Overview
- Headquarters
- Forked River, NJ
- Total Firm Assets
- $172 million
- Average High-Net-Worth Client Portfolio Size
- $2.3 million
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (DAVIDSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC AMENDED FORM ADV, PART 2A.)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $500,000 | 1.75% |
| $500,001 | $1,000,000 | 1.50% |
| $1,000,001 | $3,000,000 | 1.25% |
| $3,000,001 | $5,000,000 | 1.00% |
| $5,000,001 | and above | 0.75% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $16,250 | 1.62% |
| $5 million | $61,250 | 1.22% |
| $10 million | $98,750 | 0.99% |
| $50 million | $398,750 | 0.80% |
| $100 million | $773,750 | 0.77% |
Clients
- High-Net-Worth Share of Firm Assets
- 71.89%
- Number of High-Net-Worth Clients
- 54
- Total Client Accounts
- 653
- Discretionary Accounts
- 310
- Non-Discretionary Accounts
- 343
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals, Portfolio Management for Institutional Clients, Pension Consulting, Investment Advisor Selection
Regulatory Filings
- SEC CRD Number
- 153227
Primary Brochure: DAVIDSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC AMENDED FORM ADV, PART 2A. (2026-06-15)
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Item 1: Cover Page
1041 West Lacey Road, 2nd Floor
Forked River, NJ 08731
Form ADV Part 2A – Firm Brochure
732-409-1060
www.davidsonwealthmgmt.com
Dated June 15, 2026
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Davidson Wealth
Management, LLC, “Davidson”. If you have any questions about the contents of this Brochure, please contact
us at 732-409-1060. 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.
Davidson Wealth Management, LLC is registered as an investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Registration of an investment adviser does not imply any level of skill or training.
Additional information about Davidson is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov which can
be found using the firm’s identification number 153227.
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As of the last annual filing of this Form ADV Part 2A, dated March 16, 2026, there have been no material
changes.
Item 2: Material Changes
Please note, this item discusses only changes we consider material and not all changes made.
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Item 3: Table of Contents
Contents
Item 1: Cover Page ...................................................................................................................................... 1
Item 2: Material Changes ............................................................................................................................ 2
Item 3: Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ 3
Item 4: Advisory Business ............................................................................................................................ 4
Item 5: Fees and Compensation ................................................................................................................ 12
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ........................................................... 14
Item 7: Types of Clients ............................................................................................................................. 14
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ...................................................... 14
Item 9: Disciplinary Information................................................................................................................ 16
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations .................................................................... 16
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading .............. 18
Item 12: Brokerage Practices .................................................................................................................... 20
Item 13: Review of Accounts ..................................................................................................................... 20
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation .................................................................................. 21
Item 15: Custody ....................................................................................................................................... 21
Item 16: Investment Discretion ................................................................................................................. 21
Item 17: Voting Client Securities ............................................................................................................... 22
Item 18: Financial Information .................................................................................................................. 22
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Description of Advisory Firm
Item 4: Advisory Business
Davidson Wealth Management, LLC’s registration was granted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission on March 22, 2010. Richard Edward Prozzo (CRD Number 1972687) is Managing Member and
Chief Compliance Officer of Davidson and owns eighty (80%) percent of the equity of the firm and Kristopher
Sevcenko owns twenty (20%) percent of the equity of the firm. Davidson is not publicly owned or traded.
There are no indirect owners of the firm or intermediaries, which have any ownership interest in the firm. As
of December 31, 2025, Davidson managed, on a discretionary basis, $60,728,979 and managed on a
nondiscretionary basis $111,622,971.
Types of Advisory Services
Asset Management
We provide money management to individuals and corporate clients providing professional management
of client’s funds. We diversify and manage the client’s portfolios which includes but is not limited to
stocks, bonds, options, limited partnerships, mutual funds and money market instruments. Investments
are determined based upon the client’s investment objectives, risk tolerance, net worth, net income and
other various suitability factors. Client’s accounts are managed on an individualized basis. Further
restrictions and guidelines imposed by clients affect the composition and performance of portfolios. For
these reasons, performance of portfolios within the same investment objective may differ and clients
should not expect that the performance of their portfolios will be identical with the average client of
Davidson.
Principals of Davidson are Registered Representatives associated with Osaic Wealth, Inc. (formerly Royal
Alliance Associates, Inc.), “Osaic Wealth”. It is suggested for convenience and proper management of the
Asset Management account, that the client establishes a brokerage account at Osaic Wealth.
Osaic Wealth’s Vision2020 Wealth Management Platform – Advisor Managed Portfolios
Program
The Wealth Management Platform – Advisor Managed Portfolios Program (“Advisor Managed
Portfolios”) provides comprehensive investment management of clients through the application of
asset allocation planning software as well as the provision of execution, clearing and custodial
services through Pershing, LLC (“Pershing”).
Advisor Managed Portfolios provides risk tolerance assessment, efficient frontier plotting, fund
profiling and performance data, and portfolio optimization and re-balancing tools. Utilizing these
tools, and based on your responses to a risk tolerance questionnaire (“Questionnaire”) and
discussions that we have together regarding, among other things, investment objective, risk
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tolerance, investment time horizon, account restrictions, and overall financial situation, we
construct a portfolio of investments.
Portfolios may consist of mutual funds, exchange traded funds, equities, debt securities, variable
annuity sub-accounts and other investments. Each portfolio is designed to meet your individual
needs, stated goals and objectives. Additionally, you have the opportunity to place reasonable
restrictions on the types of investments to be held in the portfolio.
Osaic Wealth’s RASA 044 Accounts
We offer Osaic Wealth’s RASA 044 Accounts (“RASA”) as a non-commissionable advisory account
where we can purchase load waived and no-load mutual funds, exchange traded funds, and other
equity, debt and option securities for clients. We will obtain the relevant financial data from
clients and assist them in the selection of suitable investments. We will base our investment
strategy on their specific goals and situation. In addition, they have the opportunity to place
reasonable restrictions on investments held within their RASA account.
Schwab Institutional
We offer the Schwab Institutional program as a non-commissionable advisory account where we
can purchase load waived and no-load mutual funds, exchange traded funds, and other equity,
debt and option securities for clients. We will obtain the relevant financial data from clients and
assist them in the selection of suitable investments. We will base our investment strategy on their
specific goals and situation. In addition, they have the opportunity to place reasonable restrictions
on investments held within their Schwab account.
SEI Asset Management Program
The SEI Asset Management Program is a program whereby Davidson can make the SEI family of
mutual funds available to its clients. SEI is not an investment adviser in this instance and does not
have the investment adviser relationship with the client. The adviser will assist the client in
selecting a relevant asset allocation model. The client chooses one of several mutual fund asset
allocation models. If the client so chooses, automatic re-balancing to the model allocation and
recommended model allocation changes will not be available.
Third-Party Advisory Services
We offer our clients the services of various third-party investment advisors (“Third-Party Advisory
Services”) for the provision of certain investment advisory programs including mutual fund wrap and
separately managed account programs.
If you are interested in learning more about any of these services, please note that a complete description
of the programs, services, fees and payment structure, and termination features is available via the
applicable Third-Party Advisory Service’s disclosure brochures, investment advisory contracts, and account
opening documents.
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In connection with these arrangements, we will provide assistance in the selection and ongoing
monitoring of a particular Third-Party Advisory Service. Factors that we consider in the selection of a
particular third-party advisor may include but may not be limited to: i) our assessment of a particular
Third-Party Advisory Service; ii) the client’s risk tolerance, goals, objectives and restrictions, as well as
investment experience; and, iii) the assets available for investment.
Clients should know that the services provided by Davidson through the use of Third-Party Advisory
Services are under certain conditions directly offered by them to clients. The fees charged by Third-Party
Advisory Services who offer their programs directly to clients may be more or less than the combined fees
charged by the Third-Party Advisory Service and Davidson for its participation in the investment
programs. However, when using the services of Third-Party Advisory Services directly, clients do not
receive our expertise in developing an investment strategy, selecting a Third-Party Advisory Service,
monitoring the performance of clients account and changing a Third-Party Advisory Service provider
when appropriate.
Davidson receives compensation pursuant to its agreements with these Third-Party Advisory Programs for
introducing clients to these Third-Party Advisory Programs and for certain ongoing services provided to
clients. This compensation, which is disclosed to the client in a separate disclosure document provided by
the Third-Party Advisory Program, is typically equal to a percentage of the investment advisory fee
charged by that Third-Party Advisory Program or a fixed fee. Due to the fact that Davidson receives
compensation from the Third-Party Advisory Services for referring clients and because such compensation
may differ depending upon the individual agreement with each Third-Party Advisory Service, Davidson
may have an incentive to recommend one of these Third-Party Advisory Services over others with which it
has less favorable compensation arrangements or other advisory programs offered by Third-Party
Advisory Services with which it has no compensation arrangements.
Osaic Wealth’s Osaic Wealth’s Vision2020 Wealth Management Platform – Model Portfolios
Program
The Wealth Management Platform - Model Portfolios Program (“Model Program”) offers clients
managed asset allocation models (“Asset Allocation Models”) of mutual funds, exchange traded
funds (“ETFs”) or a combination diversified across various investment styles and strategies. The
Asset Allocation Models are constructed by managers (“Program Managers”) such as Russell
Investment Management Company, SEI Investments Management Corporation and Morningstar
Associates, LLC.
Based upon the risk tolerance of each client, the Model Program utilizes a system that selects a
specific Asset Allocation Model. After the Asset Allocation Model is chosen, we, with the
assistance of the Model Program sponsor, will open a Model Program account. Client accounts will
be invested in the specific investments contained within the recommended Asset Allocation
Model. Clients have the opportunity to place reasonable restrictions on investments held within
the Model Program account. For further Model Program details, including a full list of Program
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Managers, please see the Model Program Wrap Fee Program Brochure. We provide this
brochure to clients prior to or concurrent with their enrollment in the Model Program.
Osaic Wealth’s Vision2020 Wealth Management Platform – SMA and UMA Program
The Wealth Management Platform – SMA and UMA Account Program (“Wealth Managed Account
Program” or “WMAP”) provides clients with the opportunity to invest their assets across multiple
investment strategies and asset classes by implementing an asset allocation strategy. WMAP is a
Wrap Account program that offers these advisory services along with brokerage and custodial
services for a single, asset-based, advisory fee.
We will present clients with a WMAP asset allocation model (“WMAP Model”) for their approval
which will consist of: 1) third party money managers (“WMAP Managers”) who will manage your
WMAP account according to a particular equity or fixed income model or strategy, or 2) no-load
mutual funds (“Funds”), or 3) exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) or any combination thereof
(individually or collectively, “WMAP Investments”). WMAP Investments will be managed
according to the selected WMAP Model. WMAP Investments are held within a separately
managed account or a series of separately managed accounts (collectively, “SMA Account”) or in
one, unified managed account (“UMA Account”).
We will suggest a WMAP Model based on a client’s response to a risk tolerance questionnaire
(“Questionnaire”) and discussion that we have together regarding among other things, investment
objective, risk tolerance, investment time horizon, account restrictions, and overall financial
situation. In addition, clients have the opportunity to place reasonable restrictions on investments
held within your WMAP account. For further WMAP details please see the WMAP Wrap Fee
Program Brochure. We provide this brochure to clients prior to or concurrent with their
enrollment in WMAP.
SEI GoalLink – Integrated Managed Account Program
We offer the GoalLink program to high net worth individuals, trusts, endowments, foundations
and institutions. Through the GoalLink program, we serve as the primary client contact,
responsible for analyzing their current financial situation, return expectations, risk tolerance, time
horizon, and asset class preference. Using the GoalLink presentation tool, Davidson and the client
select an investment strategy which is then submitted and reviewed by a representative of SEI
Investment Management Corporation ("SIMC"). The strategy may include a combination of
individual securities and mutual funds advised by SIMC ("SEI Funds") based upon the client's
selected strategy and account size.
To participate in the program, Davidson, SIMC, and the client execute a tri-party agreement.
Pursuant to the agreement, the client appoints Davidson as its investment adviser to assist the
client in selecting the strategy. Based upon the selected strategy, SIMC will have investment
authority of the assets and will make prescribed adjustments to the strategy weights based on the
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market environment at a point in time. However, the client may, at any time, impose reasonable
restrictions on the management of the client's account or choose a new strategy. SIMC's
investment authority is effective until changed or revoked in writing. SIMC may delegate its day-
to-day responsibility for selecting particular securities to one or more sub-advisors.
SEI Asset Allocation Program
Davidson participates in the SEI asset allocation program, which is offered to high net worth
individuals, defined benefit plans, participant and non-participant directed defined contribution
plans, institutions, endowments, and foundations.
With the SEI asset allocation program, Davidson serves as the investment advisor to the client, and
is responsible for analyzing the client's current financial situation, return expectations, risk
tolerance, time horizon, and asset class preference, pursuant to Davidson's investment advisory
agreement. Based upon the client's information, Davidson and the client select an investment
strategy and choose from one of many mutual fund allocation models, which may be provided by
SIMC, or purchase the individual mutual funds.
Davidson will allocate the assets placed in the client's account among the SEI Funds (a family of
mutual funds advised by SIMC) in accordance with the investment strategy or model selected by
the client. The client, through an advisor, may make adjustments to their asset allocation to help
ensure that the mix reflects the objectives of the chosen strategy. The client may, at any time,
impose reasonable restrictions on the management of his/her account or choose a new
investment strategy. For participant directed plans, assets will be invested in the SEI asset
allocation mutual funds and other style specific SEI funds (if applicable).
In accordance with the client's investment objectives, Davidson may also allocate assets placed in
the client's account among the SEI funds through SEI's private client models, which reflect SIMC's
institutional asset allocation models most aligned with individual client's goals. SIMC expects to
make changes to the private client model periodically to incorporate changes to the mutual fund
asset allocation underlying the models. Upon consent from Davidson (utilizing limited discretion),
these asset allocation changes will be made to the client account invested in the private client
models.
Retirement Plan Consulting Services
We offer retirement consulting services to employee benefit plans and their fiduciaries. The services are
designed to assist the plan sponsor in meeting its management and fiduciary obligations to the plan under
ERISA. Retirement consulting services will consist of general or specific advice, and may include any one
or all of the following:
1. Platform Provider Search and Plan Set-up
2. Strategic Planning and Investment Policy Development/Review.
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3. Plan Review.
4. Plan Fee and Cost Review.
5. Acting as Third-Party Service Provider Liaison.
6. Assessment of Plan Investments and Investment Options.
7. Plan Participant Education and Communication.
8. Investment Advice to Participants.
9. Plan Benchmarking
10. Plan Conversion to New Vendor Platform
11. Assistance in Plan Merger
12. Legislative and Regulatory Updates; Plan Corrections
The Plan Sponsor may also engage us to provide a review of executive benefits, for separate
compensation.
We will determine with the Plan Sponsor in advance the scope of services to be performed and the fees
for all requested services. Prior to engaging us to provide pension consulting services, the Plan Sponsor
will be required to enter into a written agreement with us setting forth the terms and conditions of the
engagement, describing the scope of the services to be provided, and the relevant fees and fee paying
arrangements. The services outlined above that we provide are explained in more detail in the written
agreement. We will also provide additional disclosures about our services and fees, where required by
ERISA.
When we perform our agreed upon services, we will not be required to verify the accuracy or consistency
of any information received from the Plan Sponsor.
We will serve in a nondiscretionary ERISA fiduciary capacity with respect to some but not all of the
services that we provide which will be further explained in the written agreement we sign with the Plan
Sponsor. The Plan Sponsor is always free to seek independent advice about the appropriateness of any
recommendations made by us.
Financial Planning
We provide financial planning services. Financial planning is a comprehensive evaluation of a client’s
current and future financial state by using currently known variables to predict future cash flows, asset
values and withdrawal plans. The key defining aspect of financial planning is that through the financial
planning process, all questions, information and analysis will be considered as they impact and are
impacted by the entire financial and life situation of the client.
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In general, the financial plan will address any or all of the following areas of concern. The client and
advisor will work together to select the specific areas to cover. These areas may include, but are not
limited to, the following:
• Business Planning: We provide consulting services for clients who currently operate their own
business, are considering starting a business, or are planning for an exit from their current
business. Under this type of engagement, we work with you to assess your current situation,
identify your objectives, and develop a plan aimed at achieving your goals.
• Cash Flow and Debt Management: We will conduct a review of your income and expenses to
determine your current surplus or deficit along with advice on prioritizing how any surplus should
be used or how to reduce expenses if they exceed your income. Advice may also be provided on
which debts to pay off first based on factors such as the interest rate of the debt and any income
tax ramifications. We may also recommend what we believe to be an appropriate cash reserve
that should be considered for emergencies and other financial goals, along with a review of
accounts (such as money market funds) for such reserves, plus strategies to save desired amounts.
• College Savings: Includes projecting the amount that will be needed to achieve college or other
post-secondary education funding goals, along with advice on ways for you to save the desired
amount. Recommendations as to savings strategies are included, and, if needed, we will review
your financial picture as it relates to eligibility for financial aid or the best way to contribute for
grandchildren (if appropriate).
• Employee Benefits Optimization: We will provide review and analysis as to whether you, as an
employee, are taking the maximum advantage possible of your employee benefits. If you are a
business owner, we will consider and/or recommend various benefit programs that can be
structured to meet both business and personal retirement goals.
• Estate Planning: This usually includes an analysis of your exposure to estate taxes and your
current estate plan, which may include whether you have a will, powers of attorney, trusts and
other related documents. Our advice also typically includes ways for you to minimize or avoid
future estate taxes by implementing appropriate estate planning strategies such as the use of
applicable trusts.
We always recommend that you consult with a qualified attorney when you initiate, update, or
complete estate planning activities. We may provide you with contact information for attorneys
who specialize in estate planning when you wish to hire an attorney for such purposes. From time-
to-time, we will participate in meetings or phone calls between you and your attorney with your
approval or request.
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• Financial Goals: We will help clients identify financial goals and develop a plan to reach them. We
will identify what you plan to accomplish, what resources you will need to make it happen, how
much time you will need to reach the goal, and how much you should budget for your goal.
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Insurance: Review of existing policies to ensure proper coverage for life, health, disability, long-
term care, liability, home and automobile.
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Investment Analysis: This may involve developing an asset allocation strategy to meet clients’
financial goals and risk tolerance, providing information on investment vehicles and strategies,
reviewing employee stock options, as well as assisting you in establishing your own investment
account at a selected broker/dealer or custodian. The strategies and types of investments we may
recommend are further discussed in Item 8 of this brochure.
• Retirement Planning: Our retirement planning services typically include projections of your
likelihood of achieving your financial goals, typically focusing on financial independence as the
primary objective. For situations where projections show less than the desired results, we may
make recommendations, including those that may impact the original projections by adjusting
certain variables (i.e., working longer, saving more, spending less, taking more risk with
investments).
If you are near retirement or already retired, advice may be given on appropriate distribution
strategies to minimize the likelihood of running out of money or having to adversely alter
spending during your retirement years.
• Risk Management: A risk management review includes an analysis of your exposure to major risks
that could have a significant adverse impact on your financial picture, such as premature death,
disability, property and casualty losses, or the need for long-term care planning. Advice may be
provided on ways to minimize such risks and about weighing the costs of purchasing insurance
versus the benefits of doing so and, likewise, the potential cost of not purchasing insurance
(“self-insuring”).
• Tax Planning Strategies: Advice may include ways to minimize current and future income taxes as
a part of your overall financial planning picture. For example, we may make recommendations on
which type of account(s) or specific investments should be owned based in part on their “tax
efficiency,” with consideration that there is always a possibility of future changes to federal, state
or local tax laws and rates that may impact your situation.
We recommend that you consult with a qualified tax professional before initiating any tax
planning strategy, and we may provide you with contact information for accountants or attorneys
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who specialize in this area if you wish to hire someone for such purposes. We will participate in
meetings or phone calls between you and your tax professional with your approval.
Wrap Fee Programs
We do not participate in wrap fee programs.
Item 5: Fees and Compensation
Please note, unless a client has received the firm’s disclosure brochure at least 48 hours prior to signing
the investment advisory contract, the investment advisory contract may be terminated by the client
within five (5) business days of signing the contract without incurring any advisory fees. How we are paid
depends on the type of advisory service we are performing. Please review the fee and compensation
information below.
Asset Management Program
Our standard advisory fee is based on the market value of the assets under management and is calculated
as follows:
Account Value
Maximum Annual Advisory Fee
1.75%
$0 - $499,999
1.50%
$500,000 - $999,999
1.25%
$1,000,000 - $2,999,999
1.00%
$3,000,000 - $4,999,999
0.75%
$5,000,000 and Above
The annual fees are negotiable and are pro-rated and paid in arrears or advance, depending on
investment platform, on a quarterly basis. No increase in the annual fee shall be effective without
agreement from the client by signing a new agreement or amendment to their current advisory
agreement.
Advisory fees are directly debited from client accounts. Accounts initiated or terminated during a
calendar quarter will be charged a pro-rated fee based on the amount of time remaining in the billing
period. An account may be terminated with notice. For accounts where fees are paid in arrears, no
rebate will be needed upon termination of the account. For accounts where fees are paid in advance, a
prorated refund will be processed.
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Third-Party Advisory Services
When Davidson directs clients to Third-Party Managers, Davidson will be compensated via a fee share
from each of the advisors to which it directs clients. The fees shared will not exceed any limit imposed by
any regulatory agency. The Third-Party Manager will debit the client’s account for the advisory fee, and
will remit Davidson’s portion of the fee to Davidson.
Compensation in connection with Third-Party Advisory Services generally consists of five elements: i)
management and advisory fees shared by Third-Party Advisory Services, Davidson, and its Investment
Advisory Representatives; ii) transaction costs – if applicable – which may be paid to purchase and sell
such securities; iii) custody fees; iv) revenue sharing compensation paid to Osaic Wealth the securities
broker-dealer to which members of Davidson are associated with; and v) fees paid to Osaic Wealth for
administrative and supervisory services. In connection with some Third-Party Advisory Services, fees for
investment advisory services and brokerage execution are wrapped together as a single fee.
Please note that a complete description of the fees and charges associated with any of these
arrangements is available via the applicable Third-Party Advisory Service’s disclosure brochures,
investment advisory contracts, and account opening documents.
Davidson’s portion of the management and advisory fees may be negotiated based on assets under
management, the type of services requested and other factors that Davidson deems relevant to its
provision of the advisory services related to the program, however clients should be aware that Third-
Party Advisory Services may not be willing to negotiate their share of referenced fees, and Davidson is not
authorized to negotiate a Third-Party Advisor’s Fees.
Financial Planning Fee
Financial Planning will generally be offered on a fixed fee basis. In special circumstances it may be offered
on an hourly basis at a rate of $250.00 per hour, depending on the nature of the specified services. Fixed
fees will be determined on a case-by-case basis with the fee based on the complexity of the situation and
the needs of the client. The fixed fee will be agreed upon before the start of any work. The fixed fee can
range between $1,000.00 - $10,000.00. One-half of the estimated fee is due when the client provides the
data and executes a contract, and the balance is due when a written financial plan is presented. The
client may reject the plan at the time of presentation and receive a refund of the deposit. When the plan
is accepted, the client is requested to pay the balance due. Flat fees may be negotiated for consultation
or individual reports.
Other Types of Fees and Expenses
Mutual funds and ETFs invested in the account have their own internal fees which are separate and
distinct from the program account fees (for more information on these fees, see the applicable fund
prospectus). Davidson does not retain 12b-1 fees. Item 12 further describes the factors that we consider
in selecting or recommending broker-dealers for client’s transactions and determining the reasonableness
of their compensation (e.g., commissions).
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Davidson generally provides investment advice on equity securities, debt securities, life insurance,
variable and fixed annuities, mutual fund shares, and limited partnerships. Financial plans may be
executed through Osaic Wealth. In this capacity Davidson’s representatives may earn a commission in
addition to any fees paid for the financial plan.
We do not offer performance-based fees.
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-
Side Management
Individuals, pension plans, profit sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations and
other business entities. We do not have a minimum account size requirement.
Item 7: Types of Clients
Our primary methods of investment analysis are fundamental, technical, and charting analysis.
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment
Strategies and Risk of Loss
Fundamental analysis involves analyzing individual companies and their industry groups, such as a
company’s financial statements, details regarding the company’s product line, the experience, and
expertise of the company’s management, and the outlook for the company’s industry. The resulting data
is used to measure the true value of the company’s stock compared to the current market value. The risk
of fundamental analysis is that information obtained may be incorrect and the analysis may not provide
an accurate estimate of earnings, which may be the basis for a stock’s value. If securities prices adjust
rapidly to new information, utilizing fundamental analysis may not result in favorable performance.
Technical analysis involves using chart patterns, momentum, volume, and relative strength in an effort to
pick sectors that may outperform market indices. However, there is no assurance of accurate forecasts or
that trends will develop in the markets we follow. In the past, there have been periods without
discernible trends and similar periods will presumably occur in the future. Even where major trends
develop, outside factors like government intervention could potentially shorten them.
Furthermore, one limitation of technical analysis is that it requires price movement data, which can
translate into price trends sufficient to dictate a market entry or exit decision. In a trendless or erratic
market, a technical method may fail to identify trends requiring action. In addition, technical methods
may overreact to minor price movements, establishing positions contrary to overall price trends, which
may result in losses. Finally, a technical trading method may under perform other trading methods when
fundamental factors dominate price moves within a given market.
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Charting analysis involves the gathering and processing of price and volume information for a particular
security. This price and volume information is analyzed using mathematical equations. The resulting data
is then applied to graphing charts, which is used to predict future price movements based on price
patterns and trends. Charts may not accurately predict future price movements. Current prices of
securities may not reflect all information about the security and day-to-day changes in market prices of
securities may follow random patterns and may not be predictable with any reliable degree of accuracy.
Material Risks Involved
All investing strategies we offer involve risk and may result in a loss of your original investment which
you should be prepared to bear. Many of these risks apply equally to stocks, bonds, commodities and any
other investment or security. Material risks associated with our investment strategies are listed below.
Market Risk: Market risk involves the possibility that an investment’s current market value will fall
because of a general market decline, reducing the value of the investment regardless of the operational
success of the issuer’s operations or its financial condition.
Strategy Risk: The Adviser’s investment strategies and/or investment techniques may not work as
intended.
Interest Rate Risk: Bond (fixed income) prices generally fall when interest rates rise, and the value may
fall below par value or the principal investment. The opposite is also generally true: bond prices generally
rise when interest rates fall. In general, fixed income securities with longer maturities are more sensitive
to these price changes. Most other investments are also sensitive to the level and direction of interest
rates.
Inflation: Inflation may erode the buying-power of your investment portfolio, even if the dollar value of
your investments remains the same.
Risks Associated with Securities
Apart from the general risks outlined above which apply to all types of investments, specific securities
may have other risks.
Common stocks may go up and down in price quite dramatically, and in the event of an issuer’s
bankruptcy or restructuring could lose all value. A slower-growth or recessionary economic environment
could have an adverse effect on the price of all stocks.
Corporate Bonds are debt securities issued by a corporation for the purpose of borrowing money.
Generally, issuers pay clients periodic interest and repay the amount borrowed either periodically during
the life of the security and/or at maturity. Alternatively, clients can purchase other debt securities, such
as zero coupon bonds, which do not pay current interest, but rather are priced at a discount from their
face values and their values accrete over time to face value at maturity. The market prices of debt
securities fluctuate depending on such factors as interest rates, credit quality, and maturity. In general,
market prices of debt securities decline when interest rates rise and increase when interest rates fall. The
longer the time to a bond’s maturity, the greater its interest rate risk.
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Municipal Bonds are debt obligations generally issued to obtain funds for various public purposes,
including the construction of public facilities. Municipal bonds pay a lower rate of return than most other
types of bonds. However, because of a municipal bond’s tax-favored status, clients should compare the
relative after-tax return to the after-tax return of other bonds, depending on the client’s tax bracket.
Investing in municipal bonds carries the same general risks as investing in bonds in general. Those risks
include interest rate risk, reinvestment risk, inflation risk, market risk, call or redemption risk, credit risk,
and liquidity and valuation risk.
Investment Companies Risk. When a client invests in open end mutual funds or ETFs, the client indirectly
bears its proportionate share of any fees and expenses payable directly by those funds. Therefore, the
client will incur higher expenses, many of which may be duplicative. In addition, the client’s overall
portfolio may be affected by losses of an underlying fund and the level of risk arising from the investment
practices of an underlying fund (such as the use of derivatives). ETFs are also subject to the following
risks: (i) an ETF’s shares may trade at a market price that is above or below their net asset value; (ii) the
ETF may employ an investment strategy that utilizes high leverage ratios; or (iii) trading of an ETF’s shares
may be halted if the listing exchange’s officials deem such action appropriate, the shares are de-listed
from the exchange, or the activation of market-wide “circuit breakers” (which are tied to large decreases
in stock prices) halts stock trading generally. The Adviser has no control over the risks taken by the
underlying funds in which clients invest.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of Davidson or the integrity of our
management. We have no information applicable to this Item.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities
and Affiliations
Associated persons of Davidson Wealth Management, LLC are Registered Representatives associated with
Osaic Wealth, Member of Advisor Group and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
(“FINRA”). Securities transactions purchased or sold by the customer may be transacted through the
Broker/Dealer. Davidson may recommend securities or insurance products offered by Advisor Group or
its affiliates. If a client purchases these products through the representative, the representative will
receive the normal commission. Thus a conflict exists between our interests and those of the advisory
clients. The client is under no obligation to purchase products recommended, or to purchase products
either through Davidson or Osaic Wealth.
Under the rules and regulations of FINRA, Osaic Wealth has obligations to maintain records and perform
other functions regarding certain aspects of the investment advisory activities of its registered
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representatives in relation to certain advisory accounts for which its registered representatives provide
investment advice. These obligations require Osaic Wealth to coordinate with, and have the cooperation
of, the account custodian. To fulfill its obligation, Osaic Wealth has established a list of custodian and
brokerage firms which it has arranged to obtain the required cooperation, and which therefore may be
utilized for custody of accounts directly advised either by registered representatives of Osaic Wealth who
are investment advisers or other investment advisor entities which are affiliated with registered
representatives of Osaic Wealth. In certain instances, Osaic Wealth will collect as paying agent for
Davidson, the investment advisory fee remitted to Davidson by the account custodian, and Osaic Wealth
will retain a portion as a charge to the investment advisor (not the client) for the functions Osaic Wealth
is required to carry out by the FINRA. This fee will not increase execution or brokerage charges to the
client or the fee the client has agreed to pay Davidson pursuant to the client’s advisory agreement. A
portion of the fee retained by Osaic Wealth may be re-allowed to other registered representatives of
Osaic Wealth who, as registered representatives of Osaic Wealth, are responsible for the supervision of
other representatives and assist Osaic Wealth with the functions described above.
As discussed in Item 5, associated persons accept compensation for the sale of securities or other
investment and/or insurance products, including asset-based sales charges or service fees from the sale
of mutual funds.
1. This practice presents a conflict of interest and gives us an incentive to recommend investment
products based on the compensation received, rather than on a client’s needs. Davidson will
recommend no-load mutual funds in certain circumstances.
2. Clients have the option to purchase investment products that we recommend through other
brokers or agents that are not affiliated with us.
3. Associated persons of Davidson do not receive compensation related to the sales of securities or
investment products in advisory accounts.
Davidson Wealth Management, LLC is a licensed Insurance Agency in the State of New Jersey. Mr. Prozzo
and Mr. Sevcenko sell life and health insurance products individually, and as solicitors for the firm.
Commissions from insurance sales are paid either to the individual or the firm.
Davidson Wealth Management, LLC has a material relationship with Next Generation Wealth Planning,
LLC, CRD Number 141615, Yale J. Levey, Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer.
Recommendations or Selections of Other Investment Advisers
As described in Items 4 & 5 above, Davidson utilizes SEI Investments Management Corporation "(SIMC)"
to provide investment management services to its clients through SIMC’s programs SEI Wealth Network
and Global Institutions Group as defined below.
SEI Wealth Network: SIMC offers its clients either directly or in conjunction with affiliated entities
a variety of advisory and financial administration services through the SEI wealth network (the
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program). The program features a life-goals-based wealth advice process that includes financial
administration and management, and a full range of implementations and programs in the area of
investment advice and portfolio management, securities, administrative services, insurance,
credit, trust and estate planning services, philanthropy, long-term care planning services and other
related services provided or procured through SIMC, its affiliates and/or third parties.
Global Institutions Group: Global Institutions Group provides asset management services for
various types of sophisticated institutional clients, including traditional corporate pension plans,
Taft-Hartley benefit plans, funded welfare plans (i.e., VEBAs), charitable foundations, endowment
funds, pooled giving funds and other general organizational investment accounts.
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or
Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading
Davidson has adopted a written Code of Ethics in compliance with SEC Rule 204A-1. The Code of Ethics
sets forth standards of conduct and requires compliance with various federal securities laws. Our Code of
Ethics also addresses personal trading and requires our personnel to report their personal securities
holdings and transactions to Richard Prozzo, the Chief Compliance Officer of Davidson. We will provide a
copy of our Code of Ethics to any client or prospective client upon request.
It is further noted that Davidson is in and shall continue to be in total compliance with The Insider Trading
and Securities Fraud Enforcement Act of 1988. Specifically, Davidson has adopted a firm wide policy
statement outlining insider trading compliance by Davidson and its associated persons and other
employees. This statement has been distributed to all associated persons and other employees of
Davidson and has been signed and dated by each such person. A copy of such firm wide policy is left with
such person and the original is maintained in a master file. Further, Davidson has adopted a written
supervisory procedures statement highlighting the steps which shall be taken to implement the firm wide
policy. These materials are also distributed to all associated persons and other employees of Davidson,
are signed, dated and filed with the insider trading compliance materials. There are provisions adopted
for (1) restricting access to files, (2) providing continuing education, (3) restricting and/or monitoring
trading on those securities of which Davidson's employees may have non-public information, (4) requiring
all of Davidson's employees to conduct their trading through a specified broker or reporting all
transactions promptly to Davidson, and (5) monitoring the securities trading of Davidson and its
employees and associated persons.
Davidson or individuals associated with Davidson may buy or sell securities identical to those
recommended to customers for their personal account.
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It is the expressed policy of Davidson that no person employed by Davidson may purchase or sell any
security before a transaction(s) being implemented for an advisory account, therefore, preventing such
employees from benefiting from transactions placed on behalf of advisory accounts.
Davidson or any related person(s) may have an interest or position in a certain security(ies) which may
also be recommended to a client.
As these situations may represent a conflict of interest, Davidson has established the following
restrictions to ensure its fiduciary responsibilities:
1. A director, officer or employee of Davidson shall not buy or sell securities for their personal
portfolio(s) where their decision is substantially derived, in whole or in part, by reason of his or
her employment unless the information is also available to the investing public on reasonable
inquiry. No person of Davidson shall prefer his or her own interest to that of the advisory client.
2. Davidson maintains a list of all securities holdings for itself, and anyone associated with this
advisory practice. These holdings are reviewed on a regular basis by Mr. Richard Prozzo, President
and Chief Compliance Officer.
3. Davidson requires that all individuals must act in accordance with all applicable federal and state
regulations governing registered investment advisory practices.
4. Any individual not in observance of the above may be subject to termination.
Investment Advice Relating to Retirement Accounts
When we provide investment advice to you regarding your retirement plan account or individual
retirement account, we are fiduciaries within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act and/or the Internal Revenue Code, as applicable, which are laws governing retirement
accounts. The way we make money creates some conflicts with your interests, so we operate under a
special rule that requires us to act in your best interest and not put our interest ahead of yours. Under
this special rule’s provisions, we must:
• Meet a professional standard of care when making investment recommendations (give prudent
advice).
• Never put our financial interests ahead of yours when making recommendations (give loyal
advice).
• Avoid misleading statements about conflicts of interest, fees, and investments.
• Follow policies and procedures designed to ensure that we give advice that is in your best interest.
• Charge no more than is reasonable for our services.
• Give you basic information about conflicts of interest.
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In addition, and as required by this rule, we provide information regarding the services that we provide to
you, and any material conflicts of interest, in this brochure and in your client agreement.
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
In the capacity as an Osaic Wealth registered representative, an associated person of Davidson may
suggest that clients execute securities transactions through Osaic Wealth. If clients freely choose to
execute such transactions through Osaic Wealth, the associated persons of Davidson may receive the
normal commissions and/or other compensation. Davidson may recommend to clients the purchase of
investment products in which it or a related entity may have some financial interest, including the receipt
of compensation. Certain mutual funds (and/or their related persons) in which a client may invest make
payments to broker-dealers. Such payments may be distributed pursuant to a 12b-1 distribution plan or
pursuant to another arrangement as compensation for distribution or administrative services and may be
paid out of the fund’s assets. Associated persons of Davidson in their capacity as registered
representatives of Osaic Wealth do not receive such fees or other compensation in advisory accounts.
No-load mutual funds will be purchased through the facilities of Schwab Institutional and Osaic Wealth.
There are transaction charges involved when purchasing the funds and the client will be notified of all
charges before the execution of any trade. Associated persons of Davidson are registered representatives
of Osaic Wealth and may suggest that clients execute transactions through Osaic Wealth. If clients freely
choose to execute transactions through Osaic Wealth, these associated persons do not receive
commissions and/or other compensation.
Aggregating (Block) Trading for Multiple Client Accounts
Investment advisers may elect to purchase or sell the same securities for several clients at approximately
the same time when they believe such action may prove advantageous to clients. This process is referred
to as aggregating orders, batch trading or block trading. We do not engage in block trading. It should be
noted that implementing trades on a block or aggregate basis may be less expensive for client accounts;
however, it is our trading policy is to implement all client orders on an individual basis. Therefore, we do
not aggregate or “block” client transactions. Considering the types of investments, we hold in advisory
client accounts, we do not believe clients are hindered in any way because we trade accounts individually.
This is because we develop individualized investment strategies for clients and holdings will vary. Our
strategies are primarily developed for the long-term and minor differences in price execution are not
material to our overall investment strategy.
Reviews are done at various intervals depending on client needs which will be done in person or via
telephone. Current reports can be generated at any time at the request of the advisory client.
Item 13: Review of Accounts
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The firm may periodically review reports provided to the client. As needed, but no less than annually, the
firm contacts clients and reviews client’s financial situation, objectives, and restrictions and
communicates information to the Third-Party Advisory Service; and may assist the client in understanding
and evaluating the services provided by the Third-Party Advisory Service.
Account Statements. Clients receive an account statement from their custodian at least quarterly, which
includes the amount of any fees paid directly to such Third-Party Advisory Service, or any other advisor
selected by the client to manage the account.
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other
Compensation
We do not receive any economic benefit, directly or indirectly from any third party for advice rendered to
our clients. Nor do we directly or indirectly compensate any person who is not advisory personnel for
client referrals.
Item 15: Custody
Clients should receive at least quarterly statements from the broker dealer, bank or other qualified
custodian that holds and maintains client's investment assets. We urge you to carefully review such
statements and compare such official custodial records to the account statements or reports that we may
provide to you. Our statements or reports may vary from custodial statements based on accounting
procedures, reporting dates, or valuation methodologies of certain securities.
Item 16: Investment Discretion
For those client accounts in either the SEI Asset Management Program or SEI Asset Allocation Program,
we maintain discretion over client accounts with respect to securities to be bought and sold and the
amount of securities to be bought and sold.
Investment discretion is explained to clients in detail when an advisory relationship has commenced. At
the start of the advisory relationship, the client will execute a Limited Trading Authorization which will
grant our firm discretion over the account. Any Limited Trading Authorization(s) of any brokerage firm
signed by client and Davidson shall be considered an integral part of its contractual obligations.
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Item 17: Voting Client Securities
We do not vote Client proxies. Therefore, Clients maintain exclusive responsibility for: (1) voting proxies,
and (2) acting on corporate actions pertaining to the Client’s investment assets. The Client shall instruct
the Client’s qualified custodian to forward to the Client copies of all proxies and shareholder
communications relating to the Client’s investment assets. If the client would like our opinion on a
particular proxy vote, they may contact us at the number listed on the cover of this brochure.
In most cases, you will receive proxy materials directly from the account custodian. However, in the event
we were to receive any written or electronic proxy materials, we would forward them directly to you by
mail, unless you have authorized our firm to contact you by electronic mail, in which case, we would
forward you any electronic solicitation to vote proxies.
Item 18: Financial Information
Registered investment advisers are required in this Item to provide you with certain financial information
or disclosures about our financial condition. We have no financial commitment that impairs our ability to
meet contractual and fiduciary commitments to clients, and we have not been the subject of a
bankruptcy proceeding.
We do not have custody of client funds or securities or require or solicit prepayment of more than $1,200
in fees per client six months in advance.
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