FIRM DESCRIPTION
CastleKeep Investment Advisors LLC was founded in 2000 by President and Chief Executive
Officer Charles W.K. Haberstroh. The firm is registered with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission and currently employs a staff of seven.
CastleKeep Investment Advisors LLC offers independent and individually tailored
investment advice to select clients. Central to CastleKeep Investment Advisors LLC’s
approach is developing a thorough understanding of each individual client’s values and
financial objectives. Only then can CastleKeep Investment Advisors LLC act as a truly
personal adviser across a wide spectrum of financial needs.
CastleKeep Investment Advisors LLC derives its compensation solely from fees paid by its
clients. We do not receive commissions based on clients’ purchases of financial products. In
the event that we do, we pass such commissions on to the clients who hold the financial
product which generated the commission. Currently CastleKeep Investment Advisors LLC
does not pay nor accept any referral fees. CastleKeep Investment Advisors LLC does not
receive any benefits from custodians or other financial service providers based on client
securities transactions.
Client assets are held by qualified custodians in the client’s name. CastleKeep Investment
Advisors LLC does not act as custodian of client assets.
Upon request, CastleKeep Investment Advisors LLC may recommend professionals such as
accountants, attorneys, real estate agents or other service providers to clients. As needed,
other professionals may be engaged directly by a client even when recommended by
CastleKeep Investment Advisors LLC. Conflicts of interest, should any arise, will be disclosed
to clients promptly, as reasonably practicable.
OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE
CastleKeep Investment Advisors LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, is majority-
owned by CKA Holdings LLC. CKA Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, is
majority-owned by Charles W.K. Haberstroh (74%).
TYPES OF SERVICES OFFERED
Portfolio Management
CastleKeep Investment Advisors LLC offers portfolio management, also often referred to as
discretionary portfolio management. This service is defined as giving continuous advice to
a client or making investments for a client based on detailed discussions in which goals and
objectives of a client’s particular circumstances are established. Portfolio management
services are appropriate for clients who, for any number of reasons, choose not to participate
in the day-to-day decision making process of an actively managed account. This service is
primarily offered to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and
other business entities. If a client selects this service, CastleKeep Investment Advisors LLC,
together with the client, then establishes investment guidelines which govern the
discretionary management of the client’s assets, including restrictions by the client on
certain securities or types of securities which CastleKeep Investment Advisors LLC may
invest in on behalf of the client. These guidelines are outlined in the Investment Management
Agreement a client signs when he or she opts for this service. Based on the agreed upon
guidelines, CastleKeep Investment Advisors LLC then creates and manages the client’s
portfolio or group of portfolios and reviews the performance results with the client at least
quarterly or, if not quarterly, at a frequency requested by the client. Reviews more frequent
than quarterly are also available upon request. With a client’s approval, CastleKeep
Investment Advisors LLC will also work closely with their legal, tax and other trusted
advisers to fully understand and accommodate a client’s complete financial needs and
objectives.
Investment Advisory Services
For clients who prefer to maintain a hands-on approach to investing and like to be involved
in the detailed decision making, CastleKeep Investment Advisors LLC offers investment
advisory services. As is the case when discussing portfolio management services, CastleKeep
Investment Advisors LLC performs a thorough review of a client’s objectives and
investments. Based on our discussions, we will then bring appropriate investment
opportunities to a client’s attention. The ultimate decision to act on the investment,
however, will rest with the client.
Money Manager Search
If CastleKeep Investment Advisors LLC’s portfolio management or investment advisory
services are not appropriate for a client, CastleKeep Investment Advisors LLC may perform
searches of various independent registered investment advisers on behalf of a client. Based
on a client's individual circumstances and needs, CastleKeep Investment Advisors LLC will
determine which type of independent adviser's portfolio management is appropriate for that
client. Factors considered in making this determination include account size, risk tolerance,
the opinion of each client and the investment philosophy of the independent adviser. Clients
should refer to the independent adviser's firm brochure or other disclosure document for a
full description of the services offered.
Money Manager Monitoring
CastleKeep Investment Advisors LLC will monitor the performance of an investment adviser
or of investment advisers chosen by the client and compare the client's account performance
against certain industry benchmarks. In order to monitor performance of the client's
independent investment adviser, CastleKeep Investment Advisors LLC will request that the
client authorize his/her investment adviser to send copies of the client's monthly or
quarterly investment account statements to CastleKeep Investment Advisors LLC.
CastleKeep Investment Advisors LLC will not be responsible for monitoring the performance
of an investment adviser unless CastleKeep Investment Advisors LLC receives this
information on a timely basis each quarter. If CastleKeep Investment Advisors LLC believes
that a particular independent adviser is performing inadequately, or if CastleKeep
Investment Advisors LLC believes that a different adviser is more suitable for a client's
particular needs, CastleKeep Investment Advisors LLC may suggest that the client contract
with a different adviser. Under this scenario, CastleKeep Investment Advisors LLC will assist
the client in selecting a new adviser, and then monitor that adviser's performance. However,
any move to a new manager is solely at the discretion of the client.
Money manager monitoring will be guided by the stated objectives of the client (i.e.,
maximum capital appreciation, growth, income, growth and income, or other, as specified).
ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT
As of December 31, 2023, CastleKeep Investment Advisors LLC managed approximately
$762,424,454 in assets. At that time, approximately $208,357,564 in assets was managed
on a discretionary basis and approximately $554,066,890 in assets was managed on a non-
discretionary basis.