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FIRM BROCHURE
Part 2A of Form ADV
Yosemite Capital Management, LLC
5120 Birch Street, Suite 100
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (714) 730-3310
Fax: (714) 730-3311
www.yosemitecapital.com
March 31, 2025
Part 2A of Form ADV (the “Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business practices
of Yosemite Capital Management, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company (“YCM”). If you have any
questions about the contents of this Brochure, please contact us by phone at (714) 730-3310 and/or by email
at pheckler@yosemitecapital.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.
Yosemite Capital Management, LLC is a registered investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission; however, such registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training and no
inference to the contrary should be made. Additional information about Yosemite Capital Management,
LLC also is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item 2: Material Changes
The purpose of this page is to inform you of material changes to our brochure. If you are receiving this
brochure for the first time, this section may not be relevant to you.
This brochure dated March 31, 2025 replaces the brochure submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission on March 29, 2024.
This Item discusses only specific material changes that are made to the Brochure and provides clients with
a summary of such changes. YCM’s prior Brochure is hereby amended to the following:
Item 4 – Updated to reflect information related to APHD1, LLC and Ms. DeLaCruz’s minority interest,
new information related to the InTrust Multifamily Opportunity Fund offering to YCM clients, and the
advisory business assets under management updated as of December 31, 2024.
Item 5 – Discloses the fees and conflicts of interest related to offering the InTrust Multifamily Opportunity
Fund recommendations to YCM clients as well as new fee ranges for YCM’s Advanced and Traditional
Financial Planning Services and Personal CFO Services.
Pursuant to applicable rules, Yosemite will ensure that clients receive a summary of any material changes
to this Brochure within 120 days of the close of the Firm’s fiscal year. Additionally, as the Firm experiences
material changes in the future, we will send you a summary of our “Material Changes” under separate
cover. Yosemite’s Brochure is available upon request and may be requested by contacting us at
714.730.3310.
YCM encourages each client to read this Brochure carefully and to contact us with any questions you may
have. For more information about the firm, please visit www.yosemitecapital.com.
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Item 3: Table of Contents
Item 1: Cover Page………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. .1
Item 2: Material Changes ........................................................................................................................................................ 2
Item 3: Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
Item 4: Advisory Business ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
A.
Description of Firm ......................................................................................................................................... 5
B.
Types of Advisory Services Offered ............................................................................................................... 5
C.
Private Investments ......................................................................................................................................... 9
D.
Information Relating to All YCM Services ................................................................................................... 10
E.
Assets Under Management ............................................................................................................................ 11
Item 5: Fees and Compensation ............................................................................................................................................. 11
A.
Description of Fees; Fee Schedule ................................................................................................................ 12
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management ....................................................................................... 166
Item 7: Types of Clients ........................................................................................................................................................ 16
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ................................................................................ 177
A.
Methods of Analysis .................................................................................................................................... 177
B.
Investment Strategies .................................................................................................................................. 188
C.
Risk of Loss .................................................................................................................................................. 18
Item 9: Disciplinary Information ........................................................................................................................................... 20
A.
Undertaking Pursuant to SEC Administrative Proceeding ............................................................................ 20
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ............................................................................................... 21
A.
Agents of Unaffiliated Insurance Agencies ................................................................................................ 211
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading .......................................... 22
A.
Code of Ethics Summary ............................................................................................................................... 22
B.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions.............................................................................................. 22
C.
Personal Trading ......................................................................................................................................... 233
Item 12: Brokerage Practices ................................................................................................................................................. 24
A.
The Custodian and Brokers We Use .............................................................................................................. 24
B.
How We Select Custodians/Brokers ........................................................................................................... 255
C.
Custody and Brokerage Costs ....................................................................................................................... 25
D.
Products and Services Available to Us from Schwab ................................................................................... 25
E.
YCM’s Beneficial Interest in Schwab’s Services ....................................................................................... 266
F.
Best Execution ............................................................................................................................................ 277
G.
Trade Aggregation and Allocation .............................................................................................................. 299
Item 13: Review of Accounts ................................................................................................................................................ 30
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A.
Periodic Reviews .......................................................................................................................................... 30
B.
Other Reviews and Triggering Factors .......................................................................................................... 30
C.
Regular Reports ............................................................................................................................................. 30
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation ............................................................................................................... 30
A. Economic Benefits Received ................................................................................................................................. 300
B.
Compensation for Expenses related to Educational Events ......................................................................... 311
C.
Other Compensation ................................................................................................................................... 311
Item 15: Custody ................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Item 16: Investment Discretion ........................................................................................................................................... 322
A.
Discretionary Authority; Limitations .......................................................................................................... 322
B.
Limited Power of Attorney ........................................................................................................................... 32
Item 17: Voting Client Securities .......................................................................................................................................... 32
Item 18: Financial Information .............................................................................................................................................. 32
Notice of Privacy Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………………….33
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Item 4: Advisory Business
A. Description of Firm
Yosemite Capital Management, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company (“YCM” or the “Firm”) is a
registered investment adviser headquartered in Newport Beach, California with a satellite office in
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. YCM provides customized portfolio management and financial planning
services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations,
corporations and other business entities as described below.
YCM is registered with the Securities & Exchange Commission (“SEC”) as an investment adviser and has
been in business since 2000. YCM’s principal owner is Paul H. Heckler (“Mr. Heckler”).
B. Types of Advisory Services Offered
YCM provides advisory services in the form of portfolio management, recommendation of independent
advisers, and financial planning, each of which is described more fully below.
‐ Portfolio Management Services
YCM offers clients a tailored portfolio management solution based on a thorough understanding of each
client’s independent investment objectives. YCM’s portfolio management services encompass not only the
traditional asset classes of fixed income, domestic equities and foreign securities, but can also include other
asset classes. Such advice will typically involve providing a variety of services and may include investment
buy/sell recommendations, asset allocation, recommendation of independent advisers, and the selection of
exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), mutual funds and/or individual securities for the client’s portfolio.
The investment advice we provide is customizable, with each account managed according to the investment
objectives, needs, guidelines, risk tolerance, and other information provided by the client. This begins
through gathering information from each client on an Account Information form, Investment Policy
Questionnaire or other similar documentation process. Based upon information received from the client,
YCM selects the appropriate model (i.e., either conservative, moderate conservative, moderate, moderately
aggressive and aggressive) for on-going management. Depending upon the strategy selected by the adviser,
YCM invests primarily invests client assets in ETFs and mutual funds. Depending on the individual needs
of the client, additional security types, including but not limited to stocks, bonds, treasuries, variable
annuities, foreign securities, real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and/or private funds (as further
described below) are also be utilized at YCM’s discretion. Please refer to Item 8 for additional information
about YCM’s investment
strategies and their associated risks.
YCM generally manages client assets on a fully discretionary basis, but for select clients, may provide non-
discretionary management upon request but only on assets held at “Charles Schwab” custodian and at the
sole discretion of the Firm. YCM’s discretionary authority may be subject to conditions or restrictions
imposed by a client. This may occur when a client restricts or prohibits transactions in a particular security
or industry sector, or requests that the Firm place trades with a specific broker-dealer (aka "directed
brokerage"). Please refer to Item 12 for additional information.
‐ Recommendation of Independent Advisers
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Under certain circumstances, YCM may recommend that the client utilize the services of independent, third-
party investment advisers (“TPAs”) to manage a portion of their portfolio. YCM makes recommendations
regarding the suitability of a TPA, and their investment style based on, but not limited to, the client’s
financial needs, long-term goals, and investment objectives. YCM has a disciplined process for selecting
asset managers. The universe of TPAs is screened and reviewed utilizing a multitude of screening metrics.
Through fundamental analysis, YCM next reviews the performance and risk attribution of each manager.
Then through qualitative analysis, YCM conducts due diligence through meetings, discussions, and
evaluation of the characteristics of the various TPAs. Please refer to Item 8 below for additional information
on YCM’s methods of analysis and investment strategies.
The TPAs selected by YCM are diversified among multiple strategies, asset classes, regions, industry
sectors and securities. Once a TPA is selected, YCM continues to monitor the chosen managers to ensure
that they adhere to the philosophy and investment style for which they were selected and to ensure that the
TPA’s performance portfolio strategies and management remain aligned to the client’s overall investment
goals and objectives. YCM will retain discretionary authority to hire and fire TPAs and reallocate the
client’s assets to other TPAs, where such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the client. YCM’s
ongoing review includes, but is not limited to, assessment of the TPA’s disclosure brochure, performance
information, materials (including questionnaire responses) supplied by the TPA, evaluation of the
manager’s investment strategies, personnel turnover, regulatory events, ownership changes and corporate
earnings reports.
Fees for using a TPA vary depending upon the TPA selected, the size of the account and the services
provided. The fees charged by the TPAs will be in addition to those charged by YCM (as described in Item
5 below) and will be deducted from the client’s account with its custodian. For information regarding the
TPA’s minimum account size, requirements, management services and associated advisory and referral fees
please refer to the TPA’s client disclosure brochure and other TPA materials.
Clients may be required to sign an Investment Advisory Agreement (“Agreement“) directly with the TPA(s)
selected in addition to the one signed with YCM. The client, YCM or the TPA, in accordance with the
provisions of those Agreements, may terminate the advisory relationship. If the TPA is compensated in
advance, the client will typically receive a pro rata refund of any prepaid advisory fees upon termination of
an advisory agreement. Should YCM select a TPA to manage a portion of the client’s portfolio, YCM will
instruct the TPA to deliver a copy of the TPA’s disclosure brochure to the client at the time of appointing
the TPA. YCM will periodically review the Form ADV delivery process of all TPAs.
a.
Financial Planning Services
YCM provides its clients with a broad range of financial planning services (which may include non-
investment related matters). YCM’s financial planning services typically involve one of the following:
i.
Advanced Financial Planning
The process typically involves the collection, organization, and assessment of relevant client data including
information concerning the client’s lifestyle, risk tolerance, and cash flow requirements, as well as
identification of the client’s financial concerns, goals, and objectives. The primary objective of this
Advanced Planning Service is to allow YCM to assist the client in developing a cohesive strategy for their
investment, tax, legal and insurance planning in order to help meet the client’s individual financial goals
and objectives.
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YCM typically utilizes financial planning software to run various lifetime cash flow scenarios for the client
in “real time” which can show a myriad of different scenario options for the client. The client is expected to
give YCM all pertinent financial planning information within a reasonable timeframe, in order for YCM’s
financial planners to complete their analysis. The client and YCM then jointly review the results of each
scenario to establish which plan scenario is best suited for the client’s overall goals, objectives and lifetime
cash flow requirements.
Clients receiving advanced financial planning services generally receive a written summary of the selected
plan’s highlights, based on established assumptions set forth by the client, or meet with a YCM financial
planner in person to receive an overview of their current financial condition, an assessment of their risks
and opportunities, their current goals, and YCM’s initial recommendations that seek to achieve their goals
and mitigate risk. If appropriate, after delivery of the financial planning summary, the client may receive a
summary action list of items to do should the client elect to implement the plan. Implementation of the plan
can be done through YCM or another financial professional at the client’s full discretion.
Generally, to complete the Advanced Financial Planning process, YCM recommends engaging the planner
for at least a 6-month period. By paying a monthly/quarterly fee (please see Item 5 below for additional
information regarding fees for this service), clients get continuous access to a financial planner who will
help the client implement the recommendations, monitor the plan, and adapt the plan to changing
circumstances in the client’s life as needed. The client is expected to inform YCM when changes or
concerns arise and to provide necessary documents and data for YCM to use in its analysis. YCM will
review the new information in the context of the existing plan and share any findings, analysis and potential
updated recommendations with the client. Depending upon the needs of the client, the financial plan and
the client’s financial situation and goals will be discussed throughout the year.
Thereafter, YCM recommends that on an annual basis the plan should be fully reviewed to ensure its
accuracy and ongoing appropriateness. Any needed updates will be implemented at that time.
ii.
Traditional Financial Planning Services
YCM is pleased to offer three financial planning services designed to meet client needs.
YCM’s Essential Financial Planning provides clients with both an assessment of the client’s
current situation and recommendations based on the client’s Net Worth and Cash Flow objectives.
YCM’s Retirement Financial Planning provides clients with both an assessment of the client’s
current situation and recommendations based on the client’s long-term goals and retirement
planning objectives.
YCM’s Comprehensive Financial Planning provides clients with an in-depth assessment of the
client’s current situation and detailed recommendations based on the client’s long-term
goals and retirement planning objectives, long-term care needs, college funding, major
purchase analysis and estate planning needs.
Specific components of each of these services are outlined in the client agreement.
YCM’s traditional financial planning services begin with the collection, organization, and assessment of
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relevant client data including information concerning the client’s lifestyle, risk tolerance, and cash flow, as
well as identification of the client’s financial concerns, goals, and objectives. YCM then performs an
analysis of the client’s current and future financial state by using currently known variables to predict future
cash flows, asset values and withdrawal plans. In general, the financial plan will address the client’s
financial situation at the point in time in which the plan is generated.
Unlike advanced financial planning however, YCM’s traditional financial planning services (i) generally
end at the time that the final financial plan document is delivered to the client, absent terms in the Financial
Planning Agreement to the contrary (i.e., a “one-time” engagement); (ii) clients do not pay an ongoing fee
(please see Item 5 below for additional details); (iii) implementation and updates of the financial plan are
left entirely up to the client; and (iv) the financial plan deliverable does not typically include multiple
financial scenarios.
iii.
Personal CFO Services
YCM also provides its clients personalized CFO services and acts as a “financial quarterback” to oversee
its clients’ financial management needs. Among other things, YCM is responsible for interfacing with a
client’s team of professional advisors and ensuring they all work in close coordination, with the client’s
best interests in mind. Services generally include:
Evaluation of financial accounts and related documentation, including review of and consolidated
reporting of balance sheets, investments, assets and liabilities, resulting in a financial outlook.
Engage with existing or help to engage third-party professional advisors (Attorneys, CPAs,
Investment, Insurance, Financial Planning, Fiduciary, etc.) to help work towards the client’s best
interest.
Ultimately, this Service allows us to provide wealth enhancement, wealth transfer and wealth protection
and charitable giving options to achieve the client’s objectives.
iv.
Additional Information Regarding Financial Planning Services
Clients receiving financial planning services will have the option of utilizing YCM to implement those plan
recommendations. Clients may act on YCM’s recommendations by either: (i) utilizing YCM’s advisory
services; (ii) placing securities transactions with any broker-dealer firm selected by the client; or (iii) using
a third- party adviser to implement portfolio recommendations. Advice may be given on non-securities
matters and any implementation of YCM’s recommendations is entirely at the client’s discretion. Clients
are free at all times to accept or reject any of YCM’s financial planning recommendations and further retain
the authority and discretion over all such implementation decisions. Should a client decide to implement
any recommendations contained in their financial plan, the client may but is under no obligation to utilize
YCM or one of its representatives to implement those recommendations. Financial planning clients who
wish to engage YCM for portfolio management services will be required to enter into a separate written
agreement with YCM for such services, for which YCM will be paid a separate and additional fee based on
assets under management in accordance with the fee schedule set forth under Item 5, below.
There can be no assurance that YCM’s financial planning services or any products recommended by a
financial plan are at the lowest available cost. Clients are advised that potential conflicts of interest exist if
YCM recommends its own portfolio management services or if YCM representatives recommend products
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or services offered in such representative’s capacity as a registered representative of a broker- dealer.
Specifically, clients should be aware of the following conflicts that exist between YCM’s interests and the
interest of the client:
1. If the client implements the financial plan through YCM, the Firm will receive additional payment
from the client in the form of advisory fees. This creates an incentive for YCM to make certain
recommendations in the financial plan or to advise the client to instruct YCM to implement the
plan. Other firms may charge lower fees for providing similar services.
2. If the client is recommended an insurance product by a YCM investment adviser representative
(IAR) who independently also is a licensed insurance agent outside of YCM, that individual will
receive compensation in the form of commissions generated by such transactions. This creates an
incentive to that individual to recommend insurance products or to advise the client to use them to
effect the recommended insurance transaction. Such insurance products are available through
other agents, who may offer similar products at a lower commission rate. Please note that YCM
does not share or receive any insurance commissions.
C. Private Investments
YCM does from time to time, depending on the sophistication, risk tolerances, and qualifications of the
client, recommend that a portion of such client’s assets be invested in certain affiliated and unaffiliated
private investments. These include primarily real estate funds, private REITs or private equity funds from
publicly traded companies (collectively “Private Funds”). YCM shall continue to render advisory services
to the client relative to the ongoing monitoring and review of asset performance and due diligence of the
Private Funds.
When determining which clients should receive a recommendation to invest in a Private Fund, YCM
considers a number of factors, including but not limited to a client’s sophistication and qualification, risk
tolerance, investment objectives, and the amount of available assets in the client's account(s). YCM’s goal
is to allocate in a fair and balanced manner; however, given these differing factors, the allocation of
investment opportunities in Private Funds to our clients is subjective and not all qualifying clients will be
provided an investment opportunity. (Please see additional information below and refer to Item 12 for
further information on the allocation of Private Fund investments and Item 8 for Risks associated with
Private Funds).
The client assets with each Private Fund are held at the custodian selected by each Private Fund’s sponsor
or investment manager. The performance of these Private Funds typically is reported directly from the
sponsor. Clients investing in Private Funds are provided with private placement memorandums and other
offering and subscription documentation that detail the nature, risks, and associated fees of each Private
Fund. It is important that the client read these documents before investing to fully understand the types of
investments, risks and conflicts pertaining to the Private Funds. YCM and certain YCM investment adviser
representatives (“IARs”) have affiliations with the issuer, general partner, managing member, or investment
manager (as applicable) of certain Private Funds. As further discussed below, this is separate and distinct
from YCM, which does not collect a fee from the issuer/manager from any of the Private Funds, nor does
YCM assess an advisory fee to clients invested in the for the IIM Harrison Partners, LLC (the “IIM Fund”)
and IPG Monica Partners, LLC (the “IPG Fund” INTRUST-affiliated Private Fund. In the case of the MFO
Fund, YCM assesses an advisory fee, which is based on the overall valuation of all assets (including the
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MFO Fund) in the Client’s portfolio. Also, there are times when certain YCM Associated Persons invest
in the Private Funds.
Mr. Paul Heckler, Managing Director of YCM, is the controlling owner of APHD I, LLC. Araceli
DeLaCruz is a minority member of APHD1, LLC. APHD I, LLC is a minority member of INTRUST
Investment Management, LLC, a California limited liability company. INTRUST Investment Management,
LLC serves as the Manager to IIM Harrison Partners, LLC (the “IIM Fund”) and IPG Monica Partners,
LLC (the “IPG Fund”). APHD I, LLC also is a minority member of INTRUST Investment Management,
LLC, who is a 25% Member of the Manager (InTrust Multifamily Fund Manager, LLC) of InTrust
Multifamily Opportunity Fund, LLC (the “MFO Fund”). All funds are direct private real estate funds. In
this capacity, and only for the IIM Fund, IPG Fund, and MFO Fund, Mr. Heckler, through his company
APHD I, LLC, acts on behalf of INTRUST Investment Management, LLC and receives compensation for
his efforts.1 Important disclosures and material information are provided in each fund’s respective offering
documents, which all investors are encouraged to carefully review prior to investing.
Please note that YCM assists with investor relations as it relates to the MFO Fund for which they do not
receive remuneration. This poses a conflict of interest which clients should be aware of since YCM also is
receiving a management fee from clients for advising its clients in relation to the Fund, which it is
incentivized to do.
Both the IIM Fund and IPG Fund are closed to new capital and investors. When suitable and appropriate,
the IIM Fund and the IPG Fund were offered to YCM investors who were deemed suitable to invest. On
the contrary, the MFO Fund is actively seeking investors and raising capital as of July 2024.
In addition, please refer to Items 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, and 14 for further disclosures regarding the IIM and
IPG Funds, including the fees received by Mr. Heckler and how YCM addresses the conflict surrounding
this arrangement.
D. Information Relating to All YCM Services
1. Gathering Individual Client Information
The investment advice provided by YCM is customizable, with each client’s portfolio managed based upon
the individual needs, objectives, and other financial goals of the client. At the onset of the client relationship,
YCM memorializes each client’s investment objectives, risk tolerance, investment guidelines and
restrictions, time horizons, tax considerations and other important and necessary information. The
information provided will be used by YCM to determine the appropriate portfolio asset allocation and
investment strategy or to formulate a customized financial plan (as applicable) for each client.
YCM will not assume any responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided by the client. YCM
is not obligated to verify any information received from the client or from the client’s other professionals
(e.g., attorney, accountant, etc.) and is expressly authorized to rely on such information. Under all
circumstances, clients are responsible for promptly notifying YCM in writing of any material changes to
the client’s financial situation, investment objectives, time horizon, or risk tolerance. In the event that a
client notifies YCM of changes in the client’s financial circumstances, YCM will review such changes and
recommend any necessary revisions to the client’s portfolio.
1 Please note that while Ms. DeLaCruz is a minority member of APHD1, LLC, she is a passive member only and has
no involvement in the management or investor relations of the MFO Fund.
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YCM will provide investment advisory services and portfolio management services but will not provide
custodial or other administrative services. At no time will YCM accept or maintain custody of a client’s
funds or securities. Client is responsible for all custodial and securities execution fees charged by the
custodian and executing broker-dealer, unless otherwise negotiated.
2. Advisory Agreements
Prior to engaging YCM to provide investment advisory services, the client will be required to enter into
one or more written agreements with YCM setting forth the terms and conditions under which YCM shall
render its services (collectively the “Agreement”). In accordance with Rule 204-3 under the Investment
Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (“Advisers Act”), YCM will provide a brochure and one or more
brochure supplements to each client or prospective prior to or contemporaneously with the execution of an
investment advisory agreement. The Agreement between YCM and the client will continue in effect until
terminated by either party pursuant to the terms of the Agreement. YCM’s annual fee shall be prorated
through the date of termination and any remaining balance shall be charged or refunded to the client, as
appropriate, in a timely manner.
Neither YCM nor the client may assign the Agreement without the consent of the other party. Transactions
that do not result in a change of actual control or management of YCM shall not be considered an
assignment.
3. Restrictions/Guidelines Imposed by Clients
Clients may impose reasonable guidelines and/or restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of
securities. For example, a client may specify that the investment in any particular stock or industry should
not exceed specified percentages of the value of the portfolio. All such guidelines and restrictions must be
communicated to YCM in writing. There may be times when certain restrictions are placed by a client,
which prevents YCM from accepting or continuing to manage the account. YCM reserves the right to not
accept and/or terminate management of a client’s account if it feels that the client-imposed restrictions
would limit or prevent it from meeting and/or maintaining its investment strategies.
E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, the following represents the amount of client assets under management by YCM
on a discretionary and non-discretionary basis:
Type of Account
Assets Under Management
("AUM")
Discretionary
$327,069,563
Non-Discretionary
$13,156,637
Total:
$340,226,200
Item 5: Fees and Compensation
YCM charges fees based on a percentage of assets under management as well as hourly charges and fixed
fees, depending on the particular types of advisory services to be provided. The specific fees charged by
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YCM for its advisory services will be set forth in each client’s written agreement with YCM. Although
YCM believes its advisory fees are competitive, clients should be aware that lower fees for comparable
services may be available from other sources.
A. Description of Fees; Fee Schedule
1. Portfolio Management Fees
YCM generally charges a quarterly management fee, payable in advance, based on a percentage of the
client’s assets under management (AUM) as of the close of business on the last business day of the
preceding calendar quarter. Management fees are calculated and paid quarterly in advance based on the
market value of the portfolio on the last day of the preceding calendar quarter in accordance with the
following fee schedules:
Portfolio Type
Maximum Fee
Balanced/Equity Portfolio
2.0%
Fixed Income Portfolio
1.0%
Advisory fees are negotiable and arrangements with any particular client may differ from those described
above. In addition, for family and friends of the firm, YCM may, in its sole discretion, waive management
fees in their entirety.
Advisory fees are payable quarterly in advance, based on the market value of the portfolio on the last day
of the preceding calendar quarter. The first payment is due upon execution of the advisory agreement.
Should a client open an account at any time other than the first day of the calendar quarter, YCM’s fees will
be assessed pro rata based on the number of days that the account was open during the quarter. If YCM or
the client terminates the agreement under which YCM provides its Portfolio Advisory Services to the client
YCM will refund any unearned fees to the client on a pro rata basis, calculated back to the date of receipt
of the notice of termination.
Clients are informed YCM utilizes Charles Schwab as a custodian. In accordance with each client’s
advisory agreement, payment of YCM’s advisory fees will be made by the qualified custodian directly from
the client’s account upon receipt of YCM’s quarterly invoice, unless otherwise agreed to in writing
between YCM and the client. Further, the qualified custodian agrees to deliver an account statement, at
least quarterly, to the client and YCM, showing all disbursements from the account, including the advisory
fees paid to YCM. The client is encouraged to review all account statements for accuracy and is urged to
compare the statements received from YCM with those received from the custodian. Please refer to Item 13
for additional information on the reports clients receive from YCM and from the qualified custodian.
2. Financial Planning Fees
YCM’s financial planning fees are dependent upon the type of services received by the client, and are
assessed in accordance with the following:
a. Advanced Financial Planning Fees
YCM typically charges a monthly or fixed fee for its financial planning services. Monthly/Flat fee
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arrangements are estimated based on the number of total anticipated hours to be spent and the scope and
complexity of the requested services, as stipulated in the client’s Financial Planning Agreement. Estimates
are based on a rate ranging from $175-$750 per hour. Customized proposals are available upon request.
Fees will continue for six (6) months for ongoing financial planning services unless otherwise specified in
the engagement agreement or otherwise terminated pursuant to its terms. Additional six (6) month
increments may be instituted upon mutual agreement between Client and YCM. Clients receive a monthly
invoice from YCM for advance financial planning services, which is payable upon receipt. Fees are
negotiable in the sole discretion of YCM.
b. Traditional Financial Planning
YCM generally charges a one-time fixed fee for its financial planning services. Monthly fees arrangements
can also be accommodated. Fees are estimated based on a rate ranging from $175-$750 per hour and
estimated according to the scope and complexity of the requested services, as further stipulated in the
client’s Financial Planning Agreement. Upon mutual agreement between YCM and the client, services may
be extended. Under these circumstances, YCM will provide the client with an estimate of the cost for
additional services in advance. Customized proposals are available upon request. Clients are generally
requested to pay the fixed fee upon execution of the Agreement. Clients may terminate the Financial
Planning Agreement, without penalty, at any time on written notice. Upon termination, any prepaid fees
will be prorated based on the amount of work completed by YCM as of the date the notice of termination
is received, and any unearned fees will be returned to the client. Fees are negotiable in the sole discretion
of YCM.
3. Personal CFO Fees
For its Personal CFO services, YCM charges an annual flat fee typically between $25k-$150k (annually
and charged quarterly) that will vary dependent upon the scope and complexity of the requested services.
Fees will continue on an annual basis for ongoing Personal CFO services unless otherwise specified herein
or otherwise terminated pursuant to the terms of the Agreement. Client will receive a quarterly invoice from
YCM for its Personal CFO services, which is payable upon receipt.
4. Other Fees and Expenses
Clients should understand that the advisory fees described in the sections above do not include certain
charges imposed by third parties such as custodial fees, mutual fund fees and expenses, internal fees charged
by Private Funds and fees charged by third party investment managers. Client assets may also be subject to
transaction costs, retirement plan administration fees (if applicable), deferred sales charges on mutual funds
initially deposited in the account, 12b-1 fees, odd-lot differentials, transfer taxes, wire transfer and
electronic fund fees, and other fees and taxes on brokerage accounts and securities transactions.
In addition, all fees paid to YCM for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the fees
charged by TPAs. Client assets invested in mutual funds will be subject to certain fees and expenses
imposed directly by mutual funds to their shareholders, which shall be described in each fund’s prospectus.
These fees will generally include a management fee, other fund expenses, and a possible distribution fee.
If the sponsor also imposes sales charges, a client may pay an initial or deferred sales or surrender charge.
As outlined in Item 4 above, Mr. Heckler, who is the Managing Director of YCM, is the controlling owner
of APHD I, LLC, which is a minority member of INTRUST Investment Management, LLC.
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INTRUST Investment Management, LLC serves as the Manager to three direct affiliated private real estate
funds: the IIM Fund (which is closed to new investors), the IPG Fund (which is closed to new investors),
and the MFO Fund. In the case of YCM clients invested in the IIM Fund or IPG Fund, YCM does not
charge an investment advisory fee on the same assets, nor does YCM collect a fee from the issuer/manager.
In the case of the MFO Fund, YCM assesses an advisory fee, which is based on the overall valuation of all
assets (including the MFO Fund) in the Client’s portfolio. While YCM does client relations on behalf of
the MFO Fund, YCM does not collect a fee from the issuer/manager. Notably, no IAR of YCM receives
commissions or any other transaction-based compensation for the IIM Fund, IPG Fund and/or MFO Fund.
Notwithstanding, Mr. Heckler and Ms. DeLaCruz2 (through APHDI, LLC) will receive an indirect benefit
on assets invested in the IIM Fund, IPG Fund, and the MFO Fund since their company, APHD I, LLC is a
minority member of INTRUST Investment Management, LLC, the Manager of the IIM Fund and IPG Fund,
and MFO Fund which receives fees from each respective fund for providing services. Such fees include a
one-time acquisition fee, a monthly asset management fee, a construction management fee, a disposition
fee and other fees as more fully detailed in the funds’ offering documents. This monetary benefit creates a
conflict as it could incentivize Mr. Heckler (through APHDI, LLC) to recommend that YCM clients invest
in the IIM Fund, IPG Fund, and/or MFO Fund.
As for the MFO Fund, YCM will not receive compensation for its efforts in assisting with investor relations,
including but not limited to assistance with marketing, subscriptions, and reporting. Further, YCM charges
an investment advisory fee on the same assets. In addition, Mr. Heckler (through APHDI, LLC) will receive
an indirect benefit on assets invested in the MFO Fund since his company, APHD I, LLC is a minority
member of INTRUST Investment Management, LLC, who is a 25% Member of the Manager (InTrust
Multifamily Fund Manager, LLC) of the MFO Fund, which receives fees from each respective fund for
providing services. Such fees include a one-time acquisition fee, a monthly asset management fee, a
construction management fee, a disposition fee and other fees as more fully detailed in the funds’ offering
documents. This compensation structure and these monetary benefits create a conflict of interest as it
incentivizes Mr. Heckler (through APHDI, LLC to recommend YCM clients to invest in the MFO Fund.
For more information, please see Item 4 above and Items 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, and 14 below for additional
information regarding fees, affiliations and conflicts of interest concerning this relationship.
Additionally, clients will incur brokerage commissions and other execution costs charged by the custodian
or executing broker-dealer in connection with transactions for a client’s account. Clients should further
understand that all custodial fees and any other charges, fees and commissions incurred in connection with
transactions for a client’s account will be paid out of the assets in the account. YCM does not share in any
of these fees and all such fees will be paid out of the assets in the account. Please refer to Item 12 of this
Brochure entitled “Brokerage Practices” for additional important information about the brokerage and
transactional practices of YCM.
These fees and expenses are separate from and in addition to the fees charged by YCM. Accordingly, the
client should review the fees charged by any TPAs, mutual funds and other investment products in which
the client’s assets are invested, together with the fees charged by YCM, to fully understand the total amount
of fees to be paid by the client and to thereby evaluate the advisory services being provided.
2 Please note that while Ms. DeLaCruz is a minority member of APHD1, LLC, she is a passive member only and has
no involvement in the management or investor relations of the MFO Fund.
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Additionally, from time to time, YCM will host special financial educational events in which attendees
shall be required to pay a fee to cover incidentals of the event such as food served during the presentation.
These fees will be fully disclosed to the attendees and are only solely intended to cover these incidental
expenses.
5. Important Considerations
i.
Compensation for Sales of Insurance and Other Products
Certain YCM IARs serve as insurance agents appointed with various independent insurance brokers or
agencies. In this capacity, and pursuant to the client instruction, these individuals may transact in various
types of insurance products for separate and typical compensation. Additionally, YCM does not participate
in any of the commissions for Insurance. YCM clients are not obligated to implement recommended
transactions through any particular insurance agent to purchase such products or services. (See also Item
10).
In addition, Mr. Heckler, who is the Managing Director of YCM, is also the controlling owner of APHD I,
LLC. Araceli DeLaCruz is a minority member of APHD1, LLC.3 APHD 1, LLC which is a minority
member of INTRUST Investment Management, LLC. INTRUST Investment Management, LLC serves as
the Manager to the IIM Fund, IPG Fund, and MFO Fund, which are direct private real estate funds. To the
extent Mr. Heckler recommends a suitable YCM client to one of the Funds, he will receive remuneration
since through his company APHD I, LLC, which is a minority member owner of INTRUST Investment
Management, LLC. INTRUST Investment Management, LLC, serves as Manager of the IIM Fund, IPG
Fund, and MFO Fund and receives fees for providing services to each respective fund, which is in turn paid
a % of such to APHD I, LLC and thus, is an indirect benefit to Mr. Heckler. As further described below,
this is a conflict of interest.
ii.
Conflicts of Interest
Clients should be aware that the receipt of additional compensation itself creates an inherent conflict of
interest and may affect the judgment of these individuals when making recommendations. YCM and
INTRUST Investment Management, LLC are separate, nonaffiliated entities. Nevertheless, to the extent
that a YCM representative recommends the IIM Fund, IPG Fund, and/or MFO Fund wherein Mr. Heckler
receives remuneration through his company APHD I, LLC, which is a minority member of INTRUST
Investment Management, LLC, the Manager of the Funds, a conflict of interest exists. This is because Mr.
Heckler (through APHDI, LLC) has an incentive to make recommendations to the Funds based on the
compensation received rather than on a client’s needs. Likewise, when a YCM advisor recommends the
purchase of an insurance product where the representative receives commissions for doing so, a conflict of
interest exists. This is because the representative may have an incentive to make an insurance
recommendation based on the compensation received rather than on a client’s needs.
YCM has instituted a best practice designed to mitigate the effects of these conflicts. In the case of the MFO
Fund, this includes providing disclosures related to such conflicts, such as those listed in this ADV.
Moreover, as part of YCM’s fiduciary duty to clients, YCM and its representatives will endeavor at all
times to put the interests of the clients first, and recommendations will only be made to the extent that they
3 Please note that while Ms. DeLaCruz is a minority member of APHD1, LLC, she is a passive member only and has
no involvement in the management or investor relations of the MFO Fund.
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are reasonably believed to be in the best interests of the client. Additionally, the conflicts presented by these
practices are disclosed to clients at the time of entering into an advisory agreement. Clients are not obligated
to implement recommended transactions through any YCM representative.
Clients have the option to purchase any recommended investment products or services through brokers or
agents not affiliated with YCM.
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
For its advisory services, YCM does not charge performance-based fees (i.e., fees calculated based on a
share of capital gains upon or capital appreciation of the funds or any portion of the funds of an advisory
client). Consequently, YCM does not engage in side-by-side management of accounts that are charged a
performance-based fee with accounts that are charged another type of fee (such as assets under
management). As described above, YCM provides advisory services for a fixed fee, hourly charges and/or
based upon a percentage of assets under management, in accordance with SEC Rule 205(a)(1).
Notably, accounts that are managed in the same style (e.g., moderately aggressive) will not be managed the
same way due to the client's overall investment objectives and guidelines, account restrictions, asset size,
and discretion of the investment professional assigned to the account.
Private Funds that YCM’s investment management clients invest in do charge performance/incentive-based
fees, which are outlined in the respective product’s offering documents and should be reviewed by
investors. These performance fees can only be charged to investors that meet the definition of “qualified
client” outlined in Rule 205-3 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Any client or YCM employee
investing in a Private Fund that charges performance/incentive fees that did/does not meet such definition
is not charged a performance/incentive fee by the Private Fund. Because Mr. Heckler’s company, APHD I,
LLC, is a minority member and co-Manager of INTRUST Investment Management, LLC, the Manager of
the IIM Fund, IPG Funds, and MFO Fund, APHD I, LLC (and thus Mr. Heckler and Ms. DeLaCruz),
receive remuneration for providing such services further disclosed in the Funds’ respective offering
documents.
Please refer to Items 4 & 5 above, and Items 10, 12, and 14 below for additional information on Mr.
Heckler’s association with IIM, IPG, and MFO Funds, the conflicts surrounding this association and how
YCM addresses such conflicts. Also, refer to Item 8 below regarding risks surrounding Private Funds and
other investments made by YCM.
Item 7: Types of Clients
YCM provides personalized investment advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans,
trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations and other business entities.
YCM maintains a best practice minimum of $250,000 to open an account and we generally combine family
accounts to meet the minimum. However, YCM reserves the right to accept or decline a potential client for
any reason in its sole discretion. Prior to engaging YCM to provide any of the investment advisory services
described in this Brochure, the client will be required to enter into one or more written agreements with
YCM setting forth the terms and conditions under which YCM shall render its services.
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Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
Generally, YCM uses a variety of analytical information to assist with its security analysis. Such
information includes fundamental and technical analysis, cyclical analysis. The primary sources of
information that may be used by YCM include market news reports and other financial publications;
corporate rating services; outside research reports; annual reports, prospectuses, and SEC filings; and
company press releases.
For individual stocks, YCM primarily uses fundamental analysis by reviewing, among other factors: a
company’s financial statements; information about its management, operations, and competitive
advantages; and information about its competitors. YCM may also use technical analysis to identify price
patterns and market trends. YCM relies on public information about companies and industries such as
company reports (Form 10-K and 10-Q), press releases, news articles, and industry publications. YCM
follows the markets to determine potential factors driving prices and analyzes trends and developments in
order to capitalize on price movements. YCM uses Morningstar, a mutual fund service for information and
data on mutual funds and ETFs for client accounts, and analyzes funds based on various criteria, such as the
fund manager’s tenure, and/or overall career performance.
YCM may invest its clients' assets with TPAs that pursue investment approaches that are diversified among
multiple strategies, asset classes, regions, industry sectors and securities. YCM uses managers that have
been screened by the custodian and analyzed based on a number of factors and metrics.
When selecting a TPA for a client, YCM reviews information about the TPA such as its disclosure brochure
and/or other material supplied by the TPA or independent third parties for a description of the TPA’s
investment strategies, past performance and risk results to the extent available. Through fundamental
analysis, YCM reviews the performance and risk attribution of each manager based on Sharpe ratio, alpha,
and other measures to isolate potential TPAs. In selecting TPAs and allocating assets among them, YCM
considers both quantitative and qualitative factors including, but not limited to, a TPA’s performance during
various time periods and market cycles; a TPA’s reputation, experience and training; its articulation of, and
adherence to, its investment philosophy; the presence and deemed effectiveness of a TPA’s risk
management discipline; the structure of a TPA’s portfolio and the types of securities or other instruments
held; its fee structure; the quality and stability of a TPA’s organization, including internal and external
professional staff; and whether a TPA has a substantial personal investment in the investment program it
pursues. Utilizing the information obtained through this process, YCM then selects TPAs for client accounts
based on the particular needs and objectives of the client.
Private Fund Investments
The investment processes and strategies used by Private Funds, including the Funds that are affiliated real
estate private funds recommended by YCM,4 generally are considered risky. Such processes and strategies
for Private Funds, including the IIM and IPG Funds, are disclosed in each Private Fund’s offering
documents and can include, but not limited to leverage, short sales, real estate investments, and other non-
liquid investments. Such strategies carry a risk of total loss of principal. Each Private Fund investment has
4 Because the IIM Fund is closed to new capital and investors, YCM and Mr. Heckler are no longer recommending the Fund to
qualifying YCM clients.
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varying degrees of illiquidity depending on the type of fund and its underlining investments, which are
outlined in each fund’s offering documents and should be reviewed carefully prior to investment. Please
refer to Items 4, 5, and 6 above and Items 8, 10, 12 and 14 below for important additional information.
B. Investment Strategies
YCM provides customized investment advisory services for client accounts utilizing various allocations and
types of securities, including, among others: publicly traded securities, certificates of deposit, municipal
securities, mutual funds, ETFs, variable annuities and variable insurance, United States government
securities, foreign securities, real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), and other types of securities. YCM
will on occasion recommend moving to a cash position as market circumstances warrant. YCM accepts no
responsibility for any investment decisions made by the client or the client’s other advisors with respect to
securities not held in the client’s account under management of YCM.
YCM reserves the right to advise clients on any type of investment that it deems appropriate, based on the
client’s stated investment goals, risk temperament, and investment objectives. YCM also may provide
advice on any type of investment held in client’s portfolio at the inception of the advisory relationship but
is not liable for the investment decisions made either prior to the client’s engagement of YCM or
independent of the recommendations provided by YCM for client assets held with YCM. YCM will provide
only such advice in relation to assets that are held with the custodial broker-dealer selected by the client at
the outset of their relationship with YCM.
The investment strategies YCM pursues on behalf of clients include long- and short-term purchases, trading,
short sales, margin transactions, and other strategies deemed appropriate for a client’s portfolio based on
each client’s investment objectives, risk tolerance, and circumstances. YCM will recommend, on occasion,
rebalancing investment allocations to diversify the portfolio in an effort to reduce risk and/or increase
performance. YCM will recommend specific stocks to increase sector weighting and/or dividend potential
or may recommend employing cash positions as a possible hedge against market movement which may
adversely affect the portfolio. Additionally, YCM will recommend selling positions for reasons that include,
but are not limited to, harvesting capital gains or losses, reducing business or sector risk exposure to a
specific security or class of securities, overvaluation or overweighting of the position(s) in the portfolio,
change in the risk tolerance of the client, or any risk deemed unacceptable for the client’s risk tolerance.
When appropriate to the needs of the client, YCM will recommend the use of short-term trading (i.e.,
securities sold within thirty days), margin transactions, or option writing. Because these investment
strategies involve higher degrees of risk, they will only be recommended when consistent with the client’s
risk tolerance.
C. Risk of Loss
1. Generally
Investing in securities involves a significant risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear. YCM’s
investment recommendations are subject to various market, currency, economic, political and business
risks, and such investment decisions may not always be profitable. Clients should be aware that there may
be a significant loss or depreciation to the value of the client’s account, and that at any given time, the value
of the client’s portfolio may be worth more or less than the amount invested. There can be no
assurance that the client’s investment objectives will be obtained and no inference to the contrary should be
made. In addition, there is no assurance that any investment purchased for the client’s account will achieve
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its objective. Past performance of investments is no guarantee of future results.
Clients are advised that they should only commit assets for management that can be invested for the long
term, that volatility from investing can occur, and that all investing is subject to risk and consequently, the
value of the client’s account may at any time be worth more or less than the amount invested.
2. Risks Involved in Particular Types of Securities Recommended by YCM
Although the investment advice provided by YCM is not limited any to specific type of investment, the
Firm may provide advice on stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, variable insurance products, U.S.
government securities, foreign securities, and other types of securities.
The market value of stocks will generally fluctuate with market conditions, and small-stock prices generally
will fluctuate more than large-stock prices. Stocks of mid-capitalization companies often have greater price
volatility, lower trading volume, and less liquidity than the stocks of larger, more established companies.
While stocks have historically outperformed other asset classes over the long term, they tend to fluctuate
over the short term as a result of factors affecting the individual companies, industries or the securities
market as a whole. Past performance of investments is no guarantee of future results.
The market value of bonds will generally fluctuate inversely with interest rates and other market conditions
prior to maturity and will equal par value at maturity. Although high yield bonds have higher return
potential, they are also subject to greater risk, including the risk of default, compared to higher- rated
securities. Interest rates for bonds may be fixed at the time of issuance, and payment of principal and interest
may be guaranteed by the issuer and, in the case of U.S. Treasury obligations, backed by the full faith and
credit of the U.S. Treasury. The market value of Treasury bonds will generally fluctuate more than Treasury
bills since Treasury bonds have longer maturities.
Investments in securities of foreign issuers will be subject to risks not typically associated with securities of
domestic issuers. Foreign issuers, especially issuers located in emerging markets, can be riskier and more
volatile than investments in the U.S. market. Adverse political and economic developments, changes in the
value of foreign currency, differences in tax and accounting standards, and difficulties in obtaining
information about foreign companies can all negatively affect investment decisions.
Mutual fund investing involves risk including the possible loss of principal. Non-diversified funds are more
susceptible to financial, market and economic events affecting the particular issuers and industry sectors in
which they invest and therefore may be more volatile or risky than less concentrated investments. There
can be no assurance that any fund will be able to achieve its investment objective.
YCM or certain TPAs may also employ alternative or riskier strategies, such as the use of leverage or
hedging. Leverage is the use of debt to finance an activity. For example, leverage is used when one uses
margin to buy a security. Hedging on the other hand occurs when an investment is made in order to reduce
the risk of adverse price movements in a security. For example, hedging is used when one takes an offsetting
position in a related security, such as an option or short sale. While leverage or hedging can operate to
increase rates of return, it also increases the amount of risk inherent in an investment.
YCM typically invests for the long term and does not engage in high frequency trading. Nevertheless, the
TPAs selected by YCM may employ such strategies, and as a result, such frequent trading may result in
increased brokerage and other transaction costs.
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There also is investment risk investing in Private Funds. The managers of the Private Funds will have broad
discretion in selecting the investments for the fund. There are few limitations on the types of securities or
other financial instruments which can be traded and no requirement to diversify. Depending on the type of
Private Fund, the Private Fund’s manager may trade the assets of the fund on margin or otherwise leverage
positions, thereby potentially increasing the risk to the Private Fund and its investors. In addition, because
the vehicles are not registered as investment companies, there is an absence of regulation. Other special
risks associated with Private Funds include, without limitation, limited liquidity, higher fees, volatile
performance, heightened risk of loss, limited transparency, special tax considerations, and subjective
valuations. Therefore, private investments will only be offered to those YCM qualifying clients for whom
an investment therein is determined to be suitable. There are numerous other risks in investing in these
securities. The client should read the private placement memorandum and/or other documents explaining
such risks, before investing.
Private Funds often impose performance-based fees or incentive allocations payable to the fund manager
or general partner. Such performance-based fee/incentive allocation structures can create an incentive for
the managers of the Private Funds to make investments that are riskier or more speculative than would be
the case in the absence of a performance-based fee/incentive allocation structure. Additionally, the
performance-based fee structure could also cause the portfolio managers responsible for the Private Funds
to devote a disproportionate amount of time to the management of the Private Funds, and compensation
could be larger than it otherwise would have been because the fee/incentive allocation will be based on
account performance instead of a percentage of assets under management.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers such as YCM are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal
or disciplinary events that are or would be material to a client’s or prospective client’s evaluation of YCM
or the integrity of its management.
YCM and certain of its representatives have a disciplinary history involving certain regulatory actions, the
details of which are summarized below. Should you have any questions, please contact our Chief
Compliance Officer.
A. Undertaking Pursuant to SEC Administrative Proceeding
On March 17, 2010, YCM and Mr. Heckler consented to the entry of an Order Instituting Administrative
and Cease-and-Desist Proceedings pursuant to Sections 203(e), 203(f) and 203(k) of the Investment
Advisers Act of 1940, Making Findings, and Imposing Remedial Sanctions and a Cease-and-Desist Order
(“Order”), In the Matter of Paul H. Heckler and Yosemite Capital Management, LLC (found at
https://www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/2010/ia-3005.pdf). The SEC found that in late 2006 to January 2007,
YCM and its managing director, Mr. Heckler failed to disclose to clients that their promised due diligence
had encountered significant problems, resulting in Yosemite, through Mr. Heckler, placing $3.25 million
of four of its clients’ funds through a “feeder fund,” Ashton Investments LLC, into a purported bridge loans
arranged by Norman Hsu and Next Components, Ltd., which was actually a Ponzi scheme. As a result,
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YCM and Mr. Heckler were found to have willfully5 violated Section 206(2) of the Advisers Act,6 and Mr.
Heckler caused Yosemite's violations of Section 206(2) of the Advisers Act.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
A. Agents of Unaffiliated Insurance Agencies
Certain YCM IARs are licensed as agents through various insurance companies. In this capacity, and
pursuant to client instruction, these individuals recommend that clients purchase various types of insurance
products, where appropriate.
A potential conflict of interest may exist to the extent that certain recommendations result in commissions
being paid to one or more insurance companies for transactions effected for client accounts. The amount
paid is the normal commission paid for services rendered as an insurance agent. YCM makes no assurance
that the insurance products are offered at the lowest available cost. Clients are under no obligation to
implement any recommended transactions through any particular insurance company and are not obligated
to purchase any insurance products from YCM associated persons.
Additionally, as outlined in Item 4 above, Mr. Heckler’s company, APHD I, LLC, is minority member of
INTRUST Investment Management, LLC. INTRUST Investment Management, LLC serves as the Manager
of the IIM, IPG, and MFO Funds, which are recommended to certain YCM clients. In this capacity, Mr.
Heckler spends less than five percent (5%) of his time on this activity.
Through his company APHD I, LLC, Mr. Heckler will participate and receive a percentage of the overall
promote compensation in the form of a one-time acquisition fee in the amount of 2% of the purchase price
of the property, a one-time disposition fee of 1% of the sales price, and a recurring manager fee along with
expense reimbursements for startup expenses, including construction management fees in the case of the
IPG Fund, and other fees as more fully detailed in the Funds’ offering documents. In the case of the MFO
Fund, such fees include a one-time acquisition fee, a monthly asset management fee, a construction
management fee, a disposition fee and other fees as more fully detailed in the funds’ offering documents
Please note that in the case of the IIM Fund, such fees will not be paid unless such payments are made
solely out of excess cash flow and until all debt service and reserves are paid in relation to any loan secured
by the property and all other operating expenses related to the property have been paid. Please refer to the
respective fund offering materials for important additional information.
In the case of the IIM and IPG Funds, YCM does not collect a fee from the issuer/manager, nor does YCM
assess an advisory fee to those clients invested in the IIM Fund and IPG Fund. For the MFO Fund, YCM
does not collect a fee from the issuer/manager but does assess an advisory fee to those clients invested in
the Fund. In addition, APHD I, LLC is a minority member of INTRUST Investment Management, LLC, a
California limited liability company. INTRUST Investment Management, LLC serves as the Manager to
5 A willful violation of the securities laws means merely “‘that the person charged with the duty knows what he is doing.’”
Wonsover v. SEC, 205 F.3d 408, 414 (D.C. Cir. 2000) (quoting Hughes v. SEC, 174 F.2d 969, 977 (D.C. Cir. 1949)). There is no
requirement that the actor “‘also be aware that he is violating one of the Rules or Acts.’” Id. (quoting Gearhart & Otis, Inc. v.
SEC, 348 F.2d 798, 803 (D.C. Cir. 1965)).
6 Section 206(2) prohibits any investment adviser from engaging in any transaction, practice, or course of business, which operates
as a fraud or deceit on any client or prospective client.
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IIM Harrison Partners, LLC (the “IIM Fund”) and IPG Monica Partners, LLC (the “IPG Fund”). APHD I,
LLC also is a minority member of INTRUST Investment Management, LLC, who is a 25% Member of the
Manager (InTrust Multifamily Fund Manager, LLC) of the “MFO Fund.” All funds are direct private real
estate funds. Consequently, Mr. Heckler personally benefits from the profits and remuneration provided by
the IIM Fund, IPG Fund, and the MFO Fund. These affiliated direct private real estate funds distribute or
pay to INTRUST Investment Management, LLC certain fees, a portion of which are attributed to
investments in the IIM Fund, IPG Fund, and the MFO Fund invested in by YCM clients. This conflict of
interest affects the ability of Mr. Heckler to provide clients with unbiased, objective investment advice
concerning the recommendation of the IIM Fund, IPG Fund, and MFO Fund investments for client
accounts. This also could mean that other investments that Mr. Heckler does not have an interest in may be
more appropriate for an investment advisory client than an investment in the IIM Fund, IPG Fund, and/or
MFO Fund. Thus, a conflict of interest exists in the selection of investments for these YCM clients. Please
refer to Form ADV Part 2B supplemental disclosure brochures for Mr. Heckler’s complete information on
his outside business activities, along with information on how YCM addresses the conflicts surrounding
these activities.
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and
Personal Trading
A. Code of Ethics Summary
YCM has adopted a Code of Ethics (“Code”) in compliance with Rule 204A-1 under the Investment
Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. The Code establishes standards of conduct for YCM’s supervised
persons and includes general requirements that such supervised persons comply with their fiduciary
obligations to clients and applicable securities laws, and specific requirements relating to, among other
things, personal trading, insider trading, conflicts of interest and confidentiality of client information. It
contains written policies reasonably designed to prevent the unlawful use of material non-public
information by YCM or any of its associated persons. The Code also requires that certain of YCM’s
personnel (called “Access Persons”) report their personal securities holdings and transactions and obtain
pre-approval of certain investments such as initial public offerings and limited offerings. Unless specifically
permitted in the Code, none of YCM’s Access Persons may effect for themselves or for their immediate
family (i.e., spouse, minor children, and adults living in the same household as the Access Person) any
transactions in a security which is being actively purchased or sold, or is being considered for purchase or
sale, on behalf of any of YCM’s clients.
The Code also requires supervised persons to report any violations of the Code promptly to the Firm’s Chief
Compliance Officer (“CCO”). Each supervised person receives a copy of the Code and any amendments to
it and must acknowledge in writing having received the materials. Annually, each supervised person must
certify that he or she complied with the Code during that year.
YCM will provide a copy of its Code of Ethics to any client or prospective client upon request by contacting
the Firm at (714) 730-3310.
B. Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
It is YCM’s policy not to enter into any principal transactions or agency cross transactions on behalf of
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client accounts. Principal transactions occur where an adviser, acting as principal for its own account, buys
securities from or sells securities to any advisory client. Agency cross transactions occur where a person
acts as an investment adviser in relation to a transaction in which the adviser, or an affiliate of the adviser,
acts as broker for both the advisory client and for another person on the other side of the transaction.
The Firm or individuals associated with the Firm may buy or sell for their personal account(s) securities or
investment products identical to those recommended to or already owned by clients. Alternatively, YCM
may cause clients to buy a security in which YCM or such individuals have an ownership position. Such
recommendations will only be made to the extent that they are reasonably believed to be in the best interests
of the client. Nevertheless, such practices present potential conflicts of interest. To mitigate these conflicts,
it is YCM’s policy that no person employed by the Firm may purchase or sell certain securities or
investment products without first obtaining prior approval from the CCO as required by the Firm’s Code
of Ethics. Additionally, as part of YCM’s fiduciary duty to clients, YCM and its associated persons will
endeavor at all times to put the interests of the clients first, and at all times are required to adhere to the
Firm’s Code of Ethics.
C. Personal Trading
YCM and its officers, directors, agents, and employees (“Associated Persons”) may invest personally in
securities of the same classes as are purchased for clients and may own securities of the issuers whose
securities are subsequently purchased for clients. YCM understands that this could create a conflict of
interest, where the employee’s interest may be at odds with the interest of YCM’s clients. To help mitigate
these conflicts of interest, the Firm’s Code of Ethics sets forth certain standards of business and professional
conduct regarding the personal trading activities of its Associated Persons. The following are our procedures
for the purchase and or sale of securities held within personal accounts.
1. The Firm requires quarterly reporting of all personal securities transactions with the exception of
certain exempt transactions and securities (such as government securities and money market funds).
Associated Persons or those members with a beneficial interest, such as immediate family members,
may not buy or sell securities for their personal portfolio(s) where their decision is derived in whole
or in part, by material non-public information.
2. Investment opportunities must be offered first to clients before the firm or Associated Persons may
participate in such transactions. Furthermore, security holdings and financial circumstances of
clients must be kept confidential.
3. Records will be maintained of all securities bought or sold by the Firm, Associated Persons of the
Firm, and related entities and shall be reviewed periodically by designated Firm personnel.
4. Any individual not in observance of the above may be subject to termination.
YCM and its Associated Persons may also buy or sell specific securities for their own accounts based on
personal investment considerations, which YCM does not deem appropriate to buy or sell for clients.
1. Aggregation with Client Orders
YCM may aggregate orders for clients in the same securities in an effort to seek best execution, negotiate
more favorable commission rates, and/or allocate differences in prices, commissions, and other transaction
costs equitably among our clients. These are benefits of aggregating orders that we might not obtain if we
placed those orders independently.
Further, YCM may aggregate trades in like securities among client accounts as well as with accounts of
YCM and our Associated Persons, as described in the policies below. Aggregation presents a conflict of
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interest as we may have an incentive to allocate more favorable executions to our own accounts or the
accounts of our Associated Persons.
Our policies to address this conflict are as follows:
1. We will disclose our aggregation policies in this brochure;
2. We will not aggregate transactions unless we believe that aggregation is consistent with our duty to
seek best execution (which includes the duty to seek best price) for our clients. The trade also needs
to be consistent with the terms of our investment advisory agreement with each client that has an
account included in the aggregation;
3. We will not favor any account over any other account. This includes accounts of YCM or any of
our personnel. Each account in the aggregated order will participate at the average share price for
all of our transactions in a given security on a given business day (per custodian). All accounts will
pay their individual transaction costs;
4. Before entering an aggregated order, we will prepare a written statement (the “Allocation
Statement”) specifying the participating accounts and how we intend to allocate the order among
those accounts;
5. If the aggregated order is filled entirely, we will allocate shares among clients according to the
Allocation Statement; if the order is partially filled, we will allocate it pro-rata according to the
Allocation Statement.
6. However, we may allocate the order differently than specified in the Allocation Statement if all
client accounts receive fair and equitable treatment. (See also Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
below) In this case, we will explain the reasons for a different allocation in writing, which the CCO
must approve promptly following the day the order was executed;
7. If an aggregated order is partially filled and we allocate it differently than the Allocation Statement
specifies, no participating account may purchase or sell the security for a reasonable period
following the execution of the block trade. This only applies when the participating account sells
or receives more shares than it would have if the aggregated order had been completely filled;
8. Our books and records will separately reflect each aggregated order and the securities held by,
bought, and sold for each client account;
9. Funds and securities of clients participating in an aggregated order will be deposited with one or
more qualified custodians. Clients’ cash and securities will not be held collectively any longer than
is necessary to settle the trade on a delivery versus payment basis. Following settlement, cash or
securities held collectively for clients will be delivered out to the qualified custodian as soon as
practical;
10. We do not receive additional compensation or remuneration of any kind as a result of aggregating
orders; and
11. We will provide individual investment advice and treatment to each client’s account.
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
A. The Custodian and Brokers We Use
YCM does not maintain custody of your assets that we manage. Nevertheless, we are deemed to have
custody of client assets because you give us authority to withdraw assets from your account (see Item 15
Custody, below). Client assets must be maintained in an account at a “qualified custodian,” generally a
broker-dealer or bank. YCM recommends that our clients use Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”), a
FINRA-registered broker-dealer, member SIPC, as the qualified custodian. YCM is independently owned
and operated and not affiliated with Schwab. Schwab will hold our clients’ assets in a brokerage account
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and buy and sell securities when YCM instructs them to. While YCM recommends that you use Schwab as
custodian/broker, clients will decide whether to do so when they open an account with Schwab by entering
into an account agreement directly with them. YCM does not open the custodial account for you.
B. How We Select Custodians/Brokers
YCM seeks to select and recommend a custodian/broker who will hold your assets and execute transactions
on terms that are overall most advantageous when compared to other available providers and their services.
YCM considers a wide range of factors, including, among others, these:
• combination of transaction execution services along with asset custody services (generally without
a separate fee for custody);
• capability to execute, clear and settle trades (buy and sell securities for your account);
• capabilities to facilitate transfers and payments to and from accounts (wire transfers, check requests,
bill payment, etc.);
• breadth of investment products made available (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, etc.);
• availability of investment research and tools that assist us in making investment decisions;
• quality of services;
• competitiveness of the price of those services (commission rates, margin interest rates, other fees,
etc.) and willingness to negotiate them;
reputation, financial strength and stability of the provider;
the custodian/broker’s prior service to us and our other clients; and
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• availability of other products and services that benefit us, as discussed below (see “Products and
Services Available to Us from Schwab”).
C. Custody and Brokerage Costs
Schwab generally does not charge YCM client accounts separately for custody services but is compensated
by charging you commissions or other fees on trades that it executes or that settle into your Schwab account.
For some accounts, Schwab may charge you a percentage of the dollar amount of assets in the account in
lieu of commissions. Schwab’s commission rates and asset-based fees applicable to YCM client accounts
were negotiated based on our commitment to maintain YCM client assets in accounts at Schwab. This
commitment benefits you because the overall commission rates and asset-based fees you pay are lower than
they would be if YCM had not made the commitment. In addition to commissions, or asset-based fees
Schwab charges a flat dollar amount as a “trade away” fee for each trade that YCM executes by a different
broker-dealer but where the securities bought or the funds from the securities sold are deposited (settled)
into a Schwab account. These fees are in addition to the commissions or other compensation you pay the
executing broker-dealer. Because of this, in order to minimize trading costs, YCM exclusively uses Schwab
to execute trades for your account.
D. Products and Services Available to Us from Schwab
Schwab Advisor Services is Schwab’s business serving independent investment advisory firms like YCM.
They provide YCM and our clients with access to its institutional brokerage – trading, custody, reporting
and related services – many of which are not typically available to Schwab retail customers. Schwab also
makes available various support services. Some of those services help us manage or administer our clients’
accounts while others help us manage and grow our business. Schwab’s support services generally are
available on an unsolicited basis (i.e., YCM does not have to request them) and at no charge to us as long
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as we keep a total of at least $10 million of our clients’ assets in accounts at Schwab. Below is a detailed
description of Schwab’s support services:
1. Schwab Services that Benefit You
Schwab’s institutional brokerage services include access to a broad range of investment products, execution
of securities transactions, and custody of client assets. The investment products available through Schwab
include some to which we might not otherwise have access or that would require a significantly higher
minimum initial investment by our clients. Schwab’s services described in this paragraph generally benefit
you and your account.
2. Schwab Services that May Not Directly Benefit You
Schwab also makes available to us other products and services that benefit us but may not directly benefit
you or your account. These products and services assist YCM in managing and administering our clients’
accounts. They include investment research, both Schwab’s own and that of third parties. YCM may use
this research to service all, some or a substantial number of our clients’ accounts. In addition to investment
research, Schwab also makes available software and other technology that:
statements);
facilitate trade execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts;
facilitate payment of our fees from our clients’ accounts; and
• provide access to client account data (such as duplicate trade confirmations and account
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• provide pricing and other market data;
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• assist with back-office functions, recordkeeping and client reporting.
3. Schwab Services that Generally Benefit Only Us
Schwab also offers other services intended to help us manage and further develop our business enterprise.
These services include:
technology, compliance, legal, and business consulting;
• educational conferences and events;
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• publications and conferences on practice management and business succession; and
• access to employee benefits providers, human capital consultants and insurance providers.
Schwab may provide some of these services itself. In other cases, it will arrange for third-party vendors to
provide the services to us. Schwab also may discount or waive its fees for some of these services or pay
all or a part of a third party’s fees. In addition, Schwab may provide YCM with other benefits such as
occasional business entertainment of our personnel.
E. YCM’s Beneficial Interest in Schwab’s Services
The availability of these services from Schwab benefits us because YCM does not have to produce or
purchase them. YCM does not have to pay for Schwab’s services so long as we keep a total of at least $10
million of client assets in accounts at Schwab. The $10 million minimum may give YCM an incentive to
recommend that you maintain your account with Schwab based on our interest in receiving Schwab’s
services that benefit our business rather than based on your interest in receiving the best value in custody
services and the most favorable execution of your transactions. This is a potential conflict of interest.
YCM believes, however, that our selection of Schwab as custodian/broker is in the best interests of our
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clients. It is primarily supported by the scope, quality and price of Schwab’s services (based on the factors
discussed above – see “How We Select Custodians/Brokers”) and not Schwab’s services that benefit only
us. We have approximately $190 million in client assets under management, and do not believe that
maintaining at least $10 million of those assets at Schwab in order to avoid paying Schwab quarterly service
fees presents a material conflict of interest.
F. Best Execution
It is the policy and practice of YCM to strive for the best price and execution that are competitive in relation
to the value of the transaction (“best execution”). In order to achieve best execution, YCM will use its best
judgment to choose the broker-dealer most capable of providing the brokerage services necessary to obtain
the best overall qualitative execution. Although YCM will strive to achieve the best execution possible for
client securities transactions, this does not require it to solicit competitive bids and YCM does not have an
obligation to seek the lowest available commission cost. In seeking best execution, the determinative factor
is not the lowest possible cost, but whether the transaction represents the overall best qualitative execution,
taking into consideration the full range of a broker-dealer’s services, including among other things, the
value of research provided, execution capability, commission rates, and responsiveness. Consistent with the
foregoing, while YCM will seek competitive rates, it may not necessarily obtain the lowest possible
commission rates for client transactions. YCM is not required to negotiate "execution only" commission
rates, thus the client may be deemed to be paying for research and related services (i.e., "soft dollars")
provided by the broker which are included in the commission rate.
To ensure that brokerage firms recommended by YCM are conducting overall best qualitative execution,
YCM will periodically (and no less often than annually) evaluate the trading process and brokers utilized.
YCM’s evaluation will consider the full range of brokerage services offered by the brokers, which may
include, but is not limited to price, commission, timing, research, aggregated trades, capable floor brokers
or traders, competent block trading coverage, ability to position, capital strength and stability, reliable and
accurate communications and settlement processing, use of automation, knowledge of other buyers or
sellers and administrative ability. Clients have no obligation to open accounts with such custodial broker-
dealers as YCM may recommend.
1. Research and Other Soft Dollar Benefits
YCM may select a broker-dealer in recognition of the value of various services or products, beyond
transaction execution, that such broker-dealer provides where, considering all relevant factors, it believes
the broker-dealer can provide best execution. Selecting a broker-dealer in recognition of the provision of
services or products other than transaction execution is known as paying for those services or products with
“soft dollars.” The amount of compensation paid to such broker-dealer (which may include disclosed
markups and markdowns on riskless principal transactions with market-makers if YCM were to conduct
such transactions) may be higher than what another, equally capable broker-dealer might charge. The
following discussion is intended to provide clients with certain important information regarding such
practices, including the potential conflicts of interest that may arise should YCM enter into any soft dollar
arrangements.
The receipt of such services may benefit YCM, because YCM does not have to produce or pay for the
research or other products or services when it obtains such products and services by using client
commissions. Many of these research items are provided to YCM as part of a “bundled” package by the
provider that YCM may or may not use. However, the cost of execution may be higher than those typically
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obtained from other providers who do not provide research services. Although customary, these
arrangements present potential conflicts of interest in allocating securities transactional business to broker-
dealers in exchange for soft dollar benefits, including an incentive to select or recommend a broker-dealer
based on YCM’s interest in receiving the research or other products or services, rather than on clients’
interest in receiving most favorable execution. Additionally, YCM may have an incentive to effect more
transactions than might otherwise be the case in order to obtain those benefits. The agreements between
YCM and its clients generally authorize YCM to use client soft dollars for a wide range of purposes. The
extent of any such conflict depends in large part on the nature and uses of the services and products acquired
with soft dollars.
YCM’s general policy is to comply with the provisions of Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (“Section 28(e)”) when entering into soft dollar arrangements. Section 28(e) recognizes the potential
conflict of interest involved in this activity but generally allows investment advisers to use client
commissions to pay for certain research and brokerage products and services under certain circumstances
without breaching their fiduciary duties to clients.
For these purposes, “research” means services or products used to provide lawful and appropriate assistance
to YCM in making investment decisions for its clients. “Brokerage” services and products are those used to
affect securities transactions for YCM’s clients or to assist in effecting those transactions.
Consistent with obtaining best execution, brokerage transactions may be directed to certain broker-dealers
in return for investment research and brokerage products and services which assist YCM in its investment
decision-making process. YCM may cause clients to pay commissions that are higher than those that
another qualified broker-dealer might charge to effect the same transaction where YCM determines, in good
faith, that the commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services
received. Research and other products and services purchased with soft dollars will generally be used to
service all of YCM’s clients, but brokerage commissions paid by one client may be used to pay for research
that is not used in managing that client’s portfolio, as permitted by Section 28(e). In other words, there may
be certain client accounts that benefit from the research services, which did not make the payment of
commissions to the broker-dealer providing the services.
Brokerage services obtained with soft dollars may include, for example, quotation and communication
equipment and services, other order management systems that provide trading software or provide
connectivity to such software, trade analysis software, on-line pricing services, communication services
relating to execution, clearing and settlement and message services used to transmit orders. Research and
related services furnished by brokers may include, but are not limited to, written information and analyses
concerning specific securities, companies or sectors; market, financial and economic studies and forecasts;
financial publications; recommendations as to specific securities; portfolio evaluation services; financial
database software and services; computerized news, pricing and statistical services; and discussions with
research personnel, along with hardware, software, data bases and other technical and telecommunication
services and equipment utilized in the investment management process. Research received by YCM under
such soft dollar arrangements may include both proprietary research (created or developed by the broker-
dealer) and research created or developed by a third party.
There may be cases when YCM may receive both non-research (e.g., administrative or accounting services
etc.) and research benefits from the services provided by broker-dealers. If and when this happens, YCM
will make a good faith allocation between the non-research and research portion of the services received,
and will pay “hard dollars” (i.e., YCM will pay from their own monies) for the non-research portion. In
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making a good faith allocation between research services and non-research services, a conflict of interest
may exist by reason of YCM’s allocation of the costs of such services and benefits between those that
primarily benefit YCM and those that primarily benefit clients. YCM strives to always put the client’s
interests first.
2. Directed Brokerage
Generally, YCM has the authority over the selection of the broker to be used without obtaining specific
client consent. In limited situations YCM may accept written directions from a client regarding the use of a
particular broker-dealer to execute some or all transactions for the client. In the event that a client directs
YCM to use a particular broker or dealer, the client will negotiate terms and arrangements for the account
with that broker-dealer, and YCM will not seek better execution services or prices from other broker-
dealers or be able to “batch” client transactions for execution through other broker-dealers with orders for
other accounts managed by YCM (as described below). Additionally, in directed brokerage situations,
YCM will have limited ability to ensure the broker-dealer selected by the client will provide best possible
execution. As a result, the client may pay higher commissions or other transaction costs or greater spreads,
or receive less favorable net prices, on transactions for the account than would otherwise be the case.
Subject to its duty of best execution, YCM may decline a client’s request to direct brokerage if, in YCM’s
sole discretion, such directed brokerage arrangements would result in additional operational difficulties or
violate restrictions imposed by other broker-dealers.
G. Trade Aggregation and Allocation
We describe our aggregation practices in detail under Item 11 - Aggregation with Client Orders, above.
1. Allocation of Investment Opportunities in Private Funds
YCM, from time to time, recommends investments in Private Funds to certain YCM clients. Such
investments are generally available only to a limited number of sophisticated investors that meet the
definitions of “accredited investor” under Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
“Securities Act”) and/or “qualified client” under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Additionally, Private
Funds are considered “limited offerings,” since they only accept a limited amount of funds for investment.
When determining which clients should receive a recommendation to invest in a Private Fund, YCM
considers a number of factors, including but not limited to a client’s sophistication and qualification,
investment objectives, risk levels, along with the amount of available cash in a client’s accounts. YCM
strives to allocate in a fair and balanced manner; however, given these differing factors and the fact that
Private Funds are limited offerings, the allocation of investment opportunities in Private Funds to YCM
clients is subjective and not all qualifying clients will be provided with an investment opportunity.
Additionally, there are times when YCM Associated Persons invest in certain Private Funds that are
recommended to clients. When this occurs, a conflict exists, which is addressed by requiring the Associated
Person to obtain written approval from the CCO prior to investing.
It is important that qualifying clients receiving a recommendation to invest in a Private Fund read the
offering or private placement memorandum prior to investing to fully understand the risks and conflicts
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pertaining to the Private Fund investment.
Item 13: Review of Accounts
A. Periodic Reviews
All investment advisory service accounts are typically reviewed semi-annually by the Investment Adviser
Representative responsible for the client account. Accounts are reviewed for overall adherence with the
investment philosophy employed by YCM and any specific requirements of the client. Asset allocation
occurs on an as-needed basis or as required by the client based on each client’s objectives, needs, and
circumstances.
B. Other Reviews and Triggering Factors
In addition to the periodic reviews described above, reviews may be triggered by changes in an account
holder’s personal, tax or financial status. Account holdings also are reviewed when changing market
conditions warrant such review. Clients are expected to notify YCM and its advisory representatives of any
changes in his/her personal financial situation that might affect his/her investment needs, objectives, or time
horizon.
C. Regular Reports
Written brokerage statements are generated no less than quarterly and are sent directly from the account
custodian. These reports list the account positions, activity in the account over the covered period, and other
related information. Clients are also sent confirmations following each brokerage account transaction unless
confirmations have been waived.
For its fully discretionary accounts, YCM provides performance reports on a semi-annual basis and may
provide similar information for other account types as agreed upon by YCM and the client on a case-by-
case basis. Clients are urged to compare the statements received from YCM to those received from the
account custodian. In addition, clients may receive other supporting reports from mutual funds, TPAs, trust
companies, broker-dealers or insurance companies based on their involvement with the account and their
applicable internal reporting requirements.
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
YCM receives an economic benefit from Schwab in the form of the support products and services it makes
available to us and other independent investment advisers that have their clients maintain accounts at
Schwab. These products and services, how they benefit us, and the related conflicts of interest are described
above (see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices). The availability to YCM of Schwab’s products and services is
not based on us giving particular investment advice, such as buying particular securities for our clients.
A. Economic Benefits Received
As discussed under Item 12, YCM may enter into “soft dollar” arrangements whereby brokerage
transactions are directed to certain broker-dealers in return for investment research products and/or services
which assist YCM in its investment decision-making process. The receipt of such services may be deemed
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to be the receipt of an economic benefit by YCM, and although customary, these arrangements give rise to
potential conflicts of interest, including the incentive to allocate securities transactional business to broker-
dealers based on the receipt of such benefits rather than on a client’s interest in receiving most favorable
execution.
B. Compensation for Expenses related to Educational Events
As previously discussed in Item 5 – Fees and Compensation, YCM at times, shall host Investment
Education events whereby attendees will be required to pay a fee to cover the expenses relating to their
attendance at these events. These fees are solely intended to cover the expenses of the event. For a further
description of these fees please refer to Item 5 above.
C. Other Compensation
As stated in Item 10 above, certain individuals of the Firm are also licensed insurance agents, registered
representatives, and/or have other outside business activities (including APHD I, LLC having minority
membership interest in INTRUST Investment Management, LLC, the manager of the IIM Fund, IPG Fund,
and MFO Fund). These activities create conflicts of interest, which are further disclosed in Items 4, 5, 6, 8,
10 & 12 above, and also in each IAR’s Form ADV Part 2B (Supplemental Disclosure Brochure), along
with information on how YCM addresses such conflicts.
Item 15: Custody
Pursuant to federal regulations, YCM is deemed to have custody of your assets if you authorize us to instruct
Schwab to deduct our advisory fees directly from your account. Schwab maintains actual custody of your
assets. You will receive account statements directly from Schwab at least quarterly. They will be sent to
the email or postal mailing address you provided to Schwab. You should carefully review those statements
promptly when you receive them. YCM also urges you to compare Schwab’s account statements to the
periodic portfolio reports you will receive from us.
YCM is also deemed to have custody of clients’ funds or securities when clients have standing authorizations
with their custodian to move money from a client’s account to a third-party (“SLOA”) and under that SLOA
authorizes us to designate the amount or timing of transfers with the custodian. The SEC has set forth a set
of standards intended to protect client assets in such situations, which we follow.
Under the Custody Rule, advisers with custody are generally required to undergo an independent
verification of the assets for which the adviser has custody through an annual surprise examination by an
independent certified public accountant. Advisers deemed to have custody solely as a consequence of the
authority to debit fees directly from client accounts are not required to obtain an independent verification
of those client funds and securities maintained by a qualified custodian.
In regard to the IIM Fund, IPG Fund, and MFO Fund, YCM does not provide investment advisory services
and has no authority to withdraw any of the Fund’s assets at any time or under any circumstances.
Additionally, Mr. Heckler does not have direct or indirect authority through his company APHD I, LLC,
or personally, to withdraw any funds’ assets from the IIM Fund, IPG Fund, or MFO Fund as Mr. Heckler
is not a signatory in either IIM Fund, IPG Fund, MFO Fund accounts. Importantly, as outlined in the
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amended IIM Fund offering documents, the IPG Fund offering documents, and the MFO Fund offering
documents the Fund will obtain audited financials annually by an accounting firm that is registered with
and subject to inspection by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and the audited
financial statements are distributed to all investors in the respective funds within 120 days of that fund’s
fiscal year end. For more information, please refer to the IIM Fund, IPG Fund, and MFO Fund offering
documents.
Item 16: Investment Discretion
A. Discretionary Authority; Limitations
YCM primarily is a discretionary investment adviser. Accordingly, all assets are managed on a
discretionary basis. However, YCM sometimes provides services on a non-discretionary basis as agreed
upon with the client. In exercising its discretionary authority, YCM has the ability to determine the type
and amount of securities to be bought or sold, and the commission rates to be paid without obtaining specific
client consent. YCM has limited brokerage discretion to the extent that YCM offers clients a limited
universe of available custodial broker-dealers. Once a custodial broker-dealer is selected by a client both
YCM and any TPAs will only use that broker-dealer to effect all transactions on behalf of the client. Such
discretion is to be exercised in a manner consistent with each client’s stated investment objectives, risk
tolerance, and time horizon. In addition, YCM’s authority to trade securities may be limited in certain
circumstances by applicable legal and regulatory requirements. In some instances, YCM’s discretionary
authority may be limited by conditions imposed by clients on YCM’s discretionary authority, including
restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities. All such limitations, restrictions, and
investment guidelines must be provided to YCM in writing.
B. Limited Power of Attorney
Unless clients specifically request in writing that YCM manage all or part of their account on a non-
discretionary basis, by signing YCM’s advisory agreement, clients authorize YCM to exercise full
discretionary authority with respect to all investment transactions involving the client’s account.
Client’s account refers only to assets held at Charles Schwab. Pursuant to such agreement, YCM is
designated as the client’s attorney-in-fact with discretionary authority to effect investment transactions in
the client’s account which authorizes YCM to give instructions to third parties in furtherance of such
authority.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
It is YCM’s policy not to accept proxy voting authority with respect to client securities holdings.
Consequently, all proxy solicitations related to securities held in client accounts will be sent directly to the
client for voting. In the event a proxy solicitation is sent to YCM on a client’s behalf, it is YCM’s practice
to forward the solicitation to the client’s address of record immediately so that the client may cast the proxy
vote.
Item 18: Financial Information
YCM does not require or solicit prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees per client, six months or more in
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advance and therefore is not required to provide, and has not provided, a balance sheet. YCM does not have
any financial commitments that impair its ability to meet contractual and fiduciary obligations to clients
and has not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
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Rev. December 2021
FACTS
WHAT DOES YOSEMITE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
Why?
Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives
consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how
we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to
understand what we do.
What?
The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you
have with us. This information can include:
Social Security Number and Income
Account Balances and Account Number
Account Transactions and Assets
When you are no longer our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this
notice.
How?
All financial companies need to share customers’ personal information to run their everyday
business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their
customers’ personal information; the reasons Yosemite Capital Management, LLC chooses to
share; and whether you can limit this sharing.
Reasons we can share your personal information
Can you limit this sharing?
Does Yosemite Capital
Management, LLC share?
Yes
No
For our everyday business purposes—
such as to process your transactions, maintain your
account(s), respond to court orders and legal
investigations, or at your request to other service
providers you identify to us acting on your behalf.
Yes
No
For our marketing purposes—
to offer our products and services to you
No
We don’t share
For joint marketing with other financial companies
No
We don’t share
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes—
information about your transactions and experiences
No
We don’t share
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes—
information about your creditworthiness
No
We don’t share
For non-affiliates to market to you
Call Yosemite Capital Management, LLC at 714-730-3310 or contact Paul Heckler at
Questions?
pheckler@yosemitecapital.com.
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Who we are
YOSEMITE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
Who is providing this notice?
What we do
How does Yosemite Capital Management,
LLC protect my personal information?
To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we
use security measures that comply with federal law. These measures include
computer safeguards and secured files and buildings.
We collect your personal information, for example, when you:
How does Yosemite Capital Management,
LLC collect my personal information?
Enter into an Investment Advisory Contract or Deposit Money
Open an Account or Seek Advice about your Investments
Seek Financial Advice
Federal law gives you the right to limit only:
Why can’t I limit all sharing?
sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes—information about your
creditworthiness
affiliates from using your information to market to you
sharing for non-affiliates to market to you
State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to limit
sharing.
Definitions
Affiliates
Companies related by common ownership or control. They can be financial
and nonfinancial companies.
Yosemite Capital Management has no affiliates.
Non-affiliates
Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be
financial and nonfinancial companies.
Yosemite Capital Management, LLC does not share with non-affiliates so
they can market to you.
Joint marketing
A formal agreement between non-affiliated financial companies that together
market financial products or services to you.
Yosemite Capital Management, LLC does not jointly market.
Other Important information
Information for Vermont, California and Nevada Customers
In response to a Vermont regulation, if we disclose personal information about you to non-affiliated third parties with whom we have joint marketing
agreements, we will only disclose your name, address, other contact information, and information about our transactions or experiences with you.
In response to a California law, we automatically treat accounts with California billing addresses as if you do not want to disclose personal
information about you to non-affiliated third parties except as permitted by the applicable California law. We will also limit the sharing of personal
information about you with our affiliates to comply with all California privacy laws that apply to us.
Nevada law requires us to disclose that you may request to be placed on our “do not call” list at any time by calling 1-831-759-6300. To obtain further
information, contact the Bureau of Consumer Protection, Office of the Nevada Attorney General at 555 E. Washington Ave., Suite 3900, Las Vegas,
NV 88101; phone 1-702-486-3132; email BCPINFO@ag.state.nv.us.
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