HAVE RIA, INC. is an investment adviser registered with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission (“SEC”) and is a corporation formed under the laws of the State of Rhode Island.
• Hotel Asset Value Enhancement Inc. is the 100% direct owner of HAVE RIA, INC. For more
information about Hotel Asset Value Enhancement Inc., see Item 10 - Other Financial Industry
Activities and Affiliations.
• Michelle Russo, President of HAVE RIA, INC., is the controlling owner and Chief Executive
Officer of Hotel Asset Value Enhancement Inc.
• HAVE RIA, INC. was formed in May 2023, has been registered as an investment adviser since
July 2023 and began operations soon thereafter.
Description of Advisory Services
The following are descriptions of the advisory services provided by HAVE RIA, INC. Please understand
that a written agreement, which details the exact terms of the service, must be signed by you and HAVE
RIA, INC. before we can provide you the services described.
Our services focus on providing the following hotel asset and investment management services through
one or more accounts consisting of real estate assets allocated by the client to be managed by HAVE
RIA, INC. (the “Account”).
• Investment Strategy and Management. Develop a continuing and suitable overall investment
strategy and financial policy for the Account for the purpose of providing portfolio management
services.
• Investment Acquisition and Disposition. Perform investment acquisition and disposition services
including but not limited to property analysis, market and economic surveys, on-site physical
inspections, review and projection of income and operating expenses, and analysis of risk and
return, including risk and return of available financing opportunities; establishing target holding
periods; purchasing and selling investments; attending and monitoring the closing of investment
acquisitions and dispositions; arranging for disbursement of funds needed to consummate
investment acquisitions; and performing other services necessary to consummate investment
acquisitions and dispositions.
• General Administration and Asset Management of Account. This includes formulating
investment and strategic plans for investments; contracting for or assuring the provision of
services necessary for on-going property management, licensing and franchising; preparation,
periodic review, and reporting of operating budgets; periodic on-site physical inspections and
reporting thereof; procurement of appropriate insurance protection; permit and license tracking,
and preparation and negotiation of contracts for maintenance and capital improvements;
assuming management responsibility for existing investments; performing operational asset
management services including budget review and approval, revenue and expense optimization,
and third-party compliance of contractual responsibilities; creating, maintaining and dissolving
holding vehicles (as agreed to with the client) associated with the Account; cash flow forecasting
and cash management, distributing to clients, not less frequent than quarterly, all net cash flow
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of the Account, after payment of expenses and obligations and the establishment of appropriate
reserves; fixed asset accounting oversight or execution, and retaining and/or cooperating in third
party appraisals of the investments of the Account, such appraisals to be initiated at the
discretion of the client in accordance with terms agreed upon; and retain and/or cooperate with
legal counsel and auditors to: (1) identify and comply with REIT qualification status, (2) adhere to
regulations and (3) comply with REIT income testing.
• Disposition Services: We perform the following services: prepare sell/hold analyses, review
unsolicited proposals to purchase real estate/hotel properties, assemble due diligence materials;
obtain a Broker Opinion of Value or other independent assessment; assist in the selection of a
qualified broker or advisor or RFP process, review Broker offering materials; provide broker with
upside opportunities and help Broker quantify that upside in terms of incremental NOI, respond
to ongoing due diligence requests; develop internal (and possibly external) PR initiatives to
address the contemplated sale; communicate with managers and on-site employees; develop a
staff retention program, as necessary; review bid proposals; review P&S Agreements and
provide commentary; handle any necessary negotiations with the franchise including review and
negotiation of any PIP, assist in the manager/franchise approval assignment process of the
buyer, assist in or execute preparation of the closing proration settlement agreement and monitor
adjustments post-closing, ensure that the necessary accounting and tax filings are concluded
post-closing and provide support for items remaining “post-closing”.
• Financing or Refinancing Services: When determined consistent with the investment or strategic
plan, we source financing or refinancing for the real estate asset. The finance/ refinance services
include: confirm objectives of refinancing are consistent with the strategic plan (maximize
proceeds, non-recourse, lowest interest rate, flexibility in term, etc.), prepare a five year proforma
and valuation to test reasonableness of investment objectives, prepare refinance analyses,
assemble a Debt Offering Memorandum for lenders, maintain a “data room”; obtain a Broker
Opinion of Value or other independent assessment of value, assist in the selection of a qualified
broker or advisor or RFP process, coordinate and review broker offering materials; respond to
ongoing due diligence requests; review and summarize letters of intent from various lender
proposals; negotiate terms on the client’s behalf to secure best possible debt execution
consistent with the client’s objectives; coordinate lender tours and third party due diligence
provider services at the Hotel; assist the client in any necessary negotiations with the franchisor
and Operator including necessary approvals and comfort letter(s); coordinate or execute the
preparation of the closing proration settlement statement and monitor adjustments post-closing;
and provide support for items remaining post-closing.
Clients must appoint our firm as an investment adviser of record on specified assets held by the client
under the client’s name.
Accounts are always managed by us based on each client’s financial situation and investment objectives.
We actively monitor the Account to provide continuous and on-going advice regarding buying, selling,
reinvesting or holding securities, cash or other investments of the Account. We will have discretionary
authority to make all decisions to buy, sell or hold securities, cash or other investments for the designated
Account assets in our sole discretion without first consulting with you. We also have the power and
authority to carry out these decisions by giving instructions, on your behalf, to brokers, banks and other
qualified custodian(s) of the Account for our management of the designated assets.
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We will need to obtain certain information from each client to determine the client’s financial situation and
investment objectives. Clients are responsible for notifying us of any updates regarding their financial
situation, risk tolerance or investment objective and whether they wish to impose or modify existing
investment restrictions. However we will contact clients at least annually to discuss any changes or
updates regarding their financial situation, risk tolerance or investment objectives.
We are always reasonably available to consult with clients relative to the status of their Account. Clients
have the ability to impose reasonable restrictions on the management of their Accounts, including the
ability to instruct us not to purchase certain investments.
It is important that you understand that we manage investments for other clients and may give them
advice or take actions for them or for our personal accounts that is different from the advice we provide to
you or actions taken for you. We are not obligated to buy, sell or recommend to you any security or other
investment that we may buy, sell or recommend for any other clients or for our own accounts.
Conflicts may arise in the allocation of investment opportunities among accounts that we manage. We
strive to allocate investment opportunities believed to be appropriate for your account(s) and other
accounts advised by our firm among such accounts equitably and consistent with the best interests of all
accounts involved. However, there can be no assurance that a particular investment opportunity that
comes to our attention will be allocated in any particular manner. If we obtain material, non-public
information about a security or its issuer
that we may not lawfully use or disclose, we have absolutely no
obligation to disclose the information to any client or use it for any client’s benefit.
Specialization
HAVE RIA, INC. specializes in providing professional hotel asset and investment management services.
We provide hotel real estate asset manager and advisor services focused on the hospitality industry. We
offer a suite of services for owners at all critical phases of an investment cycle, including acquisitions,
underwriting and due diligence, manager selection and contract negotiation, franchise selection,
development planning, renovation and repositioning analysis, asset management, refinancing services,
and dispositions
Limits Advice to Certain Types of Investments
We focus on hotel and other real estate which can include interests in real property, of whatever nature,
and personal property, both tangible and intangible, directly or indirectly associated or connected with the
use of real estate. Such interests shall include, without limitation, direct or indirect equity investments in
real estate, including (i) partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies and other joint ventures
having an interest in real estate, (ii) participating or convertible mortgages or other debt instruments
convertible to interests in real property by the terms thereof, and (iii) options to purchase real estate,
leaseholds, and investments in securities issued by real estate investment trusts.
Although we generally provide advice only on the products previously described, we reserve the right to
offer advice on any investment product that may be suitable for each client’s specific circumstances,
needs, goals and objectives.
Because we primarily focus on providing advice on acquiring and asset managing hotel real estate
property and assets, our services are limited in that we do not provide the same level of analysis and
recommendations on other securities that you can find with other investment advisory firms and financial
professionals.
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(Please refer to Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss for more
information.)
Tailor Advisory Services to Individual Needs of Clients
HAVE RIA, INC.’s advisory services are always provided based on each client’s unique situation and
investment objectives. This means, for example, that when we provide asset management services,
clients are given the ability to impose restrictions on the Accounts we manage for them, including specific
investment selections and sectors. We work with clients on a one-on-one basis through interviews and
questionnaires to determine their investment strategies, goals and general financial information.
We will not enter into an investment adviser relationship with a prospective client whose investment
objectives may be considered incompatible with our investment philosophy or strategies or where the
prospective client seeks to impose unduly restrictive investment guidelines.
Important ERISA Disclosures
Service Provider: HAVE RIA, INC. will disclose, to the extent required by ERISA Regulation Section
2550.408b-2(c), to any ERISA covered retirement plans and retirement funds, any change to the
information that we are required to disclose under ERISA Regulation Section 2550.408b-2(c)(1)(iv) as
soon as practicable, but no later than sixty (60) days from the date on which we are informed of the
change (unless such disclosure is precluded due to extraordinary circumstances beyond our control, in
which case the information will be disclose as soon as practicable).
In accordance with ERISA Regulation Section 2550.408b-2(c)(vi)(A), we will disclose within thirty (30)
days following receipt of a written request from the responsible plan fiduciary or Plan Administrator
(unless such disclosure is precluded due to extraordinary circumstances beyond our control, in which
case the information will be disclosed as soon as practicable) all information related to the Qualified
Retirement Plan Agreement and any compensation or fees received in connection with the Agreement
that is required for the Plan to comply with the reporting and disclosure requirements of Title 1 of ERISA
and the regulations, forms and schedules issued thereunder.
If we make an unintentional error or omission in disclosing the information required under ERISA
Regulation Section 2550.408b-2(c)(1)(iv) or (vi), we will disclose to you the correct information as soon as
practicable, but no later than thirty (30) days from the date on which we learn of such error or omission.
ERISA Fiduciary: Depending upon the specific services provided to ERISA covered retirement plans and
retirement funds clients, HAVE RIA, INC. can act as an Investment Manager to the Plan, as defined by
ERISA section 3(38). In such situations, HAVE RIA, INC. will acknowledge that it is a 3(38) level fiduciary
with respect to the client.
If providing non “Investment Manger 3(38)” level fiduciary services, HAVE RIA, INC. will acknowledge that
in performing such advisory services that it is acting as a “fiduciary” as such term is defined under Section
3(21)(A)(ii) of Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) for purposes of providing
investment advice to ERISA covered retirement plans and retirement funds. In providing 3(21)services,
HAVE RIA, INC. (a) has no responsibility and will not (i) exercise any authority or control respecting
management or disposition of assets of client’s retirement plan, or (ii) have any discretionary authority or
discretionary responsibility in the administration of client’s retirement plan or the interpretation of client’s
retirement plan documents, (b) is not an “investment manager” as defined in Section 3(38) of ERISA and
does not have the power to manage, acquire or dispose of any plan assets, and (c) is not the
“Administrator” of client’s retirement plan as defined in ERISA.
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In all situations, HAVE RIA, INC. will act in a manner consistent with the requirements of a fiduciary under
ERISA if, based upon the facts and circumstances, such services cause HAVE RIA, INC. to be a fiduciary
as a matter of law.
HAVE RIA, INC. shall discharge its duties and obligations under an agreement with an ERISA covered
plan solely in the interests of the plan's participants and beneficiaries; and with the care, skill, prudence
and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing that a prudent person acting in a like capacity and
familiar with such matters would use in an enterprise of a like character and with like aims.
We strive to render our best judgment for clients. Still, HAVE RIA, INC. cannot assure that investments
will be profitable or assure that no losses will occur in their portfolios. Past performance is an important
consideration with respect to any investment or investment advisor, but it is not necessarily an accurate
predictor of future performance.
Qualified Professional Asset Manager: HAVE RIA, INC., as an ERISA Plan Fiduciary, acting on behalf of
a retirement plan (or retirement fund) must be careful to avoid a prohibited transaction under ERISA
section 406. The ERISA prohibited transaction rules prohibit a number of transactions between a plan
and a “party in interest” unless an exemption is available. A party in interest includes a fiduciary and any
person providing services to a retirement plan (also known as a retirement fund).
The Qualified Professional Asset Manager (“QPAM”) Exemption is a class exemption (known as PTCE
84-14) relied upon by investment advisers and managers to conduct business on behalf of a plan or IRA.
Although it does not eliminate all investment restrictions, meeting the QPAM requirements substantially
reduces the number of restrictions. HAVE RIA, INC. has taken the following steps to rely on the QPAM
exemption.
• HAVE RIA, INC. is a registered investment adviser with assets under discretionary management
in excess of $85 million. Our parent company, Hotel Asset Value Enhancement Inc., will maintain
equity in excess of $1 million for the benefit of HAVE RIA, INC.
• Any counterparties to any transactions will not be HAVE RIA, INC. or a person related to HAVE
RIA, INC. or to the fiduciary that appointed HAVE RIA, INC. (i.e., decided to invest in the fund).
• HAVE RIA, INC. will always represent in writing to the client that it is acting as a fiduciary.
• HAVE RIA, INC. must negotiate the terms of all transactions and decide on behalf of the plan
whether to engage in the transaction.
• HAVE RIA, INC. has not been convicted of certain activities that could bear on financial trust.
Client Assets Managed by HAVE RIA, INC.
HAVE RIA, INC. has $160,314,080 of assets under management to report as of February 15, 2024. The
entire amount is managed on a discretionary basis and we have $0.00 assets under management on a
non-discretionary basis.