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Form ADV Part 2A:
Disclosure Brochure
20900 NE 30 Avenue
Suite 311 Aventura, FL 33180
Telephone: 954-399-8121
Email: isaac@activestwm.com
Website: www.activestwm.com
Date: April 20, 2026
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Activest Wealth Management, LLC. If you have any questions about
the contents of this brochure, please contact us at 954-399-8121. 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 Activest Wealth Management, LLC is available on the SEC's website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
Activest Wealth Management, LLC is a registered investment adviser. Registration with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or any state
securities authority does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Item 2- Summary of Material Changes
Form ADV Part 2 requires registered investment advisers to amend their brochure when
information becomes materially inaccurate. If there are any material changes to an adviser's
disclosure brochure, the adviser is required to notify you and provide you with a description
of the material changes. There have been no material changes since the previous Brochure
dated February 19, 2026.
Item 3 - Table of Contents
Item 2- Summary of Material Changes ..................................................................................................... 2
Item 4 - Advisory Business ....................................................................................................................... 4
Item 5 - Fees and Compensation ............................................................................................................. 6
Item 6 - Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ............................................................ 9
Item 7 - Types of Clients ........................................................................................................................ 10
Item 8 - Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss................................................... 1110
Item 9 - Disciplinary Information ......................................................................................................... 1413
Item 10 - Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations .................................................................... 14
Item 11 - Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ................ 14
Item 12 - Brokerage Practices ............................................................................................................. 1615
Item 13 - Review of Accounts ............................................................................................................. 1716
Item 14 - Client Referrals and Other Compensation ............................................................................ 1716
Item 15 - Custody .............................................................................................................................. 1817
Item 16 - Investment Discretion ............................................................................................................. 18
Item 17 - Voting Client Securities ........................................................................................................... 18
Item 18 - Financial Information ........................................................................................................... 1918
Item 19 - Requirements for State-Registered Advisers ............................................................................ 19
Additional Information .......................................................................................................................... 19
Item 4 - Advisory Business
Activest Wealth Management, LLC is a SEC-registered investment adviser since June 14,
2018. Activest commenced active business operations as a state of Florida registered
investment adviser in 2011. Activest is organized as a Florida limited liability company and is
owned as follows:
• MEOD 26, Inc. – 59.33% which is wholly owned by Mr. Isaac Wakszol;
• ESB26, Inc. – 30.20%, which is wholly owned by Eduardo Brender; and
•
(Parnasa Lechaim, LLC – 10.47% which is wholly owned by Mr. Jacobo Taurel.
Mr. Wakszol also serves as Activest's Designated Principal, President and CCO, Mr. Taurel
serves as a Managing Director and as an investment advisor representative and Mr. Brender
serves as an investment advisor representative of Activest.
in
limited circumstances, non-discretionary portfolio
We offer discretionary and,
management services. Our investment advice is tailored to meet our clients' needs and
investment objectives. If you retain our firm for portfolio management services, we will meet
with you to determine your investment objectives, risk tolerance, and other relevant
information at the beginning of our advisory relationship which is documented in the
Financial & Risk Profile Questionnaire (“Schedule A”). We will use the information we gather
to develop a strategy that enables our firm to give you continuous and focused investment
advice and/or to make investments on your behalf. As part of our portfolio management
services, we may customize an investment portfolio for you according to the information
provided on the Financial & Risk profile Questionnaire which includes but is not limited to
your risk tolerance, investment objectives, financial circumstances, time horizon, investment
experience and investment strategy. We may also invest your assets using a predefined
strategy, or we may invest your assets according to one or more model portfolios developed
by our firm. Once we construct an investment portfolio for you, or select a model portfolio,
we will monitor your portfolio's performance on an ongoing basis, and will rebalance the
portfolio as required by changes in market conditions and in your financial circumstances.
If you participate in our discretionary portfolio management services, we require you to grant
our firm discretionary authority to manage your account. Discretionary authorization will
allow us to determine the specific securities, and the amount of securities, to be purchased
or sold for your account without your approval prior to each transaction. Discretionary
authority is typically granted by the investment advisory agreement you sign with our firm
and the appropriate trading authorization forms. You may limit our discretionary authority
(for example, limiting the types of securities that can be purchased for your account) by
providing our firm with your restrictions and guidelines in writing. If you enter into non-
discretionary arrangements with our firm, we must obtain your approval prior to executing
any transactions on behalf of your account.
Sub-Advisor/Institutional Client Consulting
Activest provides sub-advisory and/or consulting services to institutional clients. The services
we provide include: Research; Funds Lists and Follow Up; Bonds Lists and Follow Up; Market
News; Portfolio Analysis; Risk Profile Questionnaire Forms; Company Analysis; Weekly
Conference and Communications with the Firm's officers regarding markets. The assets we
advise under this service line are considered Assets Under Advisement (“AUA”). As of
December 31, 2025, we had a total of $3,424,358,995 in AUA.
Discretionary Portfolio Management Services to Instiutional Clients
Activest’s advisory services include managing investment portfolios on a discretionary basis
pursuant to written investment management agreements. These portfolios may include
separately managed accounts and portfolios held by special purpose or issuer-sponsored
vehicles.
In certain engagements, Activest serves as portfolio manager to special purpose vehicles or
similar entities that issue structured investment products, notes, or exchange-traded
products. In these arrangements, Activest manages a portfolio of securities owned by the
issuing entity in accordance with contractually agreed investment objectives, guidelines,
and restrictions.
Activest typically exercises discretionary authority over the selection, purchase, sale, and
allocation of securities within client portfolios, subject to applicable investment guidelines,
risk parameters, and restrictions set forth in the governing advisory agreement and related
transaction documents.
Assets managed by Activest under these arrangements are held in custodial accounts
maintained by qualified third-party custodians in the name of the client or issuing entity.
Activest does not act as custodian of client assets and does not have authority to withdraw
client funds or securities for its own benefit.
Reporting Services
Activest provides reporting services when agreed to by the client, for additional accounts
and assets held by the client; however, not managed by Activest. Depending on the
agreement with each client and Activest’s role, Activest may or may not charge its agreed
fees over those accounts and may or may not include the value and performance of the
reporting assets when calculating fees payable to Activest pursuant to advisory and
management fees. Activest does charge a separate fee for its reporting services which is
identified in Schedule D of the Investment Management Agreement.
Family Office Services
Activest also offers family office services. These services include Activest representatives
attending multiple meetings with the relevant service and investment providers to assist the
client with understanding their family’s objectives and challenges, which leads to the
coordination of all the actions necessary for the family to meet their objectives and overcome
the challenges. Activest has strategic alliances with experts to mitigate the most important
challenges for affluent families such as: Estate planning, Tax planning, Legacy, Family
business & governance, and Investments. The course of action will be determined once the
needs are carefully assessed by our team and the client. Activest uses a unique platform that
includes benefits such as: special fee arrangements with multiple custodians and
professionals, open architecture, in-house reconciliation software, in depth due diligence,
credit facilities, alternative investments (Real Estate, Mezzanine Loans, Projects), as well as
professional and independent research, so that clients and their family’s investments will be
positioned to perform and achieve their goals. Activest also helps family office clients to
coordinate among their service providers and/or introduce them to our platform of
professionals including lawyers, brokers, CPAs, and other professionals which all have been
previously vetted by our organization and have negotiated fees specific to our clients.
Financial Planning Services
Activest also offers financial planning services to its client as part of the advisory services
provided. Activest utilizes a software called eMoney to execute this service. Activest
conducts interviews with its clients, gathers a series of client information and considers the
client’s goals and objectives when creating the financial planning model. These models can
be goal based or based on scenarios. Clients that choose to obtain financial planning
services from Activest will receive login details to view financial planning reports created by
Activest.
Types of Investments
We primarily offer advice on all types of securities, and we do not necessarily recommend
one particular type of security over another since each client has different needs and
different tolerance for risk.
Additionally, we may advise you on any type of investment that we deem appropriate based
on your stated goals and objectives. We may also provide advice on any type of investment
held in your portfolio at the inception of our advisory relationship.
You may request that we refrain from investing in particular securities or certain types of
securities. You must provide these restrictions to our firm in writing.
Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2025, we provide continuous management services for a total of
$1,460,270,243 in client assets of which $1,412,953,298 are on a discretionary basis.
Item 5 - Fees and Compensation
All fees are negotiable, and the precise manner in which each client's fees are determined
will be specified in the client's account agreement with Activest.
Activest's advisory and management fees generally are charged on the basis of the
aggregate market value of the assets in a client's account (including cash and equivalent
items). Activest's standard fee schedule, which may be subject to exception if agreed by
Activest in writing on a case by case basis, is as follows:
1% per annum on accounts under $5,000,000
•
• 0.85% per annum on accounts over $5,000,000 but not over $10,000,000
• 0.75% per annum on accounts over $10,000,000 but not over $20,000,000
• 0.65% per annum on accounts over $20,000,000
Activest's fees are payable quarterly in arrears, and payment is collected within 30 days after
the end of each calendar quarter, subject to extension in Activest’s discretion.
We will instruct the qualified custodian holding your funds and securities to affect debits
from your account in the amounts of such fees payable from time to time as detailed in the
account agreement with Activest. Further, the qualified custodian will deliver an account
statement to you at least quarterly. Activest does not send invoices for the fees unless
specifically requested. The account statements from the custodians will show all
disbursements from your account. You should review all statements for accuracy.
In circumstances where advisory fees are not deducted directly from client accounts by the
qualified custodian, clients are responsible for remitting payment upon receipt of fee
information from Activest. Clients may pay advisory fees by wire transfer, ACH transfer,
check, or other mutually agreed-upon electronic payment methods.
Activest may, at the client’s election, accept payment through certain electronic or peer-to-
peer payment platforms (e.g., Zelle or similar services). In such cases, the client must initiate
the payment, and Activest does not have the authority to initiate transfers from client
accounts through these platforms.
Clients are responsible for including sufficient identifying information (e.g., client name
and/or account or invoice reference) with any payment to facilitate proper crediting. Activest
is not responsible for delays, errors, or misdirected payments resulting from the use of third-
party payment platforms.
The use of electronic or peer-to-peer payment services may involve risks, including but not
limited to processing errors, delays, and fraud. Clients are encouraged to verify all payment
instructions prior to initiating any transfer.
For the purposes of calculating each quarterly installment of Activest's advisory fee, the
aggregate market value of the assets in the client's account(s) will be determined by
averaging the corresponding value at the end of each calendar month during the quarter,
as follows: (a) the aggregate market value of the assets in the Accounts (before deducting
the Client’s fees and charges) will be determined as of the close of business on the last
business day of each of the three months during such quarter, (b) those three month-end
values will be summed, (c) the resulting sum will be divided by three, and (d) the resulting
quotient will be deemed to be the aggregate market value of the assets in the account(s) for
such quarter. The value of such assets will be drawn from Activest’s portfolio management
software system and/or any other source deemed by Activest to be appropriate for such
purpose. For our clients that hold alternative investments held away from their custodian
account, the aggregate value of assets in such account(s) will include the value of any
alternative investments originating from any account, which value will value will be based
on the most recent value set forth on a statement or other report issued by the manager,
administrator, or issuer of the alternative investment. If no such statement or report has
been issued or is unavailable, we will take in consideration the original value at which such
alternatives investments were acquired. Finally, pursuant to Activest’s Investment
Management Agreement, for purposes of calculating fees payable: (a) if Activest provides
services during any part of a calendar quarter, it shall be deemed to have provide services for
the entirety of such calendar quarter, and (b) if Activest ceases performing services prior to
the end of a calendar quarter, then the aggregate market value of the assets in the
account(s) immediately prior to the cessation of services (i.e., prior to the withdrawal or
transfer of assets from the account(s)) shall be deemed to be the aggregate market value of
the assets in the account(s) as of the close of business on the last business day of each of the
remaining months during such quarter.
Activest's fees are exclusive of brokerage commissions, transaction fees, and other related
costs and expenses which shall be incurred by the client. Clients may incur certain charges
imposed by custodians, brokers, third party investment and other third parties such as fees
charged by managers, custodial fees, deferred sales charges, odd lot differentials, transfer
taxes, wire transfer and electronic fund fees, and other fees and taxes on brokerage accounts
and securities transactions. Mutual funds and exchange traded funds also charge internal
management fees, which are disclosed in a fund's prospectus. Such charges, fees and
commissions are exclusive of and in addition to Activest's fee, and Activest shall not receive
any portion of these commissions, fees, and costs.
You may terminate the portfolio management agreement upon 5 days' written notice to our
firm. You will incur a charge for fees owed to Activest for services rendered as of the date of
termination of the portfolio management agreement, which means you will incur advisory
fees only in proportion to the number of days in the quarter for which you are a client. If you
have pre-paid advisory fees that we have not yet earned, you will receive a prorated refund
of those fees.
Item 12 further describes the factors that Activest considers in selecting or recommending
broker- dealers for client transactions and determining the reasonableness of their
compensation (e.g., commissions).
Sub-Advisor/Institutional Client Consulting
When providing sub-advisory and/or institutional client consulting services, we charge a
fixed quarterly fee which ranges from $40,000 to $100,000. Depending on the services
required, our fee may be negotiated higher or lower than this range. In certain
circumstances the fees can change by verbal or email confirmation of both parties. Fees are
billed in arrears.
Institutional clients may terminate the sub-advisor/consulting agreement upon 5-days'
written notice to our firm. Such clients will incur a pro rata charge for services rendered prior
to the termination of the agreement, which means they will incur advisory fees only in
proportion to the number of days in the quarter for which they are a client.
Reporting Services
As compensation for its reporting services (and in addition to any compensation payable to
Activest for its services in respect of the account(s)), Activest may be compensated with a flat
fee per calendar quarter, or a fee equal an agreed percent per annum of the aggregate
market value of the reporting assets. For purposes of reporting services, the aggregate
market value of the reporting assets for any quarter will be determined using the same
methodology used to determine the aggregate market value of the assets in the account(s)
for purposes of calculating Activest’s advisory fee. These fees will be payable quarterly in
arrears and will be calculated as of the last business day of the relevant quarter. Payment of
such fees will be collected within 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter (subject to
extension in Activest’s discretion) by debit to one or more of the account(s), as determined
by Activest in its discretion.
Family Office Services
Compensation for this service will depend on the family office relationship and the scope of
services needed and agreed upon with the client. Activest may be compensated with a flat
fee per calendar quarter or a fee equal to an agreed percent per annum of the aggregate
market value of the included assets. The aggregate market value of all the accounts in the
relationship combined together for any quarter will be determined using the same
methodology used to determine the aggregate market value of the assets in the account(s)
for purposes of calculating Activest’s advisory fee. These fees will be payable quarterly in
arrears and will be calculated as of the last business day of the relevant quarter. Payment of
such fees will be collected within 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter (subject to
extension in Activest’s discretion) by debit to one or more of the account(s), as determined
by Activest in its discretion.
Financial Planning Services
Activest does not charge additional fees for its financial planning services. This service is
including in the advisory fees paid by the client.
Item 6 - Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side
Management
If and when agreed to by Activest and the client, Activest will charge performance-based
fees. Activest will only charge performance based fees to qualified clients pursuant to SEC
Rule 205-3.
When applicable, Activest will receive a performance fee for its services in a percentage
amount agreed to by the client of the aggregate performance of the account(s) in excess of
the agreed upon benchmark or watermark. Such performance fee could be calculated as
follows:
• The level of the benchmark at the close of the period minus the level of the
benchmark at the beginning of the period divided by the level of the benchmark at
the beginning of the period.
• For private fund investments, Activest will receive performance fees based on the
performance of the investor’s investment in the funds. The fee could be a percentage
of the success of the realization and the percentage can be based on certain
watermarks.
Performance-based fee arrangements are based on agreements with the client which may
create an incentive for the Activest to recommend investments that may be riskier or more
speculative than those which would be recommended under a different fee arrangement.
Such fee arrangements also create an incentive to favor higher fee-paying accounts over
other accounts in the allocation of investment opportunities. Activest has procedures
designed to ensure thatclients are treated fairly and equally and to prevent this conflict from
Investment
influencing the allocation of investment opportunities among clients.
opportunities are typically allocated pari passu. The terms of the performance fee and
allocations may differ in the future among new clients. This may result in a conflict of interest
when Activest allocates opportunities among such clients because there will be an incentive
to favor allocations to client that have higher performance-based fees and allocations. To
avoid such a conflict of interest, Activest generally follows procedures in allocating
opportunities among its clients which do not consider the performance-based fees and
allocations to which such clients are subject.
The performance fee will be calculated and payable based on values at the end of the
calendar year versus values at the beginning of the year (before deducting client’s fees and
charges) unless there have been additions to or withdrawals from the account(s) during the
year, in which case the fee will be based on the average aggregate changes in value during
such year and actual time elapsed in regard to assets added or withdrawn. In cases of private
offerings/investments, performance fee may be calculated when the investment is realized.
Payment of any performance fee owing will be collected within 30 days after the end of each
calendar year or upon private investment realization subject to extension in Activest’s
discretion. Except for private fund investments, in the event of a particular period (i.e. less
than a full calendar year) the performance fee will be calculated as of the end of the period
based on actual time elapsed and collected within 30 days thereafter, subject to extension
in Activest’s discretion.
The aggregate market value of the assets in the account(s) will include the value of any
alternative investments originating from any account, which value will be based on the most
recent value set forth on a statement or other report issued by the manager, administrator,
or issuer of such alternative investments, or if no such statement has been issued, the
original value at which such alternative investments were acquired.
Item 7 - Types of Clients
Activest intends to provide investment advisory and management services to individuals,
high net worth individuals, foundations, endowments, foreign investment advisers, and
other U.S. and international institutions.
In general, we do not require a minimum dollar amount to open and maintain an advisory
account; however, we have the right to terminate your Account if it falls below a minimum
size which, in our sole opinion, is too small to effectively manage.
Item 8 - Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and
Risk of Loss
Our method of analysis and investment process is divided in two main sections:
1. The Client and the adviser
Activest begins each new client relationship with one or more detailed interviews of the
client for the purpose of developing a comprehensive understanding of the client's financial
goals, current situation, investment horizon and objectives, attitudes toward risk, taxes and
level of financial sophistication. On the basis of these interviews and tools such as
questionnaires and checklists, Activest, in collaboration with the client, develops an investor
profile for the client, on which all portfolio decisions are generally based.
After agreeing on an investor profile and type of services to be provided, the advisor works
with the investment committee to construct and maintain the client’s portfolio. Depending
on the type of service, Activest may or may not present detailed proposals to the client
explaining the changes being recommended for each instrument. Periodic review meetings
are scheduled in order to review progress towards financial goals as well as investment
performance, recommendations and market outlook.
2. Investment Committee
Activest Investment Committee is responsible of developing and maintaining three main
strategies for different levels of risk. These strategies are based on global diversified portfolios
composed of Fixed Income, Equities, Commodities, Real Estate as well as other Alternative
investments. Securities included but not limited to Stocks, Bonds, ETFs, Mutual Funds, REITs,
LPs, Structured Notes and Promissory Notes.
Activest believes diversification and proper due diligence are paramount to maintain risk
control.
strategy
focuses
on
diversify and reduce idiosyncratic, inflation
and interest rate risk. This strategy, in
comparison to others, should experience
low volatility but growth potential
is
limited.
allocated
Income
securities,
Income
The
capital
preservation and income generation. Most
in Fixed
of the allocation
Income
is
securities,
Investment Grade
including
bonds, High Yield bonds, Emerging Market
bonds, Floating Rate bonds, Perpetual
Bonds, Preferred Stocks and REITs with a
towards
lower proportion
Equities, Commodities, as well as other
to
Alternative
investments
in order
Conservative
The strategy focus is on purchasing power
preservation. Most of the allocation is in
Fixed
including
Investment Grade bonds, High Yield
risk.
This
strategy,
well as other Alternative investments in
order to diversify and reduce market and
idiosyncratic
in
comparison to others, should experience
high volatility and growth potential.
rate
strategy
focuses
on
bonds, Emerging Market bonds, Floating
Rate bonds, Perpetual Bonds, Preferred
Stocks and REITs with a proportion
allocated towards Equities, Commodities,
as well as other Alternative investments in
order to diversify and reduce idiosyncratic,
inflation and
risk. This
interest
strategy, in comparison to others, should
experience regular volatility and growth
potential.
including
large and
allocated
investments
in order
is
and
reduce market
risk.
This
strategy,
Growth
capital
The
appreciation. Most of the allocation is in
Equities,
small
capitalization stocks from developed and
emerging markets with a
smaller
proportion
towards Fixed
Income, Commodities, as well as other
to
Alternative
and
diversify
idiosyncratic
in
comparison to others, should experience
very high volatility and growth potential.
Moderate
The strategy focuses on purchasing power
preservation and capital appreciation.
Most of the allocation
in Equities,
including large and small capitalization
stocks from developed and emerging
markets with a proportion allocated
towards Fixed Income, Commodities, as
The Investment Committee leverages research from various institutions which Activest has
access to as well as technology tools to perform its investment analysis. Members of the
committee are responsible for attending research and industry events, conference calls, as
well as performing comprehensive investigations on experts in each asset segment, industry
or geographic region in order for Activest to gain access to expert level analysts.
The use of technology is of paramount importance for members of the committee in order
to provide timely and accurate recommendations to advisors about clients’ exposures to
specific assets and opportunities.
The Investment Committee presents and discusses the views of selected expert analysts on
projected market performance and risks over the following three to 12 months for each asset
class in order to provide investment advice. Members of the Investment Committee conduct
extensive meetings to discuss and decide on weights for each asset class, asset segment,
industry or geographic exposure within the three strategies.
The Investment Committee goes through an on-going process of identifying "best in class"
instruments representing the full range of asset types that may be included in a client's
portfolio. This is a continuous process requiring constant monitoring. There is a specific
process for analysis and a list of preferred instruments for each asset class that would be
recommended for each strategy.
Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies as Portfolio Manager
Activest employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and risk-based analytical
methods in managing client portfolios. The specific methods and strategies used depend on
the applicable investment mandate and guidelines agreed upon with each client.
In managing portfolios for issuer-sponsored or special purpose vehicles, Activest typically
employs long-only, actively managed investment strategies across one or more asset
classes, which may include, without limitation, fixed income securities, equity securities,
equity-linked instruments, cash or cash equivalents, and, where permitted, structured or
alternative investments.
Portfolio construction decisions may involve analysis of issuer credit quality, duration and
interest rate exposure, valuation metrics, market conditions, diversification considerations,
and overall portfolio risk characteristics. Activest may rebalance portfolios periodically or on
an event-driven basis in response to market conditions, cash flows, or changes in investment
opportunities, subject to applicable contractual restrictions.
Activest’s investment strategies are designed to pursue the investment objectives specified
in the relevant advisory agreement; however, no strategy can assure profit or protect against
loss, and there can be no guarantee that any investment objective will be achieved.
Tax Considerations
Our strategies and investments may have unique and significant tax implications. However,
unless we specifically agree otherwise, and in writing, tax efficiency is not our primary
consideration in the management of your assets. Regardless of your account size or any
other factors, we strongly recommend that you consult with a tax professional prior to and
throughout the investing of your assets.
Moreover, as a result of revised IRS regulations, custodians and broker-dealers will begin
reporting the cost basis of equities acquired in client accounts on or after January 1, 2011. Your
custodian will default to the FIFO (First-In First-Out) accounting method for calculating the
cost basis of your investments. You are responsible for contacting your tax advisor to
determine if this accounting method is the right choice for you. If your tax advisor believes
another accounting method is more advantageous, please provide written notice to our firm
immediately and we will alert your account custodian of your individually selected
accounting method. Please note that decisions about cost basis accounting methods will
need to be made before trades settle, as the cost basis method cannot be changed after
settlement.
Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves risk of loss that you should be prepared to bear. We do not
represent or guarantee that our services or methods of analysis can or will predict future
results, successfully identify market tops or bottoms, or insulate clients from losses due to
market corrections or declines. We cannot offer any guarantees or promises that your
financial goals and objectives will be met. Past performance is in no way an indication of
future performance.
Recommendation of Particular Types of Securities
We recommend all types of securities and we do not necessarily recommend one particular
type of security over another since each client has different needs and different tolerance for
risk. Each type of security has its own unique set of risks associated with it and it would not
be possible to list here all of the specific risks of every type of investment. Even within the
same type of investment, risks can vary widely. However, in very general terms, the higher
the anticipated return of an investment, the higher the risk of loss associated with it.
Item 9 - Disciplinary Information
As a registered investment adviser, Activest is required to disclose all material facts regarding
any legal or disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of Activest or the
integrity of Activest's management. Activest has no information to report that is applicable
to this Item.
Item 10 - Other Financial Industry Activities and
Affiliations
Activest has entered into a Promoter Agreement with Axxets Management (Schweiz) AG
(“Axxets”), a wealth management company located in Zurich, Switzerland and regulated by
Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (“FINMA”). Pursuant to this agreement, Axxets
will promote and refer to Activest, individuals or entities that it believes are suitable and
appropriate for Activest’s investment advisory services. Activest will compensate Axxets for
the referral of such clients.
Item 11 - Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client
Transactions and Personal Trading
Activest has adopted a Code of Ethics for all supervised persons of the firm describing its
high standard of business conduct and its fiduciary duty to clients. The Code of Ethics
includes provisions relating to the confidentiality of client information, a prohibition on
insider trading, a prohibition on 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
Activest must acknowledge the terms of the Code of Ethics annually, or as amended.
Activest's employees and persons associated with Activest are required to follow Activest's
Code of Ethics. Subject to satisfying this policy and applicable laws, officers, directors and
employees of Activest and its affiliates may trade for their own accounts in securities which
are recommended to and/or purchased for Activest's clients. The Code of Ethics is designed
to assure that the personal securities transactions, activities and interests of the employees
of Activest 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, based upon a determination that transactions in these would not materially
interfere with the best interests of Activest's clients. In addition, the Code requires pre -
clearance of many transactions, and restricts trading in close proximity to client trading
activity. 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, and to reasonably prevent
conflicts of interest between Activest and its clients.
Certain affiliated accounts may trade in the same securities with client accounts on an
aggregated basis when consistent with Activest's obligation of best execution. In such
circumstances, the affiliated and client accounts will share commission costs equally and
receive securities at a total average price. Activest will retain records of the trade order
(specifying each participating account) and its allocation, which will be completed prior to
the entry of the aggregated order. Completed orders will be allocated as specified in the
initial trade order. Partially filled orders will be allocated on a pro rata basis. Any exceptions
will be explained on the Order.
Activest's clients or prospective clients may request a copy of the firm's Code of Ethics by
contacting Mr. Isaac Wakszol, President, at (954) 399 8121 or isaac@activestwm.com.
It is Activest's policy that the firm will not affect any principal or agency cross securities
transactions for client accounts. Activest also will not cross trades between client accounts.
Principal transactions are generally defined as transactions where an adviser, acting as
principal for its own account or the account of an affiliated broker-dealer, buys from or sells
any security to any advisory client. A principal transaction may also be deemed to have
occurred if a security is crossed between an affiliated hedge fund and another client account.
An agency cross transaction is defined as a transaction where a person acts as an investment
adviser in relation to a transaction in which the investment adviser, or any person controlled
by or under common control with the investment adviser, acts as broker for both the
advisory client and for another person on the other side of the transaction. Agency cross
transactions may arise where an adviser is dually registered as a broker-dealer or has an
affiliated broker dealer.
Item 12 - Brokerage Practices
We maintain relationships with several broker-dealers. While you are free to choose any
broker-dealer or other service provider, we recommend that you establish an account with
a brokerage firm with which we have an existing relationship. Such relationships may
include benefits provided to our firm, including but not limited to market information and
administrative services that help our firm manage your account(s). We believe that
recommended broker-dealers provide quality execution services for our clients at
competitive prices. Price is not the sole factor we consider in evaluating best execution. We
also consider the quality of the brokerage services provided by recommended broker-
dealers, including the value of the firm's reputation, execution capabilities, commission rates,
and responsiveness to our clients and our firm. In recognition of the value of the services
recommended broker-dealers provide, you may pay higher commissions and/or trading
costs than those that may be available elsewhere.
Research and Other Soft Dollar Benefits
We do not receive any soft dollar benefits from any broker-dealer.
Brokerage for Client Referrals
We do not receive client referrals from broker-dealers in exchange for cash or other
compensation, such as brokerage services or research.
Directed Brokerage
In some circumstances, and at our discretion, some clients may instruct our firm to use one
or more particular brokers for the transactions in their accounts. If you choose to direct our
firm to use a particular broker, you should understand that this might prevent our firm from
obtaining favorable net price and execution. Thus, when directing brokerage business, you
should consider whether the commission expenses, execution, clearance, and settlement
capabilities that you will obtain through your broker are adequately favorable in comparison
to those that we would otherwise obtain for you.
Block Trades
Transactions for each client generally will be affected independently unless we decide to
purchase or sell the same securities for several clients at approximately the same time. We
may, but are not obligated to, combine multiple orders for shares of the same securities
purchased for advisory accounts we manage (this practice is commonly referred to as "block
trading"). We will then distribute a portion of the shares to participating accounts in a fair
and equitable manner. The distribution of the shares purchased is typically proportionate to
the size of the account, but it is not based on account performance or the amount or
structure of management fees. Subject to our discretion regarding factual and market
conditions, when we combine orders, each participating account pays an average price per
share for all transactions and pays a proportionate share of all transaction costs on any given
day. Accounts owned by our firm or people associated with our firm may participate in block
trading with your accounts; however, they will not be given preferential treatment.
Item 13 - Review of Accounts
Activest periodically reviews both discretionary and non - discretionary accounts. In this
regard, Activest reviews the accounts on an as needed basis and at least quarterly. In
addition to its periodic reviews, Activest may review accounts on an exceptional basis in
response to unusual market disruptions or other events, in connection with material
additions to or withdrawals from accounts, or in the case of other unusual developments
that, in Activest's discretion, warrant additional review.
All reviews of client accounts are performed by Mr. Isaac Wakszol, President and Chief
Compliance Officer of Activest and Mr. Jacob Taurel, Managing Director of Activest.
We will not provide you with additional or regular written reports in conjunction with
account reviews. You will receive trade confirmations and monthly or quarterly statements
from your account custodian(s).
Item 14 - Client Referrals and Other Compensation
We do not receive any compensation from any third party in connection with providing
investment advice to you.
We directly compensate non-employee (outside) consultants, individuals, and/or entities
(Promoters) for client referrals. In order to receive a cash referral fee from our firm, Promoters
must comply with the requirements of the jurisdictions in which they operate. If you were
referred to our firm by a Promoter, you should have received a copy of this brochure along
with the Promoter’s disclosure statement at the time of the referral. If you become a client,
the Promoter that referred you to our firm will receive either a one-time fixed referral fee at
the time you enter into an advisory agreement with our firm or a percentage of the advisory
fee you pay our firm for as long as you are a client with our firm, or until such time as our
agreement with the Promoter expires. You will not pay additional fees because of this referral
arrangement. Referral fees paid to a Promoter are contingent upon your entering into an
advisory agreement with our firm. While technically, a conflict of interest exists because a
Promoter has a financial incentive to recommend our firm to you for advisory services, you
are not obligated to retain our firm and may engage any investment adviser of your
choosing. Our fees are the same regardless of whether you were referred to us by a Promoter
or not, but regulations require that we advise you that other investment advisers may charge
less for similar services. Of course, some investment advisers charge more than we do so we
believe are fees are reasonable.
Promoters that refer business to more than one investment adviser may have a financial
incentive to recommend advisers with more favorable compensation arrangements. We
request that our Promoters disclose to you whether multiple referral relationships exist and
that comparable services may be available from other advisers for lower fees and/or where
the Promoter’s compensation is less favorable.
We directly compensate employees who are also the firm’s IAR’s for referring and advising
their clients. Those employees are being compensated shared advising fees for those clients
that they advise as IAR’s as well as they get paid regular payroll as employees.
Item 15 - Custody
Clients should receive at least quarterly statements from the broker-dealer, bank or other
qualified custodian that holds and maintains the clients' investment assets. Activest urges
you to carefully review such statements and compare such official custodial records to the
account statements that we may provide to you. Our statements may vary from custodial
statements based on accounting procedures, reporting dates, or valuation methodologies
of certain securities. Activest does not have custody; however, some clients have standing
letters of authorization on their accounts. Activest has reviewed these relationships and
determined that they meet the seven conditions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940’s No
Action Letter dated February 21, 2017 and does not trigger the surprise custody audit
requirement.
Item 16 - Investment Discretion
Activest may be granted discretionary authority by the client at the outset of an investment
management relationship to select the identity and amount of securities to be bought or
sold. In all cases, however, such discretion is to be exercised in a manner consistent with the
stated investment objectives for the particular client account.
When selecting securities and determining amounts, Activest observes the investment
policies, limitations and restrictions imposed by the clients to which it provides discretionary
investment management services.
Investment guidelines and restrictions must be provided to Activest in writing. Accordingly,
Activest requires that each discretionary client provide it written investment objectives and
criteria at the outset of any discretionary investment management relationship, and that
such investment objectives and criteria be reviewed not less often than annually.
Item 17 - Voting Client Securities
Proxy Voting
We will not vote proxies on behalf of your advisory accounts. At your request, we may offer
you advice regarding corporate actions and the exercise of your proxy voting rights. If you
own shares of applicable securities, you are responsible for exercising your right to vote as a
shareholder.
In most cases, you will receive proxy materials directly from the account custodian. However,
in the event we were to receive any written or electronic proxy materials, we would forward
them directly to you by mail, unless you have authorized our firm to contact you by electronic
mail, in which case, we would forward any electronic solicitation to vote proxies.
Item 18 - Financial Information
Our firm does not have any financial condition or impairment that would prevent us from
meeting our contractual commitments to you. We do not take physical custody of client
funds or securities, or serve as trustee or signatory for client accounts, and, we do not require
the prepayment of more than $1200 in fees six or more months in advance nor have we filed
a bankruptcy petition at any time in the past ten years. Therefore, we are not required to
include a financial statement with this brochure.
Item 19 - Requirements for State-Registered Advisers
As an SEC registered investment adviser this item is not applicable.
Additional Information
Your Privacy
We view protecting your private information as a top priority. Pursuant to applicable privacy
requirements, we have instituted policies and procedures to ensure that we keep your
personal information private and secure.
We do not disclose any nonpublic personal information about you to any nonaffiliated third
parties, except as permitted by law. In the course of servicing your account, we may share
some information with our service providers, such as transfer agents, custodians, broker-
dealers, accountants, consultants, and attorneys.
We restrict internal access to nonpublic personal information about you to employees who
need that information in order to provide products or services to you. We maintain physical
and procedural safeguards that comply with regulatory standards to guard your nonpublic
personal information and to ensure our integrity and confidentiality. We will not sell
information about you or your accounts to anyone. We do not share your information unless
it is required to process a transaction, at your request, or required by law.
You will receive a copy of our privacy notice prior to or at the time you sign an advisory
agreement with our firm. Thereafter, we will deliver a copy of the current privacy policy notice
to you on an annual basis. Please contact our main office at the telephone number on the
cover page of this brochure if you have any questions regarding this policy.
Trade Errors
In the event a trading error occurs in your account, our policy is to restore your account to
the position it should have been in had the trading error not occurred. Depending on the
circumstances, corrective actions may include canceling the trade, adjusting an allocation,
and/or reimbursing the account.
Class Action Lawsuits
We do not determine if securities held by you are the subject of a class action lawsuit or
whether you are eligible to participate in class action settlements or litigation nor do we
initiate or participate in litigation to recover damages on your behalf for injuries as a result
of actions, misconduct, or negligence by issuers of securities held by you.
Thank you!