Overview
- Headquarters
- Melville, NY
- Total Firm Assets
- $4.4 billion
- Average High-Net-Worth Client Portfolio Size
- $8.8 million
Recent Rankings
Fee Disclosure
PART 2A: FIRM BROCHURE
| Min | Max | Disclosed Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $500,000 | 2.00% |
| $500,001 | $1,000,000 | 1.75% |
| $1,000,001 | $2,000,000 | 1.25% |
| $2,000,001 | $4,000,000 | 1.00% |
| $4,000,001 | $8,000,000 | 0.75% |
| $8,000,001 | and above | 0.50% |
Estimated Annual Advisory Fees
| Portfolio Value | Estimated Annual Fee | Effective Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $18,750 | 1.88% |
| $5 million | $58,750 | 1.18% |
| $10 million | $91,250 | 0.91% |
| $50 million | $291,250 | 0.58% |
| $100 million | $541,250 | 0.54% |
Actual fees may vary; other investment costs may apply.
Clients
- High-Net-Worth Share of Firm Assets
- 95.76%
- Number of High-Net-Worth Clients
- 477
- Total Client Accounts
- 835
- Discretionary Accounts
- 699
- Non-Discretionary Accounts
- 136
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals, Portfolio Management for Institutional Clients, Pension Consulting, Investment Advisor Selection, Educational Seminars
Regulatory Filings
- SEC CRD Number
- 147592
Additional Brochure: PART 2A: FIRM BROCHURE (2026-03-29)
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GM ADVISORY GROUP, LLC dba WEALTHSPIRE ADVISORS
FORM ADV PART 2A INFORMATION
400 Broadhollow Road, Suite 301
Melville, NY 11747
631.227.3900
www.wealthspire.com
March 27, 2026
This Firm Brochure (the “Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of GM Advisory Group, LLC dba Wealthspire Advisors. If you have any questions about the
contents of
this Brochure, please contact us at 631.227.3900 or email us at
compliance@wealthspire.com. The information in this Brochure has not been approved or verified
by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state securities authority.
GM Advisory Group, LLC dba Wealthspire Advisors is a registered investment adviser. Registration of
an investment adviser does not imply any level of skill or training.
Additional information about GM Advisory Group, LLC dba Wealthspire Advisors is also available on
the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The firm's CRD Number is 147592.
Item 2: Material Changes to this Brochure since the last update filed November 25, 2025
This publication of the Form ADV Part 2A contains highlights of the changes that have been made
to this brochure since the last amendment on November 25, 2025, which may be deemed material
changes from our last filing:
Updates to reflect 12.31.2025 AUM.
We strongly encourage each client to review the entire updated brochure.
You may request a complete copy of our current Form ADV, Part 2A Brochure at any time by
contacting us at 631.227.3900 or info@wealthspire.com. Our Brochure is also available on our website
at www.wealthspire.com.
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Item 3: Table of Contents
Item 2: Material Changes ................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Item 3: Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Item 4: Advisory Business ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Item 5: Fees and Compensation ....................................................................................................................................................7
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ............................................................................ 9
Item 7: Types of Clients ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ...................................................................... 9
Item 9: Disciplinary Information .................................................................................................................................................. 18
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations .......................................................................................... 18
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ................ 19
Item 12: Brokerage Practices ........................................................................................................................................................ 21
Item 13: Review of Accounts ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation .......................................................................................................... 23
Item 15: Custody .................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Item 16: Investment Discretion .................................................................................................................................................... 23
Item 17: Voting Client Securities ................................................................................................................................................. 24
Item 18: Financial Information ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
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Item 4: Advisory Business
GM Advisory Group LLC dba Wealthspire Advisors (“Wealthspire”, the “Adviser”, “we”, “us”, “our” or the
“firm”), organized in 2004 and converted to a limited liability company in 2023, is organized under the
laws of the State of Delaware. The firm succeeded the business of GM Advisory Group, Inc.
On November 1, 2023, the firm was acquired by Wealthspire Advisors LLC, a SEC-registered investment
advisor, at the time wholly owned by NFP Corp. (“NFP”). Following the November 1, 2023 acquisition,
the firm became a subsidiary of Wealthspire Advisors LLC and began doing business as Wealthspire
Advisors on June 10, 2024. NFP was acquired by Aon plc on April 25, 2024, and on October 30, 2025 the
Firm’s parent company, Wealthspire, LP, was acquired by Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC (“MDP”).
The firm intends to maintain a separate client brochure until such time as the operations of
Wealthspire Advisors LLC and the firm are sufficiently integrated to merit a combined client brochure.
Prior to rendering services to our clients (“clients”, “you” or “your”), clients must enter into an
investment advisory agreement with Wealthspire.
While this brochure generally describes the business of Wealthspire, certain sections also discuss the
activities of its Supervised Persons, which refer to the Firm’s officers, partners, directors (or other
persons occupying a similar status or performing similar functions), employees or any other person
who provides investment advice on Wealthspire’s behalf and is subject to the Firm’s supervision or
control.
Wealthspire provides the following investment advisory services:
Investment Management Services
We provide discretionary and non-discretionary
investment management services through
separately-managed accounts. Prior to rendering investment management services to clients, clients
must execute an investment management agreement (“Investment Management Agreement”) with
Wealthspire. We primarily provide discretionary investment management services to our clients,
principally through a wrap fee program (the “Program”). Clients in the Program pay a single specified
annual fee, inclusive of execution, custody, performance reporting, and our investment management
fees. Wealthspire also offers clients participation in a non- discretionary wrap fee program.
Wealthspire also offers to its clients nondiscretionary investment advisory services, on a non-wrap fee
basis, as well as financial planning and consulting services on a stand- alone basis. Fees for such
services are primarily offered on a flat fee basis. To the extent offered, the Advisors flat fee will be based
upon various factors.
Wealthspire has personal discussions with its clients in which their investment objectives, based on
their particular financial circumstances, are determined. We create and manage a portfolio based on
the client’s goals and objectives, the portfolio consists of one or more of the following: individual
equities, bonds, exchange traded funds (“ETFs”), no- load or load- waived mutual funds, third-party
managed equity or bond strategies, or other investment vehicles (including private investment funds
including hedge and private equity funds). Each client has the opportunity to place reasonable written
restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities. These limitations or restrictions are
required to be memorialized in writing. Restrictions do not have to be reflected in a client’s investment
management agreement; restrictions are reflected in various forms, including but not limited to, as
agreed to in writing by both parties, and by email.
As part of an overall client asset allocation strategy, Wealthspire may recommend that eligible clients
consider allocating a portion of their investment assets to private investment funds. If the client
determines to invest in a private investment fund recommended by Wealthspire; we generally will be
compensated based upon the value of the assets placed in private investment funds in accordance
with the Program fee schedule or other managed account agreement. The Program Fee or other
advisory fees paid to Wealthspire are in addition to the fees paid to the private investment fund
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sponsors and managers, as described in the offering documents of any of those private investment
funds. The decision whether to invest in a fund rests with each client after that client has received and
reviewed the fund's offering documents (including, among others, a confidential private placement
memorandum that details, among other items, the terms, risks and conflicts of interest pertaining to
an investment in that fund).
The Firm has previously recommended that certain of its advisory clients invest in one or more Funds
(“Funds”) managed or sponsored by GMAG Management, an investment adviser previously under
common control with our predecessor, GM Advisory Group, Inc. In addition, certain affiliates of the
Firm sponsors and serves as general partner or managing member of such Funds (“Sponsors”) and, as
a result, receive compensation, depending on the Fund. Frank Marzano, a Managing Director of
Wealthspire, has a controlling ownership interest in GMAG Management and its affiliates that serve
as general partner of the Funds. A conflict of interest exists as Frank Marzano has a financial incentive
to recommend an investment in a Fund where GMAG Management or its affiliates can earn
compensation. Nonetheless, an investment in a Fund is only recommended to clients with
consideration of numerous factors in mind, including but not limited to, the client’s investment
objective and financial circumstances.
The Funds shall continue to be operated separate and independent of Wealthspire and its parent
organizations. The Funds will not be offered to Wealthspire clients. Clients may continue to own one
or more of the Funds, but neither the purchase of a new Fund or additional investment in a currently
owned Fund will be permitted. Wealthspire does not, and shall not, monitor or supervise any of the
Funds, nor will it supervise Mr. Marzano relative to his role with the Funds. Wealthspire does not, and
shall not, receive compensation from any of the Funds.
Financial Planning and Consulting Services
From time to time, Wealthspire provides certain financial planning and consulting services to its
clients on non- investment related matters. Although Wealthspire generally considers these services
incidental to the services it provides under its managed account services, including the Program,
Wealthspire may determine to provide these services on a fixed fee basis, separate and apart from its
managed account services including the Program. In that event, Wealthspire will describe these
services and fees in a separate financial planning agreement or limited consulting agreement
between Wealthspire and the applicable client. These services cover financial planning for a variety of
client needs, including but not limited to, cash flow planning, business planning, risk management,
retirement and wealth preservation planning, tax planning and analysis, charitable giving, and bill pay.
Fees will be determined on a case-by-case basis depending on the needs of the client. The agreements
will also include a description of the fees to be charged and when they are to be paid. If Wealthspire
agrees to provide these services, Wealthspire's obligations are expressly limited to the planning and
consulting services specifically requested by the client.
We may recommend the services of other professionals, nonetheless, clients are under no obligation
to engage the professionals we recommend. Wealthspire does not guarantee the services of any
recommended professional, and we are not liable for any action, omission, recommendation, decision,
or loss as a result of a Client’s use of one of these recommended professionals.
Customized Services
Wealthspire provides customized advisory services to its managed account clients based upon each
client’s unique needs, objectives, and concerns. We review client investment goals and financial
circumstances with clients. Following such review, we develop an investment strategy and
investment guidelines for each client. Each client has the opportunity to place reasonable written
restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities. Unless a client has advised
Wealthspire in writing to the contrary, Wealthspire is not subject to restrictions on the discretionary
management of a particular client’s managed account assets.
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Wrap Fee Programs
As described herein, we offer our managed account clients the option to participate in our Program.
The services offered under, and the corresponding terms and conditions pertaining to, the Program
are discussed in the firm’s Wrap Fee Program Brochure, a copy of which is presented to all prospective
Program participants.
Under the Wrap Fee Program, the firm offers participants discretionary and non-discretionary
investment management services for a single specified annual fee, inclusive of execution, custody,
performance reporting, and our investment management fees.
The firm receives a portion of the Program fee for its services. Execution, reporting, and custodial
services for the Program are generally provided by a Pershing Advisor Solutions, LLC (“Pershing”),
Fidelity Investments (“Fidelity”) and/or Schwab Advisor Services, a division of Charles Schwab & Co.,
Inc. (“Schwab”).
Additionally, Program accounts are generally maintained at Pershing, Fidelity and/or Schwab. Prior to
engaging Wealthspire to provide investment management services under the Program, each client
will be required to enter into an Investment Management Agreement with Wealthspire setting forth
the terms and conditions under which we manage each such client’s assets, and a separate
custodial/clearing agreement with the Program broker-dealer and custodian. The firm has a potential
disincentive to trade securities as a result of the transaction/execution costs that it is required to pay
its broker-dealer and custodian for securities transactions. When beneficial to the client, as
determined by Wealthspire in its sole discretion, individual equity and fixed income transactions may
be effected through broker-dealers with whom Wealthspire has entered into arrangements for prime
brokerage clearing services.
Participation in the Program may cost more or less than purchasing such services separately.
Depending upon the wrap fee charged by the firm, the amount of portfolio activity in a client’s
account, and the value of custodial and other services provided with respect to such client’s account,
the wrap fee charged to such client may or may not exceed the aggregate cost of the services
provided to such client if such services were provided separately or if we were to negotiate transaction
fees and seek best price and execution of transactions for such client’s account. In addition, the fees
charged by the firm for participation in the Program may be higher or lower than those charged by
other sponsors of comparable wrap fee programs. There is no substantive difference between how we
manage wrap fee accounts and how we manage other accounts.
Client Assets We Manage
Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2025, the Firm managed approximately $3,653,603,670 in discretionary and
$708,833,597 in non- discretionary assets totaling $4,362,437,267 in assets under management.
Assets Under Advisement
As of December 31, 2025, the Firm pursuant to its financial planning and consulting services which
cover financial planning for a variety of client needs, including but not limited to, cash flow planning,
business planning, risk management, retirement and wealth preservation planning, tax planning and
analysis, charitable giving, and bill pay advised through the activities of planning and consulting
$7,893,046,047 in assets under advisement.
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Item 5: Fees and Compensation
Investment Management Services
Advisory fees are set forth in the relevant client agreements. As described above in Item 4, We
primarily provide discretionary investment management services to our managed account clients on
a wrap fee basis. Clients in the Program pay a single specified annual fee, inclusive of execution,
custody, performance reporting, and our investment management fees. Wealthspire also offers
clients participation in a non- discretionary wrap fee program. Wealthspire also offers to its clients
nondiscretionary investment advisory services, on a non-wrap fee basis as well as financial planning
and consulting services on a stand- alone basis. Fees for such services are primarily offered on a flat
fee basis. To the extent offered, the Advisors flat fee will be based upon various factors.
The firm charges an annual “wrap-fee” for participation in the Program. The wrap-fee generally will be
charged as a percentage of assets under management, as follows:
Assets Under
Management
Initial $500,000
Next $500,000
Next $1,000,000
Next $2,000,000
Next $4,000,000
All Additional
Annual %
Fee
2.00%
1.75%
1.25%
1.00%
0.75%
0.50%
Fee Differentials
In certain circumstances, Wealthspire, in its sole discretion, charges its clients a different wrap-fee
(higher or lower) or flat fee based upon certain criteria (i.e., complexity of the engagement, anticipated
future earning capacity, anticipated future additional assets, dollar amount of assets to be managed,
related accounts, account composition, negotiations with client, etc.). Certain Program clients are
subject to a different fee schedule that was previously established.
Fee Payment
Clients will be charged in advance, at the beginning of each calendar quarter, based upon the value
(market value or fair market value in the absence of market value, plus any credit balance or minus
any debit balance), of the client's account at the end of the previous quarter. Fees are prorated for
accounts opened during the quarter. An additional fee for the current quarter will be assessed if assets
are deposited after the beginning of the quarter. This fee is also prorated based on the number of
calendar days remaining in the quarter during which the service will be in effect. No portion of the fee
will be credited to the client for the current calendar quarter should any withdrawals from the portfolio
occur in the same calendar quarter.
Termination of Advisory Relationship
A client agreement may be canceled at any time, by either party, for any reason upon receipt of prior
written notice. Upon termination of any account, any prepaid, unearned fees will be promptly
refunded, and any earned, unpaid fees will be due and payable.
Mutual Fund Fees and Exchange Traded Fees and Expenses
If a client invests in mutual funds or ETFs, they generally will be charged fees and expenses by such
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funds that are separate and distinct from the Program fee or other Wealthspire advisory fees, as
specified in the pertinent Investment Management Agreement. These fees will generally include a
management fee, other fund expenses, and a possible distribution fee. Wealthspire selects mutual
funds and ETFs with varying fee structures. Pershing, Schwab and/or Fidelity may elect to offer no-
transaction-fee mutual funds or ETFs a, as such certain fees associated with the mutual funds or ETFs
selected from the no- transaction fee offerings are waived. However, Wealthspire selects mutual funds
and ETFs that have transaction fees, and that do not have transaction fees. Our investment team
selects mutual funds and ETFs based upon investment need and selection criteria, which includes
various quantitative factors, such as performance, internal expense ratio, exposure, and market
outlook.
Clients are not restricted from investing in mutual funds or ETFs directly, without the services of
Wealthspire, however in that event clients will not receive the services provided by Wealthspire, which
are designed, among other things, to assist the client in determining which mutual funds or ETFs are
most appropriate to each client’s financial condition and objectives. Clients should compare the fees
charged by the funds (available in each fund’s prospectus) and the fees charged by Wealthspire to
fully understand the total amount of fees to be paid by the client.
Miscellaneous Fees
The Program fee does not include transaction costs and other fees charged by broker-dealers other
than Pershing, Fidelity, and Schwab. The Program Fee also does not include certain transaction costs
and other fees charged by Pershing, Fidelity, Schwab, and third-party managers including, but not
limited to, mark-ups and mark- downs on fixed-income transactions. Such fees and expenses are in
addition to the Program’s wrap-fee. Clients who do not participate in the Program will be subject to
costs and expenses charged by broker- dealers and custodians which include, but are not limited to,
brokerage commissions, mark-ups and mark-downs on fixed-income transactions, other transaction
costs, transfer taxes, odd lot differentials, exchange fees, interest charges, American Depository
Receipt agency processing fees, and any charges, taxes or other fees mandated by any federal, state
or other applicable law or otherwise agreed to with regard to client accounts.
Purchasing Services Separately
Execution, reporting, and custodial services for the Program are generally provided by Pershing,
Fidelity, and Schwab. Additionally, Program accounts are generally maintained at Pershing, Fidelity,
and Schwab. Prior to engaging Wealthspire to provide investment management services under the
Program, each client will be required to enter into an Investment Management Agreement with
Wealthspire setting forth the terms and conditions under which Wealthspire manages each such
client’s assets, and a separate custodial/clearing agreement with the Program broker-dealer and
custodian. Wealthspire has a potential disincentive to trade securities as a result of the
transaction/execution costs that it is required to pay its broker- dealer and custodian for securities
transactions. When beneficial to the client, as determined by Wealthspire in its sole discretion,
individual equity and fixed income transactions may be affected through broker-dealers with whom
Wealthspire has entered into arrangements for prime brokerage clearing services.
Financial Planning, Consulting, and Similar Fees
From time to time, Wealthspire provides certain financial planning and consulting services to its
clients on non- investment related matters. Although Wealthspire generally considers these services
incidental to the services it provides under its managed account services, including the Program,
Wealthspire may determine to provide these services on a fixed fee basis, separate and apart from its
managed account services including the Program. In that event, Wealthspire will describe these
services and fees in a separate financial planning agreement or limited consulting agreement
between Wealthspire and the applicable client. These services cover financial planning for a variety of
client needs, including but not limited to, cash flow planning, business planning, risk management,
retirement and wealth preservation planning, tax planning and analysis, charitable giving, and bill pay.
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Fees will be determined on a case-by-case basis depending on the needs of the client. The agreements
will also include a description of the fees to be charged and when they are to be paid. If Wealthspire
agrees to provide these services, Wealthspire's obligations are expressly limited to the planning and
consulting services specifically requested by the client.
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Wealthspire does not receive performance-based compensation for advisory services rendered to its
clients. Frank Marzano, a Managing Director of Wealthspire, receives performance-based
compensation for Funds recommended to such clients that are managed by GMAG Management or
one of its affiliates. A conflict of interest exists as Frank Marzano has an incentive to recommend one
or more of the Funds to our clients.
Wealthspire has adopted policies and procedures intended to address conflicts of interest relating to
the allocation of investment opportunities among clients. Wealthspire reviews investment decisions
to ensure that all clients with substantially similar investment objectives are treated fairly and
equitably over time. We will offer clients the right to participate in all investment opportunities that
we determine are appropriate for the client in view of their investment objectives, relative amounts of
capital available for new investments, their investment profile, and portfolio composition. In
accordance with our allocation procedures, we will endeavor to treat each of our clients in a fair and
equitable manner.
in
its sole discretion to allocate certain
For example, Wealthspire determines
investment
opportunities to one or more managed accounts and not to all managed accounts. Wealthspire also
pursues and executes trades in the same or different securities for one or more managed accounts at
different times.
Those trades may cause two different performance results among the various managed account
clients. Wealthspire may purchase securities for one or more clients at the same time as Wealthspire
sells securities for other clients of Wealthspire at the same time as Wealthspire purchases those
securities for other clients of Wealthspire.
Wealthspire will attempt to service the individual needs of each of its clients. Conflicts of interest
between a particular client, and other clients could exist.
Item 7: Types of Clients
Our clients are individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and
business entities.
Wealthspire does not maintain any minimum portfolio size or minimum fee for maintaining an
advisory relationship with the firm.
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis & Investment Strategy
With respect to managed account clients, Wealthspire utilizes a variety of different sources of financial
information in connection with its analysis of securities. Those sources include financial publications,
inspections of corporate activities, research materials and reports, corporate rating services, annual
reports, prospectuses, SEC filings, and company press releases. Research services are received in
various forms, including, without limitation, written reports and information obtained via electronic
sources including the internet. Employees of Wealthspire also attend industry conferences.
Wealthspire will review each person or firm that manages a mutual or exchange traded fund, privately
placed pooled investment vehicle, or other investment strategy for which an investment is being
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considered. We will use one or more of the following methods of due diligence: meetings/ongoing
conference calls with such persons and his or her staff; verification of references; background reviews
with respect to regulatory matters, education, and professional history; reviews of audited financial
statements; and verification of performance claims.
Investment Strategies Managed Account Clients
The primary investment strategy we use for client accounts is strategic asset allocation. Asset
allocation is the process for determining a long-term asset allocation that is appropriate for an
investor, as well as considering how each asset class will fare in the intermediate-term in relation to
its long-term expectations. This determination is made by first defining which asset classes exist and
how to categorize the world of investments. Asset classes must be unique, and investable for
consideration. We believe there are a number of asset classes from which suitable selections can be
made for clients. It is also important to classify these asset classes more broadly into groups that
investors can understand. Asset classes generally serve one of three purposes: Growth, Preservation,
or Inflation Protection. By using broad categories that establish a clear goal and objective, we believe
investors can better determine their proper allocation, and therefore have portfolios that better fit
their risk profile.
The investment strategy for a specific client is based upon their investment objective and financial
circumstances stated by the client during consultations. The client may change these objectives at
any time. In performing our services, we are not required to verify any information received from the
client or from the client's other professionals and are expressly authorized to rely on information from
the client. Moreover, each client is advised that it remains their responsibility to promptly notify
Wealthspire if there is ever any change in their financial situation or investment objectives for the
purpose of reviewing/evaluating/revising Wealthspire's previous recommendations and/or services.
Material Risks of Strategies and Securities
Investing in securities involves a risk of loss that clients and investors should be prepared to bear.
Investing involves risk, including the risk of loss. There can be no assurance that the investment
objective of our clients and investors will be achieved and that clients and investors will not incur
losses.
Subject to the Advisers Act and the terms of the applicable investment management agreement or
similar agreement, Wealthspire shall have no liability for any losses in a client’s account. The price of
any security can decline for a variety of reasons outside of Wealthspire’s control, including, but not
limited to, changes in the macroeconomic environment, unpredictable market sentiment, forecasted
or unforeseen economic developments, interest rates, regulatory changes, and domestic or foreign
political, demographic, or social events. There is no guarantee that Wealthspire’s judgment or
investment decisions about particular securities will necessarily produce the intended results.
Wealthspire’s judgment may prove to be incorrect, and a client might not achieve his or her
investment objectives.
High volatility and/or the lack of deep and active liquid markets for a security may prevent Wealthspire
from selling a client’s securities at all, or at an advantageous time or price because Wealthspire and
the client’s broker may have difficulty finding a buyer and may be forced to sell at a significant
discount to market value. Finally, performance-based fees can increase the risk of excessive trading
in client accounts. Wealthspire cannot guarantee any level of performance or that any client will avoid
a loss of account assets. Any investment in securities involves the possibility of financial loss that
clients should be prepared to bear.
When evaluating risk, financial loss may be viewed differently by each client and may depend on many
different risk items, each of which may affect the probability of adverse consequences and the
magnitude of any potential losses. The following risks may not be all-inclusive but should be
considered carefully by a prospective client before entering the Program, or engaging Wealthspire for
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investment management services. These risks should be considered as possibilities, with additional
regard to their actual probability of occurring and the effect on a client if there is, in fact, an
occurrence.
In addition to the risks listed below, clients should review the respective offering or similar documents
of each mutual fund, ETF and other security or instrument in its portfolio or recommended for
purchase by us, for a detailed description of risk factors associated with a particular investment or
portfolio. We encourage all of our clients to meet with us on regular basis to review the assets in the
account and the specific risk parameters for the account.
Managed Account Risks
Capital values fluctuate, especially so over shorter periods of time. The possibility of capital loss does
exist. However, historical data suggests that the risk of principal loss can be minimized if a long-term
investment mix, chosen in accordance with your risk tolerances and objectives, is maintained over the
long-term. It is uncertain as to when profits, if any, will be realized. Losses on unsuccessful investments
may be realized before gains are realized on successful investments. Clients may not get a return of
capital or realize any gains on their investments. If they do, those returns, or gains may not occur for
a substantial period of time after investing with us.
Wealthspire may utilize a range of different investment strategies depending upon the investment
objectives of the client. The associated risks will vary depending upon which investment products and
strategies are employed. Risks associated with Wealthspire investment strategies as applicable,
include, but are not limited to the following:
Although we generally limit our investments for clients to listed securities, mutual funds and ETFs, we
are not required to diversify our strategies. We may invest in a limited number of strategies or with a
limited number of mutual funds and ETFs. In addition, funds that we recommend may invest in
underlying funds in the same or similar securities, further limiting the diversification of managed
accounts.
We may invest in strategies or markets that underperform as compared to other strategies or
securities markets generally. This strategy may cause client accounts to underperform as compared
to other investment vehicles that invest in different asset classes. Different types of securities (for
example, large-, mid- and small- capitalization stocks or growth or value stocks) tend to go through
cycles of performing better—or worse— than the securities markets generally.
Stocks of mid-cap companies tend to be more volatile than those of large-cap companies because
mid-cap companies tend to be more susceptible to adverse business or economic events than larger,
more established companies. During a period when large- and mid-cap U.S. stocks fall behind other
types of investments, bonds, or small-cap stocks, for instance, the performance of investment
strategies focused on large- and/or mid-cap stocks will lag the performance of these other
investments. Historically, small-cap and international stocks have been riskier than large- and mid-
cap U.S. stocks. During a period when small-cap and/or international stocks fall behind other types of
investments, U.S. large- and mid-cap stocks, for instance, the performance of investment strategies
focused on small-cap or international stocks may lag the performance of these other investments. In
the past, these periods have lasted in excess of several years.
We may utilize such investment techniques as leverage, margin transactions, short sales, option
transactions, and forward and futures contracts. These practices can, in certain circumstances,
maximize the adverse impact to client accounts. We cannot guarantee or represent that our
investment strategy will be successful, and investment results may vary substantially over time.
Portfolio margining may increase leverage and magnify gains/losses.
Changes in interest rates will affect the value of fixed income investments. In general, as interest rates
rise, bond prices fall, and conversely, as interest rates fall, bond prices rise. Interest rate risk is generally
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greater for high yield securities; however, higher-rated fixed income securities are also subject to this
risk. Increased interest rate risk is also a factor when investing in fixed income securities paying no
current interest (such as zero-coupon securities and principal-only securities), interest-only securities
and fixed income securities paying non-cash interest in the form of other securities.
The trading prices of equity securities fluctuate in response to a variety of factors. These factors include
events impacting a single issuer, as well as political, market and economic developments that affect
specific market segments and the stock market as a whole. The value of client accounts, like stock
prices generally, will fluctuate within a wide range in response to these factors. As a result, client
accounts could lose value over short or even long periods.
Mutual fund and/or ETF performance may not exactly match the performance of the index or market
benchmark that the mutual fund and/or ETF is designed to track because 1) the mutual fund and/or
ETF will incur expenses and transaction costs not incurred by any applicable index or market
benchmark; 2) certain securities comprising the index or market benchmark tracked by the mutual
fund and/or ETF may, from time to time, temporarily be unavailable; and 3) supply and demand in the
market for either the mutual fund and/or ETF and/or for the securities held by the mutual fund and/or
ETF may cause the mutual fund and/or ETF shares to trade at a premium or discount to the actual net
asset value of the securities owned by the mutual fund and/or ETF.
Clients should be aware that to the extent Wealthspire invests in mutual fund and/or ETF securities,
they will pay two levels of compensation - fees charged by Wealthspire plus any management fees
charged by the issuer of the mutual fund and/or ETF. This scenario may cause a higher cost (and
potentially lower investment returns) than if a client purchased the mutual fund and/or ETF directly.
Mutual funds and ETFs typically include embedded expenses that may reduce the fund’s net asset
value, and therefore directly affect the fund’s performance and indirectly affect a client’s portfolio
performance or an index benchmark comparison. Expenses of the fund may include investment
adviser management fees, custodian fees, brokerage commissions, and legal and accounting fees.
Mutual fund and/or ETF expenses change from time to time at the sole discretion of the mutual fund
and/or ETF issuer. Mutual fund and/or ETF tracking error and expenses vary.
ETF investments rely on third-party management and advisers; Wealthspire is not expected to have
an active role in the day-to-day management of fund investments. Carried interest and other incentive
distributions to fund management may create an incentive towards more speculative investments
than would otherwise have been made.
The value of assets or income from investments may be less in the future as inflation decreases the
value of money. As inflation increases, the value of fixed assets can decline. This risk is greater for fixed
income securities with longer maturities.
The issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security may be unable or unwilling to make timely
payments of interest or principal. This risk is magnified for lower-rated debt securities, such as high
yield securities. High yield securities are considered predominantly speculative with respect to the
ability of the issuer to make timely payments of interest or principal. In addition, funds that invest in
fixed income securities issued in connection with corporate restructurings by highly leveraged issuers
or in fixed income securities that are in default may be subject to greater credit risk because of those
investments.
Changes in the financial condition of an issuer or counterparty, changes in specific economic or
political conditions that affect a particular type of security or issuer, and changes in general economic
or political conditions can affect a security's or instrument's value. The value of securities or
instruments of smaller, less well-known issuers can be more volatile than that of larger issuers. Issuer-
specific events can have a negative impact on the value of client accounts.
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Wealthspire cannot control and clients are exposed to the risk that financial intermediaries or security
issuers experience adverse economic consequences that may include impaired credit ratings, default,
bankruptcy or insolvency, any of which may affect portfolio values or management. This risk applies
to assets on deposit with any broker utilized by a client, notwithstanding asset segregation and
insurance requirements that are beneficial to clients generally. In addition, exchange trading venues
or trade settlement and clearing intermediaries could experience adverse events that may
temporarily or permanently limit trading or adversely affect the value of securities held by clients.
Finally, any issuer of securities may experience a credit event that could impair or erase the value of
the issuer’s securities held by a client.
Private investment funds are speculative, not suitable for all investors, and intended for experienced
and sophisticated investors who are willing to bear the high economic risks of the investment, which
can include: loss of all or a substantial portion of the investment due to leveraging, short-selling, or
other speculative practices, lack of liquidity in that there may be no secondary market for the
investment and none is expected to develop, volatility of returns, restrictions on transferring interests
in the investment, potential lack of diversification and resulting higher risk due to concentration of
trading authority depending on the numbers of advisor(s) utilized, absence of information regarding
valuations and pricing, complex tax structures and delays in tax reporting, less regulation and higher
fees than mutual funds, and risks associated with operations, personnel, and processes of the
manager. Private investment funds may invest in a limited number of strategies, a limited number of
direct investments, and with a limited number of portfolio managers.
Clients must promptly apprise us of any material changes in their financial condition, or of any other
change having a material effect on their investment objectives or goals. If they fail to inform us of any
change and we do not modify our strategy to account for these changes, their accounts could suffer,
adverse consequences.
Managed Account Liquidity Risks
We may invest our clients' assets in a blend of liquid, publicly traded mutual funds and ETFs, which
may, in turn, invest in or be comprised of a variety of securities and other instruments. Certain types
of securities, such as non-investment grade debt securities, small capitalization stocks, securities
issued by real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), and emerging market securities are subject to the
risk that the securities may not be sold at the quoted market price within a reasonable period of time.
A managed account holding these securities may experience substantial losses if required to liquidate
these holdings.
The mutual funds and ETFs in which we may invest our clients' assets may, in turn, invest in non-
U.S. securities and other financial instruments denominated in non-U.S. currencies. Investments in
securities of non-U.S. issuers and securities denominated in non-U.S. currencies pose currency
exchange risks to the extent they are not hedged. In addition, foreign securities regulators may
exercise less regulatory supervision than those in the United States, and foreign governments may
afford less legal protection to the pooled investment vehicles as investors than that of the U.S.
government.
We may invest our clients' assets in emerging or developing markets. Investments in emerging or
developing markets involve exposure to economic structures that are generally less diverse and
mature, and to political systems, which have less stability than those of more developed countries.
Investments in securities in developing market countries are also generally more volatile and less
liquid than investments in securities in markets of developed countries. Emerging market securities
may be subject to currency transfer restrictions and may experience delays and disruptions in
securities settlement procedures. Certain emerging markets are closed in whole or part to the direct
purchase of equity securities by foreigners. In addition, funds that invest in foreign securities or
securities denominated in foreign currencies may be adversely affected by changes in currency
exchange rates, exchange control regulations, foreign country indebtedness and indigenous
economic and political developments. In addition, foreign investing may involve less publicly available
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information. Investments in foreign countries could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., such
as restrictions on receiving the investment proceeds from a foreign country, foreign tax laws or tax
withholding requirements, unique trade clearance or settlement procedures, and potential difficulties
in enforcing contractual obligations or other legal rules that jeopardize shareholder protection.
Foreign accounting may be less transparent than U.S. accounting practices and foreign regulation
may be inadequate or irregular.
We may invest our clients' assets in high yield securities. High yield securities, also known as "junk
bonds," are below investment grade quality and may be considered speculative with respect to the
issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments. These types of securities are more
susceptible to real or perceived adverse economic and competitive industry conditions than
investment grade securities. Yields on high yield securities will fluctuate. The secondary markets in
which lower-rated securities are traded may be less liquid than the markets for higher-rated securities.
A lack of liquidity in the secondary trading markets could adversely affect the price at which clients or
the funds they own could sell a particular high yield security when necessary to meet liquidity needs
or in response to a specific economic event, such as a deterioration in the creditworthiness of the
issuer, and could adversely affect and cause fluctuations in the value of client accounts. Adverse
publicity and investor perceptions may decrease the values and liquidity of high yield securities
generally.
We may invest our clients' assets in REITs, which are subject to certain risks associated with the direct
ownership of real property, including declines in the value of real estate, risks related to general and
local economic conditions, overbuilding and increased competition, increases in property taxes and
operating expenses and variations in rental income. REITs may also be subject to the risk of
fluctuations in income from underlying real estate assets, poor performance by the REITs’ managers,
prepayments and defaults by borrowers, adverse changes in tax laws, and, for U.S. REITs, their failure
to qualify for the special tax treatment granted to REITs.
We recommend private investment funds to our clients, some of which lack liquidity, in that there
may be no secondary market for the investment and none is expected to develop.
Third Party Manager Risks
We may engage the services of third-party investment managers to manage a portion of a client’s
assets. These third-party managers charge their own fees, which are in addition to the fees charged
by Wealthspire. Multiple fees charged on the same investments results in layering of fees, which will
reduce the rate of return that the investor will derive from the underlying investment.
Fund Risks
We advise clients on investments in private investment funds, some of which are in limited
partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, or other entities.
Private investment funds, generally involve various risk factors and liquidity constraints, a complete
discussion of which is set forth in the private investment fund offering documents. Each prospective
client will be required to complete a subscription agreement to establish qualification for investing in
private investment funds and also to acknowledge understanding and acceptance of the merits and
risks of the investment.
The performance of a private investment fund will be dependent in part upon the integrity, skill, and
judgment of its portfolio managers.
We conduct the amount and depth of due diligence that we believe is adequate to recommend the
appropriate portfolio managers with which to invest. However, due diligence is not a guarantee and
may not reveal problems associated with a particular portfolio manager or an investment. We rely
upon representations made by private fund managers, accountants, attorneys, prime brokers, and
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other investment professionals. If any representation is misleading, incomplete, or false, it may result
in the selection of portfolio managers that might otherwise have been eliminated from consideration
had complete and accurate information been made available.
The separate management fee payable to Wealthspire based upon the value of the assets placed in
private investment funds in accordance with the Program fee schedule or other managed account
fee schedule will result in a layering of fees, which will reduce the rate of return that the investor will
derive from the underlying investments.
Funds may invest in certain types of securities, such as non-investment grade debt securities, small
capitalization stocks, securities issued by REITs, and emerging market securities, which are subject to
the risk that the securities may not be sold at the quoted market price within a reasonable period of
time. A pooled investment vehicle holding these securities may experience substantial losses if it is
required to liquidate them.
A portfolio manager of a private investment fund may have an inability to exit underlying funds
because of, among other things, poor performance by those underlying funds, regulatory actions or
complaints against those underlying funds, or volatility in the markets in which those funds invest.
Underlying funds in which a portfolio manager invests have the right to defer or suspend withdrawals
in the event those situations arise, or that a suspension is otherwise considered to be in the best
interest of those underlying funds. The organizational documents of the underlying funds may impose
additional limitations on withdrawal.
Other Risks of Loss Market Risk
The price of any security or the value of an entire asset class can decline for a variety of reasons outside
of Wealthspire’s control, including, but not limited to, changes in the macroeconomic environment,
unpredictable market sentiment, forecasted or unforeseen economic developments, interest rates,
regulatory changes, and domestic or foreign political, demographic, or social events. If a client has a
high allocation in a particular asset class it may negatively affect overall performance to the extent
that the asset class underperforms relative to other market assets. Conversely, a low allocation to a
particular asset class that outperforms other asset classes in a particular period will cause that client
account to underperform relative to the overall market.
Large Investment Risks
Clients may collectively account for a large portion of the assets in certain investments. A decision by
many investors to buy or sell some or all of a particular investment where clients hold a significant
portion of that investment may negatively impact the value of that the investment.
Cryptocurrency Risk
Purchasing cryptocurrencies comes with a number of risks, including volatile market price swings or
flash crashes, market manipulation, and cybersecurity risks. In addition, cryptocurrency markets and
exchanges are not regulated with the same controls or customer protections available in equity,
option, futures, or foreign exchange investing. There is no assurance that a person who accepts a
cryptocurrency as payment today will continue to do so in the future.
Investors should conduct extensive research into the legitimacy of each individual cryptocurrency,
including its platform, before investing. The features, functions, characteristics, operation, use and
other properties of the specific cryptocurrency may be complex, technical, or difficult to understand
or evaluate. The cryptocurrency may be vulnerable to attacks on the security, integrity or operation,
including attacks using computing power sufficient to overwhelm the normal operation of the
cryptocurrency’s blockchain or other underlying technology. Some cryptocurrency transactions will
be deemed to be made when recorded on a public ledger, which is not necessarily the date or time
that a transaction may have been initiated.
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Any individual cryptocurrency may change or otherwise cease to operate as expected due to changes
made to its underlying technology, changes made using its underlying technology, or changes
resulting from an attack. These changes may include, without limitation, a "fork," a "rollback," an
"airdrop," or a "bootstrap." Such changes may dilute the value of an existing cryptocurrency position
and/or distribute the value of an existing cryptocurrency position to another cryptocurrency. Any
cryptocurrency may be cancelled, lost or double spent, or otherwise lose all or most of their value, due
to forks, rollbacks, attacks, or failures to operate as intended. The nature of cryptocurrency means that
any technological difficulties by digital trading platforms may prevent the access of your
cryptocurrency. Any insurance or surety bonds maintained by digital trading platforms for the benefit
of its customers may not be sufficient to cover all losses incurred by customers.
Cryptocurrency trading can be extremely risky. Cryptocurrency trading may not generally be
appropriate, particularly with funds drawn from retirement savings, student loans, mortgages,
emergency funds, or funds set aside for other purposes. Cryptocurrency trading can lead to large and
immediate financial losses. The volatility and unpredictability of the price of cryptocurrency relative to
fiat currency may result in significant loss over a short period of time. Transactions in cryptocurrency
may be irreversible, and, accordingly, losses due to fraudulent or accidental transactions may not be
recoverable. The nature of cryptocurrency may lead to an increased risk of fraud or cyber attack.
Under certain market conditions, it may be difficult or impossible to liquidate a position quickly at a
reasonable price. This can occur, for example, when the market for a particular cryptocurrency
suddenly drops, or if trading is halted due to news, unusual trading activity, or changes in the
underlying cryptocurrency system.
The greater the volatility of a particular cryptocurrency, the greater the likelihood that problems may
be encountered in executing a transaction. In addition to normal market risks, you may experience
losses due to one or more of the following: system failures, hardware failures, software failures,
network connectivity disruptions, and data corruption.
Investments in cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) also involve significant risks, including
high volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and cybersecurity threats. While cryptocurrency ETFs provide
indirect exposure to digital assets, they remain subject to the price fluctuations of the underlying
cryptocurrencies, which can be extreme. Additionally, regulatory developments may impact the
availability and operation of cryptocurrency ETFs, potentially affecting their liquidity and valuation.
Other risks include tracking errors, custodial risks, and the potential for increased fees compared to
traditional ETFs. Investors should carefully consider these risks and their risk tolerance before
investing in cryptocurrency ETFs.
Digital Asset Risk
Investments in Digital Assets are subject to many specialized risks and considerations, including risks
relating to (i) technology, (ii) security, (iii) regulation, (iv) user/market acceptance, (v) volatility and
(vi) timing. Digital Assets and their networks may not experience material technological development.
There can be no assurance that all material vulnerabilities in the technology associated with a
particular Digital Asset and its associated networks will be identified, and exposure to such
vulnerabilities may result in direct or indirect losses due to security incidents, network or smart
contract failure, or losses of market confidence in the applicable Digital Asset or network. Trading
Platforms continue to be especially susceptible to service interruptions or permanent cessation of
operations due to many reasons,
including fraud, technical glitches, hackers, malware or
governmental regulation or other intervention. In particular, a breach of the security procedures used
by third-party custodians, Trading Platforms or over-the-counter (“OTC”) counterparties, if any, could
result in an uninsured loss of the entirety of the investment in a Digital Asset. Any failure of
technologies associated with Digital Assets or their networks could have a material adverse effect on
the investment.
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Digital Assets are not legal tender in the United States, and federal, state or foreign governments may
restrict the use and exchange of Digital Assets at any time. While Digital Assets generally are not
currently regulated as a currency, security, commodity interest or similar asset/instrument in the
United States, they have attracted the attention of U.S. regulatory agencies, the SEC has taken the
position that some Digital Assets are securities. Furthermore, Digital Assets may be structured in a
way that creates an intentional or unintentional security or commodity interest. Future regulatory
clarity that imposes greater regulatory burdens on some participants in the crypto ecosystem is likely.
To the extent that new regulations are imposed, or regulatory authorities apply existing regulations
to Digital Assets investments may be materially adversely affected. Further, the taxation of Digital
Assets is uncertain in many jurisdictions, and those jurisdictions that have formulated a position have
reached varying (and continuously evolving) conclusions. Digital Asset values have experienced
extreme price volatility that may continue in the future. The value of Digital Assets also will be affected
by the worldwide acceptance or rejection of Digital Assets and Digital Asset network technology. In
particular, problems with the supply of a Digital Asset, security flaws (or perceived security flaws) with
the applicable network or smart contracts deployed thereon, difficulties with converting a Digital
Asset to fiat currencies or other Digital Asset and concerns that Digital Assets may disproportionately
facilitate criminal activities or consume excessive amounts of electricity may negatively affect the
acceptance, growth and development of Digital Assets. The value of Digital Assets may be volatile and
subject to impairment, and such investments may lose their entire value.
Legislative and Tax Risk
Performance may directly or indirectly be affected by government legislation or regulation, which
may include, but is not limited to: changes in investment adviser or securities trading regulation;
change in the U.S. government’s guarantee of ultimate payment of principal and interest on certain
government securities and changes in the tax code that could affect interest income, income
characterization, and/or tax reporting obligations.
Projections
Wealthspire may rely upon projections, forecasts or estimates developed by a company in which a
fund is invested concerning the company’s future performance and cash flow. Projections, forecasts,
and estimates are forward-looking statements and are based upon certain assumptions.
Actual events are difficult to predict and beyond Wealthspire’s control. Actual events may differ from
those assumed. Some important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from
those in any forward-looking statements include changes in interest rates; loan pricing; leverage
levels; loan structures; credit agreement terms; prepayment rates; timing of acquiring additional
assets for a client; exchange rates or default or recovery rates or timing; mismatches between the
timing of accrual and receipt of proceeds from a fund’s assets; domestic and foreign business, market,
financial or legal conditions; differences in the actual allocation of a fund’s investments among asset
groups from that described herein; the degree to which a fund’s investments are hedged and the
effectiveness of such hedges, among others. There can be no assurance that certain of a fund’s
estimated returns or projections can be realized or that actual returns or results will not be materially
lower than those estimated therein.
Certain Operational Risks Cybersecurity Risk
The information and technology systems of Wealthspire and of key service providers to Wealthspire
and its clients may be vulnerable to potential damage or interruption from computer viruses, network
failures, computer and telecommunication failures, infiltration by unauthorized persons and security
breaches, usage errors by their respective professionals, power outages and catastrophic events such
as fires, tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, and earthquakes. Although Wealthspire has implemented
various measures designed to manage risks relating to these types of events, if these systems are
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compromised, become inoperable for extended periods of time or cease to function properly, it may
be necessary for Wealthspire to make a significant investment to fix or replace them and to seek to
remedy the effect of these issues. The failure of these systems and/or of disaster recovery plans for any
reason could cause significant interruptions in the operations of Wealthspire or its client accounts and
result in a failure to maintain the security, confidentiality, or privacy of sensitive data, including
personal information.
Business and Regulatory Risks of Private Investment Funds
Legal, tax and regulatory changes could occur that may adversely affect clients. The regulatory
environment for private investment funds and their investment advisers is evolving, and changes in
the regulation of private investment funds or their investment advisers may adversely affect the value
of investments held by a client and the ability of a client to obtain the leverage it might otherwise
obtain or to pursue its trading strategies. In addition, the securities and futures markets are subject to
comprehensive statutes, regulations, and margin requirements. The SEC, other regulators and self-
regulatory organizations and exchanges are authorized to take extraordinary actions in the event of
market emergencies. The regulation of derivatives transactions and funds that engage in such
transactions is an evolving area of law and is subject to modification by government and judicial
action. In addition, regulators are increasingly considering the role of non- bank lenders. There is no
guarantee that laws and regulations applicable to non-bank lenders will not change in a manner that
adversely affects a client, including the ability of a client to originate loans or otherwise restrict a
client’s activities in this regard, or otherwise restrict or materially increase the cost of business of
pursuing all potential investment strategies and options.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Neither we nor any of our management personnel are subject to or have in the past been subject to
any criminal or civil action in any domestic or foreign court, and neither we nor any of our
management personnel have been subject to any administrative proceedings before the SEC or any
other state, federal or foreign financial regulatory authority.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Frank Marzano’s Ownership of an Adviser
As explained in more detail in Item 4 above, Frank Marzano, a Managing Director of Wealthspire,
directly or indirectly owns a majority interest in GMAG Management and various of its affiliates, which
sponsor and manage the Funds. A conflict of interest exists as Frank Marzano has a financial incentive
to recommend an investment in a Fund where he can earn compensation. Nonetheless, an
investment in a Fund is only recommended to clients with consideration of numerous factors in mind,
including but not limited to, the client’s investment objective and financial circumstances.
The Funds shall continue to be operated separate and independent of Wealthspire and Wealthspire
Advisors LLC. The Funds will not be offered to Wealthspire clients. Clients may continue to own one
or more of the Funds, but neither the purchase of a new Fund or additional investment in a currently
owned Fund will be permitted. Wealthspire does not, and shall not, monitor or supervise any of the
Funds, nor will it supervise Mr. Marzano relative to his role with the Funds. Wealthspire does not, and
shall not, receive compensation from any of the Funds.
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Affiliates
On November 1, 2023, the firm was acquired by Wealthspire Advisors LLC, a SEC-registered investment
advisor, at the time wholly owned by NFP Corp. (“NFP”). Following the November 1, 2023 acquisition,
the firm became a subsidiary of Wealthspire Advisors LLC and began doing business as Wealthspire
Advisors on June 10, 2024. NFP was acquired by Aon plc on April 25, 2024, and on October 30, 2025 the
Firm’s parent company, Wealthspire, LP, was acquired by Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC (“MDP”).
The firm intends to maintain a separate client brochure until such time as the operations of
Wealthspire Advisors LLC and the firm are sufficiently integrated to merit a combined client brochure.
The Firm is affiliated with other registered investment advisers, insurance agencies, and other product
and service providers. Wealthspire Advisors is under no obligation to sell any products or recommend
any services to our clients as a result of these affiliations.
Wealthspire Advisors has entered into mutual referral arrangements with the following parent
company-affiliated entities (“Affiliate”): Retirement Advisory, Newport Private Wealth Inc., and
Fiducient Advisors LLC. As a result of these referral agreements, the referring entity will receive a
portion of the advisor's services fee received for each referred client. The client will not pay a higher
fee than they would normally, and a client is under no obligation to use the services of any Affiliate or
third-party advisor that Wealthspire Advisors recommends. Wealthspire has also entered into a
referral agreement with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC (“Kestra”), the Broker Dealer platform through
which Retirement Advisory offers securities.
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
Wealthspire Advisors and its employees may buy and sell the same securities that may be
recommended to clients. If the possibility of a conflict of interest occurs, the client's interest will
prevail. It is the policy of Wealthspire Advisors that priority will always be given to the client's orders
over the orders of an employee.
To avoid any potential conflicts involving personal trades, Wealthspire Advisors has adopted a Code
of Ethics which sets forth the standards of conduct which every officer, partner, Advisor
Representative, and employee of Wealthspire Advisors is expected to follow. Wealthspire Advisors'
fiduciary duty compels all employees to act with the utmost integrity in all dealings, which is the core
principle underlying its Code of Ethics and incorporated Personal Trading Policy, and represents the
expected norm of all dealings with Wealthspire Advisors clients. In connection with these
expectations, Wealthspire Advisors has established principles of conduct for its employees. These
standards are consistent with Wealthspire Advisors' belief that ethical conduct is premised on the
fundamental principles of openness, integrity, honesty, and trust.
Wealthspire Advisors maintains an investment policy relative to personal securities transactions. This
investment policy is part of Wealthspire Advisors’ overall Code of Ethics, which serves to establish a
standard of business conduct for all of Wealthspire Advisors’ personnel that is based upon
fundamental principles of openness, integrity, honesty and trust. The firm’s policy, in accordance with
Section 204A of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, contains written policies reasonably designed to
prevent the unlawful use of material non-public information by Wealthspire Advisors or any of its
personnel. For example, the firm’s Code of Ethics:
Requires certain Wealthspire Advisors’ personnel to report their personal securities holdings
and obtain pre-approval of certain investments
Prohibits the misuse of material non-public information by any person associated with
Wealthspire Advisors
Prohibits the recommendation, purchase or sale for client accounts any securities in which
Wealthspire Advisors or any of its related persons has a material financial interest.
A copy of the firm’s Code of Ethics is available upon request.
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Generally, Wealthspire Advisors invests client funds in mutual funds and ETFs.; Assets allocated to
Separate Account Managers are invested by that manager without input from Wealthspire Advisors
as to the specific securities to be purchased or sold. Wealthspire Advisors’ personnel are permitted to
buy or sell securities that are also recommended to clients. Because the firm does not generally
purchase individual securities for client accounts (except for ETFs that are used as a mutual fund
alternative, and when previously agreed upon), Wealthspire Advisors believes that its personnel are
not in a position to potentially materially benefit from the sale or purchase of those securities,
including ETFs given the underlying composition thereof (i.e., a pooled investment vehicle comprised
of numerous individual securities selected at the discretion of the fund manager).
Wealthspire Advisors anticipates that, in appropriate circumstances, consistent with clients’
investment objectives, it will cause accounts over which Wealthspire Advisors has management
authority to effect, and will recommend to investment advisory clients or prospective clients, the
purchase or sale of securities in which Wealthspire Advisors, its affiliates, Advisor Representatives,
and/or clients, directly or indirectly, have a position. Wealthspire Advisors employees and persons
associated with Wealthspire Advisors are required to follow the Wealthspire Advisors' Code of Ethics.
The Code of Ethics is designed to ensure that the personal securities transactions, activities, and
interests of the employees of Wealthspire Advisors will not interfere with (i) making decisions in the
best interest of advisory clients, and (ii) implementing such decisions while, at the same time, allowing
employees to invest for their own accounts. Under the Code, certain classes of securities have been
designated as exempt transactions based on a determination that these would materially not
interfere with the best interest of Wealthspire Advisors clients. In addition, the Code requires pre-
clearance of some transactions, including investment in any limited, private, or initial public offering.
Nonetheless, because the Code of Ethics in some circumstances would permit employees to invest in
the same securities as clients, there is a possibility that employees might benefit from market activity
by a client in a security held by an employee. Employee trading is continually monitored under the
Code of Ethics to reasonably prevent conflicts of interest between Wealthspire Advisors and its clients.
The Code of Ethics also includes provisions relating to maintaining the confidentiality of client
information, a prohibition on trading on inside information, a prohibition of rumor mongering,
restrictions on the acceptance of significant gifts and the reporting of certain gifts and business
entertainment items, and personal securities trading procedures, among other things. All supervised
persons at Wealthspire Advisors must acknowledge reviewing the current Code of Ethics annually.
Trade Error Policy
Wealthspire Advisors strives to minimize the occurrence of trade errors. In the event of a trade error,
it is Wealthspire Advisors’ policy to return the client to an equivalent or comparable position had the
trade error not occurred.
Gifts and Entertainment Policy
Wealthspire Advisors maintains a Gifts and Entertainment Policy, whereby employees are generally
prohibited from receiving (or giving) any gift, gratuity, hospitality, or other offering of more than de
minimis value, from (to) any person or entity doing business with the firm. This prohibition generally
excludes items or events where the employee has reason to believe there is a legitimate business
purpose, such as a dinner or a sporting event, of reasonable value and frequency, where a
representative of the company providing the business entertainment is present. Gifts received (or
given) by employees are reported regularly and are monitored by the firm. Wealthspire Advisors
values its relationships with clients and others doing business with the firm, including Separate
Account Managers Wealthspire Advisors recommends to its clients. These relationships may result in
periodic gifts provided or received by Wealthspire Advisors employees in the ordinary course of
business. As a practical matter, it would be difficult to establish working relationships with clients and
others without periodic gifts being exchanged.
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While the acceptance of any gift by a Wealthspire Advisors employee may be viewed as a conflict, the
Gifts and Entertainment Policy is designed to provide reasonable assurance that gifts received are not
of a material nature to impact a Wealthspire Advisors employee's judgment in working with clients
and others doing business with the firm.
Wealthspire Advisors clients or prospective clients may request a complete copy of the firm's Code of
Ethics by contacting Wealthspire Advisors' Compliance Department using the telephone number on
the Cover Page of this Brochure.
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Wealthspire generally recommends that Clients utilize the custody, brokerage and clearing services
provided by Pershing, Fidelity and/or Schwab. Prior to engaging Wealthspire to provide investment
management services, the Client will be required to enter into a formal Investment Management
Agreement with Wealthspire setting forth the terms and conditions under which Wealthspire shall
manage the Client's assets, and a separate custodial/clearing agreement with each designated
broker- dealer/custodian.
Qualitative and quantitative factors that Wealthspire considers in recommending Pershing, Fidelity
and/or Schwab (or another broker- dealer/custodian,) include historical relationship with Wealthspire,
financial strength, reputation, execution capabilities, pricing, research, and service. Although the
commissions and/or transaction fees charged by the broker-dealer/custodian shall comply with our
duty to obtain best execution, the broker- dealer/custodian may charge a commission that is higher
than another qualified broker-dealer might charge to effect the same transaction. In seeking best
execution, the determinative factor is not the lowest possible cost, but whether the transaction
represents the best qualitative execution, taking into consideration the full range of broker-dealer
services, including the value of research provided, execution capability, commission rates, and
responsiveness. Accordingly, although Wealthspire will seek competitive rates, it may not necessarily
obtain the lowest possible commission rates for Client account transactions. Under the Program,
brokerage commissions or transaction fees charged by the designated broker-dealer/custodian are
included in the Program Fee. Under the Wrap Fee Program, the firm offers participants discretionary
and non-discretionary investment management services for a single specified annual fee, inclusive of
execution, custody, performance reporting, and our investment management fees.
Soft Dollars
Wealthspire does not receive Soft Dollar Benefits from a broker-dealer or a third party.
Brokerage for Client Referrals
Wealthspire does not receive client referrals from a broker-dealer or third party.
Directed Brokerage Arrangements
Wealthspire accepts directed brokerage arrangements when a client requires that transactions be
effected through a specific broker-dealer. In such Client directed arrangements, the Client will
negotiate terms and arrangements for their account[s] with that broker-dealer, and Wealthspire will
not seek better execution services or prices from other broker-dealers or be able to "batch" the Client's
transactions for execution through other broker-dealers with orders for other accounts managed by
us. As a result, the Client may pay higher commissions or other transaction costs or greater spreads,
or receive less favorable net prices, on transactions for the account(s) than would otherwise be the
case.
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Aggregation
The aggregation or blocking of Client transactions allows an adviser to execute transactions in a more
timely, equitable, and efficient manner and seeks to reduce overall commission charges to the Clients.
Our policy is to aggregate Client transactions where possible and when advantageous to the Clients.
In these instances, clients will receive an average share price and transaction costs will be shared
equally and on a pro-rata basis. We currently seek to achieve this by executing transactions in the
Client Accounts. Those blocked orders may include orders on behalf of Clients that participate in the
Wrap Fee Program as well as Clients that do not participate in the Wrap Fee Program. Trading of
aggregate batches of securities composed of assets from multiple Client accounts allows us to
execute equity trades in a timely and equitable manner and to reduce overall transaction charges
incurred by us. Any reduction in transaction charges incurred by us will not reduce the fees charged
to Clients participating in the Wrap Fee Program. In connection with the execution of any such trade,
no advisory Client will be favored over any other advisory Client, and each Client that participates in
an aggregated batch order will participate at the average share price for all of Wealthspire's
transactions in the applicable securities during the applicable business day.
We may have, through our clearing/custodial firm relationships, limited access to initial public
offerings of shares ("IPO") and in limited circumstances may purchase and recommend for purchase
IPOs for its Client accounts. If one or more managed account Clients request that Wealthspire
purchase a specific IPO, Wealthspire will evaluate the suitability of the investment and may, if
available, purchase that IPO for each of the requesting client accounts on a pro- rata basis among all
requesting Clients. We shall use reasonable efforts to allocate available IPO shares on a fair and
equitable basis, and in adherence to applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including FINRA Rule 5130.
Allocation
Our policy prohibits any allocation of trades in a manner that results in more favorable treatment for
our employee accounts or any Client Account.
We have adopted a policy for the fair and equitable allocation of transactions that generally analyzes
each trade, taking into consideration the specifics of each trade and the characteristics of each Client
Account. To the extent that a client participates in a particular transaction such transaction will
generally be allocated pro-rata among such Client Accounts, unless facts specific to the transaction
and Client Accounts warrant an alternative allocation methodology.
Item 13: Review of Accounts
Review of Accounts and Reporting
Client accounts are reviewed by Private Wealth Advisors assigned to each client account. Wealthspire
monitors the investments in your account continuously, and specifically reviews your account to make
sure the investments Wealthspire recommends to you are meeting your financial goals. Reviews may
also be triggered by material changes in variables such as the client's individual circumstances, or the
market, political or economic environment. We advise all of our managed account clients that it is
their responsibility to advise us of any changes in their investment objectives or financial situation. We
ask all of our managed account clients to review financial planning issues (to the extent applicable),
investment objectives, and account performance, with us on an annual basis.
The broker-dealer/custodian provides managed account clients with transaction confirmation notices
and regular summary account statements directly. We provide performance reports for each client’s
account, at least annually. Performance reports for private investment funds are provided in
accordance with the terms set forth in each Fund’s Offering Documents. Clients are encouraged to
compare account statements received from its custodian with reports received from Wealthspire.
Clients are also encouraged to contact Wealthspire to discuss ongoing access to account information
for their accounts.
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Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
We do not compensate unaffiliated third parties for client referrals. Nonetheless, Wealthspire has
compensation structures that are associated with sourcing clients, which are based on the revenue
generated by such clients. In addition, as part of Wealthspire’s incentive compensation bonus plan, a
pool of funds is allocated to employees on an annual basis based on Wealthspire’s profitability.
Wealthspire employees may also receive more compensation for recommending that clients
participate in the Program as opposed to receiving advisory services outside of the Program. As a
result, a conflict of interest exists as such employees have an incentive to recommend that clients
participate in the Program.
Item 15: Custody
Although we do not maintain physical custody of client funds and securities, we are deemed to have
custody of client funds and securities as defined in the Custody Rule under the Investment Advisers
Act of 1940 (the “Custody Rule”). Client funds and securities are held in custody by qualified custodians,
such as unaffiliated broker- dealers or banks. Clients will receive quarterly account statements or
appraisals directly from their qualified custodian that holds and maintains client assets. Managed
account Clients and clients for whom we provide billpay services should receive at least quarterly
statements from the custodian or bank. Wealthspire urges Clients to carefully review those
statements and compare the official custodial records to reporting provided by Wealthspire. Our
reports may vary from custodial statements based on accounting procedures, reporting dates, or
valuation methodologies of certain securities.
Where required by the Custody Rule, Wealthspire arranges for an independent accounting firm to
perform an annual independent verification of client funds and securities over which Wealthspire is
deemed to have custody.
Wealthspire is also deemed to have custody of client funds and securities in certain accounts by virtue
of the fact that it has standing letters of authority with respect to such accounts. Nonetheless,
Wealthspire relies on the February 21, 2017, no-action letter issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission granting relief from having to obtain an annual independent verification of funds and
securities in accounts over which Wealthspire has custody by virtue of having standing letters of
authority.
Item 16: Investment Discretion
Where we have discretionary authority to determine, without obtaining specific consent, securities to
be bought or sold, the amount of securities to be bought or sold, broker-dealer to be used and the
commission rates paid. This authority is established by the Wrap Fee Investment Management
Agreement or other pertinent Investment Management Agreement signed by the Client and
Wealthspire.
We exercise that discretion based on the stated investment objectives for the particular Client
Account.
Wealthspire has personal discussions with its clients in which their investment objectives, based on
their particular financial circumstances, are determined. We create and manage a portfolio based on
the client’s goals and objectives, the portfolio consists of one or more of the following: individual
equities, bonds, exchange traded funds (“ETFs”), no- load or load- waived mutual funds, or other
investment vehicles. Each of our clients individually owns the securities in the individual portfolio.
Each client has the opportunity to place reasonable written restrictions on investing in certain
securities or types of securities. These limitations or restrictions are required to be memorialized in
writing. Restrictions do not have to be reflected in a client’s investment management agreement;
restrictions are reflected in various forms, including but not limited to, as agreed to in writing by both
parties, and by email.
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When selecting securities and determining amounts, Wealthspire observes the investment policies,
limitations, and restrictions of the Clients for which it advises.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
Wealthspire does not vote proxies for its managed account clients. Clients maintain exclusive
responsibility for: (1) directing the manner in which proxies solicited by issuers of securities beneficially
owned by the client shall be voted, and (2) making all elections relative to any mergers, acquisitions,
tender offers, bankruptcy proceedings or other type events pertaining to the client’s investment
assets. Wealthspire and/or the client instruct each custodian of the assets to forward to the client
copies of all proxies and shareholder communications relating to the client’s investment assets.
If Wealthspire inadvertently receives proxy information for a security held in a managed account
client’s account, Wealthspire will immediately forward such information to the appropriate managed
account client, but will not, and will not be obligated to, take further action with respect to the voting
of such proxy. Upon termination of its agreement with a managed account client, Wealthspire shall
make a good faith and reasonable attempt to forward proxy information received by Wealthspire on
behalf of such managed account client to the forwarding address provided by such client to
Wealthspire.
Wealthspire affirmatively disclaims responsibility for voting (by proxies or otherwise) on, and will not
take any action with regard to, all matters (other than forwarding proxies and proxy information to
managed account clients) for which shareholder action is required or solicited with respect to
securities beneficially held by a client’s managed account, including, without limitation, (i) all matters
relating to class actions, including without limitation, matters relating to opting in or opting out of a
class and approval of class settlements and (ii) all matters relating to bankruptcies or reorganizations.
Item 18: Financial Information
Wealthspire does not require or solicit the prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees six months or more
in advance of services rendered.
We have no financial commitment that impairs our ability to meet contractual and fiduciary
commitments to Clients and have not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
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Additional Brochure: WRAP FEE BROCHURE (2026-03-29)
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GM ADVISORY GROUP, LLC dba WEALTHSPIRE ADVISORS
Wrap Fee Program Brochure
400 Broadhollow Road, Suite 301
Melville, NY 11747
631.227.3900
www.wealthspire.com
March 27, 2026
This Wrap Fee Program Brochure (the “Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and
business practices of GM Advisory Group, LLC dba Wealthspire Advisors. If you have any questions
about the contents of this Brochure, please contact us at 631.227.3900 or email us at
compliance@wealthspire.com. The information in this Brochure has not been approved or verified by
the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state securities authority.
GM Advisory Group, LLC dba Wealthspire Advisors (“Wealthspire”, “we”, or the “firm”) is a registered
investment adviser. Registration of an investment adviser does not imply any level of skill or training.
Additional information about GM Advisory Group, LLC dba Wealthspire Advisors is also available on
the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The firm's CRD Number is 147592.
Item 2: Material Changes to this Brochure since the last update filed November 25, 2025
This publication of the Brochure contains highlights of the changes that have been made to this
brochure since the last amendment on November 25, 2025, which may be deemed material changes
from our last filing:
There have not been any material changes.
We strongly encourage each client to review the entire updated brochure.
You may request a complete copy of our current Wrap Fee Program Brochure at any time by contacting
us at 631.227.3900 or info@wealthspire.com. Our Brochure is also available on our website at
www.wealthspire.com.
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Item 3: Table of Contents
Item 2: Material Changes ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
Item 3: Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
Item 4: Services, Fees and Compensation .......................................................................................................................... 5
Item 5: Account Requirements and Types of Clients .................................................................................................... 7
Item 6: Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation ..................................................................................................... 7
Item 7: Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers .................................................................................... 19
Item 8: Client Contact with Portfolio Managers ........................................................................................................... 19
Item 9: Additional Information .............................................................................................................................................. 19
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Item 4: Services, Fees and Compensation
Separately Managed Account Clients
We primarily provide discretionary investment management services to our managed account
clients, principally through a wrap fee program (the “Program”). Clients in the Program pay a single
specified annual fee, inclusive of execution, custody, performance reporting, and our investment
management fees. Wealthspire also offers clients participation in a non- discretionary wrap fee
program. Wealthspire also offers to its clients, non-discretionary investment advisory services, on a
non-wrap fee basis, as well as financial planning and consulting services on a stand- alone basis.
Fees for such services are primarily offered on a flat fee basis. To the extent offered, the Advisors
flat fee will be based upon various factors.
Wealthspire has personal discussions with its clients in which their investment objectives, based on
their particular financial circumstances, are determined. We create and manage a portfolio based
on the client’s goals and objectives, the portfolio consists of one or more of the following: individual
equities, bonds, exchange traded funds (“ETFs”), no- load or load- waived mutual funds, third-party
managed equity or bond strategies, or other investment vehicles (including private investment
funds including hedge and private equity funds). Each client has the opportunity to place
reasonable written restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities. These
limitations or restrictions are required to be memorialized in writing. Restrictions do not have to be
reflected in a client’s investment management agreement; restrictions are reflected in various
forms, including but not limited to, agreed to in writing by both parties, and by email.
Wrap Fee Program Fees
The firm charges an annual “wrap-fee” for participation in the Program. The wrap-fee will be
charged as a percentage of assets under management, as follows:
Annual
% Fee
Assets Under
Management
Initial $500,000
Next $500,000
Next $1,000,000
Next $2,000,000
Next $4,000,000
All Additional
2.00%
1.75%
1.25%
1.00%
0.75%
0.50%
Fee Differentials
In certain circumstances, Wealthspire, in its sole discretion, charges its clients a different wrap-fee
(higher or lower) or flat fee based upon certain criteria (i.e., complexity of the engagement,
anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future additional assets, dollar amount of assets to
be managed, related accounts, account composition, negotiations with client, etc.). Certain
Program clients are subject to a different fee schedule that was previously established.
Fee Calculation
The fee is not charged on the basis of a share of capital gains, capital appreciation of the funds, or
any portion of the funds of an advisory client, pursuant to Section 205(a)(1) of the Investment
Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (hereinafter the “Act”).
Fee Payment
Clients will be charged in advance, at the beginning of each calendar quarter, based upon the value
(market value or fair market value in the absence of market value, plus any credit balance or minus
any debit balance), of the client's account at the end of the previous quarter. Fees are prorated for
accounts opened during the quarter. An additional fee for the current quarter will be assessed if
assets are deposited after the beginning of the quarter. This fee is also prorated based on the
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number of calendar days remaining in the quarter during which the service will be in effect. No
portion of the fee will be credited to the client for the current calendar quarter should any
withdrawals from the portfolio occur in the same calendar quarter.
Termination of Advisory Relationship
A client agreement may be canceled at any time, by either party, for any reason upon receipt of
prior written notice. Upon termination of any account, any prepaid, unearned fees will be promptly
refunded, and any earned, unpaid fees will be due and payable.
Mutual Fund Fees and Exchange Traded Fees and Expenses
If a client invests in mutual funds or ETFs, they generally will be charged fees and expenses by such
funds that are separate and distinct from the Program fee or other Wealthspire advisory fees, as
specified in the pertinent Investment Management Agreement. These fees will generally include a
management fee, other fund expenses, and a possible distribution fee. Wealthspire selects mutual
funds and ETFs with varying fee structures. Pershing, Schwab and/or Fidelity may elect to offer no-
transaction-fee mutual funds or ETFs, as such certain fees associated with the mutual funds or ETFs
selected from the no- transaction fee offerings are waived. However, Wealthspire selects mutual
funds and ETFs that have transaction fees, and that do not have transaction fees. Wealthspire’s
investment team selects mutual funds and ETFs based upon investment need and selection
criteria, which includes various quantitative factors, such as performance, internal expense ratio,
exposure and market outlook.
Clients are not restricted from investing in mutual funds or ETFs directly, without the services of
Wealthspire, however in that event clients will not receive the services provided by Wealthspire,
which are designed, among other things, to assist the client in determining which mutual funds or
ETFs are most appropriate to each client’s financial condition and objectives. Clients should
compare the fees charged by the funds (available in each fund’s prospectus) and the fees charged
by Wealthspire to fully understand the total amount of fees to be paid by the client.
Miscellaneous Fees
The Program fee does not include transaction costs and other fees charged by broker-dealers other
than Pershing, Fidelity and Schwab. The Program Fee also does not include certain transaction
costs and other fees charged by Pershing, Fidelity, Schwab, and third-party managers including,
but not limited to, mark- ups and mark- downs on fixed-income transactions. Such fees and
expenses are in addition to the Program’s wrap-fee.
Purchasing Services Separately
Execution, reporting, and custodial services for the Program are generally provided by Pershing,
Fidelity and Schwab. Additionally, Program accounts are generally maintained at Pershing, Fidelity
and Schwab. Prior to engaging Wealthspire to provide investment management services under the
Program, each client will be required to enter into an Investment Management Agreement with
Wealthspire setting forth the terms and conditions under which Wealthspire manages each such
client’s assets, and a separate custodial/clearing agreement with the Program broker-dealer and
custodian. Wealthspire has a potential disincentive to trade securities as a result of the
transaction/execution costs that it is required to pay its broker- dealer and custodian for securities
transactions. When beneficial to the client, as determined by Wealthspire in its sole discretion,
individual equity and fixed income transactions may be affected through broker-dealers with whom
Wealthspire has entered into arrangements for prime brokerage clearing services.
Participation in the Program may cost more or less than purchasing such services separately.
Depending upon the wrap fee charged by Wealthspire, the amount of portfolio activity in a client’s
account, and the value of custodial and other services provided with respect to such client’s
account, the wrap fee charged to such client may or may not exceed the aggregate cost of the
services provided to such client if such services were provided separately or if Wealthspire were to
negotiate transaction fees and seek best price and execution of transactions for such client’s
account. In addition, the fees charged by Wealthspire for participation in the Program may be higher
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or lower than those charged by other sponsors of comparable wrap fee programs. There is no
substantive difference between how we manage wrap fee accounts and how we manage other
managed accounts.
Financial Planning, Consulting, and Similar Fees
From time to time, Wealthspire provides certain financial planning and consulting services to its
clients on non- investment related matters. Although Wealthspire generally considers these
services incidental to the services it provides under its managed account services, including the
Program, Wealthspire may determine to provide these services on a fixed fee basis, separate and
apart from its managed account services including the Program. In that event, Wealthspire will
describe these services and fees in a separate financial planning agreement or limited consulting
agreement between Wealthspire and the applicable client. These services cover financial planning
for a variety of client needs, including but not limited to, cash flow planning, business planning, risk
management, retirement and wealth preservation planning, tax planning and analysis, charitable
giving, and bill pay. Fees will be determined on a case- by-case basis depending on the needs of the
client. The agreements will also include a description of the fees to be charged and when they are
to be paid. If Wealthspire agrees to provide these services, Wealthspire's obligations are expressly
limited to the planning and consulting services specifically requested by the client.
Item 5: Account Requirements and Types of Clients
Wealthspire imposes no requirements to open or maintain an account under the Program. Program
clients are not required to place a minimum amount of assets with a portfolio manager, and they
are not required to maintain a minimum account size.
Our Clients are individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and
business entities.
Item 6: Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation
independent
investment managers and/or separately managed accounts
investment objective(s).
In such situations,
Wealthspire may recommend that a portion of a client’s Program assets be allocated among
in
unaffiliated
accordance with the client’s designated
the
independent manager(s) or separately
managed account managers shall have day-to-day responsibility for the active discretionary
management of the allocated Program assets.
include the client’s designated
Wealthspire shall continue to render investment supervisory services to the client relative to the
ongoing monitoring and review of account performance, asset allocation, and client investment
objectives. Factors which Wealthspire shall consider in recommending independent investment
investment
manager(s) or separately managed accounts
objective(s), management style, performance, reputation, financial strength, reporting, pricing, and
research.
Wealthspire acts as the portfolio manager for the Program. The amount of compensation received
by Wealthspire as a result of client participation in the Program may be more than what we would
receive if the client paid separately for investment advice, brokerage, and other services.
Advisory Services Offered
We provide discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services through
separately- managed accounts and pooled investment vehicles. We primarily provide discretionary
investment management services to our managed account clients, principally through a wrap fee
program (the “Program”). Clients in the Program pay a single specified annual fee, inclusive of
execution, custody, performance reporting, and investment management fees. Wealthspire also
offers clients participation in a non- discretionary wrap fee program. Wealthspire also offers to its
clients, nondiscretionary investment advisory services, on a non-wrap fee basis, as well as financial
planning and consulting services on a stand- alone basis. Fees for such services are primarily offered
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on a flat fee basis. To the extent offered, the Advisors flat fee will be based upon various factors.
Wealthspire has personal discussions with its clients in which their investment objectives, based on
their particular financial circumstances, are determined. We create and manage a portfolio based
on the client’s goals and objectives, the portfolio consists of one or more of the following: individual
equities, bonds, exchange traded funds (“ETFs”), no- load or load- waived mutual funds, third-party
managed equity or bond strategies, or other investment vehicles (including private investment
funds including hedge and private equity funds). Each client has the opportunity to place
reasonable written restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities. These
limitations or restrictions are required to be memorialized in writing. Restrictions do not have to be
reflected in a client’s investment management agreement; restrictions are reflected in various
forms, including but not limited to, as agreed to in writing by both parties, and by email.
As part of an overall client asset allocation strategy, Wealthspire may recommend that clients who
qualify as either “accredited investors”, as defined in Rule 501 under the United States Securities Act
of 1933, as amended and/or “qualified purchasers” or “knowledgeable employees” as defined in the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and the rules thereunder consider allocating a
portion of that client's investment assets among private investment funds. If the client determines
to invest in a private investment fund recommended by Wealthspire, the firm may be compensated
based upon the value of the assets placed in private investment funds in accordance with the
Program fee schedule or other managed account agreement. The Program Fee or other advisory
fees paid to Wealthspire are in addition to the fees paid to the private investment fund sponsors and
managers, as described in the offering documents of any of those private investment funds. The
decision whether to invest in a fund rests with each client after that client has received and
reviewed the fund's offering documents (including, among others, a confidential private
placement memorandum that details, among other items, the terms, risks and conflicts of interest
pertaining to an investment in that fund).
The firm has previously recommended that certain of its advisory clients invest in one or more
Funds (“Funds”) managed or sponsored by GMAG Management, an investment adviser previously
under common control with the firm’s predecessor, GM Advisory Group, Inc. In addition, certain
affiliates of GMAG Management sponsor and serve as general partner or managing member of such
Funds (“Sponsors”) and, as a result, receive compensation, depending on the Fund. Frank Marzano,
a Managing Director of Wealthspire, has a controlling ownership interest in GMAG Management
and its affiliates that serve as general partner of the Funds. A conflict of interest exists as Frank
Marzano has a financial incentive to recommend an investment in a Fund where GMAG
Management or its affiliates can earn compensation. Nonetheless, an investment in a Fund is only
recommended to clients with consideration of numerous factors in mind, including but not limited
to, the client’s investment objective and financial circumstances.
The Funds shall continue to be operated separate and independent of Wealthspire. The Funds will
not be offered to Wealthspire clients. Clients may continue to own one or more of the Funds, but
neither the purchase of a new Fund or additional investment in a currently owned Fund will be
permitted. Wealthspire does not, and shall not, monitor or supervise any of the Funds, nor will it
supervise Mr. Marzano relative to his role with the Funds. Wealthspire does not, and shall not,
receive compensation from any of the Funds.
Financial Planning and Consulting Services
From time to time, Wealthspire provides certain financial planning and consulting services to its
clients on non- investment related matters. Although Wealthspire generally considers these
services incidental to the services it provides under its managed account services, including the
Program, Wealthspire may determine to provide these services on a fixed fee basis, separate and
apart from its managed account services including the Program. In that event, Wealthspire will
describe these services and fees in a separate financial planning agreement or limited consulting
agreement between Wealthspire and the applicable client. These services cover financial planning
for a variety of client needs, including but not limited to, cash flow planning, business planning, risk
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management, retirement and wealth preservation planning, tax planning and analysis, charitable
giving, and bill pay. Fees will be determined on a case-by-case basis depending on the needs of the
client. The agreements will also include a description of the fees to be charged and when they are
to be paid. If Wealthspire agrees to provide these services, the firm's obligations are expressly
limited to the planning and consulting services specifically requested by the client.
We may recommend the services of other professionals. Nonetheless, clients are under no
obligation to engage the professionals we recommend. Wealthspire does not guarantee the
services of any recommended professional, and we are not liable for any action, omission,
recommendation, decision, or loss as a result of a Client’s use of one of these recommended
professionals.
Customized Services
Wealthspire provides customized advisory services to its managed account clients based upon
each client's unique needs, objectives, and concerns. We review client investment goals and
financial circumstances with clients. Following such review, we develop an investment strategy and
investment guidelines for each client. Each client has the opportunity to place reasonable written
restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities. Unless a client has advised
Wealthspire in writing to the contrary, the firm is not subject to restrictions on the discretionary
management of a particular client’s managed account assets.
Wrap Fee Program
As described herein, we offer our managed account clients the option to participate in our Program.
The services offered under, and the corresponding terms and conditions pertaining to, the Program
are discussed in this Program Brochure, a copy of which is presented to all prospective Program
participants.
Although most of our managed account clients, who elect discretionary investment management
services, choose to participate in the Program, there is no substantive difference between how we
manage wrap fee accounts and how we manage other accounts.
Performance Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
Wealthspire does not receive performance-based compensation for advisory services rendered to
its clients. Frank Marzano, a Managing Director of Wealthspire, receives performance-based
compensation for Funds recommended to such clients that are managed by GMAG Management
or one of its affiliates. A conflict of interest exists as Frank Marzano has an incentive to recommend
one or more of the Funds to firm clients.
Wealthspire has adopted policies and procedures intended to address conflicts of interest relating
to the allocation of investment opportunities among clients. Wealthspire reviews investment
decisions to ensure that all clients with substantially similar investment objectives are treated fairly
and equitably over time. We will offer clients the right to participate in all investment opportunities
that we determine are appropriate for the client in view of their investment objectives, relative
amounts of capital available for new investments, their investment profile, and portfolio
composition. In accordance with our allocation procedures, we will endeavor to treat each of our
clients in a fair and equitable manner.
For example, Wealthspire determines in its sole discretion to allocate certain investment
opportunities to one or more managed accounts and not to all managed accounts. The firm also
pursues and executes trades in the same or different securities for one or more managed accounts
at different times.
Those trades may cause two different performance results among the various managed account
clients. Wealthspire may purchase securities for one or more clients at the same time as we sell
securities for other clients of the firm.
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Wealthspire will attempt to service the individual needs of each of its clients. Conflicts of interest
between a particular client, and other clients could exist.
Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategy
With respect to managed account clients, Wealthspire utilizes a variety of different sources of
financial information in connection with its analysis of securities. Those sources include financial
publications, inspections of corporate activities, research materials and reports, corporate rating
services, annual reports, prospectuses, SEC filings, and company press releases. Research services
are received in various forms, including, without limitation, written reports and information
obtained via electronic sources including the internet. Employees of Wealthspire also attend
industry conferences.
Wealthspire will review each person or firm that manages a mutual or exchange traded fund, privately
placed pooled investment vehicle, or other investment strategy for which an investment is being
considered. They will use one or more of the following methods of due diligence: meetings/ongoing
conference calls with such persons and his or her staff; verification of references; background reviews
with respect to regulatory matters, education and professional history; reviews of audited financial
statements; and verification of performance claims.
Investment Strategies Managed Account Clients
The primary investment strategy we use for client accounts is strategic asset allocation. Asset
allocation is the process for determining a long-term asset allocation that is appropriate for an
investor, as well as considering how each asset class will fare in the intermediate-term in relation
to its long-term expectations. This determination is made by first defining which asset classes exist
and how to categorize the world of investments. Asset classes must be unique, and investable for
consideration. We believe there are a number of asset classes from which suitable selections can
be made for clients. It is also important to classify these asset classes more broadly into groups that
investors can understand. Asset classes generally serve one of three purposes: Growth,
Preservation, or Inflation Protection. By using broad categories that establish a clear goal and
objective, we believe investors can better determine their proper allocation, and therefore have
portfolios that better fit their risk profile.
The investment strategy for a specific client is based upon their investment objective and financial
circumstances stated by the client during consultations. The client may change these objectives at
any time. In performing our services, we are not required to verify any information received from
the client or from the client's other professionals and are expressly authorized to rely on information
from the client. Moreover, each client is advised that it remains their responsibility to promptly
notify the firm if there is ever any change in their financial situation or investment objectives for the
purpose of reviewing/evaluating/revising Wealthspire's previous recommendations and/or
services.
Material Risks of Strategies and Securities
Investing in securities involves a risk of loss that clients and investors in should be prepared to bear.
Investing involves risk, including the risk of loss. There can be no assurance that the investment
objective of our clients and investors will be achieved and that clients and investors will not incur
losses.
interest
rates,
Subject to the Advisers Act and the terms of the applicable investment management agreement
or similar agreement, Wealthspire shall have no liability for any losses in a client’s account. The
price of any security can decline for a variety of reasons outside of Wealthspire’s control,
including, but not limited to, changes in the macroeconomic environment, unpredictable market
sentiment, forecasted or unforeseen economic developments,
regulatory
changes, and domestic or foreign political, demographic, or social events. There is no guarantee
that Wealthspire’s judgment or investment decisions about particular securities will necessarily
produce the intended results. Wealthspire’s judgment may prove to be incorrect, and a client might
not achieve his or her investment objectives.
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High volatility and/or the lack of deep and active liquid markets for a security may prevent the firm
from selling a client’s securities at all, or at an advantageous time or price because Wealthspire and
the client’s broker may have difficulty finding a buyer and may be forced to sell at a significant
discount to market value. Finally, performance-based fees can increase the risk of excessive trading
in client accounts. Wealthspire cannot guarantee any level of performance or that any client will
avoid a loss of account assets. Any investment in securities involves the possibility of financial loss
that clients should be prepared to bear.
When evaluating risk, financial loss may be viewed differently by each client and may depend on
many different risk items, each of which may affect the probability of adverse consequences and the
magnitude of any potential losses. The following risks may not be all-inclusive but should be
considered carefully by a prospective client before entering the Program. These risks should be
considered as possibilities, with additional regard to their actual probability of occurring and the
effect on a client if there is, in fact, an occurrence.
In addition to the risks listed below, clients should review the respective offering or similar
documents of each mutual fund, ETF and other security or instrument in its portfolio or
recommended for purchase by us for a detailed description of risk factors associated with a
particular investment or portfolio. We encourage all of our clients to meet with us on regular basis
to review the assets in the account and the specific risk parameters for the account.
Managed Account Risks
Capital values fluctuate, especially so over shorter periods of time. The possibility of capital loss does
exist. However, historical data suggests that the risk of principal loss can be minimized if a long-term
investment mix, chosen in accordance with your risk tolerances and objectives, is maintained over
the long-term. It is uncertain as to when profits, if any, will be realized. Losses on unsuccessful
investments may be realized before gains are realized on successful investments. Clients may not
get a return of capital or realize any gains on their investments. If they do, those returns, or gains
may not occur for a substantial period of time after investing with us.
Wealthspire may utilize a range of different investment strategies depending upon the investment
objectives of the client. The associated risks will vary depending upon which investment products
and strategies are employed. Risks associated with Wealthspire investment strategies as
applicable, include, but are not limited to the following:
Although we generally limit our investments for clients to listed securities, mutual funds and ETFs,
we are not required to diversify our strategies. We may invest in a limited number of strategies or
with a limited number of mutual funds and ETFs. In addition, funds that we recommend may invest
in underlying funds in the same or similar securities, further limiting the diversification of managed
accounts.
We may invest in strategies or markets that underperform as compared to other strategies or
securities markets generally. This strategy may cause client accounts to underperform as compared
to other investment vehicles that invest in different asset classes. Different types of securities (for
example, large-, mid- and small- capitalization stocks or growth or value stocks) tend to go through
cycles of performing better—or worse— than the securities markets generally.
Stocks of mid-cap companies tend to be more volatile than those of large-cap companies because
mid- cap companies tend to be more susceptible to adverse business or economic events than
larger, more established companies. During a period when large- and mid-cap U.S. stocks fall
behind other types of investments, bonds or small-cap stocks, for instance, the performance of
investment strategies focused on large- and/or mid-cap stocks will lag the performance of these
other investments. Historically, small- cap and international stocks have been riskier than large-
and mid-cap U.S. stocks. During a period when small-cap and/or international stocks fall behind
other types of investments, U.S. large- and mid-cap stocks, for instance, the performance of
investment strategies focused on small-cap or international stocks may lag the performance of
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these other investments. In the past, these periods have lasted in excess of several years.
We may utilize such investment techniques as leverage, margin transactions, short sales, option
transactions, and forward and futures contracts. These practices can, in certain circumstances,
maximize the adverse impact to client accounts. We cannot guarantee or represent that our
investment strategy will be successful, and investment results may vary substantially over time.
Changes in interest rates will affect the value of fixed income investments. In general, as interest
rates rise, bond prices fall, and conversely, as interest rates fall, bond prices rise. Interest rate risk is
generally greater for high yield securities; however, higher-rated fixed income securities are also
subject to this risk. Increased interest rate risk is also a factor when investing in fixed income
securities paying no current interest (such as zero-coupon securities and principal-only securities),
interest-only securities and fixed income securities paying non-cash interest in the form of other
securities.
The trading prices of equity securities fluctuate in response to a variety of factors. These factors
include events impacting a single issuer, as well as political, market and economic developments
that affect specific market segments and the stock market as a whole. The value of client accounts,
like stock prices generally, will fluctuate within a wide range in response to these factors. As a result,
client accounts could lose value over short or even long periods.
Mutual fund and/or ETF performance may not exactly match the performance of the index or
market benchmark that the mutual fund and/or ETF is designed to track because 1) the mutual
fund and/or ETF will incur expenses and transaction costs not incurred by any applicable index or
market benchmark; 2) certain securities comprising the index or market benchmark tracked by the
mutual fund and/or ETF may, from time to time, temporarily be unavailable; and 3) supply and
demand in the market for either the mutual fund and/or ETF and/or for the securities held by the
mutual fund and/or ETF may cause the mutual fund and/or ETF shares to trade at a premium or
discount to the actual net asset value of the securities owned by the mutual fund and/or ETF.
Clients should be aware that to the extent Wealthspire invests in mutual fund and/or ETF securities,
they will pay two levels of compensation - fees charged by Wealthspire plus any management fees
charged by the issuer of the mutual fund and/or ETF. This scenario may cause a higher cost (and
potentially lower investment returns) than if a client purchased the mutual fund and/or ETF directly.
Mutual funds and ETFs typically include embedded expenses that may reduce the fund’s net asset
value, and therefore directly affect the fund’s performance and indirectly affect a client’s portfolio
performance or an index benchmark comparison. Expenses of the fund may include investment
adviser management fees, custodian fees, brokerage commissions, and legal and accounting fees.
Mutual fund and/or ETF expenses change from time to time at the sole discretion of the mutual
fund and/or ETF issuer. Mutual fund and/or ETF tracking error and expenses vary.
ETF investments rely on third-party management and advisers; Wealthspire is not expected to have
an active role in the day-to-day management of fund investments. Carried interest and other
incentive distributions to fund management may create an incentive towards more speculative
investments than would otherwise have been made.
The value of assets or income from investments may be less in the future as inflation decreases the
value of money. As inflation increases, the value of fixed assets can decline. This risk is greater for
fixed income securities with longer maturities.
The issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security may be unable or unwilling to make timely
payments of interest or principal. This risk is magnified for lower-rated debt securities, such as high
yield securities. High yield securities are considered predominantly speculative with respect to the
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ability of the issuer to make timely payments of interest or principal. In addition, funds that invest
in fixed income securities issued in connection with corporate restructurings by highly leveraged
issuers or in fixed income securities that are in default may be subject to greater credit risk because
of those investments.
Changes in the financial condition of an issuer or counterparty, changes in specific economic or
political conditions that affect a particular type of security or issuer, and changes in general
economic or political conditions can affect a security's or instrument's value. The value of securities
or instruments of smaller, less well-known issuers can be more volatile than that of larger issuers.
Issuer- specific events can have a negative impact on the value of client accounts.
Wealthspire cannot control, and clients are exposed to, the risk that financial intermediaries or
security issuers experience adverse economic consequences that may include impaired credit
ratings, default, bankruptcy or insolvency, any of which may affect portfolio values or management.
This risk applies to assets on deposit with any broker utilized by a client, notwithstanding asset
segregation and insurance requirements that are beneficial to clients generally. In addition,
exchange trading venues or trade settlement and clearing intermediaries could experience adverse
events that may temporarily or permanently limit trading or adversely affect the value of securities
held by clients. Finally, any issuer of securities may experience a credit event that could impair or
erase the value of the issuer’s securities held by a client.
Private investment funds are speculative, not suitable for all investors, and intended for experienced
and sophisticated investors who are willing to bear the high economic risks of the investment,
which can include: loss of all or a substantial portion of the investment due to leveraging, short-
selling, or other speculative practices, lack of liquidity in that there may be no secondary market for
the investment and none is expected to develop, volatility of returns, restrictions on transferring
interests in the investment, potential lack of diversification and resulting higher risk due to
concentration of trading authority depending on the numbers of advisor(s) utilized, absence of
information regarding valuations and pricing, complex tax structures and delays in tax reporting,
less regulation and higher fees than mutual funds, and risks associated with operations, personnel,
and processes of the manager. Private investment funds may invest in a limited number of
strategies, a limited number of direct investments, and with a limited number of portfolio managers.
Clients must promptly apprise us of any material changes in their financial condition, or of any other
change having a material effect on their investment objectives or goals. If they fail to inform us of
any change and we do not modify our strategy to account for these changes, their accounts could
suffer, adverse consequences.
losses
Managed Account Liquidity Risks
We may invest our clients' assets in a blend of liquid, publicly traded mutual funds and ETFs, which
may, in turn, invest in or be comprised of a variety of securities and other instruments. Certain types
of securities, such as non-investment grade debt securities, small capitalization stocks, securities
issued by real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), and emerging market securities are subject to the
risk that the securities may not be sold at the quoted market price within a reasonable period of
time. A managed account holding these securities may experience substantial
if
required to liquidate these holdings.
The mutual funds and ETFs in which we may invest our clients' assets may, in turn, invest in non-
U.S. securities and other financial instruments denominated in non-U.S. currencies. Investments in
securities of non-U.S. issuers and securities denominated in non-U.S. currencies pose currency
exchange risks to the extent they are not hedged. In addition, foreign securities regulators may
exercise less regulatory supervision than those in the United States, and foreign governments may
afford less legal protection to the pooled investment vehicles as investors than that of the U.S.
government.
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We may invest our clients' assets in emerging or developing markets. Investments in emerging or
developing markets involve exposure to economic structures that are generally less diverse and
mature, and to political systems, which have less stability than those of more developed countries.
Investments in securities in developing market countries are also generally more volatile and less
liquid than investments in securities in markets of developed countries. Emerging market securities
may be subject to currency transfer restrictions and may experience delays and disruptions in
securities settlement procedures. Certain emerging markets are closed in whole or part to the
direct purchase of equity securities by foreigners. In addition, funds that invest in foreign securities
or securities denominated in foreign currencies may be adversely affected by changes in currency
exchange rates, exchange control regulations, foreign country indebtedness and indigenous
economic and political developments. In addition, foreign investing may involve less publicly
available information. Investments in foreign countries could be affected by factors not present in
the U.S., such as restrictions on receiving the investment proceeds from a foreign country, foreign
tax laws or tax withholding requirements, unique trade clearance or settlement procedures, and
potential difficulties in enforcing contractual obligations or other legal rules that jeopardize
shareholder protection. Foreign accounting may be less transparent than U.S. accounting practices
and foreign regulation may be inadequate or irregular.
We may invest our clients' assets in high yield securities. High yield securities, also known as "junk
bonds," are below investment grade quality and may be considered speculative with respect to the
issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments. These types of securities are
more susceptible to real or perceived adverse economic and competitive industry conditions than
investment grade securities. Yields on high yield securities will fluctuate. The secondary markets in
which lower- rated securities are traded may be less liquid than the markets for higher-rated
securities. A lack of liquidity in the secondary trading markets could adversely affect the price at
which clients or the funds they own could sell a particular high yield security when necessary to
meet liquidity needs or in response to a specific economic event, such as a deterioration in the
creditworthiness of the issuer, and could adversely affect and cause fluctuations in the value of
client accounts. Adverse publicity and investor perceptions may decrease the values and liquidity
of high yield securities generally.
We may invest our clients' assets in REITs, which are subject to certain risks associated with the
direct ownership of real property, including declines in the value of real estate, risks related to
general and local economic conditions, overbuilding and increased competition, increases in
property taxes and operating expenses and variations in rental income. REITs may also be subject
to the risk of fluctuations in income from underlying real estate assets, poor performance by the
REITs’ managers, prepayments and defaults by borrowers, adverse changes in tax laws, and, for U.S.
REITs, their failure to qualify for the special tax treatment granted to REITs.
We recommend private investment funds to our clients, some of which lack liquidity, in that there
may be no secondary market for the investment and none is expected to develop.
Third Party Manager Risks
We may engage the services of third-party investment managers to manage a portion of a client’s
assets. These third-party managers charge their own fees, which are in addition to the fees charged
by Wealthspire. Multiple fees charged on the same investments results in layering of fees, which
will reduce the rate of return that the investor will derive from the underlying investment.
Fund Risks
We advise clients on investments in private investment funds, some of which are in limited
partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations or other entities.
Private investment funds, generally involve various risk factors and liquidity constraints, a complete
discussion of which is set forth in the private investment fund offering documents. Each prospective
client will be required to complete a subscription agreement to establish qualification for investing
in private investment funds and also to acknowledge understanding and acceptance of the merits
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and risks of the investment.
The performance of a private investment fund will be dependent in part upon the integrity, skill,
and judgment of its portfolio managers.
We conduct the amount and depth of due diligence that we believe is adequate to recommend
the appropriate portfolio managers with which to invest. However, due diligence is not a guarantee
and may not reveal problems associated with a particular portfolio manager or an investment. We
rely upon representations made by hedge fund managers, accountants, attorneys, prime brokers
and other investment professionals. If any representation is misleading, incomplete, or false, it may
result in the selection of portfolio managers that might otherwise have been eliminated from
consideration had complete and accurate information been made available.
The separate management fee payable to Wealthspire based upon the value of the assets placed
in private investment funds in accordance with the Program fee schedule or other managed
account fee schedule will result in a layering of fees, which will reduce the rate of return that
the investor will derive from the underlying investments.
Funds may invest in certain types of securities, such as non-investment grade debt securities, small
capitalization stocks, securities issued by REITs, and emerging market securities, which are subject
to the risk that the securities may not be sold at the quoted market price within a reasonable period
of time. A pooled investment vehicle holding these securities may experience substantial losses if
it is required to liquidate them.
A portfolio manager of a private investment fund may have an inability to exit underlying funds
because of, among other things, poor performance by those underlying funds, regulatory actions
or complaints against those underlying funds, or volatility in the markets in which those funds
invest. Underlying funds in which a portfolio manager invests have the right to defer or suspend
withdrawals in the event those situations arise, or that a suspension is otherwise considered to be in
the best interest of those underlying funds. The organizational documents of the underlying funds
may impose additional limitations on withdrawal.
Other Risks of Loss Market Risk
The price of any security or the value of an entire asset class can decline for a variety of reasons
outside of Wealthspire’s control, including, but not limited to, changes in the macroeconomic
environment, unpredictable market sentiment, forecasted or unforeseen economic developments,
interest rates, regulatory changes, and domestic or foreign political, demographic, or social events.
If a client has a high allocation in a particular asset class it may negatively affect overall performance
to the extent that the asset class underperforms relative to other market assets. Conversely, a low
allocation to a particular asset class that outperforms other asset classes in a particular period will
cause that client account to underperform relative to the overall market.
Large Investment Risks
Clients may collectively account for a large portion of the assets in certain investments. A decision
by many investors to buy or sell some or all of a particular investment where clients hold a significant
portion of that investment may negatively impact the value of that the investment.
Cryptocurrency Risk
Purchasing cryptocurrencies comes with a number of risks, including volatile market price swings
or flash crashes, market manipulation, and cybersecurity risks. In addition, cryptocurrency markets
and exchanges are not regulated with the same controls or customer protections available in
equity, option, futures, or foreign exchange investing. There is no assurance that a person who
accepts a cryptocurrency as payment today will continue to do so in the future.
Investors should conduct extensive research into the legitimacy of each individual cryptocurrency,
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including its platform, before investing. The features, functions, characteristics, operation, use and
other properties of the specific cryptocurrency may be complex, technical, or difficult to understand
or evaluate. The cryptocurrency may be vulnerable to attacks on the security, integrity or operation,
including attacks using computing power sufficient to overwhelm the normal operation of the
cryptocurrency’s blockchain or other underlying technology. Some cryptocurrency transactions will
be deemed to be made when recorded on a public ledger, which is not necessarily the date or time
that a transaction may have been initiated.
Any individual cryptocurrency may change or otherwise cease to operate as expected due to
changes made to its underlying technology, changes made using its underlying technology, or
changes resulting from an attack. These changes may include, without limitation, a "fork," a
"rollback," an "airdrop," or a "bootstrap." Such changes may dilute the value of an existing
cryptocurrency position and/or distribute the value of an existing cryptocurrency position to
another cryptocurrency. Any cryptocurrency may be cancelled, lost or double spent, or otherwise
lose all or most of their value, due to forks, rollbacks, attacks, or failures to operate as intended. The
nature of cryptocurrency means that any technological difficulties by digital trading platforms may
prevent the access of your cryptocurrency. Any insurance or surety bonds maintained by digital
trading platforms for the benefit of its customers may not be sufficient to cover all losses incurred
by customers.
Cryptocurrency trading can be extremely risky. Cryptocurrency trading may not generally be
appropriate, particularly with funds drawn from retirement savings, student loans, mortgages,
emergency funds, or funds set aside for other purposes. Cryptocurrency trading can lead to large
and immediate financial losses. The volatility and unpredictability of the price of cryptocurrency
relative to fiat currency may result in significant loss over a short period of time. Transactions in
cryptocurrency may be irreversible, and, accordingly, losses due to fraudulent or accidental
transactions may not be recoverable. The nature of cryptocurrency may lead to an increased risk of
fraud or cyber attack.
Under certain market conditions, it may be difficult or impossible to liquidate a position quickly at
a reasonable price. This can occur, for example, when the market for a particular cryptocurrency
suddenly drops, or if trading is halted due to recent news events, unusual trading activity, or
changes in the underlying cryptocurrency system.
The greater the volatility of a particular cryptocurrency, the greater the likelihood that problems
may be encountered in executing a transaction. In addition to normal market risks, you may
experience losses due to one or more of the following: system failures, hardware failures, software
failures, network connectivity disruptions, and data corruption.
Investments in cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) also involve significant risks,
including high volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and cybersecurity threats. While cryptocurrency
ETFs provide indirect exposure to digital assets, they remain subject to the price fluctuations of the
underlying cryptocurrencies, which can be extreme. Additionally, regulatory developments may
impact the availability and operation of cryptocurrency ETFs, potentially affecting their liquidity and
valuation. Other risks include tracking errors, custodial risks, and the potential for increased fees
compared to traditional ETFs. Investors should carefully consider these risks and their risk tolerance
before investing in cryptocurrency ETFs.
Digital Asset Risk
Investments in Digital Assets are subject to many specialized risks and considerations, including
risks relating to (i) technology, (ii) security, (iii) regulation, (iv) user/market acceptance, (v) volatility
and (vi) timing. Digital Assets and their networks may not experience material technological
development. There can be no assurance that all material vulnerabilities in the technology
associated with a particular Digital Asset and its associated networks will be identified, and
exposure to such vulnerabilities may result in direct or indirect losses due to security incidents,
network or smart contract failure, or losses of market confidence in the applicable Digital Asset or
network. Trading Platforms continue to be especially susceptible to service interruptions or
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permanent cessation of operations due to many reasons, including fraud, technical glitches,
hackers, malware or governmental regulation or other intervention. In particular, a breach of the
security procedures used by third-party custodians, Trading Platforms or over- the-counter (“OTC”)
counterparties, if any, could result in an uninsured loss of the entirety of the investment in a Digital
Asset. Any failure of technologies associated with Digital Assets or their networks could have a
material adverse effect on the investment.
Digital Assets are not legal tender in the United States, and federal, state or foreign governments
may restrict the use and exchange of Digital Assets at any time. While Digital Assets generally are
not currently regulated as a currency, security, commodity interest or similar asset/instrument in
the United States, they have attracted the attention of U.S. regulatory agencies, the SEC has taken
the position that some Digital Assets are securities. Furthermore, Digital Assets may be structured
in a way that creates an intentional or unintentional security or commodity interest. Future
regulatory clarity that imposes greater regulatory burdens on some participants in the crypto
ecosystem is likely. To the extent that new regulations are imposed, or regulatory authorities apply
existing regulations to Digital Assets investments may be materially adversely affected. Further, the
taxation of Digital Assets is uncertain in many jurisdictions, and those jurisdictions that have
formulated a position have reached varying (and continuously evolving) conclusions. Digital Asset
values have experienced extreme price volatility that may continue in the future. The value of Digital
Assets also will be affected by the worldwide acceptance or rejection of Digital Assets and Digital
Asset network technology. In particular, problems with the supply of a Digital Asset, security flaws
(or perceived security flaws) with the applicable network or smart contracts deployed thereon,
difficulties with converting a Digital Asset to fiat currencies or other Digital Asset and concerns that
Digital Assets may disproportionately facilitate criminal activities or consume excessive amounts of
electricity may negatively affect the acceptance, growth and development of Digital Assets. The
value of Digital Assets may be volatile and subject to impairment, and such investments may lose
their entire value.
Legislative and Tax Risk
Performance may directly or indirectly be affected by government legislation or regulation, which
may include, but is not limited to: changes in investment adviser or securities trading regulation;
change in the U.S. government’s guarantee of ultimate payment of principal and interest on certain
government securities and changes in the tax code that could affect interest income, income
characterization, and/or tax reporting obligations.
Projections
Wealthspire may rely upon projections, forecasts or estimates developed by a company in which a
fund is invested concerning the company’s future performance and cash flow. Projections,
forecasts and estimates are forward-looking statements and are based upon certain assumptions.
Actual events are difficult to predict and beyond a Wealthspire’s control. Actual events may differ
from those assumed. Some important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially
from those in any forward-looking statements include changes in interest rates; loan pricing;
leverage levels; loan structures; credit agreement terms; prepayment rates; timing of acquiring
additional assets for a client; exchange rates or default or recovery rates or timing; mismatches
between the timing of accrual and receipt of proceeds from a fund’s assets; domestic and foreign
business, market, financial or legal conditions; differences in the actual allocation of a fund’s
investments among asset groups from that described herein; the degree to which a fund’s
investments are hedged and the effectiveness of such hedges, among others. There can be no
assurance that certain of a fund’s estimated returns or projections can be realized or that actual
returns or results will not be materially lower than those estimated therein.
Certain Operational Risks Cybersecurity Risk
The information and technology systems of Wealthspire and of key service providers to Wealthspire
and its clients may be vulnerable to potential damage or interruption from computer viruses,
network failures, computer and telecommunication failures, infiltration by unauthorized persons
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and security breaches, usage errors by their respective professionals, power outages and
catastrophic events such as fires, tornadoes, floods, hurricanes and earthquakes. Although
Wealthspire has implemented various measures designed to manage risks relating to these types
of events, if these systems are compromised, become inoperable for extended periods of time or
cease to function properly, it may be necessary for Wealthspire to make a significant investment to
fix or replace them and to seek to remedy the effect of these issues. The failure of these systems
and/or of disaster recovery plans for any reason could cause significant interruptions in the
operations of Wealthspire or its client accounts and result in a failure to maintain the security,
confidentiality or privacy of sensitive data, including personal information.
Business and Regulatory Risks of Private Investment Funds
Legal, tax and regulatory changes could occur that may adversely affect clients. The regulatory
environment for private investment funds and their investment advisers is evolving, and changes
in the regulation of private investment funds or their investment advisers may adversely affect
the value of investments held by a client and the ability of a client to obtain the leverage it might
otherwise obtain or to pursue its trading strategies. In addition, the securities and futures markets
are subject to comprehensive statutes, regulations and margin requirements. The SEC, other
regulators and self- regulatory organizations and exchanges are authorized to take extraordinary
actions in the event of market emergencies. The regulation of derivatives transactions and funds
that engage in such transactions is an evolving area of law and is subject to modification by
government and judicial action. In addition, regulators are increasingly considering the role of non-
bank lenders. There is no guarantee that laws and regulations applicable to non-bank lenders will
not change in a manner that adversely affects a client, including the ability of a client to originate
loans or otherwise restrict a client’s activities in this regard, or otherwise restrict or materially
increase the cost of business of pursuing all potential investment strategies and options.
Voting Client Securities
Wealthspire does not vote proxies for its managed account clients. Clients maintain exclusive
responsibility for: (1) directing the manner in which proxies solicited by issuers of securities
beneficially owned by the client shall be voted, and (2) making all elections relative to any mergers,
acquisitions, tender offers, bankruptcy proceedings or other type events pertaining to the client’s
investment assets. Wealthspire and/or the client instruct each custodian of the assets to forward to
the client copies of all proxies and shareholder communications relating to the client’s
investment assets.
If Wealthspire inadvertently receives proxy information for a security held in a managed account
client’s account, Wealthspire will immediately forward such information to the appropriate
managed account client, but will not, and will not be obligated to, take further action with respect
to the voting of such proxy. Upon termination of its agreement with a managed account client,
Wealthspire shall make a good faith and reasonable attempt to forward proxy information received
by Wealthspire on behalf of such managed account client to the forwarding address provided by
such client to Wealthspire.
Wealthspire affirmatively disclaims responsibility for voting (by proxies or otherwise) on, and will not
take any action with regard to, all matters (other than forwarding proxies and proxy information to
managed account clients) for which shareholder action is required or solicited with respect to
securities beneficially held by a client’s managed account, including, without limitation, (i) all matters
relating to class actions, including without limitation, matters relating to opting in or opting out of a
class and approval of class settlements and (ii) all matters relating to bankruptcies or reorganizations.
Item 7: Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers
Wealthspire is the Program’s portfolio manager. We provide investment advisory services specific
to needs of each client. Prior to providing investment advisory services, we discuss with each client,
their particular investment objective(s). Wealthspire allocates each client’s investment assets
consistent with their designated investment objective(s). Clients may, at any time, impose
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restrictions, in writing, on Wealthspire’s services. As indicated above, each client is advised that it
remains their responsibility to promptly notify Wealthspire if there is ever any change in his/her/its
financial situation or investment objectives for the purpose of reviewing, evaluating or revising our
previous recommendations and/or services. To the extent, the Program recommends or utilizes
independent manager(s), Wealthspire shall provide the independent manager(s) with each client’s
particular investment objective(s). Any changes in the client’s financial situation or investment
objectives reported by the client to Wealthspire shall be communicated to the independent
manager(s) within a reasonable period of time.
Item 8: Client Contact with Portfolio Managers
The client shall have, without restriction, reasonable access to the Program’s portfolio manager.
Item 9: Additional Information
Disciplinary Information
Neither we nor any of our management personnel are subject to or have in the past been subject
to any criminal or civil action in any domestic or foreign court, and neither we nor any of our
management personnel have been subject to any administrative proceedings before the SEC or any
other state, federal or foreign financial regulatory authority.
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Frank Marzano’s Ownership of a Related Adviser
Frank Marzano, a Managing Director of Wealthspire, directly or indirectly owns a majority interest
in GMAG Management and various of its affiliates, which sponsor and manage the Funds. A conflict
of interest exists as Frank Marzano has a financial incentive to recommend an investment in a Fund
where he can earn compensation. Nonetheless, an investment in a Fund is only recommended to
clients with consideration of numerous factors in mind, including but not limited to, the client’s
investment objective and financial circumstances.
The Funds shall continue to be operated separate and independent of Wealthspire. The Funds will
not be offered to Wealthspire clients. Clients may continue to own one or more of the Funds, but
neither the purchase of a new Fund or additional investment in a currently owned Fund will be
permitted. Wealthspire does not, and shall not, monitor or supervise any of the Funds, nor will it
supervise Mr. Marzano relative to his role with the Funds. Wealthspire does not, and shall not, receive
compensation from any of the Funds.
Affiliate Companies
On November 1, 2023, the firm was acquired by, and became a subsidiary of, Wealthspire Advisors
LLC, a SEC-registered investment advisor. The firm intends to maintain a separate client brochure
until such time as the operations of Wealthspire Advisors LLC and the firm are sufficiently
integrated to merit a combined client brochure.
The firm will occasionally refer clients to affiliate companies, a full list is available upon request. The
firm’s parent company, Wealthspire Advisors LLC, has entered into referral agreements with
Wealthspire Retirement, LLC dba Wealthspire Retirement Advisory, Fiducient Advisors LLC,
Newport Private Wealth Inc., and Kestra Advisory Services, LLC (“Kestra”). Certain affiliate
employees offer securities through Kestra.
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
Wealthspire Advisors and its employees may buy and sell the same securities that may be
recommended to clients. If the possibility of a conflict of interest occurs, the client's interest will
prevail. It is the policy of Wealthspire Advisors that priority will always be given to the client's orders
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over the orders of an employee.
To avoid any potential conflicts involving personal trades, Wealthspire Advisors has adopted a Code
of Ethics which sets forth the standards of conduct which every officer, partner, Advisor
Representative, and employee of Wealthspire Advisors is expected to follow. Wealthspire Advisors'
fiduciary duty compels all employees to act with the utmost integrity in all dealings, which is the core
principle underlying its Code of Ethics and incorporated Personal Trading Policy, and represents the
expected norm of all dealings with Wealthspire Advisors clients. In connection with these
expectations, Wealthspire Advisors has established principles of conduct for its employees. These
standards are consistent with Wealthspire Advisors' belief that ethical conduct is premised on the
fundamental principles of openness, integrity, honesty, and trust.
Wealthspire Advisors maintains an investment policy relative to personal securities transactions. This
investment policy is part of Wealthspire Advisors’ overall Code of Ethics, which serves to establish a
standard of business conduct for all of Wealthspire Advisors’ personnel that is based upon
fundamental principles of openness, integrity, honesty and trust. The firm’s policy, in accordance
with Section 204A of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, contains written policies reasonably
designed to prevent the unlawful use of material non-public information by Wealthspire Advisors or
any of its personnel. For example, the firm’s Code of Ethics:
Requires certain Wealthspire Advisors’ personnel to report their personal securities
holdings and obtain pre-approval of certain investments
Prohibits the misuse of material non-public information by any person associated with
Wealthspire Advisors
Prohibits the recommendation, purchase or sale for client accounts any securities in which
Wealthspire Advisors or any of its related persons has a material financial interest.
A copy of the firm’s Code of Ethics is available upon request.
Generally, Wealthspire Advisors invests client funds in mutual funds and ETFs. ;Assets allocated to
Separate Account Managers are invested by that manager without input from Wealthspire Advisors
as to the specific securities to be purchased or sold. Wealthspire Advisors’ personnel are permitted
to buy or sell securities that are also recommended to clients. Because the firm does not generally
purchase individual securities for client accounts (except for ETFs that are used as a mutual fund
alternative, and when previously agreed upon), Wealthspire Advisors believes that its personnel are
not in a position to potentially materially benefit from the sale or purchase of those securities,
including ETFs given the underlying composition thereof (i.e., a pooled investment vehicle
comprised of numerous individual securities selected at the discretion of the fund manager).
Wealthspire Advisors anticipates that, in appropriate circumstances, consistent with clients’
investment objectives, it will cause accounts over which Wealthspire Advisors has management
authority to effect, and will recommend to investment advisory clients or prospective clients, the
purchase or sale of securities in which Wealthspire Advisors, its affiliates, Advisor Representatives,
and/or clients, directly or indirectly, have a position. Wealthspire Advisors employees and persons
associated with Wealthspire Advisors are required to follow the Wealthspire Advisors' Code of Ethics.
The Code of Ethics is designed to ensure that the personal securities transactions, activities, and
interests of the employees of Wealthspire Advisors will not interfere with (i) making decisions in the
best interest of advisory clients, and (ii) implementing such decisions while, at the same time,
allowing employees to invest for their own accounts. Under the Code, certain classes of securities
have been designated as exempt transactions based on a determination that these would materially
not interfere with the best interest of Wealthspire Advisors clients. In addition, the Code requires pre-
clearance of some transactions, including investment in any limited, private, or initial public offering.
Nonetheless, because the Code of Ethics in some circumstances would permit employees to invest
in the same securities as clients, there is a possibility that employees might benefit from market
activity by a client in a security held by an employee. Employee trading is continually monitored
under the Code of Ethics to reasonably prevent conflicts of interest between Wealthspire Advisors
and its clients.
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The Code of Ethics also includes provisions relating to maintaining the confidentiality of client
information, a prohibition on trading on inside information, a prohibition of rumor mongering,
restrictions on the acceptance of significant gifts and the reporting of certain gifts and business
entertainment items, and personal securities trading procedures, among other things. All supervised
persons at Wealthspire Advisors must acknowledge reviewing the current Code of Ethics annually.
Trade Error Policy
Wealthspire Advisors strives to minimize the occurrence of trade errors. In the event of a trade error,
it is Wealthspire Advisors’ policy to return the client to an equivalent or comparable position had the
trade error not occurred.
Gifts and Entertainment Policy
Wealthspire Advisors maintains a Gifts and Entertainment Policy, whereby employees are generally
prohibited from receiving (or giving) any gift, gratuity, hospitality, or other offering of more than de
minimis value, from (to) any person or entity doing business with the firm. This prohibition generally
excludes items or events where the employee has reason to believe there is a legitimate business
purpose, such as a dinner or a sporting event, of reasonable value and frequency, where a
representative of the company providing the business entertainment is present. Gifts received (or
given) by employees are reported regularly and are monitored by the firm. Wealthspire Advisors
values its relationships with clients and others doing business with the firm, including Separate
Account Managers Wealthspire Advisors recommends to its clients. These relationships may result
in periodic gifts provided or received by Wealthspire Advisors employees in the ordinary course of
business. As a practical matter, it would be difficult to establish working relationships with clients
and others without periodic gifts being exchanged.
While the acceptance of any gift by a Wealthspire Advisors employee may be viewed as a conflict,
the Gifts and Entertainment Policy is designed to provide reasonable assurance that gifts received
are not of a material nature to impact a Wealthspire Advisors employee's judgment in working with
clients and others doing business with the firm.
Wealthspire Advisors clients or prospective clients may request a complete copy of the firm's Code
of Ethics by contacting Wealthspire Advisors' Compliance Department using the telephone
number on the Cover Page of this Brochure.
Review of Accounts and Reporting
Client accounts are reviewed by Private Wealth Advisors assigned to each client account.
Wealthspire monitors the investments in your account continuously, and specifically reviews your
account to make sure the investments Wealthspire recommends to you are meeting your financial
goals. Reviews may also be triggered by material changes in variables such as the client's individual
circumstances, or the market, political or economic environment. We advise all of our managed
account clients that it is their responsibility to advise us of any changes in their investment
objectives or financial situation. We ask all of our managed account clients to review financial
planning issues (to the extent applicable), investment objectives, and account performance, with
us on an annual basis.
The broker-dealer/custodian provides managed account clients with transaction confirmation
notices and regular summary account statements directly. We provide performance reports for
each client’s account, at least annually. Performance reports for funds are provided in accordance
with the terms set forth in each Fund’s Offering Documents. Clients are encouraged to compare
account statements received from its custodian with reports received from Wealthspire. Clients are
also encouraged to contact Wealthspire to discuss ongoing access to account information for their
accounts.
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Client Referrals and Other Compensation
We do not compensate unaffiliated third parties for client referrals. Nonetheless, we provide
compensation to Wealthspire personnel for client referrals. Among other things, Wealthspire has
compensation structures that are associated with sourcing clients, including client referral bonuses,
which are based on the number of clients introduced to Wealthspire and the annualized revenue
generated by such clients. In addition, as part of Wealthspire’s incentive compensation bonus plan,
a pool of funds is allocated to employees on an annual basis based on the firm’s profitability. Firm
employees may also receive more compensation for recommending that clients participate in the
Program as opposed to receiving advisory services outside of the Program. As a result, a conflict of
interest exists as such employees have an incentive to recommend that clients participate in the
Program.
Financial Information
Wealthspire does not require or solicit the prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees six months or
more in advance of services rendered.
We have no financial commitment that impairs our ability to meet contractual and fiduciary
commitments to Clients and have not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
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