Overview
- Headquarters
- Grand Forks, ND
- Average Client Assets
- $2.8 million
- Minimum Account Size
- $500,000
- SEC CRD Number
- 123105
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (JOHNSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $500,000 | 0.90% |
| $500,001 | $1,000,000 | 0.75% |
| $1,000,001 | $2,000,000 | 0.60% |
| $2,000,001 | $5,000,000 | 0.45% |
| $5,000,001 | and above | 0.30% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $8,250 | 0.82% |
| $5 million | $27,750 | 0.56% |
| $10 million | $42,750 | 0.43% |
| $50 million | $162,750 | 0.33% |
| $100 million | $312,750 | 0.31% |
Clients
- HNW Share of Firm Assets
- 84.35%
- Total Client Accounts
- 596
- Discretionary Accounts
- 596
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals, Pension Consulting, Investment Advisor Selection
Regulatory Filings
Primary Brochure: JOHNSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC (2026-03-10)
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Firm Brochure
(Part 2A of Form ADV)
JOHNSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
214 NORTH 4th STREET, STE 123
GRAND FORKS, ND 58203
701-746-8310
derrick@johnsonwealth.com
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Johnson Wealth Management, LLC. If you have any questions
about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at: 701-746-8310 or
by email at: derrick@johnsonwealth.com. The information in this brochure
has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission, or by any state securities authority.
Additional information about Johnson Wealth Management, LLC is
available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
March 10, 2026
Johnson Wealth Management, LLC
Material Changes
Annual Update
The Material Changes section of this brochure will be updated annually or
whenever material changes occur.
Material Changes Since the Last Annual Update
No material changes have occurred since our last annual update on
February 12, 2025.
Full Brochure Available
Whenever you would like to receive a complete copy of our Firm Brochure,
please contact us by telephone at: 701-746-8310 or by email at:
derrick@johnsonwealth.com.
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Table of Contents
Material Changes............................................................................................................ i
Annual Update ............................................................................................................ i
Material Changes Since the Last Annual Update ....................................................... i
Advisory Business ........................................................................................................ 1
Firm Description ......................................................................................................... 1
Principal Owner .......................................................................................................... 1
Types of Advisory Services ........................................................................................ 1
Assets Under Management ....................................................................................... 2
Tailored Relationships ............................................................................................... 2
Types of Agreements ................................................................................................. 2
Financial Planning Agreement ................................................................................... 2
Investment Advisory Agreement ................................................................................ 3
Pension Consulting Agreement ................................................................................. 3
Retainer Agreement ................................................................................................... 4
Subadvisory Services ................................................................................................ 4
Termination of Agreement ......................................................................................... 4
Fees and Compensation ............................................................................................... 4
Description ................................................................................................................. 4
Fee Billing .................................................................................................................. 5
Other Fees ................................................................................................................. 6
Expense Ratios .......................................................................................................... 6
Past Due Accounts and Termination of Agreement ................................................... 6
Performance-Based Fees ............................................................................................. 6
Sharing of Capital Gains ............................................................................................ 6
Types of Clients............................................................................................................. 7
Description ................................................................................................................. 7
Account Minimums ..................................................................................................... 7
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ................................. 7
Methods of Analysis ................................................................................................... 7
Investment Strategies ................................................................................................ 7
Risk of Loss ............................................................................................................... 8
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Disciplinary Information ............................................................................................... 9
Legal and Disciplinary ................................................................................................ 9
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ................................................... 9
Relationships ............................................................................................................. 9
Subadvisors ............................................................................................................... 9
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading ........................................................................................................................... 9
Code of Ethics ........................................................................................................... 9
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions ........................................................... 9
Personal Trading ........................................................................................................ 9
Brokerage Practices ...................................................................................................... 9
Selecting Brokerage Firms ......................................................................................... 9
Best Execution ......................................................................................................... 10
Soft Dollars .............................................................................................................. 10
Order Aggregation ................................................................................................... 10
Review of Accounts .................................................................................................... 10
Periodic Reviews ..................................................................................................... 10
Review Triggers ....................................................................................................... 10
Regular Reports ....................................................................................................... 10
Client Referrals and Other Compensation ................................................................ 10
Incoming Referrals ................................................................................................... 10
Referrals Out ........................................................................................................... 11
Other Compensation ................................................................................................ 11
Custody ........................................................................................................................ 11
Account Statements ................................................................................................. 11
Performance Reports ............................................................................................... 11
Net Worth Statements .............................................................................................. 11
Standing Letters of Authorization ............................................................................. 11
Investment Discretion ................................................................................................. 11
Discretionary Authority for Trading ........................................................................... 11
Limited Power of Attorney ........................................................................................ 12
Voting Client Securities .............................................................................................. 12
Proxy Votes ............................................................................................................. 12
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Financial Information .................................................................................................. 12
Financial Condition .................................................................................................. 12
Business Continuity Plan ........................................................................................... 12
General .................................................................................................................... 12
Disasters .................................................................................................................. 12
Alternate Offices ...................................................................................................... 13
Loss of Key Personnel ............................................................................................. 13
Information Security Program .................................................................................... 13
Information Security ................................................................................................. 13
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Advisory Business
Firm Description
Johnson Wealth Management, LLC (“JWM”) was founded in 2002.
JWM is strictly a fee-only financial planning and investment management firm.
The firm does not sell annuities, insurance, stocks, bonds, mutual funds,
limited partnerships, or other commissioned products. The firm is not
affiliated with entities that sell financial products or securities. No
commissions in any form are accepted. No finder’s fees are accepted.
JWM provides personalized confidential financial planning and investment
management to individuals, pension and profit sharing plans, trusts, estates,
charitable organizations, corporations and other business entities. Advice is
provided through consultation with the client and may include: determination
of financial objectives, identification of financial problems, cash flow
management, tax planning, insurance review, investment management,
education funding, retirement planning, and estate planning.
Investment advice is an integral part of financial planning and is provided with
the client making the final decision on investment selection. JWM does not
act as a custodian of client assets. The client always maintains asset control.
JWM places trades for clients under a limited power of attorney.
A written evaluation of each client's initial situation is provided to the client,
often in the form of a net worth statement. Periodic reviews are also
communicated to provide reminders of the specific courses of action that
need to be taken. More frequent reviews may occur but are not necessarily
communicated to the client unless immediate changes are recommended.
Other professionals (e.g., lawyers, accountants, insurance agents, etc.) are
engaged directly by the client on an as-needed basis. JWM often works
closely with other advisors to ensure that the client’s financial plan is fully
implemented. Conflicts of interest will be disclosed to the client in the unlikely
event they should occur.
The initial meeting, which may be by telephone, is free of charge and is
considered an exploratory interview to determine the extent to which financial
planning and investment management may be beneficial to the client.
Principal Owner
Derrick Johnson is a majority owner of the company.
Types of Advisory Services
JWM provides investment supervisory services, also known as asset
management services; manages investment advisory accounts not involving
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investment supervisory services; and furnishes investment advice through
consultations.
On more than an occasional basis, JWM furnishes advice to clients on
matters not involving securities, including a broad range of financial planning
matters.
Assets Under Management
As of 12/31/2025, JWM manages approximately $323.4 million in assets for
177 clients on a discretionary basis.
Tailored Relationships
The goals and objectives for each client are documented in our client
relationship management system. Clients may impose restrictions on
investing in certain securities or types of securities.
Agreements may not be assigned without client consent.
Types of Agreements
The following agreements define the typical client relationships.
Financial Planning Agreement
A financial plan is designed to help the client with all aspects of financial
planning without ongoing investment management after the financial plan is
completed.
The financial plan may include, but is not limited to: a net worth statement; a
cash flow statement; a review of investment accounts, including reviewing
asset allocation and providing repositioning recommendations; strategic tax
planning; a review of retirement accounts and plans including
recommendations; a review of insurance policies and recommendations for
changes, if necessary; one or more retirement scenarios; estate planning
review and recommendations; and education planning with funding
recommendations.
Detailed investment advice and specific recommendations are provided as
part of a financial plan. Implementation of the recommendations is at the
discretion of the client.
In the event that the client’s situation is substantially different than disclosed
at the initial meeting, a revised fee will be provided for mutual agreement.
The client must approve the change of scope in advance of the additional
work being performed when a fee increase is necessary.
After delivery of a financial plan, future face-to-face meetings may be
scheduled as necessary to implement the plan.
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Investment Advisory Agreement
An Investment Advisory Agreement will be executed when JWM will provide
investment management services. Most clients choose to have JWM manage
their assets in order to obtain ongoing in-depth advice and life planning. All
aspects of the client’s financial affairs are reviewed. Realistic and measurable
goals are set. Objectives to reach those goals are defined. As goals and
objectives change over time, suggestions are made and implemented on an
ongoing basis.
The scope of work and fee for an Investment Advisory Agreement is provided
to the client in writing prior to the start of the relationship. An Investment
Advisory Agreement includes: investment management (including
performance reporting). Other services included for this fee include ongoing
financial planning services.
Pension Consulting Agreement
This service is designed to offer a variety of advisory services to employee
benefit plans and their fiduciaries based upon an analysis of the needs of the
plan. This advisory service may include advice regarding general
recommendations as to what portion of plan assets should be invested in
various investment media, including securities, and in some cases,
recommendations regarding investment in specific securities or other
investments. JWM may also assist plan fiduciaries in determining plan
investment objectives and policies and in designing funding media for the
plan. Further, JWM may provide general or specific advice to plan fiduciaries
as to the selection or retention of independent third-party investment advisers
to manage the assets of the plan.
JWM is customarily compensated for these services primarily through fees
paid by the plan or its sponsor. These fees are based on a percentage of the
assets under management.
All client accounts are regulated under the Employee Retirement Income
Securities Act (“ERISA”). JWM will provide consulting services, as an
investment manager, to the plan fiduciaries as described above. The named
plan fiduciary must make the ultimate decision as to retaining the services of
such investment advisers as JWM recommends. The plan fiduciary is free to
seek independent advice about the appropriateness of any recommended
services for the plan.
To be an investment manager to qualified plans governed by ERISA, two
requirements must be satisfied. First, the investment manager must be
registered under the Investment Advisers Act or under applicable state law.
Second, the investment manager must acknowledge in writing that it is a
fiduciary with respect to the plan. The Department of Labor in Regulation 3-21
clarified the scope of the applicability of ERISA to investment managers. This
regulation provides that such a person becomes a fiduciary if advice is given
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on a regular basis and pursuant to an agreement or undertaking that such
services will serve as a primary basis for investment decisions by the plan.
Retainer Agreement
In some circumstances, a Financial Planning Agreement is executed on a
fixed-fee basis when it is more appropriate to work on that basis. The annual
fee is determined by the scope of work requested and is not negotiable.
Subadvisory Services
JWM recommends that certain clients implement the subadvisory services of
a subadvisor for discretionary investment management services. JWM will
assist and advise the client in establishing investment objectives, selection of
the investment strategies and communications with the subadvisor. JWM will
serve as the client’s primary advisor and relationship manager for the
account[s]. JWM will provide ongoing oversight of the subadvisor’s
investment strategy[ies] to ensure they are managed consistent to the
investment mandate[s]. JWM will provide the client with the subadvisor’s
Form ADV2A – Disclosure Brochure prior to establishing an account with the
subadvisor.
Termination of Agreement
A Client may terminate any of the aforementioned agreements at any time by
notifying JWM in writing and paying the rate for the time spent on the
investment advisory engagement prior to notification of termination. If the
client made an advance payment, JWM will refund any unearned portion of
the advance payment.
JWM may terminate any of the aforementioned agreements at any time by
notifying the client in writing. If the client made an advance payment, JWM will
refund any unearned portion of the advance payment.
Fees and Compensation
Description
JWM bases its fees on hourly fees, a percentage of assets under
management, and fixed fees.
Financial plans are billed hourly based on the time necessary to complete and
implement the plan. The fee for a financial plan is based on the time required
to complete and present the plan to the client. The current hourly rate is $225.
An initial consultation is offered at no charge. During the initial meeting the
client will be provided an estimate of time to complete a plan based on their
needs. Since financial planning is a discovery process, situations occur
wherein the client is unaware of certain financial exposures or predicaments.
After JWM has completed the initial financial plan and the client pays for the
work completed, any subsequent financial planning sessions requested by
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the client will be billed at the firm’s current hourly rate unless the client
engages JWM for investment advisory services. In this case, the client will
switch to investment advisory fees as described below, and future services
will be covered by the investment advisory fees.
Although the Investment Advisory Agreement is an ongoing agreement and
constant adjustments are required, the length of service to the client is at the
client’s discretion. If the management of the Account commences during the
calendar quarter, the first quarterly fee will typically begin at the beginning of
the next calendar quarter. The fee will be equal to the respective percentage
per annum below based on the Account’s net asset value on the last day of
the calendar quarter:
0.90% on the first $500,000;
0.75% on the next $500,000 (from 500,001 to 1,000,000);
0.60% on the next $1,000,000 (from 1,000,001 to 2,000,000);
0.45% on the next $3,000,000 (from $2,000,001 to $5,000,000); and
0.30% on the assets above $5,000,000.
Certain qualified retirement plans are charged a fee based on a percentage of
investable assets according to the following schedule:
0.50% on the first $1,000,000;
0.40% on the next $1,000,000 (from 1,000,001 to 2,000,000); and
0.30% on the assets above $2,000,000.
Some fixed fees may be priced based on the complexity of work, especially
when asset management is not the most significant part of the relationship.
There is no minimum annual fee. Current client relationships may exist where
the fees are higher or lower than the fee schedule above.
Fees are negotiable.
For clients referred by JWM to a subadvisor, the client’s fee can be deducted
from the client’s account[s] by JWM or the subadvisor.
Fee Billing
Investment management fees are billed quarterly, in advance, meaning that
we invoice you before the three-month billing period has ended. Payment in
full is expected upon invoice presentation. Fees are usually deducted from a
designated client account to facilitate billing. The client must consent in
advance to direct debiting of their investment account.
Fees for financial plans are billed upon completion with the balance due
within 30 days of billing.
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Other Fees
Custodians may charge transaction fees on purchases or sales of certain
mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. These transaction charges are
usually small and incidental to the purchase or sale of a security. The
selection of the security is more important than the nominal fee that the
custodian charges to buy or sell the security.
JWM, in its sole discretion, may waive its minimum fee and/or charge a lesser
investment advisory fee based upon certain criteria (e.g., historical
relationship, type of assets, anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated
future additional assets, dollar amounts of assets to be managed, related
accounts, account composition, negotiations with clients, etc.).
Expense Ratios
Mutual funds generally charge a management fee for their services as
investment managers. The management fee is called an expense ratio. For
example, an expense ratio of 0.50 means that the mutual fund company
charges 0.5% for their services. These fees are in addition to the fees paid
by you to JWM.
Performance figures quoted by mutual fund companies in various publications
are after their fees have been deducted.
Past Due Accounts and Termination of Agreement
JWM reserves the right to stop work on any account that is more than 90
days overdue. In addition, JWM reserves the right to terminate any financial
planning engagement where a client has willfully concealed or has refused to
provide pertinent information about financial situations when necessary and
appropriate, in JWM’s judgment, to providing proper financial advice. Any
unused portion of fees collected in advance will be refunded within 30 days.
Performance-Based Fees
Sharing of Capital Gains
Fees are not based on a share of the capital gains or capital appreciation of
managed securities.
JWM does not use a performance-based fee structure because of the
potential conflict of interest. Performance-based compensation may create
an incentive for the adviser to recommend an investment that may carry a
higher degree of risk to the client.
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Types of Clients
Description
JWM generally provides investment advice to individuals, pension and profit
sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations and other
business entities.
Client relationships vary in scope and length of service.
Account Minimums
The minimum account size is $500,000 of assets under management, which
equates to an annual fee of $4,500.
JWM has the discretion to waive the account minimum. Exceptions will apply
to employees of JWM and their relatives, or relatives of existing clients.
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis
We don’t believe that security analysis will generate additional long-term
returns. Instead we focus on picking low-cost passively managed funds that
will capture asset class returns.
JWM does believe it is important to stay informed about economic, political
and financial events that might impact a client’s financial situation. The main
sources of information include financial newspapers and magazines,
inspections of corporate activities, research materials prepared by others,
corporate rating services, annual reports, prospectuses, filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, and company press releases.
Other sources of information that JWM may use include Morningstar mutual
fund information, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”) research, research
provided by DFA, and other online research sources.
Investment Strategies
JWM uses Modern Portfolio Theory (“MPT”) as its core investment strategy.
MPT is a sophisticated investment decision approach that theoretically
permits an investor to classify, estimate, and control both the kind and the
amount of expected risk and return. This means that we recommend an
appropriate asset mix for each client based upon the objectives stated by the
client during consultations. We buy and hold primarily passively managed
index and exchange-traded funds as the core investments to achieve
exposure to each asset class. The portfolios are monitored periodically to
determine if rebalancing is necessary to maintain the agreed upon asset
allocation. Portfolios are globally diversified to control the risk associated with
traditional markets. We believe that a low-cost, passively managed portfolio
will provide better long-term results than an actively managed portfolio.
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Risk of Loss
All investment programs have certain risks that are borne by the investor.
Our investment approach constantly keeps the risk of loss in mind. Investors
face the following investment risks:
•
Interest-rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment
prices to fluctuate. For example, when interest rates rise, yields on
existing bonds become less attractive, causing their market values to
decline.
• Market Risk: The price of a security, bond, or mutual fund may drop in
reaction to tangible and intangible events and conditions. This type of
risk is caused by external factors independent of a security’s particular
underlying circumstances. For example, political, economic and social
conditions may trigger market events.
•
Inflation Risk: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar today will
not buy as much as a dollar next year, because purchasing power is
eroding at the rate of inflation.
• Currency Risk: Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the
value of the dollar against the currency of the investment’s originating
country. This is also referred to as exchange rate risk.
• Reinvestment Risk: This is the risk that future proceeds from
investments may have to be reinvested at a potentially lower rate of
return (i.e., interest rate). This primarily relates to fixed income
securities.
• Business Risk: These risks are associated with a particular industry or
a particular company within an industry. For example, oil-drilling
companies depend on finding oil and then refining it, a lengthy
process, before they can generate a profit. They carry a higher risk of
profitability than an electric company, which generates its income from
a steady stream of customers who buy electricity no matter what the
economic environment is like.
• Liquidity Risk: Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment
into cash. Generally, assets are more liquid if many traders are
interested in a standardized product. For example, Treasury Bills are
highly liquid, while real estate properties are not.
• Financial Risk: Excessive borrowing to finance a business’ operations
increases the risk of profitability, because the company must meet the
terms of its obligations in good times and bad. During periods of
financial stress, the inability to meet loan obligations may result in
bankruptcy and/or a declining market value.
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Disciplinary Information
Legal and Disciplinary
The firm and its employees have not been involved in legal or disciplinary
events related to past or present investment clients.
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Relationships
JWM has no other financial industry affiliations.
Subadvisors
As discussed in Advisory Business above, an investment subadvisor will
provide discretionary management services to certain clients. The
subadvisors recommended by JWM are Nuveen Asset Management, LLC
(CRD# 155584) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (CRD# 106482).
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client
Transactions and Personal Trading
Code of Ethics
The employees of JWM have committed to a Code of Ethics. The firm will
provide a copy of the Code of Ethics to any client or prospective client upon
request.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
JWM and its employees may buy or sell securities that are also held by
clients. Employees may not trade their own securities ahead of client trades.
Employees comply with the provisions of the JWM Compliance Manual.
Personal Trading
The Chief Compliance Officer of JWM is Derrick Johnson. He reviews all
employee trades each quarter. The personal trading reviews ensure that the
personal trading of employees does not affect the markets, and that clients of
the firm receive preferential treatment. Since most employee trades are small
mutual fund trades or exchange-traded fund trades, the trades do not affect
the securities markets.
Brokerage Practices
Selecting Brokerage Firms
JWM does not have any affiliation with product sales firms. Specific
custodian recommendations are made to clients based on their need for such
services. JWM recommends custodians based on the proven integrity and
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financial responsibility of the firm and the best execution of orders at
reasonable commission rates.
JWM recommends discount brokerage firms and trust companies (qualified
custodians), such as Schwab, TIAA, Vanguard and MG Trust. JWM does not
receive fees or commissions from any of these arrangements.
Best Execution
JWM reviews the execution of trades at each custodian each quarter.
Trading fees charged by the custodians are reviewed on a periodic basis.
JWM does not receive any portion of the trading fees.
Soft Dollars
JWM does not have a formal soft dollar arrangement with the custodians that
it recommends to clients. The firm does receive research from custodians.
Order Aggregation
Many trades are mutual funds where trade aggregation does not garner any
client benefit. For exchange-traded funds, the Firm will do block orders when
it is beneficial for clients.
Review of Accounts
Periodic Reviews
Account reviews are performed quarterly by Derrick Johnson, Member.
Account reviews are performed more frequently when market conditions
dictate.
Review Triggers
Other conditions that may trigger a review are changes in the tax laws, new
investment information, and changes in a client's own situation.
Regular Reports
Clients receive periodic communications on at least an annual basis.
Investment Management clients receive written quarterly updates. The
written updates will include a performance summary and a holdings summary.
Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Incoming Referrals
JWM has been fortunate to receive many client referrals over the years. The
referrals came from current clients, estate planning attorneys, accountants,
employees, personal friends of employees and other similar sources. The
firm does not compensate referring parties for these referrals.
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Referrals Out
JWM does not accept referral fees or any form of remuneration from other
professionals when a prospect or client is referred to them.
Other Compensation
Not applicable.
Custody
Account Statements
All assets are held at qualified custodians. At least quarterly these custodians
provide account statements directly to clients at their address of record.
Performance Reports
Clients are urged to compare the account statements received directly from
their custodians to the performance report statements provided by JWM.
Net Worth Statements
Clients are frequently provided net worth statements and net worth graphs
that are generated from our client relationship management system. Net
worth statements contain approximations of bank account balances provided
by the client, as well as the value of land and hard-to-price real estate. The
net worth statements are used for long-term financial planning where the
exact values of assets are not material to the financial planning tasks.
Standing Letters of Authorization
JWM has standing letters of authorization to third parties to withdraw client
funds or securities maintained with a qualified custodian upon its instruction to
the qualified custodian. According to the SEC, this means that JWM has
custody of those clients’ assets and is required to comply with the Custody
Rule. Because the SEC’s seven conditions have been met, a surprise exam
is not required.
Investment Discretion
Discretionary Authority for Trading
JWM accepts discretionary authority to manage securities accounts on behalf
of clients. JWM has the authority to determine, without obtaining specific
client consent, the securities to be bought or sold, and the amount of the
securities to be bought or sold. When blanket trading authorization has not
been given, JWM must obtain approval from those clients prior to conducting
each trade.
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The client approves the custodian to be used and the commission rates paid
to the custodian. JWM does not receive any portion of the transaction fees or
commissions paid by the client to the custodian on certain trades.
Discretionary trading authority facilitates placing trades in client accounts on
their behalf so that JWM may promptly implement the investment policy that
the client has approved in writing.
Limited Power of Attorney
A limited power of attorney is a trading authorization for this purpose. The
client signs a limited power of attorney so that JWM may view account
information, execute the trades and deduct its quarterly fees from the
account.
Voting Client Securities
Proxy Votes
JWM does not vote proxies on securities. Clients are expected to vote their
own proxies.
When assistance on voting proxies is requested, JWM will provide
recommendations to the client. If a conflict of interest exists, it will be
disclosed to the client.
Financial Information
Financial Condition
JWM does not have any financial impairment that will preclude the firm from
meeting contractual commitments to clients.
A balance sheet is not required to be provided because JWM does not serve
as a custodian for client funds or securities and does not require prepayment
of fees of more than $1200 per client, and six months or more in advance.
Business Continuity Plan
General
JWM has a Business Continuity Plan in place that provides detailed steps to
mitigate and recover from the loss of office space, communications, services
or key people.
Disasters
The Business Continuity Plan covers natural disasters such as snow storms,
hurricanes, tornados, and flooding. The Plan covers man-made disasters
such as loss of electrical power, loss of water pressure, fire, bomb threat,
nuclear emergency, chemical event, biological event, communications line
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outage, Internet outage, railway accident and aircraft accident. Electronic
files are backed up daily and archived offsite.
Alternate Offices
Alternate offices are identified to support ongoing operations in the event the
main office is unavailable. It is our intention to contact all clients within five
days of a disaster that dictates moving our office to an alternate location.
Loss of Key Personnel
JWM has signed a Business Continuation Agreement with an individual who
would purchase JWM in the event of Derrick Johnson’s serious disability or
death.
Information Security Program
Information Security
JWM maintains an information security program to reduce the risk that
personal and confidential information may be breached.
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