A. Description of the Advisory Firm
Quantalytics Investment Advisors, LLC (hereinafter “Quantalytics”) is a limited liability
company organized in the State of Delaware. The firm was formed in April 2020, and the sole
owner is Quantalytics Holdings, LLC.
Robo-Advisory Portfolio Management Services
Quantalytics provides “robo-advisory” portfolio management and financial advisory services via
an online interface, accessed through the Quantalytics App (“Q.ai Invest”), which is provided to
the client. This entails the use of algorithm-based portfolio management advice and financial
advisory services, rather than in-person investment advice. The robo investment solutions and
suggestions are currently offered as model portfolio investment strategies (“Investment
Strategies”) with specified levels of risks. Clients can chose to ignore recommended Investment
Strategies and invest in other, non-recommended Investment Strategies. Quantalytics also
permits users to invest in multiple Investment Strategies at the same time. The client accesses its
account through Q.ai Invest, which can be used on only iOS mobile devices at this time. In the
future, Quantalytics will also offer the ability for a client to hedge his/her/its different strategies
from exposure to volatility in the S&P 500. This feature will be offered free of charge.
Robo-Advisory Portfolio Management Services Fees
Fixed fees for robo-advisory portfolio management services are between $3 and $30 paid on a
monthly basis, depending on the Investment Strategy. Clients will first subscribe to one strategy
for a set monthly price and will then pay additional monthly costs for any additional strategies.
The feature that allows a client to hedge his/her/its different strategies will be offered free of
charge. The fees are non-negotiable.
Robo-advisory portfolio management subscription fees, as described above, are withdrawn
directly from either a client's banking or brokerage account with client's authorization on a
monthly basis.
Quantalytics collects fees monthly in advance. Refunds for fees paid in advance but not yet
earned will be refunded on a prorated basis and returned within fourteen days to the client via
check or return deposit back into the client’s account.
Clients may terminate the agreement without penalty for a full refund of Quantalytics' fees within
five business days of signing the Investment Advisory Contract. Thereafter, clients may
terminate the Investment Advisory Contract immediately upon written notice.
Other Subscription Fees
Quantalytics offers a free subscription newsletter. This newsletter is provided only via electronic
mail and may be cancelled immediately upon
written notice.
Quantalytics, through a third-party partnership, offers a monthly subscription security ratings
service, the price of which is included in the price of its portfolio management services. This
service will be provided via electronic mail and may be cancelled immediately upon written
notice.
B. Contribution Cost Factors
The wrap fee program may cost the client more or less than purchasing such services separately.
There are several factors that bear upon the relative cost of the program, including the trading
activity in the client’s account, the adviser’s ability to aggregate trades, and the cost of the services
if provided separately (which in turn depends on the prices and specific services offered by
different providers).
C. Additional Fees
Quantalytics will wrap third party fees (i.e., custodian fees, transaction fees, etc.) for wrap fee
portfolio management accounts. Quantalytics will charge clients one advisory fee and pay all
transaction fees using the fee collected from the client, except as set forth below. Accounts
participating in the wrap fee program are not charged higher advisory fees based on trading
activity.
Certain other fees are not included in the wrap fee and are paid for separately by the client. These
include, but are not limited to, margin costs, charges imposed directly by a mutual fund or
exchange traded fund (“ETF”), ACATS transfer charges, paper statements charges, paper tax
forms charges, paper prospectuses charges, and similar charges.
D. Compensation of Client Participation
Neither Quantalytics, nor any representatives of Quantalytics receive any additional
compensation beyond advisory fees for the participation of clients in the wrap fee program.
However, compensation received may be more than what would have been received if client paid
separately for investment advice, brokerage, and other services.
Therefore, Quantalytics may have a financial incentive to recommend the wrap fee program to
clients.
E. Required Brokerage Account
A client must also open a securities brokerage account and provide discretionary authority over
that account to Quantalytics. Trade execution and order processing will be provided exclusively
through Apex Clearing Corporation (“Apex”), an SEC registered broker-dealer. The Quantalytics
App allows clients to create an investment account with Apex instantly on any mobile device. All
account opening functionalities, including identity verification and approval, are handled
digitally and instantly by Apex. Apex will also provide custody, clearing, and settlement services
for clients, as well as recordkeeping and reporting (statements).