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Compass Group LLC: investment adviser

Compass Group LLC is an investment adviser registered with the SEC (file 801-58080, CRD 108772). What it reports on Form ADV: assets and clients, fees, owners, disciplinary history and its client brochure. From the SEC's Investment Adviser Public Disclosure site; read Oct 21, 2026.

Assets managed
$1.7B
Discretionary
100%
Accounts
10
Employees
19
In advisory roles
10
Disclosures
0

SEC adviser record · Full Form ADV (PDF)

The firm reports that it or a related person has custody of client cash and securities.

Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5, as filed on the SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure site; read Oct 21, 2026.

Clients and fees

Whom the firm advises and how it is paid, from Items 5.D, 5.E and 5.G.

Client typeClientsAssetsShare
Private funds and other pooled vehicles7$247.6M15.0%

How it is paid

  • A percentage of assets under your management
  • Performance-based fees

Services

  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies)
  • Portfolio management for businesses (other than small businesses) or institutional clients (other than registered investment companies and other pooled investment vehicles)
  • Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)

Who owns it

Schedule A lists direct owners of 5% or more (and officers who own a stake); Schedule B lists the owners of those owners.

Direct owners (Schedule A)

OwnerTypeRoleStakeSinceControlPublic company
Compass Group Holdings Inc.Company (U.S.)MemberE 75% or moreMar 2010Yes

Form ADV reports ownership in bands, not exact stakes: A means 5% to 10%, B 10% to 25%, C 25% to 50%, D 50% to 75%, E 75% or more. F marks a general partner, trustee or managing member, a role that controls the firm without a percentage. Owners of less than 5% are not listed.

Form ADV Schedules A and B, via the SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure site.

Disciplinary history

The firm answered No to every disciplinary question on Form ADV (Item 11).

The brochure

Form ADV Part 2A: the plain-language document an adviser must give its clients. Each item is shown as filed; open an item to read all of it.

Compass Group LLC Part 2A, filed Mar 31, 2026. Brochure PDF. Items: 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16 · 17 · 18

Item 4. Advisory business

Firm Description Compass Group LLC was founded on September 6, 1995, and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on November 14, 2000. The Adviser’s principal place of business is in New York, New York and has branch offices in Chile. Affiliates of the Adviser also have offices in Miami, Uruguay, Peru, Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil (altogether, the “Firm”). The Adviser has a diversified offering generally of Latin American investment strategies across equities, debt, private credit and real estate. Compass has managed Latin American investment strategies since 1996. The first fund, Compass Income Fund, was launched in that year with a focus on Latin American debt, while the first Latin American Equity Strategy was launched in 2005.

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As a result of Compass’ extensive history of investing in the region, it has created a sizeable network and strong regional presence, resulting in unparalleled local intelligence. The Adviser leverages its unique position by using its differentiated bottom-up driven investment process. Principal Owners of Compass Compass Group Holdings, Inc. is the direct sole owner of the Adviser. Compass Group Asset Management Holding SL, a Spanish Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada, is the sole owner of Compass Group Holdings Inc. On October 29, 2024, the Adviser’s direct sole owner completed a merger with Vinci Partners Investments Ltd. (NASDAQ: VINP) (“Vinci”), a leading alternative investment platform based in Brazil. As a result, Vinci is the sole owner of Compass Group Holdings, Inc. As such, Compass is under common ownership with various entities including companies that engage in financial services activities around South America and the U.S. ( collectively together “Vinci Compass”). Types of Advisory Services The Adviser provides advisory services on a discretionary basis to its Clients, which include primarily institutional Clients through separately managed accounts and pooled investment vehicles (collectively, “Clients”.) The Adviser manages pooled investment vehicles on a discretionary basis according to the guidelines, objectives and investment policies described in their respective offering documents with the primary focus on investments in public equity and debt securities, as well as private credit, of issuers in Latin American countries. In the future, the Adviser may provide non-discretionary advice to Clients. Tailored Relationships The Adviser provides advice to Client accounts based on Client-specific investment objectives, portfolio construction parameters and strategies. The Adviser tailors its advisory services based on the investment guidelines included in the investment management agreement with the Client. Clients may impose restrictions on investing in certain securities or certain classes of securities. Participating Affiliates The Adviser receives operational and/or investment advisory support from its Mexican affiliates under a “participating affiliate agreement”, such agreements may be entered into with other affiliates of the Adviser in the future. Under applicable regulations, a participating affiliate agreement is generally entered into when

personnel at a non-US affiliate of a US investment adviser are involved in providing advice or recommendations given for or on behalf of the Adviser or have access to non-public information about such advice or recommendations. The non-US personnel are then subject to undertakings relating to recordkeeping and compliance protocols including certain employees of participating affiliates serving as “associated persons” of the Adviser when providing certain of these services to our Clients, including placing orders for execution, subject to oversight and supervision. To the extent that we so engage one or more of our participating affiliates in this manner, we remain responsible for and oversee the services provided by “associated persons” of such participating affiliates to our Clients. Client Assets Under Management As of December 31, 2025, the Adviser had approximately $1.654 billion in assets under management, of which all was managed on a discretionary basis. Compass currently does not participate in wrap fee programs.

Item 5. Fees and compensation

Pooled Investment Vehicles: The fees for Clients that are pooled investment vehicles (“the Funds”) consist of fixed fees, of up to 2.0% per annum, depending on the strategy of the Fund and the size of the investment. The fixed fees are payable monthly or quarterly in arrears. In addition, with respect to one or more of the Funds, Compass at times will also receive an incentive fee payable annually equal to either 10% or 20% of net profits. This fee may vary by class or type of investment and be subject to a “hurdle rate.” Incentive fees are generally subject to a loss carry forward provision.

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In the case a Client utilizes the services of an affiliated sub-adviser, any fees payable to such affiliated sub-advisers are paid out of the fixed and incentive fees received by the Adviser from the Funds. Separately Managed Accounts: For its separate account management services, the Adviser charges a maximum annual fee of 2.0% of the assets under management, payable monthly or quarterly in arrears. In addition, the Adviser may charge a quarterly or annual incentive fee equal to 10% to 20% of the account’s quarterly or yearly return. This fee may vary by class or type of investment and be subject to a “hurdle rate” which is negotiated separately with respect to each Client. In the case a Client utilizes the services of an affiliated sub-adviser, any fees payable to such affiliated sub-advisers is paid out of the fixed and incentive fees received by the Adviser from the Funds. Investment management fees are charged each month or quarter in arrears based on the total market value of the assets in the Client account (including net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and cash, cash equivalents and accrued interest) on the last day of the month or quarter. If a new Client account is established during a month or quarter or a Client makes an addition to its account during a month or quarter, the investment management fee will be prorated for the number of days remaining in the month or quarter. If a Client’s investment management agreement is terminated or a withdrawal is made from a Client account during a month or quarter, the fee payable to the Adviser will be calculated based on the value of the assets on the termination date or withdrawal date and prorated for the number of days during the month

or quarter in which the investment management arrangement was in effect or such amount was in the account. Performance Based Compensation: The Adviser at times will also be paid a performance-based fee, which is compensation that is based on a share of capital gains on or capital appreciation of the assets of a Client. This compensation will be paid to the Adviser and range from 10% to 20%. Under certain circumstances, receipt of performance-based compensation will be subject to a hurdle rate. Payment of Fees: The Adviser does not deduct the investment management fee from Client accounts. Rather, the Adviser invoices Clients. The Adviser may, within its discretion, waive any portion of any of its fees or negotiate a lower fee. Other Fees and Expenses: In addition to paying investment management fees and, if applicable, performance-based fees or other compensation, Client accounts will also be subject to other investment expenses such as custodial charges, brokerage fees, commissions and related costs; interest expenses; taxes, duties and other governmental charges; transfer and registration fees or similar expenses; costs associated with foreign exchange transactions; other portfolio expenses; and costs, expenses and fees (including, investment advisory and other fees charged by investment advisers with, or funds in, which the Client’s account invests) associated with products or services that may be necessary or incidental to such investments or accounts. Client assets may be invested in pooled investment vehicles. In these cases, Clients will bear their pro rata share of the underlying fund’s operating and other expenses including, in addition to those listed above: sales expenses, legal expenses; internal and external accounting, audit and tax preparation expenses; and organizational expenses. Client assets may be invested in money market mutual funds, ETFs or other registered investment companies. In these cases, the Client will bear its pro rata share of the investment management fee and other fees of the fund, which are in addition to the investment management fee paid to the Adviser. Client assets may be invested in a master-feeder structure. Feeder funds bear a pro rata share of the expenses associated with the related master fund. In addition, Clients will incur brokerage and other transaction costs. Please refer to Item 12 of this Firm Brochure for a discussion of the Adviser’s brokerage practices. Prepayment of Fees: Certain Clients may, as agreed to with the Adviser, authorize the Adviser to collect its management fees up to one quarter in advance. In these cases, management fees will be based on the fair market value of the account’s assets valued as of the last business day of the previous calendar quarter. In the event of the termination of the advisory mandate, or if a full or partial withdrawal of assets from the account occurs, the Adviser shall refund to the Client promptly a pro rata portion of the prepaid management fees which are attributable to the amount withdrawn from the Adviser’s management.

Item 6. Performance-based fees and side-by-side management

The Adviser and its investment personnel provide investment management services to multiple portfolios for multiple Clients. The Adviser at times will be entitled to be paid performance-based compensation by its private pooled investment vehicle Clients and certain other Client accounts. In addition, certain Client

accounts have higher asset-based fees or more favorable performance-based compensation arrangements than other accounts. When the Adviser and its investment personnel manage more than one Client account a potential exists for one Client account to be favored over another Client account.

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The Adviser and its investment personnel have a greater incentive to favor Client accounts that pay the Adviser (and indirectly the portfolio manager) performance-based compensation or higher fees. Moreover, certain portfolio managers may be compensated based on the performance of the strategy that he or she manages, which has the potential to incentivize the prioritization of certain Client accounts over others. The Adviser has adopted and implemented policies and procedures intended to address conflicts of interest relating to the management of multiple accounts, including accounts with multiple fee arrangements, and the allocation of investment opportunities. The Adviser reviews investment decisions for the purpose of ensuring that all accounts with substantially similar investment objectives are treated equitably. The performance of similarly managed accounts is also regularly compared to determine whether there are any unexplained significant discrepancies. In addition, the Adviser’s procedures relating to the allocation of investment opportunities require that similarly managed accounts participate in investment opportunities pro rata based on asset size and other factors such investments guidelines or restrictions prescribed by the Client and require that, to the extent orders are aggregated, the Client orders are price- averaged. Finally, the Adviser’s procedures also require the objective allocation for limited opportunities (such as initial public offerings and private placements) to ensure fair and equitable allocation among accounts. These areas are monitored by the Adviser’s Chief Investment Officer or Chief Compliance Officer.

Item 7. Types of clients

Description: The Adviser’s Clients consist of pooled investment vehicles, other investment advisers, endowments, sovereign wealth funds, and other institutional Clients. Account Minimums: The Adviser typically requires that a Client invests a minimum of $10,000,000 to open an account and to maintain a minimum account size of $10,000,000 for separate accounts. The Adviser reserves the right to waive the minimum investment or minimum account size for certain Clients. With respect to any Client that is a pooled investment vehicle, any initial and additional subscription minimums are disclosed in the offering memorandum for the pooled investment vehicle.

Item 8. Methods of analysis, investment strategies and risk of loss

Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies Fundamental bottom-up research is the main driver of the investment process, with top-down views used for idea generation, investment thesis support, risk management, and monitoring of the portfolio. The Adviser primarily looks to identify companies with credible management teams, long-term sustainable businesses, and attractive risk-return profiles. The stock and bond selection processes are mainly conducted based on bottom-up analysis, driven by high convictions within a context of sector allocation and investment theme awareness, and not constrained to index weightings. Investment ideas are then scrutinized based on qualitative, quantitative, technical analysis, and additional top-down considerations.

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Compass’ investment philosophy and process have been built and refined based on the knowledge and experience gained from 29+ years of investing in Latin American equity and fixed income markets. The model fully integrates U.S. and Latin American local intelligence to help identify and benefit from inefficiencies across the region’s complex markets. Depending on the Clients stated needs, the Adviser can employ, but is not limited to, any or a combination of the following investment strategies: Fixed Income. The Adviser’s fixed income strategy focuses on a broad range of fixed income investment styles aiming to achieve a high level of income, with the opportunity for capital gains, from diversified portfolios of fixed and floating rate securities issued by domestic and foreign corporations and governments, with various degrees of maturity, credit ratings and liquidity. The Adviser manages Client accounts focused in fixed income securities that are focused in Latin American markets. These fixed income securities are denominated in US Dollars or in Latin American or other foreign currencies. Private Credit. The Adviser’s private credit strategy focuses on achieving attractive USD-denominated returns while generating consistent current income and prioritizing capital preservation. The strategy is premised on leading the negotiation and structuring of its investments to create a portfolio of primarily secured, high-yielding and amortizing debt investments and holding these investments through their respective maturities. The Adviser expects to generate greater risk-adjusted returns than comparable publicly traded debt securities or liquid loans to compensate for the illiquid nature of the portfolio. Equity. The Adviser’s equity strategy focuses on a broad range of equity investment styles, including growth, core, and value, as well as portfolios designed to be “style-neutral” with a focus on Latin American markets. Some Client accounts may focus on specific ranges on the capitalization scale, from micro-cap, through small-cap, mid-cap and large-cap, to mega- cap. Other Client accounts will focus on investment opportunities in more than one capitalization category or across all capitalization levels. Fundamental Value. The Adviser can engage in a fundamental value investment strategy wherein the Adviser attempts to invest in asset-oriented securities the Adviser believes are undervalued by the market. Growth. The Adviser can engage in a capital growth investment strategy wherein the Adviser attempts to select securities of a company whose earnings the Adviser expects to grow at an above-average rate compared to the company’s specific industry or the overall market. Arbitrage Transactions. The Adviser can engage in one or more types of arbitrage strategies. Arbitrage strategies attempt to take advantage of perceived price discrepancies of identical or similar financial instruments, on different markets or in other forms. The Adviser engages in the following arbitrage strategies: event-driven arbitrage, merger arbitrage, capital structure arbitrage, convertible arbitrage, fixed income, currency arbitrage or interest rate arbitrage. Buy and Hold. The Adviser can engage in a buy and hold investment strategy wherein the Adviser buys securities and holds them for a relatively longer period of time, regardless of short-term factors such as fluctuations in the market or volatility of the security price. Hedging. The Adviser can utilize a variety of financial instruments such as derivatives, options, interest rate swaps, caps and floors, futures and forward contracts for risk management purposes. Relative Value. The Adviser can pursue relative value strategies by taking long positions in securities believed to be undervalued and short positions in securities believed to be overvalued.

Short-Term Market Timing. The Adviser can engage in a short-term market timing investment strategy wherein the Adviser attempts to anticipate the market price of a stock before the stock’s price reacts to market forces by analyzing macroeconomic and market trends, and then sells the stock shortly after the stock’s price is influenced by market movements. Leverage. The Adviser's investment program can utilize leverage which involves the borrowing of funds from brokerage firms, banks and other institutions in order to be able to increase the amount of capital available for marketable securities investments. Short Selling. The Adviser can engage in short selling strategies. In a short sale transaction, the Adviser sells a security it does not own in anticipation that the market price of that security will decline. The Adviser makes short sales (i) as a form of hedging to offset potential declines in long positions in similar securities, (ii) in order to maintain flexibility and, (iii) for profit. Options. The Adviser can transact in options, which involves the payment or receipt of a premium by the investor and the corresponding right or obligation, as the case may be, either to purchase or sell the underlying security, commodity, or other instrument for a specific price at a certain time or period. Derivatives. The Adviser can transact in derivatives, a bilateral contract the value of which is determined from the value of the underlying assets or asset at a future period. Although the investment techniques and strategies outlined herein include those currently intended to be utilized by the Adviser, nothing herein should be interpreted to limit the investment techniques or strategies that the Adviser can employ. All investment methods, strategies and investments involve risk of loss to Clients and Clients must be prepared to bear the loss of their entire investment. The Adviser believes that companies with a better handling of ESG/sustainability risks have greater probability of good financial performance, and the assessment of these ESG risks into our process ultimately provides better investment performance of Client portfolios. To this effect, the Adviser seeks to integrate the analysis of ESG issues across its portfolios, has a stake in encouraging robust ESG practices within its invested companies, and its fundamental bottom-up analyses account for ESG issues as an input in the sustainability of an individual company’s investment case. The Adviser deploys a proprietary ESG rating across investments it analyzes, including actionable metrics to assess relevant ESG risks. Accordingly, the Adviser has implemented an approach that seeks to (i) screen and evaluate, (ii) engage with issuers, (iii) integrate actionable metrics into the investment process, and (iv) consider Clients’ ESG preferences. Risks The Adviser cannot guarantee any level of performance or that any Client will avoid losses in its accounts. Any investment in securities involves the possibility of financial loss that Clients should be prepared to bear. When evaluating risk, financial loss can be viewed differently by each Client and can depend on many different risk factors, each of which may affect the probability of adverse consequences and the magnitude of any potential losses. Further details regarding the risks associated with investment are included in the Client agreements or other documentation furnished to Clients. Clients are advised to carefully review all risk factors described in such documentation. Material Risks Relating to Investment Strategies Issuer-Specific Changes. Changes in the financial condition of an issuer or counterparty, changes in specific economic or political conditions that affect a particular type of security or issuer, and changes in general

economic or political conditions can increase the risk of default by an issuer or counterparty, which can affect a security's or instrument's value. The value of securities of smaller, less well-known issuers can be more volatile than that of larger issuers. Smaller issuers can have more limited product lines, markets, or financial resources. Interest Rate Risks. Generally, the value of fixed-income securities changes inversely with changes in interest rates. As interest rates rise, the market value of fixed-income securities tends to decrease. Conversely, as interest rates fall, the market value of fixed-income securities tends to increase. This risk is greater for long-term securities than for short-term securities. Arbitrage Transaction Risks. If the requisite elements of an arbitrage strategy are not properly analyzed or unexpected events or price movements intervene, losses can occur which can be magnified to the extent the Adviser is employing leverage. Moreover, arbitrage strategies often depend upon identifying favorable “spreads”, which can also be identified, reduced or eliminated by other market participants. Hedging. There can be no assurances that a particular hedge is appropriate, or that certain risk is measured properly. Further, while the Adviser can enter into hedging transactions to seek to reduce risk, such transactions can result in poorer overall performance and increased (rather than reduced) risk for the Adviser’s investment portfolios than if the Adviser did not engage in any such hedging transactions. Lack of Diversification. Client accounts may not be diversified among a wide range of types of securities, countries or industry sectors. Accordingly, Client portfolios are subject to more rapid change in value than would be the case if the Adviser were required to maintain a wider diversification among types of securities and other instruments. Relative Value Risk. In the event that the perceived mispricing underlying the Adviser’s relative value trading positions were to fail to converge toward, or were to diverge further from, relationships expected by the Adviser, Client accounts may incur a loss. Short Selling Risk. The Adviser’s investment program can include short selling. Short selling transactions expose the Adviser to the risk of loss in an amount greater than the initial investment, and such losses can increase rapidly and without effective limit. There is the risk that the securities borrowed by the Adviser in connection with a short sale would need to be returned to the securities lender on short notice. If such request for return of securities occurs at a time when other short sellers of the subject security are receiving similar requests, a “short squeeze” can occur, wherein the Adviser might be compelled, at the most disadvantageous time, to replace the borrowed securities previously sold short with purchases on the open market, possibly at prices significantly in excess of the proceeds received earlier. Distressed Situation Risk. Investment in distressed situations exposes the Client to significant risks, including: the difficulty in obtaining information as to the issuer’s true condition; regulatory risk, including laws relating to fraudulent conveyances, voidable preferences, lender liability and bankruptcy; litigation risk; liquidity risk; and collection risk (especially, when dealing with sovereign debt). Moreover, to the extent Client accounts are invested in sovereign debt obligations, those investments will be subject to additional risks and considerations not present in private distressed situations, including the uncertainties involved in enforcing and collecting debt obligations against sovereign nations, which are affected by world events, changes in U.S. foreign policy and other factors outside of the control of the Adviser. Commodities. Commodity investments are affected by business, financial market or legal uncertainties. There can be no assurance that the Adviser will correctly evaluate the nature and magnitude of the various factors that could affect the value of and return of commodity investments. Prices of commodity assets may be volatile, and a variety of factors that are inherently difficult to predict, such as domestic or

international economic and political developments, may significantly affect the results of the Adviser’s value of its investments. In addition, the value of the Adviser’s portfolios may fluctuate as the general level of interest rates fluctuates. Leverage. Performance can be more volatile if a Client’s account employs leverage. Private Credit. Private Credit transactions held by the Adviser (or Target Funds in which a Sub-fund invests) can involve special registration risks, liabilities and costs, as well as valuation or other liquidityrelated difficulties. In addition, the targets in which the Adviser invests will be subject to the risk of breach of the purchase agreements by the issuers of such securities. Emerging Markets Securities. The risks of foreign investments typically are greater in less developed countries, sometimes referred to as emerging markets. For example, political and economic structures in these countries can be less established and can change rapidly. These countries also are more likely to experience high levels of inflation, deflation, or currency devaluation, which can harm their economies and securities markets and increase volatility. Restrictions on currency trading that can be imposed by emerging market countries will have an adverse effect on the value of the securities of companies that trade or operate in such countries. Fixed-Income and Debt Securities. Investment in fixed-income and debt securities such as bonds, notes and asset-backed securities, subject a Client’s portfolios to the risk that the value of these securities overall will decline because of rising interest rates. Similarly, portfolios that hold such securities are subject to the risk that the portfolio’s income will decline because of falling interest rates. Investments in these types of securities will also be subject to the credit risk created when a debt issuer fails to pay interest and principal in a timely manner, or that negative perceptions of the issuer’s ability to make such payments will cause the price of that debt to decline. Lastly, investments in lower-rated debt securities will also subject the investments to the risk that the securities can fluctuate more in price and are less liquid than higher-rated securities because issuers of such lower-rated debt securities are not as strong financially and are more likely to encounter financial difficulties and be more vulnerable to adverse changes in the economy. Equity Securities. The value of equity securities fluctuates in response to issuer, political, market, and economic developments. Fluctuations can be dramatic over the short as well as long term, and different parts of the market and different types of equity securities can react differently to these developments. For example, large cap stocks can react differently from small cap stocks, and "growth" stocks can react differently from "value" stocks. Issuer, political, or economic developments can affect a single issuer, issuers within an industry or economic sector or geographic region, or the market as a whole. Changes in the financial condition of a single issuer can impact the market as a whole. Terrorism and related geopolitical risks have led, and can in the future lead, to increased short-term market volatility and can have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally. Non-U.S. Securities. Foreign securities, foreign currencies, and securities issued by U.S. or foreign entities with substantial foreign operations can involve additional risks relating to political, economic, or regulatory conditions in foreign countries. These risks include fluctuations in foreign currencies; withholding or other taxes; trading, settlement, custodial, and other operational risks; and the less stringent investor protection and disclosure standards of some foreign markets. All of these factors can make foreign investments, especially those in emerging markets, more volatile and potentially less liquid than U.S. investments. In addition, foreign markets can perform differently from the U.S. market. Risk Arbitrage Securities. A merger, other restructuring, tender, or exchange offer proposed at the time the Adviser invests in risk arbitrage securities may not be completed on the terms or within the time frame contemplated, resulting in losses.

Derivatives. Swaps, and certain options and other custom derivative or synthetic instruments are subject to the risk of nonperformance by the counterparty to such instrument, including risks relating to the financial soundness and creditworthiness of the counterparty. In addition, investments in derivative instruments require a high degree of leverage, meaning the overall contract value (and, accordingly, the potential for profits or losses in that value) is much greater than the modest deposit used to buy the position in the derivative contract. Derivative securities can also be highly volatile. The prices of derivative instruments and the investments underlying the derivative instruments can fluctuate rapidly and over wide ranges and can reflect unforeseeable events or changes in conditions, none of which can be controlled by the Client or the Adviser. Further, transactions in derivative instruments are not undertaken on recognized exchanges and will expose the Client’s account to greater risks than regulated exchange transactions that provide greater liquidity and more accurate valuation of securities. Illiquid Instruments. Certain instruments can have no readily available market or third-party pricing. Reduced liquidity can have an adverse impact on market price and the Adviser’s ability to sell particular securities when necessary to meet liquidity needs or in response to a specific economic event, such as the deterioration of creditworthiness of an issuer. Reduced liquidity in the secondary market for certain securities can also make it more difficult for the Adviser to obtain market quotations based on actual trades for the purpose of valuing a fund’s portfolio. Distressed Securities. Investments in unrated or low-grade debt securities of distressed companies are subject to greater risk of loss of principal and interest than higher-rated debt securities. Also, securities of distressed companies are generally more likely to become worthless than the securities of more financially stable companies. In addition, evaluating credit risk for foreign debt securities involves greater uncertainty because credit rating agencies throughout the world have different standards, making comparison across countries difficult. Security Futures and Options. In connection with the use of futures contracts and options, there can be an imperfect correlation between the change in market value of a security and the prices of the futures contracts and options in the Client’s account. In addition, the Adviser’s investments in security futures and options can encounter a lack of a liquid secondary market for a futures contract and the resulting inability to close a futures position prior to its maturity date. Valuation of Investments. The Adviser relies on valuation of assets conducted by qualified custodians. The Adviser calculates management fees it charges its Clients based on those valuations. While we reasonably believe that the valuation provided is reliable, the Adviser cannot guarantee that this valuation is always accurate. That, in turn, would affect the management fees calculation accuracy. If an error identified, the firm will take necessary steps to obtain corrected valuation from the qualified custodian and revise the management fees calculation to restore its accuracy. In certain cases, the Adviser can provide valuations for private debt and/or illiquid instruments that may not have readily available pricing, such as loans, certain delisted securities etc.

Item 9. Disciplinary information

This item is not applicable. Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or disciplinary events that would be material to a Client’s evaluation of Compass or the integrity of Compass’ management. Compass has no disciplinary events to report.

Item 10. Other financial industry activities and affiliations

Broker Dealer Registration Status

Certain of the Adviser’s management persons are registered as registered representatives of CG Compass (USA) LLC, a FINRA registered broker-dealer that is affiliated with the Adviser. Material Financial Industry Affiliations of the Firm Compass Group Holdings, Inc., the direct owner of the Adviser, also owns CG Compass (USA) LLC. Certain of the Adviser’s Clients can request that the Adviser direct all or a substantial portion of its securities transactions through CG Compass (USA) LLC.

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Such relationship will result in a material conflict of interest because the Adviser will indirectly benefit from all such Client securities transactions and the Adviser will have an incentive to engage in more securities transactions for the Client than would otherwise be necessary to achieve the Client’s investment objective. In such instances, it will be disclosed to Clients that (a) certain officers and members of the Adviser will benefit indirectly from the receipt of compensation or other benefits; (b) the Adviser will not follow its customary evaluation procedures selecting brokers to effect transactions for the Client or in negotiating commissions for the Client, even when it might be able to obtain a more favorable price and execution from another broker-dealer; (c) orders for the Client can be placed separately from others of other Client accounts of Compass; (d) the Client account can be precluded from, among other things, being able to realize any volume commission discounts or other cost savings resulting from the aggregation of orders for several advisory Clients as a single securities transaction; and (e) the Client can terminate such direction in writing at any time. Compass Group Holdings, Inc., the direct owner of the Adviser, also owns Compass Group Investments Solutions LLC (“CGIS”) a registered investment adviser with the SEC and an affiliate of the Adviser. CGIS provides advisory services on a discretionary and non-discretionary basis to individuals, private investment vehicles, family offices, trusts and other entities. CGIS at times will recommend its clients to invest in Clients of the Adviser. Moreover, as part of the Vinci Compass platform, Compass is under common control with a number of affiliated investment managers, which provide advisory services across various strategies, including without limitation, Vinci Partners USA LLC, a registered investment adviser with the SEC, Vinci Capital Gestora De Recursos LTDA, an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC, and other affiliated investment managers from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay. Certain of the Adviser’s other affiliates pay the Adviser fees, or are paid fees by the Adviser, for providing sub-advisory and/or related services. The fees received or paid by the Adviser for such services are negotiated at arms-length and are customary in relation to other investment advisers that provide similar services. However, this practice creates a material conflict of interest since the affiliate of the Adviser has an incentive to select the Adviser over other, unaffiliated investment advisers to provide investment advisory services to the relevant account. In addition, such relationship at times will result in a layering of fees for underlying investors of the accounts for which the Adviser or its affiliates both provide investment advisory services. This conflict of interest is disclosed to the Adviser’s Clients and their underlying investors, as applicable. The Adviser compensates, and/or receives compensation, from certain affiliates for the provision of research services. The compensation is negotiated at an arms-length and, to the best of the Adviser’s knowledge, does not create a material conflict of interest with the Adviser’s Clients and their underlying investors, as applicable. The following affiliates currently provide research services to the Adviser: Compass Investments de Mexico S.A. de C.V. Sociedad Operadora de Fondos de Inversion; CG Asesores de Inversion Colombia SAS; CG Investimentos Brazil Ltda.; Compass Peru SA; Compass Group Chile S.A. Administradora General de Fondos.

Certain of the Adviser’s management persons are also management persons of the Adviser’s affiliated entities. The Adviser, its principals and/or related persons, at times will also (i) act as general partner, management company or investment manager to certain private investment vehicles, (ii) organize additional private investment vehicles in the future, and (iii) have investments in certain of the entities managed by the Adviser or its affiliates.

Item 11. Code of ethics, participation in client transactions and personal trading

Code of Ethics The Adviser has adopted a Code of Ethics (“Code”) in accordance with SEC requirements. The purpose of our Code is to identify the ethical and legal framework in which our firm and its personnel are required to operate and to highlight some of the guiding principles and mechanisms for upholding our firm’s standard of business conduct. Our Code is designed to ensure that all applicable personnel are aware of and adhere to our firm’s policies and procedures. The description below is a summary only. We will provide a complete copy of our Code to our Clients and prospective Clients upon request. Standard of Business Conduct.

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Our firm and its personnel have a fiduciary duty to our Clients, and in this fiduciary capacity, we must place the interests of our Clients before our own interests. Basic Principles. Our Code is based on a few basic principles: (i) our firm and its personnel must place the interests of our Clients above their own; (ii) the professional activities and personal investment activities of our firm’s personnel must be consistent with our Code and avoid any actual or potential conflict between the interests of Clients and those of our firm or its personnel; (iii) the activities of our firm’s personnel must be conducted in a way that avoids any abuse of any such person’s position of trust with and responsibility to our firm and Clients; (iv) our employees must not take any inappropriate advantage of their positions at our firm; (v) we must maintain independent in our investment decision-making process; and (vi) our firm’s personnel may not engage in any act, practice or course of conduct that would violate the provisions of Rule 204A-1 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”), and other applicable securities laws. Conflicts of Interest. As a fiduciary, our firm has an affirmative duty of care, loyalty, honesty and good faith to act in the best interests of our Clients. Our firm makes every effort to avoid conflicts of interest and fully disclose all material facts concerning any conflict of interest that may arise with respect to any of our Clients. Our firm stresses that individuals subject to our Code must try to avoid situations that have even the appearance of conflict or impropriety. Insider Trading. Our firm’s personnel may not trade, either personally or on behalf of another, on material non-public information or communicate material non-public information to another person in violation of the law. This policy applies to all our firm’s personnel and extends to their activities both within and outside their duties for our firm. Our firm has also implemented policies and procedures designed to detect and prevent insider trading. Personal Securities Transactions. The Adviser’s principals and employees can trade and invest for their own accounts, including investments in equity instruments, private placements and exchange-traded funds, amongst others. To address conflicts of interest that may be posed by this type of trading, the Adviser maintains its Code. Specifically, the Code requires that the principals and employees of the Adviser disclose their personal securities holdings and transactions to the Adviser on a periodic basis and pre-clear certain types of personal securities transactions. Additionally, the Code requires principals and employees to submit initial holdings reports, and quarterly transaction reports showing all transactions in which the person has, or by reason of such transaction acquires, any direct or indirect beneficial ownership in covered

securities, with limited exceptions for securities such as shares of mutual funds. This enables the Adviser to determine with reasonable assurance any indications of scalping, front-running or other appearances of a conflict of interest. The Adviser, its affiliates and its employees can give advice or take action for their own accounts that can differ from, conflict with, or be adverse to the advice or actions taken for a Client. These activities can adversely affect the prices and availability of other securities held by or potentially considered for purchase by any Client. Service as a Director. Our firm’s employees are prohibited from serving on the boards of directors of any outside company, unless the service (i) would be in the best interests of our firm or our Clients and (ii) has been approved in writing by our firm’s Chief Compliance Officer; provided that our employees will not be required to obtain prior written approval for service on the boards of directors of charitable or civic organizations. In addition, any employee serving on the board of a private company which is about to go public may be required to resign either immediately or at the end of the current term. Reporting of Violations. Our firm has implemented policies and procedures whereby our firm’s personnel are required to report any violation, apparent violation or potential violation of our Code of Ethics to our firm’s Chief Compliance Officer. Review and Enforcement. Our firm’s Chief Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring adequate supervision over the activities of all persons who act on our behalf in order to prevent and detect violations of our Code of Ethics by such persons. Conflicts of Interest From time to time, subject to Client or investment guidelines and restrictions, our firm is authorized to direct one of our Clients to sell investments to another of our Clients through an internal cross transaction in which our firm will receive no compensation. In most cases, an independent pricing mechanism will be used to ensure objectivity. However, there could be times in which that pricing mechanism is not feasible or fair to our Clients, in which case our firm will seek some pricing mechanism that is fair to both such Clients. To the extent that any of the transactions described above may be viewed as a principal transaction due to the interest of our firm or its affiliates in a purchaser or seller, our firm will comply with the requirements of Section 206(3) of the Advisers Act, and provide written notification to the relevant Client and obtain Client consent either prior to the principal transaction or prior to its settlement. In addition, our firm may give advice or take action with respect to investments of one or more of our Clients that may not be given or taken with respect to our other Clients with similar investment programs, objectives and strategies. Accordingly, our Clients with similar investment strategies may not hold the same investments or achieve the same performance. Our firm may also advise our Clients with conflicting programs, objectives or strategies. These activities may also adversely affect the prices and availability of other investments held or potentially considered for one or more Clients. Our firm maintains a list of companies about which a determination has been made that it is prudent to restrict or limit trading activity based on the possibility that our firm and employees have access to material nonpublic information. As a general rule, trades will not be allowed for Clients, or for the personal accounts of employees, in the securities of an issuer appearing on the restricted list, except with the pre-approval of our firm’s Chief Compliance Officer. Restrictions and limitations with regard to securities on the restricted list are also considered to extend to options, rights or warrants relating to those securities and any securities convertible into those securities.

Item 12. Brokerage practices

Factors Considered in Broker Selection The Adviser considers a number of factors in selecting a broker-dealer to execute transactions (or series of transactions) and determining the reasonableness of the broker-dealer’s compensation. Such factors may include net price, reputation, responsiveness, financial strength and stability, research services, efficiency of execution and error resolution. In selecting a broker-dealer to execute transactions (or series of transactions) and determining the reasonableness of the broker-dealer’s compensation, the Adviser need not solicit competitive bids and does not have an obligation to seek the lowest available commission cost.

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It is not the Adviser 's practice to negotiate “execution only” commission rates, thus a Client may be deemed to be paying for research, brokerage or other services provided by a broker-dealer which are included in the commission rate. The Adviser’s Chief Compliance Officer, portfolio managers and traders meet periodically to evaluate the broker-dealers used by the Adviser to execute Client trades using the foregoing factors. Certain Clients of Compass or its advisory affiliates are subject to the European Union’s Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (“MIFID II” and “MIFID II Clients”). MIFID II requires certain brokerdealers to “de- bundle” execution and research charges in relation to the commission rates they charge MIFID II Clients. Such broker-dealers at times will be unwilling to “de-bundle” commission charges for non-MIFID II Clients, and, therefore, MIFID II Clients may be charged a lower commission rate (i.e., one that does not include research charges), than the commission rate paid by non-MIFID II Clients (which may include research charges). Thus, the commission rate paid by non-MIFID II Clients may include charges for research that is also used to benefit MIFID II Clients. Research and Soft Dollars At this time the Adviser is not a party to, and does not anticipate entering into, any formal “soft dollar” arrangements. However, the Adviser has the option to use “soft dollars” generated by our Clients to pay for research related services. In the event that the Adviser utilizes allocations of commission dollars, it will do so solely to pay for products or services that qualify as “research and brokerage services” within the “safe harbor” of Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Aggregation of Orders The Adviser can purchase or sell the same security for many Clients contemporaneously and using the same executing broker. It is the Adviser's practice, where possible, to aggregate Client orders for the purchase or sale of the same security submitted contemporaneously for execution using the same executing broker. Such aggregation may enable the Adviser to obtain for the Clients a more favorable price or a better commission rate based upon the volume of a particular transaction. When an aggregated order is completely filled, the Adviser allocates the securities purchased or proceeds of sale pro rata among the participating accounts, based on the purchase or sale order. Adjustments or changes can be made under certain circumstances, such as to avoid odd lots or excessively small allocations. If the order at a particular broker is filled at several different prices, through multiple trades, generally all such participating accounts will receive the average price and pay the average commission, subject to odd lots, rounding, and market practice. If an aggregated order is only partially filled, the Adviser's procedures provide that the securities or proceeds are to be allocated in a manner deemed fair and equitable to Clients. Depending on the investment strategy pursued and the type of security, this can result in a pro rata allocation to all participating Clients.

Item 13. Review of accounts

Frequency and Nature of Review Each Client account is formally reviewed by the portfolio manager and senior management of the Adviser on a monthly basis to determine whether securities positions should be maintained in view of current market conditions. The portfolio managers review Client accounts on an ongoing basis. Matters reviewed include specific securities held, adherence to investment guidelines and the performance of each Client account. The compliance team also uses a pre-trade and post-trade compliance system to monitor adherence to investment guidelines. Content and Frequency of Regular Account Reports A Client’s investors receive reports from the Client pursuant to the terms of each Client’s offering memoranda or as otherwise described in the offering document. The Clients receive reports from the Adviser in accordance to each particular investment management agreement.

Item 14. Client referrals and other compensation

Compensation to Non-Supervised Persons for Client Referrals The Adviser at times will make cash payments to third-party solicitors for Client referrals, provided that, to the extent required under applicable law, each such solicitor will have entered into a written agreement with the Adviser pursuant to which the solicitor will provide each prospective Client with a copy of the Adviser’s Form ADV Part 2A, and a disclosure document setting forth the terms of the solicitation arrangement, including the nature of the relationship between the solicitor and Adviser and any fees to be paid to the solicitor. Where applicable, cash payments for Client solicitations will be structured to comply fully with the requirements of Rule 206(4)-1 under the Advisers Act and related SEC staff interpretations.

Item 15. Custody

In the event that the Adviser is deemed to have custody of certain private funds advised by it for which an affiliate serves as a managing member or general partner, the Adviser complies with Rule 206(4)-2 promulgated under the Investment Advisers Act (the “Custody Rule”). The Custody Rule (and certain related rules and regulations under the Investment Advisers Act) imposes certain obligations on registered investment advisers that have custody or possession of any funds or securities in which any Client has any beneficial interest.

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An investment adviser is deemed to have custody or possession of Client funds or securities if the adviser directly or indirectly holds Client funds or securities or has the authority to obtain possession of them (regardless of whether the exercise of that authority or ability would be lawful). The Adviser is required to maintain the funds and securities (except for securities that meet the privately offered securities exemption in the Custody Rule) over which it has custody with a “qualified custodian,” as defined under such rule. Rule 206(4)-2 generally imposes on advisers with custody of Clients’ funds or securities certain requirements concerning reports to such Clients (including underlying investors in certain circumstances) and surprise examinations relating to such Clients’ funds or securities. However, the Adviser need not comply with such requirements with respect to pooled investment vehicles if the pooled investment vehicle: (i) is audited at least annually by an independent public accountant, and (ii) distributes its audited financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles to the Client, or, in certain

circumstances, all limited partners, members or other beneficial owners. To the extent that Clients or certain investors receive quarterly, or more frequent, account statements directly from a broker-dealer, bank or other qualified custodian, recipients should carefully review such statements. In order to comply with the Custody Rule, the pooled investment vehicles to which the Adviser has custody of are audited annually and the Adviser utilizes its best efforts to ensure that a copy of the annual audited financial statements is delivered to investors in each pooled investment vehicle within 120 days of the fiscal year end. If investors in such a private fund do not receive audited financial statements in a timely manner (120 days), then they should contact the Adviser immediately. The Adviser urges its Clients, including investors in the Clients, to carefully review all statements and reports they receive and whenever possible to compare the same or similar information on different reports. Management personnel will be available to assist in reviewing and understanding any such reports.

Item 16. Investment discretion

The Adviser provides investment advisory services on a discretionary basis to Clients (please refer to Item 4. “Advisory Business” above) for a description of any limitations that Clients can place on the Adviser’s discretionary authority. Prior to assuming discretion in managing a Client’s assets, the Adviser enters into an investment management agreement or other agreement that sets forth the scope of the Adviser’s discretion.

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Unless otherwise instructed or directed by a discretionary Client, the Adviser has the authority to determine (i) the securities to be purchased and sold for the Client account (subject to restrictions on its activities set forth in the applicable investment management agreement and any written investment guidelines) (ii) the amount of securities to be purchased or sold for the Client account. Because of the differences in Client investment objectives and strategies, risk tolerances, tax status and other criteria, there can be differences among Clients in invested positions and securities held. The Adviser’s portfolio managers consider a mix of the following factors, among others, in allocating securities among Clients: (i) Client investment objectives and strategies; (ii) Client risk profiles; (iii) tax status and restrictions placed on a Client's portfolio by the Client or by applicable law; (iv) size of the Client account; (v) nature and liquidity of the security to be allocated; (vi) size of available position; (vii) current market conditions; and (viii) account liquidity, account requirements for liquidity and timing of cash flows. Although it is the Adviser’s policy to allocate investment opportunities to eligible Client accounts on a pro rata basis (based on the value of the assets each participating account relative to value of the assets of all participating accounts), these factors may lead the Adviser’s portfolio manager to allocate securities to Client accounts in another fair and equitable manner. Even Client accounts that are typically managed on a pari passu basis may from time to time receive differing allocations of securities based on total assets of each account eligible to invest in the particular investment type (e.g., equities) divided by the total assets of all accounts eligible to invest in the particular investment. Allocations will be made among Client accounts eligible to participate in initial public offerings (IPOs) and secondary offerings on a pro rata basis, except when the Adviser determines in its discretion that a pro rata allocation is not appropriate, which can include but not be limited to a Client’s investment guidelines explicitly prohibiting participation in IPOs or secondary offerings and a Client’s status as a “restricted person” under applicable regulations.

The Adviser can effect cross transactions between discretionary Client accounts, except as otherwise noted below. Cross transactions enable the Adviser to effect a trade between two Clients for the same security at a set price, thereby possibly avoiding an unfavorable price movement that may be created through entrance into the market and saving commission costs for both accounts. The Adviser has a potentially conflicting division of loyalties and responsibilities regarding both parties to cross transactions. Alternatively, at the sole discretion of the Adviser, cross transactions between discretionary Client accounts for the same security can also be effected employing a broker-dealer on arm’s length basis, who independently determines contemporaneously the mid-market price of the security, so as not to favor either Client in the transaction, and executes both transactions at substantially reduced commission. If it appears that a trade error has occurred, the Adviser will review the relevant facts and circumstances to determine an appropriate course of action. To the extent that trade errors and breaches of investment guidelines and restrictions occur, the Adviser's error correction procedure is to ensure that Clients are treated fairly and, following error correction, are in the same position they would have been if the error had not occurred. The Adviser has discretion to resolve a particular error in any appropriate manner that is consistent with the above stated policy. If a Client account incurs a trade error as a result of the Adviser’s gross negligence, willful misconduct, or fraud, trade errors will be corrected by the Adviser as soon as practicable, in a manner such that the Client incurs no loss. Trade errors that result other than by breach of the standard of care above are borne by the Client account.

Item 17. Voting client securities

Compass’s proxy voting practices follow the regulatory framework of each of the markets in which it operates. Compass recognizes that it invests in various jurisdictions and, as such, there are instances in which it must account for local considerations and individual issuer situations when determining its strategic approach as a shareholder. Compass seeks to exercise its shareholder rights to maximize value on behalf of its Clients, however, it has the option to abstain or pass on voting on uncontested matters. Compass is an active voter on corporate actions when its vote matters or when it believes it needs to make a statement. Most Latin American companies have a defined control group, making minority votes carry little weight.

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Compass does not follow benchmark policies from third-party proxy advisers. Each portfolio manager, along with the coverage analyst, reviews the company on a case-by-case basis to prepare for voting consistent with the Adviser’s policies and procedures (including any ESG related policies). Compass seeks to vote at all times that it is entitled to vote. Clients can obtain a copy of the Adviser’s proxy voting policies and procedures and information about how the Adviser voted a Client’s proxies by contacting the Chief Compliance Officer at telephone (212) 3557630 or visiting www.latam.vincicompass.com/en/new-york/. Compass can retain a third party to advise it in making proxy decisions for discretionary program Clients and to process the return of proxies of those Clients. Compass will not be responsible or liable for failing to vote any proxies where it has not received such proxies or related communications on a timely basis.

Item 18. Financial information

Balance Sheet The Adviser is not required to attach a balance sheet because it does not require or solicit the payment of fees six months or more in advance. Contractual Commitments to Our Clients

The Adviser has no financial condition that is reasonably likely to impair its ability to meet contractual and fiduciary commitments to its Clients. Bankruptcy Petitions The Adviser has never been the subject of a bankruptcy petition.

Form ADV Part 2A, via the SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure site.