Overview
- Headquarters
- Lisle, IL
- Average Client Assets
- $2.5 million
- SEC CRD Number
- 122941
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (FORM ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE AND PART 2B BROCHURE SUPPLEMENT)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $1,000,000 | 1.25% |
| $1,000,001 | $2,000,000 | 0.85% |
| $2,000,001 | $6,000,000 | 0.65% |
| $6,000,001 | $25,000,000 | 0.55% |
| $25,000,001 | and above | 0.50% |
Minimum Annual Fee: $21,000
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $21,000 | 2.10% |
| $5 million | $40,500 | 0.81% |
| $10 million | $69,000 | 0.69% |
| $50 million | $276,500 | 0.55% |
| $100 million | $526,500 | 0.53% |
Clients
- HNW Share of Firm Assets
- 82.68%
- Total Client Accounts
- 889
- Discretionary Accounts
- 841
- Non-Discretionary Accounts
- 48
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals, Portfolio Management for Institutional Clients, Pension Consulting, Educational Seminars
Regulatory Filings
Primary Brochure: FORM ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE AND PART 2B BROCHURE SUPPLEMENT (2026-03-23)
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Form ADV Part 2A Firm Brochure and
Part 2B Brochure Supplement
Sebold Capital Management, Inc.
2443 Warrenville Rd., Suite 150
Lisle, IL 60532
630-548-9700
www.seboldcapital.com
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Sebold Capital Management,
Inc. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at: 630-548-9700, or by email at:
info@seboldcapital.com. The information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission, or by any state securities authority.
Additional information about Sebold Capital Management, Inc. is available
on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
December 31, 2025
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Item 2 – Material Changes
Since the filing of the firm’s last Brochure dated March 17, 2025, Sebold Capital Management has
added Separately Managed Account programs to the core services provided. Details about these
services may be found under Item 4 and Item 12 and Item 16 of this Firm Brochure.
Pursuant to SEC Rules, Sebold Capital Management will ensure that clients receive a summary of any
materials change to this and subsequent Brochures within 120 days of the close of our fiscal year. We
may further provide other ongoing disclosure information about material changes as necessary. All
such information will be provided free of charge.
Whenever you would like to receive a complete copy of our Firm Brochure, please contact Sebold
Capital Management via telephone at: 630-548-9700 or via email at: info@seboldcapital.com.
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Item 3 - Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page .............................................................................................................................................................
Item 2 – Material Changes ...................................................................................................................................................
Item 3 – Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................
Item 4 – Advisory Business .......................................................................................................................................... 1
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ............................................................................................................................... 4
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees .............................................................................................................................. 6
Item 7 – Types of Clients .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ......................................................... 6
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information .............................................................................................................................. 7
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ......................................................................... 7
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ....... 8
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices...................................................................................................................................... 8
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ................................................................................................................................... 10
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ......................................................................................... 11
Item 15 – Custody .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Item 16 – Investment Discretion .............................................................................................................................. 12
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ............................................................................................................................ 13
Item 18 – Financial Information ............................................................................................................................... 14
Item 19 – Requirements for State-Registered Advisers ..................................................................................... 14
Item 20 – Brochure Supplement (Part 2B of Form ADV) Sean T. Sebold…..…………………………….. 15
Item 21 – Brochure Supplement (Part 2B of Form ADV) Nicholas W. Niemi…………………………...19
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
Firm Description
Sebold Capital Management, Inc. was founded in 1998 by Sean Sebold. As of 03/17/2024, there are
nine employees, three have a Certified Financial Planner™ designee, two are an Investment Advisor,
one is a Chartered Financial Analyst, and seven administrative staff. The firm is federally registered
with the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) as a Registered Investment Advisor. Registration
for a Registered Investment Advisor does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Sebold Capital Management provides personal financial planning and investment management to
individuals, families, and their related entities, trusts and estates, and family businesses. Sebold Capital
Management works with clients to define financial objectives and to develop strategies for reaching
those objectives, some of which may include identification of financial problems, cash flow and budget
management, tax planning, risk exposure review, investment management, education funding,
retirement planning, estate planning, charitable goals, special needs planning, family business
succession issues, fringe benefits, and/or other issues specific to the client.
The firm’s compensation is solely from fees paid directly by clients. The firm does not receive
commission based on the client’s purchase of any financial product, including insurance. No
commissions in any form are accepted. No referral fees are paid or accepted. No benefits are received
from custodians/broker-dealers based on client securities transactions (“soft dollar benefits”).
Assets under the direct management of Sebold Capital Management are held by independent
custodians, including Charles Schwab, Fidelity, Equity Trust, or others, in the client’s name.
We may recommend other professionals (e.g., lawyers, accountants, insurance agents, real estate
agents, etc.) at the request of the client. Other professionals are engaged directly by the client on an
as-needed basis even when recommended by the Advisor. Conflicts of interest will be disclosed to the
client and managed in the best interest of the client.
Principal Owners
Sean Sebold is a 100% stockholder of Sebold Capital Management. There are no intermediate
subsidiaries.
Types of Advisory Services
Sebold Capital Management provides investment advisory services (i.e. “asset management”) and
furnishes investment advice, as part of an on-going financial planning relationship.
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At Sebold Capital Management, advisory services are tailored to the individual needs of clients. Client
goals and objectives are clarified in meetings and via correspondence and are used to determine the
course of action for each individual client. The goals and objectives for each client are documented in
our client relationship management system and in client files, either in hard copy or in electronic files.
Clients may impose restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities. This must be
done in writing and be signed by the client, Sebold Capital Management, and the separate account
manager, if applicable. Agreements may not be assigned without client consent.
In performing its services, Sebold Capital Management is not required to verify any information
received from the client or from the client's other professionals. Each client is advised that it remains
his/her responsibility to promptly notify Sebold Capital Management when there is any change in
his/her financial situation and/or financial objectives for the purpose of reviewing, evaluating, or
revising previous recommendations and/or services.
Wealth Management
This service includes financial planning, implementation, and ongoing asset management/monitoring.
Wealth Management services may include identification of financial problems, cash flow and budget
management, tax planning, risk exposure review, investment management, education funding,
retirement planning, estate planning, charitable goals, small business planning issues, fringe benefits,
special needs planning or other issues specific to the client. A written evaluation of the client's current
situation and their goals is provided to the client. The engagement also includes implementation of
recommendations accepted by client, telephone support, meetings as required, on-going financial
planning services, reminders of the specific courses of action that need to be taken, and quarterly,
semi-annual, or annual written portfolio reviews as conferred with each client. More frequent reviews
may occur but are not necessarily communicated to the client unless immediate changes are
recommended.
Investment Management
Investment Management is the management of investment account(s) based on a written Investment
Policy Statement [IPS] jointly agreed to by Sebold Capital and the client. This IPS is developed through
meetings with the client while determining their investment philosophy, risk tolerance, goals and
overall objectives. Investment Management clients are generally met with on an annual basis with
statements being made available to them quarterly.
Business Succession Planning
Business Succession Planning is a step-by-step process that allows business owners to take control of
their succession strategies. This process allows the business owner to choose their departure date, the
amount of money intended to be received from the sale or transfer of their companies and their
successor choice.
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Retirement Investment Consulting
Retirement Investment Consulting develops and maintains an Investment Policy Statement for
employer retirement plans like a 401(k). The IPS formalizes investment review guidelines. Retirement
Investment Consulting Services provides initial and ongoing due diligence of the plan’s securities.
Reviews with the trustee or investment committee are scheduled according to the trustee. We assist
in the plan design, but Sebold Capital Management does not provide Third Party Administrative
(TPA) services. Sebold Capital Management will recommend the TPA but is hired by the plan’s trustee.
Financial Planning
Financial Planning is the process of determining whether and how an individual/family/entity can
meet life goals through the proper management of financial resources. Financial planning may
integrate subject areas including but not limited to financial statement analysis, insurance planning,
employee benefits planning, tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning. Financial planning
clients will follow a step-by-step process to reach their goals.
Separately Managed Account
In addition to its core advisory services, the Firm offers access to Separately Managed Account
(“SMA”) programs through unaffiliated third-party investment managers (each, a “Third-Party
Manager”). These programs are typically offered through established investment platforms or
custodians.
Under an SMA arrangement, clients engage the Firm to assist in the selection and ongoing monitoring
of one or more Third-Party Managers based on the client’s investment objectives, risk tolerance, and
financial circumstances. The selected Third-Party Manager is granted discretionary authority to
manage the client’s account and make investment decisions on a day-to-day basis without prior
consultation with the client.
The Firm conducts due diligence on Third-Party Managers prior to selection and periodically
thereafter, which may include a review of the manager’s investment strategy, performance, fees, and
overall suitability for the client. However, the Firm does not have authority to supervise the underlying
investment decisions of the Third-Party Manager on a transaction-by-transaction basis.
Clients should be aware that each Third-Party Manager operates independently and may have different
investment strategies, fee structures, and risks. Additional information regarding Third-Party
Managers, including their Form ADV brochures, will be provided to clients and should be reviewed
carefully.
The Firm may provide advisory services on both a discretionary and non-discretionary basis. For SMA
accounts managed by Third-Party Managers, investment discretion is typically granted to the Third-
Party Manager, while the Firm retains discretion (if authorized) to recommend or reallocate among
managers.
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Managed Assets
As of December 31, 2025, Sebold Capital Management managed $364,310,948 in assets for 889
accounts. $323,560,520 managed on a discretionary basis and $40,750,428 on a non-discretionary
basis.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
Sebold Capital Management bases its fees on a percentage of assets under management, hourly
charges, fixed fees, and a retainer that is not calculated on assets under management basis or on an
hourly estimate. Fees are not negotiable. In Illinois, unless a client has received the firm’s disclosure
brochure at least 48 hours prior to signing the investment advisory contract, the investment advisory
contract may be terminated by the client within five (5) business days of signing the contract without
incurring any advisory fees.
Wealth Management
Initial financial planning fees for the Wealth Management services is $2,000. This is a one-time fee.
Wealth Management Fees are as follows:
$ 1,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 6,000,000
$25,000,000
-
$0
-
$1,000,000
-
$2,000,001
-
$6,000,001
$25,000,001 +
1.25%
.85%
.65%
.55%
.50%
A detailed fee schedule showing calculations is provided with the quarterly invoice.
Investment Management
Investment Management fees are as follows:
$ 1,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$10,000,000
-
0
-
$ 1,000,001
$ 2,000,001
-
$10,000,001 +
1.00%
.75%
.50%
.40%
There is a minimum quarterly billing of $5,250 for both Wealth Management and Investment
Management services, grandfathered provisions may apply.
Business Succession Planning
Business Succession Planning fees are agreed upfront and approved by the client prior to the
engagement. They are based on complexity of the engagement and scope of services.
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Retirement Investment Consulting
Retirement Investment Consulting services are between .20% and 1.25% of the plan’s assets
depending on the size and complexity of the plan, in addition to the services required by the client.
Financial Planning
Financial Planning fees are agreed upfront and approved by the client prior to the engagement. They
are based on complexity of the engagement and scope of services and range between $20,000 - $50,000
per year, invoiced quarterly in advance.
Billing
Investment Management and Wealth Management services have fees deducted quarterly from a
designated brokerage account at their qualified custodian. Billing is charged quarterly in advance based
upon the value of the client’s account on the last trading day of the previous quarter. Grandfathered
clients may have a different fee structure.
Upon termination, Sebold Capital Management shall refund within 30 days the pro-rated portion of
the advanced advisory fee paid based upon the number of days remaining in the billing quarter.
The client must consent in advance to direct debiting of their investment account for Wealth
Management or Investment Management fees. For retainer-based projects clients are invoiced in
advance.
Direct family members and employees of Sebold Capital may or may not be billed.
Other Fees
Custodians may charge transaction fees on purchases or sales of certain mutual funds, stocks, bonds,
and exchange-traded funds. These transaction charges are usually relatively nominal and are incidental
to the purchase or sale of a security. In some cases, custodians also charge monthly, quarterly, or
annual custody fees. Fees for custody are disclosed to clients when this type of arrangement is
recommended.
Mutual funds and exchange traded funds generally charge a management fee for their services as
investment managers. The management fee is included in the expense ratio. Mutual fund fees also
include transaction charges for the purchase or sale of securities within the fund and may charge other
fees as disclosed in the fund prospectus. These fees are in addition to the fees paid by the client to
Sebold Capital Management.
Please see the section entitled “Brokerage Practices” under Item 12 for more information.
Past due Accounts and Termination of Agreement
Sebold Capital Management reserves the right to stop work on any account that is more than 60 days
overdue. In addition, Sebold Capital Management reserves the right to terminate any financial planning
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engagement where a client has willfully concealed or has refused to provide pertinent information
about financial situations when necessary and appropriate to providing proper financial advice, per
the judgment of Sebold Capital Management. Clients may terminate their agreement at any time by
providing written notice.
Compensation for Sales of Investment Products
The firm’s compensation is solely from fees paid directly by clients. The firm does not receive
commission based on the client’s purchase of any financial product, including insurance.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees
Sebold Capital Management does not use a performance-based fee structure. The nature of asset-
based fees allows Sebold Capital Management to participate in the growth of the client’s wealth.
Conversely, this also means that our fees can decline when the client’s portfolio declines in value.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
Sebold Capital Management generally provides investment advice to high net-worth individuals,
families, trusts, businesses, and estates. Advice may extend to entities related to the client such as small
businesses and charitable organizations, including foundations and endowments. Client relationships
vary in scope and length of service.
Sebold Capital Management does impose a minimum dollar fee structure or other conditions for
opening or maintaining an account. The minimum quarterly billing fee is $5,250. A typical annual fee
for a couple with a $5 million net worth and an investable portfolio of $2 million would be $21,000.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Security analysis methods at Sebold Capital Management include fundamental analysis. The main
sources of information include Y-Charts, fund prospectuses, S&P reports, Argus reports, Thompson
Reuters Stock Reports and other research providers, financial newspapers and magazines, research
materials prepared by others, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and annual
reports. Employees of Sebold Capital Management also attend on- and off-site visits with fund and
portfolio managers, conference calls, and industry conferences.
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Investment Strategies
The primary investment strategy we use for client accounts is strategic asset allocation. We may use
passively-managed index and exchange-traded funds when appropriate for the client and actively-
managed funds, dividend paying stocks, and individual municipal bonds where there are opportunities
to make a difference by security selection. Portfolios are generally diversified to control the risk
associated with traditional markets.
The investment strategy for a specific client is based upon the objectives, income needs, and tax
situation stated by the client during consultations. The client may change these objectives at any time
after meeting with Sebold Capital Management.
The aggregation or blocking of client transactions allows Sebold Capital Management to execute
transactions in a more timely, equitable, and efficient manner and seeks to reduce overall commission
charges to clients. Our firm's policy is to aggregate client transactions where possible and when
advantageous to clients. In these instances, clients participating in any aggregated transactions will
receive an average share price and transaction costs will be shared equally and on a pro-rata basis.
Risk of Loss
All investment programs have certain risks that are borne by the investor. Our investment approach
keeps the risk of loss in mind. However, as with all investments, clients face investment risks including
the following: Loss of Principal Risk, Interest-rate Risk, Market Risk, Inflation Risk, Currency Risk,
Reinvestment Risk, Business Risk, Liquidity Risk, and Financial Risk.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
Sebold Capital Management has not been the subject of any legal or disciplinary actions.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Neither Sebold Capital Management nor any of its management persons has (i) registered or begun
registration to act as a broker-dealer or registered representative of a broker-dealer, or (ii) registered
or begun registration to act as a future commission merchant, commodity pool operator, commodity
trading advisor or an associated person of the forgoing entities.
Sebold Capital Management is not affiliated with a related persons who is a banking or thrift
institution, accounting firm, law firm, insurance company or agency, pension consultant, real estate
broker or dealer, or any sponsor or syndicator of limited partnerships.
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Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and
Personal Trading
Code of Ethics
The employees of Sebold Capital Management have committed to a Code of Ethics and Fiduciary
Oath as outlined by the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA). The key points
are: putting the clients’ interest first, objectivity, confidentiality, competence, fairness and suitability,
integrity and honesty, regulatory compliance, full disclosure, and professionalism. CFP® designees are
also held to a Code of Ethics as outlined by the CFP® Board of Standards. The firm will provide a
copy of the Code of Ethics to any client or prospective client upon request.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
Sebold Capital Management and its employees may at times buy or sell securities that are also held by
clients. Employees may not trade their own securities ahead of client trades. Employees comply with
the provisions of the Sebold Capital Management “Policies & Procedures Manual”.
Personal Trading
The Chief Compliance Officer of Sebold Capital Management is Sean Sebold. Sean Sebold reviews all
employee transactions, at least quarterly. The personal trading reviews ensure that the personal trading
of employees was not based on inside information and that clients of the firm receive preferential
treatment.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
Selecting Brokerage Firms
Sebold Capital Management does not have any affiliation with product sales firms. Specific custodian
recommendations are made to clients based on their need for such services. Sebold Capital
Management recommends custodians based on the proven integrity and financial responsibility of the
firm, best execution of orders at reasonable commission rates, and the quality of client service.
Sebold Capital Management recommends discount brokerage firms and trust companies (qualified
custodians), such as Charles Schwab, Fidelity, Equity Trust, and others. Sebold Capital Management
does not receive fees or commissions from any of these arrangements, although Sebold Capital
Management may benefit from electronic delivery of client information, electronic trading platforms
and other services provided by custodians for the benefit of clients. Sebold Capital Management may
also benefit from other services provided by custodians:
Educational conferences and events
Consulting on technology, compliance, legal, and business needs
Publications and conferences on practice management and business succession
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Access to employee benefits providers, human capital consultants, and insurance providers
Marketing consulting and support, such as research, continuing education, and practice
management advice.
These benefits are standard in a relationship with these custodians and are not in return for client
recommendations or transactions.
Sebold Capital Management seeks to use a custodian that will hold client assets and execute
transactions on terms that are, overall, most advantageous when compared with other available
providers and their services. We consider a wide range of factors, including:
Combination of transaction execution services and asset custody services (generally without a separate
fee for custody)
Capability to execute, clear, and settle trades (buy and sell securities for your account)
Capability to facilitate transfers and payments to and from accounts (wire transfers, check requests, bill
payment, etc.)
Breadth of available investment products (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, etc.)
Availability of investment research and tools that assist us in making investment decisions
Quality of services
Competitiveness of the price of those services (commission rates, margin interest rates, other fees, etc.) and
willingness to negotiate the prices
Reputation, financial strength, security, and stability
Prior service to us and our clients
Sebold Capital Management reviews the execution of trades at each custodian, at least annually.
Trading fees charged by the custodians are also reviewed on an annual basis. Sebold Capital
Management does not receive any portion of the trading fees.
Separately Managed Accounts
For clients participating in Separately Managed Account (“SMA”) programs, accounts are typically
held at Charles Schwab and managed by unaffiliated third-party investment managers (“Third-Party
Managers”). In these arrangements, Schwab provides custody, trade execution, clearing, and other
administrative services. The Third-Party Manager typically has discretion to select broker-dealers
(including Schwab) to execute transactions for the account. In many cases, trades are executed through
Schwab as the custodian, though the Third-Party Manager may have the ability to execute transactions
through other broker-dealers if permitted by the program.
The Firm does not negotiate brokerage commissions for SMA transactions and does not have
authority to direct trades on a transaction-by-transaction basis within accounts managed by Third-
Party Managers.
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Soft Dollars
Sebold Capital Management, Inc., as a matter of policy and practice, does not have any formal or
informal arrangements or commitments to utilize research, research-related products and other
services obtained from broker-dealers, or third parties, on a soft dollar commission basis.
Directed Brokerage
Sebold Capital Management, Inc.'s policy and practice are to not accept advisory clients' instructions
for directing a client's brokerage transactions to a particular broker-dealer.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
Periodic Reviews
The frequency of reviews is individually conveyed with each client. Wealth Management and Financial
Planning clients are provided with quarterly, semi-annual, or annual reviews, which vary in focus by
quarter and may include asset allocation updates and rebalancing, performance reviews, tax and estate
plan reviews, investment reviews, cash flow monitoring, and more.
Account reviews are performed by Sebold Capital advisors. All investment plans are reviewed by Sean
Sebold or Nicholas Niemi prior to distribution to clients. The number of households for which each
reviewer is responsible varies.
Review Triggers
Account reviews for Wealth Management clients are performed more frequently when market
conditions dictate, or when a client’s objectives change. A review may be triggered by client request,
changes in market condition, new information about an investment, changes in tax laws, or other
important changes.
Regular Reports
Written reports are given to clients either in a printed or electronic format on a quarterly basis. The
reports may consist of an individualized letter summarizing the results of the review and our general
thoughts on the economy, a statement of holdings from our portfolio accounting software or other
such portfolio reports, asset allocation analysis, tax-related information, updates to financial plan
reports, portfolio graphs, or other reports as needed.
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Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Incoming Referrals
Sebold Capital Management has been fortunate to receive many client referrals over the years. The
referrals have come from clients, attorneys, accountants, employees, personal friends of employees,
and other sources. The firm does not pay for referrals.
Referrals to Other Professionals
Sebold Capital Management does not accept referral fees or any form of remuneration from other
professionals when a prospect or client is referred to them.
Item 15 – Custody
Sebold Capital Management, Inc. does maintain custody of advisory client funds, securities, or assets.
The custody rule under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 defines custody as "holding, directly or
indirectly, client funds or securities, or having any authority to obtain possession of them." Sebold
Capital Management shall have the ability to have its advisory fee for each client debited by the
custodian on a quarterly basis.
As an advisor with custody, Sebold Capital Management, Inc.'s general policy is to ensure that we
maintain client funds and securities with "qualified custodians" which provide at least quarterly
account statements directly to our clients or a selected "independent representative." Clients are at
times provided with account statements, net worth statements, and net worth graphs that are
generated from our portfolio accounting and financial planning software. Net worth statements
contain approximations of bank account balances provided by the client, as well as the value of land,
real estate, limited partnerships, and other hard-to-price assets. The book values of hard to price assets
are reviewed whenever supplemental information relating to valuation is received. Otherwise, these
assets are priced at client cost. Clients are urged to compare the statements they receive from Sebold
Capital Management to those they receive from their qualified custodians. Clients are encouraged to
raise any questions about the custody, safety or security of their assets and our custodial
recommendations.
As an advisor with custody of certain accounts, Sebold Capital Management is required to obtain a
surprise annual examination of client assets by an independent public accountant. The independent
accountant must file its surprise examination report with the SEC within 120 days of the
commencement of the examination. Any material discrepancies found by the accountant must be
reported to the SEC within one day.
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The SEC issued a no‐action letter (“Letter”) with respect to the Rule 206(4)‐2 (“Custody Rule”)
under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“Advisers Act”). The letter provided guidance on the
Custody Rule as well as clarified that an advisor who has the power to disburse client funds to a
third party under a standing letter of authorization (“SLOA”) is deemed to have custody. As such,
our firm has adopted the following safeguards in conjunction with our custodian:
The client provides an instruction to the qualified custodian, in writing, that includes the client’s
signature, the third party’s name, and either the third party’s address or the third party’s account
number at a custodian to which the transfer should be directed.
The client authorizes the investment advisor, in writing, either on the qualified custodian’s form
or separately, to direct transfers to the third party either on a specified schedule or from time to
time.
The client’s qualified custodian performs appropriate verification of the instruction, such as a
signature review or other method to verify the client’s authorization and provides a transfer of
funds notice to the client promptly after each transfer.
The client has the ability to terminate or change the instruction to the client’s qualified custodian.
The investment advisor has no authority or ability to designate or change the identity of the third
party, the address, or any other information about the third party contained in the client’s
instruction.
The investment advisor maintains records showing that the third party is not a related party of the
investment advisor or located at the same address as the investment advisor.
The client’s qualified custodian sends the client, in writing, an initial notice confirming the
instruction and an annual notice reconfirming the instruction.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Discretionary Authority for Trading
Sebold Capital Management accepts discretionary authority to manage securities accounts on behalf
of clients. Sebold Capital Management has the authority to determine, without obtaining specific client
consent, the securities to be bought or sold, and the amount of the securities to be bought or sold.
Discretionary trading authority facilitates placing trades in clients’ accounts on their behalf so that we
may promptly implement the investment policy that they have approved.
For clients participating in Separately Managed Account (“SMA”) programs, discretionary authority is
typically granted to an unaffiliated third-party investment manager (each, a “Third-Party Manager”).
In such cases, the Third-Party Manager has full discretion to manage the client’s account, including
making all investment decisions and executing transactions without prior client approval.
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The Firm’s role with respect to SMA accounts is generally limited to recommending and selecting
Third-Party Managers, assisting in the initial allocation of assets among managers, and providing
ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the Third-Party Managers’ performance and continued
suitability for the client. Where authorized, the Firm may also have discretion to reallocate assets
among Third-Party Managers or terminate and replace a manager without prior client approval.
Limited Power of Attorney
Clients must sign a limited power of attorney before Sebold Capital Management is given discretionary
authority. The limited power of attorney is included in the qualified custodian’s account application
for our main custodians. For accounts not held with our main custodians, clients may sign a separate
limited power of attorney document giving discretionary authority to Sebold Capital Management.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
Unless the client designates otherwise, Sebold Capital Management votes proxies as a matter of
policy and as a fiduciary to our clients. Sebold Capital Management has responsibility for voting
proxies for portfolio securities consistent with the best economic interests of clients. We have
adopted Proxy Voting Policies pursuant to SEC Rule 206(4)-6.
Sebold Capital Management's policy is to vote all proxies from a specific issuer the same way for
each client absent qualifying restrictions from a client. Clients are permitted to place reasonable
restrictions on Sebold Capital Management's voting authority in the same manner that they may
place such restrictions on the actual selection of account securities. Sebold Capital Management will
generally vote in favor of routine corporate housekeeping proposals such as the election of directors
and selection of auditors absent conflicts of interest raised by an auditors’ non-audit services.
Sebold Capital Management will generally vote against proposals that cause board members to
become entrenched or cause unequal voting rights; and in reviewing proposals, Sebold Capital
Management will further consider the opinion of management and the effect on management, and
the effect on shareholder value and the issuer's business practices.
Conflicts of Interest
Sebold Capital Management will conduct at least, annual reviews to identify any conflicts that exist
between the interests of the advisor and the client by reviewing the relationship of the firm with the
issuer of each security to determine if Sebold Capital Management or any of its employees has any
financial, business, or personal relationship with the issuer. If a material conflict of interest exists,
Sebold Capital Management will determine whether it is appropriate to disclose the conflict to the
affected clients, to give the clients an opportunity to vote the proxies themselves, or to address the
voting issue through other objective means such as voting in a manner consistent with a
predetermined voting policy or receiving an independent third party voting recommendation; and
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Sebold Capital Management will maintain a record of the voting resolution of any conflict of
interest.
Clients may direct a proxy vote at any time by calling or writing to us to inform us of their desired
vote. A copy of Sebold Capital Management’s proxy voting policy is available upon request.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Financial Condition
Sebold Capital Management does not have any financial impairment that will preclude the firm from
meeting contractual commitments to clients.
The firm does not require prepayment of client fees of more than $1,200 per client, six months or
more in advance.
Sebold Capital Management has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition.
Business Continuity Plan
Sebold Capital Management has a Business Continuity Plan in place that provides detailed steps to
mitigate and recover from the loss of office space, communications, services, or key people.
Item 19 – Requirements for State-Registered Advisers
Not Applicable
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Item 20 – Brochure Supplement (Part 2B of Form ADV)
Part 2B Brochure Supplement
Sean T. Sebold
President and Chief Compliance Officer
Sebold Capital Management, Inc.
2443 Warrenville Rd., Suite 150
Lisle, IL 60532
630-548-9700
www.seboldcapital.com
The brochure supplement provides information about Sean Sebold that supplements the Sebold Capital Management,
Inc. brochure. You should have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact us at: 630-548-9700, or by email at:
info@seboldcapital.com if you did not receive Sebold Capital Management’s brochure or if you have any questions
about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Sean Sebold is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
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Sean T. Sebold
Sebold Capital Management, Inc.
2443 Warrenville Rd., Suite 150 | Lisle, IL 60532
630-548-9700 | www.seboldcapital.com
Item 2 - Educational Background and Business Experience
Sean T. Sebold, CFP®, CFA, President, Chief Compliance Officer
Born: 1966
Educational Background:
Villanova University, BA, 1988
College of Financial Planning, CFP®, 1996
Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management, MBA, 2000
CFA Institute, Chartered Financial Analyst, 2002
Business Experience:
04/1998 to present - Sebold Capital Management President
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® and federally registered CFP (with flame
design) marks (collectively, the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the
United States by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP Board”). The CFP®
certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial planners
to hold CFP® certification.
To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following
requirements:
Education – The two-part education requirement includes both (1) completing coursework on
financial planning through a CFP Board Registered Program, and (2) holding a bachelor's degree
or higher (in any discipline) from an accredited college or university.
Examination – The CFP® exam is a 170-question, multiple-choice test that consists of two 3-
hour sessions over one day. The exam includes stand-alone and scenario-based questions, as well
as questions associated with case studies.
Experience – Complete either 6,000 hours of professional experience related to the financial
planning process, or 4,000 hours of apprenticeship experience that meets additional requirements.
Ethics – Agree to be bound by CFP Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of
documents outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics
requirements in order to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education (CE) each reporting period:
2 hours of CFP Board Ethics CE, and 28 hours of CE covering one or more of CFP Board’s
Principal Topics.
Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The
Standards prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at a
fiduciary standard of care. This means CFP® professionals must provide financial planning
services in the best interests of their clients.
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CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to
CFP Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of their
CFP® certification.
A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) charter is a designation given to those who have completed
the CFA® Program and completed acceptable work experience requirements. A CFA is a globally-
recognized professional designation given by the CFA Institute, (formerly the AIMR (Association for
Investment Management and Research)), that measures and certifies the competence and integrity of
financial analysts. The CFA charter is one of the most respected designations in finance and is widely
considered to be the gold standard in the field of investment analysis.
The Mission and Vision of the CFA Institute is: To lead the investment profession globally by
promoting the highest standards of ethics, education and professional excellence for the ultimate
benefit of society.
To become a CFA Chartholder, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following requirements:
Education – Completed a bachelor’s program or equivalent program and have received a degree
from the college/university.
Examination – The CFA Program is a three-part exam that tests the fundamentals of investment
tools, valuing assets, portfolio management, and wealth planning. Passing the exam for all three
levels, along with the applicable practical skills modules, is a requirement to obtain the CFA
charter. CFA Institute requires that every CFA Program candidate have a valid international travel
passport. Exams require English proficiency for reading comprehension and formulating answers
to complex financial scenarios.
Professional Experience – Have at least 4,000 hours of work experience, completed in a minimum
of 36 months. Qualified hours must be directly related to the investment decision-making process
or producing a work product that informs or adds value to that process. Experience earned
through full-time, part-time, or remote work arrangements – before, during, or after participation
in the CFA program – can qualify.
Individuals who become CFA certified must complete the following ongoing education:
CFA Institute recommends that members complete a minimum of 20 Continuing Education (CE)
credits each calendar year.
Item 3 - Disciplinary Information:
Sean Sebold has not been the subject of any legal or disciplinary actions.
Item 4 - Other Business Activities
Sean Sebold: (i) is not actively engaged in any investment-related business or activity not associated
with the services of Sebold Capital Management, and (ii) is not registered nor has begun registration
to act as a broker-dealer, a registered representative of a broker-dealer, a future commission merchant,
a commodity pool operator, a commodity trading advisor or an associated person of the forgoing
entities, and (iii) is not in any relationship that creates a material conflict between himself and the
clients of Sebold Capital Management, and (iv) does not receive commissions, bonuses or other
compensation based on the sale of securities or other investment products, including as a broker-
dealer or registered representative, and including distribution or service fees from the sale of mutual
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funds, and (v) is not actively engaged in any business or occupation for compensation not stated in
this Item 4.
Item 5 - Additional Compensation
Other than compensation and bonuses provided by Sebold Capital Management for services rendered
in the roles of President and Advisor at Sebold Capital Management, Sean Sebold does not receive
any economic benefit by any person who is not a client of Sebold Capital Management.
Item 6 - Supervision
Investment advice given to clients is monitored through the use of Investment Policy Statements and
Risk Evaluation Questionnaires given to clients. The Chief Compliance Officer reviews Investment
Policy Statements that guide our investment strategy decisions with clients. The Supervisor is Sean
Sebold, President, Sebold Capital Management, 630-548-9700.
Item 7 – Requirements for State-Registered Advisers
N/A
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Item 20 – Brochure Supplement (Part 2B of Form ADV)
Part 2B Brochure Supplement
Nicholas W. Niemi
Financial Advisor
Sebold Capital Management, Inc.
2443 Warrenville Rd., Suite 150
Lisle, IL 60532
630-548-9700
www.seboldcapital.com
The brochure supplement provides information about Nicholas Niemi that supplements the Sebold Capital
Management, Inc. brochure. You should have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact us at: 630-548-9700, or
by email at: info@seboldcapital.com if you did not receive Sebold Capital Management’s brochure or if you have any
questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Sean Sebold is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
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Nicholas W. Niemi
Sebold Capital Management, Inc.
2443 Warrenville Rd., Suite 150 | Lisle, IL 60532
630-548-9700 | www.seboldcapital.com
Item 2 - Educational Background and Business Experience
Nicholas W. Niemi, CFP®, CPWA®, CEPA®, Financial Advisor
Born: 1991
Investments & Wealth Institute, Yale School of Business, CPWA®, 2023
Educational Background:
Northern Illinois University, BA, 2013
College of Financial Planning, CFP®, 2021
Exit Planning Institute, CEPA® 2023
Business Experience:
02/2023 to present - Sebold Capital Management
12/2017 – 02/2023 - Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, CFP® and federally registered CFP (with flame
design) marks (collectively, the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the
United States by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP Board”). The CFP®
certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial planners
to hold CFP® certification.
To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following
requirements:
Education – The two-part education requirement includes both (1) completing coursework on
financial planning through a CFP Board Registered Program, and (2) holding a bachelor's degree
or higher (in any discipline) from an accredited college or university.
Examination – The CFP® exam is a 170-question, multiple-choice test that consists of two 3-
hour sessions over one day. The exam includes stand-alone and scenario-based questions, as well
as questions associated with case studies.
Experience – Complete either 6,000 hours of professional experience related to the financial
planning process, or 4,000 hours of apprenticeship experience that meets additional requirements.
Ethics – Agree to be bound by CFP Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of
documents outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics
requirements in order to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
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Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education (CE) each reporting period:
2 hours of CFP Board Ethics CE, and 28 hours of CE covering one or more of CFP Board’s
Principal Topics.
Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The
Standards prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at a
fiduciary standard of care. This means CFP® professionals must provide financial planning
services in the best interests of their clients.
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to
CFP Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of their
CFP® certification.
CERTIFIED PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISOR®, CPWA® is a certification issued by the
Investments & Wealth Institute. The CPWA® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or
state law or regulation requires financial planners to hold CPWA® certification.
To attain the right to use the CPWA® mark, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following
requirements:
Education – Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or any one of the following
licenses: CIMA®, CIMC®, CFA, CFP®, ChFC®, ChC, or CPA license. CPWA® candidates
must complete 6 months of a comprehensive program of study, which includes a combination of
self-study and interactive instruction. The curriculum covers investments and asset allocation, tax
planning strategies for high-net-worth families, estate planning strategies, financial planning
processes, and practice management. The training program can be obtained through the IMCA’s
approved course providers, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business or the Yale
School of Management, or through their investment firm.
Examination – The CPWA® designation requires candidates to pass an examination that consists
of 135 multiple-choice questions, 10 of which are beta. The exam covers various topics, including
investments, risk management, and estate planning for high-net-worth individuals. The CPWA®
exam structure is composed of four sections: Human Dynamics, Wealth Management-Technical
Design, Legacy Issues, and Specialty Client Services. Each section contains questions ranging from
easy to difficult, with all questions rated on a scale of 1-5 points depending on complexity.
Candidates will have four hours to finish the exam. The exam does not have a predefined passing
score. The Modified Angoff Scoring Method is used to grade the exam. The pass percentage is
determined by the complexity of the exam received.
Experience – 5 years of client-centered professional experience in financial services or a
comparable industry.
Ethics – A good record of ethical behavior, as established by the Admissions Committee of IMCA
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education requirements to
maintain the right to continue to use the CPWA® marks:
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Continuing Education – Complete 40 hours of continuing education hours, two of which must
be ethics credits, every two years. Failure to meet the renewal requirements will result in loss of
the right to use the CPWA® marks.
CERTIFIED EXIT PLANNING ADVISOR®, CEPA® is a certification issued by the Exit
Planning Institute. The CEPA® credential has been approved/recognized by over 40 organizations
and institutions nationwide. A voluntary certification: no federal or state law or regulation requires
financial planners to hold CEPA® certification.
To attain the right to use the CEPA® mark, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following
requirements:
Education – Have an undergraduate degree from a qualifying institution or additional professional
work experience (two years of relevant professional experience may be substituted for each year
of required undergraduate studies); have five years of full-time or equivalent experience working
directly with business owners as a financial advisor, attorney, CPA, business broker, investment
banker, commercial lender, estate planner, insurance professional, business consultant or in a
related capacity; and be an Exit Planning Institute member in good standing.
Examination – The CPWA® designation requires candidates to pass an examination that consists
of an online, proctored, closed book final exam.
Experience – Have five years of full-time or equivalent experience working directly with business
owners as a financial advisor, attorney, CPA, business broker, investment banker, commercial
lender, estate planner, insurance professional, business consultant or in a related capacity.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education requirements to
maintain the right to continue to use the CPWA® marks:
Continuing Education – Complete 40 hours of continuing education hours every three years.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information:
Nicholas Niemi has not been the subject of any legal or disciplinary actions.
Item 4 - Other Business Activities
Nicholas Niemi: (i) is not actively engaged in any investment-related business or activity not associated
with the services of Sebold Capital Management, and (ii) is not registered nor has begun registration
to act as a broker-dealer, a registered representative of a broker-dealer, a future commission merchant,
a commodity pool operator, a commodity trading advisor or an associated person of the forgoing
entities, and (iii) is not in any relationship that creates a material conflict between himself and the
clients of Sebold Capital Management, and (iv) does not receive commissions, bonuses or other
compensation based on the sale of securities or other investment products, including as a broker-
dealer or registered representative, and including distribution or service fees from the sale of mutual
funds, and (v) is not actively engaged in any business or occupation for compensation not stated in
this Item 4.
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Item 5 - Additional Compensation
Other than compensation and bonuses provided by Sebold Capital Management for services rendered
at Sebold Capital Management, Nicholas Niemi does not receive any economic benefit by any person
who is not a client of Sebold Capital Management.
Item 6 - Supervision
Investment advice given to clients is monitored through the use of Investment Policy Statements and
Risk Evaluation Questionnaires given to clients. The Chief Compliance Officer reviews Investment
Policy Statements that guide our investment strategy decisions with clients. The Supervisor is Sean
Sebold, President, Sebold Capital Management, 630-548-9700.
Item 7 – Requirements for State-Registered Advisers
N/A
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