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Firm Brochure
(Part 2A of Form ADV)
MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD.
3066 KETTERING BOULEVARD
DAYTON, OH 45439
Telephone – (937) 297-3400 x3104
Email - bjw@glhcpas.com
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD.. If you have any questions about the
contents of this brochure, please contact us at:937.297.3400 x3104; , or by email
at: bjw@glhcpas.com. The information in this brochure has not been approved or
verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or by any state
securities authority.
MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. is a Registered Investment Advisor. Registration of
an investment advisor does not imply any level of skill or training. The oral and
written communications of an advisor provide you with information that you may
use to determine whether to hire or retain them.
Additional information about MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. is available on the
SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
February 10, 2026
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ITEM 2 MATERIAL CHANGES
The material changes in this brochure from the last annual updating amendment on of Monetary
Solutions, Ltd. are described below. Material changes relate to Monetary Solutions, Ltd’s policies,
practices or conflicts of interest.
• Monetary Solutions, Ltd. has updated its Chief Compliance Officer and President to Brian
J. Walker.
• Monetary Solutions, Ltd. President, Michael Lamb, has retired.
• Monetary Solutions, Ltd. has updated its assets under management. (Item 4)
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Table of Contents
ITEM 2 MATERIAL CHANGES ...................................................................................... 1
ITEM 4 ADVISORY BUSINESS ...................................................................................... 1
Firm Description ......................................................................................................... 1
Principal Owners ........................................................................................................ 1
Types of Advisory Services ........................................................................................ 1
Investment Management Agreement ......................................................................... 1
Hourly Planning Engagements .................................................................................. 3
Asset Management .................................................................................................... 3
Termination of Agreement ......................................................................................... 3
ITEM 5 FEES AND COMPENSATION ........................................................................... 4
Description ................................................................................................................. 4
Fee Billing .................................................................................................................. 4
Other Fees ................................................................................................................. 4
Expense Ratios .......................................................................................................... 4
Past Due Accounts and Termination of Agreement ................................................... 5
ITEM 6 PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES ........................................................................ 5
Sharing of Capital Gains ............................................................................................ 5
ITEM 7 TYPES OF CLIENTS .......................................................................................... 5
Description ................................................................................................................. 5
Account Minimums ..................................................................................................... 5
ITEM 8 METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISK OF LOSS
........................................................................................................................................ 6
Methods of Analysis ................................................................................................... 6
Investment Strategies ................................................................................................ 6
Risk of Loss ............................................................................................................... 7
ITEM 9 DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION ........................................................................ 8
Legal and Disciplinary ................................................................................................ 8
ITEM 10 OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS ............... 8
Other Affiliations......................................................................................................... 8
ITEM 11 CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT .................. 8
TRANSACTIONS AND PERSONAL TRADING ............................................................. 8
Code of Ethics............................................................................................................ 8
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Participation or Interest in Client Transactions ........................................................... 8
Personal Trading........................................................................................................ 8
ITEM 12 BROKERAGE PRACTICES ............................................................................. 9
Selecting Brokerage Firms ......................................................................................... 9
ITEM 13 REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS ................................................................................ 9
Periodic Reviews ....................................................................................................... 9
Review Triggers ......................................................................................................... 9
Regular Reports ......................................................................................................... 9
ITEM 14 CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION ............................... 10
Incoming Referrals ................................................................................................... 10
Referrals Out ........................................................................................................... 10
ITEM 15 CUSTODY ...................................................................................................... 10
Custody .................................................................................................................... 10
ITEM 16 INVESTMENT DISCRETION .......................................................................... 11
Discretionary Authority for Trading ........................................................................... 11
Limited Power of Attorney ........................................................................................ 11
ITEM 17 VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES ...................................................................... 11
Proxy Votes ............................................................................................................. 11
ITEM 18 FINANCIAL INFORMATION .......................................................................... 11
Financial Condition .................................................................................................. 11
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ITEM 4 ADVISORY BUSINESS
Firm Description
Monetary Solutions, Ltd. (Monetary) is a Registered Investment Adviser ("Adviser")
which offers investment advice, securities and other financial services to clients. We
are registered through the Ohio Division of Securities.
investment advice through
We provide
investment adviser representatives
("advisors") associated with us. These individuals are appropriately licensed, qualified,
and authorized to provide advisory services on our behalf. In addition, all advisors are
required to have sufficient educational and/or business experience to demonstrate
that they can competently advise clients and manage operations of the firm as
appropriate for their specific responsibilities.
Monetary was founded in 1997. Brian J Walker serves President. We provide portfolio
management services to individuals, trusts and profit sharing plans. We are
committed to the precept that by placing the clients' interests first, we will add value
to the asset management process and earn the client's trust and respect. We value
long-term relationships with our clients, whom we regard as strategic partners in our
business.
Principal Owners
Brian J. Walker
James C. Hobbs
Types of Advisory Services
furnishes
MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. provides investment supervisory services, also known
as asset management services; and
investment advice through
consultations.
On more than an occasional basis, MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. furnishes advice to
clients on matters not involving securities, such as financial planning matters, taxation
issues, and trust services that often include estate planning.
As of December 2025, MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. has managed approximately
$139,673,953.00 in assets on a discretionary basis.
Investment Management Agreement
We provide various investment management services with an emphasis on asset
allocation strategies that can provide lower costs, global diversification and valuation-
based allocations. Our focus is on providing value-based investment processes and
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dynamic strategies that are designed to attempt to increase the performance of your
investments while mitigating your risks.
The accounts are managed on a discretionary basis which means you have given us
the authority to determine the following without your consent:
• Securities to be bought or sold for your account
• Amount of securities to be bought or sold for your account
• Broker-dealer to be used for a purchase or sale of securities for your account
• Commission rates to be paid to a broker or dealer for your securities
transaction
While we may have trading discretion on your account (i.e., placing trades in your
account without your approval), trading activity is generally limited to help minimize
your trading costs. Trading may be required to meet initial allocation targets, after
substantial cash deposits that require investment allocation, and/or after a request
for a withdrawal that requires liquidation of a position. Additionally, your account may
be rebalanced or reallocated periodically in order to reestablish the targeted
percentages for our asset allocations and their models. This rebalancing or
reallocation will occur on a schedule we have determined according to our research.
You will be responsible for any and all tax consequences resulting from any
rebalancing or reallocation of the account. You will have the opportunity to meet with
us periodically to review the assets in your account.
Most clients choose to have MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. manage their assets in
order to obtain ongoing in-depth advice and life planning. Realistic and measurable
goals are set and objectives to reach those goals are defined. As goals and objectives
change over time, suggestions are made and implemented on an ongoing basis.
The scope of work and fee for an Advisory Service Agreement is provided to the client
in writing prior to the start of the relationship.
The annual Advisory Service Agreement fee is based on a percentage of the investable
assets according to the following schedule:
1.10% on the first $250,000
0.85% on the next $250,000 (from $250,001 to $500,000)
0.60% on the assets above $500,000
The minimum annual fee is $150.00 and is negotiable. Current client relationships
may exist where the fees are lower than the fee schedule above.
Although the Advisory Service Agreement is an ongoing agreement and constant
adjustments are required, the length of service to the client is at the client’s
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discretion. The client or the investment manager may terminate an Agreement by
written notice to the other party. At termination, fees will be billed on a pro rata basis
for the portion of the quarter completed. The portfolio value at the completion of the
prior full billing quarter is used as the basis for the fee computation, adjusted for the
number of days during the billing quarter prior to termination.
Hourly Planning Engagements
MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. provides hourly planning services for clients who need
advice on a limited scope of work. The hourly rate for limited scope engagements is
$275 and is billed in quarter hour increments.
Asset Management
Assets are invested primarily in no-load mutual funds and exchange-traded funds,
through Charles Schwab & Co. Fund companies charge each fund shareholder an
investment management fee that is disclosed in the fund prospectus. Charles Schwab
& Co. may charge a transaction fee for the purchase of some funds.
Stocks and bonds may be purchased or sold through a brokerage account when
appropriate. Charles Schwab & Co. charges a fee for stock and bond trades.
MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. does not receive any compensation, in any form, from
fund companies.
Investments may also include: corporate debt securities, certificates of deposit,
municipal securities, and U. S. government securities.
Initial public offerings (IPOs) are not available through MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD.
Termination of Agreement
A Client may terminate any of the aforementioned agreements at any time by
notifying MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. in writing and paying the rate for the time
spent on the investment advisory engagement prior to notification of termination. If
the client made an advance payment, MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. will refund any
unearned portion of the advance payment.
MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. may terminate any of the aforementioned agreements
at any time by notifying the client in writing. If the client made an advance payment,
MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. will refund any unearned portion of the advance
payment.
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ITEM 5 FEES AND COMPENSATION
Description
MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. bases its fees on a percentage of assets under
management and hourly charges.
The annual Advisory Service Agreement fee is based on a percentage of the investable
assets according to the following schedule:
1.10% on the first $250,000
0.85% on the next $250,000 (from $250,001 to $500,000)
0.60% on the assets above $500,000
Fees are negotiable.
Fee Billing
Investment management fees are billed monthly, in arrears, meaning that we invoice
you after the one-month billing period has ended. Payment in full is expected upon
invoice presentation. Fees are usually deducted from a designated client account to
facilitate billing. The client must consent in advance to direct debiting of their
investment account.
Other Fees
Custodians may charge transaction fees on purchases or sales of certain mutual funds
and exchange-traded funds. These transaction charges are usually small and
incidental to the purchase or sale of a security. The selection of the security is more
important than the nominal fee that the custodian charges to buy or sell the security.
MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD., in its sole discretion, may waive its minimum fee and/or
charge a lesser investment advisory fee based upon certain criteria (e.g., historical
relationship, type of assets, anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future
additional assets, dollar amounts of assets to be managed, related accounts, account
composition, negotiations with clients, etc.).
Expense Ratios
Mutual funds generally charge a management fee for their services as investment
managers. The management fee is called an expense ratio. For example, an expense
ratio of 0.50 means that the mutual fund company charges 0.5% for their services.
These fees are in addition to the fees paid by you to MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD..
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Performance figures quoted by mutual fund companies in various publications are
after their fees have been deducted.
Past Due Accounts and Termination of Agreement
MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. reserves the right to stop work on any account that is
more than 90 days overdue. Any unused portion of fees collected in advance will be
refunded within 30 days.
ITEM 6 PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES
Sharing of Capital Gains
Fees are not based on a share of the capital gains or capital appreciation of managed
securities.
MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. does not use a performance-based fee structure
because of the potential conflict of interest. Performance-based compensation may
create an incentive for the adviser to recommend an investment that may carry a
higher degree of risk to the client.
ITEM 7 TYPES OF CLIENTS
Description
MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. generally provides investment advice to individuals,
profit sharing plans, corporations or business entities.
Client relationships vary in scope and length of service.
Account Minimums
The minimum account size is $13,600 of assets under management, which equates to
an annual fee of $500.
When an account falls below $13,600 in value, the minimum annual fee of $150 is
charged.
MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. has the discretion to waive the account minimum.
Accounts of less than $13,600 may be set up when the client and the advisor
anticipate the client will add additional funds to the accounts bringing the total to
$50,000 within a reasonable time. Other exceptions will apply to employees of
MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. and their relatives, or relatives of existing clients.
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Clients receiving ongoing asset management services will be assessed a $150
minimum annual fee. Clients with assets below the minimum account size may pay a
higher percentage rate on their annual fees than the fees paid by clients with greater
assets under management.
ITEM 8 METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISK OF
LOSS
Methods of Analysis
Security analysis methods may include charting, fundamental analysis, technical
analysis, and cyclical analysis.
The main sources of information include financial newspapers and magazines,
research materials prepared by others, corporate rating services, timing services,
annual reports, prospectuses, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
and company press releases.
Other sources of information that MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. may use include
Morningstar mutual fund information, Morningstar stock information, Charles
Schwab & Company's Advisor Center, Advisor Intelligence, and the World Wide Web.
Investment Strategies
The primary investment strategy used on client accounts is strategic asset allocation.
Portfolios are globally diversified to control the risk associated with traditional
markets.
The investment strategy for a specific client is based upon the objectives stated by the
client during consultations. The client may change these objectives at any time. Each
client executes an Asset Allocation Letter that documents their objectives and their
desired investment strategy.
Other strategies may include long-term purchases, short-term purchases, trading,
short sales, margin transactions, and option writing (including covered options,
uncovered options or spreading strategies).
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Risk of Loss
All investment programs have certain risks that are borne by the investor. Our
investment approach constantly keeps the risk of loss in mind. Investors face the
following investment risks:
•
Interest-rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment prices
to fluctuate. For example, when interest rates rise, yields on existing bonds
become less attractive, causing their market values to decline.
factors
•
• Market Risk: The price of a security, bond, or mutual fund may drop in reaction
to tangible and intangible events and conditions. This type of risk is caused by
external
independent of a security’s particular underlying
circumstances. For example, political, economic and social conditions may
trigger market events.
Inflation Risk: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar next year will not
buy as much as a dollar today, because purchasing power is eroding at the rate
of inflation.
• Currency Risk: Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the value
of the dollar against the currency of the investment’s originating country. This
is also referred to as exchange rate risk.
• Reinvestment Risk: This is the risk that future proceeds from investments may
have to be reinvested at a potentially lower rate of return (i.e. interest rate).
This primarily relates to fixed income securities.
• Business Risk: These risks are associated with a particular industry or a
particular company within an industry. For example, oil-drilling companies
depend on finding oil and then refining it, a lengthy process, before they can
generate a profit. They carry a higher risk of profitability than an electric
company, which generates its income from a steady stream of customers who
buy electricity no matter what the economic environment is like.
• Liquidity Risk: Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment into
cash. Generally, assets are more liquid if many traders are interested in a
standardized product. For example, Treasury Bills are highly liquid, while real
estate properties are not.
• Financial Risk: Excessive borrowing to finance a business’ operations increases
the risk of profitability, because the company must meet the terms of its
obligations in good times and bad. During periods of financial stress, the
inability to meet loan obligations may result in bankruptcy and/or a declining
market value.
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ITEM 9 DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
Legal and Disciplinary
The firm and its employees have not been involved in legal or disciplinary events
related to past or present investment clients.
ITEM 10 OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
Other Affiliations
The members of MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. are the shareholders of Goldshot,
Lamb & Hobbs, Inc., a Certified Public Accounting Firm. Goldshot, Lamb & Hobbs,
Inc. provides accounting and tax assistance on an hourly basis as requested.
ITEM 11 CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT
TRANSACTIONS AND PERSONAL TRADING
Code of Ethics
The employees of MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. have committed to a Code of Ethics
that is available for review by clients and prospective clients upon request. The firm
will provide a copy of the Code of Ethics to any client or prospective client upon
request.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. and its employees may buy or sell securities that are
also held by clients. Employees may not trade their own securities ahead of client
trades. Employees comply with the provisions of the MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD.
Compliance Manual.
Personal Trading
The Chief Compliance Officer of MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. is Brian J. Walker He
reviews all employee trades each quarter. His trades are reviewed by James C. Hobbs.
The personal trading reviews ensure that the personal trading of employees does not
affect the markets, and that clients of the firm receive preferential treatment. Since
most employee trades are small mutual fund trades or exchange-traded fund trades,
the trades do not affect the securities markets.
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ITEM 12 BROKERAGE PRACTICES
Selecting Brokerage Firms
MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. seeks the best overall execution of transactions for
Client Accounts consistent with its judgment as to the business qualifications of the
various Brokers through which MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. accounts are available.
MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. obtains information as to the general level of
commission rates being charged by the brokerage community from time to time, and
will periodically evaluate the overall reasonableness of brokerage commissions paid
on Client transactions by reference to such data to ensure competitive commission
rates. “Best execution” means the best overall qualitative execution, not necessarily
the lowest possible commission cost. Accordingly, the factors that MONETARY
SOLUTIONS, LTD. considers when selecting or recommending Brokers are matters that
directly benefit Client Accounts, and consistent with obtaining the best execution of
their transactions. These factors include: execution capability and available liquidity;
timing and size of particular orders; commission rates; responsiveness; trading
experience; reputation, integrity and fairness in resolving disputes; quality of their
application programming interfaces and technology; and other factors.
Unlike many investment advisors, MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. does not engage in
any “soft dollar” practices involving the receipt of research or other brokerage service
in relation to client commission money, nor do we receive any research or other
products in connection with Client transactions. MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. also
does not use Client commission money to compensate or otherwise reward any
brokers for client referrals.
ITEM 13 REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
Periodic Reviews
Account reviews are performed monthly by Brian J. Walker, President and Chief
Compliance Officer. Account reviews are performed more frequently when market
conditions dictate.
Review Triggers
Other conditions that may trigger a review are changes in the tax laws, new
investment information, and changes in a client's own situation.
Regular Reports
Account reviewers are members of the firm's Investment Committee. They are
instructed to consider the client's current security positions and the likelihood that
the performance of each security will contribute to the investment objectives of the
client.
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Investment management clients receive written quarterly updates.
ITEM 14 CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
Incoming Referrals
MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. has been fortunate to receive many client referrals over
the years. The referrals came from current clients, estate planning attorneys,
accountants, employees, personal friends of employees and other similar sources.
The firm does not compensate referring parties for these referrals.
Referrals Out
MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. does not accept referral fees or any form of
remuneration from other professionals when a prospect or client is referred to them.
ITEM 15 CUSTODY
Custody
We currently use Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. as the custodian and/or broker-dealer
for all accounts. You should receive at least quarterly statements from the broker-
dealer or custodian that holds and maintains your investment assets. We urge you to
carefully review such statements and compare this official custodial record to the
investor letters and invoices that we may provide to you. Our investor letters may
vary from custodial statements based on accounting procedures, reporting dates, or
valuation methodologies of certain securities. If you notice any discrepancies, please
contact Brian J. Walker.
We have the authority to deduct fees from our client accounts. We urge you to
compare our fee calculation with the amount deducted from your account.
We do not debit the client fees directly from your advisory account. Only the
custodian has the authority to directly charge and debit the advisory fees to your
account, which is then forwarded to us. The custodian will provide you immediate
transaction confirmations and monthly statements, either by mail or electronically
per your request. Monthly statements list the total value of the account at the start
and end of the month and itemize all transactions and security positions. For taxable
accounts, the custodian will provide you consolidated year-end summary statements
including IRS forms 1099 and other tax-related forms, as applicable. We are not
allowed to make alterations or amendments to the custodian's statement. This
preserves the integrity of the custodian's statement and provides you with an
independent appraisal of the account.
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ITEM 16 INVESTMENT DISCRETION
Discretionary Authority for Trading
We usually receive discretionary authority from you at the beginning of an advisory
relationship to select the identity and amount of securities to be bought or sold. This
information is described in the Advisory Agreement you sign with us. In all cases,
however, this discretion is exercised in a manner consistent with your stated
investment objectives for your account.
When selecting securities and determining amounts, we observe the investment
policies, limitations and restrictions you have set. Investment guidelines and
restrictions must be provided to us in writing. For registered investment companies,
our authority to trade securities may also be limited by certain federal securities and
tax laws that require diversification of investments and favor the holding of
investments once made.
Limited Power of Attorney
A limited power of attorney is a trading authorization for this purpose. You sign a
limited power of attorney so that we may execute the trades that you have approved.
ITEM 17 VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES
Proxy Votes
Unless the client designates otherwise, MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. votes proxies for
securities over which it maintains discretionary authority consistent with its proxy
voting policy. A copy of the proxy vote is maintained and is available upon request. A
copy of MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD.‘s proxy voting policy is available upon request.
ITEM 18 FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Financial Condition
MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD. does not have any financial impairment that will
preclude the firm from meeting contractual commitments to clients.
A balance sheet is not required to be provided because MONETARY SOLUTIONS, LTD.
does not serve as a custodian for client funds or securities, and does not require
prepayment of fees of more than $1,200 per client, and six months or more in
advance.
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