Overview
Firm Description
J. W. Korth & Company was founded in 1982.
The firm began its investment advisor in 2011; however, the Firm has been in
the securities business since 1982, primarily specializing in the fixed income
market. The Firm's expertise in this area provides added value to our Portfolio
Management services.
Portfolio Management services will cover the following types of Investments:
Equities (exchange listed, over the counter, foreign issuers)
Corporate Bonds
Municipal Bonds
United States Government Bonds
Foreign Bonds (denominated in various foreign currencies)
Certificates of Deposit
Commercial Paper
Agency Bonds
Mortgaged Backed Securities
Mutual Funds
Structured Products
Closed End Funds
J. W. Korth & Company does not act as a custodian of client assets. The client
always maintains asset control. J. W. Korth & Company places trades for clients
under a limited power of attorney.
Principal Owners
J. W. Korth & Company is a partnership organized under Michigan law and is
owned by Korth Direct Mortgage Inc. (“KDM”). James Korth is the CEO and
majority shareholder of KDM and is also the Managing Partner of J. W. Korth &
Company L.P
Types of Advisory Services
J. W. Korth & Company provides investment supervisory services, also known
as asset management services; manages investment advisory accounts not
involving investment supervisory services; invests via sub-advisory
relationships; furnishes investment advice through consultations; issues
periodicals about securities by subscription; issues special reports about
securities; and issues, charts, graphs, formulas, or other devices which clients
may use to evaluate securities.
J. W. Korth & Company does not offer wrap fee programs to advisory clients.
As of the date of this brochure, J. W. Korth & Company has $205 million
regulatory assets under management. Information regarding our firm’s Special
Margin and Custody services may be found in the firm brochure specific for that
program.
Tailored Relationships
The goals and objectives for each client are documented through our client
relationship process. Investment policy statements are created that reflect the
stated goals and objectives, when applicable. Clients may impose restrictions
on investing in certain securities or types of securities.
Agreements may not be assigned without client consent.
Types of
Agreements
The following agreements define the typical client relationships.
Investment Advisory Agreement
Clients may consider having J. W. Korth & Company manage their assets due
to our firm’s particular expertise in income oriented investing.
Traditional Equity and Bond Accounts:
The annual Investment Advisory Agreement bases its fee on a percentage
of the investable assets according to the following schedule:
Assets Under Management Annualized Fees
$0 - $500,000 1.50%
$500,001 - $1,000,000 1.25%
$1,000,001 -
$2,000,000
1.00%
$2,000,001 and
greater
Negotiable
The preferred minimum investment is $500,000 and the minimum annual fee
is $7,500, though under certain circumstances both of these minimums may
be waived. Current client relationships may exist where the fees are higher
or lower than the fee schedule above. All fees are negotiable based on the
total client relationship.
Special Strategy Accounts:
The pricing on special strategy accounts will be announced and described
on each fact sheet or brochure for that strategy. Pricing is based on a
combination of difficulty of implementing the strategy, managing the strategy,
and assets placed in the strategy.
Although the Advisory Service Agreement is an ongoing agreement and
constant adjustments are required, the length of service to the client is at the
client’s discretion. The client or the investment manager may terminate an
Agreement by written notice to the other party. At termination, fees will be billed
on a pro rata basis for the portion of the quarter completed. The portfolio value
at the completion of the prior full billing quarter is used as the basis for the fee
computation, adjusted for the number of days during the billing quarter prior to
termination.
Termination of Agreement
A Client may terminate any of the aforementioned agreements at any time by
notifying J. W. Korth & Company in writing and paying the rate for the time spent
on the investment advisory engagement prior to notification of termination. If the
client made an advance payment, J. W. Korth & Company will refund any
unearned portion of the advance payment.
J. W. Korth & Company may terminate any of the aforementioned agreements
at any time by notifying the client in writing. If the client made an advance
payment, J. W. Korth & Company will refund any unearned portion of the
advance payment.