Investment Method and Philosophy:
Cook Pine Capital thoughtfully constructs customized portfolios based upon a client's return objectives, risk concerns and existing asset exposures. These portfolios encompass multiple alternative strategies, some of which may have a larger or smaller percentage allocation dependent upon CPC's view of both the client's needs and current market dynamics. Whereas a fund of funds offers only a simple, stagnant and pooled vehicle in which all types of investors can invest as a group, our customized portfolios are carefully designed, constructed, monitored and adjusted for each of our clients with their individual needs in mind. The selection process for potential investment managers utilized by Cook Pine Capital is extremely stringent and diligent. We demand impeccable personal integrity and top notch investing credentials. We seek the "best of breed" in specialty or sector and require a track record of consistent and stable performance. We prefer bottoms-up, fundamental style investing with minimal leverage and we avoid short term, highly active, over-exposed trading strategies.

Independent and Objective Advice:
Given CPC's structural independence from any broader financial institution, we are able to provide our clients with advice that is unbiased and objective. We are free to pursue a truly "open" architecture investment platform where our clients can be assured that investment managers are chosen solely for their investment acumen and risk control. Our fees are transparent, and we have only one constituent, our investors, who pay for our services.

Experience:
Strong experience in the financial industry is critical because current knowledge and future judgments are based on this experience. Cook Pine Capital's key personnel have senior production and management experience at premier global financial institutions. As such, we bring relevant experience to bear on client problems and are confidant in making recommendations that are consistent with our client's needs.

Network and Access:
The ability to identify the best managers among the many thousands that currently exist requires an extensive network of relationships within the financial industry. Introductions, recommendations, and on-going evaluations are critical for success in the complex world of alternative investments. Importantly, this deep relationship network has allowed CPC to gain access on behalf of its clients to "best of breed" managers who are otherwise "closed" to new investors.

Advisory Board:
Cook Pine Capital retains an all volunteer Advisory Board whose members make themselves informally available to Cook Pine Capital for industry insight and advice.  The Advisory Board is comprised of experienced alternative investment professionals who act as an independent resource from which Cook Pine Capital can receive objective opinions.  Cook Pine Capital and the Advisory Board formally convene at least once a year to discuss and review CPC's strategy, internal structure and investment performance.  We feel this extra layer of scrutiny makes our organization stronger and sets us apart from our competition.

Performance:
Our success is contingent upon achieving the proper balance between risk and reward for each client who entrusts their assets with us. Superior risk-adjusted performance is the goal for CPC. Moreover, given our lower overhead, our lower overall fees will enhance client performance.

Limited Client Base:
Given that Cook Pine Capital is targeting a very limited prospect base, our clients receive a unique level of customization, service and dedication.

Strict Compliance:
Cook Pine Capital is a registered advisor with the Japanese regulatory authorities and is registered as an investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. As such we operate under strict regulatory supervision.