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FORM ADV PART 2A
DISCLOSURE BROCHURE
Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC
Office Address:
3980 Old Milton Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Tel: 678-694-8770
Fax: 404-475-3059
November 7, 2025
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Gibbs Wealth
Management, LLC. Being registered as a registered investment adviser does not imply a certain level
of skill or training. If you have any questions about the contents of this Brochure, please contact us at
678-694-8770. The information in this Brochure has not been approved or verified by the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state securities authority. The oral and written
communications of an adviser provide you with information that you may use to determine whether
to hire or retain them. Additional information about Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC (CRD #281621)
is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You can search this site by using a
unique identifying number, known as a CRD number. The SEC’s website also provides information
about any persons affiliated with Gibbs who are registered, or are required to be registered, as
investment adviser representatives.
Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC’s website can be found at https://gibbswealthria.com.
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Item 2: Material Changes
This document is Part 2A of Form ADV: Firm Brochure (the “Brochure”) for Gibbs Wealth
Management, LLC (“Adviser”). Pursuant to SEC requirements and rules, you will receive a summary
of any material changes to this Brochure within one hundred twenty days of the close of the
Adviser’s fiscal year. This brochure will be amended anytime there is a material change and this
section will include a summary of any material changes. This Brochure may be requested at any
time, without charge, by contacting the Adviser or by checking our website.
The following material changes have occurred since the last annual update on March 31, 2025:
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Item 3: Table of Contents
Form ADV – Part 2A – Firm Brochure
Item 1: Cover Page ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1
Item 2: Material Changes ................................................................................................................................. 2
Item 3: Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................. 3
Item 4: Advisory Business ............................................................................................................................... 5
Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions .............................................................................................. 7
Wrap Fee Programs ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Client Assets Under Management.............................................................................................................................................. 7
Item 5: Fees and Compensation .................................................................................................................... 7
Method of Compensation and Fee Schedule ......................................................................................................................... 7
Asset Management Service – Gibbs Wealth Management ............................................................................................... 7
Asset Management Service – TownSquare Capital ............................................................................................................ 8
Client Payment of Fees ................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Additional Client Fees Charged ............................................................................................................................................... 10
External Compensation for the Sale of Securities to Clients ....................................................................................... 10
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management ................................................... 11
Sharing of Capital Gains .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Item 7: Types of Clients .................................................................................................................................. 11
Description ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Account Minimums ....................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ........................................... 11
Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies .............................................................................................................. 11
Investment Strategy and Method of Analysis Material Risks ..................................................................................... 12
Security Specific Material Risks .............................................................................................................................................. 13
Item 9: Disciplinary Information ................................................................................................................ 17
Criminal or Civil Actions ............................................................................................................................................................ 17
Administrative Enforcement Proceedings .......................................................................................................................... 17
Self-Regulatory Organization Enforcement Proceedings ............................................................................................. 17
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ........................................................... 17
Broker-Dealer or Representative Registration ................................................................................................................. 17
Futures or Commodity Registration ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Material Relationships Maintained by this Advisory Business and Conflicts of Interest ................................ 17
Recommendations or Selections of Other Investment Advisors and Conflicts of Interest ............................. 18
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and ........................... 18
Personal Trading .............................................................................................................................................. 18
Code of Ethics Description ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
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Investment Recommendations Involving a Material Financial Interest and Conflicts of Interest .............. 19
Advisory Firm Purchase of Same Securities Recommended to Clients and Conflicts of Interest ................ 19
Client Securities Recommendations or Trades and Concurrent Advisory Firm Securities ........................... 19
Transactions and Conflicts of Interest .................................................................................................................................. 19
Item 12: Brokerage Practices ....................................................................................................................... 20
Factors Used to Select Broker-Dealers for Client Transactions ................................................................................. 20
Aggregating Securities Transactions for Client Accounts ............................................................................................ 20
Item 13: Review of Accounts ........................................................................................................................ 21
Schedule for Periodic Review of Client Accounts or Financial Plans and Advisory .......................................... 21
Persons Involved ........................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Review of Client Accounts on Non-Periodic Basis ........................................................................................................... 21
Content of Client Provided Reports and Frequency ....................................................................................................... 21
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation ............................................................................. 21
Economic Benefits Provided to the Advisory Firm from External Sources and Conflicts of Interest ........ 21
Advisory Firm Payments for Client Referrals, Including Third Parties .................................................................. 22
Item 15: Custody ............................................................................................................................................... 22
Account Statements ...................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Item 16: Investment Discretion .................................................................................................................. 22
Discretionary Authority for Trading ..................................................................................................................................... 22
Item 17: Voting Client Securities ................................................................................................................ 23
Proxy Votes ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Item 18: Financial Information ................................................................................................................... 23
Balance Sheet .................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Financial Conditions Reasonably Likely to Impair Advisory Firm’s Ability to Meet ......................................... 23
Commitments to Clients ............................................................................................................................................................. 23
Bankruptcy Petitions during the Past Ten Years ............................................................................................................. 23
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Item 4: Advisory Business
Firm Description
Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC, (“Adviser”) was founded on September 14, 2015 and
became a Registered Investment Adviser in November of 2015. The firm was established
prior to the registration approval in preparation of the formal application with the State
of Georgia. No advisory services were performed during that period. Edward Byron Gibbs
is 100% owner. Under CCR Section 260.238(k), Adviser, its representatives or any of its
employees will disclose to clients all material conflicts of interest. (The citing of this
regulation code is required by the State of California and may not apply in other
jurisdictions where the firm conducts business.)
Types of Advisory Services
SUB-ADVISORY/CONSULTANT ARRAGEMENTS
The Adviser can enter into sub-advisory relationships in which it contracts with another
third-party registered investment adviser or strategist to provide research, advice, and
guidance or investment management services in regard to assets it is managing for clients.
Such arrangements might range from the third-party providing research ideas that the
Adviser may or may not implement, to a sub-advisor having full discretion over the
Adviser’s client’s assets.
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Adviser offers only discretionary management services through the Advisor-Directed
Model Management program sponsored by Orion Portfolio Solutions (“OPS”) and the
discretionary management services of TownSquare Capital (“TS”). Additional information
about OPS (CRD #125446) and TS (CRD #288576) is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. OPS and TS are SEC registered Investment Advisers. Adviser
will build and manage the investment portfolios and allocate Client accounts to such
managed portfolios based on the Client’s investment needs and investment objectives.
Adviser, as well as OPS and TS, will have discretionary authority over securities in the
portfolios allocated to the Client account that are available for investment in the program.
Discretionary authorization will allow OPS and TS to determine the specific securities, and
the amount of securities, to be purchased or sold for a client’s account without obtaining
clients’ approval prior to each transaction. OPS and TS will also have discretion over the
broker or dealer to be used for securities transactions in your account.
OPS and TS will work with the Adviser to implement the trades to the assigned Client
accounts. Client will interact solely with Adviser. OPS and TS will perform administrative
services, record keeping, and accounting services and support relating to the
administration of the account. At no time are OPS or TS responsible for providing
investment advice to the Client.
The terms and conditions under which the Client shall engage OPS and TS shall be set forth
in separate written agreements between the Client and Adviser. Adviser shall continue to
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render advisory services to the Client relative to the ongoing monitoring and review of
account performance, for which Adviser shall receive an annual advisory fee which is
based upon a percentage of the market value of the assets being managed by OPS and TS.
Factors that Adviser shall consider in recommending OPS and TS include the Client’s
stated investment objective(s), management style, performance, reputation, financial
strength, reporting, pricing, and research. In addition to Adviser’s written disclosure
statement, the Client shall also receive Form ADV Part 2A for both OPS and TS. Clients
should review OPS’ and TS’s ADV Part 2 or Terms of Use for additional details regarding
services. OPS and TS offer Adviser a platform of institutional portfolio strategists
(“Strategists”) that Adviser has the discretionary authority to select amongst. The
Strategists are responsible for managing their Model Portfolios on behalf of OPS and TS.
However, neither OPS or TS nor the Strategists are acting as your Investment Adviser, nor
possess knowledge of your individual information or investment goals – this role is that
of your Investment Advisor Representative (“IAR”). Adviser will select the appropriate
Strategist(s) pursuant to each Client’s goals, objectives, risk, time horizon, and various
other criteria.
This list is non-exhaustive, but Adviser may recommend the following securities, services,
or accounts to Clients: fixed indexed annuities, fixed rate annuities, life insurance,
separately managed accounts, ETFs, and mutual funds. Adviser may at any time decide to
offer new services if those services align with the risk profile of Clients. There are no sub-
accounts of variable products managed by Adviser. , Unmanaged or static client assets are
not included in the Adviser’s management fee calculation.
As part of OPS’s and TS’s asset management services, in addition to other types of
investments, OPS and TS may invest client assets according to one or more model
portfolios. These models are designed for investors with varying degrees of risk tolerance
ranging from a more aggressive investment strategy to a more conservative investment
approach. Clients whose assets are invested in model portfolios may not set restrictions
on the specific holdings or allocations within the model, nor the types of securities that
can be purchased in the model. Nonetheless, clients may impose reasonable restrictions
on investing in certain securities or types of securities in their account. In such cases, this
may prevent a client from investing in certain models that are managed by TS. A Client
may also change the model portfolio to better reflect their risk score. Clients may not go
directly to OPS or TS for advisory services and must go through their IAR.
INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVES CO-BRANDING
Our firm offers services through our network of IARs. IARs may have their own legal
business entities whose trade names and logos are used for marketing purposes and may
appear on marketing materials or client statements. The Client should understand that
the businesses are legal entities of the IAR and not of Adviser. The IARs are under the
supervision of Adviser and the advisory services of the IAR are provided through the
Adviser.
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SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS
Adviser holds seminars and workshops to educate the public on different types of
investments and the different services they offer. The seminars are educational in nature
and no specific investment or tax advice is given. Adviser does not charge a fee for
attendance to these seminars.
Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions
The goals and objectives for each client are documented in our client files. Investment
strategies are created that reflect the stated goals and objectives. Clients may impose
reasonable restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities. A Client
may also change the model portfolio to better reflect their risk score.
Agreements may not be assigned without prior written client consent.
Wrap Fee Programs
Advisor does not sponsor any wrap fee programs.
Client Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, the Advisor had approximately $623,769,486 in discretionary
assets under management and approximately $15,388,207 in non-discretionary basis.
Item 5: Fees and Compensation
Method of Compensation and Fee Schedule
Total fees to Client will never exceed 3% of assets under management per year. Adviser may
amend the investment adviser agreement, which may include raising fees, by negative
consent.
Asset Management Service – Gibbs Wealth Management
Adviser offers discretionary direct asset management services to advisory clients. Fees may
be higher than those charged in the industry. Lower fees for comparable services may be
available from other sources. Fees are automatically deducted from the Client’s account by
the sub-adviser.
Adviser requires a minimum of $25,000 to open an account but reserves the right to
accept accounts with lesser assets at Adviser’s discretion.
Adviser charges an annual investment advisory fee based on the fee schedule below:
Assets Under
Management
Monthly
Fee
$25,000 to $250,000
Maximum
Annual
Fee
1.75%
.1458%
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$250,001 - $500,000
$500,001 - $1,000,000
Over $1,000,000
1.50%
1.25%
1.00%
.1250%
.1042%
.0833%
The entire portfolio is charged the same asset management fee. For example, a Client with
$750,000 under management would pay $9,375 on an annual basis. $750,000 x 1.25% =
$9,375. The annual fee may be negotiable based upon certain criteria, including but not
limited to, accounts within the same household may be combined for a reduced fee,
historical relationship, types of assets, anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated
future additional assets, related accounts, and the clients expected level of management
(e.g. Accounts with mainly Bonds/Cash Equivalents may require less frequent trading).
Accounts within the same household will be combined for a reduced fee, unless the Client
instructs otherwise. Fees may be higher than those charged in the industry. Lower fees for
comparable services may be available from other financial institutions or investment
adviser. Adviser will charge an advisory fee based on the above schedule for the services
we provide. Clients may terminate advisory services with written notice to Adviser.
Investment Management Service – TownSquare Capital
TS does not receive any portion of the advisory fee charged by Adviser. The investment
management fee for TS are exclusive of, and in addition to, Adviser’s investment advisory
fee set forth above. The fees are charged quarterly in advance and are based on the prior
quarter end balance. Fees may be higher than those charged in the industry. Lower fees for
comparable services may be available from other financial institutions or
investment advisers. For accounts opened or closed mid-billing period, fees will be
prorated based on the days services are provided during the given period. Based on
a revenue share agreement, Adviser also receives a portion of TS’s investment management
fee.
Fees for TS services are in addition to Adviser’s fees and include:
Strategy
Management Fee
(Households between
$0mm and $3mm)
0.70%
0.80%
0.40%
0.35%
Management Fee
(Households over
$3mm)
0.65%
0.75%
0.40%
0.30%
0.35%
0.30%
0.45%
0.30%
0.40%
0.30%
Partner SMAs
TSC Global Conviction
Custom Bond Ladders
TSC BRIX
TSC Asset Allocation
Models
TSC Brix Tactical High
Yield
TSC Trading Services
Cash Management Bond
Portfolio
0.30%
0.30%
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Asset Management Service – Orion Portfolio Solutions
OPS charges a platform administration fee, which is exclusive of, and in addition to,
Adviser’s investment advisory fee set forth above. Fees are billed monthly in arrears
based on the average daily balance of the prior month. Fees may be higher than those
charged in the industry. Lower fees for comparable services may be available from
other financial institutions or investment advisers. Fees are automatically
deducted from the Client’s account by OPS; OPS will pay Adviser their portion of the
fees. For accounts opened or closed mid-billing period, fees will be prorated based
on the days services are provided during the given period. OPS does not receive any
portion of the advisory fee charged by Adviser. Based on a revenue share agreement,
Adviser receives compensation from OPS based on asset under management by OPS at the
end of each quarter. Below are two tables indicating fee percentages for both existing
and new clients.
Percentage
Orion Portfolio Solutions
(Existing Clients)
$0-$50,000
$50,000-$100,000
$100,000-$500,000
$500,000-$1,000,000
$1,000,000-5,000,000
$5,000,001+
0.45%
0.30%
0.20%
0.15%
0.10%
0.08%
Percentage
Orion Portfolio Solutions
(New Clients)
$0-$100,000
$100,000-$250,000
$250,000-$1,000,000
$1,000,000+
0.35%
0.30%
0.20%
0%
Asset Management Service – Zega Investments
Zega Investments (“Zega”) sub-advisory services to unaffiliated third party money
managers. As part of these services, Zega will provide model portfolios, which the Adviser
selects for their clients. Adviser will be responsible for selecting the appropriate model for
its clients.
Fees will be charged at an annualized rate of 0.45% multiplied by the end of the quarter value of
assets under management. Zega does not receive any portion of the advisory fee charged by
Adviser. The investment management fee for Zega is exclusive of, and in addition to,
Adviser’s investment advisory fee set forth above. Fees may be higher than those charged
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in the industry. Lower fees for comparable services may be available from other
financial institutions or investment advisers. For accounts opened or closed mid-
billing period, fees will be prorated based on the days services are provided during
the given period.
Client Payment of Fees
Fees are deducted from a designated client account to facilitate billing. The client must
consent in advance, and in writing, to direct debiting of their investment account. Please
see Item 15 below for further details.
Additional Client Fees Charged
Investments in mutual funds and ETFs include an embedded investment management fee
paid to the investment adviser of the mutual fund or ETF. As such, client accounts with
investments in mutual funds and/or ETFs will be subject to two layers of management
fees. The fees and expenses associated with each mutual fund or ETF are described in the
prospectus for each such fund; clients should read these documents in detail to
understand the costs associated with investments in mutual funds and/or ETFs. Mutual
funds charge administration fees, which are disclosed in each fund’s prospectuses.
Custodians may charge transaction fees on purchases or sales of certain mutual funds,
stocks, equities, and exchange-traded funds. These charges may include Mutual Fund
transactions fees, postage and handling and miscellaneous fees (fee levied to recover costs
associated with fees assessed by self-regulatory organizations). The selection of the
security is more important than the nominal fee that the custodian charges to buy or sell
the security.
TS and OPS report Schwab & Co. fees such as a Full-Outgoing Transfer – ACAT
Transfer Fee of $50.
OPS charges the following ancillary fees.
• Account Maintenance Fees are $50 annually.
• Termination Fee is $75 per account for full outgoing distributions
Clients may terminate their account within five (5) business days of signing the
investment advisory agreement with no obligation and without fee or penalty. For
accounts closed mid-month, Adviser will be entitled to a pro rata fee for the days service
was provided in the final month.
External Compensation for the Sale of Securities to Clients
Adviser does not receive any external compensation for the sale of securities to clients.
Affiliated persons of Adviser receive external compensation for the sale of investment
related products such as insurance as licensed insurance agents. From time to time, they
will offer clients services from those activities. These commissions are separate from any
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advisory fees charged, however, no advisory fees are charged on products where a
commission is received.
This represents a conflict of interest because it gives an incentive to recommend products
based on the commission received. This conflict is mitigated by disclosures, procedures,
and Advisor’s fiduciary obligation to place the best interest of the Client first and Clients
are not required to purchase any products or services. Clients have the rights to purchase
these services through another insurance agent. Clients have the option to purchase these
products through another insurance agent of their choosing.
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
Sharing of Capital Gains
Fees are not based on a share of the capital gains or capital appreciation of managed
securities.
Adviser does not use a performance-based fee structure because of the conflict of
interest. Performance-based compensation may create an incentive for the adviser to
recommend an investment that may carry a higher degree of risk to the client.
Item 7: Types of Clients
Description
Adviser generally provides investment advice to individuals and high net worth
individuals. Client relationships vary in scope and length of service.
Account Minimums
Adviser requires a minimum of $25,000 to open an account but reserves the right to
accept accounts with lesser assets at Adviser’s discretion.
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies
Our sub-advisers use one or more methods of analysis or investment strategies to
provide their asset management services. Investing in securities involves risk of loss that
clients should be prepared to bear. Past performance is not a guarantee of future
returns.
The investment strategy for a specific client is based upon the objectives stated by the
client during consultations. Some individuals have a high tolerance for risk and others
have low tolerance. Clients should only risk what they can afford to lose. The client may
change these objectives at any time. Each client executes a Risk Tolerance Questionnaire
that documents their objectives and their desired investment strategy.
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Adviser has a process to assist and recommend a investment strategies to Clients. First,
IARs focus on protecting a portion of your assets from market risk and ensuring you have
enough guaranteed income to last a lifetime. Second, an “Audit” of your risk money is
conducted, which focused on finding ways to reduce risk, overlap and possible fees, while
maximizing your opportunity with “active” money management. Third, is to discuss if a
more tax-efficient portfolio could benefit you and create a personalized strategy to help
you minimize the impact of taxes on your retirement income and legacy.
IARs also consider the Client’s age, annual income, financial situation, tax status and the
financial resources used to fund the portfolio. The Client’s financial experience, risk
tolerance, investment objectives, time horizon, long term care needs, liquidity needs and
intended use will be the determining factors when making portfolio recommendations.
Other sources of information include financial newspapers and magazines, research
materials prepared by others, corporate rating services, annual reports, prospectuses,
and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investment Strategy and Method of Analysis Material Risks
Methods of analysis are below:
Fundamental analysis concentrates on factors that determine a company’s value and
expected future earnings. This strategy would normally encourage equity purchases in
stocks that are undervalued or priced below their perceived value. The risk assumed is
that the market will fail to reach expectations of perceived value.
Technical analysis attempts to predict a future stock price or direction based on market
trends. The assumption is that the market follows discernible patterns and if these
patterns can be identified then a prediction can be made. The risk is that markets do not
always follow patterns and relying solely on this method may not consider new patterns
that emerge over time.
Cyclical analysis assumes that the markets react in cyclical patterns which, once
identified, can be leveraged to provide performance. The risks with this strategy are
twofold: 1) the markets do not always repeat cyclical patterns; and 2) if too many
investors begin to implement this strategy, then it changes the very cycles these investors
are trying to exploit.
Charting Analysis involves the gathering and processing of price and volume pattern
information for a particular security, sector, broad index or commodity. This price and
volume pattern information is analyzed. The resulting pattern and correlation data is
used to detect departures from expected performance and diversification and predict
future price movements and trends. The risk with this analysis may not accurately detect
anomalies or predict future price movements. Current prices of securities may reflect all
information known about the security and day-to-day changes in market prices of
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securities may follow random patterns and may not be predictable with any reliable
degree of accuracy.
Modern Portfolio Theory is a theory of investment which attempts to maximize portfolio
expected return for a given amount of portfolio risk, or equivalently minimize risk for a
given level of expected return, by carefully diversifying the proportions of various assets.
The market risk is that part of a security's risk that is common to all securities of the same
general class (stocks and bonds) and thus cannot be eliminated by diversification.
Long-Term Purchases are securities purchased with the expectation that the value of
those securities will grow over a relatively long period of time, generally greater than
one year. Using a long-term purchase strategy generally assumes the financial markets
will go up in the long-term which may not be the case. There is also the risk that the
segment of the market that you are invested in or perhaps just your particular
investment will go down over time even if the overall financial markets advance.
Purchasing investments long-term may create an opportunity cost - "locking-up" assets
that may be better utilized in the short-term in other investments.
Short-Term Purchases are securities purchased with the expectation that they will be
sold within a relatively short period of time, generally less than one year, to take
advantage of the securities' short term price fluctuations. Risk: Using a short-term
purchase strategy generally assumes that we can predict how financial markets will
perform in the short-term which may be very difficult and will incur a disproportionately
higher amount of transaction costs compared to long-term trading. There are many
factors that can affect financial market performance in the short-term (such as short-
term interest rate changes, cyclical earnings announcements, etc.) but may have a
smaller impact over longer periods of times.
Security Specific Material Risks
Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear.
Investment performance cannot be predicted or guaranteed, and the value of a client’s
assets will fluctuate due to market conditions and other factors. Investments are subject
to various risks, including, but not limited to, economic, political, market, currency,
liquidity, and cybersecurity risks and will not necessarily be profitable. Past performance
of investments is not indicative of future performance. Depending on the type of service
being provided, Adviser and can recommend different types of securities, including, but
not limited to, mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income securities. Described below
are some risks associated with investing and with some types of investments that
Adviser can recommend depending on the type of service provided. For a more complete
summary of material risk factors and conflicts of interest associated with the strategies
of third-party investment managers, please refer to the applicable Investment Manager’s
Form ADV Part 2A.
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•
Interest-rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment prices to
fluctuate. For example, when interest rates rise, yields on existing bonds
become less attractive, causing their market values to decline.
factors
• Market Risk: The price of a security, bond, or mutual fund may drop in reaction
to tangible and intangible events and conditions. This type of risk is caused by
external
independent of a security’s particular underlying
circumstances. For example, political, economic and social conditions may
trigger market events.
•
Inflation Risk: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar today will buy
more than a dollar next year, because purchasing power is eroding at the rate
of inflation.
• Currency Risk: Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the value of
the dollar against the currency of the investment’s originating country. This is
also referred to as exchange rate risk.
• Reinvestment Risk: This is the risk that future proceeds from investments may
have to be reinvested at a potentially lower rate of return (i.e. interest rate).
This primarily relates to fixed income securities.
• Business Risk: These risks are associated with a particular industry or a
particular company within an industry. For example, oil-drilling companies
depend on finding oil and then refining it, a lengthy process, before they can
generate a profit. They carry a higher risk of profitability than an electric
company which generates its income from a steady stream of customers who
buy electricity no matter what the economic environment is like.
• Liquidity Risk: Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment into cash.
Generally, assets are more liquid if many traders are interested in a
standardized product. For example, Treasury Bills are highly liquid, while real
estate properties are not. Management of accounts don’t require liquidity risks,
but a Client may request to suggest securities that may be illiquid.
• Financial Risk: Excessive borrowing to finance a business’ operations increases
the risk of profitability, because the company must meet the terms of its
obligations in good times and bad. During periods of financial stress, the
inability to meet loan obligations may result in bankruptcy and/or a declining
market value.
• Trading risk: Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. There
is no assurance that the investment objective of any fund or investment will be
achieved.
• Equity Risk: Common and preferred stocks represent equity ownership in a
company. Stock markets are volatile. The price of equity securities will fluctuate
and can decline and reduce the value of an equity’s investment portfolio. The
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value of equity securities purchased could decline if the financial condition of
the companies in which SVBW invests declines or if overall market and
economic conditions deteriorate. They may decline due to factors that affect a
particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages or an increase in
production costs and competitive conditions within an industry, or due to
general market conditions that are not specifically related to a company or
industry, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the
general outlook for corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates or
generally adverse investor sentiment.
• Risks of Mutual Funds and ETFs: Mutual fund and ETF shareholders are 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 if 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 shareholders 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 holdings. The trading prices of a mutual fund’s
shares may differ significantly from the NAV during 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.
• Fixed Income Risk: Generally, the value of fixed income securities will change
inversely with changes in interest rates. As interest rates rise, the market value
of such securities tends to decrease. Conversely, as interest rates fall, the market
value of such securities tends to increase. This risk will typically be greater for
securities based on longer-term interest rates than for securities based on
shorter-term interest rates. Fixed income securities may experience a decline
in income when interest rates decrease. During periods of falling interest rates,
an issuer may be able to repay principal prior to the security’s maturity (i.e.,
prepayment), causing the vehicle to have to reinvest in securities with a lower
yield, resulting in a decline in the vehicle’s income. Additionally, fixed income
securities may be subject to liquidity risk, whereby a security is difficult to
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purchase or sell or becomes difficult to sell after being purchased. This risk has
been especially pronounced in recent times due to disruptions in the global debt
markets and is elevated for high-yield fixed income securities (sometimes
called “junk” bonds).
• Horizon and Longevity Risk: The risk that your investment horizon is shortened
because of an unforeseen event, for example, the loss of your job. This may force
you to sell investments that you were expecting to hold for the long term. If you
must sell at a time that the markets are down, you may lose money. Longevity
Risk is the risk of outliving your savings. This risk is particularly relevant for
people who are retired, or are nearing retirement.
• Regulatory Risk: There have been legislative, tax, and regulatory changes and
proposed changes that may apply to the activities of Adviser that may require
legal, tax, and regulatory changes, including requirements to provide additional
information pertaining to a client account to the Internal Revenue Service or
other taxing authorities. Regulatory changes and restrictions imposed by
regulators, self-regulatory organizations, and exchanges vary from country to
country and may affect the value of client investments and their ability to
pursue their investment strategies. Any such rules, regulations and other
changes, and any uncertainty in respect of their implementation, may result in
increased costs, reduced profit margins and reduced investment and trading
opportunities, all of which would negatively impact performance.
• Cybersecurity Risk: With the increased use of technology to conduct business,
the Firm and its affiliates are susceptible to operational, information security,
and related risks. In general, cyber incidents can result from deliberate attacks
or unintentional events that can arise from external or internal sources.
Cyberattacks include, but are not limited to, gaining unauthorized access to
digital systems (e.g., through “hacking” or malicious software coding) for
purposes of misappropriating assets or sensitive information; corrupting data,
equipment, or systems; or causing operational disruption. Cyberattacks can
also be carried out in a manner that does not require gaining unauthorized
access, such as causing denial-of-service attacks on websites (i.e., efforts to
make network services unavailable to intended users). Cyber incidents
affecting the Firm, its affiliates, or any other service providers (including but
not limited to custodians and financial intermediaries) have the ability to cause
disruptions and impact business operations, potentially resulting in financial
losses, interference with the ability to calculate asset prices, impediments to
trading, the inability to transact business, destruction to equipment and
systems, violations of applicable privacy and other laws, regulatory fines,
penalties, reputational damage, reimbursement or other compensation costs,
or additional compliance costs. Similar adverse consequences could result from
cyber incidents affecting issuers of securities in which an account invests,
counterparties with which an account engages in transactions, governmental
and other regulatory authorities, exchange and other financial market
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operators, banks, brokers, dealers, insurance companies and other financial
institutions (including financial intermediaries and service providers) and
other parties.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Criminal or Civil Actions
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any
legal or disciplinary events that would be material to an evaluation of such adviser or the
integrity of such adviser’s management. The Adviser does not have any legal, financial,
regulatory, or other “disciplinary” item to report to any Client. This statement applies to
the Adviser and to every employee of the Adviser.
Administrative Enforcement Proceedings
Adviser and its management have not been involved in administrative enforcement
proceedings.
Self-Regulatory Organization Enforcement Proceedings
Adviser and its management have not been involved in legal or disciplinary events
related to past or present investment clients.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Broker-Dealer or Representative Registration
Adviser has no representatives or employees who are registered representatives of a
broker dealer, securities dealer or government securities dealer or broker to an
investment company or other pooled investment vehicle.
Futures or Commodity Registration
Neither Adviser nor its employees are registered or have an application pending to
register as a futures commission merchant, commodity pool operator, or a commodity
trading advisor.
Material Relationships Maintained by this Advisory Business and Conflicts of
Interest
Managing Member Edward Gibbs has a financial industry affiliated business as an
independent licensed insurance agent with Gibbs Financial Group. As an insurance agent
and
investment advisor representative, he may receive separate yet typical
commissions/compensation. Other IARs may also be insurance licensed and receive
separate yet typical commissions/compensation.
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These practices represent conflicts of interest because it gives an incentive to
recommend products based on the commission/compensation received. This conflict is
mitigated by disclosures, procedures, and both the IAR’s and the firm’s fiduciary
obligation to place the best interest of the Client first. Clients are not required to purchase
any products or services and are not obligated to follow the recommendations of Mr.
Gibbs, or to utilize his insurance services. Clients have the option to purchase these
products or services through another insurance agent or investment advisor of their
choosing.
Neither Adviser or management persons have a relationship with any of the following:
broker-dealer, municipal securities dealer, or government securities dealer or broker,
and investment company, or other pooled investment vehicle (e.g. mutual fund, private
fund, etc.), another investment advisor or financial planner, a futures commission
merchant, commodity pool operator, or commodity trading advisor, a banking or thrift
institution, an accountant or accounting firm, a lawyer or law firm, pension consultant, a
real estate broker or dealer, or a sponsor or syndicator of limited partnerships.
Recommendations or Selections of Other Investment Advisers and Conflicts of
Interest
Adviser utilizes the services of OPS and TS as described in Items 4 and 5 above. Fees for
these services will be based on a percentage of assets under management not to exceed
any limit imposed by any regulatory agency. Adviser’s fees are charged in addition to the
fees charged by OPS. The final fee schedule will be attached to Schedule D in Adviser's
Investment Advisory Agreement. Adviser also has revenue share agreements with OPS
and TS, which pay Adviser certain basis points for their assets under management at OPS
and TS. Adviser ensures that before selecting other advisors for Client that the other
advisors are properly licensed or registered as an investment advisor.
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
and Personal Trading
Code of Ethics Description
The employees of Adviser have committed to a Code of Ethics (“Code”). The purpose of
our Code is to set forth standards of conduct expected of Adviser employees and
addresses conflicts that may arise. The Code defines acceptable behavior for employees
of Adviser. The Code reflects Adviser and its supervised persons’ responsibility to act in
the best interest of their client.
One area the Code addresses is when employees buy or sell securities for their personal
accounts and how to mitigate any conflict of interest with our clients. We do not allow
any employees to use non-public material information for their personal profit or to use
internal research for their personal benefit in conflict with the benefit to our clients.
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Adviser’s policy prohibits any person from acting upon or otherwise misusing non-public
or inside information. No advisory representative or other employee, officer or director
of Adviser may recommend any transaction in a security or its derivative to advisory
clients or engage in personal securities transactions for a security or its derivatives if the
advisory representative possesses material, non-public information regarding the
security.
Adviser’s Code is based on the guiding principle that the interests of the client are our
top priority. Adviser’s officers, directors, advisors, and other employees have a fiduciary
duty to our clients and must diligently perform that duty to maintain the complete trust
and confidence of our clients. When a conflict arises, it is our obligation to act in the
client’s best interests over the interests of either employees or the company.
The Code applies to “access” persons. “Access” persons are employees who have access
to non-public information regarding any clients' purchase or sale of securities, or non-
public information regarding the portfolio holdings of any reportable fund, who are
involved in making securities recommendations to clients, or who have access to such
recommendations that are non-public. Adviser will provide a copy of the Code of Ethics
to any client or prospective client upon request.
Investment Recommendations Involving a Material Financial Interest and Conflicts
of Interest
Adviser and its employees do not recommend securities to clients in which we have a
material financial interest.
Advisory Firm Purchase of Same Securities Recommended to Clients and Conflicts
of Interest
Adviser and its employees may buy or sell securities that are also held by clients. In order
to mitigate conflicts of interest such as front running, employees are required to disclose
all reportable securities transactions as well as provide Adviser with copies of their
brokerage statements.
The CCO reviews all employee trades each quarter. The personal trading reviews ensure
that the personal trading of employees does not affect the markets and that clients’
interests are place ahead of Adviser’s employees.
Client Securities Recommendations or Trades and Concurrent Advisory Firm
Securities Transactions and Conflicts of Interest
Adviser does not maintain a firm proprietary trading account and does not have a
material financial interest in any securities being recommended. However, employees
may buy or sell securities at the same time they buy or sell securities for clients. In order
to mitigate conflicts of interest such as front running, employees are required to disclose
all reportable securities transactions as well as provide Adviser with copies of their
brokerage statements.
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Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Factors Used to Select Broker-Dealers for Client Transactions
Adviser may recommend the use of a particular broker-dealer such as Schwab & Co., a
Division of Charles Schwab, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC (“Schwab”), an unaffiliated SEC-
registered broker-dealer and FINRA member. Adviser will select appropriate brokers
based on a number of factors including but not limited to their relatively low transaction
fees and reporting ability. Adviser relies on its broker to provide its execution services at
the best prices available. Lower fees for comparable services may be available from other
financial institutions. Clients pay for any and all custodial fees in addition to the advisory
fee charged by Adviser.
Adviser participates in the Schwab program. Schwab is an independent SEC-registered
broker-dealer and is not affiliated with Adviser. Schwab offers to independent
investment advisers services which include custody of securities, trade execution,
clearance and settlement of transactions. Adviser receives some benefits from Schwab
through its participation in the program. (Please see the disclosure under Item 14)
• Brokerage for Client Referrals
Adviser does not receive client referrals from any custodian or third party in
exchange for using that broker-dealer or third party.
• Best Execution
Adviser has a fiduciary obligation of best execution. Adviser believes that Schwab
provides quality execution services at competitive prices. Price is not the sole
factor we consider in evaluating best execution. Adviser also consider the quality
of the brokerage services provided by Schwab Institutional, including the value of
research provided, the firm's reputation and financial stability, execution
capabilities, commission rates, and responsiveness to Adviser. Schwab also
provides various custody, reporting, and support services. The availability to us of
Schwab products and services is not based on Adviser giving particular investment
advice. Adviser also works with its sub-advisers to understand their best execution
practices of our client accounts.
Aggregating Securities Transactions for Client Accounts
Adviser’s sub-advisers combine multiple orders for shares of the same securities
purchased for discretionary advisory accounts we manage (this practice is commonly
referred to as "block trading"). They will then distribute a portion of the shares to
participating accounts in a fair and equitable manner. Generally, participating accounts
will pay a fixed transaction cost regardless of the number of shares transacted. In certain
cases, each participating account pays an average price per share for all transactions and
pays a proportionate share of all transaction costs on any given day. In the event an order
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is only partially filled, the shares will be allocated to participating accounts in a fair and
equitable manner, typically in proportion to the size of each client’s order.
Item 13: Review of Accounts
Schedule for Periodic Review of Client Accounts or Financial Plans and Advisory
Persons Involved
Account reviews are performed on an ongoing basis, but not limited to, when market
conditions dictate, tax loss harvesting opportunities, change in Client marital status or
family size, and for another life event. Account reviews also include a review of Client
documented risk tolerance, adherence to account objectives, investment time horizon,
and suitability criteria, and reviewing target bans of each asset class to identify if there
is an opportunity for rebalancing. Adviser will meet with Clients at least annually to
review their portfolio and assess if the investor profile needs updating or changing.
Review of Client Accounts on Non-Periodic Basis
Other conditions that may trigger a review of clients’ accounts are changes in the tax laws,
new investment information, and changes in a client's own situation.
Content of Client Provided Reports and Frequency
Clients receive written account statements no less than quarterly for managed accounts.
Account statements are issued by the Custodian at which the client’s account is held.
Client receives confirmations of each transaction in account from Custodian and an
additional statement during any month in which a transaction occurs. Adviser provides
semi-annual written reports to Clients on their account or as requested by the Client.
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Economic Benefits Provided to the Advisory Firm from External Sources and
Conflicts of Interest
As disclosed under Item 12 above, Adviser participates in OPS’s institutional program
provided by Schwab institutional services. Adviser may recommend Schwab to Clients
for custody and brokerage services. There is no direct link between Adviser’s
participation in the program and the investment advice it gives to its Clients. As part of
its fiduciary duties to Clients, Adviser endeavors at all times to put the interests of its
Clients first.
Other Compensation
Adviser recognizes its IARs for achieving certain assets under management targets and
provides non-cash compensation and benefits (custom baseball bat ($5MM), Scotty
Cameron golf putter ($10MM), custom championship ring ($25MM), 2 tickets to special
sporting event ($50MM), and a rolex watch ($100MM) to its IARs.
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Adviser also recognizes IARs based on certain criteria to receive non-cash compensation
and benefits, such as trips and meals paid for by third parties.
These non-cash compensation arrangements create conflicts of interest between the
IARs and the firm’s Clients, as a result, Adviser ensures policies and procedures and other
systems are in place to identify and address any such conflicts.
See other arrangements disclosed in Items 4 and 5 of the Brochure for compensation
advisers.
Adviser
receives
from
third-party
Advisory Firm Payments for Client Referrals, Including Third Parties
Adviser does not compensate for client referrals.
Item 15: Custody
Account Statements
Adviser does not accept or maintain physical custody of client funds or securities. All
assets are held at qualified custodians, which means the custodians provide account
statements directly to clients at their address of record at least quarterly.
Clients are urged to compare the account statements received directly from their
custodians to TS’s reports prepared by IARs.
Adviser is deemed to have constructive custody solely because advisory fees are directly
deducted from client’s account by the custodian on behalf of Adviser. However, the
Adviser is not subject to an annual custody audit because Adviser is meeting the
safeguarding requirement of having this written authorization from the client to deduct
advisory fees from the account held with the qualified custodian. The custodian will send
a statement to clients reflecting any fee deducted on behalf of the Adviser. Adviser will
provide instruction the custodian to deduct the fee, including the amount to be deducted.
Item 16: Investment Discretion
Discretionary Authority for Trading
Adviser requires discretionary authority to manage securities accounts on behalf of
clients. Adviser assumes discretionary authority through the execution of its investment
adviser agreement with a discretionary authority contract provision. Adviser has the
authority to determine, without obtaining specific client consent, the securities to be
bought or sold, and the amount of the securities to be bought or sold. Any restrictions
will be noted on the advisory agreement. However, IARs will consult with the client prior
to each trade to obtain concurrence if a blanket trading authorization has not been given.
IARs allows Client’s to place certain restrictions, as outlined in the investment advisory
agreement. Such restrictions could include only allowing purchases of socially conscious
investments. These restrictions must be provided to IARs in writing.
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The client approves the custodian to be used and the commission rates paid to the
custodian. Adviser does not receive any portion of the transaction fees or commissions
paid by the client to the custodian on certain trades.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
Proxy Votes
Adviser does not vote proxies on securities. Clients are expected to vote their own
proxies. The client will receive their proxies directly from the custodian of their account
or from a transfer agent.
When assistance on voting proxies is requested, Adviser will provide recommendations
to the client. If a conflict of interest exists, it will be disclosed to the client. Adviser is
available to answer questions regarding proxy voting.
Item 18: Financial Information
Balance Sheet
Adviser does not solicit fees of more than $1,200.00, per Client, six months or more in
advance and therefore does not need to include a balance sheet with this Brochure.
Financial Conditions Reasonably Likely to Impair Advisory Firm’s Ability to Meet
Commitments to Clients
Adviser has no condition that is reasonably likely to impair our ability to meet
contractual commitments to our clients.
Bankruptcy Petitions during the Past Ten Years
Neither Adviser nor its management has had any bankruptcy petitions in the last ten
years.
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