The Audent Global Asset Management Wrap Program (the “Program”) is an investment advisory program
sponsored by Audent. In addition to the Program, the Firm offers a variety of advisory services, which
include financial planning, consulting, and investment management services under different arrangements
than those described herein. Prior to Audent rendering any of the foregoing advisory services, clients are
required to enter into one or more written agreements with Audent setting forth the relevant terms and
conditions of the advisory relationship (the “Advisory Agreement”).
Audent filed for registration as an investment adviser in April 2020 and is owned by Paul Feinstein. As of
December 31, 2023 Audent, had $577,827,813 of assets under management, $422,340,965 are managed on
a discretionary basis, while $155,486,848 are managed on a non-discretionary basis.
While this brochure generally describes the business of Audent, certain sections also discuss the activities
of its Supervised Persons, which refer to the Firm’s officers, partners, directors (or other persons occupying
a similar status or performing similar functions), employees or any other person who provides investment
advice on Audent’s behalf and is subject to the Firm’s supervision or control.
Description of the Program
The Program is offered as a wrap fee program, which provides clients with the ability to trade in certain
investment products without incurring separate brokerage commissions or transaction charges. A wrap fee
program is considered any arrangement under which clients receive investment advisory services (which
may include portfolio management or advice concerning the selection of other investment advisers) and the
execution of client transactions for a specified fee or fees not based upon transactions in their accounts.
Clients must also open a new securities brokerage account and complete a new account agreement with
Pershing Advisor Solutions (“Pershing”), or another broker-dealer that Audent approves under the Program
(collectively “Financial Institutions”).
At the onset of the Program, the Firm gets to know the individual investment objectives, liquidity and cash
flow needs, time horizon and risk tolerance of the client, as well as any other factors pertinent to their specific
financial situations. After an analysis of the relevant information, Audent assists its clients in developing an
appropriate strategy for managing their assets. Clients’ investment portfolios are generally managed on a
discretionary basis by either Audent’s investment adviser representatives or an independent investment
manager (collectively “Independent Managers”), as selected by Audent. Audent and/or the Independent
Managers generally allocate clients’ assets among the various investment products available under the
Program, as described further below.
Investment Management Services
Audent manages client investment portfolios on a discretionary basis. Audent primarily allocates client
assets among various mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), individual debt and equity securities,
options, alternative investments (which can include privately placed securities) and independent investment
managers (“Independent Managers”) in accordance with their stated investment objectives.
Where appropriate, the Firm also provides advice about any type of legacy position or other investment
held in client portfolios, but clients should not assume that these assets are being continuously monitored
or otherwise advised on by the Firm unless specifically agreed upon. Clients can engage Audent to manage
and/or advise on certain investment products that are not maintained at their primary custodian, such as
variable life insurance and annuity contracts and assets held in employer sponsored retirement plans and
qualified tuition plans (i.e., 529 plans). In these situations, Audent directs or recommends the allocation of
client assets among the various investment options available with the product. These assets are generally
maintained at the underwriting insurance company or the custodian designated by the product’s provider.
Audent tailors its advisory services to meet the needs of its individual clients and seeks to ensure, on a
continuous basis, that client portfolios are managed in a manner consistent with those needs and objectives.
Audent consults with clients on an initial and ongoing basis to assess their specific risk tolerance, time
horizon, liquidity constraints and other related factors relevant to the management of their portfolios. Clients
are advised to promptly notify Audent if there are changes in their financial situation or if they wish to place
any limitations on the management of their portfolios. Clients can impose reasonable restrictions or
mandates on the management of their accounts if Audent determines, in its sole discretion, the conditions
would not materially impact the performance of a management strategy or prove overly burdensome to the
Firm’s management efforts.
Use of Independent Managers
As mentioned above, Audent selects certain Independent Managers to actively manage a portion of its
clients’ assets. The specific terms and conditions under which a client engages an Independent Manager
may be set forth in a separate written agreement with the designated Independent Manager. Audent
recommends to sophisticated and qualified investors private investment opportunities in single purpose
vehicles and other private funds where we have a carried interest, either directly or indirectly through
affiliated companies that we own. We often consult with the managing member and have a right to receive
a portion of the profits related to those investments. In addition to this brochure, clients may also receive
the written disclosure documents of the respective Independent Managers engaged to manage their assets.
We encourage you to ask us about these interests and to carefully review the related offering documents.
Audent evaluates a variety of information about Independent Managers, which includes the Independent
Managers’ public disclosure documents, materials supplied by the Independent Managers themselves and
other third-party analyses it believes are reputable. To the extent possible, the Firm seeks to assess the
Independent Managers’ investment strategies, past performance and risk results in relation to its clients’
individual portfolio allocations and risk exposure. Audent also takes into consideration each Independent
Manager’s management style, returns, reputation, financial strength, reporting, pricing and research
capabilities, among other factors.
Audent continues to provide services relative to the discretionary selection of the Independent Managers.
On an ongoing basis, the Firm monitors the performance of those accounts being managed by Independent
Managers. Audent seeks to ensure the Independent Managers’ strategies and target allocations remain
aligned with its clients’ investment objectives and overall best interests.
Fees for Participation in the Program
The Program is offered on a fee basis, which includes fixed fees, as well as fees based upon assets under
management (sometimes referred to as the “Program Fee”). Additionally, certain of the Firm’s Supervised
Persons, in their individual capacities, offers securities brokerage services and/or insurance products under
a separate commission-based arrangement.
Investment Management Fees
Audent offers investment management services for an annual fee based on the amount
of assets under the
Firm’s management. This management fee varies depending upon the strategy being utilized, as follows:
• Carret Muni/Carret MO – 0.80%
• Carret Opportunity/ Carret Opp – 0.80%
• Carret Enhanced Cash/EC – 0.50%
• Bond Enhancement/BE – 0.80%
• Concentrated Equity/ CE – 1.4%
• Fallen Angels/ FA - 1.4%
• Special Purchase Account/ SPA – 1.0%
• Global Alpha Balanced Strategy/GABS – 1.0%
• Global Alpha Investment Strategy/ GAIS – 1.0%
The annual fee is prorated and charged quarterly, in advance, based upon the market value of the assets
being managed by Audent on the last day of the previous quarter as determined by a party independent
from the Firm (including the client’s custodian or another third-party).
If assets are deposited or withdrawn after the beginning of a billing period, the fee will be prorated and
adjusted as part of the next quarter’s bill. For the initial period of an engagement, the fee is calculated on
a pro rata basis. In the event the advisory agreement is terminated, the fee for the final billing period is
prorated through the effective date of the termination and the outstanding or unearned portion of the fee is
charged or refunded to the client, as appropriate.
Additionally, for asset management services the Firm provides with respect to certain client holdings (e.g.,
held-away assets, accommodation accounts, alternative investments, etc.), Audent can negotiate a fee rate
that differs from the range set forth above. Clients are advised that a conflict of interest exists for the Firm
to recommend that clients engage Audent for additional services for compensation, including rolling over
retirement accounts or moving other assets to the Firm’s management. Clients retain absolute discretion
over all decisions regarding engaging the Firm and are under no obligation to act upon any of the
recommendations.
Private Fund Fees
Audent offers private fund investment opportunities through pooled investment vehicles that execute on
specific strategies. These private funds include single purpose vehicles designed to invest into a single
investment opportunity or designed to execute on a specified securities investment strategy such as
Concentrated Equity Strategy, Fallen Angels Strategy, Bond Enhancement Strategy, Global Alpha Income
Strategy, Global Alpha Balanced Strategy or other strategies developed by Audent. We typically charge
20% carried interest or performance-based fee subject to a hurdle or clawback provision (as negotiated with
each client). We also charge a management fee on select funds, which is individually negotiated with each
private fund offered.
Fee Comparison
As referenced above, a portion of the fees paid to Audent are used to cover certain securities brokerage
commissions and transactional costs attributed to the management of its clients’ portfolios.
Services provided through the Program may cost clients more or less than purchasing these services
separately. The number of transactions made in clients’ accounts, as well as the commissions charged for
each transaction, determines the relative cost of the Program versus paying for execution on a per transaction
basis and paying a separate fee for advisory services. Fees paid for the Program may also be higher or lower
than fees charged by other sponsors of comparable investment advisory programs. Because the Firm pays
for the brokerage fees, the Firm has an incentive to engage in less transactions, or transactions that cost less
to the Firm, including the use of mutual funds that do not have transaction charges, but have higher expenses
to the client. The Firm reviews the frequency and type of investments made in client accounts to act in the
client’s best interest.
Fee Discretion
Audent may, in its sole discretion, negotiate to charge a lesser fee based upon certain criteria, such as
anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future additional assets, dollar amount of assets to be
managed, related accounts, account composition, pre-existing/legacy client relationship, account retention,
pro bono activities, or competitive purposes.
Other Charges
In addition to the advisory fees paid to Audent, clients may also incur certain charges imposed by other
third parties, such as broker-dealers, custodians, trust companies, banks and other financial institutions.
These additional charges include fees for trades executed away from Pershing (a conflict of interest exists
where the Firm avoids expenses by trading through a different Financial Institution), mark-ups and mark-
downs on fixed-income transactions (or it is overly burdensome to determine the amount of such mark-ups
and mark-downs), fees charged by the Independent Managers, fees attributable to alternative assets,
reporting charges, margin costs, charges imposed directly by a mutual fund or ETF in a client’s account, as
disclosed in the fund’s prospectus (e.g., fund Program Fees and other fund expenses), fees and commission
for assets not held with Pershing (such as 401(k) or 529 plan assets), deferred sales charges, odd-lot
differentials, transfer taxes, wire transfer and electronic fund fees.
Direct Fee Debit
Clients provide Audent and/or certain Independent Managers with the authority to directly debit their
accounts for payment of the investment advisory fees. The Financial Institutions that act as the qualified
custodian for client accounts, from which the Firm retains the authority to directly deduct fees, have agreed
to send statements to clients not less than quarterly detailing all account transactions, including any amounts
paid to Audent. Alternatively, clients may elect to have Audent send a separate invoice for direct payment.
Use of Margin
Audent can be authorized by clients to use margin in the management of the client’s investment portfolio.
In these cases the fee payable will be assessed net of margin such that the market value of the client’s
account and corresponding fee payable by the client to Audent will not be increased.
Account Additions and Withdrawals
Clients may make additions to and withdrawals from their account at any time, subject to Audent’s right to
terminate an account. Additions may be in cash or securities provided that the Firm reserves the right to
liquidate any transferred securities or decline to accept particular securities into a client’s account. Clients
may withdraw account assets on notice to Audent, subject to the usual and customary securities settlement
procedures. However, Audent designs its portfolios as long-term investments and the withdrawal of assets
may impair the achievement of a client’s investment objectives. Audent may consult with its clients about
the options and implications of transferring securities. Clients are advised that when transferred securities
are liquidated, they may be subject to transaction fees, fees assessed at the mutual fund level (e.g.,
contingent deferred sales charge) and/or tax ramifications.
Compensation for Recommending the Program
Audent has internal arrangements in place whereby persons recommending the Program are entitled to
receive additional compensation as a result of clients’ participation. Select Audent employees receive a
percentage of total advisory fees received by Audent calculated as a percentage of assets under
management. A person recommending the Program will not earn more compensation than he or she would
otherwise receive if a client elected another investment management program.