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HHM Wealth Advisors, LLC
1181 King Street
Chattanooga, TN 37403
423.826.1670
contactus@hhmwealth.com
www.hhmwealth.com
March 26, 2025
FIRM BROCHURE
Part 2A of Form ADV
This FIRM BROCHURE provides information about the qualifications and business practices of HHM
Wealth Advisors, LLC. (HHM) If you have any questions about the contents of this FIRM BROCHURE,
please contact us at (423) 826-1670 or at www.hhmwealth.com. The information in this FIRM
BROCHURE has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission or by any state securities authority.
Additional information about HHM is available on the SEC's website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov (the
CRD number for HHM is 150843).
NOTE: While HHM may refer to itself as a "registered investment advisor" or "RIA", clients should be
aware that registration itself does not imply any level of skill or training. A Registered Investment
Advisor refers to the firm, not any person.
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Item 2 Summary of Material Changes
At least annually, this section will discuss only specific material changes that are made to the HHM
Wealth Advisors Brochure and provide you with a summary of such changes. Additionally, reference
to the date of the last annual update to this brochure will be provided.
Our last Brochure annual amendment occurred on March 23, 2024. Since that date, we have changed
our business address.
• Our new business address is 1181 King Street Chattanooga, TN 37403. The Separate
Financial Planning consultation fee has been increased to a $200 - $515 hourly fee.
Pursuant to SEC Rules, we will ensure that you receive a summary of any material changes to this and
subsequent Brochures within 120 days of the Firm's fiscal year end, December 31st.
We may further provide other ongoing disclosure information including a new Brochure about material
changes, as necessary. Our Brochure may be requested free of charge by contacting Gina Cook at
423-933-1816 or gcook@hhmwealth.com. Our Brochures are also available on our website at
www.hhmwealth.com.
Additional information about HHM Wealth Advisors, LLC is also available via the Investment Adviser
Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov (CRD 150843). This website also provides
information about any person affiliated with HHM Wealth Advisors, LLC who are registered, or are
required to be registered, as investment adviser representatives of HHM Wealth Advisors, LLC.
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Item 3 Table of Contents
Item 1 Cover Page
Item 2 Summary of Material Changes
Item 3 Table of Contents
Item 4 Advisory Business
Item 5 Fees and Compensation
Item 6 Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Item 7 Types of Clients
Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Item 9 Disciplinary Information
Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Item 11 Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
Item 12 Brokerage Practices
Item 13 Review of Accounts
Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Item 15 Custody
Item 16 Investment Discretion
Item 17 Voting Client Securities
Item 18 Financial Information
Item 19 Requirements for State-Registered Advisers
Item 20 Additional Information
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Item 4 Advisory Business
INTRODUCTION
HHM Wealth Advisors, LLC (hereafter "HHM Wealth" or "HHM"), is a fee-based investment adviser
that offers three types of advisory services: Portfolio Management Services, Financial Planning
Services, and Employee Benefit Retirement Plan Services.
HHM Wealth Advisors, LLC (HHM), currently an SEC-Registered investment advisor, began its
existence on June 2, 1999, as SecureLife Personal Financial Services, LLC, and remained as such
until April, 2003 when the entity changed its name to HHM Capital Advisors, LLC. In June of 2006,
HHM admitted two new equity Members increasing the firm's assets under management. On July 1,
2006, the name of the firm was updated to Evergreen Management, LLC. On June 30, 2009, one of its
major Members decided to leave the firm to pursue his own succession plan and the firm was renamed
to HHM Wealth Advisors, LLC.
As of January 1, 2025, HHM Wealth has three principal owners: The CPA Group LLC, DBA Henderson
Hutcherson and McCullough, PLLC, (HHM CPAs); Travis Hutchinson; and Jones Krogh.
INITIAL CONSULTATION
HHM will begin by providing the client an initial consultation. HHM uses the initial consultation to:
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Introduce the client to HHM's firm, its services, and staff
Gather information about the client's investment objectives, financial condition, and risk
tolerance, which HHM uses in forming its investment advice
Reach an agreement on the terms of service and compensation arrangements.
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The consultation must be completed before HHM makes any specific recommendations about the
client's asset allocation or securities to buy or sell. Clients may restrict their investments to certain
securities or types of securities purchased within their portfolio.
At the conclusion of the initial consultation, the client will sign HHM's Investment Advisory Agreement,
which serves as the contract between the client and HHM, specifying the precise nature of services to
be rendered by HHM and fees to be paid by the client.
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT SERVICES
If the client elects Portfolio Management Services, the client will have the choice of whether the
portfolio management is performed on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis. HHM primarily seeks
to manage client accounts on a discretionary basis but can accommodate non-discretionary
management services to those clients that want to be consulted prior to each transaction.
Whether discretionary or non-discretionary, HHM will evaluate the client's financial condition and risk
tolerance in order to tailor the client's securities selection to meet the client's investment objectives and
individual needs. HHM also allows the client to impose any restrictions on investing in certain securities
or types of securities.
HHM will make ongoing recommendations primarily involving exchange-listed stocks, preferred stocks,
mutual funds (no-load or load-waived only), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), stock options, REITs, and
bonds. Given that the market will affect the value of these securities, HHM will monitor client accounts
on an ongoing basis so that it may make any necessary transactions in discretionary accounts or make
any necessary recommendations to clients in non-discretionary accounts. The securities mentioned
above reflect a broad range of investment risks, including some securities that entail high degrees of
risk, such as stock options.
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HHM does not provide any "wrap programs" (programs that bundle brokerage and advisory services
under a single comprehensive fee). Securities recommended by HHM which include additional
transaction fees or trade commissions charged by the client's broker-dealer/custodian are separate
from HHM's advisory fees. (Refer to Item 5 – Fees and Compensation)
DISCRETIONARY PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
For discretionary accounts, the client will grant HHM trading authority (discretionary authority) in the
client's brokerage account by executing the appropriate documents with the client's broker-
dealer/custodian. The discretionary authority will allow HHM to execute securities transactions on the
client's behalf, determining which securities and the amount of securities to buy or sell. Clients will be
notified of all transactions by trade confirmations provided by their broker-dealer/custodian.
HHM will also request the client provide written authorization to allow HHM to automatically deduct its
advisory fee from the client's account (discussed at greater length in Item 5 - Fees and
Compensation section of this FIRM BROCHURE).
HHM provides investment advisory services on a discretionary basis to individuals, families, trusts,
partnerships, and foundations.
HHM recommends clients grant discretionary authority to HHM so that we may execute
recommendations in a timely fashion. Clients should always review their brokerage account statements
to verify the trading activity and withdrawals. Our investment strategies are based on each client's
specific financial situation.
NON-DISCRETIONARY PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
In certain instances, HHM will engage into a non-discretionary agreement. HHM will prepare securities
recommendations as it does for discretionary accounts but will provide these recommendations to the
client directly so that the client may enter the transaction on their own or direct HHM to do so on the
client's behalf. If you elect to have your accounts managed on a nondiscretionary basis, no changes
will be made to the allocation of your account without prior consultation with you and your expressed
agreement for each transaction.
As of December 31, 2024, we provide continuous management services for $1,371,541,808 in client
assets on a discretionary basis, and $35,379,136 in client assets on a non-discretionary basis.
IRA ROLLOVER RECOMMENDATIONS
Effective December 20, 2021 (or such later date as the US Department of Labor ("DOL") Field
Assistance Bulletin 2018-02 ceases to be in effect), for purposes of complying with the DOL's
Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020-02 ("PTE 2020-02") where applicable, we are providing the
following acknowledgment to you. 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;
• Follow policies and procedures designed to ensure that we give advice that is in your best
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interest;
• Charge no more than is reasonable for our services; and
• Give you basic information about conflicts of interest.
When we provide investment advice to you regarding your retirement plan account or an individual
retirement account, HHM is a fiduciary, meaning we place the client's best interest first. As a fiduciary,
we only recommend a rollover when we believe it is in the best interest of the client.
IRA ROLLOVER CONSIDERATIONS
As part of our consulting and advisory services, we may provide you with recommendations and advice
concerning your employer retirement plan or other qualified retirement account.
Our recommendations may include that you consider withdrawing the assets from your employer's
retirement plan or other qualified retirement account and roll the assets over to an individual retirement
account ("IRA"). Further, we offer our management services be applied to those funds and securities
rolled into an IRA or other account for which we will receive compensation. If you elect to roll the
assets into an IRA that is subject to our management, we will charge you an asset-based fee as
described under Item 5-Fees and Compensation. This practice presents a conflict of interest
because people providing investment advice on your behalf have an incentive to recommend a rollover
to you for the purpose of generating fee-based compensation rather than solely based on your needs.
You are under no obligation, contractually or otherwise, to complete the rollover. Furthermore, if you do
complete the rollover, you are under no obligation to have the assets in an IRA managed by us.
Many employer-sponsored retirement plans permit former employees to keep their retirement assets in
their company plan. Also, current employees can sometimes move assets out of their company plan
before they retire or change jobs. In determining whether to complete the rollover to an IRA, and to the
extent the following options are available, you should consider the costs and benefits of each.
An employee will typically have four options:
1. Leave the funds in your employer's (former employer's) plan.
2. Move the funds to a new employer's retirement plan.
3. Cash out and take a taxable distribution from the plan.
4. Roll the funds into an IRA rollover account.
Each of these options has advantages and disadvantages and before making a change we encourage
you to speak with your CPA and/or tax attorney.
If you are considering rolling over your retirement funds to an IRA for HHM to manage please
consider:
1. Determine whether the investment options in your employer's retirement plan address your
needs or whether you might want to consider other types of investments.
a. Employer retirement plans have a more limited investment menu than IRAs.
b. Employer retirement plans may have unique investment options not available to the public
such as employer securities, or previously closed funds.
2. Your current plan may have lower fees than HHM's fees.
a. If you are interested in investing only in mutual funds, you should understand the cost
structure of the share classes available in your employer's retirement plan and how the costs of
those share classes compare with those available in an IRA.
b. You should understand the various products and services you might take advantage of at an
IRA provider and the potential costs of those products and services.
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c. It is likely you will not be charged a management fee and will not receive ongoing asset
management services unless you elect to have such services. In the event your plan offers asset
management or model management, there may be a fee associated with the services that is more
or less than our asset management fee.
3. HHM's strategies may have differing risks than the option(s) provided to you in your plan.
4. Your current plan may offer financial advice, guidance, and/or model management or portfolio
options at no additional cost.
5. If you keep your assets titled in a 401k or retirement account, you could potentially delay your
required minimum distribution beyond age 73.
6. Your 401k may offer more liability protection than a rollover IRA; each state may vary.
a. Generally, federal law protects assets in qualified plans from creditors. Since 2005, IRA assets
have been generally protected from creditors in bankruptcies. However, there can be some exceptions
to the general rules so you should consult an attorney if you are concerned about protecting your
retirement plan assets from creditors.
7. You may be able to take out a loan on your 401k, but not from an IRA.
8. IRA assets can be accessed any time; however, distributions are subject to ordinary income tax
and may also be subject to a 10% early distribution penalty unless they qualify for an exception such
as disability, higher education expenses or the purchase of a home.
9. If you own company stock in your plan, you may be able to liquidate those shares at a lower
capital gains tax rate.
10. Your plan may allow you to hire us as the manager and keep the assets titled in the plan name.
It is important to understand the differences between these types of accounts and to decide whether a
rollover is best for you. Prior to proceeding, if you have questions contact your investment adviser
representative, or call our main number as listed on the cover page of this brochure.
FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES
If a client elects Financial Planning Services, HHM may extend the initial consultation to include
discussions necessary to begin creating a financial plan or may arrange a follow-up meeting to review
additional information about the client. In any case, the client will have the choice to:
(a) Consult with HHM and obtain a comprehensive, written financial plan; or
(b) Consult with HHM on a specific topic or individual security.
The Comprehensive Financial Plan option would include the opportunity to discuss many specific
topics or any individual security, HHM generally recommends this option for all new clients. For
returning clients that need to consult with HHM on a specific topic or individual security, they can do so
during an Annual Financial Plan Review or engage HHM for a Separate Financial Planning
Consultation.
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PLAN
HHM will review all aspects of the client's financial life to prepare a written financial plan that makes
comprehensive recommendations to help the client meet their financial objectives. These areas of
analysis include overall asset allocation, securities recommendations, insurance needs, mortgage
planning, consumer debt, retirement planning, college planning, trust & estate planning, savings &
budgeting, and tax-planning.
HHM will compile this financial information and use it to construct a Comprehensive Financial Plan
tailored to the client's specific financial situation. The written financial plan will typically be constructed
within a month.
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Clients can execute the recommendations within the Comprehensive Financial Plan on their own or
HHM can assist in implementation. If Portfolio Management Services are recommended in the
Comprehensive Financial Plan, clients may engage HHM for those Portfolio Management Services as
described above.
ANNUAL FINANCIAL PLAN REVIEW
As financial conditions or objectives change over time, clients should engage HHM to review their
financial plan annually. Largely, this review is intended to confirm whether the client's financial
information is accurate, evaluate whether or not the financial plan is reaching its goals and, make any
revisions needed due to changes in the client's personal goals, objectives, or economic circumstances.
However, during this annual review, clients may also raise new objectives or discuss other financial
topics of their choice. Also, if clients experience life-changing events, they may initiate an Annual
Financial Plan Review earlier than the typical annual time frame.
SEPARATE FINANCIAL PLANNING CONSULTATION
If clients need to consult with HHM outside of the initial consultation(s) that led to their Comprehensive
Financial Plan and before their Annual Financial Plan Review, clients may engage HHM on a limited
basis. HHM is available through a Separate Financial Planning Consultation to make changes to a
Comprehensive Financial Plan, discuss a specific financial topic, or evaluate a specific securities
investment.
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES
HHM also provides retirement plan consulting services and investment selection services to
businesses with qualified retirement, profit sharing, pension and 401(k) plans. Retirement Plan assets
are custodied at a qualified custodian.
HHM maintains relationships with several third-party administrators and record keepers for 401(k)
plans. These third-party administrators and record keepers typically charge their administrative fees
directly to the client, separately from HHM.
The above services are rendered at the retirement plan level. HHM may also enter into a separate
client agreement with the plan participant to provide investment advisory and financial planning
services.
If such is the case, the normal fees, conditions, and responsibilities stated within this ADV Part 2A and
related documents will apply.
Item 5 Fees and Compensation
MANAGEMENT FEE
The annual fee for HHM's Portfolio Management Services will be charged either as a (1) percentage of
assets under management or (2) quarterly fixed fee basis. Advisory Management fees are paid
quarterly in advance.
(1) The annual fee for Portfolio Management Services typically ranges from .50% to 1.00% of assets
under management, depending on the nature and complexity of each client's circumstances. While
other fee schedules may have been used in the past and may still be in effect, generally, fees being
charged to new clients will be based on the following fee schedule. Fees are either progressive (a fee
will be assessed based on each threshold) or a fixed fee based on the value of the account.
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Portfolio Value
Annual Wealth Management Fee
First $1,000,000
1.00%
Next $500,000
0.90%
Next $ 500,000
0.80%
Next $1,000,000
0.60%
Amount Over $3,000,000
0.50%
**Clients are subject to a $2,500 per year minimum. HHM can elect to reduce this minimum at its
discretion. HHM may change the above fee schedule upon 30 days prior written notice to clients.
An Account Fee of $12.50 per quarter/account will be billed quarterly in addition to the Management
Fee.
The quarterly investment advisory fee is based on the net value of the assets in the account on the last
business day of the prior quarter and is due the following business day. The agreed amount will be
specified in the Investment Advisory Agreement.
Accounts maintained directly at the investment company such as Capital Group American Funds will
be charged a fee based on the average daily balance. The Capital Group American Funds accounts
are charged based on the fee schedules noted below, regardless of the agreed upon fee schedule for
your other assets. American Funds directly debits these accounts and remits payment to HHM. These
assets are not combined with your other assets when determining your Portfolio Value and Maximum
Annual Wealth Management Fee noted above; however, all accounts held at American Funds will be
aggregated. Accounts maintained directly with Capital Group Capital Group American Funds will have
fee deductions occurring as of the quarter end in February, May, August and November based on the
average daily balance, as stated above and are deducted in arrears. Fees for accounts managed
directly at Capital Group Capital Group American Funds are calculated, deducted, and paid by Capital
Group American Funds to HHM.
Advisor and client will mutually agree upon the Management Fee for Capital Group American Funds
accounts. One of the following fees will be chosen and stated as part of Exhibit B of the Advisory
Agreement:
0.30% (30 Basis Points) or
0.50% (50 Basis Points) or
0.75% (75 Basis Points) or
1.00% (100 Basis Points)
Management Fees are negotiable depending on both the nature and complexity of client
circumstances. HHM will quote an exact percentage for each client based on both the nature of
services to be rendered and total value of that account. HHM will group certain related accounts for
purposes of determining the annualized fee.
Clients may choose to have management fees directly debited from client accounts in advance at the
beginning of each calendar quarter based upon the value (market value-fair market value in the
absence of market value), of the client's account at the end of the previous quarter. Alternatively, rather
than directly deducting fees from client accounts HHM will directly invoice clients per client request in
advance at the beginning of each calendar quarter.
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The first quarter's fees will be calculated on a pro rata basis, which means the advisory fees are
payable in proportion to the number of days in the quarter for which the accounts are funded.
Typically, HHM will combine the account values of direct/immediate family members to determine the
applicable advisory fees. By combining account values, the asset total increases, which generally
results in the client(s) paying a reduced advisory fee based on the available breakpoints in HHM's fee
schedule stated above.
Clients may make additions to the account or withdrawals from the account. Fee adjustments will be
made to include additional deposits to the account and withdrawals from the account for dollar flows of
greater than $5,000 in a single day. Any single day flows into or out of an account within a quarter,
when greater than $5,000, will generate a flow billing calculation. This flow is calculated on a pro rata
basis upon the number of days remaining in the quarter. The pro-rata calculation is then added to or
subtracted from the quarterly fee. This capital flow calculation does not apply to flat fee billing
specifications or American Fund direct accounts.
Interim market value fluctuations for account appreciation or depreciation are not adjusted. Because
clients are billed at the beginning of a calendar quarter, all dollar changes that occurred in the prior
quarter including market value fluctuations will automatically be reflected in the account value upon
which the fee is calculated at the beginning of the new quarterly billing cycle.
Client may terminate the Portfolio Management Agreement by submitting written notice to HHM which
is effective upon receipt by HHM. For any client who terminates their relationship with HHM prior to the
end of the quarter, HHM will refund any unearned management fees on a prorated basis to the client.
(2) In lieu of a percentage of assets under management, clients may request a Fixed Fee. The amount
of the negotiated retainer will be based on the complexity of the client, which may be more or less than
the comparable percentage of assets under management methodology. The flat fee amount may
reflect certain services which the client needs above and beyond the normal Portfolio Management
Services, for example, estate, tax and insurance planning as well as specially tailored concierge
services. The final amount will be specified in the Investment Advisory Agreement.
The fixed retainer will be billed on a quarterly basis in advance. While typically not the case, a client
may go from one billing methodology to another without any penalty or charges.
PLANNING FEES FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES
For Comprehensive Financial Plans and Annual Financial Plan Reviews, HHM charges a fixed fee;
however, for Separate Financial Planning Consultations, HHM charges an hourly fee.
Financial Planning Service
Fee Type and Amount
Comprehensive Financial Plan
$2,000 - $10,000 fixed fee
Annual Financial Plan review
$2,000 - $4,000 fixed fee
Separate Financial Planning Consultations $200 - $515 hourly fee
HHM will negotiate its fixed fee amount for Comprehensive Financial Plans based on the complexity of
the financial plan. Typically, the standard financial plan takes 10 hours; plans that take significantly
less time are negotiated at a lower fee while those financial plans that take significantly longer are
negotiated at a slightly higher amount. Additionally, HHM offers discounts to select friends, employees
and family.
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The final amount will be specified in the Investment Advisory Agreement.
The fixed fees for Annual Financial Plan Reviews and the hourly rate for Separate Financial Planning
Consultations are both negotiable. HHM charges the above financial planning fees upon delivery of the
Comprehensive Financial Plan or the Annual Financial Plan Review. Hourly fees are charged at the
conclusion of the Separate Financial Planning Consultation or quarterly depending upon the extent of
the engagement.
As all the financial planning fees are charged in arrears, HHM does not offer refunds as services will
have already been performed.
If a client chooses to terminate Financial Planning Services Agreement prior to the plan
being delivered or service is complete, HHM will charge a prorated amount for the work completed and
will deliver to the client any work completed.
Otherwise, HHM will include an invoice upon delivery of the Comprehensive Financial Plan or Annual
Financial Plan Review or at the conclusion of the Separate Financial Planning Consultation. This
invoice will require payment within thirty days after delivery.
FEES FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES
The annual fee for Employee Benefit Retirement Plan Services typically ranges from 0.20% to 1.50%
of the fair market value of the plan assets, depending on the nature and complexity of each client's
circumstances.
In lieu of the percentage fee, HHM may charge a flat annual fee of between $3,000 and $50,000
depending on plan size and/or complexity or the level of services required by the client.
These fees are negotiable depending on both the nature and complexity of the client's circumstances.
HHM will quote an exact percentage to each client based on both the nature and total dollar value of
assets, as well as the client's pre-existing relationship (if any) with HHM. Retirement Plan Consulting
fees are paid in arrears. Some Third-Party Administrators bill the account on behalf of HHM and remit
payment directly to HHM.
HHM engages business owners, plan sponsors and plan trustees to help design, implement and
manage their company's 401(k)/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan. The Retirement Plan assets are held
at a qualified custodian. Each plan will have a Plan Sponsor or business owner engaged with HHM.
HHM does not manage the individual retirement plan participants' accounts.
Clients may terminate the Employee Benefit Retirement Plan Services Agreement by submitting
written notice to HHM which is effective upon receipt by HHM. For any client who terminates their
relationship with HHM prior to the end of the quarter, HHM will charge a prorated amount based on the
number of days in the quarter. The asset allocation fee will be prorated for the quarter in which the
termination notice is received, which means that you will incur advisory fees only in proportion to the
number of days in the quarter for which you are a client.
Please refer to Item 12 - Brokerage Practices for further details of brokerage and trade fees.
OTHER COMPENSATION
In addition to the management and financial planning fees described above, some individual
Investment Adviser Representatives (IA Representatives) of HHM are licensed as insurance agents to
sell insurance products and receive insurance commissions for the sale of those insurance products.
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These insurance products include life, fixed annuities, and Long-Term Care insurance. This creates a
conflict of interest and may offer IA Representatives an incentive to recommend insurance products
that produce insurance commissions for the IA Representative.
When any such recommendations are provided, IA Representatives will disclose this conflict to the
client prior to completing any transaction and will obtain specific consent from the client before
purchasing any insurance product. Additionally, clients always have the option to purchase insurance
products through other agents not affiliated with HHM. Such insurance commissions have historically
been a marginal part (less than 10 percent) of the IA Representatives' business as their primary focus
will be the investment advisory business rather than their insurance business. Any insurance
commissions will bepaid separately through the insurance company or agency and remitted to HHM.
Insurance commissions are paid directly to HHM Wealth Advisors or to the individual IA
Representative. HHM requires IA Representatives to assign all commissions generated from such
sales to the company.
Any insurance commissions will be in addition to the advisory fees and HHM will not reduce advisory
fees for clients that purchase insurance products through HHM's IA Representatives. Aside from the
insurance compensation described above, neither HHM nor any of its IA Representatives will accept
any compensation for the sale of securities or other investment products.
Item 6 Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
HHM does not charge performance-based fees (fees based on gains) and so none of its clients'
accounts will ever be managed side-by-side any performance-based accounts.
Item 7 Types of Clients
HHM Wealth Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates,
charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. Generally, our minimum household
value is $250,000.00, but we may waive this requirement at our discretion. In addition to the $250,000
minimum household value, clients are subject to a $2,500 per year minimum fee.
Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
HHM Wealth Advisors, LLC's investment strategy focuses primarily on developing an individual
investment strategy for each client based upon their risk tolerance and investment goals. The
investment strategy will dictate the percentage of different types of assets (e.g., equities, bonds, cash)
held in the portfolio.
We search for investment opportunities across industry groups and market sectors to diversify the
investments in a client's portfolio. We fundamentally analyze individual investment opportunities,
meaning we review the company's financial statements to determine the overall financial "health" of the
company and determine financial ratios to compare the company's relative value to its competitors.
After suitability, diversification of the portfolio is our primary focus. Diversifying the investments across
several market sectors, asset classes, and individual securities, we believe it is the best way to
decrease the volatility and potentially increase the return of our clients' portfolios.
However, clients should be aware that there are many factors that impact market volatility and return,
and many of those may be unknown and may be outside of the control of HHM.
We recommend and advise upon various types of securities including:
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Individual corporate exchange-listed domestic and international securities
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• Bonds – Corporate, United States Government Bonds and Agency Bonds
• CDs
• Municipal Securities
• Mutual Funds (closed and open-end funds)
• Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
• MLPs and real estate investment trusts (REITs)
• Alternative Investments, Limited Partnerships (LPs)
As stated in Item 4. Advisory Business above, clients may restrict their investments to certain
securities or types of securities purchased in their portfolio.
It is important to understand that investing in general involves the risk of loss that clients
should be prepared to bear.
Along with the obvious risk of loss of principal, there are a number of significant risks associated with
HHM's investment approach. These risks include, but are not limited to:
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Inflation Risk: The investment value may not keep pace with inflation. If the after-tax return on
an investment is less than the rate of inflation, the value of the investment will decline.
Equity Investing Risks: Equity risk is the risk that the value of equity securities will fall due to general
market or economic conditions (market risk), perceptions of the industry (industry risk), or company
specific circumstances (business risk).
Fixed Income Investing Risks: The value of fixed income investments may fall due to upward
interest rate movement (interest rate risk) and specific issuer's inability to pay its obligations (interest
and principal payments) due to unforeseen circumstances (credit risk).
Global Investing Risks: HHM searches to find high quality opportunities on the global basis. This may
result in additional risks such as:
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Country Risk – The possibility that political events, (war, national elections), financial
problems (rising inflation, government default), or natural disasters (earthquake, poor harvest)
will weaken a country's economy and cause investments in that country to decline.
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Currency Risk – The possibility that returns could be reduced for Americans investing in
foreign securities because of a rise in the value of the U.S. dollar against foreign currencies.
Also called exchange-rate risk.
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Foreign Market Exchanges – Foreign markets may experience sudden and dramatic
volatility which may result in the inability to quickly sell foreign securities traded on that
exchange (liquidity risk).
Mutual Fund Investing: We recommend and advise upon mutual funds. Investing in mutual funds
also presents the following risks in addition to those detailed above:
• Manager Risk – The possibility that an actively managed mutual fund's investment advisor will
fail to execute the fund's investment strategy effectively resulting in the failure of the stated
objectives.
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Mutual Fund Share Classes
Mutual funds are sold with different share classes, which carry different cost structures. Each available
share class is described in the mutual fund's prospectus. When we purchase or recommend the
purchase of mutual funds for a client, we select the share class that is deemed to be in the client's best
interest, taking into consideration internal expenses, transaction fees, position size, expected
frequency of trades and other factors. When the fund is available for purchase at net asset value, we
will purchase, or recommend the purchase of, the fund at net asset value. We also review the mutual
funds held in accounts that come under our management to determine whether a more beneficial
share class is available, considering internal expenses, transaction fees, position size, and expected
frequency of trades.
Mutual Fund shares have varying internal expenses, and the trading of those shares has varying
transaction expenses, based on the share class of the specific mutual fund. These range from higher
internal expenses with no transaction fees to lower internal expenses with transaction fees charged on
a per trade basis. Note, none of the expenses associated with the shares or trading fees are paid to
HHM. HHM's advisory practices, service models and compensation models are aligned with the client.
It is the advisor's objective to select share classes that reduce mutual fund expenses for the client
creating the most efficient portfolio. At times, multiple share classes will be used across a single client's
portfolio and even within the same client account. In addition, there are times where a share class is
purchased with the intent to later shift to another share class.
ETF Investing: We recommend and advise upon ETFs. Investing in ETFs also presents the following
risks in addition to those detailed above:
• Tracking error risks - The ETF investment adviser may not be able to cause the ETF's
performance to match that of its Underlying Index or other benchmark, which may negatively
affect the ETF's performance against its benchmark. In addition, an ETF may not have
investment exposure to all the securities included in its Underlying Index, or its weighting of
investment exposure to such securities may vary from that of the Underlying Index. Some ETFs
may invest in securities or financial instruments that are not included in the Underlying Index,
but which are expected to yield similar performance.
Cash Management: In managing the cash maintained in your account, we utilize the sole exclusive
cash vehicles made available by the custodian. There may be other cash management options away
from the custodian available to you with higher yields or safer underlying investments.
Money Market Funds: A money market fund is technically a security. The fund managers attempt to
keep the share price constant at $1/share. However, there is no guarantee that the share price will stay
at $1/share. If the share price goes down, you can lose some or all your principal. The U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission ("SEC") notes that "While investor losses in money market funds have
been rare, they are possible." In return for this risk, you should earn a greater return on your cash than
you would expect from a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") insured savings account
(money market funds are not FDIC insured). Next, money market fund rates are variable. In other
words, you do not know how much you will earn on your investment next month. The rate could go up
or go down. If it goes up, that may result in a positive outcome. However, if it goes down and you earn
less than you expected to earn, you may end up needing more cash. The final risk you are taking with
money market funds has to do with inflation. Because money market funds are considered to be safer
than other investments like stocks, long-term average returns on money market funds tend to be less
than long term average returns on riskier investments. Over extended periods of time, inflation can eat
away at your returns.
HHM's main sources of information for its investment research are:
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Institutional Research Materials,
Access to analytical data,
Attendance to Investment conferences,
Inspections of corporate activities,
Corporate rating services,
Research materials prepared by other third parties,
Annual reports, prospectuses, filings with the SEC,
Company press releases, and
Informational Web training sponsored by Schwab and industry leaders, and attendance at
industry seminars and conferences.
Item 9 Disciplinary Information
Neither HHM nor any of its related persons (including management and IA Representatives) have had
any disciplinary events in their past. Clients and prospective clients can always view the CRD records
(registration records) for HHM or any of its IA Representatives through the SEC's Investment Advisor
Public Disclosure (IAPD) website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov or through FINRA's BrokerCheck
database online at www.finra.org/brokercheck if the IA Representative is also a broker-dealer agent.
The CRD number for HHM is 150843.
Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
While HHM is not an insurance agency, some IA Representatives of HHM are licensed as independent
insurance agents in Tennessee and other states and have affiliations with various insurance
companies whose products they sell. As IA Representatives of HHM, these advisors recommend
insurance products and as independent insurance agents, sell those recommended insurance
products to clients.
When such recommendations are made, a conflict of interest exists as these advisors earn insurance
commissions for the sale of those products, which creates an incentive to recommend such products.
HHM requires that all IA Representatives disclose this conflict of interest when such recommendations
are made.
Also, HHM requires IA Representatives to disclose that clients may purchase recommended insurance
products from other insurance agents not affiliated with HHM. Further, HHM requires IA
Representatives to assign all commissions generated from such sales to the company.
As previously disclosed under Item 4 – Advisory Business, HHM Wealth is partially owned by The
CPA Group LLC, dba Henderson, Hutcherson & McCullough PLLC. In addition to Financial Advisory
work, some advisors provide tax services to Henderson, Hutcherson & McCullough based upon an
operating agreement between the two firms.
Item 11 Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and
Personal Trading
CODE OF ETHICS
Pursuant to SEC Rule 204A-1, HHM has a Code of Ethics that promotes the fiduciary duty of HHM and
its IA Representatives. The Code of Ethics articulates the importance of trust as a foundation to the
relationship between an investment adviser and its clients and establishes policies and procedures to
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ensure that HHM and its IA Representatives place the interests of the clients first. The Code of Ethics
requires that HHM and its IA Representatives adhere to all applicable securities and related laws and
regulations.
The Code of Ethics also requires HHM, and its IA Representatives to follow industry "best practices"
involving confidential information, suitability of investments, personal trading on the part of HHM and its
IA Representatives, outside business activities of IA Representatives, and the disclosure of conflicts of
interest. A complete copy of HHM's Code of Ethics is available upon request (at no charge) to any
Client or prospective Client.
PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS AND PERSONAL TRADING
HHM has no proprietary interest in client transactions. As explained under Item 10-Other Financial
Industry Activities and Affiliations, some of HHM's IA Representatives are licensed as independent
insurance agents in Tennessee or other states. As IA Representatives of HHM, these advisors
recommend insurance products and as independent insurance agents, sell those recommended
insurance products to Advisory Clients. When such recommendations are made, a conflict of interest
exists as these advisors earn insurance commissions for the sale of those products, which create an
incentive to recommend such products. HHM requires that all IA Representatives disclose this conflict
of interest when such recommendations are made. Also, HHM requires IA Representatives to disclose
that Advisory Clients may purchase recommended insurance products from other insurance agents not
affiliated with HHM.
Additionally, IA Representatives of HHM have an interest in Client transactions as far as they may
personally invest in the same securities recommended to Advisory Clients. These transactions involve
a conflict of interest as HHM or IA Representatives benefit from an increase in price from subsequent
purchases by Advisory Clients. To address this conflict of interest, HHM and its IA Representatives will
adhere to the following procedures regarding their personal trading:
1) Client transactions are generally placed ahead of those for HHM related parties, its management,
and its Investment Advisor Representatives
2) HHM and its IA Representatives will mostly recommend investments that are widely traded
3) In the rare instance where private placement offerings are recommended to Clients and an IA
Representative also has an ownership interest in the private offering, full disclosure will be given so the
Client fully understands that conflict of interest
Item 12 Brokerage Practices
While HHM does not maintain physical custody of the assets it manages, HHM may be deemed to
have constructive custody of some client assets for regulatory purposes (see Item 15-Custody below).
Client assets are maintained in a client's account at a "qualified custodian." When requested to do so
by a client or prospective client, HHM will recommend clients use Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
(Schwab), a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, member SIPC, as the qualified custodian. HHM is
independently owned and operated and is not affiliated with Schwab. Schwab will hold client assets in
a brokerage account and buy and sell securities as HHM or the client instructs. Clients receive account
statements and trade confirmations directly from Schwab.
In addition to Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., HHM manages assets held at other custodians. While HHM
recommends clients use Schwab as their custodian/broker-dealer, the client ultimately decides
whether to do so or not and will open client accounts with Schwab or a custodian/broker dealer of
client's choice by entering into an account agreement with the custodian/broker-dealer.
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HHM may administratively assist clients in opening an account. If a client's account is maintained at
Schwab, HHM can still use other brokers to execute trades for such account as described below (see
"Client Brokerage and Custody Costs"), but in practice such transactions are rare.
How HHM selects Brokers/Custodians
HHM seeks to recommend a custodian/broker-dealer that will hold client assets and execute
transactions on terms that are overall, most advantageous when compared to other available providers
and their services. HHM considers a wide range of factors, including among others:
• Combination of transaction execution services and asset custody services (generally without a
separate fee for custody); promptness of execution reports and accuracy of confirmations and
statements provided to clients
• Capability to execute, clear and settle trades (buy and sell securities for your account)
• Capability to facilitate transfers and payments to and from accounts (wire transfers, check
requests, bill payment, etc.)
• Breadth of available investment products [stocks, bonds (corporate, municipal, U.S.
Government Treasuries and Agency), mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), etc.]
• Availability and value of investment research and tools to assist us in making investment
decisions
• Quality of services
• Competitiveness of the price of those services (commission rates, margin interest rates, other
fees, etc.) and willingness to negotiate the prices
• Reputation, financial strength, and stability
• Prior services to HHM and HHM's clients
• Availability of other products and services that benefit HHM, as discussed below (see
"Products and Services Available to HHM from Schwab")
Clients' Brokerage and Custody Costs
For client accounts maintained at Schwab, Schwab generally does not charge separately for custody
services but is compensated by charging the client commissions or other fees on trades that it
executes or that settle into the Schwab account. The commission rate Schwab charges HHM's clients
is contingent upon the total amount of assets the client maintains at Schwab and whether or not the
client chooses to receive trade confirmation and account statements electronically. HHM will discuss
and disclose exact commission charges directly with the client prior to entering into an advisory
services agreement. Schwab is also compensated by earning interest on the uninvested cash in your
account in Schwab's Cash Features Program.
For assets custodied at Charles Schwab or other custodians, HHM will never share in the commissions
the custodian assesses a client for securities transactions.
In addition to commissions, Schwab charges HHM's clients a flat dollar amount as a "prime broker" or
"trade away" fee for each trade that it has executed by a different broker-dealer but where the
securities bought or the funds from the securities sold are deposited (settled) into client's Schwab
account. These fees are in addition to the commissions the client pays the executing broker-dealer.
Because of this, in order to minimize HHM's clients' trading costs, HHM executes most trades for client
accounts through Schwab.
HHM has determined having Schwab execute most trades is consistent with its duty to seek "best
execution" of our clients' trades. Best execution means the most favorable terms for a transaction
based on all relevant factors, including those listed above (see "How HHM Selects
Brokers/Custodians").
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While Schwab does not charge an account maintenance fee, clients may incur an occasional fee
associated with activity within their account such as wire fee, transfer, or overnight check delivery fee.
Products and Services Available to HHM from Schwab
Schwab Advisor Services™ (formerly Schwab Institutional®) is Schwab's business serving
independent investment advisory firms like HHM. Schwab Advisor Services™ provides HHM and its
clients with access to its institutional brokerage – trading, custody, reporting, and related services –
many of which are not typically available to Schwab retail customers. Schwab also makes available
various support services. Some of those services help HHM manage or administer its clients' accounts
while others help HHM manage and grow its business. Schwab's support services generally are
available on an unsolicited basis (HHM does not have to request them) and at no charge to HHM.
Following is a more detailed description of Schwab's support services:
Services that benefit the Client
Schwab's brokerage services include access to a broad range of investment products, execution of
securities transactions and custody of client assets. The investment products available through
Schwab include some to which HHM might not otherwise have access or that would require a
significantly higher minimum initial investment by our clients. Schwab's services described in this
paragraph generally benefit the client and their account.
Services that may not directly benefit the Client.
Schwab also makes available to HHM other products and services that benefit HHM but may not
directly benefit the client or clients' account. These products and services assist HHM in managing and
administering its clients' accounts. They include investment research, both Schwab's own and that of
third parties. HHM uses this research to service a substantial number of our clients' accounts, including
accounts not maintained at Schwab. In addition to investment research, Schwab also makes available
software and other technology that:
• Provide access to client account data (duplicate trade confirmations and account statements)
• Facilitate trade execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts.
• Provide pricing and other market data
• Facilitate payment of our fees from HHM's clients' accounts
• Assist with back-office functions, recordkeeping, and client reporting.
Services that generally benefit only HHM
Schwab also offers other services intended to help HHM manage and further develop its business
enterprise. These services include:
• Educational conferences and events
• Technology, compliance, legal, and business consulting & resources
• Publications and conferences on practice management and business succession
• Access to employee benefits providers, human capital consultants, and insurance providers.
Schwab provides some of these services itself. In other cases, it will arrange for third-party vendors to
provide the services to HHM. Schwab may also discount or waive its fees for some of these services or
pay all or part of a third party's fees.
Schwab also provides HHM with other benefits. HHM has access to Schwab's compliance publications
and resources to a considerable extent and have attended educational conferences and events at
HHM's own expense.
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Product vendors recommended by HHM may provide monetary and non-monetary assistance with
client events, provide educational tools and resources, and may reimburse or cover expenses for
attending their conferences. HHM does not select products or vendors based on or as a result of any
monetary or non-monetary assistance. This is considered a conflict of interest. To mitigate the conflict
of interest, we are providing you with this disclosure.
HHM's Interest in Schwab's Services
The availability of these services from Schwab benefits HHM because HHM does not have to produce
or purchase them.
Schwab has indicated HHM will not have to pay for Schwab's services so long as its clients collectively
maintain a total of at least $10 million of their assets in accounts at Schwab. Beyond that, these
services are not contingent upon HHM committing any specific amount of business to Schwab in
trading commissions or assets in custody. This $10 million minimum does not provide HHM an
incentive to recommend its clients maintain an account with Schwab, based on HHM's interest in
receiving Schwab's services that benefit its business rather than based on its clients' interest in
receiving the best value in custody services and the most favorable execution of transactions. HHM
believes its recommendation of Schwab as custodian and broker-dealer is in the best interests of its
clients.
HHM's recommendation is primarily supported by the scope, quality, and price of Schwab's services
provided to clients (see "How HHM Selects Brokers/Custodians") and not Schwab's services that
benefit HHM. HHM clients currently maintain a collective amount of assets at Schwab in excess of $10
million therefore HHM also believes it currently has no incentive to recommend HHM clients maintain
their assets at Schwab other than for the client's benefit only. It is also important to remember HHM
clients may choose any custodian or broker-dealer they wish.
Brokerage for Client Referrals
HHM does not receive client referrals from any broker-dealer or custodian.
Directed Brokerage
If a broker-dealer recommendation is requested by the client, we will recommend Schwab as the
broker-dealer for reasons described in "How HHM Selects Brokers/Custodians" above.
HHM does not require its clients to use any particular broker-dealer. It is ultimately the client's decision
where to open or maintain their broker-dealer account.
HHM is independently owned and operated and is not affiliated with Schwab. HHM believes its
recommendation of Schwab as broker-dealer is in the best interests of its clients. HHM's
recommendation is primarily supported by the scope, quality, and price of Schwab's services (again
see "How HHM Selects Brokers/Custodians" above) and Schwab's ability to facilitate the best
execution of the orders HHM places for its clients.
The conflicts of interest this recommendation presents is addressed in complete detail in "Products
and Services Available to HHM from Schwab" above.
Clients may direct brokerage to any broker-dealer they choose. It is the client's responsibility to
negotiate commission rates with the directed broker-dealer.
It is important to understand, if the client directs brokerage to a broker-dealer other than Schwab, the
client may not receive the best execution available, may pay higher commissions, and may not be able
to participate in aggregated trades (please see "Order Aggregation" below).
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In selecting an executing broker-dealer clients are encouraged to consider, among other factors, the
following:
• Brokerage arrangements other than those directed by the client may exist that would provide
the client more favorable execution or additional brokerage related services.
• Other than in connection with monitoring trade execution data for client transactions, HHM has
no responsibility to determine or assess the extent or value of service provided to clients by
their directed executing brokers, nor does HHM generally have access to such information.
• Technological capabilities and limitations of a client's executing broker (e.g., a broker's inability
to receive orders electronically) will affect HHM's ability to relay trading instructions to such
broker as efficiently as it is able to relay instructions to brokers that have more sophisticated
order systems.
HHM encourages its clients to periodically review the terms of their brokerage agreement to ensure
such terms meet their needs and are competitive in the market in relation to the services offered.
Order Aggregation
Client orders executed through the same broker dealer may be aggregated to achieve the best
execution. Generally, clients will receive the average share price of all orders executed to fill the
aggregated order. Individual transaction fees and commissions will not be affected. The client will incur
the same transaction fee or commission charge regardless of if the order was aggregated or executed
individually. Aggregation saves time and all accounts receive the same price. HHM will attempt to
aggregate orders when it is determined it is prudent to place orders for the same security, at the same
time, in one or more client accounts.
Item 13 Review of Accounts
For Portfolio Management clients, HHM conducts systematic reviews of clients' investment holdings
during its weekly Investment Committee Meeting. Additionally, a review of individual client accounts is
conducted during a clients' regularly scheduled review meeting held with their Financial Advisor (either
quarterly, semiannually, or annually) or at the client's discretion.
Portfolio Management clients are encouraged to meet with HHM at least once per year to review their
account, ensuring that the management aligns with their current financial condition, goals and
objectives.
For Financial Planning clients, HHM reviews the client's account in the initial preparation of a
Comprehensive Financial Plan and may review the client's account during a Separate Financial
Planning Consultation but does not review those accounts again unless engaged for an Annual
Financial Plan Review. Financial Planning clients are encouraged to meet with HHM at least once per
year to review their account, ensuring that their financial plan aligns with their current financial
condition, goals, and objectives.
While all clients are provided with at least a quarterly custodian account statement, HHM will produce
internally generated investment statements at the regularly scheduled client Review Meeting. In
addition to listing all portfolio holdings held in the client account, the custodian statement also provides
other important data such as market value, cost basis, interest/dividends received, expenses,
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purchases/sales, and any capital inflow/outflow in the account during the reporting period. You should
compare the report produced by HHM with statements received directly from the account custodian.
Should there be any discrepancy the account custodian's report will prevail.
Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation
HHM receives an economic benefit from Schwab in the form of the support products and services it
makes available to us and other independent investment advisors whose clients maintain their
accounts at Schwab. These products and services, how they benefit us, and the related conflicts of
interest are described above (see Item 12-Brokerage Practices). The availability to us of Schwab's
products and services is not based on us giving particular investment advice, such as buying particular
securities for our clients.
Referral Arrangements: HHM compensates, either directly or indirectly, consultants, individuals,
and/or entities for client referrals. To receive a cash referral fee from us, promoters must comply with
the requirements of the jurisdictions in which they operate. If you were referred to us by a promoter,
you should receive a copy of this brochure along with the promoter's disclosure statement at the time
of the referral. If you become a client, the promoter that referred you to us will receive a percentage of
the advisory fee you pay us for as long as you are our client, or until such time as our agreement with
the promoter expires.
Therefore, a promoter has a financial incentive to recommend us to you for advisory services. This
creates a conflict of interest; however, you are not obligated to retain us for advisory services.
Comparable services and/or lower fees may be available through other firms.
Promoters that refer business to more than one investment adviser may have a financial incentive to
recommend advisers with more favorable compensation arrangements. We request that our promoters
disclose to you whether multiple referral relationships exist and that comparable services may be
available from other advisers for lower fees and/or where the promoter's compensation is less
favorable.
Promoters include Carl W. Henderson, CPA; BNG Financial Services; and Wealthramp, Inc., a
registered Investment Adviser. HHM is aware of the special considerations of Rule 206(4)-1 under the
Advisers Act and similar state regulations and how such referral compensation arrangements can
constitute a conflict of interest.
As such, appropriate disclosures are made, all written instructions will be maintained by HHM and all
applicable Federal and/or State laws will be observed. Clients are advisedthat the involvement of a
referral fee being paid, or the lack of a referral fee will not impact the amount of the fee being paid by
the client or the services rendered to the client.
Additionally, any on-going referral compensation (expressed as a percentage of fees generated) is
made only to licensed investment advisors, investment advisor representatives
and/or Promoters within the meaning of the various rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC and
various state regulatory agencies.
Item 15 Custody
Under government regulations, HHM is deemed to have custody of client assets if, for example, HHM
acts as a trustee for a client account or we have 3rd Party Standing Letters of Authorization
(SLOAs). HHM has contracted with an independent audit firm to conduct an annual surprise custody
audit. Schwab or other custodians maintain actual custody of the client's assets.
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The client will receive account statements directly from Schwab or other custodian at least quarterly.
Statements will be sent to the email or postal mailing address provided by the client to that custodian.
The client should carefully review those statements promptly when received. HHM urges the client to
compare the custodian's account statements to the periodic account statements/portfolio reports that
the client receives from HHM and to advise HHM of any discrepancies that may exist. Should there be
any discrepancy the account custodian's report will prevail.
Item 16 Investment Discretion
As described in Item 4 - Advisory Business of this FIRM BROCHURE, HHM will have investment
discretion for those Advisory Clients that elect Discretionary Portfolio Management Services.
Clients will select this option specifically in HHM's Investment Advisory Agreement and will sign a
trading authorization form with their custodian. Granting HHM discretionary authority is limited to trade
activity within the client's account, selecting the security, buy and/or sell, timing of the transaction, and
amount of the transaction.
When advisory clients grant discretionary authority to HHM, clients may still place restrictions on the
advisor, such as a prohibition on investing in specific securities, industries, or markets that the Client
chooses.
Additionally, unless specifically instructed otherwise by the client, HHM seeks to maintain diversified
investment portfolios for its Portfolio Management Clients.
Item 17 Voting Client Securities
For any security that entails a voting right in the underlying company, HHM will not have or accept
authority to vote client securities.
All voting issues, proxies, and solicitations will be communicated to advisory clients through the client's
broker-dealer/custodian. Upon request, however, HHM may help explain or answer questions
regarding a given voting issue.
Class Action Lawsuits
We do not determine if securities held by you are the subject of a class action lawsuit or whether you
are eligible to participate in class action settlements or litigation nor do we initiate or participate in
litigation to recover damages on your behalf for injuries as a result of actions, misconduct, or
negligence by issuers of securities held by you.
Item 18 Financial Information
HHM Wealth does not require or solicit prepayment of more than $1,200 of client fees, six months or
more in advance.
HHM Wealth does not have any financial condition or impairment that would affect the Firm's ability or
prevent the Firm from meeting our contractual commitments.
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Item 19 Requirements for State-Registered Advisers
We are a federally registered investment adviser; therefore, we are not required to respond to this
item.
Item 20 Additional Information
Trade Errors
In the event a trading error occurs in your account, our policy is to restore your account to the position
it should have been in had the trading error not occurred. Depending on the circumstances, corrective
actions may include canceling the trade, adjusting an allocation, and/or reimbursing the account.
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