Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
A. Advisory Fees and Compensation – MayTech receives an asset-based fee from each
Client. In addition, MayTech Partners LLC (“MayTech Partners”), an affiliate of
MayTech, which serves as the general partner of the Global Innovation Fund, receives a
performance allocation from the net profits of the Fund as further described in Item 6.
1. Separately Managed Accounts – The fee schedule applicable to separate accounts is
as follows:
For accounts with a market value of less than $10 million:
• 1.50% per annum of the first $2,500,000 of market value
• 1.40% per annum of the next $2,500,000 of market value
• 1.30% per annum of the next $2,500,000 of market value
• 1.20% per annum of the next $2,499,999 of market value
For accounts with a market value equal or greater than $10 million:
• 1.25% per annum of the first $10,000,000 of market value
• 0.90% per annum of the remaining balance of market value
Generally, all separate account clients pay the fees set out above. However, MayTech
negotiates different fees to certain separate account clients, including but not limited
to, prior clients of WAM, in accordance with their unique non-customary financial
transactions and situations, some of which are at the direction of these limited number of
clients.
The advisory fees for each separately managed account are payable upon inception of
the account and at the start of each calendar quarter thereafter. The market value of
each of the securities in the account shall be computed as of the close of trading on the
last business day of March, June, September, and December.
The SMA Agreement is for an initial term of one year and shall be automatically
extended for successive terms of one year on each anniversary date thereof; provided,
however, that following the initial one-year term, the Agreement may be terminated by
either party at any time on at least fifteen (15) days’ prior written notice to the other
party. If the termination occurs mid-quarter, the client shall be entitled to pro-rata
reimbursement of the quarterly advisory fee for the time period the account is not
managed during that quarter. Such time period shall begin the day all assets have been
transferred out of the account.
2. Model Delivery
MayTech negotiates fees separately with each wealth management platform seeking
model portfolios that range from 32bps to 50bps on an annualized basis, based on total
AUM enrolled into the model.
3. Sub-Manager Services
MayTech negotiates fees separately with institutional clients or their consultants. The
calculation method of the AUM fees varies and is agreed upon separately with each
client.
4. MayTech Global Innovation Partners (Fund)
MayTech serves as investment adviser to MayTech Global Innovation Partners LP, a
pooled investment vehicle. MayTech’s fees for such services are based on the
investment vehicle’s structure, investment process, and other factors. The amount and
structure of the fee(s) is set forth in the prospectus or other relevant offering document.
B. Payment of Fees
Separately Managed Accounts – As provided in each managed account client’s
Management Agreement, MayTech will provide a managed account client and its
custodian with an invoice for payment of such advisory fee. Each such invoice will describe
the amount of the advisory fee, the market value of the client’s assets (determined by the
applicable custodian) on which the fee was based and the manner in which the fee was
calculated. Unless the client directs otherwise, the custodian will deduct the advisory fee
directly from the client’s account as agreed to in the client custody agreement and remit
such amount directly to MayTech. At least on a quarterly basis, the custodian will send
each client a statement that includes a summary of all amounts disbursed from such client’s
account during such period, including the amount of such client’s advisory fees, if any,
paid directly to MayTech by the custodian on behalf of the Client.
In the event a client elects to not have fees deducted directly from its account, MayTech
will invoice the client directly for advisory fees, and such client will pay MayTech directly.
Upon termination of the Agreement, the client shall be entitled to pro-rata reimbursement
of the quarterly advisory fee for the time period the account is not managed during that
quarter. Such time period shall begin the day all assets have been transferred out of the
account.
Model Delivery – MayTech separately negotiates model delivery fees with participating
wealth management platforms. Under current structures, MayTech receives fees on a
monthly or quarterly basis based on the value of assets enrolled in the model at the end of
each period according to the negotiated fee rate.
Sub-Manager Services – MayTech separately negotiates fees with institutional clients or
their consultants. The timing and frequency of payments, as well as the calculation of
account values, varies and are contractually agreed upon on a case by case basis.
C. Other Fees and Expenses – Clients will incur brokerage commissions, transaction fees
and related investment expenses including, but not limited to, custodial fees, deferred sales
charges, odd-lot differentials, transfer taxes, wire transfer and electronic fund fees, other
fees and taxes on securities transactions, due diligence expenses, news and quotation
service expenses, and, indirectly, fees charged by exchange traded funds and mutual funds.