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Form ADV Part 2A Disclosure Brochure
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JACKSON HOLE CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC.
110 NORTH ELGIN AVENUE
SUITE 510
TULSA, OK 74120
jacksonholepartners.com
(918) 879-4698
Date of Brochure: March 28, 2025
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the contents of
this brochure, please contact
This Disclosure Brochure (“Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Jackson Hole Capital Partners, LLC (“JHCP” or “Jackson Hole Capital”). If you have any
questions about
John Hastings at
john@jacksonholepartners.com or (918) 879-4698. The information in this brochure has not been
approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or by any
state securities authority. Jackson Hole Capital Partners, LLC is a registered investment advisor.
Registration of an Investment Advisor does not imply any level of skill or training.
Additional information about Jackson Hole Capital is also available on the Internet at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You can view information on this website by searching either Jackson Hole
Capital ’s name or its CRD number: 285978.
Item 2 – Material Changes
Jackson Hole Capital Partners, LLC (“JHCP” or the “Firm”) provides its disclosure brochure
(“Brochure”) to you when we enter into an advisory agreement with you. We then deliver an
updated brochure at least annually.
This Brochure dated March 28, 2025, is our annual updating amendment and replaces the version
dated March 25, 2024. We will provide you with an updated Brochure, as required, based on the
changes or new information, or upon request, at any time without charge. The following material
changes have been made since our last Annual Amendment, which was filed on March 25, 2024:
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Item 4 – Advisory Business was updated to reflect the assets under management as of
December 31, 2024. Added managers for two additional funds.
No less than annually, our Brochure will be updated. Within 120 days of our fiscal year end, we will
deliver the updated Brochure or summary of material changes which have been made to our
Brochure since its last annual update. The summary will include information about how you may
obtain an updated Brochure at no charge, and it will include the date of the last annual update. We
will provide updated disclosure information about material changes more frequently as needed.
Currently, our Brochure may be requested by contacting John Hastings, Chief Compliance Officer by
phone, at (918) 879-4698 or by email at john@jacksonholepartners.com.
Additional information about us and about our investment advisory representatives (“IARs”) is also
available via the SEC’s website at: www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Information about your IAR may be found in the IAR’s supplement to our Brochure.
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
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Form ADV Part 2A Disclosure Brochure
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Item 1 - Cover Page
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Item 2 – Material Changes
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
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Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
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Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
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Item 7 – Types of Clients
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Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
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Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
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Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
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Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
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Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
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Item 13 – Review of Accounts
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Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
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Item 15 – Custody
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Item 16 – Investment Discretion
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Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
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Item 18 – Financial Information
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
Ownership
JHCP is a limited liability company formed in 2016 under the laws of the State of Oklahoma. JHCP is
a registered investment adviser with the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The
principal owners of JHCP are John J. Hastings and Channing S. Smith.
General Description of Primary Advisory Services
JHCP offers investment advisory and management services to individual and institutional account
clients. The types of clients include, but are not limited to, individuals, families, institutions,
corporations, private funds, including special purpose vehicles and pension and profit-sharing plans
on a discretionary, non-discretionary, and consulting basis. JHCP provides independent asset
management services and develops investment strategies by selecting their own securities as well as
occasionally selecting external investment managers and products where appropriate. In addition
to investment management, JHCP also offers financial planning, asset allocation, investment selection
and monitoring, performance reporting and coordinating with tax and estate planning professionals.
JHCP, in conjunction with the client, takes into account specific tax implications of various investment
strategies as well as tax ramifications of selling certain securities that are under the Firm’s
advisement. These conversations are on a case-by-case basis with each client, and thus, client
portfolios may vary, and investment decisions may vary depending upon the client.
JHCP’s services are provided based on the specific needs of the individual client and are tailored to
each client. Clients are given the ability to impose restrictions on their accounts, including specific
investment selections and sectors. However, JHCP will not enter into an investment advisory
relationship with a client whose investment objectives may be considered incompatible with JHCP's
investment philosophy or strategies or where the prospective client seeks to impose unduly
restrictive investment guidelines.
JHCP’s affiliated entity, Jackson Hole Investment Partners, LLC (“JHIP”) provides discretionary
investment advisory services to pooled investment vehicles (the “Private Investment Funds”) in
accordance with the investment guidelines set forth in each Private Investment Fund’s offering
documents. JHIP is responsible for the investment decisions and performance of the Private
Investment Funds. JHIP does not tailor its investment advice to the needs of the investors of the
Private Investment Funds. Investors are required to meet certain suitability requirements, such as
being an “Accredited Investor,” a “Qualified Client” and/or a “Qualified Purchaser” as defined under
federal laws. Investors interested in a Private Investment Fund should refer to the Private
Investment Fund’s offering documents for important information regarding the Private Investment
Fund’s investment objectives, risks, fees and additional disclosures for a complete understanding of
the terms and conditions for investing in the relevant Private Investment Fund. JHIP is registered
with the SEC
under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“the Advisers Act”), pursuant to JHCP’s
registration. This Brochure also describes the business practices of JHIP, which operates a single
advisory business together with JHCP.
JHIP GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, is the General Partner of Jackson Hole
Opportunities Fund LP and Jackson Hole Opportunities Fund Ltd. JHCP Spicewood I Manager LLC, an
Oklahoma limited liability company, is the Manager of JHCP Spicewood I LLC. JHCP Spicewood II
Manager LLC, an Oklahoma limited liability company, is the Manager of JHCP Spicewood II LLC. JHCP
WP Global Co-Invest VI Manager LLC, an Oklahoma Limited Liability Company, is the Manager of JHCP
WP Global Co-Invest VI LLC. JHCP Falcon I Manager LLC, an Oklahoma Limited Liability Company is
the Manager of JHCP Falcon I LLC. JHCP Income Company I Manager LLC, an Oklahoma Limited
Liability Company, is the Manager of JHCP Income Fund I LLC.
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Investment Management Services
JHCP’s portfolio managers work with clients to agree upon investment objectives and to determine
an appropriate investment strategy for the client’s account. Relevant factors in this data-gathering
process include, but are not limited to, time horizons, market specific information, risk tolerance,
liquidity needs, and, in the case of individuals, tax issues. We manage portfolios designed to meet
those objectives.
JHCP offers portfolio management services that include giving continuous investment advice and/or
making investments for the client based on the individual needs, goals and objectives and risk
tolerance of the client. When granted full discretion over the account, JHCP will have the authority
to make investment and trading decisions in the account. If JHCP manages the client account on a
non-discretionary basis, JHCP will provide investment research, monitoring, performance reporting
and review of account processes, but the client must approve any transactions JHCP makes in their
account.
Investment Consulting and Financial Planning Services
JHCP also offers a broad range of consulting services to families and institutions, which include advice
on asset allocation, stock selection, review of existing investment portfolios, and/or an economic and
financial market analysis. JHCP tailors its consulting services to the individual needs of the
investment consulting client. In the investment consulting relationship, JHCP provides the
recommendations to the clients, but the client determines how and whether the recommendations
will be followed and directs the transactions in their account outside of their relationship with JHCP.
Wrap Fee Programs
JHCP does not sponsor, or participate in, wrap fee programs.
Assets Under Management
The total amount of client assets managed by JHCP was $967,486,510 as of December 31,
2024.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
Adviser Compensation
JHCP charges fees for investment management and investment consulting services that are based on
a percentage of assets under management as well as fixed consulting fees. For accounts that are
charged based on a percentage of assets under management, these accounts are billed quarterly in
arrears based on the account’s billable value as of the last day of each calendar quarter. Our billing
methodology accounts for any cash flows (additions or withdrawals) that occur during the period.
For example, if an account is opened at the beginning of a quarter but funded partway through the
period, our billing will be prorated to reflect the timing of the inflow. The advisory fee will then be
calculated on the adjusted account balance at quarter-end, based on the number of billable days the
assets were under management.
JHCP’s investment management fee schedule ranges from 0.25% to 1.00% of the market value of the
account, depending upon the services and investment mandate for that individual client. Clients are
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responsible for any commissions or transaction costs charged by the custodian in association with
implementing and maintaining this strategy.
Financial planning services for an existing management client are generally included in the advisory
fee described above, but we reserve the right to charge separately for investment consulting and
financial planning services.
JHCP may negotiate the fee charged in certain circumstances, such as the account having a
substantially larger than average value or other factors impacting the relationship of the account. In
all cases, JHCP discloses the fee charged prior to services being provided and includes the fee
schedule in the client’s investment management agreement.
For accounts opened mid-billing period, fees are prorated based on the number of days’ services are
provided during the initial billing period.
Private Investment Funds
Private Investment Fund investors bear their proportionate share of the applicable investment
management fee charged to such Private Investment Fund. Compensation earned by JHIP for
providing investment advisory services to the Private Investment Funds is generally comprised of an
asset-based management fee, which does not exceed 1.25% and is generally payable quarterly in
advance. In the event that an advisory agreement is terminated prior to the conclusion of a billing
period, JHIP and JHCP will refund a pro rata portion of any pre-paid management fees. The
management fee is generally deducted directly from the Private Investment Fund. Private
Investment Funds that hold private equity, real estate or other illiquid investments are typically
charged fees based upon the capital commitments made by investors rather than the market value of
the relevant Private Investment Fund.
In addition, as described in Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management, JHCP or
its affiliates has the potential to earn performance-based compensation from the Private Investment
Funds in the form of a carried interest in profits. Details about a particular Private Investment Fund’s
specific fee structure can be found in the relevant Private Investment Fund’s offering documents.
Deduction of Fees
Clients can elect to have the fee deducted from their account or billed directly and due upon receipt
of the billing notice. If clients elect to have the fee automatically deducted from an existing account,
they are required to provide the custodian with written authorization to deduct the fees from the
account and pay the fees to JHCP. JHCP provides the custodian with a fee notification statement.
The custodian will send account statements to clients at least quarterly showing all disbursements
from the account, including advisory fees. Clients should review account statements received from
their account custodian and verify that appropriate advisory fees are being deducted.
Other Non-Advisory Fees
Clients should be aware that they can invest in some mutual funds and exchange traded funds
(“ETFs”) directly, without the services of JHCP. But in this case, they would not receive the services
provided by JHCP that are designed to, among other things, assist them in determining which mutual
funds or ETFs, and level of allocation, are more appropriate to their financial condition and
objectives. Accordingly, clients should review both the fees charged by the mutual fund(s), ETFs and
JHCP to fully understand the total fees that they will pay.
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Clients may be charged fees by other parties in connection with the investment advice provided by
JHCP. These other fees may include brokerage commissions and/or transaction fees charged by the
client’s custodian. In addition, clients may incur certain charges imposed by third parties other than
JHCP in connection with investments made through the account including, but not limited to, mutual
fund sales loads, 12(b)-1 fees, contingent deferred sales charges and surrender charges, and IRA and
qualified retirement plan fees. Management fees charged by JHCP are separate and distinct from the
fees and expenses charged by investment company securities that may be recommended to the client.
A description of these fees and expenses are available in each security prospectus.
JHCP may assist the client in establishing a managed account(s) through a qualified custodian. Clients
can direct JHCP to use a specific custodian or can allow JHCP to recommend a custodian based on
currently established relationships. When clients direct the use of a particular custodian, JHCP may
not be able to obtain the best prices and execution for the transaction. Clients who direct the use of
a particular custodian may receive less favorable prices than would otherwise be the case if they had
not designated a particular custodian. Further, clients directing the use of a particular custodian may
Please refer to Item 12, Brokerage Practices, for
not be able to participate in aggregate trades (i.e., block trades) and directed trades may be placed
additional discussion on selection of client custodians.
by JHCP after effecting non-directed trades.
Additional Compensation
We do not receive any compensation other than the fees described in this Disclosure Brochure.
Termination of Advisory Services
Either party may terminate the agreement for services at any time by providing 30 days’ written
notice to the other party. Termination is effective upon receipt of the notice. If services are
terminated, fees are prorated based on the number of days in which services are provided prior to
receipt of notice of termination and a prorated amount is billed to client. Fees are billed in arrears
and calculated based on the fair market value of the client’s account as of the last business day of the
current billing period.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
As described above in Item 5: Fees and Compensation, with respect to each Private Investment Fund,
a portion of the profits of each such Private Investment Fund could be distributed to certain affiliates
of JHCP as “carried interest” (the “Carried Interest”). Because of JHCP’s relationship with the general
partners of each Private Fund, the Carried Interest is considered performance-based compensation
that benefits JHCP and JHIP. Carried Interest payments, if any, typically are paid periodically upon
disposition of portfolio company investments from cash that otherwise would be distributed to
limited partners of the particular Private Investment Fund, pursuant to each Private Fund limited
partnership agreement. Carried Interest Payments are governed by the limited partnership
agreement for the particular Private Investment Fund. While the receipt of Carried Interest is
intended to align JHCP affiliates’ interests with those of the relevant Private Investment Fund, the
nature of the Carried Interest creates a potential conflict of interest between JHCP affiliates and the
Private Investment Funds.
The nature of performance fees can encourage unnecessary speculation with Private Investment
Fund assets in order to earn or increase the amount of the fee. The result of riskier investments can
have a positive effect in that results could equal higher returns when compared to an asset-based fee
account. On the other hand, riskier investments historically have a higher chance of losing value.
JHCP evaluates investment opportunities that are in the best interests of the Private Investment
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Item 7 – Types of Clients
JHCP generally provides investment advice to individuals, including high net worth, family offices,
trusts, estates charitable organizations, corporations, private funds, including special purpose
vehicles and other business entities. JHCP has a minimum investment amount of $2 million for
clients. This amount can be waived at the discretion of the JHCP.
JHIP and JHCP provide portfolio management services to private pooled investment vehicles. The
minimum investment in a Private Investment Fund can be found in the relevant Private Investment
Fund’s offering documents.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis
JHCP engages clients to manage all or a portion of their investable assets. In conjunction with these
investment management services, the JHCP may also provide Clients with additional financial
planning and advisory services as part of their firm’s offering, all of which is inclusive in investment
management fee detailed in each Client’s agreement.
JHCP offers the following strategies:
Core Equity Strategy
: This strategy seeks to achieve diversification across value and growth
investment styles and across sectors and market capitalizations. By owning both value and growth
stocks, our objective is for client accounts to participate in market trends set by both styles. Stocks
are generally owned in all sectors with a target limit of approximately 25% at cost in any one
sector. Portfolios consist of small, mid- and large-cap stocks, and are comprised of individual stocks,
including international equities (typically through ADRs), and may include mutual funds and
exchange traded funds. The goal of this strategy is to provide diversification over a long-term period
and to provide returns that are competitive with the relevant benchmark.
Dividend Strategy
: The Diversified Multi-Asset
Income strategy seeks
income-generating
investments. The portfolio generally holds between 10 to 20 stocks, exchange traded funds and
mutual funds, diversified across various asset classes, industries and investment styles. With a target
allocation of 75% equity and 25% fixed income, tactical allocation decisions are made at the broad
asset levels using exchange traded funds and mutual funds. The strategy also may hold individual
stocks and real estate investment trusts that offer a consistent and growing dividend, established
business model and a strong financial position. Income-generating investments may include, among
others, Preferred Stock, Bank Debt, Dividend Paying Stocks, Bonds, Real Estate Investment Trusts
(REITs) and alternative assets like managed futures and global macro focused funds.
Global Opportunities Strategy
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: JHCP uses a qualitative process to analyze key macroeconomic data
from the U.S. and International economies to anticipate economic trends and market strength in the
future. JHCP reviews numerous market factors as part of our analysis, including valuations, earnings
and revenue growth, geopolitical developments, projected currency movements and liquidity. The
allocations of the portfolio are based on our economic and market outlooks for global markets over
an intermediate and long-term time horizon. The investment team determines areas of strength and
weakness in the various global equity markets and over-weights or under-weights in the U.S. versus
international and other investment opportunities accordingly. JHCP selects ETFs from leading U.S.
providers to invest in U.S., developed international, emerging markets and other areas like
The Global Equity strategy normally invests in five to fifteen U.S. and international
commodities.
ETFs and can invest up to 25% of the portfolio in fixed income ETFs.
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Fixed Income
: JHCP constructs proprietary fixed income strategies for taxable and tax-exempt
accounts by using individual securities, exchange traded funds and mutual funds. We may manage
fixed income portfolios on a stand-alone basis or as part of the fixed income allocation of a balanced
portfolio that combines our equity strategies with fixed income investments. We typically invest in
high quality, high-rated bonds and seek to maximize total returns while focusing on principal
preservation. JHCP strives to customize our clients’ bond portfolios by matching their investment
objective with investment vehicles that offer appropriate liquidity, income and volatility
characteristics.
Master Limited Partnerships:
For certain clients, JHCP will invest in Master Limited Partnerships
focused on the midstream oil and gas sector. This type of investment is not suited for all clients or
account types, given the tax treatment of Master Limited Partnerships and the issuance of K-1’s
associated with these investments. JHCP utilizes Master Limited Partnerships, where applicable, for
certain clients focused on cash flow generation, because Master Limited Partnerships are required to
distribute 90% of their income from qualifying activities to their limited partners.
Options:
JHCP may utilize options in furtherance of its investment strategy for particular clients,
particularly related to hedging purposes tied to individual securities. This strategy is typically
utilized when the client has an outsized position in an individual security. Options positions typically
include a short call option, where the client owns the individual security (i.e., the option is covered)
that the option is being sold against. JHCP will utilize all or some of the premium from the writing
of the call option to purchase underlying put options on the same individual security. The seller
(“writer”) of a call option which is covered, assumes the risk of a decline in the market price of the
underlying security or other instrument below the purchase price of the underlying instrument, less
the amount of premium received by the seller, and effectively forgoes the opportunity for gain on the
underlying instrument above the exercise price of the option. The client’s ability to close out its
position as a purchaser of an exchange-listed option is dependent upon the existence of a liquid
secondary market on option exchanges. The client may also utilize options that may have limited
liquidity. JHCP can also utilize options to limit overall market exposure, predominantly by utilizing
index put options.
Passive Investment Strategy:
JHCP may utilize a passive investment strategy for securities held in
a client’s portfolio to maximize returns and mitigate possible taxable gain associated with selling the
security. JHCP monitors the securities in relation to the overall portfolio; but, may or may not trade
in the security due to potential tax considerations or because the client wants to continue holding the
security, despite potentially not owning (or owning) that specific security for other clients.
Private investment Funds:
JHIP and JHCP will primarily invest in private investment funds
managed by independent, third-party investment managers. The Private Investment Funds will
primarily co-invest with Managers focusing on individual high-conviction equity and credit
investments, generally employing a fundamental approach to investing.
The Private Investment Fund will potentially make tactical allocations to other alternative
investment strategies, including hedge funds, direct investments, secondaries, and private equity and
private credit funds.
The Private Investment Fund seeks to be opportunistic across asset classes, sectors, investment
strategies and market environments. Investments made by the Private Investment fund will typically
be made through Special Purpose Vehicles, separately managed accounts or commingled vehicles.
The co-investments targeted by the Private Investment Fund will fall into several investment themes
including activist equity, stressed/distressed credit, sovereign/ municipal debt, direct
lending/private debt, late-stage private equity, event driven/special situations and thematic.
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With respect to potential allocations to hedge funds, direct investments, secondaries, and private
equity and private credit funds, the strategies that the Fund will allocate to may include but are not
limited to: equity long/short, equity long only, equity short only, fixed income, fixed income arbitrage,
convertible arbitrage, event driven, emerging markets, macro, structured credit, and high
yield/distressed.
In general, Managers that the Private Investment Fund allocates to may invest and trade in stocks,
notes, bills, bonds, debentures, subscriptions, preferred stocks, convertible securities, options
(including, without limitation, covered and uncovered puts and calls and over-the-counter options),
rights, warrants, swaps, non-U.S. currencies, futures, single stock futures, other commodity interests,
commodity options, options on futures, certificates of deposit, trust receipts, American Depositary
Receipts, global depositary receipts, equipment trust certificates, interests in partnerships,
certificates of interest or participation in any profit-sharing agreement, collateral trust certificates,
bankruptcy claims, investment contracts, shares of investment companies, evidences of indebtedness
and derivative and similar transactions.
There is no guarantee that the Private Investment Fund will succeed in achieving its investment
objective. The Private Investment Fund could realize substantial losses, rather than gains, from some
or all the investments described herein.
Material risks of Investment Strategies
There is no guarantee of success of the investment strategies offered by JHIP. The investment
portfolios managed by JHIP may be adversely affected by general economic and market conditions
such as interest rate fluctuations, availability of credit, inflation rates, changes in laws, and national
and international political circumstances. These strategies may not employ limitations on particular
sectors, industries, countries, regions or securities. Investors should also consider the following
risks:
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General Economic and Market Conditions. The success of a portfolio’s activities may be
affected by general economic and market conditions, such as interest rates, availability of
credit, inflation rates, economic uncertainty, changes in laws and national and international
political circumstances. These factors may affect the level and volatility of securities prices
and the liquidity of certain investments. Unexpected volatility or illiquidity could impair a
portfolio’s profitability or result in losses.
Market Risk. Either the market, or the value of an individual company, goes down, resulting
in a decrease in the value of client investments. This is referred to as systemic risk.
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Equity (Stock) Market Risk. Common stocks are susceptible to fluctuations and to volatile
increases/decreases in value as their issuers’ confidence in or perceptions of the market
change. Investors holding common stock (or common stock equivalents) of any issuer are
generally exposed to greater risk than if they hold preferred stock or debt obligations of the
issuer.
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Company Risk. There is always a certain level of company or industry specific risk when
investing in stock positions. This is referred to as unsystematic risk and can be reduced
through appropriate diversification. There is the risk that a company may perform poorly or
that its value may be reduced based on factors specific to it or its industry (e.g., employee
strike, unfavorable media attention).
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Fixed Income Risk. Investing in bonds involves the risk that the issuer will default on the
bond and be unable to make payments. In addition, individuals depending on set amounts of
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periodically paid income, face the risk that inflation will erode their spending power. Fixed-
income investors receive set, regular payments that face the same inflation risk.
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ETF and Mutual Fund Risk. ETF and mutual fund investments bear additional expenses based
on a pro-rata share of operating expenses, including potential duplication of management
fees. The risk of owning an ETF or mutual fund generally reflects the risks of owning the
underlying securities held by the ETF or mutual fund. Clients also incur brokerage costs when
purchasing ETFs.
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Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Risk: The value of REITs can be negatively impacted by
declines in the value of real estate, adverse general and local economic conditions and
environmental problems. REITs are also subject to certain other risks related specifically to
their structure and focus, such as: (a) dependency upon management’s skills; (b) limited
diversification; (c) heavy cash flow dependency; (d) possible default by borrowers; and (e) in
many cases, less liquidity and greater price volatility.
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Management Risk. Client investments also vary with the success and failure of JHCP’s
investment strategies, research, analysis and determination of portfolio securities. If JHCP’s
strategies do not produce the expected returns, the value of a client’s investments will
decrease. Judgments about the value and potential appreciation of a particular investment
may be wrong and there is no guarantee that the investment will perform as anticipated. The
value of any single investment can be more volatile than the market as a whole or JHIP’s
intrinsic value approach may fail to produce the intended results. There is dependence on
the diligence, skill and business contacts of JHIP’s investment advisory personnel for the
execution of JHIP’s strategies, including the selection, structuring and closing of the Private
Investment Fund’s investments.
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Business, Terrorism and Catastrophe Risks. Investments are subject to the risk of loss arising
from the occurrence of various events, including hurricanes, earthquakes, and other natural
disasters, terrorism and other catastrophic events such as a pandemic. These catastrophic
risks of loss can be substantial and could have a material adverse effect on JHIP’s business
and Private Investment Funds’ portfolios.
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Sector Focus Risk. Portfolios may be more heavily invested in certain sectors or industries,
which may cause the value of their investments to be especially sensitive to factors and
economic risks that specifically affect those sectors and may cause the value of the portfolios
to fluctuate. Certain sectors in which the portfolios invest are continuously evolving and are
subject to rapid technological and regulatory change. The success of any business operating
in these sectors is, to a large extent, dependent on its ability to acquire, develop, adopt and
exploit new and existing technologies and strategies and to distinguish its products and
services from those of its competitors. The acquisition, development, adoption, exploitation
and distribution of new and existing technology and strategy may take long periods of time
and may require significant capital investment. In addition, the success of any business in
these sectors is dependent on its ability to anticipate and adapt to regulatory change. These
sectors are also characterized by intense competition.
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Non-diversified Risk. Because Private Investment Funds may invest more of their assets in
securities of a single issuer or a limited number of issuers, rather than a portfolio with greater
diversification limitations, they may be more susceptible to a single adverse economic or
political occurrence affecting one or more of these issuers.
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Private Investment Risk. Some of JHCP’s strategies utilize privately placed collective
investment vehicles (e.g., hedge funds, private equity funds, etc.). JHCP does not directly
manage these vehicles; these investment vehicles retain their own managers who make the
investment decisions and underlying security selections for the vehicle. The managers of
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these vehicles have broad discretion in selecting the investments. Typically, there are few
limitations on the types of securities or other financial instruments which may be traded or
used, and no requirement to diversify. Some types of these investment vehicles may trade on
margin or otherwise leverage positions, thereby potentially increasing the risk to the vehicle.
In addition, because private investment vehicles are not registered investment companies,
they are not subject to the same regulatory reporting and oversight of a registered entity.
There are numerous risks in investing in these types of securities. Clients should consult
each investment’s private placement memorandum and/or other prospectus or documents
explaining such risks prior to investing.
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Illiquid Securities Risk. Portfolios may invest in private market securities or other illiquid
investments, which may make it difficult or impossible to dispose of such investments at
desired times, thereby increasing the risk of loss.
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Margin Risk. JHCP uses margin in its investment strategies. When you purchase securities,
you may pay for the securities in full or borrow part of the purchase price from your account
custodian or clearing firm. If you borrow part of the purchase price, then you are engaging
in margin transactions and there is risk involved with this. The securities held in your margin
account are collateral for the custodian or clearing firm that loaned you the money. If those
securities decline in value, then the value of the collateral supporting your loan also declines.
As a result, the brokerage firm is required to take action in order to maintain the necessary
level of equity in your account. The brokerage firm may issue a margin call and/or sell other
assets in your account.
It is important that you fully understand the risks involved in trading securities on margin,
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You can lose more funds than you deposit in your margin account
The account custodian or clearing firm can force the sale of securities or other assets
in your account
The account custodian or clearing firm can sell your securities or other assets without
contacting you
You are not entitled to choose which securities or other assets in your margin account
may be liquidated or sold to meet a margin call
The account custodian or clearing firm may move securities held in your cash account
to your margin account and pledge the transferred securities
The account custodian or clearing firm can increase its “house” maintenance margin
requirements at any time and are not required to provide you advance written notice
You are not entitled to an extension of time on a margin call
Material Risks of Securities Used in Investment Strategies
Judgements about the value and potential appreciation of a particular security may be wrong and
there is no guarantee that securities will perform as anticipated. The value of a security can be more
volatile than the market as a whole.
Private Investment Vehicles. Private Investment Fund portfolios may be invested in other private
funds, such as real estate funds, venture capital funds or other private pooled vehicles. Investments
in a private fund may be subject to wide swings in value and may employ the use of leverage or hold
illiquid securities. An investment in a private fund will not be liquid and may not have limitations on
particular sectors, industries, countries, regions or securities. Because private investment vehicles
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are not registered investment companies, they are not subject to the same regulatory reporting or
oversight as registered entities.
Real Estate Risks. Investments in real estate are subject to various known and unknown risks,
including unforeseen changes in the local, national, and global economy, dynamic shifts in the
geopolitical environment, the financial conditions of tenants, changes in the number of buyers for a
specific asset type or geography, increases in the supply of product relative to demand, changes in
availability and terms of third party financing, increases in interest rates, real estate tax rates, energy
prices, and other operating expenses, changes in environmental laws and regulations, zoning laws,
and other governmental rules and policies, volatility of real estate cash flows that can affect debt
service and overall returns, commodity and labor prices impacting the cost of construction, as well
as acts of God, terrorism, labor shortages, material shortages, and uninsurable losses, and other
factors that are beyond the control of JHIP. The acquisition, ownership, management, and disposition
of property carries potential litigation risks, which could result in unexpected losses to the real estate
fund.
Private Company Risks. Companies in which the Private Investment Funds invest, directly or
indirectly through other funds, may be in the early stages of growth, and the performance of early-
stage companies may be more volatile due to their limited product lines, markets or financial
reserves, or their susceptibility to competitors’ actions, major economic setbacks or downturns. The
portfolio companies may also depend on the management talents and efforts of a small group of
people and, as a result, the death, disability, resignation or termination of one or more of those
persons could have a material adverse impact on the prospective business opportunities and the
investments made. Additionally, some of the companies may require a significant investment of
capital to support their operating, or finance the development of their products or markets, and may
be highly leveraged and subject to significant debt service obligations, which could have a material
adverse impact on the Private Investment Funds’ investments.
Risks Related to Fixed Income Investments
Credit Risk. Credit risk is the risk that the issuer or guarantor of a debt security or counterparty to
the portfolio’s transactions will be unable or unwilling to make timely principal and/or interest
payments, or otherwise will be unable or unwilling to honor its financial obligations. If the issuer,
guarantor, or counterparty fails to pay interest, the portfolio’s income may be reduced. If the issuer,
guarantor, or counterparty fails to repay principal, the value of that security and the value of the
portfolio may be reduced.
Fixed Income Securities. Fixed income securities are subject to the risk of an issuer’s ability to meet
principal and interest payments on the obligation (credit risk) and may also be subject to price
volatility due to such factors as interest rate sensitivity, market perception of the creditworthiness
of the issuer and general market liquidity (market risk). The market values of fixed income securities
tend to vary inversely with the level of interest rates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, when economic
conditions appear to be deteriorating, medium to lower rated securities may decline in value due to
heightened concern over credit quality, regardless of prevailing interest rates.
Risk of Loss
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Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear.
JHCP does
not represent, warrant, or imply that the services or methods of analysis employed by JHCP can or
will predict future results, successfully identify market tops or bottoms, or insulate clients from
losses due to market corrections or declines.
All investments present the risk of loss of principal – the risk that the value of securities, when sold
or otherwise disposed of, may be less than the price paid for the securities. Even when the value of
the securities when sold is greater than the price paid, there is the risk that the appreciation will be
less than inflation. In other words, the purchasing power of the proceeds may be less than the
purchasing power of the original investment.
The investment risks described above represent some but not all of the risks associated with the
various types of investments and investment strategies. Investors should refer to the offering
documents of any relevant Private Investment Fund for additional information relating to investment
risks.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
JHCP has no legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client’s or prospective client’s
evaluation of JHCP’s business or the integrity of its management. Therefore, this item is not
applicable to JHCP’s brochure.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
JHCP’s management persons are not registered, nor do any management persons have an application
pending to register, as a broker-dealer or a registered representative of a broker-dealer. JHCP’s
management persons are not registered, nor do any management persons have an application
pending to register, as a futures commission merchant, commodity pool operator, a commodity
trading JHCP, or an associated person of the foregoing entities. JHCP does not recommend other
investment advisors to its clients.
JHCP is affiliated with JHIP, an investment adviser registered with the SEC under the Advisers Act,
pursuant to JHCP’s registration in accordance with SEC guidance. JHIP provides portfolio
management services to the Private investment Funds and is not an insurance agency or broker-
dealer. JHCP and JHIP operate as a single advisory business and share common owners, officers,
employees, consultants or persons occupying similar positions. JHCP is affiliated with the general
partners to the Private Funds who oversee the management and investment operations of the Private
Funds managed by JHCH.
JHCP does not receive compensation directly or indirectly from other investment advisers that we
recommend or select for our clients.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
Code of Ethics
JHCP is required to adopt and maintain a Code of Ethics. As a registered investment adviser, JHCP
has a duty of utmost good faith to act solely in the best interest of each client. JHCP and its
representatives have a fiduciary duty to all clients. JHCP has established a Code of Ethics that all
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that they understand and agree to comply with the Code of Ethics. The fiduciary duty of JHCP and its
representatives to clients is considered the core underlying principle for JHCP’s Code of Ethics and
represents the expected basis for all dealings with clients. JHCP has the responsibility to make sure
that the interests of clients are placed ahead of it or its associated persons’ own investment interests.
All representatives will conduct business in an honest, ethical and fair manner. All representatives
will comply with all federal and state securities laws at all times. Full disclosure of all material facts
and potential conflicts of interest will be provided to clients prior to services being conducted. All
representatives have a responsibility to avoid circumstances that might negatively affect or appear
to affect their duty of complete loyalty to clients.
This section is only intended to provide current clients and potential clients with a description of
JHCP’s Code of Ethics. If current clients or potential clients wish to review JHCP’s Code of Ethics in
its entirety, a copy may be requested from John Hastings at john@jacksonholepartners.com or (918)
879-4698 and it will be provided promptly.
Personal Trading
JHCP and its representatives may buy or sell securities for their own accounts that are recommended
to clients. JHCP has policies in place for protecting the clients’ interest first. They also recommend
the purchase or sale of different securities for different clients at different times. This could result in
contrary advice being given or action taken on behalf of clients and in the personal accounts of JHCP
and its representatives. To prevent conflicts of interest, associated persons must have personal
trading preapproved by the Chief Compliance Officer before execution of the transaction. The Chief
Compliance Officer’s trades will be preapproved by another senior member of JHCP.
To prevent conflicts of interest, JHCP’s Code of Ethics includes personal investment and trading
policies for all employees, including their immediate family members (collectively, access persons).
The Code of Ethics is distributed to all access persons, upon employment, annually and upon
amendment and all access persons acknowledged they have read, understand and agree to abide by
JHCP’s policies and procedures. The policies include:
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Access persons cannot prefer their own interests to that of the client
Access persons cannot purchase or sell any security for their personal accounts prior to
implementing transactions for client accounts
Access persons cannot buy or sell securities for their personal accounts when those decisions
are based on information obtained as a result of their employment, unless that information
is also available to the investment public upon reasonable inquiry
JHCP maintains a list of all securities holdings for itself and all Access persons; this list is
reviewed on a regular basis by JHCP’s Chief Compliance Officer
Any associated persons not observing JHCP’s policies, or violating any applicable state and federal
advisory practice regulations, is subject to sanctions up to, and including, termination.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
Unless otherwise directed by a client, JHCP will determine which broker-dealers will be used for
executing client securities transactions. We generally recommend that most transactions be
executed through one of several broker-dealer/custodians with whom we have negotiated favorable
pricing. We believe that utilizing these broker-dealers for most securities transactions is consistent
with our duty to seek to obtain best execution.
On occasion, better execution may be available from other broker-dealers. We monitor all equity and
fixed income trades to ensure that your account is receiving best execution. Best execution of client
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custodian. While quality of execution at the best price is an important determinant, best execution
does not necessarily mean lowest price and it is not the sole consideration. When JHCP has discretion
as to placement of transactions, it considers the following:
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Financial stability, reputation, willingness to commit capital and clearing and settlement
capabilities.
A brokerage firm’s research and investment ideas that directly impact a client’s portfolio.
Price (the amount of commission paid). All trades are negotiated to the appropriate level based
on the size of the trade and its complexity to execute.
The operational aspects of brokerage firms’ back office (will the client receive payment of
securities on a timely basis), and custodian or other administrative service.
Because of these considerations, JHCP may pay a brokerage commission in excess of that which another
broker might have charged for having affected the same transaction in recognition of the value of
brokerage or research services provided by the broker.
Client-Directed Brokerage
Clients may select a broker/dealer or account custodian different from one recommended by JHCP
and direct JHCP to use that broker/dealer or custodian to maintain custody of their assets. JHCP has
discretion to reject the client’s request for directed brokerage. If JHCP does not agree to manage the
client’s assets at another custodian, the client is free to choose a custodian recommended by JHCP or
to choose another adviser to manage their assets. When a client directs the use of a particular
broker/dealer or other custodian, JHCP may not be able to obtain the best price and execution for the
transaction. Clients who direct the use of a particular broker/dealer or custodian may receive less
favorable prices than would otherwise be the case if clients had not designated a particular
broker/dealer or custodian. Further, directed trades may be placed by JHCP after effecting non-
directed trades.
Research and Other Soft Dollar Benefits
JHCP does not currently trade using soft dollars. If JHCP decides to trade using soft dollars, they
would do so in a manner consistent with the safe harbor provided by Section 28(e). Examples of
research services purchased are written market publications for investment professionals dealing
generally with market information, asset allocation, and information relating to selected specific
companies and securities.
The custodians for JHCP’s clients may make available other products and services at a reduced cost
or at no cost. These other products and services may benefit JHCP but may not benefit all client
accounts. Some of these other products and services assist JHCP in managing and administering
clients' accounts, including:
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Software and other technology that provide access to client account data (such as trade
confirmations and account statements)
Facilitation in trade execution (and allocation of aggregated trade orders for multiple client
accounts)
Research, pricing information and other market data
Facilitation for payment of fees to JHCP from clients' accounts
Assistance with back-office functions, record-keeping and client reporting.
These custodians may also offer other services intended to help JHCP manage and further develop
its business enterprise, such as:
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Consulting
Publications and conferences on practice management
Information technology
Business succession
Regulatory compliance
Marketing
As a fiduciary, JHCP endeavors to act in its clients' best interests. However, any recommendation that
clients maintain their assets in accounts at certain custodians may be based in part on the benefit to
JHCP of the availability of some of the foregoing products and services and not solely on the nature,
cost or quality of custody and brokerage services provided by such custodians. This may create a
potential conflict of interest. Clients are under no obligation to act on the recommendations of JHCP.
Block Trades
JHCP generally implements transactions for client accounts independently, unless it decides to
purchase or sell the same securities for several clients at approximately the same time. This process
is referred to as aggregating orders, batch trading or block trading and is used when JHCP believes
such action may prove advantageous to clients.
JHCP aggregates transactions only if it believes that aggregation is in the best interests of the
applicable clients, is consistent with its duty to seek best execution for its clients and is consistent
with the terms of its investment advisory agreement with each client for whom transactions are
being aggregated. Nevertheless, the system employed by JHCP may have a detrimental effect on the
price or value of the security as far as each client is concerned. In other cases, however, the ability of
the clients to participate in volume transactions will produce better execution prices.
JHCP does not receive any additional compensation or remuneration as a result of aggregating or
blocking trades.
Private Fund Investments
JHIP may be presented with investment opportunities that fall within the investment objective of
more than one Private Investment Fund. When two or more Private Investment Funds are formed to
invest on a parallel basis, JHIP will allocate investments to such Private Investment Funds pro rata
based on commitments, subject to any limitations in the applicable Private Investment Fund’s
offering documents. In addition, one or more non-parallel Private Investment Funds may invest
together, subject to limitations set forth in the applicable Private Investment Fund’s offering
documents. JHIP will determine allocations of investment opportunities in a manner that they believe
is fair and equitable to the Private Investment Funds consistent with JHIP’s obligations to each such
Private Investment Fund, including as set forth in the applicable Private Investment Fund’s offering
documents and JHIP’s trade allocation procedures.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
Account Reviews
Portfolio management and trading services are conducted continuously. All accounts are reviewed
by the portfolio manager at least semiannually. Client cash flows, client requests, external events,
economic or market related events could also trigger account review to ascertain if any adjustments
are warranted.
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Account reviews are performed by JHCP’s portfolio managers, and each manager is responsible for
reviewing their own accounts. Absent specific client instruction, accounts are reviewed relative to
asset allocations in the client’s portfolio(s), accuracy of portfolio holdings, continuing suitability of
investment products and to check that account performance is still working toward the client’s goals
and objectives.
Account Reports
Clients receive an account statement at least quarterly from the custodian maintaining their account
in addition to the quarterly account statements prepared by JHCP, which are sent at the request of
the client. In addition, JHCP sends a quarterly or semi-annual market outlook letter, or more
frequently depending upon market conditions. The market outlook letter covers recent economic and
market trends and their impact on the marketplace. Clients should compare the account statements
they receive from the custodian with the review letter and appraisal they receive from their
custodian and report any differences to your JHCP representative.
Private Investment Funds
JHCP and JHIP’s Managing Partners are responsible and have ultimate authority for all transactions
and investment decisions made on behalf of the Private Investment Funds. At least annually, the
Private Investment Funds’ portfolios are reviewed by a Managing Partner to ensure compliance with
Private Investment Funds’ objectives and restrictions as stated in the Private Investment Funds’
offering documents.
The Private Investment Fund’s investments are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be reviewed
specifically with regard to certain factors such as cash flows or in response to market conditions.
JHCP and JHIP, or its service provider, will furnish each Private Investment Fund investor with
written reports pursuant to the terms set forth in each Private Investment Fund’s offering
documents.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Client Referrals
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As indicated in Item 12 above
JHCP can receive from the broker-dealers it recommends without cost
(and/or at a discount), support services and/or products. JHCPs clients do not pay more for
investment transactions effected and/or assets maintained at those broker-dealers (or any other
institution) as result of this arrangement. There is no corresponding commitment made by JHCP to
these brokers-dealers, or to any other entity, to invest any specific amount or percentage of client
assets in any specific mutual funds, securities or other investment products as the result of the above
arrangement.
JHCP does not maintain solicitor arrangements with, nor pay referral fee compensation, to third
parties for new client introductions.
Other Compensation
Item 12, Brokerage Practices
Item 10, Other Financial
Item 5, Fees and Compensation
For additional discussion on other compensation received by Adviser, its owners or its
Industry Activities and Affiliations
representatives, please refer to
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about the services and products JHCP may receive from custodians of client accounts.
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Item 15 – Custody
Client assets and securities managed by JHCP are held at independent, qualified custodians. JHCP is
deemed to have custody due to our ability to debit our investment advisory fee from client accounts.
To mitigate this risk and meet the requirements of the custody rule, JHCP custodies all client assets
and securities with independent, qualified custodians in a separate account for each client under that
client’s name.
The client’s custodian will send account statements at least quarterly and show all transactions in
the account, including fees paid to JHCP. JHCP urges clients to carefully review and compare official
custodial records to the any account statements that JHCP provides. JHCP statements may vary
slightly from custodial statements based on accounting procedures, reporting dates, and/or
valuation methodologies of certain securities. When clients have questions about their account
statements, they should contact us or the qualified custodian preparing the statement.
Private Investment Funds
JHCP and JHIP is deemed to have custody of the assets of the Private Investment Funds by reason of
legal ownership or access to such assets because affiliated entities serve as General Partner to the
Private Investment Funds. However, all client assets and transferrable securities are maintained at
independent qualified custodians. JHCP and JHIP will comply with the requirements of the Custody
Rule, as defined in the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, with regard to the custody as a result of
affiliates serving as General Partner to the Private Investment Funds. JHCP and JHIP has entered into
a written agreement with an independent public accountant to provide audited financial statements
to each Private Investment Fund’s investors within 120 days following the Private Investment Fund’s
fiscal year end (180 days for any fund of funds).
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Asset management services are provided on both a discretionary and non-discretionary basis. JHCP
and JHIP is retained by the General Partner of the Private Investment Funds to provide investment
advisory services on a discretionary basis. On a discretionary basis, JHCP makes all decisions to buy,
sell or hold securities, cash or other investments in the managed account in its sole discretion without
consulting with the client before implementing any transactions. Clients must provide JHCP with
written authorization to exercise this discretionary authority. Clients can impose reasonable
restrictions on management of their accounts.
When discretionary authority is granted, it is limited to investment and trading decisions in
accordance with the agreed upon strategy for the client account. JHCP does not have access to client
funds and/or securities with the exception of having advisory fees deducted from the client’s account
and paid to JHCP by the account custodian. Any fee deduction is done pursuant to the client’s prior
written authorization provided to the account custodian.
If management services are provided on a non-discretionary basis, JHCP always contacts the client
before implementing any transactions in an account. Clients must accept or reject JHCP’s investment
recommendations, including: (1) the security being recommended, (2) the number of shares or units
and (3) whether to buy or sell. Once these factors are agreed upon, JHCP is responsible for making
decisions regarding the timing of the purchase or sale and the price at which it is bought or sold.
Clients who have selected non-discretionary management of their account should know that if they
are not able to be reached or are slow to respond to JHCP’s request, it can have an adverse impact on
the timing of implementing trades and JHCP may not achieve the optimal trading price.
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Investments for the Private Investment Funds are managed in accordance with each Private
Investment Fund’s investment objectives, strategies and restrictions, and are not tailored to the
individualized needs of any particular investor in the Private Investment Funds. Any limitations on
this discretionary authority are described in the Private Investment Funds’ offering documents.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
Proxy Voting Generally
It is JHCP’s policy to vote proxies on behalf of clients. JHCP recognizes its responsibility as fiduciary
of its clients' portfolios. As fiduciary, it is JHCP’s policy to act solely in the best interests of clients and
their beneficiaries.
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JHCP has contracted with Broadridge Financial Solutions and will use their Proxy Edge
platform
(“PE”). PE will provide proxy voting support with regard to casting votes and keeping voting records.
Under the terms of its arrangement with Broadridge, JHCP will generally follow the Glass Lewis
recommendations. JHCP can instruct PE to vote either for or against a particular type of proposal or
JHCP can instruct PE to seek instruction with respect to that particular type of proposal from JHCP
on a case-by-case basis (“Voting Instructions”). PE receives all proxy statements where JHCP is
authorized to vote and sorts the proposals according to JHCP’s Voting Instructions. Proposals for
which a voting decision has been pre-determined are automatically voted by PE pursuant to the
Voting Instructions. Case-by-case decisions are generally made by JHCP. All voting records where
JHCP retains proxy voting authority are maintained by PE, except that JHCP will maintain copies of
any document created by JHCP that was material in making a determination of how to vote a “case-
by-case” proxy or that memorializes the basis for that decision.
On occasion, JHCP may determine not to vote a particular proxy. This may be done, for example
where: (1) the cost of voting the proxy outweighs the potential benefit derived from voting; (2) a
proxy is received with respect to securities that have been sold before the date of the shareholder
meeting and are no longer held in a client account; (3) the terms of an applicable securities lending
agreement prevent JHCP from voting with respect to a loaned security; (4) despite reasonable efforts,
JHCP receives proxy materials without sufficient time to reach an informed voting decision and vote
the proxies; (5) the terms of the security or any related agreement or applicable law preclude JHCP
from voting; or (6) the terms of an applicable advisory agreement reserve voting authority to the
client or another party.
JHCP acknowledges that, when voting proxies, it is responsible for identifying and addressing
material conflicts of interest. In order to ensure that JHCP is aware of the facts necessary to identify
conflicts, relevant personnel must inform JHCP’s chief compliance officer of any personal conflicts
(such as director or officer positions held by them, their spouses or close relatives in a portfolio
company). Conflicts based on business relationships with JHCP or any affiliate, will be considered
only to the extent that JHCP has actual knowledge of such relationships. If a material conflict exists
that cannot be otherwise addressed, JHCP may choose one of several options to eliminate the conflict,
including: (1) voting as recommended by a third party service that may be employed by JHCP; (2)
“echo” or “mirror” voting the proxies in the same proportion as the votes of other proxy holders that
are not JHCP’s clients; (3) if possible, erecting information barriers around the person or persons
making the voting decision sufficient to insulate the decision from the conflict; and (4) if agreed upon
in writing with the client, forwarding the proxies to affected clients and allowing them to vote their
own proxies.
Clients may choose to vote their own proxies for securities held in their account. If this is the case,
the Client must notify JHCP in writing that they wish receive proxy solicitations directly and assume
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responsibility for voting them. However, JHCP will not have the ability to accept direction from
clients on a particular solicitation.
A client or investor may obtain copies of JHCP’s written Proxy Procedures, as well as information
regarding how proxies were voted for its account by requesting such information from JHCP at the
address, phone number and/or email address listed on the cover page of this brochure. JHCP will not
disclose proxy votes to one client regarding votes cast for another client and will not disclose such
information to third parties, unless specifically requested, in writing, to do so by the client. However,
to the extent that JHCP may serve as a sub-adviser to another adviser, JHCP will be deemed to be
authorized to provide proxy voting records regarding such sub-advised accounts to JHCP for such
accounts.
Clients may request documentation on how specific proxies were voted on their behalf at any time
from John Hastings at john@jacksonholepartners.com or (918) 879-4698.
Proxy Voting: Private Investment Funds
Unless provided otherwise in an offering document, JHIP, or an affiliate thereof, will have voting
power with respect to a Private Investment Funds’ securities, but it is unlikely that a Private
Investment Fund would hold any security for which proxies would be solicited. If the situation
arises, JHIP will monitor for potential conflicts of interest between the Private Investment Fund’s
interests and its own within the proxy voting process.
Item 18 – Financial Information
JHCP does not require or solicit prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees per client, six months or
more in advance. Therefore, JHCP is not required to include a balance sheet for its most recent fiscal
year. JHCP is not subject to a financial condition that is reasonably likely to impair its ability to meet
contractual commitments to clients. Finally, JHCP has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition
at any time.
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