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Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC Form ADV Part 2A
Item 1 – Cover Page
Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC
4422C Route 27
Kingston, NJ 08528-0399
www.gleneleagleadv.com
Form ADV Part 2A
Date of Brochure: February 11, 2025
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Glen
Eagle Advisors, LLC. If you have any questions about the contents of this Brochure, please
contact our Main Office at (609) 631-8231. 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 Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment
adviser. Registration of an investment adviser does not imply any level of skill or training.
The oral and written communications of an adviser provide you with information about
which you determine to hire or retain an adviser.
Additional information about Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC also is available on the SEC’s website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Item 2 – Material Changes
The following is a summary of material changes that were made since the last annual update
to this Brochure updated on March 31, 2024.
The assets under management by Glen Eagle Advisors as of December 31, 2024, were
$880,510,942.
Glen Eagle Advisors spun the alooola brand out into its own registered investment
advisor in Q1 2024. Information around alooola’s registration can be found at the
Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website (ALOOOLA CRD # 325090/SEC#:801-
129551).
We will provide you with a new Brochure as necessary, based on changes or new information
at any time, without charge.
You may also request a copy of our current Brochure by contacting our Chief Compliance
Officer at Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC’s main office at (609) 631-8231 or by emailing
Compliance@gleneagleadv.com .
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Item 3 -Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page ......................................................................................................................... i
Item 2 – Material Changes ...............................................................................................................ii
Item 3 -Table of Contents ............................................................................................................... iv
Item 4 – Advisory Business ............................................................................................................. 1
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ................................................................................................... 4
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ............................................... 8
Item 7 – Types of Clients ................................................................................................................. 8
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss.......................................... 8
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ................................................................................................... 9
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ........................................................ 9
Item 11 – Code of Ethics ............................................................................................................... 10
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ...................................................................................................... 10
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ...................................................................................................... 12
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ................................................................... 12
Item 15 – Custody ......................................................................................................................... 12
Item 16 – Investment Discretion .................................................................................................. 13
Item 17 – Proxy Voting .................................................................................................................. 13
Item 18 – Financial Information .................................................................................................... 13
Item 19 – Disclosures .................................................................................................................... 14
Brochure Supplement(s)
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
Background
Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC (the “Firm” or “GEA”), a SEC-Registered Investment Adviser, has been in
business since 2006. The Firm provides investment advice on an array of investment products and
services, including traditional brokerage products, private client services, wealth management
services and corporate services such as but not limited to 401k & 529 plans, consulting and advice.
Glen Eagle Investments, Inc., a Delaware S Corporation, owns 100% of Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC.
Susan Michel is the principal shareholder of Glen Eagle Investments, Inc.
Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC is an investment adviser providing investment management services to
individuals, pension & profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations and
business entities. The Firm offers its services on a fee basis calculated on a percentage of assets under
management. Alternatively, certain of the Firm’s affiliates may offer securities brokerage services
and insurance products under a commission arrangement, which may be used to offset Glen Eagle
Advisors, LLC’s fees (as discussed below). Prior to engaging Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC to provide any
of the foregoing investment advisory services, the client will be required to enter into one or more
written agreements with the Firm setting forth the terms and conditions under which Glen Eagle
Advisors, LLC shall render its services (collectively the “Advisory Agreement”).
GEA’s investment advisory services consist of discretionary and non-discretionary management of
investment portfolios and access to discretionary portfolio management by other professional
money managers, all in accordance with the investment objectives of the client.
Advisory Programs
Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC offers its clients a variety of programs with which to establish an investment
advisory relationship. The Firm offers non-wrap fee advisory programs and has a small legacy wrap-
fee program that is not offered to new clients. Some discretionary asset management programs
which are offered to Glen Eagle clients are by Fidelity Institutional Wealth Services LLC (‘Fidelity”),
Schwab, American Funds, and Interactive Brokers. These asset management programs can custody
Glen Eagle’s Clients’ assets.
Wrap Fee Program. The Glen Eagle Wrap Fee program features asset management services for fees
based on a percentage of the client assets under management. The wrap fee program includes asset
management services provided by the client’s adviser, securities transactions costs (ticket charges,
transaction service fees), and performance reports by Circle Black, a third-party portfolio
management and records provider that is not under common control with GEA or its affiliates (Please
note that the CEO of GEA has an ownership interest in Circle Black but is not involved in the day to
day management of the company or its products). These reports are made available electronically
to the client. These services are offered for an annual wrap program fee, charged on a quarterly
calendar basis (in arrears), based on a percentage of the market value of the assets managed by the
Firm. The annual wrap program fee does not include fees associated with account opening,
maintenance (which are generally charged by the broker-dealer/custodian to client’s accounts), or
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certain additional expenses related to investments which include, but are not limited to, 12(b)-1 fees,
and security redemption fees. Clients preferring performance reporting on all their accounts can
choose, for a separate fee, to link those accounts with their Glen Eagle Wrap Fee account to receive a
consolidated report.
Non-Wrap Fee Advisory programs. Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC currently offers non-wrap fee
advisory programs. Non-wrap fee advisory programs provide advisory services for an annual fee
based on the assets in the account but do not include some of the components of the wrap fee
program. The terms are outlined below.
The Glen Eagle Non-Wrap Fee Program provides clients with investment management services of the
investment adviser for a fee, based on the value of the assets in the accounts. In addition to the basic
management services, the program offers performance reporting compiled by Circle Black, an
independent third party. Glen Eagle’s Non-Wrap Fee Program does not cover the securities
transaction charges as is the case in the Glen Eagle Wrap Fee Program. Account opening and
maintenance fees, as well as the other additional expenses such as 12(b)-1 fees, and redemption fees
will be charged to the client account. Glen Eagle Non-Wrap Fee Program clients preferring
performance reporting on all their accounts can choose, for a separate fee, to link those accounts with
their Glen Eagle Wrap Fee account to obtain a consolidated report.
Clients opening relationships in any of the above programs will have their individual financial
situation and suitability considered prior to investing in any securities. The investment adviser will
take into account, among other things, the financial assets and experience of the investor, the client’s
investment objectives for the advisory assets, and the client’s risk tolerance. Each investment adviser
will then use the results of this discussion to build an investment portfolio in concert with each
individual client.
All investment advice in Wrap Fee and Non-Wrap Fee accounts is based on the client’s financial
situation, investment objectives, and risk tolerance. Program differences are based on how
transaction costs are paid for, how fees are assessed and whether a performance report is provided.
Types of Investments
Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC offers advice on each of the following types of investments: exchange listed
and over-the-counter equity securities (including exchange-traded funds), corporate debt securities,
commercial paper, certificates of deposit, municipal securities, unit investment trusts, investment
company shares such as mutual funds and variable annuities, US government securities, options
contracts on securities, and certain alternative investments where appropriate. Glen Eagle Advisors,
LLC intends to primarily allocate its client’s investment management assets among Independent
Managers (as defined below), mutual funds, individual debt, and equity securities in accordance with
the investment objectives of the client. GEA may also recommend alternative investment products
to qualified investors, in the share class appropriate for each individual investment.
Clients of Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC may impose restrictions on what types of securities the
investment advisor is permitted to acquire on behalf of the client. These restrictions can be imposed
for any reason (or no reason) at the behest of the client. The investment advisor will note such
restrictions and recommend an investment strategy that takes them into account.
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Financial Planning Services
The Firm may offer financial planning and consulting services. Financial planning services may
include the provision of a detailed documented financial plan with follow-on meetings to assess
progress towards meeting plan goals and objectives. Other services may include a series of meetings
to discuss the planning client’s general financial condition and to advise on the pursuit of financial
products and strategies. These services will be subject to a signed agreement between the client and
the advisor. Fees charged for these services are at an hourly rate of up to $250.00 per hour.
Brokerage and Clearing Services
Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC offers securities through a number of arrangements with broker dealer and
custody firms. Including its affiliate, Glen Eagle Wealth, LLC, an independent FINRA member broker
dealer that uses the custody and clearing services of Pershing, LLC and National Financial Services
(“NFS”), for investment management accounts. Other companies’ broker-dealer, custodial and
clearing platforms may be introduced as alternatives at the discretion of the investment adviser (e.g.
Schwab, Interactive Brokers).
Glen Eagle will place the client on one of the appropriate platforms above to implement investment
transactions and custody the investment advisory assets. When Pershing is chosen as the custodian
of the investment advisory assets, Glen Eagle Wealth, LLC will be used to introduce any investment
transactions to Pershing. Glen Eagle Wealth, LLC has a contractual relationship with Pershing to
serve as one of the broker dealer’s clearing firms.
As with the use of any broker dealer, Glen Eagle Advisors is responsible to ensure all broker dealers
provide best execution for client orders including the Glen Eagle Wealth. Best execution may not be
the lowest possible commission cost, but whether the transaction represents the best qualitative
execution taking into consideration the full range of the broker dealer’s services including execution
capability, commission rates, liquidly and other products.
Other Information
Before or at the time the advisory contract is entered into, the Firm provides a copy of ADV Parts 1
and 2 and Form CRS. Signing the Investment Advisory Agreement also continues the process of
information sharing with the adviser. The client should expect to be asked questions relating to
personal and family information, as well as financial information. Information shared will include a
discussion on the client’s investment objectives and tolerance of risk. The adviser will discuss the
types of risk that may impact various strategies that the client should consider. Client should be
prepared to provide account statements of other accounts where financial assets may be currently
held and are anticipated to be transferred to the new investment account.
Once the client and adviser have completed the initial discussion, the adviser will devise an
investment strategy that fits the client’s financial situation and risk profile. The client is free to
transfer assets in and out of the account at any time. However, as part of an investment strategy,
client assets may be invested in securities that are illiquid/subject to a lock-up period (for example,
certain annuities, private placement, restricted stock, etc.).
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GEA may provide non-discretionary investment advisory services to clients relating to (1) variable
life/annuity products that they may own, (2) their individual employer-sponsored retirement plans,
and/or one of the 529 College Savings Plans. By providing these services, the adviser recommends
the allocation of client assets among the various mutual fund subdivisions that comprise the variable
life/annuity product or retirement plan. The client assets shall be maintained at either the specific
insurance company that issued the variable life/annuity product, which is owned by the client, or at
the custodian designated by the sponsor of the client’s retirement plan.
It is important to note that the Investment Advisory Agreement covers only those individuals, trusts,
and entities that are party to the Advisory Agreement. The Advisory Agreement terminates
according to the terms and conditions of the Advisory Agreement and may not be assigned (within
the meaning of the Investment Advisors Act of 1940) by either the client or GEA without the written
consent of the other party. Clients should consult with GEA when circumstances warrant changing
the nature and purpose of the account.
As of December 31, 2024, Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC managed a total of $880,510,942 on a
discretionary basis, including separately managed accounts. See ADV Part 1 for further details.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
The programs described earlier in this document all have a fee based on a percentage of assets under
management.
Glen Eagle Wrap Fee and Non-Wrap Fee Programs. Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement signed
by each client, the client will pay quarterly fees based on the amount of assets to be managed by GEA
as of the opening of business on the first day of each calendar quarter. At account inception, fees are
billed from the date the account is opened through the end of that calendar quarter in advance.
Thereafter, fees are billed in advance for the next calendar quarter based on the value of the assets
at the end of the prior calendar quarter. The fee schedule is as follows:
Fees for individual Glen Eagle Wrap Fee Program accounts fees are as follows:
Portfolio Increment
First $5,000,000
Over $5,000,000
Annual Client Fee
Not to Exceed 2.00%
Not to Exceed 2.00%
These fees may be adjusted if mutually agreed upon by the client and the Glen Eagle Advisors. As
directed by the client, asset management fees will be deducted from the client account in advance on
a monthly or quarterly basis by the custodian. Unused asset management fees are refundable,
calculated on a pro-rata basis if the client terminates the investment advisory relationship.
Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC imposes a minimum account size requirement of $15,000.
Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC will not provide custodial or other administrative services. At no time will
Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC accept or maintain custody of a client’s funds or securities. Glen Eagle
Advisors, LLC is the Wrap-Fee Program sponsor.
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Clients may request to terminate their advisory contract with Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC, in whole or
in part, by providing 30 days advance written notice.
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Non-Wrap Fee Program: This program provides clients the investment management services of the
investment advisor, for a fee based on the level of client assets in the managed accounts. In addition
to the basic management services, the program offers performance reporting for the listed managed
accounts. The annual client fee does not include fee associated with the account(s) opening or
maintenance, transaction charges or certain additional expenses related to the investments in the
account such as 12(b)-1 fees, redemption fees and other internal expense fees.
The pricing for this program is as follows:
Portfolio Increment
All Asset Levels
Annual Client Fee
Not To Exceed 2.00%
The fee is also pro-rated, depending on when the assets enter the account. Generally, the value of the
account assets is assessed at the end of the month. The initial account fee is pro-rated based on the
time remaining in the current calendar quarter. After the first payment, the assets are generally
valued on the last day of the calendar quarter, and the fees calculated and charged in the following
month.
Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC, in its sole discretion, may reduce the management 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 client, account
retention, or for other reasons. Fee adjustments will be recorded in the books and records of GEA,
including where applicable fee discounts. Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC does not impose a minimum
account size for its non-wrap fee program clients. For wrap fee program clients, an account minimum
of $15,000 is required.
Clients may pay fees that are in addition to Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC’s annual fee. The clearing firm
may charge transaction fees, odd lot differentials, transfer taxes, wire transfer and electronic fund
fees, and other related costs and expenses. Mutual funds and exchange-traded funds also charge
internal management fees, which are disclosed in each fund’s prospectus. Except as provided for in
any applicable wrap fee program, the brokerage commissions and/or transaction fees charged by
Pershing or any other designated broker dealer are exclusive of and in addition to Glen Eagle
Advisors, LLC’s fee.
The Glen Eagle Investment Advisory Agreement and any separate agreements with other financial
institutions may authorize the Firm or other financial institution to charge the investment advisory
account for management fees and credit those amounts to Firm accounts, in accordance with
applicable custody rules. Customer account statements are produced and delivered at least quarterly
by the custodians which show the amount of the management fee(s) charged to the account, and paid
to the Firm or other financial institutions.
The client and/or the Firm have the ability to terminate the Advisory Agreement for one or more
accounts with 30 days prior written notice. Accounts initiated or terminated during a calendar
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quarter will be charged a pro-rated fee until the termination date. Upon termination of any account,
any prepaid, unearned fees will be refunded, and any unpaid fees will be due and payable.
Where the Firm’s compensation is included in the advisory fee charged by independent managers
which the client engages, GEA shall be compensated for its services by receipt of a portion of the fee
paid directly to the independent managers. GEA will not charge any additional fees, and the client
does not pay a higher fee then they would if they engaged the independent manager directly.
financial situation,
investment needs, and/or risk tolerance
Should a client’s
lead to
recommendations for such products, the Adviser will seek to recommend appropriate products that
typically use a class of mutual fund shares designed for advisory accounts and generally does not pay
a 12b-1 service fee back to the Firm. However, the Firm may hold and/or add to legacy fund positions
that have a less advantageous expense structure. If mutual fund shares designed for advisory
accounts are not available or not used, the purchase will be done with no sales charge regardless of
the type of fund class used. Additionally, if any 12b-1 service fees are due from a mutual fund for
mutual funds held in an advisory account, the fees are received and credited to the client’s advisory
account by the custodian.
The client has the option to purchase recommended investment products through other brokers or
agents that are not affiliated with GEA. For clients with investment advisory accounts, the majority
of the adviser’s compensation is based on the total amount of assets in the account, and not on
commissions and other fees. In the event that a commission is charged to purchase or sell a product
in an advisory account, or a service fee is paid, the advisory fee is not offset by the commission or
service fee amount.
The client may make additions to and withdrawals from their investment advisory account at any
time, subject to GEA’s contractual right to terminate an account or the Firm’s legal or regulatory
obligation to freeze an account, taking into account as discussed above that there may be illiquid or
locked-up investments that may not be immediately saleable. If assets are deposited into or
withdrawn from an account after the inception of a quarter, the fee payable with respect to such
assets will not be adjusted or pro-rated based on the number of days remaining in the quarter. Clients
may withdraw account assets on notice to GEA, subject to the usual and customary securities
settlement procedures. For portfolios structured as long-term investments, asset withdrawals may
impair the achievement of a client’s investment objectives.
Additions may be in the form of cash, cash equivalents, or securities if GEA reserves the right to
liquidate any transferred securities or decline to accept particular securities into a client’s account.
GEA may consult with its clients about the options and ramifications of transferring securities.
However, clients are advised that when transferred securities are liquidated, they may be subject to
transaction fees, fees assessed at the mutual fund level (i.e. contingent deferred sales charge) and/or
tax ramifications.
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401k Employer
All Portfolio Assets Under Management
Plan Annual Cost Not to Exceed 1%
The Annual Client Fee is based on the amount in the Plan as of the last business day each
quarter. The fee is billed quarterly, in arrears or in advance in accordance with the
agreement. Fees are subject to change upon 90 days written notice from Advisor to Client
Financial Planning Services. Glen Eagle Advisers may provide financial planning services on a
separate fee schedule. The services may include the provision of a detailed financial planning
document developed as a result of planning meetings, and a meeting to discuss the document.
Follow-on meetings to discuss the progress may occur. The fee for developing the financial planning
document for follow-on meetings will be negotiated by the GEA and the client but will be no more
than $250.00 per hour, payable upon the delivery of the written plan.
Financial advice provided in either written or oral form will be charged on an hourly basis of
$250/hr. The fees for financial advice will be billed monthly, and due 30 days after the invoice.
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Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
GEA does not charge any performance-based fees (additional fees based on a share of profits in the
account).
Item 7 – Types of Clients
GEA provides investment management services to individuals, high net worth individuals, corporate
pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations and business
entities. GEA does not impose a minimum account size requirement on non-Wrap-Fee Program
accounts. However, certain annuity sponsors or independent managers may impose more restrictive
account requirements and different billing practices than GEA.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
GEA’s methods of analysis and investment strategies begin with an understanding of a client’s
personal goals and lifestyle. An investment strategy is developed to suit a client’s particular financial
situation, goals and tolerance for risk. Standardized asset allocation models are used as a starting
point to determine the appropriate portfolio for a client. Fundamental analysis is used to rate the
quality of investments and technical analysis to assist in determining entry and exit points. In most
circumstances the Firm uses a buy and hold investment strategy. Investments are sold when the
client’s portfolio is in need of rebalancing in order to reflect the desired asset allocation. For clients
that are concerned with downside risk, stop loss strategies may also be used.
Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear the risk of losses
to their portfolio. All investment programs have certain risks and investors face numerous
investment risks including, but not limited to, the following:
1)
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.
2)
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 factors
independent of a security’s particular underlying circumstances. For example, political,
economic, and social conditions may trigger market events.
will not buy as much
Inflation Risk: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar to
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because purchasing power is eroding at the rate of inflation.
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4)
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.
5)
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.
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6) 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 utility company, which generates its income from a steady
stream of customers who buy electricity no matter what the economic environment is like.
7) 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, private placements and
restricted stock are not.
8) Financial Risk: Excessive borrowing to finance business operations increases the risk of
default or diminished returns, because the company must meet the terms of its loan
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.
9) Valuation Risk: Valuation Risk refers to the risk that an asset’s value may be difficult to
determine due to the absence of readily available market prices. This may result in the use of
subjective valuation methods, which could lead to inaccurate or inconsistent pricing.
Material risks associated with the methods of analysis and investment strategies used include actual
company specific or market events that may contradict assumptions at the time a security was
chosen, and/or a security’s actual performance that may not follow trends previously identified in
the analysis conducted. Any performance quoted represents past performance, is no guarantee of
future results, and will not provide an adequate basis for evaluating the performance of the product
over varying market conditions or economic cycles. The investment return and principal value of an
investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less
than their original cost.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of GEA or the integrity of GEA
management. The Firm has no disclosable events.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Our broker dealer affiliate, Glen Eagle Wealth, LLC (“GEW”) is a registered broker-dealer and member
of FINRA and SIPC and is under common control with Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC. As a broker-dealer,
GEW offers a variety of products to its brokerage clients. As mutual fund investments may also be
offered to qualified brokerage account investors, the share class for the account may differ from those
offered in an investment advisory account.
Additionally, certain access persons are licensed insurance agents with various insurance companies,
and in such capacity, may recommend, on a fully disclosed basis, the purchase of certain insurance
products.
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Item 11 – Code of Ethics
GEA has adopted a code of ethics that sets forth the standards of conduct expected of its access
persons and requires compliance with applicable securities laws (“Code of Ethics” or the “Code”).
In accordance with Section 204A-1 and 204 A-2 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“Advisers
Act”), its Code of Ethics contains written policies reasonably designed to prevent the unlawful use
of material non-public information by Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC or any of its access persons. The
Code of Ethics also requires that certain of the Firm’s personnel (called “Access Persons”) report
their personal securities holdings and transactions and obtain pre-approval of certain investments
such as initial public offerings and limited offerings. Clients and prospective clients may contact
GEA to request a copy of its Code of Ethics.
Unless specifically permitted in the Code, none of the Firm’s Access Persons may affect for themselves
or for their immediate family (i.e., spouse, minor children, and adults living in the same household as
the Access Person) any transactions in a security which is being actively purchased or sold or is being
considered for purchase or sale, on behalf of any of the Firm’s clients.
When GEA is purchasing or considering for purchase any security on behalf of a client, no Access
Person may affect a transaction in that security prior to the completion of the purchase or until a
decision has been made not to purchase such security. Similarly, when the Firm is selling or
considering the sale of any security on behalf of a client, no access person may affect a transaction in
that security prior to the completion of the sale or until a decision has been made not to sell such
security. 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.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
GEA utilizes the brokerage and clearing services of Pershing LLC or NFS (through Glen Eagle Wealth,
LLC) or Fidelity for investment management accounts. In instances that clients have a preference or
existing relationship with Schwab or Interactive Brokers, GEA is able to accommodate their custody
at these other platforms.
Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC does not receive or use any soft dollar benefits, products, or services in
order to service client accounts. The Firm may pay for certain research services provided through
Pershing LLC or Fidelity Brokerages Services. GEA receives back-office trading software and support
from the custodians. This software is provided without charge to the Firm. GEA benefits because it
does not have to pay for products and services and that may provide an incentive to select Pershing
or Fidelity based on the Firm’s interest rather than the client’s interest.
Factors which GEA considers in recommending any other broker dealer, to clients include their
respective financial strength, reputation, execution, pricing, research, and services. Our custody
relationships currently in place enable the Firm to obtain many mutual funds without transaction
charges and other securities at nominal transaction charges. The commissions and/or transaction
fees charged may be higher or lower than those charged by other broker dealers.
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The commissions paid by GEA’s clients shall comply with the Firm’s duty to obtain “best execution”.
However, a client may pay a commission that is higher than another qualified broker dealer might
charge to affect the same transaction where the Firm determines, in good faith, that the commission
is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services received. 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 broker dealer’s
services, including among others, the value of research provided, execution capability, commission
rates, liquidity, and responsiveness. Consistent with the foregoing, while Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC
will seek competitive rates, it may not necessarily obtain the lowest possible commission rates for
client transactions.
If the client requests GEA to arrange for the execution of securities brokerage transactions for the
client’s account, the Firm shall direct such transactions through broker-dealers that the Firm
reasonably believes will provide “best execution”. Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC shall periodically and
systematically review its policies and procedures regarding recommending broker-dealers to its
clients in light of its duty to obtain “best execution”.
The client may direct GEA in writing to use a particular broker-dealer to execute some or all
transactions for the client. In that case, the client will negotiate terms and arrangements for the
account with that broker-dealer, and the Firm will not seek better execution services or prices from
other broker-dealers nor seek to “bunch” client transactions for execution through other broker-
dealers with orders for other accounts managed by the Firm (as described below). As a result, some
clients may pay higher commissions or other transaction costs or pay greater spreads or receive less
favorable net prices on transactions for accounts than would otherwise be the case if orders were
“bunched”. Subject to its duty of best execution, Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC may decline a client’s
request to direct brokerage if, in the Firm’s sole discretion, such directed brokerage arrangements
would result in additional operational difficulties.
Transactions for each client generally will be effected independently, unless GEA decides to purchase
or sell the same securities for several clients at approximately the same time. The Firm at the full
discretion of the investment advisor, may, but is not obligated to combine or “bunch” such orders to
obtain “best execution”, to negotiate more favorable commission rates, or to allocate equitably among
the Firm’s clients and will mitigate the differences in prices that might have been obtained had such
orders been placed independently. Transactions of the same security, on the same side (Buy or Sell)
on the same day, can be combined with an average price and allocated among GEA’s clients pro-rata,
as noted above. The Firm will not receive any additional compensation or remuneration as a result
of the aggregation.
In the event that the Firm determines that a pro-rated 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
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(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 minimal 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.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
For those clients to whom GEA provides investment management services, the Firm monitors those
portfolios as part of an ongoing process with periodic detailed account reviews. All investment
advisory clients are encouraged to discuss their needs, goals, and objectives with their assigned
adviser and to keep the advisor informed of any changes thereto. GEA, or the adviser assigned to that
client relationship, shall make best efforts to contact investment advisory clients at least annually to
review the previous services or recommendations made, as well as to discuss the impact resulting
from any changes in the client’s financial situation or investment objectives.
Unless otherwise agreed upon, clients are provided with transaction confirmation notices and
regular summary account statements directly from the broker-dealer or custodian for the client
accounts. Those clients to whom GEA provides investment advisory services will also receive a
report from the Firm that may include such relevant account and/or market-related information such
as an inventory of account holdings and account performance periodically.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation and Gifts
With respect to the standard investment advisory arrangements discussed above , GEA does not
pay for client referrals and GEA and its affiliates have a policy where it does not pay persons not
associated with GEA or its affiliates any compensation for GEA’s advisory business or introductions
(i.e. shares of investment advisory fees or referral / “finder” fees).
GEA and its subsidiaries may from time to time provide de minimis gifts to its customer base. Given
the conflict of interest that many of the persons associated with GEA are also registered with broker
dealers, those gift items may not exceed $250 per annum per recipient. GEA does not make
arrangements for outside parties to provide contest prizes, gifts or payments to its existing
customers or potential customer base in relation to its provision of financial services.
Item 15 – Custody
Under the definition in Rule 206(4)-2 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 defines “custody”
to include a situation in which an adviser or a related person holds, directly or indirectly, client funds
or securities or has any authority to obtain possession of them, in connection with advisory services
provided by the adviser. As defined, GEA is deemed to have custody of your assets if, for example,
you authorize us to instruct your broker-dealer, bank, or another qualified custodian, e.g., Pershing
or Fidelity (collectively called “custodian”) to deduct our advisory fees directly from your account.
The requirement to have a surprise custody examination also does not apply to registered advisers
who have custody of client assets solely because of their authority to deduct advisory fees from client
accounts, so as such we do not have annual surprise examinations required by custodian firms.
Your custodian, however, maintains actual custody of your assets. Clients receive at least quarterly
statements from the broker-dealer, bank, or another qualified custodian that holds and maintains
clients’ investment assets. GEA urges you to carefully review such statements and compare such
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official custodial records to the account statements that we may provide to you. Our statements may
vary from custodial statements based on accounting procedures, reporting dates, or valuation
methodologies of certain securities. GEA utilizes the custodial and brokerage services of several
different providers.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
GEA has complete discretion over the selection and amount of securities to be brought or sold for
client accounts (within the parameters established by the Advisory Agreement) without obtaining
client consent or approval before selecting, buying or selling such securities. However, these
discretionary decisions may be subject to specified investment objectives and guidelines. For
example, a client may specify that the investment in any particular stock or industry should not
exceed specified percentages of the value of the portfolio.
Discretionary authority will only be authorized upon full disclosure to the client and by that client
specifically authorizing said discretionary authority through the execution of an Investment Advisory
Agreement. All discretionary trades made by GEA on behalf of a client’s discretionary account will
be in accordance with that client’s investment objectives and goals, subject to the judgement of GEA.
GEA may recommend discretionary management of a portion of client assets by and/or among
certain independent investment advisors either directly or through a wrap fee program. The terms
and conditions under which the client shall engage the Independent Managers shall be set forth in
separate written agreements between (1) the client and GEA, and (2) the client and the designated
Independent Managers and/or wrap fee program sponsor. GEA shall continue to render advisory
services to the client relative to the ongoing monitoring and review of account performance.
Item 17 – Proxy Voting
Clients may choose to have their advisor vote proxies on their behalf. Delegation of proxy voting
responsibilities will be recorded in the Investment Advisory Agreement, and the Firm will make
arrangements to be properly notified, via your designated custodian when proxy notices are issued,
and voting is required. Clients may retain the responsibility for receiving and voting proxies for all
securities maintained in client portfolios. Clients will receive proxy materials from the custodian and
may consult with their investment adviser if they have any questions. Clients may designate in
writing to certain independent separate account managers the authority to vote proxies for securities
bought by those managers for the client. However, in GEA’s role as a fiduciary, the Firm believes that
it must express its view on the performance of the directors and officers of the companies in which
Clients are invested and how these Clients’ interests as shareholders are being represented.
Accordingly, GEA may vote against those proposals that the Firm believes would negatively impact
the economic value of Clients’ investments – even if those proposals are supported or recommended
by company management. With respect to the potential for conflicts of interest, GEA’s Code of Ethics
requires that all employees make business decisions free from conflicting outside influences, and
disclose to clients any conflicts of interest.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Registered investment advisers are required in this Item to provide you with certain financial
information or disclosures about their financial condition. GEA has no financial commitment that
impairs its ability to meet contractual and fiduciary commitments to clients and has not been the
subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
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Item 19 – Disclosures
When Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC uses Glen Eagle Wealth, LLC to execute transactions or introduce
client accounts to Pershing it can create potential conflicts of interest.
Glen Eagle Wealth, LLC, Broker/Dealer described in item 10 of this Brochure, receives payments from
its clearing firm, which may vary from 0.00% to 0.35% of money balances, based broadly on certain
categories of assets under management and types of accounts. Glen Eagle Wealth, LLC earns
distributed assistance payments for certain money market funds, exceeding certain balances in the
Pershing Fundvest mutual fund program, rebates for free credit balances, and a portion of the fee
assessed on retail accounts with certain cash management features. Individual advisers do not share
in this compensation and thus, are not influenced by it.
Advisers that recommend the purchase of mutual funds or other such products may be compensated
by the product companies for the sale of the product in the form of commissions and service fees. In
particular, Glen Eagle Wealth, LLC, acting as a broker dealer, is permitted to receive 12b-1 fees from
mutual fund companies in connection with the placement of clients into mutual fund shares.
Receiving these fees from mutual funds or other such products presents a potential conflict of
interest for the Firm as this provides an incentive to recommend investment products based on the
compensation received, rather than on a client’s need. A conflict of interest exists to the extent that
GEA or its access persons recommend the purchase of insurance products where Glen Eagle Advisors,
LLC or its access persons receive insurance commissions or other additional compensation. The
conflict is addressed as the purchase of insurance is not a requirement to have an advisory
relationship with the Firm, and the client is free to purchase the recommended product or not, with
the Firm or with another insurance agency, and the value of that insurance product is not included
in the billable assets under management. The conflict of interest in offering insurance products are
mitigated by offering the client choices in policy terms and providers, and all pertinent information
and by giving the client a choice to use other services providers to meet the insurance need.
From time to time, and if appropriate, we will recommend that Clients invest in alternative
investments, including, but not limited to, various limited partnerships, limited liability companies,
real estate, private equity, and hedge funds. These investments may involve higher levels of risk due
to illiquidity, lack of regulatory oversight, limited redemption opportunities, reliance on complex
investment strategies, and potential for significant loss of capital. Clients should consider whether
they can tolerate such risks before investing.
The managers of these investments may charge separate fees which include, but are not limited to,
management fees and performance-based compensation to the managers of such investments,
administrative expenses, Organizational/offering/marketing expenses, due diligence expenses for
reviews of the investment or manager, negotiation fees, financing and documentation expenses for
the investment or any sale or recapitalization of the investment, and other expenses associated with
such investments. Glen Eagle does not receive any portion of these fees, but may charge a separate
advisory fee for managing client portfolios that include alternative investments. Further, clients
should be aware that the fees and expenses associated with alternative investments are determined
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by the investment managers and are separate from Glen Eagle’s advisory fees. We do not negotiate
or control these fees, which may include fund management expenses, operational costs, due
diligence, and performance-based compensation.
We only recommend these investments to clients with investable assets of $1MM or more at the time
of the recommendation. Additionally, all Clients invested in alternative investments are provide with
and sign the “Glen Eagle Alternatives Investment Disclosure Form”.
As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive financial planning services, Glen Eagle may
introduce select clients to external service providers, including accounting and estate planning firms
(collectively, “Service Firms”). These introductions are made at our discretion and are based on the
specific needs of the client. Clients are not obligated to use the services of these Service Firms and
are free to select any service provider of their choice.
In certain cases, Glen Eagle may, on a fully disclosed basis, pay a portion of the fees charged by these
Service Firms for services provided to referred clients. Any fees exceeding the amount paid by Glen
Eagle will be billed directly to the client by the Service Firm.
It is important to note that Glen Eagle has no financial interest in these Service Firms and does not
receive any compensation or incentives for making such referrals. However, a potential conflict of
interest may arise if the Service Firms refer clients back to Glen Eagle for investment advisory
services, which could result in additional revenue for the firm. To mitigate this potential conflict, we
maintain policies and procedures designed to ensure that referrals are made in the best interests of
the client. Further, Glen Eagle does not condition referrals on reciprocal referrals from any Service
Firm and there are no formal agreements requiring referrals between Glen Eagle and the Service
Firm. Finally, Glen Eagle conducts periodic reviews of the partnership program to ensure that the
partnership remains in the client’s best interest.
Clients referred to Service Firms will be subject to the Service Firm’s standard rates, terms, and
conditions, and any professional relationship established will be separate from the advisory
relationship with Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC. Glen Eagle makes these introductions as a courtesy, and
clients retain full discretion in selecting any service provider, whether introduced by Glen Eagle or
independently chosen. Clients should perform their own due diligence before engaging any external
service provider.
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