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Form ADV Part 2A
Disclosure Brochure
January 27, 2026
2 1 W E S T
W E A L T H M A N A G E M E N T L L C
2522 Chambers Road, Suite 100
Tustin, CA 92780
www.21westwm.com
Firm Contact:
Sara Lovell, CFP
Managing Partner &
Chief Compliance Officer
saralovell@21westwm.com
Item 1: Cover Page
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of 21
West Wealth Management LLC. Being registered as a registered investment adviser does
not imply a certain level of skill or training. If you have any questions about the contents of
this brochure, please contact us at 949-774-2121. 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.
Additional information about 21 West Wealth Management LLC (CRD #304532) is available
on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Item 2: Material Changes
Annual Update
The Material Changes section of this brochure will be updated annually or when material
changes occur since the previous release of the Firm Brochure.
Material Changes since the Last Update
Since the last filing of this brochure on January 21, 2025, there have been no material
changes to this ADV.
Full Brochure Available
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Item 3: Table of Contents
Item 1: Cover Page ............................................................................................................................... 1
Item 2: Material Changes ................................................................................................................. 2
Annual Update .................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Material Changes since the Last Update ........................................................................................................ 2
Full Brochure Available ................................................................................................................................................. 2
Item 4: Advisory Business ............................................................................................................... 6
Firm Description ................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Types of Advisory Services .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions .................................................................. 7
Wrap Fee Programs ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Client Assets under Management ........................................................................................................................ 7
Item 5: Fees and Compensation .................................................................................................. 7
Method of Compensation and Fee Schedule .............................................................................................. 7
Client Payment of Fees .............................................................................................................................................. 10
Additional Client Fees Charged ........................................................................................................................... 10
Prepayment of Client Fees ...................................................................................................................................... 10
External Compensation for the Sale of Securities to Clients ......................................................... 10
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management ...................... 10
Item 7: Types of Clients ................................................................................................................... 10
Description .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Account Minimums ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ............... 10
Methods of Analysis ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Investment Strategy .................................................................................................................................................... 11
Security Specific Material Risks ........................................................................................................................... 11
Item 9: Disciplinary Information ............................................................................................... 13
Criminal or Civil Actions ............................................................................................................................................. 13
Administrative Enforcement Proceedings ................................................................................................. 13
Self- Regulatory Organization Enforcement Proceedings ............................................................. 13
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations .................................... 13
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Broker-Dealer or Representative Registration ........................................................................................ 13
Futures or Commodity Registration ................................................................................................................ 13
Material Relationships Maintained by this Advisory Business and Conflicts of Interest
....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and
Personal Trading ................................................................................................................................. 14
Code of Ethics Description ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Investment Recommendations Involving a Material Financial Interest and Conflict
of Interest .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Advisory Firm Purchase of Same Securities Recommended to Clients and Conflicts
of Interest .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Client Securities Recommendations or Trades and Concurrent Advisory Firm
Securities Transactions and Conflicts of Interest ................................................................................... 15
Item 12: Brokerage Practices ....................................................................................................... 15
Factors Used to Select Custodians .................................................................................................................... 15
Research and Other Soft-Dollar Benefits ..................................................................................................... 15
Brokerage for Client Referrals .............................................................................................................................. 16
Clients Directing Which Broker/Dealer/Custodian to Use ............................................................. 17
Allocation of Block Trade Security Transactions for Client Accounts ..................................... 17
Item 13: Review of Accounts ........................................................................................................ 17
Schedule for Periodic Review of Client Accounts or Financial Plans and Advisory
Persons Involved ............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Review of Client Accounts on Non-Periodic Basis ................................................................................ 17
Content of Client Provided Reports and Frequency ........................................................................... 17
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation ....................................................... 18
Compensation Received by 21 West Wealth Management .......................................................... 18
Advisory Firm Payments for Client Referrals ............................................................................................ 18
Item 15: Custody .................................................................................................................................. 18
Account Statements .................................................................................................................................................... 18
Item 16: Investment Discretion .................................................................................................. 19
Discretionary Authority for Trading .................................................................................................................. 19
Item 17: Voting Client Securities ............................................................................................... 19
Proxy Votes .......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Item 18: Financial Information .................................................................................................... 19
Balance Sheet ................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Financial Conditions Reasonably Likely to Impair Advisory Firm’s Ability to Meet
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Commitments to Clients .......................................................................................................................................... 20
Bankruptcy Petitions during the Past Ten Years ................................................................................... 20
Item 19: Requirements for State Registered Advisors ................................................. 20
Brochure Supplement (Part 2B of Form ADV) Supervised Person Brochure 23
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Item 4: Advisory Business
Firm Description
21 West Wealth Management LLC (“21 West”) is a registered investment advisor based
in Tustin, California. The firm was founded in 2019, and it is owned and operated by
Michael Silane and Sara Lovell.
21 West provides discretionary wealth management and financial planning services
primarily to affluent individuals and families, as well as discretionary investment
management services to select institutional and retirement plan clients.
Types of Advisory Services
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
21 West offers discretionary wealth management services to advisory clients. 21 West offers
clients ongoing wealth management services through determining individual investment
goals, time horizons, objectives, and risk tolerance. Investment strategies, investment
selection, asset allocation, portfolio monitoring and the overall investment program will
be based on the above factors. The client will authorize 21 West discretionary authority to
execute selected
investment program transactions as stated within the Wealth
Management Agreement.
Financial Planning & Consulting
Financial planning is integrated into the ongoing wealth management relationship and
is not offered as a standalone service. When provided as part of a discretionary wealth
management relationship, financial planning services are included at no additional cost.
Financial planning services may include, as applicable, retirement planning, cash flow
analysis, investment planning, education planning, insurance planning, tax planning
strategies, business planning, and estate planning considerations. Financial planning
services are advisory in nature and do not include the provision of legal, tax, or accounting
advice.
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN SERVICES
In addition to its primary wealth management services, 21 West provides discretionary
investment management services to employer sponsored retirement plans when
engaged as an investment manager within the meaning of ERISA Section 3(38). In this
capacity, 21 West acts as a fiduciary solely with respect to the discretionary selection,
monitoring, and replacement of plan investment options, subject to the terms of the
applicable advisory agreement, plan documents, and the plan’s Investment Policy
Statement.
21 West’s services do not include plan establishment, plan administration, recordkeeping,
compliance testing, benefit calculations, loan administration, or the provision of legal, tax,
or actuarial advice. The plan sponsor retains responsibility for plan administration,
compliance with ERISA, and participant level outcomes.
At the request of the plan sponsor, 21 West may provide non fiduciary, ministerial services
such as general investment education meetings or assistance with vendor searches and
fiduciary documentation. These services do not constitute individualized investment
advice to plan participants and do not create fiduciary responsibility beyond the scope of
the advisory agreement.
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Defined Benefit and Cash Balance Plan Services
21 West may provide discretionary investment management services to defined benefit
and cash balance plans when engaged as an ERISA Section 3(38) investment manager. In
these engagements, 21 West’s services are limited to investment management of plan
assets in accordance with the plan’s Investment Policy Statement and applicable plan
documents.
21 West does not provide actuarial services and does not prepare or certify funding
interest
calculations, contribution requirements, minimum funding standards, or
crediting rate determinations. 21 West relies on actuarial assumptions,
liability
measurements, and funding information provided by the plan’s enrolled actuary or third-
party administrator and is not responsible for the accuracy of such information.
Investment performance is not guaranteed and may not equal or exceed the plan’s stated
interest crediting rate or assumed rate of return.
SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS
21 West may hold seminars and workshops to educate the public on different types of
investments and the different services they offer. The seminars are educational in nature,
and no specific investment or tax advice is given. These educational activities are
incidental to the Firm’s advisory business and are not a primary service offering.
Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions
The goals and objectives for each client are documented within an Investment Policy
Statement (IPS). Investment strategies are created that reflect the stated goals and
objectives. Clients may impose restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of
securities.
Wrap Fee Programs
21 West does not sponsor any wrap fee programs.
Client Assets under Management
21 West managed $128,894,175.28 of client assets as of December 31, 2025.
Item 5: Fees and Compensation
Method of Compensation and Fee Schedule
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
21 West offers discretionary direct wealth management services to advisory clients.
Pursuant to CCR Section 260.238(j), lower fees for comparable services may be available
from other sources. Total fees to client will never exceed the safe harbor threshold of 3%
of assets under management per year. 21 West charges an annual wealth management
fee based on the total assets under management as follows:
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Assets Under Management
First - $2,000,000
The next $2,000,001 - $7,000,000
The next $7,000,001 - $12,000,000
Amounts over $12,000,001
Annual
Fee
1.00%
0.75%
0.50%
0.25%
Monthly
Fee
.0833%
.0625%
.0417%
.0208%
21 West requires a minimum of $1,000,000 to open an account. In certain instances, the
minimum account size may be lowered or waived. The annual fee may be negotiable.
Accounts within the same household may be combined for a reduced fee. Fees are billed
monthly in arrears based on an average daily balance of the account for the previous
month. Additionally, this is a blended fee schedule, the wealth management fee is
calculated by applying different rates to different portions of the portfolio. 21 West may
group certain related client accounts for the purposes of achieving the minimum account
size and determining the annualized fee.
The calculation for the average daily balance is based on the formula (A/D) x F.
A = the sum of the daily balances in the billing period
D = number of days in the billing period
F = monthly management fee
For example (based on monthly billing period): the first step taken using the average-
daily-balance calculation method would be to take the average of the values of the client’s
account over the course of the entire month. For instance, 25 days at $7,500,000 plus six
days at $8,000,000 averages out to approximately $7,596,774.19. This account would be
charged $5,039.26 for the month. Calculation example:
AUM
Monthly Fee
Total
First $2,000,000
X
.0833%
=
$1,666
Next $5,000,000
X
.0625%
=
$3,125
Next $596,774.19
X
.0417%
=
$248.26
Grand total for the month
$5,039.26
Lower fees for comparable services may be available from other sources. Clients may
terminate their account within five (5) business days of signing the Wealth Management
Agreement with no obligation and without penalty. Clients may terminate advisory
services with thirty (30) days written notice. For accounts opened or closed mid-billing
period, unearned fees will be refunded to the client. Client shall be given thirty (30) days
prior written notice of any increase in fees. Any increase in fees will be acknowledged in
writing by both parties before any increase in said fees occurs.
If 21 West is authorized or permitted to deduct fees directly from the account by the
custodian:
• 21 West will provide the client with an invoice concurrent to instructing the
custodian to deduct the fee stating the amount of the fee, the formula used to
calculate the fee, the amount of assets under management the fee is based on, and
the time period covered by the fee.
• 21 West will obtain written authorization signed by the client allowing the fees to
be deducted, and
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• The client will receive quarterly statements directly from the custodian which
disclose the fees deducted.
CASH BALANCE PLAN: ERISA-COVERED PLAN 3(38) SERVICES
Pursuant to ERISA Section 408(b)(2), the Advisor hereby provides a detailed description of the
fees that are paid to the Advisor.
The Plan or Plan Sponsor will pay the Advisor an annualized advisory fee based on the market
value of the Plan assets according to the following fee schedule (“Advisory Fee”):
Assets Under Management
First - $2,000,000
The next $2,000,001 - $7,000,000
The next $7,000,001 - $12,000,000
Amounts over $12,000,001
Annual
Fee
1.00%
0.75%
0.50%
0.25%
Monthly
Fee
.0833%
.0625%
.0417%
.0208%
The Advisory Fee is billed quarterly or monthly, in arrears, based on the fair market value of
portfolio assets supervised by the Advisor on the last business day of the immediately
preceding billing period. If the Advisor provides services for less than the whole of any
calendar quarter or month, its compensation shall be determined on the basis of the value
of Plan assets on the date of inception or date of termination, as applicable, and shall be
payable on a pro rata basis for the period of the calendar quarter or month for which it has
served as Advisor hereunder.
401(k) PLAN: ERISA-COVERED PLAN 3(38) Services
Pursuant to ERISA Section 408(b)(2), the Advisor hereby provides a detailed description of
the fees that are paid to the Advisor.
The Plan or Plan Sponsor will pay the Advisor an annualized advisory fee based on the
market value of the Plan assets according to the following fee schedule (“Advisory Fee”):
Assets Under Management
First - $20,000,000
Amounts over $20,000,001
Annual
Fee
0.50%
0.25%
Monthly
Fee
.0417%
.0208%
The Advisory Fee is billed quarterly or monthly, in arrears, based on the fair market value of
portfolio assets supervised by the Advisor on the last business day of the immediately
preceding billing period. If the Advisor provides services for less than the whole of any
calendar quarter or month, its compensation shall be determined on the basis of the value
of Plan assets on the date of inception or date of termination, as applicable, and shall be
payable on a pro rata basis for the period of the calendar quarter or month for which it has
served as Advisor hereunder.
SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS
21 West may hold seminars and workshops to educate the public on different types of
investments and the different services they offer. The seminars are educational in nature,
and no specific investment or tax advice is given. 21 West does not charge a fee for
attendance to these seminars.
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Client Payment of Fees
Investment management fees are billed monthly in arrears, meaning that we invoice the
client after the billing period. Fees are deducted from a designated client account to
facilitate billing. The client must consent in advance to direct debiting of their investment
account.
21 West, in its sole discretion, may waive its minimum fee and/or charge a lesser wealth
management fee based upon certain criteria (e.g., historical relationship, type of assets,
anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future additional assets, dollar amounts
of assets to be managed, related accounts, account composition, negotiations with
clients, etc.).
Additional Client Fees Charged
Custodians may charge transaction fees on purchases or sales of securities such as mutual
funds, equities, structured notes, and exchange-traded funds. These charges may include
mutual fund transaction fees, postage and handling and miscellaneous fees.
For more details on the brokerage practices, see Item 12 of this brochure.
Prepayment of Client Fees
21 West does not require any prepayment of fees of more than $500 per client and six
months or more in advance.
Fees for financial plans are billed 50% in advance with the balance due upon plan
delivery. If the client cancels after five (5) business days, any unearned fees will be
refunded to the client, or any unpaid earned fees will be due to 21 West.
External Compensation for the Sale of Securities to Clients
21 West does not receive any external compensation for the sale of securities to clients,
nor do any of the investment advisor representatives of 21 West.
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
21 West does not use a performance-based fee structure because of the conflict of interest.
Performance based compensation may create an incentive for 21 West to recommend an
investment that may carry a higher degree of risk to the client.
Item 7: Types of Clients
Description
21 West generally provides investment management services to affluent individuals and
families, multi-generational family relationships, trusts and estates, and, to a lesser
extent, employee benefit plans, corporations, foundations, and endowments.
Account Minimums
21 West requires a minimum of $1,000,000 to open an account. In certain instances, the
minimum account size may be lowered or waived.
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis
Portfolio construction and risk management are evaluated at both the individual account
and household level.
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Security analysis methods may include fundamental analysis. Investing in securities
involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear. Past performance is not a
guarantee of future returns.
Fundamental analysis concentrates on factors that determine a company’s value and
expected future earnings. This strategy would normally encourage equity purchases in
stocks that are undervalued or priced below their perceived value. The risk assumed is
that the market will fail to reach expectations of perceived value.
In developing a financial plan for a client, 21 West’s analysis may include cash flow analysis,
investment planning, tax planning and estate planning. Based on the information
gathered, a detailed strategy is tailored to the client’s specific situation.
The main sources of information include financial newspapers and magazines, annual
reports, prospectuses, and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investment Strategy
The investment strategy for a specific client is based upon the objectives stated by the
client during consultations, and it is formalized in an Investment Policy Statement (IPS).
The purpose of an IPS is to document the goals and objectives for a client’s investment
portfolio(s) as well as allowable parameters for achieving those goals, including the client’s
risk tolerance and liquidity needs.
Investment implementation strategies may include long-term purchases, short-term
purchases, trading, and option writing (including covered options, uncovered options or
spreading strategies).
Security Specific Material Risks
All investment programs have certain risks that are borne by the investor. Our investment
approach constantly keeps the risk of loss in mind. Investors face the following investment
risks and should discuss these risks with 21 West:
§ Market Risk: The prices of securities held by mutual funds in which clients invest may
decline in response to certain events taking place around the world, including those
directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by a fund; conditions
affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional, or global
political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate and commodity
price fluctuations. Investors should have a long-term perspective and be able to
tolerate potentially sharp declines in market value.
§
Interest-rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment prices to
fluctuate. For example, when interest rates rise, yields on existing bonds become less
attractive, causing their market values to decline.
§
Inflation Risk: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar today will buy more than
a dollar next year, because purchasing power is eroding at the rate of inflation.
§ Currency Risk: Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the value of the
dollar against the currency of the investment’s originating country. This is also referred
to as exchange rate risk.
§ Reinvestment Risk: This is the risk that future proceeds from investments may have to
be reinvested at a potentially lower rate of return (i.e. interest rate). This primarily
relates to fixed income securities.
§ Liquidity Risk: Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment into cash.
Generally, assets are more liquid if many traders are interested in a standardized
product. For example, Treasury Bills are highly liquid, while real estate properties are
not.
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§ Management Risk: The advisor’s investment approach may fail to produce the
intended results. If the advisor’s assumptions regarding the performance of a specific
asset class or fund are not realized in the expected time frame, the overall performance
of the client’s portfolio may suffer.
§ Equity Risk: Equity securities tend to be more volatile than other investment choices.
The value of an individual mutual fund or ETF can be more volatile than the market.
This volatility affects the value of the client’s overall portfolio. Small- and mid-cap
companies are subject to additional risks. Smaller companies may experience greater
volatility, higher failure rates, more limited markets, product lines, financial resources,
and less management experience than larger companies. Smaller companies may also
have a lower trading volume, which may disproportionately affect their market price,
tending to make them fall more in response to selling pressure than is the case with
larger companies.
§ Fixed Income Risk: The issuer of a fixed income security may not be able to make
interest and principal payments when due. Generally, the lower the credit rating of a
security, the greater the risk that the issuer will default on its obligation. If a rating
agency gives a debt security a lower rating, the value of the debt security will decline
because investors will demand a higher rate of return. As nominal interest rates rise,
the value of fixed income securities held by a fund is likely to decrease. A nominal
interest rate is the sum of a real interest rate and an expected inflation rate.
§
Investment Companies Risk: When a client invests in open end mutual funds or ETFs,
the client indirectly bears their proportionate share of any fees and expenses payable
directly by those funds. Therefore, the client will incur higher expenses, which may be
duplicative. In addition, the client’s overall portfolio may be affected by losses of an
underlying fund and the level of risk arising from the investment practices of an
underlying fund (such as the use of derivatives). ETFs are also subject to the following
risks: (i) an ETF’s shares may trade at a market price that is above or below their net
asset value or (ii) trading of an ETF’s shares may be halted if the listing exchange’s
officials deem such action appropriate, the shares are de- listed from the exchange, or
the activation of market-wide “circuit breakers” (which are tied to large decreases in
stock prices) halts stock trading generally. Adviser has no control over the risks taken
by the underlying funds in which client invests.
§ Derivatives Risk: Funds in a client’s portfolio may use derivative instruments. The value
of these derivative instruments derives from the value of an underlying asset, currency,
or index. Investments by a fund in such underlying funds may involve the risk that the
value of the underlying fund’s derivatives may rise or fall more rapidly than other
investments, and the risk that an underlying fund may lose more than the amount
that it invested in the derivative instrument in the first place. Derivative instruments
also involve the risk that other parties to the derivative contract may fail to meet their
obligations, which could cause losses.
§ Foreign Securities Risk: Funds in which clients invest may invest in foreign securities.
Foreign securities are subject to additional risks not typically associated with
investments in domestic securities. These risks may include, among others, currency
risk, country risks (political, diplomatic, regional conflicts, terrorism, war, social and
economic instability, currency devaluations and policies that have the effect of limiting
or restricting foreign investment or the movement of assets), different trading
practices, less government supervision, less publicly available information, limited
trading markets and greater volatility. To the extent that underlying funds invest in
issuers located in emerging markets, the risk may be heightened by political changes,
changes in taxation, or currency controls that could adversely affect the values of these
investments. Emerging markets have been more volatile than the markets of
developed countries with more mature economies.
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§ Long-term purchases: Long-term investments are those vehicles purchased with the
intension of being held for more than one year. Typically, the expectation of the
investment is to increase in value so that it can eventually be sold for a profit. In
addition, there may be an expectation for the investment to provide income. One of
the biggest risks associated with long-term investments is volatility, the fluctuations in
the financial markets that can cause investments to lose value.
§ Short-term purchases: Short-term investments are typically held for one year or less.
Generally, there is not a high expectation for a return or an increase in value. Typically,
short-term investments are purchased for the relatively greater degree of principal
protection they are designed to provide. Short-term investment vehicles may be
subject to purchasing power risk — the risk that your investment’s return will not keep
up with inflation.
§ Trading risk: Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. There is no
assurance that the investment objective of any fund or investment will be achieved.
§ Options Trading: The risks involved with trading options are that they are very time
sensitive investments. An options contract is generally a few months. The buyer of an
option could lose his or her entire investment even with a correct prediction about the
direction and magnitude of a particular price change if the price change does not
occur in the relevant period (i.e., before the option expires). Additionally, options are
less tangible than some other investments. An option is a “book-entry” only investment
without a paper certificate of ownership.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Criminal or Civil Actions
21 West and its management have not been involved in any criminal or civil action.
Administrative Enforcement Proceedings
21 West and its management have not been involved in administrative enforcement
proceedings.
Self- Regulatory Organization Enforcement Proceedings
21 West and its management have not been involved in legal or disciplinary events that
are material to a client’s or prospective client’s evaluation of 21 West or the integrity of its
management.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Broker-Dealer or Representative Registration
21 West is not registered as a broker-dealer, and no affiliated representatives of 21 West
are registered representatives of a broker-dealer.
Futures or Commodity Registration
Neither 21 West nor its affiliated representatives are registered or have an application
pending to register as a futures commission merchant, commodity pool operator, or a
commodity trading advisor.
Material Relationships Maintained by this Advisory Business and Conflicts of Interest
Neither Michael Silane nor Sara Lovell has any other business activities; therefore, no
material conflicts of interest exist.
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Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and
Personal Trading
Code of Ethics Description
As a fiduciary, our firm has a duty of utmost good faith to act solely in the best interests of
each client. Our clients entrust us with their funds and personal information, which in turn
places a high standard on our conduct and integrity. Our fiduciary duty is a core aspect of
our Code of Ethics and represents the expected basis of all of our dealings. The firm also
adheres to the Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility adopted by the CFP® Board
of Standards Inc. and accepts the obligation not only to comply with the mandates and
requirements of all applicable laws and regulations but also to take responsibility to act in
an ethical and professionally responsible manner in all professional services and activities.
Additionally, 21 West requires adherence to its Insider Trading Policy, and the CFA
Institute's Asset Manager Code of Professional Conduct and Code of Ethics and
Standards of Professional Conduct.
This Code of Ethics does not attempt to identify all possible conflicts of interest, and
compliance with each of its specific provisions will not shield our firm or its access persons
from liability for misconduct that violates a fiduciary duty to our clients. A summary of the
Code of Ethics' Principles is outlined below.
•
Integrity - Access persons shall offer and provide professional services with integrity.
• Objectivity - Access persons shall be objective in providing professional services to
Clients.
• Competence - Access persons shall provide services to Clients competently and
maintain the necessary knowledge and skill to continue to do so in those areas in
which they are engaged.
• Fairness - Access persons shall perform professional services in a manner that is fair
and reasonable to Clients, principals, partners, and employers, and shall disclose
conflict(s) of interest in providing such services.
• Confidentiality - Access persons shall not disclose confidential Client information
without the specific consent of the Client unless in response to proper legal process,
or as required by law.
• Professionalism - Access persons conduct in all matters shall reflect the credit of the
profession.
• Diligence - Access persons shall act diligently in providing professional services.
We periodically review and amend our Code of Ethics to ensure that it remains current, and
we require all firm access persons to attest to their understanding of and adherence to the
Code of Ethics at least annually. Our firm will provide a copy of its Code of Ethics to any
Client or prospective Client upon request.
Investment Recommendations Involving a Material Financial Interest and Conflict of
Interest
21 West and its affiliated persons do not make recommendations on client securities in
which we have a material financial interest.
Advisory Firm Purchase of Same Securities Recommended to Clients and Conflicts
of Interest
21 West and its affiliated persons may buy or sell securities that are also held by clients. To
mitigate conflicts of interest such as trading ahead of client transactions, affiliated persons
are required to disclose all reportable securities transactions as well as provide 21 West
with copies of their brokerage statements. The Chief Compliance Officer of 21 West is Sara
Lovell. She reviews all trades of affiliated persons each quarter. The personal trading
reviews ensure that the personal trading of affiliated persons does not affect the markets
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and that clients of the firm receive preferential treatment over associated persons’
transactions.
Client Securities Recommendations or Trades and Concurrent Advisory Firm
Securities Transactions and Conflicts of Interest
21 West maintains an investment account for the purpose of investing its cash in cash
equivalent investments. The firm does not maintain a proprietary trading account for any
other purpose and does not have a material financial interest in any securities being
recommended and therefore no conflicts of interest exist. However, affiliated persons may
buy or sell securities at the same time they buy or sell securities for clients. To mitigate
conflicts of interest such as front running, affiliated persons are required to disclose all
reportable securities transactions as well as provide 21 West with copies of their brokerage
statements.
The Chief Compliance Officer of 21 West is Sara Lovell. She reviews all employee trades
each quarter. The personal trading reviews ensure that the personal trading of affiliated
persons does not affect the markets and that clients of the firm receive preferential
treatment over associated persons’ transactions.
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Factors Used to Select Custodians
In recommending custodians, we have an obligation to seek the “best execution” of
transactions in Client accounts. The determinative factor in the analysis of best execution
is not the lowest possible commission cost, but whether the transaction represents the
best qualitative execution, taking into consideration the full range of the custodian’s
services. The factors we consider when evaluating a custodian for best execution include,
without limitation, the custodians:
• Combination of transaction execution services and asset custody services (generally
without a separate fee for custody).
• Capability to execute, clear, and settle trades (buy and sell securities for your account).
• Capability to facilitate transfers and payments to and from accounts (wire transfers,
check requests, bill payment, etc.).
• Breadth of available investment products (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange-
traded funds (ETFs), etc.).
• Availability of investment research and tools that assist us in making investment
decisions
• Quality of services.
• Competitiveness of the price of those services (commission rates, margin interest
rates, other fees, etc.) and willingness to negotiate the prices.
• Reputation, financial strength, security and stability.
• Prior service to us and our clients.
With this in consideration, our firm recommends Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”), an
independent and unaffiliated SEC registered broker-dealer firm and member of the
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and the Securities Investor Protection
Corporation (“SIPC”).
Research and Other Soft-Dollar Benefits
We do not have any soft-dollar arrangements with custodians whereby soft-dollar credits,
used to purchase products and services, are earned directly in proportion to the amount
of commissions paid by a Client. However, as a result of being on their institutional
platform, Schwab may provide us with certain services that may benefit us.
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Schwab Advisor Services™ is Schwab’s business serving independent investment advisory
firms like us. They provide our Clients and us with access to their institutional brokerage
services (trading, custody, reporting and related services), many of which are not typically
available to Schwab retail customers. Schwab also makes available various support
services. Some of those services help us manage or administer our Clients’ accounts, while
others help us manage and grow our business. Schwab’s support services are generally
available on an unsolicited basis (we don’t have to request them) and at no charge to us.
The benefits received by Advisor or its personnel do not depend on the number of
brokerage transactions directed to Schwab. As part of its fiduciary duties to Clients,
Advisor at all times must put the interests of its Clients first. Clients should be aware,
however, that the receipt of economic benefits by Advisor or its related persons in and of
itself creates a potential conflict of interest and may indirectly influence the Advisor’s
choice of Schwab for custody and brokerage services. This conflict of interest is mitigated
as Advisor regularly reviews the factors used to select custodians to ensure our
recommendation is appropriate. Following is a more detailed description of Schwab’s
support services:
1. Services that benefit you. Schwab’s institutional brokerage services include access to
a broad range of investment products, execution of securities transactions, and
custody of Client assets. The investment products available through Schwab include
some to which we might not otherwise have access or that would require a
significantly higher minimum initial investment by our Clients. Schwab’s services
described in this paragraph generally benefit you and your account.
2. Services that may not directly benefit you. Schwab also makes available to us other
products and services that benefit us but may not directly benefit you or your account.
These products and services assist us in managing and administering our Clients’
accounts. They include investment research, both Schwab’s own and that of third
parties. We may use this research to service all or a substantial number of our Clients’
accounts, including accounts not maintained at Schwab. In addition to investment
research, Schwab also makes available software and other technology that:
• provide access to Client account data (such as duplicate trade confirmations and
•
account statements)
facilitate trade execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple Client
accounts
facilitate payment of our fees from our Clients’ accounts
• provide pricing and other market data
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• assist with back-office functions, recordkeeping, and Client reporting
3. Services that generally benefit only us. Schwab also offers other services intended to
help us manage and further develop our business enterprise. These services include:
• Educational conferences and events
• Consulting on technology, compliance, legal, and business needs
• Publications and conferences on practice management and business succession
4. Your brokerage and custody costs. For our Clients’ accounts that Schwab maintains,
Schwab generally does not charge you separately for custody services but is
compensated by charging you commissions or other fees on trades that it executes or
that settle into your Schwab account. Certain trades (for example, many mutual funds
and ETFs) may not incur Schwab commissions or transaction fees.
Brokerage for Client Referrals
We receive no referrals from a custodian, broker-dealer or third party in exchange for
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using that custodian, broker-dealer or third party.
Clients Directing Which Broker/Dealer/Custodian to Use
Our firm recommends Clients establish account(s) at Schwab to execute transactions
through. We will assist with establishing your account(s) at Schwab, however, we will not
have the authority to open accounts on the Client's behalf. Not all investment advisers
require their Clients to use their recommended custodian. By recommending that Clients
use Schwab, we may be unable to achieve most favorable execution of Client transactions,
and this practice may cost Clients more money. We base our recommendations on the
factors disclosed in Item 12 herein and will only recommend custodians if we believe it's in
the best interest of the Client.
If Clients do not wish to utilize our recommended custodian, we permit Clients to direct
brokerage. We will be added to your account through a limited trading authority.
However, due to restraints from not having access to an institutional platform, we are
unable to achieve most favorable execution of Client transactions. Clients directing
brokerage may cost Clients more money. For example, in a directed brokerage account,
the Client may pay higher brokerage commissions because we may not be able to
aggregate orders to reduce transaction costs, or the Client may receive a higher
transaction price at their selected custodian versus our recommended custodian.
Allocation of Block Trade Security Transactions for Client Accounts
Our policy prohibits any allocation of trades in a manner that our proprietary accounts,
affiliated accounts, employee accounts, or any client(s) or group of clients receive more
favorable treatment than other clients.
21 West is authorized in its discretion to aggregate purchases and sales and other
transactions made for the account with purchases and sales and transactions in the same
securities for other clients of 21 West. All clients participating in the aggregated order shall
receive an average share price with all other transaction costs shared on a pro-rated basis.
Item 13: Review of Accounts
Schedule for Periodic Review of Client Accounts or Financial Plans and Advisory
Persons Involved
Reviews for wealth management clients incorporate household level coordination, tax
awareness, and planning considerations where applicable.
Account reviews are performed at least annually by a Managing Partner of 21 West.
Account reviews are performed more frequently when market conditions dictate. Reviews
of client accounts include, but are not limited to, a review of client documented risk
tolerance, adherence to account objectives, investment time horizon, and suitability
criteria, reviewing target bands of each asset class to identify if there is an opportunity for
rebalancing, and reviewing accounts for tax loss harvesting opportunities.
Financial plans generated are updated as requested by the client and pursuant to a new
or amended agreement. 21 West suggests updating this at least annually.
Review of Client Accounts on Non-Periodic Basis
Other conditions that may trigger a review of clients’ accounts are changes in the tax laws,
new investment information, and changes in a client's own situation.
Content of Client Provided Reports and Frequency
Clients will receive trade confirmations from the custodian(s) for each transaction in their
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accounts as well as monthly or quarterly statements and annual tax reporting statements
from their custodian showing all activity in the accounts, such as receipt of dividends and
interest. Portfolio summary reports will be provided by 21 West at least monthly to clients
with assets under management, exclusive of Assets Held Away.
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Compensation Received by 21 West Wealth Management
21 West is a fee-only firm that is compensated solely by its Clients. 21 West does not receive
commissions or other sales-related compensation. Except as mentioned in Item 12 above,
we do not receive any economic benefit, directly or indirectly, from any third party for
advice rendered to our Clients.
Advisory Firm Payments for Client Referrals
21 West does not, directly, or indirectly, compensate any person who is not advisory
personnel for Client referrals.
Item 15: Custody
Account Statements
All assets are held by qualified custodians, which means the custodians provide account
statements directly to clients at their address of record at least quarterly. Clients are urged
to compare the account statements received directly from their custodians to any
documentation or reports prepared by 21 West.
21 West is deemed to have constructive custody solely because advisory fees are directly
deducted from client’s accounts by the custodian on behalf of 21 West. Pursuant to CCR
Section 260.237(b)(3) and standing letters of authorization.
A. The investment adviser has custody of the funds and securities solely as a
consequence of its authority to make withdrawals from client accounts to pay its
advisory fee.
B. The investment adviser has written authorization from the client to deduct advisory
fees from the account held with the qualified custodian.
C. Each time a fee is directly deducted from a client account, the investment adviser
concurrently:
1. Sends the qualified custodian an invoice or statement of the amount of the fee to
be deducted from the client’s account; and
2. Sends the client an invoice or statement itemizing the fee. Itemization includes the
formula used to calculate the fee, the value of the assets under management on
which the fee is based, and the time period covered by the fee.
D. The investment adviser notifies the Commissioner in writing that the investment
adviser intends to use the safeguards provided in this paragraph (b)(3). Such
notification is required to be given on Form ADV.
21 West and its qualified custodian will meet the following conditions when a standing
letter or authorization (SLOA) has been established with a client:
1. The client provides an instruction to the qualified custodian, in writing, that
includes the client’s signature, the third party’s name, and either the third party’s
address or the third party’s account number at a custodian to which the transfer
should be directed.
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2. The client authorizes 21 West, in writing, either on the qualified custodian’s form or
separately, to direct transfers to the third party either on a specified schedule or
from time to time.
3. The client’s qualified custodian performs appropriate verification of the instruction,
such as a signature review or other method to verify the client’s authorization and
provides a transfer of funds notice to the client promptly after each transfer.
4. The client has the ability to terminate or change the instruction to the client’s
qualified custodian.
5. 21 West has no authority or ability to designate or change the identity of the third
party, the address, or any other information about the third party contained in the
client’s instruction.
6. 21 West maintains records showing that the third party is not a related party of 21
West or located at the same address as 21 West.
7. The client’s qualified custodian sends the client, in writing, an initial notice
confirming the instruction and an annual notice reconfirming the instruction.
Item 16: Investment Discretion
Discretionary Authority for Trading
21 West requires discretionary authority to manage securities accounts on behalf of
clients. 21 West has the authority to determine, without obtaining specific client consent,
the securities to be bought or sold, and the amount of the securities to be bought or sold.
21 West allows clients to place certain restrictions, as outlined in the client’s Investment
Policy Statement or similar document. Such restrictions could include only allowing
purchases of socially conscious investments. These restrictions must be provided to 21
West in writing.
The client approves the custodian to be used, and the commission rates paid to the
custodian. 21 West does not receive any portion of the transaction fees or commissions
paid by the client to the custodian.
For employee benefit plan clients, discretionary authority is exercised solely in accordance
with the scope of authority granted under the applicable ERISA Section 3(38) advisory
agreement.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
Proxy Votes
21 West does not vote proxies on securities. Clients are expected to vote their own proxies.
The client will receive their proxies directly from the custodian of their account or from a
transfer agent.
When assistance on voting proxies is requested, 21 West will provide recommendations to
the client. If a conflict of interest exists, it will be disclosed to the client.
Item 18: Financial Information
Balance Sheet
A balance sheet is not required to be provided because 21 West does not serve as a
custodian for client funds or securities and 21 West does not require prepayment of fees
of more than $500 per client and six months or more in advance.
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Financial Conditions Reasonably Likely to Impair Advisory Firm’s Ability to Meet
Commitments to Clients
21 West has no condition that is reasonably likely to impair our ability to meet contractual
commitments to our clients.
Bankruptcy Petitions during the Past Ten Years
21 West has not had any bankruptcy petitions in the last ten years.
Item 19: Requirements for State Registered Advisors
Principal Executive Officers and Management Persons
The education and business background for all management and supervised persons
can be found in the Part 2B of this Brochure.
Outside Business Activities
The outside business activities for all management and supervised persons can be found
in the Part 2B of this Brochure.
Performance Based Fee Description
Neither 21 West nor its management receive performance-based fees. Please see Item 6
of the ADV 2A for more information.
Disclosure of Material Facts Related to Arbitration or Disciplinary Actions Involving
Management Persons
1. Neither 21 West nor its management have been involved in an arbitration claim
alleging damages in excess of $2,500 involving any of the following:
a) An investment or an investment-related business or activity.
b) Fraud, false statement(s) or omissions.
c) Theft, embezzlement or other wrongful taking of property.
d) Bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion.
e) Dishonest, unfair or unethical practices.
2. Neither 21 West nor its management have been found liable in a civil, self-regulatory
organization, or administrative proceeding involving any of the following:
a) An investment or an investment-related business or activity.
b) Fraud, false statement(s) or omissions.
c) Theft, embezzlement or other wrongful taking of property.
d) Bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion.
e) Dishonest, unfair or unethical practices.
Material Relationship Maintained by this Advisory Business or Management persons
with Issuers of Securities
There are no material relationships with issuers of securities to disclose.
Business Continuity Plan
21 West maintains a written Business Continuity Plan that identifies procedures related
to an emergency or significant business disruptions, including the death of the
investment adviser or any of its representatives.
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Material Conflicts of Interest Assurance
All material conflicts of interest regarding 21 West, its representatives or any of its
employees which could be reasonably expected to impair the rendering of unbiased and
objective advice are disclosed as required under CCR Section 260.238(k).
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Form ADV Part 2B – Cover Page
Supervised Person Brochure
January 27, 2026
2 1 W E S T
W E A L T H M A N A G E M E N T L L C
2522 Chambers Road, Suite 100
Tustin, CA 92780
(949) 774-2121
www.21westwm.com
Sara Lovell, CFP
Managing Partner &
Chief Compliance Officer
saralovell@21westwm.com
Item 1 – Cover Page
This brochure supplement provides information about Sara Lovell and Michael Silane and
supplements the 21 West Wealth Management LLC ADV brochure. You should have received
a copy of that brochure. Please contact Sara Lovell if you did not receive the brochure or if you
have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Sara Lovell (CRD#5326656) and Michael Silane (CRD #7134524)
is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Brochure Supplement (Part 2B of Form ADV) Supervised Person Brochure
Item 2 - Educational Background and Business Experience
Managing Partner – Michael Silane, CFA
• Year of birth: 1969
Educational Background:
• Loyola Marymount University; Master’s in Business Administration
– Business Administration and Finance; 1995
• Loyola Marymount University; Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration; 1991
Business Experience:
• 21 West Wealth Management LLC; Managing Partner; 06/2019 – Present
• BNY Mellon; Managing Director-Southwest; 12/2003 – 06/2019
• Bank of America; Senior Portfolio Manager; 4/1993 - 12/2003
Professional Certifications
Employee has earned certifications and credentials that are required to be
explained in further detail.
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA): Chartered Financial Analysts designation is awarded
by the CFA Institute. CFA certification requirements:
• Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or have equivalent
educational or work experience.
• Successful completion of all three exam levels of the CFA Program.
• Have 48 months of acceptable professional work experience in the investment
decision-making process.
• Agree to adhere to and sign the Member's Agreement, a Professional Conduct
Statement, and any additional documentation requested by CFA Institute.
Managing Partner – Sara Lovell, CFP
• Year of birth: 1986
Educational Background:
• UC Irvine; Bachelor of Arts in Dance and Minor in Business Management; 2008
Business Experience:
• 21 West Wealth Management LLC; Managing Partner; 07/2020-Present
• BNY Mellon; Wealth Manager; 05/2016 – 07/2020
• JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Private Client Investment Associate 05/2014– 05/2016
• AXA Advisors, Registered Client Service Associate 11/2013 – 05/2014
• Raymond James, Registered Client Service Manager 09/2012 – 09/2013
• Merrill Lynch, Senior Registered Client Associate 06/2008 – 09/2012
Professional Certifications
Employee has earned certifications and credentials that are required to be
explained in further detail.
The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® certification is a voluntary certification;
no federal or state law or regulation requires financial planners to hold the CFP®
certification.
It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries for its:
(1) high standard of professional education.
(2) stringent code of conduct and standards of practice; and
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(3) ethical requirements that govern professional engagements with clients.
To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the
following requirements:
• Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the
financial planning subject areas that CFP Board’s studies have determined as
necessary for the competent and professional delivery of financial planning
services, and attain a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited United
States college or university (or its equivalent from a foreign university). CFP
Board’s financial planning subject areas include insurance planning and risk
management, employee benefits planning, investment planning, income tax
planning, retirement planning, and estate planning.
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The
examination, administered in two, three-hour sessions, includes case studies and
client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose financial
planning issues and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real world
circumstances.
• Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related
experience (or the equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year) or two-year
apprenticeship option; and,
• Ethics – Satisfy the Fitness Standards for Candidates for CFP® Certification and
Former CFP® Professionals Seeking Reinstatement and agree to be bound by CFP
Board’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct (“Code and Standards”), which
sets forth the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
Criminal or Civil Action: None to report.
Administrative Proceeding: None to report.
Self-Regulatory Proceeding: None to report.
Item 4 - Other Business Activities Engaged In
Michael Silane and Sara Lovell have no additional business activities; therefore, no material
conflicts of interest exist.
Item 5 - Additional Compensation
Michael Silane and Sara Lovell receive no additional compensation in any capacity, nor do
they receive any performance-based fees.
Item 6 - Supervision
Michael Silane and Sara Lovell own and operate 21 West. They share responsibility for the
formulation and monitoring of investment advice offered to clients. Sara Lovell is the
firm’s Chief Compliance Officer, and she supervises all compliance and personal
investment related activities as outlined in the firm’s Compliance Manual. She can be
reached at saralovell@21westwm.com or 949-774-2600.
Item 7 - Requirements for State-Registered Advisors
Arbitration Claims: None to report.
Self-Regulatory Organization or Administrative Proceeding: None to report.
Bankruptcy Petition: None to report.
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