Overview
- Headquarters
- San Diego, CA
- Total Firm Assets
- $3.8 billion
- Average High-Net-Worth Client Portfolio Size
- $0.9 million
- Stated Minimum Account Size
- $100,000
Recent Rankings
Forbes 2025: 234
Fee Disclosure
WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE - MARCH 28 2024
| Min | Max | Disclosed Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | and above | Up to 2.25% |
Estimated Annual Advisory Fees
| Portfolio Value | Estimated Annual Fee | Effective Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $22,500 | 2.25% |
| $5 million | $112,500 | 2.25% |
| $10 million | $225,000 | 2.25% |
| $50 million | $1,125,000 | 2.25% |
| $100 million | $2,250,000 | 2.25% |
Estimates use the disclosed maximum. Actual fees may vary; other investment costs may apply.
Clients
- High-Net-Worth Share of Firm Assets
- 55.39%
- Number of High-Net-Worth Clients
- 2,274
- Total Client Accounts
- 12,273
- Discretionary Accounts
- 11,682
- Non-Discretionary Accounts
- 591
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals, Portfolio Management for Institutional Clients, Pension Consulting, Investment Advisor Selection
Regulatory Filings
- SEC CRD Number
- 288792
Additional Brochure: MARCH 2025 (2026-09-22)
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Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC
11440 W. Bernardo Ct., Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92127
Phone:(800)535-6981
Form ADV, Part 2A Brochure
March 31, 2026
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Kingswood Wealth
Advisors, LLC. If you have any questions about the contents of this Brochure, please contact us at 800.535.6981
or email us at malsoraimi@kingswoodus.com The information in this Brochure has not been approved or
verified by the United States and Exchange Commission or by any state securities authority.
Any reference to or use of the terms “registered investment adviser” or “registered” does not imply we have
achieved a certain level of skill or training. Additional information about Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC is
available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You can search this site by a unique identifying
number known as a CRD number. The CRD number for Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC is 28879
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Item 3- Table of Contents
Item 2 – Material Changes _____________________________________________________ 3
Item 4 – Advisory Business ____________________________________________________ 4
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation _______________________________________________ 10
Item 6 – Performance Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management _____________________ 15
Item 7 – Types of Clients _____________________________________________________ 16
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss _________________ 17
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ______________________________________________ 24
Item 10–Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations _________________________ 25
Item 11–Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading __________________________________________________________________ 27
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices _________________________________________________ 28
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ________________________________________________ 30
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ________________________________ 32
Item 15 – Custody __________________________________________________________ 34
Item 16 – Investment Discretion _______________________________________________ 35
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ______________________________________________ 36
Item 18–Financial Information ________________________________________________ 37
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Item 2 - Material Changes
This Brochure dated March 31, 2026, is an amendment to our Brochure dated March 25, 2025. There are
no material changes to this brochure. The Material changes to the prior referenced brochure are Item 4
relating to the use of and recommendation of affiliated third-party investment managers, and Item 12
relating to the conflict of interest for recommending or investing in affiliated investment banking
products. Please see respective Items for additional information.
You may obtain a copy of the complete Brochure anytime and free of charge by contacting the Advisor’s
Chief Compliance Officer, Mr. Mike Alsoraimi at 800-535-6981 or via email at malsoraimi@
kingswoodus.com.
Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC (“KWA,” the “Adviser,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is required to inform
its clients (“you”, “your”, “clients” or “client”) of material changes to its business that have occurred
on a periodic basis no less than annually. Pursuant to SEC Rules, KWA will ensure that clients receive a
summary of any material changes to this Brochure within 120 days of the close of the Advisor’s fiscal year.
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Item4– Advisory Business
Description of Advisory Firm
Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC is a limited liability company formed in the State of Nevada on
November 1, 2016, and registered to conduct business as a SEC Registered Investment Adviser. KWA is
headquartered in California and its affiliated investment advisor representatives (“Financial Advisors”)
maintain independent offices throughout the U.S.
Ownership
KWA is wholly owned directly by Kingswood US, LLC (“KI”). KI is comprised of a family of affiliated
financial service companies collectively registered, where required, to conduct securities and investment
advisory activities. Specifically, KI is comprised of KWA and Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC (“KCP”),
which is a FINRA registered broker-dealer and member of SIPC. KWA and KCP are collectively referred
to in this document as KI.
Advisory Services Offered
KWA offers a variety of advisory services to retail and institutional investors through corporate and
independent financial practices located throughout the U.S. KWA permits Financial Advisors to utilize
alternative or “doing business as” (“d/b/a”) names for their advisory activities. As such, certain KWA’s
advisory services may be provided under alternative names, which are listed in Section 1.B of Schedule D
of KWA’s Form ADV Part 1.
KWA tailors investment advisory services to the individual needs of the client. The goals and objectives
for each client are documented via new account documentation. Client Profiles are created that reflect the
stated goals and objectives. KWA’s clients are allowed to impose restrictions on the investments in their
account. All limitations and restrictions placed on accounts must be presented to KWA in writing.
KWA’s advisory activities include:
• Discretionary Accounts
KWA provides personalized discretionary investment management services to its clients in accordance
with its Discretionary Investment Management Agreement (“IMA”). Clients are asked to provide certain
information with respect to their current financial holdings, investment objectives, risk tolerance, liquidity
needs, and time horizon. KWA also inquires as to the client’s guidelines, any specific restrictions, and
income requirements to be used for the management of the client’s accounts. From the information that
is supplied by the client, your Financial Advisor constructs an allocation mix and investment strategy that
s/he believes is suitable for you to meet overall financial goals and objectives. The strategies utilized for
these customized accounts may be similar to or may vary widely from the core strategies typically
utilized by KWA, as further described in Item No. 8 or customized for each client based upon a variety of
factors. Clients may place targets on these accounts and may restrict the types of investments made in such
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accounts. Please refer to Item 8 for further information on our methods of analysis and investment strategies
including details on the specific risks associated with these strategies.
• Non-Discretionary Accounts
KWA also offers non-discretionary advisory services tailored to its clients pursuant to a Non-Discretionary
IMA. With the discretionary accounts, clients are asked to provide their Financial Advisor with
information regarding their financial profile and any guidelines the client wishes KWA to follow related
to the investment management of the accounts. For non-discretionary accounts, Financial Advisors will
recommend an investment strategy, allocation mix, or changes to the client’s existing portfolio that KWA
believes is suitable for that client. KWA has an ongoing responsibility to make recommendations to the
client based upon the client’s investment objectives and risk tolerance. The client approves or disapproves
of each recommendation made by KWA. Upon approval of any recommendation, KWA will arrange for
effecting the securities transaction(s) recommended.
• Third-party Managers
Based upon the objectives of the client, the Financial Advisor may recommend to certain clients that they
authorize the active discretionary management of all or a portion of their assets by certain third-party
managers that are either affiliated or not affiliated with KWA. Prior to selecting a third-party manager
for a client, KWA conducts due diligence concerning the manager through assessing overall credentials,
performance, as well as engaging the assistance of independent third-party institutions where deemed
applicable. KWA shall continue to render services to the client and, in addition, monitor and review the
performance of the third- party manager and the performance of the client’s accounts that are being managed
accordingly. From time- to-time, Financial Advisor may also recommend affiliated investment managers to
certain clients based on their investment objectives, guidelines, and risk profiles. Because KWA may select
a third-party manager that is affiliated with KWA due to common ownership and/or control, these selections
create a conflict of interest because KWA’s owners and the enterprise benefit from the additional fees.
However, KWA will always act in the best interest of the client when considering third-party managers,
irrespective of affiliations or non-affiliations. KWA will monitor the performance of the selected managers.
If KWA determines that a particular selected manager is not providing sufficient management services
to the client or is not managing the client’s portfolio in a manner consistent with the client’s goals and
objectives, the Financial Advisor may suggest that the client contract with a different manager. In that case,
the Financial Advisor will assist the client in selecting a manager.
In order to assist clients with identifying and selecting an appropriate third-party money manager, KWA
will typically gather information about each client’s financial situation, investment objectives, as well
as any limits or restrictions considered for the management of the account. KWA may provide advisory
services for accounts managed by third-party managers but does not offer any advice or recommendations
with respect to the selection of securities, nor is it responsible for implementing any investment strategy or
placing orders once determined by the client and selected third-party money manager.
Clients should refer to the selected manager’s Firm Brochure or other disclosure document for a full
description of the services offered. The client’s Financial Advisor is available to meet with clients on a
regular basis, or as determined by the client, to review the account.
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• Sub-advisors
Based upon the objectives of the client, the Financial Advisor may utilize third-party managers to sub-advise
all or a portion of client assets, pursuant to the IMA. Prior to selecting a sub-advisor, KWA conducts due
diligence concerning the manager through assessing overall credentials, performance, as well as engaging
the assistance of independent third-party institutions where deemed applicable. KWA shall continue to
render advisory services to the client and, in addition, monitor and review the performance of the sub-
advisor. From time-to-time, the Financial Advisor may also recommend affiliated sub-advisors to certain
clients based upon their investment objectives, guidelines, and risk profiles. If KWA determines that a
particular selected sub-advisor is not providing sufficient management services to the client account or is
not managing the client’s portfolio in a manner consistent with the client’s goals and objectives, a different
sub-advisor may be used.
Clients should refer to the sub-advisor’s Firm Brochure or other disclosure document for a full description
of the services offered. The client’s Financial Advisor is available to meet with clients on a regular basis, or
as determined by the client, to review the account.
• ERISA Plan Advisory and Consulting Services
KWA also offers several ERISA Plan advisory & consulting services. KWA typically provides this type of
services to pension, profit sharing, and 401(k) plans. KWA’s ERISA 3(21) and 3(38) Advisory & Consulting
services provided are detailed in the investment management adoption agreement with each individual plan.
KWA acknowledges that it may be a fiduciary within the meaning of Section 3(21) and 3(38) of the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), when providing certain services to ERISA qualified
accounts. The plan agreement will indicate which services fall under the qualification of nondiscretionary
3(21) fiduciary services, discretionary investment management 3(38) fiduciary services and which services
are non-fiduciary services. All services provided for these plans shall be in compliance with all applicable
laws regulating these types of services.
KWA will review the plan investments and accounts with the Plan Administrator(s) on a periodic basis,
but no less than annually. These reviews may include, but are not limited to, such things as investment
performance, plan benchmarking, and/or Investment Policy Statement (“IPS”) review.
We may use a third-party platform to facilitate management of held away assets such as defined contribution
plan participant accounts, with discretion. The platform allows us to avoid being considered to have custody
of Client funds since we do not have direct access to Client log-in credentials to affect trades. We are not
affiliated with the platform in any way and receive no compensation from them for using their platform.
A link will be provided to the Client allowing them to connect an account(s) to the platform. Once Client
account(s) is connected to the platform, Adviser will review the current account allocations. When deemed
necessary, Adviser will rebalance the account considering client investment goals and risk tolerance, and
any change in allocations will consider current economic and market trends. The goal is to improve account
performance over time, minimize loss during difficult markets, and manage internal fees that harm account
performance. Client account(s) will be reviewed at least quarterly and allocation changes will be made as
deemed necessary
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• Financial Consultation Services
KWA provides a variety of financial consulting services to individuals, families, and other clients regarding
the management of their financial resources based upon an analysis of client’s current situation, goals,
and objectives. For a negotiate fee, the Financial Advisor will evaluate client’s overall investment
portfolio through various financial institutions. Financial Advisor’s consultation services include but are
not limited to the following areas: Investment Planning, Retirement Planning, Estate Planning, Charitable
Planning, Education Planning, Corporate and Personal Tax Planning, Cost Segregation Study, Corporate
Structure, Real Estate Analysis, Mortgage/Debt Analysis, Insurance Analysis, Lines of Credit Evaluation,
Business and Personal Financial Planning.
Depending upon the level of the engagement for consulting services, the Financial Advisor may provide
client with a financial plan and/or written summary of areas evaluated as well as the observations and/or
recommended courses of action upon clients providing required documentation of all relevant areas. The
client is under no obligation to act upon the Financial Advisor’s recommendation. When the client elects to
act on our recommendations, the client has no obligation to effect the transaction through KWA, and
KWA is in no way responsible for ensuring client follows the recommendations.
In connection to KWA’s financial consultation services, Financial Advisor may refer clients to
accountants, attorneys, or other registered investment advisors and specialist, as necessary for non-advisory
related services. In the case of an inherent conflict of interest derived from any referrals, KWA will provide
complete and timely disclosure to advisory clients.
•
Institutional Advisory and Consulting Services
KWA provides investment advisory and consultation services to qualified institutional clients and
professional accredited investors. KWA will offer these services on a discretionary or non-discretionary
basis as determined by appropriate agreement. Investment advisory and consultation services will not
include investment banking activity or the dispensing of investment advice relating to the underwriting or
issuing of new securities to a municipal entity. Fee for Institutional Consulting Services will be waived if
such client executes orders and paid commissions to Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC (“KCP”), during
the prior billing period.
• Annuity, 401k, REIT and other Outside Account Asset Management
KWA may enter into an IMA with clients to manage annuity sub accounts, accounts for participants of 401k
retirement plans, real estate investments trusts, and other assets not typically held in a discretionary
account. After consultation with their Financial Advisor, clients may select appropriate services and enter
into an agreement for asset management services. Management of variable annuity sub accounts is
limited to the sub-accounts designated by the annuity company. The Financial Advisor may assist the client
with selecting the account assets within the annuity sub account or assist with selecting a third-party
manager to select assets within an annuity sub account. Clients may allocate account assets within the
annuity subaccounts based on their investment objectives and financial situations. In certain cases, KWA
may not be authorized to execute the trades required for purchases, sales or exchanges in your account. In
such situations, clients
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are responsible for executing the transactions.
A Financial Advisor, acting in the capacity of a registered representative (with KWA’s affiliate broker-
dealer or another broker-dealer) may have sold the annuity or other products to be managed for the client
and may have received a commission on the purchase. In such cases, Financial Advisors are prohibited from
charging a fee for managing the asset for twenty-four (24) months from the date of purchase. KWA will
not deduct fees for managing the sub-accounts from the annuity as such fee deductions will be considered
distributions from the annuity, and may affect the annuity contract terms, and may have tax consequences
for clients.
Clients will receive an invoice for payment of fees, or, subject to certain restrictions, elect to have fees
deducted from a different account.
• Sponsor and Manager of Wrap Program
KWA sponsors/offers a Wrap Fee program which provides clients with the ability to trade in certain
investment products without incurring separate brokerage commissions or transaction charges. Accounts
managed through the Wrap Program are serviced in substantially the same manner as those that are managed
under a non-wrap arrangement with the primary difference related to overall fee structure for the Wrap
Program.
KWA’s Wrap Program is administered on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis based on the
terms outlined in the IMA. As part of this agreement, clients’ pays one fee (bundled) to KWA to cover
Adviser’s advisory fees as well as commissions on transactions and custodian fees. Participants in the
Wrap Program may pay a higher aggregate fee than if investment management and brokerage services are
purchased separately. The Adviser may retain a higher or lower portion of the Wrap fee on the number of
trades conducted in the account during the billing period. For fees and potential conflicts of interest derived
from KWA’s discretionary authority, please refer to our Wrap Fee Program Brochure.
Investment Restrictions
As described above, KWA offers an array of services which clients can select among the services that
the client and the Advisor feel are suited for the client. Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on the
management of their accounts, including by restricting particular securities or types of investments.
KWA makes investment decisions for clients based on information supplied by clients about their financial
situation, goals, and risk tolerance. Our recommendations/investment selections may not be suitable if the
client does not provide us with accurate and complete information. It is the client’s responsibility to keep
KWA informed of any changes to their investment objectives or restrictions. Clients should be aware that
the performance of restricted accounts may differ from performance of accounts without such
impediments, possibly producing lower overall results.
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Regulatory Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2025, KWA managed approximately $3,800,734,890 in client assets, of which KWA
managed $3,494,277,927 on a discretionary basis and $306,456,963 on a discretionary basis.
Additional General Information
Other professionals (e.g., lawyers, accountants, insurance agents, etc.) may be recommended to clients or
engaged directly by the client on an as-needed basis. Conflicts of interest related to the recommendations
of other professionals will be disclosed to the client in the event they should occur.
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Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
Advisory Fee Schedule
The specific manner in which fees are charged by KWA is established in each client’s written IMA with
KWA. Generally, and pursuant to such agreement, fees for the management of accounts are typically based
upon a percentage of the total assets in the account (including margined assets). KWA typically receives an
annual management fee that ranges up to 2.5% of the net asset value of the accounts subject to the IMA. All
fees are negotiable, and each Financial Advisor may utilize a different fee schedule; thus, fees will differ
per client. KWA also enters into flat fee arrangements from time to time, typically for administrative
services provided to clients or client Accounts. Lower fees for comparable services may be available from
other sources. KWA will not charge a total management fee over the 3% industry average for any of its
services. KWA does not require or solicit prepayment of more than $500 in fees per client, six months or
more in advance.
Advisory Fee Billing
Advisory fees may be assessed and/or charged quarterly, based on prior quarter-end value. An advisory
fee may also be charged more frequently if agreed to in writing. Fees are charged in advance unless
agreed to in writing. For the initial period of engagement, the fee is calculated on a pro-rate basis. Inflows
and outflows of cash and securities are considered as well on a prorated basis when calculating fees. In the
event the IMA is terminated, the fee for the final billing period is prorated through the effective date of
the termination and the outstanding or unearned portion of the fee is charged or refunded to the client, as
appropriate. Fees can be structured in one of the following ways:
1. Blended Management Fee: Total fee is calculated based upon sum of asset value times fee percentage
in all asset ranges. Maximum fee is 2.5% per year (unless otherwise specified);
2. Breakpoint Management Fee: Total fee is calculated based upon total asset value times fee
percentage of highest total asset value range. The maximum fee is 2.5% per year (unless
otherwise specified); or
3. Flat Management Fee: Total fee is calculated based upon sum of asset value times fee percentage
in all asset ranges. The maximum fee is 2.5% per year (unless otherwise specified).
Fees are debited from clients’ custodial accounts. Custodians provide their clients with brokerage statements
no less than frequently than quarterly. Such statement will reflect deduction of the advisory fee.
Fees are collected by KWA from the amount of any contribution or transfer, from available cash in the
client’s account, from margin or by liquidating the client’s assets held in the client’s account in an amount
equal to the fees that are due.
KWA may negotiate a fee rate that differs from the range set forth above.
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Third-party Managers – Advisory Fees
KWA generally charges a fee for clients using third-party managers between 1% and 2.5% based on assets
under management. Fees are individually negotiated with each client. In addition to a client’s IMA with
KWA, a client enters into an agreement with a third-party manager. Client will not be charged a total
combined management fee over the 3% for assets under management under the third-party manager
program. Third-party manager fees are individually negotiated and are based on assets under management,
while also varying by each program type. The agreement with third-party manager will provide the fees to
be charged for participation with the third-party manager.
KWA receives compensation from a third-party manager when we refer clients to a third-party manager,
and clients decide to open a managed account with the third-party. KWA has a conflict of interest in
recommending to clients that they utilize a specific third-party manager where a referral fee is paid to KWA.
In addition, when KWA recommends the Client use affiliated third-party managers, this creates a conflict as
the Client is paying additional fees to KWA parent owners and enterprise. Clients are under no obligation
to utilize a third-party manager where KWA would receive this additional compensation. If KWA receives
a fee from the third-party manager, a portion of the investment advisory fee that manager charges for
managing your account, KWA is required to provide you with disclosure about these fees. Any such fees
are typically paid for the term of the management of the account and are subject to the billing processes of
each third-party manager.
• Sub-advisor Fees
The fees for sub-advisors are paid from the fee KWA charges pursuant to its IMA and as outlined above. In
certain instances, you will pay higher fees to KWA if a sub-advisor is used, however the total fees may not
exceed 2.5% per year.
ERISA Plan Advisory & Consulting Services – Fees
KWA charges fees for ERISA Plan Advisory & Consulting services based on a percentage of the plan
assets for which we provide services. The percentage assessed and/or charged is negotiable up to 1.50%
annually. The frequency the fees are charged and assessed for on-going advisory services will be no less
than quarterly, based on prior period ending value. Generally, the fees are charged in advance, but in certain
cases may be charged in arrears. Fees charged for consulting services may be based on an hourly rate,
percentage of assets or a flat fee.
Fees for advisory services can be structured in one of the following ways: a fixed flat percentage fee on
total assets in the account, a tiered fee schedule whereby the fee is calculated by applying different rates to
different levels of assets, or a linear fee for which the percentage is lowered on all assets as asset volume
thresholds are met. The percentage, frequency and structure of the fee to be assessed and/or charged for
these services is stipulated in the advisory or consulting agreement executed with each plan.
Financial Consultation Services – Fees
KWA will quote the client a fixed fee that is based on the estimate of time to complete the project, or may
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negotiate another fee arrangement for the client, pursuant to the Financial Planning Agreement (FPA). The
total estimated fee, as well as the ultimate fee that the Financial Advisor will charge is based on the scope
and complexity of the engagement with you.
In some cases, KWA charges an hourly fee for financial consulting services, up to a maximum of $300.00
per hour. In other cases, KWA’s fees may be charged on a fixed fee basis that typically range from $100.00
to $3,000, depending on the specific arrangement reached with the client.
KWA may require a negotiable retainer, which is calculated based on the estimated total financial planning
or consulting fee with the remainder of the fee directly billed to the client and due within the period
specified in the FPA. In all cases, KWA does not require or solicit prepayment of more than $500 in fees per
client, six months or more in advance.
In the event that the client or KWA terminates the FPA before completion of the financial plan or consultation,
KWA will determine the fees due for the services already completed. For flat fee engagements, client may
receive a pro-rata refund of unearned fees which will be based on the hours Advisor has spent on the
engagement, billed at the Advisor’s hourly rate for such engagements. If the retainer previously paid by
client is more than the fees due, KWA will refund the amount of the unearned fees to client. If the amount
due is more than the retainer collected from client, KWA will send client an invoice for the remainder due,
which will be due within thirty (30) days of the invoice date. For ongoing engagements, client will receive
a pro-rata refund for any remaining days left in the quarter in which the contract was terminated.
Institutional Advisory and Consultation Services – Fees
Institutional Consultation Service fees are negotiable and are billed in advance. The fee amount will be
based on services rendered from time to time as provided in a written invoice, which will depend on the
nature and complexity of each client’s circumstances. KWA will quote the client a fixed fee that is based on
the estimate of time to complete the project. Fees generally range from $10,000 to $100,000 per project or
annually. Consultation service billing periods may be monthly, quarterly or annually.
Institutional Advisory Service fees are also negotiable between KWA and the qualified clients. The fee will
be assessed and/or charged no less frequently than quarterly. The percentage, frequency and structure of the
fee to be assessed and/or charged for these services is stipulated in the advisory or consulting agreement
executed with each client.
Management of Annuities, 401k Plan Participant Accounts, REITs and Other Account Assets – Fees
The fees are negotiable depending on the level of assets, scope and complexity of the services provided.
The fee will be charged quarterly in accordance with IMA. The maximum fee is 2.5%. Annuities also
charge internal fees for mortality, administration and contract fees (M&A fees), which are disclosed in the
annuity prospectus. KWA receives no portion of the M&A fees.
Fee for Participation in the WRAP Program
KWA’s Wrap Program is managed on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis based on the terms
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outlined in the Investment Management Agreement, which may include a minimum quarterly fee. As part of this
agreement, the clients pay one fee (bundled fee) to KWA to cover Adviser’s advisory fees, commissions and/or
transactions and custodian fees. The fee is bundled with KWA’s or the third-party money manager’s costs for
executing transactions in client’s account(s), together your “wrap-fee”. This fee may also include other services,
such as financial planning services. Wrapping these services together may result in a higher fee to the client than
client would otherwise incur by paying for these services separately. The annual fee is not adjusted/reduced based
on trading volume in account, so there is a chance that client would pay more by bundling the trading costs with
the annual advisory fee based on the amount of trading being done in client’s account.
The fees for the management of Accounts will be based upon a percentage of the total assets in the account
(including margined assets). Adviser typically receives an annual management fee that ranges up to 2.5%
of the net asset value of the Account. All fees are negotiable; thus, fees differ per client. Adviser also
enters into flat rate arrangements from time to time, typically for administrative services provided to
client or client Accounts.
Other Fees
In addition to the advisory fees charged by KWA to non-WRAP Program clients, other fees apply which
are associated with the execution of transactions in advisory accounts. Advisory accounts are assessed
transaction fees, management fees, administrative fees, account maintenance fees, transfer taxes, wire
transfer fees, electronic fund fees, and other fees that are charged for the execution of the securities
transactions in the advisory accounts, by the custodian, and/or by the distributor, issuer or fund issuing the
securities purchased and sold within the advisory accounts. The client is solely responsible for paying all
such charges. In addition, mutual funds and certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) pay management fees
to their investment advisors, which reduce their respective assets. To the extent that the client’s portfolio
has investments in mutual funds or ETFs, the client pays two levels of advisory fees for the management
of their assets: one directly to KWA, and the other indirectly to the managers of those mutual funds and
ETFs held in their portfolios. All such charges, fees, and commissions are in addition to KWA’s fee.
KWA shall not receive any portion of these fees and costs.
Platform Fees
KWA may assess a “Platform Fee” to advisory accounts up to .30% (30 basis points), which is used to
cover the cost of maintaining platform and to offset certain administrative costs and services including,
but are not limited to: arranging for custodial services to be provided by various custodians pursuant to a
separate agreement between client and custodian; coordinating with custodians regarding delivery of
comprehensive account services; preparation of quarterly performance reports (to complement account
statements provided by custodians); and maintenance and access to an electronic or web-based inquiry
system that provides detailed information on each client. The Platform fee is based on the market value of
total assets in the account subject to an IMA. For accounts below KWA’s minimum account level of
$100,000, such accounts may be assessed a $20.00 quarterly fee during the duration of time such account
remains below the minimum account level. The Platform Fee constitutes an additional form of
compensation for KWA and investment adviser representatives and is a separate fee from advisory fee
assessed by KWA for rendering advisory services.
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Compensation for the Sale of Securities
Some Financial Advisors of KWA are also dually registered with KCP as registered representatives
and receive compensation for the sale of securities or other investment products, including asset-based
sales charges or service fees from the sale of mutual funds, in their individual capacities as registered
representatives of KWA’s affiliated broker-dealer, KCP. Such practice represents a conflict of interest as
KWA or its financial advisors, who also serve as registered representatives for KCP, have an incentive to
recommend investment products based on the compensation received. KWA has established policies and
procedures to mitigate conflicts and address applicable regulatory requirements, including disclosure such
conflicts via Form ADV. Clients have the option to purchase investment products that are recommended by
KWA through other brokers or agents that are not affiliated with KWA. Lower fees for comparable services
may be available from other sources not affiliated with KWA. Clients are encouraged to request additional
information regarding potential conflicts of interest.
In addition to advisory fees, KWA does not charge commissions or markup equity/fixed income
transactions.
Financial Advisors who are solely registered with KWA do not receive such compensation with respect to
KWA does not receive more than 50% of its revenue from advisory clients from commissions and other
compensation related to the sale of investment products that are recommended to clients.
Broker-Dealer Charges
Item 12 further describes the factors that KWA considers in selecting broker-dealers for client transactions
and determining the reasonableness of their compensation (e.g., commissions, wire transfer fees, custodial
fees, bank fees, ticket charges, etc.).
Termination Fees
Upon 30-days written notice to KWA, the client has the right to terminate his or her advisory agreement
with KWA without penalty or payment of additional fees. In the event the Client has paid in advance for any
service and the advisory contract is terminated before the end of the billing period, the Advisor will refund
any pro-rata amount due to client, after deducting the $50 termination fee per account as disclosed in the
IMA. Adviser will use the date of the termination as the basis for the pro-rata calculation to determine the
refund to the Client.
The termination will not affect any liabilities or obligations from transactions initiated in clients’ accounts
prior to the written notice.
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Item 6 – Performance Based Fees and Side-By-Side
Management
KWA does not charge any performance-based fees (i.e., fees based on a share of capital gains on or capital
appreciation of the assets of a client).
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Item 7 – Types of Clients
KWA offers its advisory services to individuals, including high net worth individuals, banks, pension
plans, trusts, investment advisors, individual participants of retirement plans, institutions, corporations,
endowments, non-profits or other business entities domiciled or residing in the United States and other
countries. KWA will ensure it is properly registered with the appropriate regulatory authorities in the
jurisdiction of prospective individual and/or entity clients as required. KWA also provides asset management,
financial consulting, ERISA plan advisory & consulting, investment advisory consultation, and selection
of third-party money managers. Our services are provided on a discretionary and non-discretionary basis.
When subscribing to the advisory services offered by KWA, generally, the minimum account value is
$100,000, although lower levels may be accepted on a case-by-case basis by KWA. If the value of a client’s
account declines below established minimum threshold during each calendar year KWA assess such
accounts a $20.00 quarterly fee during the duration of time such account remains below the minimum
account level. KWA reserves the right to require the client to deposit additional monies or securities to bring
the account value up to the account minimum. For friends and family of the KWA, this may be waived.
For purposes of calculating minimum account values, KWA may consider all investment management
accounts which constitute the “household” of the client’s assets. Typically, a client’s household consists
of any spouse, parent, child, partner or sibling. KWA may terminate the advisory relationship for failure
to maintain the minimum account value. In some special cases, account minimums may be waived or
negotiated.
If a client’s account is a pension or other employee benefit plan governed by the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), KWA may be a fiduciary to the plan. In providing
our investment management services, the sole standard of care imposed upon us is to act with the care, skill,
prudence and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing that a prudent man acting in a like capacity
and familiar with such matters would use in the conduct of an enterprise of a like character and with like
aims.
KWA will provide certain required disclosures to the “responsible plan fiduciary” (as such term is defined in
ERISA) in accordance with Section 408(b)(2), regarding the services we provide and the direct and indirect
compensation we receive by such clients.
Generally, these disclosures are contained in this Form ADV Part 2A, the client agreement and/or in separate
ERISA disclosure documents, and are designed to enable the ERISA plan’s fiduciary to: (1) determine the
reasonableness of all compensation received by KWA; (2) identify any potential conflicts of interests; and
(3) satisfy reporting and disclosure requirements to plan participants.
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Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies
and Risk of Loss
General Investment Description and Methods of Analysis
KWA may analyze the securities and other investment products it offers utilizing charting, fundamental,
technical and cyclical methods. KWA’s investment strategies used to implement discretionary investment
advice given to clients include long-term purchases (securities and other investment products held at least
a year), short-term purchases (securities and other investment within 30 days) and the funds and other
securities in which KWA invests include such strategies as short sales, margin transactions, derivative and
emerging markets. For the purposes of identifying various objective parameters, KWA applies various
ranges of risk/reward strategies to address clients’ investment objectives. KWA is structured as an open
architecture platform. KWA, in coordination with Advisor’s affiliates, performs due diligence on third-
party managers, sub-advisors and other product providers. KWA reviews, analyzes and supplements due
diligence as necessary and makes an independent determination as to whether to approve a manager or
product for client accounts.
KWA has arrangements with third-party service providers through which Advisor receives general
macroeconomic analyses of economies, currencies, markets and market sectors. Such third parties also
provide due diligence on other investment advisors which KWA may recommend to its clients, research
reports on specific securities, sample asset allocations and administrative services. KWA uses such
information and services as a tool and also performs its own research and due diligence on managers and
investment opportunities. KWA makes investment allocation decisions based on each client’s investment
objectives and risk tolerance, among other factors. KWA identifies, structures, monitors, invests and
liquidates investments in discretionary accounts. The design and day-to-day management of client portfolios
is determined by KWA through Financial Advisors, sub-advisors and third-party managers.
KWA seeks the appropriate level of asset preservation and capital appreciation of clients’ portfolios by
customizing asset allocations and selecting investment vehicles that it believes will align clients’ risk /
return expectations with long term and short-term investment needs and goals. The asset class allocations
invested in various financial instruments, typically include equity, fixed income, commodities, real estate
investment trusts (“REITs”) and master limited partnerships (“MLPs”) (publicly traded partnerships), and
alternative investments. KWA will select and monitor the investment vehicles for each asset class in the
portfolios based on their history and prospective risk and return characteristics, and determine suitability
for each client’s needs, as well as estimated fees and expense.
General Risks
Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear. Different types of
investments involve varying degrees of risk and there can be no assurance that any specific investment or
investment strategy will either be suitable or profitable for a client’s investment portfolio. Past performance
is not indicative of future results. A client should not assume that the future performance of any specific
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investment, investment strategy, or product will be profitable or equal to past or current performance levels.
KWA cannot assure that the investment objectives of any client will be realized.
Special Risks
While investing in any security involves risk, investing in some types of securities carries special risks.
A summary of the special risks associated with some types of securities we may recommend is provided
below. Please note that the following summaries are general in nature and do not include an explanation of
all risks associated with a given security type.
• Market Risk: The price of a stock, bond, mutual fund or other security 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.
• Equity Risk: Since the strategies invest in equity securities, they are subject to the risk that stock
prices may fall over short or extended periods of time. Historically, the equity markets have
moved in cycles, and the value of each strategy’s equity securities may fluctuate significantly
from day-to-day. Individual companies may report poor results or be negatively affected by
industry and/or economic trends and developments. The prices of securities issued by such
companies may suffer a decline in response. These factors contribute to price volatility, which
is the principal risk of investing in the strategies we offer.
• Foreign Risk: Investments in overseas markets (international securities) pose special risks,
including currency fluctuation and political risks, and such investments may be more volatile
than that of a U.S. only investment. The risks are generally intensified for investments in
emerging markets.
• 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.
• Political and Legislative Risk: Companies face a complex set of laws and circumstances in
each country in which they operate. The political and legal environment can change rapidly
and without warning, with significant impact, especially for companies operating outside of the
United States or those companies who conduct a substantial amount of their business outside
of the United States.
• 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
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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.
• 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.
Risk associated with specific investment products:
a) Bonds. Bonds are subject to credit risk, which is the risk of default associated with the issuer. Bonds
are also subject to interest rate risk or the risk that changes in interest rates during the term of the
bond might affect the market value of the bond prior to the call or maturity date. Investors should also
consider inflation risk, which is the risk that the rate of the yield to call or maturity will not provide a
positive return over the rate of inflation for the period of the investment.
b) Foreign-Issued Securities. Debt and equity investments associated with foreign countries may involve
increased volatility and risk due to, without limitation:
• Political Risk. Many foreign countries are undergoing, or have undergone in recent years,
significant political change that has affected government policy, including changes in
the regulation of industry, trade, financial markets, and foreign and domestic investment.
The relative instability of these political systems leaves these countries more vulnerable to
economic hardship, public unrest or popular dissatisfaction with reform, political or diplomatic
changes, social instability, or changes in government policies. For investors, the results may
include confiscatory taxation, exchange controls, compulsory reacquisition, nationalization or
expropriation of foreign-owned assets without adequate compensation, or the restructuring of
certain industry sectors in a way that could adversely affect investments in those sectors.
• Sovereign Risk. Strikes, the imposition of exchange controls, or declarations of war may prevent
or impede repayment of funds due from a particular country.
• Economic Risk. The economies of these countries may be more vulnerable to rising interest rates
and inflation. Investments may be negatively affected by rates of economic growth, corporate
profits, domestic and international flows of funds, external and sovereign debt, dependence on
international trade, and sensitivity to world commodity prices. Additionally, a change in tax
regime may result in the sudden imposition of arbitrary or additional taxes.
• Currency Risk. The weakening of a country’s currency relative to the U.S. dollar or to other
benchmark currencies will negatively affect the dollar value of an instrument denominated in
that currency.
• Credit Risk. Issuers and obligors of sovereign and corporate debt may be unable to make timely
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coupon or principal payments, thereby causing the underlying debt or loan to enter into default.
• Liquidity Risk. Natural disasters as well as economic, social, and political developments in a
country may cause a decrease in the liquidity of investments related to that country, making it
difficult to sell quickly, and/or subjecting the seller to substantial price discounts.
The nature and extent of these risks vary from country to country, among investment instruments, and over
time.
c) Emerging Market Securities. Investments and transactions in products linked to issuers and obligors
incorporated, based, or principally engaged in business in emerging markets countries carry increased
risk and volatility. In addition to the political, sovereign, economic, currency, credit, and liquidity risks
described above, emerging market securities can be subject to the following risks:
• Market Risk. The financial markets can lack transparency, liquidity, and efficiency.
• Regulatory Risk. There may be less government supervision and regulation of business. The
supervision that may be in place may be subject to manipulation or control. Disclosure and
reporting requirements may be minimal or non-existent.
• Legal Risk. The process of legal reform may not proceed at the same pace as market
developments, which could result in uncertainty. Legislation to safeguard the rights of private
ownership may not yet be in place.
• Settlement and Clearing Risk. The registration, recordkeeping and transfer of instruments may
be carried out manually, which may cause delays.
d) Mutual Funds. Most mutual funds fall into one of four main categories - money market funds, bond
funds (also called “fixed income” funds), and stock funds (also called “equity” funds) or a combination
generally called ― balanced funds. Generally, the higher the potential return, the higher the risk of
loss. A fund’s investment objective and its holdings are influential factors in determining risk. Past
performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Reading the prospectus will help you to
understand the risk associated with that particular fund.
Different mutual fund categories have inherently different risk characteristics. For example, a bond
fund faces credit risk, interest rate risk, and prepayment risk. Bond values are inversely related to
interest rates. If interest rates rise, bond values will go down and vice versa.
Overall “market risk” poses the greatest potential danger for investors in stocks funds. Stock prices
can fluctuate for a broad range of reasons - such as the overall strength of the economy or demand
for particular products or services. A sector stock fund (which invests in a single industry, such as
telecommunications) is at risk that its price will decline due to developments in its industry. A stock
fund that invests across many industries is more sheltered from this risk. For most funds, investors
must pay sales charges, annual fees, and other expenses regardless of how the fund performs. And,
depending on the timing of their investment, investors may also have to pay taxes on any capital gains
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distribution they receive.
e) Municipal Securities. Credit risk is the primary risk associated with municipal securities. Different
types of bonds are secured by various types of repayment sources. General obligation (“G.O.”) bonds
are backed by the full faith and credit and taxing power of the issuer. With revenue bonds, the interest
and principal are dependent upon the revenues paid by users of a facility or service or other dedicated
revenues including special tax revenues. The probability of repayment as promised is often determined
by an independent reviewer, or ― rating agency. An investor might also consider that consumer
spending that provides the funding or income stream for revenue bond issuers may be more vulnerable
to changes in consumer tastes or a general economic downturn compared to G.O. bonds.
f) Private Placements. Private Placements are not subject to the same regulatory and disclosure
requirements as mutual funds and ETFs. Moreover, private placement interests are generally illiquid
and may charge higher fees. Private placements are offered through an offering memorandum, which
contains detailed information on the various risks and fees relating to the particular investment. An
offering memorandum and accompanying subscription documents will be provided to clients investing
in these types of securities.
g) Principal-protected Notes. The principal guarantee is subject to the creditworthiness of the guarantor.
In addition, principal protection levels can vary. While some products guarantee 100 percent return of
principal, others guarantee as little as 10 percent. In most cases, the principal guarantee only applies to
notes that are held to maturity. Issuers may (but are not obligated to) provide a secondary market for
certain notes but, depending on demand, the notes may trade at significant discounts to their purchase
price and might not return all of the guaranteed amount.
Some principal-protected notes have complicated pay-out structures that can make it hard for an advisor to
accurately assess their risk and potential for growth.
h) Hedge Funds. Hedge funds often engage in leveraging and other speculative investment practices that
may increase the risk of investment loss. A hedge fund’s performance can be volatile. An investor could
lose all or a substantial portion of his or her investment. There may be no secondary market for the
investor’s interest in the fund. The hedge fund can be highly illiquid and there may be restrictions on
transferring interests in the fund. Hedge funds are not required to provide periodic pricing or valuation
information to investors. Hedge funds may have complex tax structures. There may be delays in
distributing important tax information. Hedge funds are not subject to the same regulatory requirements
as mutual funds. Hedge funds often charge high fees. The fund’s high fees and expenses may offset the
fund’s trading profits.
i) Structured Products. Structured Products are known as a market linked investment, it is generally a pre-
packaged investment strategy based on derivatives, such as a single security, a basket of securities such
as options, indices, commodities debt issues and/or foreign currencies. Structured products can be used
as an alternative to a direct investment, as part of the asset allocation process to reduce risk exposure of a
portfolio or to utilize a current market trend. The risks associated with many structure products are similar
to those risks involved in option trading. Other risks may include lack of liquidity and no daily pricing.
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j) Exchange Traded Notes. Exchanged traded notes (“ETN’s”) do not buy or hold assets to replicate or
approximate the performance of an underlying index. Investors are simply buying a promise to pay a
market return by the issuer of the note if it is held to maturity. ETN’s are unsecured debt obligations
of the issuer and are thus particularly exposed to credit risk of that issuer. An ETN’s closing indicative
value is computed by the issuer and is distinct from the ETN’s market price, which is the price at which
an ETN trades in the secondary market. Investors should understand that an ETN’s market price can
deviate, sometimes significantly, from its indicative value. Any fees and costs of operating an ETN are
deducted from its performance.
k) Exchange-Traded Funds. Exchanged traded funds (“ETFs”) often have a stated goal of replicating an
underlying benchmark. There is the chance that the fund’s manager will do a poor job of tracking the
performance of that benchmark. Investors should understand that an ETF’s market price can deviate,
sometimes significantly, from its underlying asset value. Any fees and costs of operating an ETF are
deducted from its performance.
l) Leveraged and/or Leveraged-Inverse ETFs: Leveraged ETFs are securities that attempt to replicate
multiples of the performance of an underlying financial index. Inverse ETFs are designed to replicate
the opposite direction of these same indices, often at a multiple. These ETFs often use a combination
of futures, swaps, short sales, and other derivatives to achieve these objectives. Most leveraged and/
or inverse-leveraged ETFs are designed to achieve these results on a daily basis only. This means that
over periods longer than a trading day, the value of these ETFs can and usually does deviate from the
performance of the index they are designed to track. Over longer periods of time or in situations of
high volatility, these deviations can be substantial. Leveraged ETFs may obtain investment exposure in
excess of an ETF’s assets by utilizing leverage and may lose more money in market conditions that are
adverse to its objective than a similar ETF that does not utilize leverage. Leveraged ETFs are exposed
to the risk that a decline in the daily performance of its relevant index will be leveraged. This means
that an investment in a leveraged ETF will be reduced by an amount that is greater than a daily decline
in its relevant index.
Prior to entering into an IMA with KWA, a client should carefully consider: (i) committing to management
only those assets that the client believes will not be needed for current purposes and that can be invested
on a long-term basis; (ii) that volatility from investing in the market can occur; and (iii) that, over time, the
value of the client’s portfolio may fluctuate and may, at any time, be worth more or less than the amount
originally invested.
Third-party Managers and Sub-advisors - Risks
As stated above, KWA may select certain third-party managers or sub-advisors to manage a portion of its
clients’ assets. In these situations, KWA continues to conduct ongoing due diligence of such managers,
but such recommendations rely to a great extent on the mangers’ ability to successfully implement their
investment strategies. In addition, KWA generally may not have the ability to supervise the managers on a
day-to-day basis.
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Annuities - Risks
An annuity is a contract with an insurance company, under which the insurer agrees to make periodic
payments, beginning either immediately or at some future date. An annuity contract is purchased by making
either a single purchase payment or a series of purchase payments. The value of an annuity will vary
depending on the performance of the investment options chosen. The investment options for an annuity
are typically mutual funds (called sub-accounts) that invest in stocks, bonds, money market instruments, or
some combination of the three.
Although annuities are typically invested in mutual fund sub-accounts, annuities differ from mutual funds
in several important ways:
• First, annuities allow an owner to receive periodic payments for the rest of their life (or the
life of a spouse or other designated person). This feature offers some protection against the
possibility that, after retirement, the owner will outlive their assets.
• Second, annuities have a death benefit. If the owner dies before the insurer has started making
payments, the beneficiary is guaranteed to receive a specified amount – typically at least the
amount of the purchase payments. The beneficiary will get a benefit from this feature if, at the
time of the owner’s death, the account value is less than the guaranteed amount.
• Third, annuities are tax-deferred. That means the owner pays no taxes on the income and
investment gains from an annuity until money is withdrawn. Money can also be transferred
from one investment option to another within an annuity without paying tax at the time of the
transfer. When money is taken out of a variable annuity, the earnings are taxed as ordinary
income tax rates rather than lower capital gains rates. In general, the benefits of tax deferral
will outweigh the costs of a variable annuity only if held as a long-term investment to meet
retirement and other long-range goals.
Financial Planning - Risks
The tools KWA uses for incidental financial planning rely on various assumptions, such as estimates of
inflation, risk, economic conditions, and rates of return on security asset classes. All return assumptions
use estimates of future returns of asset classes, not returns of actual investments, and do not include fees or
expenses that clients would pay if they invested in specific products.
Financial planning software is only a tool used to help guide Financial Advisors and the client in developing
an appropriate plan. KWA cannot guarantee that clients will achieve the results shown in the plan. Results
will vary based on the information provided by the client regarding the client’s assets, risk tolerance, and
personal information. Changes to the program’s underlying assumptions or differences in actual personal,
economic, or market outcomes may result in materially different results for the client. Clients should
carefully consider the assumptions and limitations of the financial planning software as disclosed on the
financial planning reports and should discuss the results of the plan with a qualified investment professional
before making any changes in their investment or financial planning program.
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Item 9 - Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisors are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or disciplinary
events that would be material to your evaluation of an advisor or the integrity of the advisor’s management.
Advisor has no information applicable to this Item. Please visit www.adviserinfo.sec.gov at any time to
view KWA’s registration information and any applicable disciplinary action.
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Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and
Affiliations
Broker-Dealer Registration
Advisor is neither registered nor has an application pending to register in the U.S. with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) as a securities broker-dealer. However, certain management persons of KWA
such as Mr. Michael Nessim, and Mr. Mike Alsoraimi, are registered representatives of Kingswood Capital
Partners “KCP” and Benchmark Investments Inc. broker-dealers under common control with KWA.
Commodity Pool Operator, Commodity Trading Advisor, Futures Commission Merchant Registration
KWA is neither registered nor has an application pending to register with the Commodity Futures Trading
Commission (“CFTC”) as a futures commission merchant (“FCM”), a commodity pool operator (“CPO”)
or a commodity trading advisor (“CTA”) or have any application pending to be registered with respect to
any of the foregoing.
Other Financial Affiliations
KWA has common ownership with KCP, and certain Financial Advisors are registered representatives of
KCP resulting in a material relationship to KWA’s advisory business and its clients. KCP may act as the
broker for certain KWA clients with brokerage accounts at KCP respectively. These KCP brokerage accounts
are not subject to IMAs or managed by KWA. KWA advisory fees will not be billed on these accounts. With
respect to the KCP brokerage accounts, KCP and/or its affiliates, including Financial Advisors registered
with KCP receive compensation in the form of management fees, placement fees, sales charges, redemption
fees, structuring fees and trailer fees from the products they issue and/or sell, as well as from third-party
products.
Financial Advisors registered with KCP have a conflict of interest in recommending that clients purchase
products through KCP due to the compensation they receive as described above. Please be advised that
Financial Advisors have a fiduciary obligation to serve the client’s best interest. You are under no obligation
to utilize the services of your Financial Advisor in the purchase or sale of these products.
Insurance Agents
Certain Financial Advisors may be licensed to sell insurance products through various insurance companies
that are not affiliated with KWA. These products are offered separately from your Financial Advisor’s
relationship with KWA. Any sales of insurance products through your Financial Advisor would result in the
receipt of commissions or other compensation to your Financial Advisor (in additional to KWA fees paid by
you for the management of your accounts).
The commissions and other compensation received by your Financial Advisor from the sale of securities
through KCP or insurance products do not offset the fees you pay to KWA for the management of your
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accounts. Your Financial Advisor has a conflict of interest in offering such other products as commissions
and other compensation could affect the product recommendations. It is your responsibility to determine
whether these other products being offered are appropriate products for your circumstances. You are under
no obligation to utilize the services of your Financial Advisor in the purchase or sale of these insurance
products.
Third-Party Managers
The compensation paid to KWA by third-party managers may vary, and thus, there is a conflict of interest in
recommending a manager who shares a larger portion of its advisory fees over other third-party managers.
KWA’s fees may be higher than they would be if clients obtained services directly from the third-party
money manager. There is a conflict of interest in utilizing third-party managers that pay a portion of their
advisory fee to KWA, as there is an incentive to KWA in selecting a particular manager over another in the
form of fees or services. In addition, there is an additional conflict of interest for recommending affiliated
third-party managers as creates additional revenue for KWA’s owners and enterprise under common
ownership and controls. In order to minimize this conflict, the KWA seeks to make its investment and
manager selections in the best interest of our clients. You are under no obligation to utilize the services of
third- party managers, specifically where KWA will receive a referral fee. KWA seeks to ensure that third-
party managers are properly licensed or registered as an investment adviser prior to engagement.
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Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in
Client Transactions and Personal Trading
Code of Ethics
Securities industry regulations require that advisory firms provide their clients with a general description of
the advisory firm’s Code of Ethics. KWA has adopted a Code of Ethics that sets forth the governing ethical
standards and principles of the Advisor. It also describes KWA’s policies regarding the following: the protection
of confidential information, including the client’s nonpublic personal information; the review of the personal
securities accounts of certain personnel of the KWA for evidence of manipulative trading, trading ahead
of clients, and insider trading; trading restrictions; training of personnel; and recordkeeping. All supervised
persons at KWA must acknowledge the terms of the Code of Ethics upon hire, annually and as amended.
Subject to satisfying the KWA’s policies and applicable laws, KWA personnel may trade for their own accounts
in securities that are recommended to and/or purchased for KWA’s clients. The Code of Ethics is designed to
permit personnel to invest for their own accounts while assuring that their personal transaction activity does
not interfere with making decisions in the best interest of advisory clients or implementing those decisions.
Neither the Advisor nor any associated person of the KWA who (a) has access to nonpublic information
regarding clients’ securities transactions, (b) is involved in making securities recommendations to clients,
or (c) has access to securities recommendations that are not public (collectively, the “Access Persons”) is
permitted to trade in or engage in a securities transaction to his or her advantage over that of a client. Access
Persons are prohibited from buying or selling securities for their personal portfolio(s) where their decision
is substantially derived, in whole or in part, by reason of his or her employment unless the information also
is available to the investing public upon reasonable inquiry. Access Persons may not execute transactions in
their personal accounts ahead of a client’s transaction in the same security unless certain circumstances exist.
Because the Code of Ethics in some circumstances permits employees to invest in the same securities that
they also buy or sell for their clients, there is a possibility that employees might benefit from market activity
by a client in a security held by an employee. Employee trading is continually monitored by the KWA’s Chief
Compliance Officer in an effort to prevent conflicts of interest between KWA and its clients.
Certain affiliated accounts may trade in the same securities with client accounts on an aggregated basis
when consistent with KWA’s obligation of best execution. In such circumstances, all persons participating
in the aggregated order will receive an average share price with all other transaction costs shared on a pro-
rata basis. The KWA will retain records of the trade order (specifying each participating account) and its
allocation, which will be completed prior to the entry of the aggregated order. Completed orders will be
allocated as specified in the initial trade order. Partially filled orders will be allocated on a pro-rata basis.
Any exceptions must be pre-approved by the Chief Compliance Officer. KWA or its related persons may
recommend to clients, or buy/sell for clients’ accounts, securities in which KWA or a related person has a
material financial interest.
Our clients or prospective clients may request a copy of the Code of Ethics by contacting the Chief
Compliance Officer at the address or telephone number specified on the introductory page of this Brochure.
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Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
Broker-Dealer Selection
KWA does not have discretionary authority to select the broker-dealer or custodian for custodial or execution
services to accounts it manages. Clients are under no obligation to use the custodian recommended by
KWA. KWA’s primary custodians are Charles Schwab & Company, Raymond James Financial Services,
Inc. (RJFS), and RBC Capital Markets, LLC, which are used for custody of customer assets and execution
of customer transactions. Each entity acts as the clearing agent in the execution of securities transactions
placed through their respective firms. Each custodian’s involvement with KWA’s clients is exclusively that
of a clearing and custodial firm/relationship. All investment decisions, due diligence, portfolio management,
suitability, etc., are performed by KWA and are the sole responsibility of KWA. Transactions may result
in higher commissions, greater spreads, or less favorable net prices than might be the case if KWA freely
negotiated commission rates or spreads or selected other broker- dealers or custodians on a competitive
basis. Custodians may charge commissions or markups/mark-downs on transactions. The foregoing
notwithstanding, KWA will monitor the execution capabilities, transaction costs and services provided of
all broker-dealers it uses on an ongoing basis and may direct client securities transactions to other broker-
dealers as appropriate.
KWA will monitor the execution capabilities, transaction costs and services provided of all broker-dealers it
uses on an ongoing basis and may direct client securities transactions to other broker-dealers as appropriate.
In certain instances, KWA may recommend KCP as an introducing broker-dealer for certain advisory clients.
KCP and KWA are entities under common control by way of Mr. Michael Nessim, Chief Executive Officer
(“CEO”), and Mr. Mike Alsoraimi, Chief Compliance Officer of KWA and KCP. KCP and/or associated
persons receive compensation for brokerage transactions processed in these advisory accounts, and for the
purchase of investment and insurance products recommended, which poses a conflict of interest. Clients
may pay commissions higher than those obtainable from other brokers for the same services rendered by
KCP or any other broker-dealer recommended to the client by KWA. Clients can also elect to have their
account held custody and trades executed at a broker-dealer of their choice, which may or may not cost
more to the client. KWA and KCP maintain dually associated persons and share facilities. Please refer to
Item 5 for further information about any conflicts related to the dual association of individuals.
From time to time, KWA may recommend or purchase, on the client’s behalf, investment banking products
distributed by KCP, like initial public offerings or private alternative products. KCP will receive compensation
from the issuers (investment banking clients) of these products. This creates a conflict of interest because
as these recommendations and/or purchases will create additional revenue for the owners and enterprise
under common ownership and control. KWA advisors will not receive additional compensation from such
recommendations or purchases other than his/her normal advisory fees.
In recommending brokers-dealers or custodians, KWA will generally seek the best combination of services
provided and associated expenses. Relevant factors used in evaluating “execution quality” include
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or dealer generally and in connection with securities of the type and in the amounts to be bought or sold;
the broker’s or dealer’s willingness to commit capital; reliability and financial stability; the size of the
transaction; availability of securities to borrow for short sales; and the market for the security.
Research and Other Soft-Dollar Benefits
KWA currently has no written soft dollar agreements. KWA will primarily execute securities transactions through
select custodians, and accordingly, does not typically direct brokerage in consideration for research received.
KWA does not receive research or other products or services other than execution from a broker-dealer or
a third-party (“soft dollar benefits’’) in connection with client securities transactions.
Directed Brokerage
You are serviced on a “directed brokerage basis”, where KWA will place trades within the established account
at the custodian designated by you. Further, your accounts are traded within their respective brokerage account.
Because you are selecting the custodian for your accounts, KWA 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 your designated custodian. Please note that not all advisers require their clients
to direct brokerage. By directing brokerage, clients may be unable to achieve most favorable execution for
their transactions. This practice may result in clients paying higher costs.
KWA may not engage in any principal transactions (i.e., trade of any security from or to KWA’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).
Special Considerations for ERISA Clients
A retirement or ERISA plan client may direct all or part of portfolio transactions for its account through
a specific broker or dealer in order to obtain goods or services on behalf of the plan. Such direction is
permitted provided that the goods and services provided are reasonable expenses of the plan incurred in the
ordinary course of its business for which it otherwise would be obligated and empowered to pay. ERISA
prohibits directed brokerage arrangements when the goods or services purchased are not for the exclusive
benefit of the plan. Consequently, KWA will request that plan sponsors who direct plan brokerage provide
us with a letter documenting that this arrangement will be for the exclusive benefit of the plan.
Aggregation of Trades
KWA generally does not aggregate trades. Where practicable, certain client portfolio orders for the same
security may be combined or “batched” and executed as block transactions in order to facilitate best execution
as well as for the purpose of negotiating more favorable fees. Where a block trade is executed for a
number of client accounts, the average execution price on all of the purchases and sales that are aggregated
to this purpose should be used for all accounts. If an entire block is not fully executed on the same day,
KWA’s policies require an allocation method that is fair and reasonable to all clients.
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Item 13 – Review of Accounts
During periodic reviews, KWA seeks to analyze a variety of factors, including risk tolerance, suitability,
and fiduciary standards. KWA requires that the Financial Advisors have a reasonable basis to believe that
recommended investment strategies are in the best interest for its clients based on information obtained
from their clients through reasonable diligence. The nature of these reviews is to learn whether clients’
accounts are aligned with their investment objectives, appropriately positioned based on market conditions
and investment policies, if applicable. Accounts are reviewed by Mr. Mike Alsoraimi, Chief Compliance
Officer on a periodic basis.
KWA may review client accounts more frequently than described above. The factors that may trigger an
off- cycle review are major market or economic events, the outlook for the securities markets, the client’s
life events, requests by the client, etc.
Clients are strongly encouraged to immediately notify their Financial Advisor of the following: (a) a
change in the client’s investment objectives, guidelines and/or financial situation; (b) change in strategy
or diversification; (c) change in tax considerations; (d) plans to add or withdraw from the account; and
(e) any other changes or concerns their Financial Advisor may need to know to properly manage their
accounts. For discretionary accounts, the allocation of each portfolio is adjusted, and securities selected,
at the Financial Advisor’s discretion, in accordance with the client’s investment objectives, risk tolerance,
and financial needs.
The qualified custodian for a client account will provide the client with a monthly or quarterly statement of the
value of the client’s account. These reports generally include, among other things, a summary of all activity
in the account, including all purchases and sales of securities and any debits and credits to the account, a
summary of holdings including a portfolio valuation, and the change in value of the client’s account(s) during
the reporting period. Clients may also receive other written reports produced by the Financial Advisor. You
are strongly encouraged to compare any such reports from KWA or Financial Advisor with statements from
custodians. Our reports may vary from custodial statements based on accounting procedures, reporting dates,
or valuation methodologies of certain securities. Please contact KWA with any questions.
Third-party Manager
Financial Advisors will review third-party money manager reports provided to the client in order to review
the client’s investment and financial profile. KWA will assist client to understand and evaluate the services
provided by the third-party manager. The client is expected to notify KWA of any changes in his/her
financial situation, investment objectives, or account restrictions that could affect their account. Upon
client request, KWA will directly contact the third-party money manager managing the account to
facilitate any request from the client.
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Advisory & Consultation Services for Retirement Plan Sponsors
Retirement Plan Sponsor clients’ advisory accounts will be reviewed based on the terms outlined in the
Investment Policy Statement and advisory agreement. For clients that have entered into a consultation
agreement, the frequency and scope of periodic review will be stipulated in the Investment Policy Statement
and in the advisory agreement.
Financial Consultation Service
Financial consultation clients generally do not receive reviews of their written plans unless agreed to by
the Financial Advisor. Any type of reporting is agreed upon by the Financial Advisor and the client on a
case-by- case basis. KWA generally does not provide ongoing services to financial consultation clients, but
Financial Advisors are willing to meet with clients upon their request to discuss updates to their plans or
changes in their circumstances. In cases where KWA has been contracted to conduct ongoing financial
consultation services, the Financial Advisor will conduct reviews as agreed upon with the client.
Institutional Advisory and Consultation Service Reviews
Institutional client advisory accounts are managed on a continual basis, and KWA will review the accounts
periodically with the client on a schedule agreed upon in the Investment Policy Statement and services
agreement. If the client has entered into an institutional consultation agreement, the frequency and scope of
the review will be stipulated in the Investment Policy Statement and in the services agreement.
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Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Clients Referrals
The advisor’s compensation is primarily in the form of advisory and management fees. KWA currently does
not receive client referrals from solicitors.
In connection to advisory services provided, KWA may refer clients to unaffiliated professionals for specific
needs, such as mortgage brokerage, real estate sales, estate planning, legal, and/or tax/accounting. In turn,
these professionals may also refer clients to KWA. Although KWA receives indirect economic benefit, the
Advisor does not have any arrangements with individuals or companies that we refer clients to, and we do
not receive any compensation for these referrals. Clients are under no obligation to use the referred vendors
and any compensation to the referenced vendors should be outlined in the service agreement between
clients and unaffiliated professionals.
Other Compensation/Benefits
KWA and Financial Advisors, in certain cases, receive monetary and other support from product companies
used in client portfolios for technology, training, education, industry meetings and client marketing. The
compensation is generally paid in the form of reimbursement or direct payment of expenses. The receipt of
such compensation is a conflict of interest as KWA and/or Financial Advisors may choose based upon these
arrangements. KWA and Financial Advisors are obligated to act in the client’s best interest at all times.
KWA receives benefits for working with certain custodians such as the ability to access their trade desks,
access to complimentary technology, discounts on technology and other business support resources,
complimentary newsletters and periodicals. Custodians, in certain cases, provide financial support for
education and industry conferences. For example, Clearing Broker Dealers may provide KWA with
monetary support to assist Financial Advisors in their transition from other advisory or brokerage firms to
KWA, including loans, assistance with overhead, travel and lodging assistance for education and training
meetings, and other related assistance. The commissions and/or transaction fees charged by these
custodians may be higher or lower than those charged by other custodians. These arrangements create a
conflict of interest for KWA since there is a financial incentive to utilize certain custodians providing
similar support. KWA periodically evaluates these arrangements to ensure the overall services, support
and costs of execution through such custodians is in the best interests of its clients.
KWA may also recommend/require that clients establish brokerage accounts with the Schwab Advisor
Services division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”), a registered broker-dealer, member SIPC,
to maintain custody of clients’ assets and to effect trades for their accounts. The final decision to custody
assets with Schwab is at the discretion of the Advisor’s clients, including those accounts under ERISA or
IRA rules and regulations, in which case the client is acting as either the plan sponsor or IRA accountholder.
KWA is independently owned and operated and not affiliated with Schwab. Schwab provides KWA with
access to its institutional trading and custody services, which are typically not available to Schwab retail
investors. These services generally are available to independent investment advisors on an unsolicited basis,
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at no charge to them so long as a total of at least $10 million of the advisor’s clients’ assets are maintained
in accounts at Schwab Advisor Services. Schwab’s services include brokerage services that are related to
the execution of securities transactions, custody, research, including that in the form of advice, analyses
and reports, and access to mutual funds and other investments that are otherwise generally available only to
institutional investors or would require a significantly higher minimum initial investment.
For KWA client accounts maintained in its custody, Schwab generally does not charge separately for custody
services but is compensated by account holders through commissions or other transaction-related or asset-
based fees for securities trades that are executed through Schwab or that settle into Schwab accounts.
Schwab also makes available to KWA other products and services that benefit KWA but may not benefit
its clients’ accounts. These benefits may include national, regional or KWA specific educational events
organized and/or sponsored by Schwab Advisor Services. Other potential benefits may include occasional
business entertainment of personnel of KWA by Schwab Advisor Services personnel, including meals,
invitations to sporting events, including golf tournaments, and other forms of entertainment, some of which
may accompany educational opportunities. Other of these products and services assist KWA in managing
and administering clients’ accounts. These include software and other technology (and related technological
training) that provide access to client account data (such as trade confirmations and account statements),
facilitate trade execution (and allocation of aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts), provide
research, pricing information and other market data, facilitate payment of KWA’s fees from its clients’
accounts, and assist with back-office training and support functions, recordkeeping and client reporting.
Many of these services generally may be used to service all or some substantial number of KWA’s accounts,
including accounts not maintained at Schwab Advisor Services. Schwab Advisor Services also makes
available to KWA other services intended to help KWA manage and further develop its business enterprise.
These services may include professional compliance, legal and business consulting, publications and
conferences on practice management, information technology, business succession, regulatory compliance,
employee benefits providers, and human capital consultants, insurance and marketing. In addition, Schwab
may make available, arrange and/or pay vendors for these types of services rendered to KWA by independent
third parties. Schwab Advisor Services may discount or waive fees it would otherwise charge for some of
these services or pay all or a part of the fees of a third-party providing these services to KWA. While, as
a fiduciary, KWA endeavors to act in its clients’ best interests, KWA’s recommendation/requirement that
clients maintain their assets in accounts at Schwab may be based in part on the benefit to KWA of the
availability of some of the foregoing products and services and other arrangements and not solely on the
nature, cost or quality of custody and brokerage services provided by Schwab, which may create a potential
conflict of interest.
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Item 15 – Custody
KWA is deemed to have custody of client funds because the Advisor has the authority and ability to debit its
fees directly from clients’ accounts. Please note that KWA’s does not have physical custody of client assets
(including monies or securities). To mitigate any potential conflicts of interests, all KWA client account
assets are maintained with independent qualified custodians.
In addition, KWA has implemented the following safeguards as a consequence of its authority to make
withdrawals from client accounts to pay its advisory fee:
1. KWA obtains written authorization from the client to deduct advisory fees from the account
held with the qualified custodian,
2. Each time a fee is directly deducted from a client account, KWA concurrently:
a) Sends the qualified custodian an invoice of the amount of the fee to be deducted from the
client’s account; and,
b) Sends the client an invoice itemizing the fee. Itemization includes the formula used to
calculate the fee, the amount of assets under managements the fee is based on, and the time
period covered by the fee; and,
3. KWA notifies the State Regulators in writing of its intention to use the safeguards referenced
previously via Form ADV.
KWA may only implement its investment management recommendations after the client has arranged for
and furnished KWA with all information and authorization regarding its accounts. Clients will receive
statements on at least a quarterly basis directly from the qualified custodian that holds and maintains their
assets. Clients are urged to carefully review all custodial statements and compare such official custodial
records to the performance reports that we may provide to you. Our reports may vary from custodial
statements based on accounting procedures, reporting dates, or valuation methodologies of certain securities.
Please contact KWA with any questions.
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Item 16 – Investment Discretion
KWA offers discretionary management services. KWA obtains discretionary authority only in connection
with its discretionary management services. When a client elects KWA’s discretionary management services,
the client will sign an agreement that provides KWA Advisors with the discretionary authority. KWA is then
authorized to select the securities and the quantities or amounts of securities to be purchased, leveraged,
transferred, exchanged, traded and sold consistent with the stated investment objectives, risk profile, and
investment restrictions adopted by the client. KWA’s discretionary authority includes the ability to do the
following without contacting the client:
• Determine the securities to be bought or sold for a client’s account,
• Determine the amount of securities to be bought or sold for a client’s account, and
• Determine the fees/costs to be paid for a client’s securities transactions.
KWA’s discretionary authority is limited by any reasonable restrictions that the client places on the
management of the account, and the investing parameters set forth by KWA and the client, if any. If KWA
deems a proposed restriction unreasonable, KWA may discontinue the advisory service. Reasonability is
based on whether the restriction(s) will impose a significant time burden on KWA to comply with such
restrictions. KWA also reserves the right not to accept and/or terminate management of a client’s account
if it feels that the client-imposed restrictions would limit or prevent it from meeting and/or maintaining its
overall investment strategy.
For clients’ accounts managed on a non-discretionary basis, KWA will properly secure the client’s permission
prior to effecting securities transactions.
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Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
As a matter of Advisor policy and practice, KWA does not vote proxies on behalf of advisory clients.
Clients retain the responsibility for receiving and voting proxies for any and all securities owned by the
client. Generally, KWA does not provide advice to clients regarding the voting of proxies. However, third-
party money managers recommended by KWA may vote proxies for clients, this will be disclosed in the
third-party money manager’s ADV and agreement.
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Item 18 – Financial Information
Registered investment advisors are required in this Item 18 to provide you with certain financial information
or disclosures about their financial condition. KWA does not require or solicit prepayment of more than
$500 in fees per client, six months or more in advance. KWA has no financial commitment that impairs
its ability to meet contractual and fiduciary commitments to clients and has not been the subject of a
bankruptcy proceeding. Accordingly, no financial statements are required to be provided by KWA.
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Additional Brochure: WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE - MARCH 28 2024 (2026-09-22)
View Document Text
Form ADV
Wrap Fee Program Brochure
March 31, 2026
Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC
11440 W Bernardo Ct., Suite 300 * San Diego, CA 92127
Phone: (800) 535-6981 * Fax: (800) 913-5984
This Wrap Fee Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC. If you have any questions about the contents of this Brochure, please
contact us at 800.535.6981 or email us at malsoraimi@kingswoodus.com. The information in this
Brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States and Exchange Commission or by any
state securities authority.
Any reference to or use of the terms “registered investment adviser” or “registered” does not imply we
have achieved a certain level of skill or training. Additional information about Kingswood Wealth
Advisors, LLC is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You can search this site by
a unique identifying number, known as a CRD number. The CRD number for Kingswood Wealth
Advisors, LLC is 288792.
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Item 3-Table of Contents
Item 2 - Material Changes __________________________________________________________ 3
Item 4 – Services, Fees and Compensation _____________________________________________ 4
Item 5 – Account Requirements and Typesof Clients ____________________________________ 9
Item 6 – Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation ___________________________________ 10
Item 7 – Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers _____________________________ 17
Item 8 – Client Contact with Portfolio Managers ______________________________________ 18
Item 9 – Additional Information ____________________________________________________ 19
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Item 2 - Material Changes
This Brochure dated March 31, 2026 is an annual updating amendment to our Brochure dated March 25,
2025. There are no material changes to report.
You may obtain a copy of the complete Brochure anytime and free of charge by contacting the Adviser’s
Chief Compliance Officer, Mr. Mohamed (“Mike”) Alsoraimi at 800-535-6981 or via email at
malsoraimi@kingswoodus.com. You may also obtain a copy of the Brochure via the website
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC (“KWA,” the “Adviser,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is required to inform
its clients of material changes to its business that have occurred on a periodic basis no less than annually.
Pursuant to SEC Rules, KWA will ensure that clients receive a summary of any material changes to this
Brochure within 120 days of the close of the Adviser’s fiscal year.
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Item 4 – Services, Fees and Compensation
Description of Advisory Firm
Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC is a limited liability company formed in the State of Nevada on
November 1, 2016, and is registered to conduct business as an SEC Registered Investment Adviser.
KWA is headquartered in California and its affiliated investment advisor representatives (“Financial
Advisors”) maintain independent offices throughout the U.S.
Ownership
KWA is wholly owned directly by Kingswood US, LLC (“KI”). KI is comprised of a family of affiliated
financial service companies collectively registered, where required,
to conduct securities and
investment advisory activities. Specifically, KI is comprised of KWA and Kingswood Capital Partners,
LLC (“KCP”), which is a FINRA registered broker-dealer and member of SIPC. KWA and KCP are
collectively referred to in this document as KI.
Advisory Services Offered
KWA offers a variety of advisory services to retail and institutional investors through corporate and
independent financial practices located throughout the U.S. KWA permits Financial Advisors to utilize
alternative or “doing business as” (“d/b/a”) names for their advisory activities. As such, certain of KWA’s
advisory services may be provided under alternative names, which are listed in Section 1.B of Schedule
D of KWA’s Form ADV Part 1.
Accounts managed through the Wrap Program are done so in substantially the same manner as those that
are managed under a non-wrap arrangement.
While this brochure generally describes the business of KWA, certain sections also discuss the activities
of its Access Persons, herein mentioned as such, which refer to the Adviser’s officers, partners, directors
(or other persons occupying a similar status or performing similar functions), employees or any other
person who provides investment advice on KWA’s behalf and is subject to the Adviser’s supervision or
control.
Description of the Program
KWA sponsors/offers a Wrap Fee program which provides clients with the ability to trade in certain
investment products without incurring separate brokerage commissions or transaction charges. A wrap fee
program is considered any arrangement under which clients receive investment advisory services (which
may include portfolio management or advice concerning the selection of other investment advisers) and
the execution of client transactions for a specified fee or fees not based upon transactions in their accounts.
Clients must also open a new securities brokerage account and complete a new account agreement with
Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC (“KCP”) or another broker-dealer that KWA approves under the
Program (collectively “Financial Institutions”).
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At the onset of the Program, clients provide information describing their individual investment objectives,
liquidity and cash flow needs, time horizon and risk tolerance, as well as any other factors pertinent to
their specific financial situations. After an analysis of the relevant information, KWA assists its clients in
developing an appropriate strategy for managing their assets. Clients’ investment portfolios are generally
managed on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis by either KWA or a Third-Party Managers, as
recommended or selected by the Adviser. KWA and/or the Third-Party Managers generally allocate
clients’ assets among the various investment products available under the Program.
transactions. The
KWA’s primary custodian is Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. (RJFS), which is used for custody
of customer assets and execution of customer transactions. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (RJA), an
affiliate of RJFS and a member of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Securities Investor
Protection Corporation (SIPC), acts as the clearing agent in the execution of securities transactions placed
through RJFS. RJFS’ involvement with KWA’s clients are exclusively that of a clearing and custodial
firm/relationship. All investment decisions, due diligence, portfolio management, etc., are performed by
KWA and are the sole responsibility of KWA. Accordingly, transactions through RJFS may result in
higher commissions, greater spreads, or less favorable net prices than might be the case if KWA freely
negotiated commission rates or spreads, or selected other broker-dealers or custodians on a competitive
basis. RJFS charges commissions or markups/mark-downs on
foregoing
notwithstanding, Adviser will monitor the execution capabilities and transaction costs of all broker-dealers
it uses on an ongoing basis and may direct client securities transactions to other broker-dealers as
appropriate. In addition to KWA, the Adviser also manages from time-to-time certain customer assets and
accounts that may be held outside of RJFS (i.e. other custodians).
Third Party Managers
Based upon the objectives of the client, the Financial Advisor may recommend to certain clients that they
authorize the active discretionary management of all or a portion of their assets by certain third-party
managers that are not affiliated with KWA. Prior to selecting a third-party manager for a client, KWA
conducts due diligence concerning the manager through assessing overall credentials, performance, as
well as engaging the assistance of independent third-party institutions where deemed applicable. KWA
shall continue to render services to the client and, in addition, monitor and review the performance of the
third-party manager and the performance of the client’s accounts that are being managed accordingly.
From time-to-time, Financial Advisor may also recommend affiliated investment managers to certain
clients based on their investment objectives, guidelines, and risk profiles. KWA will monitor the
performance of the selected managers. If KWA determines that a particular selected manager is not
providing sufficient management services to the client, or is not managing the client's portfolio in a manner
consistent with the client's goals and objectives, the Financial Advisor may suggest that the client contract
with a different manager. In that case, the Financial Advisor will assist the client in selecting a manager.
In order to assist clients with identifying and selecting an appropriate third-party money manager, KWA
will typically gather information about each client’s financial situation, investment objectives, as well as
any limits or restrictions considered for the management of account. KWA may provide advisory services
for accounts managed by third party managers, but does not offer any advice or recommendations with
respect to the selection of securities nor is it responsible for implementing any investment strategy or
placing orders once determined by the client and selected third party money manager.
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Clients should refer to the selected manager's Firm Brochure or other disclosure document for a full
description of the services offered. The client's Financial Advisor is available to meet with clients on a
regular basis, or as determined by the client, to review the account.
Advisory Fees and Compensation
Advisory Fee Schedule
The specific manner in which fees are charged by KWA is established in each client’s written IMA with
KWA. Generally, and pursuant to such agreement, fees for the management of accounts are typically based
upon a percentage of the total assets in the account (including margined assets). KWA typically receives
an annual management fee that ranges up to 2.25% of the net asset value of the accounts subject to the
IMA. All fees are negotiable and each Financial Advisor utilizes a different fee schedule; thus, fees differ
per client. KWA also enters into flat fee arrangements from time-to-time, typically for administrative
services provided to clients or client Accounts.
Advisory Fee Billing
Advisory fees are assessed and/or charged quarterly, based on prior quarter-end value. Fees are charged in
advance unless agreed to in writing. For the initial period of engagement, the fee is calculated on a pro rata
basis. Inflows and outflows of cash and securities are considered as well on a prorated basis when
calculating fees. In the event the IMA is terminated, the fee for the final billing period is prorated through
the effective date of the termination and the outstanding or unearned portion of the fee is charged or
refunded to the client, as appropriate. Fees can be structured in one of the following ways:
1. Blended Management Fee: Total fee is calculated based upon sum of asset value times fee
percentage in all asset ranges;
2. Breakpoint Management Fee: Total fee is calculated based upon total asset value times fee
percentage of highest total asset value range; or
3. Flat Management Fee: Total fee is calculated based upon sum of asset value times fee percentage in
all asset ranges.
Fees are debited from clients’ custodial accounts. Custodians provide their clients with brokerage
statements no less than frequently than quarterly. Such statement will reflect deduction of the advisory fee.
Fees are collected by KWA from the amount of any contribution or transfer, from available cash in the client's
account, from margin or by liquidating the client's assets held in the client's account in an amount equal to the
fees that are due.
Fee for Participation in the WRAP Program
KWA’s Wrap Program is managed on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis based on the terms
outlined in the Investment Management Agreement, which include a minimum quarterly fee. As part of
this agreement, the clients pay one fee (bundled fee) to KWA to cover Adviser’s advisory fees as well as
commissions on transactions and custodian fees. The fee is bundled with KWA’s or the third-party money
manager’s costs for executing transactions in client’s account(s), together your “wrap-fee”. This fee may
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also include other services, such as financial planning services. Wrapping these services together may
result in a higher fee to the client than client would otherwise incur by paying for these services separately.
The annual fee is not adjusted/reduced based on trading volume in account, so there is a chance that client
would pay more by bundling the trading costs with the annual advisory fee based on the amount of trading
being done in client’s account.
The fees for the management of Accounts will be based upon a percentage of the total assets in the account
(including margined assets). Adviser typically receives an annual management fee that ranges up to 2.25%
of the net asset value of the Account. All fees are negotiable; thus, fees differ per client. Adviser also
enters into flat rate arrangements from time-to-time, typically for administrative services provided to
client or client Accounts.
The wrap fee does not include annual account fees or other administrative fees, such as wire fees, charged
by Third Party Manager or brokerage firm; certain odd-lot differentials, transfer taxes, postage and
handling fees, and charges imposed by law with regard to transactions in the Client’s account; and
advisory fees, expenses or sales charges (loads) of mutual funds (including money market funds), closed-
end investment companies or other managed investments, if any, held in Client’s account. The wrap fee
also does not cover certain costs associated with securities transactions in the over-the-counter market,
such as fixed income securities where Manager must approach a dealer or market maker to purchase or
sell a security. Such costs include the dealer’s mark-up, mark-down or spread and odd-lot differentials or
transfer taxes imposed by law.
Platform Fees
KWA assesses a “Platform Fee” to advisory accounts up to .25% (25 basis points), which is used to cover
the cost of maintaining its platform and to offset certain administrative costs and services including, but
are not limited to: arranging for custodial services to be provided by various custodians pursuant to a
separate agreement between client and custodian; coordinating with custodians regarding delivery of
comprehensive account services; preparation of quarterly performance reports (to complement account
statements provided by custodians); and maintenance and access to an electronic or web-based inquiry
system that provides detailed information on each client. The Platform fee is based on the market value of
total assets in the accounts subject to an IMA. For accounts below KWA’s minimum account level of
$100,000, such accounts will be assessed a $20.00 quarterly fee during the duration of time such account
remains below the minimum account level. The Platform Fee constitutes an additional form of
compensation for KWA and its investment adviser representatives and is a different a separate fee from
advisory fee assessed by KWA for rendering advisory services.
Termination Fees
Upon 30-days written notice to KWA, the client has the right to terminate his or her advisory agreement
with KWA without penalty or payment of additional fees. In the event the Client has pre-paid for any
service, the Advisor will refund any pro-rata amount due to client, after deducting the $50 termination fee
per account as disclosed in the IMA.
The termination will not affect any liabilities or obligations from transactions initiated in clients’ accounts
prior to the written notice.
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Fee Comparison
As referenced above, a portion of the fees paid to KWA are used to cover the securities brokerage
commissions and transactional costs attributed to the management of its clients’ portfolios.
Services provided through the Program cost clients more or less than purchasing these services separately.
The number of transactions made in clients’ accounts, as well as the commissions charged for each
transaction, determines the relative cost of the Program versus paying for execution on a per transaction
basis and paying a separate fee for advisory services. Therefore, the Adviser has an incentive to place
less trades for clients in the Program since the Adviser incurs transaction expenses. Fees paid for the
Program may also be higher or lower than fees charged by other sponsors of comparable investment
advisory programs.
Fee Discretion
KWA may, in its sole discretion, negotiate to charge a lesser fee based upon certain criteria, such as
anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future additional assets, dollar amount of assets to be
managed, related accounts, account composition, pre-existing/legacy client relationship, account
retention and pro bono activities.
Commissions and Sales Charges for Recommendations of Securities
Clients can engage certain persons associated with KCP to render securities brokerage services under a
separate commission-based arrangement. Clients are under no obligation to engage such persons and may
choose brokers or agents not affiliated with KCP.
Under this arrangement, the Adviser’s Access Persons, in their individual capacities as registered
representatives of CPP provide securities brokerage services and implement securities transactions under
a separate commission-based arrangement. Access Persons are entitled to a portion of the brokerage
commissions paid to KCP, as well as a share of any ongoing distribution or service (trail) fees from the
sale of mutual funds. KCP may also recommend no-load or load-waived funds, where no sales charges
are assessed. Prior to effecting any transactions, clients are required to enter into a separate account
agreement with CPP.
A conflict of interest exists to the extent that KCP recommends the purchase or sale of securities where
its Access Persons receive commissions or other additional compensation as a result of the Adviser’s
recommendation. The Adviser has procedures in place to ensure that any recommendations made by such
Access Persons are in the best interest of clients.
Compensation for the Sale of Securities
Some Financial Advisors of KWA are also dual registered with KCP as registered representatives and
receive compensation for the sale of securities or other investment products, including asset-based sales
charges or service fees from the sale of mutual funds, in their individual capacities as registered
representatives of KWA’s affiliated broker- dealers, KCP. Financial Advisors who are solely registered
with KWA do not receive such compensation with respect to accounts managed or advised by KWA.
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Item 5 – Account Requirements and Types of Clients
KWA offers its advisory services to individuals, including high net worth individuals, banks, pension
plans, trusts, investment advisors, individual participants of retirement plans, institutions, corporations,
endowments, non-profits or other business entities domiciled or residing in the United States and other
countries. KWA also provides asset management, financial consulting, ERISA plan advisory &
consulting, investment advisory consultation, and selection of third party money managers. Our services
are provided on a discretionary and non-discretionary basis.
When subscribing to the advisory services offered by KWA, generally, the minimum account value is
$100,000, although lower levels may be accepted on a case-by-case basis by KWA. If the value of a client’s
account declines below established minimum threshold during each calendar year KWA assesses such
accounts a $20.00 quarterly fee during the duration of time such account remains below the minimum
account level. KWA reserves the right to require the client to deposit additional monies or securities to
bring the account value up to the account minimum. For friends and family of the KWA, this may be
waived.
For purposes of calculating minimum account values, KWA may consider all investment management
accounts which constitute the “household” of the client’s assets. Typically, a client’s household consists of
any spouse, parent, child, partner or sibling. KWA may terminate the advisory relationship for failure to
maintain the minimum account value. In some special cases, account minimums may be waived or
negotiated.
If a client’s account is a pension or other employee benefit plan governed by the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), KWA may be a fiduciary to the plan. In providing
our investment management services, the sole standard of care imposed upon us is to act with the care, skill,
prudence and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing that a prudent man acting in a like capacity
and familiar with such matters would use in the conduct of an enterprise of a like character and with like
aims.
KWA will provide certain required disclosures to the “responsible plan fiduciary” (as such term is defined
in ERISA) in accordance with Section 408(b)(2), regarding the services we provide and the direct and
indirect compensation we receive by such clients.
Generally, these disclosures are contained in this Form ADV Part 2A, the client agreement and/or in separate
ERISA disclosure documents, and are designed to enable the ERISA plan’s fiduciary to: (1) determine the
reasonableness of all compensation received by KWA; (2) identify any potential conflicts of interests; and
(3) satisfy reporting and disclosure requirements to plan participants.
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Item 6 – Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation
Clients’ investment portfolios are managed either directly by KWA or through the use of certain Third-
Party Managers, as referenced above. Financial Advisor may also recommend affiliated investment
managers to certain clients based on their investment objectives, guidelines, and risk profiles. KWA will
monitor the performance of all selected managers.
General Investment Description and Methods of Analysis
KWA may analyze the securities and other investment products it offers utilizing charting, fundamental,
technical and cyclical methods. KWA’s investment strategies used to implement discretionary investment
advice given to clients include long term purchases (securities and other investment products held at least
a year), short term purchases (securities and other investment within 30 days) and the funds and other
securities in which KWA invests include such strategies as short sales, margin transactions, derivative
and emerging markets. For the purposes of identifying various objective parameters, KWA applies
various ranges of risk/reward strategies to address clients’ investment objectives. KWA is structured as
an open architecture platform. KWA, in coordination with Advisor’s affiliates, performs due diligence
on third party managers, sub-advisors and other product providers. KWA reviews, analyzes and
supplements due diligence as necessary and makes an independent determination as to whether to
approve a manager or product for client accounts.
KWA has arrangements with third-party service providers through which Advisor receives general
macroeconomic analyses of economies, currencies, markets and market sectors. Such third parties also
provide due diligence on other investment advisors which KWA may recommend to its clients, research
reports on specific securities, sample asset allocations and administrative services. KWA uses such
information and services as a tool and also performs its own research and due diligence on managers and
investment opportunities. KWA makes investment allocation decisions based on each client’s investment
objectives and risk tolerance, among other factors. KWA identifies, structures, monitors, invests and
liquidates investments in discretionary accounts. The design and day-to-day management of client
portfolios is determined by KWA through Financial Advisors, sub-advisors and third-party managers.
KWA seeks the appropriate level of asset preservation and capital appreciation of clients’ portfolios by
customizing asset allocations and selecting investment vehicles that it believes will align clients’ risk /
return expectations with long term and short-term investment needs and goals. The asset class allocations
invested in various financial instruments, typically include equity, fixed income, commodities, real estate
investment trusts (“REITs”) and master limited partnerships (“MLPs”) (publicly traded partnerships),
and alternative investments. KWA will select and monitor the investment vehicles for each asset class in
the portfolios based on their history and prospective risk and return characteristics, and determine
suitability for each client’s needs, as well as, estimated fees and expense.
Portfolio Risks:
General Risks
Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear. Different types of
investments involve varying degrees of risk and there can be no assurance that any specific investment or
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investment strategy will either be suitable or profitable for a client's investment portfolio. Past performance
is not indicative of future results. A client should not assume that the future performance of any specific
investment, investment strategy, or product will be profitable or equal to past or current performance levels.
KWA cannot assure that the investment objectives of any client will be realized.
Special Risks
While investing in any security involves risk, investing in some types of securities carries special risks. A
summary of the special risks associated with some types of securities we may recommend is provided
below. Please note that the following summaries are general in nature and do not include an explanation
of all risks associated with a given security type.
Market Risk: The price of a stock, bond, mutual fund or other security 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.
Equity Risk: Since the strategies invest in equity securities, they are subject to the risk that
stock prices may fall over short or extended periods of time. Historically, the equity markets
have moved in cycles, and the value of each strategy’s equity securities may fluctuate
significantly from day-to-day. Individual companies may report poor results or be negatively
affected by industry and/or economic trends and developments. The prices of securities issued
by such companies may suffer a decline in response. These factors contribute to price
volatility, which is the principal risk of investing in the strategies we offer.
Foreign Risk: Investments in overseas markets (international securities) pose special risks,
including currency fluctuation and political risks, and such investments may be more volatile
than that of a U.S. only investment. The risks are generally intensified for investments in
emerging markets.
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.
Political and Legislative Risk: Companies face a complex set of laws and circumstances in
each country in which they operate. The political and legal environment can change rapidly
and without warning, with significant impact, especially for companies operating outside of
the United States or those companies who conduct a substantial amount of their business
outside of the United States.
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.
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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.
Risk associated with specific investment products:
a) Bonds are subject to credit risk, which is the risk of default associated with the issuer. Bonds are
also subject to interest rate risk or the risk that changes in interest rates during the term of the bond
might affect the market value of the bond prior to the call or maturity date. Investors should also
consider inflation risk, which is the risk that the rate of the yield to call or maturity will not provide
a positive return over the rate of inflation for the period of the investment.
b) Foreign-Issued Securities Debt and equity investments associated with foreign countries may
involve increased volatility and risk due to, without limitation:
Political Risk Many foreign countries are undergoing, or have undergone in recent
years, significant political change that has affected government policy, including
changes in the regulation of industry, trade, financial markets, and foreign and
domestic investment. The relative instability of these political systems leaves these
countries more vulnerable to economic hardship, public unrest or popular
dissatisfaction with reform, political or diplomatic changes, social instability, or
changes in government policies. For investors, the results may include confiscatory
reacquisition, nationalization or
taxation, exchange controls, compulsory
expropriation of foreign-owned assets without adequate compensation, or the
restructuring of certain industry sectors in a way that could adversely affect
investments in those sectors.
Sovereign Risk Strikes, the imposition of exchange controls, or declarations of war
may prevent or impede repayment of funds due from a particular country.
Economic Risk The economies of these countries may be more vulnerable to rising
interest rates and inflation. Investments may be negatively affected by rates of
economic growth, corporate profits, domestic and international flows of funds,
external and sovereign debt, dependence on international trade, and sensitivity to
world commodity prices. Additionally, a change in tax regime may result in the sudden
imposition of arbitrary or additional taxes.
Currency Risk The weakening of a country's currency relative to the U.S. dollar or to
other benchmark currencies will negatively affect the dollar value of an instrument
denominated in that currency.
Credit Risk Issuers and obligors of sovereign and corporate debt may be unable to
make timely coupon or principal payments, thereby causing the underlying debt or
loan to enter into default.
Liquidity Risk Natural disasters as well as economic, social, and political
developments in a country may cause a decrease in the liquidity of investments
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related to that country, making it difficult to sell quickly, and/or subjecting the seller
to substantial price discounts.
The nature and extent of these risks vary from country to country, among investment instruments, and
over time.
c) Emerging Market Securities. Investments and transactions in products linked to issuers and
obligors incorporated, based, or principally engaged in business in emerging markets countries
carry increased risk and volatility. In addition to the political, sovereign, economic, currency,
credit, and liquidity risks described above, emerging market securities can be subject to the
following risks:
Market Risk. The financial markets can lack transparency, liquidity, efficiency.
Regulatory Risk. There may be less government supervision and regulation of business. The
supervision that may be in place may be subject to manipulation or control. Disclosure and
reporting requirements may be minimal or non-existent.
Legal Risk. The process of legal reform may not proceed at the same pace as market
developments, which could result in uncertainty. Legislation to safeguard the rights of private
ownership may not yet be in place.
Settlement and Clearing Risk. The registration, recordkeeping and transfer of instruments may
be carried out manually, which may cause delays.
d) Mutual Funds. Most mutual funds fall into one of four main categories - money market funds,
bond funds (also called "fixed income" funds), and stock funds (also called "equity" funds) or a
combination generally called ― balanced funds. Generally, the higher the potential return, the
higher the risk of loss. A fund's investment objective and its holdings are influential factors in
determining risk. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Reading the
prospectus will help you to understand the risk associated with that particular fund.
Different mutual fund categories have inherently different risk characteristics. For example, a
bond fund faces credit risk, interest rate risk, and prepayment risk. Bond values are inversely
related to interest rates. If interest rates rise, bond values will go down and vice versa.
Overall "market risk" poses the greatest potential danger for investors in stocks funds. Stock
prices can fluctuate for a broad range of reasons - such as the overall strength of the economy or
demand for particular products or services. A sector stock fund (which invests in a single industry,
such as telecommunications) is at risk that its price will decline due to developments in its
industry. A stock fund that invests across many industries is more sheltered from this risk. For
most funds, investors must pay sales charges, annual fees, and other expenses regardless of how
the fund performs. And, depending on the timing of their investment, investors may also have to
pay taxes on any capital gains distribution they receive.
e) Municipal Securities. Credit risk is the primary risk associated with municipal securities.
Different types of bonds are secured by various types of repayment sources. General obligation
("G.O.") bonds are backed by the full faith and credit and taxing power of the issuer. With revenue
bonds, the interest and principal are dependent upon the revenues paid by users of a facility or
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service or other dedicated revenues including special tax revenues. The probability of repayment
as promised is often determined by an independent reviewer, or ― rating agency. An investor
might also consider that consumer spending that provides the funding or income stream for
revenue bond issuers may be more vulnerable to changes in consumer tastes or a general economic
downturn compared to G.O. bonds.
f) Private Placements. Private Placements are not subject to the same regulatory and disclosure
requirements as mutual funds and ETFs. Moreover, private placement interests are generally
illiquid and may charge higher fees. Private placements are offered through an offering
memorandum, which contains detailed information on the various risks and fees relating to the
particular investment. An offering memorandum and accompanying subscription documents will
be provided to clients investing in these types of securities.
g) Principal-protected Notes. The principal guarantee is subject to the creditworthiness of the
guarantor. In addition, principal protection levels can vary. While some products guarantee 100
percent return of principal, others guarantee as little as 10 percent. In most cases, the principal
guarantee only applies to notes that are held to maturity. Issuers may (but are not obligated to)
provide a secondary market for certain notes but, depending on demand, the notes may trade at
significant discounts to their purchase price and might not return all of the guaranteed amount.
Some principal-protected notes have complicated pay-out structures that can make it hard for an
advisor to accurately assess their risk and potential for growth.
h) Hedge Funds. Hedge funds often engage in leveraging and other speculative investment practices
that may increase the risk of investment loss. A hedge fund's performance can be volatile. An
investor could lose all or a substantial portion of his or her investment. There may be no secondary
market for the investor's interest in the fund. The hedge fund can be highly illiquid and there may
be restrictions on transferring interests in the fund. Hedge funds are not required to provide
periodic pricing or valuation information to investors. Hedge funds may have complex tax
structures. There may be delays in distributing important tax information. Hedge funds are not
subject to the same regulatory requirements as mutual funds. Hedge funds often charge high fees.
The fund's high fees and expenses may offset the fund's trading profits.
i) Structured Products. Structured Products are known as a market linked investment, it is generally
a pre-packaged investment strategy based on derivatives, such as a single security, a basket of
securities such as options, indices, commodities debt issues and/or foreign currencies.
Structured products can be used as an alternative to a direct investment, as part of the asset
allocation process to reduce risk exposure of a portfolio or to utilize a current market trend. The
risks associated with many structure products are similar to those risks involved in option trading.
Other risks may include lack of liquidity and no daily pricing.
j) Exchange Traded Notes. Exchanged traded notes (“ETN's”) do not buy or hold assets to replicate
or approximate the performance of an underlying index. Investors are simply buying a promise to
pay a market return by the issuer of the note if it is held to maturity. ETN's are unsecured debt
obligations of the issuer and are thus particularly exposed to credit risk of that issuer. An ETN’s
closing indicative value is computed by the issuer and is distinct from the ETN’s market price,
which is the price at which an ETN trades in the secondary market. Investors should understand
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that an ETN’s market price can deviate, sometimes significantly, from its indicative value. Any
fees and costs of operating an ETN are deducted from its performance.
k) Exchange-Traded Funds. Exchanged traded funds ("ETFs") often have a stated goal of replicating
an underlying benchmark. There is the chance that the fund's manager will do a poor job of
tracking the performance of that benchmark. Investors should understand that an ETF’s market
price can deviate, sometimes significantly, from its underlying asset value. Any fees and costs of
operating an ETF are deducted from its performance.
l) Leveraged and/or Leveraged-Inverse ETFs: Leveraged ETFs are securities that attempt to
replicate multiples of the performance of an underlying financial index. Inverse ETFs are
designed to replicate the opposite direction of these same indices, often at a multiple. These ETFs
often use a combination of futures, swaps, short sales, and other derivatives to achieve these
objectives. Most leveraged and/or inverse-leveraged ETFs are designed to achieve these results
on a daily basis only. This means that over periods longer than a trading day, the value of these
ETFs can and usually does deviate from the performance of the index they are designed to track.
Over longer periods of time or in situations of high volatility, these deviations can be substantial.
Leveraged ETFs may obtain investment exposure in excess of an ETF’s assets by utilizing
leverage and may lose more money in market conditions that are adverse to its objective than a
similar ETF that does not utilize leverage. Leveraged ETFs are exposed to the risk that a decline
in the daily performance of its relevant index will be leveraged. This means that an investment in
a leveraged ETF will be reduced by an amount that is greater than a daily decline in its relevant
index.
Prior to entering into an IMA with KWA, a client should carefully consider: (i) committing to management
only those assets that the client believes will not be needed for current purposes and that can be invested
on a long-term basis; (ii) that volatility from investing in the market can occur; and (iii) that, over time,
the value of the client’s portfolio may fluctuate and may, at any time, be worth more or less than the
amount originally invested.
Third Party Managers and Sub-advisors - Risks
As stated above, KWA may select certain third-party managers or sub-advisors to manage a portion of its
clients’ assets. In these situations, KWA continues to conduct ongoing due diligence of such managers, but
such recommendations rely to a great extent on the mangers’ ability to successfully implement their
investment strategies. In addition, KWA generally may not have the ability to supervise the managers on a
day-to-day basis.
Annuities - Risks
An annuity is a contract with an insurance company, under which the insurer agrees to make periodic
payments, beginning either immediately or at some future date. An annuity contract is purchased by making
either a single purchase payment or a series of purchase payments. The value of an annuity will vary
depending on the performance of the investment options chosen. The investment options for an annuity are
typically mutual funds (called sub-accounts) that invest in stocks, bonds, money market instruments, or some
combination of the three.
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Although annuities are typically invested in mutual fund sub-accounts, annuities differ from mutual funds
in several important ways:
First, annuities allow an owner to receive periodic payments for the rest of their life (or the life of a
spouse or other designated person). This feature offers some protection against the possibility that,
after retirement, the owner will outlive their assets.
Second, annuities have a death benefit. If the owner dies before the insurer has started making
payments, the beneficiary is guaranteed to receive a specified amount – typically at least the amount
of the purchase payments. The beneficiary will get a benefit from this feature if, at the time of the
owner’s death, the account value is less than the guaranteed amount.
Third, annuities are tax-deferred. That means the owner pays no taxes on the income and investment
gains from an annuity until money is withdrawn. Money can also be transferred from one investment
option to another within an annuity without paying tax at the time of the transfer. When money is
taken out of a variable annuity, the earnings are taxed as ordinary income tax rates rather than lower
capital gains rates. In general, the benefits of tax deferral will outweigh the costs of a variable annuity
only if held as a long-term investment to meet retirement and other long-range goals.
Financial Planning - Risks
The tools KWA uses for incidental financial planning rely on various assumptions, such as estimates of
inflation, risk, economic conditions, and rates of return on security asset classes. All return assumptions use
estimates of future returns of asset classes, not returns of actual investments, and do not include fees or
expenses that clients would pay if they invested in specific products.
Financial planning software is only a tool used to help guide Financial Advisors and the client in developing
an appropriate plan. KWA cannot guarantee that clients will achieve the results shown in the plan. Results
will vary based on the information provided by the client regarding the client’s assets, risk tolerance, and
personal information. Changes to the program’s underlying assumptions or differences in actual personal,
economic, or market outcomes may result in materially different results for the client. Clients should
carefully consider the assumptions and limitations of the financial planning software as disclosed on the
financial planning reports and should discuss the results of the plan with a qualified investment professional
before making any changes in their investment or financial planning program.
Voting Client Securities
As a matter of Advisor policy and practice, KWA does not vote proxies on behalf of advisory clients.
Clients retain the responsibility for receiving and voting proxies for any and all securities owned by the
client. Generally, KWA does not provide advice to clients regarding the voting of proxies. However, third
party money managers recommended by KWA may vote proxies for clients, this will be disclosed in the
third-party money manager’s ADV and agreement.
Performance-Based Fees
KWA does not charge any performance-based fees (i.e., fees based on a share of capital gains on or capital
appreciation of the assets of a client).
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Item 7 – Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers
KWA is required to describe the type and frequency of the information it communicates to the Third-Party
Managers, if any, managing its clients’ investment portfolios. Clients participating in the Program generally
grant KWA the authority to discuss certain non-public information with the Third-Party Managers engaged
to manage their accounts. Depending upon the specific arrangement, the Adviser may be authorized to
disclose various personal information including, without limitation: names, phone numbers, addresses, social
security numbers, tax identification numbers and account numbers. KWA may also share certain information
related to its clients’ financial positions and investment objectives in an effort to ensure that the Third-Party
Managers’ investment decisions remain aligned with its clients’ best interests. This information is
communicated on an initial and ongoing basis, or as otherwise necessary to the management of its clients’
portfolios.
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Item 8 – Client Contact with Portfolio Managers
KWA is required to describe any restrictions on clients’ ability to contact and consult with the portfolio
managers managing their investment portfolios. There are no restrictions on clients’ ability to correspond
with KWA. Clients can generally contact the Third-Party Managers managing their portfolios through KWA
by providing the Adviser with written request and identification of the questions or issues to be discussed
with the Third-Party Managers. After receiving the client’s written request, KWA, at its sole discretion, may
contact the Third-Party Managers for the client or arrange for the Third-Party Managers and the client to
communicate directly.
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Item 9 – Additional Information
Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisors are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that would-be material to your evaluation of an advisor or the integrity of the advisor’s
management. Advisor has no information applicable to this Item. Please visit www.adviserinfo.sec.gov at
any time to view KWA’s registration information and any applicable disciplinary action.
Broker-Dealer Registration
Advisor is neither registered nor has an application pending to register in the U.S. with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) as a securities broker-dealer. However, certain management persons of KWA
such as Mr. Keith Gregg, Mr. Derek Bruton, and Mr. Mike Alsoraimi, are registered representatives of KCP,
a broker-dealer under common control with KWA.
Commodity Pool Operator, Commodity Trading Advisor, Futures Commission Merchant
Registration
KWA is neither registered nor has an application pending to register with the Commodity Futures Trading
Commission (“CFTC”) as a futures commission merchant (“FCM”), a commodity pool operator (“CPO”)
or a commodity trading advisor (“CTA”) or have any application pending to be registered with respect to
any of the foregoing.
Other Financial Affiliations
KWA has common ownership with KCP and certain Financial Advisors are registered representatives of
KCP resulting in a material relationship to KWA’s advisory business and its clients. KCP may act as the
broker for certain KWA clients with brokerage accounts at r KCP respectively. These KCP brokerage
accounts are not subject to IMAs or managed by KWA. KWA advisory fees will not be billed on these
accounts. With respect to the KCP brokerage accounts, KCP and/or its affiliates, including Financial
Advisors registered with KCP receive compensation in the form of management fees, placement fees,
sales charges, redemption fees, structuring fees and trailer fees from the products they issue and/or sell,
as well as from third-party products.
Financial Advisors registered with KCP have a conflict of interest in recommending that clients
purchase products through KCP due to the compensation they receive as described above. Please be
advised that Financial Advisors have a fiduciary obligation to serve the client’s best interest. You are
under no obligation to utilize the services of your Financial Advisor in the purchase or sale of these
products.
Insurance Agents
Certain Financial Advisors may be licensed to sell insurance products through various insurance
companies that are not affiliated with KWA. These products are offered separately from your Financial
Advisor’s relationship with KWA. Any sales of insurance products through your Financial Advisor would
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result in the receipt of commissions or other compensation to your Financial Advisor (in additional to
KWA fees paid by you for the management of your accounts).
The commissions and other compensation received by your Financial Advisor from the sale of securities
through KCP or insurance products do not offset the fees you pay to KWA for the management of your
accounts. Your Financial Advisor has a conflict of interest in offering such other products as commissions
and other compensation could affect the product recommendations. It is your responsibility to determine
whether these other products being offered are appropriate products for your circumstances. You are under
no obligation to utilize the services of your Financial Advisor in the purchase or sale of these insurance
products.
Third Party Managers
The compensation paid to KWA by third-party managers may vary, and thus, there is a conflict of interest
in recommending a manager who shares a larger portion of its advisory fees over other third-party
managers. KWA’s fees may be higher than they would be if clients obtained services directly from the
third-party money manager. There is a conflict of interest in utilizing third party managers that pay a
portion of their advisory fee to KWA, as there is an incentive to KWA in selecting a particular manager
over another in the form of fees or services. In order to minimize this conflict, the KWA seeks to make its
investment and manager selections in the best interest of our clients. You are under no obligation to utilize
the services of third-party managers, specifically where KWA will receive a referral fee.
Code of Ethics
Securities industry regulations require that advisory firms provide their clients with a general description
of the advisory firm's Code of Ethics. KWA has adopted a Code of Ethics that sets forth the governing
ethical standards and principles of the Adviser. It also describes KWA’s policies regarding the following:
the protection of confidential information, including the client's nonpublic personal information; the
review of the personal securities accounts of certain personnel of the Adviser for evidence of manipulative
trading, trading ahead of clients, and insider trading; trading restrictions; training of personnel; and
recordkeeping. All supervised persons at KWA must acknowledge the terms of the Code of Ethics upon
hire, annually and as amended.
Subject to satisfying the Adviser’s policies and applicable laws, KWA personnel may trade for their own
accounts in securities that are recommended to and/or purchased for Adviser’s clients. The Code of Ethics
is designed to permit personnel to invest for their own accounts while assuring that their personal
transaction activity does not interfere with making decisions in the best interest of advisory clients or
implementing those decisions. Neither the Adviser nor any associated person of the Adviser who (a) has
access to nonpublic information regarding clients' securities transactions, (b) is involved in making
securities recommendations to clients, or (c) has access to securities recommendations that are not public
(collectively, the "Access Persons") is permitted to trade in or engage in a securities transaction to his or
her advantage over that of a client. Access Persons are prohibited from buying or selling securities for
their personal portfolio(s) where their decision is substantially derived, in whole or in part, by reason of
his or her employment unless the information also is available to the investing public upon reasonable
inquiry. Access Persons may not execute transactions in their personal accounts ahead of a client’s
transaction in the same security unless certain circumstances exist. Because the Code of Ethics in some
circumstances permits employees to invest in the same securities that they also buy or sell for their clients,
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there is a possibility that employees might benefit from market activity by a client in a security held by an
employee. Employee trading is continually monitored by the Adviser’s Chief Compliance Officer in an
effort to prevent conflicts of interest between KWA and its clients.
Certain affiliated accounts may trade in the same securities with client accounts on an aggregated basis
when consistent with KWA’s obligation of best execution. In such circumstances, all persons participating
in the aggregated order will receive an average share price with all other transaction costs shared on a pro-
rata basis. The Adviser will retain records of the trade order (specifying each participating account) and
its allocation, which will be completed prior to the entry of the aggregated order. Completed orders will
be allocated as specified in the initial trade order. Partially filled orders will be allocated on a pro-rata
basis. Any exceptions must be pre-approved by the Chief Compliance Officer.
Our clients or prospective clients may request a copy of the Adviser's Code of Ethics by contacting the
Chief Compliance Officer at the address or telephone number specified on the introductory page of this
Brochure.
Broker-Dealer Selection
KWA does not have discretionary authority to select the broker-dealer or custodian for custodial or
execution services to accounts it manages. Clients are under no obligation to use the custodian
recommended by KWA. KWA’s primary custodian is Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. (RJFS),
which is used for custody of customer assets and execution of customer transactions. Raymond James &
Associates, Inc. (RJA), an affiliate of RJFS and a member of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and
the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), acts as the clearing agent in the execution of
securities transactions placed through RJFS. RJFS’ involvement with KWA’s clients are exclusively that
of a clearing and custodial firm/relationship. All investment decisions, due diligence, portfolio
management, suitability, etc., are performed by KWA and are the sole responsibility of KWA.
Accordingly, transactions through RJFS may result in higher commissions, greater spreads, or less
favorable net prices than might be the case if KWA freely negotiated commission rates or spreads, or
selected other broker- dealers or custodians on a competitive basis. RJFS charges commissions or
markups/mark-downs on transactions. The foregoing notwithstanding, KWA will monitor the execution
capabilities, transaction costs and services provided of all broker-dealers it uses on an ongoing basis and
may direct client securities transactions to other broker-dealers as appropriate. In addition to RJFS, the
KWA also manages from time- to-time certain customer assets and accounts that may be held outside of
RJFS (i.e., other custodians).
KWA may also recommend/require that clients establish brokerage accounts with the Schwab Advisor
Services division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”), a registered broker-dealer, member SIPC,
to maintain custody of clients’ assets and to effect trades for their accounts. The final decision to custody
assets with Schwab is at the discretion of the Advisor’s clients, including those accounts under ERISA or
IRA rules and regulations, in which case the client is acting as either the plan sponsor or IRA
accountholder. KWA is independently owned and operated and not affiliated with Schwab. Schwab
provides KWA with access to its institutional trading and custody services, which are typically not
available to Schwab retail investors. These services generally are available to independent investment
advisors on an unsolicited basis, at no charge to them so long as a total of at least $10 million of the
advisor’s clients’ assets are maintained in accounts at Schwab Advisor Services. Schwab’s services
include brokerage services that are related to the execution of securities transactions, custody, research,
including that in the form of advice, analyses and reports, and access to mutual funds and other
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investments that are otherwise generally available only to institutional investors or would require a
significantly higher minimum initial investment.
For KWA client accounts maintained in its custody, Schwab generally does not charge separately for
custody services but is compensated by account holders through commissions or other transaction-related
or asset-based fees for securities trades that are executed through Schwab or that settle into Schwab
accounts.
Schwab also makes available to KWA other products and services that benefit KWA but may not benefit
its clients’ accounts. These benefits may include national, regional or KWA specific educational events
organized and/or sponsored by Schwab Advisor Services. Other potential benefits may include occasional
business entertainment of personnel of KWA by Schwab Advisor Services personnel, including meals,
invitations to sporting events, including golf tournaments, and other forms of entertainment, some of
which may accompany educational opportunities. Other of these products and services assist KWA in
managing and administering clients’ accounts. These include software and other technology (and related
technological training) that provide access to client account data (such as trade confirmations and account
statements), facilitate trade execution (and allocation of aggregated trade orders for multiple client
accounts), provide research, pricing information and other market data, facilitate payment of KWA’s fees
from its clients’ accounts, and assist with back-office training and support functions, recordkeeping and
client reporting. Many of these services generally may be used to service all or some substantial number
of KWA’S accounts, including accounts not maintained at Schwab Advisor Services. Schwab Advisor
Services also makes available to KWA other services intended to help KWA manage and further develop
its business enterprise. These services may include professional compliance, legal and business consulting,
publications and conferences on practice management, information technology, business succession,
regulatory compliance, employee benefits providers, human capital consultants, insurance and marketing.
In addition, Schwab may make available, arrange and/or pay vendors for these types of services rendered
to KWA by independent third parties. Schwab Advisor Services may discount or waive fees it would
otherwise charge for some of these services or pay all or a part of the fees of a third-party providing these
services to KWA. While, as a fiduciary, KWA endeavors to act in its clients’ best interests, KWA’s
recommendation/requirement that clients maintain their assets in accounts at Schwab may be based in part
on the benefit to KWA of the availability of some of the foregoing products and services and other
arrangements and not solely on the nature, cost or quality of custody and brokerage services provided by
Schwab, which may create a potential conflict of interest.
KWA will monitor the execution capabilities, transaction costs and services provided of all broker-dealers
it uses on an ongoing basis and may direct client securities transactions to other broker-dealers as
appropriate.
Research and Other Soft-Dollar Benefits
KWA currently has no written soft dollar agreements. KWA will primarily execute securities transactions
through RJFS, and accordingly, does not typically direct brokerage in consideration for research received.
Directed Brokerage
You are serviced on a “directed brokerage basis”, where KWA will place trades within the established
account at the custodian designated by you. Further, your accounts are traded within their respective
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brokerage account. Because you are selecting the custodian for your accounts, KWA 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 your designated custodian. Please note
that not all advisers require their clients to direct brokerage.
KWA may not engage in any principal transactions (i.e., trade of any security from or to KWA’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).
Special Considerations for ERISA Clients
A retirement or ERISA plan client may direct all or part of portfolio transactions for its account through a
specific broker or dealer in order to obtain goods or services on behalf of the plan. Such direction is
permitted provided that the goods and services provided are reasonable expenses of the plan incurred in the
ordinary course of its business for which it otherwise would be obligated and empowered to pay. ERISA
prohibits directed brokerage arrangements when the goods or services purchased are not for the exclusive
benefit of the plan. Consequently, KWA will request that plan sponsors who direct plan brokerage provide
us with a letter documenting that this arrangement will be for the exclusive benefit of the plan.
Aggregation of Trades
KWA generally does not aggregate trades. Where practicable, certain client portfolio orders for the same
security may be combined or “batched” and executed as block transactions in order to facilitate best
execution as well as for the purpose of negotiating more favorable brokerage commissions. Where a block
trade is executed for a number of client accounts, the average execution price on all of the purchases and
sales that are aggregated to this purpose should be used for all accounts. If an entire block is not fully
executed on the same day, KWA’s policies require an allocation method that is fair and reasonable to all
clients.
Review of Account
During periodic reviews, KWA seeks to analyze a variety of factors, including risk tolerance, suitability
and fiduciary standards. KWA requires that the Financial Advisors have a reasonable basis to believe that
recommended investment strategies are in the best interest for its clients based on information obtained
from their clients through reasonable diligence. In addition, account reviews will take into consideration
the current economic environment, the outlook for the securities markets, and the merits of the securities
in which the accounts are invested. Clients are strongly encouraged to immediately notify their Financial
Advisor of the following: (a) a change in the client’s investment objectives, guidelines and/or financial
situation; (b) change in strategy or diversification; (c) change in tax considerations; (d) plans to add or
withdrawn from the account; and (e) any other changes or concerns their Financial Advisory may need to
know to properly manage their accounts. For discretionary accounts, the allocation of each portfolio is
adjusted, and securities selected, at the Financial Advisor’s discretion, in accordance with the client's
investment objectives, risk tolerance, and financial needs. Accounts are reviewed by Financial Advisors
on a periodic basis.
The qualified custodian for a client account will provide the client with a monthly or quarterly statement
of the value of the client’s account. These reports generally include, among other things, a summary of
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all activity in the account, including all purchases and sales of securities and any debits and credits to the
account, a summary of holdings including a portfolio valuation, and the change in value of the client’s
account(s) during the reporting period. Clients may also receive other reports produced by the Financial
Advisor. You are strongly encouraged to compare any such reports from KWA or Financial Advisor with
statements from custodians. Our reports may vary from custodial statements based on accounting
procedures, reporting dates, or valuation methodologies of certain securities. Please contact KWA with
any questions.
Third Party Manager
Financial Advisors will review third-party money manager reports provided to the client in order to review
client’s investment and financial profile. KWA will assist client to understand and evaluate services
provided by the third-party manager. The client is expected to notify KWA of any changes in his/her
financial situation, investment objectives, or account restrictions that could affect their account. Upon
client request, KWA will contact directly the third-party money manager managing to account to facilitate
any request from the client.
Advisory & Consultation Services for Retirement Plan Sponsors
Retirement Plan Sponsor clients’ advisory accounts will be reviewed based on the terms outlined in the
Investment Policy Statement and advisory agreement. For clients that have entered into a consultation
agreement, the frequency and scope of periodic review will be stipulated in the Investment Policy Statement
and in the advisory agreement.
Financial Consultation Service
Financial consultation clients generally do not receive reviews of their written plans unless agreed to by
Financial Advisor. Any type of reporting is agreed upon by Financial Advisor and the client on a case-by-
case basis. KWA generally does not provide ongoing services to financial consultation clients, but
Financial Advisors are willing to meet with clients upon their request to discuss updates to their plans or
changes in their circumstances. In cases where KWA has been contracted to conduct ongoing financial
consultation services, the Financial Advisor will conduct reviews as agreed upon with the client.
Institutional Advisory and Consultation Service Reviews
Institutional client advisory accounts are managed on a continual basis, and KWA will review the
accounts periodically with the client on a schedule agreed upon in the Investment Policy Statement and
services agreement. If the client has entered into an institutional consultation agreement, the frequency
and scope of the review will be stipulated in the Investment Policy Statement and in the services
agreement.
Clients Referrals
Advisor’s compensation is primarily in the form of advisory and management fees. KWA currently does
not receive client referrals from solicitors. In connection to advisory services provided, KWA may refer
clients to unaffiliated professionals for specific needs, such as mortgage brokerage, real estate sales, estate
planning, legal, and/or tax/accounting.
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In turn, these professionals may also refer clients to KWA. Although KWA receives indirect economic
benefit, the Advisor does not have any arrangements with individuals or companies that we refer clients
to, and we do not receive any compensation for these referrals. Clients are under no obligation to use the
referred vendors and any compensation to the referenced vendors should be outlined in service agreement
between clients and unaffiliated professionals.
Other Compensation/Benefits
KWA and Financial Advisors, in certain cases, receive monetary and other support from product
companies used in client portfolios for technology, training, education, industry meetings and client
marketing. The compensation is generally paid in the form of reimbursement or direct payment of
expenses. The receipt of such compensation is a conflict of interest as KWA and/or Financial Advisors
may choose based upon these arrangements. KWA and Financial Advisors are obligated to act in the
client's best interest at all times.
KWA receives benefits for working with certain custodians such as the ability to access their trade desks,
access to complimentary technology, discounts on technology and other business support resources,
complimentary newsletters and periodicals. Custodians, including RJFS, in certain cases, provide financial
support for education and industry conferences. RJFS provides KWA with monetary support to assist
Financial Advisors in their transition from other advisory or brokerage firms to KWA, including loans,
assistance with overhead, travel and lodging assistance for education and training meetings, and other
related assistance. The commissions and/or transaction fees charged by these custodians, including RJFS
may be higher or lower than those charged by other custodians. These arrangements create a conflict of
interest for KWA since there is a financial incentive to utilize RJFS or other custodians providing similar
support. KWA periodically evaluates these arrangements to ensure the overall services, support and costs
of execution through such custodians is in the best interests of its clients.
Custody
Pursuant to Rule 206(4)-2 of the Advisers Act, KWA is deemed to have custody of client funds because
the Adviser has the authority and ability to debit its fees directly from clients’ accounts. Please note that
KWA’s does not have physical custody of client assets (including monies or securities). To mitigate any
potential conflicts of interests, all KWA client account assets are maintained with independent qualified
custodians.
KWA may only implement its investment management recommendations after the client has arranged for
and furnished KWA with all information and authorization regarding its accounts. Clients will receive
statements on at least a quarterly basis directly from the qualified custodian that holds and maintains their
assets. Clients are urged to carefully review all custodial statements and compare such official custodial
records to the performance reports that KWA may provide.
Investment Discretion
KWA offers discretionary management services. KWA obtains discretionary authority only in connection
with its discretionary management services. When a client elects KWA’s discretionary management
services, the client will sign an agreement that provides KWA Advisors with the discretionary authority.
KWA is then authorized to select the securities and the quantities or amounts of securities to be purchased,
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leveraged, transferred, exchanged, traded and sold consistent with the stated investment objectives, risk
profile, and investment restrictions adopted by the client.
KWA’s discretionary authority is limited by any reasonable restrictions that the client places on the
management of the account, and the investing parameters set forth by KWA and the client, if any. If KWA
deems a proposed restriction unreasonable, KWA may discontinue the advisory service. Reasonability is
based on whether the restriction(s) will impose a significant time burden on KWA to comply with such
restrictions. KWA also reserves the right not to accept and/or terminate management of a client’s account
if it feels that the client-imposed restrictions would limit or prevent it from meeting and/or maintaining its
overall investment strategy.
As described above, KWA also obtains the authority to designate the broker-dealers or other financial
intermediaries through whom transactions in the accounts will be executed, cleared or settled.
Financial Information
Registered investment advisers are required to provide you with certain financial information or disclosures
about their financial condition. Adviser does not require prepayment of fees six months or more in advance,
has no financial commitment that impairs its ability to meet contractual and fiduciary commitments to
clients, and has not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding. Accordingly, no financial statements are
required to be provided by Adviser to its clients and prospective clients.
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