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Horizon Wealth Management, LLC
Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure
Effective: March 4, 2025
This Form ADV Part 2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Horizon Wealth Management, LLC (“Horizon” or the “Advisor”). If you have any questions about the
content of this Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor at (708) 352-4300 or by email at
ryan.williamson@horizonwealth.biz.
Horizon is a registered investment advisor with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The
information in this Disclosure Brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any state securities
authority. Registration of an investment advisor does not imply any specific level of skill or training. This Disclosure
Brochure provides information about Horizon to assist you in determining whether to retain the Advisor.
Additional information about Horizon and its Advisory Persons is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 170255.
Horizon Wealth Management, LLC
22 Calendar Court - 2nd Floor, La Grange, IL 60525
Phone: (708) 352-4300 | Fax: (708) 352-2994
www.horizonwealth.biz
Item 2 – Material Changes
Form ADV 2 is divided into two parts: Part 2A (the "Disclosure Brochure") and Part 2B (the "Brochure
Supplement"). The Disclosure Brochure provides information about a variety of topics relating to an Advisor’s
business practices and conflicts of interest. The Brochure Supplement provides information about the Advisory
Persons of Horizon, which is provided as a separate document from this brochure.
Horizon believes that communication and transparency are the foundation of its relationship with clients and will
continually strive to provide you with complete and accurate information at all times. Horizon encourages all
current and prospective clients to read this Disclosure Brochure and discuss any questions you may have with
the Advisor.
Material Changes
There have been no material changes to this Disclosure Brochure since the last annual amendment filing on
March 18th, 2025.
Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in business practices,
changes in regulations, or routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This complete
Disclosure Brochure or a Summary of Material Changes shall be provided to you annually and if a material change
occurs.
You may view the current Disclosure Brochure online at the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 170255. You may also request a
copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time by contacting the Advisor at (708) 352-4300 or by email at
ryan.williamson@horizonwealth.biz.
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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 Services ......................................................................................................................... 4
A. Firm Information .................................................................................................................................................. 4
B. Advisory Services Offered ................................................................................................................................... 4
C. Client Account Management ............................................................................................................................... 5
D. Wrap Fee Programs ............................................................................................................................................ 6
E. Assets Under Management ................................................................................................................................. 6
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ............................................................................................................... 6
A. Fees for Advisory Services .................................................................................................................................. 6
B. Fee Billing ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
C. Other Fees and Expenses ................................................................................................................................... 7
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination ....................................................................................................... 7
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities ................................................................................................................. 8
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ........................................................ 8
Item 7 – Types of Clients ............................................................................................................................. 9
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss ............................................... 9
A. Methods of Analysis ............................................................................................................................................ 9
B. Risk of Loss ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ............................................................................................................. 10
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ............................................................... 11
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions, and Personal Trading ... 11
A. Code of Ethics ................................................................................................................................................... 11
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest ............................................................................................................. 11
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients ............................................................................................... 11
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client ......................................................................................................... 11
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices .................................................................................................................. 12
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s] ..................................................................................................................... 12
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades ................................................................................................................... 12
Item 13 – Review of Accounts .................................................................................................................. 13
A. Frequency of Reviews ....................................................................................................................................... 13
B. Causes for Reviews ........................................................................................................................................... 13
C. Review Reports ................................................................................................................................................. 13
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation .............................................................................. 13
A. Compensation Received by Horizon ................................................................................................................. 13
B. Compensation for Client Referrals .................................................................................................................... 14
Item 15 – Custody ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ............................................................................................................... 14
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ............................................................................................................ 14
Item 18 – Financial Information ................................................................................................................ 14
Form ADV Part 2A – Appendix 1 .............................................................................................................. 16
Privacy Policy ............................................................................................................................................ 23
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Item 4 – Advisory Services
A. Firm Information
Horizon Wealth Management, LLC (“Horizon” or the “Advisor”) is a registered investment advisor with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Horizon is organized as a Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) under
the laws of Illinois. Horizon was founded in 2014 and is owned and operated by Paul Fousek (Principal) and Ryan
Williamson (Principal and Chief Compliance Officer). This Disclosure Brochure provides information regarding the
qualifications, business practices, and advisory services provided by Horizon.
B. Advisory Services Offered
Horizon offers investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, businesses,
charitable organizations, and retirement plans (each referred to as a “Client”).
The Advisor serves as a fiduciary to Clients, as defined under the applicable laws and regulations. As a fiduciary,
the Advisor upholds a duty of loyalty, fairness, and good faith toward each Client and seeks to mitigate potential
conflicts of interest. Horizon’s fiduciary commitment is further described in the Advisor’s Code of Ethics. For more
information regarding the Code of Ethics, please see Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client
Transactions and Personal Trading.
Investment Management Services
Horizon provides customized investment advisory solutions for its Clients. This is achieved through continuous
personal Client contact and interaction while providing discretionary investment management and related advisory
services. Horizon works closely with each Client to identify their investment goals and objectives as well as risk
tolerance and financial situation in order to create a portfolio strategy. Horizon will then construct an investment
portfolio consisting of diversified mutual funds and/or exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) to achieve the Client’s
investment goals. The Advisor may also utilize individual stocks, fixed-income securities, options, and margin to
meet the needs of its Clients. The Advisor may retain other types of investments from the Client’s legacy portfolio
due to fit with the overall portfolio strategy, tax-related reasons, or other reasons as identified between the Advisor
and the Client.
Horizon’s investment approach is primarily long-term focused, but the Advisor may buy, sell, or re-allocate
positions that have been held for less than one year to meet the objectives of the Client or due to market
conditions. Horizon will construct, implement, and monitor the portfolio to ensure it meets the goals, objectives,
circumstances, and risk tolerance agreed to by the Client. Each Client will have the opportunity to place
reasonable restrictions on the types of investments to be held in their respective portfolio, subject to acceptance
by the Advisor.
Horizon evaluates and selects investments for inclusion in Client portfolios only after applying its internal due
diligence process. Horizon may recommend, on occasion, redistributing investment allocations to diversify the
portfolio. Horizon may recommend specific positions to increase sector or asset class weightings. The Advisor
may recommend employing cash positions as a possible hedge against market movement. Horizon may
recommend selling positions for reasons that include but are not limited to harvesting capital gains or losses,
business or sector risk exposure to a specific security or class of securities, overvaluation or overweighting of the
position[s] in the portfolio, change in risk tolerance of the Client, generating cash to meet Client needs, or any risk
deemed unacceptable for the Client’s risk tolerance.
Retirement Accounts – When the Advisor provides investment advice to Clients regarding ERISA retirement
accounts or individual retirement accounts (“IRAs”), the Advisor is a fiduciary within the meaning of Title I of the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and/or the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”), as applicable,
which are laws governing retirement accounts. When deemed to be in the Client’s best interest, the Advisor will
provide investment advice to the Client regarding a distribution from an ERISA retirement account or to roll over
the assets to an IRA or recommend a similar transaction, including rollovers from one ERISA-sponsored Plan to
another, one IRA to another IRA, or from one type of account to another account (e.g., commission-based account
to fee-based account). Such a recommendation creates a conflict of interest if the Advisor earns a new (or
increases its current) advisory fee as a result of the transaction. No client is under any obligation to roll over a
retirement account to an account managed by the Advisor.
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At no time will Horizon accept or maintain custody of a Client’s funds or securities, except for the limited authority
as outlined in Item 15 – Custody. All Client assets will be managed within the designated account[s] at the
Custodian, pursuant to the terms of the advisory agreement; please see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices.
Financial Planning Services
Horizon will typically provide a variety of financial planning and consulting services to Clients pursuant to a written
financial planning agreement or included with its investment management services. Services are offered in several
areas of a Client’s financial situation, depending on their goals and objectives. Generally, such financial planning
services involve preparing a formal financial plan or rendering a specific financial consultation based on the
Client’s financial goals and objectives. This planning or consulting may encompass one or more areas of need,
including but not limited to investment planning, retirement planning, personal savings, education savings,
insurance needs, and other areas of a Client’s financial situation.
A financial plan developed for, or financial consultation rendered to the Client will usually include general
recommendations for a course of activity or specific actions to be taken by the Client. For example,
recommendations may be made that the Client start or revise their investment programs, commence or alter
retirement savings, and establish education savings and/or charitable giving programs.
Horizon may also refer Clients to an accountant, attorney, or other specialists as appropriate for their unique
situation. For certain financial planning engagements, the Advisor will provide a written summary of the Client’s
financial situation, observations, and recommendations. For consulting or ad-hoc engagements, the Advisor may
not provide a written summary. Plans or consultations are typically completed within six (6) months of the contract
date, assuming all information and documents requested are provided promptly.
Financial planning and consulting recommendations pose a conflict between the interests of the Advisor and the
interests of the Client. For example, the Advisor has an incentive to recommend that Clients engage the Advisor
for investment management services or to increase the level of investment assets with the Advisor, as it would
increase the amount of advisory fees paid to the Advisor. Clients are not obligated to implement any
recommendations made by the Advisor or maintain an ongoing relationship with the Advisor. If the Client elects
to act on any of the recommendations made by the Advisor, the Client is under no obligation to implement the
transaction through the Advisor.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Horizon provides retirement plan advisory services on behalf of company retirement plans (each a “Plan”) and the
company (the “Plan Sponsor”). The Advisor’s retirement plan advisory services are designed to assist the Plan
Sponsor in meeting its fiduciary obligations to the Plan and its Plan Participants. Each engagement is customized
to the needs of the Plan and Plan Sponsor. Services generally include:
Investment Policy Statement (“IPS”) Design and Monitoring or Review
Investment Oversight Services (ERISA 3(21))
Investment Management Services (ERISA 3(38))
• Vendor Analysis
• Plan Participant Enrollment and Education Tracking
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• Performance Reporting
• Ongoing Investment Recommendations and Assistance
These services are provided by Horizon, serving in the capacity of a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”). In accordance with ERISA Section 408(b)(2), the Plan
Sponsor is provided with a written description of Horizon’s fiduciary status, the specific services to be rendered,
and all direct and indirect compensation the Advisor reasonably expects under the engagement.
C. Client Account Management
Prior to engaging Horizon to provide investment advisory services, each Client is required to enter into one or
more agreements with the Advisor that define the terms, conditions, authority, and responsibilities of the Advisor
and the Client. These services may include:
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• Establishing an Investment Strategy – Horizon, in connection with the Client, will develop a strategy that
seeks to achieve the Client’s goals and objectives.
• Asset Allocation – Horizon will develop a strategic asset allocation that is targeted to meet the investment
objectives, time horizon, financial situation, and tolerance for risk for each Client.
• Portfolio Construction – Horizon will develop a portfolio for the Client that is intended to meet the stated
goals and objectives of the Client.
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Investment Management and Supervision – Horizon will provide investment management and ongoing
oversight of the Client’s investment portfolio.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
Horizon includes, in addition to securities transaction fees, commission fees, custody fees, and administrative
fees (herein “Covered Costs), together with its investment advisory fees to provide the Client with a single, bundled
fee structure. This combination is typically referred to as a “Wrap Fee Program.” The Advisor customizes its
investment management services for its Clients. The Advisor sponsors the Horizon Wrap Fee Program Brochure
as a supplemental disclosure regarding the combination of fees. Depending on the level of trading required for
the Client’s account[s] in a particular year, the Client may pay more or less in total fees than if the Client paid its
own transaction fees. Please see Appendix 1 – Wrap Fee Program Brochure, which is included as a supplement
to this Disclosure Brochure.
E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, Horizon manages $945,761,317 in Client assets, all of which are managed on a
discretionary basis. Clients may request more current information at any time by contacting the Advisor.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
The following paragraphs detail the fee structure and compensation methodology for services provided by the
Advisor. Each Client engaging the Advisor for services described herein shall be required to enter into one or
more written agreements with the Advisor.
A. Fees for Advisory Services
Investment Management Services
Investment advisory fees are paid quarterly, in advance of each calendar quarter, pursuant to the terms of the
agreement. Investment advisory fees are based on the market value of assets under management at the end of the
prior quarter. Investment advisory fees range up to 1.50% annually based on several factors, including the complexity
of the services to be provided, the level of assets to be managed, and the overall relationship with the Advisor.
Relationships with multiple objectives, specific reporting requirements, portfolio restrictions, and other complexities
may be charged a higher fee. For deposits or withdrawals from the Client’s account[s], the Advisor’s fee will be
adjusted in the next billing period to reflect the fee difference.
The investment advisory fee in the first quarter of service is prorated from the inception date of the account[s] to the
end of the first quarter, which will be deducted at the end of the first quarter. Fees may be negotiable at the sole
discretion of the Advisor. The Client’s fees will take into consideration the aggregate assets under management with
the Advisor. All securities held in accounts managed by Horizon will be independently valued by the Custodian. The
Advisor will conduct periodic reviews of the Custodian’s valuation to ensure accurate billing.
Financial Planning Services
Horizon offers standalone financial planning services either on an hourly basis or for a fixed fee. Hourly engagement
fees are charged at $250. Fixed fees range from $500 to $3,000. Fees may be negotiable based on the nature and
complexity of the services to be provided and the overall relationship with the Advisor. An estimate for total hours
and total costs will be provided to the Client prior to engaging in these services.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Fees for 3(21) retirement plan advisory services are charged on a flat fee basis or an annual asset-based fee. Flat
fees generally range from $500 to $2,000. Annual asset-based fees are charged up to 0.75%. Fees are payable
quarterly, in advance of each calendar quarter, pursuant to the terms of the retirement plan advisory agreement.
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Retirement plan advisory fees are based on the market value of assets under management at the end of the prior
quarter. Fees may be negotiable depending on the size and complexity of the Plan and the services provided.
Fees for 3(38) retirement plan advisory services are charged on an annual asset-based fee of up to 1.50%. Fees
are payable quarterly, in advance of each calendar quarter, pursuant to the terms of the retirement plan advisory
agreement. Retirement plan advisory fees are based on the market value of assets under management and the end
of the prior calendar quarter. Fees may be negotiable depending on the size and complexity of the Plan and the
services provided.
B. Fee Billing
Investment Management Services
Investment advisory fees are calculated by the Custodian and deducted from the Client’s account[s] by the
Custodian. The Client shall instruct the Custodian to automatically deduct the investment advisory fee from the
Client’s account[s] at the beginning of the quarter and pay the investment advisory fee[s] to the Advisor. The amount
due is calculated by applying the quarterly rate [(annual rate divided by 360) multiplied by 90)] to the total assets
under management with Horizon at the end of the prior quarter. Clients will be provided with a statement, at least
quarterly, from the Custodian reflecting the deduction of the investment advisory fee. It is the responsibility of the
Client to verify the accuracy of these fees as listed on the Custodian’s brokerage statement, as the Custodian does
not assume this responsibility. Clients provide written authorization permitting advisory fees to be deducted by
Horizon to be paid directly from their account[s] held by the Custodian as part of the investment advisory agreement
and separate account forms provided by the Custodian.
Financial Planning Services
Financial planning fees may be invoiced up to fifty percent (50%) of the expected total fee upon execution of the
financial planning agreement. The balance shall be invoiced upon completion of the agreed-upon deliverable[s]. In
all cases, Horizon does not collect advance fees of $1,200 or more for services to be performed six months or
more in the future.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Retirement plan advisory fees may be directly invoiced to the Plan Sponsor or deducted from the assets of the Plan,
depending on the terms of the retirement plan advisory agreement.
C. Other Fees and Expenses
Clients may incur certain fees or charges imposed by third parties other than Horizon in connection with
investments made on behalf of the Client’s account[s]. Horizon includes Covered Costs as part of its overall
investment advisory fee through the Horizon Wrap Fee Program. Securities transaction fees for Client-directed
trades may be charged back to the Client. Please see Item 4.D. above as well as Appendix 1 – Wrap Fee Program
Brochure.
In addition, all fees paid to Horizon for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the expenses
charged by mutual funds and ETFs to their shareholders, if applicable. These fees and expenses are described
in each fund’s prospectus. These fees and expenses will generally be used to pay management fees for the funds,
other fund expenses, account administration (e.g., custody, brokerage, and account reporting), and a possible
distribution fee. A Client may be able to invest in these products directly without the services of Horizon but would
not receive the services provided by Horizon, which are designed, among other things, to assist the Client in
determining which products or services are most appropriate for each Client’s financial situation and objectives.
Accordingly, the Client should review both the fees charged by the fund[s] and the fees charged by Horizon to
fully understand the total fees to be paid. Please refer to Item 12 – Brokerage Practices for additional information.
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination
Investment Management Services
Horizon is compensated for its investment management services in advance of the quarter in which services are
rendered. Either party may terminate the investment advisory agreement, at any time, by providing advance written
notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate the investment advisory agreement within five (5) business
days of signing the Advisor’s agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-day period, the Client will incur charges
for bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of termination, and such fees will be due and payable by the
Client. The Advisor will refund any unearned, prepaid investment advisory fees from the effective date of termination
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to the end of the quarter. The Client’s investment advisory agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable without
the Client’s prior consent.
Financial Planning Services
Horizon requires an advance deposit, as described above. Either party may terminate the financial planning
agreement, at any time, by providing advance written notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate the
financial planning agreement within five (5) business days of signing the Advisor’s agreement at no cost to the Client.
After the five-day period, the Client will incur charges for bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of
termination, and such fees will be due and payable by the Client. Upon termination, the Client shall be billed for
actual hours logged on the planning project times the contractual hourly rate, or in the case of a fixed fee
engagement, the percentage of the engagement scope completed by the Advisor. The Advisor will refund any
unearned, prepaid financial planning fees from the effective date of termination. The Client’s financial planning
agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Horizon is compensated for its retirement plan advisory services at the beginning of the quarter before services
are rendered. Either party may request to terminate a retirement plan advisory agreement, at any time, by
providing advance written notice to the other party. The Client shall be responsible for retirement plan advisory
fees up to and including the effective date of the termination. Upon termination, the Advisor will refund any
unearned, prepaid retirement plan advisory fees from the effective date of the termination to the end of the quarter.
The Client’s retirement plan advisory agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior
consent.
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities
Broker-Dealer Affiliations
Advisory Persons of Horizon are also registered representatives of LPL Financial, LLC ("LPL Financial"). LPL
Financial is a registered broker-dealer (CRD# 6413) and member of FINRA/SIPC. In one’s separate capacity as a
registered representative of LPL Financial, an Advisory Person will implement securities transactions under LPL
Financial and not through Horizon. In such instances, an Advisory Person will receive commission-based
compensation in connection with the purchase and sale of securities, including 12b-1 fees for the sale of investment
company products. Compensation earned by an Advisory Person in one’s capacity as a registered representative is
separate and in addition to Horizon’s advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest because Advisory
Persons, who are registered representatives, have an incentive to effect securities transactions for the purpose of
generating commissions rather than solely based on the Client. Horizon mitigates this conflict in two ways. First,
Clients always have the right to choose whether or not to purchase securities products through one of Horizon’s
Advisory Persons. Second, Horizon will not charge an ongoing investment advisory fee on any assets implemented
in the separate capacity of its Advisory Persons. Please see Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and
Affiliations.
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Certain Advisory Persons are also licensed as independent insurance professionals. As an independent insurance
professional, an Advisory Person will earn commission-based compensation for selling insurance products,
including insurance products they sell to Clients. Insurance commissions earned by an Advisory Person are
separate and in addition to Horizon's advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest because a person
providing investment advice on behalf of the Advisor, who is also an insurance agent, has an incentive to
recommend insurance products to Clients for the purpose of generating commissions rather than solely based on
Client needs. However, Clients are under no obligation, contractually or otherwise, to purchase insurance products
through an Advisory Person.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Horizon does not charge performance-based fees for its investment advisory services. The fees charged by
Horizon are as described in Item 5 above and are not based upon the capital appreciation of the funds or securities
held by any Client. Horizon does not manage any proprietary investment funds or limited partnerships (for
example, a mutual fund or a hedge fund) and has no financial incentive to recommend any particular investment
options to its Clients.
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Item 7 – Types of Clients
Horizon offers investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable
organizations, and retirement plans. The amount of each type of Client is available on the Advisor's Form ADV
Part 1A. These amounts will change over time and are updated at least annually by the Advisor. Horizon generally
does not impose a minimum relationship size.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
Horizon employs fundamental, technical, and charting analysis in developing investment strategies for its Clients.
Research and analysis from Horizon are derived from numerous sources, including financial media companies,
third-party research materials, Internet sources, and reviews of company activities, including annual reports,
prospectuses, press releases, and research prepared by others.
Fundamental analysis utilizes economic and business indicators as investment selection criteria. These criteria
generally consist of ratios and trends that may indicate the overall strength and financial viability of the entity being
analyzed. Assets are deemed suitable if they meet certain criteria to indicate that they are a strong investment
with a value discounted by the market. While this type of analysis helps the Advisor in evaluating a potential
investment, it does not guarantee that the investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria
utilized in the fundamental analysis may lose value and may have negative investment performance. The Advisor
monitors these economic indicators to determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate. More
details on the Advisor’s review process are included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
Technical analysis involves the analysis of past market data rather than specific company data in determining the
recommendations made to clients. Technical analysis may involve the use of charts to identify market patterns
and trends, which may be based on investor sentiment rather than the fundamentals of the company. The primary
risk in using technical analysis is that spotting historical trends may not help to predict such trends in the future.
Even if the trend will eventually reoccur, there is no guarantee that Horizon will be able to accurately predict such
a reoccurrence.
Charting analysis utilizes various market indicators as investment selection criteria. These criteria are generally
pricing trends that may indicate movement in the markets. Assets are deemed suitable if they meet certain criteria
to indicate that they are a strong investment with a value discounted by the market. While this type of analysis
helps the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment, it does not guarantee that the investment will increase in
value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in the technical and charting analysis may lose value and
may have negative investment performance. The Advisor monitors these market indicators to determine if
adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate.
As noted above, Horizon generally employs a long-term investment strategy for its Clients as consistent with their
financial goals. Horizon will typically hold all or a portion of a security for more than a year but may hold for shorter
periods for the purpose of rebalancing a portfolio or meeting the cash needs of Clients. At times, Horizon may
also buy and sell positions that are more short-term in nature, depending on the goals of the Client and/or the
fundamentals of the security, sector, or asset class.
B. Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves certain investment risks. Securities may fluctuate in value or lose value. Clients
should be prepared to bear the potential risk of loss. Horizon will assist Clients in determining an appropriate
strategy based on their tolerance for risk and other factors noted above. However, there is no guarantee that a
Client will meet their investment goals.
While the methods of analysis help the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment, it does not guarantee that the
investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in these methods of analysis may
lose value and may have negative investment performance. The Advisor monitors these economic indicators to
determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate. More details on the Advisor’s review process are
included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
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Each Client engagement will entail a review of the Client's investment goals, financial situation, time horizon,
tolerance for risk, and other factors to develop an appropriate strategy for managing a Client's account. Client
participation in this process, including full and accurate disclosure of requested information, is essential for the
analysis of a Client's account[s]. The Advisor shall rely on the financial and other information provided by the
Client or their designees without the duty or obligation to validate the accuracy and completeness of the provided
information. It is the responsibility of the Client to inform the Advisor of any changes in financial condition, goals,
or other factors that may affect this analysis.
The risks associated with a particular strategy are provided to each Client in advance of investing Clients’
accounts. The Advisor will work with each Client to determine their tolerance for risk as part of the portfolio
construction process. Following are some of the risks associated with the Advisor’s investment approach:
Market Risks
The value of a Client’s holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to companies or markets, as well as
economic, political, or social events in the U.S. and abroad. This risk is linked to the performance of the overall
financial markets.
ETF Risks
The performance of ETFs is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the ETFs
will fluctuate with the price of the underlying securities that make up the funds. In addition, ETFs have a trading
risk based on the loss of cost efficiency if the ETFs are traded actively and a liquidity risk if the ETFs have a large
bid-ask spread and low trading volume. The price of an ETF fluctuates based upon the market movements and
may dissociate from the index being tracked by the ETF or the price of the underlying investments. An ETF
purchased or sold at one point in the day may have a different price than the same ETF purchased or sold a short
time later.
Mutual Fund Risks
The performance of mutual funds is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the
mutual funds will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities that make up the funds. The price of a mutual
fund is typically set daily; therefore, a mutual fund purchased at one point in the day will typically have the same
price as a mutual fund purchased later that same day.
Micro- and Nano-Cap Equity Securities
While all investments involve risk, investing in stocks of small companies, such as micro and nano-cap equities,
involves additional risks. Smaller companies typically have a higher risk of failure and are not as well-established
as larger blue-chip companies. Some of these companies have no assets, operations, or revenues. Others have
products and services that are still in development or have yet to be tested in the market. Another risk that pertains
to microcap stocks involves the low volume of trades. Because many microcap stocks trade in low volumes, any
size of trade can have a large percentage impact on the price of the stock. Historically, smaller-company stocks
have experienced a greater degree of market volatility than the overall market average.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investing in securities and other investments
involves a risk of loss that each Client should understand and be willing to bear. Clients are reminded to
discuss these risks with the Advisor.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, regulatory, or disciplinary events involving Horizon or its management persons.
Horizon values the trust Clients place in the Advisor. The Advisor encourages Clients to perform the requisite due
diligence on any advisor or service provider that the Client engages. The backgrounds of the Advisor and its
Advisory Persons are available on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 170255.
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Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Broker-Dealer Affiliation
As noted in Item 5, Advisory Persons are also registered representatives of LPL Financial. LPL Financial (CRD#
6413) is a registered broker-dealer and member FINRA/SIPC. In one’s separate capacity as a registered
representative, the Advisory Person will receive commissions for the implementation of recommendations for
commissionable transactions. Clients are not obligated to implement any recommendation provided by the Advisor
or the Advisory Person. Neither the Advisor nor the Advisory Person will earn ongoing investment advisory fees
in connection with any services implemented in the Advisory Person’s separate capacity as a registered
representative.
Insurance Agency Affiliations
As noted in Item 5, certain Advisory Persons are also licensed insurance professionals. Implementations of
insurance recommendations are separate and apart from the Advisory Person's role with the Advisor. As an
insurance professional, the Advisory Person will receive customary commissions and other related revenues from
the various insurance companies whose products are sold. The Advisory Person is not required to offer the
products of any particular insurance company. Commissions generated by insurance sales do not offset regular
advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest in recommending certain products of insurance
companies. Clients are under no obligation to implement any recommendations made by the Advisory Person or
the Advisor.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions, and Personal Trading
A. Code of Ethics
Horizon has implemented a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that defines the Advisor’s fiduciary commitment to each
Client. This Code applies to all persons associated with Horizon (“Supervised Persons”). The Code was developed
to provide general ethical guidelines and specific instructions regarding the Advisor’s duties to its Clients. Horizon
and its Supervised Persons owe a duty of loyalty, fairness, and good faith towards each Client. It is the obligation
of Horizon’s Supervised Persons to adhere not only to the specific provisions of the Code but also to the general
principles that guide the Code. The Code covers a range of topics that address employee ethics and conflicts of
interest. To request a copy of the Code, please contact the Advisor at (708) 352-4300 or by email at
ryan.williamson@horizonwealth.biz.
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest
Horizon allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and
purchased on behalf of Clients. Horizon does not act as principal in any transactions. In addition, the Advisor does
not act as the general partner of a fund or advise an investment company. Horizon does not have a material
interest in any securities traded in Client accounts.
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients
Horizon allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and
purchased on behalf of Clients. Owning the same securities that are recommended (purchase or sell) to Clients
presents a conflict of interest that, as fiduciaries, must be disclosed to Clients and mitigated through policies and
procedures. As noted above, the Advisor has adopted the Code to address insider trading (material, nonpublic
information controls), gifts and entertainment, outside business activities, and personal securities reporting. When
trading for personal accounts, Supervised Persons have a conflict of interest if trading in the same securities. The
fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of its Clients can be violated if personal trades are made with more
advantageous terms than Client trades or by trading based on material, nonpublic information. This risk is
mitigated by Horizon requiring reporting of personal securities trades by its Supervised Persons for review by the
Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) or delegate. The Advisor has also adopted written policies and procedures to
detect the misuse of material, nonpublic information.
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client
While Horizon allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to
and purchased on behalf of Clients, such trades are typically aggregated with Client orders or traded afterward. At
no time will Horizon or any Supervised Person of Horizon transact in any security to the detriment of any
Client.
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Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s]
Horizon does not have discretionary authority to select the broker-dealer/custodian for custody and execution
services. The Client will engage the broker-dealer/custodian (herein the "Custodian") to safeguard Client assets
and authorize Horizon to direct trades to the Custodian as agreed upon in the investment advisory agreement.
Further, Horizon does not have the discretionary authority to negotiate commissions on behalf of Clients on a
trade-by-trade basis.
Where Horizon does not exercise discretion over the selection of the Custodian, it may recommend the Custodian
to Clients for custody and execution services. As its Advisory Persons are also registered representatives of LPL
Financial, Horizon, and its Advisory Persons are limited in the Custodian[s] in which they can recommend to
Clients. Typically, Horizon will recommend that Clients establish their accounts at LPL Financial, where Horizon
has access to LPL Financial’s systems, back-office support, research, and other benefits. While Horizon receives
these economic benefits from LPL Financial, the Advisor believes LPL Financial provides quality execution and
related services for its Clients at competitive prices. Price is not the sole factor Horizon considers in evaluating
best execution and the recommendation of the Custodian. Horizon also considers the quality of the brokerage
services provided by LPL Financial, including the firm's reputation, execution capabilities, commission rates, and
responsiveness to its Clients and to the Advisor. Clients are free to use whatever broker-dealer/custodian they
choose to implement financial planning recommendations. For investment advisory services, Horizon would be
required to obtain permission to use a broker-dealer or Custodian other than LPL Financial due to the oversight
role LPL Financial assumes over the Advisory Persons. Clients are not obligated to use the recommended
Custodian and will not incur any extra fee or cost from the Advisor associated with using a custodian not
recommended by Horizon.
Horizon receives support services and/or products from LPL Financial, many of which assist Horizon to better
monitor and service program accounts maintained at LPL Financial; however, some of the services and products
benefit Horizon and not client accounts. These support services and/or products may be received without cost, at
a discount, and/or at a negotiated rate and may include but are not limited to pricing information and market data.
Please see Item 14 below for additional details.
Following are additional details regarding the brokerage practices of the Advisor:
1. Soft Dollars – Soft dollars are revenue programs offered by broker-dealers/custodians whereby an
advisor enters into an agreement to place security trades with a broker-dealer/custodian in exchange for
research and other services. Horizon does not participate in soft dollar programs sponsored or
offered by any broker-dealer/custodian. However, the Advisor receives certain economic benefits
from the Custodian. Please see Item 14 below.
2. Brokerage Referrals – Horizon does not receive any compensation from any third party in connection
with the recommendation for establishing an account.
3. Directed Brokerage – All Clients are serviced on a “directed brokerage basis,” where Horizon will place
trades within the established account[s] at the Custodian designated by the Client. Further, all Client
accounts are traded within their respective account[s] at the Custodian. The Advisor will not engage in
any principal transactions (i.e., trade of any security from or to the Advisor’s own account) or cross
transactions with other Client accounts (i.e., purchase of a security into one Client account from another
Client’s account[s]). Horizon will not be obligated to select competitive bids on securities transactions and
does not have an obligation to seek the lowest available transaction costs. These costs are determined
by the designated Custodian.
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades
The primary objective in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities for Client accounts is to obtain the
most favorable net results taking into account such factors as 1) price, 2) size of the order, 3) difficulty of execution,
4) confidentiality and 5) skill required of the Custodian. Horizon will execute its transactions through the Custodian
as authorized by the Client.
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Horizon may aggregate orders in a block trade or trades when securities are purchased or sold through the same
Custodian for multiple (discretionary) accounts on the same trading day. If a block trade cannot be executed in
full at the same price or time, the securities actually purchased or sold by the close of each business day must be
allocated in a manner that is consistent with the initial pre-allocation or other written statement. This must be done
in a way that does not consistently advantage or disadvantage any particular Clients’ accounts.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
A. Frequency of Reviews
Securities in Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by Advisory Persons and
periodically by Ryan Williamson, CCO of Horizon. Formal reviews are generally conducted at least annually or
more frequently, depending on the needs of the Client.
B. Causes for Reviews
In addition to the investment monitoring noted in Item 13.A., each Client account shall be reviewed at least
annually. Reviews may be conducted more or less frequently at the Client’s request. Accounts may be reviewed
as a result of major changes in economic conditions, known changes in the Client’s financial situation, and/or
large deposits or withdrawals in the Client’s account[s]. The Client is encouraged to notify Horizon if changes
occur in the Client’s personal financial situation that might adversely affect the Client’s investment plan. Additional
reviews may be triggered by material market, economic, or political events.
C. Review Reports
The Client will receive brokerage statements no less than quarterly from the Custodian. These brokerage
statements are sent directly from the Custodian to the Client. The Client may also establish electronic access to
the Custodian’s website so that the Client may view these reports and their account activity. Client brokerage
statements will include all positions, transactions, and fees relating to the Client’s account[s]. The Advisor may
also provide Clients with periodic reports regarding their holdings, allocations, and performance.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Compensation Received by Horizon
Horizon may refer Clients to various unaffiliated, non-advisory professionals (e.g., attorneys, accountants, estate
planners) to provide certain financial services necessary to meet the goals of its Clients. Likewise, Horizon may
receive non-compensated referrals of new Clients from various third parties.
Participation in the Institutional Advisor Platform
Horizon has established an institutional relationship with LPL Financial to assist the Advisor in managing Clients’
account[s]. The Advisor receives access to software and related support as part of its relationship with LPL Financial.
The software and related systems support may benefit the Advisor but not its Clients directly. The Advisor endeavors
at all times to put the interests of its Clients first in fulfilling its duties to its Clients. Clients should be aware, however,
that the receipt of economic benefits from a Custodian creates a conflict of interest since these benefits may influence
the Advisor's recommendation of the Custodian over one that does not furnish similar software, systems support, or
services. Additionally, the Advisor may receive the following benefits from LPL Financial:
investment-related research
software and other technology that provides access to Client account data
compliance and/or practice management-related publications
consulting services
computer hardware and/or software
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• pricing information and market data
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• attendance at conferences, meetings, and other educational and/or social events
• marketing support
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• other products and services used by the Advisor in furtherance of its investment advisory business
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LPL Financial may provide these services and products directly or may arrange for third-party vendors to provide
the services or products to Advisor. In the case of third-party vendors, LPL Financial may pay for some or all of
the third party’s fees.
These support services are provided to the Advisor based on the overall relationship between the Advisor and
LPL Financial. It is not the result of soft dollar arrangements or any other express arrangements with LPL Financial
that involve the execution of Client transactions as a condition of the receipt of services. The Advisor will continue
to receive the services regardless of the volume of Client transactions executed with LPL Financial. Clients do not
pay more for services as a result of this arrangement. There is no corresponding commitment made by the Advisor
to LPL Financial or any other entity to invest any specific amount or percentage of Client assets in any specific
securities as a result of the arrangement. However, because the Advisor receives these benefits from LPL
Financial, there is a conflict of interest as the receipt of these products and services presents a financial incentive
for Advisor to recommend that its Clients use LPL Financial’s custodial platform rather than another custodian’s
platform.
B. Compensation for Client Referrals
Certain Clients may be referred to the Advisor by either an affiliated or unaffiliated party (herein "Promoter") and
receive, directly or indirectly, compensation for the Client referral. In such instances, the Advisor will compensate
the Promoter a fee in accordance with Rule 206(4)-1 of the Advisers Act and any corresponding state securities
requirements. Any such compensation shall be paid solely from the investment advisory fees earned by the
Advisor and shall not result in any additional charge to the Client.
Item 15 – Custody
Horizon does not accept or maintain custody of Client accounts, except for the limited circumstances outlined
below:
Deduction of Advisory Fees - To ensure compliance with regulatory requirements associated with the
deduction of advisory fees, all Clients for whom Horizon exercises discretionary authority must hold their
assets with a "qualified custodian." Clients are responsible for engaging a “qualified custodian” to
safeguard their funds and securities and must instruct Horizon to utilize that Custodian for securities
transactions on their behalf. Clients are encouraged to review statements provided by the Custodian and
compare to any reports provided by Horizon to ensure accuracy, as the Custodian does not perform this
review.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Horizon generally has discretion over the selection and amount of securities to be bought or sold in Client accounts
without obtaining prior consent or approval from the Client. However, these purchases or sales may be subject to
specified investment objectives, guidelines, or limitations previously set forth by the Client and agreed to by
Horizon. Discretionary authority will only be authorized upon full disclosure to the Client. The granting of such
authority will be evidenced by the Client's execution of an investment advisory agreement containing all applicable
limitations to such authority. All discretionary trades made by Horizon will be in accordance with each Client's
investment objectives and goals.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
Horizon does not accept proxy-voting responsibility for any Client. Clients will receive proxy statements directly
from the Custodian. The Advisor will assist in answering questions relating to proxies; however, the Client retains
the sole responsibility for proxy decisions and voting.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Neither Horizon nor its management has any adverse financial situations that would reasonably impair the ability
of Horizon to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither Horizon nor any of its Advisory Persons have been subject
to a bankruptcy or financial compromise. Horizon is not required to deliver a balance sheet along with this
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Disclosure Brochure as the Advisor does not collect advance fees of $1,200 or more for services to be performed
six months or more in the future.
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Horizon Wealth Management, LLC
Form ADV Part 2A – Appendix 1
(“Wrap Fee Program Brochure”)
Effective: March 4, 2025
This Form ADV Part 2A - Appendix 1 (“Wrap Fee Program Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications
and business practices for Horizon Wealth Management, LLC (“Horizon” or the “Advisor”) services when offering
services pursuant to a wrap program. This Wrap Fee Program Brochure shall always be accompanied by the
Horizon Disclosure Brochure, which provides complete details on the business practices of the Advisor. If you did
not receive the complete Horizon Disclosure Brochure or you have any questions about the content of this Wrap
Fee Program Brochure or the Horizon Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor at (708) 352-4300 or by
email at ryan.williamson@horizonwealth.biz.
Horizon is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The
information in this Wrap Fee Program Brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any state
securities authority. Registration of an investment advisor does not imply any specific level of skill or training. This
Wrap Fee Program Brochure provides information about Horizon to assist you in determining whether to retain
the Advisor.
Additional information about Horizon and its Advisory Persons is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 170255.
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Item 2 – Material Changes
Form ADV Part 2A – Appendix 1 provides information about a variety of topics relating to an Advisor’s business
practices and conflicts of interest. In particular, this Wrap Fee Program Brochure discusses the wrap fee program
offered by the Advisor.
Material Changes
There have been no material changes to this Disclosure Brochure since the last annual amendment filing on
March 18th, 2025.
Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Wrap Fee Program Brochure to reflect changes in business
practices, changes in regulations, or routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This
complete Wrap Fee Program Brochure (along with the complete Horizon Disclosure Brochure) or a Summary of
Material Changes shall be provided to you annually and if a material change occurs in the business practices of
Horizon.
You may view this Wrap Fee Program Brochure and the current Disclosure Brochure online at the SEC’s
Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm
name or CRD# 170255. You may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time by contacting the
Advisor at (708) 352-4300 or by email at ryan.williamson@horizonwealth.biz.
Item 3 – Table of Contents
Form ADV Part 2A – Appendix 1 .............................................................................................................. 16
Item 2 – Material Changes ......................................................................................................................... 17
Item 3 – Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................ 17
Item 4 – Services Fees and Compensation ............................................................................................. 18
Item 5 – Account Requirements and Types of Clients ........................................................................... 19
Item 6 – Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation ............................................................................ 20
Item 7 – Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers ................................................................. 20
Item 8 – Client Contact with Portfolio Managers .................................................................................... 21
Item 9 – Additional Information ................................................................................................................ 21
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Item 4 – Services Fees and Compensation
A. Services
Horizon Wealth Management, LLC (“Horizon” or the “Advisor”) provides customized investment advisory services
for its Clients. This Wrap Fee Program Brochure is provided as a supplement to Horizon’s Form ADV Part 2A
(“Disclosure Brochure”). This Wrap Fee Program Brochure is provided along with the complete Disclosure
Brochure to provide full details of the business practices and fees when selecting Horizon as an investment
advisor.
As part of the investment advisory fees noted in Item 5 of the Disclosure Brochure, Horizon includes, in addition
to securities transaction fees, commission fees, custody fees, and administrative fees (herein “Covered Costs”),
as part of the overall investment advisory fee. Securities regulations often refer to this combined fee structure as
a “Wrap Fee Program.” The Advisor sponsors the Horizon Wrap Fee Program.
The primary purpose of this Wrap Fee Program Brochure is to provide additional disclosure relating to the
combination of Covered Costs into a single “bundled” investment advisory fee. This Wrap Fee Program Brochure
references back to the Horizon Disclosure Brochure, which this Wrap Fee Program Brochure serves as an
Appendix. Please see Item 4 – Advisory Services of the Disclosure Brochure for details on Horizon’s
investment philosophy and related services.
B. Program Costs
Advisory services provided by Horizon are offered in a wrap fee structure whereby Covered Costs are included in
the overall investment advisory fee paid to Horizon. As the level of trading in a Client’s account[s] may vary from
year to year, the annual cost to the Client may be more or less than engaging for advisory services where the
transaction costs are borne separately by the Client. The cost of the Wrap Fee Program varies depending on the
services to be provided to each Client; however, the Client is not charged more if there is higher trading activity in
the Client’s account[s]. A Wrap Fee Program structure presents a conflict of interest as the Advisor may have an
incentive to limit the number of trades placed in the Client’s account[s] or to utilize securities that do not have
transaction fees or utilize no transaction fee funds (“NTF”) in order to lower overall costs to the Advisor. The
Advisor will only place Client assets into a Wrap Fee Program when it is believed to be in the Client’s best interest.
Please see Item 5 – Fees and Compensation of the Disclosure Brochure for complete details on fees.
C. Fees
Investment Management Services
Investment advisory fees are paid quarterly, in advance of each calendar quarter, pursuant to the terms of the
agreement. Investment advisory fees are based on the market value of assets under management at the end of the
prior quarter. Investment advisory fees range up to 1.50% annually based on several factors, including the complexity
of the services to be provided, the level of assets to be managed, and the overall relationship with the Advisor.
Relationships with multiple objectives, specific reporting requirements, portfolio restrictions, and other complexities
may be charged a higher fee. For deposits or withdrawals from the Client’s account[s], the Advisor’s fee will be
adjusted in the next billing period to reflect the fee difference.
The investment advisory fee in the first quarter of service is prorated from the inception date of the account[s] to the
end of the first quarter, which will be deducted at the end of the first quarter. Fees may be negotiable at the discretion
of the Advisor. The Client’s fees will take into consideration the aggregate assets under management with Advisor.
All securities held in accounts managed by Horizon will be independently valued by the Custodian. The Advisor will
conduct periodic reviews of the Custodian’s valuation to ensure accurate billing.
Investment advisory fees are calculated by the Custodian and deducted from the Client’s account[s] by the
Custodian. The Client shall instruct the Custodian to automatically deduct the investment advisory fee from the
Client’s account[s] at the beginning of each quarter and pay the investment advisory fee[s] to the Advisor. The
amount due is calculated by applying the quarterly rate [(annual rate divided by 360) multiplied by 90] to the total
assets under management with Horizon at the end of the prior quarter. Clients will be provided with a statement, at
least quarterly, from the Custodian reflecting the deduction of the investment advisory fee. It is the responsibility of
the Client to verify the accuracy of these fees as listed on the Custodian’s brokerage statement, as the Custodian
does not assume this responsibility. Clients provide written authorization permitting advisory fees to be deducted by
Horizon to be paid directly from their account[s] held by the Custodian as part of the investment advisory agreement
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and separate account forms provided by the Custodian. Clients may incur certain fees or charges imposed by third
parties, which are not included as part of the Wrap Fee Program.
In addition, all fees paid to Horizon for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the expenses
charged by mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) to their shareholders, if applicable. These fees and
expenses are described in each fund’s prospectus. These fees and expenses will generally be used to pay
management fees for the funds, other fund expenses, account administration (e.g., custody, brokerage, and account
reporting), and a possible distribution fee. Securities transaction fees for Client-directed trades may be charged back
to the Client. In connection with the discretionary investment management services provided by Horizon, the Client
will incur other costs assessed by the Custodian or other third parties, other than the Covered Costs noted above,
such as account activity fees, such as electronic funds and wire transfers fees, certificate delivery fees, markups,
and markdowns, bid-ask spreads, selling concessions, and other miscellaneous fees and expenses as outlined
in the account opening paperwork executed with the Custodian. The Advisor does not control nor share in these
fees. Clients should review both the fees charged by the fund[s] and the fees charged by Horizon to fully
understand the total fees paid. Additionally, Clients are encouraged to refer to the account opening paperwork
executed with the Custodian for an outline of all third-party fees not covered under this Wrap Fee Program. Please
see Item 5.C. – Other Fees and Expenses in the Disclosure Brochure (included with this Wrap Fee Program
Brochure).
LPL Financial, LLC (“LPL Financial”) Strategic Wealth Management Accounts (“SWM II” accounts) – Although
Clients do not pay a transaction charge for transactions in an SWM II account, Clients should be aware that
Horizon pays LPL Financial the transaction charges for those transactions. The transaction charges paid by
Horizon vary based on the type of transaction (e.g., mutual fund, equity, or ETF) and for mutual funds based on
whether or not the mutual fund pays 12b-1 fees and/or recordkeeping fees to LPL Financial. Transaction charges
paid by the Advisor for equities and ETFs are $9.00. For mutual funds, the transaction charges range from $0.00
to $26.50. Because Horizon pays the transaction charges in SWM II accounts, there is a conflict of interest in
cases where the mutual fund is offered at both $0.00 and $26.50. Clients should understand that the cost to
Horizon of transaction charges may be a factor that the Advisor considers when deciding which securities to select
and how frequently to place transactions in an SWM II account.
In many instances, LPL Financial makes available mutual funds in an SWM II account that offer various classes
of shares, including shares designed for advisory programs, which can be titled, for example, as “Class I,”
“institutional,” “investor,” “retail,” “service,” “administrative” or “platform” share classes (“Platform Shares”). The
Platform Share class offered for a particular mutual fund in SWM II, in many cases, will not be the least expensive
share class that the mutual fund makes available and was selected by LPL Financial in certain cases because the
share class pays LPL Financial compensation for the administrative and recordkeeping services LPL Financial
provides to the mutual fund. The Client should understand that another financial services firm may offer the same
mutual fund at a lower overall cost to the investor than is available through SWM II. In other instances, a mutual
fund may offer only Class A Shares, but another similar mutual fund may be available that offers Platform Shares.
Class A Shares typically pay LPL Financial a 12b-1 fee for providing shareholder services, distribution, and
marketing expenses (“brokerage-related services”) to the mutual funds. Platform Shares generally are not subject
to 12b-1 fees. As a result of the different expenses of the mutual fund share classes, it is generally more expensive
for a Client to own Class A Shares than Platform Shares. An investor in Platform Shares will pay lower fees over
time and keep more of his or her investment returns than an investor who holds Class A Shares of the same fund.
D. Compensation
Horizon is the sponsor and portfolio manager of this Wrap Fee Program. Horizon receives investment advisory
fees paid by Clients for participating in the Wrap Fee Program and pays the Custodian for the Covered Costs
associated with the management of the Client’s account[s].
Item 5 – Account Requirements and Types of Clients
Horizon offers investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, businesses,
charitable organizations, and retirement plans. Horizon generally does not impose a minimum account size for
establishing a relationship. Please see Item 7 – Types of Clients in the Disclosure Brochure for additional
information.
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Item 6 – Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation
Portfolio Manager Selection
Horizon serves as sponsor and portfolio manager for the services under this Wrap Fee Program.
Related Persons
Horizon’s personnel serve as portfolio managers for this Wrap Fee Program. Horizon does not serve as a portfolio
manager for any third-party Wrap Fee Programs.
Performance-Based Fees
Horizon does not charge performance-based fees for its investment advisory services. The fees charged by
Horizon are as described in Item 5 above and are not based upon the capital appreciation of the funds or securities
held by any Client. Horizon does not manage any proprietary investment funds or limited partnerships (for
example, a mutual fund or a hedge fund) and has no financial incentive to recommend any particular investment
options to its Clients.
Supervised Persons
Horizon Advisory Persons serve as portfolio managers for all accounts, including the services described in this
Wrap Fee Program Brochure. Details of the advisory services provided are included in Item 4.A. of the Disclosure
Brochure.
Methods of Analysis
Please see Item 8 of the Disclosure Brochure (included with this Wrap Fee Program Brochure) for details on the
research and analysis methods employed by the Advisor.
Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves certain investment risks. Securities may fluctuate in value or lose value. Clients
should be prepared to bear the potential risk of loss. Horizon will assist Clients in determining an appropriate
strategy based on their tolerance for risk and other factors noted above. However, there is no guarantee that a
Client will meet their investment goals.
Each Client engagement will entail a review of the Client's investment goals, financial situation, time horizon,
tolerance for risk, and other factors to develop an appropriate strategy for managing a Client’s account[s]. Client
participation in this process, including full and accurate disclosure of requested information, is essential for the
analysis of a Client’s account[s]. The Advisor shall rely on the financial and other information provided by the
Client or their designees without the duty or obligation to validate the accuracy and completeness of the provided
information. It is the responsibility of the Client to inform the Advisor of any changes in financial condition, goals,
or other factors that may affect this analysis.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investing in securities and other investments
involves a risk of loss that each Client should understand and be willing to bear. Clients are reminded to
discuss these risks with the Advisor. Please see Item 8.B. – Risk of Loss in the Disclosure Brochure for
details on investment risks.
Proxy Voting
Horizon does not accept proxy-voting responsibility for any Client. Clients will receive proxy statements directly
from the Custodian. The Advisor will assist in answering questions relating to proxies; however, the Client retains
the sole responsibility for proxy decisions and voting.
Item 7 – Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers
Horizon is the sponsor and sole portfolio manager for the Program. Horizon does not share Client information with
other portfolio managers because it is the sole portfolio manager for this Wrap Fee Program. Please also see the
Horizon Privacy Policy (included after this Wrap Fee Program Brochure).
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Item 8 – Client Contact with Portfolio Managers
Horizon is a full-service investment management advisory firm. Clients always have direct access to the Portfolio
Managers at Horizon.
Item 9 – Additional Information
A. Disciplinary Information and Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
There are no legal, regulatory, or disciplinary events involving Horizon or its management persons.
Horizon values the trust Clients place in the Advisor. The Advisor encourages Clients to perform the requisite due
diligence on any advisor or service provider that the Client engages. The backgrounds of the Advisor and its
Advisory Persons are available on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 170255.
Other Financial Activities and Affiliations
Please see Item 10 – Other Financial Activities and Affiliation of the Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure
(included with this Wrap Fee Program Brochure).
B. Code of Ethics, Review of Accounts, Client Referrals, and Financial Information
Horizon has implemented a Code of Ethics that defines the Advisor’s fiduciary commitment to each Client. This
Code of Ethics applies to all persons subject to Horizon’s compliance program (“Supervised Persons”). Complete
details on the Horizon Code of Ethics can be found under Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation in Client
Transactions, and Personal Trading in the Disclosure Brochure (included with this Wrap Fee Program Brochure).
Review of Accounts
Securities in Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by Advisory Persons of Horizon
under the supervision of the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”). Details of the review policies and practices are
provided in Item 13 of the Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure.
Other Compensation
Participation in the Institutional Advisor Platform
Horizon has established an institutional relationship with LPL Financial to assist the Advisor in managing Client
account[s]. The Advisor receives access to software and related support as part of its relationship with LPL Financial.
The software and related systems support may benefit the Advisor but not its Clients directly. The Advisor endeavors
at all times to put the interests of its Clients first in fulfilling its duties to its Clients. Clients should be aware, however,
that the receipt of economic benefits from a Custodian creates a conflict of interest since these benefits may influence
the Advisor's recommendation of the Custodian over one that does not furnish similar software, systems support, or
services. Additionally, the Advisor receives the following benefits from LPL Financial:
investment-related research
software and other technology that provides access to Client account data
compliance and/or practice management-related publications
consulting services
computer hardware and/or software
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• pricing information and market data
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• attendance at conferences, meetings, and other educational and/or social events
• marketing support
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• other products and services used by the Advisor in furtherance of its investment advisory business
operations
LPL Financial may provide these services and products directly or may arrange for third-party vendors to provide
the services or products to Advisor. In the case of third-party vendors, LPL Financial may pay for some or all of
the third party’s fees.
These support services are provided to the Advisor based on the overall relationship between the Advisor and
LPL Financial. It is not the result of soft dollar arrangements or any other express arrangements with LPL Financial
that involve the execution of Client transactions as a condition of the receipt of services. The Advisor will continue
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to receive the services regardless of the volume of Client transactions executed with LPL Financial. Clients do not
pay more for services as a result of this arrangement. There is no corresponding commitment made by the Advisor
to LPL Financial or any other entity to invest any specific amount or percentage of Client assets in any specific
securities as a result of the arrangement. However, because the Advisor receives these benefits from LPL
Financial, there is a conflict of interest as the receipt of these products and services presents a financial incentive
for Advisor to recommend that its Clients use LPL Financial’s custodial platform rather than another custodian’s
platform.
Please see Item 14 – Other Compensation in the Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure (included with this
Wrap Fee Program Brochure) for details on additional compensation that may be received by Horizon or its
Advisory Persons. Each Advisory Person’s Brochure Supplement provides details on any outside business
activities and the associated compensation.
Compensation for Client Referrals
Certain Clients may be referred to the Advisor by either an affiliated or unaffiliated party (herein "Promoter") and
receive, directly or indirectly, compensation for the Client referral. In such instances, the Advisor will compensate
the Promoter a fee in accordance with Rule 206(4)-1 of the Advisers Act and any corresponding state securities
requirements. Any such compensation shall be paid solely from the investment advisory fees earned by the
Advisor and shall not result in any additional charge to the Client.
Financial Information
Neither Horizon nor its management has any adverse financial situations that would reasonably impair the
ability of Horizon to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither Horizon nor any of its Advisory Persons have
been subject to a bankruptcy or financial compromise. Horizon is not required to deliver a balance sheet along
with this Disclosure Brochure, as the firm does not collect advance fees of $1,200 or more for services to be
performed six months or more in the future.
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Privacy Policy
Effective: March 4, 2025
Our Commitment to You
Horizon Wealth Management, LLC (“Horizon” or the “Advisor”) is committed to safeguarding the use of personal
information of our Clients (also referred to as “you” and “your”) that we obtain as your Investment Advisor, as
described here in our Privacy Policy (“Policy”).
Our relationship with you is our most important asset. We understand that you have entrusted us with your private
information, and we do everything that we can to maintain that trust. Horizon (also referred to as "we," "our," and
"us”) protects the security and confidentiality of the personal information we have and implements controls to
ensure that such information is used for proper business purposes in connection with the management or servicing
of our relationship with you.
Horizon does not sell your nonpublic personal information to anyone. Nor do we provide such information to others
except for discrete and reasonable business purposes in connection with the servicing and management of our
relationship with you, as discussed below.
Details of our approach to privacy and how your personal nonpublic information is collected and used are set forth
in this Policy.
Why you need to know?
Registered Investment Advisors (“RIAs”) must share some of your personal information in the course of servicing
your account. Federal and State laws give you the right to limit some of this sharing and require RIAs to disclose
how we collect, share, and protect your personal information.
What information do we collect from you?
Driver’s license number
Date of birth
Social security or taxpayer identification number Assets and liabilities
Name, address, and phone number[s]
Income and expenses
Email address[es]
Investment activity
Account information (including other institutions)
Investment experience and goals
What Information do we collect from other sources?
Custody, brokerage, and advisory agreements
questionnaires
and
suitability
Other advisory agreements and legal documents
Transactional information with us or others
Account applications and forms
Investment
documents
Other information needed to service the account
How do we protect your information?
To safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we maintain physical, procedural, and
electronic security measures. These include such safeguards as secure passwords, encrypted file storage, and a
secure office environment. Our technology vendors provide security and access control over personal information
and have policies over the transmission of data. Our associates are trained on their responsibilities to protect
Clients’ personal information.
We require third parties that assist in providing our services to you to protect the personal information they receive
from us.
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How do we share your information?
An RIA shares Clients’ personal information to effectively implement its services. In the section below, we list
some reasons we may share your personal information.
Do we share?
Can you limit?
Yes
No
Basis For Sharing
Servicing our Clients
We may share nonpublic personal information with non-affiliated third
parties (such as administrators, brokers, custodians, regulators, credit
agencies, and other financial institutions) as necessary for us to provide
agreed-upon services to you, consistent with applicable law, including but
not limited to processing transactions, general account maintenance,
responding to regulators or legal investigations, and credit reporting.
No
Not Shared
Yes
Yes
Horizon shares Client information with LPL Financial, LLC (“LPL
Financial”) due to the oversight LPL Financial has over certain Supervised
Persons of the Advisor. You may also contact us at any time for a copy of
the LPL Financial Privacy Policy.
Marketing Purposes
Horizon does not disclose and does not intend to disclose personal
information with non-affiliated third parties to offer you services. Certain
laws may give us the right to share your personal information with financial
institutions where you are a customer and where Horizon or the client has
a formal agreement with the financial institution. We will only share
information for purposes of servicing your accounts, not for
marketing purposes.
Authorized Users
Your nonpublic personal information may be disclosed to you and persons
that we believe to be your authorized agent[s] or representative[s].
No
Not Shared
Information About Former Clients
Horizon does not disclose and does not intend to disclose nonpublic
personal information to non-affiliated third parties with respect to persons
who are no longer our Clients.
State-specific Regulations
California
In response to a California law, to be conservative, we assume that accounts with California
addresses do not want us to disclose personal information about you to non-affiliated third parties,
except as permitted by California law. We also limit the sharing of personal information about you
with our affiliates to ensure compliance with California privacy laws.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
We will send you a copy of this Policy annually for as long as you maintain an ongoing relationship with us.
Periodically we may revise this Policy and will provide you with a revised Policy if the changes materially alter the
previous Privacy Policy. We will not, however, revise our Privacy Policy to permit the sharing of nonpublic personal
information other than as described in this notice unless we first notify you and provide you with an opportunity to
prevent the information sharing.
Any Questions?
You may ask questions or voice any concerns, as well as obtain a copy of our current Privacy Policy by contacting
the Advisor at (708) 352-4300 or by email at ryan.williamson@horizonwealth.biz.
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