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Steel Grove Capital Advisors, LLC
Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure
Effective: June 6, 2025
This Form ADV Part 2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business practices
of Steel Grove Capital Advisors, LLC (“Steel Grove” or the “Advisor”). If you have any questions about the content of
this Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor at (901) 498-6300.
Steel Grove is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The
information in this Disclosure Brochure has not been approved or verified by SEC or by any state securities authority.
Registration of an investment advisor does not imply any specific level of skill or training. This Disclosure Brochure
provides information about Steel Grove to assist you in determining whether to retain the Advisor.
Additional information about Steel Grove and its Advisory Persons is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 115231.
Steel Grove Capital Advisors, LLC
5100 Poplar Avenue, Suite 3100, Memphis, TN 38137
Phone: (901) 498-6300 | Fax: (901) 498-6301
www.steelgrove.com
Item 2 – Material Changes
Form ADV 2 is divided into two parts: Part 2A (the "Disclosure Brochure") and Part 2B (the "Brochure
Supplement"). The Disclosure Brochure provides information about a variety of topics relating to an Advisor’s
business practices and conflicts of interest. The Brochure Supplement provides information about the Advisory
Persons of Steel Grove.
Steel Grove believes that communication and transparency are the foundation of its relationship with clients and will
continually strive to provide you with complete and accurate information at all times. Steel Grove encourages all
current and prospective clients to read this Disclosure Brochure and discuss any questions you may have with the
Advisor.
Material Changes
There have been no material changes to this Disclosure Brochure since the last updating amendment on March 27,
2025.
Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in business practices, changes
in regulations or routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This complete Disclosure Brochure
or a Summary of Material Changes shall be provided to you annually and if a material change occurs.
At any time, you may view the current Disclosure Brochure on-line at the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 115231. You may also
request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time by contacting the Advisor at (901) 498-6300.
Steel Grove Capital Advisors, LLC
5100 Poplar Avenue, Suite 3100, Memphis, TN 38137
Phone: (901) 498-6300 | Fax: (901) 498-6301
www.steelgrove.com
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page ................................................................................................................................................ 1
Item 2 – Material Changes ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Item 3 – Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Item 4 – Advisory Services .................................................................................................................................... 4
A. Firm Information ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
B. Advisory Services Offered ............................................................................................................................................. 4
C. Client Account Management.......................................................................................................................................... 5
D. Wrap Fee Programs ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
E. Assets Under Management ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation .......................................................................................................................... 6
A. Fees for Advisory Services ............................................................................................................................................ 6
B. Fee Billing ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
C. Other Fees and Expenses ............................................................................................................................................. 7
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination .................................................................................................................. 7
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities ............................................................................................................................ 7
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management .................................................................. 8
Item 7 – Types of Clients ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ........................................................... 8
A. Methods of Analysis ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
B. Risk of Loss ................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ........................................................................................................................ 10
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations .......................................................................... 10
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ............... 11
A. Code of Ethics ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest ....................................................................................................................... 12
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients .......................................................................................................... 12
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client ................................................................................................................... 12
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ............................................................................................................................. 12
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s] ................................................................................................................................ 12
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades .............................................................................................................................. 13
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ............................................................................................................................. 13
A. Frequency of Reviews ................................................................................................................................................. 13
B. Causes for Reviews ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
C. Review Reports ........................................................................................................................................................... 13
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ......................................................................................... 13
A. Compensation Received by Steel Grove ..................................................................................................................... 13
B. Compensation for Client Referrals ............................................................................................................................... 14
Item 15 – Custody ................................................................................................................................................. 15
Item 16 – Investment Discretion .......................................................................................................................... 16
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ....................................................................................................................... 16
Item 18 – Financial Information ........................................................................................................................... 16
Privacy Policy ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
Steel Grove Capital Advisors, LLC
5100 Poplar Avenue, Suite 3100, Memphis, TN 38137
Phone: (901) 498-6300 | Fax: (901) 498-6301
www.steelgrove.com
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Item 4 – Advisory Services
A. Firm Information
Steel Grove Capital Advisors, LLC (“Steel Grove” or the “Advisor”) is a registered investment advisor with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Advisor is organized as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) under
the laws of the State of Tennessee. Steel Grove was founded in 2001 and is owned and operated by Steven W.
Sansom (Managing Member). This Disclosure Brochure provides information regarding the qualifications, business
practices, and the advisory services provided by Steel Grove.
The Advisor serves as a fiduciary to Clients, as defined under the applicable laws and regulations. As a fiduciary, the
Advisor upholds a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client and seeks to mitigate potential conflicts
of interest. Steel Grove's fiduciary commitment is further described in the Advisor’s Code of Ethics. For more
information regarding the Code of Ethics, please see Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client
Transactions and Personal Trading.
If you have any questions about the content of this Disclosure Brochure, please contact our Chief Compliance Officer
(“CCO”), Craig Sneed at (901) 498-6300.
B. Advisory Services Offered
Steel Grove offers investment advisory services to affluent individuals and families, trusts, estates, charitable
organizations, corporations, and business entities (each referred to as a “Client”).
Wealth Management Services
Steel Grove provides customized investment advisory solutions for its Clients. This is achieved through continuous
personal Client contact and interaction while providing discretionary and/or non-discretionary investment
management and related advisory services. Steel Grove works closely with each Client to identify their investment
goals and objectives as well as risk tolerance and financial situation in order to create a portfolio strategy.
Financial Planning Services – Financial planning services are provided as a component of wealth management
services, but may also be offered as a stand-alone engagement. Services are offered in several areas of a Client’s
financial situation, depending on their goals and objectives. Generally, such financial planning services involve
preparing a formal financial plan or rendering a specific financial consultation based on the Client’s financial goals
and objectives. This planning or consulting may encompass one or more areas of need, including but not limited to:
• Trust & Estate Planning
• Retirement Planning
• Cash Flow Analysis
• Consolidated Reporting
• Wealth Transfer
• Charitable Giving
• Tax Planning
A financial plan developed for, or financial consultation rendered to the Client will usually include general
recommendations for a course of activity or specific actions to be taken by the Client. For example, recommendations
may be made that the Client start or revise their investment programs, commence or alter retirement savings,
establish education savings and/or charitable giving programs.
Steel Grove may also refer Clients to an accountant, attorney or other specialists, as appropriate for their unique
situation. For certain financial planning engagements, the Advisor will provide a written summary of the Client’s
financial situation, observations, and recommendations. For consulting or ad-hoc engagements, the Advisor may not
provide a written summary. Plans or consultations are typically completed within six (6) months of contract date,
assuming all information and documents requested are provided promptly.
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Financial planning and consulting recommendations pose a conflict between the interests of the Advisor and the
interests of the Client. For example, the Advisor has an incentive to recommend that Clients engage the Advisor for
investment management services or to increase the level of investment assets with the Advisor, as it would increase
the amount of advisory fees paid to the Advisor. Clients are not obligated to implement any recommendations made
by the Advisor or maintain an ongoing relationship with the Advisor. If the Client elects to act on any of the
recommendations made by the Advisor, the Client is under no obligation to implement the transaction through the
Advisor.
Investment Management Services – Investment management services are provided as a component of wealth
management services. Steel Grove will typically diversified portfolios of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds
(“ETFs”), individual debt and equity securities, options, affiliated managers, and/or private placements (e.g., hedge
funds, private equity, etc.). The Advisor may also advise on a Client’s legacy holdings or held- away assets, such as
concentrated stock positions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, annuities and/or 529 plans.
Steel Grove’s investment strategies are primarily long-term focused, but the Advisor may buy, sell or re-allocate
positions that have been held for less than one year to meet the objectives of the Client or due to market conditions.
Steel Grove will construct, implement and monitor the portfolio to ensure it meets the goals, objectives,
circumstances, and risk tolerance agreed to by the Client. Each Client will have the opportunity to place reasonable
restrictions on the types of investments to be held in their respective portfolio, subject to acceptance by the Advisor.
Steel Grove evaluates and selects investments for inclusion in Client portfolios only after applying its internal due
diligence process. Steel Grove may recommend, on occasion, redistributing investment allocations to diversify the
portfolio. Steel Grove may recommend specific positions to increase sector or asset class weightings. The Advisor
may recommend employing cash positions as a possible hedge against market movement.
Steel Grove may recommend selling positions for reasons that include, but are not limited to, harvesting capital gains
or losses, business or sector risk exposure to a specific security or class of securities, overvaluation or overweighting
of the position[s] in the portfolio, change in risk tolerance of the Client, generating cash to meet Client needs, or any
risk deemed unacceptable for the Client’s risk tolerance.
Under certain circumstances, Steel Grove may accept or maintain custody of Client’s funds or securities. Please see
Item 15 – Custody for more information.
Retirement Accounts – When the Advisor provides investment advice to Clients regarding ERISA retirement accounts
or individual retirement accounts (“IRAs”), the Advisor is a fiduciary within the meaning of Title I of the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and/or the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”), as applicable, which are laws
governing retirement accounts. When deemed to be in the Client’s best interest, the Advisor will provide investment
advice to a Client regarding a distribution from an ERISA retirement account or to roll over the assets to an IRA, or
recommend a similar transaction including rollovers from one ERISA sponsored Plan to another, one IRA to another
IRA, or from one type of account to another account (e.g. commission-based account to fee-based account). Such a
recommendation creates a conflict of interest if the Advisor will earn a new (or increase its current) advisory fee as a
result of the transaction. No Client is under any obligation to roll over a retirement account to an account managed
by the Advisor.
C. Client Account Management
Prior to engaging Steel Grove to provide investment advisory services, each Client is required to enter into one or
more agreements with the Advisor that define the terms, conditions, authority and responsibilities of the Advisor and
the Client. These services may include:
• Establishing an Investment Strategy – Steel Grove, in connection with the Client, will develop a strategy that
seeks to achieve the Client’s goals and objectives.
• Asset Allocation – Steel Grove will develop a strategic asset allocation that is targeted to meet the investment
objectives, time horizon, financial situation and tolerance for risk for each Client.
• Portfolio Construction – Steel Grove will develop a portfolio for the Client that is intended to meet the stated
goals and objectives of the Client.
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5100 Poplar Avenue, Suite 3100, Memphis, TN 38137
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Investment Management and Supervision – Steel Grove will provide investment management and ongoing
oversight of the Client’s investment portfolio.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
Steel Grove does not manage or place Client assets into a wrap fee program. Investment management services are
provided directly by Steel Grove.
E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, Steel Grove manages $1,360,070,395 in Client assets, $1,212,537,505 of which are
managed on a discretionary basis and $238,532,890 on a non-discretionary basis. Clients may request more current
information at any time by contacting the Advisor.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
The following paragraphs detail the fee structure and compensation methodology for services provided by the
Advisor. Each Client engaging the Advisor for services described herein shall be required to enter into one or more
written agreements with the Advisor.
A. Fees for Advisory Services
Wealth Management Services
Wealth management fees are paid quarterly, either in advance of or at the end of each calendar quarter, pursuant to
the terms of the investment advisory agreement. Investment advisory fees are based on the average daily market value
of assets under management during the prior calendar quarter. Wealth management fees range from 0.10% to 1.00%
annually based on several factors, including: the scope and complexity of the services to be provided; the level of assets
to be managed; and the overall relationship with the Advisor. Relationships with multiple objectives, specific reporting
requirements, portfolio restrictions and other complexities may be charged a higher fee.
The wealth management fee in the first quarter of service is prorated from the inception date of the account[s] to the
end of the first quarter. Fees may be negotiable at the sole discretion of the Advisor. The Client’s fees will take into
consideration the aggregate assets under management with the Advisor. All securities held in accounts managed by
Steel Grove will be independently valued by the Custodian. The Advisor will conduct periodic reviews of the
Custodian’s valuation to ensure accurate billing.
Clients may make additions to and withdrawals from their account at any time, subject to Steel Grove’s right to terminate
an account. Additions may be in cash or securities provided that Steel Grove reserves the right to liquidate any
transferred securities or decline to accept securities into a Client’s account. Clients may withdraw account assets on
notice to Steel Grove, subject to the usual and customary securities settlement procedures. However, Steel Grove
designs its portfolios as long-term investments, and the withdrawal of assets may impair the achievement of a Client’s
investment objectives. Steel Grove may consult with its Clients about the options and ramifications of transferring
securities. However, Clients are advised that when transferred securities are liquidated, they are subject to transaction
fees, fees assessed at the mutual fund level and/or tax ramifications.
Advisory fees are exclusive of, and in addition to any applicable securities transaction and custody fees, and other
related costs and expenses described in Item 5.C below, which may be incurred by the Client. However, the Advisor
shall not receive any portion of these commissions, fees, and costs.
Financial Planning Services
Steel Grove offers financial planning services for a fixed engagement fee ranging from up to $100,000 per year or per
engagement. Fees may be negotiable based on the nature and complexity of the services to be provided and the overall
relationship with the Advisor. An estimate for total costs will be determined prior to engaging for these services.
B. Fee Billing
Wealth Management Services
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Wealth management fees are calculated by the Advisor or its delegate and deducted from the Client’s account[s] at the
Custodian. The Advisor shall send an invoice to the Custodian indicating the amount of the fees to be deducted from
the Client’s account[s] at the beginning or end of the respective quarter. The amount due is calculated by applying the
annual rate (annual rate divided by 4) to the total assets under management with Steel Grove at the end of respective
quarter. Clients will be provided with a statement, at least quarterly, from the Custodian reflecting deduction of the
investment advisory fee. Clients provide written authorization permitting advisory fees to be deducted by Steel Grove
to be paid directly from their account[s] held by the Custodian as part of the investment advisory agreement and separate
account forms provided by the Custodian.
Financial Planning Services
Fees for ongoing financial planning are invoiced quarterly either in advance or arrears. Fees for project-based financial
planning may be invoiced up to fifty percent (50%) of the expected total fee upon execution of the financial planning
agreement. The balance shall be invoiced upon completion of the agreed upon deliverable[s].
C. Other Fees and Expenses
Clients may incur certain fees or charges imposed by third parties, other than Steel Grove, in connection with
investments made on behalf of the Client’s account[s]. The Client is responsible for all custody and securities
execution fees charged by the Custodian, as applicable. The Advisor's recommended Custodian does not charge
securities transaction fees for ETF and equity trades in a Client's account, provided that the account meets the terms
and conditions of the Custodian's brokerage requirements. However, the Custodian typically charges for mutual funds
and other types of investments. The fees charged by Steel Grove are separate and distinct from these custody and
execution fees.
In addition, all fees paid to Steel Grove for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the expenses
charged by mutual funds and ETFs to their shareholders, if applicable. These fees and expenses are described in
each fund’s prospectus. These fees and expenses will generally be used to pay management fees for the funds,
other fund expenses, account administration (e.g., custody, brokerage and account reporting), and a possible
distribution fee. A Client may be able to invest in these products directly, without the services of Steel Grove, but
would not receive the services provided by Steel Grove which are designed, among other things, to assist the Client
in determining which products or services are most appropriate for each Client’s financial situation and objectives.
Accordingly, the Client should review both the fees charged by the fund[s] and the fees charged by Steel Grove to
fully understand the total fees to be paid. Please refer to Item 12 – Brokerage Practices for additional information.
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination
Wealth Management Services
Steel Grove may be compensated for its wealth management in advance of the quarter in which services are rendered.
Either party may terminate the wealth management agreement, at any time, by providing advance written notice to the
other party. The Client may also terminate the investment advisory agreement within five (5) business days of signing
the Advisor’s agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-day period, the Client will incur charges for bona fide
advisory services rendered to the point of termination and such fees will be due and payable by the Client. Upon
termination, the Advisor will refund any unearned, prepaid investment advisory fees from the effective date of termination
to the end of the quarter. The Client’s wealth management agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable without the
Client’s prior consent.
Financial Planning Services
Steel Grove may require an advance deposit as described above. Either party may terminate the financial planning
agreement, at any time, by providing advance written notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate the
financial planning agreement within five (5) business days of signing the Advisor’s agreement at no cost to the Client.
After the five-day period, the Client will incur charges for bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of
termination and such fees will be due and payable by the Client. Upon termination, the Client shall be billed for the
percentage of the engagement scope completed by the Advisor. If fees were collected in advance, the Advisor will
refund any unearned, prepaid planning fees from the effective date of termination to the end of the respective period.
The Client’s financial planning agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities
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Steel Grove does not buy or sell securities to earn commissions and does not receive any compensation for securities
transactions in any Client account, other than the investment advisory fees noted above.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Under certain limited circumstances, Steel Grove may negotiate to provide services under a performance-based
compensation arrangement, which is remuneration that is based on a share of capital gains or capital appreciation
of the assets of a Client. Performance-based fees will only be charged to Client’s that are qualified based upon the
requirements set forth in the Investment Adviser’s Act of 1940, as amended. Clients should be aware that the
existence of a performance-based fee structure may create a conflict of interest in that Steel Grove has an incentive
to take a greater degree of risk to generate a greater investment return thereby increasing any such performance-
based fees.
Additionally, when Steel Grove and its advisory persons manage more than one Client account a potential exists for
one Client account to be favored over another Client account. The Advisor and its advisory persons have a greater
incentive to favor Client accounts that pay Steel Grove performance-based compensation or higher fees. However,
Steel Grove has adopted and implemented policies and procedures intended to address conflicts of interest relating
to the management of multiple accounts, including accounts with multiple fee arrangements, and the allocation of
investment opportunities. Steel Grove reviews investment decisions periodically to assess whether accounts with
substantially similar investment objectives are treated equitably. In addition, Steel Grove’s procedures relating to the
allocation of investment opportunities require that, to the extent possible, similarly managed accounts participate
generally in investment opportunities pro rata based on asset size and require that, to the extent orders are
aggregated, the Client orders are price averaged.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
Steel Grove offers investment advisory services to affluent individuals and families, trusts, estates, charitable
organizations, corporations, and business entities. Steel Grove generally does not impose a minimum relationship
size.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
Steel Grove utilizes statistical analysis and proprietary liability planning tools in order to identify what it believes to be
a Client’s proper position on the risk/return continuum. Discussions with the Advisor’s Clients, families, and advisors
provides the Advisor with information regarding the Client’s current assets, liabilities, income sources, expenditures,
and current tax status, and allows Steel Grove to aid the Client in defining their risk tolerance and future income
needs. Once this has been determined, the Advisor invests its Clients’ capital in the appropriate asset allocation
model based upon their individual needs and circumstances. Capital is invested over multiple asset classes with
different weightings to achieve the appropriate projected risk and return. Each Client’s model is reviewed for
rebalancing periodically to ensure that the Advisor’s Clients are invested in accordance with their objectives.
The model allocations are determined by service teams within Steel Grove with a breadth of experience in the capital
markets. The service teams determine the asset classes and weightings for each model and select the investment
vehicles utilized in the implementation based upon internal due diligence and third-party research providers and/or
consultants.
While Steel Grove believes that this type of portfolio diversification affords Clients an added level of protection from
overexposure to any one asset class, it also ensures that portfolios are subjected to a variety of asset classes that
may prove volatile during a given period.
B. Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves certain investment risks. Securities may fluctuate in value or lose value. Clients should
be prepared to bear the potential risk of loss. Steel Grove will assist Clients in determining an appropriate strategy
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based on their tolerance for risk and other factors noted above. However, there is no guarantee that a Client will meet
their investment goals.
While the methods of analysis help the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment, it does not guarantee that the
investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in these methods of analysis may
lose value and may have negative investment performance. The Advisor monitors these economic indicators to
determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate. More details on the Advisor’s review process are
included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
Each Client engagement will entail a review of the Client's investment goals, financial situation, time horizon,
tolerance for risk and other factors to develop an appropriate strategy for managing a Client's account. Client
participation in this process, including full and accurate disclosure of requested information, is essential for the
analysis of a Client's account[s]. The Advisor shall rely on the financial and other information provided by the Client
or their designees without the duty or obligation to validate the accuracy and completeness of the provided
information. It is the responsibility of the Client to inform the Advisor of any changes in financial condition, goals or
other factors that may affect this analysis.
The risks associated with a particular strategy are provided to each Client in advance of investing Client accounts.
The Advisor will work with each Client to determine their tolerance for risk as part of the portfolio construction process.
Following are some of the risks associated with the Advisor’s investment strategies:
Market Risks
The value of a Client’s holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to companies or markets, as well as
economic, political, or social events in the U.S. and abroad. This risk is linked to the performance of the overall
financial markets.
ETF Risks
The performance of ETFs is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the ETFs will
fluctuate with the price of the underlying securities that make up the funds. In addition, ETFs have a trading risk based
on the loss of cost efficiency if the ETFs are traded actively and a liquidity risk if the ETFs has a large bid-ask spread
and low trading volume. The price of an ETF fluctuates based upon the market movements and may dissociate from
the index being tracked by the ETF or the price of the underlying investments. An ETF purchased or sold at one point
in the day may have a different price than the same ETF purchased or sold a short time later.
Bond Risks
Bonds are subject to specific risks, including the following: (1) interest rate risks, i.e. the risk that bond prices will fall
if interest rates rise, and vice versa, the risk depends on two things, the bond's time to maturity, and the coupon rate
of the bond. (2) reinvestment risk, i.e. the risk that any profit gained must be reinvested at a lower rate than was
previously being earned, (3) inflation risk, i.e. the risk that the cost of living and inflation increase at a rate that exceeds
the income investment thereby decreasing the investor’s rate of return, (4) credit default risk, i.e. the risk associated
with purchasing a debt instrument which includes the possibility of the company defaulting on its repayment
obligation, (5) rating downgrades, i.e. the risk associated with a rating agency’s downgrade of the company’s rating
which impacts the investor’s confidence in the company’s ability to repay its debt and (6) Liquidity Risks, i.e. the risk
that a bond may not be sold as quickly as there is no readily available market for the bond.
Mutual Fund Risks
The performance of mutual funds is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the
mutual funds will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities that make up the funds. The price of a mutual
fund is typically set daily therefore a mutual fund purchased at one point in the day will typically have the same price
as a mutual fund purchased later that same day.
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Options Risks
Investments in options contracts have the risk of losing value in a relatively short period of time. Option contracts are
leveraged instruments that allow the holder of a single contract to control many shares of an underlying stock. This
leverage can compound gains or losses.
Margin Risks
The use of short-term margin borrowings may result in certain additional risks to a Client. For example, if securities
pledged to brokers to secure a Client's margin accounts decline in value, the Client could be subject to a "margin
call", pursuant to which it must either deposit additional funds with the broker or be the subject of mandatory
liquidation of the pledged securities to compensate for the decline in value.
Alternative Investments (Limited Partnerships)
The performance of alternative investments (limited partnerships) can be volatile and may have limited liquidity. An
investor could lose all or a portion of their investment. Such investments often have concentrated positions and
investments that may carry higher risks. Client should only have a portion of their assets in these investments.
Hedge Fund Risks
Steel Grove may recommend the investment by certain Clients in privately placed collective investment vehicles
(some of which may be typically called “hedge funds”). The managers of these vehicles will have broad discretion in
selecting the investments. There are few limitations on the types of securities or other financial instruments which
may be traded and no requirement to diversify. The hedge funds may trade on margin or otherwise leverage positions,
thereby potentially increasing the risk to the vehicle. In addition, because the vehicles are not registered as investment
companies, there is an absence of regulation. There are numerous other risks in investing in these securities. The
Client will receive a private placement memorandum and/or other documents explaining such risks
Concentrated Portfolios
Concentrated portfolios are an aggressive and highly volatile approach to trading and investing and should be viewed
as complementary to a stable, highly predictable investment approach. Concentrated portfolios hold fewer different
stocks than a diversified portfolio and are much more likely to experience sudden dramatic price swings. In addition,
the rise or drop in price of any given holding in the portfolio is likely to have a larger impact on portfolio performance,
than a more broadly diversified portfolio.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investing in securities and other investments involve
a risk of loss that each Client should understand and be willing to bear. Clients are reminded to discuss
these risks with the Advisor.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, regulatory or disciplinary events involving Steel Grove or its management persons. Steel
Grove values the trust Clients place in the Advisor. The Advisor encourages Clients to perform the requisite due
diligence on any advisor or service provider that the Client engages. The backgrounds of the Advisor or Advisory
Persons are available on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching
with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 115231.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Steel Grove Realty Advisors, LLC and SG GP I LLC
The Advisor is affiliated through common ownership and control with Steel Grove Realty Advisors, LLC (“SGRA")
and SG GP I LLC (“SGGP”), the investment manager and general partner to a real estate fund. SGRA and SGGP
are entitled to receive management and performance-based fees for its services the real estate funds. A conflict
exists in that certain management persons of the Advisor has a financial incentive to recommend Client investments
in the real estate fund. Separately, another conflict exists in that a Client of the Advisor’s is a minority owner of Steel
Grove Realty Partners I LP (“SGRP I”) which is a private fund of SGRA. Steel Grove seeks to ensure that any such
recommendations are made in Clients’ best interest and not a product, in whole or in part, of this arrangement and
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corresponding conflict. Additionally, Steel Grove will forego any investment advisory fees on assets placed within the
real estate fund.
Worthington Capital Management LLC
The Advisor is affiliated through common ownership and control with Worthington Capital Management, LLC
(“Worthington”), a Delaware limited liability company that manages pooled investment vehicles.
Worthington provides discretionary investment advisory services to two private funds – Worthington Convergence
Fund LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “Feeder Fund”) and Worthington Convergence Master Fund Limited, a
Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Master Fund”, and collectively the Master Fund with the Feeder Fund is
referred to herein as the “Funds”). Worthington is entitled to receive management fees for its services the Funds. A
conflict exists in that the Advisor has a financial incentive to recommend Client investments in the Funds. Steel Grove
seeks to ensure that any such recommendations are made in Clients’ best interest and not a product, in whole or in
part, of this arrangement and corresponding conflict. Additionally, Steel Grove will forego any investment advisory
fees on assets placed within the Fund.
Lastly, Steel Grove and Worthington also have an agreement under which Steel Grove provides employees
administrative and back-office support to Worthington, and in turn, Worthington compensates Steel Grove for such
services.
Worthington Convergence Fund (GP) LLC
The Advisor is also affiliated through common ownership and control with Worthington Convergence Fund (GP) LLC
(“WCF GP”), a Delaware limited liability company that serves as the General Partner to the Funds. WCF GP is entitled
to receive carried interest on investments in the Funds. A conflict exist in that the Advisor has a financial incentive to
recommend Client investments in the Funds. Steel Grove seeks to ensure that any such recommendations are made
in Clients’ best interest and not a product, in whole or in part, of this arrangement and corresponding conflict.
Additionally, Steel Grove will forego any investment advisory fees on investments in the Funds.
BBH Capital Partners
Steel Grove’s Principal, Steven W. Sansom, serves on the BBH Capital Partners (“BBHCP”) Executive Advisory
Council (the “EAC”). BBHCP is the private equity fund family office of Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (“BBH”). Prior
to being appointed to the EAC, Steel Grove invested some Client funds in BBHCP private equity funds, including
BBH Capital Partners IV.
In his role on BBHCP’s EAC, Mr. Sansom provides services as an independent consultant to BBHCP. These services
include, among others, assisting the BBHCP team in sourcing private equity investment opportunities and providing
introductions to potential customers, vendors, acquisition targets, etc. As compensation for these services, Mr.
Sansom receives a monthly retainer, has the ability to earn a success fee on investment opportunities introduced by
Mr. Sansom, and has the opportunity to co-invest with BBHCP without having to pay any management fees or carried
interest investors/Clients would normally pay. Certain Clients of Steel Grove also participate in BBHCP related
investment vehicles alongside Mr. Sansom.
Steel Grove Merchant Partners, LLC
The Advisor is affiliated through common ownership and control with Steel Grove Merchant Partners, LLC (“SGMP”).
SGMP is the sub-advisor to SG Middle Market SA Partners, LP, the investment manager. A conflict exists in that
certain management persons of the Advisor has a financial incentive to recommend Client investments in SGMP.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
A. Code of Ethics
Steel Grove has implemented a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that defines the Advisor’s fiduciary commitment to each
Client. This Code applies to all persons associated with Steel Grove (“Supervised Persons”). The Code was
developed to provide general ethical guidelines and specific instructions regarding the Advisor’s duties to each Client.
Steel Grove and its Supervised Persons owe a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client. It is the
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obligation of Steel Grove’s Supervised Persons to adhere not only to the specific provisions of the Code, but also to
the general principles that guide the Code. The Code covers a range of topics that address employee ethics and
conflicts of interest. To request a copy of the Code, please contact the Advisor at (901) 498-6300.
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest
Steel Grove allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and
purchased on behalf of Clients. Steel Grove does not act as principal in any transactions. As noted above, WCF GP
serves as the general partner of the Funds and Worthington serves as the investment adviser. Steel Grove may
recommend Client investments in the Funds. This presents a conflict of interest as certain management persons have
a financial interest in the Funds and receive compensation.
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients
Steel Grove allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and
purchased on behalf of Clients. Owning the same securities that are recommended (purchase or sell) to Clients
presents a conflict of interest that, as fiduciaries, must be disclosed to Clients and mitigated through policies and
procedures. As noted above, the Advisor has adopted the Code to address insider trading (material non-public
information controls); gifts and entertainment; outside business activities and personal securities reporting. When
trading for personal accounts, Supervised Persons have a conflict of interest if trading in the same securities. The
fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of its Clients can be violated if personal trades are made with more
advantageous terms than Client trades, or by trading based on material non-public information. This risk is mitigated
by Steel Grove requiring reporting of personal securities trades by its Supervised Persons for review by the Chief
Compliance Officer (“CCO”) or delegate. The Advisor has also adopted written policies and procedures to detect the
misuse of material, non-public information.
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client
While Steel Grove allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to
and purchased on behalf of Clients, such trades are typically aggregated with Client orders or traded afterwards. At
no time will Steel Grove, or any Supervised Person of Steel Grove, transact in any security to the detriment
of any Client.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s]
Steel Grove does not have discretionary authority to select the broker-dealer/custodian for custody and execution
services. The Client will engage the broker-dealer/custodian (herein the "Custodian") to safeguard Client assets and
authorize Steel Grove to direct trades to the Custodian as agreed upon in the investment advisory agreement.
Further, Steel Grove does not have the discretionary authority to negotiate commissions on behalf of Clients on a
trade-by-trade basis.
Where Steel Grove does not exercise discretion over the selection of the Custodian, it may recommend the Custodian
to Clients for custody and execution services. Clients are not obligated to use the Custodian recommended by the
Advisor and will not incur any extra fee or cost associated with using a custodian not recommended by Steel Grove.
However, the Advisor may be limited in the services it can provide if the recommended Custodian is not engaged.
Steel Grove may recommend the Custodian based on criteria such as, but not limited to, reasonableness of
commissions charged to the Client, services made available to the Client, and its reputation and/or the location of the
Custodian’s offices.
Steel Grove will generally recommend that Clients establish their account[s] at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
(“Schwab”), a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and member SIPC. Schwab will serve as the Client’s “qualified
custodian”. Steel Grove maintains an institutional relationship with Schwab, whereby the Advisor receives economic
benefits from Schwab Please see Item 14 below.
Following are additional details regarding the brokerage practices of the Advisor:
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1. Soft Dollars - Soft dollars are revenue programs offered by broker-dealers/custodians whereby an advisor enters
into an agreement to place security trades with a broker-dealer/custodian in exchange for research and other
services. Steel Grove does not participate in soft dollar programs sponsored or offered by any broker-
dealer/custodian. However, the Advisor receives certain economic benefits from the Custodian. Please see
Item 14 below.
2. Brokerage Referrals - Steel Grove does not receive any compensation from any third party in connection with the
recommendation for establishing an account.
3. Directed Brokerage - All Clients are serviced on a “directed brokerage basis”, where Steel Grove will place trades
within the established account[s] at the Custodian designated by the Client. Further, all Client accounts are traded
within their respective account[s]. The Advisor will not engage in any principal transactions (i.e., trade of any security
from or to the Advisor’s own account) or cross transactions with other Client accounts (i.e., purchase of a security
into one Client account from another Client’s account[s]). Steel Grove will not be obligated to select competitive bids
on securities transactions and does not have an obligation to seek the lowest available transaction costs. These costs
are determined by the Custodian.
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades
The primary objective in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities for Client accounts is to obtain the
most favorable net results taking into account such factors as 1) price, 2) size of the order, 3) difficulty of execution,
4) confidentiality and 5) skill required of the Custodian. Steel Grove will execute its transactions through the Custodian
as authorized by the Client. Steel Grove may aggregate orders in a block trade or trades when securities are
purchased or sold through the Custodian for multiple (discretionary) accounts in the same trading day. If a block trade
cannot be executed in full at the same price or time, the securities actually purchased or sold by the close of each
business day must be allocated in a manner that is consistent with the initial pre-allocation or other written statement.
This must be done in a way that does not consistently advantage or disadvantage any particular Clients’ accounts.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
A. Frequency of Reviews
For those Clients to whom Steel Grove provides investment management services, Steel Grove monitors those
portfolios as part of an ongoing process while regular account (or investment holding) reviews are conducted on at
least a quarterly basis. For those Clients to whom Steel Grove provides financial planning and/or consulting services,
reviews are conducted on an “as needed” basis. Such reviews are conducted by one of Steel Grove’s advisory
persons.
B. Causes for Reviews
In addition to the investment monitoring noted in Item 13.A., each Client account shall be reviewed at least annually.
Reviews may be conducted more frequently at the Client’s request. Accounts may be reviewed as a result of major
changes in economic conditions, known changes in the Client’s financial situation, and/or large deposits or
withdrawals in the Client’s account[s]. The Client is encouraged to notify Steel Grove if changes occur in the Client’s
personal financial situation that might adversely affect the Client’s investment plan. Additional reviews may be
triggered by material market, economic or political events.
C. Review Reports
The Client will receive brokerage statements no less than quarterly from the Custodian. These brokerage statements
are sent directly from the Custodian to the Client. The Client may also establish electronic access to the Custodian’s
website so that the Client may view these reports and their account activity. Client brokerage statements will include
all positions, transactions and fees relating to the Client’s account[s]. The Advisor may also provide Clients with
periodic reports regarding their holdings, allocations, and performance.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Compensation Received by Steel Grove
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Steel Grove is a fee-based advisory firm, that is compensated solely by its Clients and not from any investment product.
Steel Grove does not receive commissions or other compensation from product sponsors, broker-dealers or any un-
related third party. Steel Grove may refer Clients to various unaffiliated, non-advisory professionals (e.g. attorneys,
accountants, estate planners) to provide certain financial services necessary to meet the goals of its Clients. Likewise,
Steel Grove may receive non-compensated referrals of new Clients from various third-parties.
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform
Steel Grove has established an institutional relationship with Schwab through its “Schwab Advisor Services” unit, a
division of Schwab dedicated to serving independent advisory firms like Steel Grove. As a registered investment
advisor participating on the Schwab Advisor Services platform, Steel Grove receives access to software and related
support without cost because Steel Grove renders investment management services to Clients that maintain assets
at Schwab. Services provided by Schwab Advisor Services benefit Steel Grove and many, but not all services
provided by Schwab will benefit Clients. In fulfilling its duties to its Clients, Steel Grove endeavors at all times to put
the interests of its Clients first. Clients should be aware, however, that the receipt of economic benefits from a
custodian creates a conflict of interest since these benefits will influence Steel Grove's recommendation of this
custodian over one that does not furnish similar software, systems support, or services.
Services That Benefit the Client – Schwab’s institutional brokerage services include access to a broad range of
investment products, execution of securities transactions, and custody of Client’s funds and securities. Through
Schwab, Steel Grove may be able to access certain investments and asset classes that the Client would not be able
to obtain directly or through other sources. Further, Steel Grove may be able to invest in certain mutual funds and
other investments without having to adhere to investment minimums that might be required if the Client were to
directly access the investments.
Services That May Indirectly Benefit the Client – Schwab provides participating advisors with access to technology,
research, discounts and other services. In addition, Steel Grove receives duplicate statements for Client accounts,
the ability to deduct advisory fees, trading tools, and back-office support services as part of its relationship with
Schwab. These services are intended to assist Steel Grove in effectively managing accounts for its Clients, but may
not directly benefit all Clients.
Services That May Only Benefit the Firm – Schwab also offers other services and financial support to Steel Grove
that may not benefit the Client, including: educational conferences and events, financial start-up support, consulting
services and discounts for various service providers. Additionally, Schwab has agreed to pay for certain services
rendered by third parties for which Steel Grove would otherwise have to pay. This amount is covered once the value
of Client assets in accounts at Schwab reaches a certain size. Clients do not pay more for assets maintained at
Schwab as a result of these arrangements. However, Steel Grove does benefit from the arrangement because the
cost of these services would otherwise be borne directly by Steel Grove.
Access to these services and financial support creates a financial incentive for Steel Grove to recommend Schwab,
which results in a conflict of interest. Steel Grove believes, however, that the selection of Schwab as Custodian is in
the best interests of its Clients. Clients should consider these conflicts of interest when selecting a custodian.
B. Compensation for Client Referrals
Certain Clients may be referred to the Advisor by either an affiliated or unaffiliated party (herein "Promoter") and
receive, directly or indirectly, compensation for the Client referral. In such instances, the Advisor will compensate the
Promoter a fee in accordance with Rule 206(4)-1 of the Advisers Act and any corresponding state securities
requirements. Any such compensation shall be paid solely from the investment advisory fees earned by the Advisor,
and shall not result in any additional charge to the Client.
Schwab Advisor Network®
Steel Grove receives Client referrals from Schwab through their participation in Schwab Advisor Network®. The
service is designed to help investors find an independent investment advisor. Schwab is a broker-dealer independent
of and unaffiliated with Steel Grove. Schwab does not supervise Steel Grove and has no responsibility for its
management of Clients’ portfolios or the Advisor’s other advice or services. Steel Grove pays Schwab fees to receive
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Client referrals through the Service. The Advisor’s participation in the service may raise conflicts of interest as
described below.
Steel Grove pays Schwab a participation fee on all referred Clients’ accounts that are maintained in custody at
Schwab and a non-Schwab custody fee on all accounts that are maintained at, or transferred to, another custodian.
The participation fee paid by Steel Grove is a percentage of the fees the Client owes to the Advisor or a percentage
of the value of the assets in the Client’s account, subject to a minimum participation fee. Steel Grove pays Schwab
the participation fee for so long as the preferred Client’s account remains in custody at Schwab. The participation fee
is billed to Steel Grove quarterly and may be increased, decreased or waived by Schwab from time to time. The
participation fee is paid by Steel Grove and not by the Client. Steel Grove has agreed not to charge Clients referred
through the Service fees or costs greater than the fees or costs Steel Grove charges Clients with similar portfolios
who were not referred through the Service.
Steel Grove generally pays Schwab a non-Schwab custody fee if custody of a referred Client’s account is not
maintained by, or assets in the account are transferred from Schwab. This fee does not apply if the Client was solely
responsible for the decision not to maintain custody at Schwab. The non-Schwab custody fee is a one-time payment
equal to a percentage of the assets placed with a custodian other than Schwab. The non-Schwab custody fee is
higher than the participation fees an adviser generally would pay in a single year. Thus, Steel Grove will have an
incentive to recommend that Client accounts be held in custody at Schwab.
The participation and non-Schwab custody fees will be based on assets in accounts of Steel Grove’s Clients who
were referred by Schwab and those referred Clients’ family members living in the same household. Thus, the Advisor
will have incentives to encourage household members of Clients referred through the Service to maintain custody of
their accounts and execute transactions at Schwab and to instruct Schwab to debit Steel Grove’s fees directly from
the accounts.
For accounts of Steel Grove’s Clients maintained in custody at Schwab, Schwab will not charge the Client separately
for custody but will receive compensation from Steel Grove’s Clients in the form of commissions or other transaction-
related compensation on securities trades executed through Schwab. Schwab also will receive a fee (generally lower
than the applicable commission on trades it executes) for clearance and settlement of trades executed through
broker-dealers other than Schwab. Schwab’s fees for trades executed at other broker-dealers are in addition to the
other broker-dealer’s fees. Thus, Steel Grove may have an incentive to cause trades to be executed through Schwab
rather than another broker-dealer. Steel Grove, nevertheless, acknowledges its duty to seek best execution of trades
for Client accounts. Trades for Client accounts held in custody at Schwab may be executed through a different broker-
dealer than trades for Steel Grove’s other Clients. Thus, trades for accounts custodied at Schwab may be executed
at different times and different prices than trades for other accounts that are executed at other broker-dealers.
HORNE Capital Strategies, LLC (“HORNE Capital”)
Steel Grove receives Client referrals from HORNE Capital in which it believes are suitable and appropriate for the
investment advisory services on behalf of Steel Grove. Steel Grove does not have any obligation to accept any
prospective Client referred by HORNE Capital. Steel Grove pays HORNE Capital a referral fee as a certain
percentage of revenue generated from each referred Client, subject to the conditions and scope below.
Referral fees are payable only if: (i) the referred Client successfully engages in an investment advisory contract with
Steel Grove; and (ii) Payments are made within 15 days after receipt of funds from the referred Client. Steel Grove
charges fees on a quarterly basis, in arrears. Referral fees are not applicable for any referred Clients with under
$5,000,000 in AUM, unless otherwise mutually agreed by both parties.
Item 15 – Custody
All Clients must place their assets with a “qualified custodian”. Clients are required to engage the Custodian to retain
their funds and securities and direct Steel Grove to utilize that Custodian for the Client’s security transactions. Clients
should review statements provided by the Custodian and compare to any reports provided by Steel Grove to ensure
accuracy, as the Custodian does not perform this review. For more information about custodians and brokerage
practices, see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices.
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Standing Letters of Authorization to Third Parties
If the Client gives the Advisor authority to move money from one account to another account, the Advisor may have
custody of those assets. In order to avoid additional regulatory requirements, the Custodian and the Advisor have
adopted safeguards to ensure that the money movements are completed in accordance with the Client’s instructions.
Advisor Custody
In certain instances, Steel Grove is deemed to have custody due to ability to move money to a related party for capital
calls into the Funds. Pursuant to securities regulations the Adviser is required to engage an independent accounting
firm to perform an annual surprise examination of those assets and accounts over which Steel Grove maintains
custody. Opinions issued by the independent accounting firm are filed with the SEC and are publicly available on the
SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website (http://adviserinfo.sec.gov).
Related Person Custody
Certain related persons of the Advisor serve as trustee for Client trusts. Pursuant to securities regulations the Adviser
is required to engage an independent accounting firm to perform an annual surprise examination of those assets and
accounts over which related persons maintains custody. Opinions issued by the independent accounting firm are
filed with the SEC and are publicly available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website
(http://adviserinfo.sec.gov).
The Advisor is affiliated, through common ownership, with the general partner of the Fund, which may be offered to
Clients of Steel Grove. As such, in connection with advisory services provided to Clients, related persons are deemed
to have custody of certain Client assets. An independent public accountant conducts an annual audit of the pooled
investment vehicles that are managed by the related person and the audited financial statements are distributed to
the investors in the pools between 120 days of fiscal year end depending on the type of fund
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Steel Grove generally has discretion over the selection and amount of securities to be bought or sold in Client
accounts without obtaining prior consent or approval from the Client. However, these purchases or sales may be
subject to specified investment objectives, guidelines, or limitations previously set forth by the Client and agreed to
by Steel Grove. Discretionary authority will only be authorized upon full disclosure to the Client. The granting of such
authority will be evidenced by the Client's execution of an investment advisory agreement containing all applicable
limitations to such authority. All discretionary trades made by Steel Grove will be in accordance with each Client's
investment objectives and goals.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
Steel Grove does not accept proxy-voting responsibility for any Client. Clients will receive proxy statements
directly from the Custodian. The Advisor will assist in answering questions relating to proxies, however, the Client
retains the sole responsibility for proxy decisions and voting.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Neither Steel Grove, nor its management, have any adverse financial situations that would reasonably impair the
ability of Steel Grove to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither Steel Grove, nor any of its Advisory Persons, have
been subject to a bankruptcy or financial compromise. Steel Grove is not required to deliver a balance sheet along
with this Disclosure Brochure as the Advisor does not collect advance fees of $1,200 or more for services to be
performed six months or more in the future.
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Privacy Policy
Effective: October 6, 2023
Our Commitment to You
Steel Grove Capital Advisors, LLC (“Steel Grove” or the “Advisor”) is committed to safeguarding the use of personal
information of our Clients (also referred to as “you” and “your”) that we obtain as your Investment Advisor, as
described here in our Privacy Policy (“Policy”).
Our relationship with you is our most important asset. We understand that you have entrusted us with your private
information, and we do everything that we can to maintain that trust. Steel Grove (also referred to as "we", "our" and
"us”) protects the security and confidentiality of the personal information we have and implements controls to ensure
that such information is used for proper business purposes in connection with the management or servicing of our
relationship with you.
Steel Grove does not sell your non-public personal information to anyone. Nor do we provide such information to
others except for discrete and reasonable business purposes in connection with the servicing and management of
our relationship with you, as discussed below.
Details of our approach to privacy and how your personal non-public information is collected and used are set forth
in this Policy.
Why you need to know?
Registered Investment Advisors (“RIAs”) must share some of your personal information in the course of servicing
your account. Federal and State laws give you the right to limit some of this sharing and require RIAs to disclose how
we collect, share, and protect your personal information.
What information do we collect from you?
Driver’s license number
Date of birth
Social security or taxpayer identification number Assets and liabilities
Name, address and phone number[s]
Income and expenses
E-mail address[es]
Investment activity
Account information (including other institutions)
Investment experience and goals
What Information do we collect from other sources?
Custody, brokerage and advisory agreements
questionnaires
and
suitability
Other advisory agreements and legal documents
Transactional information with us or others
Account applications and forms
Investment
documents
Other information needed to service account
How do we protect your information?
To safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access and use we maintain physical, procedural and
electronic security measures. These include such safeguards as secure passwords, encrypted file storage and a
secure office environment. Our technology vendors provide security and access control over personal information
and have policies over the transmission of data. Our associates are trained on their responsibilities to protect Client’s
personal information.
We require third parties that assist in providing our services to you to protect the personal information they receive
from us.
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How do we share your information?
An RIA shares Client personal information to effectively implement its services. In the section below, we list some
reasons we may share your personal information.
Basis For Sharing
Do we share?
Can you limit?
Yes
No
to: processing
Servicing our Clients
We may share non-public personal information with non-affiliated third
parties (such as administrators, brokers, custodians, regulators, credit
agencies, other financial institutions) as necessary for us to provide agreed
upon services to you, consistent with applicable law, including but not
limited
transactions; general account maintenance;
responding to regulators or legal investigations; and credit reporting.
No
Not Shared
Yes
Yes
Marketing Purposes
Steel Grove does not disclose, and does not intend to disclose, personal
information with non-affiliated third parties to offer you services. Certain
laws may give us the right to share your personal information with financial
institutions where you are a customer and where Steel Grove or the client
has a formal agreement with the financial institution. We will only share
information for purposes of servicing your accounts, not for
marketing purposes.
Authorized Users
Your non-public personal information may be disclosed to you and persons
that we believe to be your authorized agent[s] or representative[s].
No
Not Shared
Information About Former Clients
Steel Grove does not disclose and does not intend to disclose, non-public
personal information to non-affiliated third parties with respect to persons
who are no longer our Clients.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
We will send you a copy of this Policy annually for as long as you maintain an ongoing relationship with us.
Periodically we may revise this Policy and will provide you with a revised Policy if the changes materially alter the
previous Privacy Policy. We will not, however, revise our Privacy Policy to permit the sharing of non-public personal
information other than as described in this notice unless we first notify you and provide you with an opportunity to
prevent the information sharing.
Any Questions?
You may ask questions or voice any concerns, as well as obtain a copy of our current Privacy Policy by contacting
us at (901) 498-6300.
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