Regis Acquisition Inc. is a Delaware corporation in business since November 2022. Regis is a private
company that is owned (indirectly through parent companies) by employees, as well as outside investors. As
of December 31, 2023, Regis had total discretionary assets under management of approximately
$2,868,918,920. Regis typically manages assets on a discretionary basis. Regis also provides asset
allocation advisory services to those clients seeking advice only for portfolio allocations. Regis
provides investment advisory services specific to the needs of each client. Before providing
investment advisory services, a member of Regis will ascertain each client’s investment objectives.
Thereafter, Regis will recommend that the client allocate investment assets consistent with the
designated investment objectives. Regis primarily recommends that clients allocate investment
assets among various individual equity (stocks), debt (bonds) and fixed income securities, mutual
funds and/or exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) and private investment funds in accordance with the
client’s designated investment objective(s). Once allocated, Regis provides ongoing monitoring
and review of account performance, asset allocation and client investment objectives.
Regis’ annual investment advisory fee shall generally (exceptions can occur-see below) include
investment advisory services, and, to the extent specifically requested by the client, financial
planning, and consulting services. In the event that the client requires extraordinary planning and/or
consultation services (to be determined in the sole discretion of Regis), Regis may determine to
charge for such additional services, the dollar amount of which shall be set forth in a separate
written notice to the client.
Limitations of Financial Planning and Non-Investment Consulting/Implementation Services.
To the extent requested by the client, Regis will generally provide financial planning and related
consulting services regarding matters such as tax and estate planning, insurance, etc. Regis will
generally provide such consulting services inclusive of its advisory fee set forth at Item 5 below
(exceptions could occur based upon assets under management, extraordinary matters, special
projects, stand-alone planning engagements, etc. for which Firm may charge a separate or
additional fee). Please Note. Regis believes that it is important for the client to address financial
planning issues on an ongoing basis. Regis’s advisory fee, as set forth at Item 5 below, will remain
the same regardless of whether or not the client determines to address financial planning issues
with Regis. Please Also Note: Regis does not serve as an attorney, accountant, or insurance agent,
and no portion of our services should be construed as same. Accordingly, Regis does not prepare
legal documents, prepare tax returns, or sell insurance products. To the extent requested by a client,
we may recommend the services of other professionals for non-investment implementation
purpose (i.e., attorneys, accountants, insurance, etc.). The client is not under any obligation to
engage any such professional(s). The client retains absolute discretion over all such
implementation decisions and is free to accept or reject any recommendation from Regis and/or its
representatives. If the client engages any professional (i.e., attorney, accountant, insurance agent,
etc.), recommended or otherwise, and a dispute arises thereafter relative to such engagement, the
client agrees to seek recourse exclusively from the engaged professional. At all times, the engaged
licensed professional[s] (i.e., attorney, accountant, insurance agent, etc.), and not Regis, shall be
responsible for the quality and competency of the services provided.
Use of Mutual and Exchange Traded Funds. Most mutual funds and exchange traded funds are
available directly to the public. Therefore, a prospective client can obtain many of the funds that
may be utilized by Regis independent of engaging Regis as an investment advisor. However, if a
prospective client determines to do so, he/she will not receive Regis’ initial and ongoing
investment advisory services. In addition to Regis’ investment advisory fee described below, and
transaction and/or custodial fees discussed below, clients will also incur, relative to all mutual fund
and exchange traded fund purchases, charges imposed at the fund level (e.g., management fees and
other fund expenses).
Independent Managers. Regis may recommend that the client allocate a portion of a client’s
investment assets among unaffiliated independent investment managers (“Independent
Manager(s)”) in accordance with the client’s designated investment objective(s). In such
situations, the Independent Manager(s) will have day-to-day responsibility for the active
discretionary management of the allocated assets. Regis will continue to render investment
supervisory services to the client relative to the ongoing monitoring and review of account
performance, asset allocation, and client investment objectives. Regis generally considers the
following factors when recommending Independent Manager(s): the client’s designated
investment objective(s), management style, performance, reputation, financial strength, reporting,
pricing, and research. The investment management fees charged by the designated Independent
Manager(s) are exclusive of, and in addition to, Regis’ ongoing investment advisory fee, subject
to the terms and conditions of a separate agreement between the client and the Independent
Manager(s). Regis’ advisory fee is set forth in the fee schedule at Item 5 below.
Regis manages separately managed accounts (“Separate Accounts”) for clients that pursue Regis’
global, diversified asset allocation models.
Other Assets. To the extent that Regis provides advisory monitoring or review services for
client investment assets for which Regis does not maintain custodian access or trading
authority ((including initial and ongoing consideration of such assets as part of the client’s
asset allocation), Regis may determine to include such assets in its advisory fee calculation
per Item 5 below.
Affiliated Private Investment Funds. As disclosed below, Regis, recommends that certain qualified
clients consider an investment in private investment funds. In addition to unaffiliated private
investment funds, Regis can also recommend that a client consider an investment in private investment
funds formed and managed by entities affiliated with Regis. As disclosed below, private investment
funds generally involve various risk factors, including, but not limited to, potential for complete loss
of principal, liquidity constraints and lack of transparency, a complete discussion of which (including
a discussion of fees payable by the Regis client to the affiliated fund) is set forth in each fund’s offering
documents, which will be provided to each client for review and consideration, pursuant to which the
client shall establish that he/she is qualified for investment in the fund, and acknowledges and accepts
the various risk factors that are associated with such an investment.
Conflicts of Interests. Because of the affiliation, the recommendation that a client consider an
investment in an affiliated private investment fund presents a conflict of interest (i.e., the Regis
affiliates shall earn fund-related compensation and fees payable by the Regis client). In addition
to payment of the affiliated fund’s compensation and fees, the amount of assets invested in the
fund(s) shall be included as part of “assets under management” for purposes of Regis calculating
its investment advisory fee. Regis’ advisory fee shall be in addition to the affiliated fund’s
compensation and fees payable by the Regis client. In addition, because Regis and its affiliates
can earn combined compensation from an affiliated fund investment (i.e., Regis investment
advisory fees plus the affiliated fund’s compensation and fees) that could generally exceed the
fee that Regis would earn under its standard asset-based fee schedule referenced in Item 5 of its
Brochure as set forth on Part 2A of Form ADV, Regis’ recommendation that a client become an
affiliated fund investor presents an additional conflict of interest.
Please Note: As disclosed below, Regis’ clients are under absolutely no obligation to consider
or make an investment in any private investment fund(s), including an affiliated private
investment fund. Given the conflicts of interest, Regis clients should consider seeking advice
from independent professionals (i.e., attorney, accountant, adviser, etc.) of their choosing prior
to becoming an affiliated fund investor.
Private Investment Funds. Registrant also provides investment advice regarding
private
investment funds (affiliated and unaffiliated). Registrant may recommend that certain
qualified clients consider an investment in private investment funds, the description of which
(the terms, conditions, risks, conflicts and fees, including incentive compensation) is set forth
in the fund’s offering documents. Registrant’s role relative to unaffiliated private investment
funds shall be limited to its initial and ongoing due diligence and investment monitoring
services. If a client determines to become an unaffiliated private fund investor, the amount of
assets invested in the fund(s) shall be included as part of “assets under management” for
purposes of Registrant calculating its investment advisory fee. Registrant’s fee shall be in
addition to the fund’s fees. Registrant’s clients are under absolutely no obligation to
consider or make an investment in any private investment fund(s).
Please Note: Private investment funds generally involve various risk factors, including,
but not limited to, potential for complete loss of principal, liquidity constraints and lack
of transparency, a complete discussion of which is set forth in each fund’s offering
documents, which will be provided to each client for review and consideration. Unlike
liquid investments that a client may own, private investment funds do not provide daily
liquidity or pricing. Each prospective client investor will be required to complete a
Subscription Agreement, pursuant to which the client shall establish that the client is
qualified for investment in the fund and acknowledges and accepts the various risk
factors that are associated with such an investment.
Please Also Note: Valuation. In the event that Registrant references private investment
funds owned by the client on any supplemental account reports prepared by Registrant,
the value(s) for all private investment funds owned by the client shall reflect the most
recent valuation provided by the fund sponsor. However, if subsequent to purchase, the
fund has not provided an updated valuation, the valuation shall reflect the initial purchase
price. If subsequent to purchase, the fund provides an updated valuation, then the
statement will reflect that updated value. The updated value will continue to be reflected
on the report until the fund provides a further updated value. Please Also Note: As result
of the valuation process, if the valuation reflects initial purchase price or an updated value
subsequent to purchase price, the current value(s) of an investor’s fund holding(s) could
be significantly more or less than the value reflected on the report. Unless otherwise
indicated, Registrant shall calculate its fee based upon the latest value provided by the
fund sponsor.
Custodian Charges-Additional Fees. As discussed below at Item 12, when requested to
recommend a broker-dealer/custodian for client accounts, Regis generally recommends that
Charles Schwab and Co. (“Schwab”) or Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and National Financial
Services, LLC (collectively “Fidelity”), serve as the broker-dealer/custodian for client investment
management assets. Broker-dealers such as Schwab and Fidelity charge brokerage commissions,
transaction, and/or other type fees for effecting certain types of securities transactions (i.e.,
including transaction fees for certain mutual funds, and mark-ups and mark-downs charged for
fixed income transactions, etc.). The types of securities for which transaction fees, commissions,
and/or other type fees (as well as the amount of those fees) shall differ depending upon the broker-
dealer/custodian (while certain custodians, including Schwab and Fidelity, generally do not currently
charge fees on individual equity transactions, others do. Please refer to your custodial agreement
for specific information on the custodian’s fees, including Schwab and Fidelity). These
fees/charges are in addition to Regis’ investment advisory fee at Item 5 below. Regis does not
receive any portion of these fees/charges. ANY QUESTIONS: Regis’ Chief Compliance Officer,
Kim Lorenz, remains available to address any questions that a client or prospective client may have
regarding the above.
Portfolio Activity. Regis has a fiduciary duty to provide services consistent with the client’s best
interest. As part of its investment advisory services, Regis will review client portfolios on an
ongoing basis to determine if any changes are necessary based upon various factors, including, but
not limited to, investment performance, fund manager tenure, style drift, account
additions/withdrawals, and/or a change in the client’s investment objective. Based upon these
factors, there may be extended periods of time when Regis determines that changes to a client’s
portfolio are neither necessary nor prudent. Clients nonetheless remain subject to the fees described
in Item 5 below during periods of account inactivity.
Cash Positions. Depending upon perceived or anticipated market conditions/events (there being
no guarantee that such anticipated market conditions/events will occur), Regis may maintain cash
and cash equivalent positions (such as money market funds) for defensive and liquidity purposes.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, such cash positions are included as part of assets under
management for purposes of calculating the Regis’s advisory fee.
Client Obligations. In performing its services, Regis shall not be required to verify any
information received from the client or from the client’s other professionals and is expressly
authorized to rely thereon. Moreover, each client is advised that it remains their responsibility to
promptly notify Regis if there is ever any change in their financial situation or investment
objectives for the purpose of reviewing, evaluating, or revising Regis’s previous recommendations
and/or services.
Disclosure Statement. A copy of Regis’ written Brochure and CRS, as set forth on Parts 2 and 3
of Form ADV, respectively, shall be provided to each client prior to the execution of any new
advisory agreement.
To tailor its services to the individual needs of each Separate Account, Regis:
• Manages each such account based on the client’s financial situation and investment
objectives and in accordance with any restrictions that the client imposes on managing the
account. Regis obtains this information from a client in a questionnaire or otherwise.
• At least annually, contacts each client (either in person or by telephone) to ask about any
changes in the client’s financial situation or investment objectives and whether the client
desires to impose or modify any restrictions on managing the account.
• Regis makes itself reasonably available to clients for consultation.
Regis does not participate in any wrap fee programs.
Sub-Advisory/Referral Arrangement with affiliate, Mercer Global Advisors Inc. (“Mercer
Advisors”)
• Sub-Advisory: Regis has been engaged by its affiliated SEC registered investment adviser,
Mercer Advisors (“Mercer”) to assist Mercer with the management of its client accounts per
the terms and conditions of a written Sub-Advisory Agreement. Mercer shall maintain both
the initial and ongoing day-to-day relationship with the underlying client, including initial and
ongoing determination of client suitability for the corresponding investment strategies. As part
of its sub-advisory services, Regis shall assist Mercer with due diligence, monitoring, and
reporting services pertaining to unaffiliated private investment funds that Mercer Advisors
may introduce to certain of its clients (see below) and/or existing private investment funds
owned by the Mercer client for which the client desires to receive Regis’ sub-advisory
services. Mercer Advisors engagement of Regis for sub-advisory services shall not result in
the Mercer client paying an additional fee. Rather, Mercer shall compensate Regis with a
portion of the investment advisory fee that Mercer receives from its clients. Mercer Advisors
shall provide its affected clients with a copy of Regis’s written disclosure Brochure as set forth
on Part 2A of Form ADV; and
• Referral Arrangement: In addition to the sub-advisory arrangement, Mercer Advisors and
Regis could introduce clients to the other in return for referral compensation. Such referral
arrangement shall not result in the client paying an additional fee. Rather, the referred-to
adviser entity shall compensate the introducing adviser with a portion of the investment
advisory fee that the referred-to adviser receives from the introduced client. See disclosure
pertaining to referral arrangement at Item 14 below.