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SARGENT
I N V E S T M E N T G R O U P
Sargent Investment Group, LLC
Form ADV Part 2A Disclosure Brochure
4920 Elm Street, Suite 305
Bethesda, MD 20814
202-580-6400
https://sargentinvestmentgroup.com
Jan 30, 2026
Our Form ADV, Part 2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) as required by the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advisers Act”)
is a very important document between our Clients and Sargent Investment Group, LLC (“SIG” or, the “Advisor”). This
Disclosure Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of our Advisor. If you have
any questions about the contents of this Disclosure Brochure, please contact us by telephone at (202) 580-6400 or by
email at compliance@sargentinvestmentgroup.com.
SIG is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Registration of an
investment advisor does not imply any level of skill or training. The oral and written communications of an advisor
provide you with information about which you determine to hire or retain an advisor. The information in this Disclosure
Brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any state securities authority.
Additional information about SIG is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with our
firm name or our IARD # 297499.
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Item 2 – Material Changes
1. The following material changes have been made to this Disclosure Brochure since the last
annual amendment filing on March 21, 2025:
The Advisor now serves as now the investment manager to pooled investment vehicles.
Please see Items 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 15, and 17 for additional information.
The Advisor now explains in Item 12 the factors used to select custodians and/or
broker/dealers for clients.
The Advisor has updated fee information and maximums from the previous fiscal year
in Item 5.
In Item 5, the method of billing on cash equivalents has been changed. Currently as of
January 2026, SIG excludes cash and cash equivalents from the Client AUM balances used
for billing purposes. Going forward, SIG will include traded cash mutual funds and other
equivalents in the Advisory Fee calculation. Cash balances will still be excluded.
Item 3 – Table of Contents
Contents
ITEM 2 – MATERIAL CHANGES ............................................................................................................................................................ 2
ITEM 3 – TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
ITEM 4 – ADVISORY BUSINESS ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
ITEM 5 – FEES & COMPENSATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
ITEM 6 – PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES & SIDE BY SIDE MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................... 9
ITEM 7 – TYPES OF CLIENTS .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
ITEM 8 – METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISK OF LOSS.............................................................................. 10
ITEM 9 – DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................ 14
ITEM 10 – OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATES ............................................................................................... 14
ITEM 11 – CODE OF ETHICS .............................................................................................................................................................. 14
ITEM 12 – BROKERAGE PRACTICES ................................................................................................................................................... 15
ITEM 13 – REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS .................................................................................................................................................... 18
ITEM 14 – CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION ............................................................................................................. 19
ITEM 15 – CUSTODY ......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
ITEM 16 – INVESTMENT DISCRETION ................................................................................................................................................ 20
ITEM 17 – VOTING SECURITIES ......................................................................................................................................................... 20
ITEM 18 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................... 20
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
Sargent Investment Group, LLC (“SIG” or “the Advisor”) is a limited liability company (“LLC”) organized in the
State of Maryland and is registered as an investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (“SEC”). The Advisor was founded in April 2018 and is owned by Brian McGregor, Chris Rhyne
and the 2024 Thayer McGregor Family Trust. The Advisor is managed by Brian McGregor, Chris Sargent,
Ricardo Rosenberg and Chris Rhyne. The Advisor employs a consultative approach to investment
management and financial planning.
Investment Advisory Services
SIG provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profit organizations,
corporations, defined contribution plans, pooled investment vehicles, and other business entities (each a
“Client”). SIG provides investment advisory services on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis, based on
the individual needs of a Client. The specific services provided and the associated fees will be outlined in an
Investment Advisory Agreement between the Client and the Advisor.
Through personal exploratory conversations with a Client, SIG’s Investment Advisor Representatives
(“Advisory Persons”) gather a Client’s information (which will include topics such as, financial objectives,
goals, investment time horizon and any other unique Client needs) and define, in conjunction with the Client,
a risk profile and investment objective in order to determine an appropriate asset allocation and security
selection best suited to that Client. SIG will confirm this agreed upon investment objective with the Client.
SIG continues to monitor a Client’s goals and circumstances and, on an ongoing basis, manages and rebalances
the Client portfolio, as appropriate, taking into account any tax or other investment sensitivities
communicated by the Client. See more information related to SIG’s process to monitor Client goals and
portfolios in Item 8, section Method of Analysis and Investment Strategies below. SIG’s wealth management
process starts with investment management but will also consist of the coordination of a comprehensive
range of integrated financial services to help a Client reach their financial goals. SIG does not provide tax,
accounting or legal advice, and encourages Clients to consult with their tax, accounting and legal experts as
appropriate. A formal review is conducted with Clients no less than annually. Clients will be responsible to
advise SIG of any changes to their financial information, goals or other details that may impact the
appropriateness of their portfolio allocation and investment objective.
Our investment recommendations are not limited to any specific product or service offered by a broker dealer
or listed on an exchange. Most Client assets will be invested in readily marketable stocks (both foreign and
domestic), corporate or municipal bonds, exchange-traded funds and notes, options and mutual funds. Where
appropriate, investments may be in small capitalization stocks or private investments, which may be less
liquid than investments in larger companies. Clients can request advice from us regarding securities that are
outside our typical strategy upon request. SIG may retain other types of investments from a Client’s legacy
portfolio due to the fit with the overall portfolio strategy or for tax-related or other reasons as identified
between the Advisor and the Client.
When managing assets on a discretionary basis, SIG is authorized to execute all trades in a Client’s account
without gaining a Client’s permission prior to trading. When SIG services Client accounts on a non-
discretionary basis, all trades will be executed after gaining final approval of transactions from the Client. SIG
may provide advice to Clients related to outside assets (“Held Away Assets”), where the Client retains all
control of the account or retains control over trading authority. In most instances, SIG has no discretion to trade
a Client’s Held Away Assets and clients will need to execute any advice given on their own.
SIG will not intentionally hold custody of Client assets. Client accounts, both discretionary and non-
discretionary, will be held by an independent qualified custodian, except as noted below in Item 15 - Custody.
Although SIG typically accepts clients with $ 2 million of investable assets or more, we accept clients of smaller
assignments depending on the client relationship, client service requirements and certain other circumstances.
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Wrap Fee Program
SIG does not sponsor or place Clients into a Wrap Fee Program. Investment management services are
provided directly by SIG.
Selection of Independent Managers
SIG may recommend, based on individual circumstances, that a Client invest a portion of their assets by and
among certain independent third-party money managers, including private funds, or unlisted separately
managed accounts (“SMA’s”) (collectively known as “Independent Manager(s)”), the terms and conditions to
be set forth in a separate written agreement and/or offering documents between the Client and the
Independent Manager. Independent Managers typically specialize in a particular type of security or strategy.
The management of the assets in a Client’s accounts by some Independent Managers is not specific to the
Client’s needs when traded but is determined by the strategy selected. Other Independent Managers will select
assets specific to the Clients’ individual needs. Certain private funds will operate as pooled investment
vehicles that the Client owns a percentage share in. When an Independent Manager is recommended by SIG,
the Advisor is responsible for due diligence of and ongoing monitoring of the Independent Manager. Item 8
further describes our Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risks of Loss related to these
investments.
Financial Planning, Consulting Services, Self-Directed Assets
SIG will typically offer a variety of financial planning and consulting services to clients. Services are offered in
several areas, depending on a Client’s financial needs, goals and objectives. Generally, such financial planning
services involve preparing a formal financial plan or rendering a specific financial consultation. Financial
planning services are available to all Clients, but a Client is not required to utilize the service.
We cannot stress enough the importance that a Client accurately and completely communicate to their
Advisory Person and SIG the information needed to complete a financial plan or more thoroughly understand
Client needs and define their investment objective. Our goal is to provide Clients with the most personalized
and complete financial plan as possible, as we intend for Clients to use it as a blueprint of how best to reach
their goals. To ensure that a Client’s plan/investment objective remains accurate and up-to-date, it is very
important that a Client continually update their Advisory Person and SIG with any changes to their financial
situation, goals or investment time horizon.
Clients may engage SIG on a consulting basis for the provision of any particular investment service or a
variety of services as agreed upon between SIG and the Client. The services to be provided, as well as any
related fees, will be outlined in an agreement between SIG and the Client.
Clients may choose to designate certain assets held with the Custodian as “self-directed” (“Self-Directed
Assets”) and not subject to SIG’s investment advisory services or advisory fees. Self-directed assets must be
specifically identified by the Client and approved by the Advisor in writing. SIG will have no responsibility or
fiduciary duty with respect to any self-directed assets. Depending on the circumstance, SIG may charge an
administrative fee for trading or other reporting services provided around Self-Directed Assets. Any
administrative fees would be agreed with the Client in writing.
Retirement Account Considerations
As part of SIG’s advisory services, an Advisory Person may provide a Client with recommendations and advice
concerning their employer retirement plan or other qualified retirement account. SIG may recommend that
the Client withdraw the assets from their employer's retirement plan or other qualified retirement account
and roll the assets over to an individual retirement account ("IRA") that the Advisor will manage, or SIG may
respond to a request from a Client to accept assets withdrawn from an employers’ retirement plan or other
client IRA for management, without providing advice. If the Client elects to roll the assets to an IRA under SIG’s
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management, SIG will charge the Client an asset-based fee as described in Item 5.
SIG is a fiduciary under the Investment Advisors Act of 1940 and when we provide investment advice to you
regarding your retirement plan account or individual retirement account, we are also fiduciaries within the
meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and/or the Internal Revenue
Code, as applicable, which are laws governing retirement accounts. The way SIG makes money creates some
conflicts with our Client’s interests, so SIG operates under a special rule that requires us to act in our Client’s
best interest and not put our interest ahead of yours.
As a fiduciary, SIG must meet a professional standard of care when making investment
recommendations (give prudent advice);
SIG will never put our financial interests ahead of yours when making recommendations
(give loyal advice);
We seek to avoid misleading statements about conflicts of interests, fees and investments;
We have implemented policies and procedures designed to ensure that our advice is in your
best interest;
We charge no more than is reasonable for our services; and provide Clients with important
information about our fees and any conflicts of interest.
A Client is under no obligation, contractually or otherwise, to complete a rollover after any discussions with
SIG, and may have several other options other than rolling over the funds. Furthermore, if a Client does decide
to rollover funds into an IRA, they are under no obligation to have their IRA assets managed by SIG.
Clients should carefully assess the guidelines of their current retirement plan and the pros and cons of
withdrawing funds from the plan into an IRA and discuss these with their Advisory Person.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
SIG also provides retirement plan advisory services on behalf of retirement plans (each a “Plan”) and the company
(the “Plan Sponsor”). The Advisor’s retirement plan advisory services are designed to assist the Plan Sponsor in
meeting its fiduciary obligations to the Plan and its Plan Participants. Each engagement is customized to the needs
of the Plan and Plan Sponsor. Services can include:
Investment Policy Statement (“IPS”) Design and Monitoring
Investment Oversight Services (ERISA 3(21))
Plan Participant Enrollment and Education Tracking
Benchmarking Services
Ongoing Investment Recommendation and Assistance
These services are provided by SIG serving in the capacity as a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”). In accordance with ERISA Section 408(b)(2), the Plan Sponsor is
provided with a written description of SIG fiduciary status, the specific services to be rendered and all direct and
indirect compensation the Advisor reasonably expects under the engagement.
Private Fund Management Services
The Advisor also serves as an investment manager to pooled investment vehicles (each a “Private Fund” and
collectively the “Private Funds”). These services are detailed in the offering documents for the Private Funds,
which include as applicable, operating agreements, private placement memorandum and/or term sheets,
subscription agreements, separate disclosure documents, and all amendments thereto (“Offering
Documents”).
The Advisor manages the Private Fund based on the investment objectives, policies and guidelines as set
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forth in the respective Offering Documents and not in accordance with the individual needs or objectives of
any particular investor therein. Each prospective investor interested in investing in the Private Fund is
required to complete a subscription agreement in which the prospective investor attests as to whether or
not such prospective investor meets the qualifications to invest in the Private Fund and further acknowledges
and accepts the various risk factors associated with such an investment.
The Private Fund will offer two (2) classes of interest to investors: Class A Interests, and Class B Interests.
Class A Interests will only be offered, as appropriate, to investment advisory Clients of SIG. Class B Interests
will only be offered to third parties who are not advisory clients of SIG. Only Class B Limited Partners will be
subject to a Private Fund investment management fee payable to SIG. Please see Item 5 for additional
information.
For more detailed information on investment objectives, policies and guidelines, please refer to the
respective Private Fund’s Offering Documents.
Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2025 SIG managed approximately $1,165,082,546 in discretionary assets under
management and $310,716,868 in non-discretionary assets under management. Total assets under
management are approximately $1,475,799,414.
Item 5 – Fees & Compensation
Investment Advisory Fees
The standard fees assessed for investment advisory services (the “Advisory Fee”) are charged by SIG based on
a tiered fee schedule where the Client’s assets under management determine the Advisory Fee to be applied.
All Advisory Fees are paid quarterly in advance of each calendar quarter. SIG’s maximum standard fee is 1%,
except where the $2 million household minimum is waived. In circumstances where the minimum household
assets under management is waived, the maximum fee charged is 1.25%.
In determining the fee owed under the tiered or blended fee calculation, a rate will be defined for each tier of
assets under management, and then the total dollar amount of the fee calculated for each tier will be added
together to equal the total fee due to SIG.
All advisory fees and household minimums are negotiable depending on the scope and complexity of the
client’s situation, the services requested and other factors. SIG fees are not based on a share of capital gains in
the Client’s accounts. SIG retains the right to amend the Advisory Fees charged with thirty (30) days written
notice to individual Clients.
Both the description of services offered and the specific manner in which fees are charged by SIG are
established in the Client’s written Investment Advisory Agreement. SIG will, under most circumstances, bill its
annual investment management fees on a quarterly basis, in advance, based on the total value of the Client’s
account at the custodian on the last trading day of the previous calendar quarter (trade date balances at quarter
end–see description below). If the Investment Advisory Agreement is executed at any time other than the first
day of a calendar quarter, SIG Advisory Fees will be applied on a pro rata basis for that calendar quarter, which
means that the Advisory Fee is payable in proportion to the number of days in the calendar quarter for which
one is a Client. SIG currently excludes cash balances from the assets under management balances used to
calculate the Advisory Fee due. Cash equivalent money market funds and any other traded cash-like mutual
funds or ETF’s will be included in the Advisory Fee calculation.
Client month end statements may reflect only settled positions as of the last day of the month, depending on
the custodian utilized. Unsettled transactions will be listed as activity in the statement at month end, even if
it is not reflected in the balance. SIG’s billing systems reflect Client positions from the custodian as of trade date,
and SIG’s quarterly Client fee calculation is based on the trade date balance at quarter-end. Most securities
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held in accounts managed by SIG will be independently valued by the Custodian or the private fund advisor.
The Advisor will conduct periodic reviews of the Custodian’s and/or private fund valuation to ensure
accurate billing.
Some client accounts may hold investments that are not valued by the custodian or by a private fund manager,
including—but not limited to—privately offered securities, limited partnership interests, promissory notes,
non-traded interests, and other illiquid or hard-to-value assets (“Non-Custodian Valued Assets”). Because
custodians and private fund managers may not provide pricing for these holdings, our firm must apply a
reasonable, good-faith valuation methodology to determine their value for purposes of account reporting,
advisory fee billing, internal performance measurement, and calculation of regulatory Assets Under Management
(“AUM”).
When a third-party valuation is not available, we may determine the value of a Non-Custodian Valued Asset using
one or more of the following methods, as appropriate:
Independent valuation reports, if provided
The most recent offering memorandum or subscription statement
The most recent financial statements provided by the issuer
Capital account statements from general partners when available
A good-faith estimate based on material, reasonably available information
These valuations are inherently subjective and may differ significantly from the value at which the asset could
be sold, redeemed, or realized in a current market transaction. Values may also differ from those assigned by
another adviser, auditor, fund manager, or custodian. Because advisory fees and AUM are calculated based
on asset values, our valuation of Non-Custodian Valued Assets may affect the advisory fees you pay. Where
possible, we seek to use values provided directly by the issuer or fund manager; however, when such
information is delayed, unavailable, or deemed unreliable, we will apply our good-faith valuation policies. If
updated valuations are later received, they will be reflected on a forward-looking basis only and are not
retroactively applied for fee billing. A potential conflict of interest exists because the firm has a financial
incentive to assign higher values to assets that increase billed fees. To mitigate this conflict, the firm applies
consistent valuation procedures, retains documentation supporting each valuation, and periodically reviews
the valuation methodology. Clients may request a copy of our written valuation procedures at any time.
Clients who invest in private or illiquid assets are responsible for providing the firm with timely and accurate
information related to capital account balances, capital calls, distributions, or other valuation-related
documents received from the issuer or fund manager. Valuations performed for advisory or regulatory
reporting purposes do not represent a guarantee of realizable value and may differ materially from prices
obtained upon sale, redemption, or liquidation.
Advisory Fees are typically deducted from the Client’s custodial account. In rare circumstances, as agreed to
by SIG, the Client can elect to pay Advisory Fees directly to SIG via check or other means. Existing Clients will
be billed for assets added to new accounts during a calendar quarter but are not billed for additions of assets
to existing accounts within a calendar quarter. No adjustments will be made to fees paid for partial
withdrawals after quarter end, or for appreciation or depreciation in a Client account within a billing period.
Either the Advisor or its Clients may terminate advisory agreements for any reason with written notice. SIG
will cease all advisory work on the Client’s account as of the date that assets are transferred out of Client
accounts with SIG. If Client has notified SIG in writing of its intent to terminate their Investment Management
Agreement with SIG, then absent a specific request to immediately stop managing Client’s assets, SIG will
manage the account until the assets are transferred out. Any quarterly or other fees paid in-advance will be
reimbursed back to the Client on a pro-rata basis, calculated from the termination date to the end of the current
calendar quarter. The Client Investment Advisory Agreement will not terminate upon the death, disability, or
incapacitation of the Client.
Clients should note that the Advisor may be required to report to appropriate securities regulators, adult
protective services and /or legal authorities, should the Advisor have reasonable belief that financial exploitation
of the Client has been attempted or has occurred. The Advisor may impose a delay on the disbursement of funds
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or dissemination of information if the Advisor has reasonable belief that financial exploitation of the Client has
been attempted or has occurred.
Clients will pay Advisory Fees whether their account makes or loses money on investments. Advisory Fees
and costs will reduce any amount of money a Client will make on their investments over time. When a Client’s
account value grows, whether through deposits or an increase of asset value, SIG will earn more Advisory
Fees. The Advisor may, therefore, have an incentive to encourage Clients to increase assets in their accounts.
As a registered investment advisor and a fiduciary, SIG has a duty to always act in good faith and to place
Clients’ interest first and foremost. At SIG’s discretion, the Client may combine the account values of family
members to determine the applicable Advisory Fee. Combining account values will increase the calculated
asset total, which may result in the Client paying a reduced Advisory Fee based on the available breakpoints
in their fee schedule.
Investment Management, Financial Planning and Consulting Service Fees
SIG may provide investment management, financial planning or other consulting services for individuals,
families and estates or companies, based upon a one-time flat fee or for a yearly flat fee. If a one-time flat fee
is negotiated, the fee will be payable in full in advance for engagements lasting not more than six months. If
a yearly flat fee is charged, it will be paid quarterly in advance in four installments. Payment terms will be
outlined in the agreement between SIG and the Client. The Advisor’s fixed fees are predicated on the
complexity and scope of services to be performed.
ERISA
SIG is a fiduciary under ERISA with respect to the investment management services described in the investment
management agreement between SIG and the ERISA Plan Client. As such, SIG is subject to specific duties and
obligations under ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code (the “IRC”) that include, among other things, restrictions
concerning certain forms of compensation. To avoid engaging in prohibited transactions, SIG only charges fees
for investment advice about products for which SIG and/or its affiliates do not receive any commission, 12b-1
fees or other forms of compensation.
Fees Associated with Independent Managers
Each Independent Manager (defined above as SMA or other unlisted or private fund managers) utilized by
SIG for a Client’s account, where appropriate, will assess its own fee schedule or management expenses,
which will be disclosed in advance in writing via agreements, fund offering documents and/or other
subscription documents signed by the Client. Independent Managers (especially private equity or hedge
funds) may also charge additional performance-based fees, which will also be included in any Client
agreements. The Independent Manager charges their fees separate from, and in addition to, SIG’s Advisory
Fee described above. Most hedge funds or private equity funds will operate as pooled investment vehicles,
whose underlying assets are not held with the Client’s Custodian. Certain pooled investment vehicles that do
not maintain underlying positions at the Custodian are able to provide manual updates of client investment
values to the Custodian’s platform, at periods throughout the year. If the pooled investment vehicle cannot report
their updated values to the Custodian, then the manager or client will report those balances, as available, to
SIG, who will manually update balances for use in their billing systems. SIG will utilize the most recent balance
provided by the Independent Manager to the Custodian to SIG, at the end of the quarter for the Advisory Fee
calculation. Note that values provided by Independent Managers may be updated on a delayed basis (i.e.,
current month or quarter update may relate to the balance at the previous month or quarter due to the
manual nature of valuations of some funds.) See more above about policies used for valuation where prices
are not supplied by an outside manager and about private fund and alternative investment risks below in
Item 8, Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss.
Important Note About Additional Fees
In addition to advisory and underlying investment fees, Client accounts may also be subject to various
custodial transaction or account administration fees. These fees vary with each custodian but are always fully
disclosed to the Client in advance. Additional fees can include a basis point charge on assets held at the
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custodian, brokerage commissions for some products, markups/markdowns, other transaction fees or taxes
(including transfer or regulatory taxes), custodial service fees (including wire transfer and electronic funds
fees), odd-lot differentials and interest charges on any margin borrowings or debit balances. SIG may elect to
bear the cost of certain administrative fees related to sub-advised or alternative investments that are
recorded on the Custodian’s platform.
Mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) also charge internal management/expense fees, which are
disclosed in each fund’s prospectus. A Client may be able to invest in any of these products directly, but would
not receive the services of SIG, which are designed, among other things, to assist the Client in determining
which products are most appropriate for each Client, and to provide ongoing monitoring and rebalancing of
Client accounts.
Private Fund Management Services
As Advisor to the Private Fund, SIG will not receive Private Fund management fees from Class A Limited
Partners. The Private Fund will charge Class B Limited Partners an annual fee of 0.75%, payable to SIG for
its management of the Private Fund. Class B Limited Partners are investors who do not currently have an
Investment Management Agreement with SIG. In the event that a Class A Limited Partner’s advisory
agreement with SIG is terminated, the remaining Class A Interests held by such Class A Partner at the time
the Advisory Agreement is terminated will automatically be converted to Class B Interests and be subject to
the management fee as described above. This fee amount earned by SIG from the Private Fund may be more
or less than the Advisory Fee specified in the Client Advisory Agreement with SIG. This can pose a conflict as
it may incentivize the Client to stay onboarded with SIG. The conflict of interest of the additional fee received
by SIG is mitigated as an investment in the Private Fund is only made if it is determined such investments fit
within a client’s objective and are in the best interest of the clients.
The Advisor, in its sole discretion, may waive or reduce the management fee with respect to certain Limited
Partners without notice to, or consent of, any other Limited Partner. Investors should refer to the respective
Private Fund’s Offering Documents for more detailed information on fees and compensation.
The Management Fee shall be paid quarterly in advance on the first business day of each fiscal quarter and
each Class B Limited Partner’s proportionate share of the Management Fee shall be deducted from such Class
B Limited Partner’s Capital Account. The investment management agreement between the Advisor and the
Private Fund will continue in effect until terminated. Investors should refer to the Offering Documents for
more detailed information on fees and compensation and the withdrawal and termination process.
Investors may incur certain fees or charges imposed by third parties, other than the Advisor, in connection
with investments made in the Private Funds. Each Private Fund is responsible for paying its own expenses,
which include but are not limited to legal, accounting, regulatory, and other expenses relating to the
formation and/or organization of the Private Fund. These expenses are borne by investors. There may also
be underlying fees and expenses, similar to those incurred by the Private Fund, on the third-party funds that
the Private Fund invests in, including management fees and fees on performance. Each investor is responsible
for their own expenses and out-of-pocket costs incurred in connection with the organization of, their
admission to, and the maintenance of their interest in a Private Fund.
Other Fees and Compensation
SIG does not buy or sell securities and does not receive any compensation for securities transactions in any
account, other than the investment advisory fees and the private fund fees noted above.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees & Side by Side Management
The Advisor does not charge performance-based fees – that is, fees based on a share of capital gains on or
capital appreciation of the assets of a Client. SIG Advisory Fees are charged only as disclosed above in Item
5. Certain private investments may incur performance-based fees and would be disclosed in any investment
documentation that the Client would be required to sign.
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Item 7 – Types of Clients
As described in Item 4, SIG offers investment advisory services described in this Disclosure Brochure to
individuals, trusts, estates, non-profit organizations, pooled investment vehicles and corporations or other
business entities. All advisory fees and household minimums are subject to negotiation and may be changed
at the Advisor’s discretion with thirty (30) days written notice to the Client.
Private Fund Management Services
The Private Funds require that all investors meet the definition of “accredited investors” and also require
investors to be “qualified purchasers” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(51) of the Investment Company Act
of 1940 Act. The Private Funds generally require a minimum investment in the amount of $100,000.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis & Investment Strategies
SIG begins the investment process by defining a Client’s current situation and long-term investment goals.
Some considerations used in determining the Client’s unique plan are:
Investment time horizon
Goals and objectives
Current and anticipated income needs
Tax status
Cost basis of current holdings
Special needs
Risk tolerance
Financial/estate plan
Once the Client’s individual situation and goals are determined, SIG will use this information to arrive at an
appropriate risk target for their investments. SIG then designs a portfolio asset allocation that will best meet
the Client’s needs and investment objectives. A Client’s specific investment objective will be defined and
articulated in an investment risk category, ranging from capital preservation to growth. It is also possible
that an individual Client may have varying investment objectives for different accounts. All Client objectives,
goals and/or restrictions will be defined and documented when reviewing investment objectives with
Clients.
SIG’s primary investment execution is through individual equity and fixed income securities, mutual funds
and ETFs, which are combined into a customized, proprietary asset allocation for each Client, or through the
use of a SIG model portfolio(s) that meets the Client’s investment objective. SIG may also incorporate
alternative and third-party manager’s investments within the Client’s asset allocation.
SIG utilizes third-party technology to estimate a numerical risk score for each investment objective category
and to quantify a risk score for each Client’s portfolio. While SIG will seek to maintain a Client portfolio within
a tolerance range of the Client’s investment objective category risk score, each Client has individual needs
and circumstances (i.e., maintain higher cash positions, tax sensitivities, etc.). In consultation with Clients,
SIG may agree to not rebalance an individual portfolio to within a closer range of the risk objective score for
a period of time in order to accommodate the specifics of the situation and will continue to monitor the Client’s
positions and goals. In addition, due to market volatility or circumstances, SIG may determine not to
immediately rebalance certain model portfolios until more market certainty is known. For these reasons,
client risk may be maintained outside of the client’s stated risk objective at different points of time.
Any mutual fund or other third-party manager included in a Client portfolio is selected based on a
quantitative and qualitative research process. This process reviews the risk and performance characteristics
of a manager’s process, resources, depth and experience of the management team, along with key qualitative
elements of the manager. Elements of this review include:
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Performance relative to benchmarks
Performance relative to peers
Volatility characteristics
Correlation statistics
Risk-adjusted returns
Total returns after expenses
Depth of investment team
Evaluation of investment process
Analysis of infrastructure
Manager’s Investment Policies and any potential drift from those policies
Financial strength of the management and/or parent company
A select group of third-party money managers are approved for use in Client accounts and are monitored on
an ongoing basis to ensure that they are meeting long-term expectations. Client portfolios will be customized
to meet the needs of the individual Clients. In unique and limited situations, SIG may use options to hedge
market risk or generate income for Clients who qualify to use these strategies and have approved their use.
Risk of Loss
All investments in securities involve a risk of loss of principal (invested amount) and any profits that have
not been realized (the securities that were not sold to “lock in” the profit), that Clients should be prepared to
bear. Stock and bond markets fluctuate substantially over time and can also experience high levels of
volatility in short time periods, due to tangible and intangible events. The risk for each particular Client will
vary in accordance with the Client’s goals and objectives, guidelines, restrictions and risk tolerance. In
addition, all of our Clients will encounter general market risks, including but not limited to:
Interest-Rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment prices to fluctuate. For
example, when interest rates rise, yields on existing bonds with lower rates will be less attractive,
lowering the market value of the bond.
Market Risk: The price of a security or investment instrument may drop in reaction to outside events.
This type of risk is caused by external factors independent of a security’s or company’s particular
circumstance.
Inflation Risk: The eroding of purchasing power of a dollar. When inflation exists, a dollar today will
not buy as much as a dollar in the future.
Currency (Exchange Rate) Risk: Foreign investments are subject to the fluctuations in the value of
the dollar against the currency of the investment’s home country.
Business Risk: Risks associated with a particular industry or company within an industry. For
example, some industries experience wider fluctuations in demand and therefore price for their products
and can therefore have a higher risk of losses compared to companies with a more predictable demand
for their product. An individual company may have certain internal issues which cause its stock to
fluctuate beyond other businesses in the same industry.
Liquidity Risk: Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment into cash. Generally, the more
people interested in a security, the more liquid it will be. Investments that are more standardized (i.e.,
Treasury Bills) may be more liquid than more structured products. Securities of small capitalization
companies may be less liquid that large capitalization companies.
Economic Risk: The likelihood that conditions in the overall economy may affect an investment or a
company’s prospects.
Political Risk: The risk an investment’s returns could suffer as a result of political changes or
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instability in a country.
Investments will not always be profitable and could lose money over long and/or short periods of time. There
are no assurances that our investment strategies will succeed, and we cannot give any guarantee that it will
achieve the investment objectives established by a Client or that any Client will receive a return on its
investment. Due to the dynamic nature of investments and markets, strategies could be subject to additional
and different risk factors not described above.
Investments made in mutual funds, ETFs and individual equities will be subject to market, liquidity,
currency, economic, political and business risks.
Closed-end funds typically use a high degree of leverage. They may be diversified or non-diversified.
Risks associated with closed-end fund investments include liquidity risk, credit risk, volatility and the
risk of magnified losses resulting from the use of leverage. Additionally, closed-end funds may trade
below their net asset value.
Investments in small (including “micro-cap”) and mid-capitalization stocks (or mutual fund or ETF
products that include those stocks) are often more volatile and less liquid than investments in larger
companies due to the potential lower frequency and volume of trading.
Stocks that trade at less than $5.00 per share (i.e. Penny Stocks), that are not listed on a national securities
exchange, or do not meet other trading venue, liquidity, asset, market capitalization, revenue or reporting
requirements are usually highly illiquid, speculative and subject to more volatile price swings. These
investments ARE NOT suitable for all investors. Penny stocks are more suitable for investors with a high
tolerance for risk.
Securities of small, mid-cap and penny stock companies may be more difficult to sell quickly. In addition,
these companies may lack the management experience, financial resources and product diversification
of larger companies, making them more susceptible to market pressures and business failure, and can
result in a loss of principal amounts invested.
Fixed income securities are subject to various risks, including principal fluctuation, interest rate risk,
inflation risk and default risk.
Options trading may involve the use of margin (borrowing) and can involve a high degree of risk, leading
to the possibility of losing the entire principal (premium) amount invested, sometimes more. Options on
securities can also be subject to greater fluctuations in value than an investment in the underlying
security.
American Depository Receipts (“ADR’s”) are typically issued by a US bank or trust company and
represent ownership of shares in underlying foreign securities. ADR’s, as well as the direct investment in
foreign securities, will be subject to all the same risks as any US investment but will also be subject to
currency risks. If the value of the company’s home currency increases or falls relative to the US dollar, the
ADR or share value will also be impacted.
Alternative investments, including real estate investments, hedge funds and private equity funds, are
normally not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and are therefore not subject to the
regulatory requirements it imposes. An investment in a private fund involves risks not typically
associated with traditional investment funds and can be illiquid due to restrictions on redemptions and
transfers within a secondary market. They are generally offered through private placement which are
available only to those investors that meet certain requirements. They can be highly leveraged,
speculative and volatile, and an investor could lose all or a substantial amount of their investment.
Alternative investments may lack transparency and/or delayed valuation reporting, as to share price,
valuation and portfolio holdings and may charge investors significant performance fees, as well as
ongoing management fees and other expenses. Complex tax structures often result in delayed tax
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reporting beyond the April 15 standard tax filing date. Cash flows from an investment may not match the
timing of required investor tax payments for any gains or income reported for the investment in a certain
year. Trading may occur outside the United States which could pose greater risks than trading on US
exchanges and in US markets. Historical results are not indicative of future returns.
Structured Notes risk -
o Complexity. Structured notes are complex financial instruments. Clients should understand the
reference asset(s) or index(es) and determine how the note’s payoff structure incorporates such
reference asset(s) or index(es) in calculating the note’s performance. This payoff calculation may
include leverage multiplied on the performance of the reference asset or index, protection from
losses should the reference asset or index produce negative returns, and fees. Structured notes may
have complicated payoff structures that can make it difficult for clients to accurately assess their
value, risk and potential for growth through the term of the structured note. Determining the
performance of each note can be complex and this calculation can vary significantly from note to note
depending on the structure. Notes can be structured in a wide variety of ways. Payoff structures can
be leveraged, inverse, or inverse-leveraged, which may result in larger returns or losses. Clients
should carefully read the prospectus for a structured note to fully understand how the payoff on a
note will be calculated and discuss these issues with [Adviser].
o Market risk. Some structured notes provide for the repayment of principal at maturity, which is often
referred to as “principal protection.” This principal protection is subject to the credit risk of the
issuing financial institution. Many structured notes do not offer this feature. For structured notes
that do not offer principal protection, the performance of the linked asset or index may cause clients
to lose some, or all, of their principal. Depending on the nature of the linked asset or index, the market
risk of the structured note may include changes in equity or commodity prices, changes in interest
rates or foreign exchange rates, and/or market volatility.
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Issuance price and note value. The price of a structured note at issuance will likely be higher than the
fair value of the structured note on the date of issuance. Issuers now generally disclose an estimated
value of the structured note on the cover page of the offering prospectus, allowing investors to gauge
the difference between the issuer’s estimated value of the note and the issuance price. The estimated
value of the notes is likely lower than the issuance price of the note to investors because issuers
include the costs for selling, structuring and/or hedging the exposure on the note in the initial price
of their notes. After issuance, structured notes may not be re-sold on a daily basis and thus may be
difficult to value given their complexity.
o Liquidity. The ability to trade or sell structured notes in a secondary market is often very limited, as
structured notes (other than exchange-traded notes known as ETNs) are not listed for trading on
securities exchanges. As a result, the only potential buyer for a structured note may be the issuing
financial institution’s broker-dealer affiliate or the broker-dealer distributor of the structured
note. In addition, issuers often specifically disclaim their intention to repurchase or make markets
in the notes they issue. Clients should, therefore, be prepared to hold a structured note to its maturity
date, or risk selling the note at a discount to its value at the time of sale.
o Credit risk. Structured notes are unsecured debt obligations of the issuer, meaning that the issuer is
obligated to make payments on the notes as promised. These promises, including any principal
protection, are only as good as the financial health of the structured note issuer. If the structured
note issuer defaults on these obligations, investors may lose some, or all, of the principal amount they
invested in the structured notes as well as any other payments that may be due on the structured
notes.
Margin and Lines of Credit - Clients who borrow against their investment account through use of margin
or other lending agreements are subject to additional risks that may not be suitable for all investors.
Margin agreements are typically with the custodian, while a line of credit may be with a bank affiliated
with the custodian, or another custodian. Through margin/lending agreements Clients are pledging the
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securities in their account, the value of which is affected by market events outside their control, leading to
a high degree of risk. If the securities in your account decline in value, so does the value of the collateral
supporting your loan, and as a result, the custodian/bank may take action, such as issuing a margin call
(request for additional funds) or selling securities or other assets in your account(s) to satisfy margin
requirements. Clients may not be entitled to choose which security is sold, which can cause Clients to
suffer adverse tax consequences. An increase in interest rates will affect the cost of borrowing, and your
custodian can change margin requirements at any time without notice. Clients should read any margin
lending or loan documents carefully to ensure they fully understand the risks and consult with their tax
advisors as necessary.
The price of all investments can and will fluctuate and any individual security may lose all its value.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
SIG does not have any legal, financial or other “disciplinary” item that it is required to report. SIG is obligated
to disclose any disciplinary event that would be material to a Client when evaluating them to initiate a
Client/Advisor relationship, or to continue a Client/Advisor relationship. This statement applies to every
employee at SIG, as well as the Advisor itself.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliates
SIG has in the past and may in the future receive incentives from third-party investment managers, whose
products are used for SIG Client investments. Types of incentives can include, entertainment, meals (e.g., “lunch
and learn”), or entry to investment conferences or other educational events, including reimbursement of
reasonable travel and lodging costs to attend a conference. This raises a potential conflict of interest and
incentive for SIG to invest in these products for Clients. SIG believes that the attendance at educational,
conference or other events hosted by investment providers is not a conflict as attendance allows for more in-
depth due diligence on portfolio managers and the products they provide, and to better understand
investment choices available for Clients. All investment decisions made for Clients take into account the
individual needs of each Client and follow the guidelines of our Code of Ethics Policy. Conferences and events
attended by employees are monitored.
SIG does not have any undisclosed relationship or arrangement that is material to their advisory business or
to Clients.
Please refer to the Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) for each Advisory Person or go to
https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/ and type in the Advisory Person’s name, to see details of the Advisory Person’s
outside business activities. SIG does not currently participate in any solicitation arrangements.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics
In accordance with the Advisers Act, Rule 204A-1, SIG has adopted a Code of Ethics. This Code of Ethics
outlines all employees who are deemed to be “access persons” and mandates their compliance with
applicable regulations and federal laws. Additionally, these employees must engage in high ethical standards
at all times, disclose all information and conflicts and place the Client's interest above their own. The Code of
Ethics includes, but is not limited to, provisions relating to the confidentiality of Client information, a
prohibition on insider trading, disclosure of outside activities, restrictions on the acceptance of significant
gifts and the reporting of certain gifts and business entertainment items, and personal securities trading
procedures.
All supervised persons at the Advisor must acknowledge the terms of the Code of Ethics annually, or as
amended. A copy of this Code of Ethics will be provided to any Client or prospective Client upon request. If
SIG or its representatives offer any investment with which they have a conflict of interest, it must be disclosed
in advance. SIG will provide a copy of its Code of Ethics upon request by Clients.
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In certain instances, SIG managing partners, officers or employees (“Supervised Persons”) trading in their
own accounts or for related persons can create either actual or perceived conflicts of interest. As such, SIG
has established the following restrictions:
A Supervised Person shall not buy or sell securities for their personal portfolio(s) where their
decision is substantially derived, in whole or in part, by reason of his or her affiliation with SIG or the
custodian, unless the information is also generally available to the investing public on reasonable
inquiry. No person shall prefer his or her own interest to that of the advisory Clients.
SIG and its employees generally may not participate in private placements without pre-clearance
from the Advisor's Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”).
SIG respects the right of Clients to specify investment objectives, guidelines, and conditions or
restrictions on the overall management of their accounts.
Any individual not in observance of the above may be subject to termination.
No Proprietary Investments
At present, SIG does not offer any investments in which our Supervised Persons or any person related to us,
have a partnership or act as a general partner of the investment company or fund. Furthermore, SIG does not
offer any investments in which our Supervised Persons or any person related to us act as an investment
advisor for the investment company.
Personal Trading – Participation in Client Transactions
Subject to satisfying the Code of Ethics policy and applicable laws, Supervised Persons of SIG are allowed to
trade for their own accounts in securities or private funds/alternative investments which are recommended
to, and/or purchased for our Clients at or around the same time we place trades for Clients. There is a
possibility that Supervised Persons might benefit from market activity traded for a Client in a security that is
also held by an employee.
There may be differences in transactions made in employee accounts versus transactions made for Clients
due to variations in personal goals, investment horizons, risk tolerance and liquidity needs. A SIG employee
may be buying around the time a Client is selling, or vice versa, for any number of personal reasons such as
managing concentrations or a need to raise capital, having nothing to do with the Advisor’s fundamental
thesis on the investment. Employees may also invest in a security before it is necessarily appropriate for the
Advisor to recommend it to Clients.
All Supervised Persons are required to report all personal securities transactions in order to prevent “Front-
Running” and to always place the Clients’ interests first. SIG seeks to disclose and avoid any actual or potential
conflicts of interests or resolve such conflicts in the Client’s favor. Records will be maintained for all securities
or products bought or sold by SIG and SIG Supervised Persons. The CCO or qualified representative of SIG
reviews these records on a quarterly basis.
As described more in Item 12 below, Trade Aggregation, SIG may trade or rebalance a security(s) across all
accounts, which can include Supervised Person accounts also invested in those securities. Prices obtained for
aggregated trades would be allocated to each account on an average price basis, according to our trading
policies. Supervised Person trading is continually monitored to reasonably prevent conflicts of interest
between SIG and its Clients.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
The custodian, who holds Client assets and provides trading and other services, is meant to safeguard Client
assets and is engaged by the Client, who will then authorize SIG to place trades in the account with the
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custodian. SIG may recommend certain custodian(s) to Clients based on criteria such as: reasonableness of
commissions/fees charged to the Client, services and technology made available to the Client and Advisor,
reputation and financial health of the institution, execution capabilities, responsiveness to SIG and their
Clients, etc. Clients are not obligated to use a custodian(s) recommended by SIG but SIG may be limited in the
services it can provide if a recommended custodian is not engaged.
SIG typically recommends the brokerage and custodial services of Goldman Sachs Custody Solutions (“GSCS”
or the “Custodian”), which is the d/b/a for the legal entity Folio Investments, Inc. Folio Investments, Inc. is
an SEC-registered broker-dealer and a member of FINRA/MSRB/SIPC. GSCS offers services to independent
investment advisors, which include: custody of securities, trade execution, clearance and settlement of
transactions and technology.
In exchange for using the services of SIG’s custodians, SIG may receive, without cost, computer software and
related systems support that allows SIG to monitor and service its clients’ accounts maintained with SIG’s
custodian(s). SIG’s custodian(s) also makes available to the Firm products and services that benefit the Firm
but may not directly benefit the client or the client’s account. These products and services assist SIG in
managing and administering client accounts. They include investment research, both SIG’s custodian(s)’s
own and that of third parties. SIG may use this research to service all or some substantial number of client
accounts, including accounts not maintained at SIG’s custodian(s). In addition to investment research, SIG’s
custodian(s) also makes available software and other technology that:
provide access to client account data (such as duplicate trade confirmations and account
statements);
facilitate trade execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts;
provide pricing and other market data;
facilitate payment of our fees from our clients’ accounts; and
assist with back-office functions, recordkeeping, and client reporting.
SIG’s custodian(s) also offers other services intended to help us manage and further develop our business
enterprise. These services include:
educational conferences and events;
technology, compliance, legal, and business consulting;
publications and conferences on practice management and business succession; and
access to employee benefits providers, human capital consultants, and insurance providers.
SIG’s custodian(s) may also provide the Firm with other benefits such as occasional business entertainment
of Firm personnel.
The benefits received by SIG through its participation in the SIG’s custodian(s) custodial platform do not
depend on the amount of brokerage transactions directed to SIG’s custodian(s). In addition, there is no
corresponding commitment made by SIG to SIG’s custodian(s) to invest any specific amount or percentage of
client assets in any specific mutual funds, securities or other investment products as a result of participation
in the program. While as a fiduciary, we endeavor to act in our clients’ best interests, our recommendation
that clients maintain their assets in accounts at SIG’s custodian(s) will be based in part on the benefit to SIG
of the availability of some of the foregoing products and services and not solely on the nature, cost or quality
of custody and brokerage services provided by SIG’s custodian(s). The receipt of these benefits creates a
potential conflict of interest and may indirectly influence SIG’s choice of SIG’s custodian(s) for custody and
brokerage services.
SIG will periodically review its arrangements with the BD/Custodians and other broker-dealers against other
possible arrangements in the marketplace as it strives to achieve best execution on behalf of its clients. In
seeking best execution, the determinative factor is not the lowest possible cost, but whether the transaction
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represents the best qualitative execution, taking into consideration the full range of a broker-dealer’s
services, including, but not limited to, the following:
a broker-dealer’s trading expertise, including its ability to complete trades, execute and settle
difficult trades, obtain liquidity to minimize market impact and accommodate unusual market
conditions, maintain anonymity, and account for its trade errors and correct them in a satisfactory
manner;
a broker-dealer’s
infrastructure,
including order-entry systems, adequate
lines of
communication, timely order execution reports, an efficient and accurate clearance and
settlement process, and capacity to accommodate unusual trading volume;
a broker-dealer’s ability to minimize total trading costs while maintaining its financial health,
such as whether a broker-dealer can maintain and commit adequate capital when necessary to
complete trades, respond during volatile market periods, and minimize the number of incomplete
trades;
a broker-dealer’s ability to provide research and execution services, including advice as to the
value or advisability of investing in or selling securities, analyses and reports concerning such
matters as companies, industries, economic trends and political factors, or services incidental to
executing securities trades, including clearance, settlement and custody; and
a broker-dealer’s ability to provide services to accommodate special transaction needs, such as
the broker-dealer’s ability to execute and account for client-directed arrangements and soft dollar
arrangements, participate in underwriting syndicates, and obtain initial public offering shares.
SIG’s clients may utilize qualified custodians other than SIG’s custodian(s) for certain accounts and assets,
particularly where clients have a previous relationship with such qualified custodians.
Client Directed Brokerage
Generally, in the absence of specific instructions to the contrary, for brokerage accounts that clients engage
SIG to manage on a discretionary basis, SIG has full discretion with respect to securities transactions placed
in the accounts. This discretion includes the authority, without prior notice to the client, to buy and sell
securities for the client’s account and establish and affect securities transactions through the BD/Custodian
of the client’s account or other broker-dealers selected by SIG. In selecting a broker-dealer to execute a
client’s securities transactions, SIG seeks prompt execution of orders at favorable prices.
A client, however, may instruct SIG to custody his/her account at a specific broker-dealer and/or direct some
or all of his/her brokerage transactions to a specific broker-dealer. In directing brokerage transactions, a
client should consider whether the commission expenses, execution, clearance, settlement capabilities, and
custodian fees, if any, are comparable to those that would result if SIG exercised its discretion in selecting the
broker-dealer to execute the transactions. Directing brokerage to a particular broker-dealer may involve the
following disadvantages to a directed brokerage client:
SIG’s ability to negotiate commission rates and other terms on behalf of such clients could be
impaired;
such clients could be denied the benefit of SIG’s experience in selecting broker-dealers that are
able to efficiently execute difficult trades;
opportunities to obtain lower transaction costs and better prices by aggregating (batching) the
client’s orders with orders for other clients could be limited; and
the client could receive less favorable prices on securities transactions because SIG may place
transaction orders for directed brokerage clients after placing batched transaction orders for
other clients.
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Trade Errors
SIG’s goal is to execute trades seamlessly and in the best interests of the client. In the event a trade error
occurs, SIG endeavors to identify the error in a timely manner, correct the error so that the client’s account
is in the position it would have been had the error not occurred, and, after evaluating the error, assess what
action(s) might be necessary to prevent a recurrence of similar errors in the future.
Trade errors generally are corrected through the use of a “trade error” account or similar account at SIG’s
custodian(s), or another BD, as the case may be. In the event an error is made in a client account custodied
elsewhere, SIG works directly with the broker in question to take corrective action. In all cases, SIG will take
the appropriate measures to return the client’s account to its intended position.
SIG believes that GSCS, provides quality execution services at competitive prices.
Trading and Trade Aggregation
Even within the same investment objective or model, Client accounts are managed independently to meet
individual Client needs and restrictions. At times, an investment advisor may place similar trades in
numerous accounts within a single day that are not aggregated. Investment advisors may also place trades in
one or more accounts that are directly opposite of trades placed for other accounts. This can occur, for
example, when different advisors are rebalancing the same security, or when one account needs to raise cash
while a new account is funding.
SIG may (but is not obligated to) combine or “batch” such orders in an effort to obtain best execution or to
allocate equitably among its Clients differences in prices and any transaction costs that might have been
obtained had such orders been placed independently. Under this procedure, transactions will be averaged as
to price and transaction costs and will be allocated among our Clients in proportion to the purchase and sale
orders placed for each Client account included in that particular trade. If an aggregated order is not
completely filled, SIG will allocate the total securities that executed pro rata among the accounts participating
in the order that day.
In rebalancing any SIG managed model, SIG seeks to batch all trades made within a model in order to handle
Clients equitably. In the event that a rebalance trade cannot be batched, SIG will randomize the order of any
execution trades in order to ensure no individual Client is preferenced.
As an investment manager to the Funds, the Advisor does not typically engage in active trading of publicly
traded securities. When, on occasion, the Advisor or the Funds transact in publicly traded securities, the
Advisor will seek to facilitate such transactions through the retention of broker-dealer/custodian for custody
and execution services.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
Client accounts and portfolios will be reviewed by SIG on a regular basis. Clients will be provided with written
reports containing relevant account information and performance at least annually, and accounts will be
rebalanced as required. Reviews are conducted by Investment Advisor Representatives of the Advisor. SIG
may also provide Clients with household summaries, statistical performance reports or other summary data
of their managed accounts when deemed necessary or at the request of the Client. SIG relies on outside
service providers to calculate this information and it is not independently verified. The information used in
these reports is gathered from data provided by the custodian, but Clients should always rely on their official
custodian statement as the official record of their account. Account or household information reports are not
meant to impart legal, tax or accounting advice.
Samples of accounts will periodically be reviewed by the CCO and/or designee for suitability. Review of the
accounts will be evidenced and will be maintained by the CCO.
Clients will receive monthly or at least quarterly, statements from the custodian detailing all transactions
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made on their behalf. This statement will include all deposits, withdrawals, as well as entries showing the
associated management fees and expenses charged/debited from the Client's accounts. These reports will
show the current market values and transactions during the past month or quarter as well as interest,
dividends and capital gains for the reporting period. These custodian statements are a Client’s official account
records. Investors in the Funds will receive audited financial statements no less than annually. The Advisor may
also provide Investors with periodic reports regarding the Private Fund’s holdings, allocations, and performance.
The investments made by the Private Funds are generally private, illiquid and long-term in nature. Accordingly,
the review process is not directed toward a short-term decision to dispose of securities. However, the Advisor
closely monitors companies/funds in which the Private Funds invest and periodically checks to confirm that
each Private Fund is maintained in accordance with its stated objectives as outlined in the Offering Documents.
Additional information regarding causes for reviews of the Private Fund is contained in the Private Fund’s
prospectus and statement of additional Information.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Referral Arrangements
SIG does not currently receive any compensation for Client referrals. At any time in the future, SIG may enter
into a referral arrangement and elect to compensate certain third parties for such referrals. Clients whose
accounts are the subject of such referral fees will receive full disclosure of the terms of the referral
arrangement. In no case would any referral payment reduce the value of an investment, reduce the assets in
a Client account, or violate the terms of the SIG Code of Ethics.
Item 15 – Custody
All Clients must maintain their accounts with a “qualified custodian” as described in item 12. Clients will
receive account statements at least quarterly and generally monthly from the Custodian. You are urged to
compare the Custodian account statements against statements prepared by SIG for accuracy. Minor
variations may occur because of reporting dates, accrual methods of interest and dividends, and other factors.
The custody statement is the official record of your account for tax purposes. For more information about
custodians and brokerage practices, see Item 12 - Brokerage Practices.
All clients must utilize a “qualified custodian” as detailed in Item 12. Clients are required to engage the
custodian to retain their funds and securities and direct SIG to utilize the custodian for the client’s securities
transactions. SIG’s agreement with clients and/or the clients’ separate agreements with the B/D Custodian
may authorize SIG through such BD/Custodian to debit the clients’ accounts for the amount of SIG’s fee and
to directly remit that fee to SIG in accordance with applicable custody rules.
The BD/Custodian recommended by SIG has agreed to send a statement to the client, at least quarterly,
indicating all amounts disbursed from the account including the amount of management fees paid directly
to SIG. SIG encourages clients to review the official statements provided by the custodian, and to compare
such statements with any reports or other statements received from SIG. For more information about
custodians and brokerage practices, see “Item 12 - Brokerage Practices.”
Certain Client Accounts invested with Private or other Independent Managers will hold Client assets with a
qualified custodian, other than the Custodian with whom the Client has signed their brokerage account
agreement with, or with an administrative entity that produces audited annual statements on the fund. Clients
should be provided the name of the custodian/administrator and the nature and frequency of investment
valuations, etc. in the client subscription documents or other agreements that will be signed by the Client
when the investment is made or can request the information from SIG or the Independent Manager. Values
from Private Funds or Alternative Managers may be fed into the Client’s SIG Custodian account statement for
reporting, even though the assets are not held with that Custodian.
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Item 16 – Investment Discretion
SIG manages money on a discretionary and non-discretionary basis. In most circumstances, Clients grant SIG
complete discretion. Clients who open discretionary accounts are required to execute an Investment Advisory
Agreement which, among other things, grants SIG and its Advisory Persons the authority to manage Client
assets on a discretionary basis, meaning SIG and its Advisory Persons have the authority to select the identity
and amount of securities to be bought or sold in the Clients’ account[s] without obtaining specific Client
consent. In all cases, however, such discretion is to be exercised in a manner consistent with the stated
investment objective for the particular Client relationship. For non-discretionary accounts, SIG will contact
the Client prior to executing any transaction.
Typically, unless a specific situation warrants otherwise, when SIG makes an overall change to a portfolio
holding across its Client base, SIG will block a trade for all discretionary Client accounts and execute that first,
prior to executing non-discretionary Client trades that require Client approval. SIG will rotate the order in
which it contacts non-discretionary Clients when making an overall portfolio change so that no Client is
disfavored over another Client. Discretionary and non-discretionary mutual fund trades will not have a
separate execution for orders that are put into the system on the same day.
Item 17 – Voting Securities
All Clients of SIG will retain the responsibility for receiving and voting proxies for any and all securities
maintained in Client portfolios. Proxies are mailed to each Client directly by the respective custodian.
From time to time, securities held in the accounts of Clients may be the subject of class action lawsuits. SIG
offers no legal services and therefore has no ability or obligation to determine if securities held by the Client
are subject to a pending or resolved class action lawsuit. Where SIG receives written or electronic notice of a
class action lawsuit, settlement or verdict affecting securities owned by a Client, it will forward all notices,
proof of claim forms and other materials to the Client. Electronic mail is acceptable where appropriate when
the Client has authorized contact in this manner.
Private Fund Management Servies
SIG will vote proxies for Securities held by the Private Fund to the extent applicable. The Advisor is authorized
and directed to instruct the Private Fund to forward promptly to the Advisor copies of all proxies and
shareholder communications relating to Securities held. The Private Fund agrees that the Advisor will not be
responsible or liable for failing to vote any proxies or addressing related shareholder communications on a
timely basis.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Registered investment advisors are required in this Item to provide Clients and prospective Clients with
certain financial information or disclosures about their firm’s financial condition. SIG has no financial
commitment that impairs its ability to meet contractual and fiduciary commitments to Clients and has not
been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
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