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August 13, 2025
Disclosure Form ADV Part 2A
Firm:
CRD:
Phone:
Website:
Address:
Maridea Wealth Management LLC
#325523
(347) 289-5227
www.marideawealth.com
25 Kent Avenue, Suite 401, Brooklyn, NY 11249
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Maridea
Wealth Management LLC (“Maridea” or the “Adviser”). If you have any questions about the
contents of this brochure, please contact us at (347) 289-5227. The information in this brochure
has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or
by any state securities authority. Additional information about Maridea Wealth Management LLC
also is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Trust | Service | Integrity
Item 2 – Material Changes
Form ADV 2 is divided into two parts: Part 2A (the "Disclosure Brochure") and Part 2B (the "Brochure Supplement"). The Disclosure
Brochure provides information about a variety of topics relating to an Adviser’s business practices and conflicts of interest. The
Brochure Supplement provides information about the Advisory Persons of Maridea.
Maridea believes that communication and transparency are the foundation of its relationship with clients and will continually strive to
provide you with complete and accurate information at all times. Maridea encourages all current and prospective clients to read this
Disclosure Brochure and discuss any questions you may have with the Adviser.
Material Changes
This is the Advisers first annual amendment filing. The following material changes have been made to this disclosure brochure since
its last filing and distribution to Clients on June 6, 2025:
• Effective July 14, 2025, the Adviser has appointed Nicholas Crow as Chief Operating Officer and Bryan Hinmon as Chief
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Investment Officer.
The Adviser has established a minimum relationship size for the effective servicing of Client accounts. For more information,
please see Item 7 of the Disclosure Brochure.
The Adviser has amended Item 5 to outline that Clients may be charged an advisory fee for assets under advisement with
the Adviser.
The Adviser has established an institutional relationship with Fidelity. Please see Items 12 and 14 for additional details.
Future Changes
From time to time, the Adviser may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in business practices, changes in regulations
or routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This complete Disclosure Brochure or a Summary of Material
Changes shall be provided to you annually and if a material change occurs.
At any time, you may view the current Disclosure Brochure on-line at the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Adviser’s firm name or CRD# 325523. You may also request a copy of this Disclosure
Brochure at any time by contacting the Adviser at (347) 289-5227.
Maridea Wealth Management LLC
25 Kent Avenue, Suite 401, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Phone: (347) 289-5227
https://marideawealth.com/
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Item 2 – Material Changes ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Item 3 – Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................... 3
Item 4 – Advisory Services ................................................................................................................................... 4
A. Firm Information ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
B. Advisory Services Offered .............................................................................................................................................. 4
C. Client Account Management .......................................................................................................................................... 6
D. Wrap Fee Programs ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
E. Assets Under Management ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ......................................................................................................................... 6
A. Fees for Advisory Services ............................................................................................................................................. 6
B. Fee Billing ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
C. Other Fees and Expenses ............................................................................................................................................. 8
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination .................................................................................................................. 8
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities ............................................................................................................................ 9
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management .................................................................. 9
Item 7 – Types of Clients ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ........................................................ 10
A. Methods of Analysis ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
B. Risk of Loss .................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ....................................................................................................................... 12
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ......................................................................... 12
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading .............. 13
A. Code of Ethics .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest ........................................................................................................................ 13
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients .......................................................................................................... 13
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client ................................................................................................................... 14
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ............................................................................................................................ 14
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s] ................................................................................................................................ 14
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades .............................................................................................................................. 14
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ............................................................................................................................ 15
A. Frequency of Reviews .................................................................................................................................................. 15
B. Causes for Reviews ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
C. Review Reports ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ........................................................................................ 15
A. Compensation Received by Maridea ........................................................................................................................... 15
B. Compensation for Client Referrals ............................................................................................................................... 16
Item 15 – Custody ................................................................................................................................................ 16
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ......................................................................................................................... 17
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ...................................................................................................................... 17
Item 18 – Financial Information .......................................................................................................................... 17
Privacy Policy ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
Maridea Wealth Management LLC
25 Kent Avenue, Suite 401, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Phone: (347) 289-5227
https://marideawealth.com/
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Item 4 – Advisory Services
A. Firm Information
Maridea Wealth Management LLC (“Maridea” or the “Adviser”) is a registered investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission. The Adviser is organized as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) under the laws of the State of New York.
Maridea was founded in February 2023 and became a registered investment adviser in February 2024. Through various intermediate
subsidiaries, Maridea is wholly owned by Maridea Holdings, LLC. Maridea Holdings is primarily owned and controlled by Pelican
Maridea Investco LLC. This Disclosure Brochure provides information regarding the qualifications, business practices, and the advisory
services provided by Maridea.
Certain Advisory Persons and branch offices may use marketing names or other names that are held out to the public. Such names
are known as “doing business as” or “DBA” names. The purpose of using a name other than Maridea is for Advisory Persons to
create a brand that is specific to the Advisory Person and/or branch but separate from Maridea. Investment advisory activities are
provided through Maridea and subject to the supervision of Maridea.
For additional information regarding this Disclosure Brochure, please reach out to the Adviser’s Chief Compliance Officer, Robert
Pagliuco. Mr. Pagliuco can be reached by contacting the Adviser directly at (347) 289-5227 or via email at
robert.pagliuco@marideawealth.com.
B. Advisory Services Offered
Maridea offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, businesses and retirement plans
(each referred to as a “Client”).
The Adviser serves as a fiduciary to Clients, as defined under the applicable laws and regulations. As a fiduciary, the Adviser upholds
a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client and seeks to mitigate potential conflicts of interest. Maridea's fiduciary
commitment is further described in the Adviser’s Code of Ethics. For more information regarding the Code of Ethics, please see Item
11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading.
Investment Management Services
Maridea provides customized investment advisory solutions for its Clients. This is achieved through continuous personal Client contact
and interaction while providing discretionary investment management and related advisory services. Maridea works closely with each
Client to identify their investment goals and objectives as well as risk tolerance and financial situation in order to create a portfolio
strategy. Maridea will then construct an investment portfolio, consisting of low-cost, diversified mutual funds and/or exchange-traded
funds (ETFs”) to achieve the Client’s investment goals. The Adviser may also utilize individual stocks, bonds, or alternative
investments to meet the needs of its Clients. The Adviser may retain other types of investments from the Client’s legacy portfolio
due to fit with the overall portfolio strategy, tax-related reasons, or other reasons as identified between the Adviser and the Client.
Maridea’s investment strategies are primarily long-term focused, but the Adviser may buy, sell or re-allocate positions that have been
held for less than one year to meet the objectives of the Client or due to market conditions. Maridea will construct, implement and
monitor the portfolio to ensure it meets the goals, objectives, circumstances, and risk tolerance agreed to by the Client. Each Client
will have the opportunity to place reasonable restrictions on the types of investments to be held in their respective portfolio, subject
to acceptance by the Adviser.
Maridea evaluates and selects investments for inclusion in Client portfolios only after applying its internal due diligence process.
Maridea may recommend, on occasion, redistributing investment allocations to diversify the portfolio. Maridea may recommend
specific positions to increase sector or asset class weightings. The Adviser may recommend employing cash positions as a possible
hedge against market movement.
Maridea may recommend selling positions for reasons that include, but are not limited to, harvesting capital gains or losses, business
or sector risk exposure to a specific security or class of securities, overvaluation or overweighting of the position[s] in the portfolio,
change in risk tolerance of the Client, generating cash to meet Client needs, or any risk deemed unacceptable for the Client’s risk
tolerance.
Maridea Wealth Management LLC
25 Kent Avenue, Suite 401, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Phone: (347) 289-5227
https://marideawealth.com/
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At no time will Maridea accept or maintain custody of a Client’s funds or securities, except for the limited authority as outlined in Item
15 – Custody. All Client assets will be managed within the designated account[s] at the Custodian, pursuant to the terms of the
advisory agreement. Please see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices.
Retirement Accounts – When the Adviser provides investment advice to Clients regarding ERISA retirement accounts or individual
retirement accounts (“IRAs”), the Adviser is a fiduciary within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act
(“ERISA”) and/or the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”), as applicable, which are laws governing retirement accounts. When deemed to
be in the Client’s best interest, the Adviser will provide investment advice to a Client regarding a distribution from an ERISA retirement
account or to roll over the assets to an IRA, or recommend a similar transaction including rollovers from one ERISA sponsored Plan
to another, one IRA to another IRA, or from one type of account to another account (e.g. commission-based account to fee-based
account). Such a recommendation creates a conflict of interest if the Adviser will earn a new (or increase its current) advisory fee
as a result of the transaction. No client is under any obligation to roll over a retirement account to an account managed by the
Adviser.
Use of Independent Managers – Maridea may recommend that a Client utilize one or more unaffiliated investment managers or
investment platforms (collectively “Independent Managers”) for all or a portion of a Client’s investment portfolio. In such instances,
the Client may be required to authorize and enter into an advisory agreement with the Independent Manager[s] that defines the
terms in which the Independent Manager[s] will provide investment management and related services. The Adviser may also assist
in the development of the initial policy recommendations and managing the ongoing Client relationship. The Adviser will perform
initial and ongoing oversight and due diligence over the selected Independent Manager[s] to ensure the Independent Managers’
strategies and target allocations remain aligned with its clients’ investment objectives and overall best interests. The Client, prior to
entering into an agreement with an unaffiliated investment manager[s] or investment platform[s], will be provided with the
Independent Manager's Form ADV 2A (or a brochure that makes the appropriate disclosures).
Cash Management & Treasury Services – Maridea also offers cash management and treasury management services include the
collections, disbursement, information reporting, capital management, currencies, and risk management for businesses. The Adviser
tracks and manages the Client’s business’s clients’ cash flow and helps them invest their cash balances in appropriate securities
depending on liquidity needs and yield.
Financial Planning Services
Maridea will typically provide a variety of financial planning and consulting services to Clients, pursuant to a written financial planning
agreement. Services are offered in several areas of a Client’s financial situation, depending on their goals and objectives. Generally,
such financial planning services involve preparing a formal financial plan or rendering a specific financial consultation based on the
Client’s financial goals and objectives. This planning or consulting may encompass one or more areas of need, including but not
limited to, investment planning, retirement planning, personal savings, education savings, estate planning and other areas of a Client’s
financial situation.
A financial plan developed for, or financial consultation rendered to the Client will usually include general recommendations for a
course of activity or specific actions to be taken by the Client. For example, recommendations may be made that the Client start or
revise their investment programs, commence or alter retirement savings, establish education savings and/or charitable giving
programs.
Maridea may also refer Clients to an accountant, attorney or other specialists, as appropriate for their unique situation. For certain
financial planning engagements, the Adviser will provide a written summary of the Client’s financial situation, observations, and
recommendations. For consulting or ad-hoc engagements, the Adviser may not provide a written summary. Plans or consultations
are typically completed within six (6) months of contract date, assuming all information and documents requested are provided
promptly.
Financial planning and consulting recommendations pose a conflict between the interests of the Adviser and the interests of the
Client. For example, the Adviser has an incentive to recommend that Clients engage the Adviser for investment management services
or to increase the level of investment assets with the Adviser, as it would increase the amount of advisory fees paid to the Adviser.
Clients are not obligated to implement any recommendations made by the Adviser or maintain an ongoing relationship with the
Adviser. If the Client elects to act on any of the recommendations made by the Adviser, the Client is under no obligation to implement
the transaction through the Adviser.
Maridea Wealth Management LLC
25 Kent Avenue, Suite 401, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Phone: (347) 289-5227
https://marideawealth.com/
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Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Maridea provides retirement plan advisory services on behalf of the retirement plans (each a “Plan”) and the company (the “Plan
Sponsor”). The Adviser’s retirement plan advisory services are designed to assist the Plan Sponsor in meeting its fiduciary obligations
to the Plan and its Plan Participants. Each engagement is customized to the needs of the Plan and Plan Sponsor. Services generally
include:
Investment Oversight Service (ERISA 3(21))
Investment Management Services (ERISA 3(38))
Performance Reporting
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• Ongoing Investment Recommendations and Assistance
• ERISA 404(c) Assistance
These services are provided by Maridea serving in the capacity of a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974, as amended (“ERISA”). In accordance with ERISA Section 408(b)(2), the Plan Sponsor is provided with a written description
of Maridea’s fiduciary status, the specific services to be rendered, and all direct and indirect compensation the Adviser reasonably
expects under the engagement.
C. Client Account Management
Prior to engaging Maridea to provide investment advisory services, each Client is required to enter into one or more agreements with
the Adviser that define the terms, conditions, authority and responsibilities of the Adviser and the Client. These services may include:
• Establishing an Investment Strategy – Maridea, in connection with the Client, will develop a strategy that seeks to achieve
the Client’s goals and objectives.
• Asset Allocation – Maridea will develop a strategic asset allocation that is targeted to meet the investment objectives, time
horizon, financial situation and tolerance for risk for each Client.
• Portfolio Construction – Maridea will develop a portfolio for the Client that is intended to meet the stated goals and objectives
of the Client.
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Investment Management and Supervision – Maridea will provide investment management and ongoing oversight of the
Client’s investment portfolio. At any time, a client may request reasonable restrictions on the types of investments held in
their portfolio, subject to the Adviser’s approval.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
Maridea does not manage or place Client assets into a wrap fee program. Investment management services are provided directly by
Maridea.
E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, Maridea manages $469,226,780 in Client assets, $448,748,774 of which are managed on a
discretionary basis and $20,478,006 of which is managed on a non-discretionary basis. Clients may request more current information
at any time by contacting the Adviser.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
The following paragraphs detail the fee structure and compensation methodology for services provided by the Adviser. Each Client
engaging the Adviser for services described herein shall be required to enter into one or more written agreements with the Adviser.
A. Fees for Advisory Services
Investment Management Services
Investment management fees are paid monthly or quarterly("billing period”), in advance or arrears, pursuant to the terms of the
investment management or client advisory agreement. Investment management fees are based on the market value of the assets in the
account[s] during the respective billing period. Investment management fees range up to 2.50% annually based on several factors,
Maridea Wealth Management LLC
25 Kent Avenue, Suite 401, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Phone: (347) 289-5227
https://marideawealth.com/
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including: the scope and complexity of the services to be provided; the level of assets to be managed; and the overall relationship with
the Adviser. Relationships with multiple objectives, specific reporting requirements, portfolio restrictions and other complexities may be
charged a higher fee.
The investment management fee in the first billing period of service is prorated from the inception date of the account[s] to the end of
the billing period. Fees may be negotiable at the sole discretion of the Adviser. The Client’s fees will take into consideration the aggregate
assets under management with the Adviser. All securities held in accounts managed by Maridea will be independently valued by the
Custodian. The Adviser will conduct periodic reviews of the Custodian’s valuation to ensure accurate billing. See Fee Billing below for
further information.
The Adviser’s fee is exclusive of, and in addition to any applicable securities transaction and custody fees, and other related costs and
expenses described in Item 5.C below, which may be incurred by the Client. However, the Adviser shall not receive any portion of these
commissions, fees, and costs.
Use of Independent Managers
For Clients referred by the Adviser to an Independent Manager, the Client’s fee may be separately billed or deducted from the Client’s
account[s] by or on behalf of the Independent Manager depending on the nature of the relationship between the Advisor and the
Independent Manager.
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Assets Under Advisement
As part of the Adviser’s investment management services, Clients may also be charged fees for assets under advisement with the
Adviser. The fee charged for a Client’s assets under advisement will be outlined in the investment management or client advisory
agreement and based on the scope of services to be provided to the Client.
Cash Management & Treasury Services
Maridea also offers cash management and treasury management services at a fixed fee agreed upon based on the complexity of the
scope. Fees will be charged either monthly in advance or in arrears pursuant to the agreement.
Financial Planning Services
Maridea offers financial planning services either as a component of investment management services or as a stand-alone engagement.
Fixed financial planning fees range up to $10,000. Hourly financial planning fees range up to $250 per hour. Fees may be negotiable
based on the nature and complexity of the services to be provided and the overall relationship with the Adviser. An estimate for total
hours and overall costs will be provided to the Client prior to engaging in these services.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Fees for retirement plan advisory services are charged monthly or quarterly, in arrears or in advance, pursuant to the terms of the
retirement plan advisory agreement. Retirement plan fees are based on the market value of assets under management at the end of the
respective billing period. Fees range up to 1.00% and may be negotiable depending on the size and complexity of the Plan.
B. Fee Billing
Investment Management Services
Investment management fees are calculated by the Adviser or its delegate and either invoiced to the Client or deducted from the Client’s
account[s] at the Custodian. The Adviser shall send a fee billing calculation to the Client, or invoice to the Custodian indicating the
amount of the fees to be charged for the billing period. Fees will be calculated and payable in advance or in arrears on a monthly or
quarterly basis, as determined by the investment management or client advisory agreement between the Client and the Advisor. The
annual percentage or fee rate will be pro-rated for the number of calendar days in the billing period and applied to the market value of
assets under management in the Client’s account[s] based on the average daily balance for the billing period for fees calculated in
arrears, and the beginning of period balance for fees calculated in advance.. For fees charged through the Custodian, Clients will be
provided with a statement, at least quarterly, from the Custodian reflecting the deduction of the investment advisory fee. Clients are
urged to review the statements or invoices provided for accuracy. Note, Clients are required to provide written authorization permitting
advisory fees to be deducted by Maridea to be paid directly from their account[s] held by the Custodian as part of the investment
management agreement and separate account forms provided by the Custodian.
Maridea Wealth Management LLC
25 Kent Avenue, Suite 401, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Phone: (347) 289-5227
https://marideawealth.com/
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Use of Independent Managers
For Clients referred by the Adviser to an Independent Manager, the Client’s fee may be separately billed or deducted from the Client’s
account[s] with the respective manager and a portion of the investment advisory fee may be provided to Maridea.
Assets Under Advisement
Fees that are charged to Clients for their assets under advisement with the Adviser are calculated by the Adviser or its delegate and
either invoiced to the Client or deducted from the Client’s account as outlined within the investment management or client advisory
agreement. Fees will be calculated and payable in advance or in arrears on a monthly or quarterly basis, as determined by the
investment management or client advisory agreement between the Client and the Advisor. The annual percentage or fee rate will be
pro-rated for the number of calendar days in the billing period and applied to the market value of assets under advisement in the Client’s
account[s] based on the average daily balance for the billing period for fees calculated in arrears, and the beginning of period balance
for fees calculated in advance.
Financial Planning Services
Financial planning fees are invoiced by the Adviser and are due upon completion of the agreed upon deliverable[s].
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Retirement plan advisory fees may be directly invoiced to the Plan Sponsor or deducted from the assets of the Plan, depending on the
terms of the retirement plan advisory agreement.
C. Other Fees and Expenses
Clients may incur certain fees or charges imposed by third parties, other than Maridea, in connection with investments made on
behalf of the Client’s account[s]. The Client is responsible for all custody and securities execution fees charged by the Custodian, as
applicable. The Adviser's recommended Custodian does not charge securities transaction fees for ETF and equity trades in a Client's
account, provided that the account meets the terms and conditions of the Custodian's brokerage requirements. However, the
Custodian typically charges for mutual funds and other types of investments. The fees charged by Maridea are separate and distinct
from these custody and execution fees.
In addition, all fees paid to Maridea for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the expenses charged by mutual
funds and ETFs to their shareholders, if applicable. These fees and expenses are described in each fund’s prospectus. These fees
and expenses will generally be used to pay management fees for the funds, other fund expenses, account administration (e.g.,
custody, brokerage and account reporting), and a possible distribution fee. A Client may be able to invest in these products directly,
without the services of Maridea, but would not receive the services provided by Maridea which are designed, among other things, to
assist the Client in determining which products or services are most appropriate for each Client’s financial situation and objectives.
Accordingly, the Client should review both the fees charged by the fund[s] and the fees charged by Maridea to fully understand the
total fees to be paid. Please refer to Item 12 – Brokerage Practices for additional information.
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination
Investment Management Services
Maridea may be compensated for its investment management services in advance or arrears. Either party may terminate the investment
management or client advisory agreement, at any time, by providing advance written notice to the other party. The Client may also
terminate the investment management agreement within five (5) business days of signing the Adviser’s agreement at no cost to the
Client. After the five-day period, the Client will incur charges for bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of termination and such
fees will be due and payable by the Client. The Client’s investment management agreement with the Adviser is non-transferable without
the Client’s prior consent.
Use of Independent Managers
In the event that a Client should wish to terminate their relationship with the Independent Manager, the terms for termination will be
set forth in the respective agreements between the Client and that Independent Manager. Maridea will assist the Client with the
termination and transition as appropriate.
Maridea Wealth Management LLC
25 Kent Avenue, Suite 401, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Phone: (347) 289-5227
https://marideawealth.com/
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Assets Under Advisement
Maridea may be compensated for its investment management services for a Clients assets under advisement, in advance or arrears.
Either party may terminate the investment management or client advisory agreement, at any time, by providing advance written notice
to the other party. The Client may also terminate the investment management agreement within five (5) business days of signing the
Adviser’s agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-day period, the Client will incur charges for bona fide advisory services
rendered to the point of termination and such fees will be due and payable by the Client. The Client’s investment management agreement
with the Adviser is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
Financial Planning Services
Maridea is compensated for its financial planning services upon completion of the engagement deliverable[s]. Either party may terminate
the financial planning agreement, at any time, by providing advance written notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate the
financial planning agreement within five (5) business days of signing the Adviser’s agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-day
period, the Client will incur charges for bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of termination and such fees will be due and
payable by the Client. Upon termination, the Client shall be billed for actual hours logged on the planning project times the contractual
hourly rate. The Client’s financial planning agreement with the Adviser is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Maridea may be compensated for its retirement plan advisory services in advance. Either party may request to terminate the retirement
plan advisory agreement, at any time, by providing advance written notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate the
retirement plan advisory agreement within five (5) business days of signing the Adviser’s agreement at no cost to the Client. After the
five-day period, the Client will incur charges for bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of termination and such fees will be
due and payable by the Client. The Adviser will refund any unearned, prepaid retirement plan advisory fees from the effective date of
termination to the end of the billing period. The Client’s retirement plan services agreement with the Adviser is non-transferable without
the Client’s prior consent.
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities
Maridea does not buy or sell securities to earn commissions and does not receive any compensation for securities transactions in
any Client account, other than the investment advisory fees noted above.
In one’s separate capacity as registered representative, an Advisory Persons of Maridea may implement securities transactions on a
commission basis through Private Clients Services ("PCS"), a securities broker-dealer, and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority (“FINRA”) and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (“SIPC”). In such instances, an Advisory Person will receive
commission-based compensation in connection with the purchase and sale of securities, including 12b-1 fees for the sale of investment
company products. Compensation earned by an Advisory Person in one’s capacity as a registered representative is separate and in
addition to Maridea’s advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest because Advisory Persons who are registered
representatives have an incentive to effect securities transactions for the purpose of generating commissions rather than solely based
on the Client. We mitigate this conflict in two ways. First, Clients always have the right to choose whether to purchase securities products
through one of our Advisory Persons. Second, Maridea will not charge an ongoing investment advisory fee on any assets implemented
in the separate capacity of one of our Advisory Persons. Please see Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Maridea does not charge performance-based fees for its investment advisory services. The fees charged by Maridea are as described
in Item 5 above and are not based upon the capital appreciation of the funds or securities held by any Client.
Maridea does not manage any proprietary investment funds or limited partnerships (for example, a mutual fund or a hedge fund)
and has no financial incentive to recommend any particular investment options to its Clients.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
Maridea offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, foundations, trusts, estates, businesses,
employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, limited liability companies, and retirement plans.
Maridea Wealth Management LLC
25 Kent Avenue, Suite 401, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Phone: (347) 289-5227
https://marideawealth.com/
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Maridea generally requires a minimum relationship size of $100,000 to effectively implement its investment process. This amount
may be reduced or waived at the Adviser’s sole discretion.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
Maridea primarily employs fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory in developing investment strategies for its Clients.
Research and analysis from Maridea are derived from numerous sources, including financial media companies, third-party research
materials, Internet sources, and review of company activities, including annual reports, prospectuses, press releases and research
prepared by others.
Fundamental analysis utilizes economic and business indicators as investment selection criteria. This criteria consists generally of
ratios and trends that may indicate the overall strength and financial viability of the entity being analyzed. Assets are deemed suitable
if they meet certain criteria to indicate that they are a strong investment with a value discounted by the market. While this type of
analysis helps the Adviser in evaluating a potential investment, it does not guarantee that the investment will increase in value. Assets
meeting the investment criteria utilized in the fundamental analysis may lose value and may have negative investment performance.
The Adviser monitors these economic indicators to determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate. More details on
the Adviser’s review process are included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
Modern portfolio theory assumes that investors are risk averse, meaning that given two portfolios that offer the same expected
return, investors will prefer the less risky one. Thus, an investor will take on increased risk only if compensated by higher expected
returns. Conversely, an investor who wants higher expected returns must accept more risk. The exact trade-off will be the same for
all investors, but different investors will evaluate the trade-off differently based on individual risk aversion characteristics. The
implication is that a rational investor will not invest in a portfolio if a second portfolio exists with a more favorable risk-expected return
profile – i.e., if for that level of risk an alternative portfolio exists which has better expected returns. Costs are a main factor in the
Adviser’s investment philosophy and controlling fees, expenses and taxes are a priority in the Adviser’s investment models.
As noted above, Maridea generally employs a long-term investment strategy for its Clients, as consistent with their financial goals.
Maridea will typically hold all or a portion of a security for more than a year, but may hold for shorter periods for the purpose of
rebalancing a portfolio or meeting the cash needs of Clients. At times, Maridea may also buy and sell positions that are more short-
term in nature, depending on the goals of the Client and/or the fundamentals of the security, sector or asset class.
B. Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves certain investment risks. Securities may fluctuate in value or lose value. Clients should be prepared to
bear the potential risk of loss. Maridea will assist Clients in determining an appropriate strategy based on their tolerance for risk and
other factors noted above. However, there is no guarantee that a Client will meet their investment goals. Please see Item 8.B. for
risks associated with the Adviser’s investment strategies as well as general risks of investing.
While the methods of analysis help the Adviser in evaluating a potential investment, it does not guarantee that the investment will
increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in these methods of analysis may lose value and may have negative
investment performance. The Adviser monitors these economic indicators to determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are
appropriate. More details on the Adviser’s review process are included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
Each Client engagement will entail a review of the Client's investment goals, financial situation, time horizon, tolerance for risk and
other factors to develop an appropriate strategy for managing a Client's account. Client participation in this process, including full
and accurate disclosure of requested information, is essential for the analysis of a Client's account[s]. The Adviser shall rely on the
financial and other information provided by the Client or their designees without the duty or obligation to validate the accuracy and
completeness of the provided information. It is the responsibility of the Client to inform the Adviser of any changes in financial
condition, goals or other factors that may affect this analysis.
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The risks associated with a particular strategy are provided to each Client in advance of investing Client accounts. The Adviser will
work with each Client to determine their tolerance for risk as part of the portfolio construction process. The following are some of
the risks associated with the Adviser’s investment strategies:
Market Risks
The value of a Client’s holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to companies or markets, as well as economic, political,
or social events in the U.S. and abroad. This risk is linked to the performance of the overall financial markets.
ETF Risks
The performance of ETFs is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the ETFs will fluctuate with
the price of the underlying securities that make up the funds. In addition, ETFs have a trading risk based on the loss of cost efficiency
if the ETFs are traded actively and a liquidity risk if the ETFs have a large bid-ask spread and low trading volume. The price of an
ETF fluctuates based upon the market movements and may dissociate from the index being tracked by the ETF or the price of the
underlying investments. An ETF purchased or sold at one point in the day may have a different price than the same ETF purchased
or sold a short time later.
Bond Risks
Bonds are subject to specific risks, including the following: (1) interest rate risks, i.e. the risk that bond prices will fall if interest rates
rise, and vice versa, the risk depends on two things, the bond's time to maturity, and the coupon rate of the bond. (2) reinvestment
risk, i.e. the risk that any profit gained must be reinvested at a lower rate than was previously being earned, (3) inflation risk, i.e. the
risk that the cost of living and inflation increase at a rate that exceeds the income investment thereby decreasing the investor’s rate
of return, (4) credit default risk, i.e. the risk associated with purchasing a debt instrument which includes the possibility of the
company defaulting on its repayment obligation, (5) rating downgrades, i.e. the risk associated with a rating agency’s downgrade of
the company’s rating which impacts the investor’s confidence in the company’s ability to repay its debt and (6) Liquidity Risks, i.e.
the risk that a bond may not be sold as quickly as there is no readily available market for the bond.
Mutual Fund Risks
The performance of mutual funds is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the mutual funds will
fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities that make up the funds. The price of a mutual fund is typically set daily therefore
a mutual fund purchased at one point in the day will typically have the same price as a mutual fund purchased later that same day.
Alternative Investments (Limited Partnerships)
The performance of alternative investments (limited partnerships) can be volatile and may have limited liquidity. An investor could
lose all or a portion of their investment. Such investments often have concentrated positions and investments that may carry higher
risks. Client should only have a portion of their assets in these investments.
Options Contracts
Investments in options contracts have the risk of losing value in a relatively short period of time. Options contracts are leveraged
instruments that allow the holder of a single contract to control many shares of an underlying stock. This leverage can compound
gains or losses.
Corporate Debt & Municipal Securities
Debt is issued by federal, state and foreign governments, municipalities and corporations to finance their operations. Debt obligations
offer limited participation in the upside of a business. In exchange holders receive interest and a position that is generally senior to
equity in a bankruptcy. Municipal securities are backed by either the full faith and credit of the issuer (General Obligation) or by
revenue generated by a specific project (Revenue) for which the securities were issued. The latter type of securities could quickly
lose value or even become virtually worthless if the expected project revenue does not meet expectations.
Exchange-Traded Note Risk
ETNs are subject to the credit risk of the issuer. The value of an ETN will vary and will be influenced by its time to maturity, level of
supply and demand for the ETN, volatility and lack of liquidity in underlying securities, currency and commodities markets as well as
changes in the applicable interest rates, changes in the issuer’s credit rating, and economic, legal, political, or geographic events that
affect the referenced index. There may be restrictions on an account’s right to redeem its investment in an ETN, which is meant to
be held until maturity. The decision to sell ETN holdings may be limited by the availability of a secondary market.
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Foreign and Emerging Market Securities Risk
Foreign investments may carry risks associated with investing outside the United States, such as currency fluctuation, economic or
financial instability, lack of timely or reliable financial information or unfavorable political or legal developments. Those risks are
increased for investments in emerging markets. Foreign securities can be more volatile than domestic (U.S.) securities. Securities
markets of other countries are generally smaller than U.S. securities markets. Many foreign securities may also be less liquid than
U.S. securities, which could affect the investments.
Private Collective Investment Vehicles
Maridea recommends that certain clients invest in privately placed collective investment vehicles (e.g., hedge funds, private equity
funds, etc.). The managers of these vehicles have broad discretion in selecting the investments. There are few limitations on the
types of securities or other financial instruments that may be trade and no requirement to diversify. Hedge funds may trade on margin
or otherwise leverage positions, thereby potentially increasing the risk to the vehicle. In addition, because the vehicles are not
registered as investment companies, they are much less regulated than investment companies. There are numerous other risks in
investing in these securities. Clients should consult each fund’s private placement memorandum and/or other documents explaining
such risks prior to investing.
American Depository Receipts (“ADRs”)
An ADR is a stock that trades in the United States but represents a specified number of shares in a foreign corporation. Investors
buy and sell ADRs on American markets just like regular stocks. Banks and brokerage firms issue/sponsor ADRs. ADRs are subject
to additional risks of investing in foreign securities, including, but not limited to, less complete financial information available about
foreign issuers, less market liquidity, more market volatility, and political instability. In addition, currency exchange-rate fluctuations
affect the U.S. dollar-value of foreign holdings. Some ADRs and ordinary shares of foreign securities pay dividends, and many foreign
countries impose dividend withholding taxes up to 30%. Depending on a custodian’s ability to reclaim any withheld foreign taxes on
dividends, taxable accounts may be able to recoup a portion of these taxes by use of the foreign tax credit. However, tax-exempt
accounts, to the extent they pay any foreign withholding taxes, may not be able to utilize the foreign tax credit. Therefore, investors
may be unable to recover any foreign taxes withheld on dividends of foreign securities or ADRs.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investing in securities and other investments involve a risk of loss
that each Client should understand and be willing to bear. Clients are reminded to discuss these risks with the Adviser.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, regulatory or disciplinary events involving Maridea or its management persons. Maridea values the trust
Clients place in the Adviser. The Adviser encourages Clients to perform the requisite due diligence on any adviser or service provider
that the Client engages. The backgrounds of the Adviser or Advisory Persons are available on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Adviser’s firm name or CRD# 325523.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Maridea Insurance Company, LLC
The Adviser is affiliated through common ownership and control with Maridea Insurance Company, LLC (“Maridea Insurance”).
Maridea Insurance is a licensed insurance company and offers access to various life and health insurance policies. When deemed to
be in the Client’s best interest, the Adviser will recommend that Clients engage Maridea Insurance for their insurance needs. Due to
the affiliation between Maridea and Maridea Insurance, owners and management persons have an incentive to recommend Maridea
Insurance to Clients as they will benefit financially in their individual capacity if Clients implement commissionable insurance products
through Maridea Insurance. There is no requirement for the Adviser to recommend Maridea Insurance, nor are Clients obligated to
engage with Maridea Insurance in order to be/remain a Client with Maridea.
Chief Financial Officer Services
In addition to investment advisory services, Maridea also provides Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) services for businesses and small
businesses. Maridea’s CFO services is a comprehensive approach that includes a combination of financial forecasting, operational
turnaround, capital fundraising, merger & acquisition advisory, and succession planning. Maridea charges a fee for CFO services
which is dependent on complexity of the services provided. Certain Clients of the Adviser may be offered CFO services. Fees for CFO
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services are separate and distinct from the investment advisory fees charged to Clients. Clients are not required to engage in CFO
services in order to maintain a relationship with Maridea.
Gagni Asset Management LLC
Maridea also controls Gagni Asset Management LLC (“Gagni Wealth Management LLC”) (CRD# 169527), a Registered Investment
Adviser (“RIA”) in the State of Texas. Gagni Wealth Management LLC primarily advises individuals and high net worth individuals.
Gagni Wealth Management LLC may provide investment advisory services to clients of Maridea. In such instances, Gagni Wealth
Management LLC provides each client with all relevant disclosures regarding Gagni Wealth Management LLC. Certain persons
associated with Gagni Wealth Management LLC are also associated persons of Maridea. Maridea’s affiliation with Gagni Wealth
Management LLC results in certain conflicts of interest, as the firms may be interested to refer business to each other to increase
the advisory fees received by their affiliated advisory firms. However, prior to recommending that a client work with Gagni Wealth
Management LLC, the Adviser is required to evaluate and determine that such recommendation aligns with the Client’s investment
need and objectives.
Broker-Dealer Affiliation
As noted in Item 5.E, certain Advisory Persons are also registered representatives of PCS. In an Advisory Person’s separate capacity
as a registered representative, the Advisory Person will receive commissions for the implementation of recommendations for
commissionable transactions, this causes a conflict of interest. To mitage this conflict Clients always have the right to choose whether
to implement any recommendation provided by an Advisory Person of Maridea, with any broker-dealer. The Adviser ensures that the
implementation of recommendations to the Client is done in the best interest of the Client. In addition, neither Maridea nor an
Advisory Person will earn ongoing investment advisory fees in connection with any services implemented in the Advisory Person’s
separate capacity as a registered representative. Under supervision by PCS, PCS may have access to certain confidential information
of the Client, including, but not limited to financial information, investment objectives, transactions and holdings information. Please
see our Privacy Policy, which is included with this Disclosure Brochure.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
A. Code of Ethics
Maridea has implemented a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that defines the Adviser’s fiduciary commitment to each Client. This Code
applies to all persons associated with Maridea (“Supervised Persons”). The Code was developed to provide general ethical guidelines
and specific instructions regarding the Adviser’s duties to each Client. Maridea and its Supervised Persons owe a duty of loyalty,
fairness and good faith towards each Client. It is the obligation of Maridea’s Supervised Persons to adhere not only to the specific
provisions of the Code, but also to the general principles that guide the Code. The Code covers a range of topics that address
employee ethics and conflicts of interest. To request a copy of the Code, please contact the Adviser at (347) 289-5227.
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest
Maridea allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and purchased on behalf
of Clients. Maridea does not act as principal in any transactions. In addition, the Adviser does not act as the general partner of a
fund, or advise an investment company. Maridea does not have a material interest in any securities traded in Client accounts.
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients
Maridea allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and purchased on behalf
of Clients. Owning the same securities that are recommended (purchase or sell) to Clients presents a conflict of interest that, as
fiduciaries, must be disclosed to Clients and mitigated through policies and procedures. As noted above, the Adviser has adopted
the Code to address insider trading (material non-public information controls); gifts and entertainment; outside business activities
and personal securities reporting. When trading for personal accounts, Supervised Persons have a conflict of interest if trading in the
same securities. The fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of its Clients can be violated if personal trades are made with more
advantageous terms than Client trades, or by trading based on material non-public information. This risk is mitigated by Maridea
requiring reporting of personal securities trades by its Supervised Persons for review by the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) or
delegate. The Adviser has also adopted written policies and procedures to detect the misuse of material, non-public information.
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D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client
While Maridea allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and purchased on
behalf of Clients, such trades are typically aggregated with Client orders or traded afterwards. At no time will Maridea, or any
Supervised Person of Maridea, transact in any security to the detriment of any Client.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s]
Maridea does not have discretionary authority to select the broker-dealer/custodian for custody and execution services. The Client
will engage the broker-dealer/custodian (herein the "Custodian") to safeguard Client assets and authorize Maridea to direct trades
to the Custodian as agreed upon in the investment advisory agreement. Further, Maridea does not have the discretionary authority
to negotiate commissions on behalf of Clients on a trade-by-trade basis.
Where Maridea does not exercise discretion over the selection of the Custodian, it may recommend the Custodian to Clients for
custody and execution services. Clients are not obligated to use the recommended Custodian and will not incur any extra fee or cost
associated with using a custodian not recommended by Maridea. However, the Adviser may be limited in the services it can provide
if the recommended Custodian is not engaged. Maridea may recommend the Custodian based on criteria such as, but not limited to,
reasonableness of commissions charged to the Client, services made available to the Client, and its reputation and/or the location of
the Custodian’s offices. Maridea will generally recommend that Clients establish their account[s] at Interactive Brokers LLC (“IB”),
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”), Pershing Adviser Solutions a division of Pershing, LLC (“Pershing”), or Fidelity Clearing &
Custody Solutions and related entities of Fidelity Investments, Inc. (collectively “Fidelity”) all are FINRA-registered broker-dealers and
SIPC members (herein collectively the “Custodians”). IB or Schwab will serve as the Client’s “qualified custodian”. Maridea maintains
an institutional relationship with the Custodians, whereby the Adviser receives economic benefits from the Custodians. Please see
Item 14 below.
Following are additional details regarding the brokerage practices of the Adviser:
1. Soft Dollars - Soft dollars are revenue programs offered by broker-dealers/custodians whereby an adviser enters into an
agreement to place security trades with a broker-dealer/custodian in exchange for research and other services. Maridea does not
participate in soft dollar programs sponsored or offered by any broker-dealer/custodian. However, the Adviser receives
certain economic benefits from the Custodians. Please see Item 14 below.
2. Brokerage Referrals - Maridea does not receive any compensation from any third party in connection with the recommendation
for establishing an account.
3. Directed Brokerage - All Clients are serviced on a “directed brokerage basis”, where Maridea will place trades within the
established account[s] at the Custodian designated by the Client. Further, all Client accounts are traded within their respective
account[s]. The Adviser will not engage in any principal transactions (i.e., trade of any security from or to the Adviser’s own account)
or cross transactions with other Client accounts (i.e., purchase of a security into one Client account from another Client’s account[s]).
Maridea will not be obligated to select competitive bids on securities transactions and does not have an obligation to seek the lowest
available transaction costs. These costs are determined by the Custodian.
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades
The primary objective in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities for Client accounts is to obtain the most favorable net
results taking into account such factors as 1) price, 2) size of the order, 3) difficulty of execution, 4) confidentiality and 5) skill
required of the Custodian. Maridea will execute its transactions through the Custodian as authorized by the Client. Maridea may
aggregate orders in a block trade or trades when securities are purchased or sold through the Custodian for multiple (discretionary)
accounts in the same trading day. If a block trade cannot be executed in full at the same price or time, the securities actually
purchased or sold by the close of each business day must be allocated in a manner that is consistent with the initial pre-allocation
or other written statement. This must be done in a way that does not consistently advantage or disadvantage any particular Clients’
accounts.
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Item 13 – Review of Accounts
A. Frequency of Reviews
Securities in Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by Advisory Persons of Maridea. Formal reviews are
generally conducted at least annually or more frequently depending on the needs of the Client.
B. Causes for Reviews
In addition to the investment monitoring noted in Item 13.A., each Client account shall be reviewed at least annually. Reviews may
be conducted more frequently at the Client’s request. Accounts may be reviewed as a result of major changes in economic conditions,
known changes in the Client’s financial situation, and/or large deposits or withdrawals in the Client’s account[s]. The Client is
encouraged to notify Maridea if changes occur in the Client’s personal financial situation that might adversely affect the Client’s
investment plan. Additional reviews may be triggered by material market, economic or political events.
C. Review Reports
The Client will receive brokerage statements no less than quarterly from the Custodian. These brokerage statements are sent directly
from the Custodian to the Client. The Client may also establish electronic access to the Custodian’s website so that the Client may
view these reports and their account activity. Client brokerage statements will include all positions, transactions and fees relating to
the Client’s account[s]. The Adviser may also provide Clients with periodic reports regarding their holdings, allocations, and
performance.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Compensation Received by Maridea
Maridea is a fee-based advisory firm, that is compensated solely by its Clients and not from any investment product. Maridea does
not receive commissions or other compensation from product sponsors, broker-dealers or any un-related third party. Maridea may
refer Clients to various unaffiliated, non-advisory professionals (e.g. attorneys, accountants, estate planners) to provide certain
financial services necessary to meet the goals of its Clients. Likewise, Maridea may receive non-compensated referrals of new Clients
from various third-parties.
Participation in Institutional Adviser Platform – Interactive Brokers
Maridea has established an institutional relationship with IB to assist the Adviser in managing Client account[s]. Access to IB’s
Institutional platform is provided at no charge to the Adviser. The Adviser receives access to software and related support without cost
because the Adviser renders investment management services to Clients that maintain assets at IB. The software and related systems
support may benefit the Adviser, but not its Clients directly. In fulfilling its duties to its Clients, the Adviser endeavors at all times to put
the interests of its Clients first. Clients should be aware, however, that the receipt of economic benefits from the Custodian creates a
potential conflict of interest since these benefits may influence the Adviser's recommendation of the Custodian over one that does not
furnish similar software, systems support, or services.
Additionally, the Adviser may receive the following benefits from IB: receipt of duplicate Client confirmations and bundled duplicate
statements; access to a trading desk that exclusively services its institutional participants; access to block trading which provides the
ability to aggregate securities transactions and then allocate the appropriate shares to Client accounts; and access to an electronic
communication network for Client order entry and account information.
Participation in Institutional Adviser Platform - Schwab
Maridea has established an institutional relationship with Schwab through its “Schwab Adviser Services” unit, a division of Schwab
dedicated to serving independent advisory firms like Maridea. As a registered investment adviser participating on the Schwab Adviser
Services platform, Maridea receives access to software and related support without cost because the Adviser renders investment
management services to Clients that maintain assets at Schwab. Services provided by Schwab Adviser Services benefit the Adviser
and many, but not all services provided by Schwab will benefit Clients. In fulfilling its duties to its Clients, the Adviser endeavors at
all times to put the interests of its Clients first. Clients should be aware, however, that the receipt of economic benefits from a
custodian creates a potential conflict of interest since these benefits may influence the Adviser's recommendation of this custodian
over one that does not furnish similar software, systems support, or services.
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Services that Benefit the Client – Schwab’s institutional brokerage services include access to a broad range of investment products,
execution of securities transactions, and custody of Client’s funds and securities. Through Schwab, the Adviser may be able to access
certain investments and asset classes that the Client would not be able to obtain directly or through other sources. Further, the
Adviser may be able to invest in certain mutual funds and other investments without having to adhere to investment minimums that
might be required if the Client were to directly access the investments.
Services that May Indirectly Benefit the Client – Schwab provides participating advisors with access to technology, research, discounts
and other services. In addition, the Adviser receives duplicate statements for Client accounts, the ability to deduct advisory fees,
trading tools, and back office support services as part of its relationship with Schwab. These services are intended to assist the
Adviser in effectively managing accounts for its Clients, but may not directly benefit all Clients.
Services that May Only Benefit the Adviser – Schwab also offers other services to Maridea that may not benefit the Client, including:
educational conferences and events, consulting services and discounts for various service providers. Access to these services creates
a financial incentive for the Adviser to recommend Schwab, which results in a potential conflict of interest.
Participation in the Institutional Adviser Platform - Pershing
Maridea has established an institutional relationship with Pershing to assist the Adviser in managing Client account[s]. Access to the
Pershing platform is provided at no charge to the Adviser. The Adviser receives access to software and related support without cost
because the Adviser renders investment management services to Clients that maintain assets at Pershing. The software and related
systems support may benefit the Adviser but not its Clients directly. The Adviser endeavors at all times to put the interests of its Clients
first in fulfilling its duties to its Clients. Clients should be aware, however, that the receipt of economic benefits from a Custodian creates
a conflict of interest since these benefits may influence the Adviser's recommendation of this Custodian over one that does not furnish
similar software, systems support, or services.
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform - Fidelity
Maridea has established an institutional relationship with Fidelity to assist the Advisor in managing Client account[s]. Access to the
Fidelity platform is provided at no charge to the Advisor. The Advisor receives access to software and related support without cost
because the Advisor renders investment management services to Clients that maintain assets at Fidelity. The software and related
systems support may benefit the Advisor, but not its Clients directly. In fulfilling its duties to its Clients, the Advisor endeavors at all times
to put the interests of its Clients first. Clients should be aware, however, that the receipt of economic benefits from a Custodian creates
a conflict of interest since these benefits may influence the Advisor's recommendation of this Custodian over one that does not furnish
similar software, systems support, or services.
B. Compensation for Client Referrals
The Adviser does not compensate, either directly or indirectly, any persons who are not supervised persons, for Client referrals.
Item 15 – Custody
Maridea does not accept or maintain custody of any Client accounts, except for the limited circumstances outlined below:
Deduction of Advisory Fees - To ensure compliance with regulatory requirements associated with the deduction of advisory fees, all
Clients for whom Maridea exercises discretionary authority must hold their assets with a "qualified custodian." Clients are responsible
for engaging a “qualified custodian” to safeguard their funds and securities and must instruct Maridea to utilize that Custodian for
securities transactions on their behalf. Clients are encouraged to review statements provided by the Custodian and compare to any
reports provided by Maridea to ensure accuracy, as the Custodian does not perform this review.
Money Movement Authorization - For instances where Clients authorize Maridea to move funds between their accounts, Maridea
and the Custodian have implemented safeguards to ensure that all money movement activities are conducted strictly in accordance
with the Client’s documented instructions.
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Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Maridea generally has discretion over the selection and amount of securities to be bought or sold in Client accounts without obtaining
prior consent or approval from the Client. However, these purchases or sales may be subject to specified investment objectives,
guidelines, or limitations previously set forth by the Client and agreed to by Maridea. Discretionary authority will only be authorized
upon full disclosure to the Client. The granting of such authority will be evidenced by the Client's execution of an investment advisory
agreement containing all applicable limitations to such authority. All discretionary trades made by Maridea will be in accordance with
each Client's investment objectives and goals.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
Maridea does not accept proxy-voting responsibility for any Client. Clients will receive proxy statements directly from the Custodian.
The Adviser will assist in answering questions relating to proxies, however, the Client retains the sole responsibility for proxy decisions
and voting.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Neither Maridea, nor its management, have any adverse financial situations that would reasonably impair the ability of Maridea to
meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither Maridea, nor any of its Advisory Persons, have been subject to a bankruptcy or financial
compromise. Maridea is not required to deliver a balance sheet along with this Disclosure Brochure as the Adviser does not collect
advance fees of $1,200 or more for services to be performed six months or more in the future.
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Privacy Policy
Effective: August 13, 2025
Our Commitment to You
Maridea Wealth Management LLC (“Maridea” or the “Adviser”) is committed to safeguarding the use of personal information of our
Clients (also referred to as “you” and “your”) that we obtain as your Investment Adviser, as described here in our Privacy Policy
(“Policy”).
Our relationship with you is our most important asset. We understand that you have entrusted us with your private information, and
we do everything that we can to maintain that trust. Maridea (also referred to as "we", "our" and "us”) protects the security and
confidentiality of the personal information we have and implements controls to ensure that such information is used for proper
business purposes in connection with the management or servicing of our relationship with you.
Maridea does not sell your non-public personal information to anyone. Nor do we provide such information to others except for
discrete and reasonable business purposes in connection with the servicing and management of our relationship with you, as
discussed below.
Details of our approach to privacy and how your personal non-public information is collected and used are set forth in this Policy.
Why you need to know?
Registered Investment Advisors (“RIAs”) must share some of your personal information in the course of servicing your account.
Federal and State laws give you the right to limit some of this sharing and require RIAs to disclose how we collect, share, and protect
your personal information.
What information do we collect from you?
Driver’s license number
Date of birth
Social security or taxpayer identification number
Assets and liabilities
Name, address and phone number[s]
Income and expenses
E-mail address[es]
Investment activity
Account information (including other institutions)
Investment experience and goals
What Information do we collect from other sources?
Custody, brokerage, and advisory agreements
Account applications and forms
Other advisory agreements and legal documents
Investment questionnaires and suitability documents
Transactional information with us or others
Other information needed to service account
How do we protect your information?
To safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access and use we maintain physical, procedural, and electronic security
measures. These include such safeguards as secure passwords, encrypted file storage and a secure office environment. Our
technology vendors provide security and access control over personal information and have policies over the transmission of data.
Our associates are trained on their responsibilities to protect Client’s personal information.
We require third parties that assist in providing our services to you to protect the personal information they receive from us.
How do we share your information?
An RIA shares Client personal information to effectively implement its services. In the section below, we list some reasons we may
share your personal information.
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Basis For Sharing
Do we share?
Can you limit?
Yes
No
Servicing our Clients
We may share non-public personal information with non-affiliated third parties (such
as administrators, brokers, custodians, regulators, credit agencies, other financial
institutions) as necessary for us to provide agreed upon services to you, consistent
with applicable law, including but not limited to: processing transactions; general
account maintenance; responding to regulators or legal investigations; and credit
reporting.
No
Not Shared
Marketing Purposes
Maridea does not disclose, and does not intend to disclose, personal information
with non-affiliated third parties to offer you services. Certain laws may give us the
right to share your personal information with financial institutions where you are a
customer and where Maridea or the client has a formal agreement with the financial
institution. We will only share information for purposes of servicing your accounts,
not for marketing purposes.
Yes
Yes
No
Not Shared
Authorized Users
Your non-public personal information may be disclosed to you and persons that we
believe to be your authorized agent[s] or representative[s].
Information About Former Clients
Maridea does not disclose and does not intend to disclose, non-public personal
information to non-affiliated third parties with respect to persons who are no longer
our Clients.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
We will send you a copy of this Policy annually for as long as you maintain an ongoing relationship with us.
Periodically we may revise this Policy and will provide you with a revised Policy if the changes materially alter the previous Privacy
Policy. We will not, however, revise our Privacy Policy to permit the sharing of non-public personal information other than as described
in this notice unless we first notify you and provide you with an opportunity to prevent the information sharing.
Any Questions?
You may ask questions or voice any concerns, as well as obtain a copy of our current Privacy Policy by contacting us at (347) 289-
5227.
Maridea Wealth Management LLC
25 Kent Avenue, Suite 401, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Phone: (347) 289-5227
https://marideawealth.com/
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