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Item 1 – COVER PAGE
FORM ADV PARTS 2A and 2B*
Brochure and Brochure Supplement
October 2025
1101 Fifth Avenue, Suite 160
San Rafael, CA 94901
Tel: 415.464.5650
www.hutchinsoncapital.com
*This Brochure and Brochure Supplement provide information about the qualifications and business
practices of Hutchinson Capital Management Corporation. If you have any questions about the contents of
this document, please contact the Firm’s Chief Compliance Officer, Steven K. Wilkes, at telephone number
415.464.5650. The information in this document has not been approved or verified by the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission or by any state authority. Additional information about Hutchinson Capital
Management Corporation is available on the SEC’s website at www.advisorinfo.sec.gov.
This Brochure and Brochure Supplement provide information upon which a prospective client may
determine whether or not to retain the Firm. You are encouraged to review this Brochure and Supplement
regarding the professional background of the Firm’s associates for information on the qualifications of the
Firm and its employees.
Item 2 - MATERIAL CHANGES FROM PRIOR FORM ADV PARTS 2A AND 2B
This updated Form ADV Parts 2A/2B contains the changes from the prior annual amendment:
− Updated disclosures in Part 2A regarding sub-advisory relationships described in Part 2A,
Items 4 and 5.
− Updated descriptions of Firm professionals in Part 2B.
Item 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 1 – COVER PAGE ............................................................................................................................. 1
ITEM 2 - MATERIAL CHANGES FROM PRIOR FORM ADV PARTS 2A AND 2B ............................ 2
ITEM 4 - ADVISORY BUSINESS .............................................................................................................. 3
ITEM 5 - FEES AND COMPENSATION ................................................................................................... 5
ITEM 6 - PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT .............................. 7
ITEM 7 - TYPES OF CLIENTS ................................................................................................................... 7
ITEM 8 - METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, RISK OF LOSS ........................ 8
ITEM 9 - DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION .............................................................................................. 9
ITEM 10 - OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS ............................... 9
ITEM 11 - CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS
AND PERSONAL TRADING ...................................................................................................... 10
ITEM 12 - BROKERAGE PRACTICES .................................................................................................... 11
ITEM 13 - REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS ...................................................................................................... 13
ITEM 14 - CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION .................................................... 14
ITEM 15 - CUSTODY ................................................................................................................................ 14
ITEM 16 - INVESTMENT DISCRETION ................................................................................................ 15
ITEM 17 - VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES ............................................................................................ 15
ITEM 18 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 16
INDEX OF ERISA RELATED DISCLOSURES.................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
FORM ADV PART 2B BROCHURE SUPPLEMENT ............................................................................. 17
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Item 4 - ADVISORY BUSINESS
REGISTRATION AND PRINCIPALS
Hutchinson Capital Management Corporation ("Hutchinson Capital", “Hutchinson”, or "Adviser") is an
independently owned and operated SEC Registered Investment Adviser. The Firm is headquartered in San
Rafael, California. The Firm has been registered1 with the SEC since 1995. The principal owners of
Hutchinson Capital are:
• Steven K. Wilkes, CEO, Chief Compliance Officer, Wealth Advisor
• Gage T. Houser, President, Chief Financial Officer, Wealth Advisor
• Stuart J. Crandall, Director of Financial Planning, Wealth Advisor
ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024
Discretionary Assets – $894,466,925
Non-discretionary Assets – $6,129,117
ADVISORY SERVICES
Hutchinson Capital provides investment management services and personalized advice for individual,
family, trust, retirement plan, and charitable organization clients. We offer integrated investment advisory
services, combining asset management with financial planning, under a single client advisory engagement.
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Hutchinson Capital’s investment approach focuses on the specific goals, objectives, and needs of clients.
Preservation of wealth and growth of capital are objectives common to the vast majority of clients. Clients
are typically financially conservative and often are not in a position to re-create their wealth and therefore
preservation of capital is of paramount importance. However, the Firm recognizes that each set of
circumstances and relationship is unique. While most portfolios are typically invested in the same 20-30
equity positions across client accounts, the asset allocation or mix between stocks, bonds, and cash
investments is customized to the specific needs and circumstances of each client. Factors considered in the
asset allocation decision include the client’s investment objectives, risk tolerance, investment time horizon,
liquidity needs (including gifting, home purchase, retirement etc.), and other available resources (including
Social Security, real estate, outside investments etc.). For investment management clients, an Investment
Policy Guideline (IPG) document is prepared by a Hutchinson Capital portfolio manager and signed by the
client. The purpose of the IPG is to ensure the prudent management of a client’s portfolio by clarifying the
client’s unique circumstances and objectives. The IPG documents the major goals of the client, the client’s
current situation, and time horizon, among other factors. Also, the IPG includes a recommended target
1 The use of the term “registered investment adviser” and description of Hutchinson Capital Management, and/or its
associates as “registered” does not imply a certain level of skill or training. “Registration” means only that the Firm
meets the minimum requirements for registration as an investment advisor and does not imply that the SEC or other
regulator guarantees the quality of the services or recommends them.
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asset allocation between stocks, bonds, and cash. The IPG is reviewed with the client periodically and
updated if there are material changes in the client’s situation.
The Firm typically invests in individual equity, fixed-income and cash equivalent marketable securities for
separately managed accounts. Additionally, for certain accounts and at its discretion the Firm also invests
in exchange traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds. The equity investment approach is characterized as a
value style where the Firm invests for the long-term in high quality companies at attractive valuations. The
Firm believes that this approach minimizes downside risk and improves the chances of achieving
competitive returns. Most client accounts also include some exposure to investment grade fixed income
securities using a laddered approach to spread the maturities with the objectives to reduce volatility, provide
diversification, and generate income. The Firm has followed the same investment philosophy since it was
founded in 1995.
The Firm can accommodate investment restrictions in client portfolios, and these may be documented in
the IPG as well. These restrictions are often based upon social, environmental, religious and/or other
concerns of clients.
DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP SMA
Hutchinson Capital has entered into a sub-advisory agreement with Dimensional Fund Advisors LP
(“DFA”) whereby a client may request enrollment of all or a portion of their Hutchinson advised account
into a DFA sub-adviser account program. In such cases, Hutchinson Capital selects an investment strategy
on behalf of the client, and the client, through Hutchinson Capital, retains the ability to customize the
selected investment strategy by restricting the account from holding securities from an issuer or group of
issuers on environmental, social, governmental, religious or other preferences. Clients participating in the
DFA sub-advised account program should carefully review the applicable DFA investment management
agreement and investment guidelines selected for their account with their Hutchinson Capital advisor. DFA
reserves the right to not accept certain restrictions in its discretion. Client assets invested through DFA are
assessed an investment management fee by Hutchinson Capital and by DFA.
INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT MANAGERS
In certain cases, Hutchinson Capital may recommend clients authorize the discretionary management of all
or a portion of their assets to unaffiliated, independent investment managers (“Independent Manager(s)”)
in a sub-advisory capacity based upon the client’s specific circumstances and stated investment objectives.
In such situations, the Independent Manager(s) will have day-to-day responsibility for the active
discretionary management of the funds allocated to them. Hutchinson Capital will provide supervisory
oversight of the Investment Manager(s) including ongoing monitoring of asset allocation and account
performance. Hutchinson Capital retains authority to hire and terminate Independent Manager(s) at our
discretion. The investment management fee charged by the Independent Manager(s) is separate from, and
in addition to, Hutchinson Capital’s fee as outlined in Item 5.
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND FINANCIAL CONSULTATION SERVICES
Upon client request, Hutchinson Capital provides financial planning services which may include a
financial review and analysis of some or all of the following areas:
• Determining Financial Objectives
• Asset Allocation Review
• Retirement Plan Analysis
• Employee Stock Option Analysis
• Education Funding Analysis
• Mortgage/Refinance Evaluation
• Estate Plan Review
• Charitable Planning and Gifting
• Cash Flow Management Review
• Other financial or investment analysis
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• Review of Insurance Needs
GENERAL NOTICE
In performing its services, Hutchinson Capital relies upon the information received from its clients or from
their other professional legal and accounting advisors and is not required to independently verify such
information. Clients must promptly notify Hutchinson Capital of any change in their financial situation or
investment objectives that would necessitate a review or revision by the Firm’s portfolio managers of the
client’s portfolio and/or financial plan.
FIDUCIARY STATUS
When Hutchinson Capital provides investment advice to you regarding your investment accounts, including
your retirement plan account or individual retirement account, we are fiduciaries within the meaning of
certain state and federal laws such as the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and/or the Internal
Revenue Code and the regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as applicable. These
regulations require us to act in your best interest and not put our interests ahead of yours.
TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
Clients or the Firm may terminate the relationship at any time upon written notice to the other party. The
Firm does not assess any fees related to termination but will be entitled to all management fees earned up
to the date of termination. Any earned investment management fees owed to the Firm will be billed to the
client, or where authorized, deducted from the client’s account, on a pro rata basis determined on the amount
of time expired in the billing period. Any unearned prepaid management fees will be refunded to the client.
For new clients of the Firm, if a copy of this Form ADV Part 2A disclosure statement was not delivered to
the client 48 hours or more before the client enters into a written advisory agreement with the Firm, then
the client has the right to terminate the agreement without penalty within five (5) business days after
entering into the agreement. An investment advisory agreement is considered entered into when all parties
to the agreement have signed the agreement. If the client terminates the agreement on this basis, all fees
paid by the client will be refunded. However, any transaction costs imposed by an executing broker or
custodian for establishing the custodial account or for trades occurring during those five days are non-
refundable.
Item 5 - FEES AND COMPENSATION
ADVISORY FEES
Hutchinson Capital is compensated based upon a percentage of assets under management. Neither the Firm
nor its employees receive compensation in the form of commissions or other sales charges or services fees
for the purchase or sale of client securities or investment products. Typically, investment management
fees are paid in advance in quarterly installments at the beginning of each calendar quarter. Assets under
management are valued at the close of the market on the last day of the preceding quarter. The current
investment management fee schedule is 1.0% per annum of the first $1,000,000 in assets, plus 0.75% of
assets above $1,000,000 to $3,000,000, plus 0.5% of assets above $3,000,000 to $5,000,000, plus 0.40% of
assets above $5,000,000.
The Firm’s management fee will be calculated based on a percentage of the market value of all assets in
the client’s portfolio as of the last day of the quarter. All the assets managed by Hutchinson Capital,
including cash and cash equivalents and assets held on margin are included in the fee assessment unless
specifically excluded from the assessment at the Firm’s discretion.
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The fees are negotiable under certain circumstances, at the sole discretion of Hutchinson Capital. For
example, clients whose accounts were established under prior fee schedules might be charged according to
those schedules or provided a discount based upon the current fee schedule. Based on the circumstances
of the client relationship, certain accounts of a client may not be charged investment management fees.
Hutchinson Capital generally requires new clients to place a minimum of $1,000,000 under management.
However, the Firm may accept accounts with assets below $1,000,000 and in these instances, fees will be
negotiated. For new clients and clients that no longer meet the minimum portfolio requirement, HCM has
established a minimum annual management fee of $10,000, prorated and payable quarterly. At the Firm’s
sole discretion, it may waive the minimum fee requirement based upon factors that include but are not
limited to: the anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future additional assets, dollar amount of
assets to be managed, related client portfolios, account composition, history of client relationship with the
Firm, account retention, and pro bono activities, related to the account.
In certain cases, clients may request that Hutchinson Capital purchase, maintain, or consolidate pre-existing
or other securities positions in custodial accounts maintained with the Firm that are not consistent with the
Firm’s investment strategy. In such cases, Hutchinson Capital will not charge a fee on such assets, with the
specific understanding that these are non-managed assets for which the client is responsible for determining
the suitability of maintaining such a position. The Firm will not sell such securities without specific written
instructions from the client.
Asset management fees will generally be automatically deducted from the client account on a quarterly
basis and details of the fee calculation are shown on an invoice provided in the client’s quarterly reports.
In some cases, fees will not be automatically deducted and the client will be invoiced on a quarterly basis
and pays the Firm by check. For those clients whose fees are automatically deducted, the client will give
written authorization to the custodian accounts permitting the Firm to be paid directly from their accounts
held by the custodian. In either case, the fee deduction transaction will be shown on the monthly statement
the client receives from the custodian. It is the client’s responsibility to verify the accuracy of the fee
calculation, as the custodian will not determine whether the fee is properly calculated. Clients are advised
to regularly check their custodian statements and to compare them to the reports provided by us.
In rare instances, Hutchinson Capital may negotiate hourly fees with respect to special projects. An
example would be if a client or prospective client requested a more comprehensive review of their overall
financial picture and beyond what is provided to most clients.
At no time will Hutchinson Capital accept or maintain custody of a client’s funds or securities except for
authorized fee deduction.
If assets are deposited into or withdrawn from a client’s account after the inception of a billing period and
depending upon the timing or size of such withdrawal or deposit, the fee payable with respect to such assets
may not necessarily be adjusted or prorated based on the number of days remaining in the billing period.
Accounts initiated or terminated during a calendar month will be charged a prorated fee.
Fees Related to Sub-Advised Dimensional Funds SMA Accounts and Other Independent Managers
For those clients electing to enroll all or a portion of their Hutchinson Capital portfolios into a DFA SMA
program or another Independent Manager(s), the investment management fee charged by DFA and the
Independent Manager(s) is separate from, and in addition to, Hutchinson Capital’s fee.
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FINANCIAL PLANNING AND FINANCIAL CONSULTATION FEES
We charge on an hourly or flat fee basis for financial planning and financial consulting services. The fee
that we charge will be based on the scope and complexity of the planning/consultation engagement. Our
hourly fee is $350. Flat fees generally range from $3,000 to $5,000.
GENERAL FEE DISCLOSURE
The Firm believes its investment management and financial planning fees are competitive with the fees
charged by other investment advisors in the San Francisco Bay Area for comparable services. However,
comparable services may be available from other sources for lower fees than those charged by Hutchinson
Capital.
Hutchinson Capital does not sell any financial products such as annuities and insurance and receives no
sales commissions on investment products.
CUSTODIAN AND BROKERAGE FEES
Please see Item 12 below for an explanation of the Firm’s brokerage practices. Clients incur certain charges
imposed by their custodians such as custodial fees, wire transfer and electronic funds transfer fees, SEC
fees etc. Additionally, clients will incur charges by the executing broker-dealer in the form of brokerage
commissions and transaction fees on the investment transactions entered into for their account(s). All of
these charges, fees and commissions are in addition to the Firm’s investment management fee. Note that
the Firm does not receive, directly or indirectly, any portion of these fees charged to the client.
MUTUAL FUND AND EXCHANGE TRADED FUND DISCLOSURE
The Firm typically invests in individual equity, fixed income, and cash equivalent marketable securities.
Additionally, for certain accounts and at its discretion the Firm also invests in exchange traded funds as
well as individual securities. Further, for accounts below a certain threshold the Firm may, at its discretion,
invest in mutual funds that utilize a similar investment strategy as the Firm. Mutual funds incur brokerage
and other expenses and their sponsors typically compensate themselves through fees charged directly to the
fund. Clients indirectly pay for the expenses and advisory fees charged by the funds in which their assets
are invested in addition to the advisory fee charged by Hutchinson Capital.
BOND DISCLOSURE
Clients whose assets are invested in bonds purchased directly from an underwriter or on the secondary
market may pay a sales credit or sales concession on the trade (in lieu of a sales commission). The client’s
custodian might also impose a fee on the transaction as well.
Item 6 - PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES and SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT
Hutchinson Capital does not participate in any wrap programs nor does it charge performance-based fees
Item 7 - TYPES OF CLIENTS
The Firm’s clients generally consist of individual, family, trust, retirement plans and charitable organization
clients. The Firm has established a $1,000,000 minimum value of assets for establishing a client
relationship with the Firm, although multiple accounts for the same client may be aggregated to meet this
minimum. This minimum may be changed or even waived in certain circumstances at the discretion of the
Firm. In addition, for new clients and clients that no longer meet the minimum portfolio requirement, HCM
has established a minimum annual management fee of $10,000. These minimum requirements may be
changed or waived in certain circumstances at the discretion of the Firm. As a result of the Firm’s minimum
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account size and minimum fee requirements, HCM’s services may not be appropriate for everyone.
Particularly for smaller accounts, other investment advisors may provide somewhat similar services for
lower compensation, although still others may charge more for similar services.
Item 8 - METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, RISK OF LOSS
METHODS OF ANALYSIS
The Firm’s research is proprietary and generally managed internally by our own team. We target an equity
portfolio of 20-30 individual companies; this level of concentration necessitates an intensive company-
specific research process. Our analysis encompasses both quantitative and qualitative assessments of each
company’s operations. We buy undervalued companies in which the stock price has temporarily deviated
from our calculation of intrinsic value and those that have the potential of generating good returns while
taking less risk. An important aspect of this appraisal includes understanding why the stock price has
declined below fair value, and whether current management has the inclination and wherewithal to restore
value. Companies considered for investment must possess certain financial characteristics and meet our
rigorous quality standards. Some of these attributes include strong cash flow generation, reasonable
financial leverage, and an understandable business model. Portfolio positions are continuously monitored
for changes in what we have identified as the critical drivers of financial performance. We employ a long-
term buy and hold strategy with low turnover, but there are instances when we sell positions, in whole or
in part. Our decision to sell a portfolio holding generally occurs for several reasons; if the stock reaches
our intrinsic value, we may sell all or a portion of it; if the position grows to become larger than 10% of our
equity portfolio, we typically will reduce it. If conditions change, and our investment thesis proves invalid
or impractical, we may sell it. Because our portfolio is under constant review there are instances when we
find an alternative idea with higher risk-adjusted return prospects; in such cases, an existing position might
be replaced by something we view to be superior.
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
The Firm’s investment philosophy emphasizes capital preservation while providing competitive risk-
adjusted returns. Our investment approach is characterized as a value style in that we source investment
candidates among companies with stocks trading at a discount to intrinsic value.
Most client accounts also include a cash reserve as well as some exposure to investment grade fixed income
securities. The objective of maintaining this mix of assets is to reduce volatility, provide greater
diversification, and supplement returns with coupon income. The Firm does not attempt to forecast interest
rates or the tenor of yield curve. Because we don’t speculate on interest rates, we employ a laddered
investment strategy, whereby we invest equal dollar amounts along the yield curve; this means we buy
bonds ranging in maturity from one year to ten years.
The asset allocation decision (for example the mix of cash, stocks and bonds) is a key in achieving our
competitive risk-adjusted returns while also confirming to our capital preservation mandate. As a result,
most of our clients own a mix of stocks, bonds, and cash appropriate for their investment objectives.
It should be noted that Hutchinson Capital does not participate in IPOs or purchase non-public securities.
Price transparency and trading liquidity is a core element of our risk management process; therefore, we
focus on publicly traded securities with sufficient trading liquidity. We generally avoid initiating positions
in stocks that would require more than five trading sessions to accumulate a full position.
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INVESTMENT RISKS
Investing in financial assets entails the risk of loss of principal and/or unrealized profits. Clients should be
prepared to bear losses when investing in securities. Although the Firm attempts to invest in what are
deemed to be high quality, well-managed companies, common stock investing can be volatile; stock prices
can change rapidly and unpredictably. Furthermore, over short time frames, a portfolio of only 20-30
securities, while providing sufficient diversification, can prove more volatile than a benchmark index
comprising 500 or more stocks. Bond prices can also fluctuate with changes in interest rates, inflation
expectations and credit quality. As a result, there is the risk of loss in the assets that the Firm manages that
clients should be prepared to bear.
Markets are volatile and can decline significantly in response to issuer, market, economic, political
regulatory, geopolitical, and other conditions. Markets may be affected by force majeure events (i.e., events
beyond the control of the party claiming that the event has occurred, including, without limitation, acts of
God, fire, flood, earthquakes, outbreaks of an infectious disease, pandemic or any other serious public
health concern, war, terrorism, labor strikes, major plant breakdowns, pipeline or electricity line ruptures,
failure of technology and cybersecurity breaches, defective design and construction, accidents,
demographic changes, government macroeconomic policies, social instability, etc.). Certain force majeure
events (such as war or an outbreak of an infectious disease) could also have a broader negative impact on
the world economy and international business activity.
Risks outside of the financial markets, affect the markets and investments, often at times significantly. The
occurrence of geopolitical events in recent years such as (but not limited to): Middle East instability;
military conflict in Ukraine and surrounding areas, alleged cyber-attacks by Russia, China, and North
Korea; ongoing epidemics of infectious diseases that can be spread within a country, region or globally;
terrorist attacks in the U.S. and around the world; social and political discord; governmental debt crises,
and strains on international relations between the U.S. and a number of foreign countries, including
traditional allies; new and continued political unrest in various countries; changes in the U.S. Presidency
and federal administration; can result in market volatility, have long-term effects on the U.S. and worldwide
financial markets, and cause further economic uncertainties in the U.S. and worldwide.
Item 9 - DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
Neither Hutchinson Capital nor its employees, have legal or disciplinary history which is responsive to this
section.
Item 10 - OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
Hutchinson Capital is an independent registered investment advisor. The Firm recommends that clients
custody their assets with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., an SEC registered broker-dealer and member of the
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and the Securities Investors Protection Corporation
(“SIPC”). Although the Firm recommends that clients custody their investment accounts at Schwab, there
is no affiliation with Schwab nor are its brokerage activities supervised by Hutchinson Capital. It should
be noted that clients may choose to custody assets at another qualified financial institution.
The Firm may refer clients to other professionals such as attorneys or accountants for estate planning, tax
or other matters. However, neither the Firm nor its principals or employees are affiliated with any law or
accountancy firm. Accordingly, there are not any conflicts of interest with any outside party.
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Item 11 - CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS
AND PERSONAL TRADING
Hutchinson Capital, its employees and their immediate families (sometimes collectively “employees”) are
permitted to buy and sell securities for their personal investment accounts. The Firm has adopted employee
personal trading policies and procedures and a Code of Ethics to govern trading practices on behalf of the
Firm itself and its employees. The basic overriding concept in the Firm’s Code of Ethics is that the Firm
will always put the client’s interests first and will avoid any actual or potential conflicts of interest between
the Firm and those of clients. Employees with access to the Firm’s investment decision-making and trading
activities are required to report all personal securities transactions on a regular basis. All personnel are
required to abide by the Firm’s personal trading practices and Code of Ethics which governs employee
trading practices and specifically prohibits employee trading on the basis of inside information and trading
ahead of client orders. Hutchinson Capital’s employee personal trading policies and Code of Ethics are
made available to clients and prospective clients upon request.
Employees may trade in the same securities traded for clients. However, it is Firm policy not to give
preference to orders for personnel associated with the Firm regarding such trading. Employees may
personally invest in the same securities that are purchased for client trading accounts and may own securities
that are subsequently purchased for client accounts. From time to time, trading by employees in particular
securities may be restricted in recognition of impending investment decisions on behalf of clients. If a
security is purchased or sold for client accounts and employees on the same day, either: 1) employee trades
will be aggregated with client trades and employees will pay or receive the same price as client accounts;
or 2) the employee trades will be postponed until client trades are completed in that security and the security
has been removed from the Firm’s Research Focus List. If client and employee transactions in the same
security are purchased or sold on different days, it is possible that employees’ personal transactions might
be executed at more favorable prices than were obtained for clients.
Employees may buy or sell different investments, based on personal investment considerations, which the
Firm may not deem appropriate to buy or sell for clients. It is also possible that employees may take
investment positions for their own accounts that are contrary to those taken on behalf of clients. Employees
may also buy or sell a specific security for their personal account based on personal investment
considerations aside from company or industry fundamentals, which are not deemed appropriate to buy or
sell for clients. If these securities subsequently appreciate, these personal transactions could be viewed as
creating a conflict of interest.
Conversely, employees may liquidate a security position that is held both for their own account and for the
accounts of Firm clients, sometimes in advance of clients. This occurs when personal considerations (i.e.,
liquidity needs for tax-planning, etc.) deem a sale necessary for individual financial planning reasons. If
the security subsequently falls in price, these personal transactions could be viewed as a conflict of interest.
All employees are required to comply with all applicable federal and state securities laws, including those
governing insider trading. Initial and annual reports of personal holdings are required of all employees, and
each must provide quarterly reports of reportable securities transactions. All employee trading and holdings
reports are reviewed by the Chief Compliance Officer, or his designee. Employees not complying with the
Code of Ethics may be subject to disciplinary actions.
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Item 12 - BROKERAGE PRACTICES
RECOMMENDATION OF SCHWAB AS CUSTODIAN AND EXECUTING BROKER
Hutchinson Capital does not direct custody or brokerage transactions to any broker-dealer in exchange for
receiving client referrals from that broker-dealer.
The Firm recommends that clients establish brokerage accounts with Schwab, a registered broker-dealer,
to maintain custody of client assets and to effect trades for their accounts. Schwab is independently owned
and operated and not affiliated with Hutchinson Capital and does not supervise or otherwise monitor
Hutchinson Capital’s investment management services to its clients. Schwab provides Hutchinson Capital
with access to its institutional trading and custody services, which typically are not available to Schwab
retail investors. These services generally are available to independent investment advisors on an unsolicited
basis, at no charge to them so long as a set minimum of the advisor's client assets is maintained in accounts
at Schwab but are not otherwise contingent upon Hutchinson Capital committing to Schwab any specific
amount of business (in the form of either assets in custody or trading). Schwab's services include brokerage,
custody, research and access to mutual funds and other investments that are otherwise generally available
only to institutional investors or would require a significantly higher minimum initial investment.
Schwab also makes available to Hutchinson Capital other products and services that benefit Hutchinson
Capital but may not benefit its clients. Some of these other products and services assist Hutchinson Capital
in managing and administering clients' accounts. These include software and other technology that provide
access to client account data (such as trade confirmations and account statements); facilitation of trade
execution (and allocation of aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts); providing research,
pricing information and other market data; facilitation of payment of Hutchinson Capital’s fees from its
clients' accounts; and assisting with back-office functions, recordkeeping and client reporting. Many of
these services generally may be used to service all or a substantial number of Hutchinson Capital’s accounts,
including accounts not maintained at Schwab. Schwab also makes available to Hutchinson Capital other
services intended to help Hutchinson 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, Schwab may make available,
arrange and/or pay for these types of services to Hutchinson Capital by independent third parties. Schwab
may discount or waive fees it otherwise would charge for some of these services or pay all or a part of the
fees of a third-party providing these services to Hutchinson Capital.
Hutchinson Capital’s recommendation that clients maintain their assets in accounts at Schwab may be based
in part on the benefit to Hutchinson 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, which
may create a potential conflict of interest.
DIRECTED BROKERAGE
In a limited number of cases, clients may direct Hutchinson Capital to place all orders for securities
transactions with a specific broker-dealer (directed brokerage). In these cases, Hutchinson Capital is not
obligated to and will generally not solicit competitive bids for each transaction or seek the lowest
commission rates for the client. As such, the client may pay higher commission costs, higher security prices
and transaction costs than it otherwise would have had it not directed Hutchinson Capital to trade through
a specific broker. In addition, the client may be unable to obtain the most favorable price on transactions
executed by Hutchinson Capital as a result of Hutchinson Capital’s inability to aggregate/bunch the trades
from this account with other client trades.
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As a result of the special instruction, Hutchinson Capital may not execute client securities transactions with
brokers that have been directed by clients until non-directed brokerage orders are completed. Accordingly,
clients directing brokerage may not generate returns equal to clients that do not direct brokerage. Due to
these circumstances, there may be a disparity in commission rates charged to a client who directs
Hutchinson Capital to use a particular broker and performance and other differences from other similarly
managed accounts. Clients who direct brokerage should understand that similar brokerage services may be
obtained from other broker-dealers at lower costs and possibly with more favorable execution.
BEST EXECUTION
Hutchinson Capital is not obligated to obtain the best net price or lowest brokerage commission on any
particular transaction. Rather federal law requires investment managers to use their reasonable best efforts
to obtain the most favorable execution for each transaction executed on behalf of client accounts.
In selecting broker-dealers, Hutchinson Capital’s primary objective is to obtain the best execution.
Expected price, giving effect to brokerage commissions, if any, and other transaction costs, are principal
factors, but the selection also takes account of other factors, including the execution, clearance and
settlement capabilities of the broker-dealer, the broker-dealer’s willingness to commit capital, the broker-
dealer’s reliability and financial stability, the size of the particular transaction and its complexity in terms
of execution and settlement, the market for the security, the value of any research and other brokerage
services provided by the broker-dealer, and the cost incurred by placing prime brokerage trades in client
accounts.
Based upon an evaluation of some or all of these factors, Hutchinson Capital may execute client trades
through broker-dealers that charge fees that are higher than the lowest available fees. Hutchinson Capital
may select broker-dealers whose fees may be greater than those charged for similar investments if
Hutchinson Capital determines that brokerage services and research materials provided by that broker-
dealer warrant the payment of higher fees.
Hutchinson Capital reviews transaction results periodically to determine the quality of execution provided
by the various broker-dealers through whom Hutchinson Capital executes transactions on behalf of clients.
SOFT DOLLAR ARRANGEMENTS AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS
Hutchinson Capital is not a party to formal agreements whereby, in exchange for directing commissionable
trades to a broker-dealer, it receives research or brokerage services, known as “soft dollar” services and
research. “Soft dollars” refers to the use of brokerage commissions on client trades to pay for the soft
dollar research or brokerage services received. Soft dollar research and services may include among others,
economic and market information, portfolio strategy advice, proxy voting services, industry and company
comments, technical data, recommendations, research conferences, general reports, periodical subscription
fees, consultations, performance measurement data, on-line pricing, news wire charges, quotation services,
computer hardware and software.
Although Hutchinson Capital does not formally participate in soft dollar arrangements and does not use
client brokerage commissions paid to Schwab to acquire research or services, it may receive certain services
and research from Schwab by virtue of having its clients custody their assets with Schwab. In such cases,
it is the Firm’s policy to limit its use of soft dollar arrangements to those falling within the safe harbor of
Section 28(e) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Only bona fide research and
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brokerage products and services that provide assistance to Hutchinson Capital in the performance of its
investment decision-making responsibilities are permitted.
AGGREGATION OF TRADES AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS
Hutchinson Capital may aggregate client orders into a single trade if aggregation appears to be in the best
interests of all the clients involved. Trade aggregation may result in a more favorable transaction price and
execution than would result with separate execution of each client order. The Firm does not aggregate
securities transactions for client accounts unless it believes that aggregation is consistent with its duty to
seek best execution and is consistent with the investment objectives and guidelines for the client accounts
participating in the trade.
Hutchinson Capital believes that combining trade orders should be advantageous to all clients over the long
term. However, it is possible that the average price obtained through aggregation could be less
advantageous for a client than if the client had executed the transaction separately and/or had executed the
transaction before the other parties to the aggregated trade. The Firm tries to be conscious of this possibility
before deciding to aggregate.
When orders are aggregated, the price paid by each account is the average price of the order. Transaction
costs are allocated to each client by the client’s custodian according to the client’s custodial agreement. It
is the Firm’s policy that trades are not allocated in any manner that favors one group of clients over another
over time. Client transactions may be aggregated according to custodial relationship in consideration of
“trade away” charges that may be imposed if trades are directed to a non-custodial broker-dealer for
execution. Aggregated trades placed with different executing brokers may be priced differently.
Generally, Hutchinson Capital or its owners, officers, employees or affiliated persons may participate in
such aggregated orders. There may be circumstances in which transactions on behalf of Hutchinson Capital
or its associated persons may not, under certain laws and regulations, be combined with those of some of
Hutchinson Capital’s clients and in those cases, employees will not effect transactions in that security until
after the clients’ transactions have been executed.
ALLOCATION OF OPPORTUNITIES AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS
Because the Firm manages more than one client account, there may be a conflict of interest related to the
allocation of investment opportunities among all accounts managed by the Firm. The Firm attempts to
resolve all such conflicts in a manner that is generally fair to all of clients over time. Hutchinson Capital
may give advice and take action with respect to any of its clients that may differ from advice given or the
timing or nature of action taken with respect to any other client based upon individual client circumstances.
It is the Firm’s policy, to the greatest extent practicable, to allocate investment opportunities over a period
of time on a fair and equitable basis relative to all clients. The Firm is not obligated to acquire for any
client account any security that the Firm or its owners, officers, employees or affiliated persons may acquire
for their own accounts or for the account of any other client, if in the discretion of the portfolio managers,
based upon the client’s financial condition and investment objectives and guidelines, it is not practical or
desirable to acquire a position in such security for that account.
Item 13 - REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
Hutchinson Capital reviews each account on an ongoing basis, with an in-depth review performed on a
quarterly basis. Each Portfolio Manager reviews the accounts assigned to them. This quarterly review
gives particular attention to asset allocation and to position size as compared to the account's investment
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guidelines. Accounts are also reviewed more frequently as the result of a dramatic change in economic or
market conditions or changes in a client’s personal or financial circumstances.
Portfolio Managers review accounts when they, acting together as the Investment Committee, conclude that
an issue is suitable as a new acquisition or that a present holding should be increased, reduced, or eliminated.
The Firm provides each client with quarterly portfolio appraisals of their accounts. Some clients have
additional small accounts for which Hutchinson Capital provides limited service, and for which no reports
are provided. The custodians of these accounts provide monthly statements for these accounts.
Hutchinson Capital’s reports are reconciled with custodian records. Reports summarize trades and other
transactions, give detailed information regarding each position held (e.g. quantity held, cost, current market
price, aggregate market value, dividends and interest paid), and itemize the market value of assets under
management, which the Firm uses as the basis for calculating fees. Valuations are based on market prices
as provided by Hutchinson Capital's custodians or generally accepted information sources such as IDC
(Interactive Data Corporation).
Each client also receives quarterly letters reviewing account performance and discussing the Firm's current
investment perspective.
Item 14 - CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
Neither Hutchinson Capital nor its employees are paid referral fees by any third party for referring clients
to their businesses. The Firm does not direct brokerage transactions to any broker-dealer in exchange for
receiving client referrals.
Item 15 - CUSTODY
Hutchinson Capital does not maintain physical custody of client funds or securities. Clients are required to
set up their investment accounts with a “qualified custodian,” namely a broker dealer, bank or trust
company. Hutchinson Capital is unable to take even temporary possession of client assets for the purpose
of transferring them to the client’s account. Each client has a direct relationship with their custodian and is
responsible for making deposits to and withdrawals from their account as necessary. The Firm is given the
authority to receive payment of its management fees directly from the account, but it is not authorized to
make any other withdrawals or to transfer money out of the account to a third party without specific client
approval. The Firm is deemed to have custody over the Firm’s profit-sharing plan.
DISCLOSURES RELATED TO CUSTODIANS
Schwab acts as the primary custodian and executing broker-dealer for Hutchinson Capital clients. For
Hutchinson Capital client accounts maintained in its custody, Schwab generally does not charge separately
for custody. In most cases, trade executions for client accounts custodied at Schwab will be made by
Schwab to avoid “trade away” charges otherwise imposed for trades executed at other broker-dealers. In
cases where a desired security is not available for purchase or sale through the custodial broker, and in light
of the Firm’s best execution evaluation, certain executions may be made at a different broker-dealer.
Schwab also is also compensated through management fees incurred through its money market funds.
Although Hutchinson Capital does not maintain physical custody of client investment accounts, it is deemed
to have custody of client assets on the basis of the Firm’s authority to: 1) direct client-approved transfers
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of assets between a client’s own accounts and if authorized, to client-designated third-party accounts; and
2) to receive payment of its investment management fees via direct payment by the client’s custodian from
the client’s investment account.
Schwab and the other custodian send account statements directly to the client (or to an independent third-
party representative designated by the client), no less than monthly, showing all funds and securities held,
their current value and all transactions executed in the client’s account, including the payment to
Hutchinson Capital of its investment management fees. Clients are advised to review these statements
routinely and to compare them to the client account reports prepared by the Firm.
Item 16 - INVESTMENT DISCRETION
The vast majority of Hutchinson Capital’s client accounts are managed on a discretionary basis.
Discretionary clients execute Investment Advisory Agreements which gives complete discretion over the
selection and amount of securities to be bought or sold, without obtaining prior specific client consent
(except as previously noted in the above disclosure for non-managed assets). The Firm may take action
with respect to any of its clients which differs in timing or nature from the action taken with respect to
another client and asserts discretion to determine whether an investment is practical or desirable for any
particular client. The Firm may acquire securities for one client which is not deemed appropriate for
another. The Firm takes into account clients' investment objectives when making investment decisions.
This investment discretion may be limited by client Investment Policy Guidelines and by any investment
restrictions set by the client.
Note that clients authorize Hutchinson Capital to execute trades in their accounts at the Firm’s discretion
as provided in the Limited Power of Attorney (LPOA) agreements provided directly by the custodian.
Item 17 - VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES
Most clients have given Hutchinson Capital the responsibility of voting proxies for the securities in their
accounts. In accordance with Rule 206(4)-6 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Hutchinson Capital has
established proxy voting policies and procedures which state the guidelines that the Firm follows in deciding
on the responses to the questions stated on the annual or special proxy ballots that a securities issuer presents.
The Firm retains all proxy voting materials, including how individual proxies were voted, in accordance with
Rule 204-2 of the Adviser's Act.
A member of the Investment Committee directs the voting of all proxies. The Policy is designed to ensure
that proxies are voted in the best interests of the clients. It is intended to fulfill the Adviser's fiduciary
obligations, including those set forth for ERISA accounts in DOL Bulletin 94-2, C.F.R. 2509.94-2 (July 29,
1994).
In general, the Policy identifies the best interests of clients with the maximization of shareholder value.
Hutchinson Capital ordinarily supports the current management of a company unless they recommend
actions which are contrary to the shareholders' interests. In situations where a material conflict of interest
cannot be resolved by a good faith effort to follow existing guidelines, the Firm will disclose the nature of
the conflict to all clients who may be affected by it. The Firm will seek written consent or instructions on
voting.
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Hutchinson Capital will send a copy of the Policy to any client who asks for it. The Firm will also supply
information to the client on how proxies were voted in that client's portfolio. To protect client
confidentiality, the Firm does not disclose its overall voting to any individual client, or to the public.
Item 18 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Hutchinson Capital does not require or solicit prepayment of management fees from clients six months or
more in advance. There are no adverse conditions related to the Firm’s finances that are likely to impair its
ability to meet its contractual commitments to its clients. The Firm has not been the subject of a bankruptcy
filing in the last ten years, or ever.
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Item 1 Cover Page
FORM ADV PART 2B Brochure Supplement
Professional Background Information Regarding:
Steven K. Wilkes, CFA
Gage T. Houser, CFA
Stuart J. Crandall, CFP®
Ivan K. Dias, CFA
Jake Popoff
1101 Fifth Avenue, Suite 160
San Rafael, CA 94901
Tel: 415.464.5650
www.hutchinsoncapital.com
This brochure supplement provides information about Hutchinson Capital Management Corporation’s
investment management personnel. It is a supplement to the Hutchinson Capital Management Form ADV
Part 2A brochure which was provided to you as well. If you did not receive a copy of the Part 2A brochure,
or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement, please contact Steven K. Wilkes, Chief
Compliance Officer at the above number.
Additional information about each of the Firm’s registered personnel is available on the SEC's website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Steven K. Wilkes, CEO, Chief Compliance Officer, Wealth Advisor
Born: 1966
Item 2
Educational Background and Business Expertise
Education:
St. Mary's College, Moraga, CA, B.S. Economics, 1989
University of Notre Dame, Indiana, MBA Finance & Investments, 1995
Business Experience:
2016 to Present
2010 to 2016
2003 to 2010
1998 – 2003
1995 - 1998
CEO, Chief Compliance Officer and Portfolio Manager
Hutchinson Capital Management, San Rafael, CA.
President, Chief Compliance Officer and Portfolio Manager
Hutchinson Capital Management, Larkspur, CA.
Vice President and Portfolio Manager
Hutchinson Capital Management, Larkspur, CA.
Vice President and Portfolio Manager
Wells Fargo Private Asset Management, San Francisco, CA.
Assistant Portfolio Manager
Leylegian Investment Management, San Francisco, CA.
Professional Designations:
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)1
Item 3
Disciplinary Information
Steven K. Wilkes has no legal or disciplinary events responsive to this Item.
Item 4
Other Business Activities
Mr. Wilkes is not involved in any other business activities.
Item 5
Additional Compensation
Mr. Wilkes does not receive any compensation or other economic benefits from any third parties other than
Firm clients in connection with his provision of investment advisory services.
Item 6
Supervision
Steven K. Wilkes, CEO and Chief Compliance Officer, monitors the investment activities, personal
investing activities, and adherence to the Firm's compliance program and Code of Ethics of all personnel
on a continuous basis. His supervision relies upon periodic reviews of client portfolios, employee
certifications of compliance with company policies and procedures, and review of employee brokerage
transactions and holdings and other reviews. Mr. Wilkes’ personal investing activities are monitored by
the President and Chief Financial Officer, Gage T. Houser.
____________________________________
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Gage T. Houser, President, Chief Financial Officer, Wealth Advisor
Born: 1974
Item 2
Educational Background and Business Expertise
Education:
University of California, Los Angeles, B.S. Economics, 1996
Business Experience:
2016 to Present
2008 to 2016
2004 – 2008
2000 – 2004
1997 – 2000
President, Chief Financial Officer and Portfolio Manager
Hutchinson Capital Management, San Rafael, CA.
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Portfolio Manager
Hutchinson Capital Management, Larkspur, CA.
Senior Vice President, Fixed Income Sales
HSBC Securities (USA), San Francisco, CA.
Vice President, Fixed Income Sales
Credit Suisse First Boston, San Francisco, CA.
Financial Consultant
Merrill Lynch, San Francisco, CA.
Professional Designations:
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)1
Item 3
Disciplinary Information
Gage T. Houser has no legal or disciplinary events responsive to this Item.
Item 4
Other Business Activities
Mr. Houser is not involved in any other business activities.
Item 5
Additional Compensation
Mr. Houser does not receive any compensation or other economic benefits from any third parties other than
Firm clients in connection with his provision of investment advisory services.
Item 6
Supervision
Steven K. Wilkes, CEO and Chief Compliance Officer, monitors the investment activities, personal
investing activities, and adherence to the Firm's compliance program and Code of Ethics of all personnel
on a continuous basis. His supervision relies upon periodic reviews of client portfolios, employee
certifications of compliance with company policies and procedures, and review of employee brokerage
transactions and holdings and other reviews.
____________________________________
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Stuart J. Crandall, Director of Financial Planning, Wealth Advisor
Born: 1980
Item 2
Educational Background and Business Expertise
Education:
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, B.S. Management, 2002
Business Experience:
2016 to Present
2011 – 2016
2011 – 2016
2005 – 2011
Vice President and Portfolio Manager
Hutchinson Capital Management, San Rafael, CA.
Senior Financial Advisor (2014-2016) and Associate Advisor (2011-2014)
Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC, Santa Rosa, CA.
Registered Representative
Moss Adams Securities & Insurance, LLC, Santa Rosa, CA.
Senior Financial Advisor
Merrill Lynch, Santa Rosa, CA.
Professional Designations:
Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)2
Item 3
Disciplinary Information
Mr. Crandall has no legal or disciplinary events responsive to this Item.
Item 4
Other Business Activities
Mr. Crandall is not involved in any other business activities.
Item 5
Additional Compensation
Mr. Crandall does not receive any compensation or other economic benefits from any third parties other
than Firm clients in connection with his provision of investment advisory services.
Item 6
Supervision
Steven K. Wilkes, CEO and Chief Compliance Officer, monitors the investment activities, personal
investing activities, and adherence to the Firm's compliance program and Code of Ethics of all personnel
on a continuous basis. His supervision relies upon periodic reviews of client portfolios, employee
certifications of compliance with company policies and procedures, and review of employee brokerage
transactions and holdings and other reviews.
____________________________________
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Ivan K. Dias, Director of Research
Born: 1982
Item 2
Educational Background and Business Expertise
Education:
Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., B.S. Finance & Accounting, 2005
Columbia Business School, New York, MBA Value Investing, 2014
Business Experience:
2024 to Present
2018 to 2023
2014 – 2018
2007 – 2009
2005 – 2007
Director of Research
Hutchinson Capital Management, San Rafael, CA.
Research Analyst
Raub Brock Capital Management, Larkspur, CA.
Research Analyst and Assistant Portfolio Manager
Allianz Global Investors, San Francisco, CA.
Research Assistant
Watershed Asset Management, San Francisco, CA.
Associate
Deloitte & Touche, San Francisco, CA.
Professional Designations:
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)1
Item 3
Disciplinary Information
Ivan K. Dias has no legal or disciplinary events.
Item 4
Other Business Activities
Mr. Dias is not involved in any other business activities.
Item 5
Additional Compensation
Mr. Dias does not receive any compensation or other economic benefits from any third parties other than
Firm clients in connection with his provision of investment advisory services.
Item 6
Supervision
Steven K. Wilkes, CEO and Chief Compliance Officer, monitors the investment activities, personal
investing activities, and adherence to the Firm's compliance program and Code of Ethics of all personnel
on a continuous basis. His supervision relies upon periodic reviews of client portfolios, employee
certifications of compliance with company policies and procedures, and review of employee brokerage
transactions and holdings and other reviews.
____________________________________
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Jake Popoff, Wealth Advisor
Born: 1995
Item 2
Educational Background and Business Expertise
Education:
University of Arizona, B.A. Economics, 2017
Business Experience:
2025 to Present
2023 to 2025
2022 – 2023
2019 – 2021
2018 – 2019
Wealth Advisor
Hutchinson Capital Management, San Rafael, CA.
Associate Wealth Advisor
Hutchinson Capital Management, San Rafael, CA
Private Wealth Advisor
Alliance Bernstein, San Francisco, CA.
Financial Professional
New York Life Insurance Co., Santa Rosa, CA.
Benefits Advisor
Aflac Supplemental Insurance, Santa Rosa, CA.
Professional Designations:
Securities Industry Essentials, Series 6 and 63
Item 3
Disciplinary Information
Jake Popoff has no legal or disciplinary events.
Item 4
Other Business Activities
Mr. Popoff is not involved in any other business activities.
Item 5
Additional Compensation
Mr. Popoff does not receive any compensation or other economic benefits from any third parties other than
Firm clients in connection with his provision of investment advisory services.
Item 6
Supervision
Steven K. Wilkes, CEO and Chief Compliance Officer, monitors the investment activities, personal
investing activities, and adherence to the Firm's compliance program and Code of Ethics of all personnel
on a continuous basis. His supervision relies upon periodic reviews of client portfolios, employee
certifications of compliance with company policies and procedures, and review of employee brokerage
transactions and holdings and other reviews.
____________________________________
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1 Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA): The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter is a professional
designation established in 1962 and awarded by CFA Institute. To earn the CFA charter, candidates must
pass three sequential, six-hour examinations over two to four years. The three levels of the CFA Program
test a wide range of investment topics, including ethical and professional standards, fixed-income analysis,
alternative and derivative investments, and portfolio management and wealth planning. In addition, CFA
charter holders must have at least four years of acceptable professional experience in the investment
decision-making process and must commit to abide by, and annually reaffirm, their adherence to the CFA
Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.
To learn more about the CFA charter, visit www.cfainstitute.org.
2The Certified Financial Planner® (“CFP®”) designation requires the holder to meet education,
examination, experience and ethics requirements, and pay an ongoing certification fee. A bachelor's degree
(or higher), or its equivalent in any discipline, from an accredited college or university is required Students
are required to complete course training in nine core financial topic areas, sit for a 10-hour CFP Board
Certification Examination, acquire three years full-time or equivalent (2,000 hours per year) part-time work
experience in the financial planning field and undergo an extensive background check—including an ethics,
character and criminal check. To maintain the CFP certification, CFP® professionals must complete 30
hours of continuing education (CE) accepted by CFP Board (including completion of 2 hours of CFP Board
approved Ethics CE). More information regarding the CFP® designation may be found at
http://www.cfp.net.
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