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Form ADV Part 2A – Firm Brochure
Item 1: Cover Page
February 2026
Stokes Capital Advisors, LLC
101 Venture Court
Greenwood, SC 29649
www.stokescapitaladvisors.com
Firm Contact:
Taylor T. Stokes
Chief Compliance Officer
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Stokes Capital
Advisors, LLC (“SCA”). If clients have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please
contact us at (864) 450-9051 or taylor@stokescapitaladvisors.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 our firm is also available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Please note that the use of the term “registered investment adviser” and description of our firm
and/or our associates as “registered” does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Clients are
encouraged to review this Brochure and Brochure Supplements for our firm’s associates who advise
clients for more information on the qualifications of our firm and our employees.
Item 2: Material Changes
Stokes Capital Advisors, LLC is required to advise you of any material changes to our Firm Brochure
(“Brochure”) from our last annual update, identify those changes on the cover page of our Brochure
or on the page immediately following the cover page, or in a separate communication accompanying
our Brochure. We must state clearly that we are discussing only material changes since the last
annual update of our Brochure, and we must provide the date of the last annual update of our
Brochure.
Please note that we do not have to provide this information to a client or prospective client who has
not received a previous version of our brochure. Upon request, we shall furnish the entire Form ADV
Part 2A - Firm Brochure to you free of charge.
At this time, there are no material changes to report about the Brochure since the last annual
amendment filed on 01/29/2025.
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Item 3: Table of Contents
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Item 1: Cover Page
Item 2: Material Changes
Item 3: Table of Contents
Item 4: Advisory Business
Item 5: Fees & Compensation
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees & Side-By-Side Management
Item 7: Types of Clients & Account Requirements
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies & Risk of Loss
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities & Affiliations
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions & Personal Trading
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Item 13: Review of Accounts or Financial Plans
Item 14: Client Referrals & Other Compensation
Item 15: Custody
Item 16: Investment Discretion
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
Item 18: Financial Information
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Item 4: Advisory Business
Our firm is dedicated to providing individuals and other types of clients with a wide array of
investment advisory services. Our firm is a limited liability company
formed under the laws of the
State of South Carolina in 2015 and has been in business as an investment adviser since then. Our
firm is wholly owned by Taylor T. Stokes.
Our firm provides asset management and investment consulting services for many different types of
clients to help meet their financial goals while remaining sensitive to risk tolerance and time
horizons. As a fiduciary it is our duty to always act in the client’s best interest. This is accomplished
in part by knowing the client. Our firm has established a service-oriented advisory practice with open
lines of communication. Working with clients to understand their investment objectives while
educating them about our process, facilitates the kind of working relationship we value.
Types of Advisory Services Offered
Comprehensive Portfolio Management:
As part of our Comprehensive Portfolio Management service clients will be provided asset
management and financial planning or consulting services. This service is designed to assist clients
in meeting their financial goals through the use of a financial plan or consultation. Our firm conducts
client meetings to understand their current financial situation, existing resources, financial goals, and
tolerance for risk. Based on what is learned, an investment approach is presented to the client,
consisting of individual stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds and other public securities or investments.
Once the appropriate portfolio has been determined, portfolios are continuously and regularly
monitored, and if necessary, rebalanced based upon the client’s individual needs, stated goals and
objectives. Upon client request, our firm provides a summary of observations and recommendations
for the planning or consulting aspects of this service.
Our firm may utilize the sub-advisory services of a third-party investment advisory firm or individual
advisor to aid in the implementation of an investment portfolio designed by our firm. Before selecting
a firm or individual, our firm will ensure that the chosen party is properly licensed or registered. Our
firm will not offer advice on any specific securities or other investments in connection with this service.
We will provide initial due diligence on third-party money managers and ongoing reviews of their
management of client accounts. To assist in the selection of a third-party money manager, our firm will
gather client information pertaining to financial situation, investment objectives, and reasonable
restrictions to be imposed upon the management of the account.
Our firm will periodically review third-party money manager reports provided to the client at least
annually. Our firm will contact clients from time to time to review their financial situation and
objectives; communicate information to third-party money managers as warranted; and assist the
client in understanding and evaluating the services provided by the third-party money manager.
Clients will be expected to notify our firm of any changes in their financial situation, investment
objectives, or account restrictions that could affect their financial standing.
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Tailoring of Advisory Services
Our firm offers individualized investment advice to our Comprehensive Portfolio Management
clients. Each Comprehensive Portfolio Management client may place reasonable restrictions on the
types of investments to be held in the portfolio. Restrictions on investments in certain securities or
types of securities may not be possible due to the level of difficulty this would entail in managing the
account.
Participation in Wrap Fee Programs
Our firm does not offer or sponsor a wrap fee program.
Regulatory Assets Under Management
on a discretionary basis and $0 on a non-
As of December 31, 2025, our firm manages $499,428,850
discretionary basis.
Item 5: Fees & Compensation
Compensation for Our Advisory Services
Comprehensive Portfolio Management:
*Assets Under Management
Annual Percentage of Assets Charge
First $1,000,000
Next $1,000,000
Next $1,000,000
Over $3,000,000
1.00%
0.85%
0.65%
0.50%
*Our firm generally requires a minimum annual fee of $2,000 for our Comprehensive Portfolio Management service.
However, our firm reserves the right to waive this fee at our discretion.
Fees to be assessed will be outlined in the advisory agreement to be signed by the client. Annualized
fees are billed on a pro-rata basis monthly in arrears based on the daily average market value of the
account(s) during the month. Our firm bills on cash unless otherwise agreed in writing. Fees are
negotiable and will be deducted from client account(s). Our firm does not offer direct billing as an
option. As part of this process, the client is made aware of the following:
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You provide written authorization permitting us to be paid directly from the managed
account(s) held by the independent custodian;
Our firm sends an electronic request to the custodian indicating the amount of the fee to be
paid from the client’s managed account(s);
Your independent custodian sends statements at least quarterly to you showing the market
values for each security included in the Assets and all disbursements in your account
including the amount of the advisory fees paid to us.
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For the sub-advisory services rendered to our clients, our firm compensates third party investment
advisory firms or individual advisors a percentage of the overall investment advisory fee charged by
our firm. The advisory fee paid shall not exceed the fee schedule published for this service.
Other Types of Fees & Expenses
Clients will incur transaction fees for trades executed by their chosen custodian via individual
transaction charges. These transaction fees are separate from our firm’s advisory fees and will be
disclosed by the chosen custodian. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”) does not charge transaction
fees for U.S. listed equities and exchange traded funds.
Clients may also pay holdings charges imposed by the chosen custodian for certain investments,
charges imposed directly by a mutual fund, index fund, or exchange traded fund, which shall be
disclosed in the fund’s prospectus (e.g., fund management fees, distribution fees, surrender charges,
qualified retirement plan fees, mark-ups and mark-downs, spreads paid to market makers, fees for
trades executed away from custodian, wire transfer fees and other fees and taxes on brokerage
accounts and securities transactions). Our firm does not receive a portion of these fees.
Termination & Refunds
Either party may terminate the advisory agreement signed with our firm for our Comprehensive
Portfolio Management service in writing at any time. Upon notice of termination pro-rata advisory
fees for services rendered to the point of termination will be charged. If advisory fees cannot be
deducted, our firm will send an invoice for due advisory fees to the client.
Commissionable Securities Sales
Our firm and representatives do not sell securities for a commission in advisory accounts.
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees & Side-By-Side Management
Our firm does not charge performance-based fees.
Item 7: Types of Clients & Account Requirements
Our firm has the following types of clients:
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Individuals and High Net Worth Individuals;
Trusts, Estates or Charitable Organizations;
Pension and Profit Sharing Plans;
Corporations, Limited Liability Companies and/or Other Business Types
Our firm generally requires a minimum annual fee of $2,000 for our Comprehensive Portfolio
Management service. However, our firm reserves the right to waive this fee at our discretion.
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Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies & Risk of Loss
Equity Selection
Fundamental analysis is an essential part of our equity selection process which begins with a
quantitative screen for companies that have consistently increased their dividends over a long period
of time and a market capitalization greater than $2 billion. In addition, we prefer companies with
less leverage or debt, high cash dividend coverage ratios, accelerating free cash flow and improving
net margins. From here, a qualitative analysis is completed to identify companies that are leaders in
their respective industries, have seasoned and effective managements and operate businesses that
are essential to the daily functioning of the global economy. Finally, a valuation analysis is completed
for each company in order to identify those companies with the greatest potential for price
appreciation and total return.
In terms of a sell discipline, if a company fails to increase their dividend on an annual basis it is
removed from the model portfolio. In addition, a company may be sold for any of the following
reasons: valuation, fundamentals deteriorate, dividend growth rate declines or more attractive
alternatives exist.
Equity Model Portfolio Construction
Once the approved list of companies is compiled, a model portfolio is constructed with the following
constraints and/or limitations: Investment in any one security should not exceed 5% of the portfolio
at market, industry concentrations should not exceed 25% at market and sector concentrations
should not exceed 35% at market. A typical model portfolio will contain 35 to 45 companies.
Asset Allocation – Private Client
At SCA, we recognize that every client is unique and each portfolio will require some degree of
customization or fit. We also recognize that there is value in following a strict discipline with regard
to portfolio construction. In doing so, we review the following inputs when determining an
appropriate asset allocation for our private clients: (1) Income needs and sources of income, (2) time
horizon for the investment, (3) total indebtedness and liquidity (4) investment experience. These
client centric inputs are then balanced against our outlook for the global capital markets and an asset
allocation is recommended along with an investment policy statement for client review and
implementation.
Strategic Asset Allocation – Private Client
Our approach to portfolio diversification is expanded beyond just the basic asset allocation of stocks,
bonds and cash. We believe clients benefit from holding a broad global basket of asset classes, among
these may include developed foreign equities, small and mid-cap equities, energy related master
limited partnerships, real estate securities and emerging market equities. These “satellite” or sub
asset classes are blended with our core equity selections to provide clients with a truly global
diversified portfolio.
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Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear. While the stock
market may increase and the account(s) could enjoy a gain, it is also possible that the stock market
may decrease and the account(s) could suffer a loss. It is important that clients understand the risks
associated with investing in the stock market, are appropriately diversified in investments, and ask
any questions.
Our firm generally invests client cash balances in money market funds, FDIC Insured Certificates of
Deposit, high-grade commercial paper and/or government backed debt instruments. Ultimately, our
firm tries to achieve the highest return on client cash balances through relatively low-risk
conservative investments. In most cases, at least a partial cash balance will be maintained in a money
market account so that our firm may debit advisory fees for our services related to our
Comprehensive Portfolio Management service, as applicable.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to the evaluation of our advisory business
or the integrity of our management.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities & Affiliations
Our firm has no other financial industry activities and affiliations to disclose.
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions & Personal
Trading
As a fiduciary, it is an investment adviser’s responsibility to provide fair and full disclosure of all material
facts and to act solely in the best interest of each of our clients at all times. Our fiduciary duty is the
underlying principle for our firm’s Code of Ethics, which includes procedures for personal securities
transaction and insider trading. Our firm requires all representatives to conduct business with the
highest level of ethical standards and to comply with all federal and state securities laws at all times.
Upon employment with our firm, and at least annually thereafter, all representatives of our firm will
acknowledge receipt, understanding and compliance with our firm’s Code of Ethics. Our firm and
representatives must conduct business in an honest, ethical, and fair manner and avoid all circumstances
that might negatively affect or appear to affect our duty of complete loyalty to all clients. This disclosure
is provided to give all clients a summary of our Code of Ethics. If a client or a potential client wishes to
review our Code of Ethics in its entirety, a copy will be provided promptly upon request.
Our firm recognizes that the personal investment transactions of our representatives demands the
application of a Code of Ethics with high standards and requires that all such transactions be carried out
in a way that does not endanger the interest of any client. At the same time, our firm also believes that if
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investment goals are similar for clients and for our representatives, it is logical, and even desirable, that
there be common ownership of some securities.
To prevent conflicts of interest, our firm has established procedures for transactions effected by our
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representatives for their personal accounts
or sells for client accounts, securities in which our firm or a related person has a material financial
interest without prior disclosure to the client.
Related persons of our firm may buy or sell securities and other investments that are also
recommended to clients. To minimize this conflict of interest, our related persons will place client
interests ahead of their own interests and adhere to our firm’s Code of Ethics, a copy of which is
available upon request.
Likewise, related persons of our firm buy or sell securities for themselves at or about the same time they
buy or sell the same securities for client accounts. In order to minimize this conflict of interest, our
related persons will place client interests ahead of their own interests and adhere to our firm’s Code of
Ethics, a copy of which is available upon request. Further, our related persons will refrain from buying
or selling the same securities prior to buying or selling for our clients in the same day. If related persons’
accounts are included in a block trade, our related persons will always trade personal accounts last.
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Selecting a Brokerage Firm
Our firm does not maintain custody of client assets. Client assets must be maintained by a qualified
custodian. Our firm seeks to recommend a custodian who will hold client assets and execute
transactions on terms that are overall most advantageous when compared to other available
providers and their services. The factors considered, among others, are these:
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Timeliness of execution
Timeliness and accuracy of trade confirmations
Research services provided
Ability to provide investment ideas
Execution facilitation services provided
Record keeping services provided
Custody services provided
Frequency and correction of trading errors
Ability to access a variety of market venues
Expertise as it relates to specific securities
Financial condition
Business reputation
Quality of services
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For purposes of the policy, our associate’s personal account generally includes any account (a) in the name of our associate, his/her spouse,
his/her minor children or other dependents residing in the same household, (b) for which our associate is a trustee or executor, or (c) which our
associate controls, including our client accounts which our associate controls and/or a member of his/her household has a direct or indirect
beneficial interest in.
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With this in consideration, our firm has an arrangement with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”), a
qualified custodian from whom our firm is independently owned and operated. Schwab offers services
to independent investment advisers which includes custody of securities, trade execution, clearance
and settlement of transactions. Schwab enables us to obtain many no-load mutual funds without
transaction charges and other no-load funds at nominal transaction charges. Schwab does not charge
client accounts separately for custodial services. Client accounts will be charged transaction fees,
commissions or other fees on trades that are executed or settle into the client’s custodial account.
However, Schwab does not charge transaction fees for U.S. listed equities and exchange traded funds.
Transaction fees are negotiated with Schwab and are generally discounted from customary retail
commission rates. This benefits clients because the overall fee paid is often lower than would be
otherwise.
Schwab may make certain research and brokerage services available at no additional cost to our firm.
Research products and services provided by Schwab may
include: research reports on
recommendations or other information about particular companies or industries; economic surveys,
data and analyses; financial publications; portfolio evaluation services; financial database software and
services; computerized news and pricing services; quotation equipment for use in running software
used in investment decision-making; and other products or services that provide lawful and appropriate
assistance by Schwab to our firm in the performance of our investment decision-making responsibilities.
The aforementioned research and brokerage services qualify for the safe harbor exemption defined in
Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Schwab does not make client brokerage commissions generated by client transactions available for
our firm’s use. The aforementioned research and brokerage services are used by our firm to manage
accounts for which our firm has investment discretion. Without this arrangement, our firm might be
compelled to purchase the same or similar services at our own expense.
As part of our fiduciary duty to our clients, our firm will endeavor at all times to put the interests of
our clients first. Clients should be aware, however, that the receipt of economic benefits by our firm
or our related persons creates a potential conflict of interest and may indirectly influence our firm’s
choice of Schwab as a custodial recommendation. Our firm examined this potential conflict of interest
when our firm chose to recommend Schwab and have determined that the recommendation is in the
best interest of our firm’s clients and satisfies our fiduciary obligations, including our duty to seek best
execution.
Our clients may pay a transaction fee or commission to Schwab that is higher than another qualified
broker dealer might charge to effect the same transaction where our firm determines in good faith
that the commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services
provided to the client as a whole.
In seeking best execution, the determinative factor is not the lowest possible cost, but whether the
transaction represents the best qualitative execution, taking into consideration the full range of a
broker-dealer’s services, including the value of research provided, execution capability, commission
rates, and responsiveness. Although our firm will seek competitive rates, to the benefit of all clients,
our firm may not necessarily obtain the lowest possible commission rates for specific client account
transactions.
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Soft Dollars
Our firm does not receive soft dollars in excess of what is allowed by Section 28(e) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. The safe harbor research products and services obtained by our firm will
generally be used to service all our clients but not necessarily all at any one particular time.
Client Brokerage Commissions
Schwab does not make client brokerage commissions generated by client transactions available for
our firm’s use.
Client Transactions in Return for Soft Dollars
Our firm does not direct client transactions to a particular broker-dealer in return for soft dollar
benefits.
Brokerage for Client Referrals
Our firm does not receive brokerage for client referrals.
Directed Brokerage
Neither our firm nor any of our firm’s representatives have discretionary authority in making the
determination of the brokers-dealers and/or custodians with whom orders for the purchase or sale
of securities are placed for execution, and the commission rates at which such securities transactions
are effected. Our firm recommends the use of Schwab. Each client will be required to establish their
account(s) with Schwab if not already done so. Please note that not all advisers have this requirement.
Client-Directed Brokerage
Our firm allows clients to direct brokerage outside our recommendation. Our firm may be unable to
achieve the most favorable execution of client transactions. Client directed brokerage may cost
clients more money. For example, in a directed brokerage account, clients may pay higher brokerage
commissions because our firm may not be able to aggregate orders to reduce transaction costs, or
clients may receive less favorable prices.
Aggregation of Purchase or Sale
Our firm provides investment management services for various clients. There are occasions on which
portfolio transactions may be executed as part of concurrent authorizations to purchase or sell the same
security for numerous accounts served by our firm, which involve accounts with similar investment
objectives. Although such concurrent authorizations potentially could be either advantageous or
disadvantageous to any one or more particular accounts, they are affected only when our firm believes
that to do so will be in the best interest of the effected accounts. When such concurrent authorizations
occur, the objective is to allocate the executions in a manner which is deemed equitable to the accounts
involved. In any given situation, our firm attempts to allocate trade executions in the most equitable
manner possible, taking into consideration client objectives, current asset allocation and availability of
funds using price averaging, proration and consistently non-arbitrary methods of allocation.
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Item 13: Review of Accounts or Financial Plans
Our management personnel or financial advisors review accounts on at least a quarterly basis for our
Comprehensive Portfolio Management clients. The nature of these reviews is to learn whether client
accounts are in line with their investment objectives, appropriately positioned based on market
conditions, and investment policies, if applicable. Our firm may review client accounts more
frequently than described above. Among the factors which may trigger an off-cycle review are major
market or economic events, the client’s life events, requests by the client, etc. Upon request, our firm
will provide paper or electronic copies of performance reports to clients on a quarterly basis. Verbal
reports to clients take place on at least an annual basis when our Comprehensive Portfolio
Management clients are contacted.
Item 14: Client Referrals & Other Compensation
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
We receive an economic benefit from Schwab in the form of the support products and services it
makes available to us and other independent investment advisors whose clients maintain their
accounts at Schwab. In addition, Schwab has also agreed to pay for certain products and services for
which we would otherwise have to pay once the value of our clients’ assets in accounts at Schwab
reaches a certain amount. These products and services, how they benefit us, and the related conflicts
of interest are described above (see Item 12—Brokerage Practices).
Referral Fees
In accordance with Rule 206 (4)-1 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, our firm does not provide
cash or non-cash compensation directly or indirectly to unaffiliated persons for testimonials or
endorsements (which include client referrals).
Item 15: Custody
Deduction of Advisory Fees:
While our firm does not maintain physical custody of client assets (which are maintained by a
qualified custodian, as discussed above), we are deemed to have custody of certain client assets if
given the authority to withdraw assets from client accounts, as further described below under “Third
Party Money Movement.” All our clients receive account statements directly from their qualified
custodian at least quarterly upon opening of an account. If our firm decides to also send account
statements to clients, such notice and account statements include a legend that recommends that the
client compare the account statements received from the qualified custodian with those received
from our firm. Clients are encouraged to raise any questions with us about the custody, safety or
security of their assets and our custodial recommendations.
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Third Party Money Movement:
On February 21, 2017, the SEC issued a no-action letter (“Letter”) with respect to the Rule 206(4)-2
(“Custody Rule”) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“Advisers Act”). The letter provided
guidance on the Custody Rule as well as clarified that an adviser who has the power to disburse client
funds to a third party under a standing letter of instruction (“SLOA”) is deemed to have custody. As
such, our firm has adopted the following safeguards in conjunction with Schwab:
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The client provides an instruction to the qualified custodian, in writing, that includes the
client’s signature, the third party’s name, and either the third party’s address or the third
party’s account number at a custodian to which the transfer should be directed.
The client authorizes the investment adviser, in writing, either on the qualified custodian’s
form or separately, to direct transfers to the third party either on a specified schedule or from
time to time.
The client’s qualified custodian performs appropriate verification of the instruction, such as
a signature review or other method to verify the client’s authorization, and provides a
transfer of funds notice to the client promptly after each transfer.
The client has the ability to terminate or change the instruction to the client’s qualified
custodian.
The investment adviser has no authority or ability to designate or change the identity of the
third party, the address, or any other information about the third party contained in the
client’s instruction.
The investment adviser maintains records showing that the third party is not a related party
of the investment adviser or located at the same address as the investment adviser.
The client’s qualified custodian sends the client, in writing, an initial notice confirming the
instruction and an annual notice reconfirming the instruction.
Item 16: Investment Discretion
Clients must provide our firm with investment discretion on their behalf, pursuant to an executed
investment advisory client agreement, for the management of assets. By granting investment
discretion, our firm is authorized to execute securities transactions, determine which securities are
bought and sold, and the total amount to be bought and sold. Limitations may be imposed by the
client in the form of specific constraints on any of these areas of discretion with our firm’s written
acknowledgement.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
Our firm votes client proxies when authorized to do so in writing by a client. Our firm understands
our duty to vote client proxies and to do so in the best interest of our clients. Furthermore, it is
understood that any material conflicts between our interests and those of our clients with regard to
proxy voting must be resolved before proxies are voted. Our firm subscribes to a proxy monitor and
voting agent service which includes access to proxy analyses with research and vote
recommendations from Glass, Lewis & Co. (“Glass Lewis”). Our firm will generally vote in accordance
with the recommendations of Glass Lewis, but may vote in a different fashion on particular votes if
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our firm determines that such actions are in the best interest of our clients. Where applicable, our
firm will consider any specific voting guidelines designated in writing by a client. Clients may request
a copy of our written policies and procedures regarding proxy voting and/or information on how
particular proxies were voted by contacting our Chief Compliance Officer, Taylor Stokes, by phone at
(864) 450-9051 or taylor@stokescapitaladvisors.com.
Item 18: Financial Information
We are not required to provide financial information in this Brochure because: (i) we do not require
the prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees when services cannot be rendered within six (6) months;
(ii) we do not take custody of client funds or securities; (iii) we do not have a financial condition or
commitment that impairs our ability to meet contractual and fiduciary obligations to clients.
Furthermore, we have never been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
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