Firm Description
RBO & Co., LLC, (RBO) was founded in 1980.
RBO provides investment management services to clients on a discretionary basis. RBO
implements its investment philosophy and independent research process in determining
appropriate positions for individual client portfolios.
Though RBO generally invests in U.S. listed securities, the firm may purchase American
depository receipts (ADRs), which reflect investments in foreign securities, or may
purchase foreign securities directly, preferred securities, REITs, corporate bonds,
municipal bonds or treasury bonds for its clients’ portfolios. Generally, RBO does not
render any advice or take any action with respect to securities clients hold or have held
that become the subject of any legal proceedings, including class actions and
bankruptcies.
RBO is strictly a fee-only investment management firm. The firm does not sell
annuities, insurance, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, limited partnerships, or other
commissioned products. The firm is not affiliated with entities that sell financial
products or securities. No commissions in any form are accepted. No finder’s fees are
accepted.
Principal Owners
John M. Oliver is the principal owner and Managing Member.
Types of Advisory Services
RBO provides investment management services, also known as asset management
services, and manages investment advisory accounts not involving investment
supervisory services. RBO manages portfolios that include but are not limited to
equities, preferred securities, REITs, corporate bonds, municipal bonds and treasury
bonds.
As of 12/31/2023, RBO manages approximately $615,406,289 of regulatory assets under
management (including margined securities) and $608,554,505 of assets net of margined
securities. All assets are managed on a discretionary basis.
Tailored
Relationships
When appropriate, RBO will tailor relationships to a client. For example, a client that
stresses the need for income will generally but not exclusively own income producing
investments. Clients may impose restrictions on investing in certain securities or types
of securities. For example, a client may request that RBO not purchase alcohol-related
investments.
Types of Agreements
The following agreements define the typical client relationships.
Investment Management Agreement
An Investment Management Agreement will be executed when a prospective client
decides to engage RBO. The agreement outlines the scope of the relationship between
RBO and a client. Please contact RBO for a copy of our Investment Management
Agreement.
The agreement will allow RBO to invest client assets invested primarily in U.S. listed
securities, American depository receipts (ADRs), foreign securities, preferred securities,
REITs, corporate bonds, municipal bonds or treasury bonds for its clients’ portfolios. If
assets are invested in a fund, fund companies charge each fund shareholder an
investment management fee that is disclosed in the fund prospectus. Brokerages may
charge a transaction fee for the purchase of some funds.
Stocks and bonds will be purchased or sold through a brokerage account when
appropriate. The brokerage firm charges a fee for stock and bond trades. RBO does not
receive any compensation, in any form, from fund companies.
Termination of Agreement
A client or RBO may terminate the aforementioned agreement at any time upon thirty
(30) days prior written notice. Fees will be prorated to date of termination. Upon
termination of this Agreement, Adviser is under no obligation to recommend any action
with regard to the securities or other property held in the Account.