FAQs

Who is Seascape Capital Management (SCM)?
SCM is an independent financial management firm, established in 2003, located just north of Boston in the Seacoast community of North Hampton, New Hampshire. We offer clients throughout the region and the U.S. comprehensive financial planning and asset management services.

Why Seascape?
The Seascape experience offers clients access to a seasoned investment team and cutting edge portfolio management technology while providing the service of a small, local boutique. As a client of SCM, you are able to speak directly to lead portfolio managers as well as take advantage of dedicated service staff that can handle requests from start to finish while avoiding the clutter of large back office operations. We are an independent employee-owned firm without affiliation with other large investment organizations. Because we are independent, we have no conflicting interests between our clients’ goals and any of the entities in which we invest client assets.

What experience does Seascape have?
SCM portfolio managers have combined experience of over 50 years managing assets at major Wall Street companies as well as local Boston-based firms.

Where is Seascape located?
155 Lafayette Road
North Hampton, NH 03862

Where do we do business?
Many of our clients are based in the Greater Boston area, however we work with individuals, businesses and financial professionals nationwide.

What is Seascape’s ownership structure?
We are 100% independently owned and controlled by the principals of the firm.

How do we make investment decisions?
We use a proprietary portfolio management system called SeaPort™ that was developed by our founder, Jim McCarthy. SeaPort™ applies a disciplined bottom-up selection process that follows sophisticated quantitative models to achieve balance and manage risk. Our investment team also meets on a weekly basis to discuss strategy and explore opportunities that could benefit our clients.

How do we manage risk?
There are different ways of managing risk depending on the individual client’s risk tolerance. In the equity portion of our separately managed accounts we utilize maximum sector exposure guidelines and a rigorous buy/sell discipline. When constructing a portfolio of multiple asset classes, we use a variety of tools to strike the optimal balance between risk and return over the client’s time horizon.

What is the difference between mutual funds and separate managed accounts?
Separate accounts are portfolios that can be tailored to individual client objectives, offer professional management and equivalent or lower cost structure. With a separate account clients also receive customized quarterly reporting. Mutual funds cannot be personalized, however they do provide the opportunity to gain exposure to certain asset classes that are difficult to invest in directly. They also allow for diversification and professional management at lower minimums.

Who do we serve best?
Individuals, families and businesses who are looking for a single trusted advisor to help them reach all financial goals while they focus on other aspects of their lives. These clients typically share our interests in the local community and charities, reside in the Greater Boston area and most have investable assets of one million dollars.

What are Global Investment Performance Standards?
They are a set of international, standardized, industry-wide ethical principles that provide investment firms with guidance on how to calculate and report investment results to prospective and existing clients.

Are we GIPS compliant?
Yes, compliance with the GIPS standards has been verified by Ashland Partners & Company, LLP.

Do you have a business continuity plan?
Yes, we update our BCP on a regular basis and conduct testing to ensure its viability.

Where can I get a copy of Part II of your form ADV?

You may download the form by clicking on this link. 

Form ADV Part II (608 KB)

How do I get started with Seascape Capital Management?
Contact us via phone 603.964.4480 or email info@seascape-capital.com to set up a meeting. There is no charge for this initial meeting.