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Item 1: Cover Page
Form ADV Part 2A
Sanchez Gaunt Capital Management LLC
9160 Double Diamond Parkway
Suite 100
Reno, NV 89521
775-800-1801
December 18, 2025
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
Sanchez Gaunt Capital Management LLC. If you have any questions about the contents of this
brochure, please contact us at 775-800-1801. 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 Sanchez Gaunt Capital Management
LLC is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Sanchez Gaunt Capital Management LLC is a registered investment adviser. Registration does
not imply any level of skill or training.
Item 2: Material Changes
The following material changes have been made to the Form ADV Part 2A since the initial
filing of the form:
On December 18, 2025, the following sections were amended to disclose services
related to Estate Planning services and to disclose the conflict of interest that exists
between Sanchez Gaunt Capital Management and Estate Planning Network of
America, LLC:
Item 4: Advisory Business
Item 5: Fees and Compensation
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Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
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Item 3: Table of Contents
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 .............................................................................................................. 8
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management .............................................. 10
Item 7: Types of Clients ............................................................................................................................ 11
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ...................................... 11
Item 9: Disciplinary Information .......................................................................................................... 16
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading ......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Item 12: Brokerage Practices ................................................................................................................. 20
Item 13: Review of Accounts ................................................................................................................... 21
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation ........................................................................ 21
Item 15: Custody ........................................................................................................................................ 22
Item 16: Investment Discretion ............................................................................................................. 23
Item 17: Voting Client Securities ........................................................................................................... 23
Item 18: Financial Information ............................................................................................................ 23
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Item 4: Advisory Business
Sanchez Gaunt Capital Management LLC (“Adviser” or “SGCM”) was founded in April 2025.
We are an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
with its principal place of business located in Nevada. The Principal Owners are Mr. Jon
Sanchez and Mr. Jason Gaunt.
Portfolio Management Services
Sanchez Gaunt Capital Management LLC offers the following services to its clients:
At SGCM, our portfolio management service provides a comprehensive approach to
investing that begins with an in-depth assessment of your financial circumstances, goals,
time horizon, and risk tolerance. Through personal consultations and detailed
questionnaires, we develop a thorough understanding of your investment objectives, which
forms the foundation for your customized Investment Policy Statement. Based on this
framework, we construct a diversified portfolio using a strategic mix of investment vehicles
including stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, and when appropriate, alternative investments
- all specifically selected to align with your financial objectives while adhering to your risk
parameters.
Our management process involves ongoing discretionary oversight of your investments,
where we continuously monitor performance against established benchmarks, maintain
target allocations through disciplined rebalancing, implement tax-efficient strategies when
beneficial, and make tactical adjustments in response to changing market conditions or
shifts in your personal circumstances. We provide transparent communication through
regular performance reporting, online account access, and scheduled review meetings to
discuss your portfolio's progress and any necessary modifications. Our dynamic approach to
portfolio management remains responsive to both evolving market environments and
changes in your life situation, with the ultimate goal of helping you achieve your long-term
Third-Party Money Manager Services
financial objectives.
investment advisory services by
At SGCM, provide
identifying, evaluating, and
recommending third-party money managers to manage client assets. Our role includes
conducting due diligence on potential money managers, matching clients with appropriate
managers based on their investment objectives and risk tolerance and providing ongoing
monitoring of the selected managers' performance and service quality. We maintain
relationships with various institutional money managers across different investment styles
and asset classes, allowing us to offer clients access to specialized investment expertise that
may not be available through traditional advisory relationships.
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As part of this service, we assist clients in completing the necessary documentation to
establish accounts with selected third-party managers, facilitate the initial funding process,
and serve as a liaison between clients and managers for ongoing account administration
matters. We also provide periodic reporting and performance analysis to help clients
understand how their selected managers are performing relative to agreed-upon
benchmarks and objectives. This service model allows clients to benefit from institutional-
quality money management while receiving personalized advisory services and ongoing
oversight from our firm.
SGCM may offer third-party money manager services to Clients by selecting the AssetMark
Platform. For more information regarding the AssetMark Platform, refer to AssetMark
Platform or Referral Disclosure Brochure.
The minimum investment required on the AssetMark Platform depends upon the
Investment Solution chosen for a Client’s account and is generally $10,000 for Mutual Fund
and $25,000 for Exchange Traded Funds (“ETF”) Accounts, and from $25,000 to $1,000,000
for Individually Managed Accounts (“IMA”), depending on the investment strategy selected
for the account. These minimums are described in more detail in the Fees & Minimums
Page in the AssetMark Platform or Referral Disclosure Brochure. Accounts below the stated
minimums may be accepted on an individual basis at the discretion of AssetMark.
Estate Planning Services
Estate planning services—including living trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and medical
directives—are offered through Estate Planning Network of America, LLC, a separate entity
related to Sanchez Gaunt Capital Management, LLC.
Through our partnership with an independent third-party technology company, Wealth,
Inc. (“Wealth”), we can facilitate the preparation of various estate planning documents for
clients. Such services are generally separate from any investment management and/or
financial planning services that we may render to a client, and the exact scope of such
estate planning services will depend on the nature of a client's specific estate planning
needs. As a condition of utilizing Wealth, you must agree to the terms and conditions,
available at wealth.com
We may pay for your access to Wealth. For the avoidance of doubt, neither Advisor or
Wealth renders legal advice or services. Wealth offers the ability to consult with licensed
attorneys in various jurisdictions at an additional charge, and subject to additional terms
and conditions.
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Periodicals/Newsletter Subscriptions
SGCM offers services through the publication of newsletters, periodicals, and reports
containing financial and investment information, analysis, and recommendations. Our
publications provide educational content and investment insights on various securities,
investment strategies, and market trends. These publications are offered on a subscription
basis and may focus on specific investment approaches, asset classes, sectors, or market
segments. Our newsletters and periodicals are designed to provide subscribers with
information to assist them in making their own investment decisions.
Our publications typically include:
Market analysis and commentary
Economic trend assessments
Investment recommendations and ideas
Portfolio construction concepts
Risk management strategies
Educational content on various investment topics
We do not provide personalized investment advice tailored to individual subscribers'
specific financial situations or objectives through our publication services. Subscribers are
responsible for determining the appropriateness of any investment ideas or strategies
presented in our publications for their individual circumstances.
Educational Seminars and Workshops
SGCM provides educational seminars and workshops to clients, prospective clients, and
other entities such as businesses, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions.
These educational programs are offered on topics relevant to investing and financial
planning, including but not limited to retirement planning, investment strategies, market
trends, risk management, college funding, estate planning, and social security optimization.
Our educational events are designed to provide general information on financial concepts
and principles rather than specific investment recommendations.
Seminars and workshops are typically conducted in-person at various locations, though we
may also offer virtual events through online platforms. These educational sessions may be
presented as one-time events, a series of sessions, or recurring programs depending on the
subject matter and audience needs. The content is developed by our firm’s qualified
financial professionals who possess the knowledge and experience necessary to present
complex financial information in an accessible and understandable format.
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Acknowledgement of Fiduciary Status
When we provide investment advice to you regarding your retirement plan account or
individual retirement account, we are fiduciaries within the meaning of Title I of the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA) and/or the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code), as applicable, which are laws
governing retirement accounts. As such, we are bound by the following duties:
We must act in your best interest and not place our interests ahead of yours.
We must provide investment advice that is based on your financial needs and
circumstances.
We must charge no more than is reasonable for our services.
We must make no misleading statements about investments, compensation, conflicts
of interest, or other matters related to investment decisions.
We must follow policies and procedures designed to ensure that we give advice that is in
your best interest.
We must avoid prohibited transactions and disclose potential conflicts of interest to
you.
This fiduciary acknowledgment is being provided to satisfy the disclosure requirements
under Department of Labor Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020-02.
The way we make money creates some conflicts with your interests. You should understand
and ask us about these conflicts because they can affect the investment advice we provide
you.
For retirement accounts subject to ERISA and/or the Code, we will:
Provide services at a level of care, skill, prudence, and diligence that a prudent person
acting in a like capacity and familiar with such matters would use.
Disclose to you any conflict of interest that might incline us to render advice which
is not disinterested.
Not receive any compensation for services rendered that would violate applicable law.
Assets Under Management (AUM)
As of September 2025, we were actively managing $244,990,016 in client assets on a
discretionary basis.
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Item 5: Fees and Compensation
We provide our services on a fee-only basis. Our fees are based on a percentage of assets
under management. The specific manner in which fees are charged by SGCM is established in
the client’s written agreement with the Adviser. We will generally bill our fees on a
quarterly basis, in advance.
Portfolio Management Services Fees
The annual fee paid for investment advisory services will not exceed 2.00% of the total
assets under management. Fees are assessed quarterly and are based on the account value
as of the last business day of the previous calendar quarter. The quarterly fee is calculated
by multiplying the market value of the assets under management by the annual percentage
rate and then dividing by four (4).
For example, a client account valued at $500,000 at the end of the previous quarter, with an
annual fee rate of 1.50%, would be charged $1,875 for that quarter ($500,000 × 1.50% ÷ 4
= $1,875).
In the event a client terminates the advisory agreement with our firm before the end of the
billing period, we will refund any unearned fees on a pro-rata basis. The amount of the
refund will be based on the number of days remaining in the billing period after the
effective date of termination. For example, if a client terminates the advisory agreement 45
days into a 90-day quarter, they would receive a refund of 50% of the quarterly fee
previously paid.
Refunds will be processed within 30 days of the effective date of termination and will be
issued using the same method as the original payment (either credited back to the client's
account or sent directly to the client, depending on how fees were initially paid).
Third-Party Money Manager Services Fees
When we recommend third-party money managers to manage your assets, you will pay
investment advisory fees directly to the third-party money manager, not to us. The third-
party money manager will then pay us a portion of the fee they receive from you as
compensation for our services.
Third-party money managers typically charge annual advisory fees not to exceed 2% of
assets under management. The exact fee arrangement varies by third-party manager and is
disclosed in their Form ADV Part 2A brochure, which will be provided to you.
Fees and compensation for using the AssetMark Platform are provided in more detail in the
AssetMark Platform or Referral Disclosure Brochure. Fees and Investment Minimums
schedules are included in AssetMark’s Platform or Referral Disclosure Brochure, and the
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Client Billing Authorization will also state the fee applicable to your account.
1.
The fees applicable to each Account on the AssetMark Platform will include:
2.
Financial Advisor Fee,
AssetMark’s Platform Fee, which includes any Strategist or Manager Fee, as applicable,
and most custody fees. The Platform Fee Schedules for the various Investment Solutions
are listed in the Fees & Minimum table, at the end of AssetMark’s Platform or Referral
Disclosure Brochure.
Other fees for special services may also be charged. The Client should consider all
applicable fees.
AssetMark Client fees are payable quarterly, in advance, based on assets under
management. Clients may terminate AssetMark accounts at any time and receive a full pro-
rata refund of any unearned fees.
Estate Planning Services Fees
Estate planning services—including living trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and medical
directives—are offered through Estate Planning Network of America, LLC, a separate entity
related to Sanchez Gaunt Capital Management, LLC.
If estate planning services are recommended, the Client would engage directly with Estate
Planning Network of America, LLC. Fees for these services are billed separately and will be
outlined in the Client's agreement with Estate Planning Network of America, LLC.
The Client is under no obligation to use Estate Planning Network of America, LLC for estate
planning services. You are free to work with any estate planning provider of your choice.
Periodicals/Newsletter Subscriptions
Our firm may provide clients with access to various periodicals, newsletters, and other
publications as part of our advisory services. These publications are currently provided at
no additional cost to clients and are included as part of our standard advisory fee structure.
The content of these publications is intended to be educational in nature and to provide
general market information and insights.
We do not separately bill for these publications, and clients are under no obligation to use
or act upon the information contained within them. Should our policy regarding the cost of
these publications change in the future, we will update this brochure accordingly and
provide proper notice to clients and prospects.
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Educational Seminars and Workshops
Our firm provides educational seminars and workshops to clients and prospective clients on
various financial topics at no charge. These seminars and workshops are purely educational
in nature and do not involve the sale of any investment products. Topics may include issues
related to financial planning, retirement strategies, estate planning, tax considerations, and
investment management.
The information presented during these events is not intended to provide specific advice
regarding attendees' personal financial situations, nor does it constitute a recommendation to
purchase specific products or services. Attendees are under no obligation to engage our
firm’s advisory services as a result of participating in these educational events.
While we currently offer these educational programs at no charge, we reserve the right to
charge fees for such events in the future. Should we implement a fee structure for our
educational seminars and workshops, we will update this brochure accordingly and provide
proper notice to clients and prospects.
Negotiable Fee Disclosure
At its discretion, SGCM may charge a lesser investment advisory fee, charge a flat fee, waive its
fee entirely, or charge a fee on a different interval, based upon certain criteria (i.e.
anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future additional assets, the dollar amount
of assets to be managed, related accounts, account composition, the complexity of the
engagement, anticipated services to be rendered, grandfathered fee schedules, employees
and family members, courtesy accounts, competition, negotiations with client, etc.). As a
result, similarly situated clients could pay different fees. In addition, similar advisory
services may be available from other investment advisers for similar or lower fees.
Payment of Fees
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The Advisory Agreement and the separate agreement with any Financial Institutions
generally authorizes SGCM to debit the client’s account for the amount of advisory fee and
to directly remit that fee to the
irm. Any Financial Institutions recommended by SGCM have
agreed to send a statement to the client, at least quarterly, indicating all amounts disbursed
from the account including the amount of advisory fees paid directly to Adviser.
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side
Management
SGCM does not charge performance-based fees (fees based on a share of capital gains on or
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capital appreciation of the assets of a client). All fees are calculated as described in Item 5 -
Fees and Compensation and are not charged on the basis of income or capital gains or
capital appreciation of the funds or any portion of the funds of an advisory client.
We do not manage both accounts that are charged a performance-based fee and accounts
that are charged another type of fee, such as an hourly, flat, or asset-based fee. As a result, we
do not face the potential conflicts of interest arising from "side-by-side management" where
an adviser might be incentivized to favor accounts from which it receives performance-
based compensation.
Our firm believes in a transparent fee structure that aligns our interests with those of our
clients without creating potential conflicts that can arise from performance-based
compensation arrangements. Our advisory fees are based solely on assets under
management and/or fixed fees as outlined in our fee schedule in Item 5.
Item 7: Types of Clients
We provide advisory services to the following types of clients:
Individuals
High Net Worth Individuals
Trusts, Estates, and Charitable Organizations
Corporations or Business Entities
SGCM does not require a minimum account size or minimum annual fee to open or
maintain an account. We believe that investment advice should be accessible to clients
regardless of portfolio size, and we work with clients at various stages of their financial
journey.
While we do not impose minimums, certain third-party investment managers or sub-
advisers that we recommend may have minimum account size requirements. In such cases,
these minimums will be disclosed to clients prior to engagement of these services.
We reserve the right to decline to manage an account if we determine that the account size
would not allow us to effectively implement our investment strategy or if we believe we
cannot provide a suitable level of service relative to the client's needs.
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies
and Risk of Loss
Our methods of analysis include charting analysis, fundamental analysis, technical analysis,
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and cyclical analysis. The investment strategies we use to implement any investment advice
given to clients include long-term purchases (securities held at least a year), short-term
purchases (securities sold within a year), trading, and option writing.
Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear. We do
not represent or guarantee that the services or methods of analysis we offer can or will
predict future results.
METHODS OF ANALYSIS
We use the following methods of analysis in formulating our investment advice and/or
Charting.
managing client assets:
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 when and
Fundamental Analysis.
how long the trend may last and when that trend might reverse.
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).
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
Technical Analysis.
regardless of the economic and financial factors considered in evaluating the stock.
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
Cyclical Analysis.
underperform regardless of market movement.
In this type of technical analysis, we measure the movements of a
particular stock against the overall market in an attempt to predict the price movement of
Risks for all forms of analysis.
the security.
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
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misleading information.
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
Investment strategies will be selected based on client needs. Adviser may utilize strategies
such as asset allocation, trend analysis, fundamental analysis, technical analysis or
economic indicators. Each investment adviser representative (IAR) of the Adviser may have
their own strategies; therefore, a client should discuss his/her objectives with the IAR
thoroughly. No assumption can be made that any particular strategy will provide better
returns than other investment strategies. Investing in securities involves the risk of loss
that clients should be prepared to bear. Before investing in any specific asset class, client
should discuss their tolerance for risk with the IAR and carefully consider the risks
associated with the investment by reviewing, as applicable, the prospectus, offering
memorandum or disclosure brochure. All investment decisions involve risk including the
potential loss of principal.
RISK OF LOSS
Investing in securities involves the risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear.
While we work diligently to help you achieve your financial goals, we cannot guarantee any
level of performance or that you will not experience financial loss. Below are some of the
General Market Risk
primary risks that may affect your investments:
The market value of securities may fluctuate, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. These
fluctuations may cause a security to be worth less than the price originally paid for it, or
less than it was worth at an earlier time. Market risk may affect a single issuer, an entire
industry, or the market as a whole. U.S. and international markets have experienced
significant volatility in recent years, which may increase the risks associated with investing in
Equity Securities Risk
securities.
Equity securities (stocks) may experience sudden, unpredictable drops in value or long
periods of decline in value. This may occur because of factors that affect securities markets
Fixed Income Securities Risk
generally or factors affecting specific industries, sectors, or companies.
Fixed income securities (bonds) are subject to interest rate risk, credit risk, inflation risk,
call risk, and liquidity risk. Interest rate risk is the risk that bond prices will decline because
of rising interest rates. Credit risk is the risk that a bond issuer will fail to make interest or
principal payments when due. Inflation risk arises because the value of the income stream
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from a bond will decline due to inflation. Call risk occurs when an issuer redeems a bond
before maturity. Liquidity risk refers to the risk that an investor may not be able to sell a
Mutual Fund and ETF Risk
bond quickly at an appropriate price.
Investments in mutual funds and ETFs are subject to all the risks of the underlying
securities in which those vehicles invest. In addition, the value of your investment in a
mutual fund or ETF will fluctuate depending on the performance of the investments chosen
by the fund's manager, market conditions, and other factors. Mutual funds and ETFs also
Alternative Investment Risk
charge internal expenses and management fees that are disclosed in the fund's prospectus.
Alternative investments, including real estate investment trusts (REITs), commodities,
managed futures, and private equity, among others, may involve unique risks such as
limited liquidity, tax considerations, incentive fee structures, speculative investment
Environment, Social, and Corporate Governance Risk
strategies, and different regulatory and reporting requirements.
Clients utilizing responsible investing strategies and environment, social responsibility, and
corporate governance (ESG) factors may underperform strategies that do not utilize such
considerations. Responsible investing and ESG strategies may operate by either excluding
the investments of certain issuers or by selecting investments based on their compliance
with factors such as ESG. These strategies may exclude certain securities, issuers, sectors,
or industries from a client’s portfolio, potentially negatively affecting the client’s
investment performance if an excluded security, issuer, sector, or industry outperforms.
Responsible investing and ESG are subjective by nature, and SGCM may rely on rankings,
ratings, scores, and other analytic metrics provided by third parties in determining whether
an issuer meets the firm’s standards for inclusion or exclusion. A client’s perception may
differ from that of SGCM or a third party on how to judge an issuer’s adherence to
Private Placement Securities Risk
responsible investing principles.
Where the Adviser believes it to be suitable and in the Client's best interest, the Adviser
may recommend private placement securities. These recommendations are typically
related to real estate and may include the following types of investments:
Real estate-focused private placements
Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), including those used in 1031 exchange transactions
Limited partnerships (LPs) or limited liability companies (LLCs) investing in real estate
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Non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs)
Private placement securities are generally illiquid, may have limited transparency, and
often carry higher risk than publicly traded securities. Clients should carefully review
offering documents and consider their liquidity needs, investment time horizon, and risk
Foreign Securities Risk
tolerance before investing in these types of securities.
Investments in foreign securities involve risks relating to political, social, and economic
developments abroad, as well as risks resulting from differences between the regulations to
which U.S. and foreign issuers and markets are subject. These risks may include
instability, and different
expropriation, currency blockages, political or economic
Small and Mid-Cap Company Risk
accounting standards.
Securities of companies with small and medium market capitalizations are often more
volatile and less liquid than investments in larger companies. Small and mid-cap companies
may face higher costs of capital, greater business risk, limited product lines, limited
Concentrated Portfolio Risk
financial resources, and less management depth.
Portfolios that are concentrated in a specific sector, industry, or issuer may be subject to
greater risk of loss and volatility than more diversified portfolios. A concentrated portfolio
Cybersecurity Risk
will generally be more volatile than a more diversified portfolio.
With the increased use of technology, our firm and client accounts are potentially
vulnerable to cyber-attacks, identity theft, and fraud. While we maintain policies and
procedures designed to protect your assets, personal information, and privacy, there is no
Pandemic Risk
guarantee that such measures will prevent all security breaches.
Global health events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, have caused significant market
volatility and economic disruption. Such events may have unpredictable and far-reaching
Strategy and Analysis Risk
impacts on global financial markets.
The success of our investment strategies depends on the accuracy of our analysis. There is
no guarantee that our analysis will be accurate or that our investment strategies will be
successful. Furthermore, our strategies and analyses may not be suitable for all clients.
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Tax Risk
Tax laws and regulations are subject to change, which may have significant impacts on
investment strategies and after-tax returns. We are not tax professionals, and clients should
consult with qualified tax advisors regarding the tax implications of any investment
General Risk of Loss
strategy or transaction.
All investments involve different degrees of risk. You should be aware of your risk tolerance
level and financial situations at all times. We cannot guarantee the successful performance of
an investment and we are expressly prohibited from guaranteeing accounts against losses
arising from market conditions.
AssetMark
In advising retail clients of SGCM investing in AssetMark Platform, SGCM may select from
non-discretionary Model Providers that can include mutual funds, Exchange Traded Funds
(ETF’s), and other investment solutions offered on the Platform. These solutions are
provided by a number of institutional investment strategists and are based on the
information, research, asset allocation methodology and investment strategies of these
institutional strategists, including AssetMark.
SGCM also introduces clients to and advises on the selection of independent investment
managers who provide discretionary management of individual portfolios using a variety of
different securities analysis methods, sources of information and investment strategies.
Clients will receive a separate disclosure brochure from these investment managers
regarding their investment advisory services.
With respect to clients investing in the AssetMark Platform, SGCM introduces clients to, and
advises on the selection of independent investment managers who provide discretionary
management of individual portfolios including a wide variety of security types. Clients will
receive a separate disclosure from such investment managers regarding any such
investment manager’s advisory services.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Sanchez Gaunt Capital Management is required to disclose all material facts regarding any
legal or disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of our advisory
business or the integrity of our management.
We have no disciplinary events to disclose regarding Sanchez Gaunt Capital Management
LLC. Additionally, there are no disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Jason Gaunt.
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The following disclosure relates to a regulatory action involving Mr. Jon Sanchez:
On September 25, 2020, pursuant to Article VI, Section 3 of FINRA By-Laws and FINRA Rule
9554, Mr. Sanchez was temporarily suspended by the Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority (FINRA) for failure to comply with an arbitration award or settlement agreement
or to satisfactorily respond to a FINRA request to provide information concerning the
status of compliance. This suspension was subsequently lifted on October 8, 2020, after Mr.
Sanchez satisfied the requirements set forth by FINRA.
During the suspension period (September 25, 2020 - October 8, 2020), Mr. Sanchez was
prohibited from associating with any FINRA member firm in any capacity. This matter has
been fully resolved, and Mr. Sanchez is currently in good standing with regulatory
authorities.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and
Affiliations
SGCM is not and does not have a related person that is a broker-dealer, municipal securities
dealer, or government securities dealer or broker. We are not and do not have a related
person that is an investment company, financial planning firm, commodity pool operator, or
commodity trading advisor.
Jon Sanchez is licensed as an insurance agent and offers fixed and variable life insurance
products for commission- based compensation. As an agent Jon Sanchez also receives other
compensation such as - fixed or variable life renewals from insurance carriers. Being an
agent of an insurance company inherently causes a conflict of interest. As an agent, Jon
Sanchez represents the insurance company, which precludes Jon Sanchez from being a
fiduciary to you in that transaction. It is important when selecting between available
commission-based products or advisory based products to ask how Jon Sanchez will be
compensated for that insurance product/transaction. When acting as an IAR Jon Sanchez
has an inherent fiduciary obligation to serve your best interest. Please note that you are
under no obligation to purchase insurance products through Jon Sanchez. If you elect to
purchase insurance through Jon Sanchez, at or before the time of the transaction,
disclosures are made regarding the nature of the relationship, services offered, and
compensation received.
Jason Gaunt is licensed as an insurance agent and offers fixed and variable life insurance
products for commission- based compensation. As an agent Jason Gaunt also receives other
compensation such as - fixed or variable life renewals from insurance carriers. Being an
agent of an insurance company inherently causes a conflict of interest. As an agent, Jason
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Gaunt represents the insurance company, which precludes Jason Gaunt from being a
fiduciary to you in that transaction. It is important when selecting between available
commission-based products or advisory based products to ask how Jason Gaunt will be
compensated for that insurance product/transaction. When acting as an IAR Jason Gaunt
has an inherent fiduciary obligation to serve your best interest. Please note that you are
under no obligation to purchase insurance products through Jason Gaunt. If you elect to
purchase insurance through Jason Gaunt, at or before the time of the transaction,
disclosures are made regarding the nature of the relationship, services offered, and
compensation received.
SGCM maintains relationships with various third-party money managers to whom we may
refer clients. These relationships are based on our assessment of the managers' investment
capabilities, client service, and operational standards. As disclosed in Item 5, we receive
compensation from third-party money managers when we refer clients to them. This
compensation is paid from the fees you pay to the third-party manager and does not result
in additional charges to you.
To mitigate the conflict of interest created by our compensation arrangements with third-
party money managers, we have established objective selection criteria that prioritize
client interests over compensation levels. Our evaluation process focuses primarily on each
manager's investment philosophy and track record, risk management capabilities,
operational infrastructure, and client service quality. We maintain standardized due
diligence procedures that assess managers based on these investment merits rather than
the compensation they provide to us. While compensation arrangements may vary among
managers, we do not allow these differences to influence our recommendations, and we
regularly review our selection process to ensure it remains focused on identifying
managers who are most suitable for our clients' investment objectives and risk profiles.
Jason Gaunt and Jon Sanchez are owners of both Sanchez Gaunt Capital Management, LLC
and Estate Planning Network of America, LLC. Estate Planning Network of America, LLC
offers estate planning services—including living trusts, powers of attorney, and medical
directives—that may be recommended to Clients of Sanchez Gaunt Capital Management,
LLC.
This common ownership creates a conflict of interest, as Mr. Gaunt and Mr. Sanchez have a
financial incentive to recommend estate planning services through their related entity
rather than an unaffiliated provider. Clients should be aware of this conflict when
evaluating any such recommendation.
Clients are under no obligation to use Estate Planning Network of America, LLC for estate
planning services and are free to engage any provider of their choice.
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Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in
Client Transactions and Personal Trading
Code of Ethics
SGCM maintains a Code of Ethics requiring high ethical standards of business conduct from
all employees, including compliance with applicable securities laws. The Code establishes
our fiduciary duty to clients and requires reporting of personal securities transactions and
holdings by access persons. It prohibits the use of material non-public information and
includes provisions for oversight, enforcement, and recordkeeping.
A copy of our Code of Ethics is available upon request via email at jason@sanchezgaunt.com
or by phone at 775-800-1801.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
The Adviser does not recommend to client’s, securities in which we have a material financial
interest. We do not act as principal in transactions with clients, nor do we engage in agency
cross transactions. We do not invest client funds in securities for which we act as
underwriter, market maker, or have any other sales interest.
We fully disclose all material facts concerning any potential conflicts of interest that could
reasonably be expected to impair our rendering of unbiased advice. Clients always maintain
the unrestricted right to decline any investment recommendation.
Personal Trading
Client interests must always take precedence over personal interests
Associates may not trade based on information unavailable to the public
Prior approval is required for IPO or private placement investments
We maintain and monitor records of reportable securities holdings and transactions
Our firm and associated persons may buy or sell securities identical to those recommended to
clients. To address potential conflicts, we have established the following policies:
We prohibit "front-running" client trades (trading ahead of clients)
Personal trades may be aggregated with client trades where appropriate
We review all personal trading activity regularly to ensure compliance. Violations may
result in disciplinary action up to termination.
Violations of these policies may result in disciplinary action up to termination. We review
all personal trading activity regularly to ensure compliance with our procedures.
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Item 12: Brokerage Practices
SGCM assists the client in selecting the risk/return objective and Portfolio Strategists that
best suit the client’s objectives. The client then specifically directs the account to be
invested in accordance with the chosen investment solution. When the client selects the
investment solutions, the client further directs that the account be automatically adjusted
to reflect any adjustment in the asset allocation by the selected Portfolio Strategist. This
client authorization results in the purchase and sale of certain mutual funds, stocks, bonds,
ETFs or other securities without further authorization by the client or any other party at
such time as the Portfolio Strategist changes the composition of the selected model asset
allocation.
The client receives confirmation of all transactions in the account and is free to terminate
participation in the Platform and retain or dispose of any assets in the account at any time.
SGCM has no authority to cause any purchase or sale of securities in any client account or
change the selected model asset allocation or to direct the account to be invested in any
manner other than as previously authorized by the client. However, the client may place
reasonable restrictions in the account. If a client selects an IMA investment solution, the
third-party Discretionary Managers are granted the authority to manage the accounts on a
discretionary basis, including the authority to buy, sell, select, and remove securities and
other investments for the account, and to select broker-dealers or others through which
transactions will be effected.
Research and Other Soft Dollar Benefits
SGCM does not have any soft-dollar arrangements and does not receive any soft-dollar
Economic Benefits
benefits.
SGCM has access to research products and services from account custodians and/or other
Registered Investment Advisers. These products may include financial publications,
information about particular companies and industries, research software, and other
products or services that provide lawful and appropriate assistance to our firm in the
performance of our investment decision-making responsibilities. Such research products
and services are generally provided to all Registered Investment Advisers that maintain a
relationship with such third parties and are not considered to be paid for with soft dollars.
Brokerage for Client Referrals
We do not receive client referrals from broker-dealers in exchange for cash or other
compensation, such as brokerage services or research.
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Trade Aggregation
SGCM may buy or sell the same security for two or more Clients (including the firm’s
personal accounts) when concurrent orders are placed to be executed together as a single
“block” in order to facilitate orderly and efficient execution. Each Client account will be
charged or credited with the average price per unit. SGCM receives no additional
compensation or remuneration of any kind because we aggregate Client transactions, and
no Client is favored over any other Client. The aggregation should, on average, slightly
reduce the costs of execution. We will not aggregate a Client’s order if, in a particular
instance, we believe that aggregation would cause the Client’s cost of execution to be
increased. SGCM and/or its Associated Persons may participate in block trades with Clients
and may also participate on a pro-rata basis for partial fills, but only after the
determination has been made that Clients will receive fair and equitable treatment.
Item 13: Review of Accounts
SGCM conducts regular and systematic reviews of client accounts. Investment advisory
accounts are reviewed on a scheduled basis, with different levels of review performed by
appropriate personnel.
Our investment management accounts undergo daily monitoring of market conditions and
security-specific events by our investment team. Portfolio allocations are formally reviewed
at least annually to ensure alignment with client objectives and investment policies. Each
client is assigned a primary Investment Adviser Representative (IAR) who is responsible
for overseeing their accounts. The primary IAR conducts comprehensive account reviews at
least annually and more frequently when market conditions dictate or when changes in a
client's financial situation occur.
Reviews examine key factors including but not limited to asset allocation, investment
performance relative to benchmarks, risk exposures, progress toward financial goals, and any
significant changes in the client's financial situation or objectives.
Reviews may be triggered by material market, economic or political events, or by changes in
client's financial situations (such as retirement, termination of employment, physical move,
or inheritance).
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Economic Benefits Provided by Third Parties for Advice Rendered to Clients
We receive compensation from third-party money managers when we refer clients to their
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services. This compensation is typically a percentage of the advisory fee you pay to the
third-party manager and is paid directly by the manager to us. The compensation we
receive does not increase the total fees you pay. You pay the same fee to the third-party
manager whether or not we receive compensation from them.
With respect to the AssetMark Platform, SGCM may, subject to negotiation with AssetMark,
receive certain allowances, reimbursements or services from AssetMark in connection with
SGCM’s investment advisory services to its clients, as described below and in further detail
in the Appendix 1 of the AssetMark Platform or Referral Disclosure Brochure.
Compensation to Non-Advisory Personnel for Client Referrals
SGCM does not compensate any individual or entity for client referrals. We may receive
referrals from current clients, attorneys, accountants, friends, and other similar sources, but
we do not directly or indirectly compensate referring parties for these referrals.
If our compensation arrangements change in the future to include payments for client
referrals, we will disclose this practice to our clients and comply with all applicable
regulations, including disclosure of the referral arrangement to clients and ensuring that
clients are provided with appropriate disclosure forms prior to entering into an advisory
agreement.
Item 15: Custody
We do not take custody of client funds or securities. Clients will receive account statements
directly from the broker-dealer, bank, or other qualified custodian holding their assets.
Clients should carefully review those statements promptly.
With regard to the AssetMark Platform, SGCM does not provide custodial services to its
clients. Client assets are held with banks, financial institutions or registered broker-dealers
that are “qualified custodians.” Clients will receive statements directly from the qualified
custodians at least quarterly. We urge clients to carefully review those statements and
compare the custodial statements to the reports that we provide them. The information in
our reports may vary from custodial statements based on accounting procedures, reporting
dates or valuation methodologies of certain securities.
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The AssetMark Platform provides access to the following Platform Custodians:
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AssetMark Trust, an Arizona trust company and affiliate of AssetMark, 3200 North
Central Avenue, Seventh Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85012. Its mailing address is P.O. Box
80007, Phoenix, Arizona 85060.
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”). 7801 Mesquite Bend Drive, Ste. 112, Irving, TX
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75063
Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC (“Fidelity”). 200 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA
02210.
Pershing Advisor Solutions (“PAS”). One Pershing Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07399.
Item 16: Investment Discretion
SGCM provides investment management services on a discretionary basis only. This means
that our firm has the authority to determine, without obtaining specific client consent for
each transaction, the securities to be bought or sold and the amount of securities to be
bought or sold.
Prior to assuming discretionary authority over any client account, SGCM requires clients to
execute an Advisory Agreement which includes a limited power of attorney granting our
firm discretionary authority over the client's account. The Advisory Agreement outlines the
scope of our discretionary authority, which includes selecting investments in accordance
with the client's stated investment objectives, risk tolerance, and other factors as
documented in their Investment Policy Statement.
While SGCM maintains full discretionary authority over client accounts, clients may impose
reasonable restrictions on the management of their accounts. These restrictions may
include prohibitions on the purchase of specific securities or types of securities (such as
specific companies, industries, or asset classes) or requirements to maintain specific
securities within the portfolio. Any such restrictions must be provided to the Adviser in
writing and will be documented in the client's Investment Policy Statement.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
SGCM does not accept authority to vote client securities. Clients will receive their proxies or
other solicitations directly from the custodian.
Item 18: Financial Information
We do not require prepayment of fees of more than $1,200 per client, six months or more in
advance. Therefore, we are not required to include a balance sheet with this brochure.
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