General Information
Graylark is an investment adviser located in Erie, Colorado that was formed in March 2023
as a Delaware limited liability company. The principal owners of Graylark are Brian Gray
and Ashley Gray (the “Principals”). Brian Gray is the Chief Compliance Officer of Graylark.
We are committed to helping clients build, manage, and preserve their wealth. Our Firm
provides investment advisory services that help clients to achieve their stated financial
goals. We will offer initial complimentary meetings upon our discretion; however, investment
management services are initiated only after you and Graylark execute an Investment
Advisory Agreement.
Portfolio Management Services
In providing portfolio management services, Graylark considers each client’s financial goals,
investment objectives and risk tolerance. Client portfolios may vary in structure based on
needs, size, and economic and market trends at the time, but generally include exchange
traded funds (“ETFs”), mutual funds, equities (e.g., common stocks and preferred stocks,
options etc.), fixed-income (e.g., corporate, municipal, U.S. Treasury, and other government
and agency), and cash and cash equivalents (e.g., money market and U.S. Treasury bills).
Clients may request reasonable restrictions on investments in certain financial instruments.
Notice of requested restrictions is required to be given to Graylark in writing and must be
agreed to by Graylark in writing.
Graylark offers to manage client assets on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.
During personal discussions with clients, we determine the client’s objectives, time
horizons, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs. As appropriate, we also review a client’s prior
investment history, as well as family composition and background. Based on client needs,
we develop a client’s personal profile and investment strategy. We then create and manage
the client’s investments based on that policy and strategy. It is the client’s obligation to notify
us immediately if circumstances have changed with respect to their goals. Once we have
determined the types of investments to be included in a client’s portfolio and have allocated
the assets, we provide ongoing investment review and management services.
Discretionary Basis - As a discretionary investment adviser, Graylark will have the
authority to supervise and direct client portfolios without prior consultation with the
client. We will make changes to the portfolio, as we deem appropriate, to meet client
financial objectives. We trade these portfolios based on the combination of our
market views and client objectives, using our investment process. We tailor our
advisory services to meet the needs of our clients and seek to ensure that your
portfolio is managed in a manner consistent with those needs and objectives.
Non-Discretionary Basis - In a non-discretionary arrangement, the client retains
the responsibility for the final decision on all actions taken with respect to the
portfolio. For non-discretionary accounts, the client may also execute a limited power
of attorney, which allows Graylark to carry out trade recommendations and approved
actions in the portfolio. However, in accordance with Graylark’s non-discretionary
investment advisory agreement with the client, Graylark does not implement trading
recommendations or other actions in the account unless and until the client has
approved the recommendation or action. The use of non-discretionary accounts may
result in a delay in executing recommended trades, which could adversely affect the
performance of the portfolio. This delay also normally means the affected account(s)
will not be able to participate in block trades, a practice designed to enhance the
execution quality, timing and/or cost for all accounts included in the block.
Sub-Advisory Services
Graylark will have discretion to utilize independent third-party investment adviser to aid in
the implementation of investment strategies for your portfolio.
In certain circumstances, we
may allocate a portion of a portfolio to an independent third-party investment adviser
(“Manager”) for separate account management based upon your individual circumstances
and objectives, including, but not limited to, your account size and tax circumstances. Upon
the recognition of such situations, in coordination with you, Graylark will hire a Manager for
the management of those assets. These Managers shall assist our Firm in managing the
day‐to‐day investment operations of the various allocations, shall determine the
composition of the investments comprising the allocation, shall determine what securities
and other assets of the allocation will be acquired, held, disposed of or loaned in conformity
with the written investment objectives, policies and restrictions and other statements of each
client comprising the allocation, or as instructed by our Firm.
Managers may take discretionary authority to determine the securities to be purchased and
sold for the client. As stated in the Discretionary Advisory Agreement, our Firm and its
associated persons will have discretionary authority to hire and fire the Manager. Our firm
will work with the sub-advisor to communicate any trading restrictions or standing
instructions to refrain from a particular industry requested by the Client. In all cases, trading
restrictions will depend on the sub-advisor and their ability to accommodate such
restrictions.
Through our relationship with Axos, the recommended Custodian of client accounts, our
Firm has access to various independent Managers. We review the performance of the
Managers on at least a quarterly basis. More frequent reviews may be triggered by changes
in Manager’s management, performance or geopolitical and macroeconomic specific
events.
Financial Planning Services
Graylark may provide financial planning services to those clients in need of such services
in conjunction with investment advisory services. Financial planning services are included
in the portfolio management services described above and fees described in Item 5 of the
Brochure. With the unique goals and circumstances of each family in mind, our team will
offer financial planning ideas and strategies to address the client’s holistic financial picture,
including estate, income tax, charitable, cash flow, wealth transfer, and family legacy
objectives. Such services include various reports on specific goals and objectives or
general investment and/or planning recommendations, guidance to outside assets, and
periodic updates.
Our specific services in preparing your plan may include:
● Review and clarification of your financial goals.
● Assessment of your overall financial position including cash flow, balance sheet,
investment strategy, risk management, and estate planning.
● Creation of a unique plan for each goal you have, including personal and
business real estate, education, retirement or financial independence, charitable
giving, estate planning, business succession, and other personal goals.
● Development of a goal-oriented investment plan, with input from various advisors
to our clients around tax suggestions, asset allocation, expenses, risk, and
liquidity factors for each goal. This includes IRA and qualified plans, taxable, and
trust accounts that require special attention.
● Design of a risk management plan including risk tolerance, risk avoidance,
mitigation, and transfer, including liquidity as well as various insurance and
possible company benefits; and
● Crafting and implementation of, in conjunction with your estate and/or corporate
attorneys as tax advisor, an estate plan to provide for you and/or your heirs in the
event of an incapacity or death.
A written evaluation of each client's initial situation or Financial Plan can be provided upon
request.
Value of Assets Currently Managed
As of the date of this Brochure, Graylark had $19,300,240 in discretionary assets under
management.