About Our Firm
Ackerman Capital Advisors, L.L.C. (d/b/a as Ackerman Capital Management, L.P.) (the
“Investment Manager”, “firm”, “us”, “our” or “we”) is a wealth management services firm
founded in 2002 as the successor firm to previous entities originally established in 1969.
Ackerman Capital Management is primarily engaged in the management of investment portfolios
in separate accounts for high-net-worth clients, including individuals, families, corporations,
charitable entities, and certain pension plans. In addition, the firm provides investment advisory
services to certain private funds. The firm also provides comprehensive financial planning advice
to clients, if requested. The firm also provides retirement plan consulting to business clients on
defined contribution plans, including 401(k), 403(b), and profit-sharing plans.
The owner of Ackerman Capital Advisors, L.L.C. is David B. Ackerman.
Investment Management Services
Our firm offers investment advisory services to separately managed accounts. We assist
clients in determining short-term and long-term objectives, income needs, risk tolerance,
investment time horizon and other factors relevant to the management of their portfolio(s). This
information is used to select an appropriate investment strategy from among the core offerings
we provide or to develop a customized strategy. Each strategy has a corresponding Investment
Policy Statement (IPS) which outlines the investment objectives and constraints of that strategy
and sets the parameters by which a portfolio will be managed, including asset allocation targets
and ranges.
We seek to manage overall portfolio risk through diversification among different asset
classes and investment styles. In providing advisory services to separate account clients, we
primarily invest in in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and no-load mutual funds. We do not
participate in any wrap fee programs. All client portfolios are monitored on an ongoing basis to
ensure that they remain consistent with each client’s goals and the designated strategy IPS.
ACM Enhanced Municipal Income Fund, L.P.
Our firm serves as the investment adviser to a private fund, ACM Enhanced Municipal
Income Fund, L.P. (the “ ACM Partnership”). The ACM Partnership seeks attractive, tax-efficient
returns by investing in closed-end municipal bond funds. The ACM Partnership primarily invests
in a portfolio of publicly-traded U.S. equity securities, both long and short, although other
strategies and types of investments may be employed. The general partner of the ACM
Partnership is ACM Enhanced Municipal Income GP, L.P.
A/Y Digital Holdings, L.P.
Our firm serves as the investment adviser to a private investment partnership, A/Y Digital
Holdings, L.P. (the “A/Y Partnership” together with the ACM Partnership, the “Partnerships” and
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each, a “Partnership”). The A/Y Partnership seeks to provide long-term growth, inflation
protection, and portfolio diversification by investing in cryptocurrencies, digital assets, and
related securities. The A/Y Partnership is a multi-strategy digital asset fund. The A/Y Partnership
seeks long-term growth through digital asset strategies including, but not limited to: (i) Major
Cryptocurrencies - making investments in Bitcoin and Ether, the two largest cryptocurrencies, as
long-term holdings; (ii) Altcoins - the purchase of a select number of other cryptocurrencies
which offer long-term appreciation potential; (iii) Arbitrage – the A/Y Partnership will seek to
profit from arbitrage opportunities in mispriced assets and certain related derivatives across
multiple exchanges; and (iv) Decentralized Finance – the A/Y Partnership will seek to earn income
and staking rewards on various decentralized finance protocols in a prudent a diversified manner;
and (v) the A/Y Partnership may invest in publicly-traded securities, equity or debt, related to
digital assets or blockchain technology. The general partner of the A/Y Partnership is A/Y Digital
GP, L.P.
Retirement Consulting Services
We offer retirement plan consulting services to defined contribution plans, such as 401(k),
403(b), and profit-sharing plans. Such advisory services are pursuant to ERISA 3(38) or 3(21)
fiduciary services to employers or plan sponsors for the benefit of employee retirement plans.
Retirement plan consulting services may include assisting in the development of the investment
policy statement, selection and ongoing analysis of current investment options, assistance
in
selecting new investment alternatives, benchmarking and investment analysis, providing
education services to plan participants and serving as a fiduciary 3(38) for our clients plans. The
full scope of our retirement plan consulting services is detailed in our Consulting Agreements with
such clients. Defined contribution plans are participant-directed, and we neither possess trading
authority nor maintain custody of funds and securities with respect to such client accounts.
Our firm also counsels plan sponsors with regard to cash balance plans. In doing so, we
partner with third-party administrators and actuaries to advise business owners on the benefits,
suitability, and implementation of such plans. We may also provide discretionary investment
management services to cash balance plans in an effort to manage portfolios to optimal return
targets.
Financial Planning Services
Our firm provides clients with financial planning services, if requested, by advising them
and coordinating with third-party professionals on matters including, but not limited to, financial
goals and objectives, cash flow and debt management, net worth reporting, estate planning, tax
planning, business planning, educational savings, retirement planning, and philanthropy. We may
provide new or existing clients with a comprehensive financial plan that addresses all such
applicable financial aspects along with appropriate recommendations for action. We monitor
financial plans as necessary, or as reasonably requested, and provide clients with periodic reviews
of their plans, in person, by email, telephone, or videoconference. We also may provide clients
with financial planning services on a project-by-project basis. Financial planning services may be
provided in conjunction with investment management services or as a separate service.
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Our firm may charge fees for financial planning services that may be in addition to
investment management fees. Clients who desire our financial planning services execute a
financial service agreement outlining the financial planning services we will provide and any
additional planning fees that may be charged for these services.
Tailoring Services
Our firm tailors our investment advisory and financial planning services to the individual
goals, needs, and circumstances of our clients. We recommend investment strategies that are
best suited for our clients from among our available offerings or provide clients with customized
strategies based on their objectives. Our portfolio managers then adhere to the applicable
investment strategy and its associated IPS. With respect to the Partnerships, we follow the
strategy set forth in the applicable Partnership’s applicable governing documents (including each
Partnership’s Private Placement Memorandum).
Discretionary Management
Client accounts are typically managed on a discretionary basis, with the exception of
participant- directed retirement plans or, under special circumstances, separate accounts subject
to a specific negotiated arrangement.
Termination of the Relationship/Withdrawal Rights
Separate account, financial planning, and retirement consulting agreements are generally
terminable by either party upon receipt of thirty (30) days advance written notice from the other
party. Limited partners in the Partnerships generally have the right to withdraw its interest from
the applicable Partnership as of the close of business on the last day of a fiscal quarter, provided
that (i) the limited partner has held such interest for at least one (1) year and (ii) advance notice
of forty-five (45) days is provided to the general partner of the Partnership.
Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2023, the firm managed 416 separately managed accounts on a
discretionary basis with assets totaling $384,093,737, 108 accounts on a non-discretionary basis
with assets totaling $38,469,737, ACM Enhanced Municipal Income Fund, L.P. with 44 limited
partners and assets totaling $13,511,568, and A/Y Digital Holdings, L.P. with 36 limited partners
and assets totaling $9,287,273.1 Combining the separately managed accounts and the
Partnerships, the firm manages $445,362,315 in the aggregate.
1 Note: The firm entered into an investment management agreement with A/Y Digital Holdings, LP as of
March 28, 2024. Accordingly the total amount of assets under management reflect $9,287,273 of assets in the A/Y
Partnership as of March 28, 2024 managed by the firm.
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