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Greene Wealth Management, LLC Disclosure Brochure
Disclosure Brochure
March 10, 2025
Greene Wealth Management, LLC
a Registered Investment Adviser
1301 5th Avenue, Suite 3410
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 623-2200
www.greenewealthmgmt.com
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Greene Wealth Management, LLC
(herein after “GWM”). If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact Eric Brown at (206)
623-2200. The information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission or by any state securities authority. Additional information about Greene Wealth Management,
LLC is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Greene Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply any level of skill
or training.
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Item 2. Material Changes
This section of the brochure discusses only the material changes that have occurred since GWM’s last
annual update dated March 25, 2024. There are no such material changes to disclose.
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Item 3. Table of Contents
Item 1. Cover Page ....................................................................................................................................... i
Item 2. Material Changes ............................................................................................................................. ii
Item 3. Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................. iii
Item 4. Advisory Business ............................................................................................................................ 4
Item 5. Fees and Compensation .................................................................................................................. 6
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 ........................................................ 9
Item 9. Disciplinary Information .................................................................................................................. 13
Item 10. Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ....................................................................... 13
Item 11. Code of Ethics .............................................................................................................................. 14
Item 12. Brokerage Practices ..................................................................................................................... 14
Item 13. Review of Accounts...................................................................................................................... 17
Item 14. Client Referrals and Other Compensation ................................................................................... 18
Item 15. Custody ........................................................................................................................................ 19
Item 16. Investment Discretion .................................................................................................................. 19
Item 17. Voting Client Securities ................................................................................................................ 20
Item 18. Financial Information .................................................................................................................... 20
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Item 4. Advisory Business
GWM is an investment adviser providing financial planning, consulting, and investment management
services. Prior to engaging GWM to provide any of the foregoing investment advisory services, the client
is required to enter into one or more written agreements with GWM setting forth the terms and conditions
under which GWM renders its services (collectively the “Agreement”). Neither GWM nor the client may
assign the Agreement without the consent of the other party. A transaction that does not result in a
change of actual control or management of GWM is not considered an assignment.
GWM has been in business since November 15, 2005. Jason R. Radabaugh, Christopher B. Downing,
and Matthew B. Lowe are the principal owners of GWM. As of December 31, 2024, GWM had
$1,183,200,588 of assets under management: $1,169,041,048 of which was managed on a discretionary
basis and $14,159,540 of which was managed on a non-discretionary basis.
This disclosure brochure describes the business of GWM. Certain sections will also describe the
activities of Supervised Persons. Supervised Persons are any of GWM’s officers, partners, directors (or
other persons occupying a similar status or performing similar functions), or employees, or any other
person who provides investment advice on GWM’s behalf and is subject to GWM’s supervision or control.
Financial Planning and Consulting Services
GWM provides its clients with a broad range of comprehensive financial planning and consulting services
(which may include non-investment related matters). These include investment management services to
individuals, trusts, businesses, qualified retirement plans, and charitable organizations on a fee for
service basis.
In performing its services, GWM is not required to verify any information received from the client or from
the client’s other professionals (e.g., attorney, accountant, etc.) and is expressly authorized to rely on
such information. GWM will recommend the services of itself, and/or other professionals to implement its
recommendations. Clients are advised that a conflict of interest exists if GWM recommends its own
services. The client is under no obligation to act upon any of the recommendations made by GWM under
a financial planning or consulting engagement or to engage the services of any such recommended
professional, including GWM itself. The client retains absolute discretion over all such implementation
decisions and is free to accept or reject any of GWM’s recommendations. Clients are advised that it
remains their responsibility to promptly notify GWM if there is ever any change in their financial situation
or investment objectives for the purpose of reviewing, evaluating, or revising GWM’s previous
recommendations and/or services.
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Investment Management Services
Clients can engage GWM to manage all or a portion of their assets on a discretionary or non-
discretionary basis.
GWM primarily allocates clients’ investment management assets on a discretionary and/or a non-
discretionary basis among Independent Managers (as defined below), mutual funds, exchange traded
funds (“ETFs”), individual debt and equity securities, and/or options. GWM also provides advice about
any type of investment held in clients' portfolios.
GWM also renders non-discretionary investment management services to clients relative to variable
life/annuity products that they own, their individual employer-sponsored retirement plans, and/or other
products that are not be held by the client’s primary custodian. GWM helps certain clients manage
payouts as well as direct or recommend the allocation of client assets among the various investment
options that are available with the product. Client assets are maintained at the specific insurance
company or custodian designated by the product.
GWM tailors its advisory services to the individual needs of clients. GWM ensures that clients’
investments are suitable for their investment needs, goals, objectives and risk tolerance.
Clients are advised to promptly notify GWM if there are changes in their financial situation or investment
objectives or if they wish to impose any reasonable restrictions upon GWM’s management services.
Use of Independent Managers
As mentioned above, GWM recommends that certain clients authorize the active discretionary
management of a portion of their assets by and/or among certain independent investment managers
(“Independent Managers”), based upon the stated investment objectives of the client. The terms and
conditions under which the client engages the Independent Managers are set forth in a separate written
agreement between GWM or the client and the designated Independent Managers. GWM renders
services to the client relative to the discretionary selection of Independent Managers. GWM also
monitors and reviews the account performance and the client’s investment objectives.
When selecting an Independent Manager for a client, GWM reviews information about the Independent
Manager such as its disclosure brochure and/or material supplied by the Independent Manager or
independent third parties for a description of the Independent Manager’s investment strategies, past
performance and risk results to the extent available. Factors that GWM considers in recommending an
Independent Manager include the client’s stated investment objectives, management style, performance,
reputation, financial strength, reporting, pricing, and research. The investment management fees
charged by the designated Independent Managers, together with the fees charged by the corresponding
designated broker-dealer/custodian of the client’s assets, are exclusive of, and in addition to, GWM’s
investment advisory fee set forth above.
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In addition to GWM’s written disclosure brochure, the client also receives the written disclosure brochure
of the designated Independent Managers. Certain Independent Managers may impose more restrictive
account requirements and varying billing practices than GWM. In such instances, GWM may alter its
corresponding account requirements and/or billing practices to accommodate those of the Independent
Managers.
Additions and Withdrawals to Accounts
Clients may make additions to and withdrawals from their account at any time, subject to GWM’s right to
terminate an account. Clients may withdraw account assets on notice to GWM, subject to the usual and
customary securities settlement procedures. However, GWM designs its portfolios as long-term
investments and the withdrawal of assets may impair the achievement of a client’s investment objectives.
Item 5. Fees and Compensation
GWM offers its services on a fee basis which includes hourly and/or fixed fees as well as fees based
upon assets under management.
Financial Planning and Consulting Fees
GWM charges a fixed fee and/or hourly fee for financial planning and consulting services. These fees are
negotiable, but generally range from $1,000 to $5,000 on a fixed fee basis and/or from $250 to $500 on
an hourly rate basis, depending upon the level and scope of the services and the professional rendering
the financial planning and/or the consulting services. If the client engages GWM for additional investment
advisory services, GWM may offset all or a portion of its fees for those services based upon the amount
paid for the financial planning and/or consulting services.
Prior to engaging GWM to provide financial planning and/or consulting services, the client is required to
enter into a written agreement with GWM setting forth the terms and conditions of the engagement.
Generally, GWM requires one-half of the financial planning / consulting fee (estimated hourly or fixed)
payable upon entering the written agreement. The balance is generally due upon delivery of the financial
plan or completion of the agreed upon services.
Investment Management Fee
In the event the client determines to engage GWM to provide investment management services, GWM
does so on a fee basis. GWM charges an annual fee based upon a percentage of the market value of the
assets being managed by GWM. GWM’s annual fee is exclusive of, and in addition to brokerage
commissions, transaction fees, and other related costs and expenses which are incurred by the client.
However, GWM does not receive any portion of these commissions, fees, and costs. GWM’s annual fee
is prorated and charged quarterly, in advance, based upon the market value of the assets on the last day
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of the previous quarter. The annual fee varies depending upon the market value of the assets under
management as follows:
PORTFOLIO VALUE
ANNUAL FEE
PORTFOLIO VALUE
ANNUAL FEE
up to $999,999
1.00%
$10,000,000 - $10,999,999
0.32%
$1,000,000 - $1,999,999
0.75%
$11,000,000 - $11,999,999
0.30%
$2,000,000 - $2,999,999
0.70%
$12,000,000 - $12,999,999
0.28%
$3,000,000 - $3,999,999
0.65%
$13,000,000 - $13,999,999
0.26%
$4,000,000 - $4,999,999
0.60%
$14,000,000 - $14,999,999
0.24%
$15,000,000 - $16,999,999
0.23%
$5,000,000 - $5,999,999
0.50%
$6,000,000 - $6,999,999
0.45%
$17,000,000 - $18,999,999
0.22%
$19,000,000 - 19,999,999
0.21%
$7,000,000 - $7,999,999
0.40%
Above $20,000,000
0.20%
$8,000,000 - $8,999,999
0.38%
$9,000,000 - $9,999,999
0.35%
GWM, in its sole discretion, may negotiate to waive its stated account minimum or charge a lesser
management fee based upon certain criteria (i.e., anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future
additional assets, dollar amount of assets to be managed, related accounts, account composition, pre-
existing client, account retention, pro bono activities, etc.). The Firm includes cash in a client’s account in
determining the valuation for billing purposes. The Firm may, in its sole discretion, not include cash in
determining the fee, especially where a client has a high percentage of cash for reasons other than the
Firm's investment management decision.
Fees Charged by Financial Institutions
As further discussed in response to Item 12 (below), GWM generally recommends that clients utilize the
brokerage and clearing services of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”) for investment management
accounts.
GWM may only implement its investment management recommendations after the client has arranged for
and furnished GWM with all information and authorization regarding accounts with appropriate financial
institutions. Financial institutions include, but are not limited to, Schwab, any other broker-dealer
recommended by GWM, broker-dealer directed by the client, trust companies, banks etc. (collectively
referred to herein as the “Financial Institutions”).
Clients will incur certain charges imposed by the Financial Institutions and other third parties such as fees
charged by Independent Managers (as defined below), custodial fees, charges imposed directly by a
mutual fund or ETF in the account, which shall be disclosed in the fund’s prospectus (e.g., fund
management fees and other fund expenses), deferred sales charges, odd-lot differentials, transfer taxes,
wire transfer and electronic fund fees, and other fees and taxes on brokerage accounts and securities
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transactions. Additionally, for assets outside of any wrap fee programs, clients will incur brokerage
commissions and transaction fees. Such charges, fees and commissions are exclusive of and in addition
to GWM’s fee.
GWM’s Agreement and the separate agreement with any Financial Institutions authorize GWM or
Independent Managers to debit the client’s account for the amount of GWM’s fee and to directly remit that
management fee to GWM or the Independent Managers. Any Financial Institutions recommended by
GWM have agreed to send a statement to the client, at least quarterly, indicating all amounts disbursed
from the account including the amount of management fees paid directly to GWM.
Fees for Management During Partial Quarters of Service
For the initial period of investment management services, the fees shall be calculated on a pro rata basis.
The Agreement between GWM and the client will continue in effect until terminated by either party
pursuant to the terms of the Agreement. GWM’s fees shall be prorated through the date of termination
and any remaining balance shall be charged or refunded to the client, as appropriate.
Additions may be in cash or securities provided that GWM reserves the right to liquidate any transferred
securities or decline to accept particular securities into a client’s account. GWM may consult with its
clients about the options and ramifications of transferring securities. However, clients are advised that
when transferred securities are liquidated, they are subject to transaction fees, fees assessed at the
mutual fund level (i.e. contingent deferred sales charge) and/or tax ramifications.
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 prorated based on the number of days remaining in the
quarter.
Item 6. Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
GWM does not provide any services for performance-based fees. Performance-based fees are those
based on a share of capital gains on or capital appreciation of the assets of a client.
Item 7. Types of Clients
GWM provides its services to individuals, pension and profit sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable
organizations, corporations and other business entities.
Minimum Account Size
As a condition for starting and maintaining a relationship, GWM generally imposes a minimum portfolio
size of $1,000,000. GWM, in its sole discretion, may accept clients with smaller portfolios based upon
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certain criteria including anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future additional assets, dollar
amount of assets to be managed, related accounts, account composition, pre-existing client, account
retention, and pro bono activities. GWM shall only accept clients with less than the minimum portfolio
size if, in the sole opinion of GWM, the smaller portfolio size will not cause a substantial increase of
investment risk beyond the client’s identified risk tolerance. GWM may aggregate the portfolios of family
members to meet the minimum portfolio size.
Additionally, certain Independent Managers may impose more restrictive account requirements and
varying billing practices than GWM. In such instances, GWM may alter its corresponding account
requirements and/or billing practices to accommodate those of the Independent Managers.
Item 8. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies
GWM employs a disciplined approach to financial planning and investment management designed to help
clients address a wide range of financial issues over long periods of time. GWM helps clients crystallize
goals, create thoughtful financial plans, stress-test investment strategies using Monte Carlo simulations,
implement investment plans, and regularly monitor/review investment plans to determine if any mid-
course corrections are appropriate. GWM designs investment portfolios to reflect each client’s financial
goals, time horizon and risk profile. GWM’s investment philosophy is based on the time-tested principals
of diversification and professional money management.
In addition to the use of Independent Managers, GWM also utilizes a wide range of investment products
in constructing asset allocated portfolios that include mutual funds, exchange traded funds, and individual
securities based on each client’s needs and preferences. GWM uses both actively managed and passive
(index-based) products and strategies, to create portfolios with exposure to multiple investment styles.
GWM does not believe that past performance is a good indicator of future performance, so portfolios are
constructed and products are chosen using forward-looking research-based approaches.
GWM’s investment portfolios are global in perspective and diversified across multiple asset classes,
investment styles, and Independent Managers. Asset allocated strategies are research-based and seek
to maximize returns consistent with client financial goals and risk tolerance. Strategies are viewed as
long-term in nature, but reviewed and modified as deemed necessary to reflect ever-changing economic
and market conditions. Portfolios are rebalanced periodically to remain consistent with asset allocation
targets as markets rise and fall. Tax-sensitive strategies are also employed for taxable accounts in
seeking to maximize after-tax returns.
GWM maintains relationships with well-respected organizations that provide economic, capital market,
asset allocation, and money manager research. GWM seeks information and input from a variety of
resources to provide clients with informed and thoughtful advice in planning for the future. GWM
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understands that no one can predict the future with precision and that even the most knowledgeable
forecasts can be wrong at times; thus, GWM recommends diversification as opposed to making large
bets. GWM’s strategies are also back-tested over long time periods to examine performance against
alternatives and then projected forward based on long term return, risk, and correlation forecasts.
GWM implements investment strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, Independent Managers, individual
stocks and bonds, certificates of deposit, and money market funds. Frequently used options include index
funds and ETFs from Vanguard, iShares, State Street and others; actively managed mutual funds and
ETFs from firms including Vanguard, PIMCO, Northern Trust, American Funds, Dodge & Cox, and others;
and separately managed accounts from firms including Parametric Portfolios, Invesco Managed
Accounts, SeaCap; as well as individual stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, and money market funds.
Products are regularly monitored and measured against appropriate benchmarks.
In addition, GWM typically assists clients in creating a written investment policy statement that clearly
defines duties, GWM’s investment philosophy, asset allocation targets, rebalancing, and communications
to guide the investment plan. The investment plan is implemented, monitored, and updated under
GWM’s discretion, subject to the investment policy statement terms.
GWM is dedicated to a high level of communication with its clients based on the belief that good
communication is the foundation of strong relationships. GWM provides frequent written updates
discussing the economy, financial markets, and important planning issues. GWM strives to meet with
clients quarterly, but not less than once a year, to review and update investment plans. GWM’s firm
website also provides access to information about a wide range of planning topics along with
encrypted/password protected access to planning and investment information. GWM also hosts
conference calls and briefings with leading economists and market strategists to provide clients with
access to current topics and theories.
GWM provides objective and research-based advice supported with service delivered by a
knowledgeable team committed to providing first-class service.
Risks
The following list of risk factors does not purport to be a complete enumeration or explanation of the risks
involved with respect to the Firm’s investment management activities. Clients should consult with their
legal, tax, and other advisors before engaging the Firm to provide investment management services on
their behalf.
Market Risks
Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal, and all investors should be guided
accordingly. The profitability of a significant portion of GWM’s recommendations and/or investment
decisions may depend to a great extent upon correctly assessing the future course of price movements of
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stocks, bonds and other asset classes. In addition, investments may be adversely affected by financial
markets and economic conditions throughout the world. There can be no assurance that GWM will be
able to predict these price movements accurately or capitalize on any such assumptions.
Volatility Risks
The prices and values of investments can be highly volatile, and are influenced by, among other things,
interest rates, general economic conditions, the condition of the financial markets, the financial condition
of the issuers of such assets, changing supply and demand relationships, and programs and policies of
governments.
Cash Management Risks
The Firm may invest some of a client’s assets temporarily in money market funds or other similar types of
investments, during which time an advisory account may be prevented from achieving its investment
objective.
Equity-Related Securities and Instruments
The Firm may take long positions in common stocks of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers traded on national
securities exchanges and over-the-counter markets. The value of equity securities varies in response to
many factors. These factors include, without limitation, factors specific to an issuer and factors specific to
the industry in which the issuer participates. Individual companies may report poor results or be
negatively affected by industry and/or economic trends and developments, and the stock prices of such
companies may suffer a decline in response. In addition, equity securities are subject to stock risk, which
is the risk that stock prices historically rise and fall in periodic cycles. U.S. and non-U.S. stock markets
have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future. In
addition, investments in small-capitalization, midcapitalization and financially distressed companies may
be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these
issuers often face greater business risks.
Fixed Income Securities
While the Firm emphasizes risk-averse management and capital preservation in its fixed-income bond
portfolios, clients who invest in this product can lose money, including losing a portion of their original
investment. The prices of the securities in our portfolios fluctuate. The Firm does not guarantee any
particular level of performance. Below is a representative list of the types of risks clients should consider
before investing in this product.
Interest rate risk. Prices of bonds tend to move in the opposite direction to interest rate changes.
•
Typically, a rise in interest rates will negatively affect bond prices. The longer the duration and
average maturity of a portfolio, the greater the likely reaction to interest rate moves.
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• Credit (or default) risk. A bond’s price will generally fall if the issuer fails to make a scheduled
interest or principal payment, if the credit rating of the security is downgraded, or if the perceived
creditworthiness of the issuer deteriorates.
• Liquidity risk. Sectors of the bond market can experience a sudden downturn in trading activity.
When there is little or no trading activity in a security, it can be difficult to sell the security at or
near its perceived value. In such a market, bond prices may fall.
• Call risk. Some bonds give the issuer the option to call or redeem the bond before the maturity
date. If an issuer calls a bond when interest rates are declining, the proceeds may have to be
reinvested at a lower yield. During periods of market illiquidity or rising rates, prices of callable
securities may be subject to increased volatility.
• Prepayment risk. When interest rates fall, the principal of mortgage-backed securities may be
prepaid. These prepayments can reduce the portfolio’s yield because proceeds may have to be
reinvested at a lower yield.
• Extension risk. When interest rates rise or there is a lack of refinancing opportunities,
prepayments of mortgage-backed securities or callable bonds may be less than expected. This
would lengthen the portfolio’s duration and average maturity and increase its sensitivity to rising
rates and its potential for price declines.
Mutual Funds and ETFs
An investment in a mutual fund or ETF involves risk, including the loss of principal. Mutual fund and ETF
shareholders are necessarily subject to the risks stemming from the individual issuers of the fund’s
underlying portfolio securities. Such shareholders are also liable for taxes on any fund-level capital gains,
as mutual funds and ETFs are required by law to distribute capital gains in the event they sell securities
for a profit that cannot be offset by a corresponding loss.
Shares of mutual funds are generally distributed and redeemed on an ongoing basis by the fund itself or a
broker acting on its behalf. The trading price at which a share is transacted is equal to a fund’s stated
daily per share net asset value (“NAV”), plus any 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 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 index-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
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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.
Use of Independent Managers
As stated above, GWM selects certain Independent Managers to manage a portion of its clients’ assets.
In these situations, GWM continues to conduct ongoing due diligence of such managers, but such
recommendations rely to a great extent on the Independent Managers’ ability to successfully implement
their investment strategies. In addition, GWM does not have the ability to supervise the Independent
Managers on a day-to-day basis.
Options
Options allow investors to buy or sell a security at a contracted “strike” price at or within a specific period
of time. Clients may pay or collect a premium for buying or selling an option. Investors transact in
options to either hedge (i.e., limit) losses in an attempt to reduce risk or to speculate on the performance
of the underlying securities. Options transactions contain a number of inherent risks, including the partial
or total loss of principal in the event that the value of the underlying security or index does not
increase/decrease to the level of the respective strike price. Holders of options contracts are also subject
to default by the option writer which may be unwilling or unable to perform its contractual obligations.
Interest Rate Risks
Interest rates may fluctuate significantly, causing price volatility with respect to securities or instruments
held by clients.
Item 9. Disciplinary Information
GWM is required to disclose the facts of any legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client’s
evaluation of its advisory business or the integrity of management. GWM does not have any required
disclosures to this Item.
Item 10. Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
GWM is required to disclose any relationship or arrangement that is material to its advisory business or to
its clients with certain related persons. GWM does not have any required disclosures to this Item.
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Item 11. Code of Ethics
GWM and persons associated with GWM (“Associated Persons”) are permitted to buy or sell securities
that it also recommends to clients consistent with GWM’s policies and procedures.
GWM has adopted a code of ethics that sets forth the standards of conduct expected of its associated
persons and requires compliance with applicable securities laws (“Code of Ethics”). In accordance with
Section 204A of the Advisers Act, its Code of Ethics contains written policies reasonably designed to
prevent the unlawful use of material non-public information by GWM or any of its associated persons.
The Code of Ethics also requires that certain of GWM’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.
Unless specifically permitted in GWM’s Code of Ethics, none of GWM’s Access Persons may effect 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 GWM’s clients.
When GWM is purchasing or considering for purchase any security on behalf of a client, no Access
Person may effect a transaction in that security prior to the completion of the purchase or until a decision
has been made not to purchase such security. Access Persons can make trades as part of a batch trade
with clients. Similarly, when GWM is selling or considering the sale of any security on behalf of a client,
no Access Person may effect 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.
Clients and prospective clients may contact GWM to request a copy of its Code of Ethics.
Item 12. Brokerage Practices
As discussed above, in Item 5, GWM shall generally recommend that clients utilize the brokerage and
clearing services of Schwab.
Factors which GWM considers in recommending Schwab or any other broker-dealer to clients include
their respective financial strength, reputation, execution, pricing, research and service. Schwab enables
GWM to obtain many mutual funds without transaction charges and other securities at nominal
transaction charges. The commissions and/or transaction fees charged by Schwab may be higher or
lower than those charged by other Financial Institutions.
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The commissions paid by GWM’s clients comply with GWM’s duty to obtain “best execution.” Clients may
pay commissions that are higher or lower than another qualified Financial Institution might charge to
effect the same transaction where GWM determines that the commissions are 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 Financial Institution’s services, including among
others, the value of research provided, execution capability, commission rates, and responsiveness.
GWM seeks competitive rates but may not necessarily obtain the lowest possible commission rates for
client transactions.
GWM periodically and systematically reviews its policies and procedures regarding its recommendation of
Financial Institutions in light of its duty to obtain best execution.
The client may direct GWM in writing to use a particular Financial Institution to execute some or all
transactions for the client. In that case, the client will negotiate terms and arrangements for the account
with that Financial Institution, and GWM will not seek better execution services or prices from other
Financial Institutions or be able to “batch” client transactions for execution through other Financial
Institutions with orders for other accounts managed by GWM (as described below). As a result, the client
may pay higher commissions or other transaction costs or greater spreads, or receive less favorable net
prices, on transactions for the account than would otherwise be the case. Subject to its duty of best
execution, GWM may decline a client’s request to direct brokerage if, in GWM’s sole discretion, such
directed brokerage arrangements would result in additional operational difficulties.
Transactions for each client generally will be effected independently, unless GWM decides to purchase or
sell the same securities for several clients at approximately the same time. GWM may (but is not
obligated to) combine or “batch” such orders to obtain best execution, to negotiate more favorable
commission rates, or to allocate equitably among GWM’s clients differences in prices and commissions or
other transaction costs that might have been obtained had such orders been placed independently.
Under this procedure, transactions will generally be averaged as to price and allocated among GWM’s
clients pro rata to the purchase and sale orders placed for each client on any given day. To the extent
that GWM determines to aggregate client orders for the purchase or sale of securities, including securities
in which GWM’s Supervised Persons may invest, GWM shall generally do so in accordance with
applicable rules promulgated under the Advisers Act and no-action guidance provided by the staff of the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. GWM shall not receive any additional compensation or
remuneration as a result of the aggregation. In the event that GWM determines that a prorated allocation
is not appropriate under the particular circumstances, the allocation will be made based upon other
relevant factors, which may include: (i) when only a small percentage of the order is executed, shares
may be allocated to the account with the smallest order or the smallest position or to an account that is
out of line with respect to security or sector weightings relative to other portfolios, with similar mandates;
(ii) allocations may be given to one account when one account has limitations in its investment guidelines
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which prohibit it from purchasing other securities which are expected to produce similar investment results
and can be purchased by other accounts; (iii) if an account reaches an investment guideline limit and
cannot participate in an allocation, shares may be reallocated to other accounts (this may be due to
unforeseen changes in an account’s assets after an order is placed); (iv) with respect to sale allocations,
allocations may be given to accounts low in cash; (v) in cases when a pro rata allocation of a potential
execution would result in a de minimis allocation in one or more accounts, GWM 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.
Consistent with obtaining best execution, brokerage transactions may be directed to certain broker-
dealers in return for investment research products and/or services which assist GWM in its investment
decision-making process. Such research generally will be used to service all of GWM’s clients, but
brokerage commissions paid by one client may be used to pay for research that is not used in managing
that client’s portfolio. The receipt of investment research products and/or services as well as the
allocation of the benefit of such investment research products and/or services poses a conflict of interest
because GWM does not have to produce or pay for the products or services.
Software and Support Provided by Financial Institutions
GWM receives without cost from Schwab administrative support, related systems support, as well as
other third party support as further described below (together "Support") which allow GWM to better
monitor client accounts maintained at Schwab and otherwise conduct its business. GWM receives the
Support without cost because the Firm renders investment management services to clients that maintain
assets at Schwab. The Support is not provided in connection with securities transactions of clients (i.e.,
not “soft dollars”). The Support benefits GWM, but not its clients directly. Clients should be aware that
GWM’s receipt of economic benefits such as the Support from a broker-dealer creates a conflict of
interest since these benefits will influence the Firm’s choice of broker-dealer over another that does not
furnish similar software, systems support or services. In fulfilling its duties to its clients, GWM endeavors
at all times to put the interests of its clients first and has determined that the recommendation of Schwab
is in the best interest of clients and satisfies the Firm's duty to seek best execution.
Specifically, GWM receives the following benefits from Schwab: i) receipt of duplicate client confirmations
and bundled duplicate statements; ii) access to a trading desk that exclusively services its institutional
traders; iii) access to block trading which provides the ability to aggregate securities transactions and then
allocate the appropriate shares to client accounts; and iv) access to an electronic communication network
for client order entry and account information.
These services generally are available to independent investment advisors on an unsolicited basis, at no
charge to them so long as a certain amount of the advisor’s clients’ assets are maintained in accounts at
Schwab Advisor Services. Schwab’s services include brokerage services that are related to the
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execution of securities transactions, custody, research, including that in the form of advice, analyses and
reports, and access to mutual funds and other investments that are otherwise generally available only to
institutional investors or would require a significantly higher minimum initial investment.
For client accounts maintained in its custody, Schwab generally does not charge separately for custody
services but is compensated by account holders through commissions or other transaction-related or
asset-based fees for securities trades that are executed through Schwab or that settle into Schwab
accounts.
Schwab also makes available to the Firm other products and services that benefit the Firm but may not
benefit its clients’ accounts. These benefits may include national, regional or Firm specific educational
events organized and/or sponsored by Schwab. Other potential benefits may include occasional
business entertainment of personnel of GWM by Schwab personnel, including meals, invitations to
sporting events, including golf tournaments, and other forms of entertainment, some of which may
accompany educational opportunities. Other of these products and services assist GWM in managing
and administering clients’ accounts. These include software and other technology (and related
technological training) that provide access to client account data (such as trade confirmations and
account statements), facilitate trade execution (and allocation of aggregated trade orders for multiple
client accounts), provide research, pricing information and other market data, facilitate payment of the
Firm's fees from its clients’ accounts, and assist with back-office training and support functions,
recordkeeping and client reporting. Many of these services generally may be used to service all or some
substantial number of the Firm’s accounts, including accounts not maintained at Schwab. Schwab also
makes available to GWM other services intended to help the Firm manage and further develop its
business enterprise. These services may include professional compliance, legal and business consulting,
publications and conferences on practice management, information technology, business succession,
regulatory compliance, employee benefits providers, human capital consultants, insurance and marketing.
In addition, Schwab may make available, arrange and/or pay vendors for these types of services
rendered to the Firm by independent third parties. Schwab may discount or waive fees it would otherwise
charge for some of these services or pay all or a part of the fees of a third-party providing these services
to the Firm. While, as a fiduciary, GWM endeavors to act in its clients’ best interests, the Firm's
recommendation that clients maintain their assets in accounts at Schwab may be based in part on the
benefits received and not solely on the nature, cost or quality of custody and brokerage services provided
by Schwab, which creates a potential conflict of interest.
Item 13. Review of Accounts
For those clients to whom GWM provides investment management services, GWM monitors those
portfolios as part of an ongoing process while regular account reviews are conducted on at least a
quarterly basis. For those clients to whom GWM provides financial planning and/or consulting services,
reviews are conducted on an “as needed” basis. Such reviews are conducted by one of GWM’s
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investment adviser representatives. All investment advisory clients are encouraged to discuss their
needs, goals, and objectives with GWM and to keep GWM informed of any changes thereto. GWM shall
contact ongoing investment advisory clients at least annually to review its previous services and/or
recommendations and to discuss the impact resulting from any changes in the client’s financial situation
and/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 GWM provides investment advisory services will also receive a report from GWM that
may include such relevant account and/or market-related information such as an inventory of account
holdings and account performance on a quarterly basis. Clients should compare the account statements
they receive from their custodian with those they receive from GWM.
Those clients to whom GWM provides financial planning and/or consulting services will receive reports
from GWM summarizing its analysis and conclusions as requested by the client or otherwise agreed to in
writing by GWM.
Item 14. Client Referrals and Other Compensation
In the event a client is introduced to GWM by either an unaffiliated or an affiliated solicitor, the Firm may
pay that solicitor a referral fee in accordance with applicable securities laws. Unless otherwise disclosed,
any such referral fee is paid solely from GWM’s investment management fee and does not result in any
additional charge to the client. If the client is introduced to the Firm by an unaffiliated solicitor, the client
will receive a solicitor’s disclosure statement containing the terms and conditions of the solicitation
arrangement and any conflicts of interest. Any affiliated solicitor of GWM is required to disclose the
nature of his or her relationship to prospective clients at the time of the solicitation.
Furthermore, GWM may receive referrals from individuals at the Independent Managers it recommends to
clients. GWM does not compensate the Independent Managers or any other party for such referrals,
however, a potential conflict of interest exists where GWM recommends or otherwise utilizes those
Independent Managers’ services for clients.
Other Compensation
The Firm receives economic benefits from Schwab. The benefits, conflicts of interest and how
they are addressed are discussed above in response to Item 12.
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Item 15. Custody
GWM’s Agreement and/or the separate agreement with any Financial Institution may authorize GWM
through such Financial Institution to debit the client’s account for the amount of GWM’s fee and to directly
remit that management fee to GWM in accordance with applicable custody rules.
The Financial Institutions recommended by GWM have agreed to send a statement to the client, at least
quarterly, indicating all amounts disbursed from the account including the amount of management fees
paid directly to GWM. In addition, as discussed in Item 13, GWM also sends periodic supplemental
reports to clients. Clients should carefully review the statements sent directly by the Financial Institutions
and compare them to those received from GWM.
Standing Letters of Authorization
GWM also has custody due to clients giving the Firm limited power of attorney in a standing letter of
authorization (“SLOA”) to disburse funds to one or more third parties as specifically designated by the
client. In such circumstances, the Firm will implement the steps in the SEC’s no-action letter on February
21, 2017 which includes (in summary): i) client will provide instruction for the SLOA to the custodian; ii)
client will authorize the Firm to direct transfers to the specific third party; iii) the custodian will perform
appropriate verification of the instruction and provide a transfer of funds notice to the client promptly after
each transfer; iv) the client will have the ability to terminate or change the instruction; v) the Firm will have
no authority or ability to designate or change the identity or any information about the third party; vi) the
Firm will keep records showing that the third party is not a related party of the Firm or located at the same
address as the Firm; and vii) the custodian will send the client an initial and annual notice confirming the
SLOA instructions.
Item 16. Investment Discretion
GWM may be given the authority to exercise discretion on behalf of clients. GWM is considered to
exercise investment discretion over a client’s account if it can affect transactions for the client without first
having to seek the client’s consent. GWM is given this authority through a power-of-attorney included in
the agreement between GWM and the client. Clients may request a limitation on this authority (such as
certain securities not to be bought or sold). GWM takes discretion over the following activities:
• The securities to be purchased or sold;
• The amount of securities to be purchased or sold;
• When transactions are made; and
• The Independent Managers to be hired or fired.
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Item 17. Voting Client Securities
GWM may vote client securities (proxies) on behalf of its clients. When GWM accepts such responsibility,
it will only cast proxy votes in a manner consistent with the best interest of its clients. Absent special
circumstances, which are fully- described in GWM’s Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures, all proxies will
be voted consistent with guidelines established and described in GWM’s Proxy Voting Policies and
Procedures, as they may be amended from time-to-time. Clients may contact GWM to request
information about how GWM voted proxies for that client’s securities or to get a copy of GWM’s Proxy
Voting Policies and Procedures. A brief summary of GWM’s Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures is as
follows:
• GWM has formed a Proxy Voting Committee that will be responsible for monitoring corporate
actions, making voting decisions in the best interest of clients, and ensuring that proxies are
submitted in a timely manner.
• The Proxy Voting Committee will generally vote proxies according to GWM’s then current Proxy
Voting Guidelines. The Proxy Voting Guidelines include many specific examples of voting
decisions for the types of proposals that are most frequently presented, including: composition of
the board of directors; approval of
independent auditors; management and director
compensation; anti-takeover mechanisms and related issues; changes to capital structure;
corporate and social policy issues; and issues involving mutual funds.
• Although the Proxy Voting Guidelines are followed as a general policy, certain issues are
considered on a case-by-case basis based on the relevant facts and circumstances. Since
corporate governance issues are diverse and continually evolving, GWM devotes an appropriate
amount of time and resources to monitor these changes.
• Clients cannot direct GWM’s vote on a particular solicitation but can revoke GWM’s authority to
vote proxies.
In situations where there may be a conflict of interest in the voting of proxies due to business or personal
relationships that GWM maintains with persons having an interest in the outcome of certain votes, GWM
takes appropriate steps to ensure that its proxy voting decisions are made in the best interest of its clients
and are not the product of such conflict.
Item 18. Financial Information
GWM does not require or solicit the prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees six months or more in
advance. In addition, GWM is required to disclose any financial condition that is reasonably likely to
impair its ability to meet contractual commitments to clients. GWM has no disclosures pursuant to this
Item.
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Greene Wealth Management, LLC
a Registered Investment Adviser
1301 5th Avenue, Suite 3410
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 623-2200
www.greenewealthmgmt.com
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