REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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Pre-Effective Amendment No.
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Post-Effective Amendment No.
175
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[X]
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940
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[X]
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Amendment No.
179
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[X]
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Approximate Date of Proposed Public Offering:
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As soon as practicable after the effective
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date of this Registration Statement
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The Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
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Shareholder Fees
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(fees paid directly from your investment)
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Institutional
Class |
Advisor
Class
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Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed On Purchases
(as a % of offering price)
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None
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4.00%
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Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a % of the lesser of amount purchased or redeemed) |
None
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None
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Redemption Fee
(as a % of amount redeemed)
(charged upon any redemption of shares within 60
days of the issuance of such shares)
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1.00%
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1.00%
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Annual Fund Operating Expenses
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(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
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Institutional
Class
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Advisor
Class
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Management Fees
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0.60%
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0.60%
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Distribution and/or Service (12b‑1) Fees
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None
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0.25%
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Other Expenses
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0.85 %
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0.85 %
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Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses
1
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0.
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%
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0.
01
%
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
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1.46 %
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1.71 %
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Fee Waiver and/or Expense Limitation
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0.20
%
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0.20
%
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Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses
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1. 26 %
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1.5 1 %
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Class
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1 Year
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3 Years
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5 Years
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10 Years
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Institutional
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$ 128
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$ 441
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$ 776
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$ 1,724
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Advisor
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$ 547
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$ 897
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$ 1,271
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$ 2,318
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Quarterly Returns
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Highest and Lowest Returns During This Time Period
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Highest return for a quarter
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10.84%
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Quarter ended
March 31, 2012 |
Lowest return for a quarter
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4.76%
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Quarter ended
June 30, 2012 |
Year-to-date return as of most recent quarter
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5.85%
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Quarter ended
June 30, 2014 |
Shareholder Fees
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(fees paid directly from your investment)
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Institutional
Class
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Advisor
Class
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Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed On Purchases
(as a % of offering price)
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None
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4.00%
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Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a % of the lesser of amount purchased or redeemed) |
None
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None
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Redemption Fee
(as a % of amount redeemed)
(charged upon any redemption of shares within 60
days of the issuance of such shares)
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1.00%
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1.00%
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Annual Fund Operating Expenses
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(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
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Institutional
Class
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Advisor
Class
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Management Fees
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0.75%
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0.75%
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Distribution and/or Service (12b‑1) Fees
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None
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0.25%
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Other Expenses
1
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1.06%
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1.06%
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Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses
1,2
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0.02%
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0.02%
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
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1.83%
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2.08%
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Fee Waiver and/or Expense Limitation
3
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0.31%
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0.31%
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Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses
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1.52%
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1.77%
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Class
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1 Year
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3 Years
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Institutional
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$155
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$545
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Advisor
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$573
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$997
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Shareholder Fees
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(fees paid directly from your investment)
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Institutional
Class
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Advisor
Class
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Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed On Purchases
(as a % of offering price) |
None
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4.00%
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Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a % of the lesser of amount purchased or redeemed) |
None
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None
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Redemption Fee
(as a % of amount redeemed)
(charged upon any redemption of shares within 60
days of the issuance of such shares)
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1.00%
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1.00%
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Annual Fund Operating Expenses
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(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
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Institutional
Class
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Advisor
Class
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Management Fees
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0.35%
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0.35%
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Distribution and/or Service (12b‑1) Fees
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None
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0.25%
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Other Expenses
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1.23 %
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1.23 %
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Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses
1
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0.02%
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0.02%
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
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1.60 %
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1.85 %
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Fee Waiver and/or Expense Limitation
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0.68
%
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0.68
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Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses
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0.9 2 %
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1.17 %
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Class
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1 Year
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3 Years
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5 Year
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10 Years
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Institutional
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$ 94
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$ 438
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$ 806
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$ 1,841
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Advisor
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$ 514
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$ 894
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$ 1,299
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$ 2,427
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historical yield relationship between a security and a corresponding benchmark;
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credit risk;
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market volatility;
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interest rate levels relative to historical interest rate levels; and
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supply and demand factors (i.e. spreads tend to widen when supply for a security exceeds demand).
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Quarterly Returns
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Highest and Lowest Returns During This Time Period
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Highest return for a quarter
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1.53%
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Quarter ended
September 30, 2012 |
Lowest return for a quarter
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-1.27%
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Quarter ended
June 30,2013 |
Year-to-date return as of most recent quarter
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2.55%
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Quarter ended
June 30, 2014 |
Average Annual Total Returns
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Periods Ended December 31, 2013
(returns with maximum sales charge) |
Past 1
Year |
Since
Inception* |
Institutional Class Shares
Before taxes After taxes on distributions After taxes on distributions and sale of shares |
-0.70 %
-1.38 % -0.34 % |
1.02 %
0.46 % 0.55 % |
Advisor Class Shares
Before taxes |
-0.89 % |
0.77 % |
Barclays U.S. Intermediate Gov't/Credit Index
(reflects no deductions for fees and expenses) |
-0.86 %
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1.57 %
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No front-end sales charge.
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No distribution or service plan (Rule 12b-1) fees.
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No contingent deferred sales charge.
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Redemption fee of 1.00% on shares redeemed within 60 days of purchase.
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$10,000 minimum initial investment.
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Maximum front-end sales charge of 4.00%.
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Distribution and service plan (Rule 12b-1) fees of 0.25%.
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No contingent deferred sales charge.
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Redemption fee of 1.00% on shares redeemed within 60 days of purchase.
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$1,000 minimum initial investment.
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Amount of
Transaction At Public
Offering Price
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Sales Charge
As % Of Public Offering Price |
Sales Charge
As % of Net Amount Invested |
Dealer Discounts and
Brokerage
Commissions
As % Of Public Offering Price |
Less than $50,000
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4.00%
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4.17%
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3.75%
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$50,000 to $100,000
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3.25%
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3.36%
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3.00%
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$100,000 to $250,000
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2.50%
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2.56%
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2.25%
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$250,000 to $500,000
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2.00%
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2.04%
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1.75%
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$500,000 to $1,000,000
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1.50%
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1.52%
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1.25%
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$1,000,000 or more
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0.75%
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0.76%
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0.50%
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Aggregating Accounts
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Investors and members of the same family may aggregate investments in Advisor Class Shares held in all accounts (e.g., non-retirement and retirement accounts) at the Fund and with certain financial intermediaries in order to obtain a reduced sales charge.
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Concurrent Purchases.
For purposes of qualifying for a lower sales charge, investors have the privilege of combining concurrent purchases of Advisor Class Shares of any of the Funds. This privilege may be modified or eliminated at any time by the Trust without notice.
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Rights of Accumulation
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The sales charge applicable to a purchase of Advisor Class Shares by an investor is determined by adding the purchase price of the shares to be purchased to the aggregate value of Advisor Class Shares previously purchased and then owned, provided the Distributor is notified by the investor or their broker-dealer each time a purchase is made which would so qualify. For example, an investor who is purchasing Advisor Class Shares with an aggregate value of $50,000 and who currently owns Advisor Class Shares with an aggregate value of $250,000 would pay a sales charge of 2.00% of the offering price on the new investment.
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Letter of Intent
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Sales charges may also be reduced through an agreement to purchase a specified quantity of Advisor Class Shares over a designated 13-month period by completing the "Letter of Intent" section of the Fund shares application. Information about the "Letter of Intent" procedures, including its terms, is contained in the Statement of Additional Information and on the Fund shares application.
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Group Plans
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Advisor Class Shares may be sold at a reduced or eliminated sales charge to certain group plans under which a sponsoring organization makes recommendations to, permits group solicitation of, or otherwise facilitates purchases by its employees, members, or participants. Information about such arrangements is available from the Distributor.
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Investors who invest through either fee-based platform services programs or mutual fund "supermarket" programs of certain broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries;
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Employee benefit plans having more than 25 eligible employees or a minimum of $250,000;
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Employees of dealers that are members of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc., members of the dealers' immediate families, and the dealers' employee benefit plans;
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Certain trust companies, bank trust departments, and investment advisors that invest on behalf of their clients and charge account management fees;
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Participants in "no transaction fee" programs of discount brokerages that maintain an omnibus account with the Funds; or
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Individuals investing distributions from tax-deferred savings and retirement plans.
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Individuals purchasing shares with redemption proceeds (made within the previous 180 days) of another mutual fund where a sales charge has previously been charged (proof of the redemption date may be required).
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(1) | Your letter of instruction specifying the account number, class of shares, and number of shares (or the dollar amount) to be redeemed. This request must be signed by all registered shareholders in the exact names in which they are registered; |
(2) | Any required signature guarantees (see "Signature Guarantees" below); and |
(3) | Other supporting legal documents, if required in the case of estates, trusts, guardianships, custodianships, corporations, partnerships, pension or profit sharing plans, and other entities. |
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Redemption of shares purchased through reinvestment of dividends or capital gains distributions;
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Redemption of shares exchanged for shares of other funds of the Trust;
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Amounts representing capital appreciation of shares;
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Redemptions pursuant to a Systematic Withdrawal Plan, up to a maximum of 20% per year of a shareholder's account value based on the value of the account at the time the Systematic Withdrawal Plan is established or modified, provided all dividends and distributions are reinvested;
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Redemptions of shares to pay fund or account fees;
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Redemption of shares initiated by the Fund (i.e., involuntary redemptions);
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Redemption of shares upon the death or permanent disability of the shareholder. This exemption is available only for shares held at the time of death or initial determination of permanent disability and provided the Fund is notified of the requested exemption at the time of the redemption request; or
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Mandatory distributions from a tax-deferred retirement plan or IRA. This exemption is available only if the Fund is notified of the requested exemption at the time of the redemption request.
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Year ended
March 31,
2014
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Year ended
March 31,
2013
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Period ended
March 31,
2012
(f)
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Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
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12.23
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$11.35
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$10.00
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Income from investment operations
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Net investment income
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0.07
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0.06
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0.01
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Net realized and unrealized gain on
investments
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2.47
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0.88
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1.34
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Total from investment operations
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2.54
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0.94
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1.35
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Less distributions
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From net investment income
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(0.07)
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(0.01)
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--
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From net realized gains from investment
transactions
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(0.48)
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(0.05)
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--
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Total distributions
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(0.55)
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(0.06)
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--
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Net Asset Value, End of Period
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$14.22
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$12.23
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$11.35
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Total return
(c)(d)
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21.02%
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8.35%
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13.50% (b)
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Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
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$14,854
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$13,503
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$6,006
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Average Net Assets for the Period (in
thousands)
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$14,217
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$12,295
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$3,620
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Ratios of:
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Gross expenses to average net assets
(e)
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1.45
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1.57%
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3. 39 %
(a)
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Net expenses to average net assets
(e)
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1.25
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1.25%
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1. 22 %
(a)
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Net investment income to average net assets
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0.52%
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0.67%
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0.39%
(a)
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Portfolio turnover rate
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71.58%
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88.87%
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25.95%
(b)
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Year ended
March 31,
2014
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Year ended
March 31,
2013
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Period ended
March 31,
2012
(f)
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Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
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12.21
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$11.34
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$10.00
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Income from investment operations
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Net investment income
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0.04
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0.06
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--
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Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
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2.45
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0.86
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1.34
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Total from investment operations
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2.49
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0.92
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1.34
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Less distributions
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From net investment income
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(0.04)
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(0.00) (g)
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--
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From net realized gains from investment transactions
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(0.48)
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(0.05)
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--
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Total distributions
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(0.52)
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(0.05)
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--
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Net Asset Value, End of Year
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$14.18
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$12.21
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$11.34
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Total return
(c)(d)
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20.65%
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8.17%
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13.40% (b)
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Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
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$3,479
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$3,053
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$4,331
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Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
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$3,295
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$3,734
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$4,074
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Ratios of:
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Gross expenses to average net assets
(e)
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1.70%
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1.84%
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3. 57 %
(a)
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Net expenses to average net assets
(e)
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1.50%
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1.50%
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1. 49 %
(a)
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Net investment income to average net assets
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0.27%
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0.43%
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0.06%
(a)
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Portfolio turnover rate
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71.58%
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88.87%
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25.95%
(b)
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Year ended
March 31,
2014
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Year ended
March 31,
2013
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Period ended
March 31,
2012 (f)
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Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
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10.16
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$9.96
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$10.00
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Income (loss) from investment operations
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Net investment income
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0.14
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0.11
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0.02
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Net realized and unrealized gain ( loss ) on investments
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(0.13)
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0.24
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(0.04)
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Total from investment operations
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0.01
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0.35
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(0.02)
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Less distributions
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Dividends (from net investment income)
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(0.14)
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(0.11)
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(0.02)
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Distributions (from capital gains)
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(0.03)
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(0.04)
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--
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Total distributions
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(0.17)
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(0.15)
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(0.02)
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Net Asset Value, End of Year
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$10.00
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$10.16
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$9.96
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Total return
(c)(d)
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0.14%
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3.52%
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(0.24)% (b)
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Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
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$11,968
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$10,999
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$8,469
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Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
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$11,170
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$11,052
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$4,002
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Ratios of:
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Gross expenses to average net assets
(e)
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1.58%
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1.61%
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4. 40 %
(a)
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Net expenses to average net assets
(e)
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0.90%
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0.90%
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0. 89 %
(a)
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Net investment income/(loss) to average net assets
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1.41%
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1.04%
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0.85%
(a)
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Portfolio turnover rate
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28.98%
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40.15%
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10.14%
(b)
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Year ended
March 31,
2014
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Year ended
March 31,
2013
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Period ended
March 31,
2012 (f)
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Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year
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10.16
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$9.96
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$10.00
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Income (loss) from Investment Operations
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Net investment income
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0.11
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0.08
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0.01
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Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
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(0.15)
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0.23
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(0.05)
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Total from investment operations
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(0.04)
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0.31
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(0.04)
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Less distributions
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Dividends (from net investment income)
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(0.11)
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(0.07)
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(0.00) (g)
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Distributions (from capital gains)
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(0.03)
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(0.04)
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--
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Total distributions
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(0.14)
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(0.11)
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(0.00) (g)
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Net Asset Value, End of Year
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$9.98
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$10.16
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$9.96
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Total return
(c)(d)
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(0.32)%
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3.21%
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(0.39)% (b)
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Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
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$978
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$946
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$1,036
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Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
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$926
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$994
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$1,145
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Ratios of:
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Gross expenses to average net assets
(e)
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1.83%
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1.85%
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3.79 %
(a)
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Net expenses to average net assets
(e)
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1.15%
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1.15%
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1.04 %
(a)
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Net investment income/(loss) to average net assets
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1.15%
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0.78%
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0.31%
(a)
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Portfolio turnover rate
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28.98%
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40.15%
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10.14%
(b)
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By telephone:
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1-800-773-3863
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By mail:
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The Crescent Funds
c/o Nottingham Shareholder Services
116 South Franklin Street
Post Office Box 4365
Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27803-0365
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By e-mail:
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shareholders@ncfunds.com
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On the Internet:
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www.ncfunds.com
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT INVESTMENT POLICIES
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2
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INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS
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12
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PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS
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13
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DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUST
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1 5
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MANAGEMENT AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS
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16
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ADDITIONAL PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION INFORMATION
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30
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SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER SERVICES
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3 3
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DISCLOSURE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
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3 4
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NET ASSET VALUE
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3 6
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ADDITIONAL TAX INFORMATION
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3 7
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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3 9
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APPENDIX A – DESCRIPTION OF RATINGS
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40
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APPENDIX B – PROXY VOTING POLICIES
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current and anticipated short-term interest rates, changes in volatility of the underlying instrument, and the time remaining until expiration of the contract;
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a difference between the derivatives and securities markets, including different levels of demand, how the instruments are traded, the imposition of daily price fluctuation limits or trading of an instrument stops; and
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differences between the derivatives, such as different margin requirements, different liquidity of such markets, and the participation of speculators in such markets.
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have to sell securities to meet its daily margin requirements at a time when it is disadvantageous to do so;
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have to purchase or sell the instrument underlying the contract;
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not be able to hedge its investments; and
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not be able to realize profits or limit its losses.
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an exchange may suspend or limit trading in a particular derivative instrument, an entire category of derivatives, or all derivatives, which sometimes occurs because of increased market volatility;
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unusual or unforeseen circumstances may interrupt normal operations of an exchange;
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the facilities of the exchange may not be adequate to handle current trading volume;
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equipment failures, government intervention, insolvency of a brokerage firm or clearing house, or other occurrences may disrupt normal trading activity; or
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investors may lose interest in a particular derivative or category of derivatives.
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actual and anticipated changes in interest rates;
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fiscal and monetary policies; and
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national and international political events.
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(1) | Issue senior securities, except as permitted by the 1940 Act; |
(2) | Borrow money, except to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act (including, without limitation, borrowing to meet redemptions). For purposes of this investment restriction, the entry into options, forward contracts, futures contracts, including those relating to indices, and options on futures contracts or indices shall not constitute borrowing; |
(3) | Pledge, mortgage, or hypothecate its assets, except to the extent necessary to secure permitted borrowings and to the extent related to the deposit of assets in escrow in connection with writing covered put and call options and the purchase of securities on a when-issued or forward commitment basis and collateral and initial or variation margin arrangements with respect to options, forward contracts, futures contracts, including those relating to indices, and options on futures contracts or indices; |
(4) | Act as an underwriter except to the extent that, in connection with the disposition of portfolio securities, the Fund may be deemed to be an underwriter under certain federal securities laws; |
(5) |
Purchase or sell real estate or direct interests in real estate; provided, however, that the Fund may purchase and sell securities which are secured by real estate and securities of companies that invest or deal in real estate (including, without limitation, investments in REITs, mortgage-backed securities, and privately-held real estate funds);
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(6)
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Invest in commodities, except that the Fund may purchase and sell securities of companies that invest in commodities, options, forward contracts, futures contracts, including those relating to indices and currencies, and options on futures contracts, indices, or currencies; |
(7) | Make investments for the purpose of exercising control or management over a portfolio company; |
(8) | Make loans, provided that the Fund may lend its portfolio securities in an amount up to 33% of total Fund assets, and provided further that, for purposes of this restriction, investment in U.S. Government obligations, short-term commercial paper, certificates of deposit, and bankers' acceptances; |
(9) | Concentrate its investments. The Fund's concentration policy limits the aggregate value of holdings of a single industry or group of industries (except U.S. Government and cash items) to less than 25% of the Fund's total assets; |
(10) | With respect to 75% of its total assets, the Fund may not: (i) purchase 10% or more of the outstanding voting securities of any one issuer; or (ii) purchase securities of any issuer if, as a result, 5% or more of the Fund's total assets would be invested in that issuer's securities. This limitation does not apply to investments in (i) cash and cash items; (ii) securities of other registered investment companies; and (iii) obligations of the United States Government, its agencies, or instrumentalities. |
Name, Age
and Address |
Position
held with Fund or Trust |
Length
of Time
Served
|
Principal Occupation
During Past 5 Years |
Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
|
Other Directorships
Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees
|
|||||
Michael G. Mosley
Age: 6 1 |
Independent Trustee
|
Since 7/10
|
Owner of Commercial Realty Services (real estate) since 2004.
|
23
|
None.
|
Theo H. Pitt, Jr.
Age: 7 8 |
Independent Trustee
|
Since 9/10
|
Senior Partner, Community Financial Institutions Consulting (financial consulting) since 1999; Partner, Pikar Properties (real estate) since 2001; Account Administrator, Holden Wealth Management Group of Wachovia Securities (money management firm) from 2003-2008.
|
23
|
Independent Trustee of DGHM Investment Trust for its two series, Gardner Lewis Investment Trust for its two series, and Vertical Capital Investors Trust for its two series (all registered investment companies); previously, Independent Trustee of Hillman Capital Management Investment Trust for its two series from 2000 to 2009, NCM Capital Investment Trust for its one series from 2007 to 2009, New Providence Investment Trust from 2008 to 2009, and Tilson Investment Trust for its one series from 2004 to 2009 (all registered investment companies).
|
James H. Speed, Jr.
Age: 60 |
Independent Trustee, Chairman
|
Trustee since 7/09, Chairman since 5/12
|
President and CEO of NC Mutual Insurance Company (insurance company) since 2003; President of Speed Financial Group, Inc. (consulting and private investments) from 2000 to 2003.
|
23
|
Independent Trustee of the following Brown Capital Management Funds for its three series, Hillman Capital Management Investment Trust for its one series, and Tilson Investment Trust for its one series (all registered investment companies). Member of Board of Directors of NC Mutual Life Insurance Company. Member of Board of Directors of M&F Bancorp. Previously, Independent Trustee of New Providence Investment Trust for its one series from 2009 until 2011 (registered investment company).
|
J. Buckley Strandberg
Age: 5 5 |
Independent Trustee
|
Since 7/09
|
President of Standard Insurance and Realty (insurance and property management) since 1982.
|
23
|
None.
|
Other Officers
|
|||||
D. Jerry Murphey
Age: 55 821 Pacific Street Omaha, Nebraska 68108 |
President (RiskX Funds)
|
Since 7/09
|
Manager, President, and CEO of FolioMetrix, LLC (advisor to the RiskX Funds) since 2009; principal of Uptrade Research Associates, LLC (investment research) since 2009; previously, Investment Management Consultant for Prudential Investments, Wealth Management Solutions (investment management).
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
Julie M. Koethe
Age: 3 3 821 Pacific Street Omaha, Nebraska 68108 |
Treasurer (RiskX Funds)
|
Since 4/10
|
Chief Operating Officer of FolioMetrix, LLC (advisor to the RiskX Funds) since 2010; Insurance Accounting Supervisor for Applied Underwriters (workers compensation and payroll service provider) from 2003-2010.
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
James C. Roumell
Age: 5 2 2 Wisconsin Circle Suite 660 Chevy Chase, MD 20815 |
President (Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund)
|
Since 9/10
|
President of Roumell Asset Management, LLC (advisor to the Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund) since 1998.
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
Craig L. Lukin
Age:4 6 2 Wisconsin Circle Suite 660 Chevy Chase, MD 20815 |
Treasurer (Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund)
|
Since 9/10
|
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Roumell Asset Management, LLC since 2007; Research Analyst at Roumell Asset Management, LLC from 2003-2007; Private Equity Analyst for Dent & Company, Inc. (investment services) from 2000-2002; Corporate Value Consulting Manager for PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP (accountancy and professional services) from 1994-2000.
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
Mark A. Grimaldi
Age: 5 1 1207 Route 9 Suite 10 Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 |
President and Treasurer (Sector Rotation Fund)
|
Since 4/11
|
President and Chief Compliance Officer of Navigator Money Management, Inc. (advisor to the Sector Rotation Fund) since 1996; Vice President of The Prestige Organization, Inc. since 1996; and Co-Fund Manager of ETF Market Opportunity Fund (formerly Navigator Fund) from 2008-2009.
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
Cort F. Meinelschmidt
Age: 34 38 S. Potomac Street Suite 304 Hagerstown, MD 21740 |
President (SCS Tactical Allocation Fund)
|
Since 10/11
|
President of Sentinel Capital Solutions, Inc. (advisor to the SCS Tactical Allocation Fund) since 2011; Financial Advisor for Centra Financial Services (investment services) from 2010-2011; Financial Advisor for Edward Jones (investment services) from 2004-2010.
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
J. Philip Bell
Age: 60 104 Maxwell Avenue P.O. Box 3181 Greenwood, SC 29648 |
President (Crescent Funds)
|
Since 10/11
|
President and Chief Compliance Officer of Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC (advisor to the Crescent Funds) since 1985.
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
Walter B. Todd III
Age: 43
104 Maxwell Avenue
P.O. Box 3181
Greenwood, SC 29648
|
Treasurer (Crescent Funds)
|
Since 7/13
|
Chief Investment Officer of Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC (advisor to the Crescent Funds) since 2002.
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
Joseph DeSipio
Age: 47 200 Four Falls Corporate Center, Suite 211,
1001 Conshohocken State Road,
West Conshohocken, PA 19428 |
President (Arin Funds)
|
Since 3/12
|
Co-Founder and Chief Market Strategist of Arin Risk Advisors, LLC (advisor to the Arin Funds) since 2009. Previously, Investment Strategist of SEI Investment Company (financial services) from 2007 until 2009 and Director of Options Strategy Group for Evergreen Investments (investment management) from 2000 until 2007.
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
Lawrence Lempert
Age: 45 200 Four Falls Corporate Center, Suite 211,
1001 Conshohocken State Road,
West Conshohocken, PA 19428 |
Treasurer (Arin Funds)
|
Since 3/12
|
Trading Director of Arin Risk Advisors, LLC since 2009 and Chief Compliance Officer since 2011. Previously, managing member of Bullock Capital, LLC (securities brokerage) from 2004 through 2010.
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
Bryn H. Torkelson
Age: 5 6 4949 Meadows Road Suite 200 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 |
President (Matisse Discounted Closed-End Fund Strategy)
|
Since 5/12
|
President and Chief Investment Officer of Deschutes Portfolio Strategies, LLC (advisor to the Matisse Discounted Closed-End Fund Strategy) since 2010, President of Deschutes Investment Advisors, Inc. (investment management) since 1997.
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
Brenda A. Smith
Age: 52 200 Four Falls Corporate Center, Suite 211,
1001 Conshohocken State Road,
West Conshohocken, PA 19428 |
Treasurer (Horizons West Multi-Strategy Hedged Income Fund
|
Since 8/12
|
President of CV Brokerage, Inc. (broker-dealer) since 2010. Managing Member of CV Investment Advisors, LLC (advisor to the Horizons West Multi-Strategy Hedged Income Fund ) since 2012. Owner of BA Smith & Associates, LLC (accounting and consulting) since 1995.
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
Steven M. MacNamara
Age: 52
75 Glen Road
Suite G-14
Newtown, CT 06482
|
President (Horizons West Multi-Strategy Hedged Income Fund)
|
Since 7/13
|
Managing Member and Chief Executive Officer of Horizons West Capital Partners, LLC (advisor to the Horizons West Multi-Strategy Hedged Income Fund).
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
Ryan D. Thibodeaux
Age: 35
450 Laurel Street
Suite 2150
Baton Rouge, LA
|
President and Treasurer (Goodwood SMID Cap Discovery Fund)
|
Since 10/13
|
President and Managing Member of Goodwood Capital Management, LLC
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
H. Edward Shill, CFA
Age: 51
40A Grove Street
Pittsford, NY 14534
|
President (QCI Balanced Fund)
|
Since 1/14
|
Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager of QCI Asset Management, Inc.
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
Gerald Furciniti
Age: 37
40A Grove Street
Pittsford, NY 14534
|
Treasurer (QCI Balanced Fund)
|
Since 1/14
|
Portfolio Manager and Senior Equity Analyst of QCI Asset Management, Inc.
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
Constance D. Russello
Age: 51
|
President and Treasurer (Sirius S&P Strategic Large-Cap Allocation Fund)
|
Since 1/14
|
Finance and Human Resources Director, ARES Engineering Inc. from 2012-2014; Chief Financial Officer, RBS Construction, LLC from 2010-2012; Director of Finance, Jewell & Associates, LLC from 2008-2010.
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
Katherine M. Honey
Age: 40
|
Secretary
|
Since 10/13
|
EVP of The Nottingham Company since 2008.
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
Ashley E. Harris
Age: 30
|
Treasurer (Matisse Closed-End Fund Strategy) and Assistant Secretary of the Trust
|
Since 1/14
|
Fund Accounting Manager and Financial Reporting, The Nottingham Company since 2008.
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
Martin Dziura
Age: 54
|
Chief Compliance Officer
|
Since 1/14
|
Managing Director, Cipperman Compliance Services, LLC since 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Hanlon Investment Management from 2009-2010; Vice President, Compliance, Morgan Stanley Investment Management from 2000-2009.
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
Name of
Trustee |
Dollar Range of
Equity Securities in the Fund |
Aggregate Dollar Range of
Equity Securities in All
Registered Investment
Companies Overseen By
Trustee In Family of
Investment Companies* |
|
|
|
Michael G. Mosley
|
A
|
A
|
Theo H. Pitt, Jr.
|
A
|
A
|
James H. Speed, Jr.
|
A
|
A
|
J. Buckley Strandberg
|
A
|
A
|
Name of Trustee
|
Aggregate
Compensation
From
Each
Fund*
|
Pension or
Retirement
Benefits Accrued
As Part of Fund
Expenses
|
Estimated Annual
Benefits Upon
Retirement
|
Total
Compensation
From Funds and
Fund Complex
Paid to Trustees*
|
|
|
|
|
|
Michael G. Mosley
|
$2,000
|
None
|
None
|
$ 44,000
|
Theo H. Pitt, Jr.
|
$2,000
|
None
|
None
|
$ 44,000
|
James H. Speed, Jr.
|
$2,000
|
None
|
None
|
$ 44,000
|
J. Buckley Strandberg
|
$2,000
|
None
|
None
|
$ 44,000
|
Crescent Large Cap Macro Fund – Advisor Class Shares
|
||
Name and Address of
Beneficial Owner |
Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership |
Percent |
Patterson & Co FBO
Greenwood Mills Thrift Plan 1525 West Wt Harris Blvd Charlotte, NC 28288-1076 |
76,108.707 Shares
|
29.77 %
1,2
|
Patterson & Co FBO
CountyBank 401(k) Plan 1525 West Wt Harris Blvd Charlotte, NC 28288-1076 |
20,188.384 Shares
|
7.90 %
|
Crescent Mid Cap Macro Fund – Institutional Class Shares
|
||
Name and Address of
Beneficial Owner |
Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership |
Percent |
None
|
|
|
Crescent Mid Cap Macro Fund – Advisor Class Shares
|
||
Name and Address of
Beneficial Owner |
Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership |
Percent |
None
|
|
|
Name of
Portfolio Manager |
Dollar Range of
Equity Securities in the Fund |
Walter B. Todd, III
|
B
|
John D. Wiseman
|
A
|
Amount of Transaction
At Public Offering Price |
Sales Charge
As % of Public
Offering Price
|
Sales Charge
As % of Net Amount Invested |
Dealer Discounts and
Brokerage Commissions As
% of Public Offering Price
|
$1,000,000 or more
|
0.75%
|
0.76%
|
0.50%
|
·
|
Securities that are listed on a securities exchange are valued at the last quoted sales price at the time the valuation is made. Price information on listed securities is taken from the exchange where the security is primarily traded by the Fund.
|
·
|
Securities that are listed on an exchange and which are not traded on the valuation date are valued at the bid price.
|
·
|
Unlisted securities for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest quoted sales price, if available, at the time of valuation, otherwise, at the latest quoted bid price.
|
·
|
Temporary cash investments with maturities of 60 days or less will be valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.
|
·
|
Securities for which no current quotations are readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith using methods approved by the Trustees. Securities may be valued on the basis of prices provided by a pricing service when such prices are believed to reflect the fair market value of such securities.
|
(1) | The Trust's Proxy Voting and Disclosure Policy; and |
(2) | The Advisor's Proxy Voting and Disclosure Policy, including a detailed description of the Advisor's specific proxy voting guidelines. |
1.
|
To make the proxy voting decisions for the Fund; and
|
2.
|
To assist the Fund in disclosing the Fund's proxy voting record as required by Rule 30b1-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, including providing the following information for each matter with respect to which the Fund was entitled to vote: (a) information identifying the matter voted on; (b) whether the matter was proposed by the issuer or by a security holder; (c) whether and how the Fund cast its vote; and (d) whether the Fund cast its vote for or against management.
|
(i)
|
A copy of this Policy;
|
(ii)
|
Proxy statements received regarding the Fund's securities;
|
(iii)
|
Records of votes cast on behalf of the Fund; and
|
(iv)
|
A record of each shareholder request for proxy voting information and the Fund's response, including the date of the request, the name of the shareholder, and the date of the response.
|
A.
|
General
|
B.
|
Powers and Methods of Operation
|
• | adopt written proxy voting policies and procedures designed to ensure the adviser votes proxies in the best interest of its clients, including policies addressing material conflicts between the interests of the investment adviser and its clients; |
• | disclose to clients information on the adviser's proxy voting policy and provide a copy to clients upon request; and |
• | disclose how clients may obtain voting information from the adviser for the client's securities. |
(a)
|
Declaration of Trust ("Trust Instrument").
1
|
(b)
|
By-Laws.
1
|
(c)
|
Articles III, V, and VI of the Trust Instrument, Exhibit 23(a) hereto, defines the rights of holders of the securities being registered. (Certificates for shares are not issued.)
|
(d)(1)
|
Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and Goodwood Advisors, LLC, as investment advisor for the
Goodwood SMID Cap Discovery Fund.
39
|
(d)(2)
|
Amended Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and FolioMetrix, LLC, as investment advisor for the
Rx Dynamic Growth Fund.
16
|
(d)(3)
|
Amended Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and FolioMetrix, LLC, as investment advisor for the
Rx Dynamic Total Return Fund.
16
|
(d)(4)
|
Amended Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and FolioMetrix, LLC, as investment advisor for the
Rx Non Traditional Fund, Rx High Income Fund, Rx Traditional Equity Fund, Rx Traditional Fixed Income Fund, Rx Tactical Rotation Fund, Rx Tax Advantaged Fund, Rx Dividend Income Fund, and Rx Premier Managers Fund.
28
|
(d)(5)
|
Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and FolioMetrix, LLC, as investment advisor for the
Rx Fundamental Growth Fund.
30
|
(d)(6)
|
Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between FolioMetrix, LLC and Forward Management, LLC, as investment sub-advisor for the
Rx Dividend Income Fund.
28
|
(d)(7)
|
Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between FolioMetrix, LLC and Navellier & Associates, Inc. as investment sub-advisor for the
Rx Fundamental Growth Fund.
30
|
(d)(8)
|
Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and Roumell Asset Management, LLC, as investment advisor for the Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund.
5
|
(d)(9)
|
Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and Navigator Money Management, Inc., as investment advisor for the Sector Rotation Fund.
7
|
(d)(10)
|
Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and Sentinel Capital Solutions, as investment advisor for the SCS Tactical Allocation Fund.
10
|
(d)(11)
|
Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC, as investment advisor for the Crescent Funds.
11
|
(d)(12)
|
Investment Advisory Agreement, as amended, between Registrant and Arin Risk Advisors, LLC, as investment advisor for the
Arin Large Cap Theta Fund
.
17
|
(d)(13)
|
Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and
Deschutes Portfolio Strategies, Inc.
, as investment advisor for the
Matisse Discounted Closed-End Fund Strategy
.
18
|
(d)(14)
|
Amended Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and
CV Investment Advisors, LLC
, as investment advisor for the
Horizons West Multi-Strategy Hedged Income Fund
.
34
|
(d)(15)
|
Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between
CV Investment Advisors, LLC
and
Horizons West Capital Management, LLC,
as investment sub-advisor for the
Horizons West Multi-Strategy Hedged Income Fund (formerly known as the Prophecy Alpha Trading Fund)
.
34
|
(d)(16)
|
Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and
QCI Asset Management, Inc.,
as investment advisor for the QCI Balanced Fund.
38
|
(d)(17)
|
Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and Sirius Funds Advisors, Inc
,
as investment advisor for the Sirius S&P Strategic Large-Cap Allocation Fund.
40
|
(e)
|
Distribution Agreement between the Registrant and Capital Investment Group, Inc., as distributor for each series of the Trust.
40
|
(f)
|
Not Applicable.
|
(g)
|
Custody Agreement between the Registrant, UMB Bank, n.a., and The Nottingham Company.
38
|
(h)(1)
|
Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for the Goodwood SMID Cap Discovery Fund.
39
|
(h)(2)
|
Amended and Restated Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for the RiskX Funds.
23
|
(h)(3)
|
Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for the Rx Fundamental Growth Fund.
30
|
(h)(4)
|
Amended Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for the Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund.
29
|
(h)(5)
|
Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for The Sector Rotation Fund.
37
|
(h)(6)
|
Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for the SCS Tactical Allocation Fund.
10
|
(h)(7)
|
Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for the Crescent Funds.
11
|
(h)(8)
|
Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for the
Arin Large Cap Theta Fund
.
41
|
(h)(9)
|
Amended Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for the
Matisse Discounted Closed-End Fund Strategy.
25
|
(h)(10)
|
Amended Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for the
Horizons West Multi-Strategy Hedged Income Fund.
34
|
(h)(11)
|
Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for the
QCI Balanced Fund.
36
|
(h)(12)
|
Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for the
Sirius S&P Strategic Large-Cap Allocation Fund.
40
|
(h)(13)
|
Dividend Disbursing and Transfer Agent Agreement between the Registrant and Nottingham Shareholder Services, LLC, as transfer agent for the Registrant.
40
|
(h)(14)
|
Expense Limitation Agreement between the Registrant and Sentinel Capital Solutions
as investment advisor for the
SCS Tactical Allocation Fund
.
21
|
(h)(15)
|
Expense Limitation Agreement between the Registrant and
Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC
,
as investment advisor for the
Crescent Funds
.
11
|
(h)(16)
|
Expense Limitation Agreement between the Registrant and
FolioMetrix, LLC., as investment advisor for the
Rx Fundamental Growth Fund
.
19
|
(h)(17)
|
Expense Limitation Agreement between the Registrant and
QCI Asset Management, Inc., as investment advisor for the
QCI Balanced Fund
.
38
|
(h)(18)
|
Expense Limitation Agreement between the Registrant and
Sirius Funds Advisors, Inc as investment advisor for the
Sirius S&P Strategic Large-Cap Allocation Fund
.
40
|
(h)(19)
|
Amended Operating Plan between Roumell Asset Management, LLC and The Nottingham Company.
29
|
(h)(20)
|
Amended and Restated Operating Plan between FolioMetrix, LLC and The Nottingham Company.
28
|
(h)(21)
|
Operating Plan between FolioMetrix, LLC and The Nottingham Company for the Rx Fundamental Growth Fund.
30
|
(h)(22)
|
Operating Plan between Navigator Money Management, Inc. and The Nottingham Company.
37
|
(h)(23)
|
Operating Plan between Goodwood Advisors, LLC and The Nottingham Company for the Goodwood SMID Cap Discovery Fund.
39
|
(h)(24)
|
Operating Plan between Arin Risk Advisors, LLC and The Nottingham Company.
15
|
(h)(25)
|
Amended Operating Plan between
Deschutes Portfolio Strategies, LLC
and The Nottingham Company.
25
|
(h)(26)
|
Amended Operating Plan between
CV Investment Advisors, LLC
and The Nottingham Company for the
Horizons West Multi-Strategy Hedged Income Fund
.
34
|
(i)
|
Opinion and Consent of counsel.
8
|
(j)
|
Consent of BBD, LLP, independent public accountants.
43
|
(k)
|
Not applicable.
|
(l)(1)
|
Initial Subscription Agreement for the Rx Dynamic Growth Fund and the Rx Dynamic Total Return Fund.
3
|
(l)(2)
|
Initial Subscription Agreement for the Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund.
13
|
(l)(3)
|
Initial Subscription Agreement for the SCS Tactical Allocation Fund.
14
|
(l)(4)
|
Initial Subscription Agreement for the Crescent Funds.
13
|
(l)(5)
|
Initial Subscription Agreement for the
Arin Large Cap Theta Fund
.
20
|
(l)(6)
|
Initial Subscription Agreement for the Rx Non Traditional Fund, Rx High Income Fund, Rx Traditional Equity Fund, Rx Traditional Fixed Income Fund, Rx Tactical Rotation Fund, Rx Tax Advantaged Fund, Rx Dividend Income Fund, and Rx Premier Managers Fund.
20
|
(l)(7)
|
Initial Subscription Agreement for the
Matisse Discounted Closed-End Fund Strategy
.
20
|
(l)(8)
|
Initial Subscription Agreement for the
Horizons West Multi-Strategy Hedged Income Fund
.
43
|
(l)(9)
|
Initial Subscription Agreement for the QCI Balanced Fund.
43
|
(l)(10)
|
Form of Initial Subscription Agreement for the Sirius S&P Strategic Large-Cap Allocation Fund.
40
|
(m)(1)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the Goodwood SMID Cap Discovery Fund.
39
|
(m)(2)
|
Amended Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund.
27
|
(m)(3)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the Rx Dynamic Growth Fund.
6
|
(m)(4)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the Rx Dynamic Total Return Fund.
6
|
(m)(5)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the Rx Non Traditional Fund, Rx High Income Fund, Rx Traditional Equity Fund, Rx Traditional Fixed Income Fund, Rx Tactical Rotation Fund, Rx Tax Advantaged Fund, Rx Dividend Income Fund, and Rx Premier Managers Fund.
16
|
(m)(6)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the Rx Fundamental Growth Fund.
30
|
(m)(7)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the SCS Tactical Allocation Fund.
10
|
(m)(8)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the Crescent Funds.
11
|
(m)(9)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the
Arin Large Cap Theta Fund
.
41
|
(m)(10)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the
Horizons West Multi-Strategy Hedged Income Fund
.
34
|
(m)(11)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the
Matisse Discounted Closed-End Fund Strategy
.
25
|
(m)(12)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the QCI Balanced Fund.
36
|
(m)(13)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the Sirius S&P Strategic Large-Cap Allocation Fund.
40
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(n)(1)
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Amended Multiple Class Plan Pursuant to Rule 18f-3 for the Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund.
27
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(n)(2)
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Amended Multiple Class Plan Pursuant to Rule 18f-3 for the RiskX Funds.
30
|
(n)(3)
|
Multiple Class Plan Pursuant to Rule 18f-3 for the Crescent Funds.
11
|
(n)(4)
|
Multiple Class Plan Pursuant to Rule 18f-3 for the
Arin Large Cap Theta Fund
.
15
|
(n)(5)
|
Multiple Class Plan Pursuant to Rule 18f-3 for the
Horizons West Multi-Strategy Hedged Income Fund
.
34
|
(n)(6)
|
Multiple Class Plan Pursuant to Rule 18f-3 for the
Matisse Discounted Closed-End Fund Strategy.
25
|
(n)(7)
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Multiple Class Plan Pursuant to Rule 18f-3 for the
QCI Balanced Fund.
38
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(n)(8)
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Multiple Class Plan Pursuant to Rule 18f-3 for the Goodwood SMID Cap Discovery Fund
Fund.
39
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(o)
|
Reserved.
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(p)(1)
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Code of Ethics for the Registrant.
2
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(p)(2)
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Code of Ethics for FolioMetrix, LLC, investment advisor to the RiskX Funds.
3
|
(p)(3)
|
Code of Ethics for Roumell Asset Management, LLC, investment advisor to the Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund.
5
|
(p)(4)
|
Code of Ethics for Navigator Money Management, Inc., investment advisor to The Sector Rotation Fund.
7
|
(p)(5)
|
Code of Ethics for Sentinel Capital Solutions, investment advisor to the SCS Tactical Allocation Fund.
10
|
(p)(6)
|
Code of Ethics for Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC, investment advisor to the Crescent Funds.
43
|
(p)(7)
|
Code of Ethics for Arin Risk Advisors, LLC, investment advisor to the
Arin Large Cap Theta Fund
.
15
|
(p)(8)
|
Code of Ethics for
Deschutes Portfolio Strategies, Inc.
, investment advisor to the
Matisse Discounted Closed-End Strategy
.
18
|
(p)(9)
|
Code of Ethics for
Goodwood Advisors, LLC
, investment advisor to the
Goodwood SMID Cap Discovery Fund
.
39
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(p)(10)
|
Code of Ethics for
Horizons West Capital Partners, LLC,
investment sub-advisor to the
Horizons West Multi-Strategy Hedged Income Fund
.
31
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(p)(11)
|
Code of Ethics for
Forward Management, LLC,
investment sub-advisor to the Rx Dividend Income
Fund.
23
|
(p)(12)
|
Code of Ethics for Navellier & Associates, Inc., investment sub-advisor to the Rx Fundamental Growth
Fund
.
30
|
(p)(13)
|
Code of Ethics for QCI Asset Management, Inc., investment advisor to the QCI Balanced
Fund
.
38
|
(p)(14)
|
Code of Ethics for Sirius Funds Advisors, Inc., investment advisor to the Sirius S&P Strategic Large-Cap Allocation
Fund
.
40
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(q)
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Copy of Power of Attorney.
40
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1.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on May 26, 2009.
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2.
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Incorporated herein by reference to
Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed
on July 24, 2009.
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3.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 3 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on August 19, 2009.
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4.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 26, 2010.
|
5.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 27 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on November 15, 2010.
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6.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 28 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on November 19, 2010.
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7.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 42 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on June 27, 2011.
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8.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 46 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on September 28, 2011.
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9.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 48 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on September 28, 2011.
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10.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 54 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on November 4, 2011.
|
11.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 55 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on November 14, 2011.
|
12.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 58 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on December 1, 2011.
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13.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 61 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on December 29, 2011.
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14.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 63 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on January 30, 2012.
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15.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 65 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on May 4, 2012.
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16.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 66 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on July 7, 2012.
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17.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 67 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on July 12, 2012.
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18.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 69 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on July 31, 2012.
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19.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 71 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on August 29, 2012.
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20.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 80 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on October 22, 2012.
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21.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 91 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on December 31, 2012.
|
22.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 92 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on January 15, 2013.
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23.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 93 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on January 15, 2013.
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24.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 98 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 4, 2013.
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25.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 100 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on March 15, 2013.
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26.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 105 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on April 4, 2013.
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27.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 117 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on May 24, 2013.
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28.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 129 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on July 17, 2013.
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29.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 130 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on July 23, 2013.
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30.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 134 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on August 2, 2013.
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31.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 136 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on August 13, 2013.
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32.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 147 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on September 30, 2013.
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33.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 148 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on September 30, 2013.
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34.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 151 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on October 11, 2013.
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35.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 156 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on October 24, 2013.
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36.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 160 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on November 15, 2013.
|
37.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 166 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on January 28, 2014.
|
38.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 167 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on January 29, 2014.
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39.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 170 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on May 16, 2014.
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40.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 171 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on May 19, 2014.
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41.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 172 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on June 30, 2014.
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42.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 173 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on July 15, 2014.
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43.
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Filed herewith
|
(a) | Capital Investment Group, Inc. is underwriter and distributor for Arin Large Cap Theta Fund, Crescent Large Cap Macro Fund, Crescent Mid Cap Macro Fund, Crescent Strategic Income Fund, Goodwood SMID Cap Discovery Fund, Hillman Focused Advantage Fund, Horizons West Multi-Strategy Hedged Income Fund, Matisse Discounted Closed-End Fund Strategy, QCI Balanced Fund, Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund, Rx Dynamic Growth Fund, Rx Dynamic Total Return Fund , Rx Non Traditional Fund, Rx High Income Fund, Rx Traditional Equity Fund, Rx Traditional Fixed Income Fund, Rx Tactical Rotation Fund, Rx Tax Advantaged Fund, Rx Dividend Income Fund, Rx Premier Managers Fund, Rx Fundamental Growth Fund, SCS Tactical Allocation Fund , Sector Rotation Fund, and Sirius S&P Strategic Large-Cap Allocation Fund . |
(b) | Set forth below is information concerning each director and officer of the Distributor. The principal business address of the Distributor and each such person is 17 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, N.C. 27622, 919-831-2370. |
(1)
|
(2)
|
(3)
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Name
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Position and Offices
With Underwriter
|
Positions and Offices
with Registrant
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Richard K. Bryant
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President
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None
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E.O. Edgerton, Jr.
|
Vice President
|
None
|
Con T. McDonald
|
Assistant Vice-President
|
None
|
W. Harold Eddins, Jr.
|
Assistant Vice-President
|
None
|
Kurt A. Dressler
|
Assistant Vice-President
|
None
|
Ronald L. King
|
Chief Compliance Officer
|
None
|
(c) | Not applicable. |
|
STARBOARD INVESTMENT TRUST
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By:
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/s/ Katherine M. Honey
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Katherine M. Honey
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Secretary and Attorney-in-Fact
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*
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Treasurer, Crescent Funds
|
July 29, 2014
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Walter B. Todd, III
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*
|
President, Arin Funds
|
July 29, 2014
|
Joseph J. DeSipio
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*
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Treasurer, Arin Funds
|
July 29, 2014
|
Lawrence H. Lempert
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*
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President,
|
July 29, 2014
|
Bryn H. Torkelson
|
Matisse Discounted Closed-End Fund Strategy
|
|
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*
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President,
|
July 29, 2014
|
Steven M. MacNamara
|
Horizons West Multi-Strategy Hedged Income Fund
|
|
|
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*
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Treasurer of the Horizons West Multi-Strategy
|
July 29, 2014
|
Brenda A. Smith
|
Hedged Income Fund
|
|
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*
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President of the QCI Balanced Fund
|
July 29, 2014
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H. Edward Shill
|
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*
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Treasurer of the QCI Balanced Fund
|
July 29, 2014
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Gerald Furciniti
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|
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*
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President and Treasurer
|
July 29, 2014
|
Ryan D. Thibodeaux
|
Goodwood SMID Cap Discovery Fund
|
|
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*
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President and Treasurer
|
July 29, 2014
|
Constance D. Russello
|
Sirius S&P Strategic Large-Cap Allocation Fund
|
|
|
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/s/ Ashley E. Harris
Ashley E. Harris
|
Treasurer of the Matisse Discounted Closed-End
Fund Strategy, and Assistant Treasurer of the Trust
|
July 29, 2014
|
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* By:
/s/ Katherine M. Honey
|
Dated
July 29, 2014
|
|
Katherine M. Honey
Secretary and Attorney-in-Fact |
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Code of Ethics
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1.
|
Table of Contents
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2.
|
Definitions
|
1.
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Access Person
. Includes any supervised person who has access to non-public information regarding any clients' purchase or sale of securities, or non-public information regarding the portfolio holdings of any reportable fund, or is involved in making securities recommendations to clients, or has access to such recommendations that are non-public. All of the Firm's directors, officers, and partners are presumed to be access persons. Greenwood Capital defines all employees as Access Persons.
|
2.
|
Advisers Act/Act
. The Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
|
3.
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Adviser/Firm
. Refers to Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC; Greenwood Capital; GCA; GCA Investments; and/or, GCA Wealth
.
|
4.
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Beneficial ownership
. Shall be interpreted in the same manner as it would be under Rule 16a-1(a)(2) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in determining whether a person is the beneficial owner of a security for purposes as such Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
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5.
|
CCO.
The Chief Compliance Officer per rule 206(4)-7 of the Advisers Act.
|
6.
|
Client
.
Any existing or new client of Greenwood Capital or shareholder of a fund in The Crescent Fund family of funds.
|
7.
|
Conflict of Interest
. For the purposes of this Code of Ethics, a conflict of interest will be deemed to be present when an individual's private interest interferes in anyway, or even appears to interfere, with the interests of the Adviser as a whole.
|
8.
|
Code
.
This Code of Ethics, as required in accordance with the Securities Exchange Commission ("SEC") Rule 204A-1 Advisers Act
.
|
9.
|
Covered Security
. Any stock, bond, future, investment contract or any other instrument that is considered a "security" under the Act. Additionally, it includes options on securities, on indexes, and on currencies; all kinds of limited partnerships; foreign unit trusts and foreign mutual funds; and private investment funds, hedge funds, and investment clubs.
|
10.
|
The Crescent Funds.
Greenwood Capital's family of mutual funds in which it provides investment advisory services. The Crescent Funds are portfolios of the Starboard Investment Trust (SEC File No. 811-22298)
.
|
11.
|
Initial Public Offering
. An offering of securities registered under the Securities Act of 1933, the issuer of which, immediately before the registration, was not subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
|
12.
|
Investment Personnel or Professional.
Any employee of the Adviser or of any company in a control relationship to the Adviser who, in connection with his or her regular functions or duties, makes or participates in making recommendations regarding the purchase or sale of securities for clients.
|
13.
|
Limited Offering
. An offering that is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to Section 4(2) or Section 4(6) thereof or pursuant to Rule 504, Rule 505 or Rule 506 thereunder.
|
14.
|
Personnel.
The following personnel are referenced in this Code of Ethics.
|
a.
|
PresidentJ. Philip Bell*
|
b.
|
Chief Compliance Officer ("CCO")J. Philip Bell
|
c.
|
Chief Operating Officer ("COO")Denise H. Lollis*
|
d.
|
Chief Investment Officer ("CIO")Walter B. Todd, III*
|
e.
|
Director of Fixed Income ("DFI")John D. Wiseman*
|
f.
|
Management CommitteeIndicated by an asterisk (*)
|
15.
|
Purchase or sale of a Covered Security
. Includes, among other things, the writing of an option to purchase or sell a Covered Security.
|
16.
|
Reportable Security
.
Defined by Rule 204A-1 of the Act. For more clarification, please see this no-action letter, which spells out the Code of Ethics requirements in layman's terms: http://www.sec.gov/divisions/investment/noaction/ncs113005.htm
.
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17.
|
Reportable Mutual Fund
.
Any fund in which the Firm serves as an Investment Adviser as defined in Section 2(a)(20) of the Investment Company Act of 1940; or, any fund whose investment Adviser or principal underwriter controls the Firm, or is under common control with the Firm. The Crescent Funds are a reportable fund.
|
18.
|
Supervised Persons
. Includes any employees, directors, officers, and partners of the Adviser (or other persons occupying a similar status or performing similar functions); and any other person who provides advice on behalf of the Adviser and is subject to the Adviser's supervision and control.
|
1.
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Code of Ethics Statement
|
A.
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Background
|
|
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·
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Set forth standards of conduct expected of advisory personnel (including compliance with federal securities laws);
|
·
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Safeguard material non-public information about client transactions; and
,
|
·
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Require access persons to report their personal securities transactions.
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B.
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Introduction
|
·
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Always place the interest of the clients first and never benefit at the expense of advisory clients;
|
·
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Always act in an honest and ethical manner, including in connection with, and the handling and avoidance of, actual or potential conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships;
|
·
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Always maintain the confidentiality of information concerning the identity of security holdings and financial circumstances of clients;
|
·
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Fully comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations of federal, state and local governments and other applicable regulatory agencies; and
,
|
·
|
Proactively promote ethical and honest behavior with Greenwood Capital including, without limitation, the prompt reporting of violations of, and being accountable for adherence to, this Code of Ethics.
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C.
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Fiduciary Statement
|
·
|
Provide advice that is suitable for the client;
|
·
|
Give full disclosure of all material facts and any potential conflicts of interest to clients and prospective clients;
|
·
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Serve with loyalty and in utmost good faith;
|
·
|
Exercise reasonable care to avoid misleading a client; and
|
·
|
Make all efforts to ensure best execution of transactions.
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D.
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Covered Persons
|
4.
|
Compliance with Laws and Regulations
|
•
|
To defraud such client in any manner;
|
•
|
To mislead such client, including making any statement that omits material facts;
|
•
|
To engage in any act, practice or course of conduct which operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit upon such client;
|
•
|
To engage in any manipulative practice with respect to such client; or
|
•
|
To engage in any manipulative practice with respect to securities, including price manipulation.
|
5.
|
Standards of Business Conduct
|
·
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Access persons may not favor the interest of one client over another client (e.g., larger accounts over smaller accounts, accounts compensated by performance fees over accounts not so compensated, accounts in which employees have made material personal investments, accounts of close friends or relatives of supervised persons). This kind of favoritism would constitute a breach of fiduciary duty
.
|
·
|
Access persons are prohibited from using knowledge about pending or currently considered securities transactions for clients to profit personally, directly or indirectly, as a result of such transactions, including by purchasing or selling such securities.
|
·
|
Access persons are prohibited from recommending, implementing or considering any securities transaction for a client without having disclosed any material beneficial ownership, business or personal relationship, or other material interest in the issuer or its affiliates, to the CCO. If the CCO deems the disclosed interest to present a material conflict, the investment personnel may not participate in any decision-making process regarding the securities of that issuer.
|
·
|
No supervised person may receive
any gift, service, or other thing of more than de minimis value of $150.00 from any person or entity that does business with or on behalf of the Adviser.
|
·
|
The aggregated annual receipt of gifts from the same source valued at $150.00 or less shall be considered de minimis.
|
·
|
The receipt by supervised personnel of an occasional ticket to/attendance at a sporting event or the theater, or comparable entertainment also shall be considered to be of de minimis value IF the person or entity providing the entertainment is present.
|
·
|
Prizes from drawings or raffles that occur at business events (i.e. conferences, seminars) may be accepted on the condition that the prize was equally available to participants and where the drawing was conducted during the event with participants present. No supervised person shall accept a prize for the purpose of obtaining or retaining advisory contracts or other business for the Firm. Prizes claimed must be reported to the CCO, along with the estimated value, within two weeks of receipt of the prize.
|
·
|
No supervised person may accept cash gifts or cash equivalents from a client, prospective client, or any entity that does business with or on behalf of the Adviser.
|
·
|
Bribes and kickbacks are criminal acts, strictly prohibited by law. Supervised persons must not offer, give, solicit or receive any form of bribe or kickback
|
•
|
Annually, no supervised person may give or offer any gift of more than de minimis value of $150.00 or more (in total or in aggregate) to existing clients, prospective clients, or any entity that does business with or on behalf of the Adviser without written pre-approval by the CCO.
|
•
|
No supervised person may give cash gifts or cash equivalents to a client, prospective client, or any entity that does business with or on behalf of the Adviser.
|
•
|
Supervised persons may provide an occasional ticket to/attendance at a sporting event or the theater, or comparable entertainment that shall be considered to be of de minimis value IF supervised personnel of the Firm are present.
|
•
|
Events as indicated by sponsorship of an event not hosted by the Firm and/or events hosted by the Firm where more than one client or prospect relationship is invited shall not be included in the Firm Giving of Gifts and Business Entertainment statement.
|
a.
|
Contributions:
No supervised person shall make political contributions for the purpose of obtaining or retaining advisory contracts or other business for Greenwood Capital. In addition, supervised persons are prohibited from considering the Firm's current or anticipated business relationships as a factor in making political contributions. To ensure adherence to SEC Rule 206(4)-5 (the "pay to play" rule), all supervised persons must obtain pre-approval before making any political contribution. For additional information and for procedures, please see the corresponding section in the Greenwood Capital Compliance Manual.
(See Exhibit A: Pre-Clearance Form)
|
b.
|
Elected Office:
Supervised persons must promptly notify the CCO in the event they, or any client decides to run for political office or holds any local, state or government political office.
|
6.
|
Prohibited Purchases and Sales
|
·
|
To strictly prohibit trading personally (or on the behalf of others), directly or indirectly, based on the use of material, non-public or confidential information.
|
·
|
To prohibit the communicating of material non-public information to others in violation of the law.
|
·
|
That employees who are aware of the misuse of material non-public information should report such to the CCO immediately.
|
·
|
That this policy applies to all of Greenwood Capital's employees and access persons without exception.
|
·
|
That all supervised persons of Greenwood Capital are required to read and acknowledge having read the Insider Trading Policy and Procedures outlined in Greenwood Capital's Compliance Manual.
|
7.
|
Personal Securities Transactions
|
A.
|
Trading Restrictions
|
·
|
Purchases or sales affected in any account over which the access person has no direct or indirect influence or control;
|
·
|
Purchases which are part of an automatic investment plan, including dividend reinvestment plans;
|
·
|
Purchases effected upon the exercise of rights issued by an issuer pro rata to all holders of a class of its securities, to the extent such rights were acquired from such issuer, and sales of rights so acquired;
|
·
|
Acquisition of securities through stock dividends, dividend reinvestments, stock splits, reverse stock splits, mergers, consolidations, spin-offs, and other similar corporate reorganizations or distributions generally applicable to all holders of the same class of securities;
|
·
|
Open end investment company shares other than shares of investment companies advised by the Firm (The Crescent Funds) or its affiliates or sub-advised by the Firm;
|
·
|
Certain closed-end index funds;
|
·
|
Unit investment trusts;
|
·
|
Exchange traded funds that are based on a broad-based securities index; and,
|
·
|
Futures and options on currencies or on a broad-based securities index
.
|
B.
|
Personal Securities Transactions Procedures and Reporting
|
i.
|
Ownership of reportable securities in the supervised person's name.
|
ii.
|
Ownership of reportable securities by a supervised person indirectly through an account or investment vehicle for the supervised person's benefit (i.e. IRA, brokerage account, family or personal trust, partnership, etc.).
|
iii.
|
Ownership of reportable securities in which the supervised person has a joint interest (i.e. joint brokerage accounts, etc.).
|
iv.
|
Ownership of reportable securities by a member of the supervised person's immediate family member. Immediate family member is defined as a spouse, domestic partner, fiancée, minor children or children still living in the same household, and other dependent relatives of persons living in the same household as the supervised person.
|
v.
|
Reportable securities owned by trusts, private foundations, charitable, or other similar accounts for which the supervised person has investment discretion.
|
1.
|
Pre-clearance requests must be submitted by the requesting supervised person to the CCO in writing utilizing the Pre-Clearance Form
(See Exhibit A).
The request must describe in detail what is being requested and any relevant information about the proposed activity.
|
2.
|
The CCO will respond in writing to the request as quickly as is practical, either giving an approval or declination of the request, or requesting additional information for clarification. If approval is provided, the CCO will document his/her reasons for granting permission.
|
3.
|
Pre-clearance authorizations expire 48 hours after the approval, unless otherwise noted by the CCO on the written authorization response.
|
4.
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Records of all pre-clearance requests and responses will be maintained by the CCO for monitoring purposes and ensuring the Code of Ethics is followed. The CCO will conduct a periodic review of pre-clearance items against actual transactions.
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Initial Holdings Report
Every access person shall, no later than ten (10) days after hire, file an initial holdings report containing the information listed below. The information must be current as of a date no more than 45 days prior to the date the person becomes an access person. ( See Exhibit B: Initial Holdings Report) |
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The title, exchange ticker symbol or CUSIP number (when available), type of security, number of shares or principal amount of each Reportable Security in which the supervised person had any direct or indirect beneficial ownership when the person becomes an access person;
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The name of any broker/dealer or bank with whom the supervised person maintained an account in which any securities were held for the direct or indirect benefit of the access person; and
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The date that the report is submitted by the access person.
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Annual Holdings Report
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Quarterly Transaction Reports
Every access person shall, no later than thirty (30) days after the end of calendar quarter file transaction reports, containing the following information: |
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For each transaction involving a Reportable Security and/or Fund in which the supervised person had, or as a result of the transaction acquired, any direct or indirect beneficial interest, the access person must provide the date of the transaction, the title, exchange ticker symbol or CUSIP number (when available), type of security, the interest rate and maturity date (if applicable), number of shares and principal amount of each involved in the transaction;
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The nature of the transaction (e.g. purchase, sale)
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The price of the security at which the transaction was effected
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The name of any broker/dealer or bank with or through the transaction was effected; and
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The date that the report is submitted by the supervised person.
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Reporting Exemptions
The reporting requirements of this Section 7.B.6 of this Code of Ethics shall not apply to: |
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Any report with respect to securities over which the supervised person has no direct or indirect influence or control.
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Transaction reports with respect to transactions effected pursuant to an automatic investment plan, including dividend reinvestment plans.
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Transaction reports if the report would contain duplicate information contained in broker trade confirmations or account statements that the Firm holds in its records so long as the Firm receives the confirmations or statements no later than thirty (30) days after the end of the applicable calendar quarter.
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Accounts managed by a third-party investment Adviser. If an account is managed by a non-affiliated third-party investment Adviser, then the employee must obtain and submit a copy to the CCO of the Investment Advisory Contract from the third-party manager indicating the third-party manager has complete discretion over the employee's account. The employee must notify the CCO immediately if this account is closed or the terms of the contract change.
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Report Confidentiality
All holdings and transaction reports will be held strictly confidential, except to the extent necessary to implement and enforce the provisions of the Code or to comply with requests for information from government agencies. |
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Reporting Code of Ethics Violations
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Noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations;
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Fraud or illegal acts involving any aspect of the Firm's business;
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Material misstatements in regulatory filings, internal books and records, clients records or reports; or
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Activity that is harmful to clients, including fund shareholders; and deviations from required controls and procedures that safeguard clients and the Firm
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Form ADV
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Disclosure
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Felonies, Misdemeanors & Sanctions by Regulatory Organizations
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Certification of Compliance
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Recordkeeping
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A copy of the Code that is or was in effect;
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Records of any violations of the Code;
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Actions taken as a result of any violations;
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Copies of the employee's acknowledgment of receipt of the Code;
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All reports and forms required to be filed by employees under the Code;
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A record of all employees who are or were required to file reports under this Code, or who are or were responsible for reviewing these reports; and,
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Pre-clearance requests, approval records, and any reasons supporting the decisions to approve purchase of a limited offering.
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Initial Certification
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Have received, read and reviewed the Greenwood Capital Code of Ethics;
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Understand the policies and procedures in the Greenwood Capital Code of Ethics;
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Recognize that I am subject to these policies and procedures;
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Understand the penalties for noncompliance;
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Will fully comply with the Greenwood Capital Code of Ethics;
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Have fully and accurately completed this Certification.
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The date of the current Code of Ethics which I am attesting to is:
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Code of Ethics Initial Certification
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Initial Holdings Report
(Code of Ethics)
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Compliance Manual Initial Certification
(Compliance Manual)
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Political Contributions Disclosure Form
(Compliance Manual)
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Social Media Disclosure Form
(Compliance Manual)
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Solicitation Agreement
(Compliance Manual)
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Print Name
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Hire Date
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Signature
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Chief Compliance Officer Signature
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Annual/Amendment Certification
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Have received, read and reviewed the Greenwood Capital Code of Ethics;
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Understand the policies and procedures in the Greenwood Capital Code of Ethics;
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Recognize that I am subject to these policies and procedures;
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Understand the penalties for noncompliance;
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Have complied with the Greenwood Capital Code of Ethics and any applicable reporting requirement during this past year;
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Have notified Greenwood Capital of any Form ADV disclosure events
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Will fully comply with the Greenwood Capital Code of Ethics; and
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Have fully and accurately completed this Certification.
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The date of the current Code of Ethics which I am attesting to is:
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Print Name
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Signature
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Chief Compliance Officer Signature
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14.
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Appendix: Forms
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A.
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Request for Pre-Clearance Form
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Initial Holdings Report
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Annual Holdings Report
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Quarterly Personal Securities Transaction Report
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ADV Disclosure Information Checklist
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New employee Compliance Orientation Checklist
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Request for Pre-Clearance Form
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To:
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Chief Compliance Officer
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From:
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(print)
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Date/Time of Request:
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Charitable Contribution
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Political Contribution
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Service on Board of Directors
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Outside Business Interest
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Loan from a Client
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Initial Public Offering (IPO)
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Limited or Private Offering
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Short-Sale
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Short-Term Trading
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Reason for Request:
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CCO Response:
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Approved
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Denied Reason:
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Ticker
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Buy/
Sell
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Name of Security
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Proposed Transaction Date
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No. of Shares
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Approved
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Denied
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Signature
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Chief Compliance Officer Signature
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Date Received
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Date Approved/Denied:
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B.
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Initial Holdings Report
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Name of Reporting
Person:
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Date Person Became
Subject to the Code:
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Date Report Due:
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Date Submitted:
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Information Provide
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[
Note
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date person became an Access Person.]
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Securities Holdings*
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Title of Reportable
Security
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Ticker or CUSIP
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Type of security
(Common, preferred,
bond, etc.)
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No. of Shares or Principal
Amount
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Name of Broker/Dealer or Bank
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Name(s) on and Type of Account
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Signature of Supervised Person
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Chief Compliance Officer Designee/Reviewed By
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Date Reviewed
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Chief Compliance Officer Signature
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Date Received
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C.
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Annual Holdings Report
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Name of Reporting
Person:
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Date Person Became
Subject to the Code:
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Date Report Due:
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Date Submitted:
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Information Provide
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[
Note
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date person became an Access Person.]
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Title of Reportable
Security
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Ticker or CUSIP
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Type of security
(Common, preferred,
bond, etc.)
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No. of Shares or Principal
Amount
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Name of Broker/Dealer or Bank
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Name(s) on and Type of Account
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Signature of Supervised Person
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Chief Compliance Officer Designee/Reviewed By
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Date Reviewed
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Chief Compliance Officer Signature
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Date Received
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Quarterly Personal Securities Transaction Report
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Name of
Reporting Person:
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Calendar Quarter
Ended:
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Date Report Due:
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Date Submitted:
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Date of
Trans-
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Title of
Reportable
Security and
ticker or CUSIP
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Type of
security
(Common,
preferred,
bond, etc.)
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No. of
Shares or
Principal
Amount
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Maturity Date and
Interest Rate (if
applicable)
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Type of
Transaction
(buy, sell or
other -
describe)
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Price
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Name of Broker-
Dealer or Bank
Effecting
ransaction
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Name of Broker-Dealer or Bank
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Date Account was Established
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Name(s) on and Type of Account
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Signature of Supervised Person
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Chief Compliance Officer Designee/Reviewed By
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Date Reviewed
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Chief Compliance Officer Signature
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Date Received
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E.
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ADV Disclosure Information
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A.
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In the past ten years, have you:
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been convicted of or plead guilty or nolo contendere ("no contest") in a domestic, foreign, or military court to any felony?
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(2)
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been charged with any felony?
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In the past ten years, have you:
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been convicted of or plead guilty or nolo contendere ("no contest") in a domestic, foreign, or military court to a misdemeanor involving: investments or an investment-related business, or any fraud, false statements, or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, extortion, or a conspiracy to commit any of these offenses?
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been charged with a misdemeanor listed in 11.B (1)?
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Has the SEC or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) ever: (1) found you to have made a false statement or omission?
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Has any other federal regulatory agency, any state regulatory agency, or any foreign financial regulatory authority:
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ever found you to have made a false statement or omission, or been dishonest, unfair, or unethical?
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ever found you to have been involved in a violation of investment-related regulations or statutes?
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ever found you to have been a cause of an investment-related business having its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?
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in the past ten years, entered an order against you in connection with an investment- related activity?
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ever denied, suspended, or revoked your registration or license, or otherwise prevented you, by order, from associating with an investment-related business or restricted your activity?
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Has any self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:
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found you or any advisory affiliate to have made a false statement or omission?
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(2)
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found you or any advisory affiliate to have been involved in a violation of its rules (other than a violation designated as a "minor rule violation" under a plan approved by the SEC)?
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found you or any advisory affiliate to have been the cause of an investment-related business having its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?
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disciplined you or any advisory affiliate by expelling or suspending you or the advisory affiliate from membership, barring or suspending you or the advisory affiliate from association with other members, or otherwise restricting your or the advisory affiliate's activities?
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Has an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or any advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?
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Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of any regulatory proceeding that could result in a "yes" answer to any part of Item 11.C., 11.D., or 11.E.?
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Has any domestic or foreign court:
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in the past ten years, enjoined you or any advisory affiliate in connection with any investment-related activity?
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ever found that you or any advisory affiliate were involved in a violation of investment- related statutes or regulations?
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ever dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or any advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?
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Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of any civil proceeding that could result in a "yes" answer to any part of Item 11.H(1)?
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F.
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New Employee Compliance Orientation Checklist
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Name:
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First Day of Employment:
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A.
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The following documents are distributed to all new hires on the first day of employment with Greenwood Capital.
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1.
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Compliance Manual (current version):
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2.
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Code of Ethics (current version):
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The following compliance documents are provided to all new hires on the first day of employment. These must be completed and returned to the CCO or his/her designee within 10 days of hire.
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7.
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Compliance Manual Initial Certification
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8.
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Code of Ethics Initial Certification
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9.
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Initial Holdings Report
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10.
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Political Contributions Disclosure Form
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11.
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Social Media Disclosure Form
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12.
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Solicitation Agreement
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C.
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Additional Compliance Request:
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D.
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Greenwood Capital Actions (initial and date when completed):
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If employee is an investment Adviser representative, initiate U4.
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2.
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Update insurance policies if necessary (i.e. Blue Sky Policy w/Travelers).
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3.
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Contact Global Relay to have social media and email added for monitoring.
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4.
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Conduct Political Contribution Review.
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5.
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Update Access Persons List
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6.
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All items reviewed by Chief Compliance Officer
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