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GARRETT WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
Disclosure Brochure: Form ADV 2A
a Registered Investment Adviser
DISCLOSURE BROCHURE
02/10/2026
201 Ft. Worth Hwy.,
Weatherford, TX 76086
CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Stefan Simpson
(817) 550-6750
ITEM 1. COVER PAGE
www.BentOakCapital.com
the Firm
is available on
is a registered
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Garrett Wealth Advisory Group, LLC (hereinafter “GWAG” or the
“Firm”). If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please
contact the Firm at the telephone number listed above. The information in this
brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) or by any state securities authority. Additional
the SEC’s website at
information about
investment adviser.
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The Firm
Registration does not imply any level of skill or training.
ITEM 2. MATERIAL CHANGES
Material changes relate to Garrett Wealth Advisory Group, LLC policies, practices, or conflicts of interests only.
As of March 18th, 2025, there have been material changes to Items 4, 5, 10, and 14 to disclose GWAG’s
insurance relationship with Halo Investing Insurance Services, LLC. Furthermore, as of September 2, 2025 the
Garrett Wealth Advisory Group, LLC has transitioned to a fee-only model where the only compensation the
Firm and its employees receive is related to the investment management fee charged to its clients; neither
the Firm nor its employees receive commissions on any securities or other product sales.
ITEM 3. TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 1. COVER PAGE
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ITEM 2. MATERIAL CHANGES
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ITEM 3. TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ITEM 4. ADVISORY BUSINESS
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ITEM 5. FEES AND COMPENSATION
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ITEM 6. PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT
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ITEM 7. TYPES OF CLIENTS
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ITEM 8. METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISK OF LOSS
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ITEM 9. DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
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ITEM 10. OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
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ITEM 11. CODE OF ETHICS
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ITEM 12. CUSTODIAL PRACTICES
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ITEM 13. REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
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ITEM 14. CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
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ITEM 15. CUSTODY
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ITEM 16. INVESTMENT DISCRETION
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ITEM 17. VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES
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ITEM 18. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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ITEM 4. ADVISORY BUSINESS
Garrett Wealth Advisory Group (“GWAG”) offers a variety of advisory services, which include the relevant
terms and conditions of the advisory relationship (the “Investment Management Agreement, Financial
Planning and Consulting Agreement, and Retirement Plan Services Agreement.) Prior to GWAG rendering
any of the foregoing advisory services, clients are required to enter into one or more written agreements
with GWAG. GWAG was formed in 2014 and is owned by David Wayne Garrett (53.675%), Brandon Wayne
Garrett (43.675%) and Jason McGarraugh (2.65%). As of December 2024, the firm has $803,657,019 in
discretionary assets under management and $26,584,888 in assets under advisement. Garrett Wealth
Advisory Group, LLC (“GWAG”) is the entity name for the Registered Investment Adviser. GWAG does
business as BentOak Capital “BOC” and the brand BentOak Capital was established in 2020.
While this brochure generally describes the business of GWAG, certain sections also discuss the activities
of its Supervised Persons, which refer to the Firm’s officers, partners, directors (or other persons occupying
a similar status or performing similar functions), employees, or any other person who provides investment
advice on GWAG’s behalf and is subject to the Firm’s supervision or control.
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONSULTING SERVICES
GWAG offers clients a broad range of financial planning and consulting services, which may include any or
all of the following functions:
Business Financial Planning
Education Planning
Personal Financial
Planning Personal Tax
Cash Flow Analysis
Charitable Planning
Planning Real Estate
Estate Planning
Insurance Analysis
Investment Planning
Lines of Credit Analysis
Analysis Retirement
Planning Manager Due
Corporate Structure
Corporate Tax Planning
Cost Segregation Study
Diligence
Mortgage/Debt Analysis
While each of these services is available on a stand-alone basis, certain of them may also be rendered in
conjunction with investment portfolio management as part of a comprehensive wealth management
engagement (described in more detail below).
In performing these services, GWAG is not required to verify any information received from the client or
from the client’s other professionals (e.g., attorneys, accountants, etc.) and is expressly authorized to rely on
such information. Clients retain absolute discretion over all decisions regarding implementation and are
under no obligation to act upon any of the recommendations made by GWAG under a financial planning
or consulting engagement. GWAG has complete discretion over accounts serviced through an investment
management engagement. The recommendations and observations provided in the financial plan are
based upon information provided to GWAG. Due to the variables included in GWAG’s planning
assumptions which include but are not limited to: returns, inflation, fiscal and monetary policy, economic
data, etc., GWAG’s recommendations and opinions are subject to change when warranted. Outside of
economic and financial assumptions, clients are advised that it remains their responsibility to promptly
notify the Firm of changes in their financial situation, investment objective, goals, life-changing events,
and/or any other pertinent information for the purpose of reviewing, evaluating, or revising GWAG’s
recommendations or services.
GWAG uses a variety of third-party technology tools to support its financial planning and consulting
services, including software used for data organization, research, modeling, documentation, and client
communications. Some of these tools incorporate automation or artificial intelligence-enabled features.
These systems are used solely to assist with administrative and analytical functions and are treated in the
same manner as other third-party research resources. GWAG does not use artificial intelligence or
automated tools to generate investment recommendations, construct portfolios, or make investment
decisions. All analysis and advice are developed by GWAG’s investment adviser representatives using their
professional judgment. The Firm does not receive compensation from technology providers, and the use of
these tools does not affect the fees charged to clients.
INSURANCE SERVICES
Halo and its agent(s) may provide an incentive for GWAG to recommend insurance products. No client is under
any obligation to purchase any insurance product from Halo. Clients can purchase insurance products through
other, non-affiliated insurance agencies and agents. While certain GWAG representatives are licensed insurance
agents, the representatives do not receive any new or legacy compensation or commissions in this capacity.
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GWAG has engaged Halo Investing Insurance Services, LLC (“Halo”), in its separate capacity as a licensed
insurance broker and agency. Halo offers insurance-related advice and products on a fee compensation basis.
Certain of GWAG’s representatives also serve as licensed agents, but do not receive any new or legacy
compensation or commissions in this capacity. The fee compensation paid by clients to Halo and its agents is
separate from, and in addition to, GWAG’s investment advisory fee.
Please Note-Conflict of Interest: The recommendation by GWAG that a client consider the purchase of an
insurance product from Halo presents a conflict of interest, as the potential receipt of an insurance fee by
INVESTMENT AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES
GWAG manages client investment portfolios on a fully discretionary basis (please see our Wrap Fee Brochure).
In addition, GWAG may provide clients with wealth management services which generally include a broad
range of comprehensive financial planning and consulting services as well as discretionary management of
investment portfolios.
GWAG primarily allocates client assets among various mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), individual
debt and equity securities, and independent investment managers (“Independent Managers”) in accordance
with their stated investment objectives.
Where appropriate, the Firm may also provide advice about any type of legacy position or other investment
held in client portfolios. Clients may engage GWAG to manage and/or advise on certain investment products
that are not maintained at their primary custodian, such as variable life insurance and annuity contracts
and assets held in employer sponsored retirement plans and qualified tuition plans (i.e., 529 plans). In these
situations, GWAG directs or recommends the allocation of client assets among the various investment options
available with the product. These assets are generally maintained at the underwriting insurance company, or
the custodian designated by the product’s provider.
GWAG tailors its advisory services to meet the needs of its individual clients and seeks to ensure, on a
continuous basis, that client portfolios are managed in a manner consistent with those needs and objectives.
GWAG consults with clients on an initial and ongoing basis to assess their specific risk tolerance, time horizon,
liquidity constraints and other related factors relevant to the management of their portfolios. Clients are
advised to promptly notify GWAG if there are changes in their financial situation or if they wish to place any
limitations on the management of their portfolios. Clients may impose reasonable restrictions or mandates
on the management of their accounts if GWAG determines, in its sole discretion, the conditions will not
materially impact the performance of a management strategy or prove overly burdensome to the Firm’s
management efforts. For more information about this service, please refer to our Wrap Fee Brochure.
USE OF INDEPENDENT MANAGERS
As mentioned above, GWAG may select certain Independent Managers to actively manage a portion of its
clients’ assets. The specific terms and conditions under which a client engages an Independent Manager may
be set forth in a separate written agreement with the designated Independent Manager. In addition to this
brochure, clients may also receive the written disclosure documents of the respective Independent Managers
engaged to manage their assets.
GWAG evaluates a variety of information about Independent Managers, which may include the Independent
Managers’ public disclosure documents, materials supplied by the Independent Managers themselves and
other third-party analyses it believes are reputable. To the extent possible, the Firm seeks to assess the
Independent Managers’ investment strategies, past performance, and risk results in relation to its clients’
individual portfolio allocations and risk exposure. GWAG also takes into consideration each Independent
Manager’s management style, returns, reputation, financial strength, reporting, pricing, and research
capabilities, among other factors.
GWAG continues to provide services relative to the discretionary selection of the Independent Managers. On an
ongoing basis, the Firm monitors the performance of those accounts being managed by Independent Managers.
GWAG seeks to ensure the Independent Managers’ strategies and target allocations remain aligned with its clients’
investment objectives and overall best interests.
LPL SPONSORED PROGRAMS
GWAG may provide advisory services through certain programs sponsored by LPL Financial LLC (LPL), a
registered investment adviser and broker-dealer. Below is a brief description of each LPL advisory program
available to GWAG. For more information regarding the LPL programs, including more information on the
advisory services and fees that apply, the types of investments available in the programs and the potential
conflicts of interest presented by the programs, please see the program account packet (which includes the
account agreement and LPL Form ADV program brochure) and the Form ADV, Part 2A of LPL or the
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applicable program.
PERSONAL WEALTH PORTFOLIOS PROGRAM (PWP)
PWP offers clients an asset management account using asset allocation model portfolios designed by LPL.
Advisor will have discretion for selecting the asset allocation model portfolio based on client’s investment
objective. Advisors will also have discretion for selecting third party money managers (PWP Advisors),
mutual funds and ETFs within each asset class of the model portfolio. LPL will act as the overlay portfolio
manager on all PWP accounts and will be authorized to purchase and sell on a discretionary basis mutual
funds, ETFs and equity and fixed income securities.
A minimum account value of $250,000 is required for PWP. In certain instances, LPL will permit a lower
minimum account size.
MODEL WEALTH PORTFOLIOS PROGRAM (MWP)
MWP offers clients a professionally managed mutual fund asset allocation program. GWAG will obtain the
necessary financial data from the client, assist the client in determining the suitability of the MWP program
and assist the client in setting an appropriate investment objective. The Advisor will initiate the steps
necessary to open an MWP account and have discretion to select a model portfolio designed by LPL’s
Research Department consistent with the client’s stated investment objective. LPL’s Research Department or
third-party portfolio strategists are responsible for selecting the mutual funds or ETFs within a model portfolio
and for making changes to the mutual funds or ETFs selected.
GUIDED WEALTH PORTFOLIOS (GWP)
GWP offers clients the ability to participate in a centrally managed, algorithm-based investment program,
which is made available to users and clients through a web-based, interactive account management portal
(“Investor Portal”). Investment recommendations to buy and sell open-end mutual funds and exchange-
traded funds are generated through proprietary, automated, computer algorithms (collectively, the
“Algorithm”) of Xulu, Inc., doing business as FutureAdvisor (“FutureAdvisor”), based upon model portfolios
constructed by LPL and selected for the account as described below (such model portfolio selected for the
account, the “Model Portfolio”). Communications concerning GWP are intended to occur primarily through
electronic means (including but not limited to, through email communications or through the Investor
Portal), although GWAG will be available to discuss investment strategies, objectives, or the account in general
in person or via telephone.
A preview of the Program (the “Educational Tool”) is provided for a period of up to forty-five (45) days to help
users determine whether they would like to become advisory clients and receive ongoing financial advice
from LPL, FutureAdvisor and GWAG by enrolling in the advisory service (the “Managed Service”). The
Educational Tool and Managed Service are described in more detail in the GWP Program Brochure. Users of
the Educational Tool are not considered to be advisory clients of LPL, FutureAdvisor or GWAG, do not enter
into an advisory agreement with LPL, FutureAdvisor or GWAG, do not receive ongoing investment advice or
supervisions of their assets, and do not receive any trading services.
A minimum account value of $5,000 is required to enroll in the Managed Service.
MANAGER ACCESS SELECT (MAS)
Manager Access Select provides clients access to the investment advisory services of professional portfolio
management firms for the individual management of client accounts. GWAG will assist clients in identifying a
third-party portfolio manager (Portfolio Manager) from a list of Portfolio Managers made available by LPL. The
Portfolio Manager manages client’s assets on a discretionary basis. GWAG will provide initial and ongoing
assistance regarding the Portfolio Manager selection process.
A minimum account value of $100,000 is required for Manager Access Select, however, in certain instances, the
minimum account size may be lower or higher.
SMALL MARKET SOLUTIONS (SMS)
SMS is a bundled Retirement Plan service offering designed specifically for small employer plans. In this
offering, LPL will serve as the 3(38) Investment Manager to the plan and discharge a portion of the non-
discretionary functions to GWAG. The client will receive both LPL and GWAG’s Firm Brochures and shall enter
into an LPL specific agreement for the 3(38) services and compensation paid to LPL, and a separate GWAG
agreement delineating the specific functions performed by and compensation due to GWAG.
POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
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Advisor receives an advisory fee as a result of a client’s participation in an LPL program. Depending on, among
other things, the type and size of the account, type of securities held in the account, changes in its value over
time, the ability to negotiate fees, the historical or expected size or number of transactions, and the number
and range of supplementary advisory and client-related services provided to the client, the amount of this
compensation may be more or less than what the GWAG would receive if the client participated in other
programs, whether through LPL or another sponsor, or paid separately for investment advice, and other
services.
The account fee may be higher than the fees charged by other investment advisors for similar services.
For instance, FutureAdvisor offers direct-to-consumer services similar to GWP. Therefore, clients could
generally pay a lower advisory fee for algorithm-driven, automated (“robo”) investment advisory services
through FutureAdvisor or other robo providers. However, clients using such direct robo services will forgo
opportunities to utilize LPL-constructed model portfolios or to collaborate directly with a financial advisor.
Clients should consider the level and complexity of the advisory services to be provided when negotiating the
account fee (or the advisor fee portion of the account fee, as applicable) with GWAG. With regard to accounts
utilizing third-party portfolio managers under aggregate, all-in-one account fee structures (including MAS,
PWP and the legacy MWP fee structure), because the portion of the account fee retained by GWAG varies
depending on the portfolio strategist fee associated with a portfolio, GWAG has a financial incentive to select
one portfolio instead of another portfolio.
RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTING:
Our firm provides retirement plan consulting services to employer plan sponsors on an ongoing basis.
Generally, such consulting services consist of assisting employer plan sponsors in establishing, monitoring,
and reviewing their company’s participant-directed retirement plan. GWAG may provide investment advisory
and consulting services to participant directed retirement plans per the terms and conditions of a Retirement
Plan Services Agreement between GWAG and the Plan Sponsor. For such engagements, GWAG shall assist
the Plan sponsor with the selection of an investment platform from which Plan participants shall make their
respective investment choices (which may include investment strategies devised and managed by GWAG),
and, to the extent engaged to do so, may also provide corresponding education to assist the participants with
their decision-making process. These services shall generally be provided on an unbundled (non-wrap fee)
percentage of Plan assets basis as discussed in the Retirement Plan Services Agreement, but the GWAG, at its
discretion, could also provide certain Plan consulting services on an hourly or fixed fee basis.
As the needs of the plan sponsor dictate, areas of advising could include: investment options, plan structure
and participant education. Retirement Plan Consulting services may include:
Participant education – at the request of the sponsor, participants will be provided up to two
(2) annual general seminars, to include materials which describe various investment
alternatives available under the Plan, information about investing generally, including
information about different types of investments, allocation strategies, historical returns, and
interactive materials designed to help participants identify an appropriate strategy.
Review of plans, including plan metrics, record keeper reports, third-party administrator
reports, and investment fiduciary best practices.
Review and assistance with requests for proposal.
Advice regarding plan services.
New plan implementation.
General guidance and advice.
GWAG acknowledges the following limitations with regards to retirement plan consulting services:
Adviser is neither an “administrator,” as defined by ERISA Section 3(16) nor the “plan
administrator,” as defined by Internal Revenue Code Section 414(g);
Adviser may or may not have discretion or responsibility to interpret the Plan documents, determine
eligibility or participation under the Plan, or to take any other action with respect to the management,
administration or any other aspect of the Plan; Adviser is not responsible for delivery of
notifications or other advice to Plan participants or for the Plan’s
overall compliance with ERISA;
Adviser shall have no responsibility or liability with respect to any investment alternatives that it did not
recommend or select;
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Adviser has no responsibility to provide any services or accept any liability with respect
to any “Excluded
Assets” which include: assets accessed through “brokerage windows,” or any other Plan arrangement
allowing Plan participants to allocate investment assets to investments beyond those designated or
made available by the Plan; employer securities; real estate (except for real estate funds and publicly
traded REITs); participant loans; non-publicly traded partnership interests; other non-publicly traded
securities (other than collective trusts and similar vehicles); or other illiquid securities or assets;
Adviser will not serve as qualified custodian of Plan assets;
Adviser shall not be responsible for, and shall be held harmless from, any acts or omissions of
any other professionals engaged (or who should have been engaged) to provide services to
the Plan and/or its participants (i.e., participant education, Plan administration,
recordkeeping, legal and accounting services);
Adviser will not provide any Plan administration, legal, or accounting services;
Adviser will not vote proxies related to Plan investments; and,
Adviser shall not be responsible for the investment decisions made by Plan participants. Each
participant is responsible for making the investment decisions for his/her own retirement account.
All retirement plan consulting services shall be in compliance with the applicable state laws regulating
retirement consulting services. This applies to client accounts that are retirement or other employee benefit
plans (“Plan”) governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”). The
Plan is a participant-directed pension, profit-sharing or other employee benefit plan (other than an individual
retirement account) which is qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. GWAG is
the “named fiduciary” as defined in Section 402(a)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974, as amended (“ERISA”), with respect to control or management of all Plan assets. GWAG will not act as:
a “fiduciary” to the Plan as defined under ERISA Section 3(21); and as an “investment manager” to the Plan
as defined under ERISA Section 3(38) with respect to any asset allocation models (the “Models”). Adviser’s
services will be limited to the services described above.
ITEM 5. FEES AND COMPENSATION
GWAG offers services on a fee-only basis, which may include fixed and/or hourly fees, as well as fees based
upon assets under management or advisement.
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONSULTING FEES
GWAG may charge a fixed and/or hourly fee for providing financial planning and consulting services under a
stand-alone engagement. These fees are negotiable, but generally range from $500 to $20,000 on a fixed fee
basis and/or from $50 to $300 on an hourly basis, depending upon the scope and complexity of the services
and the professional rendering the financial planning and/or the consulting services. If the client engages the
Firm for additional investment advisory services, GWAG may offset all or a portion of its fees for those services
based upon the amount paid for the financial planning and/or consulting services.
The terms and conditions of the financial planning and/or consulting engagement are set forth in the
Advisory Agreement and GWAG generally requires one-half of the fee (estimated hourly or fixed) payable
upon execution of the Advisory Agreement. The outstanding balance is generally due upon delivery of the
financial plan or completion of the agreed upon services. The Firm does not, however, take receipt of $1,200
or more in prepaid fees in excess of six months in advance of services rendered.
INVESTMENT AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT FEES
GWAG offers investment management services for an annual fee based on the amount of total household
assets under the Firm’s management. This management fee generally varies in accordance with the
following fee schedule:
SWM II, MWP*, & PWP ACCOUNT(S) BALANCE
ADVISORY FEE
Less than $500,000
1.35%
$500,001 - $1,000,000
1.25%
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$1,000,001 - $2,000,000
1.15%
1.00%
$2,000,001 - $3,000,000
$3,000,001 - $5,000,000
0.85%
$5,000,001 - $7,000,000
0.75%
Over $7,000,001
Negotiable
**GWP ACCOUNT(S) BALANCE
ADVISORY FEE
All Amounts
0.85%
$500,001 and over
Negotiable
***MAS ACCOUNT(S) BALANCE
ADVISORY FEE
Greater than $100,000
2.00%
Beginning in 2019, our custodian LPL Financial reduced and/or stopped charging transaction fees for
certain mutual funds and individual equities (including ETFs). As a result of LPL’s decision, the total
transaction fees paid by the Adviser under the Adviser’s Wrap Program decreased and GWAG did not alter
its fee schedule as a result of the change. Client account type is designated by the executed advisory
agreement and account opening paperwork. Our SWM II accounts are wrapped portfolio services. Please
see the Garrett Wealth Advisory Wrap brochure for additional information. The annual fee is prorated and
charged quarterly, in advance, based upon the market value of the assets being managed by GWAG on
the last day of the previous billing period. Fees are negotiable, and the fee assessed to certain clients may
be lower than that stated above based on criteria such as size, complexity of needs, length of relationship,
etc. If assets in excess of $100,000 are deposited into or withdrawn from an account after the inception of a
billing period, the fee payable with respect to such assets is adjusted to reflect the interim change in
portfolio value. For the initial period of an engagement, the fee is calculated on a pro rata basis. In the
event the advisory agreement is terminated, the fee for the final billing period is prorated through the
effective date of the termination and the outstanding or unearned portion of the fee is charged or
refunded to the client, as appropriate. Additionally, for asset management services the Firm provides with
respect to certain client holdings (e.g., held-away assets, accommodation accounts, alternative
investments, etc.), GWAG may negotiate a fee rate that differs from the range set forth above.
FEES FOR LPL ADVISORY SPONSORED PROGRAMS
The account fee charged to the client for each LPL advisory program is negotiable, subject to the following:
ADVISORY PROGRAM
MAXIMUM ACCOUNT FEE
GWP
1.35%**
MWP
2.83%*
MAS
2.5%***
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Please Note: these fees constitute the maximum fee and is priced based on the client’s needs. The Firm
considers various factors and the totality of the circumstances of the relationship, including risk-return
profile, investment objectives, and the nature of the asset class, among other factors.
* The MWP account fee consists of an LPL program fee, a strategist fee (if applicable) and an advisor fee of up
to 2.00%. Accounts remaining under the legacy fee structure may be charged one aggregate account fee, for
which the maximum account fee is 2.50%. See the MWP program brochure for more information.
** GWP Managed Service clients are charged an account fee consisting of an LPL program fee of 0.35%
and an advisor fee of up to 1.00%. In the future, a strategist fee may apply. However, LPL Research currently
serves as the sole portfolio strategist and does not charge a fee for its services. FutureAdvisor is compensated
directly by LPL for its services, including the Algorithm and related software, through an annual sub-advisory
fee (tiered based on assets under management by FutureAdvisor, at a rate ranging from 0.10% to 0.17%). As
each asset tier is reached, LPL’s share of the compensation shall increase, and clients will not benefit from
such asset tiers.
GWP Educational Tool provides access to sample recommendations at no charge to users. However, if users
decide to implement sample recommendations by executing trades, they will be charged fees, or expenses
by the applicable adviser, as well as underlying investment fees and expenses. Account fees are payable
quarterly in advance, except that the SMS fee is paid in arrears on the frequency agreed to between client
and Advisor.
Excluding GWP and SMS, LPL serves as program sponsor, investment advisor and broker-dealer for the LPL
advisory programs. In the Managed Service of GWP, LPL is appointed by each client as custodian of account
assets and broker-dealer with respect to processing securities transactions for the accounts. In general,
FutureAdvisor, in its capacity as investment advisor, will submit transactions through LPL; however,
FutureAdvisor may choose to execute transactions through a broker-dealer other than LPL, subject to its
duty to seek to achieve best execution. When securities transactions are affected through LPL, there are no
brokerage commissions charged to the account. If FutureAdvisor chooses to execute a transaction through a
broker-dealer other than LPL, the execution price may include a commission or fee imposed by the
executing broker-dealer. In evaluating whether to execute a trade through a broker-dealer other than LPL,
Future Advisor will consider the fact that the account will not be charged a commission if the transaction is
affected through LPL.
GWP clients are charged an account fee consisting of an LPL program fee of 0.35% and an advisor fee of up
to 1.00%. In the future, a strategist fee may apply. However, LPL Research currently serves as the sole portfolio
strategist and does not charge a fee for its services. FutureAdvisor is compensated directly by LPL for its
services, including the Algorithm and related software, through an annual sub-advisory fee (tiered based
on assets under management by FutureAdvisor, at a rate ranging from 0.10% to 0.17%). As each asset tier is
reached, LPL’s share of the compensation shall increase, and clients will not benefit from such asset tiers.
The Guided Wealth Portfolio Educational Tool provides access to sample recommendations at no charge
to users. However, if users decide to implement sample recommendations by executing trades, they will
be charged fees, or expenses by the applicable broker or adviser, as well as underlying investment fees and
expenses. Account fees are payable quarterly in advance, except that the SMS fee is paid in arrears on the
frequency agreed to between client and Advisor.
The Adviser and LPL may share in the account fee and other fees associated with program accounts. Under
SMS, LPL serves as investment advisor but not the broker-dealer. Advisor and LPL will share in the advisory
portion of the SMS fee. The portion of the SMS fee payable to each entity shall be described in the executed
agreements between LPL and client and GWAG and client.
*** The MAS account fee is comprised of an advisory payout fee, platform/program fee and a manager fee. A
MAS account can vary given changes to the fee schedule, a client’s account size, model type, and/or strategy
implemented through the platform.
FEE DISCRETION
GWAG may, in its sole discretion, negotiate to charge a lesser fee based upon certain criteria, such as
anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future additional assets, dollar amount of assets to be
managed, related accounts, account composition, pre-existing/legacy client relationship, account retention
and pro bono activities. In limited and exceptional circumstances, GWAG may, at its sole discretion, provide a
onetime fee credit or pay for certain third-party professional services on a client’s behalf. These
accommodations are rare, are not part of a firmwide policy, and should not be viewed as an ongoing benefit
or an inducement to use or retain GWAG’s advisory services.
ADDITIONAL FEES AND EXPENSES
In addition to the advisory fees paid to GWAG clients may also incur certain charges imposed by other third
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parties, such as custodians, trust companies, banks, and other financial institutions (collectively “Financial
Institutions”). Clients may incur certain charges imposed by other third parties and can include transaction
fees, custodial fees, fees charged by independent managers as disclosed in the fund’s prospectus (e.g., fund
management fees and other fund expenses), charges imposed directly by a mutual fund or ETF in a client’s
account, deferred sales charges, odd-lot differentials, transfer taxes, wire transfer fees, electronic transfer fees,
redemption fees, overnight check fees, account closing fees and other charges imposed by the
administrator, custodian, or other service provider. As a client you will pay fees and incur costs whether you
make or lose money on your investments. Fees and costs will reduce any amount of money you make on
your investments over time.
DIRECT FEE DEBIT
Clients generally provide GWAG and/or certain Independent Managers with the authority to directly debit
their accounts for payment of the investment advisory fees. The Financial Institutions that act as the qualified
custodian for client accounts, from which the Firm retains the authority to directly deduct fees, have agreed
to send statements to clients not less than quarterly detailing all account transactions, including any
amounts paid to GWAG.
ACCOUNT ADDITIONS AND WITHDRAWALS
Clients may make additions to and withdrawals from their account at any time, subject to GWAG’s right to
terminate an account. Additions may be in cash or securities provided that the Firm reserves the right to
liquidate any transferred securities or declines to accept particular securities into a client’s account. Clients
may withdraw account assets on notice to GWAG, subject to the usual and customary securities settlement
procedures. However, the Firm generally designs its portfolios as long-term investments, and the withdrawal
of assets may impair the achievement of a client’s investment objectives. GWAG may consult with its clients
about the options and implications of transferring securities. Clients are advised that when transferred
securities are liquidated, they may be subject to transaction fees, short-term redemption fees, fees assessed
at the mutual fund level (e.g., contingent deferred sales charges) and/or tax ramifications.
RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTING
Our Retirement Plan Consulting services are billed on an hourly or flat fee basis, or a fee based on the
percentage of Plan assets under management. The total estimated fee, as well as the ultimate fee charged, is
based on the scope and complexity of our engagement with the client. The maximum hourly fee to be
charged will not exceed $250. Our flat fees range from $750 to $10,000. Fees based on a percentage of
managed Plan assets will not exceed 0.00%. The fee-paying arrangements will be determined on a case-by-
case basis and will be detailed in the signed consulting agreement.
INSURANCE SERVICES
In addition to advisory services, certain representatives of GWAG are licensed insurance agents and may
recommend that clients purchase insurance products. While certain GWAG representatives are licensed
insurance agents, the representatives do not receive any new or legacy compensation or commissions in this
capacity. The recommendation by GWAG that a client consider the purchase of an insurance product from
Halo presents a conflict of interest, as the potential receipt of an insurance fee by Halo and its agent(s) may
provide an incentive for GWAG to recommend insurance products. To mitigate this conflict, GWAG discloses
that clients are under no obligation to purchase insurance products through our representatives or through
Halo.
ITEM 6. PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES & SIDE-BY-SIDEMANAGEMENT
GWAG does not provide any services for a performance-based fee (i.e., a fee based on a share of capital gains
or capital appreciation of a client’s assets).
ITEM 7. TYPES OF CLIENTS
GWAG offers services to individuals, high net worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts,
estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and business entities.
MINIMUM ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS
GWAG does not impose a stated minimum fee or minimum portfolio value for starting and maintaining an
investment management relationship. GWAG typically engages with clients with a minimum $1,000,000 of
investable assets or a minimum of $350,000 gross household income. GWAG has the authority to make
exceptions to these minimums under appropriate circumstances. Certain Independent Managers may
impose more restrictive account requirements and billing practices from the Firm. In these instances, GWAG
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may alter its corresponding account requirements and/or billing practices to accommodate those of the
Independent Managers.
A minimum account value of $5,000 is required to enroll in the GWP Service. In certain instances, LPL will
permit a lower minimum account size.
A minimum account value of $250,000 is required for the PWP service. In certain instances, LPL will permit a
lower minimum account size.
A minimum account value of $100,000 is required for Manager Access Select, however, in certain instances,
the minimum account size may be lower or higher.
ITEM 8. METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISK OF
LOSS
METHODS OF ANALYSIS
GWAG utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical methods of analysis. Fundamental
analysis involves an evaluation of the fundamental financial condition and competitive position
of a particular fund or issuer. For GWAG, this process typically involves an analysis of an issuer’s
management team, investment strategies, style drift, past performance, reputation, and financial strength
in relation to the asset class concentrations and risk exposures of the Firm’s model asset allocations. A
substantial risk in relying upon fundamental analysis is that while the overall health and position of a
company may be good, evolving market conditions may negatively impact the security.
Technical analysis involves the examination of past market data rather than specific issuer information in
determining the recommendations made to clients. Technical analysis may involve the use of mathematical
based indicators and charts, such as moving averages and price correlations, to identify market patterns
and trends which may be based on investor sentiment rather than the fundamentals of the company. A
substantial risk in relying upon technical analysis is that spotting historical trends may not help to predict
such trends in the future. Even if the trend will eventually reoccur, there is no guarantee that GWAG will be
able to accurately predict such a reoccurrence.
Cyclical analysis is similar to technical analysis in that it involves the assessment of market conditions at a
macro (entire market or economy) or micro (company specific) level, rather than focusing on the overall
fundamental analysis of the health of the particular company that GWAG is recommending. The risks with
cyclical analysis are similar to those of technical analysis.
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
Prior to developing an investment strategy tailored to each client, GWAG gathers and analyzes detailed
information about the client, including goals, existing investments, insurance coverage, sources of income
and other assets and liabilities. The Firm then seeks to define the client’s investment objectives and risk
profile, which together form the basis for the selection and diversification of investments.
Once an initial investment strategy is established, GWAG’s portfolio managers continually monitor its
clients’ portfolios, making changes as needed.
Based on client suitability, risk tolerance, and investment objectives, their assets may be placed in any one
or a combination of the following models:
Conservative (Income with Capital Preservation Objective)
Our most conservative investment objective. Emphasis is placed on generation of current income and
long- term preservation of capital. A lower risk level generally means lower overall return expectations. The
portfolio is constructed using a blend of open-end mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETF’s) with
special consideration given to each client’s portfolio size and tax situation.
Moderately Conservative (Income with Moderate Growth Objective)
Emphasis is placed on generation of current income with a secondary focus on moderate capital growth.
The portfolio is constructed using a blend of open-end mutual funds and exchange-traded funds 9ETF’s)
with special consideration given to each client’s portfolio size and tax situation.
Balanced Income (Income with Moderate Growth or Growth with Income Objective)
Emphasis is placed on maximizing current income and long-term income growth. The portfolio is
constructed using a blend of open-end mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETF’s) with little
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consideration for tax efficiency.
Moderate (Growth with Income Objective)
Emphasis is placed on modest capital growth with some focus on generation of current income. The
portfolio is constructed using a blend of open-end mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETF’s) with
special consideration given to each client’s portfolio size and tax situation.
Moderately Aggressive (Growth Objective)
Designed to achieve high long-term growth and capital appreciation. There is little focus on generation of
current income resulting in a higher risk portfolio. The portfolio is constructed using a blend of open-end
mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETF’s) with special consideration given to each client’s portfolio
size. Tax sensitivity is generally not a factor.
Aggressive (Aggressive Growth Objective)
Designed to achieve high long-term growth and capital appreciation. There is no focus on the generation of
current income resulting in our highest risk portfolio. The portfolio is constructed using a blend of open-end
mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETF’s) with special consideration given to each client’s portfolio
size. Tax sensitivity is generally not a factor. It should be noted that each of the above strategies is only
available through the SWM II Program as described in our Wrap Fee Brochure.
RISK OF LOSS
Market Risks
Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal, and all investors should be guided
accordingly. The profitability of a significant portion of GWAG’s recommendations and/or investment
decisions may depend to a great extent upon correctly assessing the future course of price movements of
stocks, bonds, and other asset classes. There can be no assurance that GWAG will be able to predict those
price movements accurately or capitalize on any such assumptions.
Mutual Funds and ETFs
An investment in a mutual fund or ETF involves risk, including the loss of principal. Mutual fund and ETF
shareholders are necessarily subject to the risks stemming from the individual issuers of the fund’s
underlying portfolio securities. Such shareholders are also liable for taxes on any fund-level capital gains, as
mutual funds and ETFs are required by law to distribute capital gains in the event, they sell securities for a
profit that cannot be offset by a corresponding loss.
Shares of mutual funds are generally distributed and redeemed on an ongoing basis by the fund itself or a
broker acting on its behalf. The trading price at which a share is transacted is equal to a fund’s stated daily
per share net asset value (“NAV”), plus any shareholder fees (e.g., sales loads, purchase fees, redemption fees).
The per share NAV of a mutual fund is calculated at the end of each business day, although the actual NAV
fluctuates with intraday changes to the market value of the fund’s holding. The trading prices of mutual
fund’s shares may differ significantly from the NAV during the periods of market volatility, which may, among
other factors, lead to the mutual fund’s shares trading at a premium or discount to actual NAV.
Shares of ETFs are listed on securities exchanges and transacted at negotiated prices in the secondary
market. Generally, ETF shares trade at or near their most recent NAV, which is generally calculated at least
once daily for indexed based ETFs and potentially more frequently for actively managed ETFs. However,
certain inefficiencies may cause the shares to trade at a premium or discount to their pro rata NAV. There is
also no guarantee that an active secondary market for such shares will develop or continue to exist.
Generally, an ETF only redeems shares when aggregated as creation units (usually 20,000 shares or more).
Therefore, if a liquid secondary market ceases to exist for shares of a particular ETF, a shareholder may have
no way to dispose of such shares.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GWAG may recommend an investment in, or allocate assets among, various real estate investment trusts
(“REITs”), the shares of which exist in the form of either publicly traded or privately placed securities. REITs are
collective investment vehicles with portfolios comprised primarily of real estate and mortgage related
holdings. Many REITs hold heavy concentrations of investments tied to commercial and/or residential
developments, which inherently subject REIT investors to the risks associated with a downturn in the real
estate market. Investments linked to certain regions that experience greater volatility in the local real estate
market may give rise to large fluctuations in the value of the vehicle’s shares. Mortgage related holdings may
give rise to additional concerns pertaining to interest rates, inflation, liquidity, and counterparty risk.
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Business Development Companies (BDCs)
GWAG may recommend an investment in, or allocate assets among, various business development
companies (“BDCs”), the shares of which exist in the form of publicly traded securities. BDCs make equity and
debt investments in small companies that are in the “start-up” phase of development. Many BDCs invest in
debt and equity securities of smaller companies that are privately held and lack publicly available
information, which inherently subject BDC investors to the risks associated with a speculative market. BDC
investors are subject to the risk that a company may default when unable to meet its obligations. The market
price of securities issued by a BDC may fluctuate significantly, and BDCs investments may give rise to
additional concerns pertaining to interest rates, inflation, and liquidity.
Variable Annuities
GWAG may recommend an investment in various annuities. Variable annuities are contracts between an
insurer and the insured under which the insurer agrees to make periodic payments to the insured after a
specified period of time. The payments are variable based upon the performance of a subaccount in the
insured’s policy. Variable annuities are long-term retirement investments and are tax-deferred until money is
withdrawn from the annuity account. Since variable annuities offer a range of investment options in the
subaccounts, including stocks, bonds, and money market instruments, they subject variable annuity
investors to the risks associated with market volatility. GWAG offers variable products for a fee only, so there is
no conflict of interest regarding sales commissions, trails, or 12b-1 fees.
Use of Independent Managers
As stated above, GWAG may select certain Independent Managers to manage a portion of its clients’ assets.
In these situations, GWAG continues to conduct ongoing due diligence of such managers, but such
recommendations rely to a great extent on the Independent Managers’ ability to successfully implement
their investment strategies. In addition, GWAG generally may not have the ability to supervise the
Independent Managers on a day-to-day basis.
ITEM 9. DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
GWAG has not been involved in any legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client’s evaluation of
its advisory business or the integrity of its management.
ITEM 10. OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
INSURANCE SERVICES
GWAG has engaged Halo Investing Insurance Services, LLC (“Halo”), in its separate capacity as a licensed
insurance broker and agency. Halo offers insurance-related advice and products on a fee compensation
basis. Certain of GWAG’s representatives also serve as licensed agents, but do not receive any new or legacy
compensation or commissions in this capacity. The fee compensation paid by clients to Halo and its agents is
separate from, and in addition to, GWAG’s investment advisory fee.
Please Note-Conflict of Interest: The recommendation by GWAG that a client consider the purchase of an
insurance product from Halo presents a conflict of interest, as the potential receipt of an insurance fee by
Halo and its agent(s) may provide an incentive for GWAG to recommend insurance products. No client is
under any obligation to purchase any insurance product from Halo. Clients can purchase insurance products
through other, non-affiliated insurance agencies and agents. While certain GWAG representatives are
licensed insurance agents, the representatives do not receive any new or legacy compensation or
commissions in this capacity.
Consultant to Halo Securities, LLC. GWAG may recommend the services of Halo Securities, LLC, an
unaffiliated broker-dealer. The Registrant serves as a consultant with respect to certain retail clients of Halo
Securities and receives compensation for its services. Therefore, there is a conflict of interest when GWAG
recommends Halo Securities’ services to clients or perspective clients. GWAG believes this conflict is
mitigated as the Registrant does not charge an investment advisory fee on securities held by clients through
Halo.
With respect to this engagement, the unaffiliated broker-dealer maintains both the initial and ongoing day-
to-day relationship with the underlying client, including initial and ongoing determination of client
suitability.
Although the Registrant may provide information to an underlying client, GWAG is not responsible for
custodial selection and cannot negotiate commissions and/or transaction costs, and/or seek better
execution on behalf of the underlying clients. The underlying clients with whom the Registrant interacts are
advised as to the limitations of GWAG’s duties.
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LEGAL SERVICES
Some of GWAG’s investment adviser representatives (“IARs”) are also licensed attorneys and provide legal
services through an independent, unaffiliated law firm. This creates a conflict of interest because GWAG or
other IARs may refer clients to these individuals for legal services, which could result in the attorney IAR
receiving outside compensation. Any legal services are provided entirely outside GWAG under a separate
agreement and fee arrangement between the client and the law firm.
GWAG supervises these individuals only in their capacity as IARs and does not supervise or assume
responsibility for the legal services they provide. Clients are not required to engage these attorneys and may
choose any legal professional. Additional details regarding each IAR’s outside business activities and related
conflicts are provided in the respective IAR’s Form ADV Part 2B brochure.
ITEM 11. CODE OF ETHICS
GWAG has adopted a code of ethics in compliance with applicable securities laws (“Code of Ethics”) that sets
forth the standards of conduct expected of its Supervised Persons. GWAG’s Code of Ethics contains written
policies reasonably designed to prevent certain unlawful practices such as the use of material non-public
information by the Firm or any of its Supervised Persons and the trading by the same of securities ahead of
clients in order to take advantage of pending orders.
The Code of Ethics also requires certain of GWAG’s personnel to report their personal securities holdings and
transactions and obtain pre-approval of certain investments (e.g., initial public offerings, limited offerings).
However, the Firm’s Supervised Persons are permitted to buy or sell securities that it also recommends to
clients if done in a fair and equitable manner that is consistent with the Firm’s policies and procedures. This
Code of Ethics has been established recognizing that some securities trade in sufficiently broad markets to
permit transactions by certain personnel to be completed without any appreciable impact on the markets of
such securities. Therefore, under limited circumstances, exceptions may be made to the policies stated
below.
When the Firm is engaging in or considering a transaction in any security on behalf of a client, no Supervised
Person with access to this information may knowingly effect for themselves or for their immediate family
(i.e., spouse, minor children and adults living in the same household) a transaction in that security unless:
the transaction has been completed;
the transaction for the Supervised Person is completed as part of a batch trade with clients; or
a decision has been made not to engage in the transaction for the client.
These requirements are not applicable to: (i) direct obligations of the Government of the United States; (ii)
money market instruments, bankers’ acceptances, bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper,
repurchase agreements and other high quality short-term debt instruments, including repurchase
agreements; (iii) shares issued by mutual funds or money market funds; and (iv) shares issued by unit
investment trusts that are invested exclusively in one or more mutual funds.
Clients and prospective clients may contact GWAG to request a copy of its Code of Ethics.
ITEM 12. CUSTODIAL PRACTICES
RECOMMENDATION OF CUSTODIANS FOR CLIENT TRANSACTIONS
GWAG generally recommends that clients utilize the custody and clearing services of LPL Financial for
investment management accounts. Factors which GWAG considers in recommending LPL Financial or any
other custodian to clients include their respective financial strength, reputation, execution, pricing, research,
and service. LPL Financial may enable the Firm to obtain many mutual funds without transaction charges
and other securities at nominal transaction charges. The transaction fees charged by LPL Financial may be
higher or lower than those charged by other Financial Institutions. GWAG seeks to fulfill its duty and comply
with regulations regarding best execution. In seeking best execution, the determinative factor is not the
lowest possible cost, but whether the transaction represents the best qualitative execution, taking into
consideration the full range of a Financial Institution’s services, including among others, the value of research
provided, execution capability and responsiveness. GWAG seeks competitive rates but may not necessarily
obtain the lowest possible rates for client transactions. GWAG periodically and systematically reviews its
policies and procedures regarding its recommendation of Financial Institutions in light of its duty to obtain
best execution.
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SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT PROVIDED BY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
GWAG may receive without cost from LPL Financial computer software and related systems support, which
allow GWAG to better monitor client accounts maintained at LPL Financial. GWAG may receive the software
and related support without cost because the Firm renders investment management services to clients that
maintain assets at LPL Financial. The software and support are not provided in connection with securities
transactions of clients (i.e., not “soft dollars”). The software and related systems support may benefit GWAG,
but not its clients directly. In fulfilling its duties to its clients, GWAG endeavors at all times to put the interests
of its clients first. Clients should be aware, however, that GWAG’s receipt of economic benefits from a
custodian creates a conflict of interest since these benefits may influence the Firm’s choice of custodian over
another that does not furnish similar software, systems support or services.
Specifically, GWAG may receive the following benefits from LPL Financial:
Receipt of duplicate client confirmations and bundled duplicate statements;
Access to a trading desk that exclusively services its institutional traders;
Access to block trading which provides the ability to aggregate securities transactions and then allocate the
appropriate shares to client accounts; and
Access to an electronic communication network for client order entry and account information.
DIRECTED TRANSACTIONS
The client may direct GWAG in writing to use a particular Financial Institution to execute some or all
transactions for the client. In that case, the client will negotiate terms and arrangements for the account with
that Financial Institution and the Firm will not seek better execution services or prices from other Financial
Institutions or be able to “batch” client transactions for execution through other Financial Institutions with
orders for other accounts managed by GWAG (as described above). As a result, the client may pay higher
transaction costs, greater spreads or may receive less favorable net prices, on transactions for the account
than would otherwise be the case. Subject to its duty of best execution, GWAG may decline a client’s request
to direct transactions if, in the Firm’s sole discretion, such transaction arrangements would result in
additional operational difficulties or violate restrictions imposed by other custodian.
TRADE AGGREGATION
Transactions for each client can be affected independently unless GWAG decides to purchase or sell the same
securities for several clients at approximately the same time. GWAG may (but is not obligated to) combine or
“batch” such orders to obtain best execution, to negotiate more favorable rates or to allocate equitably
among the Firm’s client’s differences in prices or other transaction costs that might not have been obtained
had such orders been placed independently. Under this procedure, transactions will generally be averaged as
to price and allocated among GWAG’s clients pro rata to the purchase and sale orders placed for each client
on any given day. To the extent that the Firm determines to aggregate client orders for the purchase or sale
of securities, including securities in which GWAG’s Supervised Persons may invest, the Firm generally does so
in accordance with applicable rules promulgated under the Advisers Act and no-action guidance provided by
the staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. GWAG does not receive any additional
compensation or remuneration as a result of the aggregation.
In the event that the Firm determines that a prorated allocation is not appropriate under the particular
circumstances, the allocation will be made based upon other relevant factors, which may include: (i) when
only a small percentage of the order is executed, shares may be allocated to the account with the smallest
order or the smallest position or to an account that is out of line with respect to security or sector weightings
relative to other portfolios, with similar mandates; (ii) allocations may be given to one account when one
account has limitations in its investment guidelines which prohibit it from purchasing other securities which
are expected to produce similar investment results and can be purchased by other accounts; (iii) if an account
reaches an investment guideline limit and cannot participate in an allocation, shares may be reallocated to
other accounts (this may be due to unforeseen changes in an account’s assets after an order is placed); (iv)
with respect to sale allocations, allocations may be given to accounts low in cash; (v) in cases when a pro rata
allocation of a potential execution would result in a de minimis allocation in one or more accounts, the Firm
may exclude the account(s) from the allocation; the transactions may be executed on a pro rata basis among
the remaining accounts; or (vi) in cases where a small proportion of an order is executed in all accounts,
shares may be allocated to one or more accounts on a random basis.
In no case shall GWAG enter into agency or principal transactions with a Client or arrange agency cross
transactions for any Client.
VALUATION
GWAG’s process to value client holdings and assess fees based on those valuations are based on the market
value assessed by the qualified custodian of the assets. GWAG neither participates in the valuation nor
adjusts those valuations.
It is important to note that billing on securities for which no active market exists (excluding non-liquid assets
such as partnerships), GWAG shall use Information such as Independent audits or appraisals, as it in good
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faith deems relevant, to determine the value thereof (in the absence of a readily determinable value, such
securities will be valued at purchase prices). CCO shall approve all valuations determined by GWAG or its
supervised persons.
ITEM 13. REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
ACCOUNT REVIEWS
GWAG monitors client portfolios and accounts on a continuous and ongoing basis. Such reviews are
conducted by the Firm’s investment adviser representatives. All investment advisory clients are encouraged
to discuss their needs, goals, and objectives with GWAG and to keep the Firm informed of any changes
thereto. The Firm contacts ongoing investment advisory clients at least annually to review its previous
services and/or recommendations.
ACCOUNT STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
Clients are provided with transaction confirmation notices and regular summary account statements
directly from the Financial Institutions where their assets are custodied. From time-to-time or as otherwise
requested, clients may also receive written or electronic reports from GWAG and/or an outside service
provider, which contain certain account and/or market-related information, such as an inventory of account
holdings or account performance. Clients should compare the account statements they receive from their
custodian with any documents or reports they receive from GWAG or an outside service provider.
ITEM 14. CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
CLIENT REFERRALS
The Firm does not currently provide compensation to any third-party solicitors for client referrals.
INSURANCE SERVICES
GWAG and its representatives may receive compensation in the form of fees or other payments from the sale
of insurance products. This compensation is separate from and in addition to the advisory fees charged for
investment management services. Clients should be aware that this compensation creates an incentive for
our representatives to recommend insurance products. GWAG seeks to mitigate this conflict by fully
disclosing it and ensuring that recommendations are made in the client’s best interest.
ITEM 15. CUSTODY
The Advisory Agreement and/or the separate agreement with any Financial Institution generally authorizes
GWAG and/or the Independent Managers to debit client accounts for payment of the Firm’s fees and to
directly remit that those funds to the Firm in accordance with applicable custody rules. The Financial
Institutions that act as the qualified custodian for client accounts, from which the Firm retains the authority
to directly deduct fees, have agreed to send statements to clients not less than quarterly detailing all account
transactions, including any amounts paid to GWAG.
In addition, as discussed in Item 13, GWAG may also send periodic supplemental reports to clients. Clients
should carefully review the statements sent directly by the Financial Institutions and compare them to those
received from GWAG.
STANDING LETTERS OF AUTHORIZATION
As a matter of policy and practice, GWAG does maintain custody of advisory client funds, securities, or assets
with constructive custody by way of Standing Letters of Authorization (SLOA’s) and the ability to directly debit
fees from a client’s account. The SEC issued a no-action letter (“Letter”) with respect to Rule206(4)-2 (“Custody
Rule”) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“Advisers Act”). The letter provided guidance on the
Custody Rule as well as clarified that an adviser who has the power the disburse client funds to a third party
under a standing letter of instruction (“SLOA”) is deemed to have custody. As such, our firm has adopted the
following safeguards in conjunction with our custodian:
The client provides an instruction to the qualified custodian, in writing, that includes the client’s
signature, the third party’s name, and either the third party’s address or the third party’s account
number at a custodian to which the transfer should be directed.
The client authorizes the investment adviser, in writing, either on the qualified custodian’s form or
separately, to direct transfers to the third party either on a specified schedule or from time to time.
The client’s qualified custodian performs appropriate verification of the instruction, such as a
signature review or other method to verify the client’s authorization and provides a transfer of funds
notice to the client promptly after each transfer.
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The client has the ability to terminate or change the instruction to the client’s qualified custodian.
The investment adviser has no authority or ability to designate or change the identity of the third
party, the address, or any other information about the third party contained in the client’s
instruction.
The investment adviser maintains records showing that the third party is not a related party of the
investment adviser or located at the same address as the investment adviser.
The client’s qualified custodian sends the client, in writing, an initial notice confirming the
instruction and an annual notice reconfirming the instruction.
ITEM 16. INVESTMENT DISCRETION
GWAG may be given the authority to exercise discretion on behalf of clients. GWAG is considered to exercise
investment discretion over a client’s account if it can affect and/or direct transactions in client accounts
without first seeking their consent. GWAG is given this authority through a power-of-attorney included in the
agreement between GWAG and the client. Clients may request a limitation on this authority (such as certain
securities not to be bought or sold). GWAG takes discretion over the following activities:
The securities to be purchased or sold;
The amount of securities to be purchased or sold;
Then transactions are made; and
The Independent Managers to be hired or fired.
ITEM 17. VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES
DECLINATION OF PROXY VOTING AUTHORITY
GWAG generally does not accept the authority to vote on a client’s securities (i.e., proxies) on their behalf.
However, third party money managers selected or recommended by our firm may vote proxies for clients.
Therefore, except in the event a third-party money manager votes proxies, clients maintain exclusive
responsibility for: (1) directing the manner in which proxies solicited by issuers of securities beneficially owned
by the client shall be voted, and (2) making all elections relative to any mergers, acquisitions, tender offers,
bankruptcy proceedings or other type events pertaining to the client’s investment assets. Therefore (except
for proxies that may be voted by a third-party money manager), our firm and/or you shall instruct your
qualified custodian to forward to you copies of all proxies and shareholder communications relating to your
investment assets. Clients receive proxies directly from the financial institutions where their assets are
custodied and may contact GWAG with questions about any such issuer solicitations.
ITEM 18. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
GWAG is not required to disclose any financial information due to the following:
The Firm does not require or solicit the prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees six months or more in
advance of services rendered;
The Firm does not have a financial condition that is reasonably likely to impair its ability to meet
contractual commitments to clients; and
The Firm has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition at any time during the past ten years.
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