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RIVERVIEW CAPITAL ADVISERS
Form ADV Part 2A
IA Firm SEC File Number 801-66623
Riverview Capital Advisers, LLC
265 Franklin Street
Suite 403
(617) 423-0080
www.riverviewcapital.com
March 19, 2025
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
Riverview Capital Advisers, LLC. If you have any questions about the contents of this
brochure, please contact us at 617-423-0080 or compliance@riverviewcapital.com. The
information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state securities authority.
Riverview Capital Advisers, LLC is a registered investment adviser with the SEC.
Registration with the SEC or any state securities authority does not imply a certain level of
skill or training. Additional information about Riverview Capital Advisers, LLC also is
available on the SEC's website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Item 2: Material Changes
Items 4 and 5 were updated to reflect the services we provide and how we bill for those services.
Riverview Capital Advisers, LLC will provide you with a new Brochure at any time there are
material changes or at your request.
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Item 3: Table of Contents
Item 1: Cover Sheet
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Item 2: Material Changes
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Item 3: Table of Contents
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Item 4: Advisory Business
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Item 5: Fees and Compensation
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Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
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Item 7: Types of Clients
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Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
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Item 9: Disciplinary Information
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Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
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Item 11: Code of Ethics
Page 13
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
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Item 13: Review of Accounts
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Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
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Item 15: Custody
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Item 16: Investment Discretion
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Item 17: Voting Client Securities
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Item 18: Financial Information
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Item 4: Advisory Business
(A) Introduction to Riverview Capital Advisers, LLC
Riverview Capital Advisers, LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company formed in 2006
(hereinafter "RCA" or “Riverview”), is a federally registered investment adviser, providing
various investment supervisory services to a variety of clients.1 Riverview is owned by Alan
Arcadipane and Paula Pienkowska and principally managed by Paula Pienkowska.
(B)
Service Options
RCA provides three service options:
1.
2.
3.
Investment Management Services
Family Office Services
Business Advisory Services
After reviewing the particular services available under each option (summarized below), clients
select the service option(s) that they determine will best meet their needs. Each advisory client
must sign an Investment Advisory Agreement ("Advisory Agreement") to reflect the choice(s)
made and the manner in which RCA will be compensated for the service(s) selected.
I.
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
RCA provides Investment Management Services, which grant discretionary authority to
RCA, for clients who choose this option to provide direct and indirect management as
summarized below. Assets are managed in each individual client's account according to such
client's stated goals and objectives, as set forth in the client's Investment Policy Statement, or as
amended by the client from time to time. For client accounts utilizing this service, RCA has
discretion to use the services of third-party portfolio manager(s) to meet each client's specific
needs. Such third-party portfolio manager(s) may have discretion to handle the day-to-day
investment management of the respective portion of client’s account(s).
In providing Investment Management Services, RCA and RCA Investment Adviser
Representative (“RCA Adviser”) will furnish supervisory and management services over client
account(s) through analysis of client investment goals, needs, objectives, and restrictions, as
identified by the client from time to time.
RCA provides direct management and security selection for each account for clients
selecting this service and/or oversight of third-party portfolio manager(s), provider(s) and/or sub-
advisor(s) selected to provide service(s) for client's account(s).
In the exercise of its discretion, RCA may place client account(s) in whole or in part with
1 Registration with any state or federal regulator does not imply a certain level of skill or training and does not imply
any endorsement by a state or federal regulatory authority.
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third-party portfolio manager provider(s) and/or sub-advisor(s) who will manage assets on behalf
of RCA. RCA will monitor the performance of such third-party portfolio manager(s) and charge
fees for its Investment Management Services.
With respect to the execution of any transactions involving assets in a client's account, a
client authorizes RCA and RCA Adviser to issue brokerage instructions to purchase, sell and to
otherwise trade in or deal with any security in that account. Brokerage confirmations are
forwarded by the broker promptly after execution of transactions.
II.
FAMILY OFFICE SERVICES
In addition to Investment Management Services, RCA offers Family Office Services that
generally include, but are not limited to, financial planning, retirement planning, tax planning
and coordination with tax and accounting professionals, bookkeeping, estate and wealth transfer
planning, charitable planning and administration, consultation on insurance needs, and family
business continuity and succession planning.
RCA offers these services to individuals, families, trusts, and business entities. This is generally
a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary services. As part of these services, RCA
may provide cash flow, retirement, education and estate analysis, stock option planning,
compensation and bonus analysis, real estate analysis, family consulting, and legacy planning to
clients based upon their specific objectives.
These services may be provided independently or as part of comprehensive Family Office
services. RCA does not provide legal and tax drafting and filing and tax form preparation. RCA
encourages each client selecting this service option to seek the advice of an accountant, tax
planner, attorney or other professional for any tax drafting, filing, or legal advice.
In general, RCA’s Family Office Services seek to identify the client's short, intermediate, and
multi-generational objectives, with consideration for each client's investment objectives for the
short and long term, risk tolerance, assets and liabilities, and other information the client believes
might be helpful or pertinent to RCA. The RCA Adviser takes the information supplied by the
client and performs lengthy financial analysis to determine the components of the plan and the
basis for the RCA Adviser's recommendations. Finally, the RCA Adviser provides the client
with recommendations designed to meet the client's objectives, risk tolerance, and investment
criteria.
III.
BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES
RCA Business Analysts, in conjunction with third party consultants, can assist in
strategic forecasting, financial modeling, marketing and sales evaluation, executive incentives,
and succession planning. RCA takes a holistic approach in providing a blueprint for evaluating,
executing, and amending a strategy that fits the organization’s needs, whether it is a startup or
established firm.
RCA may refer and work directly with other third-party specialists including record
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keeping services, payroll administration, employee benefits, bill pay services, accounting and tax
preparation, private banking and lending, and residential and commercial mortgage and
refinancing. Where services require outside professionals the client may receive a separate
invoice in addition to the fees described in Item 5 below.
IV. OTHER SERVICES
From time to time, a client may approach RCA to perform services not specifically enumerated
herein. RCA may undertake to accommodate clients by providing such services.
Clients must provide accurate and complete information identifying client's investment
(C)
objectives, risk tolerance and investment restrictions, if any, and other like information, as the
intent is to tailor recommendations and strategies to address client-identified objectives and
incorporated client-specified restrictions. It is the client's responsibility directly or through their
RCA Adviser to notify RCA if client wishes to change their previously identified investment
objective(s) and/or strategy.
RCA does not participate in wrap fee programs.
(D)
As of December 31, 2024, RCA has the following assets under management:
(E)
Discretionary
Non-Discretionary
TOTAL
$584,479,845
$34,356,201
$618,836,046
In addition to the assets reported immediately above, as of December 31, 2024, RCA also had
assets under advisement totaling approximately $1,971,388,797. These are client assets that RCA
oversees as part of the overall core investment management strategy but does not manage on a
discretionary basis. The combined total of Regulatory Assets Under Management and Assets
Under Advisement is approximately $2,590,224,843.
Item 5: Fees and Compensation
(A)
Compensation and Fee Schedule
Generally, RCA is compensated for providing Investment Management Services based upon a
percentage of assets under management, a flat fee, or an hourly rate. Family Office and Business
Advisory Services are generally payable by flat fee, billed quarterly, or per project as negotiated
with the client based on time and cost of implementation.
I.
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES COMPENSATION
(a)
Percentage of Assets Based Compensation. Clients choosing Investment
Management Services will compensate RCA based on a percentage of the total value of their
portfolio including, but not limited to, accounts where RCA is the listed Adviser, including
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accounts opened after the initial Advisory Agreement, annuities consisting of no-load funds for
which the RCA Adviser did not receive any commission upon purchase, 401(k) accounts, and
529 College Savings Plans as of the last business day of each calendar quarter. Generally,
compensation due to RCA for its Investment Management Services is calculated by multiplying
the portfolio value on the last business day of each calendar quarter, as adjusted, by one fourth
(1/4) of the annual percentage set forth below. RCA management may, in its discretion, set a
minimum account size for clients seeking Investment Management Services. Multiple accounts
under the same client name, or accounts held by related persons may be billed in the aggregate, at
the client's option.
(b)
Investment Management Fees Charged by RCA. The annual percentage fee due
to RCA for its Investment Management Services applicable to new clients is as follows:
Total Portfolio Value
Percentage of Assets
1.00%
Less than $5,000,000
As Agreed
$5,000,000.01 to and above
(c)
No Percentages Greater Than Those Stated. Certain clients may pay to RCA
percentages of asset-based compensation that is less than that stated above, but in no instance are
percentages greater than those stated above.
(d)
Fluctuations in Total Portfolio Value. Subsequent fluctuations in the total value
of a client's portfolio occasioned solely by market forces may result in adjustments to the annual
percentage rates set forth above for clients paying RCA asset-based compensation. Subsequent
increases in the total value of client's portfolio may entitle that client to lower the annual
percentage rate to be paid. Alternatively, decreases in a portfolio value occasioned solely by
market conditions will not automatically result in that client paying a higher percentage
occasioned by the above-stated ranges.
(e)
Possible Availability of Lower Percentages. Client may be able to obtain
comparable services provided by and/or through others for lower percentages.
(f)
Annuities. If a client selecting Investment Management Services described above
has annuity product(s) with no-load funds (and for which no commissions were incurred upon
purchase), the value of the applicable funds may be added to the client's portfolio upon which
the asset-based fee will be charged.
(g)
Fee for Service. Clients who elect Investment Management and/or Advisory
Planning services as part of an Investment Management relationship may be billed per project in
addition to the Percentage of Assets Based Compensation. Wealth Management and Financial
Planning Services are described above and billed as agreed upon with the client in writing.
(h)
Hourly Rate or Fixed Fee. As an alternative to the percentage of assets for
Investment Management Services, certain Investment Management Service clients, may elect to
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compensate RCA for Investment Management Services via an hourly rate or fixed fee, or as
otherwise may be negotiated. No matter the form of compensation or amount of compensation
agreed upon, compensation is due and payable upon receipt of a bill from RCA or by a direct
withdrawal from a designated account(s).
(i)
Variations. Clients may negotiate fees different from those stated above, as
evidenced in writing signed by the client and RCA. The aggregate amount paid by clients may
vary, and clients (given the differences between and among clients, their needs and their distinct
objectives, and the possible varying complexities) may pay different rates and/or fees, which
may result in different clients receiving the same services but pay different rates and/or fees.
II.
FAMILY OFFICE AND BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES COMPENSATION
(a)
Fee for Service. Fees for Family Office Services and Business Advisory Services
are billed as a fixed fee, generally starting at $60,000 annually, billed quarterly. Fees are
negotiable and based on complexity and scope of the plan, as well as financial situation and
objectives.
(b)
Payment / Date. Fixed fees are generally billed at the beginning of each
calendar quarter. For accounts that are terminated, a refund shall be provided to a client
according to the remaining non-billable days remaining. Fixed fees are generally withdrawn
directly from client accounts via the client’s custodian.
(c). Variations. Clients may negotiate fees different from those stated above, as
evidenced in writing signed by the client and RCA. The aggregate amount paid by clients may
vary, and clients (given the differences between and among clients, their needs and their distinct
objectives, and the possible varying complexities) may pay different rates and/or fees, which
mean different clients may receive the same services, but pay different rates and/or fees.
(d)
Fixed Fee or Hourly Rate. In certain instances, Business Advisory Services
clients may elect to be billed separately from their Family Office Services Fee for Service,
depending upon the complexity of the services to be provided. The fees for Business Advisory
and Consulting Services are based on either a fixed fee, which is negotiated with the client for
Fee for Service, or charged as an hourly fee which may range from $150 to $500 per hour unless
otherwise agreed in writing by RCA and client. RCA advises clients in advance as to what the
selected services will cost. These fees can either be based on an annual Fee for Service, paid
quarterly, or as a one-time fee.
Clients enrolled in RCA's Investment Management Services authorize, in the RCA
(B)
Advisory Agreement, payment of RCA fees for Investment Management Services as well as any
third-party portfolio manager(s) and/or sub-advisers to be deducted automatically from the
Client's account with custodian. Fees and payment arrangements for sub-advisory services are
negotiable and will vary on a case-by-case basis.
In addition to the compensation paid to RCA under the above options, the Client may be
(C)
responsible for one or more of the following costs, charges or expenses.
(a)
Management Fees Charged by Mutual Funds. To the extent RCA or any third-
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party portfolio manager(s) or program(s) invests a client account in mutual funds and/or variable
annuities, the client will bear their proportionate share of the internal management expenses of
each mutual fund and/or variable annuities. All compensation paid to RCA or any third-party
portfolio manager or program for services is separate and distinct from the fees and expenses
charged by mutual funds and/or variable annuities for their respective services. These fees and
expenses are described in each fund's prospectus and/or variable annuity brochure. These fees
will generally include a management fee, administrative fee(s), other expenses, and a possible
sales and/or distribution fee(s) (initial or deferred).
(b)
Transaction Charges/Custodian Fees. To the extent RCA recommendations are
implemented on behalf of client, client may also pay a brokerage commission, ticket, transaction
and/or other like charges. Clients should investigate fully the conditions under which transaction
and commission charges are imposed and in what amounts. Clients electing asset-based
compensation options do not pay brokerage commissions or sales charges, but clients may still
be responsible for transaction and ticket charges.
(c)
Other Expenses/Fees. A client may pay transaction fees for the purchase of
securities and/or no-load variable annuities that the client may or may not pay if the client had
purchased the security directly and/or through a broker-dealer (i.e., no-load mutual funds).
There may be additional fees and charges (e.g., IRA, custodial fees) charged by clearing brokers.
Clients should review all charges, from time to time, with client's designated broker-dealer.
For clients enrolled in RCA's Investment Management Services, the asset-based
(D)
compensation described above is applied to the assets under management in an account at the end
of a calendar quarter and fees are billed quarterly in advance. RCA asset-based compensation is
calculated on the value of the account, less any exclusions, on the last business day of each
calendar quarter. RCA compensation is payable and processed shortly within a reasonable time
thereafter. Withdrawals and/or deposits from/to the portfolio assets, as the case may be, may
lead to an adjustment of the advisory fee.
For Accounts that are opened or terminated within any given calendar quarter, RCA will charge
the client asset-based compensation on a pro rata, per diem basis for the period of time during
which the assets are managed by RCA. Additions to the portfolio (other than de minimis
amounts) will be valued from the date added through to the earlier to occur of the date of
withdrawal or the end of each calendar quarter. Clients may reimburse the portfolio for asset-
based compensation charged and paid to RCA.
Liquidation of Portfolio to Fund Payment of Management Fees. There may be instances when
investments have to be liquidated or certain shares redeemed in order to generate sufficient cash
to cover compensation due to RCA. Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement and/or agreements
with the broker-dealer(s) and/or custodian(s) of the Account, the client authorizes RCA to effect
liquidations as its compensation becomes due. If and when such liquidation or redemption
becomes necessary, client is responsible for any attendant transaction costs including service
fees.
Neither RCA nor its Advisers accept additional compensation beyond the compensation
(E)
described above from the sale of securities or other investment products, including asset-based
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sales charges or services fees from the sale of mutual funds.
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
RCA does not charge or accept performance-based fees, nor does RCA or its Advisers engage in
side-by-side management of client accounts.
Item 7: Types of Clients
(A)
Types of Clients
RCA may provide the above-described services to various types of clients, including
individuals, profit-sharing plans, charitable foundations, corporations and other business entities,
estates, and trusts.
(B) Conditions for Managing Accounts
All account applications are reviewed prior to acceptance. These decisions are generally
based upon factors, which may include, but are not limited to, a client's legal capacity,
reputation, account size, account contents, client needs and objectives, the adequacy of the fee
for the time involved in providing the services sought, the scope of the client expectations and
personality profile. Minimum account size is determined at the discretion of RCA and may be
amended from time to time.
(C)
Investment Advisory Agreement
Clients selecting advisory services sign an Investment Advisory Agreement with RCA.
Such Agreement provides:
A.
Termination. Client has the absolute right to terminate the Advisory Agreement
in its entirety, exercisable at client's sole option and without penalty or RCA charge, by notice to
RCA within five business days from the date of client's signing the Advisory Agreement.
Further, RCA or client may terminate that Agreement at any time by providing notice of such
election to the other party, and termination will become effective upon receipt of such written
notice. The Advisory Agreement will terminate automatically upon the receipt by RCA of legal
notice of the death of the client, together with notice of termination by legal representative of
deceased. Upon the effective date of termination, the Adviser shall cease to have any
responsibility or liability with respect to any client asset or account. All fees and expenses due to
the Adviser through the close of business on the effective date of termination shall be
immediately due and payable and the Adviser shall have the authority to debit any Account to
recover such amounts due. To the extent any advisory fees are prepaid and no advisory services
are rendered, such fees are refundable in full (or, as the case may be, in proportion to the amount
of unused services) upon Client's cancellation of the Advisory Agreement. Client is not entitled
to refunds of commissions and other like charges paid in connection with the execution of
securities transactions.
B.
Dispute Resolution/Arbitration. To the fullest extent permitted by law, any
controversy arising out of or relating to client and its transactions with RCA and the Advisory
Agreement, or breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration, in accordance with the rules then in
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effect of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") or any successor or similar
arbitration organization authorized under the Agreement or applicable laws to hear the dispute.
Judgment upon any award rendered by the arbitrators is final and binding and may be entered in
any court having jurisdiction thereof.
The agreement to arbitrate may not be deemed enforceable under federal and/or state securities
laws. To the extent the arbitration agreement is deemed enforceable, it shall not constitute a
waiver of any of client's rights, to the extent such rights are deemed unwaivable under federal
and/or state securities laws, including the right to choose the forum, whether arbitration or
adjudication, in which to seek resolution of disputes.
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
(A) Methods of Analysis
RCA utilizes an investment approach best suited for each client's stated investment
objectives and goals. When appropriate, RCA will utilize a strategic asset allocation; asset
classes are identified and weighted by valuation and risk. Strategies may be developed for long-
term appreciation or for income and growth with varying levels of risk. Individual securities,
bonds, exchange traded securities (“ETFs”) and mutual funds are utilized within the strategic
asset allocation model as part of the strategy.
RCA and RCA Advisers use a combination of internal and external sources to analyze securities.
Principal weighting is placed on fundamental analysis which generally includes reviewing
information sources to determine current value and catalysts that may create potential change in
value. RCA and RCA Advisers may use sources such as, but not limited to, independent
research, company prepared reports, securities analysts' reports, government filings, industry
experts and vendors.
RCA and RCA Advisers may use a combination of internal and external sources to analyze
mutual funds or sub-advisors for client portfolios. Each fund's investment team is evaluated
considering philosophy, processes, team experience and performance histories are amongst the
criteria analyzed. Overall risk characteristics, changes in holdings and historical performance of
the investment team are also analyzed.
Although the investment strategies are generally developed within a timeframe of at minimum
eighteen to twenty-four months, at times securities positions may be partially of fully liquidated.
Developments in client needs and objectives, specific business issues or economic events are
amongst the potential occurrences that may result in sales sooner than anticipated. Generally,
RCA and sub-advisers are principally long-term investors. For specific client situations and at
the client's authorization, RCA or sub-advisor may utilize short sales, margin transactions or
covered option writing.
(B) Material Risks
All methods noted above rely on the assumption that the investments that RCA may
recommend for purchase or sale, the rating agencies that review various investments and other
publicly available sources of information about these investments, are providing accurate and
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unbiased data. While RCA is alert to indications that data may be incorrect, there is always a risk
that the analysis may be compromised by inaccurate or misleading information.
Frequent trading, when done, can affect investment performance, particularly through increased
brokerage and other transaction costs and taxes. Short sales and option writing generally hold
greater risk and clients should be aware that there is a chance of material risk of loss using any of
those strategies.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investing in securities involves a risk
of loss that you, as a client, should be prepared to bear.
(C)
Types of Investments
RCA provides investment advice on, but not limited to, the following types of
securities: municipal securities, certificates of deposit, commercial paper, over-the-counter
securities, individual stocks, index shares, mutual funds, and alternative investments. Annuities
and insurance products are offered through licensed professionals, some of whom may also be
RCA Advisers, or through other non-affiliated professionals.
RCA may also offer advice from time to time on real estate interests, commodities, partnership
interests, sub-advised or direct private equity interests and hedge fund strategies.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
RCA and RCA Advisers have no disciplinary events to report.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Broker-Dealer. RCA is not a broker-dealer and RCA Advisers are not registered
(A)
representatives of any broker-dealer. RCA may have networking arrangements with broker-
dealers, from time to time. RCA is able to work with any major brokerage firm, as may be
selected by the client. Presently, RCA recommends the use of Charles Schwab & Co, Inc. to
execute securities trades in clients' accounts. Clients using Charles Schwab & Co. and/or such
other client-designated broker-dealer must issue brokers instructions pursuant to which RCA
may forward, on behalf of the client, trade instructions.
Neither RCA nor any of its Advisers licensed or applying for license as a futures
(B)
commission merchant, commodity pool operator, commodity training adviser or an associated
person of such entities.
Insurance Company or Agency. RCA is not an insurance company or agency; however
(C)
RCA Advisers may be licensed to sell investment/insurance products, annuities or related
insurance services. RCA may have arrangements with insurance producers, companies or
agencies, to provide various insurance products recommended to RCA clients, including life and
disability insurance and annuity products.
RCA does not sell products or services other than Investment Management Services, Family
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Office Services, Business Advisory Services, and Consulting Services to clients. However, RCA
Advisers may sell investment/insurance products, annuities or services as part of the investment
advisory relationship. RCA is not a broker-dealer or custodian.
RCA will coordinate vendor services and consult with other companies. RCA may receive
compensation from a vendor or a corporate client for corporate benefit services including
deferred compensation, qualified retirement plans and other company benefits.
From time to time, certain high-net worth clients may invest in real estate or limited
partnerships/limited liabilities companies investing in real estate and other private investments
that are separately organized entities and may be owned in whole or in part by Alan L.
Arcadipane, a partner of RCA, and his affiliates R.T. Hawk, LLC, Hawk Properties, LLC, and/or
YellowFin Group LLC. The entities are otherwise unaffiliated with RCA, and clients generally
acknowledge such in writing.
Item 11: Code of Ethics
RCA has adopted and provided to all RCA Advisers its Code of Ethics ("Code"), which
(A)
provides guidance on certain issues to assist RCA's employees in conducting themselves
consistent with ethical principles and in compliance with their regulatory responsibilities. The
Code challenges all of RCA's staff members to live up to the law and to conduct themselves with
honesty and integrity and in compliance with all rules, laws and regulations of state and federal
agencies that regulate RCA. RCA's Code further contains provisions preventing employees
from misuse of client’s holdings, transactions and other confidential information.
RCA's Code of Ethics shall be made available to clients and prospective clients, at no charge,
upon their request directed to:
Riverview Capital Advisers, LLC
265 Franklin Street
Suite 403
Boston, MA 02110
Telephone: (617) 423-0080
RCA has adopted Guidelines for Personal Transactions and Prevention of Misuse of
(B)
Material Non-Public Information ("Transaction Guidelines"), in addition to the Code of Ethics,
which impose restrictions and reporting requirements on its officers, directors and employees
when effecting transactions for themselves or their accounts in securities recommended to clients
and cautions against misuse of material non-public information. Generally, RCA reviews all
Access Persons' accounts, monthly transaction reports and annual holding reports, all of which
are required to be provided under the RCA Code of Ethics and Transaction Guidelines.
(C) During the normal course of business, RCA's Access Persons and related persons may
also be clients of RCA and, therefore, may purchase and sell securities that may also be
recommended by RCA to clients or contemplated for investment by the firm's portfolio
managers. It is generally the policy of RCA not to favor any one client over another in making
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advisory recommendations, subject to the suitability of those recommendations to an individual
client and the specified investment objectives of a client. RCA Personnel are not prohibited from
owning securities purchased by RCA or sub-advisory relationships. RCA has adopted
Transaction Guidelines and Code of Ethics related to such purchases/sales by RCA Personnel
and Personnel's Related Persons, as described above. RCA requires its employees wishing to
buy or sell any publicly-traded security, other than mutual funds and other accepted securities
within the Code of Ethics and Transaction Guidelines, to either follow the "last in" and "last out"
rule for the trading day when the trade occurs in close proximity to the client trade, wait until at
least one business day after the client has established his position or declined to act before
purchasing or selling the security for their account, and/or trade at a price not better than that
obtained by the client (incidental trading which is minimal in relation to the total outstanding
value, and as such would have a negligible effect on the market price are, typically, not subject to
the foregoing restriction).
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
(A)
Investment Brokerage Discretion
Generally, RCA has discretionary authority to select securities purchased and sold by a
client's account, including the quantity and price as well as the use of third-party portfolio
manager(s), and sub-advisors. The client, under the Advisory Agreement, authorizes RCA to issue
broker instructions to the client's broker-dealer.
RCA is not a broker-dealer and RCA Advisers are not registered representatives of any broker-
dealer. RCA may have networking arrangements with broker-dealers, from time to time. RCA
is able to work with any major brokerage firm, as may be selected by the client.
RCA may consider the full range and quality of a broker-dealer’s services for client’s accounts.
If client does not have a strong preference for a particular broker-dealer, generally, RCA
recommends brokers, presently Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and qualified custodians based upon
its judgment as to services provided by same. RCA may consider, performance evaluation
software, reporting tools, and other types of products and services in selecting broker dealer to
recommend to clients. RCA will consider the following factors in this determination: price,
execution, service and reliability. Clients using Charles Schwab & Co., and/or designated
broker-dealer must issue brokers instructions so that RCA may forward, on behalf of Client,
trade instructions.
RCA may, from time to time, receive research or other products in connection with its Advisory
business from a broker-dealer. However, RCA does not compensate any broker-dealer nor does
RCA participate in any soft dollar arrangements in exchange for such services.
For the brokerage firms recommended, RCA periodically reviews custodian fees, brokerage
commissions and qualification compared to the value added. RCA shall bring attention to factors
including but not limited to block trades, access to market supply, timely execution and the
accuracy of research, portfolio accounting and client reports. These reviews, evaluations,
research products and services are generally used for most, but not all, client accounts.
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Advisory recommendations and/or strategies may or may not vary among clients, notwithstanding
similar investment objectives, risk tolerances and/or other factors. No assurance can be given
about the ultimate results or success of any investment or insurance recommendation or strategy.
The client is encouraged to review all investment-related topics, together with RCA's
recommendations, with counsel.
(B) Aggregation of client orders
RCA will aggregate or “block” trades where possible and when advantageous to clients.
This blocking of trades permits the trading of aggregate blocks of securities composed of assets
from multiple client accounts, so long as any transaction costs incurred from the trade are shared
equally and on a pro-rated basis between all accounts included in any such block. These
transaction costs do not include any commission charged by the Broker-Dealer. Block trading
may allow RCA to execute equity trades in a timelier, more equitable manner, and at an average
share price. RCA will typically aggregate trades among clients whose accounts can be traded at a
given broker, and generally will rotate or vary the order of brokers through which we place
trades for clients on any particular day. If RCA is unable to aggregate trades due to the fact that
client accounts are on different platforms, RCA will seek to execute the trades in a manner so
that one platform is not favored over another.
Item 13: Review of Accounts
(A) Accounts are reviewed periodically. Account asset allocations and portfolio holdings are
viewed through portfolio software and accounting systems. Accounts may be altered through asset
allocation of holdings.
The account review process may be triggered by changing developments with respect to
(B)
client needs, investment strategies, suitability, business climate and specific holdings. Clients
will receive account appraisals for investment management accounts periodically throughout the
year, as needed for meetings or requested, and no less than annually.
(C) Qualified custodians utilized by RCA will provide reports detailing the holdings in
electric format or in paper no less than quarterly, as determined by the client's request. Clients
may also request trade confirmations, in paper or electronically, from the qualified custodian. No
less than annually and as needed, RCA and RCA Advisers will make efforts to speak directly
with clients in person or though other medium to review client needs, investment policy
statement, strategy, and portfolio holdings. Generally, financial planning only clients will not
receive regular reports unless requested by the client.
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Additional Compensation. RCA does not currently pay referral fees to independent persons or
firms (“Solicitors”) for introducing clients to RCA. However, RCA has in the past and it is
possible that in the future RCA may enter into a referral arrangement after updating this
Brochure in accordance with Rule 206(4)-3.
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Item 15: Custody
Neither RCA nor RCA Advisers are authorized to take physical custody of a client's assets,
securities, cash (other than financial planning fees, wealth management fees, family office fees,
or business advisory fees) or other property. All clients' securities and property should be
forwarded directly to the client or their designated qualified custodian and/or as required by any
third-party program(s) used to service client account(s), as the case may be.
Item 16: Investment Discretion
RCA offers clients Investment Management Services under which clients authorize and grant
RCA discretionary authority over their accounts. For clients who do not grant RCA with
discretionary authority over their account(s), RCA will make recommendations to the client for
the client's approval, rejection, revision or modification. For clients who grant discretionary
authority to RCA, assets are managed in each individual client's account according to such
client's stated goals and objectives and any reasonable restrictions placed on the account by
the client, as set forth in the client’s Advisory Agreement, or as amended by the client from
time to time. For clients enrolled in Investment Management Services, RCA may have
discretion to handle the day-to-day investment management of the client account(s).
Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, clients grant RCA the authority to manage the assets in
their accounts on a fully discretionary basis. The grant of discretionary authority to RCA
includes, but is not limited to the authority:
(i)
to take any and all actions on the clients’ behalf that RCA determines to be
customary or appropriate for a discretionary investment adviser to perform, including the
authority to buy, sell, select, remove and replace securities and investments for the account, and
to determine the portion of assets in the account to be allocated to each investment or asset class
and to change such allocations;
(ii)
to designate the broker-dealers or others with which transactions for the account
will be affected (See Item 12 above);
(iii)
to retain and replace, or not, any person providing investment advice, securities
recommendations or other services to RCA, as deemed appropriate by RCA, from time to time;
and
(iv) with regard to the Advisory Agreement, to retain and replace any investment
adviser representative providing services on behalf of RCA, as deemed appropriate by RCA.
RCA is authorized by clients to exercise discretionary authority over Advisory Services
client accounts pursuant to a grant of discretionary authority from clients in the
Advisory Agreement and may exercise discretion to determine which securities are to be
purchased or sold in a client's account, the amount of securities to be purchased or sold,
whether the securities are to be purchased or sold, which broker-dealer or other account
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custodian(s) are to be engaged by clients, or the commission rates/sales charges to be paid
by clients.
RCA's exercise of discretionary authority over accounts shall be managed on the basis of that
client’s identified financial situation and investment objectives and consistent with any
reasonable restrictions imposed by the client, as shall be provided by clients to RCA from
time to time.
Clients, under the Advisory Agreement, authorize RCA to issue broker instructions to the
client's broker-dealer. If a third-party program is selected, client account(s) may be subject to
such applicable program's disclosure statement(s).
Family Office Services and/or Business Advisory Services clients generally contain discretionary
assets in addition to non-discretionary, or “assets under advisory,” which RCA includes in the
Client’s comprehensive planning.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
RCA does not vote client proxies. Therefore, although RCA may provide investment advisory
services relative to client investment assets, RCA's clients maintain exclusive responsibility for:
(1) directing the manner in which proxies solicited by issuers of securities beneficially owned by
the client shall be voted, and (2) making all elections relative to any mergers, acquisitions, tender
offers, bankruptcy proceedings or other type events pertaining to the client's investment assets.
RCA and/or the client shall correspondingly instruct each custodian of the assets to forward to
the client copies of all proxies and shareholder communications relating to the client's
investment assets.
Item 18: Financial Information
(A)
Balance Sheet
RCA does not require nor solicit prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees per client, six
months or more in advance, and therefore does not need to include a balance sheet with this
brochure.
Financial Conditions Reasonably Likely to Impair Ability to Meet Contractual
(B)
Commitments to Clients
Neither RCA nor its management has any financial conditions that RCA believes may be
likely to reasonably impair our ability to meet contractual commitments to clients.
(C)
Bankruptcy Petitions in Previous Ten Years
RCA has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition in the last ten years
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