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Item 1 – Cover Page
Halbert Wealth Management, Inc.
9433 Bee Cave Road, Building 1-200
Austin, TX 78733
800-348-3601
April 22, 2026
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
Halbert Wealth Management, Inc. If you have any questions about the contents of this
Brochure, please contact us at 512-263-3800 or 800-348-3601. 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.
Halbert Wealth Management is a Registered Investment Advisor. Registration as an
Investment Advisor does not imply any level of skill or training. The oral and written
communications of an Advisor provide you with information about which you can
determine to hire or retain an Advisor.
Additional information about Halbert Wealth Management is available on the SEC’s website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Item 2 – Material Changes
Halbert Wealth Management has resumed providing direct investment management to
individual investors, reaffirming our commitment to delivering personalized
investment/portfolio guidance. In addition, we now provide advisory services to
Retirement Plans including 401(k) Plans. We continue to support other Investment
Advisors in identifying, evaluating and managing investments within a portfolio.
On December 1, 2025, Halbert Wealth Management, Inc., (“Halbert Wealth”) was acquired
by Wellesley Asset Management, Inc. (“WAM”), an SEC-registered investment adviser,
through a wholly owned subsidiary. As a result of the transaction, WAM now owns 100% of
the shares of Halbert Wealth. Following the acquisition, Halbert Wealth will offer Halbert
Wealth’s proprietary trading strategy, HWM Alpha Advantage, to eligible WAM clients
pursuant to an investment management agreement among WAM, Halbert Wealth, and
participating investors. Also, WAM will provide certain administrative services to Halbert
Wealth for a fee.
Debi B. Halbert is Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer of Halbert Wealth.
Michael Miller, CEO of WAM, has assumed the role of President of Halbert Wealth.
Effective March 20, 2026, the office has changed suites within the same office complex.
Our Brochure may be requested free of charge by contacting us at 512-263-3800 or
info@halbertwealth.com.
Additional information about Halbert Wealth is also available via the SEC’s website
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The SEC’s website also provides information about any persons
affiliated with Halbert Wealth who are registered, or are required to be registered, as
Investment Advisor Representatives of Halbert Wealth.
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page .............................................................................................................................. 1
Item 2 – Material Changes .................................................................................................................. 2
Item 3 – Table of Contents .................................................................................................................. 3
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 .............................. 8
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ................................................................................................... 9
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations .............................................. 9
Item 11 – Code of Ethics ...................................................................................................................... 9
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ........................................................................................................ 12
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ......................................................................................................... 13
Item 14 – Compensation ................................................................................................................... 13
Item 17 – Voting Investor Securities ............................................................................................ 14
Item 18 – Financial Information………………………………………………………………………………14
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
Halbert Wealth is an Investment Advisory firm registered in Texas and founded in 1995 by
Gary D. and Debi B. Halbert. The firm was 100% owned by Debi B. Halbert. Effective
December 1, 2025, Halbert Wealth Management, Inc. (“Halbert Wealth”) became a wholly
owned subsidiary of Wellesley Asset Management, Inc. (“WAM”) following WAM’s
acquisition of 100% of the shares of Halbert Wealth Management, Inc. Halbert Wealth
continues to provide discretionary investment management services, including
management of its proprietary trading strategy, HWM Alpha Advantage. Following the
acquisition, Halbert Wealth will offer HWM Alpha Advantage to eligible clients of WAM
pursuant to an investment management agreement among WAM, Halbert Wealth, and
participating investors. Also, WAM will provide certain administrative services to Halbert
Wealth for a fee.
There have been no material changes to the types of advisory services Halbert Wealth
provides, although Halbert Wealth now operates under the ownership and oversight of
WAM with Debi B. Halbert as a Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer. Michael
Miller, CEO of WAM, has assumed the role of President of Halbert Wealth.
We categorize our business into two main groups: Discretionary and Non-Discretionary.
We focus on programs and strategies that feature active money management and some
type of risk management. We also offer select individual ETFs and mutual funds on a
limited basis. Halbert Wealth’s advice is primarily limited to recommendations concerning
the products we offer.
Before a prospective client invests in any of our programs, they will be asked to complete a
Confidential Investor Profile (the “Profile”) and provide other requested information as
needed to help determine their suitability in selected investments.
The recommendation of programs is based on each client’s individual needs, financial goals
and risk tolerance. The goal is to help the client build an investment portfolio that best suits
their particular situation. Certain client restrictions may be placed on the programs or
securities the client invests in, depending on the type of program, and any limitations the
individual Investment Advisor managing the money may have. Halbert Wealth selects
investments from an approved list based on the perceived needs of the client.
Discretionary strategies invest clients in one or more active management strategies, such
as limited partnerships, interval funds, trusts, mutual funds, stocks, ETFs or other
investments based on the needs and goals of the client. These are often managed by one or
more underlying Advisors, Sub-Advisors, General Partners or other managers.
The HWM Alpha Advantage Strategy is a specific discretionary program developed by
Halbert Wealth that invests in long and short leveraged mutual funds and is actively
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managed by a Sub-Advisor. The Sub-Advisor utilizes a variety of market signals in
combination with the goal of capitalizing on investment opportunities in up or down
markets. The strategy also seeks to manage overall risk through this combination.
For Non-discretionary strategies, Halbert Wealth researches and evaluates strategies
developed by third party Investment Advisors, and recommends or refers clients to them.
These Investment Advisors direct client assets into various stocks, bonds, mutual funds
ETFs, options or other securities. They use active management strategies, such as tactical
management and sector rotation. The programs are considered non-discretionary since the
client selects third party Investments Advisors to manage their assets, usually based on
recommendations from us.
Clients should refer to the ADV Part 2A or other additional offering materials for more
information on the underlying Advisors, Sub-Advisors, General Partners or other money
managers for each particular investment program.
As an extension of its wealth advisory services, Halbert Wealth may provide advice in the
form of a Financial Plan. Clients may receive a written plan, providing the client with a
detailed financial plan designed to achieve their stated financial goals and objectives.
Halbert Wealth may work with other professionals such as attorneys, Certified Public
Accountants, trust officers, Mortgage Analysts, etc., to offer financial and estate planning
advice. Halbert Wealth specializes in the areas of investment, finance, risk management and
retirement. The financial management process begins with an in-depth evaluation of the
client’s current financial goals and objectives. Once overall objectives have been
established, the Advisor will focus on the client’s specific goals.
Written Acknowledgement of Fiduciary Status
When we provide investment advice to you regarding your retirement plan account or
individual retirement account, we are fiduciaries within the meaning of Title I of the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act and/or the Internal Revenue Code, as applicable,
which are laws governing retirement accounts. The way we make money creates some
conflicts with your interests, so we operate under a special rule that requires us to act in
your best interest and not put our interest ahead of yours. Under this special rule’s
provisions, we must:
• Meet a professional standard of care when making investment recommendations
(give prudent advice);
• Never put our financial interests ahead of yours when making recommendations
(give loyal advice);
• Avoid misleading statements about conflicts of interest, fees, and investments;
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• Follow policies and procedures designed to ensure that we give advice that is in
your best interest;
• Charge no more than is reasonable for our services; and
• Give you basic information about conflicts of interest.
As of December 31, 2025, the approximate total assets under management are
$244,211,404. Of this amount, approximately $161,206,645 represents discretionary assets
under management and approximately $83,004,759 represents non‑discretionary assets
under management.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
Discretionary Strategies
The fee Halbert Wealth charges for discretionary strategies is a percentage of assets under
management as outlined below.
Market Value
0-$500,000
Next $500,000 to $2,000,000
Next $2,000,000+
Annual Fee
1.25%
1.00%
Negotiable
In some cases, different fees may be negotiated for certain client accounts.
Fees for any underlying money manager(s) may be added to the Halbert Wealth fee. These
fees range from 0.20% to 1.0% and will be deducted from the client account on a quarterly
basis. More details on the fees charged by each money manager can be found in the Sub-
Advisory Agreement and Fee Disclosure for applicable programs. There are also additional
fees associated with limited partnerships, BDCs, REITs and Interval Funds that are outlined
in the Private Placement Memorandums or Prospectuses and are charged to partners or
investors on a pro-rata basis, generally monthly.
In most cases, the Halbert Wealth client fees and any underlying money manager fees are
deducted directly from the client accounts. The fees are computed on a quarterly basis, in
arrears, and based on market values provided by the custodian. Adjustments will be made
during the quarter to reflect the number of days the account was opened. Accounts that are
closed during the quarter will be pro-rated based on the number of days the account was
open during the quarter. Adjustments will also be made for additions or redemptions made
during the quarter.
Clients who invest may also incur transaction costs, annual holding fees and/or
commissions related to the purchase and sale of those securities. The terms and
transaction costs related to investments will be described by the brokerage agreement.
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Clients also pay the investment advisory and other fees and commissions (including any
“Rule 12b-1 fees”) paid by these funds to their managers and other service providers (such
as brokers). The relevant Offering Memorandum or prospectus will describe all the various
fees, commissions and other expenses.
HWM Alpha Advantage Strategy
Because of its complexity, Halbert Wealth maintains a different fee structure for the HWM
Alpha Advantage Strategy as outlined below.
Market Value
0-$1,000,000
Next $1,000,000 to $2,500,000
Next $2,500,000 to $5,000,000
Next $5,000,000
Annual Fee
2.50%
2.25%
2.00%
Negotiable
In some cases, different fees may be negotiated for certain client accounts.
In most cases, the Halbert Wealth client fees are deducted directly from the client accounts.
The fees are deducted or billed on a quarterly basis, in arrears, and based on market values
provided by the custodian. Adjustments will be made for accounts that open during the
quarter to reflect the number of days the account was opened. Accounts that are closed
during the quarter will be pro-rated based on the number of days the account was open
during the quarter. Adjustments will also be made for additions or redemptions made
during the quarter.
Non-discretionary Strategies
For our non-discretionary strategies, we are paid as a promoter by sharing in a negotiated
portion of the management fee charged by the actual Investment Advisors. (See the
Promoter Disclosure Statement for each program invested in to get more details about this
fee sharing arrangement for each particular program.) The annual management fees are
0.99% to 2.50% of the assets under management. We refer and recommend to clients
Investment Advisors that have been vetted by Halbert Wealth. The fees are generally non-
negotiable, except in the case of large accounts or related accounts.
In most cases, the fees are deducted directly from client accounts. The fees are deducted (or
billed) on a quarterly basis. More details on the fees charged, how they are deducted and
issues related to additions and redemptions, partial quarters, how fees are calculated when
you open and close your account and other fee related information can be found in the
information for each Investment Advisor.
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Clients who invest in programs that invest assets directly in stocks, bonds, ETFs and other
securities may also incur transaction costs and commissions related to the purchase and
sale of those securities. Clients whose assets are invested directly in stocks, bonds, ETFs
and other securities will establish an account at a brokerage firm designated by the
Investment Advisor or Halbert Wealth. The terms and transaction costs related to
investments made will be described by the brokerage agreement. With programs that
invest in mutual funds, clients may also pay the investment advisory and other fees and
commissions (including any “Rule 12b-1 fees”) paid by these funds to their managers and
other service providers (such as brokers). The fund's prospectus will describe all of the
various fees, commissions and other expenses paid by the fund. (See Item 12 and the
specific information for each Investment Advisor for more details.) Any of these fees and
expenses are in addition to the management fee charged by the Advisors.
Some Investment Advisors charge fees in advance and some in arrears. To the extent that a
client has paid any fees in advance and the account is subsequently terminated, the client
will generally be entitled to a pro rata refund of the amount paid. The exact details of how
this works, and how to get a refund of fees pre-paid for each program will be detailed in the
client agreement with the Investment Advisor for that program.
Since each program and Advisor is different, the way they calculate and charge fees will
likely be different. It is important that you look at the agreements and disclosures for each
program you invest in. This will provide additional details about their methodology for
calculating fees.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Halbert Wealth currently does not offer performance fee arrangements.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
Halbert Wealth continues to provide investment management services primarily to
individuals, high net worth individuals, IRAs and trusts. Halbert Wealth also may provide
services to corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations
and endowments. Minimum account sizes or eligibility criteria may apply depending on the
specific investment program. Minimum investments vary, depending on the program in
which the client wants to invest. The account minimums are often imposed by the
Investment Advisor or other money manager and in some cases are negotiable.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
For our discretionary investments, the risk of loss varies by the individual strategy or fund.
Some trade more frequently, which may have tax implications, like short term capital gains,
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UBTI or other unique issues related to the investment which should be considered. Others
use options, which can be speculative in nature and carry substantial risk of loss. Some
programs attempt to increase returns by using strategies such as leverage or short trading.
Some of the strategies have a lock-up period which can be three years or longer. The ADV
Part 2, Private Placement Memorandum, Offering Memorandum, Operating Agreement or
other documents related to the particular Advisor or investment should be reviewed as
they have more details about the strategies and the particular risks associated with each.
All strategies offered have a risk of loss and some are more aggressive than others. Clients
should be able to bear the risk associated with each strategy invested in.
The HWM Alpha Advantage Strategy is an aggressive strategy that invests in long and
inverse leveraged mutual funds and is actively managed by a Sub-Advisor. Although the
blending of multiple market signals in this strategy has the goal of managing downside risk,
there is a potentially greater risk of loss since leveraged mutual funds are utilized and
losses can be magnified. Frequent trading can affect investment performance. There may
also be certain tax implications to consider, including wash sale issues and/or short-term
gains in some cases. Clients should review the offering materials for more details about the
particular risks involved.
For non-discretionary strategies, we recommend and refer clients to third party
Investment Advisors. These non-discretionary strategies are more aptly described as
“research and evaluation.” Our ultimate goal is to find third party Investment Advisors with
profitable, risk-adjusted performance records. The recommended Advisors use different
strategies and different assets. Clients should look at the ADV Part 2A and other disclosure
documents for each underlying Advisor for more detailed information about methods and
strategies used, and about the assets in which their strategies invest.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
Registered Investment Advisors are required to disclose all material facts regarding any
legal or disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of Halbert Wealth or
the integrity of Halbert Wealth’s management. Halbert Wealth does not believe there is any
material information to disclose that is applicable to this Item.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Effective December 1, 2025, Halbert Wealth became a wholly owned subsidiary of
Wellesley Asset Management, Inc. (“WAM”) following WAM’s acquisition of 100% of the
shares of Halbert Wealth. Halbert Wealth continues to provide discretionary investment
management services, including management of its proprietary trading strategy, HWM
Alpha Advantage. Following the acquisition, Halbert Wealth will offer HWM Alpha
Advantage to eligible clients of WAM pursuant to an investment management agreement
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among WAM, Halbert Wealth, and participating investors. Also, WAM provides certain
administrative services to Halbert Wealth for a fee.
Because Halbert Wealth is now affiliated with WAM, clients should be aware that this
relationship creates potential conflicts of interest. Halbert Wealth seeks to mitigate these
conflicts through disclosure and adherence to its fiduciary obligations.
Since Halbert Wealth recommends third party Investment Advisors to our clients and we
receive compensation from those Advisors for making the recommendation, or charge a
management fee for some programs, there is a potential conflict of interest in that Halbert
Wealth may only recommend those third party Investment Advisors for which it has an
arrangement to receive a share of the compensation or management fee, or programs in
which we charge our own management fee. There may be other Advisors available.
However, it is also important to note that those Advisors offered by Halbert Wealth have all
completed a detailed due diligence review before they are recommended. This thereby
minimizes the conflict of interest in that only programs that meet Halbert Wealth’s due
diligence requirements are recommended to clients.
Halbert Wealth Investment Advisors do not receive commissions, so they have no incentive
to recommend one program over another based on the amount of the fees charged by the
different advisors and compensation received by the Firm.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics
Halbert Wealth has adopted a Code of Ethics for all supervised persons describing its high
standard of business conduct and fiduciary duty to its clients. The Code of Ethics includes
provisions relating to the confidentiality of client information, a prohibition on insider
trading, a prohibition of rumor mongering, restrictions on the acceptance of significant gifts
and the reporting of certain gifts and business entertainment items, as well as personal
securities trading procedures, among other things. All supervised persons at Halbert
Wealth must acknowledge the terms of the Code of Ethics annually, or as amended. A copy
of the Code of Ethics is available to any client or prospective client upon request.
In addition, our officers, directors, employees or affiliates may, from time to time, invest
their own assets with the same Investment Advisors, mutual funds, limited partnerships,
REITs, interval funds or other securities in which our clients' assets may have been
invested. As part of our due diligence examination of prospective investments or strategies,
one or more of our officers may invest their own assets under the management of our
recommended strategies and investments. This permits Halbert Wealth to closely monitor
performance and trading and/or management techniques. These investments are generally
made prior to offering them to clients. We do not believe that these investments create a
serious conflict of interest with our clients, unless an Investment Advisor or investment
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sets limits on the amount of additional assets it will accept for management. In the unlikely
event such limits are set, our clients will be given priority to invest.
Some of the third party Investment Advisors use mutual funds which are only traded once
or twice per day. Some may trade ETFs or individual bonds. Options may be used. However,
the trades are selected and made by the third party Investment Advisor or a Sub-Advisor
and not by Halbert Wealth. Associated persons of Halbert Wealth are generally not aware
of the trades until after they have been completed. For limited partnerships, BDCs, REITs
and Interval Funds, associated persons of Halbert Wealth do not have access to advance
information about the purchase or sale of fund investments. For some discretionary
programs and the HWM Alpha Advantage Strategy, we may have access to advance
information regarding the trading of the particular investment being purchased or sold for
the account.
We have instituted procedures for monitoring the securities transactions of our associated
persons, which include a quarterly review of reports of personal securities transactions
effected by our associated persons (including accounts in which they had any direct or
indirect beneficial ownership and which they had direct or indirect influence over) during
the preceding quarter. In addition, if an associated person maintains a securities trading
account at another broker-dealer in which they had any direct or indirect beneficial
ownership and which they had direct or indirect influence over, the other broker-dealer
will provide a copy of the employee's statement to a manager who reviews it for
compliance purposes.
The Code of Ethics is designed to ensure that the personal securities transactions, activities
and interests of the employees of Halbert Wealth will not interfere with (i) making
decisions in the best interest of advisory clients and (ii) implementing such decisions while,
at the same time, allowing employees to invest their own accounts. Under the Code, certain
classes of securities have been designated as exempt transactions, based upon a
determination that these would likely not interfere with the best interest of Halbert
Wealth’s clients. The Code also requires pre-approval of some transactions and restricts
trading in close proximity to client trading activity. It is possible, in some circumstances,
that employees may invest in the same securities as clients; therefore, there is a possibility
that employees might benefit from market activity by a client in a security held by an
employee. Employee trading is monitored under the Code of Ethics to reasonably prevent
conflicts of interest between Halbert Wealth and its clients.
Halbert Wealth’s clients or prospective clients may request a copy of its Code of Ethics by
contacting us at 512-263-3800, or by email at info@halbertwealth.com.
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Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
For our discretionary strategies, we select the broker/dealer, which is currently Charles
Schwab Corporation (“Schwab”). Halbert Wealth receives benefits from Schwab, including
duplicate client statements and confirmations, downloads of client information, research
materials, access to their trading desk and the ability to deduct advisory fees from the
client accounts. This benefits Halbert Wealth since it does not have to pay for these
services, and thus we may have an incentive to recommend Schwab based on the benefits
we receive. This may cause a conflict with the clients’ interest however it does not qualify
as soft dollar benefits under Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act. While we
endeavor to put the clients’ interests first, there could be potential conflicts of interest
because of these benefits. Also, there may be other broker/dealers available at lower costs.
Nationwide Financial (formerly Jefferson National Life Insurance) may be used for annuity
accounts.
For the HWM Alpha Advantage Strategy, we select the broker/dealer, which is currently
Guggenheim Investments. Halbert Wealth receives soft dollar benefits from Guggenheim
Investments, including duplicate client statements and confirmations, downloads of client
information, research materials, access to their trading desk and the ability to deduct
advisory fees from the client accounts. This benefits Halbert Wealth since it does not have
to pay for these services, and thus we may have an incentive to recommend Guggenheim
Investments based on the benefits we receive. This may cause a conflict with the clients’
interest of receiving the most favorable execution. While we endeavor to put the clients’
interests first, there could be potential conflicts of interest because of these benefits. Also,
there may be other broker/dealers available at lower costs.
As a matter of policy and practice, Halbert Wealth seeks to obtain the best execution for
client transactions, i.e., seeking to obtain not necessarily the lowest commissions, but the
best overall qualitative execution in particular circumstances. We consider the full range
and quality of a custodian’s services, including execution capability, commission rates,
financial responsibility and responsiveness, among other things. We also recommend
custodial firms to clients based on the above criteria as well as the ability for Halbert
Wealth to utilize the custodial firm’s technology to implement investment strategies for the
client.
For non-discretionary strategies, Halbert Wealth does not select the broker/dealer used for
custody and trading. The Investment Advisor who manages the particular strategy makes
that decision. There may be certain conflicts of interests involved in their selection, and
there may be benefits considered “soft dollars” that they receive. You should review the
particular Investment Advisors’ ADV Part 2A and other disclosure documents for more
complete details regarding their conflicts of interest.
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Item 13 – Review of Accounts
Halbert Wealth client portfolios are reviewed at least annually. Clients are asked to contact
us if their financial condition has changed or if they feel a program may no longer be
appropriate for them. Halbert Wealth Investment Advisors also contact clients to review
their portfolios and suggest investment changes where appropriate. As any material
changes to a client’s financial condition or risk tolerance is determined, a Halbert Wealth
Advisor will contact the client to conduct a more thorough review.
Clients of Halbert Wealth receive statements from the custodian for their investments.
Inconsistencies should be reported immediately to the custodian.
Item 14 – Compensation
In our non-discretionary programs, we receive compensation from outside Investment
Advisors for referring clients to them. We share in the management fee they charge clients,
with Halbert Wealth normally receiving 40-60% of the total fee. The exact nature of the
arrangement is described in the Promoter’s Written Disclosure Statement that the client
receives before investing in each program.
There is a conflict of interest in that Halbert Wealth only refers clients to programs that
have completed a favorable due diligence review, and with which it has an arrangement to
receive a portion of the management fees. There may be other programs available that the
Firm has not reviewed and does not recommend. The compensation received by Halbert
Wealth is different for different programs, and therefore there could be a conflict of
interest for recommending one program over another. However, Halbert Wealth puts the
best interest of the client first, without consideration of the compensation received by the
Firm.
Item 15 – Custody
Investors should receive at least quarterly statements from the broker or other qualified
custodian that holds and maintains their investment assets. Halbert Wealth urges investors
to carefully review such statements and compare the official custodial records to account
statements that may be provided to them by their Investment Advisor. If any discrepancies
are discovered, they should be brought to the attention of the Investment Advisor as soon
as possible.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
For discretionary accounts, we do have discretionary authority to determine active
management strategies, limited partnerships, interval funds, stocks, ETFs or other
investments that are selected for clients’ accounts and to make changes to the allocations
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as needed. The selection of strategies is based on the needs of the client. Client restrictions
on a given investment may be allowed in some cases. Clients execute Schwab account
paperwork in order to grant any underlying Managers or Sub-Advisors authority to trade
the account.
For the HWM Alpha Advantage Strategy, we do have discretionary authority over clients’
accounts and can make changes to the allocations as needed. Clients execute Guggenheim
Investments account paperwork in order to grant Halbert Wealth authority to trade the
account.
For our non-discretionary accounts, we do not have discretionary authority over client
accounts. The Investment Advisor for the specific program selected by the client has
discretionary authority. The client must authorize any change from one program to
another. Halbert Wealth does not have discretion to make those changes without client
approval.
Item 17 – Voting Investor Securities
As a matter of policy and practice, Halbert Wealth does not have any authority to and does
not vote proxies on behalf of investors. Investors retain the responsibility for receiving and
voting proxies for all securities maintained in their portfolios. Third party Investment
Advisors that utilize Halbert Wealth as a consultant have their own Voting Client Securities
policies which investors should read before they invest with the Investment Advisors to
fully understand their specific policies. Individual investors will receive their proxies or
other solicitations directly from their custodian or transfer agent.
Clients invested in mutual funds are responsible for any matters requiring a vote. Halbert
Wealth does not vote any proxies. Clients will receive their proxies or other solicitations
directly from their custodian or transfer agent. Clients may contact Halbert Wealth with
questions about a particular solicitation.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Registered Investment Advisors are required in this Item to provide you with certain
financial information or disclosures about Halbert Wealth’s financial condition. Halbert
Wealth 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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