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None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"What does Apex Capital Management invest in?","answer":"At the end of its last fiscal year, Apex Capital Management’s separately managed accounts held 53% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 27% cash and equivalents, 16% exchange-traded equities, 2% U.S. government and agency bonds, 2% state and local bonds and 2% investment grade corporate bonds.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"Who owns Apex Capital Management?","answer":"Apex Capital Management’s direct owners are Robert Morella (75% or more) and Stephen Morella (25% to 50%).","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 29 September 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"scheduleA"}},{"question":"How does Apex Capital Management get paid?","answer":"Apex Capital Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees. 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