Overview
General
Fortis is a limited liabilitiy company organized in the State of Florida and registered to conduct
business as a Registered Investment Adviser. Fortis is wholly owned by Leticia Santiago, who also
serves as Adviser’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) and Managing
Director.
Description of Advisory Services
Fortis provides asset management and financial advice to US and foreign individuals, high net worth
individuals, family offices, corporations and insurance companies. Fortis’ investment advisory
services are provided through discretionary accounts (“Accounts”) in accordance with each client’s
investment objectives and pursuant to the terms outlined in Fortis’ investment advisory agreement
(hereinafter the “Agreement”). The Adviser’s discretionary investment management services include
the design, structure, and implementation of various personalized investment strategies for managed
Accounts. Investment activities focus on investments in various kinds of assets and securities in a
variety of markets that is intended to fit within the client’s objectives, strategies and risk profile as
described by each client. The overall advisory services offered by Fortis fall within the following
categories:
Discretionary Investment Management
Adviser offers discretionary separately managed Accounts that are customized to each client.
Accounts may focus on investments in specified and limited kinds of assets and securities, in limited
markets, or they may be broad-based across many asset classes and markets and primarily allocates
client assets across equities, fixed income, exchange traded funds (“ETFs”), closed end funds, cash
and alternative investments. Such Accounts are intended to fit within the client’s objectives,
investment horizon, risk tolerance, strategies and risk profile as described by each client. The
strategies utilized for these customized Accounts may be similar to or may vary widely from the core
strategies typically utilized by Adviser, as further described in Item No. 8 or customized for each
client based upon varying factors. Clients may place targets on these Accounts and may restrict the
types of investments made in such Accounts.
Fortis tailors investment advisory services to the individual needs of the client. The goals and
objectives for
each client are documented via new account documentation. Client profiles reflect the
stated investment goals and objective, needs, risk tolerance, time horizon and any other pertinent
factors. Fortis’ clients are allowed to impose restrictions on the investments in their Account. All
limitations and restrictions placed on Accounts must be presented to Fortis in writing.
Independent Third-Party Investment Managers
Based upon the stated investment objectives, guidelines and risk profile of the client, as well as any
restrictions considered for the management of the Account, Adviser may recommend and utilize for
certain clients the active discretionary management of all or a portion of their assets by certain
investment managers that are not affiliated with Adviser (“Independent Managers”). Prior to
selecting an Independent Manager for a client, Adviser conducts due diligence concerning the
manager through assessing overall strategy, credentials, and performance. The Adviser will provide
ongoing monitoring of the investment performance of the Independent Managers and is authorized to
add, terminate or change Independent Managers at any time when, in Adviser’s sole discretion, it is
determined that such action is in the best interests of a client. Independent Managers have discretion
over certain Account assets and the responsibility to implement personalized investment advice to the
client. Clients should review any selected Independent Manager’s Form ADV filing for a complete
description of the Investment Manager.
Other Services
Adviser may provide additional services for clients from time to time as agreed between the client
and Adviser. Other professionals (e.g., lawyers, accountants, insurance agents, etc.) may be
recommended to clients or engaged directly by the client on an as-needed basis. Conflicts of interest
related to recommendations of other professionals will be disclosed to the client in the event they
should exist.
Wrap Fee Programs
Fortis does not currently participate in any Wrap Fee Programs.
Regulatory Assets Under Management
As of February 7, 2024, Fortis maintained approximately $91,197,135 regulatory assets under
management (“RAUM”) on a discretionary basis. Adviser does not manage assets on a non-
discretionary basis.