Overview
A. Description of the Advisory Firm
Orchid Advisory, LLC (“Orchid”), was formed on June 29, 2023 and based in Dallas, TX, and has
been providing investment advisory services since 2023. Orchid’s principal owner is Cathleen
Crews.
B. Types of Advisory Services
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Orchid offers asset management services to advisory Clients. Orchid will offer Clients ongoing
asset management services through determining individual investment goals, time horizons,
objectives, and risk tolerance. Investment strategies, investment selection, asset allocation,
portfolio monitoring and the overall investment program will be based on the above factors.
Discretionary
When the Client elects to use Orchid on a discretionary basis, the Client will sign a limited
trading authorization or equivalent allowing Orchid to determine the securities to be bought
or sold and the amount of the securities to be bought or sold. Orchid will have the authority
to execute transactions in the account without seeking Client approval on each transaction.
Non-Discretionary
When the Client elects to use Orchid on a non-discretionary basis, Orchid will determine the
securities to be bought or sold and the amount of the securities to be bought or sold.
However, Orchid will obtain prior Client approval
on each and every transaction before
executing any transaction.
FAMILY OFFICE SERVICES
These services include, but are not limited to, investment management and oversight, tax strategy
and coordination, estate planning strategy and coordination, insurance strategy and coordination,
consolidated reporting, cash flow analysis, family strategic planning, annual work plans.
If a conflict of interest exists between the interests of Orchid and the interests of the Client, the
Client is under no obligation to act upon Orchid’s recommendation. If the Client elects to act on any
of the recommendations, the Client is under no obligation to affect the transaction through Orchid.
C. Client-Tailored Services and Client-Imposed Restrictions
The goals and objectives for each Client are documented in our Client files. Investment strategies
are created that reflect the stated goals and objectives. Clients may impose restrictions on
investing in certain securities or types of securities. These restrictions may, however, prohibit
engagement with Orchid.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
Orchid does not participate in a Wrap Program.
E. Amounts Under Management
As of the date of this filing, Orchid provides management services for:
Discretionary Assets: Non-Discretionary Assets:
$0 $0