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Item 1 – Cover Page
535 Mission Street, Suite 2310
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 523-6868
Form ADV Part 2A Brochure
September 12, 2025
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Moment
Partners, LLC. You should review this brochure to understand your relationship with our firm and
help you decide whether to hire or retain us as your investment adviser. If you have any questions
about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at (415) 523-6868. The information in this
Brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States of America Securities and Exchange
Commission (“SEC”) or by any state securities authority.
Additional information about Moment Partners, LLC also is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You can search this site by our firm name or by using a unique identifying
number, known as a CRD number. The CRD number for Moment Partners, LLC is 332691.
Moment Partners, LLC is a registered investment adviser. Registration of an investment adviser
does not imply any level of skill or training.
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Item 2 – Material Changes
This section of the brochure discusses specific material changes that have been made to the brochure
since the firm’s last annual update. This is an other than annual amendment that had no material changes.
Our annual amendment filing reflected the following changes:
❖ Item 4 has been updated to disclose our recommendation of third-party private funds.
❖ Updates have been made throughout to disclosure performance-based fee arrangements.
We will provide you with a Summary of Material Changes made to this brochure annually at no cost. You
may receive an updated copy of this brochure at any time by contacting us at (415) 523-6868.
(Brochure Date: 09/12/2025)
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page ............................................................................................................................... i
Item 2 – Material Changes ....................................................................................................................... ii
Item 3 – Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................... iii
Item 4 – Advisory Business ..................................................................................................................... 4
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ............................................................................................................. 8
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ......................................................... 11
Item 7 – Types of Clients ....................................................................................................................... 11
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies ............................................................................. 12
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information .......................................................................................................... 15
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ................................................................ 15
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation in Client Transactions and Personal Trading.............................. 15
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ............................................................................................................... 16
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ............................................................................................................... 18
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation............................................................................... 18
Item 15 – Custody ................................................................................................................................. 19
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ............................................................................................................ 19
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ......................................................................................................... 19
Item 18 – Financial Information............................................................................................................. 20
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
About Our Firm
Moment Partners, LLC. (“Moment”) is a registered investment adviser that provides investment management and
financial advisory services to individual and institutional investors to help them achieve their financial needs and
goals. Moment is owned by Jason W. Cohen and Scott H. Hampton and has been a registered investment adviser
since 2024. As of December 31, 2024, the firm had $598,591,671 in discretionary and $530,904,472 in non-
discretionary assets for a total of $1,129,496,143 in regulatory assets under management.
Types of Advisory Services We Offer
Moment offers a variety of advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, businesses, and
corporations. These services include:
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Investment and wealth management
• Selection of Independent Managers
• Financial planning and consulting
• Fiduciary and non-fiduciary services for plan sponsors
We work with our clients to determine their investment objectives and risk profile and develop a customized
investment plan based on their individual needs and goals. Moment will utilize the financial information provided by
the client to analyze and develop strategies and solutions to assist the client in meeting their financial goals.
Prior to Moment rendering any of the foregoing services, clients are required to enter into one or more written
advisory agreements with Moment setting forth the relevant terms and conditions of the advisory relationship.
Moment manages clients’ portfolios on a discretionary and, in limited circumstances, non-discretionary basis. Our
investment and wealth management services are tailored to the needs of our clients and are based on a comprehensive
understanding of each client’s current situation, past experiences, and future goals. With this acquired knowledge we
create, analyze, strategize, and implement goal-oriented investment solutions. These solutions become the foundation
of our clients’ investment policy. This policy, and our matched strategies, are designed to be risk appropriate, cost
effective and tax efficient.
Our wealth management services generally include a broad range of comprehensive financial planning and/or
consulting services, as well as discretionary or, in limited circumstances, non-discretionary management of
investment portfolios.
Client assets are primarily allocated among individual equity and debt securities, exchange-traded funds ("ETFs")
and mutual funds in accordance with the client's stated investment objective and risk/volatility parameters. We may
also recommend clients allocate a certain portion of their assets to independent investment managers ("Independent
Managers"). Where appropriate, Moment can also provide advice about many types of legacy positions or other
investments held in client portfolios. Clients can also engage Moment 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 (to
the extent permissible without an insurance license) and assets held in employer sponsored retirement plans and
qualified tuition plans (i.e., 529 plans). In these situations, Moment will direct or make recommendations on a non-
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discretionary basis for 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 custodian for the plan trustee or
administrator and clients retain responsibility for effecting trades in these accounts.
For certain qualified clients, Moment can also recommend third party private fund vehicles. Moment will research,
source and monitor alternative investments such as private equity, venture capital and hedge fund vehicles to present
for consideration to qualified clients. Moment will assist clients in implementing any recommendations made,
including assisting with completing the relevant subscription documents, however client shall be required to execute
all relevant documentation.
Moment 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. You should promptly
notify us if there are changes in your financial situation or if you wish to place any limitations on the management of
your account. You may impose reasonable restrictions or mandates on the management of your account if Moment
determines, in our sole discretion, the conditions will not materially impact the performance of a management
strategy or prove overly burdensome to the firm's management efforts.
To the extent a client decides to invest with an Independent Manager or in a particular fund, those managers and
funds will have their own investment practices. Those investment practices are described in each manager’s Form
ADV or fund’s prospectus, or in its offering or other disclosure documents. In addition, selected money managers or
funds typically have discretion to determine the type and amount of securities to be purchased or sold for the portion
of the assets managed by the money manager or fund.
Selection of Independent Managers
Moment may select certain Independent Managers to actively manage all or a portion of its clients' assets. Pursuant
to the terms of the investment advisory agreement, Moment shall have the discretion to appoint and terminate these
third-party advisers. The specific terms and conditions under which a client engages an Independent Manager may
also be set forth in a separate written agreement with the designated Independent Manager. Certain Independent
Managers require a separate investment advisory agreement with the Independent Manager, while others do not. In
addition to this brochure, clients will also receive the written disclosure documents of the respective Independent
Managers engaged to manage their assets.
Moment will evaluate a variety of information about Independent Managers, which can include 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, Moment seeks to assess the Independent Managers'
investment strategies, past performance, and risk results in relation to its clients' individual portfolio allocations and
risk exposure. Moment also takes into consideration each Independent Manager's management style, returns,
reputation, financial strength, reporting, pricing, and research capabilities, among other factors.
Independent Managers utilized by Moment can include Parametric and unified managed account managers and
separate account managers available through Wells Fargo & Company (“Wells Fargo”).
Moment continues to provide services relative to the discretionary or non-discretionary selection of the Independent
Managers. On an ongoing basis, Moment monitors the performance of those accounts being managed by Independent
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Managers. Moment seeks to ensure the Independent Managers' strategies and target allocations remain aligned with
its clients' investment objectives and overall best interests.
Programs Offered Through Wells Fargo Advisors
When utilizing Wells Fargo as the Independent Manager, or managers available through a program offered by Wells
Fargo, investment management services are provided through the Personalized Unified Managed Account Program
or Private Advisor Network Program (a separately managed account program). The Wells Fargo programs require
clients to sign an investment advisory agreement for access to their programs in addition to our investment
management agreement.
Financial Planning and Consulting Services
Moment offers different levels of financial planning and consulting services to help our clients identify, prioritize and
work towards their goals and objectives. Our consulting services give our clients the ability to receive a broad range
of financial advice and services, including specific security recommendations, for the duration of the advisory
agreement.
Our process starts with an extensive review of a client's family situation, which includes assets and liabilities as well
as estate, tax, and insurance needs. We then employ a risk tolerance and risk capacity-focused simulation to get a
detailed cash flow analysis and proposed asset allocation. Together, this information is analyzed to develop a
proposed financial plan, which is designed to be dynamic in nature, ever-evolving due to life changes, along with
changes in cash flow needs, risk tolerance, time horizon, or investment objectives.
Moment’s financial planning and consulting services may include any of the following topics:
• Cash Flow Analysis
• Divorce Planning
• Financial Record Organizing
• Liability Management
• Estate Planning
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Investment Consulting
• Charitable Giving
• Tax Planning
• Education Planning
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Insurance Review
• Business Planning
• Family Governance
• Concentrated Stock
• Retirement Plan Consulting and Employee Benefits
Analysis
• Federal Benefits & Health Care
• Legacy Planning
• Death & Disability
• Executive Compensation
While each of these services is available on a stand-alone basis, certain services may also be rendered in
conjunction with investment portfolio management services as part of a comprehensive wealth management
engagement. In performing these services, Moment 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.
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Moment can recommend clients engage the firm for additional related services, or we may recommend other
professionals to implement our recommendations. These additional services by Moment or another professional
are provided at an additional cost to you, which is based on the nature, extent, complexity, and other
characteristics of the services. This creates a conflict of interest because we will have an incentive to recommend
additional services based on the compensation to be received, rather than solely based on your needs, and in some
cases, based on the prospect of cross-referrals of advisory clients from the other professional or his or her firm.
Implementation of financial planning recommendations is entirely at your discretion. You have complete freedom
in selecting a financial adviser to assist you with implementing the recommendations made in your financial plan
and are under no obligation to act on the advice of Moment. Financial planning recommendations are of a generic
nature and are not limited to any specific product or service offered by a broker dealer or insurance company.
Should you choose to implement the recommendations contained in the plan, Moment suggests you work closely
with your attorney, accountant and/or insurance agent.
Moment provides general estate planning services which includes access to a third-party tool used to provide trust
summaries and general estate plan summaries. Our tax planning services involves organizing a client’s financial
affairs in a way to minimize tax liability while staying compliant with tax laws. Moment will act solely in our
capacity as a registered investment adviser and does not provide any legal or accounting advice. You should seek
the counsel of a qualified accountant and/or attorney when necessary. As part of our advisory services, we can
assist clients with tax loss harvesting and will work with the client’s tax specialist to answer any questions related
to the client’s portfolio.
Fiduciary and Non-Fiduciary Services for Plan Sponsors
Retirement plan sponsors can retain our firm to provide advisory and consulting services for plan assets. Fiduciary
services available to plan sponsors include:
• Reviewing and assisting in the establishment of investment policies and objectives on behalf of the plan
• Assistance with development of an Investment Policy Statement
• Recommending core investments to be offered to plan participants for selection by the plan sponsor
• Recommending investment managers, within the meaning of ERISA Section 3(38), on behalf of the plan,
to be offered as investment options for plan participants
• Monitoring of the plan’s investments or investment managers in accordance with the plan’s Investment
Policy Statement or other relevant guidelines
Non-fiduciary consulting services available to plan sponsors include:
• Educating plan participants on investment options available within the plan
• Preparation of periodic performance reports for the plan’s investments
• Assistance with monitoring the reasonableness of the fees and expenses of the plan’s investments or
investment managers in accordance with the plan’s Investment Policy Statement or other relevant
guidelines
• Benchmarking existing plan service providers to industry peers, and where appropriate, conducting a
search for new providers for the plan sponsor’s consideration and providing our recommendation.
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Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
How We Are Compensated for Our Advisory Services
Our fees vary among the different types of advisory services we offer and may be negotiated at our sole
discretion. The specific fees and manner in which fees are charged and calculated are described in your
investment advisory agreement. You should carefully review the investment advisory agreement prior to signing
it.
Fees for our advisory services may be higher than fees charged by other advisers who offer similar services. You
may be charged different fees than similarly situated clients for the same services. You should carefully review
this brochure to understand the fees and other sources of compensation that exist among our services prior to
entering into an investment advisory contract with our firm.
Investment and Wealth Management Services
Moment offers investment and wealth management services for a maximum annual fee of 1.75% based on the
amount of assets under the firm’s management. Advisory fees are negotiated based on the complexity of the
engagement and the total household assets under management prior to the start of the engagement. Moment can
also manage client assets on a fixed annual fee basis billed quarterly in advance based on the total household
assets. In certain circumstances, family members and close personal friends can be eligible for discounted fee
rates for services. These discounts are provided at the discretion of management and can vary based on the nature
of the relationship, the scope of services provided, and other relevant factors. See Item 6 for information on our
performance-based fees for applicable qualified clients.
Certain ERISA rules prevent householding corporate plans with personal assets for fee reductions. While in most
situations the advisory fee will be a flat percentage across all accounts of a client (based on the aggregate value of
all household accounts), in some cases we may agree to a reduced advisory fee percentage for one or more
particular accounts. You should refer to your advisory agreement for your specific fee rate(s).
Fees are generally billed in advance each calendar quarter based on the market value of the assets under
management/advisement on the last day of the previous calendar quarter. Moment, in our sole discretion, can
negotiate or waive the annual fee based upon certain criteria, including, but not limited to, anticipated future
earning capacity and/or additional assets, dollar amount of assets to be managed, related accounts, account
composition, pre-existing client relationships, account retention, and pro bono activities. For investment and
wealth management services Moment provides to certain clients or for specific client holdings (e.g., held-away
assets, 529 plans, etc.), we may negotiate a fee rate that differs from our standard investment management fees.
Programs Offered Through Wells Fargo Advisors
Fees for advisory programs offered through Wells Fargo Advisors are inclusive of Moment’ and Wells Fargo
Advisors’ advisory fees and are as follows:
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Program
Program Type
Personalized Unified Managed Account
Private Adviser Network
Unified Managed Account
Separately Managed Account
Maximum Annual
Advisory Fee
1.50%
1.50%
Wells Fargo Advisors will calculate and directly debit advisory fees from the clients’ accounts for assets within
their programs. The value of assets held in any Wells Fargo Advisor program are excluded from the amount of
total household assets used to determine Moment’s advisory fees for other assets of a client that are managed by.
Selection of Independent Managers
Fees for Independent Managers are set forth by the Independent Manager and are in addition to Moment’s fees.
You should refer to the Independent Manager’s investment management agreement and Form ADV Part 2A
Brochure for information on their fees and compensation.
Financial Planning and Consulting Services
For clients not retaining Moment for investment advisory services, Moment can provide financial planning and/or
consulting services which are billed on a fixed rate basis ranging from $2,000-$50,000 depending on the scope of
the work to be performed. Moment will determine the fees for the project work, which will be disclosed within
the agreement with the client and Moment will require a retainer for the services which is payable upon entering
into the agreement. The balance of the fee is due and payable upon receipt of the final consulting or planning
services.
Factors we consider when determining our financial planning and consulting fees include, but are not limited to:
• The amount of time we expect to spend completing the financial planning or consulting services and
providing related advice;
• The complexity of your goals, issues and/or needs;
• The extensiveness and complexity of the data needed regarding your personal financial information;
• Your net worth or the value of your investment accounts and/or other assets that are the subject of the
financial planning or consulting services; and/or
• Special circumstances related to life changes, marital status, health or special income needs, or growth or
decline of a personal business.
Though Moment will request a retainer to initiate financial planning and consulting services; we will not request
the prepayment of fees more than $1,200 in advisory fees more than six months in advance.
You can engage Moment for additional investment management services to assist with implementing one or more
financial planning recommendations. You will incur additional fees if you retain our firm for such services. You
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have complete freedom in selecting an investment adviser to assist you in implementing any recommendations by
Moment and are under no obligation to act upon the advice we provide.
For consulting services, the investment advisory agreement between Moment and the client will continue in effect
until terminated by either party. For stand-alone financial planning services, the agreement between Moment and
the client will terminate upon delivery of the plan or completion of the service.
Fiduciary and Non-Fiduciary Services for Plan Sponsors
The annual fee for Moment’s plan services is charged on a quarterly basis and is based on a percentage of the
assets within the plan and ranges up to 1.75% per annum. The annual fee will be based upon several factors
including the size of the plan, the number of participants, the number of locations as well as the method of
employee education and services required.
If fees are paid from plan assets, the plan authorizes the custodian to calculate the fee and debit the fee from plan
assets and forward the fees to the Firm for payment to Moment. It is the plan’s responsibility to verify the
accuracy of fee calculations made by the plan custodian. The value of plan assets for fee calculations purposes
will be reported by the plan custodian.
Payment of Fees
Clients authorize Moment to instruct the account custodian to directly debit fees from the client’s account.
Accounts initiated or terminated during a calendar quarter will be charged a prorated fee.
Fees for our advisory services generally require you to pay investment advisory fees in advance of receiving
services. Upon termination of your advisory agreement with our firm, we will promptly refund any prepaid,
unearned fees.
• For investment and wealth management services, refunds are calculated by taking the total advisory fee
billed for the calendar quarter, dividing that amount by the number of days in the calendar quarter and
multiplying that amount by the number of days services were not provided during the calendar quarter.
• For Independent Managers, the Independent Manager determines the manner in which advisory fees are
billed (in advance or arrears). You should refer to the manager’s Form ADV Part 2A Brochure for
additional information on how fees are paid for their services.
• For financial planning and consulting services, refunds are calculated based on the value of the services
that were completed prior to termination of the advisory agreement.
Other Types of Fees and Expenses You May Incur
Clients will incur certain charges imposed by custodians, brokers, third-party investments and other third parties,
such as fees charged by Independent Managers, custodial fees, odd-lot differentials, transfer taxes, wire transfer
and electronic fund fees, and other fees and taxes on brokerage accounts and securities transactions. Decisions to
reallocate your account assets could result in you incurring a redemption fee imposed by one or more mutual
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funds held in your account. Mutual funds and exchange traded funds also charge internal management fees, which
are disclosed in a fund’s prospectus. Such charges, fees and commissions are exclusive of and in addition to
Moment’s fee. Moment shall not receive any portion of these commissions, fees, and costs, including any
distribution or “12b-1” fees paid by the mutual funds in which your account assets are invested.
Other Types of Compensation We Receive
Moment has contracted with Trade-PMR, Inc. (“Trade-PMR”) for brokerage services, including trade processing,
collection of management fees, marketing assistance and research. Item 12 – Brokerage Practices further
describes the factors that Moment considers in selecting or recommending broker-dealers for client transactions
and determining the reasonableness of their compensation (e.g., commissions).
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Moment has entered into performance fee arrangements with qualified clients. Performance fee arrangements with
qualified clients are negotiated with clients on a case-by-case basis. Performance based fee arrangements can
create an incentive for Moment to recommend investments which may be riskier or more speculative than those
which would be recommended under a different fee arrangement. Such fee arrangements also create an incentive
to favor higher fee-paying accounts over other accounts in the allocation of investment opportunities.
Moment has procedures designed and implemented to ensure that all clients are treated fairly and equally, and to
prevent this conflict from influencing the allocation of investment opportunities among clients. Only "qualified
clients" will be eligible for performance-based fee arrangements. The performance-based fee arrangement is fully
disclosed within the investment management agreement presented to the client. The client must understand the
proposed method of compensation and its risks prior to entering into the investment management agreement.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
Moment provides portfolio management services to individuals, high net worth individuals and families, pension
and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable institutions, foundations, corporations, and other business
entities.
Moment generally requires a minimum initial investment of $2,000,000 for investment management services. The
firm, in its sole discretion, may accept clients with smaller portfolios based upon each client’s particular
circumstances.
Certain Independent Managers may impose more restrictive account requirements and varying billing practices
than Moment. In such instances, Moment may alter its corresponding account requirements and/or billing
practices to accommodate those of the Independent Managers.
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Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies
Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies
Moment carefully constructs a risk-adjusted, tax-efficient, and cost-effective asset allocation strategy based on the
client’s unique cash flow needs, stated return and risk profile. Security selection is based on qualitative,
quantitative, technical, and relative strength metrics. Portfolio holdings are constantly monitored and adjusted as
market conditions and our clients’ circumstances dictate. Clients may hold or retain other types of assets as well,
and Moment can offer advice regarding those various assets as part of our services. Advice regarding such assets
generally will not involve asset management services.
Moment uses asset allocation and diversification in an attempt to achieve the objectives of our model portfolios.
Moment predominantly utilizes a combination of active and passive strategies to allocate client assets primarily
among publicly traded securities, such as stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, and/or separately managed
portfolios. For certain clients, Moment may also recommend options trading based on the client’s investment
objectives. Nevertheless, individual client circumstances may dictate the use of other types of securities, actively
managed portfolios, or alternative investments. Depending upon the client’s financial needs, strategies
implemented might include long term purchases (securities held at least a year), short term purchases (securities
sold within a year), option writing, including covered options, uncovered options or spreading strategies, and
other securities transactions.
Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves risk of loss that you should be prepared to bear. All investments present the risk
of loss of principal – the risk that the value of securities (e.g., stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, etc.), 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.
There is no guarantee that investment recommendations made by Moment will be successful. We cannot assure
you that your account will increase, preserve capital, or generate income, nor can we assure you that your
investment objectives will be realized. Although all investments involve risk, our investment advice seeks to limit
risk through diversification among various asset classes.
We may recommend a variety of security types for your account in an effort to achieve your individual needs and
goals. This may include, but is not limited to, stocks, bonds, open-end and closed-end mutual funds, ETFs,
options, hedge funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds, advisory accounts, real estate investment trusts,
or other private alternative or other investment funds. An investment in such other funds or managers may
present risks specific to the particular investment vehicle, such as long-term illiquidity, redemption notice periods
or other restrictions on redemptions, capital calls, or periodic taxable income distribution.
Described below are the material risks associated with investing in the types of securities we generally use in
client accounts:
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Equity Securities
In general, prices of equity securities (common, convertible preferred stocks and other securities whose values are
tied to the price of stocks, such as rights, warrants and convertible debt securities) are more volatile than those of
fixed-income securities. The prices of equity securities could decline in value if the issuer’s financial condition
declines or in response to overall market and economic conditions. Investments in smaller companies and mid-
size companies may involve greater risk and price volatility than investments in larger, more mature companies.
Fixed-Income Securities
The return and principal value of bonds fluctuate with changes in market conditions. Fixed-income securities are
subject to interest rate risk and credit quality risk. The market value of fixed-income securities generally declines
when interest rates rise, and an issuer of fixed-income securities could default on its payment obligations.
Changes in interest rates generally have a greater effect on bonds with longer maturities than on those with shorter
maturities. If bonds are not held to maturity, they may be worth more or less than their original value. Credit risk
refers to the possibility that the issuer of a bond will not be able to make principal and/or interest payments. High
yield bonds, also known as “junk bonds,” carry a higher risk of loss of principal and income than higher rated
investment grade bonds.
Mutual Funds
Mutual funds may invest in different types of securities, such as value or growth stocks, real estate investment
trusts, corporate bonds, or U.S. government bonds. There are risks associated with each asset class. An investment
in a money market fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other
governmental agency. Although money market funds seek to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per
share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the fund. Redemption is at the current net asset value, which
may be more or less than the original cost. Aggressive growth funds are most suitable for investors willing to
accept price per share volatility since many companies that demonstrate high growth potential can also be high
risk. Income from tax-free mutual funds may be subject to local, state and/or the alternative minimum tax.
Because each mutual fund owns different types of investments, performance will be affected by a variety of
factors. The value of your investment in a mutual fund will vary from day to day as the values of the underlying
investments in a fund vary. Such variations generally reflect changes in interest rates, market conditions and other
company and economic news. These risks may become magnified depending on how much a fund invests or uses
certain strategies. A fund’s principal market segment(s), such as large-cap, mid-cap or small-cap stocks, or growth
or value stocks may underperform other market segments or the equity markets as a whole. You can find
additional information regarding these risks in the fund’s prospectus.
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)
ETFs are typically investment companies that are legally classified as open-end mutual funds or unit investment
trusts. ETFs differ from traditional mutual funds in that ETF shares are listed on a securities exchange. Shares can
be bought and sold throughout the trading day like shares of other publicly traded companies. ETF shares may
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trade at a discount or premium to their net asset value. This difference between the bid price and ask price is often
referred to as the “spread.” The spread varies over time based on the ETF’s trading volume and market liquidity.
It is generally lower if the ETF has high trading volume and market liquidity and higher if the ETF has low
trading volume and market liquidity. Liquidity risks are higher for ETFs with a large spread. ETFs may be closed
and liquidated at the discretion of the issuing company.
International Investing
The risks of investing in foreign securities include loss of value as a result of political or economic instability;
nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation; changes in foreign exchange rates and foreign exchange
restrictions; settlement delays; and limited government regulation (including less stringent reporting, accounting,
and disclosure standards than are required of U.S. companies). These risks may be greater with investments in
emerging markets. Certain investments utilized by Moment may also contain international securities.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
A portion of your assets may be invested in cash or cash equivalents to achieve your investment objective,
provide ongoing distributions, and/or take a defensive position. Cash holdings may result in a loss of market
exposure.
Options
Options strategies can be complex and require a thorough understanding to execute effectively. The risk of
investing in options includes that the underlying asset’s price will move unfavorably, leading to loss. Options can
magnify both gains and losses, increasing the potential for significant losses. Changes in market volatility can
affect option prices unpredictably, impacting profitability.
Alternative Investments
Alternative investments are illiquid investments and do not trade on a national securities exchange. Alternative
investments typically include investments in direct participation program securities (partnerships, limited liability
companies, business development companies or real estate investment trusts), commodity pools, private equity,
private debt, or hedge funds. Alternative investments are subject to various risks, such as illiquidity and property
devaluation based on adverse economic and/or real estate market conditions.
Alternative investments are not suitable for all investors. Investors considering an investment strategy utilizing
alternative investments should understand that alternative investments are generally considered speculative in
nature and may involve a high degree of risk, particularly if concentrating investments in one or few alternative
investments. These risks are potentially greater and substantially different than those associated with traditional
equity or fixed income investments. Additional information regarding these risks can be found in the product’s
prospectus or offering documents.
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Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
As a registered investment adviser, Moment is required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of our firm or the integrity of our management.
Moment has no disciplinary information to report.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Moment has no other financial industry activities or affiliations.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
Our Code of Ethics
As a fiduciary, Moment is committed to providing investment advice with the utmost professionalism and
integrity. Our firm strives to identify, manage and/or mitigate conflicts of interest and has adopted policies,
procedures, and oversight mechanisms to address conflicts of interest. We have adopted a Code of Ethics that
emphasizes our fiduciary obligation to put client interests first and is designed to ensure personal securities
transactions, activities, and interests of employees will not interfere with the responsibilities to make decisions in
the best interest of clients. All supervised persons of Moment must acknowledge and comply with our Code of
Ethics. You can request a copy of our Code of Ethics by contacting us at (415) 523-6868.
Participation in Client Transactions
Moment does not affect principal or agency cross securities transactions for client accounts. Moment also does
not cross trades between client accounts. Principal transactions are generally defined as transactions where an
adviser, acting as principal for its own account or the account of an affiliated broker-dealer, buys from or sells a
security to an advisory client. An agency cross transaction is defined as a transaction where a person acts as an
investment adviser in relation to a transaction in which the investment adviser, or any person controlled by or
under common control with the investment adviser, acts as broker for both the advisory client and for another
person on the other side of the transaction. Agency cross transactions may arise where an adviser is dually
registered as a broker-dealer or has an affiliated broker-dealer.
Employee Personal Trading
Supervised persons of Moment can purchase or sell the same security that we recommend for investment in client
accounts. This creates a conflict of interest as there is a possibility that employees of our firm might benefit from
market activity by a client in a security held by the employee. Our Code of Ethics is designed to assure that the
personal securities transactions, activities and interests of the employees of Moment will not interfere with
making decisions in the best interest of advisory clients and implementing such decisions while, at the same time,
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allowing employees to invest for their own accounts. Under the Code of Ethics, certain classes of securities have
been designated as exempt transactions, based upon a determination that these would not materially interfere with
the best interest of Moment’s clients. Our Code of Ethics also places restrictions on our employees’ personal
trading activities. These restrictions include, but are not limited to, a prohibition on trading based on non-public
information and pre-clearance requirements for certain types of transactions. Employee trading is continually
monitored under the Code of Ethics in an effort to prevent conflicts of interest between Moment and our clients.
Certain affiliated accounts can trade in the same securities with client accounts on an aggregated basis when
consistent with Moment’s obligation of best execution. In such circumstances, the affiliated and client accounts
will share commission costs equally and receive securities at a total average price. Moment will retain records of
the trade order (specifying each participating account) and its allocation, which will be completed prior to the
entry of the aggregated order. Completed orders will be allocated as specified in the initial trade order. Partially
filled orders will be allocated on a pro rata basis. Any exceptions will be explained on the order.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
Selection and Recommendation of Broker-Dealers
Though Moment recommends brokers with which we have negotiated pricing on behalf of our clients, we do not
have discretionary authority to select brokers. We endeavor to recommend broker-dealers that will provide the
best services at the lowest commission rates possible. The reasonableness of commissions is based on the broker's
ability to provide professional services, competitive commission rates, research and other services that will help
our firm provide investment management services to clients. Moment may recommend brokers who provide
useful research and securities transaction services even though a lower commission may be charged by a broker
who offers no research services and minimal securities transaction assistance.
We have negotiated competitive pricing and services with Trade-PMR for brokerage back-office and trade
execution services and First Clearing for clearing and custodial services. First Clearing is a trade name used by
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC., a non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. Trade-PMR and First
Clearing are members of SIPC and are unaffiliated registered broker-dealers and FINRA members. The brokerage
commissions and/or transaction fees charged by Trade-PMR are charged separately from Moment’s advisory fee.
Moment regularly reviews the reasonableness of the compensation received by the broker-dealers used for
executing client transactions in an effort to ensure that our clients receive favorable execution consistent with our
fiduciary duty. Factors which Moment considers in recommending Trade-PMR and First Clearing or any other
broker-dealer to clients include, but is not limited to, their respective financial strength, reputation, execution,
pricing, research, and service. The commissions and/or transaction fees charged by these brokers can be higher or
lower than those charged by other broker-dealers.
In addition, Trade-PMR provides Moment with access to its institutional trading and custody services, which are
typically not available to retail investors. These brokerage services include the execution of securities
transactions, custody, research, and access to mutual funds and other investments that are otherwise generally
available only to institutional investors or would require a significantly higher minimum initial investment. Other
benefits we will receive include receipt of duplicate client confirmations and bundled duplicate statements; access
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to a trading desk that exclusively services its participants; access to block trading which provides the ability to
aggregate securities transactions and then allocates the appropriate shares to client accounts; and access to an
electronic communication network for client order entry and account information.
The commissions paid by Moment’s clients are intended to be consistent with our duty to obtain “best execution.”
However, a client may pay a commission that is higher than what another qualified broker-dealer might charge to
affect the same transaction when Moment determines, in good faith, that the commission is 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 broker-dealer’s services, including among others, execution capability,
commission rates, and responsiveness. Consistent with the foregoing, while Moment will seek competitive rates,
it may not necessarily obtain the lowest possible commission rates for client transactions.
Independent Managers selected by clients to manage clients' assets will generally also request the discretion to
select brokers and negotiate commissions on behalf of a client. Moment will not have control over trading
execution by such managers. Clients should review the Form ADV disclosure documents of such managers
regarding their trading practices.
Moment does not participate in soft-dollar relationships. When selecting broker-dealers for the execution of client
securities transactions, Moment does not consider whether we will receive any client referrals from the broker-
dealer or any other third party.
Directed Brokerage
As Moment will not request the discretionary authority to determine the broker-dealer to be used or the
commission rates to be paid, clients must direct Moment as to the broker-dealer to be used. The commissions and
transaction fees charged by these broker-dealers could be higher or lower than those charged by other custodians
and broker-dealers. When directing the use of a particular broker-dealer, it should be understood that Moment will
not have authority to negotiate commissions among various broker-dealers or obtain volume discounts. As such,
best execution may not be achieved. Not all investment advisers require clients to direct the use of specific
broker-dealers.
Aggregation of Orders
Transactions for each client will generally be effected independently. For certain trades, Moment will block trades
where possible and when advantageous to clients. The blocking of trades permits the trading of aggregate blocks
of securities composed of assets from multiple client accounts where transaction costs are shared equally and on a
pro-rated basis between all accounts included in the block. Block trading allows us to execute equity or fixed
income trades in a timely, equitable manner and to reduce overall commission charges to clients. Clients who do
not provide Moment with discretion will not participate in block trades, and their trades in similar securities will
be placed with brokers after trades for discretionary accounts. Accounts owned by supervised persons of our firm
can participate in block trading with your accounts; however, these individuals will not be given preferential
treatment of any kind.
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Item 13 – Review of Accounts
Accounts at Moment are reviewed on a periodic basis. This informal review includes assessing client goals and
objectives, monitoring the account, and addressing the need to rebalance, as necessary. Individual securities held
in client accounts are periodically monitored by the firm, while any selected third-party managers are monitored
on a quarterly basis. Accounts are reviewed in the context of each client’s stated investment objectives and
guidelines. More frequent reviews may be triggered by material changes to a client’s individual circumstances,
market conditions, or the political or economic environment.
Moment can also review tax-planning needs, cash-flow needs, as well as charitable giving, insurance, and estate
planning as part of our ongoing client reviews. Reviews are tailored to the services we provide to you, as well as
your individual needs and goals. We encourage you to discuss your needs, goals, and objectives with us and keep
us informed of any changes. If you engage our firm for ongoing investment advisory services, we will contact you
at least annually to determine whether there have been any changes to your financial situation or investment
objectives and whether you wish to impose any reasonable restrictions on the management of your account or
reasonably modify any existing restrictions. At this time, we will advise you of any account changes we feel are
necessary to help you stay on track with meeting your financial goals and consider whether the current services
provided by our firm continue to be suitable for your needs.
As a convenience to our clients, in addition to reporting on clients’ financial assets, at a client’s request we can
prepare a global consolidated report that also includes certain non-financial assets (e.g., real assets). In such
instances, Moment relies on the client to provide current and accurate price or other valuation information for
those assets to be included in the client’s consolidated account report. In no instance are non-financial assets
included in performance reporting. Moment does not independently verify, and expressly disclaims responsibility
for, the accuracy of any non-financial asset values clients provided to us to include in their reporting.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Other Compensation Arrangements
Moment receives compensation from Trade-PMR, Inc., the broker-dealer used for your account, and your account
custodian in the form of access to electronic systems that assist us in the management of client accounts, as well
as research, software and other technology that provide access to client account data (such as trade confirmations
and account statements), pricing information and other market data, facilitate trade execution (and allocation of
aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts), and client reporting capabilities. Your account custodian
also offers us discounts for products and services offered by vendors and third-party service providers, such as
software and technology solutions. These economic benefits create a conflict of interest in that it gives our firm an
incentive to recommend one broker-dealer or custodian over another that does not provide similar electronic
systems, support, or services. We address this conflict of interest by disclosing to our clients the types of
compensation that our firm receives so clients can consider this when evaluating our firm. It is important that you
consider the fees, level of service and investment strategies, among other factors, when selecting an investment
manager.
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Client Referrals
Moment does not pay any referral fees to other individuals for referring clients to our firm.
Item 15 – Custody
When you establish a relationship with our firm for investment management services, your assets will be
maintained by a bank, broker -dealer, mutual fund transfer agent or other such institution deemed a ‘qualified
custodian’ by the SEC. We rely on the custodian to price and value assets, execute and clear transactions,
maintain custody of assets in your account and perform other custodial functions. Moment does not maintain
physical possession of any client account assets. Clients’ assets must be held by an institution deemed a qualified
custodian. We utilize First Clearing as the qualified custodian for client accounts.
You will receive monthly and/or quarterly account statements directly from the qualified custodian. Moment may
also provide you with written quarterly performance reports for your account. We urge you to carefully review
your account statements and compare the account balances with the balances reflected on any performance report
you may receive from our firm for accuracy. Balances on our reports may vary slightly from custodial statements
due to differences in accounting procedures, reporting dates, valuation methodologies of certain securities or other
operational factors. You should promptly notify us if you do not receive account statements from your custodian
at least quarterly or if you believe the information on your account statements is inaccurate.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Moment typically has investment discretion over clients’ securities accounts. In limited circumstances, Moment
can manage a client’s assets on a non-discretionary basis. Investment discretion is the authority to determine the
securities or other assets to purchase or sell on behalf of an account. Investment discretion will also include the
authority to select or terminate a third-party asset manager. This authority is exercised in a manner consistent with
your stated investment objective for the particular account. You must provide written authorization to our firm
before we can assume discretionary authority over your account. Any investment guidelines or restrictions you
would like to place on your account must be provided to Moment in writing.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
As a general policy, Moment will retain proxy voting authority for clients that have given us the authority to do
so. In such cases, we will follow the proxy voting guidelines outlined in our Proxy Voting Policies and
Procedures. You may obtain a copy of our Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures and/or a record of ballots voted
upon by contacting us at (415) 523-6868. In certain situations, the Independent Manager may be responsible for
the voting of client proxies.
Clients may also elect to have us participate in class action lawsuits and related settlements on their behalf. In
such cases, we utilize a third-party service provider to assist the firm with the filing process, who receives 20% of
any settlement awarded to the client for their services. These class action litigation services do not include Fair
Fund recoveries, which must be handled directly by you.
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Item 18 – Financial Information
As a registered investment adviser, Moment is required to provide you with certain financial information about
our firm. We do not require or solicit prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees per client, six months or more in
advance. We do not have any financial commitment that is reasonably likely to impair our contractual
commitments to our clients, nor has our firm ever been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
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