General
BGV is a limited liability company organized in the State of Florida and registered as an Investment
Adviser with the SEC. BGV is wholly owned by BGV Securities Holdings USA LLC, and indirectly
owned by Grupo Financiero BG, S.A. Grupo Financiero BG, S.A. is 59% owned by Empresa General de
Inversiones, S.A. who is domiciled in Panama.
Description of Advisory Services
BGV provides asset/portfolio management and financial advice to individuals, institutions and
corporations. BGV’s investment advisory services are provided through various types of discretionary and
non-discretionary accounts (the “Accounts”) in accordance with each client’s investment objectives and
pursuant to the terms outlined in BGV’s investment advisory agreement. The Adviser’s discretionary and
non-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 are intended to fit within
the client’s objectives, strategies, restrictions, time horizon and risk profile as described by each client.
The overall advisory services offered by BGV fall within the following categories:
➢ Customized Discretionary Portfolios
Adviser offers discretionary separately managed accounts that are customized to each client. Managed
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. Such accounts are intended
to fit within the investor’s objectives, 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 the 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.
BGV tailors investment advisory services to the individual needs of the client. The goals and objectives
for each client are documented via new account documentation or managed account agreement. Client
profiles are created to reflect the stated goals and objectives according to the Investment Policy Statement
(IPS). BGV’s clients are allowed to impose restrictions on the investments in their account. All limitations
and restrictions placed on accounts must be presented to BGV in writing.
➢ Sub-Advisory Services
Under a discretionary portfolio and based upon the stated investment objectives of the client, the Adviser
can hire a sub-advisor to provide investment sub-advisory services for the benefit of its client(s). The
Adviser will serve as the ultimate portfolio manager and will continue to render services to the client and,
in addition, monitor and review the performance of the third-party sub-advisor and the performance of the
client’s accounts that are being managed accordingly.
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In order to identify and select an appropriate sub-adviser, the Adviser will typically gather information
about each client’s financial situation, investment objectives, as well as any investment targets, limits or
restrictions considered for the management of accounts. The sub-adviser only renders advice to BGV with
respect to the investment programs it carries out for its client. Typically, after selecting the appropriate
sub-adviser based on clients’ needs, the sub-adviser will make available their portfolio strategies or models
for our client to invest in. The Adviser will make the ultimate investment decision in their discretionary
authority to manage the clients’ account(s).
To assist
in the management of certain client accounts, the Adviser hires independent third-party asset
management firms that manage various model portfolios and/or give assistance with the client portfolio
strategy. In these instances, the client understands and acknowledges that the Adviser manages one or
more of the model portfolios in the Account, that will be provided to client through a third-party provider
and platform, and to which the Adviser will provide the client with proper access. If, as a result of its
ongoing evaluation, the Adviser finds it necessary to either remove the portfolios managed by an
investment manager or terminate the investment manager, then that action shall be carried out without the
client’s prior consent. There is no communication, including consultations, between applicable clients and
any of their accounts’ third party sub-advisors/investment managers. Client’s communications regarding
client’s account should be directed to BGV.
BlackRock Managed – Model Portfolios Program
As part of this service, BGV utilizes a third party automated technology interface in providing online
advisory services in the form of model portfolios provided to BGV by BlackRock Financial Management,
Inc. (“BlackRock”) as the independent third party asset manager or sub-advisor. Upon providing
necessary financial information, target investment objectives and answering a series of queries, customers
are assigned a model portfolio that is aligned with their investing objectives and target goals. BGV
currently offers the Model Portfolio Program in conjunction with BlackRock, based on different profile
types, including: Short Duration, Income, Conservative, Moderate, Aggressive and Equity.The Models
offered through this Program are as follows:
▪ Target Allocation UCITS All Accumulating
Objective: Combines strategic long-term views with tactical shorter-term market opportunities.
Asset Classes: Fixed Income, Equities and Non-Traditional
Rebalances: 4-6 times a year
Underlying universe: Up to 25 underlying ETFs
▪ Long Horizon UCITS All Accumulating
Objective: Long term focus with Strategic Views
Asset Classes: Fixed Income and Equities
Rebalances: 1-2 times a year
Underlying universe: Up to 10 underlying ETFs
➢ Other Non-Discretionary Advisory Services
Adviser provides non-discretionary advisory services to all types of clients in accordance with a non-
discretionary advisory agreement between Adviser and the client. Each agreement typically defines the
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services to be provided and if a fee is charged, the fees will also be agreed to in the advisory agreement.
Adviser also provides recommendations and research regarding the investment of securities and cash in a
client’s account. These services are individually tailored to each client’s needs and such advice may be
provided to accounts with assets maintained at various third parties.
Additional General Information
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 occur.
BGV investment advisory agreements will not be assigned without client consent.
Wrap Program
BGV does not currently participate in any Wrap Fee Programs. Wrap Fee Programs are inclusive of most
transaction costs and fees; therefore, the costs incurred will include brokerage costs and portfolio
management whether on a discretionary or non-discretionary capacity.
Assets Under Management
As of February 29, 2024, BGV had regulatory assets under management (“RAUM”) of $112,131,802
managed on a discretonary basis.