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Firm Brochure
(Part 2A of Form ADV)
Victrix Investment Advisors LLC
CRD # 167517
823 SE Osceola St.
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 320-9658
www.victrixinvestmentadvisors.com
Chapman Capital Advisors
823 SE Osceola St
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 320-9658
www.chapmancapitaladvisors.com
Victrix Investment Advisors LLC
6300 N Sagewood Dr
Suite H-396
Park City, UT, 84098
(435) 640-6646
www.victrixinvestmentadvisors.com
King Tide Advisors
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 630-0830
www.kingtideadvisors.com
King Tide Advisors
823 SE Osceola St
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 233-2052
www.kingtideadvisors.com
King Tide Advisors
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(910) 612-7591
www.kingtideadvisors.com
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices
of Victrix Investment Advisors LLC. If you have any questions about the contents
of this brochure, please contact us at: (772) 320-9658, or by email at:
will@victrixinvestmentadvisors.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.
Disclaimer: Registration as a “Registered Investment Advisor” does not necessarily
imply a certain level of skill or training with regulatory authorities. Additional
information about Victrix Investment Advisors LLC (CRD # 167517) is available
on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
09/05/2025
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Item 2 - Material Changes
Annual Update
The Material Changes section of this brochure will be updated when material changes
occur since the previous release of the Firm Brochure.
Material Changes since the Last Update
The material changes in this brochure from the last annual updating amendment of
Victrix Investment Advisors LLC on February 12, 2025 are described below.
Material changes relate to Victrix Investment Advisors LLC’s policies, practices or
conflicts of interests.
• The firm has updated its assets under management. (Item 4.E)
• Added an office in Winston Salem, NC
Full Brochure Available
Whenever you would like to receive a complete copy of our Firm Brochure, please
contact us by telephone at: (772) 320-9658 or by email at:
will@victrixinvestmentadvisors.com.
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Item 3 - Table of Contents
Item 2 - Material Changes ............................................................................................................ ii
Annual Update .......................................................................................................................... ii
Material Changes since the Last Update ................................................................................... ii
Full Brochure Available ............................................................................................................ ii
Item 3 - Table of Contents ............................................................................................................ 1
Item 4 - Advisory Business ........................................................................................................... 1
Item 4A - Firm Description........................................................................................................1
Item 4B - Types of Advisory Services .......................................................................................1
Item 4C - Tailored Relationships ...............................................................................................3
Item 4D - Wrap Fee Programs ...................................................................................................3
Item 4E - Client Assets ..............................................................................................................3
Investment Advisory Agreement ...............................................................................................3
Item 5 - Fees and Compensation.................................................................................................. 4
Item 5A - Description ................................................................................................................4
Item 5B - Fee Billing .................................................................................................................5
Item 5C - Other Fees ..................................................................................................................5
Item 5D - Prepayment ................................................................................................................6
Item 5E - Commissions ..............................................................................................................6
Item 6 - Performance-Based Fees & Side-by-Side Management.............................................. 6
Sharing of Capital Gains ............................................................................................................6
Item 7 - Types of Clients ............................................................................................................... 6
Item 8 - Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss .................................. 7
Item 8A - Methods of Analysis ..................................................................................................7
Item 8B - Investment Strategies .................................................................................................7
Item 8C - Risk of Loss ...............................................................................................................8
Item 9 - Disciplinary Information ............................................................................................. 11
Legal and Disciplinary .............................................................................................................11
Item 10 - Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations............................................... 11
Item 10A/ 10B – Registrations and Other Registrations .........................................................11
Item 10C - Affiliations .............................................................................................................11
Item 10D - Other Advisers .......................................................................................................12
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Item 11 - Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading......................................................................................................................................... 12
Item 11A - Code of Ethics .......................................................................................................12
Item 11B, 11C, 11D - Participation or Interest in Client Transactions ....................................13
Item 12 - Brokerage Practices .................................................................................................... 13
Item 12A - Selecting Brokerage Firms ....................................................................................13
Item 12B - Order Aggregation .................................................................................................16
Item 13 - Review of Accounts ..................................................................................................... 16
Item 13A - Periodic Reviews ...................................................................................................16
Item 13B - Review Triggers ....................................................................................................17
Item 13C - Regular Reports .....................................................................................................17
Item 14 - Client Referrals and Other Compensation .............................................................. 17
Item 14A – Other Compensation .............................................................................................17
Item 14B - Referrals.................................................................................................................17
Item 15 - Custody ........................................................................................................................ 18
Item 16 - Investment Discretion................................................................................................. 18
Item 17 - Voting Client Securities.............................................................................................. 19
Item 17A - Proxy Votes ...........................................................................................................19
Item 18 - Financial Information ................................................................................................ 19
Item 18A, 18B, 18C - Financial Information ...........................................................................19
Additional Disclosure: Business Continuity Plan .................................................................... 20
Additional Disclosure: Information Security Program ........................................................... 20
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Item 4 - Advisory Business
Item 4A - Firm Description
Victrix Investment Advisors LLC, (“Victrix”, “Firm” or “We”) was founded in 2013.
Victrix provides investment advisory services to individuals and trusts.
The principal owner of the Firm is William D. Thompson IV. William D. Thompson
IV is also the Managing Member & Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) of Victrix.
Victrix is a fee-only investment advisory firm.
An evaluation of each client's initial situation is provided to the client, often in the
form of a net worth statement, risk analysis or similar document. Periodic reviews
are also communicated to provide reminders of the specific courses of action that
need to be taken. More frequent reviews occur but are not necessarily communicated
to the client unless immediate changes are recommended.
Other professionals (e.g., lawyers, accountants, tax preparers, insurance agents, etc.)
are engaged directly by the client on an as-needed basis and may charge fees of their
own. Victrix, its representatives or any of its employees will disclose to the clients all
material conflicts of interest.
Item 4B - Types of Advisory Services
Victrix provides investment advisory services through consultations.
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Victrix offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management services to
advisory clients. Victrix will offer clients ongoing asset management services through
determining individual investment goals, time horizons, objectives, and risk
tolerance. Investment strategies, investment selection, asset allocation, portfolio
monitoring and the overall investment program will be based on the above factors.
Victrix will determine for discretionary accounts the securities to be bought or sold
and the amount of the securities to be bought or sold. For non-discretionary accounts,
Victrix will obtain prior client approval on each and every transaction before
executing any transactions. This may result in a delay in executing recommended
trades, which could adversely affect the performance of the portfolio. This delay also
normally means the affected account(s) will not be able to participate in block trades,
a practice designed to enhance the execution quality, timing and/or cost for all
accounts included in the block. In a non-discretionary arrangement, the client retains
the responsibility for the final decision on all actions taken with respect to the
portfolio.
At the outset of each asset management relationship, Victrix’s Investment Advisor
Representatives (“IAR”) spend time with the client, asking questions, discussing the
client’s investment experience and financial circumstances, and reviewing options for
the client. Based on its reviews, Victrix generally develops with each client a
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financial outline for the client based on the client’s financial circumstances and goals,
and the client’s risk tolerance level (the “Financial Profile”) and the client’s
investment objectives and guidelines (the “Investment Plan”).
The Financial Profile is a reflection of the client’s current financial picture and a look
to the future goals of the client. The Investment Plan outlines the types of investments
Victrix will make or recommend on behalf of the client to meet those goals. The
Profile and the Plan are discussed regularly with each client but are not necessarily
written documents.
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTING
Clients can engage Victrix to perform financial planning service and Retirement Plan
consulting. For such engagements, clients will compensate Victrix on an hourly fee
basis described in detail under “Fees and Compensation” section of this brochure.
Financial planning is a collaborative process that helps maximize a client’s potential
for meeting goals through financial advice that integrates relevant elements of the
client’s personal and financial circumstances. Financial planning services include but
are not limited to a thorough review of all applicable topics including Investments,
Qualified Plans, and Insurance. Specific topics within these three categories may
include savings rate, Roth conversions, and life insurance coverage. A written
financial plan is generated through a financial planning software package and
delivered to the client by the IAR. The client is under no obligation to act upon the
investment advisor’s recommendation. If the client elects to act on any of the
recommendations, the client is under no obligation to affect the transaction through
Victrix. Financial plans will be completed and delivered within sixty (60) days of
Victrix receiving an executed financial planning agreement. Clients may terminate
financial planning and/or retirement plan consulting service with written notice.
Victrix will provide Retirement Plan consulting services to Plans and Plan Fiduciaries
as described below, as and when requested by the client. Victrix will provide Plan
Fiduciaries with recommendations of investment options consistent with ERISA
section 404(c). Plan Fiduciaries retain responsibility for the final determination of
investment options and for compliance with ERISA section 404(c). We provide Plan
Fiduciaries and Plan Participants general, non-discretionary investment advice
regarding assets classes and investments. We may also assist in monitoring the plan’s
investment options by preparing periodic investment reports that document
investment performance, consistency of fund management and conformation to the
guidelines set forth in the investment policy statement and will make
recommendations to maintain or remove and replace investment options. The details
of this aspect of service will be enumerated in the engagement agreement between the
parties.
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WRITTEN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF FIDUCIARY STATUS
When we provide investment advice to you regarding your retirement plan account or
individual retirement account, we are fiduciaries within the meaning of Title I of the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act and/or the Internal Revenue Code, as
applicable, which are laws governing retirement accounts. The way we make money
creates some conflicts with your interests, so we operate under a special rule that
requires us to act in your best interest and not put our interest ahead of yours. Under
this special rule’s provisions, we must:
• Meet a professional standard of care when making investment recommendations
(give prudent advice);
• Never put our financial interests ahead of yours when making recommendations
(give loyal advice);
• Avoid misleading statements about conflicts of interest, fees, and investments;
• Follow policies and procedures designed to ensure that we give advice that is in
your best interest;
• Charge no more than is reasonable for our services; and
• Give you basic information about conflicts of interest.
Item 4C - Tailored Relationships
The goals and objectives for each client are documented in our client files. Investment
strategies are created that reflect the stated goals and objectives. Upon mutual
agreement between the Advisor and client, clients may impose restrictions on
investing in certain securities or types of securities. Examples include but are not
limited to excluding alcohol and tobacco companies.
Item 4D - Wrap Fee Programs
The Firm does not engage in any Wrap Fee Programs.
Item 4E - Client Assets
As of August 31, 2025, Victrix manages approximately $ 312,347,184 in assets for
approximately 1523 accounts. Approximately
$ 311,051,589 is managed on a discretionary basis (representing 1518 accounts), and
$ 1,295,595 is managed on a non-discretionary basis (representing 5 accounts).
Investment Advisory Agreement
The scope of work and fee for a client is agreed upon in an Investment Advisory
Agreement that is signed by the client prior to the start of the management of any
client assets. This agreement provides detailed information concerning what services
are provided, the scope and limitations of these services, how fees are paid,
disclaimers around the potential risks involved with investing, liability,
confidentiality, etc.
Although the Investment Advisory Agreement is an ongoing agreement, the length of
service to the client is at the client’s discretion. A client may terminate the
investment advisory relationship by written notice at any time without penalty. At
termination, any paid but unearned fees will be promptly refunded to the client based
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on the number of days that the account was managed, and any fees due to Victrix
from the client will be invoiced or deducted from the client’s account prior to
termination.
Financial Planning and Retirement Plan Consulting clients may terminate the
relationship by written notice at any time without penalty. At termination, any fees
due to Victrix from the client will be invoiced based on the number of hours spent up
to the time of termination.
Item 5 - Fees and Compensation
Item 5A - Description
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Victrix offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management services to
advisory clients. The fees for these services will be based on a percentage of Assets
Under Management and will be calculated using the below table.
Relationship Assets
Annual Fee
$500,000 or Less
1.50%
$500,001 – $1,000,000
1.25%
$1,000,001 – $2,500,000
$2,500,000 +
1.00%
0.75%
*All assets will be billed at a single fee rate.
The annual fee may be negotiable. For example, Victrix, in its sole discretion, may
offer to clients a reduced asset management fee based upon certain pre-determined
criteria, including:
(i) Historical relationship.
(ii) Type of assets to be managed. For example, if a client’s portfolio has a high
concentration of cash or money market assets that do not require a high level of active
management. The advisor may agree to assess a smaller fee than as noted in its fee
table.
(iii) Anticipated future earning capacity. For example, if a prospective client has
represented to the advisor that he/she has the potential to save significant amounts of
money, the advisor may agree to reduce its annual fee based on this representation.
(iv) Anticipated future additional assets to be managed by Victrix. For example, if a
prospective client has represented to the advisor that he/she may transferring other
assets to be managed by the advisor in the future, the advisor may agree to reduce its
annual fee based on this representation.
(v) Dollar amounts of assets to be managed. For example, if a prospective client has
investment assets in excess of $5 million, the advisor may consider lessening the
annual fee to less than the stated 0.75% annual fee.
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(vi) Related accounts of clients managed by Victrix. If the advisor manages multiple
client accounts within the same family and/or households, the advisor may aggregate
all accounts to determine an annual assessed management fee.
(vii) Account composition. For example, if a client has legacy positions in equities
with no intention to liquidate in the immediate future thereby reducing the need for
active portfolio management by the advisor, Victrix may agree to a reduced fee on
such an account.
Fees are billed quarterly in advance based on the amount of assets managed as of the
last business day of the previous quarter. If margin is utilized, the fees will be billed
based on the net asset value of the account. Initial fees for partial quarters are pro-
rated. Lower fees for comparable services may be available from other sources.
Clients may terminate their account within five (5) business days of signing the
Investment Advisory Agreement for a full refund. A client may terminate the
investment advisory relationship by written notice at any time without penalty. For
accounts closed mid-quarter, the client will be entitled to a pro rata refund for the
days service was not provided in the final quarter. Client shall be given thirty (30)
days prior written notice of any increase in fees, and client will acknowledge, in
writing, any agreement of increase in said fees.
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTING
Financial planning and Retirement Plan consulting services are offered based on an
hourly rate of $250. Prior to the planning process the client will be provided an
estimated plan fee. Lower fees for comparable services may be available from other
sources. The payment is due upon delivery of the plan. Victrix reserves the right to
waive the planning fees should the client decide to implement the plan with Victrix.
If the client cancels within five (5) business days of signing the agreement, no fees
will be due. If a client cancels after five (5) business days of signing the agreement,
Victrix is entitled to any earned fees and will bill the client for the pro rata fees.
Item 5B - Fee Billing
Investment management fees are billed quarterly in advance, meaning we bill you
before the three-month period has started. Fees are deducted from a designated client
account,. Payment in full is expected upon invoice presentation. The client must
consent in writing in advance to direct debiting of their investment account.
Fees for financial plans and Retirement Plan consulting are due upon delivery of the
work product.
Item 5C - Other Fees
Custodians may charge transaction fees on purchases or sales of certain mutual funds,
equities, and exchange-traded funds. These charges may include Mutual Fund
transactions fees, postage and handling, margin interest and miscellaneous fees. ETFs
and mutual funds also charge internal management and administrative fees which are
disclosed in each fund’s prospectus.
For more details on potential fee reductions, see Item 5A of this brochure.
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For more details on the brokerage practices, see Item 12 of this brochure.
Item 5D - Prepayment
Asset management fees are billed quarterly in advance. If the client cancels after five
(5) days, any unearned fees will be refunded to the client. For accounts closed mid-
quarter, the client will be entitled to a pro rata refund for the days service was not
provided in the final quarter.
Item 5E - Commissions
Victrix does not receive any external compensation for the sale of securities to clients.
Certain IARs are also licensed insurance agents and sell insurance as sole proprietors
separately and distinctly from Victrix pursuant to an approved “outside business
activity.” Insurance commissions earned by IARs are separate and in addition to
Victrix’s advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest because persons
providing investment advice on behalf of our firm who are insurance agents have an
incentive to recommend insurance products to clients for the purpose of generating
commissions rather than solely based on your needs. Insurance recommendations will
only be made when they are in the client’s best interest. Clients of our firm always
have the right to decide whether to purchase insurance products, and if they do decide
to purchase those products, they have the right to decide the professionals with whom
they are going to do so.
Item 6 - Performance-Based Fees & Side-by-Side
Management
Sharing of Capital Gains
Fees are not based on a share of the capital gains or capital appreciation of managed
securities and therefore, we do not engage in side-by-side management.
Victrix does not use a performance-based fee structure because of the conflicts of
interest. Performance-based compensation may create an incentive for the adviser to
recommend an investment that may carry a higher degree of risk to the client.
Item 7 - Types of Clients
Victrix primarily provides investment advice to individuals and trusts. Client
relationships vary in scope and length of service.
Victrix does not require an account minimum.
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Item 8 - Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk
of Loss
Item 8A - Methods of Analysis
Security analysis methods may include fundamental analysis, technical analysis, and
cyclical analysis. Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be
prepared to bear. Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns.
Fundamental analysis involves evaluating a stock using real data such as company
revenues, earnings, return on equity, and profits margins to determine underlying
value and potential growth. Technical analysis involves evaluating securities based on
past prices and volume. Cyclical analysis involves analyzing the cycles of the market.
Charting analysis is may also be used to review mutual funds and individual stocks.
When creating a financial plan, Victrix utilizes fundamental analysis to provide
review of insurance policies for economic value and income replacement. Technical
analysis is used to review mutual funds and individual stocks. The main sources of
information include Morningstar, client documents such as tax returns and insurance
policies.
In developing a financial plan for a client, Victrix’s analysis may include cash flow
analysis, investment planning, risk management, tax planning and estate planning.
Based on the information gathered, a detailed strategy is tailored to the client’s
specific situation.
In developing recommendations for Retirement Plans, Victrix analysis may include
participation rates, fees and expenses, investment options, and plan documents.
Based on the information gathered, a detailed strategy is tailored to the client’s
specific situation.
The main sources of information include Morningstar, financial newspapers and
magazines, annual reports, prospectuses, and filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
Item 8B - Investment Strategies
Victrix’s strategic approach is to invest each portfolio in accordance with the Plan
that has been developed specifically for each client. This means that the following
strategies may be used in varying combinations over time for a given client,
depending upon the client’s individual circumstances.
Long Term Purchases: Securities purchased with the expectation that the value of
those securities will grow over a relatively long period of time, generally greater than
one year.
Short Term Purchases: Securities purchased with the expectation that they will be
sold within a relatively short period of time, generally less than one year, to take
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advantage of the securities’ short-term price fluctuations. The frequent trading of
securities increases brokerage and other transactions costs and can increase taxes.
Short Sales: A securities transaction in which an investor sells securities he or she
borrowed in anticipation of a price decline. The investor is then required to return an
equal number of shares at some point in the future. A short seller will profit if the
stock goes down in price.
Trading: Generally considered holding a security for less than thirty (30) days. The
frequent trading of securities increases brokerage and other transactions costs and can
increase taxes.
Options Trading/Writing: A securities transaction that involves buying or selling
(writing) an option. If you write an option, and the buyer exercises the option, you are
obligated to purchase or deliver a specified number of shares at a specified price at
the exercise of the option regardless of the market value of the security at expiration
of the option. Buying an option gives you the right to purchase or sell a specified
number of shares at a specified price until the date of expiration of the option
regardless of the market value of the security at expiration of the option. To the extent
that Victrix employs any options strategies with respect to a client’s account, Victrix
will provide appropriate materials highlighting the risk of investing in options to each
applicable client.
Item 8C - Risk of Loss
All investment programs have certain risks that are borne by the investor.
Fundamental analysis may involve interest rate risk, market risk, business risk, and
financial risk. Risks involved in technical analysis are inflation risk, reinvestment
risk, and market risk. Cyclical analysis involves inflation risk, market risk, and
currency risk.
Our investment approach constantly keeps the risk of loss in mind. Investors face the
following investment risks and should discuss these risks with Victrix:
•
Interest-rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment prices to
fluctuate. For example, when interest rates rise, yields on existing bonds
become less attractive, causing their market values to decline.
• Market Risk: The price of a security, bond, or mutual fund may drop in
reaction to tangible and intangible events and conditions. This type of risk is
caused by external factors independent of a security’s particular underlying
circumstances. For example, political, economic and social conditions may
trigger market events.
•
Inflation Risk: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar today will buy
more than a dollar next year, because purchasing power is eroding at the rate
of inflation.
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• Currency Risk: Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the value
of the dollar against the currency of the investment’s originating country. This
is also referred to as exchange rate risk.
• Reinvestment Risk: This is the risk that future proceeds from investments may
have to be reinvested at a potentially lower rate of return (i.e. interest rate).
This primarily relates to fixed income securities.
• Business Risk: These risks are associated with a particular industry or a
particular company within an industry. For example, oil-drilling companies
depend on finding oil and then refining it, a lengthy process, before they can
generate a profit. They carry a higher risk of profitability than an electric
company which generates its income from a steady stream of customers who
buy electricity no matter what the economic environment is like.
• Liquidity Risk: Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment into
cash. Generally, assets are more liquid if many traders are interested in a
standardized product. For example, Treasury Bills are highly liquid, while real
estate properties are not. In the event of an illiquid security, the spread and the
volatility can be greater.
• Financial Risk: Excessive borrowing to finance a business’ operations
increases the risk of profitability, because the company must meet the terms of
its obligations in good times and bad. During periods of financial stress, the
inability to meet loan obligations may result in bankruptcy and/or a declining
market value.
• Long-term purchases: Long-term investments are those vehicles purchased
with the intention of being held for more than one year. Typically, the
expectation of the investment is to increase in value so that it can eventually
be sold for a profit. In addition, there may be an expectation for the
investment to provide income. One of the biggest risks associated with long-
term investments is volatility, the fluctuations in the financial markets that can
cause investments to lose value. Long-term investment vehicles may be
subject to purchasing power risk — the risk that your investment’s return will
not keep up with inflation.
• Short-term purchases: Short-term investments are typically held for one year
or less. Typically, short-term investments are purchased for the relatively
greater degree of principal protection they are designed to provide.
• Trading risk: Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.
There is no assurance that the investment objective of any fund or investment
will be achieved.
• Option Purchaser Risk: Purchasers of options may offset or exercise the
options or allow the options to expire. The exercise of an option results either
in a cash settlement or in the purchaser acquiring or delivering the underlying
interest. If the option is on a future, the purchaser will acquire a futures
position with associated liabilities for margin. If the purchased options expire
worthless, you will suffer a total loss of your investment which will consist of
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the option premium plus transaction costs. If you are contemplating
purchasing deep out‐of‐the‐money options, you should be aware that the
chance of such options becoming profitable ordinarily is remote. The
purchaser of an option is subject to the risk of losing the premium and
transaction costs.
• Option Selling Risk: Selling (“writing” or “granting”) an option generally
entails considerably greater risk than purchasing options. Although the
premium received by the seller is fixed, the seller may sustain a loss well in
excess of that amount. The seller will be liable for additional margin to
maintain the position if the market moves unfavorably. The seller will also be
exposed to the risk of the purchaser exercising the option and the seller being
obligated to either settle the option in cash or to acquire or deliver the
underlying interest. If the option is on a future, the seller will acquire a
position in a future with associated liabilities for margin. If the option is
“covered” by the seller holding a corresponding position in the underlying
interest or a future or another option, the risk may be reduced. If the option is
not covered, the risk of loss can be unlimited.
• Short Sales: Entail the possibility of unlimited loss (unless the position is
offset by a stop-loss buyback order) since an increase in the applicable
securities’ prices will result in a loss and, over time, the market has
historically trended upward. Moreover, short sales necessarily limit the
maximum gain that can be made on the investment since the underlying
security can, at most, fall to zero. Short selling can involve significant
expenses; there are the costs of borrowing the security to sell, the interest
payable on the margin account that holds it (as applicable), and the associated
trading commissions. Short sellers also need to consider the risk of buy-ins,
which entails a short position against a security being closed out because
lenders want the security back. Additionally, short sales are subject to short
squeeze risk, which occurs when a shorted security quickly moves higher; this
can effectively “squeeze” additional short sellers out of their short positions
and, in turn, drive the price of the underlying security even higher.
Risk Acknowledgment: Victrix does not guarantee the future performance of any
client account or any specific level of performance, the success of any investment that
the Firm may purchase for the client, or the success of the Firm’s overall management
of the client’s account or accounts. The client understands that the investment
decisions made for his/her account by the Firm are subject to various market,
currency, economic, political and business risks, and that investment decisions will
not always be profitable. Investing in securities involves risk of loss.
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Item 9 - Disciplinary Information
Legal and Disciplinary
The firm and its management have not been involved in any criminal or civil action.
In September of 2019, Victrix entered into a consent order with the State of Florida,
Office of Financial Regulation within it agreed to rectify certain disclosure,
compliance, and accounting oversights and pay a fine. No Victrix IARs were named
parties to the consent order.
The firm and its management have not been involved in legal or disciplinary events
related to past or present investment clients.
Item 10 - Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Item 10A/ 10B – Registrations and Other Registrations
Neither Victrix nor its representatives are registered as, or have pending applications
to become, a broker/dealer, Futures Commission Merchant, Commodity Pool
Operator, or Commodity Trading Advisor or an associated person of the foregoing
entities.
Item 10C - Affiliations
Victrix does not sell commissionable annuities or insurance products, but certain
Investment Advisory Representatives (IARs) may offer insurance as a sole proprietor
separately and distinctly from Victrix pursuant to an approved “outside business
activity.” Insurance commissions earned by these persons are separate and in addition
to Victrix’s advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest because persons
providing investment advice on behalf of our firm who are insurance agents have an
incentive to recommend insurance products to clients for the purpose of generating
commissions rather than solely based on your needs. Insurance recommendations will
only be made when they are in the client’s best interest. Clients of our firm always
have the right to decide whether to purchase insurance products, and if they do decide
to purchase those products, they have the right to decide the professionals with whom
they are going to do so.
Victrix offers services through our network of investment advisor representatives
(“Advisor Representatives” or “IARs”). IARs may have their own legal business
entities whose trade names and logos are used for marketing purposes and may
appear on marketing materials or client statements. The Client should understand that
the businesses are legal entities of the IAR and not of Victrix. The IARs are under the
supervision of Victrix, and the advisory services of the IAR are provided through
Victrix. Victrix has the arrangement described above with the following Advisor
Representatives: Chapman Capital Advisors and King Tide Advisors.
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Item 10D - Other Advisers
Victrix has access to a wide range of non‐affiliated investment advisors (“sub‐
advisors”) via the Schwab TAMP Platform to offer asset allocation and asset
management services to Victrix advisory clients. To the extent that sub-advisors are
used by a Victrix advisor, Victrix does not receive remuneration of any kind for use
of a sub-advisor with respect to Victrix client accounts.
In cases where a sub-advisor is utilized by a Victrix advisor to service a client
account, the relationship of Victrix with the sub-advisor will be clearly communicated
to all clients, including any additional sub-advisor fees assessed on the applicable
client accounts.
Item 11 - Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client
Transactions and Personal Trading
Item 11A - Code of Ethics
The employees of Victrix have committed to a Code of Ethics (“Code”). The purpose
of our Code is to set forth standards of conduct expected of Victrix employees and
addresses conflicts that may arise. The Code defines acceptable behavior for
employees of Victrix. The Code reflects Victrix and its supervised persons’
responsibility to act in the best interest of their client.
One area which the Code addresses is when employees buy or sell securities for their
personal accounts and how to mitigate any conflict of interest with our clients. We do
not allow any employees to use non-public material information for their personal
profit or to use internal research for their personal benefit in conflict with the benefit
to our clients.
Victrix’s policy prohibits any person from acting upon or otherwise misusing non-
public or inside information. No advisory representative or other employee, officer or
director of Victrix may recommend any transaction in a security or its derivative to
advisory clients or engage in personal securities transactions for a security or its
derivatives if the advisory representative possesses material, non-public information
regarding the security.
Victrix’s Code is based on the guiding principle that the interests of the client are the
top priority. Victrix’s officers, directors, advisors, and other employees have a
fiduciary duty to the clients and must diligently perform that duty to maintain the trust
and confidence of the clients. When a conflict arises, it is Victrix’s obligation to put
the client’s interests over the interests of either employees or the company.
The Code applies to “access” persons. “Access” persons are employees who have
access to non-public information regarding any clients' purchase or sale of securities,
or non-public information regarding the portfolio holdings of any reportable fund,
who are involved in making securities recommendations to clients, or who have
access to such recommendations that are non-public.
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The firm will provide a copy of the Code of Ethics to any client or prospective client
upon request.
Item 11B, 11C, 11D - Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
Victrix and its IARs licensed through Victrix do not recommend to clients securities
in which we have a material financial interest.
Certain Victrix-affiliated IARs are licensed insurance agents that offers insurance and
insurance-related products to clients. They may have a financial interest in
recommending commission-based products to clients. However, in all cases, the
client is made aware that such products are commission-based, and that the advisor
will receive additional compensation from the carrier for selling such products.
Further, insurance products offered to clients in order to best serve all clients’
financial objectives and, at all times, Victrix advisors fulfill their overall fiduciary
duty owed to the clients as required by the Advisers Act.
Victrix and its employees may buy or sell securities that are also held by clients. In
order to mitigate conflicts of interest such as front running, employees are required to
disclose all reportable securities transactions as well as provide Victrix with copies of
their brokerage statements.
The Chief Compliance Officer of Victrix is Will Thompson. Victrix and Mr.
Thompson have engaged RIA in A Box to provide ongoing compliance support to the
firm. Chief Compliance Officer with respect to review of all employee trades each
quarter. The personal trading reviews ensure that the personal trading of employees
do not affect the markets, and that clients of Victrix receive equal or preferential
treatment. Victrix will never engage in trading that operates to the client’s
disadvantage when similar securities are being bought or sold.
Item 12 - Brokerage Practices
Item 12A - Selecting Brokerage Firms
Victrix recommends that asset management clients establish brokerage accounts with
the Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.1 ("Schwab"), Nationwide Investment Services
Corporation2, or American Funds3, to maintain custody of clients’ assets and to effect
trades for their accounts. Victrix is independently owned and operated and not
affiliated with these firms. Victrix has evaluated the firms and believes that they will
provide our clients with a blend of execution services, commission costs and
professionalism that will assist our firm in meeting our fiduciary obligations to
clients.
1 For information regarding Schwab, please refer to its website: https://www.schwab.com/.
2 For information regarding Nationwide, please refer to its website: https://www.nationwideadvisory.com
3 For information regarding American Funds, please refer to its website: https://www.capitalgroup.com/
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Schwab provides Victrix with access to its institutional trading and custody services,
which are typically not available to Schwab retail investors. These services generally
are available to independent investment advisers on an unsolicited basis, at no charge
to them so long as a total of at least $10 million of the adviser’s clients’ assets are
maintained in accounts at Schwab Institutional. These services are not contingent
upon our firm committing to Schwab any specific amount of business (assets in
custody or trading commissions). Schwab’s brokerage services include the execution
of securities transactions, custody, research, and access to mutual funds and other
investments that are otherwise generally available only to institutional investors or
would require a significantly higher minimum initial investment.
For our client accounts maintained in its custody, Schwab generally does not charge
separately for custody services but is compensated by account holders through
commissions and other transaction-related or asset-based fees for securities trades that
are executed through Schwab or that settle into Schwab accounts.
Schwab Institutional also makes available to our firm other products and services that
benefit Victrix but may not directly benefit our clients’ accounts. Many of these
products and services may be used to service all or some substantial number of our
client accounts, including accounts not maintained at Schwab.
Schwab’s products and services that assist us in managing and administering our
clients’ accounts include software and other technology that:
• provide access to client account data (such as trade confirmations and account
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statements);
facilitate trade execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple
client accounts;
facilitate payment of our fees from clients’ accounts;
• provide research, pricing and other market data;
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• assist with back-office functions, recordkeeping and client reporting:
• Schwab Institutional also offers other services intended to help us manage and
further develop our business enterprise. These services may include:
compliance, legal and business consulting, publications and conferences on
practice management and business succession, and access to employee
benefits providers, human capital consultants and insurance providers.
Schwab may make available, arrange and/or pay third-party vendors for the types of
services rendered to Victrix. Schwab Institutional may discount or waive fees it
would otherwise charge for some of these services or pay all or a part of the fees of a
third-party providing these services to our firm. Schwab Institutional may also
provide other benefits such as educational events or occasional business
entertainment of our personnel. In evaluating whether to recommend or require that
clients custody their assets at Schwab, we may take into account the availability of
some of the foregoing products and services and other arrangements as part of the
total mix of factors we consider and not solely on the nature, cost or quality of
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custody and brokerage services provided by Schwab, which may create a potential
conflict of interest.
Soft Dollar Arrangements
Victrix has an arrangement with Charles Schwab & Co. (“Schwab”), through which
Schwab provides Victrix with custodial and brokerage services. The platform services
that benefit us, which include, among others, brokerage, custodial, administrative
support, record keeping, and related services (see above) are intended to support
Victrix in conducting business and in serving the best interests of their clients.
Although Victrix may recommend that clients establish accounts at Schwab, it is the
client’s decision to custody assets with Schwab or another custodian. Victrix is
independently owned and operated and not affiliated with or supervised by Schwab.
Schwab charges brokerage commissions and transaction fees for effecting certain
securities transactions. Schwab’s commission rates are generally considered
discounted from customary retail commission rates. By recommending clients to
Schwab, Adviser may cause clients to pay commissions higher than those charged by
other broker-dealers in return for soft dollar benefits.
Without this arrangement, Victrix might be compelled to purchase the same or similar
services at its own expense. Victrix has also received certain hard dollar benefits from
Schwab such as assistance from Schwab to cover certain start-up costs, software, and
compliance services. When Victrix uses client brokerage commissions to obtain
research or other products or services, Victrix receives a benefit because it does not
have to produce or pay for the research products or services. Victrix has an incentive
to select or recommend a broker-dealer based on its interest in receiving the research
or other products or services, rather than on the client’s interest in receiving favorable
execution.
As a result of receiving such services for no additional cost, Victrix has an incentive
to continue to use or expand the use of Schwab's services. We have examined this
conflict of interest when we chose to enter into the relationship with Schwab and we
have determined that the relationship is in the best interests of our clients and satisfies
our client obligations, including our duty to seek best execution. This conflict is
mitigated by the fact that Victrix has a fiduciary responsibility to act in the best
interest of its clients and the services received are beneficial to all clients. A client
may pay a commission that is higher than another qualified broker-dealer might
charge to effect the same transaction where we determine in good faith that the
commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research
services received. Considered factors include execution services, commission costs
and professionalism that will assist our firm in meeting our fiduciary obligations to
clients.
We reserve the right to decline acceptance of any client account for which the client
directs the use of a broker other than one of our recommended custodians if we
believe that this choice would hinder our fiduciary duty to the client and/or our ability
to service the account. In directing the use of Schwab (or any other broker), it should
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be understood that Victrix will not have authority to negotiate commissions or to
necessarily obtain volume discounts, and best execution may not be achieved. In
addition, a disparity in commission charges may exist between the commissions
charged to the client and those charged to other clients (who may direct the use of
another broker other than Schwab). Clients should note that, while Victrix has a
reasonable belief that Schwab is able to obtain best execution and competitive prices,
our firm will not independently seek best execution price capability through other
brokers. Not all advisers recommend their clients direct brokerage. Victrix may not
achieve the most favorable execution for client transactions and may cost clients more
money if clients direct brokerage.
Best Execution
Investment advisors who manage or supervise client portfolios have a fiduciary
obligation of best execution. The determination of what may constitute best execution
and price in the execution of a securities transaction by a broker involves a number of
considerations and is subjective. Factors affecting brokerage selection include the
overall direct net economic result to the portfolios, the efficiency with which the
transaction is effected, the ability to effect the transaction where a large block is
involved, the operational facilities of the broker-dealer, the value of an ongoing
relationship with such broker and the financial strength and stability of the broker.
The firm does not receive any portion of the trading fees.
Item 12B - Order Aggregation
Victrix may aggregate purchases and sales and other transactions made for the
account with purchases and sales and transactions in the same securities for other
clients of Victrix. The Firm will (but is not obligated to) combine or “batch” such
orders to obtain best execution, to negotiate more favorable commission rates or to
allocate equitably among the Firm’s clients. Order aggregation or batching typically
occurs in situations where Victrix performs portfolio balancing on behalf of clients
with similar risk profiles. In such cases, there is a strong likelihood that such clients'
accounts will be involved in the purchase or sale of the same securities or funds.
Victrix's primary custodian, Charles Schwab & Co., has trading systems in place to
insure that client accounts involved in aggregated orders receive the same average fill
price as every similarly-situated clients account. The Firm shall not receive any
additional compensation or remuneration as a result of the aggregation.
All clients participating in the aggregated order shall receive an average share price
with all other transaction costs shared on a pro-rated basis.
Item 13 - Review of Accounts
Item 13A - Periodic Reviews
Account reviews are performed quarterly by your Investment Advisor Representative
and annually by the Chief Compliance Officer. Your Investment Advisor
Representative will also perform account and profile reviews annually with the client.
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Reviews include but are not limited to asset allocation, risk tolerance, and
appropriateness of individual securities. Account reviews are performed more
frequently when market conditions dictate. Some such factors that could result in an
other than quarterly review are discussed in Item 13B – Review Triggers. Reviews
are generally not written but could be.
Financial Planning and consulting clients engage Victrix for a discrete service and so
do not receive any on-going reviews from the Firm.
Item 13B - Review Triggers
Other conditions that may trigger a review of clients’ accounts are changes in the tax
laws, new investment information, and changes in a client's own situation.
Please contact Victrix if there are any changes to your financial situation or
investment objectives, or if you wish to impose or modify any reasonable restrictions
to the management of your account.
Item 13C - Regular Reports
Clients receive written account statements no less than quarterly for managed
accounts. Account statements are issued by the custodian. Clients receive
confirmations of each transaction in their account from their custodian and an
additional statement during any month in which a transaction occurs. Victrix may
provide written quarterly reports that may include such information as asset
allocation, holdings, and projected income.
Financial Planning and Retirement Plan Advisory Services clients engage Victrix for
a discrete service and so do not receive any on-going reports, plans, or other work
product from the Firm.
Item 14 - Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Item 14A – Other Compensation
Other than the soft-dollar benefits disclosed in Item 12 above, Victrix does not
receive any economic benefits from external sources.
Please see Items 4, 5 and 10 with regard to outside business activities and insurance
affiliations.
Item 14B - Referrals
In limited cases, the Firm compensates either directly or indirectly, third parties for
client referrals. In all cases, the Firm will pay a percentage of the client fee to the
referring party in consideration for the referral. At no time will a client be required to
pay a higher fee on account of a referral fee arrangement. Any such referral
arrangements will comply with the relevant SEC and state regulations, including
portions the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Rule 206(4)-3). This rule provides
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that it is unlawful for an Advisor to pay a cash fee for a referral unless i) an Advisor
is registered, ii) the referrer is not subject to unlawful conduct, and iii) there is a
written agreement. In particular, third-party referral arrangements will be pursuant to
an agreement between Victrix and the solicitor, and all required disclosures will be
made by the person providing the referral, including, if applicable by state, that the
soliciting party is properly registered in order to accept solicitation-related
remuneration. Victrix will not pay referral fees to unregistered Advisers in states that
require registration. All clients referred by a solicitor are asked to read and sign a
disclosure statement that, among other things, acknowledges the fee paid to the
solicitor. Any clients referred to Victrix on account of a solicitor arrangement are
aware of, and have consented to, the referral prior to outset of the advisor/client
relationship with Victrix. Such referrals create a conflict of interest.
For further questions on client referrals, clients should contact Victrix directly with
questions.
The Firm does not accept referral fees or any form of remuneration from other
professionals when a prospect or client is referred to them.
Item 15 - Custody
When it deducts fees directly from client accounts at a selected custodian, Victrix will
be deemed to have limited custody of client’s assets and must have written
authorization from the client to do so. Clients will receive all account statements and
billing invoices that are required in each jurisdiction, and they should carefully
review those statements for accuracy.
Item 16 - Investment Discretion
The Firm will accept clients on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis. For those
accounts for which the Firm has discretionary authority, the client executes a Limited
Power of Attorney (“LPOA”), which allows Victrix to carry out, without obtaining
specific client consent, the securities to be bought or sold, and the amount of the
securities to be bought or sold. This is agreed upon between the Firm and the client
in the Investment Advisory Agreement. Upon mutual agreement between the
Advisor and client, clients may impose restrictions on investing in certain securities
or types of securities by including them in the client profile form. Examples include
but are not limited to excluding alcohol and tobacco companies.
For non-discretionary accounts, in accordance with the investment advisory
agreement between Victrix and the client, Victrix does not implement trading
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recommendations or other actions in the account unless and until the client has
approved the recommendation or action.
Discretion for Retirement Plan accounts depends on the nature of the governing
agreement between Victrix and the plan trustee(s). If retained as a 3(38) fiduciary,
the Advisor acts with discretion. If retained as a 3(21) investment advisor, Advisor
provides recommendations and implements the plan trustee(s) directions.
The client approves the custodian to be used and the commission rates paid to the
custodian. Victrix does not receive any portion of the transaction fees or
commissions paid by the client to the custodian.
Item 17 - Voting Client Securities
Item 17A - Proxy Votes
Victrix does not vote proxies on securities. Clients are expected to vote their own
proxies. The client will receive their proxies directly from the custodian of their
account or from a transfer agent.
Victrix will answer questions the client may have with regard to proxy voting. If a
conflict of interest exists, it will be disclosed to the client.
A copy of Victrix’s proxy voting policy is available upon request.
Item 18 - Financial Information
Item 18A, 18B, 18C - Financial Information
The Firm does not have any financial impairment that will preclude the Firm from
meeting contractual commitments to clients.
The Firm does not require or solicit prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees per
client, six months or more in advance and the Firm does not have any financial
condition that is reasonably likely to impair its ability to meet contractual
commitments to clients and therefore, is not required to provide a balance sheet.
The Firm has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition.
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Additional Disclosure: Business Continuity Plan
Victrix has a Business Continuity Plan in place that provides detailed steps to
mitigate and recover from the loss of office space, communications, services or key
personnel. This Plan is included as part of the Firm’s Compliance Manual.
The Business Continuity Plan covers natural disasters such as snowstorms,
hurricanes, tornados, and flooding. The plan covers man-made disasters such as loss
of electrical power, loss of water pressure, fire, bomb threat, nuclear emergency,
chemical event, biological event, Internet access outage, Internet outage, railway
accident and aircraft accident. Electronic files are backed up daily and archived
offsite.
Alternate offices are identified to support ongoing operations in the event the main
office is unavailable. It is our intention to contact all clients within five days of a
disaster that dictates moving our office to an alternate location.
Victrix has a Business Continuation Agreement to support the Firm in the event of
any key personnel’s serious disability or death.
Additional Disclosure: Information Security Program
Victrix maintains an information security program to reduce the risk that client
personal and confidential information may be breached.
Victrix has a policy of protecting the confidentiality and security of information we
collect about our clients. We do not share nonpublic information about clients
("Information") outside of the Firm without consent except for the specific purposes
described below, in accordance with all applicable laws. This Notice describes the
Information we may gather and the circumstances under which we may share it.
We limit the collection and use of Information to the minimum we require to deliver
superior service. Such service includes maintaining client portfolio accounting,
processing discretionary transactions and those requested by clients or other persons
authorized by clients, and administering our business.
We get most Information directly from clients or client representative. This
Information may relate to finances, employment, avocations or other personal
characteristics, as well as transactions and interactions with or through us or with
others.
Our employees and investment advisor representatives acting on our behalf are
required to protect the confidentiality of Information and to comply with our
established policies. They may access Information only when there is an appropriate
reason to do so. We also maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to
protect Information, which comply with all applicable laws.
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Employees are required to sign a Confidentiality Agreement. Employees who violate
our Privacy Policy will be subject to disciplinary process.
We may disclose any Information when we believe it necessary for the conduct of our
business, or where disclosure is required by law. For example, Information may be
disclosed for audit or research purposes, to attorneys or other professionals, or to law
enforcement and regulatory agencies to help, among other things, prevent fraud or
money laundering. In addition, we may disclose Information to third party service
providers to enable them to provide business services for us, such as performing
computer related or data maintenance or processing services for us, to facilitate the
processing of transactions, or for credit review or reporting purposes. We will not
make any disclosures of information to other companies who may want to sell their
products or services to you. For example, we do not sell customer lists and we will
not sell your name to a catalogue company or telemarketer.
Our Privacy Policy applies to former clients as well.
This Privacy Policy applies to services provided by Victrix and its employees. Upon
written request from a client, we will make available for review any file we may
maintain containing personal Information; provided, however, that any Information
collected in connection with, or in anticipation of, any claim or legal proceeding will
not be made available. If the client notifies us that any Information is incorrect, we
will review it. If we agree, we will correct our records. If we do not agree, the client
may submit a short statement of dispute, which we will include in any future
disclosure of the disputed Information.
We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time. The examples
contained within this Privacy Policy are illustrations and are not intended to be
exclusive. This notice complies with a recent Federal law and regulations regarding
privacy. Clients may have additional rights under other foreign or domestic laws that
may apply.
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