Overview
- Headquarters
- Murray, UT
- Average Client Assets
- $2.3 million
- SEC CRD Number
- 318842
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (PART 2A BROCHURE)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $500,000 | 1.00% |
| $500,001 | $1,000,000 | 0.90% |
| $1,000,001 | $2,000,000 | 0.80% |
| $2,000,001 | $5,000,000 | 0.70% |
| $5,000,001 | and above | 0.60% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $9,500 | 0.95% |
| $5 million | $38,500 | 0.77% |
| $10 million | $68,500 | 0.68% |
| $50 million | $308,500 | 0.62% |
| $100 million | $608,500 | 0.61% |
Clients
- HNW Share of Firm Assets
- 51.52%
- Total Client Accounts
- 1,828
- Discretionary Accounts
- 1,786
- Non-Discretionary Accounts
- 42
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals, Pension Consulting, Investment Advisor Selection
Regulatory Filings
Primary Brochure: PART 2A BROCHURE (2026-03-27)
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FORM ADV PART 2A
BROCHURE
Financial Network Wealth Advisors LLC
d/b/a: Plan 4 Wealth
118 W. Winchester St., Suite 101
Murray, UT 84107
Tel: 801-748-0044
Email: Darin.Arnell@P4wealth.com
www.p4wealth.com
March 27, 2026
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Financial
Network Wealth Advisors LLC. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure,
contact us at 801-748-0044. 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 FINANCIAL NETWORK WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
(CRD #318842) IS AVAILABLE ON THE SEC'S WEBSITE AT www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item 2 Summary of Material Changes
Form ADV Part 2 requires registered investment advisers to amend their brochure when information
becomes materially inaccurate. If there are any material changes to an adviser's disclosure brochure,
the adviser is required to notify you and provide you with a description of the material changes.
Since the filing of our last annual updating amendment on March 27, 2026, we have no material
changes to report.
Full Brochure Available
This Firm Brochure being delivered is the complete brochure for the Firm.
Item 3 Table of Contents
Item 2 Summary of 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 ..................................................................................................... 12
Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ................................ 12
Item 9 Disciplinary Information .......................................................................................... 18
Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ................................................ 18
Item 11 Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
......................................................................................................................................... 19
Item 12 Brokerage Practices ............................................................................................. 20
Item 13 Review of Accounts .............................................................................................. 24
Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation ............................................................ 25
Item 15 Custody ................................................................................................................ 25
Item 16 Investment Discretion ........................................................................................... 26
Item 17 Voting Client Securities ........................................................................................ 26
Item 18 Financial Information ............................................................................................ 26
Item 4 Advisory Business
Firm Description
Financial Network Wealth Advisors LLC d/b/a Plan 4 Wealth is a registered investment adviser
primarily based in Murray, UT. We are organized as a limited liability company ("LLC") under the laws
of the State of Utah. We have been providing investment advisory services since April 2022. Michael
Bell is 51% owner and Darin Arnell is 49% owner. Darin Arnell is the Chief Compliance Officer.
Types of Advisory Services
Asset Management Services
FNWA offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management services to advisory Clients.
FNWA will offer Clients ongoing asset management services through determining individual investment
goals, time horizons, objectives, and risk tolerance. Investment strategies, investment selection, asset
allocation, portfolio monitoring and the overall investment program will be based on the above factors.
Discretionary
When the Client provides FNWA discretionary authority the Client will sign a limited trading
authorization or equivalent. FNWA will have the authority to execute transactions in the account
without seeking Client approval on each transaction.
Non-Discretionary
When the Client elects to use FNWA on a non-discretionary basis, FNWA will determine the securities
to be bought or sold and the amount of the securities to be bought or sold. However, FNWA will obtain
prior Client approval on each and every transaction before executing any transaction.
When deemed appropriate for the Client, FNWA hires TownSquare Capital, LLC, a Sub-Advisor, to
manage all or a portion of the assets in the Client account. FNWA has full discretion to hire and fire
Sub-Advisors as they deem suitable. Sub-Advisors will maintain the models or investment strategies
agreed upon between Sub-Advisor and FNWA. Sub-Advisors execute trades on behalf of FNWA in
Client accounts. FNWA will be responsible for the overall direct relationship with the Client. FNWA
retains the authority to terminate the Sub-Advisor relationship at FNWA’s discretion.
ERISA Plan Services
FNWA provides service to qualified retirement plans including 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, pension and
profit-sharing plans, cash balance plans, and deferred compensation plans. FNWA may act as a 3(21)
advisor:
Limited Scope ERISA 3(21) Fiduciary. FNWA may serve as a limited scope ERISA 3(21) fiduciary that
can advise, help and assist plan sponsors with their investment decisions. As an investment advisor
FNWA has a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of the Client. The plan sponsor is still ultimately
responsible for the decisions made in their plan, though using FNWA can help the plan sponsor
delegate liability by following a diligent process.
1. Fiduciary Services are:
• Provide investment advice to the Client about asset classes and investment alternatives
available for the Plan in accordance with the Plan’s investment policies and objectives. Client
will make the final decision regarding the initial selection, retention, removal and addition of
investment options. FNWA acknowledges that it is a fiduciary as defined in ERISA section 3
(21) (A) (ii).
• Assist the Client in the development of an investment policy statement (“IPS”). The IPS
establishes the investment policies and objectives for the Plan. Client shall have the ultimate
responsibility and authority to establish such policies and objectives and to adopt and amend
the IPS.
• Provide investment advice to the Plan Sponsor with respect to the selection of a qualified
default investment alternative for participants who are automatically enrolled in the Plan or who
have otherwise failed to make investment elections. The Client retains the sole responsibility to
provide all notices to the Plan participants required under ERISA Section 404(c) (5) and 404(a)-
5.
• Assist in monitoring investment options by preparing periodic investment reports that document
investment performance, consistency of fund management and conformance to the guidelines
set forth in the IPS and make recommendations to maintain, remove or replace investment
options.
to discuss
the reports and
the
investment
• Meet with Client on a periodic basis
recommendations.
2. Non-fiduciary Services are:
• Assist in the education of Plan participants about general investment information and the
investment alternatives available to them under the Plan. Client understands FNWA’s
assistance in education of the Plan participants shall be consistent with and within the scope of
the Department of Labor’s definition of investment education (Department of Labor Interpretive
Bulletin 96-1). As such, FNWA is not providing fiduciary advice as defined by ERISA 3(21)(A)(ii)
to the Plan participants. FNWA will not provide investment advice concerning the prudence of
any investment option or combination of investment options for a particular participant or
beneficiary under the Plan.
• Assist in the group enrollment meetings designed to increase retirement plan participation
among the employees and investment and financial understanding by the employees.
3. FNWA may provide these services or, alternatively, may arrange for the Plan’s other providers to
offer these services, as agreed upon between FNWA and Client.
FNWA has no responsibility to provide services related to the following types of assets (“Excluded
Assets”):
• Employer securities;
• Real estate (except for real estate funds or publicly traded REITs);
• Stock brokerage accounts or mutual fund windows;
• Participant loans;
• Non-publicly traded partnership interests;
• Other non-publicly traded securities or property (other than collective trusts and similar
vehicles); or
• Other hard-to-value or illiquid securities or property.
Excluded Assets will not be included in calculation of Fees paid to FNWA on the ERISA Agreement.
Specific services will be outlined in detail to each plan in the 408(b)2 disclosure.
Financial Planning and Consulting Services
Financial planning services include a comprehensive evaluation of an investor's current and future
financial state and will be provided by using currently known variables to predict future cash flows,
asset values and withdrawal plans. FNWA will use current net worth, tax liabilities, asset allocation,
and future retirement and estate plans in developing financial plans.
Typical topics reviewed in a financial plan may include but are not limited to:
• Financial goals: Based on an individual's or a family's clearly defined financial goals, including
funding a college education for the children, buying a larger home, starting a business, retiring
on time or leaving a legacy. Financial goals should be quantified and set to milestones for
tracking.
• Personal net worth statement: A snapshot of assets and liabilities serves as a benchmark for
measuring progress towards financial goals.
• Cash flow analysis: An income and spending plan determines how much can be set aside for
debt repayment, savings and investing each month.
• Retirement strategy: A strategy for achieving retirement independent of other financial
priorities. Including a strategy for accumulating the required retirement capital and its planned
lifetime distribution.
• Comprehensive risk management plan: Identify all risk exposures and provide the necessary
coverage to protect the family and its assets against financial loss. The risk management plan
includes a full review of life and disability insurance, personal liability coverage, property and
casualty coverage, and catastrophic coverage.
• Long-term investment plan: Include a customized asset allocation strategy based on specific
investment objectives and a risk profile. This investment plan sets guidelines for selecting,
buying and selling investments and establishing benchmarks for performance review.
• Tax reduction strategy: Identify ways to minimize taxes on personal income to the extent
permissible by the tax code. The strategy should include identification of tax-favored investment
vehicles that can reduce taxation of investment income.
• Estate preservation: Help update accounts, review beneficiaries for retirement accounts and
life insurance, provide a second look at your current estate planning documents, and prompt
you to update your plan when the legal environment changes or you have major life events
such as a marriage, death, or births.
If a conflict of interest exists between the interests of FNWA and the interests of the Client, the Client is
under no obligation to act upon FNWA’s recommendation. If the Client elects to act on any of the
recommendations, the Client is under no obligation to effect the transaction through FNWA. Financial
plans will be completed and delivered inside of thirty (30) days contingent upon timely delivery of all
required documentation.
Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions
The goals and objectives for each Client are documented in our Client files. Investment strategies are
created that reflect the stated goals and objectives. Clients may impose restrictions on investing in
certain securities or types of securities.
Wrap Fee Programs
FNWA does not sponsor any wrap fee programs.
Types of Investments
We offer advice on equity securities, corporate debt securities (other than commercial paper),
certificates of deposit, municipal securities, mutual fund shares, United States government securities,
money market funds, structured products and ETFs.
Additionally, we may advise you on various types of investments based on your stated goals and
objectives. We may also provide advice on any type of investment held in your portfolio at the inception
of our advisory relationship.
Since our investment strategies and advice are based on each client’s specific financial situation, the
investment advice we provide to you may be different or conflicting with the advice we give to other
clients regarding the same security or investment.
Client Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2025, we provide continuous management services for $482,209,301 in client
assets on a discretionary basis, and $33,204,727 in client assets on a non-discretionary basis.
Item 5 Fees and Compensation
Asset Management Services
FNWA offers direct asset management services to advisory Clients. FNWA charges an annual
investment advisory fee based on the total assets under management as follows:
Annual Fee Monthly Fee
Assets Under Management
First $500,000 ($0-$500,000)
Your next $500,000 ($500,000.01 - $1,000,000)
Your next $1,000,000 ($1,000,000.01 - $2,000,000)
1.00%
0.90%
0.80%
.0833%
.0750%
.0667%
Your next $3,000,000 ($2,000,000.01 - $5,000,000)
Subsequent amounts ($5,000,000.01+)
0.70%
0.60%
.0583%
.0500%
Our asset management fee is billed and payable, monthly in arrears, based on the average daily
balance for the previous month.
This is a tiered/blended fee schedule, the asset management fee is calculated by applying different
rates to different portions of the portfolio. FNWA may group certain related Client accounts for the
purposes of achieving the minimum account size and determining the annualized fee.
The annual fee is negotiable based upon certain criteria (e.g., historical relationship, type of assets,
anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future additional assets, dollar amounts of assets to be
managed, related accounts, account composition, negotiations with Clients, etc.). The calculation for
the average daily balance is based on the formula (A/D) x (F/P).
A = the sum of the daily balances in the billing period
D = number of days in the billing period
F = annual management fee
P = number of billing periods per year
Step 1: Based on monthly billing cycle: Calculate the average of the values of the Client’s account
over the course of the entire month to determine the average daily balance.
Day Balance Day Balance Day Balance
$587,677
$588,022
$600,044
$601,210
$599,885
$599,907
$587,158
$597,658
$602,610
$599,381
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
$587,654
$587,999
$600,021
$601,187
$599,862
$599,884
$587,135
$597,635
$602,587
$599,358
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
$587,664
$588,009
$600,031
$601,197
$599,872
$599,894
$587,145
$597,645
$602,597
$599,368
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
$17,890,296
Total of days 1-30
$596,343.20
Average daily balance
($17,890,296 (A)/30 (D)) =
Step 2: Calculate the annual fee:
Annual Fee Total
AUM
First $500,000.00 x .01 =
Next $96,343.20 x .009 =
Grand total for the year
$5,000
$867.09
$5,867.09
Step 3: Determine the monthly fee: $5867.09/12 (P)=$488.92
Range of Fees for Asset Management Services
For certain clients, FNWA charges an annual fee that varies up to 1.25% and is dependent upon the
market value of your assets under our management, the type and complexity of the asset management
services provided, as well as the level of administration requested either directly or assumed by the
client. Although this fee is higher than stated above, clients who do not utilize the services of a Sub-
Advisor, and pay additional fees to the Sub-Advisor, will be billed on this fee schedule. Assets in each
of your account(s) are included in the fee assessment unless specifically identified in writing for
exclusion. Our annual asset management fee is billed and payable, quarterly in advance, based on the
balance at end of billing period. If this Agreement is terminated prior to the end of the billing cycle, any
unearned fees will be refunded to the Client.
Lower fees for comparable services may be available from other sources. Clients may terminate their
account within five (5) business days of signing the Investment Advisory Agreement with no obligation
and without penalty. After the initial five (5) business days, the agreement may be terminated by
FNWA with thirty (30) days written notice to Client and by the Client at any time with written notice to
FNWA. For accounts opened or closed mid-billing period, fees will be prorated based on the days
services are provided during the given period. All unpaid earned fees will be due to FNWA. Client shall
be given thirty (30) days prior written notice of any increase in fees. Any increase in fees will be
acknowledged in writing by both parties before any increase in said fees occurs.
FNWA also utilizes the services of TownSquare Capital, LLC ("Sub-Advisor") to manage Clients’
investment portfolios. FNWA will enter into Sub-Advisor agreements with other registered investment
advisor firms. When using Sub-Advisors, the Client will pay additional fees. The Sub-Advisors fees will
be disclosed to the Client in the Investment Advisory Agreement.
ERISA Plan Services
The annual fees are based on the market value of the Included Assets and will not exceed 1%. The
annual fee is negotiable and will be charged as a percentage of the Included Assets. Fees may be
charged quarterly or monthly in arrears or in advance based on the assets as calculated by the
custodian or record keeper of the Included Assets (without adjustments for anticipated withdrawals by
Plan participants or other anticipated or scheduled transfers or distribution of assets). If the services to
be provided start any time other than the first day of a quarter or month, the fee will be prorated based
on the number of days remaining in the quarter or month. If this Agreement is terminated prior to the
end of the billing cycle, FNWA shall be entitled to a prorated fee based on the number of days during
the fee period services were provided or Client will be due a prorated refund of fees for days services
were not provided in the billing cycle.
The fee schedule, which includes compensation of FNWA for the services is described in detail in
Schedule A of the ERISA Plan Agreement. The Plan is obligated to pay the fees, however the Plan
Sponsor may elect to pay the fees. Client may elect to be billed directly or have fees deducted from
Plan Assets. FNWA does not reasonably expect to receive any additional compensation, directly or
indirectly, for its services under this Agreement. If additional compensation is received, FNWA will
disclose this compensation, the services rendered, and the payer of compensation. FNWA will offset
the compensation against the fees agreed upon under the Agreement.
Financial Planning and Consulting Services
FNWA charges an hourly fee based on complexity and unique Client needs for financial planning. Prior
to the planning process the Client will be provided an estimated plan fee. Services are completed and
delivered inside of thirty (30) days contingent upon timely delivery of all required documentation. Client
may cancel within five (5) business days of signing Agreement with no obligation and without penalty.
If the Client cancels after five (5) business days, any unearned fees will be refunded to the Client, or
any unpaid earned fees will be due to FNWA. FNWA reserves the right to waive the fee should the
Client implement the plan through FNWA.
HOURLY FEES
Financial Planning and Consulting Services are offered based on an hourly fee of $200 per hour. An
estimate of the total time/cost will be determined at the start of the advisory relationship. In limited
circumstances, the cost/time could potentially exceed the initial estimate. In such cases, we will notify
you and request that you approve the additional fee. Fees for financial planning and consulting
services are due upon delivery of the completed plan.
We will not require prepayment of a fee more than six months in advance and in excess of $1,200.
Client Payment of Fees
Fees for asset management services are deducted from a designated Client account to facilitate billing
or they may pay FNWA directly. The Client must consent in advance to direct debiting of their
investment account. Further, the qualified custodian will deliver an account statement to Clients at
least quarterly. These account statements will show all disbursements from your account. Clients
should review all statements for accuracy.
Fees for ERISA services will either be deducted from Plan assets or paid directly to FNWA. The Client
must consent in advance to direct debiting of their investment account.
Fees for financial plans will be billed to the Client and paid directly to FNWA.
Additional Fees and Expenses
As part of our investment advisory services to you, we may invest, or recommend that you invest, in
mutual funds and exchange traded funds. The fees that you pay to our firm for investment advisory
services are separate and distinct from the fees and expenses charged by mutual funds or exchange
traded funds (described in each fund's prospectus) to their shareholders. These fees will generally
include a management fee and other fund expenses. You will also incur transaction charges and/or
brokerage fees when purchasing or selling securities. These charges and fees are typically imposed by
the broker-dealer or custodian through whom your account transactions are executed. We do not
share in any portion of the brokerage fees/transaction charges imposed by the broker-dealer or
custodian. To fully understand the total cost you will incur, you should review all the fees charged by
mutual funds, exchange traded funds, our firm, and others. For information on our brokerage practices,
refer to the Brokerage Practices section of this brochure.
Compensation for the Sale of Securities or Other Investment Products
Persons providing investment advice on behalf of our firm are registered representatives with Cetera
Wealth Services, LLC, a securities broker-dealer, and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. In their capacity as registered
representatives, these persons receive compensation in connection with the purchase and sale of
securities or other investment products, including asset-based sales charges, service fees or 12b-1
fees, for the sale or holding, of mutual funds. Compensation earned by these persons in their
capacities as registered representatives is separate and in addition to our advisory fees. This practice
presents a conflict of interest because persons providing investment advice to advisory clients on
behalf of our firm who are registered representatives have an incentive to recommend investment
products based on the compensation received rather than solely based on your needs. Persons
providing investment advice to advisory clients on behalf of our firm can select or recommend, and in
many instances will select or recommend, mutual fund investments in share classes that pay 12b-1
fees when clients are eligible to purchase share classes of the same funds that do not pay such fees
and are less expensive. This presents a conflict of interest. You are under no obligation, contractually
or otherwise, to purchase securities products through any person affiliated with our firm who receives
compensation described above.
We have a fiduciary duty to act in our client’s best interest including the duty to seek best execution.
Therefore, our mutual fund selection and recommendation process takes into consideration several
factors in order to meet this requirement. See the Brokerage Practices section for additional
information on our mutual fund share class selection process.
Persons providing investment advice on behalf of our firm are licensed as independent insurance
agents. These persons will earn commission-based compensation for selling insurance products,
including insurance products they sell to you. Insurance commissions earned by these persons are
separate and in addition to our advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest because
persons providing investment advice on behalf of our firm who are insurance agents have an incentive
to recommend insurance products to you for the purpose of generating commissions rather than solely
based on your needs. You are under no obligation, contractually or otherwise, to purchase insurance
products through any person affiliated with our firm.
Item 6 Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
FNWA does not accept performance-based fees or participate in side-by-side management.
Performance-based fees are fees that are based on a share of a capital gains or capital appreciation of
a client's account. Side-by-side management refers to the practice of managing accounts that are
charged performance-based fees while at the same time managing accounts that are not charged
performance-based fees. Our fees are calculated as described in the Fees and Compensation section
above, and are not charged on the basis of a share of capital gains upon, or capital appreciation of, the
funds in your advisory account.
Item 7 Types of Clients
Description
FNWA generally provides investment advice to individuals, high net worth individuals, or charitable
organizations, corporations or business entities. Client relationships vary in scope and length of
service.
Account Minimums
In general, FNWA does not require a minimum dollar amount to open and maintain an advisory
account; however, we have the right to terminate your Account if it falls below a minimum size which,
in our sole opinion, is too small to manage effectively.
Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis
Security analysis methods may include fundamental analysis, Monte Carlo and efficient frontiers.
Investing in securities involves risk of loss that Clients should be prepared to bear. Past performance is
not a guarantee of future returns.
Fundamental analysis concentrates on factors that determine a company’s value and expected future
earnings. This strategy would normally encourage equity purchases in stocks that are undervalued or
priced below their perceived value. The risk assumed is that the market will fail to reach expectations
of perceived value.
Monte Carlo planning technique is used to calculate the percentage probability of specific scenarios
that are based upon a set group of assumptions and standard deviations. This method of calculation
has often been used in investment and retirement planning to project the likelihood of achieving one's
financial or retirement goals and whether or not a retiree will have enough income to live on for life,
given a wide range of possible outcomes in the markets. While there are no absolute parameters for
this type of projection, the underlying assumptions for these calculations typically include such factors
as interest rates, the client's age and projected time to retirement, the amount of the investment
portfolio that is spent or withdrawn each year and the portfolio allocation.
Efficient frontiers are an investment portfolio which occupies the ‘efficient’ parts of the risk-return
spectrum, meaning the set of optimal portfolios offers the highest expected return for a defined level of
risk or the lowest risk for a given level of expected return.
Investment Strategy
The investment strategy for a specific Client is based upon the objectives stated by the Client during
consultations. The Client may change these objectives at any time by providing written notice to
FNWA. Each Client executes a Client profile form or similar form that documents their objectives and
their desired investment strategy. It is important that you notify us immediately with respect to
any material changes to your financial circumstances, including for example, a change in your
current or expected income level, tax circumstances, or employment status.
Cash Management
In managing the cash maintained in your account, we utilize the sole exclusive cash vehicle (money
market) made available by the custodian. There may be other cash management options away from
the custodian available to you with higher yields or safer underlying investments.
Utilizing a Sub-Advisor
We recommend the use of TownSquare Capital, LLC ("Sub-advisor") to manage client assets based
on each client's total portfolio size, taxability, diversification requirements, and the availability and cost
of various strategies. We examine the experience, expertise, investment philosophies, and past
performance of independent Sub-advisor in an attempt to determine if that Sub-advisor has
demonstrated an ability to invest over a period of time and in different economic conditions. We
monitor the Sub-advisor's underlying holdings, strategies, concentrations and leverage as part of our
overall periodic risk assessment. Additionally, as part of our due diligence process, we survey the Sub-
advisor's compliance and business enterprise risks.
Tax Considerations
Our strategies and investments may have unique and significant tax implications. However, unless we
specifically agree otherwise, and in writing, tax efficiency is not our primary consideration in the
management of your assets. Regardless of your account size or any other factors, we strongly
recommend that you consult with a tax professional regarding the investing of your assets.
Custodians and broker-dealers must report the cost basis of equities acquired in client accounts. Your
custodian will default to the First-In First-Out ("FIFO") accounting method for calculating the cost basis
of your investments. You are responsible for contacting your tax advisor to determine if this accounting
method is the right choice for you. If your tax advisor believes another accounting method is more
advantageous, provide written notice to our firm immediately and we will alert your account custodian
of your individually selected accounting method. Decisions about cost basis accounting methods will
need to be made before trades settle, as the cost basis method cannot be changed after settlement.
Risk of Loss
Investing in securities 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 will be met. Past
performance is in no way an indication of future performance.
Other strategies may include long-term purchases, short-term purchases, trading, and option writing
(including covered options, uncovered options or spreading strategies).
Other Risk Considerations
When evaluating risk, financial loss may be viewed differently by each client and may depend on many
different risks, each of which may affect the probability and magnitude of any potential losses. The
following risks may not be all-inclusive, but should be considered carefully by a prospective client
before retaining our services.
Liquidity Risk: The risk of being unable to sell your investment at a fair price at a given time due to
high volatility or lack of active liquid markets. You may receive a lower price or it may not be possible
to sell the investment at all.
Credit Risk: Credit risk typically applies to debt investments such as corporate, municipal, and
sovereign fixed income or bonds. A bond issuing entity can experience a credit event that could impair
or erase the value of an issuer’s securities held by a client.
Inflation and Interest Rate Risk: 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 a client’s future interest payments and principal. Inflation also
generally leads to higher interest rates which may cause the value of many types of fixed income
investments to decline.
Horizon and Longevity Risk: The risk that your investment horizon is shortened because of an
unforeseen event, for example, the loss of your job. This may force you to sell investments that you
were expecting to hold for the long term. If you must sell at a time that the markets are down, you may
lose money. Longevity Risk is the risk of outliving your savings. This risk is particularly relevant for
people who are retired, or are nearing retirement.
Security Specific Material Risks
All investment programs have certain risks that are borne by the investor. Our investment approach
constantly keeps the risk of loss in mind. Investors face the following investment risks and should
discuss these risks with FNWA:
• Market Risk: The prices of securities in which clients invest may decline in response to certain
events taking place around the world, including those directly involving the companies whose
securities are owned by a fund; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market
changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest
rate and commodity price fluctuations. Investors should have a long-term perspective and be
able to tolerate potentially sharp declines in market value.
• Interest-rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment prices to fluctuate. For
example, when interest rates rise, yields on existing bonds become less attractive, causing their
market values to decline.
• Inflation Risk: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar today will buy more than a dollar
next year, because purchasing power is eroding at the rate of inflation.
• Currency Risk: Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the value of the dollar
against the currency of the investment’s originating country. This is also referred to as
exchange rate risk.
• Reinvestment Risk: This is the risk that future proceeds from investments may have to be
reinvested at a potentially lower rate of return (i.e. interest rate). This primarily relates to fixed
income securities.
• Management Risk: The advisor’s investment approach may fail to produce the intended results.
If the advisor’s assumptions regarding the performance of a specific asset class or fund are not
realized in the expected time frame, the overall performance of the client’s portfolio may suffer.
• Money Market Funds: A money market fund is technically a security. The fund managers
attempt to keep the share price constant at $1 per share. However, there is no guarantee that
the share price will stay at $1per share. If the share price goes down, you can lose some or all
of your principal. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") notes that "While
investor losses in money market funds have been rare, they are possible." In return for this risk,
you should earn a greater return on your cash than you would expect from a Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") insured savings account (money market funds are not FDIC
insured). Next, money market fund rates are variable. In other words, you do not know how
much you will earn on your investment next month. The rate could go up or go down. If it goes
up, that may result in a positive outcome. However, if it goes down and you earn less than you
expected to earn, you may end up needing more cash. A final risk you are taking with money
market funds has to do with inflation. Because money market funds are considered to be safer
than other investments like stocks, long-term average returns on money market funds tends to
be less than long term average returns on riskier investments. Over long periods of time,
inflation can eat away at your returns.
• Certificates of Deposit: Certificates of deposit (“CD”) are generally a safe type of investment
since they are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Company (“FDIC”) up to a certain
amount. However, because the returns are generally low, there is risk that inflation outpaces
the return of the CD. Certain CDs are traded in the market place and not purchased directly
from a banking institution. In addition to trading risk, when CDs are purchased at a premium,
the premium is not covered by the FDIC.
• Municipal Securities: Municipal securities, while generally thought of as safe, can have
significant risks associated with them including, but not limited to: the credit worthiness of the
governmental entity that issues the bond; the stability of the revenue stream that is used to pay
the interest to the bondholders; when the bond is due to mature; and, whether or not the bond
can be "called" prior to maturity. When a bond is called, it may not be possible to replace it with
a bond of equal character paying the same amount of interest or yield to maturity.
• Bonds: Corporate debt securities (or "bonds") are typically safer investments than equity
securities, but their risk can also vary widely based on: the financial health of the issuer; the risk
that the issuer might default; when the bond is set to mature; and, whether or not the bond can
be "called" prior to maturity. When a bond is called, it may not be possible to replace it with a
bond of equal character paying the same rate of return.
• Mutual Funds and Exchange Traded Funds: Mutual funds and exchange traded funds ("ETF")
are professionally managed collective investment systems that pool money from many
investors and invest in stocks, bonds, short-term money market instruments, other mutual
funds, other securities, or any combination thereof. The fund will have a manager that trades
the fund's investments in accordance with the fund's investment objective. While mutual funds
and ETFs generally provide diversification, risks can be significantly increased if the fund is
concentrated in a particular sector of the market, primarily invests in small cap or speculative
companies, uses leverage (i.e., borrows money) to a significant degree, or concentrates in a
particular type of security (i.e., equities) rather than balancing the fund with different types of
securities. ETFs differ from mutual funds since they can be bought and sold throughout the day
like stock and their price can fluctuate throughout the day. The returns on mutual funds and
ETFs can be reduced by the costs to manage the funds. Also, while some mutual funds are "no
load" and charge no fee to buy into, or sell out of, the fund, other types of mutual funds do
charge such fees which can also reduce returns. Mutual funds can also be "closed end" or
"open end". So-called "open end" mutual funds continue to allow in new investors indefinitely
whereas "closed end" funds have a fixed number of shares to sell which can limit their
availability to new investors. ETFs may have tracking error risks. For example, the ETF
investment adviser may not be able to cause the ETF’s performance to match that of its
Underlying Index or other benchmark, which may negatively affect the ETF's performance. In
addition, for leveraged and inverse ETFs that seek to track the performance of their Underlying
Indices or benchmarks on a daily basis, mathematical compounding may prevent the ETF from
correlating with performance of its benchmark. In addition, an ETF may not have investment
exposure to all of the securities included in its Underlying Index, or its weighting of investment
exposure to such securities may vary from that of the Underlying Index. Some ETFs may invest
in securities or financial instruments that are not included in the Underlying Index, but which are
expected to yield similar performance.
• Equity Risk: Equity securities tend to be more volatile than other investment choices. The value
of an individual mutual fund or ETF can be more volatile than the market as a whole. This
volatility affects the value of the client’s overall portfolio. Small- and mid-cap companies are
subject to additional risks. Smaller companies may experience greater volatility, higher failure
rates, more limited markets, product lines, financial resources, and less management
experience than larger companies. Smaller companies may also have a lower trading volume,
which may disproportionately affect their market price, tending to make them fall more in
response to selling pressure than is the case with larger companies.
• Fixed Income Risk: The issuer of a fixed income security may not be able to make interest and
principal payments when due. Generally, the lower the credit rating of a security, the greater the
risk that the issuer will default on its obligation. If a rating agency gives a debt security a lower
rating, the value of the debt security will decline because investors will demand a higher rate of
return. As nominal interest rates rise, the value of fixed income securities held by a fund is likely
to decrease. A nominal interest rate is the sum of a real interest rate and an expected inflation
rate.
• Investment Companies Risk: When a client invests in open end mutual funds or ETFs, the client
indirectly bears their proportionate share of any fees and expenses payable directly by those
funds. Therefore, the client will incur higher expenses, 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 or (ii) 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. Adviser has no control over the risks taken by the
underlying funds in which client invests.
• Derivatives Risk: Funds in a client’s portfolio may use derivative instruments. The value of
these derivative instruments derives from the value of an underlying asset, currency or index.
Investments by a fund in such underlying funds may involve the risk that the value of the
underlying fund’s derivatives may rise or fall more rapidly than other investments, and the risk
that an underlying fund may lose more than the amount that it invested in the derivative
instrument in the first place. Derivative instruments also involve the risk that other parties to the
derivative contract may fail to meet their obligations, which could cause losses.
• Foreign Securities Risk: Funds in which clients invest may invest in foreign securities. Foreign
securities are subject to additional risks not typically associated with investments in domestic
securities. These risks may include, among others, currency risk, country risks (political,
diplomatic, regional conflicts, terrorism, war, social and economic instability, currency
devaluations and policies that have the effect of limiting or restricting foreign investment or the
movement of assets), different trading practices, less government supervision, less publicly
available information, limited trading markets and greater volatility. To the extent that underlying
funds invest in issuers located in emerging markets, the risk may be heightened by political
changes, changes in taxation, or currency controls that could adversely affect the values of
these investments. Emerging markets have been more volatile than the markets of developed
countries with more mature economies.
• Long-term purchases: Long-term investments are those vehicles purchased with the intension
of being held for more than one year. Typically, the expectation of the investment is to increase
in value so that it can eventually be sold for a profit. In addition, there may be an expectation for
the investment to provide income. One of the biggest risks associated with long-term
investments is volatility, the fluctuations in the financial markets that can cause investments to
lose value.
• Short-term purchases: Short-term investments are typically held for one year or less. Generally,
there is not a high expectation for a return or an increase in value. Typically, short-term
investments are purchased for the relatively greater degree of principal protection they are
designed to provide. Short-term investment vehicles may be subject to purchasing power risk
— the risk that your investment’s return will not keep up with inflation.
• Trading risk: Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. There is no assurance
that the investment objective of any fund or investment will be achieved.
• Options Trading: The risks involved with trading options are that they are very time sensitive
investments. An options contract is generally a few months. The buyer of an option could lose
his or her entire investment even with a correct prediction about the direction and magnitude of
a particular price change if the price change does not occur in the relevant time period (i.e.,
before the option expires). Additionally, options are less tangible than some other investments.
An option is a “book-entry” only investment without a paper certificate of ownership.
• Trading on Margin: In a cash account, the risk is limited to the amount of money that has been
invested. In a margin account, risk includes the amount of money invested plus the amount that
has been loaned. As market conditions fluctuate, the value of marginable securities will also
fluctuate, causing a change in the overall account balance and debt ratio. As a result, if the
value of the securities held in a margin account depreciates, the client will be required to
deposit additional cash or make full payment of the margin loan to bring account back up to
maintenance levels. Clients who cannot comply with such a margin call may be sold out or
bought in by the brokerage firm.
• Leveraged Risk: The risks involved with using leverage may include compounding of returns
(this works both ways – positive and negative), possible reset periods, volatility, use of
derivatives, active trading and high expenses.
• Structured Products Risk: A structured product, also known as a market-linked product, is
generally a pre-packaged investment strategy based on derivatives, such as a single security, a
basket of securities, options, indices, commodities, debt issuances, and/or foreign currencies,
and to a lesser extent, swaps. Structured products are usually issued by investment banks or
affiliates thereof. They have a fixed maturity, and have two components: a note and a
derivative. The derivative component is often an option. The note provides for periodic interest
payments to the investor at a predetermined rate, and the derivative component provides for
the payment at maturity. Some products use the derivative component as a put option written
by the investor that gives the buyer of the put option the right to sell to the investor the security
or securities at a predetermined price. Other products use the derivative component to provide
for a call option written by the investor that gives the buyer of the call option the right to buy the
security or securities from the investor at a predetermined price. A feature of some structured
products is a "principal guarantee" function, which offers protection of principal if held to
maturity. However, these products are not always Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
insured; they may only be insured by the issuer, and thus have the potential for loss of principal
in the case of a liquidity crisis, or other solvency problems with the issuing company. Investing
in structured products involves a number of risks including but not limited to: fluctuations in the
price, level or yield of underlying instruments, interest rates, currency values and credit quality;
substantial loss of principal; limits on participation in any appreciation of the underlying
instrument; limited liquidity; credit risk of the issuer; conflicts of interest; and, other events that
are difficult to predict.
• Risk associated with utilizing Sub-Advisors: A risk of investing with a sub-advisor who has been
successful in the past is that the manager may not be able to replicate the success in the future.
In addition, as we do not control the underlying investments in a sub-advisor's portfolio, there is
also a risk the sub-adviser may deviate from the stated investment mandate or strategy of the
portfolio, making it a less suitable investment for our clients. Moreover, as we do not control the
sub-adviser's daily business and compliance operations, we may be unaware of the lack of
internal controls necessary to prevent business, regulatory or reputation deficiencies.
Item 9 Disciplinary Information
Criminal or Civil Actions
FNWA and its management have not been involved in any criminal or civil action.
Administrative Enforcement Proceedings
FNWA and its management have not been involved in administrative enforcement proceedings.
Self- Regulatory Organization Enforcement Proceedings
FNWA and its management have not been involved in any self-regulatory organizational enforcement
proceedings that are material to a Client’s or prospective Client’s evaluation of FNWA or the integrity of
its management.
Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Registrations with Broker-Dealer
Persons providing investment advice on behalf of our firm are registered representatives with Cetera
Wealth Services, LLC a securities broker-dealer, and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. See the Fees and Compensation section
in this brochure for more information on the compensation received by registered representatives who
are affiliated with our firm.
Licensed Insurance Agents
Persons providing investment advice on behalf of our firm are licensed as insurance agents. These
persons will earn commission-based compensation for selling insurance products, including insurance
products they sell to you. Insurance commissions earned by these persons are separate from our
advisory fees. See the Fees and Compensation section in this brochure for more information on the
compensation received by insurance agents who are affiliated with our firm.
Selections of Other Advisors
FNWA generally utilizes the services of TownSquare Capital, LLC ("Sub-Advisor") to manage Clients’
investment portfolios. Sub-Advisors will maintain the models or investment strategies agreed upon
between Sub-Advisor and FNWA. Sub-Advisors execute all trades on behalf of FNWA in Client
accounts. FNWA will be responsible for the overall direct relationship with the Client. FNWA retains the
authority to terminate the Sub-Advisor relationship at FNWA’s discretion.
In addition to the authority granted to FNWA, Clients will grant FNWA full discretionary authority and
authorizes FNWA to select and appoint one or more independent investment advisors (“Advisors”) to
provide investment advisory services to Client without prior consultation with or the prior consent of
Client. Such Advisors shall have all of the same authority relating to the management of Client’s
investment accounts as is granted to FNWA in the Agreement. In addition, at FNWA’s discretion,
FNWA may grant such Advisors full authority to further delegate such discretionary investment
authority to additional Advisors. FNWA ensures that before selecting other advisors for Clients that the
other advisors are properly licensed or registered as an investment advisor.
This practice represents a conflict of interest as FNWA may select Sub-Advisors who charge a lower
fee for their services than other Sub-Advisors. This conflict is mitigated by disclosures, procedures,
and by the fact that FNWA has a fiduciary duty to place the best interest of the Client first and will
adhere to their Code of Ethics.
Item 11 Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and
Personal Trading
Code of Ethics Description
The affiliated persons (affiliated persons include employees and/or independent contractors) of FNWA
have committed to a Code of Ethics (“Code”). The purpose of our Code is to set forth standards of
conduct expected of FNWA affiliated persons and addresses conflicts that may arise. The Code
defines acceptable behavior for affiliated persons of FNWA. The Code reflects FNWA and its
supervised persons’ responsibility to act in the best interest of their Client.
One area which the Code addresses is when affiliated persons buy or sell securities for their personal
accounts and how to mitigate any conflict of interest with our Clients. We do not allow any affiliated
persons to use non-public material information for their personal profit or to use internal research for
their personal benefit in conflict with the benefit to our Clients.
FNWA’s policy prohibits any person from acting upon or otherwise misusing non-public or inside
information. No advisory representative or other affiliated person, officer or director of FNWA may
recommend any transaction in a security or its derivative to advisory Clients or engage in personal
securities transactions for a security or its derivatives if the advisory representative possesses
material, non-public information regarding the security.
FNWA’s Code is based on the guiding principle that the interests of the Client are our top priority.
FNWA’s officers, directors, advisors, and other affiliated persons have a fiduciary duty to our Clients
and must diligently perform that duty to maintain the complete trust and confidence of our Clients.
When a conflict arises, it is our obligation to put the Client’s interests over the interests of either
affiliated persons or the company.
The Code applies to “access” persons. “Access” persons are affiliated persons who have access to
non-public information regarding any Clients' purchase or sale of securities, or non-public information
regarding the portfolio holdings of any reportable fund, who are involved in making securities
recommendations to Clients, or who have access to such recommendations that are non-public.
FNWA will provide a copy of the Code of Ethics to any Client or prospective Client upon request.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
FNWA and its affiliated persons do not recommend to Clients securities in which we have a material
financial interest.
Personal Trading Practices
FNWA and its affiliated persons may buy or sell securities that are also held by Clients. In order to
mitigate conflicts of interest such as trading ahead of Client transactions, affiliated persons are
required to disclose all reportable securities transactions as well as provide FNWA with copies of their
brokerage statements.
The Chief Compliance Officer of FNWA is Darin Arnell. He reviews all trades of the affiliated persons
each quarter. The personal trading reviews ensure that the personal trading of affiliated persons does
not affect the markets and that Clients of the firm receive preferential treatment over associated
persons’ transactions.
Item 12 Brokerage Practices
FNWA recommends the brokerage and custodial services of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (whether one
or more "Custodian"). Your assets must be maintained in an account at a “qualified custodian,”
generally a broker-dealer or bank. In recognition of the value of the services the Custodian provides,
you may pay higher commissions and/or trading costs than those that may be available
elsewhere. Our selection of custodian is based on many factors, including the level of services
provided, the custodian’s financial stability, and the cost of services provided by the custodian to our
clients, which includes the yield on cash sweep choices, commissions, custody fees and other fees or
expenses.
We seek to recommend a custodian/broker that will hold your assets and execute transactions on
terms that are, overall, the most favorable compared to other available providers and their services.
We consider various factors, including:
• Capability to buy and sell securities for your account itself or to facilitate such services.
• The likelihood that your trades will be executed.
• Availability of investment research and tools.
• Overall quality of services.
• Competitiveness of price.
• Reputation, financial strength, and stability.
• Existing relationship with our firm and our other clients.
Research and Other Soft Dollar Benefits
We do not have any soft dollar arrangements.
Economic Benefits
As a registered investment adviser, we have access to the institutional platform of your account
custodian. As such, we will also have access to research products and services from your account
custodian and/or other brokerage firm. These products may include financial publications, information
about particular companies and industries, research software, and other products or services that
provide lawful and appropriate assistance to our firm in the performance of our investment decision-
making responsibilities. Such research products and services are provided to all investment advisers
that utilize the institutional services platforms of these firms and are not considered to be paid for with
soft dollars. However, you should be aware that the commissions charged by a particular broker for a
particular transaction or set of transactions may be greater than the amounts another broker who did
not provide research services or products might charge.
The Custodian and Brokers We Use
We do not maintain custody of your assets that we manage, although we may be deemed to have
custody of your assets if you give us authority to withdraw assets from your account (see Item 15—
Custody, below). Your assets must be maintained in an account at a “qualified custodian,” generally a
broker-dealer or bank. We recommend that our clients use Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Schwab), a
registered broker-dealer, member SIPC, as the qualified custodian.
We are independently owned and operated and are not affiliated with Schwab. Schwab will hold your
assets in a brokerage account and buy and sell securities when we instruct them to. While
we recommend that you use Schwab as custodian/broker, you will decide whether to do so and will
open your account with Schwab by entering into an account agreement directly with them. Conflicts of
interest associated with this arrangement are described below as well as in Item 14 (Client referrals
and other compensation). You should consider these conflicts of interest when selecting your
custodian.
We do not open the account for you, although we may assist you in doing so. Even though your
account is maintained at Schwab, and we anticipate that most trades will be executed through
Schwab, we can still use other brokers to execute trades for your account as described below (see
“Your brokerage and custody costs”).
How we select brokers/custodians
We seek to recommend Schwab, a custodian/broker that will hold your assets and execute
transactions. When considering whether the terms that Schwab provides are, overall, most
advantageous to you when compared with other available providers and their services, we take into
account a wide range of factors, including:
• Combination of transaction execution services and asset custody services (generally without a
separate fee for custody)
• Capability to execute, clear, and settle trades (buy and sell securities for your account)
• Capability to facilitate transfers and payments to and from accounts (wire transfers, check
requests, bill payment, etc.)
• Breadth of available investment products (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds
[ETFs], etc.)
• Availability of investment research and tools that assist us in making investment decisions
• Quality of services
• Competitiveness of the price of those services (commission rates, margin interest rates, other
fees, etc.) and willingness to negotiate the prices
• Reputation, financial strength, security and stability
• Prior service to us and our clients
• Services delivered or paid for by Schwab
• Availability of other products and services that benefit us, as discussed below (see “Products
and services available to us from Schwab”
Your brokerage and custody costs
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 (for example, many mutual funds and
ETFs) may not incur Schwab commissions or transaction fees. Schwab is also compensated by
earning interest on the un invested cash in your account in Schwab’s Cash Features Program. In
addition to [commissions, Schwab charges you a flat dollar amount as a “prime broker” or “trade away”
fee for each trade that we have executed by a different broker-dealer but where the securities bought
or the funds from the securities sold are deposited (settled) into your Schwab account. These fees are
in addition to the commissions or other compensation you pay the executing broker-dealer. Because of
this, in order to minimize your trading costs, we have Schwab execute most trades for your account.
We are not required to select the broker or dealer that charges the lowest transaction cost, even if that
broker provides execution quality comparable to other brokers or dealers.
Although we are not required to execute all trades through Schwab, we have determined that having
Schwab execute most trades is consistent with our duty to seek “best execution” of your trades. Best
execution means the most favorable terms for a transaction based on all relevant factors, including
those listed above (see “How we select brokers/custodians”). By using another broker or dealer you
may pay lower transaction costs.
Products and services available to us from Schwab
Schwab Advisor Services™ is Schwab’s business serving independent investment advisory firms like
us. They provide us and our clients with access to their institutional brokerage services (trading,
custody, reporting, and related services), many of which are not typically 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 or
administer our clients’ accounts, while others help us manage and grow our business. Schwab’s
support services are generally available on an unsolicited basis (we don’t have to request them) and at
no charge to us. Following is a more detailed description of Schwab’s support services:
Services that benefit you. Schwab’s institutional brokerage services include access to a broad range
of investment products, execution of securities transactions, and custody of client assets.
The investment products available through Schwab include some to which we might not otherwise
have access 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 us other products and
services that benefit us but do not directly benefit you 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 third parties. We use this research to service all
or a substantial number of our clients’ accounts, including accounts not maintained at 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 our clients’ accounts
• Assist with back-office functions, recordkeeping, and client reporting
Services that generally benefit only us. Schwab also offers other services intended to help us manage
and further develop our business enterprise. These services include:
• Educational conferences and events
• Consulting on technology and business needs
• Consulting on legal and related compliance needs
• Publications and conferences on practice management and business succession
• Access to employee benefits providers, human capital consultants, and insurance providers
• Marketing consulting and support
Schwab provides some of these services itself. In other cases, it will arrange for third-party vendors to
provide the services to us. Schwab also discounts or waives its fees for some of these services or pays
all or a part of a third party’s fees. Schwab also provides us with other benefits, such as occasional
business entertainment of our personnel. If you did not maintain your account with Schwab, we would
be required to pay for these services from our own resources.
Our Interest in Schwab’s Services
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 services. These services are not contingent upon
us committing any specific amount of business to Schwab in trading commissions or assets in
custody. The fact that we receive these benefits from Schwab is an incentive for us
to [recommend/request/require] 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, our recommendation of Schwab as custodian and broker is in the best interests of our
clients. Our selection is primarily supported by the scope, quality, and price of Schwab’s services (see
“How we select brokers/ custodians”) and not Schwab’s services that benefit only us.
Brokerage for Client Referrals
We do not receive client referrals from broker-dealers in exchange for cash or other compensation,
such as brokerage services or research.
Directed Brokerage
We routinely require that you direct our firm to execute transactions through Charles Schwab & Co. As
such, we may be unable to achieve the most favorable execution of your transactions and you may
pay higher brokerage commissions than you might otherwise pay through another broker-dealer that
offers the same types of services. Not all advisers require their clients to direct brokerage.
Persons providing investment advice on behalf of our firm who are registered representatives of Cetera
Wealth Services, LLC will recommend Cetera Wealth Services, LLC to you for brokerage services.
These individuals are subject to applicable rules that restrict them from conducting securities
transactions away from Cetera Wealth Services, LLC unless Cetera Wealth Services, LLC provides the
representative with written authorization to do so. Therefore, these individuals are generally limited to
conducting securities transactions through Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. It may be the case that
Cetera Wealth Services, LLC charges higher transactions costs and/or custodial fees than another
broker charges for the same types of services. If transactions are executed though Cetera Wealth
Services, LLC, these individuals (in their separate capacities as registered representatives of Cetera
Wealth Services, LLC) may earn commission-based compensation as result of placing the
recommended securities transactions through Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. This practice presents a
conflict of interest because these registered representatives have an incentive to effect securities
transactions for the purpose of generating commissions rather than solely based on your needs. You
may utilize the broker-dealer of your choice and have no obligation to purchase or sell securities
through such broker as, we recommend. However, if you do not use Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, we
may not be able to accept your account. See the Fees and Compensation section in this brochure for
more information on the compensation received by registered representatives who are affiliated with
our firm.
Aggregated Trades
We combine multiple orders for shares of the same securities purchased for discretionary advisory
accounts we manage (this practice is commonly referred to as "aggregated trading"). We will then
distribute a portion of the shares to participating accounts in a fair and equitable manner. Generally,
participating accounts will pay a fixed transaction cost regardless of the number of shares transacted.
In certain cases, each participating account pays an average price per share for all transactions and
pays a proportionate share of all transaction costs on any given day. In the event an order is only
partially filled, the shares will be allocated to participating accounts in a fair and equitable manner,
typically in proportion to the size of each client’s order. Accounts owned by our firm or persons
associated with our firm may participate in aggregated trading with your accounts; however, they will
not be given preferential treatment.
We do not aggregate trades for non-discretionary accounts. Accordingly, non-discretionary accounts
may pay different costs than discretionary accounts pay. If you enter into non-discretionary
arrangements with our firm, we may not be able to buy and sell the same quantities of securities for
you and you may pay higher commissions, fees, and/or transaction costs than clients who enter into
discretionary arrangements with our firm.
Mutual Fund Share Classes
Mutual funds are sold with different share classes, which carry different cost structures. Each available
share class is described in the mutual fund's prospectus. When we purchase, or recommend the
purchase of, mutual funds for a client, we select the share class that is deemed to be in the client’s
best interest, taking into consideration the availability of advisory, institutional or retirement plan share
classes, initial and ongoing share class costs, transaction costs (if any), tax implications, cost basis
and other factors. We also review the mutual funds held in accounts that come under our management
to determine whether a more beneficial share class is available, considering cost, tax implications, and
the impact of contingent or deferred sales charges.
Item 13 Review of Accounts
Darin Arnell, Chief Compliance Officer, Therese Milad, Scott Cheshire, Justin McIntyre,Justin Hansen
and Kathleen Willham will monitor your accounts on an ongoing basis and will conduct account
reviews at least at least quarterly, to ensure the advisory services provided to you are consistent with
your investment needs and objectives. Additional reviews may be conducted based on various
circumstances, including, but not limited to:
• contributions and withdrawals;
• year-end tax planning;
• market moving events;
• security specific events; and/or
• changes in your risk/return objectives.
The individuals conducting reviews may vary from time to time, as personnel join or leave our firm.
We will provide you with additional or regular written reports in conjunction with account reviews.
Reports we provide to you will contain relevant account and/or market-related information such as an
inventory of account holdings and account performance, etc. You will receive trade confirmations and
monthly or quarterly statements from your account custodian(s).
Darin Arnell, Therese Milad, Scott Cheshire, Justin McIntyre, Justin Hansen and Kathleen Willham will
review financial plans as needed, depending on the arrangements made with you at the inception of
your advisory relationship to ensure that the advice provided is consistent with your investment needs
and objectives. Generally, we will contact you periodically to determine whether any updates may be
needed based on changes in your circumstances. Changed circumstances may include, but are not
limited to marriage, divorce, birth, death, inheritance, lawsuit, retirement, job loss and/or disability,
among others. We recommend meeting with you at least annually to review and update your plan if
needed. Additional reviews will be conducted upon your request. Such reviews and updates may be
subject to our then current hourly rate. Written updates to the financial plan may be provided in
conjunction with the review. If you implement financial planning advice, you will receive trade
confirmations and monthly or quarterly statements from relevant custodians.
Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc - Institutional
We receive an economic benefit from Schwab in the form of the support products and services it
makes available to us and other independent investment advisors whose clients maintain their
accounts at Schwab. You do not pay more for assets maintained at Schwab as a result of these
arrangements. However, we benefit from the referral arrangement because the cost of these services
would otherwise be borne directly by us. You should consider these conflicts of interest when selecting
a custodian. The products and services provided by Schwab, how they benefit us, and the related
conflicts of interest are described above (see Item 12—Brokerage Practices).
As disclosed under the Fees and Compensation section in this brochure, persons providing investment
advice on behalf of our firm are licensed insurance agents, and are registered representatives with
Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, a securities broker-dealer, and a member of the Financial Industry
Regulatory Authority and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. For information on the
conflicts of interest this presents, and how we address these conflicts, refer to the Fees and
Compensation section.
We do not receive any compensation from any third party in connection with providing investment
advice to you nor do we compensate any individual or firm for client referrals.
Refer to the Brokerage Practices section above for disclosures on research and other benefits we may
receive resulting from our relationship with your account custodian.
Item 15 Custody
Your independent custodian will directly debit your account(s) for the payment of our advisory fees.
This ability to deduct our advisory fees from your accounts causes our firm to exercise limited custody
over your funds or securities. We do not have physical custody of any of your funds and/or securities.
Your funds and securities will be held with a bank, broker-dealer, or other qualified custodian. You will
receive account statements from the qualified custodian(s) holding your funds and securities at least
quarterly. The account statements from your custodian(s) will indicate the amount of our advisory fees
deducted from your account(s) each billing period. You should carefully review account statements for
accuracy.
On February 21, 2017, the SEC issued a no‐action letter (“Letter”) with respect to the Rule 206(4)‐2
(“Custody Rule”) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“Advisers Act”). The letter provided
guidance on the Custody Rule as well as clarified that an adviser who has the power to disburse client
funds to a third party under a standing letter of instruction (SLOA”) is deemed to have custody. As
such, our firm has adopted the following safeguards in conjunction with our custodian:
• The client provides an instruction to the qualified custodian, in writing, that includes the
client’s signature, the third party’s name, and either the third party’s address or the third
party’s account number at a custodian to which the transfer should be directed.
• The client authorizes the investment adviser, in writing, either on the qualified custodian’s
form or separately, to direct transfers to the third party either on a specified schedule or
from time to time.
• The client’s qualified custodian performs appropriate verification of the instruction, such
as a signature review or other method to verify the client’s authorization and provides a
transfer of funds notice to the client promptly after each transfer.
• The client has the ability to terminate or change the instruction to the client’s qualified
custodian.
• The investment adviser has no authority or ability to designate or change the identity of
the third party, the address, or any other information about the third party contained in the
client’s instruction.
• The investment adviser maintains records showing that the third party is not a related
party of the investment adviser or located at the same address as the investment adviser.
• The client’s qualified custodian sends the client, in writing, an initial notice confirming the
instruction and an annual notice reconfirming the instruction.
Item 16 Investment Discretion
If applicable, Client will authorize FNWA discretionary authority, via the advisory agreement, to
determine, without obtaining specific Client consent, the securities to be bought or sold, and the
amount of the securities to be bought or sold. If applicable, Client will authorize FNWA discretionary
authority to execute selected investment program transactions as stated within the Investment
Advisory Agreement.
If you enter into non-discretionary arrangements with FNWA, we will obtain your approval prior to the
execution of any transactions for your account(s). You have an unrestricted right to decline to
implement any advice provided by our firm on a non-discretionary basis.
FNWA allows Client’s to place certain restrictions, as outlined in the Client’s Investment Policy
Statement or similar document. Such restrictions could include only allowing purchases of socially
conscious investments. These restrictions must be provided to FNWA in writing.
The Client approves the custodian to be used and the commission rates paid to the custodian. FNWA
does not receive any portion of the transaction fees or commissions paid by the Client to the custodian.
Item 17 Voting Client Securities
FNWA will not vote proxies on behalf of your advisory accounts. At your request, we may offer you
advice regarding corporate actions and the exercise of your proxy voting rights. If you own shares of
applicable securities, you are responsible for exercising your right to vote as a shareholder.
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 any electronic solicitations to vote proxies.
Item 18 Financial Information
FNWA does not have any financial condition or impairment that would prevent us from meeting our
contractual commitments to you. We do not take physical custody of client funds or securities, or serve
as trustee or signatory for client accounts, and, we do not require the prepayment of more than $1,200
in fees six or more months in advance. Therefore, we are not required to include a financial statement
with this brochure.
FNWA has not filed a bankruptcy petition at any time in the past ten years.