Overview
A. Description of the Advisory Firm
HZ investments Inc. (hereinafter “HZI”) is a Corporation organized in the State of
Maryland. The firm was formed in December 2020, and the principal owner is Harold
Zirkin.
B. Types of Advisory Services
Portfolio Management Services
HZI offers ongoing portfolio management services based on the individual goals,
objectives, time horizon, and risk tolerance of each client. HZI creates an Investment
Policy Statement for each client, which outlines the client’s current situation (income, tax
levels, and risk tolerance levels) and then constructs a plan to aid in the selection of a
portfolio that matches each client's specific situation. Portfolio management services
include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Investment strategy • Personal investment policy
• Asset allocation • Asset selection
• Risk tolerance • Regular portfolio monitoring
HZI evaluates the current investments of each client with respect to their risk tolerance
levels and time horizon. HZI will request discretionary authority from clients in order to
select securities and execute transactions without permission from the client prior to each
transaction. Risk tolerance levels are documented in the Investment Policy Statement,
which is given to each client.
HZI seeks to provide that investment decisions are made in accordance with the fiduciary
duties owed to its accounts and without consideration of HZI’s economic, investment or
other financial interests. To meet its fiduciary obligations, HZI attempts to avoid, among
other things, investment or trading practices that systematically advantage or
disadvantage certain client portfolios, and accordingly, HZI’s policy is to seek fair and
equitable allocation of investment opportunities/transactions among
its clients to avoid
favoring one client over another over time. It is HZI’s policy to allocate investment
opportunities and transactions it identifies as being appropriate and prudent among its
clients on a fair and equitable basis over time.
Services Limited to Specific Types of Investments
HZI generally limits its investment advice to mutual funds, fixed income securities, real
estate funds (including REITs), equities and ETFs, although HZI primarily recommends
equities. HZI may use other securities as well to help diversify a portfolio when
applicable.
C. Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions
HZI will tailor a program for each individual client. This will include an interview session
to get to know the client’s specific needs and requirements as well as a plan that will be
executed by HZI on behalf of the client. HZI may use model allocations together with a
specific set of recommendations for each client based on their personal restrictions, needs,
and targets. Clients may impose restrictions in investing in certain securities or types of
securities in accordance with their values or beliefs. However, if the restrictions prevent
HZI from properly servicing the client account, or if the restrictions would require HZI to
deviate from its standard suite of services, HZI reserves the right to end the relationship.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
A wrap fee program is an investment program where the investor pays one stated fee that
includes management fees, transaction costs, fund expenses, and other administrative
fees. HZI does not participate in any wrap fee programs.
E. Assets Under Management
HZI has the following assets under management:
Discretionary Amounts: Non-discretionary Amounts: Date Calculated:
$ 496,493,260.00 $ 0.00 December 2023