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GARRETT WEALTH
ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
Disclosure Brochure: Form ADV 2A
a Registered Investment Adviser
DISCLOSURE BROCHURE
09/22/2025
201 Ft. Worth Hwy.,
Weatherford, TX 76086
CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Stefan Simpson
(817) 550-6750
ITEM 1. COVER PAGE
www.BentOakCapital.com
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Garrett Wealth
Advisory Group, LLC (hereinafter “GWAG” or the “Firm”). If you have any questions about the contents
of this brochure, please contact the Firm at the telephone number listed above. The information in this
brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) or by any state securities authority. Additional information about the Firm is available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The Firm is a registered investment adviser. Registration does not
imply any level of skill or training.
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ITEM 2. MATERIAL CHANGES
Material changes relate to Garrett Wealth Advisory Group, LLC policies, practices, or
conflicts of interests only. As of March 18th, 2025, there have been material changes to
Items 4, 5, 10, and 14 to disclose GWAG’s insurance relationship with Halo Investing
Insurance Services, LLC. Furthermore, as of September 2, 2025 the Garrett Wealth
Advisory Group, LLC has transitioned to a fee-only model where the only compensation
the Firm and its employees receive is related to the investment management fee
charged to its clients; neither the Firm nor its employees receive commissions on any
securities or other product sales.
ITEM 3. TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 1. COVER PAGE ........................................................................................................................... 1
ITEM 2. MATERIAL CHANGES ........................................................................................................... 2
ITEM 3. TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................... 2
ITEM 4. ADVISORY BUSINESS .......................................................................................................... 3
ITEM 5. FEES AND COMPENSATION ............................................................................................... 8
ITEM 6. PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT ...........................13
ITEM 7. TYPES OF CLIENTS ..............................................................................................................13
ITEM 8. METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISK OF LOSS .............13
ITEM 9. DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION ......................................................................................... 16
ITEM 10. OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS .............................. 16
ITEM 11. CODE OF ETHICS ............................................................................................................... 17
ITEM 12. CUSTODIAL PRACTICES .................................................................................................. 18
ITEM 13. REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS ................................................................................................... 20
ITEM 14. CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION ................................................... 20
ITEM 15. CUSTODY .............................................................................................................................21
ITEM 16. INVESTMENT DISCRETION ...............................................................................................21
ITEM 17. VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES ........................................................................................... 22
ITEM 18. FINANCIAL INFORMATION.............................................................................................. 22
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ITEM 4. ADVISORY BUSINESS
Garrett Wealth Advisory Group ("GWAG") offers a variety of advisory services, which include the
relevant terms and conditions of the advisory relationship (the “Investment Management
Agreement, Financial Planning and Consulting Agreement, and Retirement Plan Services
Agreement.) Prior to GWAG rendering any of the foregoing advisory services, clients are
required to enter into one or more written agreements with GWAG.
GWAG was formed in 2014 and is owned by David Wayne Garrett (53.675%), Brandon Wayne
Garrett (43.675%) and Jason McGarraugh (2.65%). As of December 2024, the firm has
$803,657,019 in discretionary assets under management and $26,584,888 in assets under
advisement. Garrett Wealth Advisory Group, LLC ("GWAG") is the entity name for the
Registered Investment Adviser. GWAG does business as BentOak Capital "BOC" and the brand
BentOak Capital was established in 2020.
While this brochure generally describes the business of GWAG, certain sections also discuss
the activities of its Supervised Persons, which refer to the Firm’s officers, partners, directors (or
other persons occupying a similar status or performing similar functions), employees, or any
other person who provides investment advice on GWAG’s behalf and is subject to the Firm’s
supervision or control.
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONSULTING SERVICES
GWAG offers clients a broad range of financial planning and consulting services, which may
include any or all of the following functions:
Business Financial Planning
Education Planning
Personal Financial Planning
Cash Flow Analysis
Estate Planning
Personal Tax Planning
Real Estate Analysis
Charitable Planning
Insurance Analysis
Retirement Planning
Corporate Structure
Investment Planning
Corporate Tax Planning
Lines of Credit Analysis
Manager Due Diligence
Cost Segregation Study
Mortgage/Debt Analysis
While each of these services is available on a stand-alone basis, certain of them may also be
rendered in conjunction with investment portfolio management as part of a comprehensive
wealth management engagement (described in more detail below).
In performing these services, GWAG is not required to verify any information received from the
client or from the client’s other professionals (e.g., attorneys, accountants, etc.) and is expressly
authorized to rely on such information. Clients retain absolute discretion over all decisions
regarding
implementation and are under no obligation to act upon any of the
recommendations made by GWAG under a financial planning or consulting engagement.
GWAG has complete discretion over accounts serviced through an investment management
engagement. The recommendations and observations provided in the financial plan are based
upon information provided to GWAG. Due to the variables included in GWAG’s planning
assumptions which include but are not limited to: returns, inflation, fiscal and monetary policy,
economic data, etc., GWAG’s recommendations and opinions are subject to change when
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warranted. Outside of economic and financial assumptions, clients are advised that it remains
their responsibility to promptly notify the Firm of changes in their financial situation,
investment objective, goals, life-changing events, and/or any other pertinent information for
the purpose of reviewing, evaluating, or revising GWAG’s recommendations or services.
INSURANCE SERVICES
GWAG has engaged Halo Investing Insurance Services, LLC (“Halo”), in its separate capacity as
a licensed insurance broker and agency. Halo offers insurance-related advice and products on
a fee compensation basis. Certain of GWAG’s representatives also serve as licensed agents, but
do not receive any new or legacy compensation or commissions in this capacity. The fee
compensation paid by clients to Halo and its agents is separate from, and in addition to,
GWAG’s investment advisory fee.
Please Note-Conflict of Interest: The recommendation by GWAG that a client consider the
purchase of an insurance product from Halo presents a conflict of interest, as the potential
receipt of an insurance fee by Halo and its agent(s) may provide an incentive for GWAG to
recommend insurance products. No client is under any obligation to purchase any insurance
product from Halo. Clients can purchase insurance products through other, non-affiliated
insurance agencies and agents. While certain GWAG representatives are licensed insurance
agents, the representatives do not receive any new or legacy compensation or commissions
in this capacity.
INVESTMENT AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES
GWAG manages client investment portfolios on a fully discretionary basis (please see our Wrap
Fee Brochure). In addition, GWAG may provide clients with wealth management services
which generally include a broad range of comprehensive financial planning and consulting
services as well as discretionary management of investment portfolios.
GWAG primarily allocates client assets among various mutual funds, exchange-traded funds
(“ETFs”), individual debt and equity securities, and independent investment managers
(“Independent Managers”) in accordance with their stated investment objectives.
Where appropriate, the Firm may also provide advice about any type of legacy position or other
investment held in client portfolios. Clients may engage GWAG to manage and/or advise on
certain investment products that are not maintained at their primary custodian, such as
variable life insurance and annuity contracts and assets held in employer sponsored
retirement plans and qualified tuition plans (i.e., 529 plans). In these situations, GWAG directs
or recommends the allocation of client assets among the various investment options available
with the product. These assets are generally maintained at the underwriting insurance
company, or the custodian designated by the product’s provider.
GWAG tailors its advisory services to meet the needs of its individual clients and seeks to
ensure, on a continuous basis, that client portfolios are managed in a manner consistent with
those needs and objectives. GWAG consults with clients on an initial and ongoing basis to
assess their specific risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity constraints and other related factors
relevant to the management of their portfolios. Clients are advised to promptly notify GWAG
if there are changes in their financial situation or if they wish to place any limitations on the
management of their portfolios. Clients may impose reasonable restrictions or mandates on
the management of their accounts if GWAG determines, in its sole discretion, the conditions
will not materially impact the performance of a management strategy or prove overly
burdensome to the Firm’s management efforts. For more information about this service,
please refer to our Wrap Fee Brochure.
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USE OF INDEPENDENT MANAGERS
As mentioned above, GWAG may select certain Independent Managers to actively manage a
portion of its clients’ assets. The specific terms and conditions under which a client engages
an Independent Manager may be set forth in a separate written agreement with the
designated Independent Manager. In addition to this brochure, clients may also receive the
written disclosure documents of the respective Independent Managers engaged to manage
their assets.
GWAG evaluates a variety of information about Independent Managers, which may include
the Independent Managers’ public disclosure documents, materials supplied by the
Independent Managers themselves and other third-party analyses it believes are reputable. To
the extent possible, the Firm seeks to assess the Independent Managers’ investment
strategies, past performance, and risk results in relation to its clients’ individual portfolio
allocations and risk exposure. GWAG also takes into consideration each Independent
Manager’s management style, returns, reputation, financial strength, reporting, pricing, and
research capabilities, among other factors.
GWAG continues to provide services relative to the discretionary selection of the Independent
Managers. On an ongoing basis, the Firm monitors the performance of those accounts being
managed by Independent Managers. GWAG seeks to ensure the Independent Managers’
strategies and target allocations remain aligned with its clients’ investment objectives and
overall best interests.
LPL SPONSORED PROGRAMS
GWAG may provide advisory services through certain programs sponsored by LPL Financial
LLC (LPL), a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer. Below is a brief description of
each LPL advisory program available to GWAG. For more information regarding the LPL
programs, including more information on the advisory services and fees that apply, the types
of investments available in the programs and the potential conflicts of interest presented by
the programs, please see the program account packet (which includes the account
agreement and LPL Form ADV program brochure) and the Form ADV, Part 2A of LPL or the
applicable program.
PERSONAL WEALTH PORTFOLIOS PROGRAM (PWP)
PWP offers clients an asset management account using asset allocation model portfolios
designed by LPL. Advisor will have discretion for selecting the asset allocation model portfolio
based on client’s investment objective. Advisors will also have discretion for selecting third
party money managers (PWP Advisors), mutual funds and ETFs within each asset class of the
model portfolio. LPL will act as the overlay portfolio manager on all PWP accounts and will be
authorized to purchase and sell on a discretionary basis mutual funds, ETFs and equity and
fixed income securities.
A minimum account value of $250,000 is required for PWP. In certain instances, LPL will permit
a lower minimum account size.
MODEL WEALTH PORTFOLIOS PROGRAM (MWP)
MWP offers clients a professionally managed mutual fund asset allocation program. GWAG
will obtain the necessary financial data from the client, assist the client in determining the
suitability of the MWP program and assist the client in setting an appropriate investment
objective. The Advisor will initiate the steps necessary to open an MWP account and have
discretion to select a model portfolio designed by LPL’s Research Department consistent with
the client’s stated investment objective. LPL’s Research Department or third-party portfolio
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strategists are responsible for selecting the mutual funds or ETFs within a model portfolio and
for making changes to the mutual funds or ETFs selected.
GUIDED WEALTH PORTFOLIOS (GWP)
(including but not
GWP offers clients the ability to participate in a centrally managed, algorithm-based
investment program, which is made available to users and clients through a web-based,
interactive account management portal (“Investor Portal”). Investment recommendations to
buy and sell open-end mutual funds and exchange-traded funds are generated through
proprietary, automated, computer algorithms (collectively, the “Algorithm”) of Xulu, Inc., doing
business as FutureAdvisor (“FutureAdvisor”), based upon model portfolios constructed by LPL
and selected for the account as described below (such model portfolio selected for the
account, the “Model Portfolio”). Communications concerning GWP are intended to occur
primarily through electronic means
limited to, through email
communications or through the Investor Portal), although GWAG will be available to discuss
investment strategies, objectives, or the account in general in person or via telephone.
A preview of the Program (the “Educational Tool”) is provided for a period of up to forty-five
(45) days to help users determine whether they would like to become advisory clients and
receive ongoing financial advice from LPL, FutureAdvisor and GWAG by enrolling in the
advisory service (the “Managed Service”). The Educational Tool and Managed Service are
described in more detail in the GWP Program Brochure. Users of the Educational Tool are not
considered to be advisory clients of LPL, FutureAdvisor or GWAG, do not enter into an advisory
agreement with LPL, FutureAdvisor or GWAG, do not receive ongoing investment advice or
supervisions of their assets, and do not receive any trading services.
A minimum account value of $5,000 is required to enroll in the Managed Service.
MANAGER ACCESS SELECT (MAS)
Manager Access Select provides clients access to the investment advisory services of
professional portfolio management firms for the individual management of client accounts.
GWAG will assist clients in identifying a third-party portfolio manager (Portfolio Manager) from
a list of Portfolio Managers made available by LPL. The Portfolio Manager manages client’s
assets on a discretionary basis. GWAG will provide initial and ongoing assistance regarding the
Portfolio Manager selection process.
A minimum account value of $100,000 is required for Manager Access Select, however, in
certain instances, the minimum account size may be lower or higher.
SMALL MARKET SOLUTIONS (SMS)
SMS is a bundled Retirement Plan service offering designed specifically for small employer
plans. In this offering, LPL will serve as the 3(38) Investment Manager to the plan and discharge
a portion of the non-discretionary functions to GWAG. The client will receive both LPL and
GWAG’s Firm Brochures and shall enter into an LPL specific agreement for the 3(38) services
and compensation paid to LPL, and a separate GWAG agreement delineating the specific
functions performed by and compensation due to GWAG.
POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Advisor receives an advisory fee as a result of a client’s participation in an LPL program.
Depending on, among other things, the type and size of the account, type of securities held in
the account, changes in its value over time, the ability to negotiate fees, the historical or
expected size or number of transactions, and the number and range of supplementary
advisory and client-related services provided to the client, the amount of this compensation
may be more or less than what the GWAG would receive if the client participated in other
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programs, whether through LPL or another sponsor, or paid separately for investment advice,
and other services.
The account fee may be higher than the fees charged by other investment advisors for similar
services. For instance, FutureAdvisor offers direct-to-consumer services similar to GWP.
Therefore, clients could generally pay a lower advisory fee for algorithm-driven, automated
(“robo”) investment advisory services through FutureAdvisor or other robo providers. However,
clients using such direct robo services will forgo opportunities to utilize LPL-constructed
model portfolios or to collaborate directly with a financial advisor.
Clients should consider the level and complexity of the advisory services to be provided when
negotiating the account fee (or the advisor fee portion of the account fee, as applicable) with
GWAG. With regard to accounts utilizing third-party portfolio managers under aggregate, all-
in-one account fee structures (including MAS, PWP and the legacy MWP fee structure),
because the portion of the account fee retained by GWAG varies depending on the portfolio
strategist fee associated with a portfolio, GWAG has a financial incentive to select one portfolio
instead of another portfolio.
RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTING:
Our firm provides retirement plan consulting services to employer plan sponsors on an
ongoing basis. Generally, such consulting services consist of assisting employer plan sponsors
in establishing, monitoring, and reviewing their company's participant-directed retirement
plan. GWAG may provide investment advisory and consulting services to participant directed
retirement plans per the terms and conditions of a Retirement Plan Services Agreement
between GWAG and the Plan Sponsor. For such engagements, GWAG shall assist the Plan
sponsor with the selection of an investment platform from which Plan participants shall make
their respective investment choices (which may include investment strategies devised and
managed by GWAG), and, to the extent engaged to do so, may also provide corresponding
education to assist the participants with their decision-making process. These services shall
generally be provided on an unbundled (non-wrap fee) percentage of Plan assets basis as
discussed in the Retirement Plan Services Agreement, but the GWAG, at its discretion, could
also provide certain Plan consulting services on an hourly or fixed fee basis.
As the needs of the plan sponsor dictate, areas of advising could include: investment options,
plan structure and participant education. Retirement Plan Consulting services may include:
• Participant education – at the request of the sponsor, participants will be provided
up to two (2) annual general seminars, to include materials which describe various
investment alternatives available under the Plan, information about investing
generally, including information about different types of investments, allocation
interactive materials designed to help
strategies, historical returns, and
participants identify an appropriate strategy.
• Review of plans, including plan metrics, record keeper reports, third-party
administrator reports, and investment fiduciary best practices.
• Review and assistance with requests for proposal
• Advice regarding plan services
• New plan implementation
• General guidance and advice
GWAG acknowledges the following limitations with regards to retirement plan consulting
services:
• Adviser is neither an “administrator,” as defined by ERISA Section 3(16) nor the “plan
administrator,” as defined by Internal Revenue Code Section 414(g);
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• Adviser may or may not have discretion or responsibility to interpret the Plan
documents, determine eligibility or participation under the Plan, or to take any
other action with respect to the management, administration or any other aspect
of the Plan;
• Adviser is not responsible for delivery of notifications or other advice to Plan
participants or for the Plan’s overall compliance with ERISA;
• Adviser shall have no responsibility or liability with respect to any investment
alternatives that it did not recommend or select;
• Adviser has no responsibility to provide any services or accept any liability with
respect to any “Excluded Assets” which include: assets accessed through
“brokerage windows,” or any other Plan arrangement allowing Plan participants to
allocate investment assets to investments beyond those designated or made
available by the Plan; employer securities; real estate (except for real estate funds
and publicly traded REITs); participant loans; non-publicly traded partnership
interests; other non-publicly traded securities (other than collective trusts and
similar vehicles); or other illiquid securities or assets;
• Adviser will not serve as qualified custodian of Plan assets;
• Adviser shall not be responsible for, and shall be held harmless from, any acts or
omissions of any other professionals engaged (or who should have been engaged)
to provide services to the Plan and/or its participants (i.e., participant education,
Plan administration, recordkeeping, legal and accounting services);
• Adviser will not provide any Plan administration, legal, or accounting services;
• Adviser will not vote proxies related to Plan investments; and,
• Adviser shall not be responsible for the investment decisions made by Plan
participants. Each participant is responsible for making the investment decisions
for his/her own retirement account.
All retirement plan consulting services shall be in compliance with the applicable state laws
regulating retirement consulting services. This applies to client accounts that are retirement
or other employee benefit plans (“Plan”) governed by the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”). The Plan is a participant-directed pension, profit-
sharing or other employee benefit plan (other than an individual retirement account) which is
qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. GWAG is the “named
fiduciary” as defined in Section 402(a)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974, as amended (“ERISA”), with respect to control or management of all Plan assets. GWAG
will not act as: a “fiduciary” to the Plan as defined under ERISA Section 3(21); and as an
“investment manager” to the Plan as defined under ERISA Section 3(38) with respect to any
asset allocation models (the “Models”). Adviser’s services will be limited to the services
described above.
ITEM 5. FEES AND COMPENSATION
GWAG offers services on a fee-only basis, which may include fixed and/or hourly fees, as well
as fees based upon assets under management or advisement.
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONSULTING FEES
GWAG may charge a fixed and/or hourly fee for providing financial planning and consulting
services under a stand-alone engagement. These fees are negotiable, but generally range from
$500 to $20,000 on a fixed fee basis and/or from $50 to $300 on an hourly basis, depending
upon the scope and complexity of the services and the professional rendering the financial
planning and/or the consulting services. If the client engages the Firm for additional
investment advisory services, GWAG may offset all or a portion of its fees for those services
based upon the amount paid for the financial planning and/or consulting services.
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The terms and conditions of the financial planning and/or consulting engagement are set forth
in the Advisory Agreement and GWAG generally requires one-half of the fee (estimated hourly
or fixed) payable upon execution of the Advisory Agreement. The outstanding balance is
generally due upon delivery of the financial plan or completion of the agreed upon services.
The Firm does not, however, take receipt of $1,200 or more in prepaid fees in excess of six
months in advance of services rendered.
INVESTMENT AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT FEES
GWAG offers investment management services for an annual fee based on the amount of total
household assets under the Firm’s management. This management fee generally varies in
accordance with the following fee schedule:
ADVISORY FEE
SWM II, MWP*, & PWP ACCOUNT(S)
BALANCE
Less than $500,000
1.35%
$500,001 - $1,000,000
1.25%
$1,000,001 - $2,000,000
1.15%
$2,000,001 - $3,000,000
1.00%
$3,000,001 - $5,000,000
0.85%
$5,000,001 - $7,000,000
0.75%
Over $7,000,001
Negotiable
**GWP ACCOUNT(S) BALANCE
ADVISORY FEE
All Amounts
.85%
$500,001 and over
Negotiable
***MAS ACCOUNT(S) BALANCE
ADVISORY FEE
Greater than $100,000
2.00%
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Beginning in 2019, our custodian LPL Financial reduced and/or stopped charging transaction
fees for certain mutual funds and individual equities (including ETFs). As a result of LPL’s
decision, the total transaction fees paid by the Adviser under the Adviser’s Wrap Program
decreased and GWAG did not alter its fee schedule as a result of the change.
Client account type is designated by the executed advisory agreement and account opening
paperwork. Our SWM II accounts are wrapped portfolio services. Please see the Garrett Wealth
Advisory Wrap brochure for additional information.
The annual fee is prorated and charged quarterly, in advance, based upon the market value of
the assets being managed by GWAG on the last day of the previous billing period. Fees are
negotiable, and the fee assessed to certain clients may be lower than that stated above based
on criteria such as size, complexity of needs, length of relationship, etc.
If assets in excess of $100,000 are deposited into or withdrawn from an account after the
inception of a billing period, the fee payable with respect to such assets is adjusted to reflect
the interim change in portfolio value. For the initial period of an engagement, the fee is
calculated on a pro rata basis.
In the event the advisory agreement is terminated, the fee for the final billing period is prorated
through the effective date of the termination and the outstanding or unearned portion of the
fee is charged or refunded to the client, as appropriate.
Additionally, for asset management services the Firm provides with respect to certain client
holdings (e.g., held-away assets, accommodation accounts, alternative investments, etc.),
GWAG may negotiate a fee rate that differs from the range set forth above.
FEES FOR LPL ADVISORY SPONSORED PROGRAMS
The account fee charged to the client for each LPL advisory program is negotiable, subject to
the following account fees:
ADVISORY PROGRAM
MAXIMUM ACCOUNT FEE
MWP
2.83%*
GWP
1.35%**
MAS
2.5%***
Please Note: these fees constitute the maximum fee and is priced based on the client’s needs.
The Firm considers various factors and the totality of the circumstances of the relationship,
including risk-return profile, investment objectives, and the nature of the asset class, among
other factors.
* The MWP account fee consists of an LPL program fee, a strategist fee (if applicable) and an
advisor fee of up to 2.00%. Accounts remaining under the legacy fee structure may be charged
one aggregate account fee, for which the maximum account fee is 2.50%. See the MWP
program brochure for more information.
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** GWP Managed Service clients are charged an account fee consisting of an LPL program fee
of 0.35% and an advisor fee of up to 1.00%. In the future, a strategist fee may apply. However,
LPL Research currently serves as the sole portfolio strategist and does not charge a fee for its
services. FutureAdvisor is compensated directly by LPL for its services, including the Algorithm
and related software, through an annual sub-advisory fee (tiered based on assets under
management by FutureAdvisor, at a rate ranging from 0.10% to 0.17%). As each asset tier is
reached, LPL’s share of the compensation shall increase, and clients will not benefit from such
asset tiers.
GWP Educational Tool provides access to sample recommendations at no charge to users.
However, if users decide to implement sample recommendations by executing trades, they
will be charged fees, or expenses by the applicable adviser, as well as underlying investment
fees and expenses. Account fees are payable quarterly in advance, except that the SMS fee is
paid in arrears on the frequency agreed to between client and Advisor.
Excluding GWP and SMS, LPL serves as program sponsor, investment advisor and broker-
dealer for the LPL advisory programs. In the Managed Service of GWP, LPL is appointed by
each client as custodian of account assets and broker-dealer with respect to processing
securities transactions for the accounts. In general, FutureAdvisor, in its capacity as investment
advisor, will submit transactions through LPL; however, FutureAdvisor may choose to execute
transactions through a broker-dealer other than LPL, subject to its duty to seek to achieve best
execution. When securities transactions are affected through LPL, there are no brokerage
commissions charged to the account. If FutureAdvisor chooses to execute a transaction
through a broker-dealer other than LPL, the execution price may include a commission or fee
imposed by the executing broker-dealer. In evaluating whether to execute a trade through a
broker-dealer other than LPL, Future Advisor will consider the fact that the account will not be
charged a commission if the transaction is affected through LPL.
GWP clients are charged an account fee consisting of an LPL program fee of 0.35% and an
advisor fee of up to 1.00%. In the future, a strategist fee may apply. However, LPL Research
currently serves as the sole portfolio strategist and does not charge a fee for its services.
FutureAdvisor is compensated directly by LPL for its services, including the Algorithm and
related software, through an annual sub-advisory fee (tiered based on assets under
management by FutureAdvisor, at a rate ranging from 0.10% to 0.17%). As each asset tier is
reached, LPL’s share of the compensation shall increase, and clients will not benefit from such
asset tiers.
The Guided Wealth Portfolio Educational Tool provides access to sample recommendations at
no charge to users. However, if users decide to implement sample recommendations by
executing trades, they will be charged fees, or expenses by the applicable broker or adviser, as
well as underlying investment fees and expenses. Account fees are payable quarterly in
advance, except that the SMS fee is paid in arrears on the frequency agreed to between client
and Advisor.
The Adviser and LPL may share in the account fee and other fees associated with program
accounts. Under SMS, LPL serves as investment advisor but not the broker-dealer. Advisor and
LPL will share in the advisory portion of the SMS fee. The portion of the SMS fee payable to each
entity shall be described in the executed agreements between LPL and client and GWAG and
client.
*** The MAS account fee is comprised of an advisory payout fee, platform/program fee and a
manager fee. A MAS account can vary given changes to the fee schedule, a client’s account
size, model type, and/or strategy implemented through the platform.
FEE DISCRETION
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GWAG may, in its sole discretion, negotiate to charge a lesser fee based upon certain criteria,
such as anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future additional assets, dollar
amount of assets to be managed, related accounts, account composition, pre-existing/legacy
client relationship, account retention and pro bono activities.
ADDITIONAL FEES AND EXPENSES
In addition to the advisory fees paid to GWAG clients may also incur certain charges imposed
by other third parties, such as custodians, trust companies, banks, and other financial
institutions (collectively “Financial Institutions”). Clients may incur certain charges imposed by
other third parties and can include transaction fees, custodial fees, fees charged by
independent managers as disclosed in the fund’s prospectus (e.g., fund management fees and
other fund expenses), charges imposed directly by a mutual fund or ETF in a client’s account,
deferred sales charges, odd-lot differentials, transfer taxes, wire transfer fees, electronic
transfer fees, redemption fees, overnight check fees, account closing fees and other charges
imposed by the administrator, custodian, or other service provider. As a client you will pay fees
and incur costs whether you make or lose money on your investments. Fees and costs will
reduce any amount of money you make on your investments over time.
DIRECT FEE DEBIT
Clients generally provide GWAG and/or certain Independent Managers with the authority to
directly debit their accounts for payment of the investment advisory fees. The Financial
Institutions that act as the qualified custodian for client accounts, from which the Firm retains
the authority to directly deduct fees, have agreed to send statements to clients not less than
quarterly detailing all account transactions, including any amounts paid to GWAG.
ACCOUNT ADDITIONS AND WITHDRAWALS
Clients may make additions to and withdrawals from their account at any time, subject to
GWAG’s right to terminate an account. Additions may be in cash or securities provided that
the Firm reserves the right to liquidate any transferred securities or declines to accept
particular securities into a client’s account. Clients may withdraw account assets on notice to
GWAG, subject to the usual and customary securities settlement procedures. However, the
Firm generally designs its portfolios as long-term investments, and the withdrawal of assets
may impair the achievement of a client’s investment objectives. GWAG may consult with its
clients about the options and implications of transferring securities. Clients are advised that
when transferred securities are liquidated, they may be subject to transaction fees, short-term
redemption fees, fees assessed at the mutual fund level (e.g., contingent deferred sales
charges) and/or tax ramifications.
RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTING:
Our Retirement Plan Consulting services are billed on an hourly or flat fee basis, or a fee based
on the percentage of Plan assets under management. The total estimated fee, as well as the
ultimate fee charged, is based on the scope and complexity of our engagement with the client.
The maximum hourly fee to be charged will not exceed $250. Our flat fees range from $750 to
$10,000. Fees based on a percentage of managed Plan assets will not exceed 0.00%. The fee-
paying arrangements will be determined on a case-by-case basis and will be detailed in the
signed consulting agreement.
INSURANCE SERVICES:
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In addition to advisory services, certain representatives of GWAG are licensed insurance agents
and may recommend that clients purchase insurance products. While certain GWAG
representatives are licensed insurance agents, the representatives do not receive any new or
legacy compensation or commissions in this capacity. The recommendation by GWAG that a
client consider the purchase of an insurance product from Halo presents a conflict of interest,
as the potential receipt of an insurance fee by Halo and its agent(s) may provide an incentive
for GWAG to recommend insurance products. To mitigate this conflict, GWAG discloses that
clients are under no obligation to purchase insurance products through our representatives or
through Halo.
ITEM 6. PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE
MANAGEMENT
GWAG does not provide any services for a performance-based fee (i.e., a fee based on a share
of capital gains or capital appreciation of a client’s assets).
ITEM 7. TYPES OF CLIENTS
GWAG offers services to individuals, high net worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing
plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and business entities.
MINIMUM ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS
GWAG does not impose a stated minimum fee or minimum portfolio value for starting and
maintaining an investment management relationship. GWAG typically engages with clients
with a minimum $1,000,000 of investable assets or a minimum of $350,000 gross household
income. GWAG has the authority to make exceptions to these minimums under appropriate
circumstances. Certain Independent Managers may impose more restrictive account
requirements and billing practices from the Firm. In these instances, GWAG may alter its
corresponding account requirements and/or billing practices to accommodate those of the
Independent Managers.
A minimum account value of $5,000 is required to enroll in the GWP Service. In certain
instances, LPL will permit a lower minimum account size.
A minimum account value of $250,000 is required for the PWP service. In certain instances,
LPL will permit a lower minimum account size.
A minimum account value of $100,000 is required for Manager Access Select, however, in
certain instances, the minimum account size may be lower or higher.
ITEM 8. METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
AND RISK OF LOSS
METHODS OF ANALYSIS
GWAG utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical methods of analysis.
Fundamental analysis involves an evaluation of the fundamental financial condition and
competitive position of a particular fund or issuer. For GWAG, this process typically involves an
analysis of an issuer’s management team, investment strategies, style drift, past performance,
reputation, and financial strength in relation to the asset class concentrations and risk
exposures of the Firm’s model asset allocations. A substantial risk in relying upon fundamental
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analysis is that while the overall health and position of a company may be good, evolving
market conditions may negatively impact the security.
Technical analysis involves the examination of past market data rather than specific issuer
information in determining the recommendations made to clients. Technical analysis may
involve the use of mathematical based indicators and charts, such as moving averages and
price correlations, to identify market patterns and trends which may be based on investor
sentiment rather than the fundamentals of the company. A substantial risk in relying upon
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 GWAG will be able
to accurately predict such a reoccurrence.
Cyclical analysis is similar to technical analysis in that it involves the assessment of market
conditions at a macro (entire market or economy) or micro (company specific) level, rather
than focusing on the overall fundamental analysis of the health of the particular company that
GWAG is recommending. The risks with cyclical analysis are similar to those of technical
analysis.
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
Prior to developing an investment strategy tailored to each client, GWAG gathers and analyzes
detailed information about the client, including goals, existing investments, insurance
coverage, sources of income and other assets and liabilities. The Firm then seeks to define the
client’s investment objectives and risk profile, which together form the basis for the selection
and diversification of investments.
Once an initial investment strategy is established, GWAG’s portfolio managers continually
monitor its clients’ portfolios, making changes as needed.
Based on client suitability, risk tolerance, and investment objectives, their assets may be placed
in any one or a combination of the following models:
Conservative (Income with Capital Preservation Objective)
Our most conservative investment objective. Emphasis is placed on generation of current
income and long-term preservation of capital. A lower risk level generally means lower overall
return expectations. The portfolio is constructed using a blend of open-end mutual funds and
exchange-traded funds (ETF’s) with special consideration given to each client’s portfolio size
and tax situation.
Moderately Conservative (Income with Moderate Growth Objective)
Emphasis is placed on generation of current income with a secondary focus on moderate
capital growth. The portfolio is constructed using a blend of open-end mutual funds and
exchange-traded funds 9ETF’s) with special consideration given to each client’s portfolio size
and tax situation.
Balanced Income (Income with Moderate Growth or Growth with Income
Objective)
Emphasis is placed on maximizing current income and long-term income growth. The
portfolio is constructed using a blend of open-end mutual funds and exchange-traded funds
(ETF’s) with little consideration for tax efficiency.
Moderate (Growth with Income Objective)
Emphasis is placed on modest capital growth with some focus on generation of current
income. The portfolio is constructed using a blend of open-end mutual funds and exchange-
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traded funds (ETF’s) with special consideration given to each client’s portfolio size and tax
situation.
Moderately Aggressive (Growth Objective)
Designed to achieve high long-term growth and capital appreciation. There is little focus on
generation of current income resulting in a higher risk portfolio. The portfolio is constructed
using a blend of open-end mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETF’s) with special
consideration given to each client’s portfolio size. Tax sensitivity is generally not a factor.
Aggressive (Aggressive Growth Objective)
Designed to achieve high long-term growth and capital appreciation. There is no focus on the
generation of current income resulting in our highest risk portfolio. The portfolio is constructed
using a blend of open-end mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETF’s) with special
consideration given to each client’s portfolio size. Tax sensitivity is generally not a factor. It
should be noted that each of the above strategies is only available through the SWM II
Program as described in our Wrap Fee Brochure.
RISK OF LOSS
Market Risks
Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal, and all investors should be
guided accordingly. The profitability of a significant portion of GWAG’s recommendations
and/or investment decisions may depend to a great extent upon correctly assessing the future
course of price movements of stocks, bonds, and other asset classes. There can be no
assurance that GWAG will be able to predict those price movements accurately or capitalize
on any such assumptions.
Mutual Funds and ETFs
An investment in a mutual fund or ETF involves risk, including the loss of principal. Mutual fund
and ETF shareholders are necessarily subject to the risks stemming from the individual issuers
of the fund’s underlying portfolio securities. Such shareholders are also liable for taxes on any
fund-level capital gains, as mutual funds and ETFs are required by law to distribute capital
gains in the event, they sell securities for a profit that cannot be offset by a corresponding loss.
Shares of mutual funds are generally distributed and redeemed on an ongoing basis by the
fund itself or a broker acting on its behalf. The trading price at which a share is transacted is
equal to a fund’s stated daily per share net asset value (“NAV”), plus any shareholder fees (e.g.,
sales loads, purchase fees, redemption fees). The per share NAV of a mutual fund is calculated
at the end of each business day, although the actual NAV fluctuates with intraday changes to
the market value of the fund’s holding. The trading prices of mutual fund’s shares may differ
significantly from the NAV during the periods of market volatility, which may, among other
factors, lead to the mutual fund’s shares trading at a premium or discount to actual NAV.
Shares of ETFs are listed on securities exchanges and transacted at negotiated prices in the
secondary market. Generally, ETF shares trade at or near their most recent NAV, which is
generally calculated at least once daily for indexed based ETFs and potentially more frequently
for actively managed ETFs. However, certain inefficiencies may cause the shares to trade at a
premium or discount to their pro rata NAV. There is also no guarantee that an active secondary
market for such shares will develop or continue to exist. Generally, an ETF only redeems shares
when aggregated as creation units (usually 20,000 shares or more). Therefore, if a liquid
secondary market ceases to exist for shares of a particular ETF, a shareholder may have no way
to dispose of such shares.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
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GWAG may recommend an investment in, or allocate assets among, various real estate
investment trusts (“REITs”), the shares of which exist in the form of either publicly traded or
privately placed securities. REITs are collective investment vehicles with portfolios comprised
primarily of real estate and mortgage related holdings. Many REITs hold heavy concentrations
of investments tied to commercial and/or residential developments, which inherently subject
REIT investors to the risks associated with a downturn in the real estate market. Investments
linked to certain regions that experience greater volatility in the local real estate market may
give rise to large fluctuations in the value of the vehicle’s shares. Mortgage related holdings
may give rise to additional concerns pertaining to interest rates, inflation, liquidity, and
counterparty risk.
Business Development Companies (BDCs)
GWAG may recommend an investment in, or allocate assets among, various business
development companies (“BDCs”), the shares of which exist in the form of publicly traded
securities. BDCs make equity and debt investments in small companies that are in the “start-
up” phase of development. Many BDCs invest in debt and equity securities of smaller
companies that are privately held and lack publicly available information, which inherently
subject BDC investors to the risks associated with a speculative market. BDC investors are
subject to the risk that a company may default when unable to meet its obligations. The
market price of securities issued by a BDC may fluctuate significantly, and BDCs investments
may give rise to additional concerns pertaining to interest rates, inflation, and liquidity.
Variable Annuities
GWAG may recommend an investment in various annuities. Variable annuities are contracts
between an insurer and the insured under which the insurer agrees to make periodic
payments to the insured after a specified period of time. The payments are variable based
upon the performance of a subaccount in the insured’s policy. Variable annuities are long-term
retirement investments and are tax-deferred until money is withdrawn from the annuity
account. Since variable annuities offer a range of investment options in the subaccounts,
including stocks, bonds, and money market instruments, they subject variable annuity
investors to the risks associated with market volatility. GWAG offers variable products for a fee
only, so there is no conflict of interest regarding sales commissions, trails, or 12b-1 fees.
Use of Independent Managers
As stated above, GWAG may select certain Independent Managers to manage a portion of its
clients’ assets. In these situations, GWAG continues to conduct ongoing due diligence of such
managers, but such recommendations rely to a great extent on the Independent Managers’
ability to successfully implement their investment strategies. In addition, GWAG generally may
not have the ability to supervise the Independent Managers on a day-to-day basis.
ITEM 9. DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
GWAG has not been involved in any legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client’s
evaluation of its advisory business or the integrity of its management.
ITEM 10. OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND
AFFILIATIONS
INSURANCE SERVICES
GWAG has engaged Halo Investing Insurance Services, LLC (“Halo”), in its separate capacity as
a licensed insurance broker and agency. Halo offers insurance-related advice and products on
a fee compensation basis. Certain of GWAG’s representatives also serve as licensed agents, but
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do not receive any new or legacy compensation or commissions in this capacity. The fee
compensation paid by clients to Halo and its agents is separate from, and in addition to,
GWAG’s investment advisory fee.
Please Note-Conflict of Interest: The recommendation by GWAG that a client consider the
purchase of an insurance product from Halo presents a conflict of interest, as the potential
receipt of an insurance fee by Halo and its agent(s) may provide an incentive for GWAG to
recommend insurance products. No client is under any obligation to purchase any insurance
product from Halo. Clients can purchase insurance products through other, non-affiliated
insurance agencies and agents. While certain GWAG representatives are licensed insurance
agents, the representatives do not receive any new or legacy compensation or commissions
in this capacity.Consultant to Halo Securities, LLC. GWAG may recommend the services of
Halo Securities, LLC, an unaffiliated broker-dealer. The Registrant serves as a consultant with
respect to certain retail clients of Halo Securities and receives compensation for its services.
Therefore, there is a conflict of interest when GWAG recommends Halo Securities’ services to
clients or perspective clients. GWAG believes this conflict is mitigated as the Registrant does
not charge an investment advisory fee on securities held by clients through Halo.
With respect to this engagement, the unaffiliated broker-dealer maintains both the initial and
ongoing day-to-day relationship with the underlying client, including initial and ongoing
determination of client suitability. Although the Registrant may provide information to an
underlying client, GWAG is not responsible for custodial selection and cannot negotiate
commissions and/or transaction costs, and/or seek better execution on behalf of the
underlying clients. The underlying clients with whom the Registrant interacts are advised as
to the limitations of GWAG’s duties.
ITEM 11. CODE OF ETHICS
GWAG has adopted a code of ethics in compliance with applicable securities laws (“Code of
Ethics”) that sets forth the standards of conduct expected of its Supervised Persons. GWAG’s
Code of Ethics contains written policies reasonably designed to prevent certain unlawful
practices such as the use of material non-public information by the Firm or any of its
Supervised Persons and the trading by the same of securities ahead of clients in order to take
advantage of pending orders.
The Code of Ethics also requires certain of GWAG’s personnel to report their personal securities
holdings and transactions and obtain pre-approval of certain investments (e.g., initial public
offerings, limited offerings). However, the Firm’s Supervised Persons are permitted to buy or
sell securities that it also recommends to clients if done in a fair and equitable manner that is
consistent with the Firm’s policies and procedures. This Code of Ethics has been established
recognizing that some securities trade in sufficiently broad markets to permit transactions by
certain personnel to be completed without any appreciable impact on the markets of such
securities. Therefore, under limited circumstances, exceptions may be made to the policies
stated below.
When the Firm is engaging in or considering a transaction in any security on behalf of a client,
no Supervised Person with access to this information may knowingly effect for themselves or
for their immediate family (i.e., spouse, minor children and adults living in the same household)
a transaction in that security unless:
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the transaction has been completed;
the transaction for the Supervised Person is completed as part of a batch trade with
clients; or
• a decision has been made not to engage in the transaction for the client.
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These requirements are not applicable to: (i) direct obligations of the Government of the
United States; (ii) money market instruments, bankers’ acceptances, bank certificates of
deposit, commercial paper, repurchase agreements and other high quality short-term debt
instruments, including repurchase agreements; (iii) shares issued by mutual funds or money
market funds; and (iv) shares issued by unit investment trusts that are invested exclusively in
one or more mutual funds.
Clients and prospective clients may contact GWAG to request a copy of its Code of Ethics.
ITEM 12. CUSTODIAL PRACTICES
RECOMMENDATION OF CUSTODIANS FOR CLIENT TRANSACTIONS
investment management accounts. Factors which GWAG considers
GWAG generally recommends that clients utilize the custody and clearing services of LPL
in
Financial for
recommending LPL Financial or any other custodian to clients include their respective
financial strength, reputation, execution, pricing, research, and service. LPL Financial may
enable the Firm to obtain many mutual funds without transaction charges and other securities
at nominal transaction charges. The transaction fees charged by LPL Financial may be higher
or lower than those charged by other Financial Institutions. GWAG seeks to fulfill its duty and
comply with regulations regarding best execution.
In seeking best execution, the
determinative factor is not the lowest possible cost, but whether the transaction represents
the best qualitative execution, taking into consideration the full range of a Financial
Institution’s services, including among others, the value of research provided, execution
capability and responsiveness. GWAG seeks competitive rates but may not necessarily obtain
the lowest possible rates for client transactions. GWAG periodically and systematically reviews
its policies and procedures regarding its recommendation of Financial Institutions in light of
its duty to obtain best execution.
SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT PROVIDED BY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
GWAG may receive without cost from LPL Financial computer software and related systems
support, which allow GWAG to better monitor client accounts maintained at LPL Financial.
GWAG may receive the software and related support without cost because the Firm renders
investment management services to clients that maintain assets at LPL Financial. The
software and support are not provided in connection with securities transactions of clients (i.e.,
not “soft dollars”). The software and related systems support may benefit GWAG, but not its
clients directly. In fulfilling its duties to its clients, GWAG endeavors at all times to put the
interests of its clients first. Clients should be aware, however, that GWAG’s receipt of economic
benefits from a custodian creates a conflict of interest since these benefits may influence the
Firm’s choice of custodian over another that does not furnish similar software, systems support
or services.
Specifically, GWAG may receive the following benefits from LPL Financial:
• Receipt of duplicate client confirmations and bundled duplicate statements;
• Access to a trading desk that exclusively services its institutional traders;
• Access to block trading which provides the ability to aggregate securities
transactions and then allocate the appropriate shares to client accounts; and
• Access to an electronic communication network for client order entry and
account information.
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DIRECTED TRANSACTIONS
The client may direct GWAG in writing to use a particular Financial Institution to execute some
or all transactions for the client. In that case, the client will negotiate terms and arrangements
for the account with that Financial Institution and the Firm will not seek better execution
services or prices from other Financial Institutions or be able to “batch” client transactions for
execution through other Financial Institutions with orders for other accounts managed by
GWAG (as described above). As a result, the client may pay higher transaction costs, greater
spreads or may receive less favorable net prices, on transactions for the account than would
otherwise be the case. Subject to its duty of best execution, GWAG may decline a client’s
request to direct transactions if, in the Firm’s sole discretion, such transaction arrangements
would result in additional operational difficulties or violate restrictions imposed by other
custodian.
TRADE AGGREGATION
Transactions for each client can be affected independently unless GWAG decides to purchase
or sell the same securities for several clients at approximately the same time. GWAG may (but
is not obligated to) combine or “batch” such orders to obtain best execution, to negotiate more
favorable rates or to allocate equitably among the Firm’s client’s differences in prices or other
transaction costs that might not have been obtained had such orders been placed
independently. Under this procedure, transactions will generally be averaged as to price and
allocated among GWAG’s clients pro rata to the purchase and sale orders placed for each client
on any given day. To the extent that the Firm determines to aggregate client orders for the
purchase or sale of securities, including securities in which GWAG’s Supervised Persons may
invest, the Firm generally does so in accordance with applicable rules promulgated under the
Advisers Act and no-action guidance provided by the staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission. GWAG does not receive any additional compensation or remuneration as a result
of the aggregation.
In the event that the Firm determines that a prorated allocation is not appropriate under the
particular circumstances, the allocation will be made based upon other relevant factors, which
may include: (i) when only a small percentage of the order is executed, shares may be allocated
to the account with the smallest order or the smallest position or to an account that is out of
line with respect to security or sector weightings relative to other portfolios, with similar
mandates; (ii) allocations may be given to one account when one account has limitations in its
investment guidelines which prohibit it from purchasing other securities which are expected
to produce similar investment results and can be purchased by other accounts; (iii) if an
account reaches an investment guideline limit and cannot participate in an allocation, shares
may be reallocated to other accounts (this may be due to unforeseen changes in an account’s
assets after an order is placed); (iv) with respect to sale allocations, allocations may be given to
accounts low in cash; (v) in cases when a pro rata allocation of a potential execution would
result in a de minimis allocation in one or more accounts, the Firm may exclude the account(s)
from the allocation; the transactions may be executed on a pro rata basis among the
remaining accounts; or (vi) in cases where a small proportion of an order is executed in all
accounts, shares may be allocated to one or more accounts on a random basis.
In no case shall GWAG enter into agency or principal transactions with a Client or arrange
agency cross transactions for any Client.
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VALUATION
GWAG’s process to value client holdings and assess fees based on those valuations are based
on the market value assessed by the qualified custodian of the assets. GWAG neither
participates in the valuation nor adjusts those valuations.
It is important to note that billing on securities for which no active market exists (excluding
non-liquid assets such as partnerships), GWAG shall use Information such as Independent
audits or appraisals, as it in good faith deems relevant, to determine the value thereof (in the
absence of a readily determinable value, such securities will be valued at purchase prices). CCO
shall approve all valuations determined by GWAG or its supervised persons.
ITEM 13. REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
ACCOUNT REVIEWS
GWAG monitors client portfolios and accounts on a continuous and ongoing basis. Such
reviews are conducted by the Firm’s investment adviser representatives. All investment
advisory clients are encouraged to discuss their needs, goals, and objectives with GWAG and
to keep the Firm informed of any changes thereto. The Firm contacts ongoing investment
advisory clients at least annually to review its previous services and/or recommendations.
ACCOUNT STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
Clients are provided with transaction confirmation notices and regular summary account
statements directly from the Financial Institutions where their assets are custodied. From
time-to-time or as otherwise requested, clients may also receive written or electronic reports
from GWAG and/or an outside service provider, which contain certain account and/or market-
related information, such as an inventory of account holdings or account performance. Clients
should compare the account statements they receive from their custodian with any
documents or reports they receive from GWAG or an outside service provider.
ITEM 14. CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
CLIENT REFERRALS
The Firm does not currently provide compensation to any third-party solicitors for client
referrals.
INSURANCE SERVICES
GWAG and its representatives may receive compensation in the form of fees or other
payments from the sale of insurance products. This compensation is separate from and in
addition to the advisory fees charged for investment management services. Clients should be
aware that this compensation creates an incentive for our representatives to recommend
insurance products. GWAG seeks to mitigate this conflict by fully disclosing it and ensuring
that recommendations are made in the client’s best interest.
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ITEM 15. CUSTODY
The Advisory Agreement and/or the separate agreement with any Financial Institution
generally authorizes GWAG and/or the Independent Managers to debit client accounts for
payment of the Firm’s fees and to directly remit that those funds to the Firm in accordance
with applicable custody rules. The Financial Institutions that act as the qualified custodian for
client accounts, from which the Firm retains the authority to directly deduct fees, have agreed
to send statements to clients not less than quarterly detailing all account transactions,
including any amounts paid to GWAG.
In addition, as discussed in Item 13, GWAG may also send periodic supplemental reports to
clients. Clients should carefully review the statements sent directly by the Financial Institutions
and compare them to those received from GWAG.
STANDING LETTERS OF AUTHORIZATION
As a matter of policy and practice, GWAG does maintain custody of advisory client funds,
securities, or assets with constructive custody by way of Standing Letters of Authorization
(SLOA’s) and the ability to directly debit fees from a client’s account. The SEC issued a no-action
letter (“Letter”) with respect to Rule206(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 the 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
GWAG may be given the authority to exercise discretion on behalf of clients. GWAG is
considered to exercise investment discretion over a client’s account if it can affect and/or direct
transactions in client accounts without first seeking their consent. GWAG is given this authority
through a power-of-attorney included in the agreement between GWAG and the client.
Clients may request a limitation on this authority (such as certain securities not to be bought
or sold). GWAG takes discretion over the following activities:
• The securities to be purchased or sold;
• The amount of securities to be purchased or sold;
• When transactions are made; and
• The Independent Managers to be hired or fired.
ITEM 17. VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES
DECLINATION OF PROXY VOTING AUTHORITY
GWAG generally does not accept the authority to vote on a client's securities (i.e., proxies) on
their behalf. However, third party money managers selected or recommended by our firm may
vote proxies for clients. Therefore, except in the event a third-party money manager votes
proxies, clients maintain exclusive responsibility for: (1) directing the manner in which proxies
solicited by issuers of securities beneficially owned by the client shall be voted, and (2) making
all elections relative to any mergers, acquisitions, tender offers, bankruptcy proceedings or
other type events pertaining to the client’s investment assets. Therefore (except for proxies
that may be voted by a third-party money manager), our firm and/or you shall instruct your
qualified custodian to forward to you copies of all proxies and shareholder communications
relating to your investment assets. Clients receive proxies directly from the financial
institutions where their assets are custodied and may contact GWAG with questions about any
such issuer solicitations.
ITEM 18. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
GWAG is not required to disclose any financial information due to the following:
• The Firm does not require or solicit the prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees
six months or more in advance of services rendered;
• The Firm does not have a financial condition that is reasonably likely to impair its
ability to meet contractual commitments to clients; and
• The Firm has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition at any time during the
past ten years.