Easterly Funds LLC

Easterly Funds LLC is a registered investment adviser based in New York, established by James Alpha Holdings, LLC. The firm primarily serves as an investment adviser to open-ended mutual funds and provides model portfolio management services. As of 12/31/2022, Easterly Funds managed over $1 billion in assets under management and had additional assets under advisement for model portfolios. The firm charges management fees for its services, with fee structures detailed in the prospectuses of the Mutual Funds and Model Portfolio Management Services. Easterly Funds utilizes a proprietary system combining qualitative and quantitative methodologies for investment analysis, including fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analyses. The firm employs various investment strategies, such as long-term purchases, short-term purchases, short sales, leveraged transactions, and option writing. Easterly Funds does not charge performance-based fees, and it acts as a fiduciary for its clients. The firm also discloses its brokerage practices, client referral arrangements, and voting policies for client securities. Additionally, Easterly Funds maintains affiliations with other financial industry entities, including Easterly Investment Partners LLC and Orange Investment Advisors, LLC. The firm has not reported any disciplinary events, and it does not engage in principal transactions. Clients are provided with detailed information on the firm's practices, fees, and potential conflicts of interest.