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FORM ADV PART 2A
Item 1 – Cover Page
July 23, 2025
HEADLAND CAPITAL
300 W. Coleman Blvd. Ste 204 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Tel: (843) 388-4300
www.headland.capital
TThis brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Headland Capital, LLC. If you have any
questions regarding the contents of this brochure, please do not hesitate to contact our Chief Compliance Officer, Sonia Goforth
by telephone at 502-540-2300 or by email at sonia.goforth@dinsmorecomplianceservices.com.The information in this brochure
has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state securities authority.
Headland Capital, LLC is a registered investment adviser. Registration with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission or any state securities authority does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Additional information about
Headland Capitl, LLC is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item 2 – Material Changes
Form ADV Part 2A requires registered investment advisers to amend their brochure when information
becomes materially inaccurate. If there are any material changes to an adviser’s disclosure brochure, the
adviser is required to notify you and provide you with a description of the material changes.
These are the updates made since the last annual filing on January 23, 2025
July 23, 2025
Item 4 – Advisory Business
Section B – Types of Advisory Services – Investment Advisory Services
Added section on outside money management
Updated discretionary asset numbers
Item 5 – Fees & Compensation
Section A – Financial Planning & Investment Advisory Services
Added information regarding working with outside attorneys
Section C. Fees Charged by Financial Institutions and External Money Managers
Added information around fees for outside money management
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss
Section B. Material Risks Involved
Added information on the use of external money managers
Item 10 – Other Financil Industry Activities and Affiliation
Added information on the recommendation of external money managers
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
Section A – Factors Used to Select Custodians and/or Broker-Dealers
Added information on new custodial relationship with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
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 ........................................................................................................................... 5
A. Description of the Advisory Firm .................................................................................................... 5
B. Types of Advisory Services ............................................................................................................. 5
C. Client-Tailored Advisory Services .................................................................................................. 6
D. Information Received From Clients ................................................................................................. 7
E. Assets Under Management .............................................................................................................. 7
Item 5 - Fees and Compensation ................................................................................................................... 7
A. Financial Planning and Investment Management Services .............................................................. 7
B. Payment of Fees ............................................................................................................................... 9
C. Clients Responsible for Fees Charged by Financial Institutions ..................................................... 9
D. Prepayment of Fees ........................................................................................................................ 10
E. Outside Compensation for the Sale of Securities or Other Investment Products to Clients .......... 10
Item 6 - Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management ............................................................. 10
Item 7 - Types of Clients ............................................................................................................................ 11
Item 8 - Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss .................................................... 11
A. Methods of Analysis and Risk of Loss .......................................................................................... 11
B. Material Risks Involved ................................................................................................................. 12
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information .............................................................................................................. 16
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations .................................................................. 16
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions ................................................. 17
A. Description of Code of Ethics ........................................................................................................ 17
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices .................................................................................................................... 18
A. Factors Used to Select Custodians and/or Broker-Dealers ............................................................ 18
B. Trade Aggregation ......................................................................................................................... 21
Item 13 – Review of Accounts .................................................................................................................... 21
A. Periodic Reviews ........................................................................................................................... 21
B. Other Reviews and Triggering Factors .......................................................................................... 22
C. Regular Reports ............................................................................................................................. 22
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation .................................................................................. 22
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A. Economic Benefits Provided by Third Parties for Advice Rendered to Clients ............................ 22
B. Compensation to Non-Supervised Persons for Client Referrals .................................................... 22
Item 15 – Custody ....................................................................................................................................... 22
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ................................................................................................................. 23
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities .............................................................................................................. 23
Item 18 – Financial Information ................................................................................................................. 23
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Item 4 - Advisory Business
A. Description of the Advisory Firm
Headland Capital, LLC (“Headland Capital” or the “Firm”) is a limited liability company organized in the
State of Wyoming. Headland Capital is an investment advisory firm registered with the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Headland Capital is owned by Tyler Corn, Eric Cox and
David Upchurch.
B. Types of Advisory Services
Headland Capital provides personalized financial planning and discretionary and non-discretionary
investment advisory services to individuals, including high net worth individuals, and entities, including,
but not limited to, family offices, trusts, estates, private foundations, corporate entities, donor advised funds
and qualified retirement plans.
Investment Management Services
Headland Capital offers investment management services on a discretionary basis and non-discretionary
basis. All investment advice provided is customized to each client’s investment objectives and financial
needs. The information provided by the client, together with any other information relating to the client’s
overall financial circumstances, will be used by Headland Capital to determine the appropriate portfolio
asset allocation and investment strategy for the client. Financial planning services also are provided,
depending on the needs of the client. Headland Capital provides investment management services to clients
through a wrap fee program (the “Headland Capital Wrap Fee Program”). See Headland Capital’s Form
ADV Part 2A, Appendix 1 for additional information regarding the Headland Capital Wrap Fee Program.
The securities utilized by Headland Capital for investment in Headland Capital Wrap Fee Program client
accounts mainly consist of registered mutual funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs), but we will also
invest in equity securities, corporate bonds, federal, state and local bonds, REITS, variable annuities,
private funds/alternative investments, closed end funds and structured notes, if we determine such
investments fit within a client’s objectives and are in the best interest of our clients.
Headland Capital may further recommend to clients that all or a portion of their investment portfolio be
managed on a discretionary basis by one or more unaffiliated money managers or investment platforms
(“External Managers”). The client may be required to enter into a separate agreement with the External
Manager(s), which will set forth the terms and conditions of the client’s engagement of the External
Manager. Headland Capital generally renders services to the client relative to the discretionary selection
of External Managers. Headland Capital also assists in establishing the client’s investment objectives for
the assets managed by External Managers, monitors and reviews the account performance and defines any
restrictions on the account. The investment management fees charged by the designated External Managers,
together with the fees charged by the corresponding designated broker-dealer/custodian of the client’s
assets, are exclusive of, and in addition to, the annual advisory fee charged by Headland Capital.
Financial Planning and Consulting Services
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Headland Capital offers personal comprehensive financial planning services to set forth goals, objectives
and implementation strategies for the client over the long-term. Depending upon individual client
requirements, the comprehensive financial plan will include recommendations for retirement planning,
educational planning, estate planning, cash flow planning, long term health care planning, tax planning and
insurance needs and analysis. Headland Capital prepares and provides the financial planning client with a
written comprehensive financial plan and performs periodic reviews of the plan with the client, as agreed
upon with the client. In addition, Headland Capital provides financial planning services that are completed
upon the delivery of the financial plan to the client. Clients should notify us promptly anytime there is a
change in their financial situation, goals, objectives, or needs and/or if there is any change to the financial
information initially provided to us.
Clients are under no obligation to implement any of the recommendations provided in their written financial
plan. However, should a client decide to proceed with the implementation of the investment
recommendations then the client can either have Headland Capital implement those recommendations or
utilize the services of any investment adviser or broker-dealer of their choice.
Headland Capital cannot provide any guarantees or promises that a client’s financial goals and objectives
will be met.
Investment Management Services to Retirement Plans
Headland Capital offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services to qualified plans, including
401k plans. These services include, depending upon the needs of the plan client, recommending, or for
discretionary clients selecting, investment options for plans to offer to participants, ongoing monitoring of
a plan’s investment options, assisting plan fiduciaries in creating and/or updating the plan’s written
investment policy statements, working with plan service providers, and providing general investment
education to plan participants.
Note for IRA and Retirement Plan Clients: When Headland Capital provides investment advice to you
regarding your retirement plan account or individual retirement account, Headland Capital is a fiduciary
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 Headland Capital makes
money creates some conflicts with your interests, so Headland Capital operates under a special rule that
requires Headland Capital to act in your best interest and not put Headland Capital’s interest ahead of yours.
Note Regarding Tax or Legal Advice: In providing services, Headland Capital does not offer or
otherwise provide tax or legal advice. Headland Capital will, at a client’s direction and approval, work
with a client’s existing tax or legal professionals to assist in the provision of the services. Fees charged
by any tax, legal or other third-party professionals are the responsibility of the client. Headland Capital
may refer professionals; however, there is no compensation to Headland Capital for these referrals, and
clients are under no obligation to use the referred service providers.
C. Client-Tailored Advisory Services
Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on the management of their accounts if Headland Capital
determines, in its sole discretion, that the conditions would not materially impact the performance of a
management strategy or prove overly burdensome for Headland Capital’s management efforts.
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D. Information Received From Clients
Headland Capital will not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or the information provided by clients.
Headland Capital is not obligated to verify any information received from a client or other professionals
(e.g., attorney, accountant) designated by a client, and Headland Capital is expressly authorized by the
client to rely on such information provided. Under all circumstances, clients are responsible for promptly
notifying Headland Capital in writing of any material changes to the client’s financial situation, investment
objectives, time horizon, or risk tolerance.
E. Assets Under Management
As of March 4, 2025, Headland Capital had $403,025,117 in assets under management on a discretionary
basis,.
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Item 5 - Fees and Compensation
Headland Capital charges fees based on a percentage of assets under management as well as fixed fees and
hourly fees, depending on the particular types of services to be provided. The specific fees charged by
Headland Capital for services provided will be set forth in each client’s agreement.
A. Financial Planning and Investment Management Services
Fees for Investment Management Services
In providing investment management services pursuant to the Headland Capital Wrap Fee Program,
Headland Capital charges an annual advisory fee (payable quarterly) that is agreed upon with each client
and set forth in an agreement executed by Headland Capital and the client. Our maximum investment
management fee schedule for the Headland Capital Wrap Fee Program is below:
MAXIMIM FEE SCHEDULE
Market Value of Assets
Rate
$0 up to $1,000,000
1.75%
$1,000,001 to $1,500,000
1.50%
Above $1,500,000
negotiable
The percentage for the highest range of Managed Asset value achieved
applies to all Managed Assets, not just Managed Assets within that
range.
Ongoing Headland Capital Wrap Fee Program investment management fees are paid quarterly in advance
based on the value of clients’ billable assets under management at the end of the last day of the preceding
quarter as provided by third-party sources, such as pricing services, custodians and fund administrators.
The Headland Capital Wrap Fee Program investment management fee for the initial quarter shall be paid,
on a pro rata basis, in arrears, based on the value of the net billable assets under management at the end of
such initial quarter. For purposes of fee calculation, the asset value of Headland Capital Wrap Fee Program
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client accounts includes cash and cash equivalents, as well as margined securities. Headland Capital does
not reduce management fees for margin borrowing, regardless of whether the assets are in cash or other
securities. Headland Capital has a financial incentive to recommend that clients borrow money for the
purchase of additional securities for the client’s Headland Capital Wrap Fee Program account or otherwise
not liquidate some or all the assets Headland Capital manages. Headland Capital addresses this conflict of
interest by this disclosure and working to ensure that any recommendation to a client regarding the use of
margin is suitable for the client.
Headland Capital generally includes all related Headland Capital Wrap Fee Program client accounts,
specifically the accounts of direct family members sharing the same residence address, for purposes of
determining a client’s market value of assets.
Fees for Financial Planning and Consulting Services
Clients that are receiving financial planning services are charged a fixed fee ranging from $1,500 to
$40,000, depending upon the complexity of a client’s plan and services provided. In the alternative clients
that are receiving financial planning services only may be charged an hourly fee rate up to $350. For clients
receiving ongoing financial planning services the annual fee is charged quarterly, or otherwise pursuant to
a schedule as agreed to by the client and Headland Capital. For financial planning services that are
completed upon the delivery of the financial plan to the client, the fee can be charged in advance, upon
delivery of the completed financial plan or otherwise pursuant to quarterly installments. If charged in
advance, the completed financial plan will be delivered to client in less than six months from the date of the
advance payment. Actual fees charged are clearly outlined in the financial planning agreement and clients
receive invoices reflecting the amount of the fee due and payable.
Fees for Investment Management Services to Retirement Plans
Retirement plan advisory clients will be charged an annual asset-based fee of up to 0.75% and are billed in
advance, pursuant to the terms of the retirement plan advisory agreement. Retirement plan fees are based
on the market value of assets under management at the end of the prior calendar quarter. Fees may be
negotiable depending on the size and complexity of the plan.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Headland Capital and the client may choose to negotiate an annual
advisory fee that varies from the schedule and ranges set forth above. Factors upon which a different
annual advisory fee may be based include, but are not limited to, the size and nature of the relationship,
the services rendered, the nature and complexity of the products and investments involved, time
commitments, and travel requirements. The Headland Capital Wrap Fee Program advisory fee charged by
the Firm will apply to all of the client’s assets under management, unless specifically excluded in the
client agreement. The Headland Capital Wrap Fee Program advisory fee may include the financial
planning services described above. Although Headland Capital believes that its fees are competitive,
clients should understand that lower fees for services may be available from other sources and firms.
The investment advisory agreement between Headland Capital and the client may be terminated at will by
either Headland Capital or the client upon written notice. Headland Capital does not impose termination
fees when the client terminates the investment advisory relationship, except when agreed upon in advance.
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Working with outside attorneys
From time to time Headland Captial will work with external, unaffiliated attorneys in order to help facilitate
the preparation of estate plans, trust creations, or other legal matters. In certain instances, the attorneys
may compensate Headland Capital for their time and consultation. This compensation is entirely at the
discretion of the attorney providing the legal services. There is a conflict of interest in that Headland Capital
has potential incentive to recommend attorneys who may provide this compensation, however, Headland
Capital always takes it’s fiduciary obligation seriously and will only recommend attorneys they feel are in
the best interest of the client and who will provide the right services based on the client’s needs.
B. Payment of Fees
Headland Capital generally deducts its advisory fee from a client’s investment account(s) held at his/her
custodian. Upon engaging Headland Capital to manage such account(s), a client grants Headland Capital
this limited authority through a written instruction to the custodian of his/her account(s). The client is
responsible for verifying the accuracy of the calculation of the advisory fee; the custodian will not determine
whether the fee is accurate or properly calculated. A client may utilize the same procedure for financial
planning or consulting fees if the client has investment accounts held at a custodian.
Although clients generally are required to have their investment advisory fees deducted from their accounts,
in some cases, Headland Capital will directly bill a client for investment advisory fees if it determines that
such billing arrangement is appropriate given the circumstances.
The custodian of the client’s accounts provides each client with a statement, at least quarterly, indicating
separate line items for all amounts disbursed from the client's account(s), including any fees paid directly
to Headland Capital.
Clients may make additions to and withdrawals from their account at any time, subject to Headland
Capital’s right to terminate an account. Additions may be in cash or securities provided that the Firm
reserves the right to liquidate transferred securities or decline to accept particular securities into a client’s
account. Clients may withdraw account assets at any time on notice to Headland Capital, subject to the
usual and customary securities settlement procedures. However, the Firm generally designs its portfolios
as long-term investments and the withdrawal of assets may impair the achievement of a client’s investment
objectives. Headland Capital may consult with its clients about the options and implications of transferring
securities. Clients are advised that when transferred securities are liquidated, they may be subject to
transaction fees, short-term redemption fees, fees assessed at the mutual fund level (e.g. contingent deferred
sales charges) and/or tax ramifications.
C. Fees Charged by Financial Institutions and External Money Managers
The Headland Capital Wrap Fee Program fee covers Headland Capital’s advisory services, custody and
commissions for securities transactions effected through LPL. The number of transactions made in clients’
accounts, the size of the accounts, and the securities used to construct a portfolio, as well as the commissions
charged for each transaction, determines the relative cost of the Headland Capital Wrap Fee Program versus
paying for execution on a per transaction basis and paying a separate fee for advisory services. Participants
in the Headland Capital Wrap Fee Program may pay a higher or lower aggregate fee than if the investment
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management and brokerage services are purchased separately. Headland Capital does not charge its clients
higher advisory fees based on their trading activity, but clients should be aware that Headland Capital may
have an incentive to limit its trading activities in client accounts because Headland Capital is charged for
executed trades. Headland Capital addresses this conflict of interest by this disclosure and by its policies
and procedures which work to ensure that accounts are managed in accordance with clients’ goals and
objectives without consideration of trading costs incurred by Headland Capital. Transaction fees or “trade
away” fees imposed for trades placed away from LPL, are not covered by the Headland Capital Wrap
Program Fee. Refer to Headland Capital’s Form ADV Part 2A, Appendix 1 for additional information.
In connection with Headland Capital’s management of an account, a client will incur fees and/or expenses
separate from and in addition to Headland Capital’s advisory fee. These additional fees may include
transaction charges and the fees/expenses charged by any custodian, subadvisor, mutual fund, ETF, separate
account manager (and the manager’s platform manager, if any), limited partnership, or other advisor,
transfer taxes, odd lot differentials, exchange fees, interest charges, ADR processing fees, and any charges,
taxes or other fees mandated by any federal, state or other applicable law, retirement plan account fees
(where applicable), margin interest, brokerage commissions, mark-ups or mark-downs and other
transaction-related costs, electronic fund and wire fees, and any other fees that reasonably may be borne by
a brokerage account. For External Managers, clients should review each manager’s Form ADV 2A
disclosure brochure and any contract they sign with the External Manager (in a dual contract relationship).
The client is responsible for all such fees and expenses. Please see Item 12 of this brochure regarding
brokerage practices.
D. Prepayment of Fees
As noted in Item 5(B) above, Headland Capital’s advisory fees generally are paid in advance. Upon the
termination of a client’s advisory relationship, Headland Capital will issue a refund equal to any unearned
management fee for the remainder of the quarter. The client may specify how he/she would like such refund
issued (i.e., a check sent directly to the client or a check sent to the client’s custodian for deposit into his/her
account).
E. Outside Compensation for the Sale of Securities or Other Investment Products to Clients
Headland Capital does not buy or sell securities and does not receive any compensation for securities
transactions in any client account, other than the investment advisory fees noted above. However, as further
described in Item 10, certain personnel of Headland Capital, in their individual capacities, are registered
representatives of LPL Financial LLC, a FINRA and SIPC member, and registered broker/dealer. In
addition, representatives of Headland Capital, in their individual capacities, are also are licensed as
insurance professionals. Such persons earn commission-based compensation for selling insurance products
to clients.
Item 6 - Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
Headland Capital does not charge performance-based fees or participate in side-by-side management.
Performance-based fees are fees that are based on a share of capital gains or capital appreciation of a client’s
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account. Side-by-side management refers to the practice of managing accounts that are charged
performance-based fees while at the same time managing accounts that are not charged performance-based
fees. Headland Capital’s fees are calculated as described in Item 5 above.
Item 7 - Types of Clients
Headland Capital offers investment advisory services to individuals, including high net worth individuals,
and entities, including, but not limited to, family offices, trusts, estates, private foundations, corporate
entities, donor advised funds and qualified retirement plans. Headland Capital does not impose a
minimum portfolio size or initial investment to open a Headland Capital Wrap Fee Program Account.
Headland Capital does impose a minimum fee of $1,500 for financial planning services. However,
Headland Capital does reserve the right to accept or decline a potential client for any reason in its sole
discretion.
Item 8 - Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis and Risk of Loss
A primary step in Headland Capital’s investment strategy is getting to know the clients – to understand
their financial condition, risk profile, investment goals, tax situation, liquidity constraints – and assemble a
complete picture of their financial situation. To aid in this understanding, Headland Capital offers clients
financial planning that is highly customized and tailored. This comprehensive approach is integral to the
way that Headland Capital does business. Once Headland Capital has a true understanding of its clients’
needs and goals, the investment process can begin, and the Firm can recommend strategies and investments
that it believes are aligned with the client’s goals and risk profile.
Headland Capital primarily employs fundamental analysis methods in developing investment strategies for
its clients. Research and analysis from Headland Capital is based on numerous sources, including third-
party research materials and publicly-available materials, such as company annual reports, prospectuses,
and press releases.
Headland Capital generally employs a long-term investment strategy for its clients, as consistent with their
financial goals. At times, the Firm may also buy and sell 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.
Client portfolios with similar investment objectives and asset allocation goals may own different securities
and investments. The client’s portfolio size, tax sensitivity, desire for simplicity, income needs, long-term
wealth transfer objectives, time horizon and choice of custodian are all factors that influence Headland
Capital’s investment recommendations.
Investing in securities involves a risk of loss. A client can lose all or a substantial portion of his/her
investment. A client should be willing to bear such a loss. Some investments are intended only for
sophisticated investors and can involve a high degree of risk.
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B. Material Risks Involved
Investing in securities involves a significant risk of loss which clients should be prepared to bear. Headland
Capital’s investment recommendations are subject to various market, currency, economic, political and
business risks, and such investment decisions will not always be profitable. Clients should be aware that
there may be a loss or depreciation to the value of the client’s account. There can be no assurance that the
client’s investment objectives will be obtained and no inference to the contrary should be made.
Generally, the market value of equity stocks will fluctuate with market conditions, and small-stock prices
generally will fluctuate more than large-stock prices. The market value of fixed income securities will
generally fluctuate inversely with interest rates and other market conditions prior to maturity. Fixed income
securities are obligations of the issuer to make payments of principal and/or interest on future dates, and
include, among other securities: bonds, notes and debentures issued by corporations; debt securities issued
or guaranteed by the U.S. government or one of its agencies or instrumentalities, or by a non-U.S.
government or one of its agencies or instrumentalities; municipal securities; and mortgage-backed and
asset-backed securities. These securities may pay fixed, variable, or floating rates of interest, and may
include zero coupon obligations and inflation-linked fixed income securities. The value of longer duration
fixed income securities will generally fluctuate more than shorter duration fixed income securities.
Investments in overseas markets also pose special risks, including currency fluctuation and political risks,
and it may be more volatile than that of a U.S. only investment. Such risks are generally intensified for
investments in emerging markets. In addition, there is no assurance that a mutual fund or ETF will achieve
its investment objective. Past performance of investments is no guarantee of future results.
Additional risks involved in the securities recommended by Headland Capital include, among others:
• Stock market risk, which is the chance that stock prices overall will decline. The market value of
equity securities will generally fluctuate with market conditions. Stock markets tend to move in
cycles, with periods of rising prices and periods of falling prices. Prices of equity securities tend
to fluctuate over the short term as a result of factors affecting the individual companies, industries
or the securities market as a whole. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than
fixed income securities.
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• Sector risk, which is the chance that significant problems will affect a particular sector, or that
returns from that sector will trail returns from the overall stock market. Daily fluctuations in
specific market sectors are often more extreme than fluctuations in the overall market.
Issuer risk, which is the risk that the value of a security will decline for reasons directly related
to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage, and reduced demand for the
issuer's goods or services.
• Non-diversification risk, which is the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers,
industries or foreign currencies, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single
economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be.
• Value investing risk, which is the risk that value stocks not increase in price, not issue the
anticipated stock dividends, or decline in price, either because the market fails to recognize the
stock’s intrinsic value, or because the expected value was misgauged. If the market does not
recognize that the securities are undervalued, the prices of those securities might not appreciate
as anticipated. They also may decline in price even though in theory they are already undervalued.
Value stocks are typically less volatile than growth stocks, but may lag behind growth stocks in
an up market.
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• Smaller company risk, which is the risk that the value of securities issued by a smaller company
will go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably as compared to more widely held
securities. Investments in smaller companies are subject to greater levels of credit, market and
issuer risk.
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• Foreign (non-U.S.) investment risk, which is the risk that investing in foreign securities result
in the portfolio experiencing more rapid and extreme changes in value than a portfolio that
invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies. Risks associated with investing in foreign
securities include fluctuations in the exchange rates of foreign currencies that may affect the
U.S. dollar value of a security, the possibility of substantial price volatility as a result of political
and economic instability in the foreign country, less public information about issuers of
securities, different securities regulation, different accounting, auditing and financial reporting
standards and less liquidity than in the U.S. markets.
Interest rate risk, which is the chance that prices of fixed income securities decline because of
rising interest rates. Similarly, the income from fixed income securities may decline because of
falling interest rates.
• Credit risk, which is the chance that an issuer of a fixed income security will fail to pay interest
and principal in a timely manner, or that negative perceptions of the issuer’s ability to make
such payments will cause the price of that fixed income security to decline.
• Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) risk, which is the risk of an investment in an ETF, including
the possible loss of principal. ETFs typically trade on a securities exchange and the prices of
their shares fluctuate throughout the day based on supply and demand, which may not
correlate to their net asset values. Although ETF shares will be listed on an exchange, there
can be no guarantee that an active trading market will develop or continue. Owning an ETF
generally reflects the risks of owning the underlying securities it is designed to track. ETFs
are also subject to secondary market trading risks. In addition, an ETF may not replicate
exactly the performance of the index it seeks to track for a number of reasons, including
transaction costs incurred by the ETF, the temporary unavailability of certain securities in the
secondary market, or discrepancies between the ETF and the index with respect to weighting
of securities or number of securities held.
• Management risk, which is the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by
Headland Capital may not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax
developments, affect the investment techniques available to Headland Capital. There is no
guarantee that a client’s investment objectives will be achieved.
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• Real Estate risk, which is the risk that an investor’s investments in Real Estate Investment Trusts
(“REITs”) or real estate-linked derivative instruments will subject the investor to risks similar to
those associated with direct ownership of real estate, including losses from casualty or
condemnation, and changes in local and general economic conditions, supply and demand, interest
rates, zoning laws, regulatory limitations on rents, property taxes and operating expenses. An
investment in REITs or real estate-linked derivative instruments subject the investor to
management and tax risks.
Investment Companies (“Mutual Funds”) risk, when an investor invests in mutual funds, the
investor will bear additional expenses based on his/her pro rata share of the mutual fund’s
operating expenses, including the management fees. The risk of owning a mutual fund generally
reflects the risks of owning the underlying investments the mutual fund holds.
• Cybersecurity risk, which is the risk related to unauthorized access to the systems and networks of
Headland Capital and its service providers. The computer systems, networks and devices used by
Headland Capital and service providers to us and our clients to carry out routine business
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operations employ a variety of protections designed to prevent damage or interruption from
computer viruses, network failures, computer and telecommunication failures, infiltration by
unauthorized persons and security breaches. Despite the various protections utilized, systems,
networks or devices potentially can be breached. A client could be negatively impacted as a result
of a cybersecurity breach. Cybersecurity breaches can include unauthorized access to systems,
networks or devices; infection from computer viruses or other malicious software code; and attacks
that shut down, disable, slow or otherwise disrupt operations, business processes or website access
or functionality. Cybersecurity breaches cause disruptions and impact business operations,
potentially resulting in financial losses to a client; impediments to trading; the inability by us and
other service providers to transact business; violations of applicable privacy and other laws;
regulatory fines, penalties, reputational damage, reimbursement or other compensation costs, or
other compliance costs; as well as the inadvertent release of confidential information. Similar
adverse consequences could result from cybersecurity breaches affecting issues of securities in
which a client invests; governmental and other regulatory authorities; exchange and other financial
market operators, banks, brokers, dealers and other financial institutions; and other parties. In
addition, substantial costs may be incurred by those entities in order to prevent any cybersecurity
breaches in the future.
• Alternative Investments / Private Funds risk, investing in alternative investments is speculative,
not suitable for all clients, and intended for experienced and sophisticated investors who are willing
to bear the high economic risks of the investment, which can include:
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loss of all or a substantial portion of the investment due to leveraging, short-selling or other
speculative investment practices;
lack of liquidity in that there may be no secondary market for the investment and none
expected to develop;
volatility of returns;
restrictions on transferring interests in the investment;
potential lack of diversification and resulting higher risk due to concentration of trading
authority when a single adviser is utilized;
absence of information regarding valuations and pricing;
delays in tax reporting;
less regulation and higher fees than mutual funds;
risks associated with the operations, personnel, and processes of the manager of the funds
investing in alternative investments.
• Closed-End Funds risk, Closed-end funds typically use a high degree of leverage. They may be
diversified or non-diversified. Risks associated with closed-end fund investments include liquidity
risk, credit risk, volatility and the risk of magnified losses resulting from the use of leverage.
Additionally, closed-end funds may trade below their net asset value.
Structured Notes risk -
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understand the reference asset(s) or index(es) and determine how the note’s payoff
structure incorporates such reference asset(s) or index(es) in calculating the note’s
performance. This payoff calculation may include leverage multiplied on the performance
of the reference asset or index, protection from losses should the reference asset or index
produce negative returns, and fees. Structured notes may have complicated payoff
structures that can make it difficult for clients to accurately assess their value, risk and
potential for growth through the term of the structured note. Determining the performance
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of each note can be complex and this calculation can vary significantly from note to note
depending on the structure. Notes can be structured in a wide variety of ways. Payoff
structures can be leveraged, inverse, or inverse-leveraged, which may result in larger
returns or losses. Clients should carefully read the prospectus for a structured note to fully
understand how the payoff on a note will be calculated and discuss these issues with
Headland Capital.
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which is often referred to as “principal protection.” This principal protection is subject to
the credit risk of the issuing financial institution. Many structured notes do not offer this
feature. For structured notes that do not offer principal protection, the performance of the
linked asset or index may cause clients to lose some, or all, of their principal. Depending
on the nature of the linked asset or index, the market risk of the structured note may include
changes in equity or commodity prices, changes in interest rates or foreign exchange rates,
and/or market volatility.
Issuance price and note value. The price of a structured note at issuance will likely be
higher than the fair value of the structured note on the date of issuance. Issuers now
generally disclose an estimated value of the structured note on the cover page of the
offering prospectus, allowing investors to gauge the difference between the issuer’s
estimated value of the note and the issuance price. The estimated value of the notes is
likely lower than the issuance price of the note to investors because issuers include the
costs for selling, structuring and/or hedging the exposure on the note in the initial price of
their notes. After issuance, structured notes may not be re-sold on a daily basis and thus
may be difficult to value given their complexity.
• Liquidity. The ability to trade or sell structured notes in a secondary market is often very
limited, as structured notes (other than exchange-traded notes known as ETNs) are not
listed for trading on securities exchanges. As a result, the only potential buyer for a
structured note may be the issuing financial institution’s broker-dealer affiliate or the
broker-dealer distributor of the structured note. In addition, issuers often specifically
disclaim their intention to repurchase or make markets in the notes they issue. Clients
should, therefore, be prepared to hold a structured note to its maturity date, or risk selling
the note at a discount to its value at the time of sale.
• Credit risk. Structured notes are unsecured debt obligations of the issuer, meaning that the
issuer is obligated to make payments on the notes as promised. These promises, including
any principal protection, are only as good as the financial health of the structured note
issuer. If the structured note issuer defaults on these obligations, investors may lose some,
or all, of the principal amount they invested in the structured notes as well as any other
payments that may be due on the structured notes.
There also are risks surrounding various insurance products that are recommended to Headland Capital
clients from time to time. Such risks include, but are not limited to loss of premiums. Prior to purchasing
any insurance product, clients should carefully read the policy and applicable disclosure documents.
Clients are advised that they should only commit assets for management that can be invested for the long
term, that volatility from investing can occur, and that all investing is subject to risk. Headland Capital does
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not guarantee the future performance of a client’s portfolio, as investing in securities involves the risk of
loss that clients should be prepared to bear.
Past performance of a security or a fund is not necessarily indicative of future performance or risk of loss.
Use of External Managers
Headland Capital may select certain External Managers to manage a portion of its clients’ assets. In these
situations, the success of such recommendations relies to a great extent on the External Managers’ ability
to successfully implement their investment strategies. In addition, Headland Capital generally may not
have the ability to supervise the External Managers on a day-to-day basis.
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 a client’s evaluation of the adviser and the integrity of the adviser’s
management. Headland Capital has no information applicable to this Item.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Insurance Agent Activities
As mentioned above in Item 5, advisory persons of Headland Capital are licensed as insurance
professionals. Such persons earn commission-based compensation for selling insurance products to
clients. Insurance commissions earned by advisory persons who are insurance professionals are separate
from and in addition to Headland Capital’s advisory fee. This practice presents a conflict of interest as an
advisory person who is an insurance professional has an incentive to recommend insurance products for the
purpose of generating commissions rather than solely based on client needs. Headland Capital addresses
this conflict through disclosure and strives to make recommendations which are in the best interests of its
clients. Clients are under no obligation to purchase insurance products through any person affiliated with
Headland Capital. Headland Capital clients should understand that lower fees and/or commissions for
comparable services may be available from other insurance providers.
Registered Representative Activities
As mentioned above in Item 5, certain representatives of Headland Capital are also registered
representatives with LPL Financial LLC, a FINRA and SIPC member and registered broker-dealer. In
this capacity, such representatives of Headland Capital offer securities or alternative investments and
receive normal and customary fees or commissions as a result of these transactions. In addition, these
individuals receive additional ongoing 12b-1 fees for mutual fund purchases from the mutual fund
company during the period that the client maintains the mutual fund investment. As a result of this
relationship, LPL Financial LLC has access to certain confidential information (e.g., financial information,
investment objectives, transactions and holdings) about clients, even if a client does not establish an account
through LPL Financial LLC. If you would like a copy of the LPL Financial LLC privacy policy, please
contact Headland Capital as described on the cover page of this brochure.
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Clients should be aware that the receipt of additional compensation itself creates an inherent conflict of
interest, and may affect the judgment of these individuals when making recommendations. Headland
Capital and LPL Financial LLC are separate, nonaffiliated entities. Nevertheless, to the extent that a
Headland Capital representative recommends the purchase of securities or other investment products where
the representative receives commissions for doing so, a conflict of interest exists because the representative
is incentivized to make recommendations based on the compensation received rather than on a client’s
needs. Headland Capital has adopted certain procedures designed to mitigate the effects of this conflict.
As part of Headland Capital’s fiduciary duty to clients, Headland Capital and its representatives endeavor
at all times to put the interests of clients first, and recommendations will only be made to the extent that
they are reasonably believed to be in the best interests of clients. Additionally, the conflicts presented by
this relationship are disclosed to clients through this brochure, client agreement and/or verbally prior to or
at the time of entering into an Agreement. Clients are not obligated to implement recommended transactions
through any Headland Capital representative or any particular broker-dealer. Clients have the option to
purchase any recommended investment through broker-dealers other than LPL Financial LLC.
Headland Capital clients should understand that lower fees and/or commissions for comparable services
may be available from other broker-dealers.
Recommendation of External Managers
Headland Capital may recommend that clients use External Managers based on clients’ needs and
suitability. Headland Capital does not receive separate compensation, directly or indirectly, from such
External Managers for recommending that clients use their services. Headland Capital does not have any
other business relationships with the recommended External Managers.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
A. Description of Code of Ethics
Headland Capital has a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) which requires Headland Capital’s employees
(“supervised persons”) to comply with their legal obligations and fulfill the fiduciary duties owed to the
Firm’s clients. Among other things, the Code of Ethics sets forth policies and procedures related to conflicts
of interest, outside business activities, gifts and entertainment, compliance with insider trading laws and
policies and procedures governing personal securities trading by supervised persons.
Personal securities transactions of supervised persons present potential conflicts of interest with the price
obtained in client securities transactions or the investment opportunity available to clients. The Code
addresses these potential conflicts by prohibiting securities trades that would breach a fiduciary duty to a
client and requiring, with certain exceptions, supervised persons to report their personal securities holdings
and transactions to Headland Capital for review by the Firm’s Chief Compliance Officer. The Code also
requires supervised persons to obtain pre-approval of certain investments, including initial public offerings
and limited offerings.
Headland Capital will provide a copy of the Code of Ethics to any client or prospective client upon request.
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Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
A. Factors Used to Select Custodians and/or Broker-Dealers
Headland Capital generally recommends that its investment management clients utilize the custody and
brokerage services of an unaffiliated broker/dealer custodians (a “BD/Custodian”) with which Headland
Capital has an institutional relationship. Currently, this includes LPL Financial (LPL) & Charles Schwab
& Co., Inc. (“Schwab”), which are “qualified custodians” as that term is described in Rule 206(4)-2 of the
Advisers Act. Each BD/Custodian provides custody of securities, trade execution, and clearance and
settlement of transactions placed on behalf of clients by Headland Capital. If your accounts are custodied
at LPL or Schwab, LPL or Schwab will hold your assets in a brokerage account and buy and sell securities
when we instruct them to. Clients will pay fees to LPL or Schwab for custody and the execution of securities
transactions in their accounts.
In recommending LPL or Schwab, Headland Capital will consider a number of judgmental factors,
including, without limitation: 1) clearance and settlement capabilities; 2) quality of confirmations and
account statements; 3) the ability of LPL & Schwab to settle the trade promptly and accurately; 4) the
financial standing, reputation and integrity of LPL & Schwab; 5) LPL & Schwab’s access to markets,
research capabilities, market knowledge, and any “value added” characteristics; 6) Headland Capital’s
past experience with LPL & Schwab; and 7) Headland Capital’s past experience with similar trades.
Recognizing the value of these factors, clients may pay a brokerage commission in excess of that which
another broker might have charged for effecting the same transaction.
Headland Capital participates in the LPL Strategic Wealth Management Custodial Platform II (“LPL”)
program. Headland Capital will recommend that Headland Capital Wrap Fee Program clients establish
brokerage accounts with LPL to maintain custody of clients’ assets and to effect trades for their accounts.
While there is no direct link between the investment advice Headland Capital provides and participation
in the LPL program, Headland Capital management receives certain economic benefits from the LPL
program. These benefits may include software and other technology that provides access to client
account data (such as trade confirmations and account statements), facilitates trade execution (and
allocation of aggregated orders for multiple client accounts), provides research, pricing information and
other market data, facilitates the payment of Headland Capital’s fees from its clients’ accounts, and assists
with back-office functions, recordkeeping and client reporting. Many of these services may be used to
service all or a substantial number of Headland Capital’s accounts, including accounts not held at LPL.
LPL may also make available to Headland Capital other services intended to help Headland Capital
manage and further develop its business. These services may include consulting, publications and
conferences on practice management, information technology, business succession, regulatory
compliance and marketing. In addition, LPL may make available, arrange and/or pay for these types of
services to be rendered to Headland Capital by independent third parties. LPL may discount or waive
fees it would otherwise charge for some of these services, pay all or a part of the fees of a third-party
providing these services to Headland Capital, and/or LPL may pay for travel expenses relating to
participation in such training. Finally, participation in the LPL program provides Headland Capital with
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access to mutual funds which normally require significantly higher minimum initial investments or are
normally available only to institutional investors.
The benefits received through participation in the LPL program do not necessarily depend upon the
proportion of transactions directed to LPL. The benefits are received by Headland Capital, in part
because of commission revenue generated for LPL by Headland Capital’s clients. This means that the
investment activity in client accounts is beneficial to Headland Capital, because LPL does not assess a fee
to Headland Capital for these services. This creates an incentive for Headland Capital to continue to
recommend LPL to its clients. While it may be possible to obtain similar custodial, execution and other
services elsewhere at a lower cost, Headland Capital believes that LPL provides an excellent combination
of these services. These services are not soft dollar arrangements, but are part of the institutional platform
offered by LPL.
In exchange for using the services of Schwab, Headland Capital may receive, without cost, computer
software and related systems support that allows Headland Capital to monitor and service its clients’
accounts maintained with Schwab. Schwab also makes available to the Firm products and services that
benefit the Firm but may not directly benefit the client or the client’s account. These products and services
assist Headland Capital in managing and administering client accounts. They include investment research,
both Schwab’s own and that of third parties. Headland Capital may use this research to service all or some
substantial number of client accounts, including accounts not maintained at Schwab. In addition to
investment research, Schwab also makes available software and other technology that:
• provide access to client account data (such as duplicate trade confirmations and account
statements);
facilitate trade execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts;
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facilitate payment of our fees from our clients’ accounts; and
assist with back-office functions, recordkeeping, and client reporting.
Schwab also offers other services intended to help us manage and further develop our business enterprise.
These services include:
educational conferences and events;
technology, compliance, legal, and business consulting;
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access to employee benefits providers, human capital consultants, and insurance providers.
Schwab may provide some of these services itself. In other cases, it will arrange for third-party vendors to
provide the services to the Firm. Schwab may also discount or waive its fees for some of these services or
pay all or a part of a third party’s fees. Schwab may also provide the Firm with other benefits such as
occasional business entertainment of Firm personnel.
The benefits received by Headland Capital through its participation in the Schwab custodial platform do
not depend on the amount of brokerage transactions directed to Schwab. In addition, there is no
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corresponding commitment made by Headland Capital to Schwab to invest any specific amount or
percentage of client assets in any specific mutual funds, securities or other investment products as a result
of participation in the program. While as a fiduciary, we endeavor to act in our clients’ best interests, our
recommendation that clients maintain their assets in accounts at Schwab will be based in part on the benefit
to Headland Capital of the availability of some of the foregoing products and services and not solely on the
nature, cost or quality of custody and brokerage services provided by Schwab. The receipt of these benefits
creates a potential conflict of interest and may indirectly influence Headland Capital’s choice of Schwab
for custody and brokerage services.
Headland Capital will periodically review its arrangements with the BD/Custodians and other broker-
dealers against other possible arrangements in the marketplace as it strives to achieve best execution on
behalf of its clients. In seeking best execution, the determinative factor is not the lowest possible cost, but
whether the transaction represents the best qualitative execution, taking into consideration the full range of
a broker-dealer’s services, including, but not limited to, the following:
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a broker-dealer’s trading expertise, including its ability to complete trades, execute and
settle difficult trades, obtain liquidity to minimize market impact and accommodate
unusual market conditions, maintain anonymity, and account for its trade errors and correct
them in a satisfactory manner;
a broker-dealer’s infrastructure, including order-entry systems, adequate lines of
communication, timely order execution reports, an efficient and accurate clearance and
settlement process, and capacity to accommodate unusual trading volume;
a broker-dealer’s ability to minimize total trading costs while maintaining its financial
health, such as whether a broker-dealer can maintain and commit adequate capital when
necessary to complete trades, respond during volatile market periods, and minimize the
number of incomplete trades;
a broker-dealer’s ability to provide research and execution services, including advice as to
the value or advisability of investing in or selling securities, analyses and reports
concerning such matters as companies, industries, economic trends and political factors, or
services incidental to executing securities trades, including clearance, settlement and
custody; and
a broker-dealer’s ability to provide services to accommodate special transaction needs,
such as the broker-dealer’s ability to execute and account for client-directed arrangements
and soft dollar arrangements, participate in underwriting syndicates, and obtain initial
public offering shares.
Headland Capital’s clients may utilize qualified custodians other than Schwab for certain accounts and
assets, particularly where clients have a previous relationship with such qualified custodians.
Brokerage for Client Referrals
Headland Capital does not select or recommend BD/Custodians based solely on whether or not it may
receive client referrals from a BD/Custodian or third party.
Client Directed Brokerage
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Generally, for Headland Capital Wrap Fee Program clients the Firm does not accept instructions to custody
a client account at a specific broker-dealer other than LPL and/or direct some or all of his/her brokerage
transactions to a specific broker-dealer other than LPL. In such instances a client would be disadvantaged
because the Headland Capital Wrap Fee Program fee does cover the cost of trades executed away from
LPL.
Trade Errors
Headland Capital’s goal is to execute trades seamlessly and in the best interests of the client. In the event a
trade error occurs, Headland Capital endeavors to identify the error in a timely manner, correct the error so
that the client’s account is in the position it would have been had the error not occurred, and, after evaluating
the error, assess what action(s) might be necessary to prevent a recurrence of similar errors in the future.
Trade errors generally are corrected through the use of a “trade error” account or similar account at LPL.
In the event an error is made in a client account custodied elsewhere, Headland Capital works directly with
LPL to take corrective action. In all cases, Headland Capital will take the appropriate measures to return
the client’s account to its intended position.
B. Trade Aggregation
To the extent that the Firm determines to aggregate client orders for the purchase or sale of securities,
including securities in which the Firm’s supervised persons may invest, the Firm will generally do so in a
fair equitable manner in accordance with applicable rules promulgated under the Advisers Act and guidance
provided by the staff of the SEC and consistent with policies and procedures established by the Firm.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
A. Periodic Reviews
Investment Management Account Reviews
While Headland Capital Wrap Fee Program accounts are monitored on an ongoing basis, Headland
Capital’s investment adviser representatives seek to have at least one annual meeting with each client to
conduct a formal review of the clients’ accounts. For smaller asset size client accounts and/or clients with
less complicated financial sitations annual reviews may be done through various electronic or other means.
Accounts are reviewed for consistency with the investment strategy and other parameters set forth for the
account and to determine if any adjustments need to be made.
Financial Planning and Consulting Services Account Reviews
Upon completion of the initial financial plan, ongoing annual review services are established, if provided
for in the client agreement. Generally, we meet with our clients on an annual basis; however, more frequent
reviews are not uncommon. The nature of the annual review is to evaluate the client’s progress from the
previous year based on their goals and objectives. Headland Capital will collaborate with the client to update
their financial information (i.e. insurance, investments, assets, income and expenses) and craft their yearly
financial planning reports. Financial planning reports are written and may consist of a net worth statement,
cash flow statement, estimated tax projections, education analysis, retirement analysis, insurance needs
analysis, estate tax calculation, and an investment analysis. Reviews are conducted by an advisor of
Headland Capital who is appropriately licensed to provide financial planning services. In addition,
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Headland Capital provides financial planning services that are completed upon the delivery of the financial
plan to the client. In such situations, Headland Capital does not provide any ongoing reviews of the client’s
financial plan.
B. Other Reviews and Triggering Factors
In addition to the periodic reviews described above, reviews may be triggered by changes in an
account holder’s personal, tax or financial status. Other events that may trigger a review of an account are
material changes in market conditions as well as macroeconomic and company- specific events. Clients are
encouraged to notify Headland Capital of any changes in his/her personal financial situation that might
affect his/her investment needs, objectives, or time horizon.
C. Regular Reports
Written brokerage statements are generated no less than quarterly and are sent directly from LPL. These
reports list the account positions, activity in the account over the covered period, and other related
information. Clients are also sent confirmations following each brokerage account transaction unless
confirmations have been waived.
Headland Capital may also determine to provide account statements and other reporting to clients on a
periodic basis. Clients are urged to carefully review all custodial account statements and compare them to
any statements and reports provided by Headland Capital. Headland Capital statements and reports may
vary from custodial statements based on accounting procedures, reporting dates, or valuation methodologies
of certain securities.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Economic Benefits Provided by Third Parties for Advice Rendered to Clients
Headland Capital does not receive benefits from third parties for providing investment advice to clients.
B. Compensation to Non-Supervised Persons for Client Referrals
Headland Capital does not enter into agreements with individuals or organizations for the referral of
clients.
Item 15 – Custody
All clients must utilize a “qualified custodian” as detailed in Item 12. Clients are required to engage the
custodian to retain their funds and securities and direct Headland Capital to utilize the custodian for the
client’s securities transactions. Headland Capital’s agreement with clients and/or the clients’ separate
agreements with the B/D Custodian may authorize Headland Capital through such BD/Custodian to debit
the clients’ accounts for the amount of Headland Capital’s fee and to directly remit that fee to Headland
Capital in accordance with applicable custody rules.
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The BD/Custodian recommended by Headland Capital has agreed to send a statement to the client, at least
quarterly, indicating all amounts disbursed from the account including the amount of management fees paid
directly to Headland Capital. Headland Capital encourages clients to review the official statements provided
by the custodian, and to compare such statements with any reports or other statements received from
Headland Capital. For more information about custodians and brokerage practices, see “Item 12 - Brokerage
Practices.”
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Clients have the option of providing Headland Capital with investment discretion on their behalf, pursuant
to a grant of a limited power of attorney contained in Headland Capital’s client agreement. By granting
Headland Capital investment discretion, a client authorizes Headland Capital to direct securities
transactions and determine which securities are bought and sold, the total amount to be bought and sold,
and the costs at which the transactions will be effected. Clients may impose reasonable limitations in the
form of specific constraints on any of these areas of discretion with the consent and written
acknowledgement of Headland Capital if Headland Capital determines, in its sole discretion, that the
conditions would not materially impact the performance of a management strategy or prove overly
burdensome for Headland Capital. See also Item 4(C), Client-Tailored Advisory Services.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
Headland Capital does not accept the authority to and does not vote proxies on behalf of clients. Clients
retain the responsibility for receiving and voting proxies for all and any securities maintained in client
portfolios.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Headland Capital is not required to disclose any financial information pursuant to this item due to
the following:
a) Headland Capital does not require or solicit the prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees six
months or more in advance of rendering services;
b) Headland Capital is unaware of any financial condition that is reasonably likely to impair
its ability to meet its contractual commitments relating to its discretionary authority over
certain client accounts; and
c) Headland Capital has never been the subject of a bankruptcy petition.
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