volume), business cycles, as well as
patterns and trends.
• Fundamental Analysis - Fundamental analysis utilizes economic and
business indicators as investment selection criteria. These criteria consist
generally of ratios and trends that may indicate the overall strength and
financial viability of the entity being analyzed. Assets are deemed suitable if
they meet certain criteria to indicate that they are a strong investment with a
value discounted by the market. While this type of analysis helps the firm in
evaluating a potential investment, it does not guarantee that the investment
will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in the
fundamental analysis may lose value and may have negative investment
performance. The firm monitors these economic indicators to determine if
adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate.
Harbour Investment Management, LLC will typically hold all or a portion of a security for
more than a year. Securities may be held for less than a year for the purpose of rebalancing
a portfolio, meeting the cash needs of a Client, or if the fundamental rationale for holding
the security changes. At times, Harbour Investment Management, LLC will buy and sell
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positions that are more short-term in nature, depending on the goals of the Client and/or the
fundamentals of the security, sector, or asset class.
Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves certain investment risks. Securities can fluctuate in value or
lose value up to the entire principal amount invested. Clients should be prepared to bear
the potential risk of loss. Harbour Investment Management, LLC will assist Clients in
determining an appropriate strategy based on their tolerance for risk and other factors noted
above. However, there is no guarantee that a Client will meet their investment goals. While
the methods of analysis help the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment, it does not
guarantee that the investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria
utilized in these methods of analysis may lose value and may have negative investment
performance. Investment Advisor Representatives monitor economic indicators to
determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate.
Each Client engagement will entail a review of the Client's investment goals, financial
situation, time horizon, tolerance for risk and other factors to develop an appropriate
strategy for managing a Client's account. Client participation in this process, including full
and accurate disclosure of requested information, is essential for the analysis of a Client's
account. The Advisor shall rely on the financial and other information provided by the
Client or their designees without the duty or obligation to validate the accuracy and
completeness of the provided information. It is the responsibility of the Client to inform the
Advisor of any changes in financial condition, goals or other factors that may affect this
analysis. The risks associated with a particular strategy are provided to each Client in
advance of investing Client accounts. The Advisor will work with each Client to determine
their tolerance for risk as part of the portfolio construction process. The firms’ methods of
analysis and investment strategies do not represent any significant or unusual risks however
all strategies have inherent risks and performance limitations. Clients should be aware of
the following types of risks that apply to investing and are encouraged to discuss the
specific risks applicable to their account holdings:
• Business Risk – the measure of risk associated with a particular security. It is
also known as unsystematic risk and refers to the risk associated with a specific
issuer of a security. All businesses in the same industry have similar types of
business risk. More specifically, business risk refers to the possibility that the
issuer of a particular company stock or a bond may go bankrupt or be unable to
pay the interest or principal in the case of bonds.
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• Call Risk – the risk specific to bond issues and refers to the possibility that a debt
security will be called prior to maturity. Call risk usually goes hand in hand with
reinvestment risk because the bondholder must find an investment that provides
the same level of income for equal risk. Call risk is most prevalent when interest
rates are falling, as companies trying to save money will usually redeem bond
issues with higher coupons and replace them on the bond market with issues with
lower interest rates.
• Company Specific Risk – a non-systemic
risk specific to a certain company's operations, executive decisions and reputation
which is difficult to quantify.
• Concentration Risk – concentrated portfolios are an aggressive and highly
volatile approach to trading and investing and should be viewed as
complementary to a stable, highly predictable investment approach. Concentrated
portfolios hold fewer different stocks than a diversified portfolio and are much
more likely to experience sudden dramatic price swings. In addition, the rise or
drop in price of any given holding in the portfolio is likely to have a larger impact
on portfolio performance, than a more broadly diversified portfolio.
• Credit Risk – the risk that an investor could lose money if the issuer or guarantor
of a fixed income security is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations.
• Currency/Exchange Rate Risk – the risk of a change in the price of one
currency against another.
• Force Majeure– a natural and unavoidable catastrophe that interrupts the
expected course of events, market structure and access to funds.
• Interest Rate Risk – the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value
because of an increase in interest rates; a bond or a fixed income fund with a
longer duration will be more sensitive to changes in interest rates than a bond or
bond fund with a shorter duration.
• Inflationary Risk – the risk that future inflation will cause the purchasing power
of cash flow from an investment to decline.
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• Legislative Risk – the risk of a legislative ruling resulting in adverse
consequences.
• Liquidity Risk – the possibility that an investor may not be able to buy or sell an
investment as and when desired or in sufficient quantities because opportunities
are limited.
• Market Risk – the risk that the value of securities may go up or down, sometimes
rapidly or unpredictably, due to factors affecting securities markets generally or
industries. This is a risk that will affect all securities in the same manner caused
by some factor that cannot be controlled by diversification.
• Pandemic Risk – Large-scale outbreaks of infectious disease that can greatly
increase morbidity and mortality over a wide geographic area, crossing
international boundaries, and causing significant economic, social, and political
disruption.
• Reinvestment Risk – the risk that falling interest rates will lead to a decline in
cash flow from an investment when its principal and interest payments are
reinvested at lower rates.
• Social/Political Risk – the possibility of nationalization, unfavorable government
action or social changes resulting in a loss of value.
• Taxability Risk – the risk that a security that was issued with tax-exempt status
could potentially lose that status prior to maturity. Since municipal bonds carry a
lower interest rate than fully taxable bonds, the bond holders would end up with a
lower after-tax yield than originally planned.
• Terrorism Risk – an act of terror or calculated use of violence against the
country, market structure or individuals.
All investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future
performance of any specific investment or investment strategy will be profitable or equal any
specific performance level(s). Investing in securities and other investments involve a risk of
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loss that each Client should understand and be willing to bear. Clients are reminded to
discuss these risks with the Advisor.
Types of Investments
Harbour Investment Management, LLC generally manages Client portfolios that consist of
mutual funds, Exchange Traded Equities (ETFs) and individual securities.
• Mutual Funds – a pool of funds collected from many investors for the purpose of
investing in securities such as stocks, bonds, money market instruments and similar
assets.
o Open-End Mutual Funds – a type of mutual fund that does not have
restrictions on the amount of shares the fund will issue and will buy back
shares when investors wish to sell. Investing in mutual funds carries the risk
of capital loss and thus Clients may lose money investing in mutual funds.
All mutual funds have costs that lower investment returns. The funds can be
of bond “fixed income” nature (lower risk) or stock “equity” nature.
o Closed-End Mutual Funds – a type of mutual fund that raises a fixed
amount of capital through an initial public offering (IPO). The fund is then
structured, listed, and traded like a stock on a stock exchange. Clients
should be aware that closed-end funds available within the program are not
readily marketable. In an effort to provide invest or liquidity, the funds may
offer to repurchase a certain percentage of shares at net asset value on a
periodic basis. Thus, Clients may be unable to liquidate all or a portion of
their shares in these types of funds.
o Alternative Strategy Mutual Funds – Certain mutual funds available in
the program invest primarily in alternative investments and/or strategies.
Investing in alternative investments and/or strategies may not be suitable for
all investors and involves special risks, such as risks associated with
commodities, real estate, leverage, selling securities short, the use of
derivatives, potential adverse market forces, regulatory changes and
potential illiquidity. There are special risks associated with mutual funds
that invest principally in real estate securities, such as sensitivity to changes
in real estate values and interest rates and price volatility because of the
fund’s concentration in the real estate industry.
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•
Equity – An investment that generally refers to buying shares of stocks in return
for receiving a future payment of dividends and/or capital gains if the value of the
stock increases. The value of equity securities may fluctuate in response to specific
situations for each company, industry conditions and the general economic
environment.
•
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) – An ETF is a portfolio of securities invested to
track a market index similar to an index mutual fund, but the shares are traded on
an exchange like an equity. An ETF share price fluctuates intraday depending on
market conditions instead of having a net asset value (NAV) that is calculated
once at the end of the day. The shares may trade at a premium or discount; and as
a result, investors pay more or less when purchasing shares and receive more or
less than when selling shares. The supply of ETF shares is regulated through a
mechanism known as creation and redemption that involves large specialized
investors, known as authorized participants (APs). Authorized participants are
large financial institutions with a high degree of buying power, such as market
makers, banks or investment companies that provide market liquidity. When
there is a shortage of shares in the market, the authorized participant creates more
(creation). Conversely, the authorized participant will reduce shares in circulation
(redemption) when supply falls short of demand. Multiple authorized participants
help improve the liquidity of a particular ETF and stabilize the share price. To the
extent that authorized participants cannot or are otherwise unwilling to engage in
creation and redemption transactions, shares of an ETF tend to trade at a
significant discount or premium and may face trading halts and delisting from the
exchange. The performance of ETFs is subject to market risk, including the
complete loss of principal. ETFs also have a trading risk based on cost
inefficiency if the ETFs are actively traded and a liquidity risk if the ETFs has a
large price spread and low trading volume. In addition, investors buying or
selling shares in the secondary market pay brokerage commissions, which may be
a significant proportional cost not incurred by mutual funds.
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Fixed Income (Bonds) - Our fixed income selection is based on generating the
appropriate amount of income based on quality and maturity of the debt
instruments. We invest in bonds rated “investment grade” or above and generally
ladder the bonds so they mature over a period of years. The types of fixed income
securities we invest in are U.S. Treasury’s or agencies, corporate bonds,
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municipal bonds, and preferred stock. Our priorities when selecting fixed income
securities are the generation of income and the preservation of capital.
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Structured Products – Structured products are securities derived from another
asset, such as a security or a basket of securities, an index, a commodity, a debt
issuance, or a foreign currency. Structured products are senior unsecured debt of
the issuing bank and subject to the credit risk associated with that issuer. This
credit risk exists whether or not the investment held in the account offers principal
protection. The creditworthiness of the issuer does not affect or enhance the likely
performance of the investment other than the ability of the issuer to meet its
obligations. Any payments due at maturity are dependent on the issuer’s ability to
pay. In addition, the trading price of the security in the secondary market, if there
is one, may be adversely impacted if the issuer’s credit rating is downgraded.
Some structured products offer full protection of the principal invested,
others offer only partial or no protection. Investors may be sacrificing a higher
yield to obtain the principal guarantee. In addition, the principal guarantee relates
to nominal principal and does not offer inflation protection. An investor in a
structured product never has a claim on the underlying investment, whether a
security, zero coupon bond, or option. There may be little or no secondary
market for the securities and information regarding independent market pricing
for the securities may be limited. This is true even if the product has a ticker
symbol or has been approved for listing on an exchange. Tax treatment of
structured products may be different from other investments held in the account
(e.g., income may be taxed as ordinary income even though payment is not
received until maturity). Structured CDs that are insured by the FDIC are subject
to applicable FDIC limits.
•
Cash- Cash is held in a money market fund available through the custodian. We
typically have several choices of the type of fund to use and pick one most
appropriate for our clients. Funds are available for taxable or tax-exempt
investing. We monitor the rates paid by these funds and the types of investments
held by each fund.
Additional types of investments will be considered per Client for asset allocation and risk
management purposes.
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Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, regulatory, or disciplinary events involving Harbour Investment
Management, LLC or any of its Supervised Persons.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Another potential conflict could be an affiliation with another financial entity. Those
entities could include, but are not limited to brokers, financial planners, other investment
advisors and banks.
As described in Item 4, Pacific Harbour Advisors (“Pacific Harbour”) is a 95% owner of
Harbour. Pacific Harbour is wholly owned by Aalok Shah, who is also a member of
Harbour’s management team and also a portfolio manager of Harbour.
Aalok also maintains a 17% ownership interest in a holding company, Lair Hill Partners,
Inc., DBA ZUNA Holdings (“Lair Hill”). Lair Hill owns three firms listed below:
• ZUNA, LLC: Lair Hill owns 100% of ZUNA, LLC, a registered investment
advisory firm located in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Shah provides investment advisory
services to ZUNA’s clients. ZUNA and Harbour generally operate independently,
though ZUNA and Harbour do have a solicitor arrangement in which the two firms
refer prospective clients to each other and receive a portion of the other firm’s
management fee. This is described generally in Item 14 of this Brochure.
• ZUNA Consulting, LLC. ZUNA Consulting is an LLC that provides general
business consulting to companies, including support for mergers and acquisitions
and searches for operational service providers. ZUNA Consulting is wholly owned
by Lair Hill.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and
Personal Trading
Code of Ethics
Harbour Investment Management, LLC has implemented a Code of Ethics (the “Code”)
that defines our fiduciary commitment to each Client. This Code applies to all persons
associated with the firm (our “Supervised Persons”). The Code was developed to provide
general ethical guidelines and specific instructions regarding our duties to you, our Client.
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The firm and its Supervised Persons owe a duty of loyalty, fairness, and good faith towards
each Client. It is the obligation of the firm’s Supervised Persons to adhere not only to the
specific provisions of the Code, but also to the general principles that guide the Code. The
Code covers a range of topics that address employee ethics and conflicts of interest. To
request a copy of our Code, please contact us at (425) 742-1557 or by email at
aalok@harbourinvest.com
Personal Trading with Material Interest
Harbour Investment Management, LLC does not act as principal in any transactions. In
addition, the firm does not act as the general partner of a fund or advise an investment
company. Harbour Investment Management, LLC does not have a material interest in any
securities traded in Client accounts.
Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients
Harbour Investment Management, LLC allows our Supervised Persons to purchase or sell
the same securities that may be recommended to and purchased on behalf of Clients.
Owning the same securities, we recommend (purchase or sell) to you presents a conflict of
interest that, as fiduciaries, we must disclose to you and mitigate through policies and
procedures. As noted above, we have adopted a Code of Ethics to address insider trading
(material non-public information controls); gifts and entertainment; outside business
activities and personal securities reporting.
Personal Trading at Same Time as Client
Supervised Persons may not purchase or sell any security immediately prior to or
immediately after a transaction being implemented for an advisory account, thereby
preventing an employee from benefiting from transactions placed on behalf of advisory
accounts.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
Harbour Investment Management, LLC will generally recommend that Clients establish a
brokerage account with Schwab Institutional division of Charles Schwab, Co., Inc.
(Schwab), a registered broker-dealer, member SIPC to maintain custody of assets and to
effect trades. Schwab provides brokerage and custodial services to independent investment
advisory firms, including Harbour Investment Management, LLC. Schwab provides
Harbour access to its institutional trading and custody services, which are typically not
available to Schwab retail investors. These services generally are available to independent
investment advisors on an unsolicited basis, at no charge to them, so long as a total of at
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least $250 million of the advisor’s clients’ assets are maintained at Schwab. This minimum
may give us an incentive to recommend that you maintain an account with Schwab based
on our interest in receiving Schwab’s services that benefit our business rather than based on
your interest in receiving the best value in custody services and the most favorable
execution of your transactions. This is a potential conflict of interest. We believe, however,
that our selection of Schwab as custodian and broker is in the best interests of our clients.
Our selection is primarily supported by the scope, quality, and price of Schwab’s services
and not Schwab’s services that benefit only us. Schwab’s brokerage services include the
execution of securities transactions, custody, research, and access to other investments that
are otherwise generally available only to institutional investors or would require
significantly higher minimum initial investment.
Benefits Received by Harbour Investment Management, LLC Personnel
Schwab also makes available to Harbour other products services that benefit Harbour but
may not directly benefit clients’ accounts. Many of these products and services may be
used to service all or some substantial number of Harbour ’s accounts, including accounts
not maintained by Schwab. Schwab’s products and services that assist Harbour in
managing and administering clients’ accounts include software and other technology that
(1) provides access to client account data (such as trade confirmations and account
statements); (2) facilitate trade execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple
client accounts; (3) provide research, pricing and other market data; (4) facilitate payment
of Harbour’s fees from some of its accounts; and (5) assist with back-office functions,
recordkeeping and client reporting. Schwab also offers other services intended to help
Harbour manage and further develop its business enterprise. These services may include:
(1) compliance, legal and business consulting; (2) publications and conferences on practice
management and business succession; and (3) access to employee benefits providers,
human capital consultants and insurance providers. Schwab may discount or waive fees it
would otherwise charge for some of these services or pay all or part of the fees of a third-
party providing these services to Harbour. Schwab may also provide other benefits such as
educational events or occasional business entertainment of Harbour personnel. While as a
fiduciary, Harbour endeavors to act in its clients’ best interests, Harbour ’s
recommendation that clients maintain their assets in accounts at Schwab may take into
account availability of some of the foregoing products and services and other arrangements
not solely on the nature of cost or quality of custody and brokerage services provided by
Schwab, which may create a conflict of interest.
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Soft Dollars - Soft dollars are revenue programs offered by broker/dealers whereby an
advisor enters into an agreement to place security trades with the broker in exchange for
research and other services. Harbour is not engaged in any soft-dollar programs, however,
Schwab makes available various products and services designed to assist the firm in
managing and administering Client accounts, as discussed above.
Transaction Fees -The Custodian charges brokerage commissions and transaction fees for
effecting certain securities transactions (i.e., transaction fees are charged for certain no-load
mutual funds, commissions are charged for individual equity and debt securities
transactions). The Custodian enables Harbour Investment Management, LLC to obtain
many no-load mutual funds without transaction charges and other no-load funds at nominal
transaction charges. The Custodian’s commission rates are generally discounted from
customary retail commission rates. However, the commission and transaction fees charged
by the Custodians may be higher or lower than those charged by other custodians and
broker/dealers.
Best Execution - In seeking best execution, the determinative factor is not the lowest
possible cost, but whether the transaction represents the best qualitative execution, taking
into consideration the full range of a broker/dealer’s services, including the value of
research provided, execution capability, commission rates, and responsiveness.
Accordingly, although we will seek competitive rates, to the benefit of all Clients, we may
not necessarily obtain the lowest possible commission rates for specific Client account
transactions.
Directed Brokerage - We select the brokers used to place trades in our clients’ accounts.
The selection is based on several key issues such as quality, price, and speed in executing
the trade. Occasionally, a client may wish to direct their trades through a different broker.
If a client directs a trade through a different broker, our ability to achieve best execution
may be wholly or partially limited by the directed brokerage arrangement including our
inability to obtain the best price or the most favorable execution.
Aggregating and Allocating Trades - We have the ability to aggregate trades in a security
when trades are being placed with a broker. Aggregating trades ensures that all accounts
will have paid or received the same price when trading the same security. Large blocks of
trades or the purchase or sale of thinly traded securities are closely monitored to ensure that
our clients receive the best possible execution. We do not limit the allocation of any
security to an account or disadvantage any client account over another. Our aggregation
policy is in place to ensure that investment opportunities are allocated to our clients on an
equitable basis. We monitor all trading activity to make sure that any trades placed by
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partners or staff would not negatively impact the price at which a client would trade the
same security. When rebalancing individual accounts, trades are generally not aggregated
as not all accounts are trading the same security in the same time frame.
Trade Errors - As a fiduciary, we have the responsibility to effect orders correctly,
promptly and in the best interests of our clients. In the event any error occurs in the
handling of any client transactions, due to our actions, or inaction, or actions of others, our
policy is to seek to identify and correct any errors as promptly as possible without
disadvantaging the client or benefiting Harbour Investment Management in any way.
If the error is the responsibility of Harbour Investment Management, any client transaction
will be corrected, and Harbour Investment Management will be responsible for any client
loss resulting from an inaccurate or erroneous order. Any gain resulting from a trade error
would be retained by the client.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
For those Clients to whom Harbour Investment Management, LLC provides investment
advisory services, account reviews are conducted on an ongoing basis by the Investment
Advisor Representative. All Clients (in person or via telephone) are encouraged to review
financial planning issues (to the extent applicable), investment objectives and account
performance with their Investment Advisor Representative. In addition, each Client
relationship shall be reviewed at least annually. Reviews may be conducted more or less
frequently at the Client’s request. Accounts may also be reviewed as a result of major
changes in economic conditions, known changes in the Client’s financial situation, and/or
large deposits or withdrawals in the Client’s account. The Client is encouraged to notify
Harbour Investment Management, LLC if changes occur in the Client’s personal financial
situation that might adversely affect the Client’s investment plan. Additional reviews may
be triggered by material market, economic or political events.
Clients will receive brokerage statements no less than quarterly from the Custodian. These
brokerage statements are sent directly from the Custodian to the Client. The Client can
also establish electronic access to the Custodian’s website so they can view these reports
and their account activity. Client brokerage statements will include all positions,
transactions and fees relating to the Client’s account[s].
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Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
We receive an economic benefit from Schwab in the form of the support products and
services it makes available to us and other investment advisors whose clients maintain their
account at Schwab. These products and services, how they benefit us, and the related
conflicts of interest are described earlier (see Item 12- Brokerage Practices).
Client Referrals from Promoters
We maintain some promoter relationships, in which a third-party introduces clients to us and
we pay that third-party a portion of our advisory fee. We pay solicitors in accordance with
applicable federal and state securities laws. Unless otherwise disclosed in the documents the
solicitor must deliver to prospective clients, any referral fee is paid solely from our investment
management fee and does not result in any additional charge to the client.
Item 15 – Custody
Harbour Investment Management, LLC does not accept or maintain physical custody of
funds or securities except for the authorized deduction of the Advisor’s fees. Depending on
the custodian used for a particular client, advisory fees will be deducted in advance by the
account agreement with the Advisor
.
• Clients authorize the custodian by separate agreement to deduct advisory fees on
behalf of Harbour Investment Management, LLC.
• The custodian sends statements at least quarterly to clients showing all disbursements
in account including the amount of the advisory fees paid to advisor, the value of
client assets upon which advisor’s fee was based, and the specific manner in which
advisor’s fee was calculated.
• Clients provide authorization permitting advisory fees to be deducted in advance from
client advisory account or receive an invoice for fees deducted in arrears.
• Payment of fees may result in the liquidation of a client’s positions if there are
insufficient funds in the account.
• Fees are assessed on all assets in the account(s), including securities, cash or money
market balances.
• Margin debits do not reduce the value of the assets in the account for billing purposes.
Clients should review the fee calculated and deducted by the custodian to ensure that the
fees were calculated correctly.
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Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Clients can determine to engage Harbour Investment Management, LLC to provide
investment advisory services on a discretionary basis. Prior to Harbour Investment
Management, LLC assuming discretionary authority over a Client’s account, the Client
shall be required to execute an Investment Advisory Agreement, naming Harbour
Investment Management, LLC as the Client’s attorney and agent in fact, granting Harbour
Investment Management, LLC full authority to buy, sell, or otherwise effect investment
transactions involving the assets in the Client’s name found in the discretionary account.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
We generally vote proxies for all clients, except where client preferences override. It is
Harbour’s policy to review each proxy statement on an individual basis and to base its
voting decision exclusively on its judgment of what will best serve the financial interests of
the beneficial securities owners. Harbour has established general guidelines in voting
proposals, covering common topics such as director elections, mergers and acquisitions and
capital authorizations. In the event that a potential conflict of interest is identified, Harbour
would disclose this conflict to affected clients and obtain client consent before voting.
Clients may request information regarding how Harbour Investment Management voted a
Client’s proxies and Clients may request a copy of the Firm’s proxy voting policies and
procedures by emailing aalok@harbourinvest.com The client retains the right to vote all
proxies and have the custodian forward all proxy material directly to them instead of
Harbour.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Neither the firm, nor its management, have any adverse financial situations to disclose and
have not been subject to a bankruptcy or financial compromise.
• The firm does not collect advance fees of $1,200 or more for services to be performed
six months or more in the future.
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