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Flatrock Wealth Partners LLC
Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure
Effective: October 16, 2025
This Form ADV Part 2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Flatrock Wealth Partners LLC (“Flatrock” or the “Advisor”). If you have any questions about the content
of this Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor at (949) 687-2615.
Flatrock is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The
information in this Disclosure Brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any state securities
authority. Registration of an investment advisor does not imply any specific level of skill or training. This Disclosure
Brochure provides information about Flatrock to assist you in determining whether to retain the Advisor.
Additional information about Flatrock and its Advisory Persons is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 321777.
Flatrock Wealth Partners LLC
1301 Dove Street, Suite 910, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (949) 687-2615| https://flatrockwealth.com
Item 2 – Material Changes
Form ADV 2 is divided into two parts: Part 2A (the “Disclosure Brochure”) and Part 2B (the “Brochure
Supplement”). The Disclosure Brochure provides information about a variety of topics relating to an Advisor’s
business practices and conflicts of interest. The Brochure Supplement provides information about the Advisory
Persons of Flatrock. For convenience, the Advisor has combined these documents into a single disclosure
document.
Flatrock believes that communication and transparency are the foundation of its relationship with clients and will
continually strive to provide you with complete and accurate information at all times. Flatrock encourages all current
and prospective clients to read this Disclosure Brochure and discuss any questions you may have with the Advisor.
Material Changes
There have been no material changes to this Disclosure Brochure since the annual amendment filing on 3/18/2025.
Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in business practices,
changes in regulations or routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This complete Disclosure
Brochure or a Summary of Material Changes shall be provided to you annually and if a material change occurs.
At any time, you may view the current Disclosure Brochure on-line at the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public
Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 321777. You
may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time by contacting the Advisor at (949) 687-2615.
Flatrock Wealth Partners LLC
1301 Dove Street, Suite 910, Newport Beach CA 92660
Phone: (949) 687-2615 | https://flatrockwealth.com
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page
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Item 2 – Material Changes ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Item 3 – Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................... 3
Item 4 – Advisory Services ................................................................................................................................... 4
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ......................................................................................................................... 7
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management .................................................................. 8
Item 7 – Types of Clients ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss .......................................................... 9
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ....................................................................................................................... 12
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ......................................................................... 12
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ............................................................................................................................ 13
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ............................................................................................................................ 14
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ........................................................................................ 15
Item 15 – Custody ................................................................................................................................................ 16
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ......................................................................................................................... 16
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ...................................................................................................................... 16
Item 18 – Financial Information .......................................................................................................................... 16
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement ...................................................................................................... 17
Privacy Policy ...................................................................................................................................................... 24
Flatrock Wealth Partners LLC
1301 Dove Street, Suite 910, Newport Beach CA 92660
Phone: (949) 687-2615 | https://flatrockwealth.com
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Item 4 – Advisory Services
A. Firm Information
Flatrock Wealth Partners LLC (“Flatrock” or the “Advisor”) is a registered investment advisor registered with the
SEC. Flatrock was organized as a Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) under the laws of California in April 2022 and
became a registered investment advisor in June 2022. Flatrock is owned and operated by John M. West (Managing
Partner, Co-Founder, and Chief Compliance Officer) and Kevin M. Winters (Managing Partner, Co-Founder). This
Disclosure Brochure provides information regarding the qualifications, business practices, and the advisory
services provided by Flatrock.
B. Advisory Services Offered
Flatrock offers wealth management services, including investment management and financial planning services, to
individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, and businesses (each referred to as a “Client”).
The Advisor serves as a fiduciary to Clients, as defined under the applicable laws and regulations. As a fiduciary,
the Advisor upholds a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client and seeks to mitigate potential
conflicts of interest. Flatrock's fiduciary commitment is further described in the Advisor’s Code of Ethics. For more
information regarding the Code of Ethics, please see Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client
Transactions and Personal Trading.
Wealth Management Services
Flatrock provides customized wealth management solutions for its Clients. This is achieved through continuous
personal Client contact and interaction while providing discretionary investment management and related advisory
services. Flatrock works to understand and capture a household’s entire capital base including:
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Outside financial assets
Human capital (future wages and bonuses)
Private business holdings and rental properties
Personal assets (such as primary and vacation homes)
Social security and pensions and other future resources
Tax situation including marginal rates, embedded capital gains, loss carry forwards, deferred
compensation and other unique attributes
Flatrock then seeks to understand the Client’s annual spending and other personal, family and philanthropic cash
flow priorities and financial obligations. In designing the portfolio strategy, Flatrock works closely with the Client to
identify their investment objectives and risk tolerance using the above information. Flatrock will then create one or
more investment portfolios primarily consisting of exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), mutual funds, and/or individual;
stocks. The Advisor may also utilize private investment funds, options, and/or other types of investments, as
appropriate, to meet the needs of the Client. The Advisor may allocate a portion a portion of the Client’s investment
portfolio to one or more unaffiliated money managers representing a specific asset class or strategy (each herein
an “Independent Manager”). The Advisor may retain other types of investments from the Client’s legacy portfolio
due to fit with the overall portfolio strategy, tax-related reasons, or other reasons as identified between the Advisor
and the Client.
Flatrock’s investment strategies are primarily long-term focused, but the Advisor may buy, sell or re-allocate
positions that have been held for less than one year to meet the objectives of the Client or due to market
conditions. Flatrock will construct, implement and monitor the portfolio to ensure it meets the goals, objectives,
circumstances, and risk tolerance agreed to by the Client. Each Client will have the opportunity to place reasonable
restrictions on the types of investments to be held in their respective portfolio, subject to acceptance by the Advisor.
Flatrock evaluates and selects investments for inclusion in Client portfolios only after applying its internal due
diligence process. Flatrock may recommend, on occasion, redistributing investment allocations to diversify the
portfolio. Flatrock may recommend specific positions to increase sector or asset class weightings.
Flatrock Wealth Partners LLC
1301 Dove Street, Suite 910, Newport Beach CA 92660
Phone: (949) 687-2615 | https://flatrockwealth.com
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Flatrock may recommend selling positions for reasons that include, but are not limited to, harvesting capital gains or
losses, altering business or sector risk exposure to a specific security or class of securities, reducing overweighting
of the position[s] in the portfolio, changing risk tolerance of the Client, generating cash to meet Client needs, or
addressing any risk deemed unacceptable for the Client’s risk tolerance.
At no time will Flatrock accept or maintain custody of a Client’s funds or securities, except for the limited authority
as outlined in Item 15 – Custody. All Client assets will be managed within the designated account[s] at the
Custodian, pursuant to the terms of the advisory agreement. Please see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices.
Retirement Accounts – When the Advisor provides investment advice to Clients regarding individual retirement
accounts (“IRAs”), the Advisor is a fiduciary within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act (“ERISA”) and/or the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”), as applicable, which are laws governing certain
retirement accounts. When deemed to be in the Client’s best interest, the Advisor will provide investment advice to
a Client regarding a distribution from an ERISA retirement account or to roll over the assets to an IRA or one IRA to
another IRA, or from one type of account to another account (e.g. commission-based account to fee-based
account). Such a recommendation creates a conflict of interest if the Advisor will earn a new (or increase its
current) advisory fee as a result of the transaction. No client is under any obligation to roll over a retirement account
to an account managed by the Advisor.
Use of Independent Managers – Flatrock may recommend that a Client utilize one or more unaffiliated investment
managers or investment platforms (collectively “Independent Managers”) for all or a portion of a Client’s investment
portfolio. In such instances, the Client may be required to authorize and enter into an advisory agreement with the
Independent Manager[s] that defines the terms in which the Independent Manager[s] will provide investment
management and related services. The Advisor may also assist in the development of the initial policy
recommendations and managing the ongoing Client relationship. The Advisor will perform initial and ongoing
oversight and due diligence over the selected Independent Manager[s] to ensure the Independent Managers’
strategies and target allocations remain aligned with the Clients’ investment objectives and overall best interests.
The Client, prior to entering into an agreement with unaffiliated investment manager[s] or investment platform[s],
will be provided with the Independent Manager's Form ADV 2A (or a brochure that makes the appropriate
disclosures). Prior to engaging an Independent Manager, the Advisor will perform due diligence to ensure the
Independent Manager is registered or notice filed in the state in which the Client resides.
Financial Planning Services – Flatrock will typically provide a variety of financial planning and consulting services to
Clients as part of its wealth management services and fee. Services are offered in several areas of a Client’s
financial situation, depending on their goals and objectives. Generally, such financial planning services involve
preparing a formal financial plan or rendering a specific financial consultation based on the Client’s financial goals
and objectives. This planning or consulting may encompass one or more areas of need, including but not limited to,
investment planning, retirement planning, personal savings, education savings, and/or other areas of a Client’s
financial situation.
As part of the Advisor’s financial planning services, the Advisor may provide investment recommendations to
outside, held-away accounts (such as deferred compensation, 401k or 529 plans) where the Advisor does not have
discretionary authority nor the ability to provide continuous management or supervision.
A financial plan developed for, or financial consultation rendered to the Client will usually include general
recommendations for a course of activity or specific actions to be taken by the Client. For example,
recommendations may be made that the Client start or revise their investment programs, commence or alter
retirement savings, establish education savings and/or charitable giving programs.
Flatrock does not provide accounting or legal advice and does not draft legal documents. Flatrock may refer Clients
to an accountant, attorney or other specialists, as appropriate for their unique situation. For certain financial
planning engagements, the Advisor will provide a written summary of the Client’s financial situation, observations,
and recommendations. For consulting or ad-hoc engagements, the Advisor may not provide a written summary.
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1301 Dove Street, Suite 910, Newport Beach CA 92660
Phone: (949) 687-2615 | https://flatrockwealth.com
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Plans or consultations are typically completed within six (6) months of contract date, assuming all information and
documents requested are provided promptly.
Financial planning and consulting recommendations pose a conflict between the interests of the Advisor and the
interests of the Client. For example, the Advisor has an incentive to recommend that Clients engage the Advisor for
investment management services or to increase the level of investment assets with the Advisor, as it would
increase the amount of advisory fees paid to the Advisor. Neither the Advisor nor Mr. West and Mr. Winters sell
products to Clients and do not receive any commissions. Further, Clients are not obligated to implement any
recommendations made by the Advisor or maintain an ongoing relationship with the Advisor. If the Client elects to
act on any of the recommendations made by the Advisor, the Client is under no obligation to implement the
transaction through the Advisor.
Insurance Consulting – Flatrock has a relationship with DPL Financial Partners, LLC (“DPL”). By working with DPL,
Flatrock may provide insurance reviews/analyses, education, and insurance solutions in a mitigated conflict
manner. DPL is a third-party provider of a platform of insurance consultancy services to SEC & State-registered
investment advisers (“RIAs”) that have clients with a current or future need for insurance products. DPL offers RIAs
memberships to its platform for a fixed annual fee and, through its licensed insurance agents who are also
registered representatives of The Leaders Group, Inc. (“The Leaders Group”), an unaffiliated SEC registered
broker-dealer and FINRA member, offers members a variety of services relating to fee-based insurance products.
These services include, among others, providing members with analyses of their current methodology for
evaluating client insurance needs, educating and acting as a resource to members regarding insurance products
generally and specific insurance products owned by their clients or that their clients are considering purchasing,
and providing members access to and product marketing support regarding fee- based products that insurers have
agreed to offer to members’ clients through DPL’s platform. For providing platform services to RIAs, DPL receives
service fees from the insurers that offer their fee-based products through the platform. These service fees are
based on the insurance premiums received by the insurers. DPL is licensed as an insurance producer in Kentucky
and other jurisdictions where required to perform the platform services. Its representatives are also licensed as
insurance producers, appointed as insurance agents of the insurers offering their products through the platform,
and registered representatives of The Leaders Group.
C. Client Account Management
Prior to engaging Flatrock to provide wealth management services, each Client is required to enter into wealth
management agreement with the Advisor that defines the terms, conditions, authority and responsibilities of the
Advisor and the Client. These services may include:
● Establishing an Investment Strategy – Flatrock, in connection with the Client, will develop a strategy that
seeks to achieve the Client’s goals and objectives.
● Asset Allocation – Flatrock will develop a strategic asset allocation that is targeted to meet the investment
objectives, time horizon, financial situation and tolerance for risk for each Client.
● Portfolio Construction – Flatrock will develop a portfolio for the Client that is intended to meet the stated
goals and objectives of the Client.
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Investment Management and Supervision – Flatrock will provide investment management and ongoing
oversight of the Client’s investment portfolio.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
Flatrock does not manage or place Client assets into a wrap fee program. Investment management services are
provided directly by Flatrock.
E. Assets Under Management
As of February 23, 2025, Flatrock Wealth Partners manages $232,393,872 in Client assets, $222,392,855 of which
are managed on a discretionary basis and $10,001,017 of which are managed on a non-discretionary basis. Clients
may request more current information at any time by contacting the Advisor.
Flatrock Wealth Partners LLC
1301 Dove Street, Suite 910, Newport Beach CA 92660
Phone: (949) 687-2615 | https://flatrockwealth.com
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Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
The following paragraphs detail the fee structure and compensation methodology for services provided by the
Advisor. Each Client engaging the Advisor for services described herein shall be required to enter into a wealth
management agreement with the Advisor.
A. Fees for Advisory Services
Wealth management fees are paid quarterly, at the end of each calendar quarter, pursuant to the terms of the
wealth management agreement. Wealth management fees are based on the average daily market value of assets
under management during the quarter. Wealth management fees include investment management and financial
planning services as detailed in item 4.B. Wealth management fees are based on the following schedule:
Annual Rate (%)
Assets Under Management ($)
Up to $1,000,000
$1,000,001 to $5,000,000
$5,000,001 to $10,000,000
$10,000,001 to $15,000,000
$15,000,001 to $20,000,000
$20,000,001 to $35,000,000
Over $35,000,000
1.00%
0.80%
0.65%
0.50%
0.45%
0.35%
Negotiable
The wealth management fee in the first quarter of service is prorated from the inception date of the account[s] to
the end of the first quarter. Fees may be negotiable at the sole discretion of the Advisor. The Client’s fees will take
into consideration the aggregate assets under management with the Advisor. All securities held in accounts
managed by Flatrock will be independently valued by the Custodian. The Advisor will conduct periodic reviews of
the Custodian’s valuation to ensure accurate billing.
The Advisor’s fee is exclusive of, and in addition to any applicable securities transaction and custody fees, and
other related costs and expenses described in Item 5.C below, which may be incurred by the Client. However, the
Advisor shall not receive any portion of these commissions, fees, and costs.
Use of Independent Managers – Fees paid by the Client to an Independent Manager are separate and in addition
to the Advisor’s fee and range between 0.10% and 0.40% annually. Flatrock does not receive any compensation or
fees from the Independent Manager. The Client’s overall fee will not exceed 1.50%.
Insurance Consulting - Fees for insurance consulting services are charged in accordance with the Client’s wealth
management services tiered fee schedule on a quarterly basis pursuant to the terms of the client agreement.
Insurance consulting fees are based on the market value of assets under management in the contract.
B. Fee Billing
Wealth management fees are calculated by the Advisor or its delegate and deducted from the Client’s account[s] at
the Custodian. The Advisor shall send an invoice to the Custodian indicating the amount of the fees to be deducted
from the Client’s account[s] at the end of the respective quarter. The amount due is calculated by applying the
quarterly rate (annual rate divided by 4) to the average daily market value of assets under management with
Flatrock during the quarter. Clients will be provided with a statement, at least quarterly, from the Custodian
reflecting deduction of the wealth management fee. In addition, the Advisor will provide the Client a report itemizing
the fee, including the calculation period covered by the fee, the account value and the methodology used to
calculate the fee. Clients are urged to also review and compare the statement provided by the Advisor to the
brokerage statement from the Custodian, as the Custodian does not perform a verification of fees. Clients provide
written authorization permitting advisory fees to be deducted by Flatrock to be paid directly from their account[s]
held by the Custodian as part of the wealth management agreement and separate account forms provided by the
Custodian.
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1301 Dove Street, Suite 910, Newport Beach CA 92660
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Use of Independent Managers – For Clients with account[s] allocated to an Independent Manager, the Client’s fee
may be separately billed or deducted from the Client’s account[s] with the respective manager.
C. Other Fees and Expenses
Clients may incur certain fees or charges imposed by third parties, other than Flatrock, in connection with
investments made on behalf of the Client’s account[s]. The Client is responsible for all custody and securities
execution fees charged by the Custodian, as applicable. The Advisor's recommended Custodian may not charge
securities transaction fees for ETF and equity trades in a Client's account[s], provided that the account meets the
terms and conditions of the Custodian's brokerage requirements. However, the Custodian typically charges for
mutual funds and other types of investments. The fees charged by Flatrock are separate and distinct from these
custody and execution fees. Clients are also responsible for fees charged by Independent Managers.
In addition, all fees paid to Flatrock for wealth management services are separate and distinct from the expenses
charged by mutual funds, ETFs, and private funds to their shareholders, if applicable. These fees and expenses are
described in each fund’s prospectus or offering documents. These fees and expenses will generally be used to pay
management fees for the funds, other fund expenses, account administration (e.g., custody, brokerage and account
reporting), and a possible distribution fee. A Client may be able to invest in these products directly, without the
services of Flatrock, but would not receive the services provided by Flatrock which are designed, among other
things, to assist the Client in determining which products or services are most appropriate for each Client’s financial
situation and objectives. Accordingly, the Client should review both the fees charged by the fund[s] and the fees
charged by Flatrock to fully understand the total fees to be paid. Please refer to Item 12 – Brokerage Practices for
additional information.
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination
Flatrock may be compensated for its investment management services at the end of the quarter after services are
rendered. Either party may terminate the wealth management agreement, at any time, by providing advance written
notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate the wealth management agreement within five (5) business
days of signing the Advisor’s agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-day period, the Client will incur
charges for bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of termination and such fees will be due and payable
by the Client. The Client’s wealth management agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s
prior consent.
Use of Independent Managers – Fees paid to Independent Managers may be billed in advance or arrears, pursuant
to the terms of the manager’s agreement. In the event that a Client should wish to terminate their relationship with
the Independent Manager, the terms for termination will be set forth in the respective agreements between the
Client and that Independent Manager. Flatrock will assist the Client with the termination and transition as
appropriate.
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities
Flatrock does not buy or sell securities to earn commissions and does not receive any compensation for securities
transactions in any Client account, other than the wealth management fees noted above.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Flatrock does not charge performance-based fees for its wealth management services. The fees charged by
Flatrock are as described in Item 5 above and are not based upon the capital appreciation of the funds or securities
held by any Client.
Flatrock does not manage any proprietary investment funds or limited partnerships (for example, a mutual fund or a
hedge fund) and has no financial incentive to recommend any particular investment options to its Clients.
Flatrock Wealth Partners LLC
1301 Dove Street, Suite 910, Newport Beach CA 92660
Phone: (949) 687-2615 | https://flatrockwealth.com
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Item 7 – Types of Clients
Flatrock offers wealth management services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, foundations,
and businesses. Flatrock generally imposes a minimum relationship size of $5,000,000 to effectively implement its
investment process. The minimum may be waived at the sole discretion of the Advisor.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
Flatrock utilizes a wide array of data from a number of sources to develop the Client’s investment strategy, asset
class recommendations and investment manager selection. Information sources include, but are not limited to:
investment data services (such as YCharts or equivalent), practitioner journals (such as the Financial Analysts
Journal), SSRN, investment manager websites, commentary and interviews, financial press, index data from a
variety of sources, and other sources. The Advisor may also use fundamental and technical analysis to supplement
the implementation of our investment approach.
Fundamental analysis utilizes economic and business indicators as investment selection criteria. This criteria
consists generally of ratios and trends that may indicate the overall strength and financial viability of the entity being
analyzed. Assets are deemed suitable if they meet certain criteria to indicate that they are a strong investment with
a value discounted by the market. While this type of analysis helps the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment,
it does not guarantee that the investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in
the fundamental analysis may lose value and may have negative investment performance. The Advisor monitors
these economic indicators to determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate. More details on the
Advisor’s review process are included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
Technical analysis involves the analysis of past market data rather than specific company data in determining the
recommendations made to clients. Technical analysis may involve the use of charts to identify market patterns and
trends, which may be based on investor sentiment rather than the fundamentals of the company. The primary risk
in using technical analysis is that spotting historical trends may not help to predict such trends in the future. Even if
the trend will eventually reoccur, there is no guarantee that Flatrock will be able to accurately predict such a
reoccurrence.
As noted above, Flatrock generally employs a long-term investment strategy for its Clients, as consistent with their
financial goals. Flatrock will typically hold all or a portion of a security for more than a year, but may hold for shorter
periods for the purpose of rebalancing a portfolio or meeting the cash needs of Clients. At times, Flatrock may also
buy and sell positions that are more short-term in nature, depending on the goals of the Client and/or the
fundamentals of the security, sector or asset class.
B. Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves certain investment risks. Securities may fluctuate in value or lose value. Clients
should be prepared to bear the potential risk of loss. Flatrock will assist Clients in determining an appropriate
strategy based on their tolerance for risk and other factors noted above. However, there is no guarantee that a
Client will meet their investment goals.
While the methods of analysis help the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment, it does not guarantee that the
investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in these methods of analysis may
lose value and may have negative investment performance. The Advisor monitors these economic indicators to
determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate. More details on the Advisor’s review process are
included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
Each Client engagement will entail a review of the Client's investment goals, financial situation, time horizon,
tolerance for risk and other factors to develop an appropriate strategy for managing a Client's account. Client
participation in this process, including full and accurate disclosure of requested information, is essential for the
analysis of a Client's account[s]. The Advisor shall rely on the financial and other information provided by the Client
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or their designees without the duty or obligation to validate the accuracy and completeness of the provided
information. It is the responsibility of the Client to inform the Advisor of any changes in financial condition, goals or
other factors that may affect this analysis.
The risks associated with a particular strategy are provided to each Client in advance of investing Client accounts.
The Advisor will work with each Client to determine their tolerance for risk as part of the financial planning and
portfolio implementation process. Following are some of the risks associated with the Advisor’s investment
strategies:
Market Risks
The value of a Client’s holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to companies or markets, as well as
economic, political, or social events in the U.S. and abroad. This risk is linked to the performance of the overall
financial markets.
ETF Risks
The performance of ETFs is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the ETFs
will fluctuate with the price of the underlying securities that make up the funds. In addition, ETFs have a trading risk
based on the loss of cost efficiency if the ETFs are traded actively and a liquidity risk if the ETFs has a large bid-
ask spread and low trading volume. The price of an ETF fluctuates based upon the market movements and may
dissociate from the index being tracked by the ETF or the price of the underlying investments. An ETF purchased
or sold at one point in the day may have a different price than the same ETF purchased or sold a short time later.
Interest Rate Risks
Bonds are subject to specific risks, including the following: (1) interest rate risks, i.e. the risk that bond prices will fall
if interest rates rise, and vice versa, the risk depends on two things, the bond's time to maturity, and the coupon
rate of the bond. (2) reinvestment risk, i.e. the risk that any profit gained must be reinvested at a lower rate than
was previously being earned, (3) inflation risk, i.e. the risk that the cost of living and inflation increase at a rate that
exceeds the income investment thereby decreasing the investor’s real (after inflation) rate of return, (4) credit
default risk, i.e. the risk associated with purchasing a debt instrument which includes the possibility of the company
defaulting on its repayment obligation, (5) rating downgrades, i.e. the risk associated with a rating agency’s
downgrade of the company’s rating which impacts the investor’s confidence in the company’s ability to repay its
debt and (6) Liquidity Risks, i.e. the risk that a bond may not be sold as quickly as there is no readily available
market for the bond.
Mutual Fund Risks
The performance of mutual funds is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the
mutual funds will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities that make up the funds. The price of a mutual
fund is typically set daily therefore a mutual fund purchased at one point in the day will typically have the same
price as a mutual fund purchased later that same day.
Interval Funds Risks
Interval funds, a type of closed-end fund, come with specific risks that Clients should consider. Unlike open-end
mutual funds, interval funds do not offer daily redemptions. Clients can only redeem shares at specified intervals
(e.g., quarterly, semi-annually), which can limit access to cash when needed. These funds are exposed to market,
credit, and interest rate risks, which can impact their net asset value and overall performance.
Options Contracts
Investments in options contracts have the risk of losing value in a relatively short period of time. Option contracts
are leveraged instruments that allow the holder of a single contract to control many shares of an underlying stock.
This leverage can compound gains or losses.
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1301 Dove Street, Suite 910, Newport Beach CA 92660
Phone: (949) 687-2615 | https://flatrockwealth.com
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Real Estate Risks
The risk that investments in real estate and real estate-linked securities will subject the portfolio to risks similar to
those associated with direct ownership of real estate, including losses from casualty or condemnation, and changes
in local and general economic conditions, supply and demand, interest rates, zoning laws, regulatory limitations on
rents, property taxes and operating expenses. Further, real estate investing often involves leverage, which can lead
to adverse outcomes in times of economic stress and potentially exposes investments in real estate to interest rate
risk that could impact projected yields and returns. Many real estate private funds are highly illiquid and the impose
multi-year lockup of Client funds.
Alternative Investments
Investments classified as "alternative investments" may include a broad range of underlying assets including, but
not limited to, hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, and registered, publicly traded securities. Alternative
investments are speculative, not suitable for all clients and intended for only experienced and sophisticated
investors who are willing to bear the high risk of the investment, which can include: loss of all or a substantial
portion of the investment due to leveraging, short-selling, or other speculative investment practices; lack of liquidity
in that there may be no secondary market for the fund and none expected to develop; volatility of returns; potential
for restrictions on transferring interest in the fund; potential lack of diversification and resulting higher risk
due to concentration of trading authority with a single advisor; absence of information regarding valuations and
pricing; potential for delays in tax reporting; less regulation and typically higher fees than other investment options.
Investing in a fund that concentrates its investments in a few holdings may involve heightened risk and result in
greater price volatility.
Use of Independent Managers
Flatrock may recommend the use of Independent Managers for certain Clients. Flatrock performs initial and
ongoing due diligence of Independent Managers, but such recommendations rely, to a great extent, on an
Independent Manager’s ability to successfully implement their investment strategy. Flatrock does not have the
ability to supervise the Independent Managers on a day-to-day basis. If the Client transacts in positions held in the
Account of the Independent Manager, this could materially impact the ability of the Investment Manager to execute
the investment strategy. Certain Independent Managers may engage in short sales and leverage as part of their
investment strategy.
Short Sales
A short sale involves selling a security that the Account does not own, with the expectation of buying the same
security (or an exchangeable security) at a later date for a lower price. To deliver the security to the buyer, the
Account must borrow it and later repurchase it. However, there is a risk that the lender may recall the loan, forcing
the borrower to repurchase at inflated prices, resulting in a loss. In the United States, when making a short sale, the
Account must leave the proceeds with the broker and deposit cash or marketable securities as collateral for
replacing the borrowed securities. Short sales conducted on foreign exchanges are subject to local law. It's
important to note that short sales carry the risk of unlimited market price increase. The extent to which the Account
engages in short sales depends on the Independent Manager investment strategy and market perception. If it
becomes apparent in the broader market that the Account (and other investors) have significant short positions,
there is a risk that groups of investors may coordinate, through social media or other means, to drive up the price of
the short position, potentially forcing holders of such positions, including the Account, to close them out.
Leverage
Leverage may involve borrowing, holding leveraged financial instruments, and employing products with embedded
leverage, such as short sales. By utilizing leverage, the Account aims to expand its investment opportunities and
increase exposure to assets. However, it's important to note that leveraging can amplify the volatility of the
Account's portfolio. In adverse market conditions, the use of leverage can lead to significant losses that exceed
those incurred without leverage. The Account may maintain substantial leverage relative to its capital, borrowing or
employing other leverage options for various purposes, including increasing investment capacity, covering
operational expenses, or facilitating transaction clearance. It's important to acknowledge that the availability and
terms of borrowing arrangements or other leverage options are not guaranteed. Unfavorable economic conditions
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may raise funding costs, limit access to capital markets, or cause lenders to withhold credit extensions to the
Account.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investing in securities and other investments involve
a risk of loss that each Client should understand and be willing to bear. Clients are reminded to discuss
these risks with the Advisor.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, regulatory or disciplinary events involving Flatrock or its owner. Flatrock values the trust
Clients place in the Advisor. The Advisor encourages Clients to perform the requisite due diligence on any advisor
or service provider that the Client engages. The backgrounds of the Advisor or Advisory Persons are available on
the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm
name or CRD# 321777.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
A. Financial Registration and Affiliations
Neither Flatrock nor its Supervised Persons have any registrations or affiliations with a broker-dealer, futures
commission merchant, commodity pool operator, or commodity-trading advisor.
B-C. Material Relationships
Mr. West is a former employee and Board Member of Research Affiliates, a registered investment adviser that
provides sub-advisory services to mutual funds and licenses indexes to providers of mutual funds and ETFs. Mr.
West continues to hold promissory notes from Research Affiliates as part of the sale of his former equity interest in
that firm. The notes are payable on a fixed schedule with fixed interest and not contingent on Research Affiliates’
future assets under management, profitability or continuation as sub-advisor or licensor.
Mr. Winters is a minority, non-controlling equity owner in PIMCO. Mr. Winters’ ownership interest represents an
immaterial fraction of PIMCO’s overall equity. The value of this passive interest is not linked to or affected by any
investment recommendations or client activity at Flatrock.
Because Flatrock may recommend or select mutual funds, ETFs, or other investment products sponsored or sub-
advised by these firms, a potential conflict of interest exists in that Flatrock, or its principals, could have an indirect
economic incentive to recommend such products.
Flatrock addresses this conflict by maintaining a fiduciary obligation to act in each client’s best interest and by
applying an objective due diligence process when selecting all investment products, without preference to any
entity in which its principals have a financial interest. The due diligence process for Flatrock recommended
investment funds and strategies excludes consideration of the principal’s financial relationship and relies on
objective criteria The firm’s product selection is based solely on the suitability of the investment for the client’s
objectives, risk tolerance, and overall financial situation. Flatrock does not receive any compensation, revenue
sharing, or other financial benefit from PIMCO, Research Affiliates, or their affiliates for recommending or selecting
their products. The firm’s Chief Compliance Officer monitors investment recommendations and holdings quarterly to
ensure no disproportionate reliance on or recommendation of PIMCO or Research Affiliates products. All conflicts
are disclosed to clients in this brochure and addressed through the firm’s Code of Ethics and supervisory oversight.
D. Selection of Other Advisors
Use of Independent Managers
As noted in Item 4, the Client’s account[s] may be allocated one or more Independent Managers to assist with the
implementation of a Client’s investment strategy. The Advisor does not receive compensation from any
Independent Manager. The Advisor’s fees are detailed in Item 5.A. above.
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Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
A. Code of Ethics
Flatrock has implemented a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that defines the Advisor’s fiduciary commitment to each
Client. This Code applies to all persons associated with Flatrock (“Supervised Persons”). The Code was developed
to provide general ethical guidelines and specific instructions regarding the Advisor’s duties to each Client. Flatrock
and its Supervised Persons owe a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client. It is the obligation of
Flatrock’s Supervised Persons to adhere not only to the specific provisions of the Code, but also to the general
principles that guide the Code. The Code covers a range of topics that address employee ethics and conflicts of
interest. To request a copy of the Code, please contact the Advisor at (949)687-2615.
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest
Flatrock allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and
purchased on behalf of Clients. Flatrock does not act as principal in any transactions. In addition, the Advisor does
not act as the general partner of a fund, or advise an investment company. Flatrock does not have a material
interest in any securities traded in Client accounts.
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients
Flatrock allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and
purchased on behalf of Clients. Owning the same securities that are recommended (purchase or sell) to Clients
presents a conflict of interest that, as fiduciaries, must be disclosed to Clients and mitigated through policies and
procedures. As noted above, the Advisor has adopted the Code to address insider trading (material non-public
information controls); gifts and entertainment; outside business activities and personal securities reporting. When
trading for personal accounts, Supervised Persons have a conflict of interest if trading in the same securities. The
fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of its Clients can be violated if personal trades are made with more
advantageous terms than Client trades, or by trading based on material non-public information. This risk is
mitigated by conducting a coordinated review of personal accounts and the accounts of the Clients. The Advisor
has also adopted written policies and procedures to detect the misuse of material, non-public information.
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client
While Flatrock allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to
and purchased on behalf of Clients, such trades are typically aggregated with Client orders or traded afterwards. At
no time will Flatrock, or any Supervised Person of Flatrock, transact in any security to the detriment of any
Client.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s]
Flatrock does not have discretionary authority to select the broker-dealer/custodian for custody and execution
services. The Client will engage the broker-dealer/custodian (herein the "Custodian") to safeguard Client assets
and authorize Flatrock to direct trades to the Custodian as agreed upon in the wealth management agreement.
Further, Flatrock does not have the discretionary authority to negotiate commissions on behalf of Clients on a
trade-by-trade basis.
Where Flatrock does not exercise discretion over the selection of the Custodian, it may recommend the Custodian
to Clients for custody and execution services. Clients are not obligated to use the recommended Custodian and will
not incur any extra fee or cost from the Advisor associated with using a custodian not recommended by Flatrock.
However, the Advisor may be limited in the services it can provide if the recommended Custodian is not engaged.
Flatrock may recommend the Custodian based on criteria such as, but not limited to, reasonableness of
commissions charged to the Client, services made available to the Client, and its reputation and/or the location of
the Custodian’s offices.
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Flatrock will generally recommend that Clients establish their account[s] at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”),
or Fidelity Investments, Inc., both FINRA-registered broker-dealers and member SIPC. Fidelity or Schwab will serve
as the Client’s “qualified custodian”. Flatrock maintains an institutional relationship with Fidelity and Schwab,
whereby the Advisor receives economic benefits from Fidelity and Schwab (Please see Item 14 below.)
Following are additional details regarding the brokerage practices of the Advisor:
1. Soft Dollars - Soft dollars are revenue programs offered by broker-dealers/custodians whereby an advisor
enters into an agreement to place security trades with a broker-dealer/custodian in exchange for research and
other services. Flatrock does not participate in soft dollar programs sponsored or offered by any broker-
dealer/custodian. However, the Advisor receives certain economic benefits from the Custodian. Please see Item 14
below.
2. Brokerage Referrals - Flatrock does not receive any compensation from any third party in connection with the
recommendation for establishing an account.
3. Directed Brokerage - All Clients are serviced on a “directed brokerage basis”, where Flatrock will place trades
within the established account[s] at the Custodian designated by the Client. Further, all Client accounts are traded
within their respective account[s]. The Advisor will not engage in any principal transactions (i.e., trade of any
security from or to the Advisor’s own account) or cross transactions with other Client accounts (i.e., purchase of a
security into one Client account from another Client’s account[s]). Flatrock will not be obligated to select competitive
bids on securities transactions and does not have an obligation to seek the lowest available transaction costs.
These costs are determined by the Custodian.
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades
The primary objective in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities for Client accounts is to obtain the
most favorable net results taking into account such factors as 1) price, 2) size of the order, 3) difficulty of execution,
4) confidentiality and 5) skill required of the Custodian. Flatrock will execute its transactions through the Custodian
as authorized by the Client. Flatrock may aggregate orders in a block trade or trades when securities are
purchased or sold through the Custodian for multiple (discretionary) accounts in the same trading day. If a block
trade cannot be executed in full at the same price or time, the securities actually purchased or sold by the close of
each business day must be allocated in a manner that is consistent with the initial pre-allocation or other written
statement. This must be done in a way that does not consistently advantage or disadvantage any particular Clients’
accounts.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
A. Frequency of Reviews
Securities in Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis. Formal reviews are generally
conducted at least annually or more frequently depending on the needs of the Client.
B. Causes for Reviews
In addition to the investment monitoring noted in Item 13.A, each Client account shall be reviewed at least annually.
Reviews may be conducted more frequently at the Client’s request. Accounts may be reviewed as a result of major
changes in economic conditions, known changes in the Client’s financial situation, and/or large deposits or
withdrawals in the Client’s account[s]. The Client is encouraged to notify Flatrock if changes occur in the Client’s
personal financial situation that might adversely affect the Client’s investment plan. Additional reviews may be
triggered by material market, economic or political events.
C. Review Reports
The Client will receive brokerage statements no less than quarterly from the Custodian. These brokerage
statements are sent directly from the Custodian to the Client. The Client may also establish electronic access to the
Custodian’s website so that the Client may view these reports and their account activity. Client brokerage
statements will include all positions, transactions and fees relating to the Client’s account[s]. The Advisor may also
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provide Clients with periodic reports regarding their holdings, allocations, and performance.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Compensation Received by Flatrock
Flatrock is a fee-based advisory firm, that is compensated solely by its Clients and not from any investment
product. Flatrock does not receive commissions or other compensation from product sponsors, broker-dealers or
any un-related third party. Flatrock may refer Clients to various unaffiliated, non-advisory professionals (e.g.
attorneys, accountants, estate planners) to provide certain financial services necessary to meet the goals of its
Clients. Likewise, Flatrock may receive non-compensated referrals of new Clients from various third-parties.
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform
Flatrock has established an institutional relationship with Fidelity to assist the Advisor in managing Client
account[s]. Access to the Fidelity platform is provided at no charge to the Advisor. The Advisor receives access to
software and related support without cost because the Advisor renders investment management services to Clients
that maintain assets at Fidelity. The software and related systems support may benefit the Advisor, but not its
Clients directly. In fulfilling its duties to its Clients, the Advisor endeavors at all times to put the interests of its
Clients first. Clients should be aware, however, that the receipt of economic benefits from a Custodian creates a
conflict of interest since these benefits may influence the Advisor’s recommendation of this Custodian over one that
does not furnish similar software, systems support, or services.
Flatrock has also established an institutional relationship with Schwab through its “Schwab Advisor Services” unit, a
division of Schwab dedicated to serving independent advisory firms like Flatrock. As a registered investment
advisor participating on the Schwab Advisor Services platform, Flatrock receives access to software and related
support without cost because the Advisor renders investment management services to Clients that maintain assets
at Schwab. Services provided by Schwab Advisor Services benefit the Advisor and many, but not all services
provided by Schwab will benefit Clients. In fulfilling its duties to its Clients, the Advisor endeavors at all times to put
the interests of its Clients first. Clients should be aware, however, that the receipt of economic benefits from a
custodian creates a potential conflict of interest since these benefits may influence the Advisor's recommendation
of this custodian over one that does not furnish similar software, systems support, or services.
Services that Benefit the Client – Schwab’s institutional brokerage services include access to a broad range of
investment products, execution of securities transactions, and custody of Client’s funds and securities. Through
Schwab, the Advisor may be able to access certain investments and asset classes that the Client would not be able
to obtain directly or through other sources. Further, the Advisor may be able to invest in certain mutual funds and
other investments without having to adhere to investment minimums that might be required if the Client were to
directly access the investments.
Services that May Indirectly Benefit the Client – Schwab provides participating advisors with access to technology,
research, discounts and other services. In addition, the Advisor receives duplicate statements for Client accounts,
the ability to deduct advisory fees, trading tools, and back office support services as part of its relationship with
Schwab. These services are intended to assist the Advisor in effectively managing accounts for its Clients, but may
not directly benefit all Clients.
Services that May Only Benefit the Advisor – Schwab also offers other services and support to Flatrock that may
not benefit the Client, including: educational conferences and events, financial start-up support, consulting services
and discounts for various service providers. Access to these services creates a financial incentive for the Advisor to
recommend Schwab, which results in a potential conflict of interest. Flatrock believes, however, that the selection of
Schwab as Custodian is in the best interests of its Clients.
B. Compensation for Client Referrals
The Advisor does not compensate, either directly or indirectly, any persons who are not supervised persons, for
Client referrals.
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Item 15 – Custody
Flatrock does not accept or maintain custody of Client accounts, except for the limited circumstances outlined
below:
Deduction of Advisory Fees - To ensure compliance with regulatory requirements associated with the deduction of
advisory fees, all Clients for whom Flatrock exercises discretionary authority must hold their assets with a "qualified
custodian." Clients are responsible for engaging a “qualified custodian” to safeguard their funds and securities and
must instruct Flatrock to utilize that Custodian for securities transactions on their behalf. Clients are encouraged to
review statements provided by the Custodian and compare to any reports provided by Flatrock to ensure accuracy,
as the Custodian does not perform this review.
Money Movement Authorization - For instances where Clients authorize Flatrock to move funds between their
accounts, Flatrock and the Custodian have implemented safeguards to ensure that all money movement activities
are conducted strictly in accordance with the Client’s documented instructions.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Flatrock generally has discretion over the selection and amount of securities to be bought or sold in Client accounts
without obtaining prior consent or approval from the Client. However, these purchases or sales may be subject to
specified investment objectives, guidelines, or limitations previously set forth by the Client and agreed to by
Flatrock. Discretionary authority will only be authorized upon full disclosure to the Client. The granting of such
authority will be evidenced by the Client's execution of a wealth management agreement containing all applicable
limitations to such authority. All discretionary trades made by Flatrock will be in accordance with each Client's
investment objectives and goals.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
Flatrock does not accept proxy-voting responsibility for any Client. Clients will receive proxy statements directly
from the Custodian. The Advisor will assist in answering questions relating to proxies, however, the Client retains
the sole responsibility for proxy decisions and voting.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Neither Flatrock, nor its management, have any adverse financial situations that would reasonably impair the ability
of Flatrock to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither Flatrock, nor any of its Advisory Persons, have been subject
to a bankruptcy or financial compromise. Flatrock is not required to deliver a balance sheet along with this
Disclosure Brochure as the Advisor does not collect advance fees of $1,200 or more for services to be performed
six months or more in the future.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
John M. West
Managing Partner, Co-Founder and Chief Compliance Officer
Effective: October 16, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of John
M. West (CRD# 2967088) in addition to the information contained in the Flatrock Wealth Partners LLC (“Flatrock” or
the “Advisor”, CRD# 321777) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if
you have any questions about the contents of the Flatrock Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement,
please contact us at (949) 687-2615.
Additional information about Mr. West is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 2967088.
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
John M. West, CFA®, born in 1973, is dedicated to advising Clients of Flatrock as a Managing Partner and Co-
Founder as well as its Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. West earned a B.S. in Finance from University of Arizona in
1996. Additional information regarding Mr. West’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
04/2022 to Present
Managing Partner, CoFounder, and Chief Compliance Officer,
Flatrock Wealth Partners LLC
Not Employed
Partner, Research Affiliates, LLC
Registered Representative, Foreside Financial Services, LLC
Vice President of Research, Wurts & Associates
06/2021 to 03/2022
06/2006 to 05/2021
02/2021 to 05/2021
07/1996 to 6/2006
Chartered Financial Analyst™ (“CFA®”)
The Chartered Financial Analyst™ (“CFA®”) charter is a professional designation established in 1962 and awarded
by CFA® Institute. To earn the CFA® charter, candidates must pass three sequential, six-hour examinations over
two to four years. The three levels of the CFA® Program test a wide range of investment topics, including ethical
and professional standards, fixed-income analysis, alternative and derivative investments, and portfolio
management and wealth planning. Also, CFA® charter holders must have at least four years of acceptable
professional experience in the investment decision-making process and must commit to abide by, and annually
reaffirm their adherence to the CFA® Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct. CFA® is a
trademark owned by CFA® Institute.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. West. Mr. West has never been
involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits, arbitration claims
or administrative proceedings against Mr. West.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. West.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. West on the Investment Adviser
Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD#
2967088.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Mr. West also serves as a Member of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Investment Committee for the
University of Arizona Foundation. Limited time during business hours is required for this activities.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. West is dedicated to the wealth management activities of Flatrock’s Clients. Mr. West does not receive any
additional forms of compensation from Clients.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. West serves as a Managing Partner and Co-founder as well as the Chief Compliance Officer of Flatrock. Mr.
West can be reached at (949) 687-2610 .
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Flatrock has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised Person
in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Flatrock. Further, Flatrock is subject to regulatory oversight by
various agencies. These agencies require registration by Flatrock and its Supervised Persons. As a registered
entity, Flatrock is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Flatrock is
required to periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to provide various reports regarding
the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Kevin M. Winters, CAIA®, CFP®, CIMA®
Managing Partner, Co-Founder
Effective: October 16, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of Kevin
M. Winters, CAIA®, CFP®, CIMA® (CRD# 3277677) in addition to the information contained in the Flatrock Wealth
Partners LLC (“Flatrock” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 321777) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of
the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Flatrock Disclosure Brochure or this
Brochure Supplement, please contact us at (949) 687-2615.
Additional information about Mr. Winters is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 3277677.
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Kevin M. Winters, CAIA®, CFP®, CIMA®, born in 1976, is dedicated to advising Clients of Flatrock as a Managing
Partner, Co-Founder. Mr. Winters earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from University of Colorado at
Boulder in 1998. Additional information regarding Mr. Winters’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Managing Partner, Co-Founder, Flatrock Wealth Partners LLC
Executive Vice President, PIMCO LLC
08/2022 to Present
08/2006 to 09/2022
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst™ (“CAIA®”)
The CAIA® designation, recognized globally, is administered by the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst™
Association and requires a comprehensive understanding of core and advanced concepts regarding alternative
investments, structures, and ethical obligations. To qualify for the CAIA® designation, finance professionals must
complete a self-directed, comprehensive course of study on risk-return attributes of institutional quality alternative
assets; pass both the Level I and Level II CAIA® examinations at global, proctored testing centers; attest annually to
the terms of the Member Agreement; and hold a US bachelor's degree (or equivalent) plus have at least one year
of professional experience or have four years of professional experience. Professional experience includes full-time
employment in a professional capacity within the regulatory, banking, financial, or related fields. Once a qualified
candidate completes the CAIA® program, he or she may apply for CAIA® membership and the right to use the
CAIA® designation, providing an opportunity to access ongoing educational opportunities.
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (“CFP®”)
The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP®, and federally registered CFP® (with flame design) marks
(collectively, the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the United States by CERTIFIED
FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP® Board”).
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial planners to
hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries for its (1) high
standard of professional education; (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of practice; and (3) ethical
requirements that govern professional engagements with clients. Currently, more than 87,000 individuals have
obtained CFP® certification in the United States.
To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following requirements:
● Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial planning subject
areas that CFP Board’s studies have determined as necessary for the competent and professional delivery
of financial planning services, and attain a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited United States
college or university (or its equivalent from a foreign university). CFP Board’s financial planning subject
areas include insurance planning and risk management, employee benefits planning, investment planning,
income tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning;
● Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination includes case
studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose financial planning issues
and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real-world circumstances;
● Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related experience (or the
equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
● Ethics – Agree to be bound by CFP Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of documents
outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics requirements in order
to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
● Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years, including two
hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct, to maintain
competence and keep up with developments in the financial planning field; and
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● Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The Standards
prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at a fiduciary standard of
care. This means CFP® professionals must provide financial planning services in the best interests of their
clients.
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to CFP Board’s
enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of their CFP®.
Certified Investment Management Analyst™ (“CIMA®”)
The CIMA® certification signifies that an individual has met initial and ongoing experience, ethical, education, and
examination requirements for investment management consulting, including advanced investment management
theory and application. To earn CIMA® certification, candidates must: submit an application, pass a background
check and have an acceptable regulatory history; pass an online Qualification Examination; complete an in-person
or online executive education program at an AACSB® accredited university business school; pass an online
Certification Examination; and have an acceptable regulatory history as evidenced by FINRA Form U-4 or other
regulatory requirements and have three years of financial services experience at the time of certification.
CIMA® certificates must adhere to IMCA’s Code of Professional Responsibility, Standards of Practice, and Rules
and Guidelines for Use of the Marks. CIMA® designees must report 40 hours of continuing education credits,
including two ethics hours every two years to maintain the certification. The designation is administered through the
Investment Management Consultants Association™ (IMCA®).
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Winters. Mr. Winters has never been
involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits, arbitration claims
or administrative proceedings against Mr. Winters.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Winters.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Winters on the Investment Adviser
Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD#
3277677.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Mr. Winters serves as a Co-General Partner in a private real estate LLC, Acqua Fria, LLC. The investment
partnership does not anticipate any new capital or investors. Clients of Flatrock are not offered investment interests
in Acqua Fria.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Winters is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Flatrock’s Clients. Mr. Winters does not receive any
additional forms of compensation from Clients.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Winters serves as a Managing Partner, Co-Founder of Flatrock and is supervised by John West, Managing
Partner, Co-Founder and Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. West can be reached at (949) 687-2610.
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Flatrock has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised Person
in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Flatrock. Further, Flatrock is subject to regulatory oversight by
various agencies. These agencies require registration by Flatrock and its Supervised Persons. As a registered
entity, Flatrock is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Flatrock is
required to periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to provide various reports regarding
the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
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1301 Dove Street, Suite 910, Newport Beach CA 92660
Phone: (949) 687-2615 | https://flatrockwealth.com
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Privacy Policy
Effective: October 16, 2025
Our Commitment to You
Flatrock Wealth Partners LLC (“Flatrock” or the “Advisor”) is committed to safeguarding the use of personal
information of our Clients (also referred to as “you” and “your”) that we obtain as your Investment Advisor, as
described here in our Privacy Policy (“Policy”).
Our relationship with you is our most important asset. We understand that you have entrusted us with your private
information, and we do everything that we can to maintain that trust. Flatrock (also referred to as "we", "our" and
"us”) protects the security and confidentiality of the personal information we have and implements controls to
ensure that such information is used for proper business purposes in connection with the management or servicing
of our relationship with you.
Flatrock does not sell your non-public personal information to anyone. Nor do we provide such information to others
except for discrete and reasonable business purposes in connection with the servicing and management of our
relationship with you, as discussed below.
Details of our approach to privacy and how your personal non-public information is collected and used are set forth
in this Policy.
Why you need to know?
Registered Investment Advisors (“RIAs”) must share some of your personal information in the course of servicing
your account. Federal and State laws give you the right to limit some of this sharing and require RIAs to disclose
how we collect, share, and protect your personal information.
What information do we collect from you?
Driver’s license number
Date of birth
Social security or taxpayer identification number Assets and liabilities
Name, address and phone number[s]
Income and expenses
E-mail address[es]
Investment activity
Account information (including other institutions)
Investment experience and goals
What Information do we collect from other sources?
Custody, brokerage and advisory agreements
Other advisory agreements and legal documents
Transactional information with us or others
Account applications and forms
Investment questionnaires and suitability
documents
Other information needed to service account
How do we protect your information?
To safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access and use we maintain physical, procedural and
electronic security measures. These include such safeguards as secure passwords, encrypted file storage and a
secure office environment. Our technology vendors provide security and access control over personal information
and have policies over the transmission of data. Our associates are trained on their responsibilities to protect
Client’s personal information.
We require third parties that assist in providing our services to you to protect the personal information they receive
from us.
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How do we share your information?
An RIA shares Client personal information to effectively implement its services. In the section below, we list some
reasons we may share your personal information.
Basis For Sharing
Do we share?
Can you limit?
Yes
No
Servicing our Clients
We may share non-public personal information with non-affiliated third
parties (such as administrators, brokers, custodians, regulators, credit
agencies, other financial institutions) as necessary for us to provide
agreed upon services to you, consistent with applicable law, including
but not limited to: processing transactions; general account
maintenance; responding to regulators or legal investigations; and credit
reporting.
No
Not Shared
Marketing Purposes
Flatrock does not disclose, and does not intend to disclose, personal
information with non-affiliated third parties to offer you services. Certain
laws may give us the right to share your personal information with
financial institutions where you are a customer and where Flatrock or the
client has a formal agreement with the financial institution. We will only
share information for purposes of servicing your accounts, not for
marketing purposes.
Yes
Yes
Authorized Users
Your non-public personal information may be disclosed to you and
persons that we believe to be your authorized agent[s] or
representative[s].
No
Not Shared
Information About Former Clients
Flatrock does not disclose and does not intend to disclose, non-public
personal information to non-affiliated third parties with respect to persons
who are no longer our Clients.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
We will send you a copy of this Policy annually for as long as you maintain an ongoing relationship with us.
Periodically we may revise this Policy and will provide you with a revised Policy if the changes materially alter the
previous Privacy Policy. We will not, however, revise our Privacy Policy to permit the sharing of non-public personal
information other than as described in this notice unless we first notify you and provide you with an opportunity to
prevent the information sharing.
Any Questions?
You may ask questions or voice any concerns, as well as obtain a copy of our current Privacy Policy by contacting
us at (949) 687-2615.
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1301 Dove Street, Suite 910, Newport Beach CA 92660
Phone: (949) 687-2615 | https://flatrockwealth.com
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