Overview
- Headquarters
- Johnson City, TN
- Total Firm Assets
- $152 million
- Average High-Net-Worth Client Portfolio Size
- $2.1 million
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (FORM ADV PART 2A)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $2,000,000 | 1.20% |
| $2,000,001 | and above | 1.00% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $12,000 | 1.20% |
| $5 million | $54,000 | 1.08% |
| $10 million | $104,000 | 1.04% |
| $50 million | $504,000 | 1.01% |
| $100 million | $1,004,000 | 1.00% |
Clients
- High-Net-Worth Share of Firm Assets
- 59.48%
- Number of High-Net-Worth Clients
- 44
- Total Client Accounts
- 563
- Discretionary Accounts
- 563
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals
Regulatory Filings
- SEC CRD Number
- 293119
Primary Brochure: FORM ADV PART 2A (2026-08-07)
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Item 1: Cover Page
Item 1: Cover Page
Roan Capital Partners
208 Sunset Drive,
Suite 504
Johnson City, TN 37604
Form ADV Part 2A – Firm Brochure
(423) 631-5786
Version date: August 7, 2026
www.roancp.com
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Roan Capital
Partners, “RCP”. If you have any questions about the contents of this Brochure, please contact us at (423)
631-5786. 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.
Additional information about RCP is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov which
can be found using the firm’s identification number 293119.
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Item 2: Material Changes
The material changes in this brochure from the last annual updating amendment of Roan Capital
Partners on 01/27/2026 are described below. Material changes relate to Roan Capital Partners’
policies, practices or conflicts of interests.
• Roan Capital Partners has successfully transitioned to formal registration with the Securities and
Exchange Commission from its previous registration at the state level.
Future Changes
From time to time, we may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in our business
practices, changes in regulations and routine annual updates as required by the securities
regulators. This complete Disclosure Brochure or a Summary of Material Changes shall be
provided to each Client annually and if a material change occurs in the business practices of RCP.
At any time, you may view the current Disclosure Brochure on-line at the SEC’s Investment
Adviser Public Disclosure website at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching for our firm
name or by our CRD number 293119.
You may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time, by contacting us at (423)
631-5786.
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Item 3: Table of Contents
Contents
Item 1: Cover Page
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Item 2: Material Changes
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Item 3: Table of Contents
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Item 4: Advisory Business
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Item 5: Fees and Compensation
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Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
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Item 7: Types of Clients
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Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
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Item 9: Disciplinary Information
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Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
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Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
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Item 12: Brokerage Practices
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Item 13: Review of Accounts
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Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
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Item 15: Custody
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Item 16: Investment Discretion
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Item 17: Voting Client Securities
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Item 18: Financial Information
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Item 4: Advisory Business
Description of Advisory Firm
Roan Capital Partners is a Limited Liability Company We were founded in January 2018 and the firm is
owned by Jeffrey Kastner and Joy Lynne Garland.
As of December 2025, RCP currently reports $152,023,601.00 in discretionary and $0.00 in non-
discretionary Assets Under Management.
Types of Advisory Services
Investment Management Services
We are in the business of managing individually tailored investment portfolios. Our firm provides
continuous advice to a client regarding the investment of client funds based on the individual needs of
the client. Through personal discussions in which goals and objectives based on a client's particular
circumstances are established, we develop a client's personal investment policy or an investment plan
with an asset allocation target and create and manage a portfolio based on that policy and allocation
targets. We may also review and discuss a client’s prior investment history, as well as family
composition and background.
Account supervision is guided by the stated objectives of the client (e.g., maximum capital appreciation,
growth, income, or growth and income), as well as tax considerations. Clients may impose reasonable
restrictions on investing in certain securities, types of securities, or industry sectors. Fees pertaining to
this service are outlined in Item 5 of this brochure.
Financial Planning
We provide financial planning services on topics such as retirement planning, risk management, college
savings, cash flow, debt management, work benefits, and estate and incapacity planning.
Financial planning is a comprehensive evaluation of a client’s current and future financial state by using
currently known variables to predict future cash flows, asset values and withdrawal plans. The key
defining aspect of financial planning is that through the financial planning process, all questions,
information and analysis will be considered as they affect and are affected by the entire financial and life
situation of the client. Clients purchasing this service will receive a written or an electronic report,
providing the client with a detailed financial plan designed to achieve his or her stated financial goals
and objectives.
In general, the financial plan will address any or all of the following areas of concern. The client and
advisor will work together to select the specific areas to cover. These areas may include, but are not
limited to, the following:
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● Business Planning: We provide consulting services for clients who currently operate their own
business, are considering starting a business, or are planning for an exit from their current
business. Under this type of engagement, we work with you to assess your current situation,
identify your objectives, and develop a plan aimed at achieving your goals.
● Cash Flow and Debt Management: We will conduct a review of your income and expenses to
determine your current surplus or deficit along with advice on prioritizing how any surplus
should be used or how to reduce expenses if they exceed your income. Advice may also be
provided on which debts to pay off first based on factors such as the interest rate of the debt
and any income tax ramifications. We may also recommend what we believe to be an
appropriate cash reserve that should be considered for emergencies and other financial goals,
along with a review of accounts (such as money market funds) for such reserves, plus strategies
to save desired amounts.
● College Savings: Includes projecting the amount that will be needed to achieve college or other
post-secondary education funding goals, along with advice on ways for you to save the desired
amount. Recommendations as to savings strategies are included, and, if needed, we will review
your financial picture as it relates to eligibility for financial aid or the best way to contribute to
grandchildren (if appropriate).
● Employee Benefits Optimization: We will provide review and analysis as to whether you, as an
employee, are taking the maximum advantage possible of your employee benefits. If you are a
business owner, we will consider and/or recommend the various benefit programs that can be
structured to meet both business and personal retirement goals.
● Estate Planning: This usually includes an analysis of your exposure to estate taxes and your
current estate plan, which may include whether you have a will, powers of attorney, trusts and
other related documents. Our advice also typically includes ways for you to minimize or avoid
future estate taxes by implementing appropriate estate planning strategies such as the use of
applicable trusts.
We always recommend that you consult with a qualified attorney when you initiate, update, or
complete estate planning activities. We may provide you with contact information for attorneys
who specialize in estate planning when you wish to hire an attorney for such purposes. From
time-to-time, we will participate in meetings or phone calls between you and your attorney with
your approval or request.
● Financial Goals: We will help clients identify financial goals and develop a plan to reach them.
We will identify what you plan to accomplish, what resources you will need to make it happen,
how much time you will need to reach the goal, and how much you should budget for your goal.
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Investment Analysis: This may involve developing an asset allocation strategy to meet clients’
financial goals and risk tolerance, providing information on investment vehicles and strategies,
reviewing employee stock options, as well as assisting you in establishing your own investment
account at a selected broker/dealer or custodian. The strategies and types of investments we
may recommend are further discussed in Item 8 of this brochure.
● Retirement Planning: Our retirement planning services typically include projections of your
likelihood of achieving your financial goals, typically focusing on financial independence as the
primary objective. For situations where projections show less than the desired results, we may
make recommendations, including those that may impact the original projections by adjusting
certain variables (e.g., working longer, saving more, spending less, taking more risk with
investments).
If you are near retirement or already retired, advice may be given on appropriate distribution
strategies to minimize the likelihood of running out of money or having to adversely alter
spending during your retirement years.
● Risk Management: A risk management review includes an analysis of your exposure to major
risks that could have a significant adverse impact on your financial picture, such as premature
death, disability, property and casualty losses, or the need for long‐term care planning. Advice
may be provided on ways to minimize such risks and about weighing the costs of purchasing
insurance versus the benefits of doing so and, likewise, the potential cost of not purchasing
insurance (“self‐insuring”).
● Tax Planning Strategies: Advice may include ways to minimize current and future income taxes
as a part of your overall financial planning picture. For example, we may make
recommendations on which type of account(s) or specific investments should be owned based
in part on their “tax efficiency,” with consideration that there is always a possibility of future
changes to federal, state or local tax laws and rates that may impact your situation.
We recommend that you consult with a qualified tax professional before initiating any tax
planning strategy, and we may provide you with contact information for accountants or
attorneys who specialize in this area if you wish to hire someone for such purposes. We will
participate in meetings or phone calls between you and your tax professional with your
approval.
.Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions
We offer the same suite of services to all of our clients. However, specific client financial plans and their
implementation are dependent upon the client Investment Policy Statement which outlines each client’s
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current situation (income, tax levels, and risk tolerance levels) and is used to construct a client specific
plan to aid in the selection of a portfolio that matches restrictions, needs, and targets.
Wrap Fee Programs
We do not participate in wrap fee programs.
Item 5: Fees and Compensation
Please note, unless a client has received the firm’s disclosure brochure at least 48 hours prior to signing
the investment advisory contract, the investment advisory contract may be terminated by the client
within five (5) business days of signing the contract without incurring any advisory fees. How we are paid
depends on the type of advisory service we are performing. Please review the fee and compensation
information below.
Investment Management Services (RCP Manages)
Our standard advisory fee is based on the market value of the assets under management and is
calculated as follows:
Account Value
Annual Advisory Fee
$0 - $2,000,000
0.60% - 1.20%
$2,000,001 and Above
0.60% - 1.00%
The annual fees are negotiable and are pro-rated and paid in advance on a quarterly basis. The advisory
fee is a tiered fee and is calculated by assessing the percentage rates using the predefined levels of
assets as shown in the above chart, and applying the fee to the account value as of the last day of the
previous quarter. No increase in the annual fee shall be effective without agreement from the client by
signing a new agreement or amendment to their current advisory agreement.
Advisory fees are directly debited from client accounts, or the client may choose to pay by check.
Accounts initiated or terminated during a calendar quarter will be charged a pro-rated fee based on the
amount of time remaining in the billing period. An account may be terminated with written notice at
least 30 calendar days in advance. Upon termination of the account, any unearned fee will be refunded
to the client. Refunds for fees paid in advance will be returned to the client via check, or return deposit
back into the client’s account. Refunded fees are pro-rata based on effective date of termination of
engagement. RCP uses the complexity, time commitment of constructing and monitoring client
portfolios as the basis to determine the appropriate fee structure. Additionally the amount of contact
and meeting frequency including goal complexity and risk management needs from a portfolio and
relationship perspective.
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Hourly Financial Planning
Hourly Financial Planning is specific to the issue or concern a client may have. (i.e if they’re on track for
retirement goals, cash flow planning or balancing saving for retirement/college for children.) We charge
$200 per hour for this type of engagement. Fees are paid in arrears.
Other Types of Fees and Expenses
Our fees are exclusive of brokerage commissions, transaction fees, and other related costs and expenses
which may be incurred by the client. Clients may incur certain charges imposed by custodians, brokers,
and other third parties such as custodial fees, deferred sales charges, odd-lot differentials, transfer
taxes, wire transfer and electronic fund fees, and other fees and taxes on brokerage accounts and
securities transactions. Mutual fund 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 our fee, and we shall not receive any portion of these commissions, fees, and costs.
Item 12 further describes the factors that we consider in selecting or recommending broker-dealers for
client’s transactions and determining the reasonableness of their compensation (e.g., commissions).
We do not accept compensation for the sale of securities or other investment products including asset-
based sales charges or service fees from the sale of mutual funds.
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-
By-Side Management
We do not offer performance-based fees.
The firm does not engage in side-by-side management.
Item 7: Types of Clients
We provide financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals and high net-worth
individuals.
We don’t have any requirements for opening or maintaining an account nor do we have a minimum
account size.
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Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment
Strategies and Risk of Loss
When clients have us complete an Investment Analysis (described in Item 4 of this brochure) as part of
their financial plan, or when we perform Investment Management services for clients, our primary
methods of investment analysis are fundamental, technical, cyclical, charting, and Passive Investment
Management.
Fundamental analysis involves analyzing individual companies and their industry groups, such as a
company’s financial statements, details regarding the company’s product line, the experience, and
expertise of the company’s management, and the outlook for the company’s industry. The resulting data
is used to measure the true value of the company’s stock compared to the current market value. The
risk of fundamental analysis is that information obtained may be incorrect and the analysis may not
provide an accurate estimate of earnings, which may be the basis for a stock’s value. If securities prices
adjust rapidly to new information, utilizing fundamental analysis may not result in favorable
performance.
Technical analysis involves using chart patterns, momentum, volume, and relative strength in an effort to
pick sectors that may outperform market indices. However, there is no assurance of accurate forecasts
or that trends will develop in the markets we follow. In the past, there have been periods without
discernible trends and similar periods will presumably occur in the future. Even where major trends
develop, outside factors like government intervention could potentially shorten them.
Furthermore, one limitation of technical analysis is that it requires price movement data, which can
translate into price trends sufficient to dictate a market entry or exit decision. In a trendless or erratic
market, a technical method may fail to identify trends requiring action. In addition, technical methods
may overreact to minor price movements, establishing positions contrary to overall price trends, which
may result in losses. Finally, a technical trading method may underperform other trading methods when
fundamental factors dominate price moves within a given market.
Cyclical analysis is a type of technical analysis that involves evaluating recurring price patterns and
trends based upon business cycles. Economic/business cycles may not be predictable and may have
many fluctuations between long term expansions and contractions. The lengths of economic cycles may
be difficult to predict with accuracy and therefore the risk of cyclical analysis is the difficulty in
predicting economic trends and consequently the changing value of securities that would be affected by
these changing trends.
Charting analysis involves the gathering and processing of price and volume information for a particular
security. This price and volume information is analyzed using mathematical equations. The resulting
data is then applied to graphing charts, which is used to predict future price movements based on price
patterns and trends. Charts may not accurately predict future price movements. Current prices of
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securities may not reflect all information about the security and day-to-day changes in market prices of
securities may follow random patterns and may not be predictable with any reliable degree of accuracy.
Passive Investment Management
We primarily practice passive investment management. Passive investing involves building portfolios that
are comprised of various distinct asset classes. The asset classes are weighted in a manner to achieve a
desired relationship between correlation, risk and return. Funds that passively capture the returns of the
desired asset classes are placed in the portfolio. The funds that are used to build passive portfolios are
typically index mutual funds or exchange traded funds.
Passive investment management is characterized by low portfolio expenses (i.e. the funds inside the
portfolio have low internal costs), minimal trading costs (due to infrequent trading activity), and relative
tax efficiency (because the funds inside the portfolio are tax efficient and turnover inside the portfolio is
minimal).
In contrast, active management involves a single manager or managers who employ some method,
strategy or technique to construct a portfolio that is intended to generate returns that are greater than
the broader market or a designated benchmark. Academic research indicates most active managers
underperform the market.
Material Risks Involved
All investing strategies we offer involve risk and may result in a loss of your original investment which
you should be prepared to bear. Many of these risks apply equally to stocks, bonds, commodities and
any other investment or security. Material risks associated with our investment strategies are listed
below.
Market Risk: Market risk involves the possibility that an investment’s current market value will fall
because of a general market decline, reducing the value of the investment regardless of the operational
success of the issuer’s operations or its financial condition.
Strategy Risk: The Adviser’s investment strategies and/or investment techniques may not work as
intended.
Small and Medium Cap Company Risk: Securities of companies with small and medium market
capitalizations are often more volatile and less liquid than investments in larger companies. Small and
medium cap companies may face a greater risk of business failure, which could increase the volatility of
the client’s portfolio.
Turnover Risk: At times, the strategy may have a portfolio turnover rate that is higher than other
strategies. A high portfolio turnover would result in correspondingly greater brokerage commission
expenses and may result in the distribution of additional capital gains for tax purposes. These factors
may negatively affect the account’s performance.
Limited markets: Certain securities may be less liquid (harder to sell or buy) and their prices may at
times be more volatile than at other times. Under certain market conditions we may be unable to sell or
liquidate investments at prices we consider reasonable or favorable, or find buyers at any price.
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Concentration Risk: Certain investment strategies focus on particular asset-classes, industries, sectors or
types of investment. From time to time these strategies may be subject to greater risks of adverse
developments in such areas of focus than a strategy that is more broadly diversified across a wider
variety of investments.
Interest Rate Risk: Bond (fixed income) prices generally fall when interest rates rise, and the value may
fall below par value or the principal investment. The opposite is also generally true: bond prices
generally rise when interest rates fall. In general, fixed income securities with longer maturities are
more sensitive to these price changes. Most other investments are also sensitive to the level and
direction of interest rates.
Legal or Legislative Risk: Legislative changes or Court rulings may impact the value of investments, or
the securities’ claim on the issuer’s assets and finances.
Inflation: Inflation may erode the buying-power of your investment portfolio, even if the dollar value of
your investments remains the same.
Risks Associated with Securities
Apart from the general risks outlined above which apply to all types of investments, specific securities
may have other risks.
Common stocks may go up and down in price quite dramatically, and in the event of an issuer’s
bankruptcy or restructuring could lose all value. A slower-growth or recessionary economic environment
could have an adverse effect on the price of all stocks.
Corporate Bonds are debt securities to borrow money. Generally, issuers pay investors periodic interest
and repay the amount borrowed either periodically during the life of the security and/or at maturity.
Alternatively, investors can purchase other debt securities, such as zero coupon bonds, which do not pay
current interest, but rather are priced at a discount from their face values and their values accrete over
time to face value at maturity. The market prices of debt securities fluctuate depending on such factors
as interest rates, credit quality, and maturity. In general, market prices of debt securities decline when
interest rates rise and increase when interest rates fall. The longer the time to a bond’s maturity, the
greater its interest rate risk.
Bank Obligations including bonds and certificates of deposit may be vulnerable to setbacks or panics in
the banking industry. Banks and other financial institutions are greatly affected by interest rates and
may be adversely affected by downturns in the U.S. and foreign economies or changes in banking
regulations.
Municipal Bonds are debt obligations generally issued to obtain funds for various public purposes,
including the construction of public facilities. Municipal bonds pay a lower rate of return than most
other types of bonds. However, because of a municipal bond’s tax-favored status, investors should
compare the relative after-tax return to the after-tax return of other bonds, depending on the investor’s
tax bracket. Investing in municipal bonds carries the same general risks as investing in bonds in general.
Those risks include interest rate risk, reinvestment risk, inflation risk, market risk, call or redemption
risk, credit risk, and liquidity and valuation risk.
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Options and other derivatives carry many unique risks, including time-sensitivity, and can result in the
complete loss of principal. While covered call writing does provide a partial hedge to the stock against
which the call is written, the hedge is limited to the amount of cash flow received when writing the
option. When selling covered calls, there is a risk the underlying position may be called away at a price
lower than the current market price.
Exchange Traded Funds prices may vary significantly from the Net Asset Value due to market conditions.
Certain Exchange Traded Funds may not track underlying benchmarks as expected. ETFs are also subject
to the following risks: (i) an ETF’s shares may trade at a market price that is above or below their net
asset value; (ii) the ETF may employ an investment strategy that utilizes high leverage ratios; or (iii)
trading of an ETF’s shares may be halted if the listing exchange’s officials deem such action appropriate,
the shares are de-listed from the exchange, or the activation of market-wide “circuit breakers” (which
are tied to large decreases in stock prices) halts stock trading generally. The Adviser has no control over
the risks taken by the underlying funds in which client’s invest.
Investment Companies Risk. When a client invests in open end mutual funds or ETFs, the client
indirectly bears its proportionate share of any fees and expenses payable directly by those funds.
Therefore, the client will incur higher expenses, many of which may be duplicative. In addition, the
client’s overall portfolio may be affected by losses of an underlying fund and the level of risk arising
from the investment practices of an underlying fund (such as the use of derivatives).
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Criminal or Civil Actions
RCP and its management have not been involved in any criminal or civil action.
Administrative Enforcement Proceedings
RCP and its management have not been involved in administrative enforcement proceedings.
Self-Regulatory Organization Enforcement Proceedings
RCP and its management have not been involved in legal or disciplinary events that are material to a
client’s or prospective client’s evaluation of RCP or the integrity of its management.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities
and Affiliations
No RCP employee is registered, or have an application pending to register, as a broker-dealer or a
registered representative of a broker-dealer.
No RCP employee is registered, or have an application pending to register, as a futures commission
merchant, commodity pool operator or a commodity trading advisor.
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RCP does not have any related parties. As a result, we do not have a relationship with any related
parties.
RCP only receives compensation directly from clients. We do not receive compensation from any outside
source. We do not have any conflicts of interest with any outside party.
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or
Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading
As a fiduciary, our firm and its associates have a duty of utmost good faith to act solely in the best
interests of each client. Our clients entrust us with their funds and personal information, which in turn
places a high standard on our conduct and integrity. Our fiduciary duty is a core aspect of our Code of
Ethics and represents the expected basis of all of our dealings. The firm also adheres to the Code of
Ethics and Professional Responsibility adopted by the CFP® Board of Standards Inc., and accepts the
obligation not only to comply with the mandates and requirements of all applicable laws and regulations
but also to take responsibility to act in an ethical and professionally responsible manner in all
professional services and activities.
Code of Ethics Description
This code does not attempt to identify all possible conflicts of interest, and literal compliance with each
of its specific provisions will not shield associated persons from liability for personal trading or other
conduct that violates a fiduciary duty to advisory clients. A summary of the Code of Ethics' Principles is
outlined below.
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Integrity - Associated persons shall offer and provide professional services with integrity.
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Objectivity - Associated persons shall be objective in providing professional services to clients.
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Competence - Associated persons shall provide services to clients competently and maintain the
necessary knowledge and skill to continue to do so in those areas in which they are engaged.
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Fairness - Associated persons shall perform professional services in a manner that is fair and
reasonable to clients, principals, partners, and employers, and shall disclose conflict(s) of interest
in providing such services.
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Confidentiality - Associated persons shall not disclose confidential client information without the
specific consent of the client unless in response to proper legal process, or as required by law.
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Professionalism - Associated persons’ conduct in all matter shall reflect credit of the profession.
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Diligence - Associated persons shall act diligently in providing professional services.
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We periodically review and amend our Code of Ethics to ensure that it remains current, and we require
all firm access persons to attest to their understanding of and adherence to the Code of Ethics at least
annually. Our firm will provide of copy of its Code of Ethics to any client or prospective client upon request.
Investment Recommendations Involving a Material Financial Interest and Conflicts of Interest
Neither our firm, its associates or any related person is authorized to recommend to a client, or effect a
transaction for a client, involving any security in which our firm or a related person has a material
financial interest, such as in the capacity as an underwriter, adviser to the issuer, etc.
Advisory Firm Purchase of Same Securities Recommended to Clients and Conflicts of Interest
Our firm and its “related persons” may buy or sell securities similar to, or different from, those we
recommend to clients for their accounts. In an effort to reduce or eliminate certain conflicts of interest
involving the firm or personal trading, our policy may require that we restrict or prohibit associates’
transactions in specific reportable securities transactions. Any exceptions or trading pre-clearance must
be approved by the firm principal in advance of the transaction in an account, and we maintain the
required personal securities transaction records per regulation.
Trading Securities At/Around the Same Time as Client’s Securities
From time to time, our firm or its “related persons” may buy or sell securities for themselves at or
around the same time as clients. This may provide an opportunity for representatives of our firm to buy
or sell the same securities before or after recommending the same securities to clients resulting in
representatives profiting off the recommendations they provide to clients. Such transactions may create
a conflict of interest. We will always document any transactions that could be construed as conflicts of
interest and will never engage in trading that operates to the client’s disadvantage when similar
securities are being bought or sold.
We will not trade non-mutual fund securities 5 days prior to the same security for clients.
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Factors Used to Select Custodians and/or Broker-Dealers
Roan Capital Partners does not have any affiliation with Broker-Dealers. Specific custodian
recommendations are made to client based on their need for such services. We recommend custodians
based on the reputation and services provided by the firm.
1. Research and Other Soft-Dollar Benefits
We have access to research, products, or other services from its broker/dealer in connection with client
securities transactions (“soft dollar benefits”) consistent with (and not outside of) the safe harbor
contained in Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and may consider these
benefits in recommending brokers. There can be no assurance that any particular client will benefit from
any particular soft dollar research or other benefits. Our benefits by not having to produce or pay for the
research, products or services, and we will have an incentive to recommend a broker dealer based on
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receiving research or services. Clients should be aware that our acceptance of soft dollar benefits may
result in higher commissions charged to the client.
We currently receive soft dollar benefits as a result of our relationship with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
2. Brokerage for Client Referrals
We receive no referrals from a broker-dealer or third party in exchange for using that broker-dealer or
third party.
3. Clients Directing Which Broker/Dealer/Custodian to Use
We do recommend a specific custodian for clients to use, however, clients may custody their assets at a
custodian of their choice. Clients may also direct us to use a specific broker-dealer to execute
transactions. By allowing clients to choose a specific custodian, we may be unable to achieve most
favorable execution of client transaction and this may cost clients money over using a lower-cost
custodian. Not all advisers require or allow their clients to direct brokerage.
The Custodian and Brokers We Use (Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.)
We recommend Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Advisor receives some benefits from Charles Schwab & Co.,
Inc. (Please see the disclosure under Item 14 below.)
Aggregating (Block) Trading for Multiple Client Accounts
Generally, we combine multiple orders for shares of the same securities purchased for advisory
accounts we manage (this practice is commonly referred to as “block trading”). We will then distribute a
portion of the shares to participating accounts in a fair and equitable manner. The distribution of the
shares purchased is typically proportionate to the size of the account, but it is not based on account
performance or the amount or structure of management fees. Subject to our discretion, regarding
particular circumstances and market conditions, when we combine orders, each participating account
pays an average price per share for all transactions and pays a proportionate share of all transaction
costs. Accounts owned by our firm or persons associated with our firm may participate in block trading
with your accounts; however, they will not be given preferential treatment. Additionally, if we do not
aggregate securities in a single transaction for multiple clients when buying or selling the same securities
on behalf of more than one client, then we may be unable to achieve most favorable execution of client
transactions, which could cost clients money in trade execution.
Item 13: Review of Accounts
Joy Lynne Garland, Managing Partner and Founder and CCO of RCP, will work with clients to obtain
current information regarding their assets and investment holdings and will review this information as
part of our financial planning services.
Client accounts with the Investment Management Service will be reviewed regularly on a quarterly basis
by Joy Lynne Garland, Managing Partner and Founder and CCO. The account is reviewed with regards to
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the client’s investment policies and risk tolerance levels. Events that may trigger a special review would
be unusual performance, addition or deletions of client imposed restrictions, excessive draw-down,
volatility in performance, or buy and sell decisions from the firm or per client's needs.
Clients will receive trade confirmations from the broker(s) for each transaction in their accounts as well
as monthly or quarterly statements and annual tax reporting statements from their custodian showing all
activity in the accounts, such as receipt of dividends and interest. We urge clients to compare these
reports against the account statements they receive from their custodian. RCP does not provide its own
regular reports to clients.
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other
Compensation
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. provides RCP with access to Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.’ institutional trading
and custody services, which are typically not available to Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. retail investors. These
services generally are available to independent investment advisers on an unsolicited basis, at no charge
to them so long as a total of at least $10 million of the adviser’s clients’ assets are maintained in accounts
at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. includes brokerage services that are related to
the execution of securities transactions, custody, research, including that in the form of advice, analyses
and reports, 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. For RCP client
accounts maintained in its custody, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. generally does not charge separately for
custody services but is compensated by account holders through commissions or other transaction-
related or asset-based fees for securities trades that are executed through Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. or
that settle into Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. accounts.
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. also makes available to RCP other products and services that benefit RCP but
may not benefit its clients’ accounts. These benefits may include national, regional or RCP specific
educational events organized and/or sponsored by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Other potential benefits
may include occasional business entertainment of personnel of RCP by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
personnel, including meals, invitations to sporting events, including golf tournaments, and other forms of
entertainment, some of which may accompany educational opportunities. Other of these products and
services assist RCP in managing and administering clients’ accounts. These include software and other
technology (and related technological training) that provide access to client account data (such as trade
confirmations and account statements), facilitate trade execution (and allocation of aggregated trade
orders for multiple client accounts, if applicable), provide research, pricing information and other market
data, facilitate payment of RCP’s fees from its clients’ accounts (if applicable), and assist with back-office
training and support functions, recordkeeping and client reporting. Many of these services generally may
be used to service all or some substantial number of RCP’s accounts. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. also makes
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available to RCP other services intended to help RCP manage and further develop its business enterprise.
These services may include professional compliance, legal and business consulting, publications and
conferences on practice management,
information technology, business succession, regulatory
compliance, employee benefits providers, and human capital consultants, insurance and marketing. In
addition, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. may make available, arrange and/or pay vendors for these types of
services rendered to RCP by independent third parties. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. may discount or waive
fees it would otherwise charge for some of these services or pay all or a part of the fees of a third-party
providing these services to RCP. RCP is independently owned and operated and not affiliated with Charles
Schwab & Co., Inc.
We do not compensate non-advisory personnel (solicitors/promoters) for client referrals.
Item 15: Custody
RCP does not accept custody of client funds except in the instance of withdrawing client fees. When it
deducts fees directly from client accounts at a selected custodian, we will be deemed to have limited
custody of client’s assets and must have written authorization from the client to do so.
For client accounts in which RCP directly debits their advisory fee:
i.
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iii.
RCP will send a copy of its invoice to the custodian at the same time that it sends the
client a copy.
The custodian will send at least quarterly statements to the client showing all
disbursements for the account, including the amount of the advisory fee.
The client will provide written authorization to RCP, permitting them to be paid directly
for their accounts held by the custodian.
Clients should receive at least quarterly statements from the broker dealer, bank or other qualified
custodian that holds and maintains client's investment assets. We urge you to carefully review such
statements and compare such official custodial records to the account statements or reports that we may
provide to you. Our statements or reports may vary from custodial statements based on accounting
procedures, reporting dates, or valuation methodologies of certain securities.
Item 16: Investment Discretion
For those client accounts where we provide investment management services, we maintain discretion
over client accounts with respect to securities to be bought and sold and the amount of securities to be
bought and sold. Investment discretion is explained to clients in detail when an advisory relationship has
commenced. At the start of the advisory relationship, the client will execute a Limited Power of Attorney,
which will grant our firm discretion over the account. Clients may, but typically do not, impose restrictions
in investing in certain securities or types of securities in accordance with their values or beliefs.
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Additionally, the discretionary relationship will be outlined in the advisory contract and signed by the
client.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
We do not vote Client proxies. Therefore, Clients maintain exclusive responsibility for: (1) voting proxies,
and (2) acting on corporate actions pertaining to the Client’s investment assets. The Client shall instruct
the Client’s qualified custodian to forward to the Client copies of all proxies and shareholder
communications relating to the Client’s investment assets. If the client would like our opinion on a
particular proxy vote, they may contact us at the number listed on the cover of this brochure.
In most cases, you will receive proxy materials directly from the account custodian. However, in the
event we were to receive any written or electronic proxy materials, we would forward them directly to
you by mail, unless you have authorized our firm to contact you by electronic mail, in which case, we
would forward you any electronic solicitation to vote proxies.
Item 18: Financial Information
Registered Investment Advisers are required in this Item to provide you with certain financial
information or disclosures about our financial condition. We have no financial commitment that impairs
our ability to meet contractual and fiduciary commitments to clients, and we have not been the subject
of a bankruptcy proceeding.
We do not have custody of client funds or securities or require or solicit prepayment of more than
$1,200 in fees per client six months in advance.
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