Overview
- Headquarters
- Fort Worth, TX
- Total Firm Assets
- $335 million
- Average High-Net-Worth Client Portfolio Size
- $2.5 million
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (ARWA LLC DISCLOSURE BROCHURE)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $250,000 | 1.25% |
| $250,001 | $500,000 | 1.20% |
| $500,001 | $1,000,000 | 1.15% |
| $1,000,001 | $2,500,000 | 1.00% |
| $2,500,001 | $5,000,000 | 0.85% |
| $5,000,001 | and above | 0.75% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $11,875 | 1.19% |
| $5 million | $48,125 | 0.96% |
| $10 million | $85,625 | 0.86% |
| $50 million | $385,625 | 0.77% |
| $100 million | $760,625 | 0.76% |
Clients
- High-Net-Worth Share of Firm Assets
- 79.86%
- Number of High-Net-Worth Clients
- 109
- Total Client Accounts
- 1,352
- Discretionary Accounts
- 1,305
- Non-Discretionary Accounts
- 47
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals, Investment Advisor Selection
Regulatory Filings
- SEC CRD Number
- 337220
Primary Brochure: ARWA LLC DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (2026-05-20)
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ARWA LLC d/b/a AspenRidge Wealth Advisors
Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure
Effective: May 20, 2026
This Form ADV Part 2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business practices
of ARWA LLC d/b/a AspenRidge Wealth Advisors (“ARWA” or the “Advisor”). If you have any questions about the
content of this Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor at 682-231-8331.
ARWA is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The
information in this Disclosure Brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any state securities
authority. Registration of an investment advisor does not imply any specific level of skill or training. This Disclosure
Brochure provides information about ARWA to assist you in determining whether to retain the Advisor.
information about ARWA and
its Advisory Persons
is available on
the SEC’s website at
Additional
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 337220.
ARWA LLC d/b/a AspenRidge Wealth Advisors
9800 Hillwood Parkway, Suite #180, Fort Worth, TX 76177
Phone: 682-231-8331 | Fax: 817-741-8845
Website: https://aspenridgewealthadvisors.com/
Item 2 – Material Changes
Form ADV 2 is divided into two parts: Part 2A (the "Disclosure Brochure") and Part 2B (the "Brochure
Supplement"). The Disclosure Brochure provides information about a variety of topics relating to an Advisor’s
business practices and conflicts of interest. The Brochure Supplement provides information about the Advisory
Persons of ARWA. For convenience, the Advisor has combined these documents into a single disclosure document.
ARWA believes that communication and transparency are the foundation of its relationship with clients and will
continually strive to provide you with complete and accurate information at all times. ARWA encourages all current
and prospective clients to read this Disclosure Brochure and discuss any questions you may have with the Advisor.
Material Changes
The following material changes have been made to this Disclosure Brochure since the initial filing on July 23rd, 2025:
• The Advisor’s Fax Number is 817-741-8845.
Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in business practices, changes
in regulations or routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This complete Disclosure Brochure
or a Summary of Material Changes shall be provided to you annually and if a material change occurs.
At any time, you may view the current Disclosure Brochure on-line at the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 337220. You may also
request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time by contacting the Advisor at 682-231-8331.
ARWA LLC d/b/a AspenRidge Wealth Advisors
9800 Hillwood Parkway, Suite #180, Fort Worth, TX 76177
Phone: 682-231-8331 | Fax: 817-741-8845
Website: https://aspenridgewealthadvisors.com/
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page ............................................................................................................................................... 1
Item 2 – Material Changes ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Item 3 – Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Item 4 – Advisory Services .................................................................................................................................... 4
A. Firm Information .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
B. Advisory Services Offered ............................................................................................................................................... 4
C. Client Account Management ........................................................................................................................................... 5
D. Wrap Fee Programs ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
E. Assets Under Management ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ......................................................................................................................... 6
A. Fees for Advisory Services.............................................................................................................................................. 6
B. Fee Billing........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
C. Other Fees and Expenses .............................................................................................................................................. 7
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination ................................................................................................................... 8
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities ............................................................................................................................. 8
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management .................................................................. 8
Item 7 – Types of Clients ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ........................................................... 9
A. Methods of Analysis ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
B. Risk of Loss ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ........................................................................................................................ 10
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations .......................................................................... 11
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ............... 11
A. Code of Ethics ............................................................................................................................................................... 11
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest ......................................................................................................................... 11
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients ........................................................................................................... 11
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client .................................................................................................................... 12
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ............................................................................................................................ 12
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s] ................................................................................................................................. 12
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades ............................................................................................................................... 13
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ............................................................................................................................. 13
A. Frequency of Reviews ................................................................................................................................................... 13
B. Causes for Reviews ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
C. Review Reports ............................................................................................................................................................. 13
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ........................................................................................ 13
A. Compensation Received by ARWA .............................................................................................................................. 13
B. Compensation for Client Referrals ................................................................................................................................ 14
Item 15 – Custody ................................................................................................................................................. 14
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ......................................................................................................................... 14
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ....................................................................................................................... 14
Item 18 – Financial Information ........................................................................................................................... 15
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplements ..................................................................................................... 16
Privacy Policy ....................................................................................................................................................... 26
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Phone: 682-231-8331 | Fax: 817-741-8845
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Item 4 – Advisory Services
A. Firm Information
ARWA LLC d/b/a AspenRidge Wealth Advisors (“ARWA” or the “Advisor”) is a registered investment advisor with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Advisor is organized as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) under
the laws of the State of Wyoming. ARWA was founded in June 2025 and is owned by BigAdventure Holdings LLC.
The Advisor is operated by Nicholas C. Godfrey (Chief Executive Officer and Chief Compliance Officer) and Benjamin
R. Bigler (Chief Financial Officer). This Disclosure Brochure provides information regarding the qualifications,
business practices, and the advisory services provided by ARWA.
B. Advisory Services Offered
ARWA offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses.
(each referred to as a “Client”).
The Advisor serves as a fiduciary to Clients, as defined under the applicable laws and regulations. As a fiduciary, the
Advisor upholds a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client and seeks to mitigate potential conflicts
of interest. ARWA's fiduciary commitment is further described in the Advisor’s Code of Ethics. For more information
regarding the Code of Ethics, please see Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
and Personal Trading.
Investment Management Services
ARWA provides customized investment advisory solutions for its Clients. This is achieved through continuous
personal Client contact and interaction while providing discretionary investment management and related advisory
services. ARWA works closely with each Client to identify their investment goals and objectives as well as risk
tolerance and financial situation in order to create a portfolio strategy. ARWA will then construct an investment
portfolio primarily consisting of low-cost, diversified mutual funds and/or exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) to achieve
the Client’s investment goals. The Advisor may also utilize individual stocks, bonds, real estate investment trusts
(“REITs”), alternative investments, and other types of investments, as appropriate, to meet the needs of the Client.
The Advisor may retain other types of investments from the Client’s legacy portfolio due to fit with the overall portfolio
strategy, tax-related reasons, or other reasons as identified between the Advisor and the Client.
ARWA’s investment strategies are primarily long-term focused, but the Advisor may buy, sell or re-allocate positions
that have been held for less than one year to meet the objectives of the Client or due to market conditions. ARWA
will construct, implement and monitor the portfolio to ensure it meets the goals, objectives, circumstances, and risk
tolerance agreed to by the Client. Each Client will have the opportunity to place reasonable restrictions on the types
of investments to be held in their respective portfolio, subject to acceptance by the Advisor.
ARWA evaluates and selects investments for inclusion in Client portfolios only after applying its internal due diligence
process. ARWA may recommend, on occasion, redistributing investment allocations to diversify the portfolio. ARWA
may recommend specific positions to increase sector or asset class weightings. The Advisor may recommend
employing cash positions as a possible hedge against market movement.
ARWA may recommend selling positions for reasons that include, but are not limited to, harvesting capital gains or
losses, business or sector risk exposure to a specific security or class of securities, overvaluation or overweighting
of the position[s] in the portfolio, change in risk tolerance of the Client, generating cash to meet Client needs, or any
risk deemed unacceptable for the Client’s risk tolerance.
At no time will ARWA accept or maintain custody of a Client’s funds or securities, except for the limited authority as
outlined in Item 15 – Custody. All Client assets will be managed within the designated account[s] at the Custodian,
pursuant to the terms of the advisory agreement. Please see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices.
Use of Independent Managers – ARWA may recommend that Clients utilize one or more unaffiliated investment
managers or investment platforms (collectively “Independent Managers”) for all or a portion of a Client’s investment
portfolio, based on the Client’s needs and objectives. The Advisor will perform initial and ongoing oversight and due
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diligence over each Independent Manager to ensure the strategy remains aligned with Clients investment objectives
and overall best interests. The Advisor will also assist the Client in the development of the initial policy
recommendations and managing the ongoing Client relationship. The Client will be provided with the Independent
Manager's Form ADV Part 2A - Disclosure Brochure (or a brochure that makes the appropriate disclosures).
Retirement Accounts – When the Advisor provides investment advice to Clients regarding ERISA retirement accounts
or individual retirement accounts (“IRAs”), the Advisor is a fiduciary within the meaning of Title I of the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and/or the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”), as applicable, which are laws
governing retirement accounts. When deemed to be in the Client’s best interest, the Advisor will provide investment
advice to a Client regarding a distribution from an ERISA retirement account or to roll over the assets to an IRA, or
recommend a similar transaction including rollovers from one ERISA sponsored Plan to another, one IRA to another
IRA, or from one type of account to another account (e.g. commission-based account to fee-based account). Such a
recommendation creates a conflict of interest if the Advisor will earn a new (or increase its current) advisory fee as a
result of the transaction. No client is under any obligation to roll over a retirement account to an account managed by
the Advisor.
Financial Planning Services
ARWA will typically provide a variety of financial planning and consulting services to Clients, pursuant to a written
financial planning agreement. Services are offered in several areas of a Client’s financial situation, depending on
their goals and objectives. Generally, such financial planning services involve preparing a formal financial plan or
rendering a specific financial consultation based on the Client’s financial goals and objectives. This planning or
consulting may encompass one or more areas of need, including but not limited to, investment planning, retirement
planning, personal savings, education savings, insurance needs and other areas of a Client’s financial situation.
A financial plan developed for, or financial consultation rendered to the Client will usually include general
recommendations for a course of activity or specific actions to be taken by the Client. For example, recommendations
may be made that the Client start or revise their investment programs, commence or alter retirement savings,
establish education savings and/or charitable giving programs.
ARWA may also refer Clients to an accountant, attorney or other specialists, as appropriate for their unique situation.
For certain financial planning engagements, the Advisor will provide a written summary of the Client’s financial
situation, observations, and recommendations. For consulting or ad-hoc engagements, the Advisor may not provide
a written summary. Plans or consultations are typically completed within six (6) months of contract date, assuming
all information and documents requested are provided promptly.
Financial planning and consulting recommendations pose a conflict between the interests of the Advisor and the
interests of the Client. For example, the Advisor has an incentive to recommend that Clients engage the Advisor for
investment management services or to increase the level of investment assets with the Advisor, as it would increase
the amount of advisory fees paid to the Advisor. Clients are not obligated to implement any recommendations made
by the Advisor or maintain an ongoing relationship with the Advisor. If the Client elects to act on any of the
recommendations made by the Advisor, the Client is under no obligation to implement the transaction through the
Advisor.
Financial Institution Consulting Services
ARWA provides investment consulting services to brokerage customers (herein “Brokerage Customers”) of Mutual
Securities, Inc. (herein “MSI”) who provide written consent requesting to receive the Advisor’s consulting services,
pursuant to a written agreement with the Advisor. Consulting services are strictly on products Clients have purchased
through Mutual Securities, Inc. Please see Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations for additional
details.
C. Client Account Management
Prior to engaging ARWA to provide investment advisory services, each Client is required to enter into one or more
agreements with the Advisor that define the terms, conditions, authority and responsibilities of the Advisor and the
Client. These services may include:
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• Establishing an Investment Strategy – ARWA, in connection with the Client, will develop a strategy that seeks
to achieve the Client’s goals and objectives.
• Asset Allocation – ARWA will develop a strategic asset allocation that is targeted to meet the investment
objectives, time horizon, financial situation and tolerance for risk for each Client.
• Portfolio Construction – ARWA will develop a portfolio for the Client that is intended to meet the stated goals
and objectives of the Client.
•
Investment Management and Supervision – ARWA will provide investment management and ongoing
oversight of the Client’s investment portfolio.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
ARWA does not manage or place Client assets into a wrap fee program. Investment management services are
provided directly by ARWA.
E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2025, ARWA manages $335,003,000 in Client assets, $315,899,094 of which are managed on
a discretionary basis and $19,103,906 on a non- discretionary basis. Clients may request more information at any
time by contacting the Advisor.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
The following paragraphs detail the fee structure and compensation methodology for services provided by the
Advisor. Each Client engaging the Advisor for services described herein shall be required to enter into one or more
written agreements with the Advisor.
A. Fees for Advisory Services
Investment Management Services
Investment advisory fees are paid in advance of each calendar quarter, pursuant to the terms of the investment
advisory agreement. Investment advisory fees are based on the market value of assets under management at the
end of the prior calendar quarter. Investment advisory fees are based on the following schedule:
Assets Under Management ($)
Up to $249,999
$250,000 to $499,999
$500,000 to $999,999
$1,000,000 to $2,499,999
$2,500,000 to $4,999,999
Over $5,000,000
Annual Rate (%)
1.25%
1.20%
1.15%
1.00%
0.85%
0.75%
The investment advisory fee in the first quarter of service is prorated from the inception date of the account[s] to the
end of the first quarter. Fees may be negotiable at the sole discretion of the Advisor. The Client’s fees will take into
consideration the aggregate assets under management with the Advisor. All securities held in accounts managed by
ARWA will be independently valued by the Custodian. The Advisor will conduct periodic reviews of the Custodian’s
valuation to ensure accurate billing.
The Advisor’s fee is exclusive of, and in addition to any applicable securities transaction and custody fees, and other
related costs and expenses described in Item 5.C below, which may be incurred by the Client. However, the Advisor
shall not receive any portion of these commissions, fees, and costs.
Use of Independent Managers – As noted in Item 4, the Advisor may implement all or a portion of a Client’s investment
portfolio utilizing one or more Independent Managers. To eliminate any conflict of interest, the Advisor does not earn
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9800 Hillwood Parkway, Suite #180, Fort Worth, TX 76177
Phone: 682-231-8331 | Fax: 817-741-8845
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any compensation from an Independent Manager. The Advisor will only earn its investment management fee as
described above. Independent Managers typically do not offer any fee discounts but may have a breakpoint schedule
which will reduce the fee with an increased level of assets placed under management with an Independent Manager.
The terms of such fee arrangements are included in the Independent Manager’s disclosure brochure and applicable
contract[s] with the Independent Manager. Clients will pay the Independent Manager platform fee and investment
management fee, which is not to exceed 0.75% annually, in addition to the investment management fees paid to the
Advisor as described above.
Financial Planning Services
ARWA offers financial planning services either on an hourly basis or as an ongoing fee. Hourly fees range up to $800
per hour. Fixed fees range up to $6,000 annually. Fees may be negotiable based on the nature and complexity of
the services to be provided and the overall relationship with the Advisor. An estimate for total hours and/or total costs
will be provided to the Client prior to engaging for these services.
B. Fee Billing
Investment Management Services
Investment advisory fees are calculated by the Advisor or its delegate and deducted from the Client’s account[s] at
the Custodian. The Advisor shall send an invoice to the Custodian indicating the amount of the fees to be deducted
from the Client’s account[s] at the beginning of the respective quarter. The amount due is calculated by applying the
quarterly rate (annual rate divided by 4) to the total assets under management with ARWA at the end of the prior
quarter. Clients will be provided with a statement, at least quarterly, from the Custodian reflecting deduction of the
investment advisory fee. Clients are urged to also review and compare the statement provided by the Advisor to the
brokerage statement from the Custodian, as the Custodian does not perform a verification of fees. Clients provide
written authorization permitting investment advisory fees to be deducted by ARWA to be paid directly from their
account[s] held by the Custodian as part of the investment advisory agreement and separate account forms provided
by the Custodian.
Use of Independent Managers – For Client accounts implemented through an Independent Manager, the Client’s
overall fees will include ARWA’s investment management fee (as noted above) plus investment management fees
and/or platform fees charged by the Independent Manager. The Independent Manager will assume the responsibility
for calculating the Independent Manager platform and investment management fees and deducting those fees from
the Client’s account[s]. ARWA will be responsible for calculating the investment management fee and deducting from
the Client’s account[s].
Financial Planning Services
Financial planning fees for ongoing engagements are invoiced quarterly in advance. Financial planning fees for hourly
engagements may be invoiced up to fifty percent (50%) of the expected total fee upon execution of the financial planning
agreement. The balance shall be invoiced upon completion of the agreed upon deliverable[s]. Financial planning fees
are paid via credit card or ACH payment. Payments are completed through a third-party payment processor that will
capture and process the Client’s account/routing numbers. The third-party payment processor is not affiliated or related
to the Advisor.
C. Other Fees and Expenses
Clients may incur certain fees or charges imposed by third parties, other than ARWA, in connection with investments
made on behalf of the Client’s account[s]. The Client is responsible for all custody and securities execution fees
charged by the Custodian, as applicable. The Advisor's recommended Custodian does not charge securities
transaction fees for ETF and equity trades in a Client's account, provided that the account meets the terms and
conditions of the Custodian's brokerage requirements. However, the Custodian typically charges for mutual funds
and other types of investments. The fees charged by ARWA are separate and distinct from these custody and
execution fees.
In addition, all fees paid to ARWA for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the expenses
charged by mutual funds and ETFs to their shareholders, if applicable. These fees and expenses are described in
each fund’s prospectus. These fees and expenses will generally be used to pay management fees for the funds,
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other fund expenses, account administration (e.g., custody, brokerage and account reporting), and a possible
distribution fee. A Client may be able to invest in these products directly, without the services of ARWA, but would
not receive the services provided by ARWA which are designed, among other things, to assist the Client in
determining which products or services are most appropriate for each Client’s financial situation and objectives.
Accordingly, the Client should review both the fees charged by the fund[s] and the fees charged by ARWA to fully
understand the total fees to be paid. Please refer to Item 12 – Brokerage Practices for additional information.
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination
Investment Management Services
ARWA may be compensated for its investment advisory services in advance of the quarter in which services are
rendered. Either party may terminate the investment advisory agreement, at any time, by providing advance written
notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate the investment advisory agreement within five (5) business
days of signing the Advisor’s agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-day period, the Client will incur charges
for bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of termination and such fees will be due and payable by the
Client. Upon termination, the Advisor will refund any unearned, prepaid investment advisory fees from the effective
date of termination to the end of the quarter. The Client’s investment advisory agreement with the Advisor is non-
transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
Use of Independent Managers – In the event that a Client should wish to terminate their relationship with the
Independent Manager, the terms for the termination will be set forth in the respective agreements between the Client
and that Independent Manager. ARWA will assist the Client with the termination and transition as appropriate.
Financial Planning Services
ARWA requires an advance deposit as described above. Either party may terminate the financial planning agreement,
at any time, by providing advance written notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate the financial planning
agreement within five (5) business days of signing the Advisor’s agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-day
period, the Client will incur charges for bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of termination and such fees
will be due and payable by the Client. Upon termination, the Client shall be billed for actual hours logged on the planning
project times the contractual hourly rate. Upon termination, the Advisor will refund any unearned, prepaid financial
planning fees from the effective date of termination to the end of the quarter. The Client’s financial planning agreement
with the Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities
ARWA does not buy or sell securities to earn commissions and does not receive any compensation for securities
transactions in any Client account, other than the investment advisory fees noted above.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
ARWA does not charge performance-based fees for its investment advisory services. The fees charged by ARWA
are as described in Item 5 above and are not based upon the capital appreciation of the funds or securities held by
any Client.
ARWA does not manage any proprietary investment funds or limited partnerships (for example, a mutual fund or a
hedge fund) and has no financial incentive to recommend any particular investment options to its Clients.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
ARWA offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses.
ARWA generally does not impose a minimum relationship size.
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Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
ARWA primarily employs a fundamental analysis method in developing investment strategies for its Clients. Research
and analysis from ARWA are derived from numerous sources, including financial media companies, third-party
research materials, Internet sources, and review of company activities, including annual reports, prospectuses, press
releases and research prepared by others.
Fundamental analysis utilizes economic and business indicators as investment selection criteria. This criteria consists
generally of ratios and trends that may indicate the overall strength and financial viability of the entity being analyzed.
Assets are deemed suitable if they meet certain criteria to indicate that they are a strong investment with a value
discounted by the market. While this type of analysis helps the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment, it does
not guarantee that the investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in the
fundamental analysis may lose value and may have negative investment performance. The Advisor monitors these
economic indicators to determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate. More details on the Advisor’s
review process are included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
As noted above, ARWA generally employs a long-term investment strategy for its Clients, as consistent with their
financial goals. ARWA will typically hold all or a portion of a security for more than a year, but may hold for shorter
periods for the purpose of rebalancing a portfolio or meeting the cash needs of Clients. At times, ARWA may also
buy and sell positions that are more short-term in nature, depending on the goals of the Client and/or the fundamentals
of the security, sector or asset class.
B. Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves certain investment risks. Securities may fluctuate in value or lose value. Clients should
be prepared to bear the potential risk of loss. ARWA will assist Clients in determining an appropriate strategy based
on their tolerance for risk and other factors noted above. However, there is no guarantee that a Client will meet their
investment goals.
While the methods of analysis help the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment, it does not guarantee that the
investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in these methods of analysis may
lose value and may have negative investment performance. The Advisor monitors these economic indicators to
determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate. More details on the Advisor’s review process are
included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
Each Client engagement will entail a review of the Client's investment goals, financial situation, time horizon,
tolerance for risk and other factors to develop an appropriate strategy for managing a Client's account. Client
participation in this process, including full and accurate disclosure of requested information, is essential for the
analysis of a Client's account[s]. The Advisor shall rely on the financial and other information provided by the Client
or their designees without the duty or obligation to validate the accuracy and completeness of the provided
information. It is the responsibility of the Client to inform the Advisor of any changes in financial condition, goals or
other factors that may affect this analysis.
The risks associated with a particular strategy are provided to each Client in advance of investing Client accounts.
The Advisor will work with each Client to determine their tolerance for risk as part of the portfolio construction process.
Following are some of the risks associated with the Advisor’s investment strategies:
Market Risks
The value of a Client’s holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to companies or markets, as well as
economic, political, or social events in the U.S. and abroad. This risk is linked to the performance of the overall
financial markets.
ETF Risks
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The performance of ETFs is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the ETFs will
fluctuate with the price of the underlying securities that make up the funds. In addition, ETFs have a trading risk based
on the loss of cost efficiency if the ETFs are traded actively and a liquidity risk if the ETFs has a large bid-ask spread
and low trading volume. The price of an ETF fluctuates based upon the market movements and may dissociate from
the index being tracked by the ETF or the price of the underlying investments. An ETF purchased or sold at one point
in the day may have a different price than the same ETF purchased or sold a short time later.
Mutual Fund Risks
The performance of mutual funds is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the
mutual funds will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities that make up the funds. The price of a mutual
fund is typically set daily therefore a mutual fund purchased at one point in the day will typically have the same price
as a mutual fund purchased later that same day.
Bond Risks
Bonds are subject to specific risks, including the following: (1) interest rate risks, i.e. the risk that bond prices will fall
if interest rates rise, and vice versa, the risk depends on two things, the bond's time to maturity, and the coupon rate
of the bond. (2) reinvestment risk, i.e. the risk that any profit gained must be reinvested at a lower rate than was
previously being earned, (3) inflation risk, i.e. the risk that the cost of living and inflation increase at a rate that exceeds
the income investment thereby decreasing the investor’s rate of return, (4) credit default risk, i.e. the risk associated
with purchasing a debt instrument which includes the possibility of the company defaulting on its repayment
obligation, (5) rating downgrades, i.e. the risk associated with a rating agency’s downgrade of the company’s rating
which impacts the investor’s confidence in the company’s ability to repay its debt and (6) Liquidity Risks, i.e. the risk
that a bond may not be sold as quickly as there is no readily available market for the bond.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”)
Investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) involves certain distinct risks in addition to those risks associated
with investing in the real estate industry in general. For Example, equity REITs may be affected by changes in the
value of the underlying property owned by the REITs, while mortgage REITs may be affected by the quality of credit
extended. REITs are subject to heavy cash flow dependency, default by borrowers and self-liquidation. REITs,
especially mortgage REITs, are also subject to interest rate risk (i.e., as interest rates rise, the value of the REIT may
decline).
Alternative Investments (Limited Partnerships)
The performance of alternative investments (limited partnerships) can be volatile and may have limited liquidity. An
investor could lose all or a portion of their investment. Such investments often have concentrated positions and
investments that may carry higher risks. Client should only have a portion of their assets in these investments.
Cryptocurrency ETF Risks
Cryptocurrency ETFs are investment vehicles designed to provide exposure to the price movements of
cryptocurrencies or cryptocurrency-related assets through exchange-listed securities. Cryptocurrencies and
cryptocurrency-related markets are highly volatile. Prices may fluctuate dramatically over short periods of time due
to factors including, but not limited to, market sentiment, technological developments, macroeconomic events,
regulatory actions, and changes in liquidity. As a result, Cryptocurrency ETFs may experience rapid and substantial
losses. A Cryptocurrency ETF’s performance may differ materially from the crypto market exposure it seeks to provide
due to fees and expenses, portfolio construction and rebalancing, and the use of derivatives, and during periods of
market stress liquidity may decline, bid-ask spreads may widen, shares may trade above or below the value of
underlying holdings, and trading may be halted or limited, which may prevent buying or selling at desired times or
prices.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investing in securities and other investments involve
a risk of loss that each Client should understand and be willing to bear. Clients are reminded to discuss
these risks with the Advisor.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
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There are no legal, regulatory or disciplinary events involving ARWA or its management persons. ARWA
values the trust Clients place in the Advisor. The Advisor encourages Clients to perform the requisite due diligence
on any advisor or service provider that the Client engages. The backgrounds of the Advisor or Advisory Persons are
available on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the
Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 337220.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Insurance Agency Affiliation
Certain Advisory Persons are licensed insurance professionals. Implementations of insurance recommendations are
separate and apart from one’s role with the Advisor. As an insurance professional, the Advisory Person will receive
customary commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose products are sold.
Advisory Persons are not required to offer the products of any particular insurance company. Commissions generated
by insurance sales do not offset investment advisory fees. This presents a conflict of interest in recommending certain
products of the insurance companies. Clients are under no obligation to implement any recommendations made by
the Advisor or Advisory Persons.
Use of Independent Managers
As noted in Item 4, the Advisor may implement all or a portion of a Client’s investment portfolio with one or more
Independent Managers. The Advisor does not receive any compensation nor does this present a material conflict of
interest. The Advisor will only earn its investment advisory fee as described in Item 5.A.
Financial Institution and Consulting Services
ARWA has an agreement with MSI to provide investment consulting services to Brokerage Customers, as noted in
Item 4 – Advisory Services above. MSI compensates ARWA for providing consulting services to Clients who have
purchased products through MSI. This consulting arrangement does not include assuming discretionary authority
over Brokerage Customers’ brokerage accounts or the monitoring of securities. These consulting services offered to
Brokerage Customers includes a general review of Brokerage Customers’ investment holdings, which will result in
ARWA’ Advisory Persons making specific securities recommendations or offering general investment advice. This
relationship presents conflicts of interest. Conflicts are mitigated by Brokerage Customers consenting to receive
consulting services from the Advisor. In addition, ARWA will not accept or bill for additional compensation on asset
under MSI’s management. Advisory Persons of the Advisor will not engage or hold itself as a registered
representative of MSI, as Advisory Persons are not registered to conduct commission-based activities under a broker-
dealer.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
A. Code of Ethics
ARWA has implemented a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that defines the Advisor’s fiduciary commitment to each Client.
This Code applies to all persons associated with ARWA (“Supervised Persons”). The Code was developed to provide
general ethical guidelines and specific instructions regarding the Advisor’s duties to each Client. ARWA and its
Supervised Persons owe a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client. It is the obligation of ARWA’s
Supervised Persons to adhere not only to the specific provisions of the Code, but also to the general principles that
guide the Code. The Code covers a range of topics that address employee ethics and conflicts of interest. To request
a copy of the Code, please contact the Advisor at 682-231-8331.
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest
ARWA allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and
purchased on behalf of Clients. ARWA does not act as principal in any transactions. In addition, the Advisor does not
act as the general partner of a fund, or advise an investment company. ARWA does not have a material interest in
any securities traded in Client accounts.
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients
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ARWA allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and
purchased on behalf of Clients. Owning the same securities that are recommended (purchase or sell) to Clients
presents a conflict of interest that, as fiduciaries, must be disclosed to Clients and mitigated through policies and
procedures. As noted above, the Advisor has adopted the Code to address insider trading (material non-public
information controls); gifts and entertainment; outside business activities and personal securities reporting. When
trading for personal accounts, Supervised Persons have a conflict of interest if trading in the same securities. The
fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of its Clients can be violated if personal trades are made with more
advantageous terms than Client trades, or by trading based on material non-public information. This risk is mitigated
by ARWA requiring reporting of personal securities trades by its Supervised Persons for review by the Chief
Compliance Officer (“CCO”) or delegate. The Advisor has also adopted written policies and procedures to detect the
misuse of material, non-public information.
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client
While ARWA allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and
purchased on behalf of Clients, such trades are typically aggregated with Client orders or traded afterwards. At no
time will ARWA, or any Supervised Person of ARWA, transact in any security to the detriment of any Client.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s]
ARWA does not have discretionary authority to select the broker-dealer/custodian for custody and execution services.
The Client will engage the broker-dealer/custodian (herein the "Custodian") to safeguard Client assets and authorize
ARWA to direct trades to the Custodian as agreed upon in the investment advisory agreement. Further, ARWA does
not have the discretionary authority to negotiate commissions on behalf of Clients on a trade-by-trade basis.
Where ARWA does not exercise discretion over the selection of the Custodian, it may recommend the Custodian to
Clients for custody and execution services. Clients are not obligated to use the Custodian recommended by the
Advisor and will not incur any extra fee or cost associated with using a custodian not recommended by ARWA.
However, the Advisor may be limited in the services it can provide if the recommended Custodian is not engaged.
ARWA may recommend the Custodian based on criteria such as, but not limited to, reasonableness of commissions
charged to the Client, services made available to the Client, and its reputation and/or the location of the Custodian’s
offices.
ARWA will generally recommend that Clients establish their account[s] with Fidelity Clearing & Custody Solutions
and related entities of Fidelity Investments, Inc. (collectively “Fidelity”), a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and member
SIPC. ARWA has established an institutional relationship with Fidelity to serve as the Client’s “qualified custodian”
and assist the Advisor in managing Client account[s].
Following are additional details regarding the brokerage practices of the Advisor:
1. Soft Dollars - Soft dollars are revenue programs offered by broker-dealers/custodians whereby an advisor enters
into an agreement to place security trades with a broker-dealer/custodian in exchange for research and other
services. ARWA does not participate in soft dollar programs sponsored or offered by any broker-
dealer/custodian. However, the Advisor receives certain economic benefits from the Custodian. Please see
Item 14 below.
2. Brokerage Referrals - ARWA does not receive any compensation from any third party in connection with the
recommendation for establishing an account.
3. Directed Brokerage - All Clients are serviced on a “directed brokerage basis”, where ARWA will place trades
within the established account[s] at the Custodian designated by the Client. Further, all Client accounts are traded
within their respective account[s]. The Advisor will not engage in any principal transactions (i.e., trade of any security
from or to the Advisor’s own account) or cross transactions with other Client accounts (i.e., purchase of a security
into one Client account from another Client’s account[s]). ARWA will not be obligated to select competitive bids on
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securities transactions and does not have an obligation to seek the lowest available transaction costs. These costs
are determined by the Custodian.
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades
The primary objective in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities for Client accounts is to obtain the
most favorable net results taking into account such factors as 1) price, 2) size of the order, 3) difficulty of execution,
4) confidentiality and 5) skill required of the Custodian. ARWA will execute its transactions through the Custodian as
authorized by the Client. ARWA may aggregate orders in a block trade or trades when securities are purchased or
sold through the Custodian for multiple (discretionary) accounts in the same trading day. If a block trade cannot be
executed in full at the same price or time, the securities actually purchased or sold by the close of each business day
must be allocated in a manner that is consistent with the initial pre-allocation or other written statement. This must be
done in a way that does not consistently advantage or disadvantage any particular Clients’ accounts.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
A. Frequency of Reviews
Securities in Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by Nicholas C. Godfrey, Chief
Compliance Officer of ARWA. Formal reviews are generally conducted at least annually or more frequently depending
on the needs of the Client.
B. Causes for Reviews
In addition to the investment monitoring noted in Item 13.A., each Client account shall be reviewed at least annually.
Reviews may be conducted more frequently at the Client’s request. Accounts may be reviewed as a result of major
changes in economic conditions, known changes in the Client’s financial situation, and/or large deposits or
withdrawals in the Client’s account[s]. The Client is encouraged to notify ARWA if changes occur in the Client’s
personal financial situation that might adversely affect the Client’s investment plan. Additional reviews may be
triggered by material market, economic or political events.
C. Review Reports
The Client will receive brokerage statements no less than quarterly from the Custodian. These brokerage statements
are sent directly from the Custodian to the Client. The Client may also establish electronic access to the Custodian’s
website so that the Client may view these reports and their account activity. Client brokerage statements will include
all positions, transactions and fees relating to the Client’s account[s]. The Advisor may also provide Clients with
periodic reports regarding their holdings, allocations, and performance.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Compensation Received by ARWA
ARWA is a fee-based advisory firm, that is compensated solely by its Clients and not from any investment product.
ARWA does not receive commissions or other compensation from product sponsors, broker-dealers or any un-related
third party. ARWA may refer Clients to various unaffiliated, non-advisory professionals (e.g. attorneys, accountants,
estate planners) to provide certain financial services necessary to meet the goals of its Clients. Likewise, ARWA may
receive non-compensated referrals of new Clients from various third-parties.
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform
As noted in item 12, ARWA has established an institutional relationship with Fidelity to assist the Advisor in managing
Client account[s]. As part of the arrangement, Fidelity also makes available to the Advisor, at no additional charge to
the Advisor, certain research and brokerage services, including research services obtained by Fidelity directly from
independent research companies. The Advisor may also receive additional services and support from Fidelity. As a
result of receiving such services for no additional cost, the Advisor has an incentive to continue to use or expand the
use of Fidelity's services. The Advisor examined this potential conflict of interest when it chose to enter into the
relationship with Fidelity and has determined that the relationship with Fidelity remains in the best interests of the
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Advisor’s Clients in connection with its fiduciary obligations, including its duty to seek best execution. Please see Item
12 above.
The Advisor receives access to software, vendors, and related support without cost or at a discount because the
Advisor renders investment management services to Clients that maintain assets at Fidelity The software and related
systems support benefit the Advisor and indirectly benefit the Clients. However, all services provided may not be
utilized for all Clients.
Further, Fidelity has provided the Advisor with financial support (further details of the financial support received will
be provided upon request) in connection with the initial launch and early operations of the Advisor’s business. Fidelity
provided this financial support due to the level of Client assets expected to be transitioned to the Fidelity custodial
platform. The Advisor is not obligated to trade in the Client’s accounts to receive these benefits and does not receive
higher compensation from effecting transactions in a Client’s account[s]. The Advisor is authorized to use the financial
support received from Fidelity for certain start-up, technology and transition costs. For instance, the financial support
was utilized to cover account transfer fees charged by the Client’s former custodian when transitioning to Fidelity.
The financial support has also been used to obtain technology and other support services that directly benefit the
Advisor and may benefit the Client indirectly.
In fulfilling its duties to its Clients, the Advisor endeavors at all times to put the interests of its Clients first. Clients
should be aware, however, that the receipt of these economic benefits from Fidelity creates a conflict of interest as
these economic benefits may influence the Advisor's recommendation of Fidelity as a Custodian over another
custodian that does not furnish similar software, systems, back-office support, financial support, and/or other
economic benefits. Notwithstanding the conflicts noted herein, the Advisor firmly believes that Fidelity provides the
Client and the Advisor with excellent value and support.
B. Compensation for Client Referrals
The Advisor does not compensate, either directly or indirectly, any persons who are not supervised persons, for Client
referrals.
Item 15 – Custody
The Advisor is authorized to deduct its fees from the Client’s account[s] at the Custodian. The Client must place all
assets with a “qualified custodian”. The Client is required to engage the Custodian to retain all funds and securities
and direct the Advisor to utilize that Custodian for security transactions in the account[s]. The Client should review
statements provided by the Custodian, as the Custodian does not perform this review. For more information about
custodians and brokerage practices, see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
ARWA generally has discretion over the selection and amount of securities to be bought or sold in Client accounts
without obtaining prior consent or approval from the Client. However, these purchases or sales may be subject to
specified investment objectives, guidelines, or limitations previously set forth by the Client and agreed to by ARWA.
Discretionary authority will only be authorized upon full disclosure to the Client. The granting of such authority will be
evidenced by the Client's execution of an investment management agreement containing all applicable limitations to
such authority. All discretionary trades made by ARWA will be in accordance with each Client's investment objectives
and goals.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
ARWA does not accept proxy-voting responsibility for any Client. Clients will receive proxy statements directly from
the Custodian. The Advisor will assist in answering questions relating to proxies, however, the Client retains the sole
responsibility for proxy decisions and voting.
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Item 18 – Financial Information
Neither ARWA, nor its management, have any adverse financial situations that would reasonably impair the ability of
ARWA to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither ARWA, nor any of its Advisory Persons, have been subject to a
bankruptcy or financial compromise. ARWA is not required to deliver a balance sheet along with this Disclosure
Brochure as the Advisor does not collect advance fees of $1,200 or more for services to be performed six months or
more in the future.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Nicholas C. Godfrey, APMA®
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Compliance Officer
Effective: February 17, 2026
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of Nicholas
C. Godfrey, APMA® (CRD# 5842478) in addition to the information contained in the ARWA LLC d/b/a AspenRidge
Wealth Advisors (“ARWA” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 337220) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of
the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the ARWA Disclosure Brochure or this
Brochure Supplement, please contact us at 682-231-8331.
Additional information about Mr. Godfrey is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 5842478.
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Nicholas C. Godfrey, APMA®, born in 1987, is dedicated to advising Clients of ARWA as its Chief Executive Officer
and Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. Godfrey earned his Bachelor of Science Business Management from University
of Phoenix in 2014. Additional information regarding Mr. Godfrey’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
09/2025 to Present
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, ARWA LLC d/b/a
AspenRidge Wealth Advisors
Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial
01/2018 to 09/2025
Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor™ (“APMA®”)
Individuals who hold the APMA® designation have completed a course of study encompassing client assessment and
suitability, risk/return, investment objectives, bond and equity portfolios, modern portfolio theory, and investor
psychology. Students have hands-on practice in analyzing investment policy statements, building portfolios, and
making asset allocation decisions, including sell, hold, and buy decisions within a client’s portfolio. Additionally,
individuals must pass an end-of-course examination that tests their ability to synthesize complex concepts and apply
theoretical concepts to real-life situations. All designees have agreed to adhere to Standards of Professional
Conduct™ and are subject to a disciplinary process. Designees renew their designation every two-years by
completing 16 hours of continuing education, reaffirming adherence to the Standards of Professional Conduct™, and
complying with self-disclosure requirements.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Godfrey. Mr. Godfrey has never been
involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits, arbitration claims
or administrative proceedings against Mr. Godfrey.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes; fraud;
false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or
extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no legal, civil or
disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Godfrey.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Godfrey on the Investment Adviser
Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD#
5842478.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Mr. Godfrey is also a licensed insurance professional. Implementations of insurance recommendations are separate
and apart from Mr. Godfrey’s role with ARWA. As an insurance professional, Mr. Godfrey will receive customary
commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose products are sold. Mr. Godfrey
is not required to offer the products of any particular insurance company. Commissions generated by insurance sales
do not offset regular advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest in recommending certain products of
the insurance companies. Clients are under no obligation to implement any recommendations made by Mr. Godfrey
or the Advisor. Mr. Godfrey spends approximately of his time per month in this capacity.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Godfrey has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4 above.
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Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Godfrey serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of ARWA. Mr. Godfrey can be
reached at 817-581-5542.
ARWA has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised Person in
meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of ARWA. Further, ARWA is subject to regulatory oversight by various
agencies. These agencies require registration by ARWA and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, ARWA
is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. ARWA is required to periodically
update the information provided to these agencies and to provide various reports regarding the business activities
and assets of the Advisor.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Benjamin Bigler, APMA®, CFP®, CRPC®
Chief Financial Officer
Effective: May 19, 2026
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Benjamin Bigler, APMA®, CFP®, CRPC® (CRD# 4956131) in addition to the information contained in the ARWA LLC
d/b/a AspenRidge Wealth Advisors (“ARWA” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 337220) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not
received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the ARWA Disclosure
Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact us at 682-231-8331.
Additional information about Mr. Bigler is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 4956131.
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Benjamin Bigler, APMA®, CFP®, CRPC®, born in 1983, is dedicated to advising Clients of ARWA as its Chief Financial
Officer. Mr. Bigler earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from The University of Texas at Arlington
in 2005. Mr. Bigler also earned his Master of Science in Personal Financial Planning from College for Financial
Planning in 2011. Additional information regarding Mr. Bigler’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Chief Financial Officer, ARWA LLC d/b/a AspenRidge Wealth Advisors
Private Wealth Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
09/2025 to Present
07/2005 to 09/2025
Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor™ (“APMA®”)
Individuals who hold the APMA® designation have completed a course of study encompassing client assessment and
suitability, risk/return, investment objectives, bond and equity portfolios, modern portfolio theory, and investor
psychology. Students have hands-on practice in analyzing investment policy statements, building portfolios, and
making asset allocation decisions, including sell, hold, and buy decisions within a client’s portfolio. Additionally,
individuals must pass an end-of-course examination that tests their ability to synthesize complex concepts and apply
theoretical concepts to real-life situations. All designees have agreed to adhere to Standards of Professional
Conduct™ and are subject to a disciplinary process. Designees renew their designation every two-years by
completing 16 hours of continuing education, reaffirming adherence to the Standards of Professional Conduct™, and
complying with self-disclosure requirements.
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional
I am certified for financial planning services in the United States by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards,
Inc. (“CFP Board”). Therefore, I may refer to myself as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional or a CFP®
professional, and I may use these and the other certification marks (the “CFP Board Certification Marks”) that Certified
Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. has licensed to CFP Board in the United
States. The CFP® certification is voluntary. No federal or state law or regulation requires financial planners to hold
the CFP® certification. You may find more information about the CFP® certification at www.cfp.net.
CFP® professionals have met CFP Board’s high standards for education, examination, experience, and ethics. To
become a CFP® professional, an individual must fulfill the following requirements:
• Education – Earn a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university and complete CFP
Board-approved coursework at a college or university through a CFP Board Registered Program. The
coursework covers the financial planning subject areas CFP Board has determined are necessary for the
competent and professional delivery of financial planning services, as well as a comprehensive financial plan
development capstone course. A candidate may satisfy some of the coursework requirement through other
qualifying credentials. CFP Board implemented the bachelor’s degree or higher requirement in 2007 and the
financial planning development capstone course requirement in March 2012. Therefore, a CFP® professional
who first became certified before those dates may not have earned a bachelor’s or higher degree or
completed a financial planning development capstone course.
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination is designed to
assess an individual’s ability to integrate and apply a broad base of financial planning knowledge in the
context of real-life financial planning situations.
• Experience – Complete 6,000 hours of professional experience related to the personal financial planning
process, or 4,000 hours of apprenticeship experience that meets additional requirements.
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• 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.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics requirements to remain
certified and maintain the right to continue to use the CFP Board Certification Marks:
• Ethics – Commit to complying with CFP Board’s Code and Standards. This includes a commitment to CFP
Board, as part of the certification, to act as a fiduciary, and therefore, act in the best interests of the client, at
all times when providing financial advice and financial planning. CFP Board may sanction a CFP®
professional who does not abide by this commitment, but CFP Board does not guarantee a CFP®
professional's services. A client who seeks a similar commitment should obtain a written engagement that
includes a fiduciary obligation to the client.
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years to maintain
competence, demonstrate specified levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities, and keep up with developments
in financial planning. Two of the hours must address the Code and Standards.
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (“CRPC®”)
Individuals who hold the CRPC® designation have completed a course of study encompassing pre-and post-
retirement needs, asset management, estate planning, and the entire retirement planning process using models and
techniques from real client situations. Additionally, individuals must pass an end-of-course examination that tests
their ability to synthesize complex concepts and apply theoretical concepts to real-life situations. All designees have
agreed to adhere to Standards of Professional Conduct and are subject to a disciplinary process. Designees renew
their designation every two-years by completing 16 hours of continuing education, reaffirming adherence to the
Standards of Professional Conduct, and complying with self-disclosure requirements.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Bigler. Mr. Bigler has never been
involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits, arbitration claims
or administrative proceedings against Mr. Bigler.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes; fraud;
false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or
extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no legal, civil or
disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Bigler.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Bigler on the Investment Adviser Public
Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 4956131.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Mr. Bigler is also a licensed insurance professional. Implementations of insurance recommendations are separate
and apart from Mr. Bigler’s role with ARWA. As an insurance professional, Mr. Bigler will receive customary
commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose products are sold. Mr. Bigler
is not required to offer the products of any particular insurance company. Commissions generated by insurance sales
do not offset regular advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest in recommending certain products of
the insurance companies. Clients are under no obligation to implement any recommendations made by Mr. Bigler or
the Advisor. Mr. Bigler spends approximately 10% of his time per month in this capacity.
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9800 Hillwood Parkway, Suite #180, Fort Worth, TX 76177
Phone: 682-231-8331 | Fax: 817-741-8845
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BADD Industries LLC
Mr. Bigler, in his separate capacity, is the owner of rental real estate properties. Mr. Bigler does not offer any
rental property to Clients of the Advisor. Mr. Bigler is compensated based on rental income and spends
approximately 25% of his time in this capacity.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Bigler has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Bigler serves as the Chief Financial Officer of ARWA and is supervised by Nicholas Godfrey, the Chief
Compliance Officer. Mr. Godfrey can be reached at 817-581-5542.
ARWA has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised Person in
meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of ARWA. Further, ARWA is subject to regulatory oversight by various
agencies. These agencies require registration by ARWA and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, ARWA
is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. ARWA is required to periodically
update the information provided to these agencies and to provide various reports regarding the business activities
and assets of the Advisor.
ARWA LLC d/b/a AspenRidge Wealth Advisors
9800 Hillwood Parkway, Suite #180, Fort Worth, TX 76177
Phone: 682-231-8331 | Fax: 817-741-8845
Website: https://aspenridgewealthadvisors.com/
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Peyton M. Bruce, APMA®, CRPC®
Financial Advisor
Effective: February 17, 2026
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of Peyton
M. Bruce, APMA®, CRPC® (CRD# 7620851) in addition to the information contained in the ARWA LLC d/b/a
AspenRidge Wealth Advisors (“ARWA” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 337220) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received
a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the ARWA Disclosure Brochure
or this Brochure Supplement, please contact us at 682-231-8331.
Additional information about Mr. Bruce is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 7620851.
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9800 Hillwood Parkway, Suite #180, Fort Worth, TX 76177
Phone: 682-231-8331 | Fax: 817-741-8845
Website: https://aspenridgewealthadvisors.com/
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Peyton M. Bruce, APMA®, CRPC®, born in 2003, is dedicated to advising Clients of ARWA as a Financial Advisor.
Mr. Bruce earned his Bachelor of Science in Financial Management from Abilene Christian University in 2024.
Additional information regarding Mr. Bruce’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Financial Advisor, ARWA LLC d/b/a AspenRidge Wealth Advisors
Registered Representative, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
Intern, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
09/2025 to Present
08/2024 to 09/2025
05/2022 to 08/2023
Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor™ (“APMA®”)
Individuals who hold the APMA® designation have completed a course of study encompassing client assessment and
suitability, risk/return, investment objectives, bond and equity portfolios, modern portfolio theory, and investor
psychology. Students have hands-on practice in analyzing investment policy statements, building portfolios, and
making asset allocation decisions, including sell, hold, and buy decisions within a client’s portfolio. Additionally,
individuals must pass an end-of-course examination that tests their ability to synthesize complex concepts and apply
theoretical concepts to real-life situations. All designees have agreed to adhere to Standards of Professional
Conduct™ and are subject to a disciplinary process. Designees renew their designation every two-years by
completing 16 hours of continuing education, reaffirming adherence to the Standards of Professional Conduct™, and
complying with self-disclosure requirements.
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (“CRPC®”)
Individuals who hold the CRPC® designation have completed a course of study encompassing pre-and post-
retirement needs, asset management, estate planning, and the entire retirement planning process using models and
techniques from real client situations. Additionally, individuals must pass an end-of-course examination that tests
their ability to synthesize complex concepts and apply theoretical concepts to real-life situations. All designees have
agreed to adhere to Standards of Professional Conduct and are subject to a disciplinary process. Designees renew
their designation every two-years by completing 16 hours of continuing education, reaffirming adherence to the
Standards of Professional Conduct, and complying with self-disclosure requirements.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Bruce. Mr. Bruce has never been
involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits, arbitration claims
or administrative proceedings against Mr. Bruce.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes; fraud;
false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or
extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no legal, civil or
disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Bruce.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Bruce on the Investment Adviser Public
Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 7620851.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Mr. Bruce is also a licensed insurance professional. Implementations of insurance recommendations are separate
and apart from Mr. Bruce’s role with ARWA. As an insurance professional, Mr. Bruce will receive customary
commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose products are sold. Mr. Bruce
is not required to offer the products of any particular insurance company. Commissions generated by insurance sales
do not offset regular advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest in recommending certain products of
ARWA LLC d/b/a AspenRidge Wealth Advisors
9800 Hillwood Parkway, Suite #180, Fort Worth, TX 76177
Phone: 682-231-8331 | Fax: 817-741-8845
Website: https://aspenridgewealthadvisors.com/
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the insurance companies. Clients are under no obligation to implement any recommendations made by Mr. Bruce or
the Advisor. Mr. Bruce spends approximately 5% of his time per month in this capacity.
New Day Bars
Mr. Bruce is also the Owner of New Day Bars, which makes and sells breakfast bars. Mr. Bruce oversees the
operations and sales efforts of New Day Bars in this capacity. Mr. Bruce spends approximately 5% of his time per
month in this capacity.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Bruce has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Bruce serves as a Financial Advisor of ARWA and is supervised by Nicholas Godfrey, the Chief Compliance
Officer. Mr. Godfrey can be reached at 817-581-5542.
ARWA has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised Person in
meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of ARWA. Further, ARWA is subject to regulatory oversight by various
agencies. These agencies require registration by ARWA and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, ARWA
is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. ARWA is required to periodically
update the information provided to these agencies and to provide various reports regarding the business activities
and assets of the Advisor.
ARWA LLC d/b/a AspenRidge Wealth Advisors
9800 Hillwood Parkway, Suite #180, Fort Worth, TX 76177
Phone: 682-231-8331 | Fax: 817-741-8845
Website: https://aspenridgewealthadvisors.com/
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Privacy Policy
Effective: February 17, 2026
Our Commitment to You
ARWA LLC d/b/a AspenRidge Wealth Advisors (“ARWA” or the “Advisor”) is committed to safeguarding the use of
personal information of our Clients (also referred to as “you” and “your”) that we obtain as your Investment Advisor,
as described here in our Privacy Policy (“Policy”).
Our relationship with you is our most important asset. We understand that you have entrusted us with your private
information, and we do everything that we can to maintain that trust. ARWA (also referred to as "we", "our" and "us”)
protects the security and confidentiality of the personal information we have and implements controls to ensure that
such information is used for proper business purposes in connection with the management or servicing of our
relationship with you.
ARWA does not sell your non-public personal information to anyone. Nor do we provide such information to others
except for discrete and reasonable business purposes in connection with the servicing and management of our
relationship with you, as discussed below.
Details of our approach to privacy and how your personal non-public information is collected and used are set forth
in this Policy.
Why you need to know?
Registered Investment Advisors (“RIAs”) must share some of your personal information in the course of servicing
your account. Federal and State laws give you the right to limit some of this sharing and require RIAs to disclose how
we collect, share, and protect your personal information.
What information do we collect from you?
Driver’s license number
Date of birth
Social security or taxpayer identification number
Assets and liabilities
Name, address and phone number[s]
Income and expenses
E-mail address[es]
Investment activity
Account information (including other institutions)
Investment experience and goals
What Information do we collect from other sources?
Custody, brokerage and advisory agreements
Other advisory agreements and legal documents
Transactional information with us or others
Account applications and forms
Investment questionnaires and suitability
documents
Other information needed to service account
How do we protect your information?
To safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access and use we maintain physical, procedural and
electronic security measures. These include such safeguards as secure passwords, encrypted file storage and a
secure office environment. Our technology vendors provide security and access control over personal information
and have policies over the transmission of data. Our associates are trained on their responsibilities to protect Client’s
personal information.
We require third parties that assist in providing our services to you to protect the personal information they receive
from us.
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9800 Hillwood Parkway, Suite #180, Fort Worth, TX 76177
Phone: 682-231-8331 | Fax: 817-741-8845
Website: https://aspenridgewealthadvisors.com/
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How do we share your information?
An RIA shares Client personal information to effectively implement its services. In the section below, we list some
reasons we may share your personal information.
Basis For Sharing
Do we share?
Can you limit?
Yes
No
to: processing
No
Not Shared
Yes
Yes
Servicing our Clients
We may share non-public personal information with non-affiliated third
parties (such as administrators, brokers, custodians, regulators, credit
agencies, other financial institutions) as necessary for us to provide agreed
upon services to you, consistent with applicable law, including but not
limited
transactions; general account maintenance;
responding to regulators or legal investigations; and credit reporting.
Marketing Purposes
ARWA does not disclose, and does not intend to disclose, personal
information with non-affiliated third parties to offer you services. Certain
laws may give us the right to share your personal information with financial
institutions where you are a customer and where ARWA or the client has
a formal agreement with the financial institution. We will only share
information for purposes of servicing your accounts, not for
marketing purposes.
Authorized Users
Your non-public personal information may be disclosed to you and persons
that we believe to be your authorized agent[s] or representative[s].
No
Not Shared
Information About Former Clients
ARWA does not disclose and does not intend to disclose, non-public
personal information to non-affiliated third parties with respect to persons
who are no longer our Clients.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
We will send you a copy of this Policy annually for as long as you maintain an ongoing relationship with us.
Periodically we may revise this Policy and will provide you with a revised Policy if the changes materially alter the
previous Privacy Policy. We will not, however, revise our Privacy Policy to permit the sharing of non-public personal
information other than as described in this notice unless we first notify you and provide you with an opportunity to
prevent the information sharing.
Any Questions?
You may ask questions or voice any concerns, as well as obtain a copy of our current Privacy Policy by contacting
us at 682-231-8331.
ARWA LLC d/b/a AspenRidge Wealth Advisors
9800 Hillwood Parkway, Suite #180, Fort Worth, TX 76177
Phone: 682-231-8331 | Fax: 817-741-8845
Website: https://aspenridgewealthadvisors.com/
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