View Document Text
Herold Advisors, Inc.
845 Third Avenue, Suite 1703
New York, NY 10022
212‐ 371‐3950
www.heroldlantern.com
Managed Account Firm Brochure
March 2025
Herold Advisors, Inc.
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
[“Herold”]. If you have any questions about the contents of this Brochure, please contact us at 212‐371‐3950
and/or www.heroldlantern.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.
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
Herold is a Registered Investment Adviser. The registration of an Investment Adviser does not imply any level of
skill or training. The oral and written communications of an Adviser provide you with information about which
you determine to hire or retain an Adviser.
Additional information about Herold is also available on the SEC’s website at
.
Herold Advisors, Inc. Managed Account Firm Brochure
Item 2 – Material Changes
There have been no material change made to Herold Advisors, Inc. Managed Account Brochure since the
Annual Amendment filing on March 31, 2024.
Item 3 – Table of Contents
page number
Item 1 – Cover Page
Item 2 – Material Changes
Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 4 – Advisory Business
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
Item 6 – Performance‐Based Fees and Side‐By‐Side Management
Item 7 – Types of Clients
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
cover
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
4
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Item 15 – Custody
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
Item 18 – Financial Information
4
5
6
6
6
7
7
7
Item 4 – Advisory Business
A. Herold Advisors, Inc. (“Herold”) was founded in 1975 by Bernard Herold. It was originally known as
ERIAC, Inc. then changed its name to Herold Advisors, Inc. in 1999. Herold is a subsidiary of Percheron
Asset Management Group, Inc.
B. Herold offers its clients (individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, pension and profit‐sharing
plans, and charitable organizations, foundations and other US Institutions) Portfolio Management
Services on a discretionary and non‐discretionary basis. In addition, Herold offers these portfolios
management services under a managed account program or a wrap‐fee program (See Part 2A
Appendix 1 of Form ADV.) This brochure covers only the managed account program.
C. Herold first reviews a client’s investment advisory needs, investment objectives and risk tolerances.
Herold then works with the client to determine the optimum balance between equity, fixed income,
mutual fund, exchange traded funds (ETF’s) and money market products to meet those needs. For
some advisory clients Herold may employ a strategy of writing covered call options. Herold investment
advice is limited to these types of investment products. Clients may impose restrictions on investing in
certain securities or types of securities.
D. Herold does not participate in third‐party wrap fee programs.
E. Herold had $490 million assets under management on a discretionary basis as of December 31, 2024.
1
Version 3.26.25
Herold Advisors, Inc. Managed Account Firm Brochure
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
A. All management fees charged are subject to negotiation with each client. Fees for each client are
documented in the Investment Advisory Agreement completed by each client at the inception of the
client relationship with Herold. Herold generally charges 1% of the market value of the assets
placed under Herold’s management.
B. The specific way fees are charged by Herold is established in a client’s Investment Advisory
Agreement with Herold. Herold will generally bill its fees on a quarterly basis. Clients are billed in
advance each calendar quarter. Clients may also elect to be billed directly for fees or to authorize
Herold to directly debit fees from clients’ accounts. Management fees may be prorated for each
capital contribution made during the applicable calendar quarter depending on the nature and size
of the contribution. Management fees will not be prorated for withdrawals made during the
applicable quarter unless the management agreement has been terminated.
C. Herold’s managed account program fees are exclusive of brokerage commissions, transaction fees,
and other related costs and expenses which shall be incurred by the client. Clients may incur certain
charges imposed by custodians, brokers, third party investment and other third parties such as fees
charged by managers, custodial fees, deferred sales charges, odd‐lot differentials, transfer taxes,
wire transfer and electronic fund fees, and other fees and taxes on brokerage accounts and
securities transactions. Mutual fund and exchange traded funds also charge internal management
fees, which are disclosed in a fund’s prospectus. Such charges, fees and commissions are exclusive
of and in addition to Herold’s fee. Herold does not receive any portion of these commissions, fees
and costs. Herold does not charge a management fee for assets invested in open end mutual funds
except for advisor class shares. In certain instances client funds may be kept or placed in a A, B or C
class shares of a mutual fund that pay 12(b)1 fees to Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc. where a
different class of shares of the same fund managing the same portfolio exists that does not have
12(b)1 fees but, since Herold Advisors does not charge a management fee on these shares, affected
clients are benefitted by the 12(b)1 fee being less than the management fee that would otherwise
apply. Also, in certain circumstances switching funds out of class A, B or C shares may be a taxable
event.
Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc. an affiliate broker‐dealer receives marketing assistance payments
from most of the market sweep program offerings made available on our brokerage and advisory
platforms. The amount of payment depends on the aggregated dollars invested in money market funds
over a given month and can range from zero to 0.00043 of the monthly balance. Money market sweep
programs that do not pay marketing assistance are also available to Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc.,
and Herold Advisory brokerage and advisory platforms respectively. Use of sweep offerings that pay
market assistance have a negative impact on performance results of the money market platform.
Amounts received from these market assistance programs are used to contain cost across Herold &
Lantern Investments, Inc. product offerings, which Herold Advisors, Inc. may utilize. These arrangements
present a conflict of interest when it comes to selecting or recommending a money market sweep option
in that Herold has an incentive to recommend that clients select a money market sweep option because
it pays more compensation to Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc. Herold Advisors may margin a customer
position based on request. Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc may receive a portion of the margin expenses
from their clearing firm based on this transaction, which poses a conflict of interest in that Herold has an
incentive to recommend the use of margin because it pays more compensation to Herold & Lantern
Investments, Inc. Amounts received from these participation programs are used to contain cost across
Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc. product offerings, which Herold Advisors, Inc. may utilize.
2
Version 3.26.2025
Herold Advisors, Inc. Managed Account Firm Brochure
D. We do charge a management fee on assets invested in closed end mutual funds and exchange
traded funds (ETFs). Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc. is a participant in Pershing’s FundVest
ticket charge program. This program offers clients no‐load mutual funds with no transaction fees.
Through formal agreements Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc. is eligible to receive revenue
sharing participation for assets that are held within these programs. Restrictions may apply in
certain situations.
Item 12 further describes the factors that Herold considers in selecting Herold & Lantern Investments,
Inc. for client transactions and in determining the reasonableness of their compensation (e.g.
commissions).
E. As described in Item 5 B above, clients will be charged a quarterly fee in advance. Upon termination
of any account any prepaid unearned fees will be promptly refunded, and any earned unpaid fees will
be due and payable. Unearned fees will be computed based on the number of days that have
expired in the quarter.
F. Supervised persons receive fee‐based compensation from Herold based on the fee stipulated in
the clients’ Investment Advisory Agreement.
Item 6 – Performance‐Based Fees and Side‐By‐Side Management
Herold or their supervised persons do not manage performance‐based accounts. As such no clients are
charged any performance‐based fees (fees based on a share of capital gains or on capital appreciation of
the assets of a client).
Item 7 – Types of Clients
Herold provides portfolio management services to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, pension
and profit‐sharing plans, foundations and charitable organizations and other U.S. institutions. Herold does
not require an annual minimum fee or asset level for portfolio management services.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Herold uses several methods of analysis to determine client investments. This includes using computer
databases to screen investments to see if they meet certain criteria such as earnings and cash flow
ratios. We also use fundamental analysis looking at annual reports, analyst reports and major news
sources like the Wall Street Journal and other periodicals. For bonds we look at rating agency ratings
and corporate reports.
B. Our investment strategy is to determine a client’s risk tolerances and income needs and tailor a
portfolio that meets those needs. This is generally done mainly with domestic large capitalization and
mid cap equities, and occasionally foreign equities and some smaller cap stocks. We also utilize
domestic government, corporate and municipal bonds. Foreign bonds would rarely be used.
Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear. Different types of
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).
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
Herold has not been the subject of any disciplinary actions. Herold management disclosures are contained
in Section DRP of Form ADV.
3
Version 3.26.2025
Herold Advisors, Inc. Managed Account Firm Brochure
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
A. Each member of the investment committee spends half of his time as an officer or representative of
Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc., Inc. a broker dealer registered with FINRA.
B. Neither Herold nor its representatives are registered or have an application to register, as a
futures commission merchant, commodity pool operator, a commodity trading advisor or an
associated person of the foregoing entities.
C. Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc. and Herold are affiliated companies and are owned and
operated by essentially the same management. Aside from the commission schedule, Herold has
no other special arrangements with Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc. Herold is also affiliated
with Herold Insurance Agency, Inc., an insurance agency. This arrangement does create a material
conflict in that Herold recommends these affiliates. This is mitigated by the quality of the services
provided by both.
D. Herold does not recommend or select other investment advisors for its clients.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
A. Herold has adopted a Code of Ethics for all supervised persons of the firm describing its high standard
of business conduct, and fiduciary duty to its clients. The Code of Ethics includes provisions relating to
the confidentiality of client information, a prohibition on insider trading, a prohibition of rumor
mongering, restrictions on the acceptance of significant gifts and the reporting of certain gifts and
business entertainment items, and personal securities trading procedures, among other things.
All supervised persons at Herold must acknowledge the terms of the Code of Ethics annually, or as
amended. Herold clients or prospective clients may request a copy of the firm’s Code of Ethics by
contacting Larry Herold at Herold.
B. Herold anticipates that, in appropriate circumstances, consistent with client’s investment objectives,
over which Herold has discretionary authority to effect transactions, it will recommend to
investment advisory clients or prospective clients, the purchase or sale of securities in which Herold,
its affiliates and/or clients, directly or indirectly, have a material position of interest. This situation
may cause a conflict of interest but is addressed by requiring Herold’s employees and persons
associated with Herold to follow Herold’s Code of Ethics at all times.
C. Herold or its officers, directors and employees may invest in the same securities or related securities
that it recommends to clients. This may cause a conflict of interest. However, the Code of Ethics is
designed to assure that the personal securities transactions, activities and interests of the employees
of Herold will not interfere with (i) making decisions in the best interest of advisory clients and (ii)
implementing such decisions while, at the same time, allowing employees to invest for their own
accounts. Under the Code certain classes of securities have been designated as exempt securities,
based upon a determination that these would not materially interfere with the best interest of
Herold’s clients.
D. Herold or its officers, directors and employees may recommend securities or related securities to
clients or buy or sell securities for client accounts at or about the same time that Herold or its officers,
directors and employees buys or sells the same securities for their own account. Since this type of
activity may cause a conflict of interest and there is a possibility that employees may benefit from
market activity by a client in a security held by an employee, the Code of Ethics is strictly followed. The
Code of Ethics requires pre‐clearance of some transactions, and restricts trading in close proximity to
4
Version 3.26.2025
Herold Advisors, Inc. Managed Account Firm Brochure
client trading activity unless the client gets the same or a better price. Employee trading is continually
monitored under the Code of Ethics, and to reasonably prevent conflicts of interest between Herold
and its clients.
In addition, certain affiliated accounts may trade in the same securities with client accounts on an
aggregated basis when consistent with Herold’s obligation of best execution. In such circumstances,
the affiliated and client accounts will receive securities at a total average price. Herold will retain
records of the trade prior to the entry of the aggregated order. Completed orders will be allocated as
specified in the initial order. Partially filled orders will be allocated on a pro rata basis or in a manner
that makes economic sense for the orders, such as filling the smaller orders first. Any exceptions will
be explained on the order.
It is a Herold policy that the firm will not affect any principal or agency cross securities transactions for
client accounts except in rare circumstances. Herold will also not cross trades between client accounts
except in rare circumstances. If we do a cross transaction, we will promptly notify you of the
transaction and explain the nature of the transaction. Principal transactions are generally defined as
transactions where an adviser, acting as principal for its own account or for the account of an affiliated
broker‐dealer, buys from or sells any security to any advisory client. An agency cross transaction is
defined as a transaction where a person acts as an investment adviser in relation to a transaction in
which the investment adviser, or any person controlled by or under common control with the
investment adviser, acts as broker for both the advisory client and for another person on the other
side of the transaction. Agency cross transactions may arise where an adviser is dually registered as a
broker‐dealer or has an affiliated broker‐dealer.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
A. Herold utilizes affiliate Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc. generally for all brokerage transactions.
Customer accounts are maintained at Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc., where brokerage is
performed for commissions that are $50 a trade, except it might be lower for trades below a $1,000
in gross value. The commission rates of Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc. are negotiable and may,
on certain occasions, be lower than the commission rates charged by Herold & Lantern Investments,
Inc. to advisory clients. Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc. generally charges a commission of $3.50
per bond for fixed income trades. Also, Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc. receives 12B1 fees for
mutual funds held in Herold accounts.
Herold has chosen Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc. to execute a majority of its client orders.
Clients may pay commissions that are higher than those that can be obtained from other broker‐
dealers when affecting securities transactions; however, Herold used the following factors in
determining the reasonableness of Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc.’s commissions:
The commissions charged for similar trades by full service and discount brokerage firms.
The relatively small size (compared to most institutional orders) of Herold’s trades
Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc. and its clearing firm Pershing LLC do not charge
a custodial fee to maintain the account. Most banks charge a custodial fee.
Having most of Herold’s accounts maintained at one location greatly simplifies record keeping
for trading and customer reports.
Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc. provides consistent quality order execution.
A‐1. Research and Other Soft Dollar Benefits – Herold does not utilize soft dollar arrangements
5
Version 3.26.2025
Herold Advisors, Inc. Managed Account Firm Brochure
A‐2. Brokerage for Clients – Herold receives referrals from Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc.
Refer above for a description for selecting Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc. for brokerage.
A‐3. Directed Brokerage – Herold does not generally accept directed brokerage arrangements.
B.
Herold generally bunches client orders together. The effect is that in terms of execution, each client
will pay or sell at the same price as each other client by means of the trade being “average priced”
when this is applicable.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
A. Each portfolio manager has access to a daily record of all of their transactions, dividends and interest
received and a complete picture of all securities in each portfolio along with their cost and value.
Portfolio managers review accounts with clients on a periodic basis. Herold has a supervisory person,
Larry Herold, President, that reviews all transactions regularly.
B. Each portfolio manager may conduct account reviews on other than periodic basis upon occurrence of
a triggering event, such as a change in client’s investment objectives and/or financial situation, market
corrections and by client request.
C. Each client receives a quarterly evaluation of his/her account including the positions in the account,
a market evaluation and the account’s performance relative to leading market indicators. This is in
addition to brokerage statements which are generally issued monthly. Specific requests for account
evaluations for specific dates and events are available to the client if desired. The client also receives
a written quarterly market commentary.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Bernard Herold, Inc & Co. (Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc.) may refer clients to Herold. Herold &
Lantern Investments, Inc. provides clients with brokerage services. Herold does not share financially
in these brokerage services. Herold Advisors, Inc does not utilize the services of other Sub‐Advisors
or executing brokers.
B. Registered representatives of Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc. who refer accounts to
Herold receive a percentage of the commissions on trades done by Herold through Herold
& Lantern Investments, Inc. for those accounts.
C. Herold has entered into a referral agreement under which we are compensated as a
third‐party promoter in exchange for endorsements resulting in client referrals to Future
Capital. These arrangements create a potential conflict of interest to the extent that the
referral, marketing, or promotional activities are biased, and to the extent that we may
be motivated by financial benefit. To comply with applicable regulations and ensure
disclosure of conflicts of interest, this relationship is subject to the following
requirements:
• Written Agreement: All referral fees or other compensation for promotional activities
are paid pursuant to a written agreement and in accordance with Rule 206(4)‐1 under the
Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
• No Additional Client Fee: A referral fee or other compensation is paid solely from the
advisory fee received by Future Capital and does not result in any additional charge to a
client.
6
Version 3.26.2025
Herold Advisors, Inc. Managed Account Firm Brochure
• Disclosure to Clients: The nature of the promotional relationship must be disclosed to a
prospective client at the time of the promotional activity or solicitation and must include
the terms of the arrangement including the referral fee or other compensation that we
will receive as well as applicable ADV firm brochures.
• Certification of Compliance: We periodically certify our ongoing compliance with the
agreements.
In addition, Henry Pacht, Fran Horneff, Barbara Giammarco and Mario Giammarco are registered
representatives at Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc. and they also manage money for Herold. They receive
part of the Herold management fee and their share of commissions generated from their accounts. Herold
discloses that they receive dual compensation. From time to time there might be other persons at Herold &
Lantern Investments, Inc. that manage client assets for Herold. Herold will disclose that they also may receive
dual compensation.
Outside individuals that introduce clients to Herold will receive a percentage of the management fees that
those accounts generate, or they will receive a referral fee. If a person refers an account to us we will
disclose this information to the client.
Item 15 – Custody
Clients receive monthly or quarterly statements from the broker dealer that holds and maintains client’s
investment assets. Herold urges you to carefully review such statements and compare such official
custodial records to the account statements that we may provide you. Our statements may vary from
custodial statements based on accounting procedures, reporting dates, or valuation methodologies of
certain securities.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Herold usually receives discretionary authority from the client at the outset of an advisory relationship to
select the identity and amount of securities to be bought or sold. The client must complete a Portfolio
Management Agreement at that time. In all cases, however, such discretion is to be exercised in a manner
consistent with the stated investment objectives for the client account.
When selecting securities and determining amounts, Herold observes the investment policies, limitations
and restrictions of the clients for which it advises. Investment guidelines and restrictions should be
provided to Herold in writing.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
As a matter of practice Herold does not usually vote proxies on behalf of advisory clients. Clients retain the
responsibility for receiving and voting proxies for any and all securities maintained in client portfolios.
Clients will receive their proxies or other solicitations directly from the custodian. Herold may provide
advice to clients regarding the clients’ voting of proxies.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Registered investment advisers are required in this Item to provide you with certain financial information or
disclosures about Herold’s financial condition. Herold has no financial commitment that impairs its ability to
meet contractual and fiduciary commitments to clients and has not been the subject of a bankruptcy
proceeding.
7
Version 3.26.2025