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Disclosure Brochure
October 31, 2025
KDK PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
a Registered Investment Adviser
CRD #299583
1616 South Voss, Suite 800
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 391-8044
www.kdkpwm.com
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of KDK Private Wealth
Management, LLC (hereinafter “KDKPWM” or the “Firm”). If you have any questions about the contents of this
brochure, please contact the Firm at the telephone number listed above. 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. Additional information about the Firm is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The
Firm is a registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply any level of skill or training.
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Item 2. Material Changes
There are the following material changes in this brochure from the last annual updating amendment of KDK Private
Wealth Management on March 27, 2025. Material changes relate to KDK Private Wealth Management’s policies,
practices, or conflicts of interest.
Daniel A. Roberts is now serving as Chief Compliance Officer of KDKPWM.
KDKPWM has added a new private fund, KDK Marble V CE Fund, LP. (Item 10)
Item 3. Table of Contents
Item 2. Material Changes......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Item 3. Table of Contents......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Item 4. Advisory Business ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Item 5. Fees and Compensation .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Item 6. Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management .......................................................................................... 7
Item 7. Types of Clients ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
Item 8. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss .................................................................................... 8
Item 9. Disciplinary Information .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Item 10. Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations .............................................................................................. 12
Item 11. Code of Ethics ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
Item 12. Brokerage Practices ................................................................................................................................................. 14
Item 13. Review of Accounts ................................................................................................................................................ 17
Item 14. Client Referrals and Other Compensation .............................................................................................................. 17
Item 15. Custody .................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Item 16. Investment Discretion ............................................................................................................................................. 18
Item 17. Voting Client Securities ........................................................................................................................................... 19
Item 18. Financial Information .............................................................................................................................................. 19
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Item 4. Advisory Business
KDKPWM offers a variety of advisory services, which include financial planning, consulting, investment
management, and reporting services. Prior to KDKPWM rendering any of the foregoing advisory services,
clients are required to enter into one or more written agreements with KDKPWM setting forth the relevant
terms and conditions of the advisory relationship (the “Advisory Agreement”).
KDKPWM registered as an investment adviser in January 2019. The Firm is principally owned by Kamden
D. Kanaly as Trustee and Beneficiary of the Kamden D. Kanaly 1992 Gift Trust, which owns 85.14 % of
the common equity in the Firm. As of December 31, 2024, the Firm had approximately $478,826,455 in
assets under management, of which $474,339,865 was managed on a discretionary basis and $4,486,589 of
which was managed on a non-discretionary basis. As part of its latest annual amendment the firm filed for
registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a large investment adviser.
While this brochure generally describes the business of KDKPWM, certain sections also discuss the
activities of its Supervised Persons, which refer to the Firm’s officers, partners, directors (or other persons
occupying a similar status or performing similar functions), employees or other persons who provide
investment advice on KDKPWM’s behalf and are subject to the Firm’s supervision or control.
Wealth Management Services
The Firm generally offers clients financial planning and consulting as well as investment management
services as part of a comprehensive wealth management engagement with clients.
Financial Planning and Consulting Services
KDKPWM offers clients a broad range of financial planning and consulting services, which include any or
all of the following functions:
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• Business Planning
Retirement Planning
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• Cash Flow Forecasting
Risk Management
• Trust and Estate Planning •
Charitable Giving
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• Financial Reporting
Distribution Planning
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Investment Consulting
Tax Planning
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Insurance Planning
Manager Due Diligence
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These services are not offered on a stand-alone basis, but rather, are rendered in conjunction with investment
portfolio management as part of a comprehensive wealth management engagement.
In performing these services, KDKPWM is not required to verify any information received from the client
or from the client’s other professionals (e.g., attorneys, accountants, etc.,) and is expressly authorized to
rely on such information. KDKPWM will recommend that certain clients engage the Firm for additional
related services as well as other professionals to implement its recommendations. Clients are advised that a
conflict of interest exists for the Firm to recommend that clients engage KDKPWM or its affiliates to
provide (or continue to provide) additional services for compensation. Clients retain absolute discretion
over all decisions regarding implementation and are under no obligation to act upon any of the
recommendations made by KDKPWM. Clients are advised that it remains their responsibility to promptly
notify the Firm of any change in their financial situation or investment objectives for the purpose of
reviewing, evaluating or revising KDKPWM’s recommendations and/or services.
Investment Management Services
KDKPWM manages client investment portfolios on a discretionary basis. KDKPWM primarily allocates
client assets among various exchange-traded funds (“ETFs), mutual funds, and independent investment
managers (“Independent Managers”) in accordance with their stated investment objectives. The Firm may
also allocate client assets among individual debt and equity securities. In addition, KDKPWM also
recommends that certain eligible clients invest in privately placed securities, which may include debt, equity
and/or interests in pooled investment vehicles (e.g., hedge funds).
Where appropriate, the Firm also provides advice about any type of legacy position or other investment held
in client portfolios, however, clients should not assume that these assets are being continuously monitored
or otherwise advised on by the Firm unless specifically agreed upon. Clients can engage KDKPWM to
manage and/or advise on certain investment products that are not maintained at their primary custodian,
such as variable life insurance and annuity contracts and assets held in employer sponsored retirement plans
and qualified tuition plans (i.e., 529 plans). In these situations, KDKPWM directs or recommends the
allocation of client assets among the various investment options available with the product. These assets are
generally maintained at the underwriting insurance company, or the custodian designated by the product’s
provider.
KDKPWM tailors its advisory services to meet the needs of its individual clients and seeks to ensure, on a
continuous basis, that client portfolios are managed in a manner consistent with those needs and objectives.
KDKPWM consults with clients on an initial and ongoing basis to assess their specific risk tolerance, time
horizon, liquidity constraints and other related factors relevant to the management of their portfolios. Clients
are advised to promptly notify KDKPWM if there are changes in their financial situation or if they wish to
place any limitations on the management of their portfolios. Clients can impose reasonable restrictions or
mandates on the management of their accounts if KDKPWM determines, in its sole discretion, the
conditions would not materially impact the performance of a management strategy or prove overly
burdensome to the Firm’s management efforts.
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Sponsor and Manager of Wrap Program
The Firm’s investment advisory services do not include securities brokerage services as the Firm does not
serve as the sponsor or manager to a wrap fee program (i.e., an arrangement where certain brokerage
commissions and transaction costs are absorbed by the Firm).
Use of Independent Managers
As mentioned above, KDKPWM selects certain Independent Managers to actively manage a portion of its
clients’ assets. The specific terms and conditions under which a client engages an Independent Manager
may be set forth in a separate written agreement with the designated Independent Manager. In addition to
this brochure, clients may also receive the written disclosure documents of the respective Independent
Managers engaged to manage their assets.
KDKPWM evaluates a variety of information about Independent Managers, which includes the Independent
Managers’ public disclosure documents, materials supplied by the Independent Managers themselves and
other third-party analyses it believes are reputable. To the extent possible, the Firm seeks to assess the
Independent Managers’ investment strategies, past performance and risk results in relation to its clients’
individual portfolio allocations and risk exposure. KDKPWM also takes into consideration each
Independent Manager’s management style, returns, reputation, financial strength, reporting, pricing, and
research capabilities, among other factors.
KDKPWM continues to provide services relative to the discretionary or non-discretionary selection of the
Independent Managers. On an ongoing basis, the Firm monitors the performance of those accounts being
managed by Independent Managers. KDKPWM seeks to ensure the Independent Managers’ strategies and
target allocations remain aligned with its clients’ investment objectives and overall best interests.
Reporting Services
The Firm will provide stand-alone reporting services to high-net-worth clients and family offices who need
the level of reporting and data that the Firm can provide through its technology infrastructure.
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Item 5. Fees and Compensation
KDKPWM offers services for a fee based upon assets under management or advisement.
Wealth Management Fees
KDKPWM offers wealth management services for an annual fee based on the amount of assets under the
Firm’s management. The annual fee ranges up to 1.0% and is prorated and charged monthly in arrears based
upon the market value of the assets being managed by KDKPWM on the last day of the previous billing
period. Accounts within a Household are aggregated for fee billing purposes and calculated in a manner
specified in the client contract. Household accounts are defined as individuals and/or married spouses that
could include minor children and Fee Groups (sum of all Households that make up that billing relationship).
For the initial period of an engagement, the fee is calculated on a pro rata basis. In the event the advisory
agreement is terminated, the fee for the final billing period is prorated through the effective date of the
termination.
Additionally, for asset management services the Firm provides with respect to certain client holdings (e.g.,
held-away assets, accommodation accounts, alternative investments, etc.), KDKPWM may negotiate a fee
rate that differs from the range set forth above. Clients are advised that a conflict of interest exists for the
Firm to recommend that clients engage KDKPWM for additional services for compensation, including
rolling over retirement accounts or moving other assets to the Firm’s management. Clients retain absolute
discretion over all decisions regarding engaging the Firm and are under no obligation to act upon any of the
recommendations.
Reporting Services
The Firm offers clients portfolio reporting services for an annual fee ranging up to .20%. The annual fee is
prorated and charged monthly in arrears based upon the market value of the assets being reported on by
KDKPWM on the last day of the previous billing period. For the initial period of an engagement, the fee is
calculated on a pro rata basis. In the event the advisory agreement is terminated, the fee for the final billing
period is prorated through the effective date of the termination.
Additional Fees and Expenses
In addition to the advisory fees paid to KDKPWM, clients also incur certain charges imposed by other third
parties, such as broker-dealers, custodians, trust companies, banks and other financial institutions
(collectively “Financial Institutions”). These additional charges include securities brokerage commissions,
transaction fees, custodial fees, fees attributable to alternative assets, reporting charges, fees charged by the
Independent Managers, charges imposed directly by a mutual fund or ETF in a client’s account, as disclosed
in the fund’s prospectus (e.g., fund management fees and other fund expenses), deferred sales charges, odd-
lot differentials, transfer taxes, wire transfer and electronic fund fees, and other fees and taxes on brokerage
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accounts and securities transactions. The Firm’s brokerage practices are described at length in Item 12,
below.
Direct Fee Debit
Clients provide KDKPWM and/or certain Independent Managers with the authority to directly debit their
accounts for payment of the investment advisory fees. The Financial Institutions that act as the qualified
custodian for client accounts, from which the Firm retains the authority to directly deduct fees, have agreed
to send statements to clients not less than quarterly detailing all account transactions, including any amounts
paid to KDKPWM. Alternatively, clients may elect to have KDKPWM send a separate invoice for direct
payment.
Account Additions and Withdrawals
Clients can make additions to and withdrawals from their account at any time, subject to KDKPWM’s right
to terminate an account. Additions can be in cash or securities provided that the Firm reserves the right to
liquidate any transferred securities or declines to accept particular securities into a client’s account. Clients
can withdraw account assets on notice to KDKPWM, subject to the usual and customary securities
settlement procedures. However, the Firm designs its portfolios as long-term investments, and the
withdrawal of assets may impair the achievement of a client’s investment objectives. KDKPWM may
consult with its clients about the options and implications of transferring securities. Clients are advised that
when transferred securities are liquidated, they may be subject to transaction fees, short-term redemption
fees, fees assessed at the mutual fund level (e.g., contingent deferred sales charges) and/or tax ramifications.
Item 6. Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
KDKPWM does not directly provide any services for a performance-based fee at the client, household, or
account level. (i.e., a fee based on a share of capital gains or capital appreciation of a client’s assets).
However, KDKPWM does manage several private funds, in which some clients are investors. These private
funds can generate a performance-based fee payable to each fund’s General Partner – all of whom are
wholly-owned subsidiaries of KDKPWM.
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Item 7. Types of Clients
KDKPWM offers services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations and business
entities.
Minimum Account Value
As a condition for starting and maintaining an investment management relationship, KDKPWM imposes a
minimum portfolio value of $5,000,000. KDKPWM may, in its sole discretion, accept clients with smaller
portfolios based upon certain criteria, including anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future
additional assets, dollar amount of assets to be managed, related accounts, account composition, pre-
existing client, account retention, and pro bono activities. KDKPWM only accepts clients with less than the
minimum portfolio size if the Firm determines the smaller portfolio size will not cause a substantial increase
of investment risk beyond the client’s identified risk tolerance. KDKPWM may aggregate the portfolios of
family members to meet the minimum portfolio size.
Item 8. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis
KDKPWM utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, cyclical and behavioral finance
methods of analysis while employing an asset allocation strategy based on a derivative of Modern Portfolio
Theory (“MPT”).
Fundamental analysis involves an evaluation of the fundamental financial condition and competitive
position of a particular fund or issuer. For KDKPWM, this process typically involves an analysis of an
issuer’s management team, investment strategies, style drift, past performance, reputation and financial
strength in relation to the asset class concentrations and risk exposures of the Firm’s model asset allocations.
A substantial risk in relying upon fundamental analysis is that while the overall health and position of a
company may be good, evolving market conditions may negatively impact the security.
Technical analysis involves the examination of past market data rather than specific issuer information in
determining the recommendations made to clients. Technical analysis may involve the use of mathematical
based indicators and charts, such as moving averages and price correlations, to identify market patterns and
trends which may be based on investor sentiment rather than the fundamentals of the company. A substantial
risk in relying upon technical analysis is that spotting historical trends may not help to predict such trends
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in the future. Even if the trend will eventually reoccur, there is no guarantee that KDKPWM will be able to
accurately predict such a reoccurrence.
Cyclical analysis is similar to technical analysis in that it involves the assessment of market conditions at a
macro (entire market or economy) or micro (company specific) level, rather than focusing on the overall
fundamental analysis of the health of the particular company that KDKPWM is recommending. The risks
with cyclical analysis are similar to those of technical analysis.
Behavioral finance analysis involves an examination of conventional economics as well as behavioral and
cognitive psychological factors. Behavioral finance methodology seeks to combine a qualitative and
quantitative approach to provide explanations for why individuals may, at times, make irrational financial
decisions. Where conventional financial theories have failed to explain certain patterns, the behavioral
finance methodology investigates the underlying reasons and biases that cause some people to behave
against their best interests. The risks relating to behavior finance analysis are that it relies on spotting trends
in human behavior that may not predict future trends.
Modern Portfolio Theory (“MPT”) is a mathematical based investment discipline that seeks to quantify
expected portfolio returns in relation to corresponding portfolio risk. The basic premise of MPT is that the
risk of a particular holding is to be assessed by comparing its price variations against those of the market
portfolio. However, MPT disregards certain investment considerations and is based on a series of
assumptions that may not necessarily reflect actual market conditions. As such, the factors for which MPT
does not account (e.g., tax implications, regulatory constraints and brokerage costs) may negate the upside
or add to the actual risk of a particular allocation. Nevertheless, KDKPWM’s investment process is
structured in such a way to integrate those assumptions and real-life considerations for which MPT analytics
do not account.
Investment Strategies
Based on the client’s risk tolerance and objectives, KDKPWM will build a custom portfolio comprising of
equities, fixed income, and potentially an allocation to liquid and/or illiquid alternative assets when
appropriate. The Firm will populate portfolios with individual equities managed by Independent Managers
as well as ETFs and mutual funds to build out a diversified and thoughtful portfolio in that client’s image.
As an example, the equity portion will be invested via core-satellite exposure, with the core piece being
comprised of a large cap core dividend strategy or manager. The satellite exposures of additional U.S. Large
Cap, mid-cap, international developed, and emerging markets to come from allocations to ETFs,
Independent Managers, individual equities and mutual funds to round out the diversified equity allocation.
Fixed income will be managed either with the use of Independent Managers, individual credits, mutual
funds, and/or ETFs on a client-by-client basis.
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Risk of Loss
The following list of risk factors does not purport to be a complete enumeration or explanation of the risks
involved with respect to the Firm’s investment management activities. Clients should consult with their
legal, tax, and other advisors before engaging the Firm to provide investment management services on their
behalf.
Market Risks
Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal, and all investors should be guided
accordingly. The profitability of a significant portion of KDKPWM’s recommendations and/or investment
decisions may depend to a great extent upon correctly assessing the future course of price movements of
stocks, bonds and other asset classes. In addition, investments may be adversely affected by financial
markets and economic conditions throughout the world. There can be no assurance that KDKPWM will be
able to predict these price movements accurately or capitalize on any such assumptions.
Volatility Risks
The prices and values of investments can be highly volatile, and are influenced by, among other things,
interest rates, general economic conditions, the condition of the financial markets, the financial condition
of the issuers of such assets, changing supply and demand relationships, and programs and policies of
governments.
Cash Management Risks
The Firm may invest some of a client’s assets temporarily in money market funds or other similar types of
investments, during which time an advisory account may be prevented from achieving its investment
objective.
Equity-Related Securities and Instruments
The Firm may take long and short positions in common stocks of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers traded on
national securities exchanges and over-the-counter markets. The value of equity securities varies in response
to many factors. These factors include, without limitation, factors specific to an issuer and factors specific
to the industry in which the issuer participates. Individual companies may report poor results or be
negatively affected by industry and/or economic trends and developments, and the stock prices of such
companies may suffer a decline in response. In addition, equity securities are subject to stock risk, which is
the risk that stock prices historically rise and fall in periodic cycles. U.S. and non-
U.S. stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again
in the future. In addition, investments in small-capitalization, mid-capitalization and financially distressed
companies may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market
liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks.
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Fixed Income Securities
Fixed income securities are subject to the risk of the issuers or a guarantor’s inability to meet principal and
interest payments on its obligations and to price volatility.
Mutual Funds and ETFs
An investment in a mutual fund or ETF involves risk, including the loss of principal. Mutual fund and ETF
shareholders are necessarily subject to the risks stemming from the individual issuers of the fund’ s
underlying portfolio securities. Such shareholders are also liable for taxes on any fund-level capital gains,
as mutual funds and ETFs are required by law to distribute capital gains in the event they sell securities for
a profit that cannot be offset by a corresponding loss.
Shares of mutual funds are generally distributed and redeemed on an ongoing basis by the fund itself or a
broker acting on its behalf. The trading price at which a share is transacted is equal to a fund’s stated daily
per share net asset value (“NAV”), plus any shareholders fees (e.g., sales loads, purchase fees, redemption
fees). The per share NAV of a mutual fund is calculated at the end of each business day, although the actual
NAV fluctuates with intraday changes to the market value of the fund’s holdings. The trading prices of a
mutual fund’s shares may differ significantly from the NAV during periods of market volatility, which may,
among other factors, lead to the mutual fund’s shares trading at a premium or discount to actual NAV.
Shares of ETFs are listed on securities exchanges and transacted at negotiated prices in the secondary
market. Generally, ETF shares trade at or near their most recent NAV, which is generally calculated at least
once daily for indexed based ETFs and potentially more frequently for actively managed ETFs. However,
certain inefficiencies may cause the shares to trade at a premium or discount to their pro rata
NAV. There is also no guarantee that an active secondary market for such shares will develop or continue
to exist. Generally, an ETF only redeems shares when aggregated as creation units (usually 20,000 shares
or more). Therefore, if a liquid secondary market ceases to exist for shares of a particular ETF, a shareholder
may have no way to dispose of such shares.
Use of Independent Managers
As stated above, KDKPWM selects certain Independent Managers to manage a portion of its clients’ assets.
In these situations, KDKPWM continues to conduct ongoing due diligence of such managers, but such
recommendations rely to a great extent on the Independent Managers’ ability to successfully implement
their investment strategies. In addition, KDKPWM does not have the ability to supervise the Independent
Managers on a day-to-day basis.
Use of Private Collective Investment Vehicles
KDKPWM recommends that certain clients invest in privately placed collective investment vehicles (e.g.,
hedge funds, private equity funds, etc.). The managers of these vehicles have broad discretion in selecting
the investments. There are few limitations on the types of securities or other financial instruments which
may be traded and no requirement to diversify. Hedge funds may trade on margin or otherwise leverage
positions, thereby potentially increasing the risk to the vehicle. In addition, because the vehicles are not
registered as investment companies, there is an absence of regulation. There are numerous other risks in
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investing in these securities. Clients should consult each fund’s private placement memorandum and/or
other documents explaining such risks prior to investing.
Currency Risks
An advisory account that holds investments denominated in currencies other than the currency in which the
advisory account is denominated may be adversely affected by the volatility of currency exchange rates.
Interest Rate Risks
Interests’ rates may fluctuate significantly, causing price volatility with respect to securities or instruments
held by clients.
Item 9. Disciplinary Information
KDKPWM has not been involved in any legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client’s evaluation
of its advisory business or the integrity of its management.
Item 10. Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
This item requires investment advisers to disclose certain financial industry activities and affiliations.
KDKPWM Common Equity
Certain advisory clients of KDKPWM are holders of common equity interest memberships in the Firm
(“KDK Common Equity”) either directly or through entities in which they have an interest. As a result of
the unanimous decision of the preferred equity holders to convert during the one-time conversion at the
beginning of 2024, there is no longer any preferred equity remaining within the balance sheet. All of the
equity within KDKPWM is common, and the Kamden D. Kanaly 1992 Gift Trust owns 85.14%. The Firm
notes that a conflict of interest exists for the Firm to recommend KDK Common Equity to its clients. The
Firm does not recommend KDK Common Equity to its advisory clients in its capacity as their investment
adviser. In addition, a conflict of interest exists for the Firm to prefer KDK Common Equity holders over
its other investment advisory clients. The Firm has policies and procedures in place to ensure that no
preference is given to KDK Common Equity holders relative to its other advisory clients.
KDKPWM Private Funds
Kamden Kanaly, Christiaan Graf and Christie Kennimer are the managers of the KDK Real Estate
Opportunity Fund I, LP (KDK REOF I), the KDK Energy Fund I, LP, the KDK Highcrest Opportunities
Fund I, LP, the KDK 59 NC, LP, and the KDK Marble V CE Fund, LP private funds. Kamden Kanaly
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invests in the KDK Real Estate Opportunity Fund I, LP and the KDK Energy Fund I, LP funds via the KDK
1992 Gift Trust. Christiaan Graf also invests in the KDK Real Estate Opportunity Fund I, LP, and Christie
Kennimer invests in the KDK Energy Fund I, LP and the KDK 59 NC, LP fund. KDKPWM will
recommend investments in these private funds to those clients for which investment in the funds is suitable.
This presents a conflict of interest in that KDKPWM, or its related persons may receive more compensation
from investment in the funds than from other investments. Nevertheless, KDKPWM acts in the best interest
of the client consistent with its fiduciary duties and clients are not required to invest in the private funds if
they do not wish to do so.
Item 11. Code of Ethics
KDKPWM has adopted a code of ethics in compliance with applicable securities laws (“Code of Ethics”)
that sets forth the standards of conduct expected of its Supervised Persons. KDKPWM’s Code of Ethics
contains written policies reasonably designed to prevent certain unlawful practices such as the use of
material non-public information by the Firm or any of its Supervised Persons and the trading by the same
of securities ahead of clients in order to take advantage of pending orders.
The Code of Ethics also requires certain of KDKPWM’s personnel to report their personal securities
holdings and transactions and obtain pre-approval of certain investments (e.g., initial public offerings,
limited offerings). However, the Firm’s Supervised Persons are permitted to buy or sell securities that it also
recommends to clients if done in a fair and equitable manner that is consistent with the Firm’s policies and
procedures. This Code of Ethics has been established recognizing that some securities trade in sufficiently
broad markets to permit transactions by certain personnel to be completed without an appreciable impact
on the markets of such securities. Therefore, under limited circumstances, exceptions may be made to the
policies stated below.
When the Firm is engaging in or considering a transaction in any security on behalf of a client, no Supervised
Person with access to this information may knowingly effect for themselves or their immediate family (i.e.,
spouse, minor children and adults living in the same household) a transaction in that security unless:
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the transaction has been completed;
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the transaction for the Supervised Person is completed as part of a batch trade with clients; or
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a decision has been made not to engage in the transaction for the client.
These requirements are not applicable to: (i) direct obligations of the Government of the United States;
(ii) money market instruments, bankers’ acceptances, bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper,
repurchase agreements and other high quality short-term debt instruments, including repurchase
agreements; (iii) shares issued by money market funds; and iv) shares issued by other unaffiliated open -
end mutual funds.
Clients and prospective clients may contact KDKPWM to request a copy of its Code of Ethics.
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Item 12. Brokerage Practices
Recommendation of Broker-Dealers for Client Transactions
KDKPWM recommends that clients utilize the custody, brokerage and clearing services of National
Financial Services LLC and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (together with affiliates, “Fidelity”) for
investment management accounts. The final decision to custody assets with Fidelity is at the discretion of
the client, including those accounts under ERISA or IRA rules and regulations, in which case the client is
acting as either the plan sponsor or IRA accountholder. KDKPWM is independently owned and operated
and not affiliated with Fidelity. Fidelity provides KDKPWM with access to its institutional trading and
custody services, which are typically not available to retail investors.
Factors which KDKPWM considers in recommending Fidelity or any other broker-dealer to clients include
their respective financial strength, reputation, execution, pricing, research and service. Fidelity enables the
Firm to obtain many mutual funds without transaction charges and other securities at nominal transaction
charges. The commissions and/or transaction fees charged by Fidelity may be higher or lower than those
charged by other Financial Institutions.
KDKPWM seeks competitive rates but may not necessarily obtain the lowest possible commission rates for
client transactions.” Clients may pay commissions that are higher than another qualified Financial
Institution might charge to affect the same transaction where KDKPWM determines that the commissions
are reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services received. In seeking best
execution, the determinative factor is not the lowest possible cost, but whether the transaction represents
the best qualitative execution, taking into consideration the full range of a Financial Institution’s services,
including among others, the value of research provided, execution capability, commission rates and
responsiveness. Considering these factors, the commissions paid by KDKPWM’s clients to Fidelity comply
with the Firm’s duty to obtain “best execution”.
Consistent with obtaining best execution, brokerage transactions are directed to certain broker-dealers in
return for investment research products and/or services which assist KDKPWM in its investment decision-
making process. Such research will be used to service all of the Firm’s clients, but brokerage commissions
paid by one client may be used to pay for research that is not used in managing that client’ s portfolio. The
receipt of investment research products and/or services as well as the allocation of the benefit of such
investment research products and/or services poses a conflict of interest because KDKPWM does not have
to produce or pay for the products or services.
its policies and procedures regarding
its
KDKPWM periodically and systematically reviews
recommendation of Financial Institutions in light of its duty to obtain best execution.
KDKPWM, at least annually, will evaluate the quality of brokerage services provided by broker-dealers
executing its transactions. Additionally, and for comparison, KDKPWM will evaluate the quality of
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brokerage services provided by a sample of broker-dealers that we do not use for execution, in light of its
duty to obtain best execution.
Software and Support Provided by Financial Institutions
KDKPWM receives without cost from Fidelity administrative support, computer software, related systems
support, as well as other third-party support as further described below (together "Support") which allow
KDKPWM to better monitor client accounts maintained at Fidelity and otherwise conduct its business.
KDKPWM receives the Support without cost because the Firm renders investment management services to
clients that maintain assets at Fidelity. The Support is not provided in connection with securities transactions
of clients (i.e., not “soft dollars”). The Support benefits KDKPWM, but not its clients directly. Clients
should be aware that KDKPWM’s receipt of economic benefits such as the Support from a broker- dealer
creates a conflict of interest since these benefits may influence the Firm’ s choice of broker-dealer over
another that does not furnish similar software, systems support or services, especially because the support
is contingent upon clients placing a certain level(s) of assets at Fidelity. In fulfilling its duties to its clients,
KDKPWM endeavors at all times to put the interests of its clients first and has determined that the
recommendation of Fidelity is in the best interest of clients and satisfies the Firm's duty to seek best
execution.
Specifically, KDKPWM receives the following benefits from Fidelity: i) receipt of duplicate client
confirmations and bundled duplicate statements; ii) access to a trading desk that exclusively services its
institutional traders; iii) access to block trading which provides the ability to aggregate securities
transactions and then allocate the appropriate shares to client accounts; and iv) access to an electronic
communication network for client order entry and account information.
Fidelity also makes available to the Firm, at no additional charge, certain research and brokerage services,
including research services obtained by Fidelity directly from independent research companies, as selected
by KDKPWM (within specified parameters). These research and brokerage services presently include
services such as Morningstar research and are used by the Firm to manage accounts for which it has
investment discretion.
Brokerage for Client Referrals
KDKPWM does not consider, in selecting or recommending broker-dealers, whether the Firm receives
client referrals from the Financial Institutions or other third party.
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Directed Brokerage
The client may direct KDKPWM in writing to use a particular Financial Institution to execute some or all
transactions for the client. In that case, the client will negotiate terms and arrangements for the account with
that Financial Institution and the Firm will not seek better execution services or prices from other Financial
Institutions or be able to “batch” client transactions for execution through other Financial Institutions with
orders for other accounts managed by KDKPWM (as described above). As a result, the client may pay
higher commissions or other transaction costs, greater spreads or may receive less favorable net prices, on
transactions for the account than would otherwise be the case. Subject to its duty of best execution,
KDKPWM may decline a client’s request to direct brokerage if, in the Firm’s sole discretion, such directed
brokerage arrangements would result in additional operational difficulties or violate restrictions imposed by
other broker-dealers (as further discussed below).
Trade Aggregation
Transactions for each client will be affected independently, unless KDKPWM decides to purchase or sell
the same securities for several clients at approximately the same time. KDKPWM may (but is not obligated
to) combine or “batch” such orders to obtain best execution, to negotiate more favorable commission rates
or to allocate equitably among the Firm’s client’s differences in prices and commissions or other transaction
costs that might not have been obtained had such orders been placed independently. Under this procedure,
transactions will be averaged as to price and allocated among KDKPWM’s clients pro rata to the purchase
and sale orders placed for each client on any given day. To the extent that the Firm determines to aggregate
client orders for the purchase or sale of securities, including securities in which KDKPWM’s Supervised
Persons may invest, the Firm does so in accordance with applicable rules promulgated under the Advisers
Act and no-action guidance provided by the staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
KDKPWM does not receive any additional compensation or remuneration as a result of the aggregation.
In the event that the Firm determines that a prorated allocation is not appropriate under the particular
circumstances, the allocation will be made based upon other relevant factors, which include: (i) when only
a small percentage of the order is executed, shares may be allocated to the account with the smallest order
or the smallest position or to an account that is out of line with respect to security or sector weightings
relative to other portfolios, with similar mandates; (ii) allocations may be given to one account when one
account has limitations in its investment guidelines which prohibit it from purchasing other securities which
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 (this may be due to unforeseen changes in an account’s assets after an order is placed); (iv)
with respect to sale allocations, 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, the
Firm may exclude the account(s) from the allocation; the transactions may be executed on a pro rata basis
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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.
Item 13. Review of Accounts
Account Reviews
KDKPWM monitors client portfolios on a continuous and ongoing basis while regular account reviews are
conducted on at least a quarterly basis. Such reviews are conducted by the Firm’s Principal and/or
investment adviser representatives. All investment advisory clients are encouraged to discuss their needs,
goals and objectives with KDKPWM and to keep the Firm informed of any changes thereto. The Firm
contacts ongoing investment advisory clients at least annually to review its previous services and/or
recommendations and quarterly to discuss the impact resulting from any changes in the client’s financial
situation and/or investment objectives.
Account Statements and Reports
Clients are provided with transaction confirmation notices and regular summary account statements directly
from the Financial Institutions where their assets are custodied. From time to time or as otherwise requested,
clients may also receive written or electronic reports from KDKPWM and/or an outside service provider,
which contain certain account and/or market-related information, such as an inventory of account holdings
or account performance. Clients should compare the account statements they receive from their custodian
with any documents or reports they receive from KDKPWM or an outside service provider.
Item 14. Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Client Referrals
The Firm does not currently provide compensation to any third-party solicitors for client referrals.
Other Compensation
The Firm receives economic benefits from Fidelity. The benefits, conflicts of interest and how they are
addressed are discussed above in response to Item 12.
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Item 15. Custody
KDKPWM is deemed to have custody of client funds and securities because the Firm is given the ability to
debit client accounts for payment of the Firm’s fees. As such, client funds and securities are maintained at
one or more Financial Institutions that serve as the qualified custodian with respect to such assets. Such
qualified custodians will send account statements to clients at least once per calendar quarter that typically
detail any transactions in such account for the relevant period. In addition, as discussed in Item 13,
KDKPWM will also send, or otherwise make available, periodic supplemental reports to clients. Clients
should carefully review the statements sent directly by the Financial Institutions and compare them to those
received from KDKPWM.
KDKPWM also is deemed to have custody due to clients giving the Firm limited power of attorney in a
standing letter of authorization (“SLOA”) to disburse funds to one or more third parties as specifically
designated by the client. In such circumstances, the Firm will implement procedures consistent with the
SEC’s no-action letter on February 21, 2017, which includes (in summary): i) client will provide instruction
for the SLOA to the custodian; ii) client will authorize the Firm to direct transfers to the specific third party;
iii) the custodian will perform appropriate verification of the instruction and provide a transfer of funds
notice to the client promptly after each transfer; iv) the client will have the ability to terminate or change
the instruction; v) the Firm will have no authority or ability to designate or change the identity or any
information about the third party; vi) the Firm will keep records showing that the third party is not a related
party of the Firm or located at the same address as the Firm; and vii) the custodian will send the client an
initial and annual notice confirming the SLOA instructions.
Item 16. Investment Discretion
KDKPWM is given the authority to exercise discretion on behalf of clients. KDKPWM is considered to
exercise investment discretion over a client’s account if it can affect and/or direct transactions in client
accounts without first seeking their consent. KDKPWM is given this authority through a power-of- attorney
included in the agreement between KDKPWM and the client. Clients may request a limitation on this
authority (such as certain securities not to be bought or sold). KDKPWM takes discretion over the following
activities:
• The securities to be purchased or sold;
• The amount of securities to be purchased or sold; and
• When transactions are made;
• The Independent Managers to be hired or fired.
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Item 17. Voting Client Securities
The Firm accepts the authority to vote a client’s securities (i.e., proxies) on their behalf. When the Firm
accepts such responsibility, it will cast proxy votes only in a manner it believes consistent with the best
interest of its clients. At any time, clients may contact the Firm to request information about how KDKPWM
voted proxies for that client’s securities.
A brief summary of the Firm’s proxy voting policies and procedures is as follows:
• The Firm has engaged Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”) to provide electronic
proxy voting services. Through Broadridge, the Firm has access to research, analysis, and
recommendations on the various proxy proposals for the client securities that the Firm manages. In
general, the Firm expects to vote proxies based on Broadridge’s Shareholder Value Template.
•
In some circumstances, certain issues may need to be considered on a case-by-case basis due to the
diverse and continually evolving nature of corporate governance issues. If such cases should arise,
then the Firm will devote appropriate time and resources to consider those issues.
Where the Firm is responsible for voting proxies on behalf of a client, the client cannot direct the
Firm’s vote on a particular solicitation. The client, however, can revoke the Firm’s authority to vote
proxies. In situations where there may be a conflict of interest in the voting of proxies due to
business or personal relationships that the Firm maintains with persons having an interest in the
outcome of certain votes, the Firm will take appropriate steps to ensure that proxy voting decisions
are made in what it believes is the best interest of its clients and are not the product of any such
conflict.
Item 18. Financial Information
KDKPWM is not required to disclose any financial information due to the following:
• The Firm does not require or solicit the prepayment of more than $500 in fees six months or more
in advance of services rendered;
• The Firm does not have a financial condition that is reasonably likely to impair its ability to meet
contractual commitments to clients; and
• The Firm has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition at any time during the past ten years.
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