Overview
Assets Under Management: $765 million
Headquarters: HARTFORD, CT
High-Net-Worth Clients: 369
Average Client Assets: $2 million
Services Offered
Services: Portfolio Management for Individuals, Pension Consulting
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (09-25-2025)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $2,000,000 | 0.95% |
| $2,000,001 | $5,000,000 | 0.85% |
| $5,000,001 | $10,000,000 | 0.75% |
| $10,000,001 | and above | 0.50% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $9,500 | 0.95% |
| $5 million | $44,500 | 0.89% |
| $10 million | $82,000 | 0.82% |
| $50 million | $282,000 | 0.56% |
| $100 million | $532,000 | 0.53% |
Clients
Number of High-Net-Worth Clients: 369
Percentage of Firm Assets Belonging to High-Net-Worth Clients: 97.15
Average High-Net-Worth Client Assets: $2 million
Total Client Accounts: 876
Discretionary Accounts: 876
Regulatory Filings
CRD Number: 134001
Last Filing Date: 2024-03-26 00:00:00
Website: https://skyig.com
Form ADV Documents
Additional Brochure: 09-25-2025 (2025-09-24)
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SKY INVESTMENT GROUP LLC
One Financial Plaza, Suite 1210
Hartford CT 06103
Office: 860-761-9700
Fax: 860-761-9797
WWW.SKYIG.COM
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of SKY Investment Group LLC If you have any questions about
the contents of this brochure, please contact us at: 860-761-9700, or by
email at: BNEWMAN@SKYIG.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 SKY Investment Group LLC is available on the
SEC’s website at: www.adviserinfo.sec.gov, using CRD # 134001.
Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
September 25, 2025
Material Changes
Annual Update
The Material Changes section of this brochure will be updated annually when
material changes occur since the previous release of the Firm Brochure.
Material Changes since the Last Update
Since the last Brochure update on March 25, 2025, SKY Investment Group, LLC (“SKY”) was
acquired by Aspen Standard Group, LLC (“Aspen”), who purchased a 100% ownership stake
in SKY (the “Transaction”). The former partners and other key members of SKY’s leadership
team continue to work at SKY following the transaction, and in connection with the transaction
acquired minority ownership interests in Aspen. In addition, the professionals who provide
investment and ongoing advisory services to SKY’s clients are not changing as a result of
the transaction, so clients will not experience any interruption in the services SKY provides.
As such, Item 4, Advisory Business of this Brochure was updated to reflect that Aspen, is
now the principal owner of SKY as of July 2025.
Table of Contents
Material Changes ......................................................................................................................... i
Annual Update .......................................................................................................................... i
Material Changes since the Last Update .............................................................................. i
Advisory Business ..................................................................................................................... 1
Firm Description ...................................................................................................................... 1
Types of Advisory Services ................................................................................................... 1
Tailored Relationships............................................................................................................ 1
Types of Agreements ............................................................................................................. 2
Asset Management ................................................................................................................ 2
Termination of Agreements ................................................................................................... 2
Fees and Compensation ........................................................................................................... 2
Description ............................................................................................................................... 2
Fee Billing ................................................................................................................................ 3
Other Fees ............................................................................................................................... 3
Expense Ratios ....................................................................................................................... 3
Past Due Accounts and Termination of Agreement .......................................................... 3
Performance-Based Fees ......................................................................................................... 3
Sharing of Capital Gains ........................................................................................................ 3
Types of Clients .......................................................................................................................... 4
Description ............................................................................................................................... 4
Account Minimums ................................................................................................................. 4
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ...................................... 4
Methods of Analysis ............................................................................................................... 4
Investment Strategies ............................................................................................................ 4
Risk of Loss ............................................................................................................................. 4
Disciplinary Information ........................................................................................................... 5
Legal and Disciplinary ............................................................................................................ 5
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ........................................................... 6
Affiliations ................................................................................................................................. 6
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
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Trading .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Code of Ethics ......................................................................................................................... 6
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions ................................................................... 6
Brokerage Practices .................................................................................................................. 7
Selecting Brokerage Firms .................................................................................................... 7
Best Execution ........................................................................................................................ 7
Soft Dollars .............................................................................................................................. 7
Order Aggregation .................................................................................................................. 7
Review of Accounts ................................................................................................................... 7
Periodic Reviews .................................................................................................................... 7
Regular Reports ...................................................................................................................... 8
Client Referrals and Other Compensation ........................................................................... 8
Incoming Referrals ................................................................................................................. 8
Referrals Out ........................................................................................................................... 8
Custody ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Account Statements ............................................................................................................... 8
Performance Reports ............................................................................................................. 8
Investment Discretion ............................................................................................................... 9
Discretionary Authority for Trading ....................................................................................... 9
Limited Power of Attorney ..................................................................................................... 9
Voting Client Securities ............................................................................................................ 9
Proxy Votes ............................................................................................................................. 9
Financial Information ................................................................................................................. 9
Financial Condition ................................................................................................................. 9
Business Continuity Plan ......................................................................................................... 9
General..................................................................................................................................... 9
Disasters……………………………………………………………………………………..10
Alternate Offices ................................................................................................................... 10
Loss of Key Personnel ......................................................................................................... 10
Information Security Program ............................................................................................... 10
Information Security ............................................................................................................. 10
Privacy Notice ....................................................................................................................... 10
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Brochure Supplement (Part 2B of Form ADV) .................................................................. 11
Education and Business Standards ................................................................................... 12
Professional Certifications ................................................................................................... 12
Robert J. Bingham, President, CFA ................................................................................... 12
John Wright, Senior Portfolio Manager ............................................................................. 13
Jared Soper, Senior Portfolio Manager ............................................................................. 13
Richard Pye, Portfolio Manager .......................................................................................... 14
Margaret Hubbard ................................................................................................................ 14
John Waterman, Portfolio Manager ................................................................................... 15
Catherine Mullen, Portfolio Manager ................................................................................. 15
William Newman ................................................................................................................... 16
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Advisory Business
Firm Description
SKY Investment Group LLC (“SKY” or “We”) is a registered investment adviser with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). SKY was founded in 2005 and was
acquired by Aspen Standard Group, LLC in July 2025. As such, SKY is now wholly
owned by Aspen Standard Group, LLC. Aspen is not a registered investment adviser and
does not provide investment advice; rather, Aspen is a holding company that owns
registered investment advisers. Additional information on SKY’s ownership is available
within our Form ADV Part 1.
SKY Investment Group manages investment portfolios for individuals, families,
businesses and charitable organizations. We focus on long term capital preservation,
emphasizing investments in large, financially strong companies with leading positions in
global business.
Our first commitment is to our clients. Understanding your financial goals, individual
circumstances, and unique needs is central to successful investment management.
We are committed to helping you manage your overall investment picture. We help you
formulate an investment strategy based on your personal situation, and we're dedicated
to following your instructions and meeting your expectations. We understand that within
the context of any family or organization, there can be portfolios of varying size and
objectives. Since we have no constraints from a corporate parent, we can work with any
size portfolio, whether large or small. We are organized and technologically equipped so
that every portfolio gets the attention it deserves.
We know that the investment world can get pretty confusing. We want you to
understand your portfolio and be comfortable with the strategy you pursue.
Types of Advisory Services
SKY Investment Group LLC provides investment supervisory services, also known as
asset management services.
As of December 31, 2024, SKY Investment Group LLC managed approximately $850.9
million in assets. All accounts are managed on a discretionary basis.
Tailored Relationships
The goals and objectives for each client are documented in our portfolio management
system. A "Portfolio Objectives and Considerations" statement is created for each client
that reflects their stated goals and objective. Clients may impose restrictions on
investing in certain securities or types of securities.
Agreements may not be assigned without client consent.
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Types of Agreements
SKY Investment Group LLC ("SKY") manages portfolios for individuals, families,
pension and profit sharing plans, trusts, estates and business entities using equity and
fixed income strategies.
Asset Management
Stocks, mutual funds, and bonds may be purchased or sold through a brokerage
account when appropriate. The brokerage firm charges a fee for stock, mutual fund and
bond trades. SKY Investment Group LLC does not receive any compensation, in any
form, from fund companies or brokers.
Investments may include: exchange listed securities, securities traded over the counter,
equity in foreign issuers, warrants, corporate debt securities, commercial paper,
certificates of deposit, municipal securities, investment company securities (mutual
funds shares) and U. S. government securities.
Termination of Agreements
A client may terminate any of the aforementioned agreements at any time by notifying
SKY Investment Group LLC in writing and paying a pro-rated fee for the time spent on
the investment advisory engagement prior to notification of termination.
SKY Investment Group LLC may terminate the aforementioned agreements at any time
by notifying the client in writing.
Fees and Compensation
Description
SKY Investment Group LLC bases its fees on a percentage of assets under
management. Clients are billed quarterly, in advance of services, based upon the value
of the assets under management at the end of the quarter.
If a client's contract becomes effective subsequent to the first day of a calendar quarter
or month or terminates before the last day of a calendar quarter or month, the fee is
determined by applying the foregoing percentage to the applicable portion of such
quarter (such total value being determined as of the last day of the calendar quarter)
and reducing the fee proportionately.
Fees are negotiable at the discretion of the President or Chief Compliance Officer of
SKY Investment Group LLC.
SKY Investment Group offers investment management services under two (2) general
fee structures detailed below. Depending on the scope and complexity of the
engagement and, in cases where portfolios contain components of each, will generally
reflect a proportional blend of each.
Core Wealth Management
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For client relationships involving financial planning, discretion, or other complexity, SKY
charges a tiered asset-based fee at the household level, as follows:
• 0.95% annually on the first $2,000,000 of assets under management;
• 0.85% annually on the next $3,000,000;
• 0.75% annually on the next $5,000,000; and
• 0.50% annually on assets over $10,000,000.
Strategic Liquidity
For client mandates of a less complex nature, such as for cash management and liquidity
needs (e.g., Treasury bill ladders, cash management portfolios), SKY charges a reduced
asset-based fee on such strategies calculated as follows:
• 0.25% annually on assets greater than $1,000,000 and less than $20,000,000;
• 0.20% annually on assets greater than $20,000,000.
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Fee Billing
Investment management fees are billed quarterly, in advance meaning that we invoice
your account for the coming quarter based upon the value of the account on the last day
of the most recently completed quarter. Payment in full is deducted from a designated
client account to facilitate billing. The client must consent in advance to direct debiting
of their investment account. In the event that a client discontinues services in the middle
of a quarter, the client is rebated, pro-rata, fees charged but not yet earned.
Other Fees
Custodians may charge transaction fees on purchases or sales of account assets.
These transaction charges are usually small and incidental to the purchase or sale of a
security. Custodians may charge additional account-based fees pursuant to their
agreement with the client.
Expense Ratios
Mutual funds generally charge a fee for their services as investment managers. The
ratio of these fees to assets managed is called an expense ratio. For example, an
expense ratio of 0.50 means that the mutual fund company charges 0.5% for their
services. These fees are in addition to the fees paid by you to SKY Investment Group
LLC
Performance figures quoted by mutual fund companies in various publications are after
their fees have been deducted.
Past Due Accounts and Termination of Agreement
SKY Investment Group LLC reserves the right to stop work on any account that is more
than 90 days overdue. In addition, SKY Investment Group LLC reserves the right to
terminate any agreement where a client has willfully concealed or has refused to
provide pertinent information about financial situations when necessary and appropriate,
in SKY Investment Group LLC’s judgment, to providing proper financial advice.
Performance-Based Fees
Sharing of Capital Gains
Fees are not based on a share of the capital gains or capital appreciation of managed
securities.
SKY Investment Group LLC does not use a performance-based fee structure because
of the potential conflict of interest. Performance-based compensation may create an
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incentive for the adviser to recommend an investment that may carry a higher degree of
risk to the client.
Types of Clients
Description
SKY Investment Group LLC generally provides investment advice to
individuals, pension and profit sharing plans, trusts, estates, or charitable
organizations, closely held corporations or business entities.
Account Minimums
SKY Investment Group LLC does not impose any minimum for opening an
investment account.
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis
SKY Investment Group LLC predominantly uses fundamental analysis when
selecting investments. However, SKY may look at a variety of other factors,
which may influence the investment decision. These factors include possible
technical information and any other information available.
The main sources of information include financial newspapers, financial
websites and internet services, magazines, inspections of corporate activities,
research materials prepared by others, corporate rating services, annual
reports, prospectuses, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
and company press releases.
Investment Strategies
The primary investment strategies used on client accounts include long-term
purchases and short-term purchases of equity and fixed income instruments,
diversified across asset classes and sectors.
Risk of Loss
All investment programs have certain risks that are borne by the investor.
Our investment approach constantly keeps the risk of loss in mind. Investors
face many investment risks, some of which are outlined below:
•
Interest-rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment
prices to fluctuate. For example, when interest rates rise, yields on
existing bonds become less attractive, causing their market values to
decline.
• Market Risk: The price of a security, bond, or mutual fund may drop in
reaction to tangible and intangible events and conditions. This type of
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risk is caused by external factors independent of a security’s particular
underlying circumstances. For example, political, economic and social
conditions may trigger market events.
•
Inflation Risk: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar today will
not buy as much as a dollar next year, because purchasing power is
eroding at the rate of inflation.
• Currency Risk: Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the
value of the dollar against the currency of the investment’s originating
country. This is also referred to as exchange rate risk.
• Reinvestment Risk: This is the risk that future proceeds from
investments may have to be reinvested at a potentially lower rate of
return (i.e. interest rate). This primarily relates to fixed income
securities.
• Business Risk: These risks are associated with a particular industry or
a particular company within an industry. For example, oil-drilling
companies depend on finding oil and then refining it, a lengthy
process, before they can generate a profit. They carry a higher risk of
profitability than an electric company, which generates its income from
a steady stream of customers who buy electricity no matter what the
economic environment is like.
• Liquidity Risk: Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment
into cash. Generally, assets are more liquid if many traders are
interested in a standardized product. For example, Treasury Bills are
highly liquid, while real estate properties are not.
• Financial Risk: Excessive borrowing to finance a business’ operations
increases the risk of profitability, because the company must meet the
terms of its obligations in good times and bad. During periods of
financial stress, the inability to meet loan obligations may result in
bankruptcy and/or a declining market value.
Disciplinary Information
Legal and Disciplinary
The firm and its employees have not been involved in legal or disciplinary
events related to past or present investment clients.
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Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Affiliations
As described in “Advisory Business” above, SKY is owned by Aspen, which is a
holding company that is indirectly owned and controlled by private fund vehicles
managed by Alpine Management Services III, LLC (“Alpine Investors”). Aspen is a
holding company that owns registered investment advisers, including Summitry,
LLC and New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC and is expected to hold other
investment advisers in the future. Alpine Investors is an investment adviser
registered with the SEC that provides advisory services to various private fund
clients. These affiliations create potential conflicts of interest. For instance, there is
the potential for competing demands for certain investment opportunities between
SKY and other affiliated entities of Alpine Investors, potentially leading to
preferential treatment of such other affiliated entities. Alpine Investors does not
provide investment advice to SKY or its clients.
Other than as described above, neither SKY nor its employees engage in other
financial industry activities or maintain any financial industry affiliations.
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
and Personal Trading
Code of Ethics
The employees of SKY Investment Group LLC have committed to a Code of
Ethics that is available for review by clients and prospective clients upon
request. 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
SKY Investment Group LLC and its employees may 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 SKY Investment
Group LLC Compliance Manual.
Personal Trading
The Chief Compliance Officer of SKY Investment Group LLC is William
Newman. He reviews all employee trades each quarter, unless trades are
transacted through SKY’s internal portfolio management system, in which
case trades are reviewed at least weekly. Mr. Newman’s trades are either
made by the President of SKY Investment Group LLC, Robert Bingham, in
the course of standard portfolio management, or reviewed by Robert
Bingham. The personal trading reviews ensure that the personal trading of
employees does not affect the markets, and that clients of the firm receive
preferential treatment.
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Brokerage Practices
Selecting Brokerage Firms
SKY Investment Group LLC does not have any affiliation with product sales
firms. Specific custodian recommendations are made to clients based on
their need for such services. Some custodians recommended impose a fee
for advisers with less than the $25 million in assets under management. SKY
will pay the fee, if assessed, without imposing any additional fees to the client.
SKY Investment Group LLC recommends custodians based on the proven
integrity and financial responsibility of the firm and the best execution of
orders at reasonable commission rates.
SKY Investment Group LLC does not receive fees or commissions from any
of these arrangements.
Best Execution
SKY Investment Group LLC reviews the execution of trades at each
custodian on an on-going basis. The review process is documented in the
SKY Investment Group LLC Compliance Manual. Trading fees charged by the
custodians are also reviewed on an annual basis. SKY Investment Group
LLC does not receive any portion of the trading fees.
Soft Dollars
SKY Investment Group LLC does not have any soft dollar arrangements with
any firm. SKY Investment Group LLC has Prime Brokerage Agreements with
Charles Schwab, Pershing and Fidelity Investments that allows trades to be
placed with executing Brokers and have the resulting holdings placed in client
accounts. These trades are assessed a commission by the executing Broker
and a Prime Brokerage Service Fee by the custodian for trades executed in
this manner. SKY Investment Group LLC may receive research information
from the Executing Brokers. The research will be used for the benefit of all
appropriate client accounts and may or may not be used for the account
charged the Service Fee.
Order Aggregation
SKY Investment Group LLC aggregates trades whenever practical. The
average execution price is given to all participants in a blocked trade.
Review of Accounts
Periodic Reviews
Once established, accounts are reviewed at least quarterly. Accounts are
reviewed more frequently if there are (1) bond redemptions, (2) changes in
our view on a client holding, (3) a deposit exceeding 5% of the accounts
value, (4) account performance inconsistent with the performance of similarly
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invested accounts, (5) client requests for a personal review.
We try to limit the number of accounts handled by one portfolio manager to
150 relationships. Portfolio managers check: (1) asset allocation, (2) security,
industry & sector concentrations, (3) constraints as outlined in the Portfolio
Objectives and Concerns, (4) consistency of performance across accounts
with similar holdings and weightings.
Regular Reports
All clients receive a statement, at least quarterly, from their custodian. They
also receive a performance review, market commentary and invoice quarterly
from SKY Investment Group LLC. Transactions are confirmed by way of a
brokerage confirmation which is mailed by the client's custodian at the time
transactions occur.
Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Incoming Referrals
SKY Investment Group LLC has been fortunate to receive many client
referrals over the years. The referrals come from current clients, estate
planning attorneys, accountants, employees, personal friends of employees
and other similar sources. The firm does not compensate referring parties for
these referrals.
Referrals Out
SKY Investment Group LLC does not accept referral fees or any form of
remuneration from other professionals when a prospect or client is referred to
them.
Custody
Account Statements
All assets are held at qualified custodians. This means the custodians provide
account statements directly to clients at their address of record at least
quarterly.
Performance Reports
Clients are urged to compare the account statements received directly from
their custodians to the performance report statements provided by SKY
Investment Group LLC.
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Investment Discretion
Discretionary Authority for Trading
SKY Investment Group LLC accepts discretionary authority to manage
securities accounts on behalf of clients. SKY Investment Group LLC 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.
The client approves the custodian to be used and the commission rates paid
to the custodian. SKY Investment Group LLC does not receive any portion of
the transaction fees or commissions paid by the client to the custodian.
Discretionary trading authority facilitates placing trades in your accounts on
your behalf so that we may promptly implement the investment policy that you
have approved in writing.
Limited Power of Attorney
A limited power of attorney is the document clients sign to grant SKY
Investment Group LLC authority to trade their account on a discretionary
basis.
Voting Client Securities
Proxy Votes
Unless the client designates otherwise, SKY Investment Group LLC votes
proxies for securities over which it maintains discretionary authority consistent
with its proxy voting policy. A copy of SKY Investment Group LLC’s proxy
voting policy is available upon request.
Financial Information
Financial Condition
SKY Investment Group LLC does not have any financial impairment that will
preclude the firm from meeting contractual commitments to clients.
Business Continuity Plan
General
SKY Investment Group LLC 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.
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Disasters
The Business Continuity Plan covers natural disasters such as snow storms,
hurricanes, tornados, and flooding. The Plan covers man-made disasters
such as loss of electrical power, loss of water pressure, fire, bomb threat,
chemical event, biological event, communications disruptions, Internet
outage, railway accident and aircraft accident. Electronic files are backed up
daily and periodically archived offsite.
Alternate Offices
Alternate offices are identified to support ongoing operations in the event the
main office is unavailable. It is our intention to contact all clients within five
days of a disaster that dictates moving our office to an alternate location.
Loss of Key Personnel
SKY Investment Group LLC has several Portfolio Managers on staff. In the
event of the loss of one Portfolio Manager, the accounts would be promptly
assigned to another PM.
Information Security Program
Information Security
SKY Investment Group LLC maintains an information security program to
reduce the risk that your personal and confidential information may be
breached.
Privacy Notice
SKY Investment Group LLC (the “Company”) will collect information, such as
name, address, Social Security or tax identification numbers, date of birth,
current investment holdings, investment history, risk tolerance and other
personally identifiable financial information from its clients during the ordinary
course of business (“Nonpublic Personal Information” or “NPI”). The
Company protects the confidentiality of NPI in the Company’s possession
from improper disclosure by maintaining and enforcing policies, as well as
physical and electronic safeguards, against the release of such information.
Unlawful disclosure of NPI is prohibited, and access to NPI is limited to
Company personnel. Nonpublic Personal Information in the Company’s
possession, including tax identification and Social Security numbers, may
only be released when allowed or required by law [or to third party service
providers in connection with administrative, compliance, tax or regulatory
matters] or, when authorized by the client.
All Nonpublic Personal Information is used for the purpose of creating and
maintaining an investment portfolio designed to meet the investment goals
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within a client’s risk tolerance level. NPI is provided to custodians after the
customer has completed a new account form for the appropriate custodian.
This form constitutes written consent by the client. All employees and
nonaffiliated third parties who are given access to NPI are required to sign a
confidentiality agreement at the beginning of said employees’ employment or
nonaffiliated third parties’ engagement.
Nonpublic Personal Information is not disclosed to non-employees other than
as described above unless specifically authorized and requested by the client,
such as to persons preparing client tax returns, trusts or wills.
SKY Investment Group LLC does not sell client lists and, other than as
described above, will not disclose or disseminate Nonpublic Personal
Information for any purpose not directly related to the provision of investment
advisory services.
All Nonpublic Personal Information will be maintained for a period of at least
six years past the termination of the client relationship. Any NPI that is
determined to be eligible for destruction will be disposed of by a third-party
company professionally engaged for the express purpose of handling
confidential information. Routers installed on the Company’s computer
system will provide protection of NPI stored electronically.
Clients will be informed of the Company’s privacy policy annually.
By accessing SKY Investment Group LLC’s website, the user acknowledges
that the Company collects aggregate data commonly known as “cookies.”
This information is used for statistical purposes only and will not be used to
identify individual users.
Questions about the foregoing should be directed to William Newman at
bnewman@skyig.com.
Brochure Supplement (Part 2B of Form ADV)
Education and Business Standards
SKY Investment Group LLC generally requires demonstration of achievement
in the field of financial analysis and related subjects, such demonstration
generally being a college degree with appropriate major. Except in the case
of a person fitting the classification of trainee, business background in
finance, financial analysis or other financial experience is sought.
Professional Certifications
Employees have earned certifications and credentials that are required to be
explained in further detail.
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA): Chartered Financial Analysts are
licensed by the CFA Institute to use the CFA mark. CFA certification
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requirements are as follows:
• Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or have
equivalent education or work experience.
• Successful completion of all three exam levels of the CFA Program.
• Have 48 months of acceptable professional work experience in the
investment decision-making process.
• Fulfill society requirements, which vary by society. Unless upgrading
from affiliate membership, all societies require two sponsor statements
as part of each application.
• Agree to adhere to and sign the Member's Agreement, a Professional
Conduct Statement, and any additional documentation requested by
CFA Institute.
Robert J. Bingham, Chief Investment Officer, CFA
Year of Birth: 1959
Educational Background:
• Middlebury College receiving a joint BA in Mathematics and
Economics
Business Experience:
• 02/2005 – Present; President and Chief Investment Officer, SKY
Investment Group LLC
Disciplinary Information: None
Other Business Activities: Founder and President of Rigidcore Group LLC, a
development stage company which is seeking to commercialize a geometric
alternative to hexagonal honeycomb in the aviation, marine and transportation
industries. Mr. Bingham spends about 10 hours a month on this activity, none
of those hours during market hours.
Additional Compensation: None
Supervision:
Robert Bingham is supervised by William Newman, Chief Compliance
Officer. He reviews Mr. Bingham’s client accounts through our client
portfolio management system.
Mr. Newman’s contact information:
860-761-9700 bnewman@skyig.com
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John Wright, Senior Portfolio Manager
Year of Birth: 1957
Educational Background:
• Attended Middlebury College receiving a BA in French and
Economics in 1979
• Attended Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business receiving his MBA
with an emphasis in Finance in 1984
Business Experience:
• 01/2008 –Present; Senior Portfolio Manager, SKY Investment Group
LLC
• 06/2006 – 11/2007; Institutional Sales, Fox-Pitt Kelton Cochran
Caronia Waller LLC
Disciplinary Information: None
Other Business Activities: None
Additional Compensation: None
Supervision:
John Wright is supervised by William Newman, Chief Compliance
Officer. He reviews Mr. Wright’s client accounts through our client
portfolio management system.
Mr. Newman’s contact information:
860-761-9700 bnewman@skyig.com
Jared Soper, Senior Portfolio Manager
Year of Birth: 1950
Educational Background:
• University of Denver; 8/73
• Colorado State University; 8/77; Masters Degree, Economics
Business Experience:
• 07/2020 – Present; Senior Portfolio Manager, SKY Investment Group
LLC
• 01/1999 – 06/2020; Senior Portfolio Manager, YHB Investment
Advisors Inc.
Disciplinary Information: None
Other Business Activities: None
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Additional Compensation: None
Supervision:
Jared Soper is supervised by William Newman, Chief Compliance
Officer. He reviews Mr. Soper’s client accounts through our client
portfolio management system.
Mr. Newman’s contact information:
860-761-9700 bnewman@skyig.com
Richard Pye, Portfolio Manager & Head Trader
Year of Birth: 1998
Educational Background:
• University of Connecticut; 5/2020; Bachelor of Science Degree,
Finance Major, Anthropology Minor
Business Experience:
• 05/2020 – Present; Portfolio Manager and Head Trader, SKY
Investment Group LLC
Disciplinary Information: None
Other Business Activities: None
Additional Compensation: None
Supervision:
Richard Pye is supervised by William Newman, Chief Compliance
Officer. He reviews Mr. Pye’s client accounts through our client
portfolio management system.
Mr. Newman’s contact information:
860-761-9700 bnewman@skyig.com
Margaret Hubbard, Director of Operations
Year of Birth: 1971
Educational Background:
• Attended Connecticut College receiving a BA in Mathematical
Sciences in 1993
Business Experience:
• 03/2005 –Present; Director of Operations, Systems; SKY Investment
Group LLC
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Disciplinary Information: None
Other Business Activities: None
Additional Compensation: None
Supervision:
Margaret Hubbard is supervised by William Newman, Chief Compliance
Officer. He reviews Ms. Hubbard’s client accounts through our client
portfolio management system.
Mr. Newman’s contact information:
860-761-9700 bnewman@skyig.com
John Waterman, Senior Portfolio Manager
Year of Birth: 1987
Educational Background:
• Attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute receiving a BS in Chemical
Engineering in 2009
Business Experience:
• 06/2010 –Present; Portfolio Manager and Director of Research, SKY
Investment Group LLC
Disciplinary Information: None
Other Business Activities: None
Additional Compensation: None
Supervision:
John Waterman is supervised by William Newman, Chief Compliance
Officer. He reviews Mr. Waterman’s client accounts through our client
portfolio management system.
Mr. Newman’s contact information:
860-761-9700 bnewman@skyig.com
Catherine Mullen, Portfolio Manager
Year of Birth: 1987
Educational Background:
• Attended Williams College receiving a BA in Biology in 2010.
Business Experience:
• 03/2016 –Present; Portfolio Manager; SKY Investment Group LLC
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Disciplinary Information: None
Other Business Activities: None
Additional Compensation: None
Supervision:
Catherine Mullen is supervised by William Newman, Chief Compliance
Officer. He reviews Ms. Mullen’s client accounts through our client
portfolio management system.
Mr. Newman’s contact information:
860-761-9700
bnewman@skyig.com
William Newman, CFO/CCO
Year of Birth: 1959
Educational Background:
• Attended Connecticut College receiving a BA in American Studies
and in Twentieth Century History in 1981.
Business Experience:
• 02/2005 –Present; Chief Financial Officer and Compliance Officer,
SKY Investment Group LLC
Disciplinary Information: None
Other Business Activities: None
Additional Compensation: None
Supervision:
William Newman is supervised by Robert Bingham, President. He
reviews Mr. Newman’s client accounts through our client portfolio
management system.
Mr. Bingham’s contact information:
860-761-9700
rbingham@skyig.com
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