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Insigneo Advisory Services, LLC
Form ADV Part 2A
Insigneo Advisory Services, LLC
Form ADV Part 2A
1221 Brickell Ave, 27th Floor| Miami, Florida 33131 | www.insigneo.com
Insigneo Advisory Services, LLC
1221 Brickell Ave, 27th Floor
Miami, Florida 33131
www.insigneo.com
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
Insigneo Advisory Services, LLC. If you have any questions about the contents of this
brochure, please contact us at 305-373-9000 or compliance_advisory@insigneo.com. The
information in this Brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) or by any state securities authority.
Any reference to or use of the terms “registered investment adviser” or “ registered,”
does not imply that Insigneo Advisory Services, LLC or any person associated with has
achieve a certain level of skill or training.
Additional information about Insigneo Advisory Services, LLC also is available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
June 11, 2025
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Item 2 – Material Changes
IAS is an investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
and is required to inform our clients of material changes to its business that have occurred
since the last update of the Firm’s ADV Brochure which occurred on or about March 25, 2025.
The following material change related to IAS business lines and activities has occurred since
the last ADV Brochure update:
• The Adviser has appointed Mr. Paul Caulfield as the Adviser’s CCO replacing former
CCO, Moises Valladares, effective May 12, 2025.
Item 3 - Table of Contents
Item 2 – Material Changes ............................................................................................................................... 3
Item 3 - Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................ 4
Item 4 – Advisory Services ............................................................................................................................... 5
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ................................................................................................................... 7
Item 6 - Performance-Based Fees and side-by-side management ......................................................... 15
Item 7 - Types of Clients ................................................................................................................................. 16
Item 8 - Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss .................................................. 16
Item 9 - Disciplinary Information .................................................................................................................... 20
Item 10 - Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ..................................................................... 21
Item 11 - Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ....... 23
Item 12 - Brokerage Practices ....................................................................................................................... 28
Item 13 - Review of Accounts ........................................................................................................................ 30
Item 14 - Client Referrals and Other Compensation .................................................................................. 31
Item 15 - Custody ............................................................................................................................................. 31
Item 16 - Investment Discretion ..................................................................................................................... 32
Item 17 - Voting Client Securities .................................................................................................................. 32
Item 18 – Financial Information ..................................................................................................................... 32
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Item 4 – Advisory Services
Adviser’s Formation
Insigneo Advisory Services, LLC (“Insigneo”, “IAS”, or the Adviser”) is a limited liability
company formed in Florida. The Adviser was originally established in 2011 as Global Advisory
Services, LLC. The Adviser is owned directly by Insigneo Financial Group, LLC formerly
known as Insigneo Financial Services, LLC, which is indirectly owned and controlled by Raul
Henriquez.
IAS also maintains associated persons that conduct business under alternative names or
“doing business as” (“DBA”) entities. As such names listed on IAS’ Form ADV Part 1(B),
Schedule D include various alternative names (also referred to as “DBAs”), which are utilized
to conduct IAS’ advisory activities. The “DBA” entities utilized by associated persons are not
broker-dealers or investment advisers and are not under common ownership with IAS or its
affiliate broker dealer, Insigneo Securities, LLC (“ISEC”).
Types of Advisory Services
IAS provides investment advisory services to retail and institutional clients through
specialized programs described below. Adviser provides investment advisory services to
clients in accordance with the objectives, guidelines, and risk profiles of individual clients
set forth in their investment policy statement. Clients provide such information to Adviser at
or before entering into an advisory agreement with Adviser. The Adviser may provide
additional services to clients and may charge a fee that would be negotiated with the client.
Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on the management of their Accounts, by
restricting particular securities or types of investments. Clients should be aware that
performance of restricted accounts may differ from performance of accounts without
such impediments, possibly producing lower overall results.
1. Insigneo Managed Accounts (“Managed Accounts”)
Adviser offers advisory services through various types of discretionary and non-discretionary
accounts in accordance with each client’s investment objectives. The Adviser’s discretionary
and non-discretionary investment management services include the design, structure, and
implementation of investment strategies for Managed Accounts.
Discretionary Accounts
Adviser offers discretionary Managed Accounts that are customized to each client.
Discretionary Managed Accounts may focus on investments in specified and limited kinds of
assets and securities, in limited markets, or they may be broad-based across many asset
classes and markets. For client accounts managed on a discretionary basis, the Adviser will
have full authority with respect to the notional value of purchases and sales of securities in
traditional asset classes such as equities, mutual funds and fixed income securities. The
Adviser will also have authority with respect to the timing of when a transaction is placed in
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an account. These accounts are managed by the financial advisor, who ultimately determines
the investment strategy and asset allocation based on clients’ needs, investment objectives
and risk tolerance, amongst others.
Non-Discretionary Accounts
Adviser offers non-discretionary Managed Accounts. Each non-discretionary agreement
typically defines the services to be provided and the agreed upon management fee will be
outlined in the advisory agreement. The Adviser will also provide recommendations and
research regarding the investment of securities and cash in a client’s account. These services
are individually tailored to each client’s needs and such advice may be provided to accounts
with assets maintained at various third parties, depending on the client. For client accounts
managed on a non-discretionary basis, clients will make the final decision with respect to the
purchase or sale of any securities in their account(s) following the investment strategy
discussed with their respective Investment Advisor Representative. The Adviser will always
obtain client consent prior to placing any transactions in non-discretionary accounts.
2. Insigneo MultiAsset Portfolios (“I-maps”)
Adviser provides investment advisory services through its own managed portfolio, namely
Insigneo MultiAsset Portfolios (“I-maps”), on a discretionary basis only. With I-maps, the
Adviser has a mandated strategy based upon the client’s investment objective. An Investment
Committee dedicated to I-maps selects securities appropriate for clients’ risk profile which
are held directly in the clients’ account(s). The Investment Committee will then meet regularly
to monitor the performance of the modeled portfolios and discuss rebalancing and overall
economic conditions.
3. Third-Party Managers
Based upon the stated investment objectives of the client, the Adviser may recommend to
certain clients that they authorize the active discretionary management of a portion of
their assets by certain investment managers that are not affiliated with Adviser. Adviser
shall continue to render services to the client and, in addition, monitor and review the
performance of the third-party manager and the performance of the client’s accounts that are
being managed away.
4. Consulting Services
The Adviser also provides portfolio consulting services where the client will retain the
ultimate responsibility for the implementation of any and/or all recommendations. Portfolio
consulting assets are considered assets under advisement and are not included as part of
regulatory assets under management. Account supervision is guided by conversations
with the client, desired targets, as well as other individual considerations (e.g. tax
consequences). Clients can impose reasonable restrictions on investing in certain
securities, types of securities, or industry sectors. Our consulting services include
investigating, analyzing, structuring, and negotiating potential investments, reporting and
consolidating information of accounts held across one or more custodians, as well as
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monitoring the performance of investments and advising clients on the disposition of
investment opportunities. The Adviser can also provide administrative services, and/or act
as a liaison between the client and other professionals (such as lawyers, accountants, and
property managers, amongst others). Consulting Services provided and the role of the
Adviser may vary for each client and are subject to the needs of each client. The consulting
services agreement for each client will typically outline the specific needs of the client and
the capacity in which the Adviser will be providing support.
Other Services
Insigneo serves as the Investment Adviser to Insigneo Access – Vintage Fund I LP, which
is a Delaware limited partnership (the “Partnership”). The Partnership is offering limited
partnership interests in the Partnership (the “Interests”) pursuant to the Private Offering
Memorandum (the “Memorandum”).
The General Partner has delegated to Insigneo Advisory Services, an affiliate of Insigneo
General Partner, full and exclusive discretionary authority to invest and, subject to certain
limitations, reinvest the Partnership’s assets
Assets under Management
As of December 31st, 2024, IAS had assets under management of approximately
$2,611,404,923 managed on a discretionary basis, and approximately $1,001,224,896
managed on a non-discretionary basis, for total assets under management (“AUM”) of
approximately $3,612,629,819.
Wrap Program
IAS currently maintains a Wrap Fee Program. Wrap fee programs are inclusive of most
transaction costs and fees. IAS’ wrap program, for accounts managed on a discretionary or
non-discretionary basis, includes certain transaction execution and/or clearing fees, but
excludes processing and service-related fees assessed by its affiliate broker-dealer at pre-
established rates per transaction and security type. IAS will receive the differential of the
Wrap fee minus brokerage costs. There is no difference in the investment process based on
the fee program selected by the client. Please see the Adviser’s Wrap Brochure for further
details on the Adviser’s Wrap Program.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
Adviser’s Basic Management Fee
The specific manner in which fees are charged by Adviser is established in each client’s
written agreement with the Adviser. All fees are negotiable.
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Aside from the fees respective to the investment advisory services described below provided
to the client, all accounts are subject to a platform fee. Effective April 1, 2019, Insigneo clients
are subject to a platform fee ("Platform Fee") which is comprised of Insigneo fees for services,
fee-billing engine and technology, account rebalancing, account reporting, and other
operational and administrative services. It should be noted that the Platform Fee does not
include Third Party Manager Fees, custodial transaction fees or the Advisor’s management
fee, all of which are assessed to the client’s account. Insigneo’s Platform Fee is charged
quarterly, in arrears or in advance, as applicable and agreed to in the client’s advisory
contract. Platform Fees are calculated on a per account basis based on Assets Under
Management as follows:
Assets Under Management
$0-$2 Million
2+Million and above
Fee
5 bps
3 bps
Platform fees are in addition to regular advisory fees charged periodically based on the terms
of agreement. For example, if a client’s portfolio is valued at $2,000,000 and currently pays
an advisory fee of 1 percent, after April 2019, the client will pay a total annual fee of 1.05
percent, which includes advisory fee and platform fee.
1. Managed Accounts/ IMAPs / Third Party Manager
Fees for Managed Accounts, IMAPs, and Accounts under a third-party manager, whether
discretionary or non-discretionary, will be based upon a percentage of the total assets in the
account (excluding margined assets). Adviser typically receives an annual management fee,
between 0.40% to 2.50% of the gross asset value of the Account. The advisory fee can be
charged in arrears or in advance, as arranged between the Client and the Adviser. The
advisory fee is established and arranged between the investment adviser representative and
the client. Fees can generally be negotiated. Clients are encouraged to consult with their
investment adviser representative regarding what fee arrangement (wrap vs non-wrap) is
appropriate and best suited for them.
a. Insigneo MultiAsset Portfolios (“I-maps”)
Fees for services provided specifically through the Adviser’s own managed portfolio, Insigneo
MultiAsset Portfolios (“I-maps”), which is part of the Managed Account Program, can range
between 0.25% and 0.50% annually, and based on a percentage of assets under
management. This fee covers execution and platform fees (outlined below). In addition to the
fee specific to I-maps, which is charged quarterly in arrears, each investment adviser
representative have the ability to charge an additional fee ranging between 1% to 2%,
depending on the strategy the client selects under I-maps.
2. Consulting Services
Fees for consulting services provided by the Adviser can be charged as a percentage of
assets under management, or as a flat fee. Such fees can be charged in arrears, as per the
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client’s agreement with the Adviser.
3. Wrap Fees
If the client maintains an agreement with the Adviser in which an account is subject to a wrap
fee, wrap fee arrangements are outlined under a separate ADV Brochure and disclosed in
the client’s investment advisory agreement.
A client may pay more or less fees than similar clients depending on the particular
circumstances of the client, account size, additional or differing levels of servicing or as
otherwise agreed upon with specific clients.
Calculation and Deduction of Advisory Fees
With respect to accounts that Adviser manages on a discretionary and non-discretionary
basis, including Managed Accounts, I-maps, and accounts under a third- party manager,
clients are generally required to authorize Adviser to directly debit management fees from
client accounts quarterly, in advance or in arrears, depending on the custodian in which the
client’s assets are held. The management fee is calculated based on the Market Value of each
account, the Market Value shall exclude margin debits and when available include accrued
interest on applicable securities. When the fee is charged in advance, the fee is calculated
using the market value of the account as of the last calendar day of the preceding calendar
quarter. Any addition or withdrawal equivalent to or greater than $10,000 for the current
period, will be adjusted retroactively (previous quarter) and factored in when computing the
next quarter management fee. Quarterly Investment Management fees in advance are
deemed earned on a daily basis through the Quarter. When the fee is charged in arrears, the
account value will be calculated by using the daily average total value of securities in the Account
during the quarter. Daily average total value of the securities is the sum of the daily market value
of the account during the quarter. In those specific cases where it is not possible to calculate
daily average total value, fees shall be calculated based on the average monthly market value
(“Average Monthly MV”). The Average Monthly MV shall be determined by adding the Market
Value as of the last calendar day of preceding months and, dividing into the number of months
utilized. The Management Fee will be pro-rated if the Client opens or closes their account at
any time other than the beginning or end of a calendar month.
Fees for consulting services can be billed to clients, although frequently clients pre-authorize
their custodians to automatically deduct the fees from the client’s account upon receipt of
an invoice, and to make payment to the Adviser. Management fees are deducted or billed,
as applicable, (i.e. quarterly).
Management Fee related to Insigneo Access – Vintage Fund I LP (the “Partnership”)
Adviser typically receives a quarterly management fee from the Partnership. Limited partners
of the Partnership (“Limited Partners”) holding interests in Sub-Class A-1 of the Partnership
that are wealth management clients of Adviser, its affiliates or third-party managers are
expected to pay separate fees to Adviser, its affiliates or third-party managers in
consideration for wealth management services and will be charged a lower management fee
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by the Partnership. The contributions to the Partnership by such wealth management clients,
which are driven by asset allocation models or analysis, could have an adverse effect on
other investors that are not otherwise clients of the Adviser, affiliates or the third-party
managers. Employees and other persons associated with the Adviser will also be charged a
lower management fee by the Partnership than the management fee charged to external
Limited Partners who are not clients of Adviser, its affiliates or third-party managers.
During the term of the Partnership, Insigneo Advisory Services will receive a quarterly
management fee (the “Management Fee”), payable in arrears, from the Limited Partners at
different rates with respect to Sub-Class A-1 Limited Partners and Sub-Class A-2 Limited
Partners. With respect to the Sub-Class A-1 Limited Partners, the Management Fee shall
equal 0.125% (0.5% annualized) of the Fair Value (as defined in the Partnership Agreement)
of each Sub-Class A-1 Limited Partners’ capital account as of the last business day of each
calendar quarter. With respect to the Sub-Class A-2 Limited Partners, the Management Fee
shall equal 0.375% (1.5% annualized) of the Fair Value of each Sub-Class A-2 Limited
Partners’ capital account as of the last business day of each calendar quarter. Where a
Limited Partner invests in the Partnership through a third-party manager where the
representative who introduced the Limited Partner is a licensed registered representative with
ISEC then the Limited Partner would be issued interests in Sub-Class A-2 and be charged a
1.5% (annualized) management fee.
The Partnership’s general partner, Insigneo Access GP LLC (the “General Partner”), may at
its discretion reduce, refund or rebate the Management Fee with respect to Limited Partners
reflecting special circumstances such as the fact that they have made an early capital
commitment or a larger amount of capital commitment than other Limited Partners or for any
other reason as determined by the General Partner in its sole discretion. The General Partner
will not be assessed any management fee with respect to its capital invested in the
Partnership.
Other Fees and Expenses
Except for its wrap programs, the Adviser’s fees are exclusive of brokerage commissions,
transaction fees, and other related costs and expenses which shall be incurred by the client.
The impact of mark-ups and mark-downs shall also be incurred by the client. Clients will also
incur certain charges imposed by custodians, clearing firms, 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. All such charges, fees,
and commissions are in addition to the Adviser’s fee, and Adviser shall not receive any portion
of these commissions, fees, and costs. While IAS does not receive these fees, its associated
persons and its affiliated broker-dealer, receive a portion of these commissions, fees and
costs, which creates a disclosable conflict (please see Item 10, 12 and 14 of this Brochure
for further details and disclosures). Further, any additional fees received by the affiliated
broker-dealer and/or associated persons primarily correspond to advisory accounts with
assets being held and transactions taking place via specific custodians. Clients are
encouraged to ask their financial advisor for further details regarding additional fees,
expenses or compensation received by related or associated persons of the Adviser.
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More specifically, IAS, consistent with its duties as an Adviser, sends brokerage orders to its
affiliate, ISEC which is owned by Insigneo Financial Group, LLC and is indirectly owned and
controlled by Raul Henriquez; thus, ultimately creating a common ownership between the
entities. ISEC maintains a trading desk which, among other things, supports IAS in trading
fixed income securities, structured products, amongst other securities. Upon IAS processing
orders through ISEC and those orders are executed, your account will be charged a flat
service fee reflected as a service charge on your trade confirmation. This charge is utilized
in part to cover certain operational and execution costs incurred by the ISEC trading desk.
Separately, when clients maintain their advisory accounts at Pershing by way of ISEC clients
can potentially incur additional costs that include a profit spread for administrative expenses
on clearing and execution, service charges, and margin interest, amongst others. This
presents a conflict of interest because the Adviser’s affiliate, ISEC retains the spread of those
costs which represents additional revenue to ISEC and, in turn, common owners of the
affiliated broker-dealer and IAS.
Payment of Fees
Depending on the custodian’s capacities to calculate advisory fees, fees for all programs are
paid in advance or in arrears. In regards to consulting services, such items are individually
negotiated arrangements between the Adviser and a specific client, advisory fees are billed
in arrears. However, no prepaid fees are charged six months or more in advance. If an
advisory contract is terminated before the end of the billing quarter, any pre-paid fees will be
refunded on a pro rata basis based on the number of days remaining in the quarter after
termination.
Compensation for the Sale of Securities
Some of Adviser’s supervised persons accept compensation for the sale of securities or other
investment products, including trailer fees or service fees from the sale of mutual funds, in
their individual capacities as registered representatives of Adviser’s affiliated broker-dealer
ISEC. Supervised persons of Adviser who are solely registered/associated with IAS do not
receive such compensation with respect to accounts managed or advised by Adviser.
Cash Sweep Revenue
When advisory clients establish an advisory account with Pershing LLC, such assets are
custodied and maintained at Pershing LLC. By way of this structure, advisory clients have
the option to elect certain cash sweep vehicles offered by Pershing LLC, which provide a
portion of ongoing revenue to ISEC based on assets invested in such vehicles. That
compensation reduces the overall return on investment that would be earned in the
accounts, absent such payments. When clients elect a sweep option and establishes sweep
instructions for their accounts, any free credit balance is swept into a money market fund
product. This program provides clients with same-day liquidity and a way to earn income on
uninvested cash in their account(s). The Pershing sweep program includes the capability for
the Adviser to select particular money market funds to incorporate into the sweep program.
The distribution assistance provided by Pershing, LLC is based on the collective average
fund balances and not on any specific fund family. Neither the Adviser, Adviser’s IARs nor
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the associated persons of ISEC receive compensation as a result of the payments from the
cash sweep vehicles as those distributions stay with ISEC. Please note that an investment
in a money market fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency but, it is included and insured with the
Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) coverage of your investment account(s)
which covers up to a maximum of $500,000 (of which $250,000 can be in money market
funds). Although money market funds seek to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00
per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in a money market fund.
The arrangement described presents a conflict of interest, as the Adviser’s affiliate broker
dealer receives compensation from the clearing firm pertaining to money market funds in
client accounts. The more assets that clients have in money market funds, the more a
clearing firm will pay ISEC. Therefore, the Adviser has an incentive to increase such type of
investments in clients’ accounts when managing its accounts. Clients should refer to the
prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information of the mutual funds and money
market funds in which they invest for further information.
For accounts custodied outside of Pershing where the client has not made specific
arrangements with their respective custodian, IAS will consult with the client on an ongoing
basis to locate an appropriate sweep money market vehicles and/or other equivalents
including, but not limited to: money market funds, commercial paper, and treasury bills.
Rebates and/or Trailer Fees
Domestic Mutual Funds – Rebates/Trailers
A number of the Adviser’s associated persons are also dually associated as registered
representatives with our affiliate broker-dealer ISEC and in this capacity, they have received
additional compensation in the past related to advisory assets in the form of referrals fees
and rebates/trailer related to domestic mutual funds (commonly known as 12b-1, distribution
or marketing fees), from domestic mutual funds companies in which the associated persons
invest your money. These trailer fees were received by ISEC and shared in varying portions
with associated persons of IAS in their registered representative capacity. The receipt of
trailer fees created a conflict of interest and material incentive for your advisory representative
to recommend purchases of mutual funds with rebate arrangements with the Adviser and its
affiliates.
Effective April 1, 2019, and in an effort to mitigate the referenced conflict, IAS has placed
restrictions on the type of domestic mutual funds shares advisory clients can be offered or
acquired. Specifically, IAS no longer permits or offers mutual fund A shares to its clients as
they typically carry 12b-1 fees. In the unlikely event that a mutual fund recommendation is
made that allows for the Adviser’s associated person’s receipt of 12b-1 rebate or trailer fees,
such fee will be reimbursed to the client.
The Adviser’s associated persons receipt of 12b-1 rebate or trailer fees in association with
advisory activities is considered a material conflict that would require clear disclosure to you
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since your advisory representative may have selected a share class of a mutual fund that
paid a rebate, retrocession or trailer (which is passed in part to your advisory representative
through their registered capacity with ISEC) when another less costly share class is available
(that does not pay a trailer fee) provided related disclosures are made available accordingly.
Therefore, when there is a lower-cost share class available that does not charge a 12b-1 fee
or similar charge (or charges a lower fee), it is usually in the client’s best interest to invest in
the lower-cost share class rather than the 12b-1 fee paying share class because the client’s
returns would not be reduced by the 12b-1 fees.
Trailer fees received by Insigneo Securities in connection to domestic money market funds
will not be shared with the Adviser or investment advisor representatives. The receipt of
retrocessions paid to IAS’ affiliate broker dealer creates a conflict of interest as advisors could
recommend investments in a fee paying share class when a lower-cost share class could be
available for the same fund. However, given the relatively small nature of the fee payments
in relation to ISEC’s overall revenues, the fact that the payments are not shared with the
Adviser or its investment advisor representatives, and the limitations IAS has placed on
advisors with respect to the amount they can hold for their clients in cash or cash equivalents,
IAS believes reasonable measure have been implemented to reduce the impact of the
referenced conflicts of interest. In an effort to maintain our fiduciary obligations and fair
disclosure the amounts of any rebate/trailer fees received by affiliated entities and/or your
investment advisor representative are available upon request.
Offshore Mutual Funds – Rebates/Trailers
With respect to offshore mutual funds, effective April 1, 2019, IAS’ advisory representatives
are no longer permitted to purchase offshore mutual funds that pay trailer fees, unless they
are adding to an existing position/fund family or rebalancing portfolio by buying/selling mutual
funds currently held by the client. Any new accounts are not permitted to purchase offshore
funds that pay trailer fees. Offshore mutual funds do not classify items as 12b-1 fees, but
have fees that are similar in nature that pertain to distribution or marketing fees, hereafter
referred to as “trailer fees”. Any trailer fees associated with offshore mutual funds (excluding
money market funds) received will be shared in different portions between ISEC and
registered representatives who also serve as your investment advisor representative.
Trailer fees received by ISEC in connection to offshore money market funds will not be shared
with the Adviser or its investment advisor representatives. The receipt of retrocessions paid
to IAS’ affiliate broker dealer creates a conflict of interest as investment advisor
representatives could recommend investments in a fee paying share class when a lower-cost
share class could be available for the same fund. However, given the relatively small nature
of the fee payments in relation to Insigneo Securities overall revenues, the fact that the
payments are not shared with advisors, and the limitations IAS has placed on advisors with
respect to the amount they can hold for their clients in cash or cash equivalents, IAS believes
reasonable measure have been implemented to reduce the impact of the referenced conflicts
of interest. In an effort to maintain our fiduciary obligations and fair disclosure the amounts
of any rebate/trailer fees received by affiliated entities and/or your investment advisor
representative are available upon request.
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Further disclosures in regard to your individual advisory representatives’ receipt of additional
compensation associated directly or indirectly with advisory services are available via review
of each IAS’s advisory representatives’ Form ADV Part 2B, “Brochure Supplement”, which is
available upon request. While the receipt of such trailer compensation by your investment
advisor representative may be deemed acceptable by you, please note that you have the
option to renegotiate the compensation structure should you feel there are conflicts of
interests surrounding this practice.
Certain Conflicts of Interest related to Fees and Insigneo Access – Vintage Fund I LP
(the “Partnership”)
The offering of interests in the Partnership is a proprietary product offered by Insigneo
Securities LLC and, the Partnership’s general partner, Insigneo Access GP LLC (the “General
Partner”). As outlined above, the Adviser, acting in its capacity as investment adviser to the
Partnership, will receive management fees from the Partnership. Registered representatives
associated and with ISEC will receive commissions and ongoing trailer fees for selling the
interests in the Partnership to their customers. Some of these brokers, as well as associated
persons of Adviser whose account clients may have purchased interests in the Partnership,
may be indirect owners of Adviser and thus may receive additional income through
distributions of corporate earnings by Adviser that is derived from the management fees.
Accordingly, the registered representatives and associated persons may have an additional
incentive to cause their customers or clients to invest in the Partnership. Each prospective
Limited Partner should assume that their broker at ISEC or their advisor will receive various
forms of income and benefits from Adviser and/or ISEC resulting from the Limited Partner’s
investment in the Partnership and that this may create an incentive for the registered
representative or the advisor to recommend that the Limited Partner invest in the Partnership.
Further, clients of the Adviser may pay advisory fees to Adviser for either investment
management or consulting arrangements with respect to their accounts that hold interests in
the Partnership. Therefore, these clients will be paying fees to Adviser for these advisory
services while also being subject to their corresponding share of the Partnership’s
management fee and expenses in accordance with the terms of the Partnership Agreement.
Lastly, Raul Henriquez and certain individuals control the Adviser and the General Partner
indirectly and thus benefit from the income generated from the management fees paid by the
Partnership. In addition, these individuals may also be direct or indirect investors in the
Partnership and accordingly may have more influence over the management of the
Partnership than would Limited Partners that are not affiliated with the Adviser and they may
also benefit from fee discounts or other incentives and/or other benefits as a result of their
relationship to, or services provided to, the Adviser and the General Partner that are not
available to Limited Partners that are not affiliated with Adviser. The General Partner, which
is controlled indirectly by Raul Henriquez and through which may make his personal capital
commitment to assure the successful launch of the Partnership, will not be charged any
management fee on its capital account in the Partnership.
Recruiting and Transition Assistance
To assist in the cost of transitioning from another investment advisory firm or, in the case of
dually licensed Investment Adviser Representatives (“IARs”), their former broker-dealer, IAS
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extends loans or transition assistance to certain IARs when joining IAS to assist with the
IAR’s transition costs. The proceeds of the transition assistance loans are intended to be
used for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to providing working capital to assist
in funding the IAR’s business, satisfying any outstanding debt that may be owed to the IAR’s
previous firm, technology set-up fees, marketing and mailing costs, stationery and licensure
transfer fees, moving expenses, office space expenses, and staffing support and additional
labor costs. These loans are generally forgivable in nature based on the IAR bringing assets
to the Adviser, reaching agreed-upon revenue targets or continuing to remain affiliated with
IAS for a specified period of time. As these loans are generally forgivable, they should be
treated as additional compensation to the IAR, which creates a conflict of interest.
A forgivable loan based on a revenue or production target creates a conflict of interest in
that the IAR is incentivized to act in a manner that results in the IAR earning more revenue
in order to ensure that the loan is forgiven. Similarly, a loan that is forgiven based on the IAR
remaining with IAS for a specified period of time is a conflict of interest in that the IAR may
be incentivized to keep sales or revenue levels up to avoid being terminated for low
production prior to the expiration of the forgivable term. More generally, the receipt of the
recruiting/transition assistance creates a conflict of interest in that the IAR has a financial
incentive to recommend that a client open and maintain an account with the Adviser
because, in addition to the fees that the IAR would earn directly from the client by opening
and maintaining an account with IAS, the IAR also benefits if he/she is able to meet the
specified production levels or length of service requirements in that the IAR can avoid having
to repay the transition loan, which can be substantial. Clients are under no obligation to
purchase any recommended investment-related products or services through IAS or the
Adviser’s associated IARs.
Item 6 - Performance-Based Fees and side-by-side management
Currently, IAS charges a management fee only for services provided, and does not charge
its clients performance-based fees. In the event that this practice should change, the Adviser
will properly disclose and report to its clients.
Performance Fee Based fee arrangements create an incentive for the Adviser to recommend
investments which may be riskier or more speculative than those which would be
recommended under a different fee arrangement. Performance Fee Based arrangements
also create an incentive to favor higher fee paying accounts over other accounts in the
allocation of investment opportunities. In the event that the Adviser may charge performance-
based fees, the Adviser will implement procedures designed to ensure that all clients are
treated fairly and equally, and to prevent this conflict from influencing the allocation of
investment opportunities among clients. The Adviser may have clients with similar
investment objectives. The Adviser is permitted to make an investment decision on behalf
of clients that differs from decisions made for, or advice given to, such other accounts and
clients even though the investment objectives may be the same or similar, provided that the
Adviser acts in good faith and follows a policy of allocating, over a period of time,
investment opportunities on a basis intended to be fair and equitable, taking into
consideration the investment policies and investment restrictions to which such accounts and
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clients are subject.
Item 7 - Types of Clients
Adviser provides portfolio management services to individuals, corporations, trusts and/or
other entities. The minimum dollar value for establishing an Account is generally $100,000.
Initial investments of a lesser amount may be accepted at Adviser’s discretion.
Item 8 - Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
General Investment Strategies and Methods of Analysis
the specific
Adviser has arrangements with third party service providers through which Adviser receives
general macroeconomic analyses of economies, currencies, markets, and market sectors.
Such third parties also provide due diligence on other investment advisers which Adviser may
recommend to its clients, research reports on specific securities, sample asset allocations
and administrative services. Adviser uses such information and services as a tool and
Adviser also performs its own research and due diligence on advisers and investment
opportunities. Adviser makes investment allocation decisions based on each client’s
investment objectives and risk tolerance, among other factors. Adviser identifies, structures,
monitors, invests, and/or liquidates investments in discretionary and non-discretionary
accounts, as applicable. If the Adviser manages an account on a non-discretionary basis,
the client makes the ultimate decision regarding the purchase or sale of investments. The
design and day-to-day management of client portfolios is determined by each investment
adviser representative. Such third-party service providers do not have access to or
investment decisions and
information concerning
knowledge of
recommendations made to Adviser’s clients.
Through Adviser’s global strategy Adviser seeks asset preservation and capital appreciation
of clients’ portfolios by customizing asset allocations and selecting investment vehicles that it
believes will align clients’ risk / return expectations with long term and short- term
investment needs and goals. The asset class allocations forecasts and expectations are
analyzed and invested in various financial instruments, typically include equity, fixed income,
commodities, real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and master limited partnerships
(“MLPs”) (publicly traded partnerships), and alternative investments. Adviser will select and
monitor the investment vehicles for each asset class in the portfolios based on their
history and prospective risk and return characteristics, and determine suitability for each
client’s needs, as well as, estimated fees and expense.
Material Risks for Significant Investment Strategies
While it is the intention of Adviser to implement strategies which are designed to minimize
potential losses suffered by its clients, there can be no assurance that such strategies will be
successful. It is possible that a client may lose a substantial proportion or all of its assets in
connection with investment decisions made by Adviser. The following is a discussion of
typical risks for Adviser’s clients, but it does not purport to be a complete explanation of the
risks involved with Adviser’s investment strategies.
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There is no guarantee that in any time period, particularly in the short term, a client’s
portfolio will achieve appreciation in terms of capital growth, or that a client’s investment
objective will be met by Adviser.
The value of the securities in which Adviser invests on behalf of its clients may be volatile.
Price movements may result from
factors affecting individual companies, sectors, or
industries that may influence certain strategies or the securities market as a whole.
Furthermore, a client will be subject to the risk that inflation, economic recession, changes in
the general level of interest rates or other market conditions over which Adviser will have no
control may adversely affect investment results.
Adviser notes that while Adviser’s management of accounts may not involve direct
leveraging, short selling, or other risk factors discussed below, the underlying funds and
other investments that comprise client accounts may engage in practices that can materially
impact the performance of such fund or investment, which in turn may materially impact the
value of Adviser’s clients’ portfolios.
Hedging transactions may increase risks of capital losses
Adviser does not typically hedge client accounts directly, which can create more risk as
well as opportunities for greater returns. Funds and other investment products in which
Adviser invests clients’ accounts may utilize a variety of financial instruments, such as
options, for risk management purposes. While hedging transactions may seek to reduce risk,
such transactions may result in a worse overall performance. Certain risks cannot be
hedged, such as credit risk, relating both to particular securities and counterparties. Adviser
will not always invest in funds or other investment vehicles that utilize hedging strategies.
Leverage
The funds and other investment products in which client portfolios are invested may engage
in investment strategies that constitute leverage. Such strategies may include the
borrowing and short selling of securities, bonds, foreign exchange and the acquisition and
disposal of certain types of derivative securities and instruments, such as swaps, futures, and
options. While leveraging creates an opportunity for greater total returns it also exposes
a client to a greater risk of loss arising from adverse price changes. Where leverage is
indirect (e.g., used by a fund manager for a fund in which Adviser’s client is invested) a
sharp decrease in the value of the investment can have a significant impact on a client’s
portfolio.
Liquidity of investment portfolio
The market for some securities in which Adviser invests indirectly on behalf of its clients may
be relatively illiquid. Liquidity relates to the ability to sell an investment in a timely manner.
The market for relatively illiquid securities tends to be more volatile than the market for
more liquid securities. Investments in relatively illiquid securities may restrict the ability of a
fund or portfolio manager to dispose of investments at a price and time that it wishes to do
so. The risk of illiquidity also arises in the case of over-the-counter transactions. There is
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no regulated market in such contracts and the bid and offer prices will be established solely
by dealers in these contracts. Client accounts that are invested in funds or other instruments
that contain illiquid investments may be subject to these risks.
Foreign currency markets
Adviser’s investment strategies may cause a client to be exposed to fluctuations in currency
exchange rates where it invests directly or indirectly in securities denominated in currencies
other than U.S. dollars. Adviser does not engage in direct foreign currency trading. However,
the underlying funds and other investment vehicles may engage in direct foreign currency
trading.
The markets in which foreign exchange transactions are effected are highly volatile, highly
specialized, and highly technical. Significant changes, including changes in liquidity and
prices, can occur in such markets within very short periods of time, often within minutes.
Foreign exchange trading risks include, but are not limited to, exchange rate risk, interest rate
risk, and potential interference by foreign governments through regulation of local exchange
markets, foreign investment, or particular transactions in foreign currency.
Derivatives
Adviser’s investment strategy may cause a client to be exposed to derivatives including
instruments and contracts the value of which is linked to one or more underlying securities,
financial benchmarks or indices. Derivatives allow an investor to hedge or speculate upon
the price movements of a particular security, financial benchmark, index, currency, or
interest rate at a fraction of the cost of investing in the underlying asset. The value of a
derivative depends largely upon price movements in the underlying asset. Therefore, many
of the risks applicable to trading the underlying asset are also applicable to derivatives
trading. However, there are a number of other risks associated with derivatives trading.
For example, because many derivatives provide significantly more market exposure than
the money paid or deposited when the transaction is entered into, a relatively small
adverse market movement can result not only in the loss of the entire investment, but
may also expose a client to the possibility of a loss exceeding the original amount invested.
Settlement risks
Adviser’s investment strategy may expose a client to the credit risk of parties with whom
Adviser, on behalf of the client or the underlying funds, trades and to the risk of settlement
default. Market practices in emerging markets in relation to the settlement of securities
transactions and custody of assets will provide increased risk. Although emerging markets
have grown rapidly over the last few years, the clearing, settlement, and registration systems
available to affect trades on such markets are significantly less developed than those in more
mature world markets which can result in delays and other material difficulties in settling
trades and in registering transfers of securities. Problems of settlement in these markets may
affect the net asset value and liquidity of a client’s portfolio or investments in such portfolios.
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Short selling
Adviser typically will not directly engage in short selling in client accounts. However, in the
event that the Adviser invests in funds and other securities on behalf of its clients and sells
securities of an issuer short, it is important to consider that such practice can significantly
impact the value and volatility of a fund held in a client’s account.
Generally, if the price of the issuer’s securities declines the short position may be covered
with securities purchased in the market. The profit realized on a short sale will be the
difference between the price received in the sale and the cost of the securities purchased to
cover the sale. The possible losses from selling short securities differ from losses that could
be incurred from a cash investment in the security; the former may be unlimited, whereas the
latter can only equal the total amount of the cash investment. Short selling activities are also
subject to restrictions imposed by the various national and regional securities exchanges,
which restrictions could limit investment activities.
Emerging Markets
Adviser’s investment strategies include direct and indirect investments in securities in
emerging markets and such investments involve special considerations and risks. These
include a possibility of nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, foreign
exchange control, political changes, government regulation, social instability or diplomatic
developments which could affect adversely the economies of such countries or the value of
a client’s investments, and the risks of investing in countries with smaller capital markets,
such as limited liquidity, price volatility, restrictions on foreign investment and repatriation of
capital, and the risks associated with emerging economies, including high inflation and
interest rates and political and social uncertainties. In addition, it may be difficult to obtain
and enforce a judgment in a court in an emerging country. The economies of many emerging
market countries are still in the early stages of modern development and are subject to
abrupt and unexpected change. In many cases, governments retain a high degree of direct
control over the economy and may take actions having sudden and widespread effects.
Investments in products of emerging market may also become illiquid which may constrain
Adviser’s ability to realize some or all of a client’s portfolio holdings. Accounting standards
in emerging market countries may not be as stringent as accounting standards in developed
countries.
Investment Concentration
Some client accounts may have a high concentration in one sector, industry, issuer, or
security that can subject such accounts to greater risk of loss in the event such investments
take an economic downturn.
Private Placement Risks
Prospective private placement investors should consider all risk factors and special
considerations associated with investing, which may cause some or all investors to lose
money. There can be no assurance that the investment objective and strategy of a private
placement investment will be achieved and investment results may vary substantially over
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time. A private placement investment is only suitable for investors who are able to bear the
loss of a substantial portion or all of their investment.
Liquidity risk exists for private placement investments as they may have contingency and
lock up periods, therefore, are difficult to purchase or sell. There is generally no public market
for private placement shares, and clients should not expect a public market to develop in the
future. Shares in private placements may also be deemed illiquid under adverse market or
economic conditions and/or due to specific adverse changes in the condition of a particular
issuer. In addition, projected returns and cash flow on private placement investments are
based upon assumptions made by the investment manager which may differ in material
respects from actual outcomes.
Commodities
An account’s investment in commodity-linked investments, including physical commodities
and derivatives may be subject to higher volatility than traditional investments. The value of
physical commodity linked investments may be affected by supply and demand factors
affecting a particular industry or underlying commodity market such as drought, floods,
weather, embargoes, taxation, war cyber-hacking and geo-political development. The prices
of commodities may also fluctuate widely due to disruptions in major producing or consuming
regions and regulatory policies. Clients need to be able to bear potential loss of entire
principal.
Digital Assets
The Adviser generally does not advise on digital assets. Clients who wish to invest in digital
assets should be aware of the various risks associated with such investments. Digital assets
including blockchain assets, digital tokens and cryptocurrencies are subject to a high degree
of volatility and regulatory uncertainty. Digital assets are not issued or backed by any
government, bank or central organization but instead exists only on an online peer to peer,
distributed network that acts as a public record of all transactions in the underlying digital
asset.
Cybersecurity Risks
IAS and its IT team have implemented various measures and technological upgrades
designed to prevent potential cybersecurity risks including but not limited to: security
breaches, infiltration by unauthorized persons, usage errors by personnel and catastrophic
events such as hurricanes and floods. While these measures are consistent with industry
standards, the failure of our technological systems or if our systems are compromised could
potentially cause significant disruptions in our day-to-day operations which could also
potentially impact our ability to maintain sensitive data our clients.
Item 9 - Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal
or disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of an adviser or the integrity
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of the adviser’s management. Adviser has no information applicable to this Item.
Item 10 - Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Several of Adviser’s management and/or associated persons are dually registered and
associated with its affiliate broker-dealer, ISEC (CRD No. 29249), as registered
representatives. These individuals, in their capacity as registered representatives, have the
ability to receive compensation from the sale of securities and other investment products,
including trailer fees or service fees from the sale of certain classes of mutual funds.
Supervised persons of Adviser not registered with ISEC do not receive additional
compensation in connection with accounts managed or advised by the Adviser. In
connection with providing investment advisory services to its clients, investment adviser
representatives of IAS will utilize and recommend products and services solely those
offered by the Adviser.
Several associated persons of IAS may conduct investment advisory activities under a
“doing business as” name (also referred to as a “DBA”). The “DBA” entities utilized by the
associated persons are not broker-dealers, investment advisers or operating entities and are
not under common ownership with ISEC or IAS.
A number of the Adviser’s Supervised Persons are also licensed insurance agents and, in
such capacity, offer certain insurance products that are based on commissions. A conflict of
interest exists to the extent that IARs recommend the purchase of insurance products where
its Supervised Persons are entitled to insurance commissions or other additional
compensation. The Adviser has procedures in place whereby it seeks to ensure that all
recommendations are made in its clients’ best interest regardless of any such affiliations.
The Adviser is under common control with Insigneo Capital S.A. (“Insigneo Capital”), an
unregistered investment company incorporated in Panama. Insigneo Capital acts as
Investment Manager to certain private placement and/or pooled investment vehicles that may
be offered to advisory clients depending on their financial condition, investment profile and
risk tolerance. As Investment Manager, Insigneo Capital is responsible for all investment
activities with respect to the referenced vehicles, including but not limited to, allocating
investment opportunities, identifying, evaluating, and monitoring existing investments and
potential investments. The directors/ beneficial owners of Insigneo Capital are also directors
/ beneficial owners of the Adviser and affiliates, and Insigneo Securities. Clients are informed
that Insigneo Capital, its affiliates and their respective members, shareholders, officers and
employees and their respective affiliates, may from time to time (1) incur expenses on behalf
of the referenced offerings, (2) receive additional compensation for offering such investments,
and (3) spend substantial time and attention on other business activities, amongst others.
Advisory clients that may invest in investment vehicles offered by Insigneo Capital will receive
and should review the respective private placement memorandum for further information on
associated risks, potential conflicts of interest, and other important considerations. The
Adviser has policies and procedures implemented to act in the best interest of each client
and will take into consideration factors including but not limited to clients’ (1) diversification,
(2) investment objectives), (3) existing investments, (4) liquidity and time horizon, (5)
contractual commitments or regulatory obligations and other considerations, when offering
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or investing in products offered by Insigneo Capital for its advisory accounts.
The Adviser is also under common control, and shares supervised persons and physical
location with Insigneo Access GP, LLC, who serves as the general partner of Insigneo
Access Vintage Fund I LP. As mentioned in Item 5, certain shared supervised persons will
receive commissions and ongoing trailer fees for offering the interests in the Partnership to
their customers. Some of these brokers, as well as associated persons of Adviser whose
clients may have purchased interests in the Partnership, may be indirect owners of Adviser
and thus may receive additional income through distributions of corporate earnings by
Adviser that is derived from the management fees. Accordingly, the registered
representatives and associated persons may have an additional incentive to cause their
customers or clients to invest in the Partnership. Additionally, certain shared supervised
persons may also be direct or indirect investors in the Partnership and accordingly may have
more influence over the management of the Partnership than would Limited Partners that are
not affiliated with Adviser and they may also benefit from fee discounts or other incentives
and other benefits as a result of their relationship to, or services provided to, Adviser and the
General Partner that are not available to Limited Partners that are not affiliated with Adviser.
Applicable clients will receive appropriate disclosures when investing in the referenced
Partnership, and the Adviser maintains processes and controls to mitigate potential conflicts.
Commodity Pool Operator, Commodity Trading Adviser, Futures Commission
Merchant Registration
The Adviser is not registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”), as
a Commodities Trading Advisor (“CTA”).
Other Material Relationships
The Adviser may direct execution of client securities through Insigneo Securities. Under
certain circumstances, Insigneo Securities’ commission rates are negotiable although the
affiliations between the Adviser and ISEC limit the ability of these rates to be negotiated on
an arms’ length basis with other executing venues. Clients may be able to obtain less
expensive execution of securities transactions if a broker-dealer other than ISEC is utilized
by Adviser, although IAS considers other factors in addition to price in selecting broker-
dealers (see Item 12 for additional information on selection of brokers). Transactions
directed by the Adviser to ISEC are executed on a riskless principal basis.
IAS is under common ownership with several entities. Please see the Adviser’s Form ADV
Part 1 for further details related to its affiliated entities. The Adviser has a program to identify
and mitigate any potential conflicts of interest, which if any, will be disclosed promptly to
clients.
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Item 11 - Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
and Personal Trading
Code of Ethics and Personal Trading Policies
Adviser has adopted the Code of Ethics pursuant to Rule 204A-l of the Advisers Act in an
effort to prevent violations of federal securities laws. Adviser expects all employees to act
with honesty, integrity, and professionalism and to adhere to federal securities laws. All
officers, directors, partners, and employees of the Adviser and any other person who provides
advice on behalf of Adviser and is subject to Adviser’s control and supervision (collectively
referred to as “Supervised Persons”) are required to adhere to the Code.
Prevention of Insider Trading
Adviser has adopted policies designed to prevent insider trading that is more fully
described in the Code. Adviser’s policy on insider trading applies to securities trading and
information handling by all Supervised Persons of Adviser (including spouses, minor children
and adult members of their households and any other relative of a Supervised Person on
whose behalf Supervised Person is acting) for their own account or the account of any client
of Adviser.
Adviser takes its obligation to detect and prevent insider trading with the utmost seriousness.
Adviser may impose penalties for breaches of the policies and procedures contained in this
manual, even in the absence of any indication of insider trading. Depending on the nature of
the breach, penalties may include a letter of censure, profit “give ups,” fines, referrals to
regulatory and self- regulatory bodies and dismissal.
Personal Securities Transactions
Periodic Reports
As more fully described in the Code, “access persons” are required to submit reports detailing
their personal securities holdings to the Chief Compliance Officer or designee on an initial
basis, a quarterly basis, and an annual basis.
As an alternative to submitting quarterly transaction reports, Adviser requires persons who
are “access persons” to submit brokerage statements or trade confirmations as long as such
documents contain the information required under Rule 204A-l(b)(2)(I)(A)-(E) under the
Advisers Act.
Initial Public Offerings and Limited Public Offerings
Access Persons must obtain prior written approval from the Chief Compliance Officer or
designee before investing in initial public offerings (“IPOs”) or limited offerings (e.g. private
placements). In the event the Chief Compliance Officer wishes to purchase IPOs or the
securities of a private placement for his/her own employee account, the Chief Compliance
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Officer must obtain prior written approval from Adviser’s President & COO.
Review of Personal Securities Reports
The Chief Compliance Officer (or designee) is responsible for reviewing the Access Person’s
Quarterly Transaction Reports as well as the Initial Holdings Report and the Annual Holdings
Report as part of Adviser’s duty to maintain and enforce its Code. Additionally, certain
processes pertaining to the review of personal securities transactions and brokerage
statement reports are shared with the Adviser’s affiliate broker-dealer, ISEC. For instance,
when the Chief Compliance Officer has engaged in personal securities transactions, a
qualified principal of ISEC shall review the brokerage statements and trade confirmations
of the Adviser’s Chief Compliance Officer.
Outside Business Activities and Private Investment of Employees
Unless otherwise approved by the Chief Compliance Officer or designee all employees are
required to devote their full time and efforts to the Adviser’s business. As such, no person
may make use of either his or her position as an employee or information acquired during
employment, or make personal investments in a manner that may create a conflict, or the
appearance of a conflict, between the employee’s personal interests and Adviser’s
interests. Accordingly, every employee is required to complete a disclosure form and
have the form approved by Adviser’s Chief Compliance Officer or designee prior to serving
in any of the capacities or making any of the investments more fully described in the Code.
Reporting Violations
All Supervised Persons (any officer, director, partner, and employee of Adviser) are required
to report actual or known violations or suspected violations of Adviser’s Code promptly
to the Chief Compliance Officer or designee.
Any report of a violation or suspected violation of the Code will be treated as confidential to
the extent permitted by law.
As part of Adviser’s obligations to conduct an annual review of all of its policies and
procedures pursuant to Rule 206(4)-7 of the Advisers Act, the Chief Compliance Officer and
designee shall review on an annual basis the adequacy of the Code and the effectiveness
of its implementation.
Recordkeeping
Adviser maintains the following:
Copies of the Code of Ethics; Records of violations of the Code of Ethics and
actions taken as a result of the violations;
Copies of Adviser’s supervised persons’ written acknowledgement of receipt of the
Code;
Records of Access Persons’ personal trading such as:
-Initial Holdings Reports,
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-Annual Holdings Reports,
-Quarterly Transactions Reports, including any information provided under Rule
204A-
1(b)(3)(iii) in lieu of such reports (i.e. brokerage confirmations and transactions
reports)
A record of the names of Adviser’s “Access Persons”;
Records of decisions and he reasons supporting the decision to approve and
Access Person’s acquisition of securities in initial public offering or limited offerings;
and
Records of decisions and the reasons supporting the decision to approve the Chief
Compliance Officer’s acquisition of securities in initial public offerings or limited
offerings.
Acknowledgement of the Code
All associated person of IAS are required to execute a written statement certifying that the
employee has (i) received a copy of Adviser’s Code; (ii) read and understands the importance
of strict adherence to such policies and procedures; and (iii) agreed to comply with the Code.
Training and Education
All associated person of IAS receive periodic training on complying with the Code on an
annual basis as part of Adviser’s annual employee compliance review meeting to ensure that
all employees fully understand their duties and obligations and how to comply with the
Policy’s procedures.
Copies of Adviser’s Code
A copy of Adviser’s Code of Ethics is available upon request. For a copy, please contact
Adviser at (305) 373-9000.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Associated Conflicts of Interest
Transactions directed by the Adviser to Insigneo Securities are only permitted to be executed
on an agency basis whereby advisory clients have received and provided “blanket”
authorization via the Advisor’s advisory agreement. Thus, equity and fixed income
transactions will be executed on an agency basis pursuant to Insigneo Securities customary
commission schedules and other market conditions.
Adviser recommends or invests in securities, including funds, issued or managed by its
affiliates (or where the affiliate acts as general partner) in which its affiliates have a
material financial interest. Adviser has policies that require personnel who develop advice
and recommendations for clients to render only disinterested and impartial advice to clients
and to comply with other fiduciary obligations, including having an adequate basis in fact for
all recommendations and an obligation to recommend only investments that are suitable for
the particular client.
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The conflicts of interest that exist surrounding such transactions are generally governed by
Adviser’s Code. Pursuant to the stipulations of the Code, Adviser or a related person may
buy or sell for itself securities that it also recommends to clients. The potential conflicts of
interest involved in such transactions are governed by the Code, which establishes sanctions
if its requirements are violated and requires that Adviser and employees place the interests
of Adviser’s clients above their own.
In connection with structured products purchased/recommended by dually associated
persons of IAS through ISEC, which would result in ISEC receiving a retrocession payment
from the issuer of the note. In instances where the retrocession is shared with the IAS
advisory representative, IAS will exclude from advisory fee calculation the particular
structured products. However, ISEC will still benefit from retrocession payments and
commission received for the execution of structured product purchases which represents a
conflict of interest.
ISEC will receive a cash incentive from its clearing firm, Pershing LLC, for assets ISEC
introduces to the Pershing platform. This includes accounts directed by IAS to ISEC. IAS
advisers have the ability to direct assets to different custodial platforms other than ISEC and
Pershing, LLC, thus the election to custody via Pershing creates a conflict of interest.
However, IAS associated persons are given discretion which platform they will use and do
not share in any payment ISEC receives from Pershing.
Investments in Securities by Adviser and its Personnel
invests
in
investments as
The Adviser has a policy whereby its personnel or related persons of the Adviser cannot buy
or sell stocks or bonds for themselves on the same day as such securities are traded for
client accounts. However, from time to time, if an Adviser’s personnel or a related person
of Adviser
those
the same or similar securities and
recommended to or entered into on behalf of Adviser’s clients, the Adviser will remind
personnel or related person of the policy and ensure client receives favorable pricing.
The results of our investment activities for a Client may differ significantly from the results
achieved by us for other Clients, or by our affiliates for Affiliate Clients. We will manage the
assets of a Client in accordance with the investment mandate and investment guidelines
selected by such Client.
However, we may give advice, and take action, with respect to a client that may compete or
conflict with the advice we may give to, or an investment action we may take on behalf of,
other clients or with the advice our affiliates may give to or take on behalf of affiliate clients.
For example, we may buy or sell positions for one client while we or our affiliates are
undertaking for another client or affiliate client the same or a different, including potentially
opposite, strategy or position. In addition, to the extent permitted by applicable law, clients
may engage in investment transactions that may result in other clients or affiliate clients being
relieved of obligations, or that may cause other clients or affiliate clients to divest certain
investments
Transactions undertaken by Adviser’s clients may also adversely impact one or more client
accounts. Other clients of the Adviser may have, as a result of receiving client reports
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or otherwise, access to information regarding Adviser’s transactions or views that may affect
their transactions outside of accounts controlled by Adviser, and such transactions may
negatively impact other clients’ accounts. A client’s account may also be adversely affected
by cash flows and market movements arising from purchase and sale transactions by,
as well as increases of capital in and withdrawals of capital from, other clients’ accounts.
These effects can be more pronounced in less liquid markets.
As more fully described above, Adviser has adopted a Code of Ethics. Such Code of
Ethics collectively with Advisers policies and procedures restrict the ability of certain officers
and employees of Adviser from engaging in transactions of any securities that its clients
have purchased, sold or considered for purchase or sale, on the same day. Other
restrictions and reporting requirements are included in Adviser’s procedures and Code of
Ethics which mitigates or eliminates any conflicts of interest completely.
Trading Alongside by Adviser and its Personnel
The Adviser’s personnel or a related person of the Adviser may invest in the same securities
and investments as those recommended to or entered into on behalf of Adviser’s clients. This
may provide an opportunity for personnel of the Adviser to buy or sell the referenced securities
before or after recommending securities to clients, resulting in the Adviser’s personnel
profiting off the recommendations they provide to clients. In order to mitigate this conflict, the
Adviser has a policy whereby its personnel or related persons of the Adviser cannot buy or
sell stocks or bonds for themselves on the same day as such securities are traded for client
accounts. In instances where Adviser’s personnel violates the referenced policy, the Adviser
will remind personnel or related person of the policy. In the same manner, if as a result of the
policy violation, Adviser’s personnel or related person receives more favorable pricing than
the client, the client’s trade will be adjusted accordingly.
Client accounts managed by Adviser may trade in the same or similar securities at or
about the same time as accounts managed or advised by affiliates of the Adviser.
Investments by Adviser’s affiliates and their clients may have the effect of diluting or otherwise
disadvantaging the values, prices or investment strategies of a client’s account, particularly
in small capitalization, emerging market or less liquid strategies. This may occur when
portfolio decisions regarding a client’s account are based on research or other information
that is also used to support portfolio decisions for Adviser’s affiliates. If a portfolio decision
or strategy for Adviser’s affiliates’ accounts or the accounts of clients of affiliates is
implemented ahead of, or contemporaneously with, similar portfolio decisions or strategies
for Adviser’s client’s account, market impact, liquidity constraints, or other factors could result
in the account receiving less favorable trading results and the costs of implementing such
portfolio decisions or strategies could be increased.
Advisory personnel who are registered representatives of Adviser's affiliated broker-dealer
receive commission and fees for recommending transactions to brokerage customers that
may be higher than the fees earned for recommending or directing such transactions for
clients of Adviser. In addition to the disclosure in this ADV Brochure, personnel who are
responsible for determining the recommendations and investments for Adviser’s client
accounts will disclose their status as registered representatives of Adviser's affiliates, in
Adviser’s Brochure Supplement provided to clients, where applicable. Adviser’s policies
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require personnel who develop advice and recommendations for clients to render only
disinterested and impartial advice to clients and to comply with other fiduciary obligations.
Adviser's personnel who are also registered representatives do not earn commissions in
accounts of advisory clients.
Errors
Errors may occur from time-to-time in transactions for client accounts. The Adviser will
generally correct any such errors that are the fault of the Adviser or an affiliate at no cost to
the client, other than costs that the Adviser deems immaterial. In correcting any errors
that are the fault of the Adviser or an affiliate, the Adviser or an affiliate may repurchase
the securities from the client. To the extent that the subsequent sale of such securities
generates a profit to the Adviser or an affiliate, the Adviser or the affiliate may retain such
profits, and may, but is not required to, use such profits to offset errors in the future or pay
other client-related expenses. The Adviser will not be responsible for any errors that occur
that are not the fault of the Adviser or any affiliate.
Privacy Policy
Adviser considers your privacy our utmost concern. Adviser does not share any information
of clients with nonaffiliated third parties, except such information may be disclosed as
necessary to process a transaction an investor has marketers who agree to limit their use of
such information, and to the extent required or specifically permitted by law or reasonably
necessary to prevent fraud, unauthorized transactions or liability.
When Adviser discloses non-public personal information of clients to a non-affiliated third
party that provides services to Adviser or engages in joint marketing, Adviser shall:
Notify investors of the possibility of such disclosure, and;
Enter into a contractual agreement with the third party that prohibits the third party
from disclosing or using the investors’ information other than to carry out the
purposes for which the information was disclosed to the third party.
For more information about Adviser’s privacy policies or to request a Brochure describing
Adviser’s privacy policies contact Adviser at (305) 373-9000.
Item 12 - Brokerage Practices
Broker-Dealer Selection
Adviser is responsible for decisions to buy and sell securities for discretionary and non-
discretionary accounts, the selection of brokers and dealers to effect the transactions, and
the negotiation of brokerage commissions. As described throughout this Brochure, the
particular securities and the amounts of such securities, to be purchased and sold are
determined by Adviser consistent with the clients’ investment objective, policies and
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restrictions and provisions outlined in the advisory agreement. Portfolio transactions will be
allocated to brokers on the basis of best execution and in consideration of brokerage and the
provision of, or payment for, research services. In selecting brokers, the Adviser will
consider commission rates, special execution, and block positioning capabilities, clearance,
settlement and custodial services, financial stability, amongst others. Broker-dealers having
special capabilities or providing research services may be paid commissions in excess of
those that other broker-dealers without such capabilities or not providing such services
might charge. Research and brokerage services furnished by such broker-dealers may be
used in servicing all of the Adviser’s accounts, and such services need not be used by the
Adviser exclusively for the benefit of the specific account(s) for which the Adviser used such
broker-dealer to effect transactions. Brokerage firms will not charge the Adviser a separate
fee for research services. While the continued provision of such services to the Adviser is
not conditioned on the Adviser directing any particular level of transactions to these
brokerage firms, such services are provided in consideration of the Adviser’s use of such
brokerage firms to execute transactions for clients’ accounts. Execution for over-the-
counter trades are processed on an agency basis only. In these situations, the broker utilized
by the Adviser may acquire or dispose of a security through a market-maker. The transaction
may thus be subject to both a commission and a mark-up or mark-down when the Adviser
utilizes a non-affiliated brokerage firm. The Adviser believes that the use of a third party
broker in such instances is consistent with its duty of obtaining best execution for its clients.
The use of a broker can provide anonymity in connection with a transaction. In addition, a
broker may, in certain cases, have greater expertise or greater capability in connection with
both accessing the market and executing a transaction.
Consistent with the foregoing and its duty to obtain best execution, the Adviser typically
directs execution of client securities transactions through Insigneo Securities, LLC. IAS
believes using its affiliate broker-dealer, ISEC will be in the best interest of clients as the
Adviser will have the ability to monitor the execution capabilities of all broker-dealers utilized
on an ongoing basis. In arranging for the purchase and sale of securities, ISEC will ensure
that it obtains prompt and reliable execution at the most favorable prices obtainable under
prevailing market conditions. IAS will also take into consideration other factors including but
not limited to: In-country restrictions and client imposed restrictions, when executing client
transactions. Routing orders to ISEC could be perceived as a potential conflict of interest.
However, IAS believes the conflict is mitigated by various measures including the negotiation
of flat fee, the elimination of mark-up/mark-downs and commissions, and the monitoring of
best execution.
Research and Other Soft Dollar Benefits
At present, the Adviser does not maintain any soft dollar agreements.
Brokerage for Client Referrals
Adviser does not direct brokerage to particular brokers in consideration for client referrals.
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Directed Brokerage
A client may direct IAS in writing to use a particular financial institution to execute some or
all transactions for the client. In these instances, the client shall be responsible for
negotiating terms and arrangements for the execution of transaction in their accounts, and
IAS will not seek better execution services or pricing from other financial institutions. As a
result, the client may pay higher commissions and spreads including other transaction costs
and receive less favorable prices than would otherwise be the case. Subject to its duty of
best execution, IAS may decline a client’s request to direct brokerage if, in IAS’ sole
discretion, such directed brokerage arrangements would result in additional operational
difficulties or potentially violate fiduciary obligations.
Trade Aggregation and Allocation
IAS may (but is not obligated to) combine or “batch” such orders to seek to obtain best
execution, to negotiate more favorable commission rates, or to allocate equitably among
IAS’s client’s differences in prices and commissions or other transaction costs that might
have been obtained had such orders been placed independently. Transactions will generally
be average priced and allocated amongst clients pro rata to the purchase and sale orders
placed for each client on any given day. To the extent that IAS determines to aggregate
client orders for the purchase or sale of securities, including securities in which IAS’s
Supervised Persons may invest, IAS generally does so in accordance with applicable
regulatory rules and guidance. IAS does not receive any additional compensation or
remuneration as a result of trade aggregation. In the event that IAS determines that a
prorated allocation is not appropriate under the particular circumstances, the allocation will
be made based upon other relevant factors, which may include, but not limited to the
following:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(ii) allocations may be given to one account when one account has limitations in
its investment guidelines that prohibit it from purchasing other securities that are
expected to produce similar investment results and can be purchased by other
accounts;
(iii) if an account reaches an investment guideline limit and cannot participate in
an allocation, shares may be reallocated to other accounts;
(iv) for sale transactions, allocations may be given to accounts low in cash;
(v) in cases when a pro rata allocation of a potential execution would result in a de
minimis allocation in one or more accounts, IAS may exclude the account(s) from
the allocation; the transactions may be executed on a pro rata basis among the
remaining accounts; or
(vi) in cases where a small proportion of an order is executed in all accounts,
shares may be allocated to one or more accounts on a random basis.
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Item 13 - Review of Accounts
Client account mandates are typically reviewed by a member of the compliance department
or qualified designee (e.g. Sales Supervision Principal). Accounts are reviewed on a periodic
basis (e.g. quarterly) or as needed due to market conditions or unusual transactional activity.
Client accounts are reviewed for potential deviations from target asset allocations and any
corrective actions taken are memorialized via centralized database. Each IAR is responsible
for the ongoing portfolio monitoring of their client accounts to ensure that client stated
objectives and goals are met.
Factors Triggering a Review
There are no specific triggering factors leading to a review.
Client Reports
Clients of the Adviser with discretionary and non-discretionary accounts receive account
statements no less than on a quarterly basis from their qualified Custodian. The Adviser
will also provide consolidated reports to clients that have more than one account either at
the same custodian, or across different custodians on a periodic basis or as agreed upon
between the Adviser and the client. The consolidated reports highlight various items such as
holdings, asset allocation and overall performance. The Adviser urges clients to compare the
statements received from their custodian with any consolidated report provided by the
Adviser. Clients should immediately inform the Adviser of any discrepancy noted between
the custodian records and the reports clients received from the Adviser.
Item 14 - Client Referrals and Other Compensation
IAS, from time-to-time, receives client referrals, and such referrals often come from current
clients, attorneys, accountants, employees, personal friends of employees, and other similar
sources. IAS may make cash payments to third-party promoters for client referrals provided
that each such promoter enters into a written agreement with IAS, and the Adviser provides
each client with a copy of its ADV Brochure and a disclosure document setting forth the terms
of the arrangement with the promoter, including the nature of the relationship between the
promoter and IAS and any fees to be paid to the promoter. Where applicable, cash payments
to the promoter corresponding to referral fees will be structured to comply fully with the
requirements of Rule 206(4)-1 under the Advisers Act.
Item 15 - Custody
All assets are typically held at qualified custodians, which means the custodians provide account
statements directly to clients at their address of record at least quarterly. Therefore, aside from
debiting fees from its clients' accounts to pay for services rendered, IAS does not maintain direct
custody of its clients’ funds. Clients receive monthly or quarterly statements from the broker-
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dealer, bank, or other qualified custodian that holds and maintains the client’s investment assets.
Separately, the general partner of Insigneo Access Vintage Fund I, LP is a related person of the
Adviser. Therefore, the Adviser is deemed to have indirect custody of the Partnership by way of
the general partner, Insigneo Access GP LLC. All clients invested in the Partnership will receive
account statements from their custodian no less than quarterly. The Partnership is subject to an
annual audit of the financial statements conducted by an independent public accountant that is
both registered with and subject to regular inspection by the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (PCAOB). Audited financial statements prepared by the independent public
accountant will be delivered to investors on an annual basis.
Item 16 - Investment Discretion
Adviser 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. In all cases, however, such
discretion is to be exercised in a manner consistent with the stated investment objectives for the
particular client account. With respect to accounts managed on a discretionary basis, IAS is
conferred with authority to make the following determinations without obtaining the consent of
the client before a transaction is effected:
▪ which securities are to be bought or sold;
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▪
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the total amount of the securities to be bought or sold;
the broker or dealer through whom securities are to be bought or sold, and;
the commission rates at which securities transactions for client accounts are effected.
When selecting securities and determining amounts, Adviser observes the investment policies,
limitations and restrictions of the clients for which it advises. Investment guidelines and
restrictions must be provided to Adviser in writing.
Typically, when the Adviser manages accounts on a non-discretionary basis, the Client will make
the ultimate decision regarding the purchase or sale of investments.
Item 17 - Voting Client Securities
IAS does not vote proxies on securities, thus, clients are expected to vote their own proxies.
Clients may request a copy of proxy voting records via contact to the Adviser’s respective
custodian.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Adviser does not require prepayment of fees six months or more in advance, has no financial
commitment that impairs its ability to meet contractual, and fiduciary commitments to clients,
and has not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
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