Advisory Business
History & Ownership
Perritt Capital Management, Inc. is located at 300 South Wacker Drive, Suite 600, Chicago,
Illinois 60606, and was incorporated as an Illinois corporation on July 8, 1987. We are a
wholly owned subsidiary of Investment Information Services, Inc. (referred to herein as IIS).
Michael Corbett is the CEO, CIO and Portfolio Manager of Perritt Capital Management, as
well as the majority owner of IIS.
Mr. Corbett joined Perritt Capital Management as a research analyst in 1990, began working
as Portfolio Manager in 1996 and became the firm’s President in October 2010.
Investment Advisory Services
We provide discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals,
institutions, trusts, and other entities that require investment advice on an ongoing basis.
In addition to our separately managed accounts, we are the investment adviser to The
Perritt Funds, Inc., which has two series: the MicroCap Opportunities Fund, and the Ultra
MicroCap Fund.
Windgate Wealth Management is the business unit for wealth management clients that are
interested in an ongoing investment advisory relationship with an advisor (Perritt Capital
Management, Inc.), or clients that are looking for financial planning. Windgate accounts
may invest in mutual funds, individual equities, and bonds, ETF’s, or mutual fund asset
allocation portfolios.
In the future, Perritt Capital Management, Inc. may offer new strategies, either under the
name of Perritt or Windgate, as opportunities arise. For those clients that we provide
discretionary investment advisory services, we will make all investment decisions and direct
the execution of all transactions for the clients’ account, in accordance with the stated
objectives, guidelines and restrictions that a client may impose on the account.
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We may refuse to enter into an investment advisory arrangement with a prospective client
whose investment objectives are considered incompatible with our basic investment
philosophy or strategies, or if the prospective client seeks to impose unduly restrictive
investment guidelines, or if we cannot determine the identity of the ultimate investor. We
generally do not impose any specific requirements on the maintenance of client accounts.
We may participate in certain bundled fee programs either by contract with the sponsoring
broker dealer or under contracts with individual clients referred by the sponsoring broker
dealer. In those instances, we would receive a portion of the bundled fee for our
investment advisory services, and that fee could differ by program. In managing accounts
under these programs, our overall management strategy would not differ materially from
other accounts that we manage. However, certain differences may exist due to the nature
of the bundled fee programs, which require, by way of example, that certain models be
followed in managing the accounts, that certain program specific restrictions be adhered to,
and that certain program specific operational procedures be followed.
As of June 30, 2023, discretionary assets under management are $256.43 million and
nondiscretionary assets are $4.76 million.
Financial Planning Services
We provide financial planning services through our Certified Financial Planner. Financial
planning involves us conducting a comprehensive evaluation of a client’s current and future
financial state, using currently known facts to predict the client’s future cash flows, asset
values and likely withdrawal plans. Through the financial planning process, we consider and
evaluate all questions, information, and analyses that the client provides to us to determine
their likely impact on the clients stated financial goals and objectives.
We then provide the
client with a written individualized case study, which provides the client with a detailed
financial plan designed to assist the client in achieving the client’s financial goals and
objectives.
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As desired by the client, the financial plan can address any or all the following:
• Personal – We review family records, budgeting, personal liability, estate information
and financial goals to help the client determine how to achieve the client’s desired
financial objectives.
• Tax and Cash Flow – We analyze a client’s income tax, spending and planning for
past, current, and future years; then illustrate the impact of various investments on
the client’s current income tax and future tax liability. We may refer the client to tax
accountants. We do not prepare tax returns for clients.
• Investments - We analyze investment alternatives and their effect on the client’s net
wealth.
• Insurance – We review existing policies to ensure adequate coverage for life and
health. We do not sell insurance but may refer the client to an insurance agent who
may be affiliated with us.
• Death and Disability – We review the client’s cash needs at death, income needs of
surviving dependents, estate planning and disability income to help the client be
financially prepared for these events.
• Estate – We assist the client in assessing and developing long-term strategies,
including, but not limited to, reviewing the client’s living trusts, wills, expected estate
tax obligations, powers of attorney, and asset protection plans to help the client
assess how these items impact the client’s financial objectives.
We gather required information through an in-depth personal interview and written
records. The information we gather includes the client’s current financial status, tax status,
future goals, returns, objectives and attitudes towards risk. We then carefully review
documents the client supplies to us, including a questionnaire completed by the client,
before completing the financial plan that we present to the client. Should the client choose
to implement the recommendations contained in the financial plan, we encourage the
client to work closely with the client’s own attorney, accountant, insurance agent and
investment advisor. Implementation of the financial plan recommendations is entirely at
the client’s discretion.
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We may also provide general non-securities advice to the client on topics including tax and
budgetary planning, estate planning and business planning.
It is the client’s responsibility to keep us fully and continuously updated as to their personal
and current financial situation, investment objectives, personal circumstances, needs and
goals; and to promptly inform us of any changes to information previously provided to us.
We strive to render our best advice for our clients, but we cannot assure or guarantee that
clients will achieve their stated financial goals and objectives.
Fi-Care
For founders or heads of companies who believe in supporting the financial well-being of
their employees, the Windgate Fi-Care Planning Program give your team the skills to
manage their personal finances. Each employee receives the benefit of working with a
Certified Financial Planner (CFP) who is committed to understanding their financial goals
and uncovering any financial blind spots they may have. We develop a goal-based plan to
solve budgeting, investing, retirement planning and many other needs; then communicate
regularly to ensure progress.
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