Michael Mahoney is the majority owner of CAM and has been providing advisory services
since 2002.
As of December 31, 2023, CAM managed $134,676,575 on a discretionary basis, $0 on a
nondiscretionary basis (regulatory assets under management) and provided retirement
plan consulting services to $8,440,980 of participant directed retirement plan assets.
Investment Management Services:
CAM manages investment portfolios for individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts,
foundations, not for profits and corporations. CAM will work with a client to determine the
client's investment objectives and investor risk profile and will design a written investment
policy statement. CAM uses investment and portfolio allocation software to evaluate
alternative portfolio designs. CAM evaluates the client's existing investments with respect to
the client's investment policy statement. CAM works with new clients to develop a plan to
transition from the client's existing portfolio to the desired portfolio. CAM will then
continuously monitor the client's portfolio holdings and the overall asset allocation strategy
and hold review meetings with the client regarding the account, as necessary.
CAM will typically create a portfolio of no-load mutual funds and Exchange Traded Funds
(ETFs), and may use model portfolios if the models match the client's investment policy. CAM
will allocate the client's assets among various investments taking into consideration the
overall management style selected by the client. CAM primarily recommends portfolios
consisting of passively managed asset class and index mutual funds and ETFs. CAM primarily
recommends mutual funds and ETFs offered by Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA). DFA
sponsored mutual funds follow a passive asset class investment philosophy with low
holdings turnover. Consequently, the DFA fund fees are generally lower than fees and
expenses charged by other types of funds. Client portfolios may also include some individual
equity securities in situations where disposition of these securities would present an
overriding tax implication or the client specifically requests they be retained for a personal
reason. CAM primarily recommends mutual funds offered by Dimensional Fund Advisors,
Vanguard, and Bridgeway Capital Management, Inc. (Bridgeway).
CAM manages mutual fund and equity portfolios on a discretionary basis. A client may
impose any reasonable restrictions on CAM’s discretionary authority, including restrictions
on the types of securities in which CAM may invest client’s assets and on specific securities,
which the client may believe to be appropriate.
CAM may also recommend fixed income portfolios to investment management clients, which
consist of managed accounts of individual bonds. CAM will request discretionary authority
from investment management clients to manage fixed income portfolios, including the
discretion to retain a third-party fixed income manager.
Pursuant to its discretionary authority, CAM will retain a fixed income securities manager.
The manager will also monitor the account for changes in credit ratings, security call
provisions, and tax loss harvesting opportunities (to the extent that the manager is provided
with cost basis information). The manager will obtain CAM’s consent prior to the sale of any
client securities.
On an ongoing basis, CAM will answer clients’ inquiries regarding their accounts and review
periodically with clients the performance of their accounts. CAM will periodically, and at
least annually, review clients’ investment policy, risk profile and discuss the re-balancing of
each client's accounts to the extent appropriate. CAM will provide to investment manager
any updated client financial information or account restrictions necessary for investment
manager to provide sub-advisory services.
For certain clients, in addition to managing the client’s investment portfolio, CAM may
consult with clients on various financial areas including income and estate tax planning,
business sale structures, college financial planning, retirement planning, insurance analysis,
personal cash flow analysis, establishment and design of retirement plans and trust designs,
among other things.
Employee Benefit Retirement Plan Services:
CAM also provides advisory services to participant-directed retirement plans through third
party administration services, which are online bundled service providers offering an
opportunity for plan sponsors to provide their participants with daily account access,
valuation, and investment education.
CAM will analyze the plan's current investment platform, and assist the plan in creating an
investment policy statement defining the types of investments to be offered and the
restrictions that may be imposed. CAM will recommend investment options to achieve the
plan's objectives, provide participant education meetings, and monitor the performance of
the plan's investment vehicles.
CAM will recommend changes in the plan's investment vehicles as may be appropriate from
time to time. CAM generally will review the plan's investment vehicles and investment policy,
as necessary.
For certain retirement plans,
CAM also works in coordination and support with Buckingham
Strategic Partners, LLC. Retirement plan clients will engage both CAM and Buckingham
Strategic Partners, LLC. Buckingham Strategic Partners, LLC will provide to the client
additional discretionary investment management services and will exercise discretionary
authority to select the plan investments made available to the plans’ participants by selecting
and maintain the plans’ investments according to the goals and investment objectives of the
plan.
CAM will continue to work with plans to monitor plan investments, provide fiduciary plan
advice including regular considerations of the goals and objectives of the plan, and provide
participant education services to the plan.
Compass – Automated Digital Advisory Services:
CAM may also utilize the Betterment for Advisors digital wealth management platform
offered by Betterment LLC, an independent investment advisor. CAM has branded this
Program as “Compass.” CAM is independent of and not owned by, affiliated with, or
sponsored or supervised by Betterment LLC, or their affiliates.
Compass is an automated online platform powered by Betterment that guides clients
through the entire investment management process and provides management services. As
part of the Compass investment-management service, clients complete an online personal
risk tolerance assessment and provide additional information about their financial goals.
Based on the information provided, the appropriate model portfolio is selected for the client.
We generally create diversified model portfolios of investments consisting of low-cost
exchange traded funds (“ETFs”), mutual funds, and other similar equity-related index funds,
stocks, or investment products tailored to the client’s specific needs. Information about the
client’s model portfolio is available on the online platform, which includes their investment
style, objectives, and a list of ETFs and other investments with shares that are included in
and traded through them. The client can also submit or modify risk preferences, investment
objectives, investment size and any other restrictions for their accounts directly through the
online platform. The money managers will periodically rebalance client model portfolios
based upon the client’s individual needs, stated goals and objectives. Before selecting money
managers, we make sure that they are properly licensed or registered. Clients who subscribe
to this service will enter into a dual contract with us and the money manager.
The services provided by Betterment include:
● Goal-Based Investment Management: Betterment’s goal-based investment
platform allows Clients to identify multiple investment goals, each with specific
portfolio allocations;
● Portfolio Construction Tools: Clients have access to a set of portfolio strategies,
each of which is comprised of low-cost, index-tracking exchange-traded funds or
Dimensional Fund Advisors mutual funds), and are able to customize the risk-level
for each investment goal;
● Automated Investment Management Services: Betterment’s algorithms automate
back-office tasks such as trading, portfolio management, tax loss harvesting, and
account rebalancing;
● Website and Mobile Application: Betterment’s website and mobile application
provide a platform for account access and monitoring and delivery of account
documentation and notices; and
● Advisor Dashboard: Advisors have access to a dashboard for purposes of
monitoring and managing Client accounts.
Any clients that use the Compass program will receive Betterment LLC’s Disclosure Brochure
which includes a more detailed description and additional information.
Financial Planning Services:
CAM also provides advice in the form of Financial Planning. Clients purchasing this service
may receive various written financial reports, providing the client with detailed financial
information designed to achieve their stated financial goals and objectives.
The areas that CAM may provide support, coordination and facilitation may include the
following:
1. Comprehensive Financial Planning
2. Investment Research and Administration
3. Asset Allocation and Portfolio Management
4. Cash Flow Management
5. Record Keeping & Reporting
6. Comprehensive Financial Reporting
7. Risk Management
8. Tax and Compliance
9. Business Planning
10. Lifestyle Management
11. Estate Planning and Administration
12. Strategic Philanthropy and Administration
13. Family Meetings and Education
14. Family Legacy Planning
CAM does not provide tax or legal advice.
CAM gathers required information through in-depth personal interviews. Information
gathered includes a client’s current financial status, future goals and attitudes towards risk.
Related documents supplied by the client are carefully reviewed and a written report may
be prepared. Should a client choose to implement the recommendations in the plan, CAM
suggests the client work closely with his/her attorney, accountant or insurance agent.
Implementation of financial plan recommendations is entirely at the client’s discretion.
Clients are encouraged to review their plan on a regular basis, especially if there are any
changes in their financial situation, goals, needs, or investment objectives.