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Form ADV Part 2A – Appendix 1, Wrap Fee Program Brochure
Saturna Capital Corporation
1300 N. State Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
800/SATURNA
www.saturna.com
September 26, 2025
This wrap fee program brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Saturna Capital
Corporation. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at 1-800/SATURNA.
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 Saturna Capital Corporation also is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Saturna Capital Corporation (“Saturna”) is a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended.
However, registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Material Changes
This September 26, 2025 annual update reflects the addition of a Halal cash management option and
changes previously captured in the February 19, 2025 other-than-annual update including the launch of
the Amana Fund Selector advisory offering, transition of retirement plan consulting services to our
affiliate, Saturna Trust Company, and revisions to our private client Islamic investment strategies.
Table of Contents
Material Changes ............................................................................................................................ 2
Services, Fees, and Compensation ................................................................................................ 3
Account Requirement and Types of Clients .................................................................................... 5
Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation ................................................................................... 5
Advisory Business ........................................................................................................................... 6
Performance Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ............................................................. 7
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss ....................................................... 8
Voting Client Securities ................................................................................................................. 11
Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers ........................................................................ 11
Client Contact with Portfolio Managers ......................................................................................... 12
Disciplinary Information ................................................................................................................. 12
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ........................................................................ 12
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ................. 14
Review of Accounts ...................................................................................................................... 14
Client Referrals and Other Compensation .................................................................................... 15
Financial Information ..................................................................................................................... 15
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Services, Fees, and Compensation
Throughout this brochure we refer to our Core Values, a set of guiding principles according to which Saturna
Capital ("Saturna") is managed. Please visit www.saturna.com for more information.
Saturna advises a variety of clients divided between (1) Investment Management Accounts (including in
connection with separately managed account ('SMA ") programs offered by third-party Sponsor firms) for
individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, (2) Financial Planning limited to
Muslim Investors and Individually Managed Account clients, (3) Pooled Investment Funds (mutual funds, an
exchange traded fund, and private funds and (4) users of the Amana Fund Selector.
Each Investment Management Account and Pooled Investment Fund is assigned a primary account manager,
responsible for the client's portfolio. Client reviews normally include assets, income, tax situation, family needs,
estate planning, and risk preferences.
When advising individuals or families, we often advise on many aspects of the client's financial arrangements
because the assets often include retirement plans, trusts, real estate, and business interests, all of which are
involved in conducting an appropriate investment program.
As part of our Core Values, Saturna strives to deliver superior performance to our investors. We tailor our
advisory service to the specific needs of each client by first conducting a thorough analysis of the client’s
financial situation, goals, and risk tolerance. The result of our analysis is a simple statement of investment
objectives.
All Investment Management Account clients complete the Saturna Investment Management Agreement, which
details the terms of our relationship.
As part of our Core Values, Saturna provides high-value services at low cost. The annual advisory fee for
Investment Management Accounts is $2,500 plus 0.5% of the first $5 million and 0.4% on amounts over $5
million, with a minimum quarterly fee of $1,250 (minimum $5,000 annually). Accounts with less than $1 million
are limited to holding only equities and mutual funds. We believe this fee structure is reasonable in light of the
services provided and, as such, Saturna does not generally negotiate fees. Extra fees or other arrangements may
be mutually agreed depending upon the complexity of the services rendered. The following table illustrates the
effective rate for accounts of varying value.
Account Value Effective Annual Rate
$500,000
1.00%
$1,000,000
0.75%
$2,500,000
0.60%
$10,000,000
0.475%
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Clients have the option of purchasing investment products Saturna recommends through other brokers or
agents not affiliated with Saturna. There are no brokerage commissions when securities are traded through
Saturna's affiliated registered broker dealer, Saturna Brokerage Services (“SBS”). When clients select SBS as their
broker, the single asset-based advisory fee includes investment management, trading, and custody (“wrap
fee”).
In addition to offering private Investment Management Accounts directly to its advisory clients, Saturna may be
selected by a financial institution sponsor (“Sponsor”) of a separately managed account program (“SMA
Program”) to serve as a discretionary investment adviser. An SMA Program Sponsor provides its SMA Program
participants with a bundle of services for a single fee. Typically, these services include research of investment
managers, such as Saturna, ongoing monitoring of performance, execution of client portfolio transactions, and
custody of the participant’s assets. Under a “dual-contract” SMA Program arrangement, the client enters into an
agreement with the Sponsor firm and enters into an investment management agreement with Saturna. In a
dual-contract SMA Program, the investment management fee may not be included in the Sponsor’s bundled fee
and, in those cases, the client pays the advisory fee directly to Saturna.
The annual advisory fee for SMA Program accounts is 0.50% of the first $5 million and 0.40% on amounts over $5
million. There is no minimum quarterly advisory fee for accounts managed by Saturna in connection with SMA
Programs.
Fees are computed and deducted from accounts after the end of each quarter, based on the account’s value at
the end of the quarter. Fees are paid in arrears and deducted from client’s assets. There is no fee for the initial
(partial) quarter. Either party may cancel contracts at any time without penalty. Saturna may change fees only
after 60 days written notice. The investment management agreement authorizes Saturna to deduct advisory
fees directly from a client account. When the agreement covers more than one related Account, assets are
combined when calculating annual fee reductions.
When we act as your investment adviser, we have to act in your best interest and not put our interests ahead of
yours. At the same time, the way we make money creates some conflicts with your interests. Almost all Saturna’s
revenue and thus potential profitability is driven by the amount of assets under management, the great majority
of which comes from the mutual funds for which Saturna is the investment adviser. Our Core Values require us
to always do what is best for the client. To minimize potential conflicts of interest, Saturna excludes client assets
invested in mutual funds that Saturna manages or for which Saturna or SBS receives a distribution fee or other
payment, from the amount on which advisory fees are computed. This can substantially reduce the net fee an
advisory client pays.
When Saturna elects to allocate a portion of a client’s assets to a mutual fund, we select a class without a
distribution or 12b-1 fee whenever possible.
A wrap fee program such as that offered by Saturna may cost clients more or less than purchasing such services
separately, depending on factors such as broker selection, custody services, and trading volume in the client's
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account. Clients pay additional fees for services not covered under the investment management agreement,
such as outgoing wire transfers.
The Financial Planning fee is $500 and is waived for certain clients, including those with cash and securities of
$125,000 or more. Any follow-up review or update of a client’s plan will be at the client’s request and can involve a
separate fee.
Fees for advisory services to pooled investment vehicles including the Funds, exchange traded funds and
private funds vary by contract and are negotiated. Please see the Performance Based Fees and Side by Side
Management section for further information.
Account Requirement and Types of Clients
Saturna advises a variety of clients divided between (1) Investment Management Accounts (including in
connection with SMA programs offered by third-party sponsor firms) for individuals, trusts, estates,
corporations, and retirement plans, (2) Financial Planning limited to Muslim Investors and Individually
Managed Account clients, (3) Pooled Investment Funds (mutual funds, an exchange traded fund, and private
funds) and (4) users of the Amana Fund Selector.
Investment Management Accounts are accepted and retained at the discretion of management. Saturna
imposes a $1,000,000 managed account minimum (other than accounts in SMA Programs offered by third-party
Sponsor firms) that may be waived.
Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation
Saturna’s President assigns a primary portfolio manager to each managed account, who is responsible for
continuous supervision of their accounts. In the absence of a portfolio manager, another manager supervises
those accounts and can take any actions deemed appropriate. Portfolio Managers for Investment Management
Accounts are typically selected from the pool of Saturna’s portfolio managers. For example, a client seeking an
aggressive growth oriented portfolio would typically be matched with a portfolio manager with aggressive
growth experience. The removal or replacement of portfolio managers is at the client’s discretion.
Although Saturna claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) and prepares
and presents reports in compliance with GIPS standards, portfolio manager performance is not evaluated
based on these standards. Saturna Capital Corporation has been independently verified by ACA Performance
Services for the periods January 1, 2006, through December 31, 2018, and by Cascade Investment Compliance
& Verification LLC for the period January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2023. These verification reports are
available upon request. Verification assesses whether (1) the firm has complied with all composite
construction requirements of the GIPS standards on a firm-wide basis and (2) the firm's policies and
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procedures are designed to calculate and present performance in compliance with the GIPS standards.
Verification does not ensure the accuracy of any specific presentation.
As a result of costs associated with trading securities, portfolio managers may have a conflict of interest to favor
a lower turnover approach. Saturna has numerous policies and procedures designed to mitigate potential
conflicts of interest. In practice, Saturna believes its compensation structure and the low cost of trading
securities mitigates this risk.
For more information, see the Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading sections of this document.
Advisory Business
Established in 1989, Saturna is an SEC-registered investment advisor. Jane Carten is the Executive Chair and
President of Saturna. Saturna serves as investment adviser and administrator to two mutual fund trusts: Amana
Mutual Funds Trust and Saturna Investment Trust. Amana Mutual Funds Trust, our first and largest client, is
composed of four series: Amana Income Fund, Amana Growth Fund, Amana Developing World Fund, and
Amana Participation Fund. Saturna Investment Trust is composed of eight series: Saturna International Fund,
Saturna Growth Fund, Saturna Core Fund, Saturna Short Term Bond Fund, Saturna Bond Income Fund, Saturna
Global High Income Fund, Saturna Sustainable Equity Fund, and Saturna Sustainable Bond Fund (the Amana
Mutual Funds Trust together with the Saturna Investment Trust are collectively referred to as the "Funds"). The
disclosures in this Part 2A – Appendix 1, Wrap Fee Program Brochure of Form ADV relate to Saturna’s Investment
Management Accounts. Although this brochure refers to the mutual funds managed by Saturna (the “Funds”),
this document should not be considered an offering document for the Funds. Please see the Funds’ Prospectus,
Statement of Additional Information, and other reports to shareholders for disclosures relating to the Funds.
These documents are available on Saturna’s website, www.saturna.com. In addition to the Funds, Saturna
provides advisory services to other pooled investment vehicles, including an exchange traded fund and private
funds.
Separately, Saturna offers investment management services directly to retail investors or in connection with
separately managed account ("SMA") programs offered by third-party sponsor firms. We tailor our advisory
service to the specific needs of each retail client by first conducting a thorough analysis of the client’s financial
situation, goals, and risk tolerance. The result of our analysis is a simple statement of investment objectives.
We serve a variety of special client needs, such as those of Muslim investors. Islamic principles require that
investors share in profit and loss, avoid usury or interest, and do not invest in companies whose business
involves alcoholic beverages, pornography, insurance, gambling, pork products, and interest-based banks or
finance associations. At Saturna, Investment Management Accounts have access to returns on cash balances in
accordance with Islamic principles through Stearns Salaam Banking, a division of Stearns Bank N.A., member
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FDIC.
Saturna offers financial planning services to Muslim Investors and Individually Managed Account clients. In
addition to the delivery of a financial plan based upon a client’s financial situation and objectives, for those
desiring to invest in line with Islamic principles these services include advice on asset allocation within a select
group of mutual funds managed in accordance with Islamic principles. It is likely that this select group will
consist solely of Amana Funds for which Saturna, or an affiliate, receives compensation for management,
administration, and distribution. A client is under no obligation to implement the recommended allocation and
is free to invest in securities not offered by, or affiliated with, Saturna. For non- Individually Managed Account
clients, financial planning and related asset allocation services end with the delivery of the plan and, as such, do
not include ongoing monitoring.
The Amana Fund Selector is a non-discretionary investment advisory service for clients desiring to invest in line
with Islamic principles. This advice is point-in-time based upon a user’s answers to a short series of questions on
investment goals, risk tolerance, time horizon, and financial circumstances. Recommended allocations will
consist solely of the Amana Mutual Funds, for which we’ll receive fees for management and distribution. This
tool is provided at no charge by Saturna Capital. Advice is based on generally accepted investment principles
designed to help clients reach their investment goals and objectives. There is no guarantee that any allocation of
the Funds (Growth, Income, Developing World, and Participation) will meet a client’s investment objectives or
provide a client with a given level of retirement income. All investing is subject to risk, and fluctuations in the
financial markets and other factors may cause the value of a client’s investments to decline.
The Amana Fund Selector does not provide comprehensive investment or financial advice. It contemplates one
specific financial goal each time a client queries the Amana Fund Selector, such as retirement. To determine an
investment approach for other objectives, a client may go through the Amana Fund Selector as many times as
they like, with a different goal in mind each time. The Amana Fund Selector is not designed for short-term
saving. Amounts set aside for near term spending, where avoiding market fluctuation is important, should be
held in cash reserves. Services end with the delivery of the recommended allocation and, as such, do not include
ongoing monitoring. A client is under no obligation to implement the recommended allocation.
The portfolio management services Saturna offers to Investment Management Accounts ("wrap fee accounts")
are substantially similar to those offered to other accounts, such as Pooled Investment Funds. Saturna receives
the entirety of the wrap fee for the services it provides to Investment Management Accounts with the exception
of sub-advised accounts. For these accounts, Saturna may receive only a portion of the fee.
As of 06/30/25, Saturna managed $8,624,800,000 of client assets on a discretionary basis. Saturna does not
provide investment management services to Investment Management Accounts on a non-discretionary basis.
Performance Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Saturna manages a variety of pooled investment funds, including private funds, an exchange traded fund, and
twelve affiliated mutual funds. In connection with the management of some of these accounts, Saturna receives
a performance-based fee; that is, a fee based on a share of capital gains or capital appreciation of account assets.
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Portfolio managers are eligible for performance-based compensation. As such, Saturna and its portfolio
managers have incentive to favor accounts for which they receive a performance-based fee over accounts
(perhaps with similar objectives) without performance-based fees. A similar conflict exists from managing
accounts in a similar investment style, but some of which pay a higher advisory fee. Other conflicts can arise
from managing accounts owned by Saturna, its owners or its employees. Saturna has adopted “bunch” order
policies to mitigate these conflicts of interest and ensure that one client is not advantaged over another.
Saturna serves as an adviser for an Irish domiciled exchange traded fund that is not offered to US investors.
Transactions for this exchange traded fund are executed by a non-affiliated service provider, and as such, are
not included under Saturna’s “bunch” order policies. When Saturna believes it can do so and achieve best
execution, orders placed at the same time with the same instructions for Saturna’s US clients will be executed
as a "bunched” order with each account receiving the same average execution price. In the event of a partially
filled “bunched” order, shares are allocated pro-rata over the accounts participating in the original order.
When circumstances dictate, or when Saturna believes that using multiple execution firms will minimize
market impact, part or none of the order may be “bunched.” As a result, clients could receive differing
execution prices.
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss
We are primarily long-term investors, seeking to preserve and grow clients’ capital over time. We believe that for
the long-term investor equity securities are the investment of choice, but we recognize that fixed income or cash
equivalents may be better suited in certain circumstances. Therefore, we also offer advice on most securities
commonly held in U.S. investment accounts: domestic and foreign common and preferred stocks; government,
corporate, and municipal bonds; mutual funds; convertible securities; warrants; exchange-traded option
contracts; and partnership interests.
We believe in long-term investing, not short-term speculation. The annual portfolio turnover in the portfolios
we manage rarely exceeds 20% (often less) and we favor holding securities that we have selected over one or
more full market cycles. While we do selectively add positions to client portfolios, we normally do not engage in
short-term trading, short sales, or margin transactions.
In selecting investments, we are value-oriented; we are reluctant to pay a premium for a stock and endeavor to
buy stocks that we believe to be reasonably valued. One of our Core Values is to make investments only when
the expected returns outweigh the risks: we do not chase fad stocks or fashionable investment trends. Once a
position is held, we monitor market conditions, industry developments, and other factors that may affect the
rationale for holding the investment. Although we consider valuation when monitoring a client’s investments,
we may not necessarily liquidate a position solely because of a relatively high valuation.
We advocate ethical investing, believing that companies with effective corporate responsibility policies are
better positioned to avoid crises that could lead to reputation damage, higher costs, lost production, and
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fraudulent operations. We favor companies with stable earnings and strong balance sheets free of excessive
debt. Because we are moderately risk-averse, our performance may trail the averages in rising markets, as we
seek to minimize losses during falling markets.
We look for investment opportunities globally. Analytical responsibility is divided among our investment staff
by sectors, industries and countries. Portfolio managers select equity issues from our recommended list.
When a client’s objective is income, we generally allocate a portion of the client’s account to one or more mutual
funds that invest in fixed-income securities, including Sukuk.
Saturna gathers investment information from many sources. We maintain our own research files on hundreds of
actively followed companies. We maintain our own database for stock screening and evaluations. Our analysts
regularly read numerous financial and market publications, and also review securities and markets with
independent analytical services. Our analysts travel domestically and internationally to investigate economic
conditions, participate in investment conferences and meet with company managements.
Investing involves risk, including the risk of loss. An Investment Management client of Saturna must be prepared
to accept this risk and only consider investing in a strategy if they are willing to accept the risk that they may lose
money. Principal value, yields, and total returns will change with the fluctuations in the securities markets as well
as the fortunes of the industries and companies in which a strategy invests.
As noted above, our asset allocation recommendations in connection with Financial Planning are likely to be
limited to the Amana funds. Although we will recommend prudent and diversified investment strategies, please
remember that all investments, including mutual funds, involve risk, including loss of principal. There is no
guarantee that any recommended strategy or allocation will meet a client’s investment objectives, provide a
given level of income, or protect against loss. Please consult a fund’s prospectus for more information about
fund-specific risks. As always, you should carefully consider all of your options before relying on any advice you
receive, including from us.
Investment Management Account Strategy
The Investment Management Account Strategy invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity issues. The
strategy diversifies its investments across industries and companies, and generally follows a value investment
style. Portfolios are tailored to an individual client’s needs. On a case-by-case basis, Saturna may invest a client’s
assets in one or more of the Funds where Saturna believes such an investment is an efficient and cost-effective
means to gain market exposure to the types of securities in which the Fund invests.
Islamic Private Client Growth Equity Strategy
The Islamic Compliant Private Client Growth Equity Composite includes discretionary, fee-paying accounts with a
mandate to invest in a diversified portfolio of Islamic-compliant, high quality, medium to large capitalization,
equity issues with a focus on growth.
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Islamic Private Client Growth with Income Strategy
The Islamic Compliant Private Client Growth with Income Composite includes discretionary, fee-paying accounts
with a mandate to invest in a diversified portfolio of Islamic-compliant, high quality, medium to large
capitalization, equities with a blended growth and income focus. The balanced approach seeks to provide
income through dividends or allocation to Islamic compliant fixed income products while also allowing for the
incorporation of growth focused equities.
Islamic Private Client Income Strategy
The Islamic Compliant Private Client Income Composite includes discretionary, fee-paying accounts with a
mandate to invest in a diversified portfolio of Islamic-compliant, high quality, medium to large capitalization,
equities, and Islamic compliant fixed income securities, deposits, or products. The income focus seeks equities
and income generating securities or deposits that provide an income yield equal to or greater than the market
cap weighted yield of the S&P 500 index.
Islamic Compliant Real Estate Securities Strategy
The Islamic Compliant Private Client Real Estate Composite includes discretionary, fee-paying accounts with a
mandate to invest in a portfolio of Islamic-compliant real estate related companies. The strategy may utilize
investments in common stocks, depository receipts, real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and similar REIT-like
entities, such as foreign entities that have REIT characteristics, and real estate operating companies (“REOCs”).
Real estate-related companies may include those of firms in the real estate industry or real estate-related
industries.
Global Sustainable Equity Investment Management Account Strategy
The Global Sustainable Equity Investment Account Strategy invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity
issues focused on large and mid-cap value investments. The security universe is determined using Saturna’s
proprietary sustainability grading system. The strategy utilizes negative screening to exclude companies
engaged in certain activities that we believe present higher risk in the areas of the environment, social
responsibility, and corporate governance, and employs quantitative screening and fundamental analysis to
identify companies that demonstrate financial sustainability and positive characteristics in these areas. Under
normal circumstances portfolios are limited to holding no more than 40% in issues from a single country and no
more than 30% in issues from developing countries.
Principal Investment Risks
The securities in which clients invest may experience significant volatility in response to economic or market
conditions or adverse events that affect a particular industry, sector, or company. Our strategy tends to favor
larger companies and, to a lesser extent, midsize companies. Larger companies may have slower rates of growth
as compared to smaller, faster-growing companies. Midsize companies may have more limited financial
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resources, products, or services, and tend to be more sensitive to changing economic or market conditions.
Clients may invest in securities that are not traded in the United States when market conditions or investment
opportunities arise that, in our judgment, warrant such investment. Investments in the securities of foreign
issuers may involve risks in addition to those normally associated with investments in the securities of US
issuers, including: (1) foreign political and economic instability; (2) adverse movements in foreign exchange
rates; (3) currency devaluation; (4) the imposition or tightening of exchange controls or other limitations on
repatriation of foreign capital; (5) changes in foreign governmental attitudes towards private investment,
including potential nationalization, increased taxation, or confiscation of assets; and (6) differing reporting,
accounting, and auditing standards of foreign countries. The risks of foreign investing are generally magnified in
the smaller and more volatile securities markets of the developing world.
The Islamic Investment Management Account Strategy limits the securities purchased to those consistent with
Islamic investment principles. This generally restricts the ability to invest in certain market sectors, such as
financial companies and conventional fixed-income securities, which limits investment opportunities and may
affect performance. Because Islamic principles preclude the use of interest-paying instruments, cash reserves do
not earn interest income.
The Global Sustainable Equity Investment Account Strategy limits the securities purchased to issuers that
Saturna considers to be more established, consistently profitable, financially strong, and with robust policies in
the area of sustainability. This limitation works to limit investment opportunities and may affect performance.
To the extent Saturna invests an individual Investment Management Account’s assets in shares of a Fund, such
investments will be exposed to the Fund’s investment strategies and risks, which are disclosed in the Fund’s
prospectus and statement of additional information.
Voting Client Securities
Saturna does not accept authority to vote client securities in individual Investment Management Accounts and
Private Funds. Individual Investment Management Account and Private Fund clients are sent proxy materials
directly through a proxy forwarding service. As the client is responsible for voting their proxies, clients cannot
direct Saturna to vote in a particular solicitation. Clients may contact their portfolio manager at Saturna’s toll
free number, 800/SATURNA, to discuss voting issues at their discretion.
Saturna does vote proxies for mutual fund portfolios it manages. Please see a specific Fund’s Statement of
Additional Information for a Fund’s proxy voting guidelines. These documents are available on Saturna’s website
at www.saturna.com.
Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers
All Investment Management Account clients complete the Saturna Investment Management Agreement, which
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details the terms of our relationship. Clients may provide personal information to Saturna that will assist their
portfolio manager in making suitable choices in the selection of securities and investments. This information may
include, but is not limited to, current income, assets owned, and net worth. Should a client elect to use SBS as a
broker, the brokerage application completed by the client contains detailed information about client’s financial
situation, current employment, beneficiary information, and other relevant information. Clients are encouraged to
update this information whenever a significant change occurs.
Client Contact with Portfolio Managers
There are no restrictions placed on a client’s ability to contact and consult with portfolio managers. Review
meetings are held as requested by clients.
Disciplinary Information
The SEC mandates the disclosure of certain legal and disciplinary events that are material to your evaluation of
Saturna as an investment adviser.
As part of our Core Values, Saturna places a high value on protecting our reputation and has no such events to
report.
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
As part of our Core Values, and to obtain a competitive advantage, Saturna builds operations internally,
preferring in-house over outsourcing.
Mutual Funds
Saturna serves as investment adviser to two families of mutual funds: the Amana Mutual Funds Trust and the
Saturna Investment Trust. See the Advisory Business section for more information about the Funds. Saturna has
established policies and procedures designed to facilitate the equal application of Saturna’s fiduciary
responsibilities among all of its clients despite any affiliations that may create a conflict of interest.
Saturna Brokerage Services, Inc.
SBS, established in 1986, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Saturna. All of SBS’s registered representatives are also
employees of Saturna. In turn, most of Saturna’s employees are registered representatives of SBS. All employees,
in keeping with our Core Values, receive no commissions or other incentives based on brokerage activity.
SBS serves individual investors as well as professionally managed trading accounts. SBS acts as a brokerage
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agent and fully discloses all compensation. Neither Saturna nor SBS interposes itself between the customer and
the best market.
SBS distributes the Funds and collects a distribution, or 12b-1, fee from the investor classes of those Funds that
have one.
SBS does not charge commissions on transactions effectuated on behalf of Saturna’s investment management
accounts.
Pershing LLC is SBS’s clearing broker and provides custody services. Securities held at Pershing are protected by
the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (“SIPC”), plus an excess SIPC policy paid for by Pershing.
SBS is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) (CRD #18437; SEC File Number 8-36588),
SIPC, and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA).
Saturna Sendirian Berhad
Saturna Sdn. Bhd. (“SSB”), located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Saturna and is
Saturna’s direct source for investment research and analysis on markets throughout Asia. Strategically located in
the heart of one of the world centers of Islamic finance, SSB seeks to meet the growing international demand
for Islamic investment management expertise.
Licensed by the Securities Commission of Malaysia, SSB provides equity management services to individuals,
corporations, and institutions, specializing in Islamic investing. SSB is the fund manager for the Saturna ASEAN
Equity Fund and the ICD Global Sustainable Fund, which are not available to US investors.
Both Saturna and SSB execute orders for their clients. To the extent they execute orders in the same security on
the same day, clients could receive differing prices.
Additional details are available at www.saturna.com.my.
Saturna Trust Company
Saturna Trust Company (“STC”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Saturna and offers a number of tax advantaged
retirement programs, including 401(k), IRA, HSA, ESA, SEP and SIMPLE plans. STC offers retirement plan
consulting services to plan sponsors. These services include advising on the selection and monitoring of
retirement plan investment options. When providing advice to retirement plan sponsors, STC acts in an
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) fiduciary capacity and in the best interest of the retirement
client. STC serves Saturna’s retirement accounts as trustee and collects a fee for this service.
STC additionally offers a variety of flexible, low-cost administration and trust services designed to meet needs of
families, charities, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. With headquarters in Henderson, Nevada, STC is
advantageously positioned to allow clients to benefit from the asset-friendly nature of Nevada’s trust laws. STC’s
priority is building long-lasting relationships with our clients and assisting them in providing for their heirs in
accordance with their wishes. STC complements the investment management services offered by Saturna.
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However, to minimize any potential conflicts of interest, we are willing to work with any trust services provider of
your choosing.
Additional details are available at www.saturnatrust.com.
Saturna does not recommend or select other investment advisers for our clients.
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading
All Saturna employees are subject to a Code of Ethics. Saturna’s Code of Ethics seeks to ensure that we place our
clients’ interest above our own. It is written to ensure that we avoid even the appearance of impropriety, and to
ensure that no employee takes advantage of our positions or our access to information. The Code of Ethics also
prohibits Saturna employees from providing or accepting excessive entertainment or any gifts beyond minimal
limits to entities seeking to do business with Saturna.
A copy of the Code of Ethics is available to any client or prospective client free upon request, and on the Saturna
website (www.saturna.com). All transactions by employees are reported under the Code of Ethics and monitored
by Saturna's Chief Compliance Officer. Violations of the Code of Ethics can result in censure, fines and/or dismissal
of any employee.
Almost all of Saturna’s revenue from operations derives from providing investment advisory and related
administrative services to the Funds, other pooled funds, and Investment Management Accounts. Our revenues
and thus potential profitability are driven by the amount of assets we manage, most of which comes from the
Funds for which Saturna and SBS collect management and distribution fees. The Funds are included in the pool of
investments that Saturna purchases for Individually Managed Accounts. To avoid “double-dipping” and to
minimize this conflict of interest, Saturna excludes from the amount on which Saturna’s advisory fees are
computed client assets invested in mutual funds that Saturna manages or for which Saturna receives a
distribution fee or other payment.
Apart from affiliated mutual funds, Saturna does not buy or sell for itself securities that are also purchased for or
recommended to clients. Employees of Saturna hold securities, or types of securities, that are also recommended
to clients. Saturna’s Code of Ethics seeks to minimize this conflict of interest.
Review of Accounts
Portfolio managers review all Investment Management Accounts on a periodic basis. The portfolio managers
that review accounts are: Jane Carten, President and Portfolio Manager; Scott Klimo, Chief Investment Officer
and Portfolio Manager; Monem Salam, Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager; Daniel Kim, Director of
Research and Portfolio Manager, Patrick Drum, Head of Fixed Income and Portfolio Manager; Bryce Fegley,
Quantitative Lead and Portfolio Manager; Elizabeth Alm, Senior Investment Analyst and Portfolio Manager; Levi
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Stewart Zurbrugg, Senior Investment Analyst and Portfolio Manager; and William Jones, Equity Analyst and
Deputy Portfolio Manager; and Pierce McCrerey, Fixed Income Analyst and Deputy Portfolio Manager. Review
meetings are held as requested by clients.
Clients are sent written trade confirmations on trade date. Clients receive written statements of the activity in
their accounts after the end of each month from Saturna, Pershing, LLC, and Stearns Bank N.A. (as applicable), or
from a custodian of the client’s choosing. In addition, at quarter end, clients receive invoices displaying the value
of their accounts. Clients may review their Pershing- custodied accounts online at any time.
Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Saturna relies on the business development and marketing activities of our personnel to solicit new business.
Saturna does not provide compensation for Investment Management Account referrals nor does it receive cash
or other economic benefit from a non-client in connection with giving advice to clients.
Financial Information
Saturna bills clients in accordance with its process described in the Services, Fees and Compensation section.
Saturna is not subject to any financial condition that is reasonably likely to impair its ability to meet contractual
commitments to its clients. As part of our Core Values, Saturna prepares for the unforeseen through planning
and retaining a substantial portion of our earnings.
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