Overview
Assets Under Management: $241 million
Headquarters: KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
High-Net-Worth Clients: 47
Average Client Assets: $5 million
Services Offered
Services: Portfolio Management for Individuals
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (MAGUIRE INVESTMENTS LLC)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | and above | 1.00% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $10,000 | 1.00% |
| $5 million | $50,000 | 1.00% |
| $10 million | $100,000 | 1.00% |
| $50 million | $500,000 | 1.00% |
| $100 million | $1,000,000 | 1.00% |
Clients
Number of High-Net-Worth Clients: 47
Percentage of Firm Assets Belonging to High-Net-Worth Clients: 82.67
Average High-Net-Worth Client Assets: $5 million
Total Client Accounts: 300
Discretionary Accounts: 291
Non-Discretionary Accounts: 9
Regulatory Filings
CRD Number: 164039
Last Filing Date: 2024-09-20 00:00:00
Website: https://maguireinvestmentsllc.com
Form ADV Documents
Primary Brochure: MAGUIRE INVESTMENTS LLC (2025-03-28)
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Firm Brochure
(Part 2A of Form ADV)
maguire
Investments LLC
840 First Avenue
Suite 350
King of Prussia, PA 19406
contact us
at: 610-572-2705 or by
e-mail
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Maguire Investments LLC. From time-to-time, we may refer to the
document as the “Brochure.” If you have any questions about the contents of the
Brochure, please
at:
aam@maguireinvestmentsllc.com. The information in the Brochure has not been
approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission,
or by any state securities authority.
Additional information about Maguire Investments LLC is available for review on
the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. Registration with the SEC and/or
other state securities commissions does not imply a certain level of skill or
training.
March 27, 2025
Material Changes
Annual Update
The Material Changes section of this Brochure will be updated annually, and also
promptly whenever material changes occur.
Material Changes since the Last Update
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued a rule in July 2010
requiring advisers like Maguire Investments LLC (“Maguire Investments”) to prepare
a Brochure for clients and prospective clients that is drafted using “plain English.”
The new rule also specifies mandatory sections and organization for the Brochure.
This Brochure, dated March 27, 2025 is the eighteenth issued by Maguire
Investments.
Full Brochure Available
Whenever you would like to receive a complete copy of our Brochure, please contact
Alex Maguire by telephone at: 610-572-2705 or by email at:
aam@maguireinvestmentsllc.com.
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Table of Contents
Advisory Business………………………………………………………………………………... 4
Firm Description………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Types of Advisory Services………………………………………………………………………. 4
Tailored Relationships……………………………………………………………………………. 4
Wrap Fee Programs………………………………………………………………………………. 5
Client Assets…………………………………………………………………………………….... 5
Fees and Compensation…………………………………………………………………………... 5
Description ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
Fee Billing………………………………………………………………………………………... 5
Performance-Based Fees…………………………………………………………………………. 6
Sharing of Capital Gains………………………………………………………………………….. 6
Types of Clients…………………………………………………………………………………... 6
Description ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss…………………………………... 6
Methods of Analysis & Investment Strategies……………………………………………………. 6
Risk of Loss………………………………………………………………………………………. 7
Disciplinary Information…………………………………………………………………………. 8
Legal and Disciplinary……………………………………………………………………………. 8
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations……………………………………………... 8
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading………….. 8
Code of Ethics……………………………………………………………………………………. 8
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions & Personal Trading……………………………... 8
Brokerage Practices………………………………………………………………………………. 9
Selecting Brokerage Firms & Soft Dollars……………………………………………………….. 9
Review of Accounts……………………………………………………………………………...10
Periodic Reviews………………………………………………………………………………...10
Review Triggers………………………………………………………………………………….10
Regular Reports………………………………………………………………………………….10
Client Referrals and Other Compensation………………………………………………………. 10
Incoming Referrals………………………………………………………………………………. 10
Referrals Out…………………………………………………………………………………….. 11
Other Compensation…………………………………………………………………………….. 11
Custody………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11
Account Statements……………………………………………………………………………... 11
Reports…………………………………………………………………………………………... 11
Technical Definition of Custody……………………………………………………………….... 11
Investment Discretion………………………………………………………………………….... 11
Discretionary Authority for Trading…………………………………………………………….. 11
Limited Power of Attorney…………………………………………………………………….... 12
Voting Client Securities…………………………………………………………………………. 12
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Proxy Votes…………………………………………………………………………………….... 12
Financial Information……………………………………………………………………………. 13
Financial Condition…………………………………………………………………………….... 13
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Advisory Business
Firm Description
Maguire Investments LLC is an investment adviser located in King of Prussia, PA.
We commenced operations in April of 2012. The owners of Maguire Investments are
Alex Maguire and Alexander Maguire.
Types of Advisory Services
Maguire Investments provides continuous investment management based on the
individual needs of the client on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis. We
manage individual portfolios of bonds, stocks, mutual funds and exchange traded
funds with limited exposure to other investments such as options.
Our basic strategy for investing in equities utilizes a conservative approach without
excessive turnover in portfolios. Important factors are sustainable and growing profits
and/or strong dividend payouts. We also look for companies that have strong
management teams and are positioned to take advantage of their position in their
marketplace.
Maguire Investments takes a very conservative approach to bond investing. For our
clients, we typically invest in individual bonds that are of extremely high quality, as
designated by the major rating agencies in the United States. We invest in both
taxable and tax-free bonds, determined by the requirements and needs of each client.
Maguire Investments also specializes in the analysis and selection of financial
services companies such as banks, insurance companies and diversified financial
companies. For a select number of clients, we manage portfolios consisting only of
these securities. This particular style portfolio typically experiences more turnover
due to the nature of the industry. Often, equity positions in small capitalization
companies are utilized and therefore require a more nimble approach to buying and
selling.
Tailored Relationships
Maguire Investments believes investing should be based on each client’s individual
needs and goals. For example, we generally feel it would be improper to have
identical investments for a retired couple of 80 and a working professional of 45. It’s
for that reason that Maguire Investments tailors portfolios to meet the needs of each
client. At times, that can mean investing in more dividend oriented stocks for those
with current income needs or investing in higher growth companies for those with
very long time horizons. Additionally, clients occasionally place restrictions on their
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investment accounts, such as the type of investments they are willing to own or their
unwillingness to sell a large position in a stock with a low cost basis. We build each
portfolio to fit the needs of the client.
Wrap Fee Programs
Maguire Investments does not participate in wrap fee programs.
Client Assets
Maguire Investments manages both discretionary and non-discretionary assets. As of
December 31, 2024, Maguire Investments managed discretionary assets totaling
$200,926.652 and non-discretionary assets totaling $68,076,169.
Fees and Compensation
Description
Maguire Investments charges fees based on the size or value of the account. The
standard fee is 1.00% on the value of the account. We negotiate fees based on a
number of factors which include size of account, required meeting schedule and
complexity of the investment strategy implemented.
Fee Billing
Fees can either be deducted from client accounts or billed directly to the client.
Clients may select either method. Clients are typically billed quarterly in advance and
advised in writing at the beginning of the relationship that they may terminate our
services on any quarterly billing date. Should a relationship terminate during a
quarterly period, clients may obtain a refund. The refund will be prorated based on
the number of days the account was managed during the quarter in which the
relationship was terminated.
In addition to Maguire Investments’ management fees, clients pay commissions or
transaction fees to their broker or custodian, along with exchange fees. Certain
accounts, such as trust accounts that require a corporate trustee, incur a custody fee,
while standard brokerage accounts are typically free from custody fees. Mutual funds
often charge multiple fees, including management fees and general expenses of the
fund. This fee is charged on top of the Maguire Investments fee for services. For
additional information, please see page 8 regarding brokerage practices.
Maguire Investments and its supervised persons do not accept compensation for the
sale of securities.
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Performance-Based Fees
Sharing of Capital Gains
Maguire Investments does not use a performance-based fee structure.
Performance-based compensation may create an incentive for the adviser to
recommend an investment that may carry a higher degree of risk to the client.
Types of Clients
Description
Maguire Investments provides investment advice to individuals, trusts, estates,
charitable organizations, banks, and pension and profit sharing plans.
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis & Investment Strategies
Maguire Investments uses multiple methods to analyze potential investments
including fundamental, technical and cyclical or trend analysis.
Our fundamental analysis relies heavily on the review of a potential investment’s
financial statements. Maguire Investments focuses on earnings both from a nominal
level and relative to previous periods. At that point, the firm relates perceived
earnings power to the price of the stock in the marketplace. That price/earnings ratio
plays a key role in determining whether a stock is trading above or below fair value.
Dividend policy and book value also play a role in determining the correct price for a
stock.
Our technical analysis plays a relatively small role in determining whether to
purchase or sell a stock. Rather, it is used as a timing indicator in order to avoid
buying or selling at a weak point for any particular stock.
Maguire Investments’ cyclical or trend analysis plays a key role in discovering
companies that previously were undiscovered or have been left behind due to
previous poor performance. The firm continuously analyzes the economy and looks
for growing trends or cyclical changes that favor certain industries. This process
produces a list of companies that potentially suit client portfolios, assuming they pass
the fundamental test as well.
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Risk of Loss
All investment programs have certain risks that the investor will bear. Maguire
Investments’ investment approach keeps the risk of loss in mind. Clients face the
following investment risks:
● Interest-rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment prices to
fluctuate. For example, when interest rates rise, yields on existing bonds
become less attractive, causing their market values to decline.
● Market Risk: The price of a security, bond, or mutual fund may drop in
reaction to tangible and intangible events and conditions. This type of risk is
caused by external factors independent of a security’s particular underlying
circumstances. For example, political, economic and social conditions may
trigger market events.
● Inflation Risk: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar today will not
buy as much as a dollar next year, because purchasing power is eroding at the
rate of inflation.
● Currency Risk: Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the value
of the dollar against the currency of the investment’s originating country. This
is also referred to as exchange rate risk.
● Reinvestment Risk: This is the risk that future proceeds from investments may
have to be reinvested at a potentially lower rate of return (i.e. interest rate).
This primarily relates to fixed income securities.
● Business Risk: These risks are associated with a particular industry or a
particular company within an industry. For example, oil-drilling companies
depend on finding oil and then refining it, a lengthy process, before they can
generate a profit. They carry a higher risk of profitability than an electric
company, which generates its income from a steady stream of customers who
buy electricity no matter what the economic environment is like.
● Liquidity Risk: Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment into
cash. Generally, assets are more liquid if many traders are interested in a
standardized product. For example, Treasury Bills are highly liquid, while real
estate properties are not.
● Financial Risk: Excessive borrowing to finance a business’ operations
increases the risk of profitability, because the company must meet the terms of
its obligations in good times and bad. During periods of financial stress, the
inability to meet loan obligations may result in bankruptcy and/or a declining
market value.
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Disciplinary Information
Legal and Disciplinary
Neither Maguire Investments nor anyone employed by it have been involved in legal
or disciplinary events related to past or present investment clients.
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Maguire Investments and its management persons have no other financial industry
activities and affiliations.
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and
Personal Trading
Code of Ethics
Maguire Investments has adopted a code of ethics requiring all personnel associated
with the company to act as fiduciaries solely in the best interest of its clients. The
code sets out principles to be followed and obligations of all those associated with the
company. Copies of our Code of Ethics are available by calling Alexander A.
Maguire, Jr. at 610-572-2705 or by writing him at 840 First Avenue, Suite 350, King
of Prussia, PA 19406.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions & Personal Trading
With respect to personal transactions, employees and other related persons, from time
to time, will be buying and selling securities recommended to clients. Employees are
permitted to effect transactions at the same time and in a manner consistent or
inconsistent with transactions being executed in client accounts, without
pre-clearance, as long as the securities traded are not listed on Maguire Investments’
restricted list at the time of the transaction. Employees are restricted from trading
securities on Maguire Investments’ restricted list for their own accounts without prior
authorization to prevent the potential for conflict of interest. Securities that are not
restricted include those that are highly liquid, publicly traded and/or with market
capitalizations of more than $1 billion. Securities that do not meet these criteria will
not necessarily be restricted if they are not being actively traded for client accounts.
All access persons are required to file annual holdings reports and quarterly
transaction reports for reportable securities. Additionally, we have procedures in place
to monitor personal trading to determine with reasonable assurance compliance with
these provisions.
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Brokerage Practices
Selecting Brokerage Firms & Soft Dollars
When recommending brokers to clients for client transactions, Maguire Investments
considers multiple factors. We select brokers based on some specialized expertise or
access to securities with limited supply (municipal bonds as an example) that are
generally not available through all brokers simultaneously. When selecting a
brokerage firm, one may consider a number of factors, including but not limited to:
● The nature of the security being traded;
● The size and type of the transaction;
● The nature and character of the markets for the security to be
purchased or sold;
● The desired timing of the trade;
● The activity existing and expected in the market for the particular
security;
● Confidentiality, including trade anonymity;
● The quality of the execution, clearance and settlement services;
● Financial stability of the broker-dealer; and
● The broker-dealers execution capabilities, including block
positioning, and ability to obtain best price and execution.
We do not participate in any soft dollar arrangements, whereby we would receive a
benefit in return for trading with a certain broker. We also do not receive referrals
from brokers in exchange for commissions. For those reasons, there is no conflict of
interest when we recommend any broker to a client.
While we do not require clients to direct us to use specific brokers, clients often
request or require us to use their preferred broker for custody and/or trading of their
account. When this occurs, we explain to the client the potential for additional costs
related to using their preferred broker. This is often as a result of higher commissions
either because their preferred broker does not offer as competitive a rate or because
we don’t have the ability to aggregate their orders with those of other clients, which
can reduce commission rates. We generally do not make undirected attempts to
negotiate commission rates.
We aggregate orders when possible to reduce transaction costs to our clients.
Typically, we are buying and selling the same securities for our clients with similar
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investment objectives. By aggregating the orders, we can reduce the commission paid
by each client.
Review of Accounts
Periodic Reviews
The investment team performs reviews of all accounts under their management to
ensure that the various client portfolio structures are in line with the client's
investment objectives. The review process begins with a weekly staff meeting of the
applicant's investment committee, led by Alex Maguire. Investment policy is
reviewed and individual securities are analyzed in the light of current economic and
financial reports. Portfolio changes are considered at this time.
Review Triggers
Other conditions that may trigger a review are unforeseen changes in the marketplace,
changes in investment information and changes in a client's policies or investment
situation. Changes in client accounts may be implemented at any time, if appropriate
to the client's situation, subject to constraints placed upon Maguire Investments by the
client.
Regular Reports
Clients will receive quarterly portfolio valuation statements. These statements include
the amount of each security held, its original cost, the cost price and current price of
the security, its current value, its percent of the total portfolio value, and the current
yield of that security. The statements divide the portfolio into various bond and stock
categories, as well as a total valuation for the entire account.
Monthly reports provided by the client’s custodian (not Maguire Investments), give
detailed information such as change in the account’s value vs. the previous month,
current value of all account holdings, and a detailed transaction history for the
reporting period.
No client statements are issued for consulting services.
Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Incoming Referrals
Maguire Investments has been fortunate to receive occasional client referrals. The
referrals came from current clients, business professionals, and other similar sources.
We do not compensate referring parties for these referrals.
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Referrals Out
Maguire Investments does not accept referral fees or any form of remuneration from
other professionals when a prospect or client is referred to them.
Other Compensation
Maguire Investments receives no compensation not discussed in earlier sections of
the Brochure.
Custody
Account Statements
Maguire Investments will not have the authority to withdraw client funds, nor will it
serve as custodian of any client funds or securities. All assets are held at qualified
custodians, which means the custodians provide account statements directly to clients
at their address of record at least quarterly.
Reports
Clients are urged to compare the account statements received directly from their
custodians to the additional statements provided by Maguire Investments.
Technical Definition of Custody
There is one circumstance in which we will be considered to have “custody” as
defined by the SEC. We may submit invoices for the payment of Maguire
Investments Investment Supervisory, or Advisory Fees to custodians if the client has
specifically authorized those custodians to deduct those fees from the account and to
pay those fees directly to us. The authority to submit fee invoices to the custodian for
payment meets the technical definition of “custody” of funds as defined by the SEC.
Investment Discretion
Discretionary Authority for Trading
Clients may grant discretionary authority to Maguire Investments to manage
securities accounts. Discretionary authority means that we have the authority to
determine, without obtaining specific client consent, the securities to be bought or
sold, and the amount of the securities to be bought or sold. This authority is carried
out in a way consistent with the investment policy that the client has approved in
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writing. We also accept client relationships which require prior client approval of
trades (non-discretionary).
Limited Power of Attorney
Maguire Investments’ discretionary clients sign a discretionary agreement granting us
limited power of attorney. That agreement gives us the authority to buy, sell,
exchange and trade in stocks, bonds and any other securities selected by Maguire
Investments for the benefit of the client.
Voting Client Securities
Proxy Votes
Maguire Investments does not vote proxies unless explicitly requested to do so by the
client. If explicitly requested to do so, we will act in a manner which we deem
prudent and diligent and which is intended to enhance the economic value of the
securities held in client accounts. We have adopted a written Proxy Voting Policy,
which details general voting positions with respect to specific governance issues and
corporate actions. These voting positions are grouped into five categories. The
categories and associated guidelines are as follows:
Election of Board of Directors - Maguire Investments will generally vote in support
of management's nominees for the board of directors; however, we may choose not to
support management's proposed board if circumstances warrant such consideration.
Appointment of Independent Auditors - Maguire Investments will support the
recommendation of the respective corporation's board of directors.
Issues of Corporate Structure and Shareholder Rights - Proposals may originate
from either management or shareholders, and among other things, may request
revisions to the corporate bylaws that will affect shareholder ownership rights. We do
not generally support obstacles erected by corporations to prevent mergers or
takeovers with the view that such actions may depress the corporation's marketplace
value. We support the following types of corporate structure and shareholder rights
proposals:
• Management proposals for approval of stock repurchase programs;
stock splits (including reverse splits).
• Authorization to increase shares outstanding.
• The ability of shareholders to vote on shareholders rights plans (poison
pills).
• Shareholders rights to eliminate or remove supermajority provisions.
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• Shareholders' rights to call special meetings and to act by written
consent.
Executive and Director Equity-Based Compensation - Maguire Investments is
generally in favor of properly constructed equity-based compensation arrangements.
We will support proposals that provide management with the ability to implement
compensation arrangements that are both fair and competitive. However, we may
oppose management proposals that could significantly dilute shareholders' ownership
interests in the corporation.
Corporate Social and Policy Issues - Proposals usually originate from shareholders
and may require a revision of certain business practices and policies. Maguire
Investments believes, however, that typical business matters that directly or indirectly
affect corporate profitability are primarily the responsibility of management.
Therefore, social and policy issues reflected in shareholder proposals should be
subject to the approval of the corporation's board of directors.
We may engage the services of an independent third party ("Proxy Firm"). It may
vote proxies individually for an account or in the aggregate and may record votes
across a group of accounts, strategy or product. In addition, we may refrain from
voting a proxy on behalf of client accounts in certain situations such as de minimis
holdings, certain items relating to foreign issuers, timing issues related to opening
and/or closing of accounts, and contractual arrangements with clients and/or their
authorized delegate.
In the rare instance when we do vote proxies, we discuss with the client the
possibility that conflicts of interest could arise in connection with that proxy voting.
Maguire Investments will provide a copy of the Proxy Voting Policy upon request and
without charge. We will also provide to any client, upon request and without charge,
information regarding how proxies for their securities were voted, if they have
explicitly requested us to vote for them.
Financial Information
Financial Condition
Maguire Investments does not have any financial impairment that will preclude the
firm from meeting contractual commitments to clients.
A balance sheet is not required to be provided because we do not serve as a custodian
for client funds or securities, and we do not require prepayment of fees of more than
$1200 per client, and six months or more in advance.
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