Jim Ladge

SSBT’s Fund aims to gain exposure to the price of bitcoin, less expenses and liabilities of their operations. In seeking to achieve its investment objective, the Fund will hold bitcoin and will value its Shares daily based on the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate – New York Variant, which is an independently calculated value based on an aggregation of executed trade flow of major bitcoin spot platforms.

Appleton is an active manager that manages fixed income, equity and balanced strategies. All their strategies emphasize high quality liquid securities, which helps enhance portfolio flexibility and mitigate risk. They employ rigorous fundamental analysis, complemented by macroeconomic and technical insights which create the foundation for informed investment decisions. The firm’s portfolios are built with strict buy/sell disciplines and incorporate diversification aimed at minimizing issue-specific and structural risks. Appleton specializes in municipal bond, taxable bond, and equity strategies, with domestic fixed income securities, large-cap equities, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) generally comprising the major asset classes held by clients. Some client advisory accounts also include small-cap equities, mid-cap equities, mutual funds, and various other security types.

Functions as a College/University

Functions as a College/University

Provides trust services