Overview
- Headquarters
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Total Firm Assets
- $110 million
- Average High-Net-Worth Client Portfolio Size
- $3.7 million
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (PART 2A: FIRM BROCHURE)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $2,000,000 | 0.90% |
| $2,000,001 | $10,000,000 | 0.70% |
| $10,000,001 | and above | Negotiable |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $9,000 | 0.90% |
| $5 million | $39,000 | 0.78% |
| $10 million | $74,000 | 0.74% |
| $50 million | Negotiable | Negotiable |
| $100 million | Negotiable | Negotiable |
Clients
- High-Net-Worth Share of Firm Assets
- 92.77%
- Number of High-Net-Worth Clients
- 28
- Total Client Accounts
- 135
- Discretionary Accounts
- 135
Services Offered
Services: Portfolio Management for Individuals
Regulatory Filings
- SEC CRD Number
- 283124
Primary Brochure: PART 2A: FIRM BROCHURE (2026-06-25)
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Part 2A of Form ADV: Firm Brochure
Crystal View Capital, LLC
dba Robert Charles Capital Management
187 Monroe Avenue NW
Suite 1202
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
P.O. Box 1707
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
Telephone: (616) 293-6292
Email: rboylen24@gmail.com
June 25, 2026
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Robert Charles Capital Management. If you have any questions
about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at (616) 293-6292 or
rboylen24@gmail.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.
Registration with the SEC or with any state securities authority does not imply a
certain level of skill or training.
Additional information about Robert Charles Capital Management also is
available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You can search this
site by a unique identifying number, known as a CRD number. Our firm's CRD
number is 283124.
Item 2 Material Changes
We have the following material change(s) to report since the last annual update of this
brochure that was dated March 27, 2025:
• We have regulatory assets under management of more than $100 million and are
transitioning from state to SEC registration, as required.
• We no longer manage CVC JOOL Investors, LLC. This venture capital fund has been
liquidated and closed.
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Item 3 Table of Contents
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Item 1 Cover Page ......................................................................................................................... 1
Item 2 Material Changes ............................................................................................................... 2
Item 3 Table of Contents ............................................................................................................... 3
Item 4 Advisory Business............................................................................................................... 4
Item 5 Fees and Compensation ..................................................................................................... 6
Item 6 Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ..................................................... 8
Item 7 Types of Clients .................................................................................................................. 8
Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ............................................... 8
Item 9 Disciplinary Information ................................................................................................... 11
Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ........................................................... 12
Item 11 Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ......... 12
Item 12 Brokerage Practices ......................................................................................................... 13
Item 13 Review of Accounts ......................................................................................................... 15
Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation ........................................................................ 16
Item 15 Custody .......................................................................................................................... 16
Item 16 Investment Discretion ..................................................................................................... 17
Item 17 Voting Client Securities ................................................................................................... 17
Item 18 Financial Information ...................................................................................................... 18
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Item 4 Advisory Business
Crystal View Capital, LLC dba Robert Charles Capital Management (hereinafter “RCCM” or
“firm” or “we”) is a registered investment adviser with its principal place of business located
in Michigan. RCCM began conducting business in 2016.
Listed below are the firm's principal shareholders (i.e., those individuals and/or entities
controlling 25% or more of this company).
• Robert Charles Boylen, President/CEO/CCO
We offer the following advisory services to our clients:
INVESTMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICES
INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
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 and create and manage a portfolio based on that policy. During
our data-gathering process, we determine the client’s individual objectives, time horizons,
risk tolerance, and liquidity needs. As appropriate, we also review and discuss a client's prior
investment history, as well as family composition and background.
After a thorough understanding of a client’s current situation and review of their Current
Asset Allocation a proposed Targeted Asset Allocation will be suggested which will meet or
exceed the client’s goals and objectives. After a Targeted Asset Allocation is established,
individual securities will be utilized for investment of the portfolio. Equities/stocks will be
generally mid - large cap. Fixed Income/bonds will be investment grade with intermediate
term maturities and/or call dates. Preferred stocks will be investment grade. Generally,
accounts with $500,000 or more will be managed with individual securities and accounts with
less than $500,000 will be managed with exchange-traded funds and/or index funds.
We manage these advisory accounts on a discretionary basis. Account supervision is guided by
the client's stated objectives (i.e., 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.
Our investment recommendations are not limited to any specific product or service offered by
a broker-dealer or insurance company and will generally include advice regarding the
following securities:
• Exchange-listed securities
• Securities traded over-the-counter
• Foreign issuers
• Corporate debt securities (other than commercial paper)
• Municipal securities
• United States governmental securities
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Because some types of investments involve certain additional degrees of risk, they will only
be implemented/recommended when consistent with the client's stated investment
objectives, tolerance for risk, liquidity and suitability.
FINANCIAL ADVICE
We provide financial advice. Financial advice is an 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. Through the financial advice process, all questions, information and
analysis are considered as they impact and are impacted by the entire financial and life
situation of the client.
In general, financial advice can address any or all of the following areas:
• PERSONAL: We review family records, budgeting, personal liability, estate information
and financial goals.
• TAX & CASH FLOW: We analyze the client’s income tax and spending and planning for
past, current and future years; then illustrate the impact of various investments on the
client's current income tax and future tax liability.
•
INVESTMENTS: We analyze investment alternatives and their effect on the client's
portfolio.
•
INSURANCE: We review existing policies to ensure proper coverage for life, health,
disability, long-term care, liability, home and automobile.
• RETIREMENT: We analyze current strategies and investment plans to help the client
achieve his or her retirement goals.
• DEATH & DISABILITY: We review the client’s cash needs at death, income needs of
surviving dependents, estate planning and disability income.
• ESTATE: We assist the client in assessing and developing long-term strategies,
including as appropriate, living trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, family
partnerships, charitable remainder trusts, wills, review estate tax, powers of attorney
and asset protection plans.
We gather required information through in-depth personal interviews. Information gathered
includes the client's current financial status, tax status, future goals, returns objectives and
attitudes towards risk. We carefully review documents supplied by the client. Should the
client choose to implement the recommendations offered by the advice, we suggest the client
work closely with his/her attorney, accountant, insurance agent, and/or stockbroker.
Implementation of financial advice recommendations is entirely at the client's discretion.
We also provide general non-securities advice on topics that may include tax and budgetary
planning, estate planning and business planning.
Financial advice recommendations are not limited to any specific product or service offered
by a broker-dealer or insurance company. All recommendations are of a generic nature.
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CONSULTING SERVICES
Clients can also receive investment advice on a more focused basis. This may include advice
on only an isolated area(s) of concern such as estate planning, retirement planning, or any
other specific topic. We also provide specific consultation and administrative services
regarding investment and financial concerns of the client.
WRAP FEE PROGRAMS
We do not participate in any wrap fee programs.
ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT
As of December 31, 2025, we were managing $110,324,702 of client assets on a discretionary
basis. We do not manage client assets on a non-discretionary basis.
Item 5 Fees and Compensation
INVESTMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICES
INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT FEES
The annualized fee for Investment Supervisory Services are charged as a percentage of assets
under management, according to the following schedule:
Assets Under Management
First $2 million
Next $8 million
$10 million or above
Annual Fee (%)
.90%
.70%
Negotiable
Our fees are billed quarterly, in advance, at the beginning of each calendar or fiscal quarter
based upon the value (market value or fair market value in the absence of market value
including accrued interest), of the client's account at the end of the previous quarter. Fees
will be debited from the account in accordance with the client authorization in the Client
Services Agreement.
Limited Negotiability of Advisory Fees: Although we have established the aforementioned fee
schedules, we retain the discretion to negotiate alternative fees on a client-by-client basis.
Client facts, circumstances and needs are considered in determining the fee schedule. These
include the complexity of the client, assets to be placed under management, anticipated
future additional assets; related accounts; portfolio style, account composition, reports,
among other factors. The specific annual fee schedule is identified in the contract between
the adviser and each client.
We may group certain related client accounts for the purposes of determining the annualized
fee.
Discounts, not generally available to our advisory clients, may be offered to family members
and friends of associated persons of our firm.
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FINANCIAL ADVICE/CONSULTING FEES
Our Financial Advice/Consulting fee is determined based on the nature of the services being
provided and the complexity of each client’s circumstances. All fees are agreed upon prior to
entering into a contract with any client.
Our Financial Advice/Consulting fees are calculated and charged on an hourly basis, ranging
from $395 to $495 per hour. Although the length of time it will take to provide Financial
Advice or a Consultation will depend on each client's personal situation, we will provide an
estimate for the total hours at the start of the advisory relationship. The client is billed upon
completion of the financial advice or consultation provided based on actual hours accrued.
Fee Offset: We reserve the discretion to reduce or waive the hourly fee if a client chooses to
engage us for our Portfolio Management Services.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Termination of the Advisory Relationship: A client agreement may be canceled at any time, by
either party, for any reason upon receipt of written notice. As disclosed above, certain fees
are paid in advance of services provided. Upon termination of any account, any prepaid,
unearned fees will be refunded. In calculating a client’s reimbursement of fees, we will pro
rate the reimbursement according to the number of days remaining in the billing period.
Mutual Fund Fees: All fees paid to RCCM for investment advisory services are separate and
distinct from the fees and expenses charged by mutual funds and/or ETFs to their
shareholders. These fees and expenses are described in each fund's prospectus. These fees
will generally include a management fee, other fund expenses, and a possible distribution
fee. If the fund also imposes sales charges, a client may pay an initial or deferred sales
charge. A client could invest in a mutual fund directly, without our services. In that case, the
client would not receive the services provided by our firm which are designed, among other
things, to assist the client in determining which mutual fund or funds are most appropriate to
each client's financial condition and objectives. Accordingly, the client should review both the
fees charged by the funds and our fees to fully understand the total amount of fees to be paid
by the client and to thereby evaluate the advisory services being provided.
Additional Fees and Expenses: In addition to our advisory fees, clients are also responsible for
the fees and expenses charged by custodians and imposed by broker dealers, including, but
not limited to, any transaction charges imposed by a broker dealer with which an
independent investment manager effects transactions for the client's account(s). Please refer
to the "Brokerage Practices" section (Item 12) of this Form ADV for additional information.
Grandfathering of Minimum Account Requirements: Pre-existing advisory clients are subject to
RCCM's minimum account requirements and advisory fees in effect at the time the client
entered into the advisory relationship. Therefore, our firm's minimum account requirements
will differ among clients.
ERISA Accounts: RCCM is deemed to be a fiduciary to advisory clients that are employee
benefit plans or individual retirement accounts (IRAs) pursuant to the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act ("ERISA"), and regulations under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the
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"Code"), respectively. As such, our firm is subject to specific duties and obligations under
ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code that include among other things, restrictions concerning
certain forms of compensation. To avoid engaging in prohibited transactions, RCCM may only
charge fees for investment advice about products for which our firm and/or our related
persons do not receive any commissions or 12b-1 fees, or conversely, investment advice about
products for which our firm and/or our related persons receive commissions or 12b-1 fees,
however, only when such fees are used to offset RCCM's advisory fees.
Advisory Fees in General: Clients should note that similar advisory services may (or may not) be
available from other registered (or unregistered) investment advisers for similar or lower
fees.
Limited Prepayment of Fees: Under no circumstances do we require or solicit payment of fees
in excess of $1,200 more than six months in advance of services rendered.
Item 6 Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
We do not charge performance-based fees.
Item 7 Types of Clients
RCCM provides advisory services to the following types of clients:
Individuals (other than high net worth individuals)
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• High net worth individuals
• Pension and profit sharing plans(other than plan participants)
• Charitable organizations
• Corporations or other businesses not listed above
• Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies)
We have no minimum requirements for clients to open or maintain accounts.
Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
METHODS OF ANALYSIS
We use the following methods of analysis in formulating our investment advice and/or
managing client assets:
Charting. In this type of technical analysis, we review charts of market and security activity in
an attempt to identify when the market is moving up or down and to predict how long the
trend may last and when that trend might reverse.
Fundamental Analysis. We attempt to measure the intrinsic value of a security by looking at
economic and financial factors (including the overall economy, industry conditions, and the
financial condition and management of the company itself) to determine if the company is
underpriced (indicating it may be a good time to buy) or overpriced (indicating it may be time
to sell).
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Fundamental analysis does not attempt to anticipate market movements. This presents a
potential risk, as the price of a security can move up or down along with the overall market
regardless of the economic and financial factors considered in evaluating the stock.
Technical Analysis. We analyze past market movements and apply that analysis to the present
in an attempt to recognize recurring patterns of investor behavior and potentially predict
future price movement.
Technical analysis does not consider the underlying financial condition of a company. This
presents a risk in that a poorly-managed or financially unsound company may underperform
regardless of market movement.
Qualitative Analysis. We subjectively evaluate non-quantifiable factors such as quality of
management, labor relations, and strength of research and development factors not readily
subject to measurement, and predict changes to share price based on that data.
A risk is using qualitative analysis is that our subjective judgment may prove incorrect.
Asset Allocation. In addition to focusing on securities selection, we attempt to identify an
appropriate ratio of securities, fixed income, and cash suitable to the client’s investment
goals and risk tolerance. Establishing the appropriate asset allocation is the cornerstone to
any successful wealth management program.
A risk of asset allocation is that the client may not participate in sharp increases in a
particular security, industry or market sector. Another risk is that the ratio of securities,
fixed income, and cash will change over time due to stock and market movements and, if not
corrected, will no longer be appropriate for the client’s goals.
Mutual Fund and/or ETF Analysis. We look at the experience and track record of the manager of
the mutual fund or ETF in an attempt to determine if that manager has demonstrated an
ability to invest over a period of time and in different economic conditions. We also look at
the underlying assets in a mutual fund or ETF in an attempt to determine if there is
significant overlap in the underlying investments held in another fund(s) in the client’s
portfolio. We also monitor the funds or ETFs in an attempt to determine if they are
continuing to follow their stated investment strategy.
A risk of mutual fund and/or ETF analysis is that, as in all securities investments, past
performance does not guarantee future results. A manager who has been successful may not
be able to replicate that success in the future. In addition, as we do not control the
underlying investments in a fund or ETF, managers of different funds held by the client may
purchase the same security, increasing the risk to the client if that security were to fall in
value. There is also a risk that a manager may deviate from the stated investment mandate or
strategy of the fund or ETF, which could make the holding(s) less suitable for the client’s
portfolio.
We use the following as additional sources of information and methods of analysis:
• Research materials prepared by other corporate rating services
• Annual reports
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• Prospectuses
• SEC filings
• Company press releases
• Financial newspapers and magazines
• Academic journals and articles
• Historical return information.
Risks for all forms of analysis. Our securities analysis methods rely on the assumption that the
companies whose securities we purchase and sell, the rating agencies that review these
securities, and other publicly-available sources of information about these securities, are
providing accurate and unbiased data. While we are alert to indications that data may be
incorrect, there is always a risk that our analysis may be compromised by inaccurate or
misleading information.
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
We use the following strategy(ies) in managing client accounts, provided that such
strategy(ies) are appropriate to the needs of the client and consistent with the client's
investment objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizons, among other considerations:
Long-term purchases. We purchase securities with the idea of holding them in the client's
account for a year or longer. Typically we employ this strategy when:
• we believe the securities to be currently undervalued, and/or
• we want exposure to a particular asset class over time, regardless of the current
projection for this class.
A risk in a long-term purchase strategy is that by holding the security for this length of time,
we may not take advantage of short-term gains that could be profitable to a client. Moreover,
if our predictions are incorrect, a security may decline sharply in value before we make the
decision to sell.
Short-term purchases. When utilizing this strategy, we purchase securities with the idea of
selling them within a relatively short time (typically a year or less). We do this in an attempt
to take advantage of conditions that we believe will soon result in a price swing in the
securities we purchase.
Margin loans. On occasion, it may be appropriate for a client to obtain a margin loan on a
short-term basis. A risk in margin loans is that, in volatile markets, securities prices can fall
very quickly. If the value of the securities in your account minus what you owe the broker
falls below a certain level, the broker will issue a “margin call”, and you will be required to
sell your position in the security on margin and/or add more cash to the account.
Risk of Loss. Securities investments are not guaranteed and you may lose money on your
investments. We ask that you work with us to help us understand your tolerance for risk.
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Item 9 Disciplinary Information
We are required to disclose any legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client's or
prospective client's evaluation of our advisory business or the integrity of our management.
Our firm and our management personnel have no reportable disciplinary events to disclose.
Examples of reportable disciplinary events include, but are not limited to, the following events:
1. Being convicted of or pleading guilty or “no contest” to (a) any felony, (b) a
misdemeanor that involved investments or an investment-related business, fraud, false
statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; or (c) conspiring to commit any of these offenses;
2. Being the named subject of a pending criminal proceeding that involves any of the
above offenses;
3. Being found to have been involved in a violation of an investment-related statute or
regulation;
4. Being the subject of any order, judgment or decree permanently or temporarily
enjoining, or otherwise limiting, the firm or a management person from engaging in
any investment-related activity or from violating any investment-related statute, rule
or order.
5. Being found by the SEC or other federal regulatory agency/state regulatory
agency/foreign regulatory agency:
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to have caused an investment-related business to lose its authorization to do
business;
to have been involved in a violation of an investment-related statute or
regulation and the subject of an order by the agency or authority denying,
suspending or revoking the authorization of the firm or a management person
to act in an investment-related business; barring or suspending the firm’s or a
management person’s association with an investment-related business;
otherwise significantly limiting the firm’s or a management person’s
investment-related activities; or imposing a civil money penalty of more than
$2,500 on the firm or a management person.
6. Being found by an self-regulatory agency (“SRO) (for example, FINRA), in which the
firm or a management person was found to have:
• Caused an investment-related business to lose its authorization to do
business; or
• Been involved in a violation of the SRO’s rules and was (i) barred or
suspended from membership or from association with other members, or
was expelled from membership; (ii) otherwise significantly limited from
investment-related activities; or (iii) fined more than $2,500.
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Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Currently, RCCM and its management personnel have no other financial industry activities or
affiliations.
Item 11 Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
and Personal Trading
Our firm has adopted a Code of Ethics which sets forth high ethical standards of business
conduct that we require of our employees, including compliance with applicable federal
securities laws.
Our firm and our personnel owe a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards our clients,
and have an obligation to adhere not only to the specific provisions of the Code of Ethics but
to the general principles that guide the Code.
Our Code of Ethics includes policies and procedures for the review of quarterly securities
transactions reports as well as initial and annual securities holdings reports that must be
submitted by the firm’s access persons. Among other things, our Code of Ethics also requires
the prior approval of any acquisition of securities in a limited offering (e.g., private
placement) or an initial public offering. Our code also provides for oversight, enforcement
and recordkeeping provisions.
Our Code of Ethics further includes the firm's policy prohibiting the use of material non-public
information. While we do not believe that we have any particular access to non-public
information, all employees are reminded that such information may not be used in a personal
or professional capacity.
A copy of our Code of Ethics is available to our advisory clients and prospective clients. You
may request a copy by email sent to rboylen24@gmail.com, or by calling us at (616) 293-6292.
Our firm and individuals associated with our firm are prohibited from engaging in principal
transactions.
Our firm and individuals associated with our firm are prohibited from engaging in agency cross
transactions.
Our Code of Ethics is designed to assure that the personal securities transactions, activities
and interests of our employees will not interfere with (i) making decisions in the best interest
of advisory clients and (ii) implementing such decisions while, at the same time, allowing
employees to invest for their own accounts.
Our firm and/or individuals associated with our firm may buy or sell for their personal
accounts securities identical to or different from those recommended to our clients. In
addition, any related person(s) may have an interest or position in a certain security(ies)
which may also be recommended to a client.
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It is the expressed policy of our firm that no person employed by us may purchase or sell any
security that is being purchased for a client’s advisory account prior to a transaction(s) being
implemented for an advisory account, thereby preventing such employee(s) from benefiting
from transactions placed on behalf of advisory accounts.
Item 12 Brokerage Practices
We do not have any soft-dollar arrangements and do not receive any soft-dollar benefits.
Typically, with respect to equity transactions, we do not request or accept the discretionary
authority to determine the broker dealer to be used for client accounts. This means that we
will not survey or shop the brokerage market place for best execution on a transaction-by-
transaction basis. As such, clients must direct us as to the broker dealer to be used. In
directing the use of a particular broker or dealer, it should be understood that we will not
have authority to negotiate commissions among various brokers or obtain volume discounts,
and best execution may not be achieved. In addition, a disparity in commission charges may
exist between the commissions charged to the client and those charged to other clients. Not
all advisers require their clients to direct brokerage.
For clients in need of brokerage or custodial services, and depending on client circumstances
and needs, we will recommend the use of one of several broker dealers, provided that such
recommendation is consistent with our fiduciary duty to the client. Generally, for equity
transactions, we will recommend the brokerage services offered by the client’s
custodian. Our clients must evaluate these brokers before opening an account. The factors
considered by our firm when making this recommendation are the broker's ability to provide
professional services, our experience with the broker, the broker's reputation, and the
broker's quality of execution services and costs of such services, and the custodial platform
provided to clients, among other factors.
Clients are not under any obligation to effect trades through any recommended broker.
If a client, when undertaking an advisory relationship with our firm, already has a pre-
established relationship with a broker and instructs us to execute all transactions through
that broker, it should be understood that under those circumstances, we will not have the
authority to negotiate commissions, obtain volume discounts and best execution may not be
achieved. In addition, under these circumstances a disparity in commission charges may exist
between the commissions charged to other clients since our firm may not be able to
aggregate orders to reduce transaction costs or the client may receive less favorable prices.
We reserve the right to decline acceptance of any client account for which the client directs
the use of a broker if we believe that this choice would hinder its fiduciary duty to the client
and/or its ability to service the account.
Our firm will typically request the grant of brokerage discretion for fixed-income trades. In
cases where our firm has such brokerage discretion, we will endeavor to select those brokers
or dealers which will provide the best services at the best price possible. The reasonableness
of commissions is based on the broker's ability to provide professional services, competitive
commission/mark-up rates, research and other services which will help us in providing
investment management services to clients. We may, therefore recommend (or use) the use
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of a broker who provides 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. Research services may be useful in servicing all our clients,
and not all of such research may be useful for the account for which the particular
transaction was effected.
RCCM will 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 transaction costs are shared equally and on a pro-rated basis
between all accounts included in any such block.
Block trading may allow us to execute equity trades in a timelier, more equitable manner, at
an average share price. RCCM 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 it places trades for clients on any particular day. RCCM's block trading policy and
procedures are as follows:
1) Transactions for any client account may not be aggregated for execution if the
practice is prohibited by or inconsistent with the client's advisory agreement with
RCCM, or our firm's order allocation policy.
2) The trading desk in concert with the portfolio manager must determine that the
purchase or sale of the particular security involved is appropriate for the client and
consistent with the client's investment objectives and with any investment guidelines
or restrictions applicable to the client's account.
3) The portfolio manager must reasonably believe that the order aggregation will benefit,
and will enable RCCM to seek best execution for each client participating in the
aggregated order. This requires a good faith judgment at the time the order is placed
for the execution. It does not mean that the determination made in advance of the
transaction must always prove to have been correct in the light of a "20-20 hindsight"
perspective. Best execution includes the duty to seek the best quality of execution, as
well as the best net price.
4) Prior to entry of an aggregated order, a written order ticket must be completed which
identifies each client account participating in the order and the proposed allocation of
the order, upon completion, to those clients.
5) If the order cannot be executed in full at the same price or time, the securities
actually purchased or sold by the close of each business day must be allocated pro rata
among the participating client accounts in accordance with the initial order ticket or
other written statement of allocation. However, adjustments to this pro rata
allocation may be made to participating client accounts in accordance with the initial
order ticket or other written statement of allocation. Furthermore, adjustments to
this pro rata allocation may be made to avoid having odd amounts of shares held in
any client account, or to avoid excessive ticket charges in smaller accounts.
6) Generally, each client that participates in the aggregated order must do so at the
average price for all separate transactions made to fill the order, and must share in
the commissions on a pro rata basis in proportion to the client's participation. Under
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the client’s agreement with the custodian/broker, transaction costs may be based on
the number of shares traded for each client.
7) If the order will be allocated in a manner other than that stated in the initial
statement of allocation, a written explanation of the change must be provided to and
approved by the Chief Compliance Officer no later than the morning following the
execution of the aggregate trade.
8) RCCM's client account records separately reflect, for each account in which the
aggregated transaction occurred, the securities which are held by, and bought and
sold for, that account.
9) Funds and securities for aggregated orders are clearly identified on RCCM's records and
to the broker-dealers or other intermediaries handling the transactions, by the
appropriate account numbers for each participating client.
10) No client or account will be favored over another.
Item 13 Review of Accounts
INVESTMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICES
INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
REVIEWS: While the underlying securities within Individual Portfolio Management Services
accounts are continually monitored, these accounts are reviewed at least quarterly. Accounts
are reviewed in the context of each client's stated investment objectives and guidelines. More
frequent reviews may be triggered by material changes in variables such as the client's
individual circumstances, or the market, political or economic environment.
These accounts are reviewed by Robert C. Boylen, President
REPORTS: In addition to the monthly statements and confirmations of transactions that clients
receive from their broker-dealer, we may provide quarterly reports summarizing account
performance, balances and holdings.
FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES
REVIEWS: While reviews may occur at different stages depending on the nature and terms of
the specific engagement, typically no formal reviews will be conducted for Financial Planning
clients unless otherwise contracted for.
REPORTS: Financial Planning clients will receive a completed financial plan. Additional
reports will not typically be provided unless otherwise contracted for.
CONSULTING SERVICES
REVIEWS: While reviews may occur at different stages depending on the nature and terms of
the specific engagement, typically no formal reviews will be conducted for Consulting
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Services clients unless otherwise contracted for. Such reviews will be conducted by Robert C.
Boylen, President.
REPORTS: These client accounts will receive reports as contracted for at the inception of the
advisory engagement.
Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation
It is our policy not to engage solicitors or to pay related or non-related persons for referring
potential clients to our firm. Likewise, RCCM does not receive any such referral
compensation from any other persons.
It is our policy not to accept or allow our related persons to accept any form of
compensation, including cash, sales awards or other prizes, from a non-client in conjunction
with the advisory services we provide to our clients.
Item 15 Custody
As a matter of policy and practice, RCCM does not maintain physical custody of client assets.
RCCM’s general policy is to ensure that we maintain client funds and securities with "qualified
custodians," which provide at least quarterly account statements directly to our clients.
RCCM is deemed to have constructive custody of client funds solely because it has the ability
to debit advisory fees and maintain Standing Letters of Authorization (SLOA) instructions.
Under government regulations, we are deemed to have custody of your assets if, for example,
you authorize us to instruct Schwab to deduct our advisory fees directly from your account, or
if you grant us authority to move your money to another person’s account through standing
letters of authorization. Schwab maintains actual custody of your assets. You will receive
account statements directly from Schwab at least quarterly. They will be sent to the email or
postal mailing address you provided to Schwab. You should carefully review those statements
promptly when you receive them. We also urge you to compare Schwab’s account statements
with the periodic account statement/portfolio reports you will receive from us.
Standing Letters of Authorization: Certain clients have granted us a limited power of
attorney in Standing Letters of Authorization (SLOAs) to disburse funds to one or more third
parties as designated by the client. Pursuant to SEC No-Action Letter (Investment Adviser
Association, February 21, 2017), RCCM, its clients, and the client’s qualified custodian adhere
to the following procedures:
7. The client provides an instruction to the qualified custodian, in writing, that includes the
client’s signature, the third party’s name, and either the third party’s address or the
third party’s account number at a custodian to which the transfer should be directed.
8. The client authorizes RCCM, in writing, either on the qualified custodian’s form or
separately, to direct transfers to the third party, either on a specified form or
separately, to direct transfers to the third party, either on a specified schedule or from
time to time.
9. The client’s qualified custodian performs an appropriate verification of the instruction,
such as a signature review or other method, to verify the client’s authorization and
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provides a transfer of funds notice to the client promptly after each transfer.
10. The client has the ability to terminate or change the instruction to the client’s custodian.
11. RCCM has no authority or ability to designate or change the identity of the third party,
the address, or any other information about the third party contained in the client’s
instructions.
12. RCCM maintains records showing that the third party is not a related person of RCCM or
located at the same address as RCCM
13. The client’s qualified custodian sends the client, in writing, an initial notice confirming
the instruction and an annual notice reconfirming the instruction.
Direct Debiting of Advisory Fees: We previously disclosed in the "Fees and Compensation"
section (Item 5) of this Brochure that our firm directly debits advisory fees from client
accounts. As part of this billing process, the client's custodian is advised of the amount of the
fee to be deducted from that client's account. On at least a quarterly basis, the custodian is
required to send to the client a statement showing all transactions within the account during
the reporting period. Because the custodian does not calculate the amount of the fee to be
deducted, it is important for clients to carefully review their custodial statements to verify
the accuracy of the calculation, among other things. Clients should contact us directly if they
believe that there may be an error in their statement. In addition to the periodic statements
that clients receive directly from their custodians, we also send account statements directly
to our clients on a quarterly basis. We urge our clients to carefully compare the information
provided on these statements to ensure that all account transactions, holdings and values are
correct and current.
Item 16 Investment Discretion
Clients may hire us to provide discretionary asset management services, in which case we
place trades in a client's account without contacting the client prior to each trade to obtain
the client's permission.
Our discretionary authority includes the ability to do the following without contacting the
client:
• Determine the security to buy or sell; and/or
• Determine the amount of the security to buy or sell
Clients give us discretionary authority when they sign a discretionary agreement with our
firm, and may limit this authority by giving us written instructions. Clients may also
change/amend such limitations by once again providing us with written instructions.
Item 17 Voting Client Securities
We vote proxies for all client accounts; however, you always have the right to vote proxies
yourself. You can exercise this right by instructing us in writing to not vote proxies in your
account.
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We will vote proxies in the best interests of its clients and in accordance with our established
policies and procedures. Our firm will retain all proxy voting books and records for the
requisite period of time, including a copy of each proxy statement received, a record of each
vote cast, a copy of any document created by us that was material to making a decision how
to vote proxies, and a copy of each written client request for information on how the adviser
voted proxies. If our firm has a conflict of interest in voting a particular action, we will notify
the client of the conflict and retain an independent third-party to cast a vote.
Clients may obtain a copy of our complete proxy voting policies and procedures by contacting
Robert C. Boylen by telephone, email, or in writing. Clients may request, in writing,
information on how proxies for his/her shares were voted. If any client requests a copy of our
complete proxy policies and procedures or how we voted proxies for his/her account(s), we
will promptly provide such information to the client.
We will neither advise nor act on behalf of the client in legal proceedings involving companies
whose securities are held in the client’s account(s), including, but not limited to, the filing of
"Proofs of Claim" in class action settlements. If desired, clients may direct us to transmit
copies of class action notices to the client or a third party. Upon such direction, we will make
commercially reasonable efforts to forward such notices in a timely manner.
With respect to ERISA accounts, we will vote proxies unless the plan documents specifically
reserve the plan sponsor's right to vote proxies. To direct us to vote a proxy in a particular
manner, clients should contact Robert C. Boylen by telephone, email, or in writing.
You can instruct us to vote proxies according to particular criteria (for example, to always
vote with management, or to vote for or against a proposal to allow a so-called "poison pill"
defense against a possible takeover). These requests must be made in writing. You can also
instruct us on how to cast your vote in a particular proxy contest by contacting us at (616)
293-6292.
Item 18 Financial Information
As an advisory firm that maintains discretionary authority for client accounts, we are also
required to disclose any financial condition that is reasonable likely to impair our ability to
meet our contractual obligations. We have no such financial circumstances to report.
Under no circumstances do we require or solicit payment of fees in excess of $1,200 per
client more than six months in advance of services rendered. Therefore, we are not required
to include a financial statement.
RCCM has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition at any time during the past ten years.
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