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Networth Advisors, LLC
Firm Brochure - Form ADV Part 2A
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Networth Advisors, LLC. If
you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at (724) 746-3585 or by email at:
schedule@networthadvisorsllc.com. The information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the
United States Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state securities authority.
Additional information about Networth Advisors, LLC is also available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. Networth Advisors, LLC’s CRD number is: 311621.
135 Technology Drive, Suite 100
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 746-3585
schedule@networthadvisorsllc.com
https://www.networthadvisorsllc.com
Registration as an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Version Date: 06/20/2025
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Item 2: Material Changes
The material changes in this brochure from the last annual updating amendment of Networth Advisors,
LLC on 01-30-2025 are described below. Material changes relate to Networth Advisors, LLC’s policies,
practices or conflicts of interests.
• With the increased popularity of Artificial Intelligence (AI) we have added a description of how
NAL utilizes this technology (page 4).
• The Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued a
final rule to help address illicit finance risks. This rule, with a compliance date of January 1,
2026, now includes registered investment advisers (“RIAs”) to be classified as a financial
institution (under the Bank Secrecy Act) used to conduct fraudulent activities. The required
client screenings and Anti-Money Laundering program (“AML”) have been added to Item 7,
Types of Clients.
• As summarized in Item 15, Networth Advisors, LLC, as a Registered Investment Adviser, does
not have standing authority for clients that request disbursements to a third party. Client(s)
must sign a one-time disbursement each time they wish to send funds to a third-party.
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Item 3: Table of Contents
Item 1: Cover Page
Item 2: Material Changes ....................................................................................................................................... ii
Item 3: Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................................... iii
Item 4: Advisory Business ......................................................................................................................................2
Item 5: Fees and Compensation .............................................................................................................................5
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ....................................................................6
Item 7: Types of Clients ..........................................................................................................................................6
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, & Risk of Loss ...............................................................7
Item 9: Disciplinary Information .........................................................................................................................10
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations .........................................................................11
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ...............12
Item 12: Brokerage Practices ................................................................................................................................13
Item 13: Review of Accounts ................................................................................................................................14
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation ..........................................................................................15
Item 15: Custody ....................................................................................................................................................16
Item 16: Investment Discretion ............................................................................................................................16
Item 17: Voting Client Securities (Proxy Voting) ..............................................................................................16
Item 18: Financial Information .............................................................................................................................17
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Item 4: Advisory Business
A. Description of the Advisory Firm
Networth Advisors, LLC (hereinafter “NAL”) is a Limited Liability Company organized in the
State of Pennsylvania. The firm became registered as an investment adviser under the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2021 and transitioned to an SEC registered Investment
Adviser in 2023. The principal owner is Beth Andrews.
B. Types of Advisory Services
Portfolio Management Services
NAL offers ongoing portfolio management services based on the individual goals, objectives,
time horizon, and risk tolerance of each client. NAL creates an Investment Policy Statement for
each client, which outlines the client’s current situation (income, tax levels, and risk tolerance
levels) and then constructs a plan to aid in the selection of a portfolio that matches each client's
specific situation. Portfolio management services include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Asset allocation
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Risk tolerance
Personal investment policy
Asset selection
Regular portfolio monitoring
NAL evaluates the current investments of each client with respect to their risk tolerance levels
and time horizon. Risk tolerance levels are documented in the Investment Policy Statement,
which is given to each client.
NAL seeks to provide that investment decisions are made in accordance with the fiduciary duties
owed to its accounts and without consideration of NAL’s economic, investment or other financial
interests. To meet its fiduciary obligations, NAL attempts to avoid, among other things,
investment or trading practices that systematically advantage or disadvantage certain client
portfolios, and accordingly, NAL’s policy is to seek fair and equitable allocation of investment
opportunities/transactions among its clients to avoid favoring one client over another over time.
It is NAL’s policy to allocate investment opportunities and transactions it identifies as being
appropriate and prudent, including initial public offerings ("IPOs") and other investment
opportunities that might have a limited supply, among its clients on a fair and equitable basis
over time.
Selection of Other Advisers
Using a platform offered by AE Wealth Management, LLC, a registered investment adviser, NAL
may select model portfolios managed by third-party investment advisers for all or a portion of
the client's assets. Before selecting model portfolios, NAL will always ensure those other advisers
are properly licensed or registered as an investment adviser.
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Financial Planning
Financial plans and financial planning may include, but are not limited to: investment planning;
life insurance; tax concerns; retirement planning; education planning; health care; legacy and debt
planning.
Workshops and Educational Seminars
NAL may hold seminars that offer attendees general investment and retirement planning advice.
NAL does not offer individualized advice during seminars. Examples of topics covered include
the objectives of retirement planning, social security, and wealth management. NAL does not
charge fees to attendees.
Networth Financial Hour Radio Show
NAL participates in a radio broadcast, the Networth Financial Hour Radio Show. The show is
hosted by Networth Advisors founder and President Beth Andrews and advisor and partner
Scott Hefty. Networth Advisors, LLC pays a fee to be interviewed for this show.
Networth Advisors Television Clips
NAL participates in short 2 minute broadcasts on local TV stations, The Pittsburgh Retirement
Report. The show is hosted through AE Media TV Production with Networth Advisors founder
and President Beth Andrews presenting various informational topics. Networth Advisors, LLC
pays a fee to be interviewed for this show.
Services Limited to Specific Types of Investments
NAL generally limits its investment advice to mutual funds, fixed income securities, insurance
products including annuities, equities, ETFs, treasury inflation protected/inflation linked bonds,
non-U.S. securities, and venture capital funds, although NAL primarily recommends growth and
income. NAL may use other securities as well to help diversify a portfolio when applicable.
Written Acknowledgement of Fiduciary Status
When we provide investment advice to you regarding your retirement plan account or individual
retirement account, we are fiduciaries within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act and/or the Internal Revenue Code, as applicable, which are laws governing
retirement accounts. The way we make money creates some conflicts with your interests, so we
operate under a special rule that requires us to act in your best interest and not put our interest
ahead of yours. Under this special rule’s provisions, we must:
• Meet a professional standard of care when making investment recommendations (give
prudent advice);
• Never put our financial interests ahead of yours when making recommendations (give
loyal advice);
• Avoid misleading statements about conflicts of interest, fees, and investments;
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• Follow policies and procedures designed to ensure that we give advice that is in your
best interest;
• Charge no more than is reasonable for our services; and
• Give you basic information about conflicts of interest.
C. Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions
NAL will tailor a program for each individual client. This will include an interview session to get
to know the client’s specific needs and requirements as well as a plan that will be executed by
NAL on behalf of the client. NAL may use model allocations together with a specific set of
recommendations for each client based on their personal restrictions, needs, and targets. Clients
may not impose restrictions in investing in certain securities or types of securities in accordance
with their values or beliefs.
NAL’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is limited to increasing the efficiency of administrative
tasks and it is not used for use in advertisements, social media, or investment-related decisions.
If any of our 3rd party vendors use AI, the appropriate supervising employee has continuous
compliance training to spot inconsistencies before any results are presented to a client. NAL
employees understand their responsibilities in adhering to fiduciary guidelines will lessen
potential conflicts of interest or potential risks such as misleading claims, uncertainties, financial
market behavior, and/or AI generated errors.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
NAL acts as portfolio manager in a wrap fee program sponsored by AE Wealth Management,
LLC. A wrap fee program is an investment program where the client pays one stated fee that
includes management fees and transaction costs. Clients will receive the AE Wealth Management,
LLC’s Wrap Fee Program Brochure in their onboarding materials and annually thereafter.
E. Assets Under Management
NAL has the following assets under management:
Discretionary Amounts: Non-discretionary Amounts: Date Calculated:
$ 159,316,353 million
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December 2024
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Item 5: Fees and Compensation
A. Fee Schedule
Portfolio Management, Financial Planning and Selection of Other Advisers Fees
Total Assets Under Management Total Annual Fees
$0 - $1,000,000
1.5%
$1,000,001 - $2,000,000
1.4%
$2,000,001 – And Up
1.25%
When selecting model portfolios for client assets, NAL will receive at least 1% of the total annual
fee with the remainder paid to AE Wealth Management. For example, a client with total assets
under management between $1,000,001 - $2,000,00 will pay an annual fee of 1.4%. NAL would
receive 1.05% and AE Wealth Management will receive 0.35%
The annual fee is calculated based on the average of the daily balance in the client's account
throughout the billing period, after taking into account deposits and withdrawals, for purposes
of determining the market value of the assets upon which the advisory fee is based.
The annual fee is negotiable, and the final fee schedule will be memorialized in the client’s
advisory agreement. Clients may terminate the agreement without penalty for a full refund of the
fees within five business days of signing the Investment Advisory Contract. Thereafter, clients
may terminate the Investment Advisory Contract immediately upon written notice.
B. Payment of Fees
Payment of Portfolio Management, Financial Planning and Selection of other
Advisers Fees
Asset-based portfolio management fees and Financial Planning fees are withdrawn directly from
the client's accounts by AE Wealth Management per the authorization in the Client Advisory
Agreement. Fees are paid monthly in arrears.
C. Client Responsibility For Third Party Fees
Clients are responsible for the payment of any third-party fees that may arise (i.e. custodian fees,
mutual fund fees, transaction fees, etc.). Those fees are separate and distinct from the fees and
expenses charged by NAL except that clients in the AE Wealth Management wrap fee program
will not separately pay transaction fees. Please see Item 12 of this brochure regarding broker-
dealer/custodian.
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D. Prepayment of Fees
NAL collects its fees in arrears. It does not collect fees in advance.
E. Outside Compensation For the Sale of Securities to Clients
Neither NAL nor its supervised persons accept any compensation for the sale of investment
products, including asset-based sales charges or service fees from the sale of mutual funds.
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
NAL does not accept performance-based fees or other fees based on a share of capital gains on or capital
appreciation of the assets of a client.
Item 7: Types of Clients
NAL generally provides advisory services to the following types of clients:
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Individuals
High-Net-Worth Individuals
There is no account minimum for any of NAL’s services.
Identity of our client(s) will be verified through a Customer Identification Program (“CIP”) during the
onboarding process which will be used to determine a risk assessment. Additionally, both new and
current clients will be screened against sanctions lists supplied by government organizations (including
the FBI, FinCEN, and the U.S. Treasury's OFAC), and their information will be kept private and used
exclusively for Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) purposes.
This routine process adheres to our Anti-Money Laundering Program that is in place to detect, prevent,
and report suspicious activities. It aims to protect our clients and prevent Networth Advisors, LLC from
being used to facilitate criminal activity, including corruption, narcotrafficking, money laundering,
fraud, and terrorist financing, all which pose a serious threat to the financial system and the integrity of
investment firms. The program complies with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA Patriot Act, and
applicable rules and guidance from the SEC, FinCEN, and other regulatory bodies. Details of this
program can be found in Networth Advisors, LLC’s Policies & Procedures.
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Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, & Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies
Methods of Analysis
NAL’s methods of analysis include Fundamental analysis, Modern portfolio theory, Quantitative
analysis and Technical analysis.
Fundamental analysis involves the analysis of financial statements, the general financial health
of companies, and/or the analysis of management or competitive advantages.
Modern portfolio theory is a theory of investment that attempts to maximize portfolio expected
return for a given amount of portfolio risk, or equivalently minimize risk for a given level of
expected return, each by carefully choosing the proportions of various asset.
Quantitative analysis deals with measurable factors as distinguished from qualitative
considerations such as the character of management or the state of employee morale, such as the
value of assets, the cost of capital, historical projections of sales, and so on.
Technical analysis involves the analysis of past market data; primarily price and volume.
Investment Strategies
NAL uses long term trading.
Investing in securities involves a risk of loss that you, as a client, should be prepared to bear.
B. Material Risks Involved
Methods of Analysis
Fundamental analysis concentrates on factors that determine a company’s value and expected
future earnings. This strategy would normally encourage equity purchases in stocks that are
undervalued or priced below their perceived value. The risk assumed is that the market will fail
to reach expectations of perceived value.
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.
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Quantitative analysis Investment strategies using quantitative models may perform differently
than expected as a result of, among other things, the factors used in the models, the weight placed
on each factor, changes from the factors’ historical trends, and technical issues in the construction
and implementation of the models.
Technical analysis attempts to predict a future stock price or direction based on market trends.
The assumption is that the market follows discernible patterns and if these patterns can be
identified then a prediction can be made. The risk is that markets do not always follow patterns
and relying solely on this method may not take into account new patterns that emerge over time.
Investment Strategies
Long term trading is designed to capture market rates of both return and risk. Due to its nature,
the long-term investment strategy can expose clients to various types of risk that will typically
surface at various intervals during the time the client owns the investments. These risks include
but are not limited to inflation (purchasing power) risk, interest rate risk, economic risk, market
risk, and political/regulatory risk.
Selection of Other Advisers: NAL's selection process cannot ensure that third party advisers will
perform as desired and NAL will have no control over the day-to-day operations of any selected
third-party advisers. NAL would not necessarily be aware of certain activities at the underlying
third-party adviser level, including without limitation a third party advisers engaging in
unreported risks or regulatory breaches or fraud.
Investing in securities involves a risk of loss that you, as a client, should be prepared to bear.
C. Risks of Specific Securities Utilized
Clients should be aware that there is a material risk of loss using any investment strategy. The
investment types listed below (leaving aside Treasury Inflation Protected/Inflation Linked
Bonds) are not guaranteed or insured by the FDIC or any other government agency.
Mutual Funds: Investing in mutual funds carries the risk of capital loss and thus you may lose
money investing in mutual funds. All mutual funds have costs that lower investment returns.
The funds can be of bond “fixed income” nature (lower risk) or stock “equity” nature.
Equity investment generally refers to buying shares of stocks in return for receiving a future
payment of dividends and/or capital gains if the value of the stock increases. The value of equity
securities may fluctuate in response to specific situations for each company, industry conditions
and the general economic environments.
Fixed income investments generally pay a return on a fixed schedule, though the amount of the
payments can vary. This type of investment can include corporate and government debt
securities, leveraged loans, high yield, and investment grade debt and structured products, such
as mortgage and other asset-backed securities, although individual bonds may be the best known
type of fixed income security. In general, the fixed income market is volatile and fixed income
securities carry interest rate risk. (As interest rates rise, bond prices usually fall, and vice versa.
This effect is usually more pronounced for longer-term securities.) Fixed income securities also
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carry inflation risk, liquidity risk, call risk, and credit and default risks for both issuers and
counterparties. The risk of default on treasury inflation protected/inflation linked bonds is
dependent upon the U.S. Treasury defaulting (extremely unlikely); however, they carry a
potential risk of losing share price value, albeit rather minimal. Risks of investing in foreign fixed
income securities also include the general risk of non-U.S. investing described below.
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs): An ETF is an investment fund traded on stock exchanges, similar
to stocks. Investing in ETFs carries the risk of capital loss (sometimes up to a 100% loss in the case
of a stock holding bankruptcy). Areas of concern include the lack of transparency in products and
increasing complexity, conflicts of interest and the possibility of inadequate regulatory
compliance. Risks in investing in ETFs include trading risks, liquidity and shutdown risks, risks
associated with a change in authorized participants and non-participation of authorized
participants, risks that trading price differs from indicative net asset value (iNAV), or price
fluctuation and disassociation from the index being tracked. With regard to trading risks, regular
trading adds cost to your portfolio thus counteracting the low fees that one of the typical benefits
of ETFs. Additionally, regular trading to beneficially “time the market” is difficult to achieve.
Even paid fund managers struggle to do this every year, with the majority failing to beat the
relevant indexes. With regard to liquidity and shutdown risks, not all ETFs have the same level
of liquidity. Since ETFs are at least as liquid as their underlying assets, trading conditions are
more accurately reflected in implied liquidity rather than the average daily volume of the ETF
itself. Implied liquidity is a measure of what can potentially be traded in ETFs based on its
underlying assets. ETFs are subject to market volatility and the risks of their underlying securities,
which may include the risks associated with investing in smaller companies, foreign securities,
commodities, and fixed income investments (as applicable). Foreign securities in particular are
subject to interest rate, currency exchange rate, economic, and political risks, all of which are
magnified in emerging markets. ETFs that target a small universe of securities, such as a specific
region or market sector, are generally subject to greater market volatility, as well as to the specific
risks associated with that sector, region, or other focus. ETFs that use derivatives, leverage, or
complex investment strategies are subject to additional risks. Precious Metal ETFs (e.g., Gold,
Silver, or Palladium Bullion backed “electronic shares” not physical metal) specifically may be
negatively impacted by several unique factors, among them (1) large sales by the official sector
which own a significant portion of aggregate world holdings in gold and other precious metals,
(2) a significant increase in hedging activities by producers of gold or other precious metals, (3) a
significant change in the attitude of speculators and investors. The return of an index ETF is
usually different from that of the index it tracks because of fees, expenses, and tracking error. An
ETF may trade at a premium or discount to its net asset value (NAV) (or indicative value in the
case of exchange-traded notes). The degree of liquidity can vary significantly from one ETF to
another and losses may be magnified if no liquid market exists for the ETF’s shares when
attempting to sell them. Each ETF has a unique risk profile, detailed in its prospectus, offering
circular, or similar material, which should be considered carefully when making investment
decisions.
Annuities are a retirement product for those who may have the ability to pay a premium now
and want to guarantee they receive certain monthly payments or a return on investment later in
the future. Annuities are contracts issued by a life insurance company designed to meet
requirement or other long-term goals. An annuity is not a life insurance policy. Fixed index
annuities are designed to be long-term investments, to meet retirement and other long-range
goals. Variable annuities are not suitable for meeting short-term goals because substantial taxes
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and insurance company charges may apply if you withdraw your money early. Variable annuities
also involve investment risks, just as mutual funds do.
Venture capital funds invest in start-up companies at an early stage of development in the
interest of generating a return through an eventual realization event; the risk is high as a result
of the uncertainty involved at that stage of development.
Cryptocurrency (e.g., bitcoin, digital assets) is an emerging asset class. NAL’s clients will not have
exposure to bitcoin or another cryptocurrency, unless the client directly and specifically requests
their advisor to invest in an SEC approved bitcoin ETF. An investment in cryptocurrency is not
suitable for all investors, and may not generally be appropriate, particularly with funds drawn
from retirement savings, loans, emergency savings, or funds set aside for other purposes.
Investors must be knowledgeable and be prepared to face the exposure of potential losses.
Cryptocurrencies are not covered by either FDIC or SIPC insurance and involve a high degree of
risk.
Cryptocurrency operates without central authority and is not backed by any government, largely
unregulated, and may experience very high volatility. Cryptocurrency market prices may be
subject to sharp fluctuations and investors may experience losses if the value of the client’s
investments decline. Cryptocurrency is also not legal tender. Federal, state or foreign
governments may restrict the use and exchange of cryptocurrency, and regulation in the U.S. is
still developing.
Non-U.S. securities present certain risks such as currency fluctuation, political and economic
change, social unrest, changes in government regulation, differences in accounting and the lesser
degree of accurate public information available.
Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investing in securities involves a risk of
loss that you, as a client, should be prepared to bear.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
A. Criminal or Civil Actions
Neither NAL nor its management persons have any criminal or civil actions to report during the
previous ten years.
B. Administrative Proceedings
Neither NAL nor its management persons have any administrative proceedings to report during
the previous ten years.
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C. Self-regulatory Organization (SRO) Proceedings
Neither NAL nor its management persons have any self-regulatory organization proceedings to
report during the previous ten years.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
A. Registration as a Broker/Dealer or Broker/Dealer Representative
Neither NAL nor its representatives are registered as, or have pending applications to become, a
broker/dealer or a representative of a broker/dealer.
B. Registration as a Futures Commission Merchant, Commodity Pool
Operator, or a Commodity Trading Advisor
Neither NAL nor its representatives are registered as or have pending applications to become
either a Futures Commission Merchant, Commodity Pool Operator, or Commodity Trading
Advisor or an associated person of the foregoing entities.
C. Registration Relationships Material to this Advisory Business and
Possible Conflicts of Interests
Supervised persons of NAL are independent licensed insurance agents, and from time to time,
will offer clients advice or products from those activities. Clients should be aware that these
services pay a commission or other compensation and involve a conflict of interest, as
commissionable products conflict with the fiduciary duties of a registered investment adviser.
NAL always acts in the best interest of the client; including the sale of commissionable products
to advisory clients. Clients are in no way required to utilize the services of any representative of
NAL in connection with such individual's activities outside of NAL.
D. Selection of Other Advisers or Managers and How This Adviser is
Compensated for Those Selections
NAL may select model portfolios managed by third-party investment advisers for all or a portion
of the client's assets. NAL’s fee does not vary depending on the model portfolio and third-party
adviser selected for the client’s assets. NAL will ensure that all selected advisers are registered or
notice filed as required by any state.
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E. Other Financial Industry Activities
Matthew D’Amico is a non-paid instructor for the American Financial Education Alliance
(“AFEA”), a non-profit organization that promotes financial wellness education. As an instructor,
he leads educational workshops. Attendees of the educational workshops may also schedule a
one-on-one strategy session with an instructor to receive additional education and guidance;
however, the content of these strategy sessions are for information and education only and should
not be considered individualized investment advice. After the strategy session, if the attendee
wishes to receive individualized investment advice, they may choose to engage the services of
Networth Advisors, LLC, but are not required to do so.
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client
Transactions and Personal Trading
A. Code of Ethics
NAL has a written Code of Ethics that covers the following areas: Prohibited Purchases and Sales,
Insider Trading, Personal Securities Transactions, Exempted Transactions, Prohibited Activities,
Conflicts of Interest, Gifts and Entertainment, Confidentiality, Service on a Board of Directors,
Compliance Procedures, Compliance with Laws & Regulations, Procedures/Reporting,
Certification of Compliance, Reporting Violations, Compliance Officer Duties, Training and
Education, Recordkeeping, Annual Review, and Sanctions. As required by SEC rule 206(4)-7,
NAL staff has an annual compliance training and review of the company’s policies and
procedures manual which includes the Code of Ethics. Typically, our compliance review meeting
is held in Q2 and then interim reviews with any updates are communicated during weekly
meetings. NAL's Code of Ethics is available free upon request to any client or prospective client
and is also posted on our website under the “About Us” section (www.networthadvisorsllc.com).
B. Recommendations Involving Material Financial Interests
NAL does not recommend that clients buy or sell any security in which a related person to NAL
or NAL has a material financial interest.
C. Investing Personal Money in the Same Securities as Clients
From time to time, representatives of NAL may buy or sell securities for themselves that they also
recommend to clients (excluding investments in AE models). This may provide an opportunity
for representatives of NAL to buy or sell the same securities before or after recommending the
same securities to clients resulting in representatives profiting off the recommendations they
provide to clients. Such transactions may create a conflict of interest. NAL will always document
any transactions that could be construed as conflicts of interest and will never engage in trading
that operates to the client’s disadvantage when similar securities are being bought or sold.
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D. Trading Securities At/Around the Same Time as Clients’ Securities
From time to time, representatives of NAL may buy or sell securities for themselves at or around
the same time as clients (excluding investments in AE models). This may provide an opportunity
for representatives of NAL to buy or sell securities before or after recommending securities to
clients resulting in representatives profiting off the recommendations they provide to clients.
Such transactions may create a conflict of interest; however, NAL will never engage in trading
that operates to the client’s disadvantage if representatives of NAL buy or sell securities at or
around the same time as clients.
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
A. Factors Used to Select Custodians and/or Broker/Dealers
Custodians/broker-dealers will be recommended based on NAL’s duty to seek “best execution,”
which is the obligation to seek execution of securities transactions for a client on the most
favorable terms for the client under the circumstances. Clients will not necessarily pay the lowest
commission or commission equivalent, and NAL may also consider the market expertise and
research access provided by the broker-dealer/custodian, including but not limited to access to
written research, oral communication with analysts, admittance to research conferences and other
resources provided by the brokers that may aid in NAL's research efforts. NAL will never charge
a premium or commission on transactions, beyond the actual cost imposed by the broker-
dealer/custodian.
NAL will require clients to use Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC.
1. Research and Other Soft-Dollar Benefits
NAL does not receive research or any benefits other than execution from a broker-
dealer in connection with client securities transactions
2. Brokerage for Client Referrals
NAL receives no referrals from a broker-dealer or third party in exchange for using
that broker-dealer or third party.
3. Clients Directing Which Broker/Dealer/Custodian to Use
NAL will require clients to use a specific broker-dealer to execute transactions. Not
all advisers require clients to use a particular broker-dealer.
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B. Aggregating (Block) Trading for Multiple Client Accounts
NAL does not aggregate or bunch the securities to be purchased or sold for multiple clients. This
may result in less favorable prices, particularly for illiquid securities or during volatile market
conditions.
Item 13: Review of Accounts
A. Frequency and Nature of Periodic Reviews and Who Makes Those
Reviews
All client accounts for NAL's advisory services provided on an ongoing basis are reviewed at
least Annually by client’s assigned advisor, with regard to clients’ respective investment policies
and risk tolerance levels.
B. Factors That Will Trigger a Non-Periodic Review of Client Accounts
Reviews may be triggered by material market, economic or political events, or by changes in
client's financial situations (such as inactivity, retirement, termination of employment, physical
move, or inheritance).
If a client’s funds have not been invested within 6 months of onboarding, NAL may consider
the client as in-active and no longer the financial advisor. At that time, the client may be given
notice that their Fidelity accounts will be switched to retail accounts. If the Fidelity accounts are
converted to “retail” accounts, the client will be responsible for managing them by accessing the
accounts through the same Fidelity.com log-in. Networth Advisors will be removed as the
advisor on the accounts and we will not have any further access to them.
Additionally, if a client has requested AUM to be un-invested or a client has transferred their
accounts to another custodian, NAL may consider the client as in-active and no longer the
financial advisor. At that time, the NAL advisor may also request that the client switch any
insurance products to “house” accounts at the annuity or insurance company. The client
acknowledges that they will call the annuity or insurance provider directly for future service.
C. Content and Frequency of Regular Reports Provided to Clients
Each client of NAL's advisory services provided on an ongoing basis will receive a monthly report
detailing the client’s account, including assets held, asset value, and calculation of fees. This
written report will come from the custodian.
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Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Economic Benefits Provided by Third Parties for Advice Rendered to
Clients (Includes Sales Awards or Other Prizes)
NAL has an arrangement with National Financial Services LLC, and Fidelity Brokerage Services
LLC (together with all affiliates, "Fidelity") through which Fidelity provides NAL with Fidelity's
"platform" services. The platform services include, among others, brokerage, custodial,
administrative support, record keeping and related services that are intended to support
intermediaries like NAL in conducting business and in serving the best interests of their clients
but that may benefit NAL.
Fidelity charges brokerage commissions and transaction fees for effecting certain securities
transactions (i.e., transactions fees are charged for certain no-load mutual funds, commissions are
charged for individual equity and debt securities transactions). Fidelity enables NAL to obtain
many no-load mutual funds without transaction charges and other no-load funds at nominal
transaction charges. Fidelity’s commission rates are generally considered discounted from
customary retail commission rates. However, the commissions and transaction fees charged by
Fidelity may be higher or lower than those charged by other custodians and broker-dealers.
As part of the arrangement, Fidelity also makes available to NAL, at no additional charge to NAL,
certain research and brokerage services, including research services obtained by Fidelity directly
from independent research companies, as selected by NAL (within specified parameters).
As a result of receiving such services for no additional cost, NAL may have an incentive to
continue to use or expand the use of Fidelity's services. NAL examined this potential conflict of
interest when it chose to enter into the relationship with Fidelity and has determined that the
relationship is in the best interests of NAL’s clients and satisfies its client obligations, including
its duty to seek best execution. A client may pay a commission that is higher than another
qualified broker-dealer might charge to effect the same transaction where the NAL determines in
good faith that the commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research
services received. In seeking best execution, the determinative factor is not the lowest possible
cost, but to whether the transaction represents the best qualitative execution, taking into
consideration the full range of a broker-dealer’s services, including the value of research
provided, execution capability, commission rates, and responsiveness. Accordingly, although
NAL will seek competitive rates, to the benefit of all clients, it may not necessarily obtain the
lowest possible commission rates for specific client account transactions. Although the
investment research products and services that may be obtained by NAL will generally be used
to service all of NAL’s clients, a brokerage commission paid by a specific client may be used to
pay for research that is not used in managing that specific client’s account. NAL and Fidelity are
not affiliates, and no broker-dealer affiliated with NAL is involved in the relationship between
NAL and Fidelity.
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B. Compensation to Non – Advisory Personnel for Client Referrals
NAL does not directly or indirectly compensate any person who is not advisory personnel for
client referrals. If this should change in the future, all such referral activities will be conducted in
accordance with Rule 206(4)-1 under the Advisers Act, where applicable.
Item 15: Custody
NAL does not take physical custody of client accounts at any time. Custody of client’s accounts is held
primarily at the client’s custodian. Clients will receive account statements from the custodian and should
carefully review those statements.
If NAL is granted standing authority via a SLOA to make disbursements to third parties from the
client’s account at a qualified custodian, NAL may be deemed to have custody of these client accounts.
NAL does not have standing authority via a SLOA for clients that request disbursements to a third
party. Client(s) must sign a one-time disbursement each time they wish to send funds to a third-party.
Accordingly, NAL will follow the safeguards and record-keeping specified by the SEC rather than
undergo an annual audit.
Item 16: Investment Discretion
NAL provides discretionary investment advisory services to clients for their day-to-day portfolio
management. The Investment Advisory Contract established with each client outlines the discretionary
authority for trading. Where investment discretion has been granted, NAL generally manages the client’s
account and makes investment decisions without consultation with the client as to what securities to buy
or sell, when the securities are to be bought or sold for the account, the total amount of the securities to
be bought/sold, or the price per share.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities (Proxy Voting)
NAL will not ask for, nor accept voting authority for client securities. Clients will receive proxies directly
from the issuer of the security or the custodian. Clients should direct all proxy questions to the issuer of
the security.
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Item 18: Financial Information
A. Balance Sheet
NAL neither requires nor solicits prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees per client, six months or more in
advance, and therefore is not required to include a balance sheet with this brochure.
B. Financial Conditions Reasonably Likely to Impair Ability to Meet
Contractual Commitments to Clients
Neither NAL nor its management has any financial condition that is likely to reasonably impair NAL’s
ability to meet contractual commitments to clients. In 2020, the application for the Paycheck Protection
Program as a result of the coronavirus CARES Act was only applied for as a small business during
economic uncertainty posed by Covid-19 and used for payroll of non-advisory employees.
C. Bankruptcy Petitions in Previous Ten Years
NAL has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition in the last ten years.
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