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HWM WRAP FEE BROCHURE
Heritage Wealth Management (CRD 122394), brochure dated February 19, 2026. Text extracted from the firm's SEC Form ADV Part 2 brochure.
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Heritage Wealth Management, Inc.
Wrap Fee Program Brochure
4400 Post Oak Parkway, Suite 2510
Houston, TX 77027
Brett Carleton: 713-871-9800
Brett@heritageplanners.com
www.heritageplanners.com
www.heritagewealthmgmt.com
February 2026
This wrap fee program brochure provides information about the qualifications and
business practices of Heritage Wealth Management, Inc. If you have any questions
about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at 713-871-9800 and/or at
Brett@heritageplanners.com. The information in this brochure has not been approved
or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state
securities authority.
Additional information about Heritage Wealth Management, Inc. also is available on the
SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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MATERIAL CHANGES
Our Firm is required to advise you of any material changes to our Wrap Fee Program
Brochure (“Wrap Brochure”) since our last annual update in March 2025. The following
material change has occurred since that update:
• Assets are no longer aggregated by family.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Services, Fees and Compensation ................................................................................... 1
Services ......................................................................................................................... 1
Advisory Firm Description .......................................................................................... 1
Wrap Fee Program Description ................................................................................. 1
Fees and Compensation ............................................................................................... 2
Program Fees ............................................................................................................ 2
Financial Planning Fees ............................................................................................ 2
Fee Comparison ........................................................................................................ 2
Additional Costs ......................................................................................................... 3
Other Compensation for Participation in Wrap Fee Program .................................... 3
Portfolio Requirements and Types of Clients .................................................................... 4
Portfolio Requirements .................................................................................................. 4
Types of Clients ............................................................................................................. 4
Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation ..................................................................... 4
Additional Firm Information ............................................................................................... 5
Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management ........................................... 5
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ...................................... 5
Voting Client Securities ................................................................................................. 5
Client Information Provided to Heritage Wealth Management .......................................... 6
Client Contact with Heritage Wealth Management ........................................................... 6
Additional Information ....................................................................................................... 6
Disciplinary Information ................................................................................................. 6
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ......................................................... 6
Code of Ethics, Participation in Client Transactions and Personal Trading .................. 6
Misuse of Nonpublic Information ............................................................................... 7
Personal Securities Trading ....................................................................................... 7
Outside Business Activities ........................................................................................ 8
Review of Accounts ....................................................................................................... 8
Client Referrals and Other Compensation ..................................................................... 8
Financial Information ..................................................................................................... 8
Client Assets Under Management ............................................................................. 8
Termination ................................................................................................................ 8
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SERVICES, FEES AND COMPENSATION
SERVICES
Advisory Firm Description
Heritage Wealth Management, Inc. (“HWM” or the “Firm”) has been in business since
July 1, 2002. The principal owner is Brett Stephen Carleton. HWM provides its clients
with investment advisory services, which includes comprehensive wealth management
services, and financial planning services.
Wrap Fee Program Description
The HWM Wrap Fee Program (the “Program”) is a fee-only investment management
program sponsored by HWM. The Program provides individuals, pension and profit
sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations and business entities the ability to
trade in individual debt and equity securities, mutual funds, index funds, exchange-
traded funds, options and other eligible securities without incurring separate brokerage
commissions or transaction charges.
Comprehensive Wealth Management
HWM’s comprehensive wealth management service includes:
• Determining clients’ investment goals
• Evaluating current assets
• Determining projected cash flow needs
• Determining any investment constraints
• Determining client risk tolerance
• Developing an asset allocation, including specific investment recommendations
• Placing trades in the client’s account as appropriate
• Ongoing support:
o Support to the client for the investment account establishment and/or transfer
assistance
o Portfolio monitoring
• Quarterly reports
• Financial planning
•
Interviewing, selecting and overseeing:
o Accountants
o Mortgages
o Banking relationships
o Tax planning and filing
o Estate planning
HWM also offers financial planning services separate from the Program. Please refer to
our Form ADV Part 2A for more information on those services.
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FEES AND COMPENSATION
Program Fees
Clients in the Program pay a single annualized fee for participation in the Program (the
“Program Fee”) as shown in the table below. The Program Fee is negotiable and can be
adjusted based on the complexity of each client’s individual situation. Program assets
can be deducted from the client’s account or payable by check to the Firm.
Assets Under Management
Less than $500,000
$500,000 to $1,000,000
$1,000,001 to $3,000,000
$3,000,001 to $5,000,000
Greater than $5,000,000
Annual Wrap Program Fee
1.50%
1.25%
1.00%
0.90%
0.75%
Fees are billed quarterly in advance at the rate of one fourth of the annual fee shown
above. Fees for the next quarter are calculated based on the portfolio valuation,
including interest, and are based on the number of days in the billing period. Additional
deposits and withdrawals of funds and/or securities to the Program can be made to the
account at any time. Prepaid advisory fees are adjusted the following quarter for one-
time deposits made intra-quarter. Program Fees are calculated pro rata for partial billing
periods based upon the value of the assets in the account and the number of days in the
calendar quarter. The fee calculation is computed by Orion, a portfolio management
software, which receives a daily valuation of securities from Fidelity Investments or an
independent pricing service.
The Program Fee can either be deducted from the client’s account by authorization
through HWM’s Investment Advisory Agreement and the client’s agreement with the
custodian or the Program Fee can be payable by check to the Firm. In arrangements
where the Program Fee is deducted directly from the client’s account, the custodian will
send the client a statement, at least quarterly, indicating all amounts disbursed from the
client’s Account, including the amount of the Program Fee paid directly to HWM. This fee
deduction is deemed a form of custody by the Securities and Exchange Commission,
although all client securities, investments and funds are held by an outside custodian.
The Firm can direct the movement of funds from one account in the client’s name to
another account in the client’s name but has no access to funds or securities except for
this deduction of fees.
Financial Planning Fees
Financial planning fees (and associated services) are included in the client’s Annual
Program Fee. HWM also offers financial planning services separate from the Program.
Please refer to our Form ADV Part 2A for more information on the fees for those
services.
Fee Comparison
Under the Program, clients receive both investment advisory services and the execution
of transactions in eligible securities for a single, combined annualized fee, the Program
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Fee. Participation in the Program can cost the client more or less than purchasing such
services separately elsewhere. For example, the number of transactions made in the
client’s account, as well as the commissions charged for each transaction, will determine
the relative cost of the Program versus paying for execution on a per-transaction basis
and paying a separate fee for advisory services. The Program Fee can be higher or
lower than fees charged by other sponsors of comparable investment advisory
programs. HWM receives the entire Program Fee, and then reimburses the
broker/dealer for the transaction fees a client’s account incurred (if any) during the prior
quarter. Because HWM receives and retains the majority of the quarterly Program Fee,
the Firm has a financial incentive to recommend the Program over other programs and
services. This fee can be higher or lower than fees available elsewhere should the client
opt to pay for investment advice and transaction fees separately. HWM offers the
Program Fee to its clients in order to eliminate client concerns regarding variable
transaction costs.
Additional Costs
The Program Fee includes transaction fees but is separate from all other account fees
which will be paid by the client, including exchange, wire transfer or margin interest fees
charged by the custodian.
When HWM recommends a mutual fund for a client’s account, two separate fees are
charged to the client, either directly or indirectly. The first fee is HWM’’s investment
management fee where the fund is included in the asset base for the quarterly fee
calculation. The second is the set of internal fees charged by the investment company
for the fund’s investment management, marketing, administration and marketing
assistance. These internal expenses are disclosed in each fund’s prospectus which is
provided to each client by the custodian. (This set of fees also applies to any ETF or
money market fund purchased in the client’s account.)
Other Compensation for Participation in Wrap Fee Program
HWM has an arrangement with National Financial Services LLC and Fidelity Brokerage
Services LLC (collectively, and together with all affiliates, "Fidelity") through which
Fidelity provides HWM with "institutional platform services." The institutional platform
services include, among others, brokerage, custody, and other related services.
Fidelity's institutional platform services that assist HWM in managing and administering
clients' accounts include software and other technology that (i) provide access to client
account data (such as trade confirmations and account statements); (ii) facilitate trade
execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts; (iii) provide
research, pricing and other market data; (iv) facilitate payment of fees from its clients'
accounts; and (v) assist with back-office functions, recordkeeping and client reporting.
Fidelity also offers other services intended to help HWM manage and further develop its
advisory practice. Such services include, but are not limited to, performance reporting,
contact management systems, third party research, publications, access to educational
conferences, roundtables and webinars, practice management resources, access to
consultants and other third-party service providers who provide a wide array of business-
related services and technology with whom HWM can contract directly. HWM receives
these benefits as a result of its clients’ relationships with Fidelity, but has no formal soft
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dollar arrangements and receives no compensation from Fidelity. These benefits
provided by Fidelity might assist HWM with its administration of client accounts, and thus
slightly help its profitability, creating a potential conflict of interest with clients. HWM
believes this is not a material conflict.
HWM is independently operated and owned and is not affiliated with Fidelity.
HWM requires Fidelity as a “qualified custodian” for clients’ accounts, with each client
signing a separate agreement with Fidelity, unless the funds are unable to be moved, or
it is not in the best interest of the client to move the funds, e.g., active 401k plans. In
requiring a custodian, HWM considers the range and quality of the products the
custodian offers, the technical support provided, execution quality, commission rates, the
financial responsibility and responsiveness of the custodian to both HWM and its clients.
HWM recognizes its responsibility to attain best execution and recognizes that limiting its
custodial relationships can affect its ability to provide best execution on a trade-by-trade
basis. However, HWM evaluates its entire custodial relationship in assessing best
execution on a client-by-client basis.
PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS AND TYPES OF CLIENTS
PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
HWM prefers a minimum investment amount to start of $1,000,000, aggregated by
family. HWM reserves the right to waive or lower this minimum.
TYPES OF CLIENTS
HWM provides investment supervisory services and manages investment advisory
accounts for:
individuals
•
• high net worth individuals
•
trusts
PORTFOLIO MANAGER SELECTION AND EVALUATION
HWM is the only portfolio manager for the Program described in this wrap fee program
brochure. HWM does not offer access to additional portfolio managers but offers one
fee to its clients in order to eliminate concerns regarding variable transaction costs.
HWM has a financial incentive to recommend the Program since the Firm retains most of
the Program Fee. The Firm is moving towards non-transaction funds and ETFs in all
client accounts. HWM’s arrangement with Fidelity allows the Firm to avoid transaction
fees on client trades in most mutual funds, therefore creating an incentive to trade less
often in funds that do have a transaction fee. This conflict of interest is mitigated by
HWM’s fiduciary duty to place the client’s interests ahead of the Firm’s interests and
doing what is best for the client.
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ADDITIONAL FIRM INFORMATION
PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT
HWM does not receive performance-based fees on any accounts. Side-by-side
management would apply if the Firm managed both accounts paying such fees and
accounts not paying performance fees.
METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISK OF LOSS
HWM manages its clients’ assets largely in open-ended mutual funds and ETFs and
manages to six different portfolios, placing each client’s account in a portfolio as
appropriate. Accounts in each portfolio are traded collectively, with exceptions due to
timing of receipt of the account, tax implications or specific client needs. Investment
portfolios for client accounts are structured to meet each client’s objective. Asset
allocation is the major differentiation between portfolios. Diversification is accomplished
within asset categories by varying sectors, time horizons and income production.
HWM’s approach to equities employs a core and satellite approach, with the core “tilting”
the portfolio towards size, valuation and profitability factors that have a higher expected
return over time. The satellite funds are run by active managers with a track record of
making good investment decisions.
The investment strategies for client accounts are structured to meet each client’s
objective and risk tolerance. HWM uses the following investment strategies:
• Long-term purchases (securities held at least a year)
• Short-term purchases (securities sold within a year)
HWM does not use margin as part of its investment strategy, although clients are
permitted to use margin for interim financial needs outside of securities purchases.
HWM does not guarantee the future performance of the account or any specific level of
performance, the success of any investment decision or strategy that the Firm uses, or
the success of the Firm’s overall management of the account. The client understands
that investment decisions made for the client’s account by the Firm are subject to
various market, economic, political and business risks, and that those investment
decisions will not always be profitable. Clients are reminded that investing in any
security entails risk of loss which they should be willing to bear.
VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES
HWM does not vote client proxies for securities held in client accounts. Clients receive
proxy information directly from the custodians by email or US mail and can contact HWM
for assistance in voting on any particular issue.
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CLIENT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO HERITAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
After an analysis of the information provided by the client, HWM assists the client in
developing an appropriate investment strategy for the assets in his/her account (the
“Investment Strategy”). Thereafter, clients are contacted periodically and are requested
to provide HWM with information regarding changes to their financial situation or
investment objectives. HWM periodically reassesses the current Investment Strategy
based on any other information provided by the client regarding his/her client profile.
The agreement that clients enter with HWM provides that the client grants HWM limited
discretion (through a limited power of attorney) to determine both the securities
purchased and sold and the amounts of those purchases and sales. Clients can place
restrictions on HWM’s discretion in writing.
CLIENT CONTACT WITH HERITAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
All clients are encouraged to contact or meet on an annual basis with HWM to review
their account reports, update their client information and determine whether changes
should be made to their Investment Strategy. There are no restrictions on clients to
contact or consult with HWM regarding the Program or their account.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
There have been no disciplinary actions against HWM, Mr. Carleton nor any individuals
associated with the Firm.
OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
HWM has no other financial industry activities or affiliations.
CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS AND PERSONAL
TRADING
HWM has adopted a Code of Ethics which describes the general standards of conduct
that the Firm expects of all Firm personnel (collectively referred to as “employees”) and
focuses on three specific areas where employee conduct has the potential to adversely
affect the client: misuse of confidential information; personal securities trading and
outside business activities. Failure to uphold the Code of Ethics could result in
disciplinary sanctions, including termination with the Firm. Any client or prospective
client can request a copy of the Firm’s Code of Ethics which will be provided at no cost.
The following basic principles guide all aspects of the Firm’s business and represent the
minimum requirements to which the Firm expects employees to adhere:
• Clients’ interests come before employees’ personal interests and before the
Firm’s interests.
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• The Firm must fully disclose all material facts about conflicts of which it is aware
between the Firm and its employees’ interests on the one hand and clients’ on
the other.
• Employees must operate on the Firm’s behalf and on their own behalf
consistently with the Firm’s disclosures and to manage the impacts of those
conflicts.
• The Firm and its employees must not take inappropriate advantage of their
positions of trust with or responsibility to clients.
• The Firm and its employees must always comply with all applicable securities
laws.
Misuse of Nonpublic Information
The Code of Ethics contains a policy against the use of nonpublic information in
conducting business for the Firm. Employees cannot convey nonpublic information nor
depend upon it in placing personal or client securities trades.
Personal Securities Trading
Mr. Carleton and individuals associated with the Firm are permitted to buy, sell or hold in
their personal accounts the same securities the Firm recommends to its clients. When
such trades occur on the same day as client trades, this presents a conflict of interest,
which is mitigated by the personal trading policy requiring personal trades to be placed
after client trades.
To further avoid conflicts of interest, the Firm has established the following policies:
• An officer, director or employee of HWM shall not buy or sell securities for a
personal portfolio when the decision to purchase is substantially derived, in
whole or in part, by reason of employment with the Firm, unless the information
is also available to the investing public on reasonable inquiry. No person
associated with HWM shall prefer his or her own interest to that of any client.
• Employee accounts are encouraged to be held at Fidelity, so the Firm is able to
monitor any trades that employees have placed in their personal accounts.
Employees are required to submit reports of personal securities trades on a quarterly
basis, and securities holdings annually. These are reviewed by the Chief Compliance
Officer to ensure compliance with the Firm’s policies.
The Firm's Code of Ethics allows the purchase of IPOs or private placements only with
prior permission from Mr. Carleton, the Firm's Chief Compliance Officer. Clients can
request to review a copy of the Firm's Code of Ethics, which contains the employee
trading policy.
Employees are required to submit reports of personal securities trades on a quarterly
basis, and securities holdings annually. These are reviewed by the Chief Compliance
Officer to ensure compliance with the Firm’s policies.
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Outside Business Activities
Employees are required to report any outside business activities generating revenue. If
any are deemed to be in conflict with clients, such conflicts will be fully disclosed.
REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
Mr. Carleton, President, conducts all account reviews. Reviews are conducted as a
matter of course at least quarterly and consist of looking at portfolio holdings, cash flows,
and market activity in light of client objectives. Additional reviews can be triggered by
events such as a client meeting, change in a client’s risk tolerance, financial position or
investment objective, change in a company or fund’s management, unusual market or
economic circumstances or other unforeseen events.
income and
The Firm provides clients with quarterly written/electronic statements of portfolio
investment
holdings and annual written/electronic summaries of
management fees paid. The custodian provides detailed written statements of realized
gains/losses on 1099. All clients are encouraged to contact or meet on at least an
annual basis with HWM to review their account reports, update their client information
and determine whether changes should be made to their Investment Strategy.
CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
HWM does not pay promoters for referrals.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
There is no financial condition that is reasonably likely to impair HWM’s ability to meet its
contractual commitments to its clients.
Client Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2025, HWM’s Program had $357,081,365 of discretionary assets
under management and $734,191 of nondiscretionary assets under management.
Termination
The typical Program agreement HWM enters into with clients allows for either party to
terminate the agreement immediately upon receipt of written notice. The client can
terminate the agreement without penalty within five (5) business days after entering the
agreement. Otherwise, at the date of termination, the client agrees to pay fees due the
Firm on a pro rata basis. The Firm will provide clients of the Program services with
summary statements on a year-to-date basis upon termination.
Either a client or the Firm can terminate the typical Investment Management or
Comprehensive Wealth Management agreement HWM enters into with clients at any
time upon written receipt of notice from the other party, and any fees due to the Firm or
to outside parties will be paid promptly by the client. To the extent that prepaid fees have
not yet been earned, those fees will be promptly refunded to the client. The Firm
refunds any unused portion of the fee based on the number of days remaining in the
quarter.
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