FORM ADV
UNIFORM APPLICATION FOR INVESTMENT ADVISER REGISTRATION AND REPORT BY
EXEMPT REPORTING ADVISERS
Primary Business Name: RED DOT TRADE FINANCE, LLC CRD Numbe
Other-Than-Annual Amendment - All Sections Rev. 10/2012
WARNING: Complete this form truthfully. False statements or omissions may result in denial of your
application, revocation of your registration, or criminal prosecution. You must keep this form
updated by filing periodic amendments. See Form ADV General Instruction 4.
Item 1 Identifying Information
Responses to this Item tell us who you are, where you are doing business, and how we can contact you.
A. Your full legal name (if you are a sole proprietor, your last, first, and middle names):
RED DOT TRADE FINANCE, LLC
B. Name under which you primarily conduct your advisory business, if different from Item S.A.:
RED DOT TRADE FINANCE, LLC
List on Section 1.5. of Schedule D any additional names under which you conduct your advisory
business.
C. If this filing is reporting a change in your legal name (Item S.A.) or primary business name (Item
1.B.), enter the new name and specify whether the name change is of
r your legal name or r your primary business name:
D. (1) If you are registered with the SEC as an investment adviser, your SEC file number:
(2) If you report to the SEC as an exempt reporting adviser, your SEC file number:
E. If you have a number ("CRD Number") assigned by the FINRA's CRD system or by the LARD system,
your CRD number
If your firm does not have a CRD number, skip this Item 1.E. Do not provide the CRD number of one of
your officers, employees, or affiliates.
F. Principal Office and Place of Business
(1) Address (do not use a P.O. Box):
Number and Street 1: Number and Street 2:
City: State: Country: ZIP +4/Postal Code:
WESTON Massachusetts UNITED STATES 02493
If this address is a private residence, check this box: I7
List on Section 1.F. of Schedule D any office, other than your principal office and place of business,
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at which you conduct investment advisory business. If you are applying for registration, or are
registered, with one or more state securities authorities, you must list all of your offices in the
state or states to which you are applying for registration or with whom you are registered. If you
are applying for SEC registration, if you are registered only with the SEC, or if you are reporting to
the SEC as an exempt reporting adviser, list the largest five offices in terms of numbers of
employees.
(2) Days of week that you normally conduct business at your principal office and place of business:
Monday - Friday r Other:
Normal business hours at this location:
8-5
(3) Tele hone number at this location:
(4) Facsimile number at this location:
G. Mailing address, if different from your principal office and place of business address:
Number and Street 1: Number and Street 2:
City: State: Country: ZIP+4/Postal Code:
WESTON Massachusetts UNITED STATES 02493
If this address is a private residence, check this box: F
H. If you are a sole proprietor, state your full residence address, if different from your principal office
and place of business address in Item 1.F.:
Number and Street 1: Number and Street 2:
City: State: Country: ZIP+4/Postal Code:
Yes No
I. Do you have one or more websites? r
If "yes," list all website addresses on Section 1.I. of Schedule D. If a website address serves as a portal
through which to access other information you have published on the web, you may list the portal
without listing addresses for all of the other information. Some advisers may need to list more than one
portal address. Do not provide individual electronic mail (e-mail) addresses in response to this Item.
J. Provide the name and contact information of your Chief Compliance Officer: If you are an exempt
reporting adviser, you must provide the contact information for your Chief Compliance Officer, if you
have one. If not, you must complete Item 1.K. below.
Name: Other titles, if any:
JOSHUA LEVY PARTNER
Telephone number: Facsimile number:
Number and Street 1: Number and Street 2:
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86 MYLES STANDISH RD
City: State: Country: ZIP+4/Postal Code:
WESTON Massachusetts UNITED STATES 02493
Electronic mail (e-mail) address, if Chief Compliance Officer has one:
K. Additional Regulatory Contact Person: If a person other than the Chief Compliance Officer is
authorized to receive information and respond to questions about this Form ADV, you may provide
that information here.
Name:
Telephone number: Facsimile number:
Number and Street 1: Number and Street 2:
City: State: Country: ZIP+4/Postal Code:
Electronic mail (e-mail) address, if contact person has one:
Yes No
L. Do you maintain some or all of the books and records you are required to keep under r
Section 204 of the Advisers Act, or similar state law, somewhere other than your principal
office and place of business?
If "yes," complete Section 1.L. of Schedule D.
Yes No
M. Are you registered with a foreign financial regulatory authority? r
Answer "no" if you are not registered with a foreign financial regulatory authority, even if you have an
affiliate that is registered with a foreign financial regulatory authority. If "yes," complete Section 1.M. of
Schedule D.
Yes No
N. Are you a public reporting company under Sections 12 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange r r.
Act of 1934?
If "yes," provide your CIK number (Central Index Key number that the SEC assigns to each public
reporting company):
Yes No
O. Did you have $1 billion or more in assets on the last day of your most recent fiscal year? r
P. Provide your Legal Entity Identifier if you have one:
A legal entity identifier is a unique number that companies use to identify each other in the financial
marketplace. In the first half of 2011, the legal entity identifier standard was still in development.
You may not have a legal entity identifier.
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SECTION 1.B. Other Business Names
List your other business names and the jurisdictions in which you use them. You must complete a
separate Schedule D Section 1.5. for each business name.
Name: ATORUS
Jurisdictions
❑ AL ❑ ID ❑ MO ❑ PA
❑ AK OIL OMT ❑ PR
r AZ ❑ IN ONE O RI
F AR ❑ IA ❑ NV ❑ SO
CA ❑ KS ❑ NH ❑ SD
1- co ❑ KY
CT ❑ LA ❑ NM O-rx
• DE r ME ❑ NY OUT
• DC ✓ MD ❑ NC
• FL F MA ❑ ND
E GA ✓ MI 00H OVA
• GU E MN ❑ OK ❑ WA
✓ HI ❑ ris ❑ OR O WV
❑ WI
❑ Other:
SECTION 1.F. Other Offices
No Information Filed
SECTION 1.I. Website Addresses
No Information Filed
SECTION 1.L. Location of Books and Records
No Information Filed
SECTION 1.M. Registration with Foreign Financial Regulatory Authorities
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No Information Filed
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Item 3 Form of Organization
A. How are you organized?
✓ Corporation
✓ Sole Proprietorship
✓ Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
r Partnership
• Limited Liability Company (LLC)
✓ Limited Partnership (LP)
✓ Other (specify):
If you are changing your response to this Item, see Part 1A Instruction 4.
B. In what month does your fiscal year end each year?
DECEMBER
C. Under the laws of what state or country are you organized?
State Country
Delaware UNITED STATES
If you are a partnership, provide the name of the state or country under whose laws your partnership
was formed. If you are a sole proprietor, provide the name of the state or country where you reside.
If you are changing your response to this Item, see Part 1A Instruction 4.
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Item 4 Successions
Yes No
A. Are you, at the time of this filing, succeeding to the business of a registered investment r r.
adviser?
If "yes", complete Item 4.8. and Section 4 of Schedule D.
B. Date of Succession: (MM/DD/YYYY)
If you have already reported this succession on a previous Form ADV filing, do not report the succession
again. Instead, check "No." See Part 1A Instruction 4.
SECTION 4 Successions
No Information Filed
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Item 5 Information About Your Advisory Business - Employees, Clients, and Compensation
Responses to this Item help us understand your business, assist us in preparing for on-site
examinations, and provide us with data we use when making regulatory policy. Part 1A Instruction 5.a.
provides additional guidance to newly formed advisers for completing this Item 5.
Employees
If you are organized as a sole proprietorship, include yourself as an employee in your responses to Item S.A.
and Items SAW, (2), (3), (4), and (5). If an employee performs more than one function, you should count
that employee in each of your responses to Items 5.8.(1), (2), (3), (4), and (5).
A. Approximately how many employees do you have? Include full- and part-time employees but do not
include any clerical workers.
2
B. (1) Approximately how many of the employees reported in 5.A. perform investment advisory
functions (including research)?
2
(2) Approximately how many of the employees reported in 5.A. are registered representatives of a
broker-dealer?
0
(3) Approximately how many of the employees reported in 5.A. are registered with one or more
state securities authorities as investment adviser representatives?
2
(4) Approximately how many of the employees reported in 5.A. are registered with one or more
state securities authorities as investment adviser representatives for an investment adviser
other than you?
0
(5) Approximately how many of the employees reported in 5.A. are licensed agents of an
insurance company or agency?
0
(6) Approximately how many firms or other persons solicit advisory clients on your behalf?
0
In your response to Item 5.6.(6), do not count any of your employees and count a firm only once - do
not count each of the firm's employees that solicit on your behalf.
Clients
In your responses to Items S.C. and S.D. do not include as "clients" the investors in a private fund you
advise, unless you have a separate advisory relationship with those investors.
C. (1) To approximately how many clients did you provide investment advisory services during your
most recently completed fiscal year?
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r1-10 r 11-25
r 26-100 r More than 100
If more than 100, how many?
(round to the nearest 100)
(2) Approximately what percentage of your clients are non-United States persons?
0%
D. For purposes of this Item S.D., the category "individuals" includes trusts, estates, and 401(k) plans and
IRAs of individuals and their family members, but does not include businesses organized as sole
proprietorships. The category "business development companies" consists of companies that have made
an election pursuant to section 54 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. Unless you provide advisory
services pursuant to an investment advisory contract to an investment company registered under the
Investment Company Act of 1940, check "None" in response to Item 5.D.(1)(d) and do not check any of
the boxes in response to Item 5.D.(2)(d).
(1) What types of clients do you have? Indicate the approximate percentage that each type of
client comprises of your total number of clients. If a client fits into more than one category,
check all that apply.
Unto 11- 26- 51- 76-
None 10% 25% 50% 75% 99% 100%
(a) Individuals (other than high net worth r r e r r r
individuals)
(b) High net worth individuals ✓ r r r r r a
(c) Banking or thrift institutions r r r r r r
(d) Investment companies r. r r r r r r
(e) Business development companies r r r r r r
(f) Pooled investment vehicles (other than r r r r r r
investment companies)
(g) Pension and profit sharing plans (but not r. r e r r r r
the plan participants)
(h) Charitable organizations r. r e r r r r
(i) Corporations or other businesses not listed r r r r r r
above
(j) State or municipal government entities r r r r r r
(k) Other investment advisers r r r r r r
(I) Insurance companies r r r r r r
(m) Other: r r r r r r
(2) Indicate the approximate amount of your regulatory assets under management (reported in
Item S.F. below) attributable to each of the following type of client. If a client fits into more
than one category, check all that apply.
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None UD to UD to UD to >750/0
25% 50% 75%
(a) Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) a r r r r
(b) High net worth individuals r r r r a
(c) Banking or thrift institutions a r r r r
(d) Investment companies a r r r r
(e) Business development companies C.- r r r r
(f) Pooled investment vehicles (other than a r r r r
investment companies)
(g) Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the r. r r r r
plan participants)
(h) Charitable organizations a r r r r
(i) Corporations or other businesses not listed a r r r r
above
(j) State or municipal government entities a r r r r
(k) Other investment advisers a r r r r
(I) Insurance companies a r r r r
(m) Other: a r r r r
Compensation Arrangements
E. You are compensated for your investment advisory services by (check all that apply):
Fo (1) A percentage of assets under your management
✓ (2) Hourly charges
✓ (3) Subscription fees (for a newsletter or periodical)
✓ (4) Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)
✓ (5) Commissions
P- (6) Performance-based fees
✓ (7) Other (specify):
Item 5 Information About Your Advisory Business - Regulatory Assets Under Management
Regulatory Assets Under Management
Yes No
F. (1) Do you provide continuous and regular supervisory or management services to r r.
securities portfolios?
(2) If yes, what is the amount of your regulatory assets under management and total number of
accounts?
U.S. Dollar Amount Total Number of Accounts
Discretionary: (a) $ (d)
Non-Discretionary: (b) $ (e)
Total: (c) $
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Part 1A Instruction 5.b. explains how to calculate your regulatory assets under management. You
must follow these instructions carefully when completing this Item.
Item 5 Information About Your Advisory Business - Advisory Activities
Advisory Activities
G. What type(s) of advisory services do you provide? Check all that apply.
F (1) Financial planning services
Ft (2) Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
✓ (3) Portfolio management for investment companies (as well as "business development
companies" that have made an election pursuant to section 54 of the Investment
Company Act of 1940)
✓ (4) Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles (other than investment
companies)
✓ (5) Portfolio management for businesses (other than small businesses) or institutional
clients (other than registered investment companies and other pooled investment
vehicles)
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(6) Pension consulting services
(7) Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)
(8) Publication of periodicals or newsletters
(9) Security ratings or pricing services
(10) Market timing services
(11) Educational seminars/workshops
(12) Other(specify):
Do not check Item 5.G.(3) unless you provide advisory services pursuant to an investment advisory
contract to an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, including
as a subadviser. If you check Item 5.G.(3), report the 811 or 814 number of the investment company
or investment companies to which you provide advice in Section 5.G.(3) of Schedule D.
H. If you provide financial planning services, to how many clients did you provide these services during
your last fiscal year?
✓ 1-10
• 11 - 25
✓ 26 - 50
✓ 51 - 100
✓ 101 - 250
✓ 251 - 500
✓ More than 500
If more than 500, how many?
(round to the nearest 500)
In your responses to this Item S.H., do not include as "clients" the investors in a private fund you
advise, unless you have a separate advisory relationship with those investors.
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I. If you participate in a wrap fee program, do you (check all that apply):
r (1) sponsor the wrap fee program?
r (2) act as a portfolio manager for the wrap fee program?
If you are a portfolio manager for a wrap fee program, list the names of the programs and their
sponsors in Section 5.I.(2) of Schedule D.
If your involvement in a wrap fee program is limited to recommending wrap fee programs to your
clients, or you advise a mutual fund that is offered through a wrap fee program, do not check either
Item 5.I.(1) or 5.I.(2).
Yes No
3. In response to Item 4.B. of Part 2A of Form ADV, do you indicate that you provide r
investment advice only with respect to limited types of investments?
SECTION 5.G.(3) Advisers to Registered Investment Companies and Business Development
Companies
No Information Filed
SECTION 5.I.(2) Wrap Fee Programs
No Information Filed
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Item 6 Other Business Activities
In this Item, we request information about your firm's other business activities.
A. You are actively engaged in business as a (check all that apply):
✓ (1) broker-dealer (registered or unregistered)
✓ (2) registered representative of a broker-dealer
✓ (3) commodity pool operator or commodity trading advisor (whether registered or exempt
from registration)
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(4) futures commission merchant
(5) real estate broker, dealer, or agent
(6) insurance broker or agent
(7) bank (including a separately identifiable department or division of a bank)
(8) trust company
(9) registered municipal advisor
(10) registered security-based swap dealer
(11) major security-based swap participant
(12) accountant or accounting firm
(13) lawyer or law firm
(14) other financial product salesperson (specify):
If you engage in other business using a name that is different from the names reported in Items 1.A. or
1.8, complete Section 6.A. of Schedule D.
Yes No
B. (1) Are you actively engaged in any other business not listed in Item 6.A. (other than r
giving investment advice)?
(2) If yes, is this other business your primary business? r. r
If "yes," describe this other business on Section 6.8.(2) of Schedule D, and if you engage in this
business under a different name, provide that name.
Yes No
(3) Do you sell products or provide services other than investment advice to your r
advisory clients?
If "yes," describe this other business on Section 6.8.(3) of Schedule D, and if you engage in this
business under a different name, provide that name.
SECTION 6.A. Names of Your Other Businesses
No Information Filed
SECTION 6.B.(2) Description of Primary Business
Describe your primary business (not your investment advisory business):
WE PROVIDE BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES ON AN OPPORTUNISTIC BASIS.
If you engage in that business under a different name, provide that name:
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SECTION 6.B.(3) Description of Other Products and Services
Describe other products or services you sell to your dient, You may omit products and services that you
listed in Section 6.B.(2) above.
If you engage in that business under a different name, provide that name.
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Item 7 Financial Industry Affiliations and Private Fund Reporting
In this Item, we request information about your financial industry affiliations and activities. This
information identifies areas in which conflicts of interest may occur between you and your clients.
A. This part of Item 7 requires you to provide information about you and your related persons, including
foreign affiliates. Your related persons are all of your advisory affiliates and any person that is under
common control with you.
You have a related person that is a (check all that apply):
1 (1) broker-dealer, municipal securities dealer, or government securities broker or dealer
(registered or unregistered)
(2) other investment adviser (including financial planners)
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(3) registered municipal advisor
(4) registered security-based swap dealer
(5) major security-based swap participant
(6) commodity pool operator or commodity trading advisor (whether registered or exempt
from registration)
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(7) futures commission merchant
(8) banking or thrift institution
(9) trust company
(10) accountant or accounting firm
(11) lawyer or law firm
(12) insurance company or agency
(13) pension consultant
(14) real estate broker or dealer
(15) sponsor or syndicator of limited partnerships (or equivalent), excluding pooled
investment vehicles
r (16) sponsor, general partner, managing member (or equivalent) of pooled investment
vehicles
For each related person, including foreign affiliates that may not be registered or required to be
registered in the United States, complete Section 7.A. of Schedule D.
You do not need to complete Section 7.A. of Schedule D for any related person if: (1) you have no
business dealings with the related person in connection with advisory services you provide to your
clients; (2) you do not conduct shared operations with the related person; (3) you do not refer clients
or business to the related person, and the related person does not refer prospective clients or business
to you; (4) you do not share supervised persons or premises with the related person; and (5) you have
no reason to believe that your relationship with the related person otherwise creates a conflict of
interest with your clients.
You must complete Section 7.A. of Schedule D for each related person acting as qualified custodian in
connection with advisory services you provide to your clients (other than any mutual fund transfer
agent pursuant to rule 206(4)-2(b)(1)), regardless of whether you have determined the related person
to be operationally independent under rule 206(4)-2 of the Advisers Act.
Yes No
B. Are you an adviser to any private fund? r
If "yes," then for each private fund that you advise, you must complete a Section 7.8.(1) of Schedule D,
except in certain circumstances described in the next sentence and in Instruction 6 of the Instructions
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to Part 1A. If another adviser reports this information with respect to any such private fund in Section
7.8.(1) of Schedule D of its Form ADV (e.g., if you are a subadviser), do not complete Section 7.5.(1) of
Schedule D with respect to that private fund. You must, instead, complete Section 7.11(2) of Schedule D.
In either case, if you seek to preserve the anonymity of a private fund client by maintaining its identity
in your books and records in numerical or alphabetical code, or similar designation, pursuant to rule 204-
2(d), you may identify the private fund in Section 7.8.(1) or 7.8.(2) of Schedule D using the same code
or designation in place of the fund's name.
SECTION 7.A. Financial Industry Affiliations
No Information Filed
SECTION 7.B.(1) Private Fund Reporting
No Information Filed
SECTION 7.B.(2) Private Fund Reporting
No Information Filed
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Item 8 Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
In this Item, we request information about your participation and interest in your clients' transactions.
This information identifies additional areas in which conflicts of interest may occur between you and your
clients.
Like Item 7, Item 8 requires you to provide information about you and your related persons, including
foreign affiliates.
Proprietary Interest in Client Transactions
A. Do you or any related person: Yes No
(1) buy securities for yourself from advisory clients, or sell securities you own to advisory r
clients (principal transactions)?
(2) buy or sell for yourself securities (other than shares of mutual funds) that you also r
recommend to advisory clients?
(3) recommend securities (or other investment products) to advisory clients in which you r
or any related person has some other proprietary (ownership) interest (other than
those mentioned in Items 8.A.(1) or (2))?
Sales Interest in Client Transactions
B. Do you or any related person: Yes No
(1) as a broker-dealer or registered representative of a broker-dealer, execute securities ✓ r.
trades for brokerage customers in which advisory client securities are sold to or
bought from the brokerage customer (agency cross transactions)?
(2) recommend purchase of securities to advisory clients for which you or any related ✓ r.
person serves as underwriter, general or managing partner, or purchaser
representative?
(3) recommend purchase or sale of securities to advisory clients for which you or any ✓ r.
related person has any other sales interest (other than the receipt of sales
commissions as a broker or registered representative of a broker-dealer)?
Investment or Brokerage Discretion
C. Do you or any related person have discretionary authority to determine the: Yes No
(1) securities to be bought or sold for a client's account? • r
(2) amount of securities to be bought or sold for a client's account? r. r
(3) broker or dealer to be used for a purchase or sale of securities for a client's account? • r
(4) commission rates to be paid to a broker or dealer for a client's securities • r
transactions?
D. If you answer "yes" to C.(3) above, are any of the brokers or dealers related persons? ✓ r.
E. Do you or any related person recommend brokers or dealers to clients? ✓ r.
F. If you answer "yes" to E above, are any of the brokers or dealers related persons? r
G. (1) Do you or any related person receive research or other products or services other r. r
than execution from a broker-dealer or a third party ("soft dollar benefits") in
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connection with client securities transactions?
(2) If "yes" to G.(1) above, are all the "soft dollar benefits" you or any related persons r
receive eligible "research or brokerage services" under section 28(e) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934?
H. Do you or any related person, directly or indirectly, compensate any person for client r
referrals?
I. Do you or any related person, directly or indirectly, receive compensation from any person r
for client referrals?
In responding to Items 8.H and 8.L, consider all cash and non-cash compensation that you or a related
person gave to (in answering Item 8.fr) or received from (in answering Item 8.0 any person in exchange
for client referrals, including any bonus that is based, at least in par₹, on the number or amount of client
referrals.
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Item 9 Custody
In this Item, we ask you whether you or a related person has custody of client (other than clients that are
investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940) assets and about your
custodial practices.
A. (1) Do you have custody of any advisory clients': Yes No
(a) cash or bank accounts? r
(b) securities? r r.
If you are registering or registered with the SEC, answer "No" to Item 9.A.(1)(a) and (b) if you have
custody solely because (i) you deduct your advisory fees directly from your clients' accounts, or (ii) a
related person has custody of client assets in connection with advisory services you provide to clients,
but you have overcome the presumption that you are not operationally independent (pursuant to
Advisers Act rule 206(4)-(2)(d)(5)) from the related person.
(2) If you checked "yes" to Item 9.A.(1)(a) or (b), what is the approximate amount of client funds
and securities and total number of clients for which you have custody:
U.S. Dollar Amount Total Number of Clients
(a)$ (b)
If you are registering or registered with the SEC and you have custody solely because you deduct your
advisory fees directly from your clients' accounts, do not include the amount of those assets and the
number of those clients in your response to Item 9.A.(2). If your related person has custody of client
assets in connection with advisory services you provide to clients, do not include the amount of those
assets and number of those clients in your response to 9.A.(2). Instead, include that information in
your response to Item 9.8.(2).
B. (1) In connection with advisory services you provide to clients, do any of your related Yes No
persons have custody of any of your advisory clients':
(a) cash or bank accounts? r
(b) securities? r
You are required to answer this item regardless of how you answered Item 9.A.(1)(a) or (b).
(2) If you checked "yes" to Item 9.B.(1)(a) or (b), what is the approximate amount of client funds
and securities and total number of clients for which your related persons have custody:
U.S. Dollar Amount Total Number of Clients
C. If you or your related persons have custody of client funds or securities in connection with advisory
services you provide to clients, check all the following that apply:
(1) A qualified custodian(s) sends account statements at least quarterly to the investors
in the pooled investment vehicle(s) you manage.
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(2) An independent public accountant audits annually the pooled investment vehicle(s) r
that you manage and the audited financial statements are distributed to the
investors in the pools.
(3) An independent public accountant conducts an annual surprise examination of client r
funds and securities.
(4) An independent public accountant prepares an internal control report with respect to r
custodial services when you or your related persons are qualified custodians for client
funds and securities.
If you checked Item 9.C.(2), C.(3) or C.(4), list in Section 9.C. of Schedule D the accountants that are
engaged to perform the audit or examination or prepare an internal control report. (If you checked Item
9.C.(2), you do not have to list auditor information in Section 9.C. of Schedule D if you already provided
this information with respect to the private funds you advise in Section 7.8.(1) of Schedule D).
D. Do you or your related person(s) act as qualified custodians for your clients in connection Yes No
with advisory services you provide to clients?
(1) you act as a qualified custodian
(2) your related person(s) act as qualified custodian(s)
If you checked "yes" to Item 9.D.(2), all related persons that act as qualified custodians (other than any
mutual fund transfer agent pursuant to rule 206(4)-2(b)(1)) must be identified in Section 7.A. of
Schedule D, regardless of whether you have determined the related person to be operationally
independent under rule 206(4)-2 of the Advisers Act.
E. If you are filing your annual updating amendment and you were subject to a surprise examination by
an independent public accountant during your last fiscal year, provide the date (MM/YYYY) the
examination commenced:
F. If you or your related persons have custody of client funds or securities, how many persons,
including, but not limited to, you and your related persons, act as qualified custodians for your clients
in connection with advisory services you provide to clients?
SECTION 9.C. Independent Public Accountant
No Information Filed
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Item 10 Control Persons
In this Item, we ask you to identify every person that, directly or indirectly, controls you.
If you are submitting an initial application or report, you must complete Schedule A and Schedule B.
Schedule A asks for information about your direct owners and executive officers. Schedule B asks for
information about your indirect owners. If this is an amendment and you are updating information you
reported on either Schedule A or Schedule B (or both) that you filed with your initial application or
report, you must complete Schedule C.
Yes No
A. Does any person not named in Item 1.A. or Schedules A, B, or C, directly or indirectly, r
control your management or policies?
If yes, complete Section 10.A. of Schedule D.
B. If any person named in Schedules A, B, or C or in Section 10.A. of Schedule D is a public reporting
company under Sections 12 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, please complete
Section 10.B. of Schedule D.
SECTION 10.A. Control Persons
No Information Filed
SECTION 10.B. Control Person Public Reporting Companies
No Information Filed
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Item 11 Disclosure Information
In this Item, we ask for information about your disciplinary history and the disciplinary history of all your
advisory affiliates. We use this information to determine whether to grant your application for
registration, to decide whether to revoke your registration or to place limitations on your activities as an
investment adviser, and to identify potential problem areas to focus on during our on-site examinations.
One event may result in "yes" answers to more than one of the questions below.
Your advisory affiliates are: (1) all of your current employees (other than employees performing only
clerical, administrative, support or similar functions); (2) all of your officers, partners, or directors (or any
person performing similar functions); and (3) all persons directly or indirectly controlling you or controlled
by you. If you are a "separately identifiable department or division" (SID) of a bank, see the Glossary of
Terms to determine who your advisory affiliates are.
If you are registered or registering with the SEC or if you are an exempt reporting adviser, you may limit your
disclosure of any event listed in Item 11 to ten years following the date of the event. If you are registered or
registering with a state, you must respond to the questions as posed; you may, therefore, limit your
disclosure to ten years following the date of an event only in responding to Items 11.A.(1), 11.A.(2), 11.8.(1),
11.8.(2), 11.D.(4), and 11.1-1.(1)(a). For purposes of calculating this ten-year period, the date of an event is
the date the final order, judgment, or decree was entered, or the date any rights of appeal from preliminary
orders, judgments, or decrees lapsed.
You must complete the appropriate Disclosure Reporting Page ("DRP") for "yes" answers to the
questions in this Item 11.
Yes No
Do any of the events below involve you or any of your supervised persons? r
For "ves" answers to the following questions, comolete a Criminal Action DRP:
A. In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate: Yes No
(1) been convicted of or pled guilty or nob contendere ("no contest") in a domestic, r
foreign, or military court to any felony?
(2) been charged with any felony? r r.
If you are registered or registering with the SEC, or if you are reporting as an exempt reporting adviser,
you may limit your response to Item 11.A.(2) to charges that are currently pending.
B. In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
(1) been convicted of or pled guilty or nob contendere ("no contest") in a domestic, r
foreign, or military court to a misdemeanor involving: investments or an investment-
related business, or any fraud, false statements, or omissions, wrongful taking of
property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, extortion, or a conspiracy to commit
any of these offenses?
(2) been charged with a misdemeanor listed in Item 11.B.(1)? r r.
If you are registered or registering with the SEC, or if you are reporting as an exempt reporting adviser,
you may limit your response to Item 11.8.(2) to charges that are currently pending.
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For "yes" answers to the following questions, complete a Reaulatory Action DRP:
C. Has the SEC or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) ever: Yes No
(1) found you or any advisory affiliate to have made a false statement or omission? r
(2) found you or any advisory affiliate to have been involved in a violation of SEC or CFTC r
regulations or statutes?
(3) found you or any advisory affiliate to have been a cause of an investment-related r
business having its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or
restricted?
(4) entered an order against you or any advisory affiliate in connection with investment- r
related activity?
(5) imposed a civil money penalty on you or any advisory affiliate, or ordered you or any r
advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?
D. Has any other federal regulatory agency, any state regulatory agency, or any foreign
financial regulatory authority:
(1) ever found you or any advisory affiliate to have made a false statement or omission, or r
been dishonest, unfair, or unethical?
(2) ever found you or any advisory affiliate to have been involved in a violation of r
investment-related regulations or statutes?
(3) ever found you or any advisory affiliate to have been a cause of an investment-related r
business having its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or
restricted?
(4) in the past ten years, entered an order against you or any advisory affiliate in r
connection with an investment-related activity?
(5) ever denied, suspended, or revoked your or any advisory affiliate's registration or r r.
license, or otherwise prevented you or any advisory affiliate, by order, from associating
with an investment-related business or restricted your or any advisory affiliate's
activity?
E. Has any self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:
(1) found you or any advisory affiliate to have made a false statement or omission? r
(2) found you or any advisory affiliate to have been involved in a violation of its rules (other r
than a violation designated as a "minor rule violation" under a plan approved by the
SEC)?
(3) found you or any advisory affiliate to have been the cause of an investment-related r
business having its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or
restricted?
(4) disciplined you or any advisory affiliate by expelling or suspending you or the advisory r
affiliate from membership, barring or suspending you or the advisory affiliate from
association with other members, or otherwise restricting your or the advisory affiliate's
activities?
F. Has an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to r r.
you or any advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?
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G. Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of any regulatory proceeding that could r r.
result in a "yes" answer to any part of Item 11.C., 11.D., or 11.E.?
For "yes" answers to the following questions, complete a Civil Judicial Action DRP:
H. (1) Has any domestic or foreign court: Yes No
(a) in the past ten years, enjoined you or any advisory affiliate in connection with any r
investment-related activity?
(b) ever found that you or any advisory affiliate were involved in a violation of r r.
investment-related statutes or regulations?
(c) ever dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil r
action brought against you or any advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial
regulatory authority?
(2) Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of any civil proceeding that could r
result in a "yes" answer to any part of Item 11.H.(1)?
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Item 12 Small Businesses
The SEC is required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act to consider the effect of its regulations on small
entities. In order to do this, we need to determine whether you meet the definition of "small business"
or "small organization" under rule 0-7.
Answer this Item 12 only if you are registered or registering with the SEC and you indicated in response
to Item 5.F.(2)(c) that you have regulatory assets under management of less than $25 million. You are
not required to answer this Item 12 if you are filing for initial registration as a state adviser, amending a
current state registration, or switching from SEC to state registration.
For purposes of this Item 12 only:
• Total Assets refers to the total assets of a firm, rather than the assets managed on behalf of
clients. In determining your or another person's total assets, you may use the total assets shown
on a current balance sheet (but use total assets reported on a consolidated balance sheet with
subsidiaries included, if that amount is larger).
• Control means the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of a
person, whether through ownership of securities, by contract, or otherwise. Any person that
directly or indirectly has the right to vote 25 percent or more of the voting securities, or is entitled
to 25 percent or more of the profits, of another person is presumed to control the other person.
Yes No
A. Did you have total assets of $5 million or more on the last day of your most recent fiscal ✓ r
year?
If "yes," you do not need to answer Items 12.8. and 12.C.
B. Do you:
(1) control another investment adviser that had regulatory assets under management ✓ r
(calculated in response to Item 5.F.(2)(c) of Form ADV) of $25 million or more on the
last day of its most recent fiscal year?
(2) control another person (other than a natural person) that had total assets of $5 million r
or more on the last day of its most recent fiscal year?
C. Are you:
(1) controlled by or under common control with another investment adviser that had ✓ r
regulatory assets under management (calculated in response to Item 5.F.(2)(c) of
Form ADV) of $25 million or more on the last day of its most recent fiscal year?
(2) controlled by or under common control with another person (other than a natural ✓ r
person) that had total assets of $5 million or more on the last day of its most recent
fiscal year?
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Schedule A
Direct Owners and Executive Officers
1. Complete Schedule A only if you are submitting an initial application or report. Schedule A asks for
information about your direct owners and executive officers. Use Schedule C to amend this
information.
2. Direct Owners and Executive Officers. List below the names of:
(a) each Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Legal Officer,
Chief Compliance Officer(Chief Compliance Officer is required if you are registered or applying for
registration and cannot be more than one individual), director, and any other individuals with
similar status or functions;
(b) if you are organized as a corporation, each shareholder that is a direct owner of 5% or more of a
class of your voting securities, unless you are a public reporting company (a company subject to
Section 12 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act);
Direct owners include any person that owns, beneficially owns, has the right to vote, or has the
power to sell or direct the sale of, 5% or more of a class of your voting securities. For purposes of
this Schedule, a person beneficially owns any securities: (i) owned by his/her child, stepchild,
grandchild, parent, stepparent, grandparent, spouse, sibling, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-
law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law, sharing the same residence; or (ii) that
he/she has the right to acquire, within 60 days, through the exercise of any option, warrant, or
right to purchase the security.
(c) if you are organized as a partnership, all general partners and those limited and special partners
that have the right to receive upon dissolution, or have contributed, 5% or more of your capital;
(d) in the case of a trust that directly owns 5% or more of a class of your voting securities, or that
has the right to receive upon dissolution, or has contributed, 5% or more of your capital, the trust
and each trustee; and
(e) if you are organized as a limited liability company ("LLC"), (i) those members that have the right to
receive upon dissolution, or have contributed, 5% or more of your capital, and (ii) if managed by
elected managers, all elected managers.
3. Do you have any indirect owners to be reported on Schedule B? r Yes No
4. In the DE/FE/I column below, enter "DE" if the owner is a domestic entity, "FE" if the owner is an
entity incorporated or domiciled in a foreign country, or "I" if the owner or executive officer is an
individual.
5. Complete the Title or Status column by entering board/management titles; status as partner, trustee,
sole proprietor, elected manager, shareholder, or member; and for shareholders or members, the
class of securities owned (if more than one is issued).
6. Ownership codes NA - less than 5% B - 10% but less than D - 50% but less than
are: 25% 75%
A - 5% but less than C - 25% but less than E - 75% or more
10% 500/0
7. (a) In the Control Person column, enter "Yes" if the person has control as defined in the Glossary of
Terms to Form ADV, and enter "No" if the person does not have control. Note that under this
definition, most executive officers and all 25% owners, general partners, elected managers, and
trustees are control persons.
(b) In the PR column, enter "PR" if the owner is a public reporting company under Sections 12 or 15(d)
of the Exchange Act.
(c) Complete each column.
FULL LEGAL NAME DE/FE/I Status Date Ownership Control PR CRD No. If None:
(Individuals: Last Name, First Status Code Person S.S. No. and Date
Name, Middle Name) Acquired of Birth, IRS Tax
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MM/YYYY No. or Emplc yer
ID No.
LEW, JOSHUA, LOUIS I PARTNER 12/2009 D Y N
FOWLER, MICHAEL, JAMES I PARTNER 05/2014 C Y
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Schedule B
Indirect Owners
1. Complete Schedule B only if you are submitting an initial application. Schedule B asks for information
about your indirect owners; you must first complete Schedule A, which asks for information about
your direct owners. Use Schedule C to amend this information.
2. Indirect Owners. With respect to each owner listed on Schedule A (except individual owners), list
below:
(a) in the case of an owner that is a corporation, each of its shareholders that beneficially owns, has
the right to vote, or has the power to sell or direct the sale of, 25% or more of a class of a voting
security of that corporation;
For purposes of this Schedule, a person beneficially owns any securities: (i) owned by his/her
child, stepchild, grandchild, parent, stepparent, grandparent, spouse, sibling, mother-in-law,
father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law, sharing the same
residence; or (ii) that he/she has the right to acquire, within 60 days, through the exercise of
any option, warrant, or right to purchase the security.
(b) in the case of an owner that is a partnership, all general partners and those limited and special
partners that have the right to receive upon dissolution, or have contributed, 25% or more of
the partnership's capital;
(c) in the case of an owner that is a trust, the trust and each trustee; and
(d) in the case of an owner that is a limited liability company ("LLC"), (i) those members that have
the right to receive upon dissolution, or have contributed, 25% or more of the LLC's capital, and
(ii) if managed by elected managers, all elected managers.
3. Continue up the chain of ownership listing all 25% owners at each level. Once a public reporting
company (a company subject to Sections 12 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act) is reached, no further
ownership information need be given.
4. In the DE/FE/I column below, enter "DE" if the owner is a domestic entity, "FE" if the owner is an
entity incorporated or domiciled in a foreign country, or "I" if the owner is an individual.
5. Complete the Status column by entering the owner's status as partner, trustee, elected manager,
shareholder, or member; and for shareholders or members, the class of securities owned (if more
than one is issued).
6. Ownership codes C - 25% but less than E - 75% or more
are: 500/0
D - 50% but less than F - Other (general partner, trustee, or elected
750/0 manager)
7. (a) In the Control Person column, enter "Yes" if the person has control as defined in the Glossary of
Terms to Form ADV, and enter "No" if the person does not have control. Note that under this
definition, most executive officers and all 25% owners, general partners, elected managers, and
trustees are control persons.
(b) In the PR column, enter "PR" if the owner is a public reporting company under Sections 12 or
15(d) of the Exchange Act.
(c) Complete each column.
No Information Filed
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Schedule D - Miscellaneous
You may use the space below to explain a response to an Item or to provide any other information.
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DRP Pages
CRIMINAL DISCLOSURE REPORTING PAGE (ADV)
No Information Filed
REGULATORY ACTION DISCLOSURE REPORTING PAGE (ADV)
No Information Filed
CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION DISCLOSURE REPORTING PAGE (ADV)
No Information Filed
Arbitration DRPs
No Information Filed
Bond DRPs
No Information Filed
Judgment/Lien DRPs
No Information Filed
Part 1B Item 1 - State Registration
You must complete this Part 1B only if you are applying for registration, or are registered, as an
investment adviser with any of the state securities authorities.
Complete this Item 1 if you are submitting an initial application for state registration or requesting
additional state registration(s). Check the boxes next to the states to which you are submitting this
application. If you are already registered with at least one state and are applying for registration with
an additional state or states, check the boxes next to the states in which you are applying for
registration. Do not check the boxes next to the states in which you are currently registered or where
you have an application for registration pending.
Jurisdictions
✓ AL ✓ ID r MO ✓ pp,
✓ AK r- IL r MT ✓ PR
✓ AZ ✓ IN r NE ✓ RI
✓ AR ✓ IA r NV ✓ so
✓ CA ✓ KS r NH ✓ SD
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✓ CO r KY r N3 r TN
✓ CT r LA r NM r -rx
r- DE r ME r NY r UT
✓ DC r MD I- NC r VT
r- FL F MA r ND r VI
✓ GA r MI rO11 r VA
✓ GU r MN r OK r WA
✓ HI r ms r OR r WV
r WI
Part IB Item 2 - Additional Information
Complete this Item 2A. only if the person responsible for supervision and compliance does not appear in
Item 11 or 1K. of Form ADV Part 1A:
A. Person responsible for supervision and compliance:
Name: Title:
JOSHUA LEVY PARTNER
Telephone: Fax:
9782951765
Number and Street 1: Number and Street 2:
City: State: Country: ZIP+4/Postal Code:
SUDBURY Massachusetts UNITED STATES 01776
Email address, if available:
If this address is a private residence, check this box: Fl
B. Bond/Capital Information, if required by your home state
(1) Name of Issuing Insurance Company:
(2) Amount of Bond:
$ .00
(3) Bond Policy Number:
Yes No
(4) If required by your home state, are you in compliance with your home state's r r
minimum capital requirements?
Part IB - Disclosure Questions
BOND DISCLOSURE
For "yes" answers to the following question, complete a Bond DRP. Yes No
C. Has a bonding company ever denied, paid out on, or revoked a bond for you, any r
advisory affiliate, or any management person?
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JUDGMENT/LIEN DISCLOSURE
For "yes" answers to the following question, complete a Judgment/Lien DRP. Yes No
D. Are there any unsatisfied judgments or liens against you, any advisory affiliate, or any ✓ r.
management person?
ARBITRATION DISCLOSURE
For "yes" answers to the following questions, complete an Arbitration DRP.
E. Are you, any advisory affiliate, or any management person currently the subject of, or
have you, any advisory affiliate, or any management person been the subject of, an
arbitration claim alleging damages in excess of $2,500, involving any of the following: Yes No
(1) any investment or an investment-related business of activity? ✓ r.
(2) fraud, false statement, or omission? r
(3) theft, embezzlement, or other wrongful taking of property? r
(4) bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion? r
(5) dishonest, unfair, or unethical practices? r
CIVIL JUDICIAL DISCLOSURE
For "yes" answers to the following questions, complete a Civil Judicial Action DRP.
F. Are you, any advisory affiliate, or any management person currently subject to, or have
you, any advisory affiliate, or any management person been found liable in, a civil, self-
regulatory organization, or administrative proceeding involving any of the following: Yes No
(1) an investment or investment-related business or activity? ✓ r.
(2) fraud, false statement, or omission? r
(3) theft, embezzlement, or other wrongful taking of property? r
(4) bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion? ✓ r.
(5) dishonest, unfair, or unethical practices? r
Part 18 - Business Information
G. Other Business Activities
(1) Are you, any advisory affiliate, or any management person actively engaged in business as a(n)
(check all that apply):
r Tax Preparer
r Issuer of securities
✓ Sponsor or syndicator of limited partnerships (or equivalent), excluding pooled investment
vehicles
✓ Sponsor, general partner, managing member (or equivalent) of pooled investment vehicles
✓ Real estate adviser
(2) If you, any advisory affiliate, or any management person are actively engaged in any business
other than those listed in Item 6.A of Part 1A or Item 2.G(1) of Part 15, describe the business
and the approximate amount of time spent on that business:
H. If you provide financial planning services, the investments made based on those services at the
end of your last fiscal year totaled:
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Securities Investments Non-Securities Investments
Under $100,000
$100,001 to $500,000
$500,001 to $1,000,000
$1,000,001 to $2,500,000
$2,500,001 to $5,000,000
More than $5,000,000
If securities investments are over $5,000,000, how much? (round to the nearest $1,000,000)
If non-securities investments are over $5,000,000, how much? (round to the nearest
$1,000,000)
I. Custody Yes No
(1) Advisory Fees
Do you withdraw advisory fees directly from your clients' accounts? If you answered • r
"yes", respond to the following:
(a) Do you send a copy of your invoice to the custodian or trustee at the same time • r
that you send a copy to the client?
(b) Does the custodian send quarterly statements to your clients showing all r. r
disbursements for the custodian account, including the amount of the advisory
fees?
(c) Do your clients provide written authorization permitting you to be paid directly for r
their accounts held by the custodian or trustee?
(2) Pooled Investment Vehicles and Trusts
(a) (i) Do you or a related person act as a general partner, managing member, or r
person serving in a similar capacity, for any pooled investment vehicle for
which you are the adviser to the pooled investment vehicle, or for which you
are the adviser to one or more of the investors in the pooled investment
vehicle? If you answered "yes", respond to the following:
(a) (ii) As the general partner, managing member, or person serving in a similar
capacity, have you or a related person engaged any of the following to
provide authority permitting each direct payment or any transfer of funds or
securities from the account of the pooled investment vehicle?
Attorney r r
Independent certified public accountant r r
Other independent party r r
Describe the independent party:
For purposes of this Item 21.2(a), "Independent party" means a person that: (A) is
engaged by the investment adviser to act as a gatekeeper for the payment of fees,
expenses and capital withdrawals from the pooled investment; (B) does not control and is
not controlled by and is not under common control with the investment adviser; (C) does
not have, and has not had within the past two years, a material business relationship with
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the investment adviser; and (D) shall not negotiate or agree to have material business
relations or commonly controlled relations with an investment adviser for a period of two
years after serving as the person engaged in an independent party agreement.
(b) Do you or a related person act as investment adviser and a trustee for any trust, r
or act as a trustee for any trust in which your advisory clients are beneficiaries of
the trust?
(3) Do you require the prepayment of fees of more than $500 per client and for six r
months or more in advance?
J. If you are organized as a sole proprietorship, please answer the following: Yes No
(1) (a) Have you passed, on or after January 1,2000, the Series 65 examination? r r
(b) Have you passed, on or after January 1,2000, the Series 66 examination r r
and also passed, at any time, the Series 7 examination?
(2) (a) Do you have any investment advisory professional designations? r r
If "non,you do not need to answer Item 2.42)(b).
(b) I have earned and I am in good standing with the organization that issued
the following credential:
✓ Certified Financial Planner ("CFP")
✓ Chartered Financial Analyst ("CFA")
✓ Chartered Financial Consultant ("ChFC")
✓ Chartered Investment Counselor ("CIC")
✓ Personal Financial Specialist ("PFS")
✓ None of the above
(3) Your Social Security Number:
K. If you are organized other than as a sole proprietorship, please provide the following:
(1) Indicate the date you obtained your legal status. Date of formation: 12/11/2009
(2) Indicate your IRS Empl. Ident. No.: 271441836
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Part 2
Amend, retire or file new brochures:
Brochure ID Brochure Name Brochure Type(s) Action
88021 RED DOT TRADE FINANCE, LLC ADV 2 High net worth individuals, Other No Change
institutional, Includes material
about supervised persons that
would otherwise be in a
supplement (state-registered
advisers only) -1.
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Execution Pages
DOMESTIC INVESTMENT ADVISER EXECUTION PAGE
You must complete the following Execution Page to Form ADV. This execution page must be signed and
attached to your initial submission of Form ADV to the SEC and all amendments.
Appointment of Agent for Service of Process
By signing this Form ADV Execution Page, you, the undersigned adviser, irrevocably appoint the
Secretary of State or other legally designated officer, of the state in which you maintain your principal
office and place of business and any other state in which you are submitting a notice filing, as your
agents to receive service, and agree that such persons may accept service on your behalf, of any
notice, subpoena, summons, order instituting proceedings, demand for arbitration, or other process or
papers, and you further agree that such service may be made by registered or certified mail, in any
federal or state action, administrative proceeding or arbitration brought against you in any place
subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, if the action, proceeding, or arbitration (a) arises out of
any activity in connection with your investment advisory business that is subject to the jurisdiction of
the United States, and (b) is founded, directly or indirectly, upon the provisions of: (i) the Securities Act
of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, the Investment
Company Act of 1940, or the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, or any rule or regulation under any of
these acts, or (ii) the laws of the state in which you maintain your principal office and place of business
or of any state in which you are submitting a notice filing.
Signature
I, the undersigned, sign this Form ADV on behalf of, and with the authority of, the investment adviser.
The investment adviser and I both certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States
of America, that the information and statements made in this ADV, including exhibits and any other
information submitted, are true and correct, and that I am signing this Form ADV Execution Page as a
free and voluntary act.
I certify that the adviser's books and records will be preserved and available for inspection as required
by law. Finally, I authorize any person having custody or possession of these books and records to
make them available to federal and state regulatory representatives.
Signature: Date: MM/DD/YYYY
JOSHUA L LEVY 05/14/2014
Printed Name: Title:
JOSHUA L LEVY PARTNER
Adviser CRD Number:
NON-RESIDENT INVESTMENT ADVISER EXECUTION PAGE
You must complete the following Execution Page to Form ADV. This execution page must be signed and
attached to your initial submission of Form ADV to the SEC and all amendments.
1. Appointment of Agent for Service of Process
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By signing this Form ADV Execution Page, you, the undersigned adviser, irrevocably appoint each of
the Secretary of the SEC, and the Secretary of State or other legally designated officer, of any other
state in which you are submitting a notice filing, as your agents to receive service, and agree that such
persons may accept service on your behalf, of any notice, subpoena, summons, order instituting
proceedings, demand for arbitration, or other process or papers, and you further agree that such
service may be made by registered or certified mail, in any federal or state action, administrative
proceeding or arbitration brought against you in any place subject to the jurisdiction of the United
States, if the action, proceeding or arbitration (a) arises out of any activity in connection with your
investment advisory business that is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, and (b) is founded,
directly or indirectly, upon the provisions of: (i) the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, the Investment Company Act of 1940, or the Investment
Advisers Act of 1940, or any rule or regulation under any of these acts, or (ii) the laws of any state in
which you are submitting a notice filing.
2. Appointment and Consent: Effect on Partnerships
If you are organized as a partnership, this irrevocable power of attorney and consent to service of
process will continue in effect if any partner withdraws from or is admitted to the partnership, provided
that the admission or withdrawal does not create a new partnership. If the partnership dissolves, this
irrevocable power of attorney and consent shall be in effect for any action brought against you or any
of your former partners.
3. Non-Resident Investment Adviser Undertaking Regarding Books and Records
By signing this Form ADV, you also agree to provide, at your own expense, to the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission at its principal office in Washington D.C., at any Regional or District Office of the
Commission, or at any one of its offices in the United States, as specified by the Commission, correct,
current, and complete copies of any or all records that you are required to maintain under Rule 204-2
under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. This undertaking shall be binding upon you, your heirs,
successors and assigns, and any person subject to your written irrevocable consents or powers of
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of the United States of America, that the information and statements made in this ADV, including
exhibits and any other information submitted, are true and correct, and that I am signing this Form
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by law. Finally, I authorize any person having custody or possession of these books and records to
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under any of these acts, or (ii) the laws of the state in which you maintain your principal office and place
of business or of any state in which you are applying for registration or amending your registration.
2. State-Registered Investment Adviser Affidavit
If you are subject to state regulation, by signing this Form ADV, you represent that, you are in
compliance with the registration requirements of the state in which you maintain your principal place of
business and are in compliance with the bonding, capital, and recordkeeping requirements of that
state.
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of America, that the information and statements made in this ADV, including exhibits and any other
information submitted, are true and correct, and that I am signing this Form ADV Execution Page as a
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by law. Finally, I authorize any person having custody or possession of these books and records to
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Form ADV Part 2 - Disclosure Brochure
Effective: November 15, 2012
Revised: May 14, 2014
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Red Dot Trade
Finance, LLC doing business as Atoms ("Atoms"). If you have any questions about the contents of this
Brochure, please contact us at (978) 295-1765.
Atoms is a registered investment Advisor registered with the State of Massachusetts. The information
in this Brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any state securities authority.
Registration of an Investment Advisor does not imply any specific level of skill or training. The oral
and written communications of an Advisor provide you with information about which you determine to
hire or retain an Advisor.
Additional information about Atoms and its advisory persons are available on the SEC's website at
http://advisorinfo.sec.gov.
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Item 2 - Material Changes
On July 28, 2010, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission voted unanimously to adopt amendments to
Part 2 of Form ADV and related rules under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Advisers Act"). The
amendments are designed to require a registered investment Advisor to provide Clients with a clearly written and
meaningful disclosure, in plain English, about the advisor's business practices, conflicts of interest and advisory
personnel. The new Form ADV 2 is divided into two parts, Part 2A and Part 2B.
Part .244 of the new Form (the "Firm Brochure") provides information about a variety of topics relating to an
Advisor's business practices and conflicts of interest. Part 2B of the new Form (the "Brochure
Supplement") requires an Advisor to provide information about certain advisory personnel.
Atoms believes that communication and transparency are the foundation of our relationship and continually
strive to provide you with the complete and accurate information at all times. We encourage all current and
prospective investors to read this Firm Brochure and discuss any questions you may have with us. And of course,
we always welcome your feedback.
Amendment Filing
This is an amendment filing of the Firm Brochure under the rules.
Future Changes
From time to time, we may amend this Firm Brochure to reflect changes in our business practices, changes in
regulations and routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This complete Firm Brochure or
this summary of Material Changes shall be provided to each Client annually or if a material change is made.
At any time, you may view the current Firm Brochure on-line at the SEC's Investment Advisor Public Disclosure
website at http://advisorinfo.sec.gov.
To review the firm information for Atoms,
• Click Investment Advisor Search in the left navigation menu and enter.
• Select the option for Investment Advisor Firm and enter 166121 (ourfirm's CRD number) in the field
labeled "Finn IARD/CRD Number".
• ADV Part 1 will be displayed.
• This will provide access to Form ADV i and 2A.
• Item 11 of the ADV Part i lists legal and disciplinary questions.
• On the left navigation, Form ADV Part 2A is located near the bottom.
You may also request a copy of this Firm Brochure at any time, by contacting us at (978) 295-
1765.
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Item 3 - Table of Contents
Item 2 - Material Changes 2
Item 3 - Table of Contents 3
Item 4 - Advisory Services 4
Item S - Fees and Compensation S
Item 6 - Performance-Based Fees 7
Iten Types of Clients
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Item 8 - Methods of Analysis. Investment Strate ies and Risk of Loss 8
Item 9 - Disciplinary Information 10
Item 10 - Other Financial Activities and Affiliations 10
Item 11 - Code of Ethics. Participation in Client Transactions and Personal Trading 10
Item 12 - Brokerage Practices 11
Item 13 - Review of Accounts 12
Item 14 - Client Referrals and Other Compensation 13
Item 15 - Custody 13
jtem 16 - Investment Discretion 13
Item 17 - Voting Client Securities 14
Item 18 - Financial Information 14
Item 19 - Requirements for State-Registered Advisors 14
Privacy Policy 14
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Item 4 - Advisory Services
A. Finn Information
Red Dot Trade Finance, LLC ("Atorus") is a registered investment advisor with the State of Massachusetts. Atorus
is a corporation formed under the laws of the State of Delaware in 2009 that conducts business in Massachusetts.
Red Dot Trade Finance LLC is owned and operated by Joshua Levy, Partner and Michael Fowler, Partner.
B. Advisory Services Offered
Investment Advisory Services — Atorus provides continuous, active management of Client investment portfolios.
Atoms has developed a client service model that includes discovery, implementation and monitoring
components.
• Client Discovery — Atorus will only accept Qualified Investors and as such will collect information concerning
the Client's financial status and assets among other things. Upon entering into an advisory agreement with
Atoms, Atoms will begin to implement its proprietary investment strategy
• Investment Plan — Once Atoms confirms that a client's investment objectives, and tolerance, and capacity for
risk are consistent with those of its own investment strategy, Atoms will construct a portfolio for the Client
based on its proprietary security selection and trading process. This portfolio will be designed to maximize
profits by generating short and intermediate term trading gains.
• Investment Selection and Implementation — Upon identification of potential positions, Atoms will begin
constructing the portfolio for the Client. The implementation process may take a considerable period of time
until optimal entry points are reached. Atoms will invest Client assets in variety of instruments, depending
on various factors related to Atoms' investment analysis. Investment securities may include any
class/sector/instrument deemed appropriate by Atoms.
• Investment Monitoring and Maintenance — Atoms will continuously monitor investment portfolios to
ensure that the portfolio meets the objectives of generating speculative gains.
It is the Client's responsibility to notify Atoms promptly of any change to the information provided by the Client,
including any change to any investment objectives, risk tolerance, and any investment policies, guidelines or
reasonable restrictions. Atoms will honor Client restrictions unless those restrictions impair Atoms' ability to
manage Client assets.
Prior to rendering investment management services, Atorus will ascertain, in conjunction with
the Client, that the Client's financial situation, risk tolerance, and investment objective(s) are
appropriate for Atorus' investment process.
C. Client Account Management
Prior to engaging Atoms to provide investment advisory services, the Client is required to enter into an
investment management agreement with Atoms setting forth the terms and conditions of the engagement and
the services to be provided. 'These services will include:
• Security Selection — Atoms will implement its investment recommendations in accordance with its
proprietary strategy. Generally, portfolio management is done on a discretionary basis. Atoms will use the
services of a non-affiliated broker-dealer to provide account custodial services and to affect trades
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• Ongoing Investment Monitoring — Atoms provides ongoing oversight of the Client's investment program. All
investments are monitored for performance on an absolute return basis.
All portfolios are rebalanced as necessary upon Atoms review. More or less frequent rebalancing may be required
depending on macroeconomic, market, or technical factors.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
Atoms does not manage any proprietary wrap fee programs.
E. Assets Under Management
Atoms was registered with the State of Massachusetts in November 2012. Updated asset figures are calculated
annually following the December 31, 2012 fiscal year end of Atoms.
Item 5 - Fees and Compensation
The following paragraphs detail the fee structure and compensation methodology for investment management
services. Each Client shall sign an Investment Advisory Agreement that details the responsibilities of Atoms and
the Client.
A. Fees for Advisory Services
Management Fee — Clients will pay a Management Fee. This Management fee is payable monthly at the start of
the fiscal period. The Management Fee will be 2% annualized. Each month Atoms will be paid 43.1666796, or
1/12th of the annualized fee. The Management Fee will be considered payment for work done to design the
portfolio for the coming month.
Performance Fee — In addition to the Management Fee, Atoms will charge Clients a Performance Fee. To be
eligible for this fee structure, an individual or institution must place at least $750,000 under management with
Atoms or have a minimum net worth of $1,soot000. The arrangement must satisfy the requirements of SEC Rule
205-3 and any applicable state requirements dealing with performance fees. The standard Performance Fee is
20% for net realized trading profits above the closing account balance of net realized trading profits of the prior
fiscal period so long as the total NAV is larger than the sum of the initial capital + contributed capital + other
expenses charged + realized gains at the end of the previous fiscal period. The Performance Fee will be calculated
and charged in arrears at the end of each fiscal period starting at the end of the second fiscal period after the
client's initial investment. A fiscal period is one calendar months ending on the last business day of the calendar
month. The Performance Fee is subject to a High Water Mark (see below). A detailed written calculation of the
Performance Fee will be provided to the client after the end of each fiscal period when applicable. The
Performance Fee structure may be negotiated only under special circumstances.
High Water Mark — Atoms' Performance Fee is subject to a loss carry forward limitation (a "High Water Mark")
such that no Performance Fee will be paid by a Client until prior net realized trading losses, if any, have been
recouped. In addition, no Performance Fee will be paid by the client if NAV at the end of said fiscal period is less
than the sum of the initial capital, contributed capital, expenses charged and realized gains at the end of the
previous fiscal period. A loss carry forward of a Client will be proportionately reduced to take into account any
withdrawals by that Client.
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All securities held in a portfolio managed by Atoms will be independently valued by the Custodian. Atoms will
not have the authority or responsibility to value portfolio securities.
Consulting Fees — Atoms' fee for consulting services varies based on the services selected by the client, as well as
the complexity and duration of the engagement. Typically, fees are a fixed dollar amount. This fee includes the
services and costs for contracted services. Retainer fees will be determined in advance of an engagement and
agreed to in writing by the Client and Atoms. Extraordinary costs and expenses may be billed separately, and in
addition to, the contracted retainer fee.
B. Fee Billing
Management Fee — Fees are a fixed percentage of assets under management, based upon the account value on
the last day of the prior month. Fees for investment management services vary depending on the amount of
assets to be managed. Clients are billed monthly for security selection for the coming month. For accounts
opened during the month, fees will be prorated to cover only that period which the account will be managed by
Atoms.
Asset-based management fees will be automatically deducted from the client account by the Custodian. Atoms
shall send a monthly invoice to the Custodian indicating the amount of the fees to be deducted from the Client
Account. The amount due is calculated by applying the annual rate in the table above to the total assets under
management with Atoms at the start of each month. Each billing will be for the security selection applicable to
the coming fiscal period. Atoms does reserve the right to make changes to the portfolio during the month but
will not charge additional management fees for making those changes. Clients will receive independent
statements from the Custodian no less frequently than monthly. It is the responsibility of the client to verify the
accuracy of these fees as listed on the Custodian's brokerage statement as the Custodian does not assume this
responsibility.
Performance Fee — The Performance Fee will be determined monthly at the end of the fiscal period. Atoms will
send to the account Custodian an invoice and the Client an invoice showing the amount to be withdrawn and how
that figure was calculated. The Custodian will debit the Client's account and allocate those funds to Atoms.
Consulting I Retainer Fee — If applicable, once the Retainer Fee for a Client is determined, Atoms may bill up to
so% of the fee in advance of commencing any project work. The balance of the fee is due upon completion of the
work agreed to by contract. Retainer fees will not be debited from the Client's account. Atoms will bill Clients
directly. Atoms will mail to the Client an invoice for the retainer fee. In such cases, no invoice will be sent the
custodian of the Client. Payment is due within to business days of receiving the invoice.
C. Other Fees and Expenses
Clients may incur certain fees or charges imposed by third-parties, other than Atoms, in connection with
investment made on behalf of the Client's account[s]. The Client is responsible for all custodial and securities
execution fees charged by the Custodian and executing broker-dealer. The investment advisory charged by
Atoms is separate and distinct from these Custodian and execution fees. In addition, all fees paid to Atoms for
Investment Advisory Services are separate and distinct from the expenses charged by mutual funds and
exchange-traded funds to their shareholders. These fees and expenses are described in each fund's prospectus.
These fees and expenses will generally be used to pay management fees for the funds, other fund expenses,
account administration (e.g., custody, brokerage and account reporting), and a possible distribution fee. A Client
may be able to invest in certain investments, without the services of Atoms, but would not receive access to
Advisor and Institutional shares classes. The Client also would not receive the services provided by Atoms which
are designed, among other things, to assist the Client in determining which products or services are most
appropriate to each Client's financial condition and objectives. Accordingly, the Client should review both the
fees charged by the fund(s) and the fees charged by Atoms to fully understand the total fees to be paid.
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In the operating of the business Atoms may incur other fees such as fees for market data, data subscription,
information services, accounting, legal or other professional fees. Atoms reserves the right to charge clients for
these services. Charges will be made Pro Rata in proportion to the client's investment relative to the size of other
investors.
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination
AdValleP FPfl — As noted, above, Atoms is compensated for its services in advance of each month for investment
management services to be provided. Clients may request to terminate their Investment Management Agreement
with Atorus, in whole or in part, by providing advance written or oral notification. The Client shall be responsible
for investment advisory fees up to and including the effective date of termination. As fees will be charged at the
start of the fiscal period for security selection, Atorus will not refund any fees billed. In addition clients shall be
responsible for performance fees up to and including the effective date of termination. The Client's Investment
Management Agreement with Atoms is non-transferable without Client's written approval.
Termination - Clients may request to terminate their Investment Advisory Agreement with Atoms, in whole or in
part, by providing advance written notice to Atoms in accordance with investor agreements. The Client shall be
responsible for investment advisory fees up to and including the effective date of termination. The Client's
Investment Management Agreement with Atoms is non-transferable without Client's written approval.
Upon termination, no portion of the Incentive Allocation shall be payable back to the Client as this fee is paid in
arrears.
Clients may terminate the Investment Management Agreement without penalty (full refund or no fees due)
within 5 business days of signing the Agreement if the Atoms Form ADV Part 2 was not delivered at least 48
hours prior to client's execution of the Agreement.
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities
Atoms does not receive commissions or any compensation for transactions in any Client account. As a fee-only
advisor, Atoms is paid only on the advice and investment management provided to Clients based on the assets
under management in the Client's account(s). To the extent any rebates are made available from exchanges or
other third parties they will be for the benefit of the fund.
Item 6 - Performance-Based Fees
Performance-based Fees —Atoms may charge a Performance Fee. The Performance Fee paid by certain eligible
Clients to Atoms may create an incentive for Atoms to make investments that are riskier or more speculative
than would be the case if this fee were not paid. The Performance Fee is calculated on a basis which includes
realized appreciation of the Client's account in order to align the long term goal of investors and Atoms.
Side-by-side Management — Atoms does not manage any proprietary investment funds or limited partnerships
(for example, a mutual fund or a hedge fund) and has no financial incentive to recommend any particular
investment options for its Clients.
Item 7 - Types of Clients
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Atorus may provide services to a variety of client types. Clients may include:
• Individuals, Personal Trusts and Estates — Private investors, investing personal assets. Clients are
generally affluent and high net worth persons.
• Other Financial Service Firms — Typically other investment Advisors for whom Atoms provides
investment management services.
The relative percentage each client type currently represents is available on Atoms' Form ADV Part 1. The actual
mix of types of Clients changes over time based upon market conditions, business plans and other factors. Atorus
does not specialize in, or actively seek, any given client type. Atoms is committed to providing services to
qualified investors, regardless of legal or corporate status.
Atoms provides customized services to meet the unique needs of each Client. Additional details are contained in
Item 4 — Advisory Services.
Item 8 - Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
Proprietary Methodology — The principals of Atorus have proprietary securities research and selection
methodology. Atoms will use this methodology in their analysis of securities for Client portfolios for timing of
entry and exit, leverage points as well as to determine if said securities should be included in the client's portfolio.
Other methods of analysis may be employed by Atoms as deemed appropriate.
B. Investment Strategies
Atoms structures portfolios using the various methodologies described above. The first step in the securities
selection process is to screen the universe of investment options to narrow investment possibilities. Once
securities have been included as a possible investment option, Atoms then undertakes a more rigorous analysis
to determine leverage, exit and entry points. Using this proprietary methodology, Atoms believes that Clients will
benefit from having a portfolio of assets that are not highly correlated. This careful adherence to proprietary
methodology should allow the portfolio to experience investment returns with mitigated risk.
Atoms monitors a broad universe of securities for potential investments. Yet, only a small percentage will fit the
investment criteria employed in the strategy. Atoms' strategy is to generate short and intermediate term trading
profits and is highly speculative in nature.
B. Risk of Loss
General Investment Risks — Investing in securities involves certain investment risks. Securities may fluctuate in
value or lose value. Clients should be prepared to bear the potential risk of loss. There is no guarantee that a
Client will meet their investment goals.
Each Client engagement will entail a review of the Client's investment goals, financial situation, time horizon,
tolerance for risk and other factors to understand if Atorus' strategy is appropriate for each Client. Client
participation in this process, including full and accurate disclosure of requested information, is essential for the
analysis of a Client's account. The Advisor shall rely on the financial and other information provided by the Client
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or their designees without the duty or obligation to validate the accuracy and completeness of the provided
information. It is the responsibility of the Client to inform the Advisor of any changes in financial condition, goals
or other factors that may affect this analysis.
Atoms generally employs investment strategies that involve significant risk In choosing Atoms as an investment
advisor the Client is explicitly acknowledging the acceptance of this risk
Options and Futures — Certain investment strategies offered by Atorus may make use of options and/or futures
contracts. These option and futures contracts run the risk of losing value in a relatively short period of time in
amounts in egress of their initial cost or income. Option and futures contracts are leveraged, derivative
instruments that allow the holder of a single contract to control many shares of the underlying issue. This
imbedded leverage may compound gains and losses.
Leverage — Atoms plans to employ leverage on Client portfolios to attempt to enhance gains. Leverage is defined
as borrowing on margin funds in excess of the Client's principal, and as a result could generate losses for the
Client in excess of the principal balance.
Other Risks - Please remember that different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, including the
possible loss of principal and that past performance may not be indicative of future results. Therefore, it should
not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy including the
investments and/or investment strategies undertaken by Atorus will be profitable.
Item 9 - Disciplinary Information
Atoms and its advisory personnel value the trust you place in us. As we advise all Clients, we encourage you to
perform the requisite due diligence on any advisor or service provider in which you partner. Background
information is available on the Investment Advisor Public Disclosure website at http://advisorinfo.sec.gov.
To review the firm information for Atorus, click Investment Advisor Search in the left navigation menu and
enter, select the option for Investment Advisor Firm and enter 166121(ourfirm's CRD number) in the field
labeled "Finn IARD/CRD Number:". This will provide access to Form ADV Parts 1and 2. Item n of the ADV Part
lists legal and disciplinary questions.
There are no legal, regulatory or disciplinary events involving Atoms or any of its employees.
Item 10 - Other Financial Activities and Affiliations
Investment Advisor/Manager Affiliations — Employees of Atorus may also be employees of various investment
advisors or investment managers. Other firm's employing Atoms employees may be registered with a domestic or
foreign governmental agency with jurisdiction over that firm's activity. In this capacity the individual associates
may receive customary remuneration and other related revenues. Some of these may come in the form of
incentives, and most cause the affiliate to have a conflict of interest in rendering professional services to
unrelated firms.
No affiliation is created between Atoms and these other firms by way of common employment by certain
individuals.
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Item 11 - Code of Ethics, Participation in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading
A. Code of Ethics
Atoms has implemented a Code of Ethics that defines our fiduciary commitment to each Client. This Code of
Ethics applies to all persons associated with Atoms. The Code of Ethics was developed to provide general ethical
guidelines and specific instructions regarding our duties to you, our Client. Atoms and its personnel owe a duty
of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client. It is the obligation of Atoms associates to adhere not only
to the specific provisions of the Code but to the general principles that guide the Code. The Code of Ethics covers
a range of topics that may include; general ethical principles, reporting personal securities trading, exceptions to
reporting securities trading, reportable securities, initial public offerings and private placements, reporting
ethical violations, distribution of the Code of Ethics, review and enforcement processes, amendments to Form
ADV and supervisory procedures.
Atoms has written its Code of Ethics to meet and exceed regulatory standards. To request a copy of our Code of
Ethics, please contact us at (978) 295-1765.
B. Personal Trading and Conflicts of Interest
Atoms allows our employees to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and purchased
on behalf of Clients. Owning the same securities we recommend (purchase or sell) to you presents a potential
conflict of interest that, as fiduciaries, we must disclose to you and mitigate through policies and procedures. As
noted above, we have adopted, consistent with Section 2o4A of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, a Code of
Ethics, which addresses insider trading (material non-public information controls) and personal securities
reporting procedures.
We have also adopted written policies and procedures to detect the misuse of material, non-public information.
We may have an interest or position in certain securities, which may also be recommended to you.
At no time, will Atorus or any associated person of Atoms, transact in any security to the
detriment of any Client.
Atoms is a pee-Only advisor, who, in all circumstances, is compensated solely by the Client, with neither the
advisor nor any related party receiving compensation that is contingent on the purchase or sale of any financial
product. Atoms does not engage in any transactions where it has a financial interest, including, but not limited to
commissionable securities transactions, buying securities from or selling securities to its Clients.
Item 12 - Brokerage Practices
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s]
Atoms does not have discretionary authority to select the broker-dealer/custodian for custodial and execution
services. The Client will select the broker-dealer or custodian (herein the "Custodian") to safeguard Client assets
and authorize Atoms to direct trades to this Custodian as agreed in the Investment Advisory Agreement. Further,
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Atoms does not have the discretionary authority to negotiate commissions on behalf of our Clients on a trade-by-
trade basis although will work to mitigate transaction costs where possible.
Where Atoms does not exercise discretion over the selection of the Custodian, it may recommend the
custodian(s] to Clients for execution and/or custodial services. Clients are not obligated to use the recommended
Custodian and will not incur any extra fee or cost associated with using a broker not recommended by Atoms.
Atoms may recommend a Custodian based on criteria such as, but not limited to, reasonableness of commissions
charged to the Client, services made available to the Client, and location of the Custodian's offices. Atoms does
not receive research services, other products, or compensation as a result of recommending a particular broker
that may result in the Client paying higher commissions than those obtainable through other brokers.
If requested, Atorus considers a number of factors in selecting and/or recommending brokers and custodians for
its Clients' accounts, including, but not limited to, execution capability, experience and financial stability,
reputation and the quality of services provided. Atoms is not affiliated with, or related to, IS.
1. Soft Dollars - Soft dollars are revenue programs offered by broker-dealers whereby an advisor
enters into an agreement to place security trades with the broker in exchange for research and other
services. Atorus may participate in soft dollar programs sponsored or offered by any
broker-dealer.
2. Brokerage Referrals - Atoms does not receive any compensation from any other entity in
connection with the recommendation for establishing a brokerage account.
3. Directed Brokerage - All Clients are serviced on a "directed brokerage basis", where Atoms will
place trades within the established account[s] at the Custodian designated by the Client. Further, all
Client accounts are traded within their respective brokerage account[s]. Atoms will not engage in any
principal transactions (i.e., trade of any security from or to Atoms' own account) or cross transactions
with other Client accounts (i.e., purchase of a security into one Client account from another Client's
account[s]). In selecting the Custodian, Atoms will not be obligated to select competitive bids on
securities transactions and does not have an obligation to seek the lowest available transaction costs.
These costs are determined by the designated Custodian.
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades
The primary objective in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities for Client accounts is to obtain the
most favorable net results taking into account such factors as 1) price, 2) size of order, 3) difficulty of execution,
4) confidentiality and 5) skill required of the broker. Atoms will execute its transactions through an unaffiliated
broker-dealer. Atoms may aggregate orders in a block trade or trades when securities are purchased or sold
through the same broker-dealer for multiple (discretionary) accounts. If a block trade cannot be executed in full
at the same price or time, the securities actually purchased or sold by the close of each business day must be
allocated in a manner that is consistent with the initial pre-allocation or other written statement. This must be
done in a way that does not consistently advantage or disadvantage particular Client accounts.
Item 13 - Review of Accounts
A. Frequency of Reviews
Accounts are monitored on an ongoing basis by Moms for adherence to investment strategy and Client Objective.
Investment management and supervision over the securities contained in the Client's portfolio are performed in
an ongoing basis by Atoms, as applicable.
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B. Causes for Reviews
In addition to the investment monitoring noted in Item 13.A., each Client account shall be reviewed at least
quarterly. Reviews may be conducted more or less frequently at the Client's request. Accounts may be reviewed as
a result of major changes in economic conditions, known changes in the Client's financial situation, and/or large
deposits or withdrawals in the Client's account. The Client is encouraged to notify Atoms if changes occur in
his/her personal financial situation that might adversely affect his/her investment plan.
Additional reviews may be triggered by material market, economic or political events.
C. Review Reports
Investment Portfolio Reports — The Client will receive brokerage statements no less than quarterly from the
Trustee or Custodian. These brokerage statements are sent directly from the Custodian to the Client. The Client
may also establish electronic access to the Custodian's website so that the Client may view these reports and their
account activity. Client brokerage statements will include all positions, transactions and fees relating to the
Client's account[s].
Item t4 - Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Compensation Received by Atorus
Atoms is a Fee-Only advisor, who, in all circumstances, is compensated solely by the Client. Atoms does not
receive commissions or other compensation from product sponsors, broker dealers or any un-related third party.
Atoms may refer Clients to various third-parties to provide certain financial services necessary to meet the goals
of its Clients. Likewise, Atorus may receive referrals of new Clients from a third-party.
B. Client Referrals from Solicitors
If a Client is introduced to Atoms by either an unaffiliated party or by a Atoms affiliate, Atoms may pay that
solicitor a referral fee in accordance with the requirements of Rule 206(4)-3 of the Investment Advisers Act of
1940, as amended, and any corresponding state securities law requirements. Any such referral fee shall be paid
solely from the investment management fees earned by Atoms, and shall not result in any additional charge to
the Client. If the Client is introduced to Atoms by an unaffiliated solicitor, the solicitor, at the time of the
solicitation, shall disclose the nature of his/her/its solicitor relationship. If Atoms subsequently contacts or is
contacted by the prospective Client, Atoms shall provide each prospective Client with a copy of Atoms' Form
ADV 2 (the written disclosure statement also known as the "Brochure") and a copy of the solicitor's written
disclosure document and a statement to the Client disclosing the terms of the solicitation arrangement between
Atoms and the solicitor, including the compensation to be received by the solicitor from Atoms.
Item t5 - Custody
Atoms does not accept or maintain custody of any Client accounts. All Clients must place their assets in a
qualified custodian. Clients are required to select their own custodian to retain their funds and securities and
direct Atoms to utilize that custodian for the Client's security transactions. For more information custodians and
brokerage practices, see Item 12 - Brokerage Practices.
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While Atorus does not have custody of Client funds or securities, payments of fees may be paid by the custodian
from the custodial brokerage account that holds Client assets. In certain jurisdictions this may be deemed
constructive custody. Prior to permitting direct debit of fees each Client provides written authorization
permitting fees be made direct from the custodian. Atoms will send the Client and the custodian a bill showing
the amount of the fee and the way in which it was calculated. The custodian sends every Client an account
statement not less than quarterly showing all account activity, including the amounts disbursed from the account
to Atoms.
Item 16 - Investment Discretion
Discretionary Portfolio Management — Atorus generally has discretion over the selection and amount of
securities to be bought or sold in Client accounts without obtaining prior consent or approval from the Client..
Discretionary authority will only be authorized upon full disclosure to the Client. The granting of such authority
will be evidenced by the Client's execution of an Investment Management Agreement containing all applicable
limitations to such authority. All discretionary trades made by Atoms will be in accordance with the investment
strategy's objectives and goals.
Item 17 - Voting Client Securities
Atoms does not accept proxy voting responsibility for any Client. Therefore, although Atoms may provide
investment advisory services relative to Client investment assets, Atoms Clients maintain exclusive responsibility
for: (1) directing the manner in which proxies solicited by issuers of securities beneficially owned by the Client
shall be voted, and (2) making all elections relative to any mergers, acquisitions, tender offers, bankruptcy
proceedings or other type events pertaining to the client's investment assets. Atoms and/or the Client shall
correspondingly instruct the Custodian of the assets to forward to the client copies of all proxies and shareholder
communications relating to the client's investment assets.
Item 18 - Financial Information
Neither Atoms, nor its management has any adverse financial situations that would reasonably impair the ability
of Atorus to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither Atorus, nor any of its advisory persons, has been subject to
a bankruptcy or financial compromise. Atoms is not required to deliver a balance sheet along with this brochure
as the firm does not collect advance fees for services to be performed six months or more in advance. Atoms
charges fees at the time of providing portfolio selection service at the start of each month. Please see Item 5 - Fees
and Compensation for additional information.
Item is - Requirements for State-Registered Advisors
Atoms has no additional state disclosures to make. Atoms believes itself to be fully compliant with all state laws
and regulations with respect to the business of Atoms.
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Item 19 - Other Requirements for Registered Advisors
A. Educational Background and Business Experience of the Principal Officers
See ADV Part 26 for information on the Principal Officers of Red Dot Trade Finance, LLC.
B. Disciplinary Information
See ADV Part 26 for information on the Principal Officers of Red Dot Trade Finance, LLC.
C. Other Business Activities of the Principal Officers
See ADV Part 2B for information on the Principal Officers of Atoms Trade Fiance, LW.
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Doing Business As:
ATORUS
Joshua L. Levy
Form ADV Part 2B - Brochure Supplement
Effective: November 15, 2012
Revised: May 15, 2014
This Brochure Supplement provides information about the background and qualifications of Joshua L. Levy
(CRD #5912674) in addition to the information contained in the Red Dot Trade Finance, LW ("Atorus" or the
"Advisor" - CRD #166121) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if
you any questions about the contents of the Atoms Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please
contact us at (978) 295-1765.
Additional information about the Principal Officers is available on the SEC's Investment Adviser Public
Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Item 2 - Educational Background and Business Experience
Joshua Levy is a Partner to Atorus and was born in 1973.
Joshua Levy earned a Bachelor of Arts from Vanderbilt University. Joshua Levy also earned an MBA from the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Additional information regarding Joshua Levy's employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Partner, Red Dot Trade Finance, LLC 2009 to Present
Director, Round Hill Capital LLC 2004 to Present
Owner, Graphic Utilities, Inc. 2012 to 2014
Associate, Greenwich Prime Trading Group, LLC 2012 to 2013
Consultant, Red Dot Trading, LLC 2009 to 2012
COO, Sol Inc. 2007 to 2009
Manager - Private Investments, MUUS Asset Management Co. 2005 to 2007
Associate, Alvarez and Marsal 2004 to 2005
Summer Associate, Mckinsey & Co. 2003
Summer Associate, JP Morgan Chase 2003
Founder / COO, Creative Ideas Ltd. 1995 to 2003
Item 3 - Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Joshua Levy. Joshua Levy has never been
involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits, arbitration
claims or administrative proceedings against Joshua Levy.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Joshua Levy.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Joshua Levy on the Investment
Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. Select Investment Adviser Search from the left
navigation menu. Then select the option for Investment Adviser Representative and enter 5912674 in the field
labeled "Individual CRD Number".
Item 4 - Other Business Activities
Atoms is not currently affiliated with any other investment advisor or investment manager.
Mr. Levy serves as a board member for Round Hill Capital and related entities. Round Hill Capital LLC is a top
tier real estate investment and management firm for both institutional and private investors. The address is 250
Kings Road, London, SW5 SUE, UK. This is an investment related business and Mr. Levy devotes a few hours
per month + attends occasional board meetings no more than quarterly.
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Mr. Levy is an owner of and advising on the successful turnaround of an ink formulation / manufacturing
company, Graphic Utilities in Limestone, Maine. Mr. Levy devotes no more then 30 hours per month from his
office and attends meetings no more than quarterly.
Item 5 - Additional Compensation
The Principal Officers of Atorus are dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Atorus' Clients. The
Principal Officers of Atorus do not receive any additional forms of compensation for rendering investment
advice via Atorus.
Item 6 - Supervision
Joshua Levy is supervised by Michael Fowler, Partner. Mr. Fowler can be reached at (732) 735-0447.
Atorus has implemented a Code of Ethics and internal compliance that guide each employee in meeting their
fiduciary obligations to Clients of Atorus. Further, Atorus is subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies.
These agencies require registration by Atoms and its employees. As a registered entity, Atoms is subject to
examinations by regulators, which may announced or unannounced. Atoms is required to periodically update
the information provided to these agencies and to provide various reports regarding firm business and assets.
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Michael J. Fowler
Form ADV Part 2B - Brochure Supplement
Effective: May 15, 2014
This Brochure Supplement provides information about the background and qualifications of Michael J. Fowler
(CRD # 4513451) in addition to the information contained in the Atoms Trading, LLC ("Atorus" or the
"Advisor" - CRD #156822) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if
you any questions about the contents of the Atoms Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please
contact us at (212) 503-0410.
Additional information about the Principal Officers is available on the SEC's Investment Adviser Public
Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Item 2 - Educational Background and Business Experience
Michael Fowler is a Partner to Atorus and was born in 1985.
Mr. Fowler participated in an educational program developed to comply with local high school requirements of
Bound Brook High School, New Jersey. Thereafter, Mr. Fowler chose not to attend college, but instead devoted
his professional life to securities trading and finance.
Additional information regarding Michael Fowler's employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Partner, Red Dot Trade Finance, LLC 2013 to Present
Senior Portfolio Manager, Red Dot Trading, LLC 2009 to 2013
Senior Portfolio Manager and Head of Risk, Eastbridge Group 2009 to 2013
Director Structured Products, The Geneva Group 2006 to 2007
Principal, FSF Capital Partners 2006
Trader, Axxess Capital, LLC 2002 to 2006
Equity Derivative Trader, ETG Trading 2002
Item 3 - Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Michael Fowler. No Principal Officer of
Atorus has ever been involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints,
lawsuits, arbitration claims or administrative proceedings against Michael Fowler.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Michael Fowler.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background Michael Fowler on the Investment
Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. Select Investment Adviser Search from the left
navigation menu. Then select the option for Investment Adviser Representative and enter 4513451 in the field
labeled "Individual CRD Number".
Item 4 - Other Business Activities
Atorus is not currently affiliated with any other investment advisor or investment manager.
Item 5 - Additional Compensation
The Principal Officers of Atorus are dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Atorus' Clients. The
Principal Officers of Atoms do not receive any additional forms of compensation for rendering investment
advice via Atoms.
Item 6 - Supervision
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Michael Fowler is supervised by Joshua Levy, Farther. Mr. Levy can be reached at (978) 295-1765.
Atorus has implemented a Code of Ethics and internal compliance that guide each employee in meeting their fiduciary
obligations to Clients of Atoms. Further, Atoms is subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require
registration by Atoms and its employees. As a registered entity, Atoms is subject to examinations by regulators, which may
announced or unannounced. Atorus is required to periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to
provide various reports regarding firm business and assets.
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Privacy Policy
Effective: November 15, 2012
Our Commitment to You
Atorus is committed to safeguarding the use of your personal information that we have as your Investment
Advisor. Atorus (referred to as "we", "our" and "us" throughout this notice) protects the security and
confidentiality of the personal information we have and make efforts to ensure that such information is used for
proper business purposes in connection with the management or servicing of your account. Our relationship with
you is our most important asset. We understand that you have entrusted us with your private information, and
we do everything we can to maintain that trust.
We do not sell your non-public personal information to anyone. Nor does Atoms provide such information to
others except for discrete and proper business purposes in connection with the servicing and management of
your account as discussed below.
Details of our approach to privacy and how your personal non-public information is collected and used are set
forth in this privacy policy.
The Information We Collect About You
You typically provide personal information when you complete the paperwork required to become our Client.
This information may include your:
• Name and address • Assets
• E-mail address • Income
• Phone number • Account balance
• Social security or taxpayer identification number • Investment activity
• Accounts at other institutions
In addition, we may collect non-public information about you from the following sources:
• Information we receive on Brokerage Agreements, Managed Account Agreements and other
Subscription and Account Opening Documents;
• Information we receive in the course of establishing a customer relationship including, but not
limited to, applications, forms, and questionnaires;
• Information about your transactions with us or others
Information about You that Atorus Shares
Atoms works to provide products and services that benefit our customers. We may share non-public personal
information with non-affiliated third parties (such as brokers and custodians) as necessary for us to provide
agreed services and products to you consistent with applicable law. We may also disclose non-public personal
information to other financial institutions with whom we have joint business arrangements for proper business
purposes in connection with the management or servicing of your account. In addition, your non-public personal
information may also be disclosed to you, persons we believe to be your authorized agent or representative,
regulators in order to satisfy Atorus' regulatory obligations, and is otherwise required or permitted by law. Lastly,
we may disclose your non-public personal information to companies we hire to help administrate our business.
Companies we hire to provide services of this kind are not allowed to use your personal information for their own
purposes and are contractually obligated to maintain strict confidentiality. We limit their use of your personal
information to the performance of the specific service we have requested.
To repeat, we do not sell your non-public personal information to anyone.
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Information About Former Clients
Atorus does not disclose, and does not intend to disclose, non-public personal information to non-affiliated third
parties with respect to persons who are no longer our clients.
Confidentiality and Security
Our employees are advised about the firm's need to respect the confidentiality of our customers' non-public
personal information. Additionally, we maintain physical, procedural and electronic safeguards in an effort to
protect the information from access by unauthorized parties.
We'll Keep You Informed
We will send you notice of our privacy policy annually for as long as you maintain an ongoing relationship with
us. Periodically we may revise our privacy policy, and will provide you with a revised policy if the changes
materially alter the previous privacy policy. We will not, however, revise our privacy policy to permit the sharing
of non-public personal information other than as described in this notice unless we first notify you and provide
you with an opportunity to prevent the information sharing. You may obtain a copy of our current privacy policy
by contacting us at (978) 295-1765.
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Michael J. Fowler
Profile Quantitative portfolio manager with entrepreneurial background coupled with
strong foundation in corporate finance and macroeconomic analysis.
Experience
Senior Portfolio Manager 2009 - 2013
Eastbridge Group, New York, NY
• Utilized foundation of previously developed systematic macro model to trade U.S. financials and
real estate listed equity securities in a $50MM managed account (avg. notional risk of
$100MM). Responsible for position sizing, trading, individual position directional bias, and
model development. Collaborated with CIO on security selection and portfolio construction,
with eye toward securities with large vol-adjusted return potential, either long or short.
• Listed equity positions generated win ratio of 40% and profit factor (avg. realized gain to avg.
realized loss) of >2.25:1. Significantly outperformed (generated positive returns) in periods of
large market drawdowns.
• Developed short term futures trading system that was implemented, conditional to large
deviations in the realized volatility surface, to tactically hedge large net exposures. Designed to
operate on a different time scale than core positions in case of a large short term reversal.
Result was higher MTM monetization in high-vol, non-trending periods.
Partner 2007 — 2009
Red Dot Trading, LLC (Registered Investment Advisor), New York, NY
• Founded entity to house development of quantitative systematic global macro trading system.
Sold entity to Eastbridge Group, while personally retaining intellectual property.
• Key areas of research related to how the realized volatility surface coupled with trend
development jointly inform an optimal reference frame. The result was a model that was not
"long volatility" but adaptive to the volatility environment, whether low or high.
Selective Advisory Assignments 2007 — 2009
New York, NY & Aspen, CO
• Retained by €400MM European Infrastructure Private Equity Fund to advise on financing
structure of $150MM acquisition of portfolio of US parking assets in conjunction with Wachovia
• Retained by Deutsche Bank's former Head of High Yield to assist in initial setup up of new special
situations hedge fund (AUM of $140MM). Assisted in trading existing proprietary account
through idea generation, position management, and trade support. Areas of focus were reorg
equities, bank debt, and CDS. Aided in development of marketing materials, track record
reconciliation, and legal structure.
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Director — Structured Products & Financings 2006- 2007
The Geneva Group, New York, NY
• Advised European Private Equity fund in acquisition of London City Airport. Supported the fund
CEO in structuring of the financing package with various European banks.
• Responsible for developing credit enhancements for bank loans (target markets were project
finance, infrastructure, and energy) to reduce Basel risk weightings. Coordinated process among
transaction participants including accounting firm, lender, borrower, and bond insurer.
Proprietary Trader 2002- 2006
MHG Capital/ETG Trading, New York, NY
• Hired by MHG Capital at age 16 to trade listed equity securities and equity derivatives
Summer Intern 2001
GP Securities (AMEX), New York, NY
• Runner for $2 brokerage firm on American Stock Exchange
Authored Research
• Drivers of Long Volatility Strategies: It's Not the Level of Volatility that Matters
• Attribution Basis Risk os a Determinant of Performance
• Supply & Demand Non-Linearity: Margin Structure ofParticipants
• Retrocements as a Function of the Changes in the Realized Volatility Surface and Time
• Introportfolio Correlation and Position Sizing: Analysis of Impact on Returns and Sharpe Ratio
Skills
• Factor models
• Principal Component Analysis
• Relative value investing
• Quantitative system development
• Momentum investing
• Trading: FX, futures, credit, listed equities, derivatives (listed & OTC)
• Structured finance
• Corporate finance & financial analysis
• Portfolio management
• Macroeconomics
• Excel, Bloomberg
Licenses Series 65
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Specialties: Portfolio Manager of Ouantitatiw/Systematic Strategies Muti-Asset Classes
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CIO
ATorus, LLC
July 2013 — Present (11 months)
Responsible for quantitative syste
Senior Portfolio Manager
Eastbridge Group/Red Dot Trading
November 2009 — June 2013 (3 yews 8 months)
Responsible for quantitative systems development. Implemented system within $50MM managed
account from institutional investor. Responsible for position sizing. directional bias. and trading execution
of US listed equity securities.
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Partner
Red Dot Trading, LLC O You O Melee!
2007 — November 2009 (2 years)
Developed quantitative trading strategies applicable across multiple asset classes and markets
Director -Structured Products
The Geneva Group
2006 - 2007 (1 year)
Responsible for leveraged loan syndications and placements. Manage and oversee syndication and client
relationship managers. Structure and analyze all client transactions. Develop new structured products for
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2009 Red Dot Trade Finance LLC Global
- Present Founder
Platform for investment activities
2009 - 2012
• RDTF LLC RIA will generate positive absolute returns by monetizing persistent directional
movements investing in a broad portfolio (100+ positions) of high-dispersion, low-correlation
securities/assets (rates, FX, futures, commodities, single stocks) across global markets
• Utilized personally developed systematic model to trade U.S. financials and real estate listed
equity securities in a $50MM managed account (avg. notional risk of $100MM). Responsible
for position selection, trading, and model development. Listed equity positions generated win
ratio of > 37% and profit factor (avg. realized gain to avg. realized loss) of > 2.5:1.
Significantly outperformed (generated positive returns) in periods of large market drawdowns.
2011 - Present
• Led turnaround at Graphic Utilities Inc. a manufacturer of specialty inks focused on banking,
postal and food service ink jet markets after bank threatened to call its loans. 2011 loss of 85
K USD, 2012 net profit 85 K and 2013 expected Net Income of 400 K
Summer 2004 ROUND HILL CAPITAL LLC New York, New York - London, UK
- Present Global Real Estate Investments — Board Member/Managing Director
• Provide board level support with special focus on operational issues both internally and in
company acquisitions of over 5 B USD in assets over 10 years
Summer 2007 SOL INC. Palm City, FL
- 2011 COO
Assigned from private equity firm to complete turnaround from near bankruptcy to acquisition offer
• Simplify, Simplify, Simplify - Led a top to bottom strategy review and reset including
simplification from 8000 to 8 products with 10 common sub assemblies, reduced SKUs in
inventory by 70%, and targeted the sales and marketing pitch replacing entire management
team (CEO, CFO, VP of sales)
• Re-organized entire engineering and production departments, instituted Kaizen and lean
manufacturing techniques, re-organized purchasing to bring about cost reduction and
streamlining, began sourcing materials from overseas to drive down costs.
• Implemented full MRP system for managing customer communications all the way through
to financial controls in one seamless system, standardization of documents,
purchasing/supplier management program and general company controls
• Recruited my replacement and executed handover while focusing on acquisition which
resulted in a firm offer at 3.5x sales nun rate
Autumn 2005 MUUS ASSET MANAGEMENT CO. Westport, CT
- Summer 2007 Director — Private Investments
Qualify, and execute private equity investments in lower middle market companies leading
operational and financial due diligence and then lead continuous improvement at portfolio companies.
• Oversight and management of portfolio companies in a wide range of industries including
High Tech Manufacturing, Commodity Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Die Casting and
Commodity Product replacement
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• Took responsibility for two troubled real estate investments, re-financing and instituting
operational control systems
• Public Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Company ($14 billion MV) - Built an
investment thesis, model and analysis that was validated by Compass Advisers, with a debt
offer from Deutsche Bank for an LBO. Presented thesis to Texas Pacific Group, Warren
Buffet (directly), and Soros as potential partners.
Summer 2004 ALVAREZ & MARSAL EUROPE LTD. London, UK and Stockholm, Sweden
- Autumn 2005 Senior Associate — Restructuring Group
Advised numerous companies across Europe on restructuring
• Created and executed a restructuring and sale plan for a $220 million global moving company
headquartered in London with 62 offices in 44 countries on behalf of shareholders including
JP Morgan London and SVP and led a 4.5 Billion SEK revenue, public and private bus
operator in the restructuring of 190 Million Euros of public debt. Instituted cash forecasting
controls, built and implemented a business plan, and managed stakeholder relations.
Summer 2003 MCKINSEY AND COMPANY Oslo, Norway
Sununer Associate
JP MORGAN CHASE London, UK
Sununer Associate — Special Credits: Restructuring and Work Out Group
1995 - 2002 CREATIVE IDEAS INTERNATIONAL Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, and Poland
Founder and COO
Founded a cosmetics distribution and marketing firm, expanded it to 40 distribution points in three
countries and sold it to a US based multinational (NUS on NYSE).
Negotiation and Sale
• Negotiated and managed the sale and post-merger integration including accounting and control
systems to comply with the buyer, GAAP and SEC requirements.
Turnaround
• Took over financial and operational control of the company, implemented a turnaround then
developed and executed a strategic plan which successfully brought about a restructuring
stabilizing the company for a sale
Business Development
• Responsible for operational development including purchasing, logistics and distribution, IT,
infrastructure, and human resources. Developed and maintained a global network of suppliers
into 3 custom's warehouses, 40 distribution / retail points and 24 hour direct shipping to retail
customers.
• Led product development of 150 FMCG product lines from conception to launch, including raw
material and packaging sourcing.
Education
2002 - 2004 MIT SLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Cambridge, MA
Master of Business Administration, Focus in Financial Management, 4.8 / 5.0 GPA
1991 - 1995 VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY Nashville, TN
Bachelor of Arts in American History
Other
• Native English, fluent spoken Polish, basic Norwegian, and basic German.
• Passion for extreme skiing — skied Europe's most challenging slopes.
• Active ice hockey goalie - played with the Polish Olympic hockey team members and in
Norwegian league with former professionals
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Everience
Partner
Red Dot Trade Finance, LLC
December 2007 - Present (6 years 6 months) I Miami ! New York / Boston
COO
Sol Inc.
July 2007 — August 2008 (1 year 2 months)
Sol
Took owr day to day management and operations: restructured. simplified. and created completely new
systems with the company, doubling sales (profitably) in 12 months increasing valuation by arguably
between 7 and 10x.
Manager - Private Investments
MUUS Asset Management
September 2005 - October 2007 (2 yeas 2 months)
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Associate
Alvarez & Mersa!
May 2004 — August 2005 (1 year 4 months) AA
Summer Associate J.1?Morgan
JP Morgan
2003 - 2003 (less than a year)
Summer Associate
McKinsey & co.
2003 - 2003 (less than a year)
Founder, COO
Creative Ideas Intl.
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June 1996 -Jim 2002 (6 years 1 month)
Founded a FMCG distribution and marketing firm in Poland. which later expanded to 40 distribution
points in three countries working with 50.000 distributors. In 1996 we sold the company to a US based
NYSE listed multinational.
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In our previous business, Goldman Sachs, as the platform administrator, required references. In light of
this we provide a list of references.
Credit Suisse (Prime Broker previous business) Contacts for Michael Fowler and Joshua Levy
1. Henry Homes (Director - US Equity Derivatives, Nomura)
2. Rob McClure (Director HOLT/Quant - Credit Suisse)
3. Patrick Moran (Director - US Financials Trading)
Professional References for Michael Fowler
1. Scott Smith (Head of Financial Sector Strategy - Credit Suisse)
2. Corinne Namblard (Former CEO Galaxy Fund, Ltd. & Quantas Board Member)1
3. John Siedem (Head of High Yield - BGC Partners/Cantor Fitzgerald)
4. Dan Singer (Director - Institutional Equity Sales - Deutsche Bank)
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Professional Reference for Joshua Levy and Michael Fowler
1. Tim Presutti (Founding Partner - Broadbill Investment Partners, Former Head of Yield Deutsche
Bank
Professional References for Joshua Levy
1. Mickey Greenblatt (Board Member Sol Inc.)
2. Michael Bickford (Founder Round Hill Capital LLC)
3. Chip Fuller (Jones Tradin LLC)
4. Dan Lily (Greenwich Prime)
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