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Beech Hill Advisors, Inc. is a SEC-registered investment adviser with its principal
place of business located in New York. Beech Hill Advisors, Inc. began conducting
business in 1988. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill
or training.
Listed below are the firm’s principal shareholders (i.e., those individuals controlling
25% or more of the firm).
• Paul Seth Cantor Esq., Chairman & President
• William Robert Wurm, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer
Beech Hill Advisors, Inc. offers the following advisory services to our clients:
INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Our firm provides continuous asset management of client funds based on the indi-
vidual needs of the client. Through personal discussions in which goals and objec-
tives based on the client’s particular circumstances are established, we develop the
client’s personal investment strategy. We create and manage a portfolio as a direct
result of that strategy. During our data-gathering process, we determine the client’s
individual objectives, time horizons, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs. As appro-
priate, we may also review and discuss a client’s prior investment history, as well as
family composition and background.
We manage advisory accounts primarily on a discretionary basis. Occasionally,
we will accept accounts on a non-discretionary basis. Our advisory management
services are guided by the client’s stated objective(s) (i.e., growth, balanced or
income), as well as tax considerations.
On occasion, clients may impose reasonable restrictions on investing in certain
securities, types of securities, or industry sectors by contacting us in writing of the
restriction request.
Once the client’s portfolio has been established, we strive to review the portfolio
frequently, but in any event at least quarterly. If necessary, we rebalance the portfo-
lio on an as necessary or annual basis based on the client’s individual needs.
Each Beech Hill Advisors, Inc. portfolio manager has his or her own investment
philosophy and focus; consequently, portfolio construction will vary among port-
folio managers. The portfolio manager will explain his or her own strategies to that
client while taking the client’s personal situation into account.
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Our investment recommendations are not limited to any specific product or
service offered by a broker-dealer and will generally include advice regarding the
following securities:
• Exchange-listed securities
• Securities traded over the counter
• Foreign issuers
• Exchange traded funds
• REITs, MLPs, and other pooled investment vehicles
• Warrants
• Corporate debt securities (other than commercial paper)
• Municipal securities
• Mutual fund shares
• United States governmental securities
• Options contracts on securities
• Interests in partnerships investing in securities
• Insurance and annuity products
Because certain investments involve additional degrees of risk, such investments
will only be implemented when consistent with the client’s individual objectives,
time horizons, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.
MUTUAL FUND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Due to the increased costs associated with managing the mutual fund, BHA began
liquidating the Beech Hill Total Return Fund in November 2023. The mutual
fund is closed and distributions to fund investors were completed in December
2023.
FINANCIAL
PLANNING
Wealth planning services are also available to our clients at no additional charge.
Wealth planning is a comprehensive evaluation of a client’s current and future
financial state by using currently known variables to predict future cash flows, asset
values and withdrawal plans. Through the financial planning process, all questions,
information and analysis are considered as they impact and are impacted by the
entire financial and life situation of the client. If a client is receptive to our plan-
ning approach, the client will receive a written plan that provides the client with a
detailed financial plan designed to assist the client achieve his or her financial goals
and objectives.
In general, the financial plan can address any or all of the following areas:
• Personal: We review family records, budgeting, personal liability, estate infor-
mation and financial goals.
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• Tax and Cash Flow: We analyze the client’s income tax and spending and
planning for past, current and future years to determine the impact of various
investments on the client’s current income tax and future tax liability.
• Investments: We analyze investment alternatives and their effect on the client’s
portfolio.
• Insurance: On occasion, at the request of the client, we may review existing
policies to ensure proper coverage for life, health, disability, long-term care
and liability.
• Retirement: We analyze current strategies and investment plans to help the
client achieve his or her retirement goals.
• Death and Disability: We review the client’s cash needs at death, income
needs of surviving dependents, estate planning and disability income.
• Estate: We assist the client in assessing and developing long-term strategies,
including as appropriate, living trusts, wills, review estate tax and powers of
attorney.
We gather required information through in-depth personal interviews, including
the client’s current financial status, tax status, future goals, returns, objectives and
attitudes towards risk. We carefully review documents supplied by the client to
assist in the preparation of the Investment Advisory Plan. Should the client choose
to implement the recommendations contained in the plan, we suggest the client
work closely with his/her attorney, accountant, insurance agent, and/or stockbro-
ker. Implementation of financial plan recommendations is entirely at the client’s
discretion.
We also provide general non-securities advice on topics that may include tax and
budgetary planning, estate planning and business planning.
Typically, the financial plan is presented to the client in draft form shortly after
the initial client meeting. A final financial plan is generally presented within a few
weeks providing that all of the information needed to prepare the financial plan
has been promptly supplied by the client. We generate scenarios using eMoney
software.
Financial planning recommendations are not limited to any specific product or
service offered by a broker-dealer. All recommendations are of a generic nature.
AMOUNT OF MANAGED ASSETS
As of December 31, 2023, we managed approximately $313,100,000 of clients’
assets, of which, approximately $301,900,000 was managed on a discretionary
basis and approximately $11,200,000 was managed on a non-discretionary basis.
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