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9393 N 90th Street, Suite 102-735
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
www.BoxHillPrivateWealth.com
480-672-2800
March 2026
Item 1: Firm Brochure (Form ADV Part 2A)
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Box Hill Private
Wealth LLC. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at the phone
number listed above. The information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state securities authority. Registration (e.g.
“registered investment advisor”) does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Additional information about Box Hill Private Wealth LLC also is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Item 2: Material Changes
Box Hill Private Wealth LLC will ensure that clients receive a summary of any material changes to this
and subsequent disclosure brochures within 120 days after the Firm’s fiscal year end. Box Hill Private
Wealth LLC will also offer a copy of its most current disclosure brochure and may also provide other
ongoing disclosure information about material changes as necessary. If there are no material changes
over the past year, no notices will be sent.
Clients and prospective clients can always receive the most current disclosure brochure for Box Hill
Private Wealth LLC at any time by contacting their investment advisor representative.
This is an updated brochure as of January 7th, 2025.
Since our last update on January 6th, 2026, this brochure has been updated to reflect certain changes
and expanded disclosures regarding the advisory services offered by BHPW.
Item 4 (Advisory Business) has been revised to disclose that the firm may recommend an options-
based strategy implemented through a third-party sub-adviser, as well as certain alternative
investments that may be available through the Schwab platform.
As a result of these additions, Item 5 (Fees and Compensation) and Item 8 (Methods of Analysis,
Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss) have also been updated to include additional disclosure
regarding the fees, investment strategies, and risks associated with these types of investments.
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Item 3 Table of Contents
Item 1: Firm Brochure (Form ADV Part 2A) ........................................................................................... 1
Item 2: Material Changes .......................................................................................................................... 2
Item 3 Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................... 3
Item 4 Advisory Business ......................................................................................................................... 4
Item 5 Fees and Compensation…………………………………………………………………………..8
Item 6 Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management .......................................................... 11
Item 7 Types of Clients ........................................................................................................................... 11
Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ................................................... 11
Item 9 Disciplinary Information ............................................................................................................. 21
Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ................................................................. 22
Item 11 Code of Ethics, Conflicts of Interest, and Personal Trading ..................................................... 22
Item 12 Brokerage Practices ................................................................................................................... 23
Item 13 Review of Accounts .................................................................................................................. 28
Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation ................................................................................. 28
Item 15 Custody ...................................................................................................................................... 29
Item 16 Investment Discretion ................................................................................................................ 29
Item 17 Voting Client Securities ............................................................................................................ 30
Item 18 Financial Information ................................................................................................................ 30
Privacy Policy………………………………………………………………………………………….31
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Item 4 Advisory Business
Firm Description
Box Hill Private Wealth LLC (“BHPW” or the “Firm”) is a Limited Liability Company organized in the
State of Arizona. BHPW has been in business since 2022. The Principal Owner and Chief Compliance
Officer of BHPW is Shane Farina.
Types of Advisory Services
BHPW offers a large variety of services, including portfolio management, investment analysis and
financial planning for individuals and high net worth individuals. The Firm offers these services to clients
or potential clients (“clients”).
The following sections describe Firm services and fees in detail. Refer to the description of each
investment advisory service listed below for information on how BHPW personalizes and tailors’
advisory services to advisory clients’ individual needs.
Investment Advisory Services/Portfolio Management
BHPW provides a variety of service offerings to clients focused on investment management and financial
planning. Using data gathered from the client discovery process, BHPW will assess the current situation
and help establish the desired outcome. Clients who elect to receive investment advisory service will
receive a written report that provides a tailored, detailed plan to help achieve his/her/their financial goals
and objectives. In addition to this planning service, investment advisory clients will receive discretionary
investment management by BHPW pursuant to the plan. Our financial planning recommendations to
investment advisory clients are reviewed and updated periodically based on the client’s needs and
reasonable requests for such reviews. In all such cases, we will review and update our financial planning
recommendations to you at least annually.
BHPW provides discretionary fee-based investment advisory services for compensation primarily to
individual clients and high-net worth individuals as well as charitable organizations and small
businesses. Portfolio management services include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Aging and Financial Planning
• Estate Planning
• Budgeting
• Funds and Investment Management
• Risk Management
• Retirement and Estate Planning
• College Planning
• Tax Planning and Strategies
BHPW assesses clients ’ current holdings and ensures alignment with both short- and long-term goals.
The Firm performs ongoing reviews of investment performance and portfolio exposure to market
conditions. Accordingly, the Firm is authorized to perform various functions without further approval
from the client, such as the determination of securities to be purchased or sold without prior permission
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from the client for each transaction. Any and all trades are made in the best interest of the client as part
of BHPW’s fiduciary duty. However, risk is inherent to any investing strategy and model. Therefore,
BHPW does not guarantee any results or returns.
BHPW offers ongoing portfolio management offerings tailored to the goals, objectives, time horizon and
risk tolerance for each client. We will create an Investment Policy Statement for each client that
memorializes the client situation including any investment guidelines and any family dynamics that
could impact their financial situation. The investment offerings include active allocation, and
management of assets through a series of equity income, equity growth, tax-efficient portfolios and
environment/social/governance (ESG) portfolios.
Prior to engaging BHPW to provide any investment advisory services, BHPW requires a written
financial service agreement (“FSA”) signed by the client prior to the engagement of any services. The
FSA will outline services to which the client is entitled and fees the client will incur.
BHPW is an asset-based fee investment management firm. The firm does not receive commissions for
purchasing or selling stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate investment trusts, or other commissioned
products for clients. The firm is not affiliated with entities that sell financial products or securities. No
commissions in any form are accepted.
BHPW does not act as a custodian of client assets. The client always maintains asset control. BHPW
places trades for clients under a limited power of attorney through qualified custodian/broker.
Financial Planning:
Financial plans and financial planning may include but are not limited to advice with respect to some or
all of the following financial topics: retirement income, risk management, tax reduction strategies, and
investment strategies. Our financial planning advice may be delivered to you in the form or a written
financial plan, a shorter report or checklist, or via informal discussions with you (in-person, via telephone
or tele-video conference, or via e-mail), as we may agree in a written financial planning agreement.
The majority of our clients receive financial planning services in conjunction with our rendering of
investment advisory services. Those services are described above. Some clients only wish to engage us
in financial planning. In this scenario, the client retains the sole discretion to accept or reject any of our
financial planning advice, in whole or in part, and is responsible for implementation and monitoring of
all investments held away from the accounts designated for our investment advisory services.
Sub-Advisory Services:
The Firm may engage one or more third-party investment managers or sub-advisers (“Sub-Advisers”) to
assist in the management of client portfolios. These Sub-Advisers are typically registered investment
advisers responsible for the day-to-day management of a portion or all of a client’s portfolio pursuant to
a sub-advisory agreement.
When a Sub-Adviser is engaged, the Firm retains overall responsibility for:
• Conducting due diligence on the Sub-Adviser
• Selecting and recommending the Sub-Adviser to clients
• Monitoring the Sub-Adviser’s performance and adherence to the stated investment strategy
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• Determining the appropriateness of the Sub-Adviser for the client’s investment objectives and
risk tolerance
The Sub-Adviser will typically be granted discretionary authority to manage client assets in accordance
with the client’s investment guidelines and the strategy selected.
The Firm will periodically review the Sub-Adviser’s performance and may recommend replacing the
Sub-Adviser if it determines such action is in the client’s best interest.
Services Tailored to Clients’ Needs
Services are provided based on a client’s specific needs within the scope of the services provided as
discussed above. A review of the information provided by the client regarding the client’s current
financial situation, goals, and risk tolerances will be performed and advice will be provided that is in
line with available information.
Services include management of fixed income, balanced and equity portfolios. Depending on your
financial situation and goals, we may offer active, passive and tailor hybrid portfolio combinations. We
may recommend portfolios that include common stocks, corporate, government and municipal bonds,
preferred stocks, government agency obligations, money market instruments, mutual funds, exchange-
traded funds and such other securities that we may select, unless expressly limited by your written
direction or guidelines.
The advice is tailored to the individual needs of the client based on the investment objective chosen by
the client in order to help assist them to meet their financial goals. Accounts are reviewed on a regular
basis and rebalanced as necessary according to each client’s investment profile. If you engage us for
portfolio management services, we will take discretionary authority to make determinations regarding
the securities that are to be bought and sold, as well as the quantities of such securities. This means you
will not be asked in advance to review or approve each transaction. Such authority is subject to mutual
agreement and must be granted by you, in writing. You may impose restrictions on investing in certain
securities or types of securities. Within your guidelines, our portfolio managers will make decisions as
to the nature and quantity of securities to be bought or sold. BHPW, reserves the right to not accept
and/or terminate a client’s account if it feels that the client-imposed restrictions would limit or prevent
the Firm and/or the client from meeting and/or maintaining its objectives.
BHPW, will not assume any responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided by the client.
The Firm is not obligated to verify any information received from the client or from the client’s other
professionals (e.g., attorney, accountant, etc.) and is expressly authorized to rely on such information.
Under all circumstances, clients are responsible for promptly notifying the Firm in writing of any
material changes to the client’s financial situation, investment objectives, time horizon, tax status, risk
tolerance or other material information that we may have relied upon in rendering our services.
Wrap Fee Program versus Portfolio Management Program
BHPW does not offer a Wrap Fee Program.
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Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2025, Adviser has the following assets under management:
Discretionary assets:
Non-discretionary assets:
$137,466,560
$0
Item 5 Fees and Compensation
Fee Schedule and Payment of Fees
Fees and other charges
Individually Managed Accounts:
Fees for individually managed accounts are tier priced as follows:
Account Size
Fee (Annual percentage)
$0 - $5M
$5M - $10M
$10M +
1.00%
0.75%
0.50%
BHPW uses the average daily value of assets throughout the previous quarter in the client’s account for
purposes of determining the market value of the assets upon which the advisory fee is based.
BHPW, in its sole discretion, may negotiate to charge a lesser management fee based upon certain criteria
(e.g., anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future additional assets, dollar amount of assets to
be managed, related accounts, account composition, pre-existing client, account retention, pro bono
activities, etc.)
All asset-based fees are deducted by the qualified custodian of record on a quarterly basis in arrears, or
as otherwise indicated in the client agreement. Client statements for prior deductions will be provided
on a quarterly basis.
All fees paid to Adviser for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the expenses
charged by third-party managers and Investment Companies to their shareholders. These fees and
expenses are described to the client in separate disclosures. These fees will generally include third-party
management fees, an Investment Company management fee, other fund expenses, and in some situations
a possible distribution fee.
Adviser will provide investment advisory services and portfolio management services but will not
provide custodial or other administrative services. At no time will Adviser accept or maintain custody
of a client’s funds or securities except for authorized fee deduction. The Client may contact the
Custodian directly for disbursements, or account record changes, and may also do so in writing to the
custodian. Adviser may act at the client’s convenience to facilitate such written communications to the
Custodian, provided that such action is not construed to be custody of client assets.
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Client is responsible for all custodial and securities execution fees charged by the custodian and
executing broker-dealer. Fees paid to Adviser are separate and distinct from the custodian and execution
fees.
Clients may request to terminate their advisory contract with Adviser, in whole or in part, by providing
advance written notice. If you terminate your portfolio management agreement. a pro-rata fee from the
beginning of the then-current fee period will be charged to your account after the date of effectiveness
of such termination. Client’s advisory agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable without Client’s
written approval.
Clients must authorize BHPW to have the custodian/broker-dealer pay BHPW directly by charging
Client’s account. This authorization must be provided in writing. One-twelfth of the annual fee is charged
each calendar month.
Our firm and our professionals owe a fiduciary duty to all our clients. We also serve as a fiduciary to
advisory clients that are employee benefit plans (such as profit-sharing plans or pension plans) or
individual retirement accounts (collectively, our "retirement clients") (IRAs) pursuant to ERISA or the
Internal Revenue Code ("IRC"). When acting as a fiduciary to these plans, we are subject to specific
duties and obligations under ERISA and the IRC that include among other things, restrictions concerning
certain forms of conflicted compensation. To avoid engaging in prohibited transactions, the firm only
charges fees for investment advice (i) about products for which our firm and/or our related persons do
not receive any commissions or 12b-1 fees, or (ii) about products for which our firm and/or our related
persons receive commissions or 12b-1 fees if such commission and fees are used to offset advisory fees.
Quarterly Fee Calculation, Billed in Arrears
Assets under Management X Annual Fee ÷ 4 = Quarterly Fee
Fee Deduction Disclosure
Where Adviser deducts its management fee from client accounts utilizing a qualified custodian, the
Adviser is required to meet the following requirements.
a. Possess written authorization from the client to deduct advisory fees from an account held by a
qualified custodian;
b. The firm must send the qualified custodian a written invoice detailing the fee amount to be deducted
from the client account; and,
c. If required by jurisdiction, BHPW will concurrently provide the client a record of notice (“invoice”)
each billing period that describes the advisory fees to be deducted from your account at our direction.
Otherwise, BHPW shall be enabled to reasonably rely on a qualified custodian to send account
statements quarterly to clients identifying the amount of funds and of each security in the account at
the end of the period and setting forth all transaction in the account during that period.
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Hourly Fees
Hourly fees are charged for those clients that wish to engage in a planning-only arrangement. The
negotiated hourly fee is $250. Clients may terminate the agreement without penalty, for a full refund of
BHPW’s fees, within five business days of signing the Financial Planning Agreement. Thereafter, clients
may be terminated the Financial Planning Agreement generally upon written notice. Upon termination,
any unearned fee will be refunded to the client.
Fees paid in advance will be prorated to the date of termination and the excess refunded to the client by
check as soon as practicable. Where the firm may request a fee in advance, the amount paid in advance
will not be more than $1,200 per client and 6 months in advance.
Right of Cancellation
In addition to the right to terminate an agreement pursuant to its terms, a client may cancel an agreement
with Adviser within five (5) business days of first receiving a copy of this disclosure brochure and
supplement without penalty or fee.
C. Client Responsibility for Third-Party Fees
Clients may incur certain fees or charges imposed by third parties other than BHPW in connection with
investments or recommendations made by the Firm. We do not receive any portion of these fees. These
fees and charges are separate and distinct from the fees or charges stated above and may include, but not
be limited to: brokerage and transactions fees, mutual fund 12b-1 fees, certain deferred sales charges on
previously purchased mutual funds transferred into the account, other transaction related fees, IRA and
Qualified Retirement Plan fees, interest charged on margin borrowing, bank service fees, interest charged
on debit balanced, “spreads” imposed by brokers and dealers representing implicit transaction costs,
commissions and transfer taxes. Information regarding fees or charges assessed by any mutual funds
held in client accounts is available in the appropriate prospectus. The firm is not responsible for, and
does not receive any portion of, the fees imposed by such third parties. Please note, such fees will differ
from client to client based on their own unique situation and selection of products and services.
Sub-Advisory Fee - Options-Based Borrowing Strategy (Box Spread Strategy)
For clients who elect to participate in the box spread borrowing strategy described in Item 8,
SyntheticFi LLC (CRD No. 330200) will charge a separate annual sub-advisory fee equal to 0.50% of
the notional borrowing amount. The notional borrowing amount is calculated as the absolute value
of the value at expiration of the box spread options.
This fee is charged directly by SyntheticFi and is separate from, and in addition to, Box Hill’s
management fee. Box Hill does not receive any portion of SyntheticFi’s fee. Clients will receive
SyntheticFi’s Form ADV Part 2A brochure prior to engaging SyntheticFi’s services.
Because Box Hill recommends SyntheticFi as a third-party sub-adviser for this strategy, a potential
conflict of interest exists. Specifically, Box Hill has an incentive to recommend SyntheticFi due to the
existing business relationship between the firms. However, clients are not obligated to use SyntheticFi
and may seek comparable services from other providers.
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Alternative Investment Fees
Clients who invest in hedge funds or other alternative investment vehicles should understand that these
investments typically involve additional fees and expenses that are separate from and in addition
to the advisory fees charged by the Adviser. These fees and expenses are charged by the fund
sponsor, manager, or other service providers and are described in the fund’s offering documents, such
as the private placement memorandum, subscription agreement, limited partnership agreement, or
other investment disclosure materials.
Alternative investments commonly involve multiple layers of fees and expenses. These may include,
but are not limited to, management fees, performance-based compensation (often referred to as
incentive fees or carried interest), fund administrative expenses, organizational and operating costs,
and other expenses associated with managing and operating the investment vehicle. In some cases,
performance-based fees may be calculated as a percentage of profits generated by the investment and
may be subject to provisions such as hurdle rates or high-water marks. The specific fees, expenses, and
calculation methods vary by investment and are determined by the fund sponsor or manager.
Because of their structure and management, alternative investments generally have higher fees and
expenses than traditional investments, such as mutual funds or exchange-traded funds. These
additional costs will reduce the overall return to investors.
Alternative investments also typically involve higher risks and additional considerations, including but
not limited to limited liquidity, longer holding periods, limited transparency, complex investment
strategies, and the potential use of leverage. As a result, these investments may not be suitable for all
investors.
Clients should carefully review the applicable offering documents, investment brochures, and other
disclosure materials provided by the fund sponsor or manager prior to investing. These materials
contain important information regarding the investment strategy, risks, fees, expenses, redemption
restrictions, and other terms of the investment.
D. Prepayment of Fees
Adviser's Investment management fees are payable quarterly in arrears, based on average daily value of
assets in the client’s account throughout the previous quarter. Upon termination, any fees paid in advance
will be prorated to the date of termination and any excess will be refunded to client by check issued to
the customer as soon as practicable.
Fixed fees that are collected in advance will be refunded based on the prorated amount of work completed
at the point of termination.
E. Outside Compensation for the Sale of Securities to Clients
Neither BHPW nor its supervised persons accept any commissions or compensation for the sale of
investment products, including asset-based sales charges or service fees from the sale of mutual funds.
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Item 6 Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
BHPW does not charge or accept performance-based fees.
Item 7 Types of Clients
BHPW provides investment advice to many different types of clients. These clients generally include
individuals, high net worth individuals, charitable accounts, trusts and small businesses.
Minimum Account Size
In general, our account minimum is $1,000,000. At our discretion, we may waive this minimum account
size. For example, we may waive the minimum if you appear to have significant potential for increasing
your assets under our management. We may also combine account values for you and your minor
children, joint accounts with your spouse, and other types of related accounts to meet the stated
minimum.
Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
BHPW utilizes a number of strategies to identify only those investments that give our clients the highest
probability of achieving their financial goals. The strategies employed by BHPW include fundamental
analysis, technical analysis, and cyclical analysis. These methods of analysis are used as part of a long-
term, buy and hold strategy based on academic research and historical evidence.
Fundamental Review
A fundamental analysis is a method of evaluating a company or security by attempting to measure
its intrinsic value. Fundamental analysis attempts to determine the true value of a company or
security by looking at all aspects of the company or security, including both tangible factors (e.g.,
machinery, buildings, land, etc.) and intangible factors (e.g., patents, trademarks, “brand” names,
etc.). Fundamental analysis also involves examining related economic factors (e.g., overall
economy and industry conditions, etc.), financial factors (e.g., company debt, interest rates,
management salaries and bonuses, etc.), qualitative factors (e.g., management expertise, industry
cycles, labor relations, etc.), and quantitative factors (e.g., debt-to-equity and price-to-equity
ratios).
The end goal of performing fundamental analysis is to produce a value that an investor can
compare with the security's current price with the aim of determining what sort of position to
take with that security (e.g., if underpriced, the security should be bought; if overpriced the
security should sold). Fundamental analysis uses real data to evaluate a security's value. Although
most analysts use fundamental analysis to value stocks, this method of valuation can be used for
many types of securities.
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Technical Review
A technical analysis is a method of evaluating securities that analyzes statistics generated by
market activity, such as past prices and volume. Technical analysis does not attempt to measure
a security's intrinsic value but instead uses past market data and statistical tools to identify
patterns that can suggest future activity. Historical performance of securities and the markets can
indicate future performance.
Cyclical Review
A cyclical analysis assumes the market reacts in reoccurring patterns that can be identified and
leveraged to provide performance. Cyclical analysis of economic cycles is used to determine how
these reoccurring patterns, or cycles, affect the returns of a given investment, asset, or company.
Cyclical analysis is a time-based assessment which incorporates past and present performance to
determine future value. Cyclical analyses exist because the broad economy has been shown to
move in cycles, from periods of peak performance to periods of low performance. The risks of
this strategy are two-fold: (1) the markets do not always repeat cyclical patterns; and (2) if too
many investors begin to implement this strategy, it changes the very cycles of which they are
trying to take advantage.
Quantitative Analysis
We use mathematical models in an attempt to obtain more accurate measurements of a company’s
quantifiable data, such as the value of share price or earnings per share and predict changes to
that data. A risk in using quantitative analysis is that the models used may be based on
assumptions that prove to be incorrect.
Qualitative Analysis
This type of analysis subjectively evaluates non-quantifiable factors such as quality of
management, labor relations, and strength of research and development factors not readily
subject to measurement and predict changes to share price based on that data. A risk in using
qualitative analysis is that our subjective judgment may prove incorrect.
Asset Allocation
Rather than focusing primarily on securities selection, we may attempt to identify an appropriate
ratio of securities, fixed income, and cash suitable to the client’s investment goals and risk
tolerance. A risk of asset allocation is that the client may not participate in sharp increases in a
particular security, industry or market sector. Another risk is that the ratio of securities, fixed
income, and cash will change over time due to stock and market movements and, if not corrected,
will no longer be appropriate for the client’s goals.
Mutual Fund and/or ETF Analysis
BHPW may look at the experience and track record of the manager of the mutual fund or ETF in
an attempt to determine if that manager has demonstrated an ability to invest over a period of
time and in different economic conditions. We may look at the underlying assets in a mutual fund
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or ETF in an attempt to determine if there is significant overlap in the underlying investments
held in other fund(s) in a client’s portfolio. This type of analysis also includes monitoring funds
or ETFs in an attempt to determine if they are continuing to follow their stated investment
strategy. A risk of mutual fund and/or ETF analysis is that, as in all securities investments, past
performance does not guarantee future results. A manager who has been successful may not be
able to replicate that success in the future. In addition, as we do not control the underlying
investments in a fund or ETF, managers of different funds held by the client may purchase the
same security, increasing the risk to the client if that security were to fall in value. There is also
a risk that a manager may deviate from the stated investment mandate or strategy of the fund or
ETF, which could make the holding(s) less suitable for the client’s portfolio.
Risks for all forms of analysis
Our securities analysis methods rely on the assumption that the companies whose securities we
purchase and sell, the rating agencies that review these securities, and other publicly available
sources of information about these securities, are providing accurate and unbiased data. While
we are alert to indications that data may be incorrect, there is always a risk that our analysis may
be compromised by inaccurate or misleading information.
B. Investment Strategies
When implementing investment advice to clients, the Firm may employ a variety of strategies to best
pursue the objects of clients. Depending on market trends and conditions, BHPW will employee any
technique or strategy herein described, at the Firm’s discretion and in the best interests of the client. The
Firm does not recommend any particular security or type of security. Instead, the Firm makes
recommendations to meet a particular client’s financial objectives. There is inherent risk to any
investment and clients may suffer loss of ALL OR PART of a principal investment.
Long-Term Purchases
Long-term purchases are securities that are purchased with the expectation that the value of those
securities will grow over a relatively long period, generally greater than one year. Long-term
purchases may be affected by unforeseen changes in the company in which a client is invested
or in the overall market. Long term trading is designed to capture market rates of both return and
risk. Frequent trading can affect investment performance, particularly through increased
brokerage and other transaction costs and taxes. Due to its nature, the long-term strategy can
expose clients to various other types of risk that will typically surface at various intervals during
the time the client owns the investments. These risks include, but are not limited to, inflation
(purchasing power) risk, interest rate risk, economic risk, and political/regulatory risk.
Short-Term Purchases
Short-term purchases are securities that are purchased with the expectation that they will be sold
within a relatively short period of time, generally less than one year, to take advantage of the
securities’ short-term price fluctuations. Short-term trading generally holds greater risk. Frequent
trading can affect investment performance due to increased brokerage fees and other transaction
costs and taxes.
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Strategic Asset Allocation
Asset allocation is a combination of several different types of investments; typically, this includes
stocks, bonds, and cash equivalents among
Options-Based Borrowing Strategy (Box Spread Strategy)
The Adviser may recommend that certain clients implement an options-based strategy commonly
referred to as a box spread strategy. This strategy involves the use of exchange-traded index
options and may be utilized as an alternative method of obtaining financing relative to traditional
margin borrowing or securities-based lending arrangements.
A box spread generally consists of a combination of four options positions on the same
underlying index with the same expiration date but different strike prices. When structured
together, these positions may create a payoff at expiration that resembles a fixed borrowing
arrangement. The net premium associated with establishing the position may reflect an implied
borrowing rate based on prevailing market conditions and the time remaining until expiration.
The implementation and ongoing management of this strategy may involve a third-party manager
or service provider that specializes in structuring and maintaining such options positions. Client
assets typically remain at the client’s brokerage custodian, and the strategy is executed within the
client’s brokerage account.
Risks of the Strategy
Options-based strategies such as box spreads are complex and involve significant risks and
therefore may not be suitable for all clients. These strategies typically require a margin-enabled
brokerage account and are subject to the margin policies and maintenance requirements of the
client’s custodian.
Risks associated with this strategy may include, but are not limited to:
• Margin risk, including the possibility of margin calls and forced liquidation of securities
if account equity falls below required levels;
• Market risk, including the impact of changes in interest rates or market conditions on
the mark-to-market value of the position;
• Liquidity risk, as certain options contracts may have limited trading volume, which may
make it difficult to exit or modify positions;
• Complexity risk, as the strategy involves derivatives and requires a sophisticated
understanding of options mechanics; and
• Counterparty and clearing risk, although exchange-traded options are generally
cleared through a central clearing organization, which reduces but does not eliminate
certain risks.
Clients should understand that options and leverage-based strategies involve the risk of
substantial losses, and in some cases, losses may exceed the amount initially invested.
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Before recommending this strategy, the Adviser evaluates whether it is appropriate for a client
based on factors including the client’s investment objectives, risk tolerance, liquidity needs,
financial condition, and investment experience. Clients are under no obligation to implement any
strategy recommended by the Adviser.
Alternative Investment Strategies
The Adviser may recommend that certain eligible clients allocate a portion of their investment
portfolios to hedge funds or other alternative investment vehicles. Hedge funds are privately
offered pooled investment vehicles that pursue a wide range of investment strategies that may
not be available through traditional registered investment products such as mutual funds or
exchange-traded funds.
Hedge fund strategies vary widely and may include approaches such as long/short equity, market
neutral, global macro, managed futures, event-driven, multi-strategy, or other opportunistic
strategies. These strategies may involve the use of short selling, derivatives, leverage, or other
investment techniques intended to generate returns that may be less dependent on the overall
direction of traditional equity or fixed income markets.
Unlike mutual funds and other registered investment companies, hedge funds are generally not
registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and therefore are not subject to the same
regulatory requirements and investor protections. As a result, hedge funds typically provide less
transparency, may employ greater leverage, and generally offer more limited liquidity than
traditional registered investment products.
Due Diligence and Manager Selection
When recommending hedge funds or other alternative investments, the Adviser typically
conducts a review of available information regarding the investment manager and the investment
strategy. This review may include an assessment of factors such as the manager’s investment
strategy, historical performance, experience and background of key personnel, investment
process, risk management practices, operational infrastructure, and the terms and conditions of
the investment.
The Adviser may rely on information provided by the investment manager, third-party research
providers, custodians, administrators, and other publicly available or third-party sources in
conducting its review. While the Adviser seeks to evaluate these investments carefully, the
Adviser cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of information provided by third parties,
and there can be no assurance that a recommended investment will achieve its stated objectives
or avoid losses.
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Risks of Alternative Investments
Investments in hedge funds and other alternative investment vehicles involve substantial risks
and are not appropriate for all investors. These investments may involve risks that differ from,
and may be greater than, those associated with traditional investments. Such risks may include,
but are not limited to:
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the use of leverage or other speculative investment practices that may magnify gains and
losses;
limited transparency regarding portfolio holdings and investment activities;
reliance on the investment manager’s skill and judgment;
limited liquidity and restrictions on withdrawals or redemptions;
the absence of an active secondary market for fund interests; and
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• complex legal and operational structures;
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• complex tax reporting, which may include Schedule K-1 reporting and allocations of
income, gain, loss, deductions, and credits.
Many hedge funds impose lock-up periods, during which investors may not redeem their
investment. After any lock-up period expires, redemption opportunities may only be available
periodically (such as quarterly or annually) and typically require advance written notice. Some
funds may also impose redemption fees, withdrawal limitations, or redemption gates during
certain market conditions.
Clients should understand that investments in hedge funds and other alternative investment
vehicles involve the risk of loss, including the possible loss of the entire amount invested.
Investor Eligibility and Offering Documents
Eligibility to invest in hedge funds and similar alternative investments is often restricted under
federal securities laws. Depending on the structure of the investment, investors may be required
to qualify as Accredited Investors, Qualified Clients, or Qualified Purchasers as defined under
applicable securities laws. In addition, these investments frequently require substantial minimum
investment amounts, which may limit their availability to certain investors.
Prior to investing in any hedge fund or alternative investment vehicle, clients will receive the
applicable offering documents, which may include a private placement memorandum,
partnership or operating agreement, and subscription documents. These documents contain
important information regarding the investment strategy, risks, fees and expenses, liquidity
restrictions, and other material terms of the investment. Clients are strongly encouraged to review
these materials carefully before making any investment decision.
C. Risk of Loss
Investing inherently involves risk up to and including loss of the principal sum. Further, past
performance of any security is not necessarily indicative of future results. Therefore, future performance
of any specific investment or investment strategy based on past performance should not be assumed as
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a guarantee. BHPW does not provide any representation or guarantee that the financial goals of clients
will be achieved.
The potential return or gain and potential risk or loss of an investment varies, generally speaking, with
the type of product invested in. Below is an overview of the types of products available on the market
and the associated risks of each:
General Risks. Investing in securities always involves risk of loss that you should be prepared to bear.
We do not represent or guarantee that our services or methods of analysis can or will predict future
results, successfully identify market tops or bottoms, or insulate clients from losses due to market
corrections or declines. We cannot offer any guarantees or promises that your financial goals and
objectives can or will be met. Past performance is in no way an indication of future performance. We
also cannot assure that third parties will satisfy their obligations in a timely manner or perform as
expected or marketed.
General Market Risk. Investment returns will fluctuate based upon changes in the value of the portfolio
securities. Certain securities held may be worth less than the price originally paid for them, or less than
they were worth at an earlier time.
Common Stocks. Investments in common stocks, both directly and indirectly through investment in
shares of ETFs, may fluctuate in value in response to many factors, including, but not limited to, the
activities of the individual companies, general market and economic conditions, interest rates, and
specific industry changes. Such price fluctuations subject certain strategies to potential losses. During
temporary or extended bear markets, the value of common stocks will decline, which could also result
in losses for each strategy.
Portfolio Turnover Risk. High rates of portfolio turnover could lower performance of an investment
strategy due to increased costs and may result in the realization of capital gains. If an investment strategy
realizes capital gains when it sells its portfolio investments, it will increase taxable distributions to you.
High rates of portfolio turnover in a given year would likely result in short-term capital gains and under
current tax law you would be taxed on short-term capital gains at ordinary income tax rates, if held in a
taxable account.
Non-Diversified Strategy Risk. Some investment strategies may be non-diversified (e.g., investing a
greater percentage of portfolio assets in a particular issuer and owning fewer securities than a diversified
strategy). Accordingly, each such strategy is subject to the risk that a large loss in an individual issuer
will cause a greater loss than it would if the strategy held a larger number of securities or smaller
positions sizes.
Model Risk. Financial and economic data series are subject to regime shifts, meaning past information
may lack value under future market conditions. Models are based upon assumptions that may prove
invalid or incorrect under many market environments. We may use certain model outputs to help
identify market opportunities and/or to make certain asset allocation decisions.
There is no guarantee any model will work under all market conditions. For this reason, we include
model related results as part of our investment decision process, but we often weigh professional
judgment more heavily in making trades or asset allocations.
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ETF Risks, including Net Asset Valuations and Tracking Error. An ETF's performance may not exactly
match the performance of the index or market benchmark that the ETF is designed to track because 1)
the ETF will incur expenses and transaction costs not incurred by any applicable index or market
benchmark; 2) certain securities comprising the index or market benchmark tracked by the ETF may,
from time to time, temporarily be unavailable; and 3) supply and demand in the market for either the
ETF and/or for the securities held by the ETF may cause the ETF shares to trade at a premium or discount
to the actual net asset value of the securities owned by the ETF. Certain ETF strategies may from time
to time include the purchase of fixed income, commodities, foreign securities, American Depository
Receipts, or other securities for which expenses and commission rates could be higher than normally
charged for exchange-traded equity securities, and for which market quotations or valuation may be
limited or inaccurate.
Clients should be aware that to the extent they invest in ETF securities they will pay two levels of
advisory compensation – advisory fees charged by Adviser plus any advisory fees charged by the issuer
of the ETF. This scenario may cause a higher advisory cost (and potentially lower investment returns)
than if a client purchased the ETF directly. An ETF typically includes embedded expenses that may
reduce the ETF's net asset value, and therefore directly affect the ETF's performance and indirectly affect
a client’s portfolio performance or an index benchmark comparison. Expenses of the ETF may include
investment advisor management fees, custodian fees, brokerage commissions, and legal and accounting
fees. ETF expenses may change from time to time at the sole discretion of the ETF issuer. ETF tracking
error and expenses may vary.
Inflation, Currency, and Interest Rate Risks. Security prices and portfolio returns will likely vary in
response to changes in inflation and interest rates. Inflation causes the value of future dollars to be worth
less and may reduce the purchasing power of an investor’s future interest payments and principal.
Inflation also generally leads to higher interest rates, which in turn may cause the value of many types
of fixed income investments to decline. In addition, the relative value of the U.S. dollar-denominated
assets primarily managed by Adviser may be affected by the risk that currency devaluations affect Client
purchasing power.
Liquidity Risk. Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment into cash to prevent a loss, realize
an anticipated profit, or otherwise transfer funds out of the particular investment. Generally, investments
are more liquid if the investment has an established market of purchasers and sellers, such as a stock or
bond listed on a national securities exchange. Conversely, investments that do not have an established
market of purchasers and sellers may be considered illiquid. Your investment in illiquid investments
may be for an indefinite time, because of the lack of purchasers willing to convert your investment to
cash or other assets. BHPW generally recommends liquid investments in their client’s portfolios.
Legislative and Tax Risk. Performance may directly or indirectly be affected by government legislation
or regulation, which may include, but is not limited to: changes in investment advisor or securities trading
regulation; change in the U.S. government’s guarantee of ultimate payment of principal and interest on
certain government securities; and changes in the tax code that could affect interest income, income
characterization and/or tax reporting obligations, particularly for options, swaps, master limited
partnerships, Real Estate Investment Trust, Exchange Traded Products/Funds/Securities. We do not
engage in tax planning, and in certain circumstances a client may incur taxable income on their
investments without a cash distribution to pay the tax due. Clients and their personal tax are responsible
for how the transactions in their account are reported to the IRS or any other taxing authority.
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Foreign Investing and Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investing involves risks not typically associated
with U.S. investments, and the risks maybe exacerbated further in emerging market countries. These
risks may include, among others, adverse fluctuations in foreign currency values, as well as adverse
political, social, and economic developments affecting one or more foreign countries.
In addition, foreign investing may involve less publicly available information and more volatile or less
liquid securities markets, particularly in markets that trade a small number of securities, have unstable
governments, or involve limited industry. Investments in foreign countries could be affected by factors
not present in the U.S., such as restrictions on receiving the investment proceeds from a foreign country,
foreign tax laws or tax withholding requirements, unique trade clearance or settlement procedures, and
potential difficulties in enforcing contractual obligations or other legal rules that jeopardize shareholder
protection. Foreign accounting may be less transparent than U.S. accounting practices and foreign
regulation may be inadequate or irregular.
Information Security Risk. Adviser may be susceptible to risks to the confidentiality and security of its
operations and proprietary and customer information. Information risks, including theft or corruption of
electronically stored data, denial of service attacks on our website or websites of our third-party service
providers, and the unauthorized release of confidential information are a few of the more common risks
faced by us and other investment advisers. Data security breaches of our electronic data infrastructure
could have the effect of disrupting our operations and compromising our customers' confidential and
personally identifiable information. Such breaches could result in an inability of us to conduct business,
potential losses, including identity theft and theft of investment funds from customers, and other adverse
consequences to customers. We have taken and will continue to take steps to detect and limit the risks
associated with these threats.
Tax Risks. Tax laws and regulations applicable to an account with Adviser may be subject to change
and unanticipated tax liabilities may be incurred by an investor as a result of such changes. In addition,
customers may experience adverse tax consequences from the early assignment of options purchased for
a customer's account. Customers should consult their own tax advisers and counsel to determine the
potential tax-related consequences of investing.
Mutual Funds. Investing in mutual funds carries the risk of capital loss. Mutual funds are not guaranteed
or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any other government agency. You
can lose money investing in mutual funds. All mutual funds have costs that lower investment returns.
They can be of bond “fixed income” nature (lower risk) or stock “equity” nature (explained below).
Equity Investment. Generally, equity investment refers to buying shares of stocks by an individual in
return for receiving a future payment of dividends and capital gains if the value of the stock increases.
There is an innate risk involved when purchasing a stock that it may decrease in value and the investment
may incur a loss.
Treasury Inflation Protected/Inflation Linked Bonds. The risk of default on these bonds is dependent
upon the U.S. Treasury defaulting (extremely unlikely); however, they carry a potential risk of losing
share price value, albeit rather minimal.
Fixed Income. Fixed income investment is an investment that guarantees fixed periodic payments in the
future that may involve economic risks such as inflationary risk, interest rate risk, default risk, repayment
of principal risk, etc.
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Debt Securities: carry risks such as the possibility of default on the principal, fluctuation in interest rates,
and counterparties being unable to meet obligations.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”). have specific risks including valuation due to cash flows,
dividends paid in stock rather than cash, and the payment of debt resulting in dilution of shares.
Real Assets (including commodities). We may recommend investments in real assets, including real
estate (directly or through real estate investment trusts or other real estate derivatives), infrastructure
(assets used to move or store goods, people, information, or energy), and commodity interests (e.g. oil,
precious metals, and foodstuffs, typically accessed via commodity-based ETFs). Real estate and
infrastructure investments involve risks of casualty or condemnation, changes in local and general
economic conditions, fluctuations in supply and demand, illiquidity, interest rates and availability of
financing, changes in zoning, tax, and other laws, regulatory limitations on rents, property taxes, and
operating expenses. The commodity futures interests which underlie commodities futures-based ETFs
involve significant risks, including high volatility, high leverage, illiquidity, supply and demand risk,
environmental and weather-related risks, and high transactions costs.
Structured Products Risks: Structured products are securities derived from another asset, such as a
security or a basket of securities, an index, a commodity, a debt issuance, or a foreign currency.
Structured products are senior unsecured debt of the issuing bank and subject to the credit risk associated
with that issuer. This credit risk exists whether or not the investment held in the account offers principal
protection. The creditworthiness of the issuer does not affect or enhance the likely performance of the
investment other than the ability of the issuer to meet its obligations. Any payments due at maturity are
dependent on the issuer’s ability to pay. In addition, the trading price of the security in the secondary
market, if there is one, may be adversely impacted if the issuer’s credit rating is downgraded. Some
structured products offer full protection of the principal invested, others offer only partial or no
protection. Investors may be sacrificing a higher yield to obtain the principal guarantee. In addition, the
principal guarantee relates to nominal principal and does not offer inflation protection. An investor in a
structured product never has a claim on the underlying investment, whether a security, zero coupon bond,
or option. There may be little or no secondary market for the securities and information regarding
independent market pricing for the securities may be limited. This is true even if the product has a ticker
symbol or has been approved for listing on an exchange. Tax treatment of structured products may be
different from other investments held in the account (e.g., income may be taxed as ordinary income even
though payment is not received until maturity). Structured CDs that are insured by the FDIC are subject
to applicable FDIC limits.
Advisory Risk. There is no guarantee that our judgment or investment decisions on behalf of particular
any account will necessarily produce the intended results. Our judgment may prove to be incorrect, and
an account might not achieve her investment objectives. In addition, it is possible that we may experience
computer equipment failure, loss of internet access, viruses, or other events that may impair access to
accounts’ custodians’ software. Adviser and its representatives are not responsible to any account for
losses unless caused by Adviser breaching our fiduciary duty.
Dependence on Key Employees. An accounts success depends, in part, upon the ability of our key
professionals to achieve the targeted investment goals. The loss of any of these key personnel could
adversely impact the ability to achieve such investment goals and objectives of the account.
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Alternative Investments Risk of Loss. In addition to the general market risks described elsewhere in
this Item, clients who invest in hedge funds or other alternative investment vehicles should be aware of
several additional risks associated with these investments. Hedge funds often employ complex
investment strategies and may involve risks that differ from, and may be greater than, those associated
with traditional investments. These investments may result in substantial losses, including the
possible loss of the entire amount invested.
Leverage Risk: Hedge funds may use borrowing, derivatives, or other forms of leverage to increase
investment exposure. While leverage may enhance potential returns, it also increases the potential for
significant losses and may magnify the impact of adverse market movements.
Short-Selling Risk: Certain hedge fund strategies involve selling securities short. Short selling
exposes the fund to the risk that the price of the borrowed security will increase, which may result in
significant or potentially unlimited losses.
Liquidity Risk: Hedge fund investments are typically less liquid than traditional securities. Investors
may be subject to lock-up periods and redemption restrictions and may be unable to redeem or exit
their investment during periods of market stress or within the timeframe needed to meet personal
liquidity needs.
Manager Risk: Hedge fund performance depends significantly on the investment manager’s skill,
judgment, and investment process. Poor investment decisions, operational failures, strategy changes, or
other issues related to the investment manager could result in substantial losses.
Counterparty Risk: Hedge funds frequently engage in transactions with financial institutions and
other counterparties, including derivatives transactions. The failure or financial distress of a
counterparty could result in losses to the fund.
Tax and Reporting Complexity: Hedge fund investors typically receive Schedule K-1 tax reporting,
which may delay the timing of tax filings and may require investors to file tax returns in multiple
jurisdictions depending on where the fund conducts business.
In addition, hedge funds and other alternative investments often involve higher fees and expenses
than traditional investments, which may reduce overall investment returns. Additional information
regarding fees and expenses associated with these investments is described in Item 5 (Fees and
Compensation) of this brochure.
Clients should carefully review all applicable offering documents and consult with their tax or
financial advisers before making an investment in any hedge fund or alternative investment vehicle.
Adviser does not primarily recommend a particular type of security.
Item 9 Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose any legal or disciplinary events that are material
to a client’s or prospective client’s evaluation of the advisory business or integrity of the Firm’s
management.
BHPW has no disciplinary disclosures. Shane Farina the owner and operator of BHPW, has no
disciplinary disclosures.
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Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Registration as a Broker/Dealer or Broker/Dealer Representative
BHPW is not registered and does not have an application pending to register, as a broker dealer and its
management persons are not registered as broker/dealer representative.
Registration as a Futures Commission merchant, Commodity Pool Operator
BHPW and its management persons are not registered and do not have application pending to register,
as a futures commission merchant, commodity pool operator/advisor.
Relationships Material to this Advisory Business and Possible Conflicts of Interest
Neither BHPW nor its representatives have any material relationships to this advisory business that
would present a possible conflict of interest.
Selection of other Advisors
BHPW does not recommend or select other investment advisers for its clients. It may recommend the
use of sub-advisors for certain strategies.
Item 11 Code of Ethics, Conflicts of Interest, and Personal Trading
A. Fiduciary Status
According to Arizona law, an investment advisor is considered a fiduciary. As a fiduciary, it is an
investment advisor’s responsibility to provide fair and full disclosure of all material facts. In addition,
an investment advisor has a duty of utmost good faith to act solely in the best interest of each of its
clients. BHPW and its representatives have a fiduciary duty to all clients.
BHPW and its representatives ’ fiduciary duty to clients is considered the core underlying principle for
BHPW’s Code of Ethics and represents the expected basis for all representatives ’ dealings with clients.
BHPW has the responsibility to ensure that the interests of clients are placed ahead of it or its
representatives ’ own investment interest. All representatives will conduct business in an honest, ethical,
and fair manner. All representatives will comply with all federal and state securities laws at all times.
Full disclosure of all material facts and potential conflicts of interest will be provided to clients prior to
services being conducted. All representatives have a responsibility to avoid circumstances that might
negatively affect or appear to affect the representatives ’ duty of complete loyalty to their clients.
B. Recommendations Involving Material Financial Interests
BHPW does not recommend that clients buy or sell any security in which a related person to BHPW or
BHPW has a material financial interest.
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Retirement Plan Rollovers: A client or prospective client leaving an employer has several options for
the company retirement plan, which may include leaving the assets in the plan, moving to another
employer’s plan, moving the assets to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), or withdrawing the
assets altogether (which could have adverse tax consequences). BHPW reviews all these options with
the client or prospective client including the costs and administrative and investment impact of each. If
BHPW recommends that the client roll over the retirement plan assets into an account managed by
BHPW, such a recommendation creates a conflict of interest if BHPW will earn additional fees on the
rolled over assets. No client is under any obligation to roll over any retirement plan assets to an account
managed by BHPW.
C. Investing Personal Money in the Same Securities as Clients
Adviser and/or its investment advisory representatives may from time-to-time purchase or sell products
or investments that they may recommend to clients. Adviser has adopted a Code of Ethics that sets forth
the basic policies of ethical conduct for all managers, officers, and employees of the adviser.
In addition, the Code of Ethics governs personal trading by each employee of Adviser deemed to be an
Access Person and is intended to ensure that securities transactions effected by Access Persons of
Adviser are conducted in a manner that avoids any actual or potential conflict of interest between such
persons and clients of the adviser or its affiliates.
Adviser collects and maintains records of securities holdings and securities transactions effected by
Access Persons. These records are reviewed to identify and resolve potential conflicts of interest.
Adviser’s Code of Ethics is available upon request.
D. Trading Securities At/Around the Same Time as Clients’ Securities
From time to time, BHPW and/or its related persons take positions in the same securities as those
recommended to its clients. To mitigate the conflicts of interest associated with this practice, our Code
provides personnel with guidance in their ethical obligations regarding their personal securities
transactions. Further, if a partial fill occurs, the client’s orders always will be filled ahead of the firm’s
orders. The Firm’s Chief Compliance Officer, or his designee, will also periodically review employee
transactions to help ensure compliance with the Code and fulfillment of the firm’s fiduciary obligations.
Item 12 Brokerage Practices
A. Selection and Recommendation
BHPW has a duty to select brokers, dealers and other trading venues that provide best execution for
clients. The duty of best execution requires an investment adviser to seek to execute securities
transactions for clients in such a manner that the client’s total cost or proceeds in each transaction is the
most favorable under the circumstances, taking into account all relevant factors. The lowest possible
commission, while very important, is not the only consideration.
It is the policy of the Firm to seek best execution in all portfolio trading activities for all investment
disciplines and products, regardless of whether commissions are charged. This applies to trading in any
instrument, security, or contract including equities, bonds, and forward or derivative contracts.
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The standards and procedures governing best execution are set forth in several written policies.
Generally, to achieve best execution, BHPW considers the following factors, without limitation, in
selecting brokers and intermediaries:
• Execution capability;
• Order size and market depth;
• Availability of competing markets and liquidity;
• Trading characteristics of the security;
• Availability of accurate information comparing markets;
• Quantity and quality of research received from the broker dealer;
• Financial responsibility of the broker-dealer;
• Confidentiality;
• Reputation and integrity;
• Responsiveness;
• Recordkeeping;
• Ability and willingness to commit capital;
• Available technology; and
• Ability to address current market conditions.
BHPW will evaluate the execution, performance, and risk profile of the broker-dealers it intends to use
at least quarterly. BHPW will recommend that all clients of our investment supervisory services engage
the custodial and trade execution services of BHPW’s broker dealers. The broker dealers may charge
their own trade fees related to transactions. The client may incur account maintenance and/or money
movement charges directly from the broker dealers.
B. Research and Other Soft Dollar Benefits
For our clients’ accounts that Schwab maintains, Schwab generally does not charge you separately
for custody services but is compensated by charging you commissions or other fees on trades that it
executes or that settle into your Schwab account. Certain trades (e.g., mutual funds or ETFs) do not
incur Schwab commissions or transaction fees. Schwab is also compensated by earning interest on
the uninvested cash in your account in Schwab’s Cash Features Program. For some accounts,
Schwab charges you a percentage of the dollar amount of assets in the account in lieu of
commissions. In addition to commissions and asset-based fees, Schwab would charge you a flat dollar
amount as a “prime broker” or “trade away” fee for each trade that, if applicable, a TPAM executes
for our clients at a different broker- dealer, but where securities bought or the funds from securities
sold are deposited (settled) into your Schwab account. These fees would be in addition the
commissions or other compensation you pay the executing broker-dealer. Because of this, in order
to minimize your trading costs, we seek and encourage you and your IAR to execute trading costs
through the Schwab (or other custodians that you may utilize as part of our service). Trading away
can sacrifice best execution and incur additional costs from the other firm, as well as fees from our
custodians to transfer in those positions.
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Products and Services Available to Us from Schwab
Schwab Adviser ServicesTM serves independent investment advisory firms like us. They provide
our clients with access to their institutional brokerage services (trading, custody, reporting and
related services), many of which are not available to Schwab retail customers. However, certain
retail investors may be able to get institutional brokerage services from Schwab without going
through us. Schwab also makes available various support services. Some of those services help us
manage and grow our business. Schwab’s support services are generally available on an unsolicited
business (we do not have to request them) and at no cost to us. The following material provides a
more detailed description of Schwab support services.
Services that benefit you.
Schwab institutional brokerage services include access to a broad range of investment products,
execution of securities transactions and custody of client assets. The investment products made
available through Schwab include some of which you might not otherwise have access to or that
would require a significantly higher minimum initial investment by our clients. Schwab’s services
described in this paragraph generally benefit you and your account.
Services that do not directly benefit you.
Schwab also makes available to use other products and services that benefit us but do not directly
benefit you and or your account. These products and services assist us in managing and
administering our clients’ accounts and operating our firm. They include investment research, both
Schwab’s own and that of 3rd parties. We use this research to service all or a substantial number of
our clients’ accounts, including accounts not maintained in Schwab. In addition to investment
research, Schwab also makes available software and other technology that:
• Provide access to client account data (such as duplicate trade confirmations and account
statements)
• Facilitate trade execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple client
accounts
• Provide pricing and other market data
• Facilitate payment of our fees from other clients’ accounts
• Assist with back-office functions, recordkeeping, and client reporting
We do not open accounts for you, although we may assist you in doing so. To the extent that your
account is maintained at Schwab, and most trades may occur through Schwab or such other
designated custodian, such custodians have the ability to use other brokers to execute trades for
your account.
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Your Brokerage and Custody Costs
For our client’s accounts that Schwab maintains, Schwab generally does not charge you separately
for custody services but is compensated by charging you commissions or other fees on trades that it
executes or that settle into your Schwab account. Certain trades (for example, mutual funds and
ETFs) do not incur Schwab commissions or transaction fees. Schwab is also compensated by earning
interest on the uninvested cash in your account in Schwab’s Cash Features Program. For some
accounts, Schwab charges you a percentage of the dollar amount of the assets in the account in lieu
of commissions.
Services that generally benefit only us.
Schwab also offers other service intended to help us manage and further develop our business
enterprise. They services include:
• Educational conference and events;
• Consulting on technology and business needs;
• Consulting on legal and compliance-related needs;
• Publications and conferences on practice management and business succession;
• Access to employee benefits providers, human capital consultants and insurance providers;
and
• Marketing consulting and support.
We intend to use the benefit to covers some of the costs of its annual sales and due diligence
conference for our investment advisory personnel and supervised persons. This is being included
as a conflict of interest. It serves as an incentive to use Schwab over other custodians.
Schwab provides some of these services itself. In other cases, it will arrange for 3rd party vendors
to provide the services to us. Schwab also discounts or waives its fees for some of these services or
pays all or part of the 3rd party fees. Schwab may also provide us with other benefits, such as
occasional business entertainment for our personnel.
Our interest in Schwab’s services, as well as the service of other Custodians.
The availability of these services from Schwab benefits us because we do not have to produce or
purchase them. We don’t have to pay for Schwab’s ancillary services. Schwab has also agreed to
pay for certain technology, research, marketing, and compliance consulting products and services
on our behalf. The fact that we receive these benefits from Schwab is an incentive for us to
recommend/request the use of Schwab rather than making such a decision based exclusively on
your interest in receiving the best value in custody services and the most favorable execution of
your transactions. This is a conflict of interest. We believe, however, that taken in the aggregate,
whichever custodian we use, our selection of the custodians, whether Schwab or otherwise, as
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custodian and broker is driven by the Best Interest of our clients. Our selection is primarily supported
by the scope, quality, and price of custodian’s services and not service that benefit only us.
C. Brokerage for Client Referrals
BHPW does not receive client referrals from third parties for recommending the use of specific broker-
dealer brokerage services.
D. Directed Brokerage
BHPW does not allow directed brokerage account. BHPW recommends a specified custodian for all
client assets.
E. Order Aggregation
Adviser may combine orders into block trades when more than one account is participating in the trade.
This blocking or bunching technique must be equitable and potentially advantageous for each such
account (e.g. for the purposes of reducing brokerage commissions or obtaining a more favorable
execution price).
Block trading is performed when it is consistent with the duty to seek best execution and is consistent
with the terms of Adviser’s investment advisory agreements. Equity trades are blocked based upon
fairness to client, both in the participation of their account, and in the allocation of orders for the accounts
of more than one client. Allocations of all orders are performed in a timely and efficient manner. All
managed accounts participating in a block execution receive the same execution price (average share
price) for the securities purchased or sold in a trading day.
Any portion of an order that remains unfilled at the end of a given day will be rewritten on the following
day as a new order with a new daily average price to be determined at the end of the following day. Due
to the low liquidity of certain securities, broker availability may be limited. Open orders are worked until
they are completely filled, which may span the course of several days. If an order is filled in its entirety,
securities purchased in the aggregated transaction will be allocated among the accounts participating in
the trade in accordance with the allocation statement.
If an order is partially filled, the securities will be allocated pro rata based on the allocation statement.
Adviser may allocate trades in a different manner than indicated on the allocation statement (non-pro
rata) only if all managed accounts receive fair and equitable treatment.
F. Trade Error Policy
BHPW maintains a record of any trading errors that occur in connection with investment activities of its
clients. Both gains and losses that result from a trading error made by BHPW will be borne or realized
by BHPW.
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Item 13 Review of Accounts
A. Periodic Reviews
For those clients to whom BHPW provides discretionary investment management services, BHPW will
monitor those portfolios as part of an ongoing process while regular account reviews are conducted on
at least a quarterly basis.
All investment advisory clients are advised that it remains their responsibility to advise BHPW of any
changes in their investment objectives and/or financial situation and are encouraged to discuss their
needs, goals, and objectives with BHPW and to keep us informed of any changes thereto. BHPW shall
contact ongoing investment advisory clients at least annually to review its previous services and/or
recommendations and to discuss the impact resulting from any changes in the client's financial situation
and/or investment objectives.
B. Intermittent Review Factors
Reviews of client accounts and financial plans (for client who receive financial planning in conjunction
with investment supervisory services) may be triggered by material market, economic or political events,
by changes in the client’s financial situations (such as retirement, termination of employment, physical
move, or inheritance) or simply at a client’s request.
Stand-alone financial planning clients do not receive updates or account reviews following delivery of
our investment planning recommendations unless specifically agreed. The client will pay an additional
fee for all such reviews or updates at the agreed upon hourly rate.
C. Reports
Clients receive standard account statements and trade confirmations digitally from their custodian on
a monthly basis, detailing all holdings and transactions in their account for the covered period, including
the amount of any advisory fees paid to BHPW from their account. Those clients to whom BHPW
provides investment advisory services will receive a digital quarterly report from BHPW that may
include such relevant account and/or market-related information such as an inventory of account
holdings on a quarterly basis. Clients should compare the account statements they receive from their
custodian with those they receive from BHPW. These reports are designed to illustrate the long-term
performance of client accounts.
Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Client Referrals
Adviser will not receive any economic benefit from another person or entity for soliciting or referring
clients.
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Other Compensation
Adviser will not pay another person or entity for referring or soliciting clients for Adviser.
Item 15 Custody
A. Custodian of Assets
Custody means holding, directly or indirectly, client funds or securities or having any authority to obtain
possession of them.
BHPW does not have direct custody of any client funds and/or securities. BHPW will not maintain
physical possession of client funds and securities. Instead, clients’ funds and securities are held by a
qualified custodian.
While BHPW does not have physical custody of client funds or securities, payments of fees may be paid
by the custodian from the custodial brokerage account that holds client funds pursuant to the client’s
account application.
In certain jurisdictions, the ability of BHPW to withdraw its management fees from the client’s account
may be deemed custody. Prior to permitting direct debit of fees, each client provides written
authorization permitting fees to be paid directly from the custodian.
For clients that have their fees deducted directly from their account(s) or that have provided BHPW with
discretion as to amount and timing of disbursements pursuant to a standing letter of authorization to
disburse funds from their account(s), BHPW will typically be deemed to have limited custody over such
clients’ funds or securities pursuant to the SEC’s custody rule and subsequent guidance thereto. At no
time will BHPW accept full custody of client funds or securities in the capacity of a custodial broker-
dealer, and at all times Client accounts will be held by a third- party qualified custodian as described in
Item 12, above.
As part of the billing process, the client’s custodian is advised of the amount of the fee to be deducted
from that client’s account. On at least a quarterly basis, the custodian is required to send to the client a
statement showing all transactions within the account during the reporting period. The custodian does
not calculate the amount of the fee to be deducted and does not verify the accuracy of BHPW’s advisory
calculation. Therefore, it is important for clients to carefully review their custodial statements to verify
the accuracy of the calculation. Clients should contact BHPW directly if they believe that there may be
an error in their statement.
Item 16 Investment Discretion
BHPW may exercise full discretionary authority to supervise and direct the investments of a client’s
account. This authority will be granted by clients upon completion of BHPW’s FSA. This authority
allows BHPW and its affiliates to implement investment decisions without prior consultation with the
client. Such investment decisions are made in the client’s best interest and in accordance with the client’s
investment objectives. Other than agreed upon management fees due to BHPW, this discretionary
authority does not grant the Firm the authority to have custody of any assets in the client’s account or to
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direct the delivery of any securities or the payment of any funds held in the account to BHPW. The
discretionary authority granted by the client to the Firm does not allow BHPW to direct the disposition
of such securities or funds to anyone except the account holder.
These discretionary purchases and/or sales may be subject to specified investment objectives, guidelines,
or limitations previously set forth by the client and agreed to by Adviser in an Investment Policy
Statement.
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 Advisory Agreement containing
all applicable limitations to such authority. All discretionary trades made by Adviser will be in
accordance with each client’s investment objectives and goals and consistent with the Investment Policy
statement.
The Client must understand that gains and losses are realized by discretionary activity and that these are
taxable events, and that the client has authorized such activity in granting discretion. While some
sensitivity to taxation is possible with discretion, if the client requires control of the taxable events, a
non-discretionary approach is needed and therefore recommended, and this would require that the
client’s investment contract indicate the account is non-discretionary.
Item 17 Voting Client Securities
The Firm does not perform proxy voting services on the client’s behalf. Clients are encouraged to read
through the information provided with the proxy voting documents and to make a determination based
on the information provided. Upon the client’s request, Firm representatives may provide limited
clarifications of the issues presented in the proxy voting materials based on his or her understanding of
issues presented in the proxy voting materials. However, clients have the ultimate responsibility for
making all proxy voting decisions.
Item 18 Financial Information
A. Balance Sheet Requirement
BHPW is not the qualified custodian for client funds or securities and does not require prepayment of
fees of more than $1,200 per client, six (6) months or more in advance.
B. Financial Condition
BHPW does not have any financial impairment that would preclude the Firm from meeting contractual
commitments to clients.
C. Bankruptcy Petition
BHPW has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition at any time during the last 10 years.
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Privacy Policy
Facts
WHAT DOES Box Hill Private Wealth, LLC (“BHPW”) DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL
INFORMATION?
Why?
Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law
gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires
us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please
read this notice carefully to understand what we do.
The types of personal information we collect, and share depend on the product or
service you have with us. This information can include:
What?
● Social Security number and income
● Account balances and payment history
● Credit history and credit scores
How?
All financial companies need to share customers’ personal information to run their
everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can
share their customers’ personal information; the reasons we choose to share; and
whether you can limit this sharing.
Do we share?
Can you limit this sharing?
Yes
No
Reasons we can share your personal
information
For our everyday business purposes - such as
to process your transactions, maintain your
accounts(s), respond to court orders and
legal investigations, or report to credit
bureaus
Yes
No
For our marketing purposes - to offer our
products and services to you
No
Not Applicable
For joint marketing with other financial
companies
Yes
No
Guardian and/or Continuity Agreements
with non-affiliate to oversee the practice and
service client accounts in the unlikely event
of disability or death.
Yes
No
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes
– information about your transactions and
experiences
No
Not Applicable
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes
– information about your creditworthiness
For our affiliates to market to you
No
Not Applicable
For non-affiliates to market to you
No
Not Applicable
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*Mail the form below.
To limit our sharing
Please note:
If you are a new customer, we can begin sharing your information
from the date you received this notice. When you are no longer our
customer, we continue to share your information as described in this
notice.
However, you can contact us at any time to limit our sharing.
Questions?
Call 480-672-2800
Who we are
Who is providing this notice? Box Hill Private Wealth LLC (“BHPW”)
What we do
How does BHPW protect my
personal information?
To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and
use, we use security measures that comply with federal law. These
measures include computer safeguards, secured files, and buildings.
We collect your personal information, for example, when you
● Open an account
How does BHPW collect my
personal information?
Federal law gives you the right to limit only.
● Sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes—
information about your creditworthiness
Why can’t I limit all sharing?
● Affiliates from using your information to market to you.
● Sharing for non-affiliates to market to you
State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights
to limit sharing.
Your choices will apply to everyone on your account—unless you tell
us otherwise.
What happens when I limit
sharing for an account I hold
jointly?
Definitions
Affiliates
Non-affiliates
Joint marketing
Companies related by common, ownership or control. They can be
financial and nonfinancial companies.
Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can
be financial and nonfinancial companies.
A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial companies that
together market financial products or services to you.
Other important information
Mail-in this section
Mark any you want to limit:
• Do not share information about my creditworthiness with your
affiliates for their everyday business purposes.
• Do not allow your affiliates to use my personal information to market
to me.
Name
If you have a joint
account, your
choice(s) will apply to
everyone on your
account unless you
mark below.
• Apply only to
me
Mail: Box Hill Private Wealth LLC
9393 N 90th Street, Suite 102-735
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Address
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