Overview
Assets Under Management: $130 million
Headquarters: ALLEN, TX
High-Net-Worth Clients: 61
Average Client Assets: $2 million
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (04-28-2025 NDWM FORM ADV PART 2A & PART 2B)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $500,000 | 0.80% |
| $500,001 | $1,000,000 | 0.60% |
| $1,000,001 | $1,500,000 | 0.40% |
| $1,500,001 | and above | 0.30% |
Minimum Annual Fee: $6,000
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $7,000 | 0.70% |
| $5 million | $19,500 | 0.39% |
| $10 million | $34,500 | 0.34% |
| $50 million | $154,500 | 0.31% |
| $100 million | $304,500 | 0.30% |
Clients
Number of High-Net-Worth Clients: 61
Percentage of Firm Assets Belonging to High-Net-Worth Clients: 87.74
Average High-Net-Worth Client Assets: $2 million
Total Client Accounts: 422
Discretionary Accounts: 422
Regulatory Filings
CRD Number: 152136
Last Filing Date: 2024-04-15 00:00:00
Website: https://ndwealth.com
Form ADV Documents
Primary Brochure: 04-28-2025 NDWM FORM ADV PART 2A & PART 2B (2025-04-29)
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Item 1: Cover Page
NEW DIMENSIONS WEALTH
MANAGEMENT, LLC
(New Dimensions)
Form ADV Part 2A
Investment Adviser
Brochure
Version date: April 23, 2025
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of New
Dimensions Wealth Management, LLC. If you have any questions about the contents of this
brochure, please contact Lance Alston, President at (972) 972-8565 or lance@ndwealth.com.
The information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC) or by any state securities authority.
Additional information about New Dimensions is also available via the SEC’s website
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The SEC’s website also provides information about any persons
affiliated with New Dimensions who are registered, or are required to be registered, as
investment adviser representatives of New Dimensions. The searchable IARD/CRD number for
New Dimensions is #152136
New Dimensions is a Registered Investment Adviser. Registration with the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or any state securities authority does not imply a
certain level of skill or training.
Main Office:
Phone Number:
550 S. Watters Road
Suite 242
Allen, TX 75013
972-972-8565
Email Address:
Website:
lance@ndwealth.com
www.ndwealth.com
Item 2: Summary of Material Changes
Annual Update
The material changes in this brochure from the last annual updating amendment of New
Dimensions Wealth Management, LLC on 04/15/2024 are described below. Material changes
relate to New Dimensions Wealth Management, LLC’s policies, practices or conflicts of interests.
Item 4: updated to reflect regulatory assets under management as of December 31, 2024
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Item 4: Firm description and types of advisory business updated to include Investment
Management Services
Item 5: Fees and Compensation: updated Investment Management Fees
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Full Brochure Available
We will provide you with a new Firm brochure and brochure supplements as necessary based on
changes or new information, at any time, without charge.
You may request a Firm brochure and brochure supplements from New Dimensions by contacting
Lance Alston, President, at 972-972-8565 or lance@ndwealth.com.
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Item 3: Table of Contents
Item 1: Cover Page .................................................................................................................................................. 1
Item 2: Summary of Material Changes ..................................................................................................................... 2
Item 3: Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Item 4: Advisory Business ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Item 5: Fees and Compensation .............................................................................................................................. 8
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
Item 9: Disciplinary Information ............................................................................................................................ 11
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations Financial Industry Activities ........................................ 11
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ................................ 11
Item 12: Brokerage Practices .............................................................................................................................. 12
Item 13: Review of Accounts ................................................................................................................................. 13
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation ................................................................................................ 14
Item 15: Custody ................................................................................................................................................... 14
Item 16: Investment Discretion ............................................................................................................................. 15
Item 17: Voting Client Securities ............................................................................................................................ 15
Item 18: Financial Information .............................................................................................................................. 15
Form ADV Part 2B – Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement ............................................................................. 16
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Item 4: Advisory Business
Firm Description and Types of Advisory Services
New Dimensions Wealth Management, LLC (New Dimensions or the Firm) is a Limited Liability
Company organized in the State of Texas. The Firm was formed in October 2009, and Lance Alston
is the Founder, President, and Chief Compliance Officer of New Dimensions. He is the principal
owner of the firm. Tiffany Finney-Johnson, Director of Financial Planning, is a minority owner of
the firm.
The following is a summary of New Dimensions services and client profiles:
Client types: Individuals and high-net-worth individuals services:
1. Financial planning services.
2. Investment Management services
New Dimensions is strictly a fee-only financial planning and investment management firm. The
firm does not sell any commissioned products and the firm is not affiliated with any entities
that sell financial products or securities. (Examples of commissioned products are annuities,
insurance, loaded mutual funds, limited partnerships, etc.) No commissions in any form are
accepted by New Dimensions or anyone employed by the firm. No finder’s fees are accepted.
Description of Financial Planning and Investment Management Services
New Dimensions provides personalized confidential financial planning and investment
management to individuals and high-net-worth individuals. Advice is provided through
consultation with the client and includes topics such as determination of financial objectives,
identification of financial problems, cash-flow management, tax planning, insurance review,
investment management, education funding, retirement planning, and estate planning.
Financial planning clients receive a written report providing a detailed financial plan designed
to achieve their stated financial goals and objectives. The client is under no obligation to use
additional services of New Dimensions and its representatives and is under no obligation to
implement the advice or plan. Financial planning clients who choose to implement the
financial plan through New Dimensions and use our portfolio management services will receive
ongoing financial planning services at no additional cost.
New Dimensions also provides ongoing investment advice to clients regarding their portfolio
assets based on the individual needs of the client. A client’s goals and objectives are
established through the financial planning process, which creates the basis for portfolio
management services that include portfolio design and monitoring. New Dimensions will
manage advisory accounts on a discretionary basis only. Account supervision is guided by the
stated objectives of the client as established during the financial planning process.
When possible, New Dimensions will create a portfolio consisting exclusively of no-load, highly
diversified mutual funds or exchange traded funds (ETFs). At times other assets are used,
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including individual equities, bonds, other investment products, and load-waived mutual funds.
It is the investment philosophy of the firm to avoid, where possible, investing in individual stocks
and bonds.
We believe clients are best served using low-cost, passively managed investment funds. As such,
the primary criteria for selecting investment products are as follows:
1. Low cost – This includes the investment management fees (expense ratio), turnover
costs, and the total trading fees charged by custodians.
2. Broad diversification
3. Appropriate asset class exposure – Portfolio weighting among asset classes will be
determined by each client’s individual needs, circumstances, and preferences.
Clients will have the opportunity to place reasonable restrictions on the types of investments
held in their accounts. Clients will retain individual ownership of all securities held by the
Custodian.
New Dimensions discourages the use of margin transactions or option writing.
Initial public offerings (IPOs) are not available through New Dimensions.
New Dimensions does not participate in any Wrap-Fee Programs.
Client Assets
As of December 2024, New Dimensions manages approximately $153,605,017 in assets. All
assets are managed on a discretionary basis.
General Information
The investment recommendations and advice offered by New Dimensions and your Advisory
Representative are not legal advice or accounting advice. You should coordinate and discuss
the impact of financial advice with your attorney and/or accountant. Our primary goal is to
help our clients identify and pursue their financial goals, thereby enhancing the overall quality
of their lives.
IRA Rollover Recommendations
Effective December 20, 2021 (or such later date as the US Department of Labor (“DOL”) Field
Assistance Bulletin 2018-02 ceases to be in effect), for purposes of complying with the DOL’s
Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020-02 (“PTE 2020-02”) where applicable, we are
providing the following acknowledgment to you.
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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;
• 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.
We benefit financially from the rollover of your assets from a retirement account to an
account that we manage or provide investment advice, because the assets increase our assets
under management and, in turn, our advisory fees. As a fiduciary, we only recommend a
rollover when we believe it is in your best interest.
IRA Rollover Considerations
As part of our consulting and advisory services, we provide you with recommendations and
advice concerning your employer retirement plan or other qualified retirement account. When
appropriate, we will recommend that you withdraw the assets from your employer's retirement
plan or other qualified retirement account and roll the assets over to an individual retirement
account ("IRA") that we will manage. If you elect to roll the assets to an IRA under our
management, we will charge you an asset-based fee as described in Item 5. This practice
presents a conflict of interest because our investment advisory representative has an incentive
to recommend a rollover to you for the purpose of generating compensation rather than solely
based on your needs. You are under no obligation, contractually or otherwise, to complete the
rollover. Furthermore, if you do complete the rollover, you are under no obligation to have your
IRA assets managed by us. You have the right to decide whether or not to complete the rollover
and the right to consult with other financial professionals.
Some employers permit former employees to keep their retirement assets in their company
plan. Also, current employees can sometimes move assets out of their company plan before
they retire or change jobs. In determining whether to complete the rollover to an IRA, and to
the extent the following options are available, you should consider the costs and benefits of
each.
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An employee will typically have four options:
1. Leave the funds in your employer's (former employer's) plan.
2. Roll over the funds to a new employer's retirement plan.
3. Cash out and take a taxable distribution from the plan.
4. Roll the funds into an IRA rollover account.
Each of these options has advantages and disadvantages. Before making a change, we
encourage you to speak with your financial advisor, CPA and/or tax attorney.
Before rolling over your retirement funds to an IRA for us to manage, carefully consider the
following. NOTE: This list is not exhaustive.
1. Determine whether the investment options in your employer's retirement plan address
your needs or whether other types of investments are needed.
a. Employer retirement plans generally have a more limited investment menu than
IRAs.
b. Employer retirement plans may have unique investment options not available to the
public such as employer securities or previously closed funds.
Your current plan may have lower fees than our fees.
2.
a. If you are interested in investing only in mutual funds, you should understand the
cost structure of the share classes available in your employer's retirement plan and
how the costs of those share classes compare with those available in an IRA.
b. You should understand the various products and services available through an IRA
c.
provider and their costs.
It is likely you will not be charged a management fee and will not receive ongoing
asset management services unless you elect to have such services. If your plan
offers management services, the fee associated with the service may be more or less
than our asset management fee.
3. Our strategy may have higher risk than the option(s) provided to you in your plan.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Your current plan may offer financial advice, guidance, management, and/or portfolio
options at no additional cost.
If you keep your assets titled in a 401k or retirement account, and you are still working,
you could potentially delay your required minimum distribution.
Your 401k may offer more liability protection than a rollover IRA; each state may vary.
Generally, federal law protects assets in qualified plans from creditors. Since 2005, IRA
assets have been generally protected from creditors in bankruptcies; however, there can
be exceptions. Consult an attorney if you are concerned about protecting your retirement
plan assets from creditors.
You may be able to take out a loan on your 401k, but not from an IRA.
IRA assets can be accessed any time; however, prior to age 59 ½, distributions are subject
to ordinary income tax and may also be subject to a 10% early distribution penalty unless
they qualify for an exception such as disability, higher education expenses, or a home
purchase.
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9.
If you own company stock in your plan, you may be able to liquidate those shares at a
lower capital gains tax rate. Your plan may allow you to hire us as the manager and
keep the assets titled in the plan name.
It is important that you understand your options, their features and differences and decide
whether a rollover is best for you. New Dimensions will strive to provide clear, unbiased
information that will help you make any rollover decision. If you have questions, contact
Lance Alston at our main number listed on the cover page of this brochure.
Item 5: Fees and Compensation
All Clients will be required to pay a one time financial planning fee separate and apart from an
Investment Management Fee.
Compensation – Financial Planning Only
Financial plans are priced according to the degree of complexity associated with the client’s
financial situation. Plan prices typically range between $3,000–$5,000, although complex
financial plans may exceed this range.
A signed Services Agreement, along with a down payment of $500, is required to engage the
financial planning services of New Dimensions. The remaining financial planning fee is due upon
delivery of the financial plan and plan presentation. Financial planning clients who choose to
implement the financial plan through New Dimensions and use our portfolio management
services will receive ongoing financial planning services at no additional cost.
Compensation – Investment Management Services
New Dimensions bases its investment advisory fees on the assets under management according
to the following annual fee schedule:
= 0.80%
Tier 1 Assets up to $500,000
= 0.60%
Tier 2 $500,001 to $1,000,000
Tier 3 $1,000,001 to $1,500,000
= 0.40%
Tier 4 All assets above $1,500,000 = 0.30%
New Dimensions charges a minimum annual fee of $6,000. New Dimensions has the discretion
to negotiate fees and to determine if the firm’s services and philosophy are appropriate for any
prospective clients.
New Dimensions will generally calculate fees in advance on a quarterly basis.
Calculation and Payment
The specific manner in which fees are charged by New Dimensions is established in a client’s
written agreement with New Dimensions. Assets deposited or withdrawn from an Account
after the inception of a quarter will have no impact on the Investment Management Fee
assessed for that quarter.
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Financial Planning fees are typically paid by check or ACH bank transfer. Wealth Management
clients pay their fees in advance and typically authorize New Dimensions to directly debit fees
from client accounts. For both Investment Management fees and Financial Planning fees
clients may pay by check.
Accounts initiated or terminated during a calendar quarter will be charged a prorated fee.
Upon termination of any account, any prepaid, unearned fees will be refunded, and any earned,
unpaid fees will be due and payable.
Other Fees
Custodians 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.
New Dimensions, in its sole discretion, may waive its minimum fee and/or charge a lesser
investment advisory fee based on certain criteria.
Agreement Terms
Either party to the Services agreement may terminate the relationship at any time by notifying
the other party in writing. Fees paid in advance will be prorated and New Dimensions will refund
any amount due the client as soon as possible.
Other Compensation
New Dimensions is strictly a fee-only financial planning and investment management firm.
Neither New Dimensions nor any of its Supervised Persons (Advisors) accept compensation or
commissions for the sale of securities or other investment products.
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
Neither New Dimensions nor any of its Advisors accepts performance-based fees (fees based on
a share of capital gains on or capital appreciation of the assets of a client).
New Dimensions does not use a performance-based fee structure because of the potential
conflict of interest. Performance-based compensation creates an incentive for the adviser to
recommend an investment with a higher degree of risk to the client.
Item 7: Types of Clients
Types of Clients & Account Minimums
New Dimensions is a registered investment adviser providing advice to individuals and high-net-
worth individuals.
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New Dimensions charges a minimum annual fee of $6,000 for portfolio management services.
New Dimensions has the discretion to negotiate fees and to determine if the firm’s services and
philosophy are appropriate for any prospective clients.
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
New Dimensions’ investment objective is to purchase a globally diversified portfolio of stocks
and bonds, with low cost being a primary consideration. Given this objective, we believe no-
load mutual funds and exchange-traded funds are the best investment tools for our clients.
We believe in a buy-and-hold strategy for our clients, and we seek to minimize transactions
once the portfolio is properly allocated. Additionally, we believe passively managed funds
offer the best long-term risk/reward tradeoff for our clients’ objectives. We typically do not
use mutual funds or ETFs that attempt to achieve better than market returns with various
methods of technical and/or fundamental analysis or tactical allocation. These methods –
which we do not use or endorse – include economics analysis, fundamental research,
technical analysis, sector rotation, long-short hedging strategies, etc. We believe the additional
risk and costs of these methods are not in the best interests of our clients.
There are risks associated with buy-and-hold, passive strategies like the ones used at New
Dimensions:
1. Actively managed investments may outperform your passive investments.
2. Buy-and-Hold investing will not avoid market corrections or insulate clients from losses
during declines.
New Dimensions believes the long-term benefits of passive investing outweigh these risks.
There are, however, other risks applicable to any portfolio containing stocks and/or bonds that
must be borne by the investor. A list of these risks is provided below:
•
Interest-rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment prices to
fluctuate. For example, when interest rates rise, yields on existing bonds become
less attractive, causing their market values to decline.
• Market Risk: The price of a security, bond, or mutual fund may drop in reaction to
tangible and intangible events and conditions. This type of risk is caused by external
factors independent of a security’s particular underlying circumstances. For
example, political, economic, and social conditions may trigger market events.
•
Inflation Risk: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar 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.
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• 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 a
lengthy process of finding oil and then refining it 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
regardless of the economic environment.
• 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.
This list may not include all possible risks.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
There have never been any legal or disciplinary actions against New Dimensions or any member
of management.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations Financial Industry Activities
New Dimensions is not registered and does not have an application pending as a securities
broker-dealer, futures commission merchant, commodity pool operator, or commodity trading
advisor. None of New Dimensions’ management persons are registered representatives of a
broker-dealer.
Neither New Dimensions nor any of its management persons have a material relationship or
arrangement with any related person or financial industry entities.
Other Investment Advisers
New Dimensions does not recommend or select other investment advisers for its clients.
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
New Dimensions employees must comply with a Code of Ethics and Statement for Insider
Trading. The Code describes the Firms’ high standard of business conduct and fiduciary duty to
its clients. The Code’s key provisions include:
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• Statement of General Principles
• Policy on and Reporting of Personal Securities Transactions
• A Prohibition on Insider Trading
• Restrictions on the Acceptance of Significant Gifts
• Procedures to Detect and Deter Misconduct and Violations
• Requirement to Maintain Confidentiality of Client Information.
Employees of New Dimensions must acknowledge the terms of the Code of Ethics at least
annually. Any individual not in compliance with the Code of Ethics is subject to termination.
Clients and prospective clients can obtain a copy of the firm’s Code of Ethics by contacting
Lance Alston at 972-972-8565.
Lance Alston, President and Chief Compliance Officer, reviews all employee trades each
quarter. Employees are discouraged, as are the firm’s clients, from trading in anything other
than open-ended mutual funds or exchange-traded funds. Mutual fund and exchange-traded
fund portfolios effectively avoid any trading conflicts of interest between clients and employees
of the firm.
Neither New Dimensions nor its employees recommend to clients, or buy or sell for client
accounts, securities in which they have a material financial interest.
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Research and Other Soft Dollar Benefits
New Dimensions does not receive formal soft dollar benefits other than execution from broker-
dealers in connection with client securities transactions. See disclosure below in “Directed
Brokerage – Other Economic Benefits”.
Brokerage for Client Referrals
New Dimensions does not receive client referrals from broker-dealers.
Directed Brokerage
New Dimensions shall generally recommend that portfolio management clients establish
brokerage accounts with Charles Schwab Institutional (Schwab), a registered broker-dealer
(member SIPC), to maintain custody of clients’ assets and to effect trades for their accounts.
New Dimensions is independently owned and operated and not affiliated with Schwab in any
way. Schwab provides New Dimensions with access to its institutional trading and custody
services, which are typically not available to Schwab retail investors. These services generally
are available to independent investment advisers on an unsolicited basis at no charge to them
as long as a total of at least $10 million of the adviser’s clients’ assets are maintained in
accounts at Schwab.
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These services are not otherwise contingent upon New Dimensions committing to Schwab
any specific amount of business (assets in custody or trading).
For client accounts maintained there, Schwab is compensated through commissions or other
transaction-related fees for securities trades that are executed through Schwab or that settle
into Schwab accounts. Schwab is also compensated by earning interest on the uninvested cash
in your account in Schwab's Cash Features Program. The brokerage commissions and/or
transaction fees charged by Schwab or any other designated broker-dealer are exclusive of and
in addition to asset management fees charged by New Dimensions.
Directed Brokerage – Other Economic Benefits
Schwab also makes available to the firm other products and services that benefit New
Dimensions, but do not directly benefit its clients’ accounts. Many of these products and
services are used to service all or some substantial number of accounts managed by New
Dimensions, including accounts not maintained at Schwab.
Schwab’s products and services that assist New Dimensions in managing and administering
client accounts include software and other technology that (1) provide access to client account
data (such as trade confirmations and account statements); (2) facilitate trade execution and
allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts; (3) provide research, pricing, and
other market data; (4) facilitate payment of New Dimensions fees from its clients’ accounts;
and (5) assist with back-office functions, recordkeeping, client reporting, and regulatory
compliance. We receive a benefit because we do not have to pay for the research, products, or
services.
We believe our recommendation of Schwab is appropriate based on the level of service
provided and the appropriate fees charged.
Trade Aggregation
Trade aggregation is the act of trading a large block of a security in a single order. Shares of a
purchased security are then allocated to the appropriate accounts in the appropriate
proportion. The main purposes of order aggregation are (1) for ease of trading and (2) to obtain
a lower transaction cost associated with trading a larger quantity. New Dimensions does not
aggregate or block trades. As a result, clients purchasing securities around the same time may
receive a less favorable price than other clients. In addition, not aggregating trades may result
in higher transaction costs, as a client will not benefit from lower transaction cost which might
be achieved if the trade was aggregated.
Item 13: Review of Accounts
Clients are encouraged to meet at least once each year for a formal review of their financial
planning goals and information. Client accounts are reviewed regularly as needed and not less
than twice per year. Lance Alston, President and Chief Compliance Officer, is responsible for
reviewing all financial plans and investment accounts.
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Review Triggers
Other conditions that typically trigger a review are changes to tax laws, new investment
information, or changes in a client’s financial situation. Changes in market, political, or
economic conditions rarely influence changes to a client’s strategic portfolio allocation or
financial plan.
Reporting
Each month, the custodian (Schwab) provides clients with an account statement for each client
account with activity; this report may include individual holdings, cost basis information,
deposits and withdrawals, accrued income, dividends, and performance. In addition, the
custodian provides clients with trade confirmations for each position bought and sold.
Accounts without activity will receive account statements no less than quarterly.
Written financial plans are provided during annual client meetings or when updated. Portfolio
allocation reports are generally provided when the portfolio is reviewed regularly throughout
the year.
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Other Compensation
New Dimensions does not receive any economic benefits (other than normal compensation)
from any firm or individual for providing investment advice.
Compensation – Client Referrals
New Dimensions does not make or accept referral fees or any form of remuneration from other
professionals when a prospect or client is referred to them.
Item 15: Custody
New Dimensions does not have physical custody of any client funds or securities. However,
under government regulations, we are deemed to have constructive custody of your assets if
you:
1. Authorize us to instruct your custodian to deduct our advisory fees directly from your
account. Your custodian maintains the actual custody of your assets.
2. Set up certain 1st party wire disbursements and/or 3rd Party Standing Letters of
Authorization (SLOAs) to direct us to transfer funds or securities from your account to a
specified party.
Clients may authorize New Dimensions (in the client agreement) to instruct the custodian to
debit fees directly from the client’s account held at a qualified custodian. Client investment
assets will be held with a custodian agreed upon by the client and New Dimensions. New
Dimensions is given limited access to accounts held at the custodian to facilitate trading, fee
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disbursement, and other actions requested by the client. This limited access is communicated
in writing to the Custodian and approved by the client. The custodian sends a statement to the
client, at least quarterly, indicating all amounts disbursed from the account including the
amount of advisory fees paid directly to New Dimensions.
Custody – Account Statements
As described above and in Item 13, clients receive at least quarterly statements from the
qualified custodian that holds and maintains client’s investment assets. Clients are urged to
carefully review such statements and compare such official custodial records to the reports that
New Dimensions provides. New Dimensions reports may vary from custodial statements based
on accounting procedures, reporting dates, or valuation methodologies of certain securities.
Item 16: Investment Discretion
New Dimensions is granted limited power of attorney to act on a discretionary basis on behalf
of clients by signing the Services Agreement and Custodian account applications. A limited
power of attorney allows New Dimensions to execute trades on behalf of clients.
New Dimensions has the authority to determine, without obtaining specific client consent, both
the amount and type of securities to be bought to satisfy client account objectives.
Determinations will be based on the client’s portfolio model established in the financial
planning process. Additionally, New Dimensions may accept any reasonable limitation or
restriction to such authority on the account placed by the client. All limitations and restrictions
placed on accounts must be presented to New Dimensions in writing.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
As a matter of firm policy, we do not vote proxies on behalf of clients. Clients retain the
responsibility for receiving and voting proxies for securities maintained in their portfolios;
clients receive proxies directly from either custodians or transfer agents.
If requested, New Dimensions may provide advice to clients regarding proxy votes and legal
proceedings. If any conflict of interest exists, it will be disclosed to the client. Clients may
contact New Dimensions at 972-972-8565 for information about proxy voting.
Item 18: Financial Information
New Dimensions has no financial commitment that impairs its ability to meet contractual and
fiduciary commitments to clients and has never been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
New Dimensions is not required to provide a balance sheet; New Dimensions does not serve as
a custodian for client funds or securities and does not require prepayment of fees of both
more than $1200 per client, and more than 6 months in advance.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
New Dimensions Wealth Management, LLC
(New Dimensions)
Form ADV Part 2B
Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
Lance Alston
This brochure supplement provides information about Lance Alston that supplements the New
Dimensions brochure. You should have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact Lance
Alston (President) if you did not receive a Firm Brochure from New Dimensions, or if you have
any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Lance Alston is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The searchable CRD number for Lance Alston is 3070449.
Main Office:
Phone Number:
550 S. Watters Road
Suite 242
Allen, Texas 75013
972-972-8565
Email Address:
Website:
lance@ndwealth.com
www.ndwealth.com
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Educational Background and Business Experience
Education and Business Background
New Dimensions requires that advisors in its employ have a bachelor's degree and further
coursework demonstrating knowledge of financial planning and portfolio management.
Examples of acceptable coursework include: an MBA, CFP®, CFA, ChFC, JD, or CPA. Additionally,
advisers must have work experience that demonstrates their aptitude for financial planning and
investment management.
Born: 1962
Richard (Lance) Alston
CRD #3070449
Business Background:
2009 – Present
New Dimensions Wealth Management, LLC
President and Chief Compliance Officer
Sabbatical
2008 – 2009
2002 – 2008
JWA Financial Group, Inc.
President and Chief Compliance Officer
Formal Education:
B.A., International Business, University of Texas at Austin
M.A., Economics, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
1984
1999
Professional Designations:
Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)
2001
Professional Certifications
Lance Alston maintains professional designations requiring the following minimum
requirements:
CFP® (Certified Financial Planner)
Issued by: Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.
Prerequisites/Experience Required: Candidate must meet the following requirements:
• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university, and
• 3 years of full-time personal financial planning experience
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Educational Requirements: Candidate must complete a CFP®-board registered program, or hold
one of the following:
• CPA
• ChFC
• Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)
• CFA
• Ph.D. in business or economics
• Doctor of Business Administration
• Attorney’s License
Examination Type: CFP® Certification Examination
Continuing Education/Experience Requirements: 30 hours every 2 years
Disciplinary Information
Neither New Dimensions nor any supervised persons have been involved in any activities
resulting in a disciplinary disclosure.
Other Business Activities
Lance Alston is insurance licensed; however, he is not appointed with a company and does not
sell insurance products. He maintains the license for educational purposes to advise on
insurance products.
Lance is the author of the book, Wealthfulness: Simple Steps to Financial Health and Happiness.
His book is available for sale; however, Lance may provide books at a discount or for no cost to
organizations, clients, or prospective clients. The information is not tailored to an individual’s
personal financial situation. Instead, it contains financial advice for purposes of general
financial education.
As disclosed in Form ADV Part 2A Item 5 – Fees and Compensation, neither New Dimensions as
a firm nor Lance Alston individually receive commissions, bonuses, or other compensation
based on the sale of securities or other investment products.
Additional Compensation
No supervised person receives any economic benefit outside of regular salaries or bonuses
related to amount of sales, client referrals or new accounts.
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Supervision
Lance Alston, President and Chief Compliance Officer, is responsible for supervising New
Dimensions’ advisory activities and managing New Dimensions’ team of supervised persons.
Lance Alston supervises these persons by holding regular meetings, which may include staff,
investment, compliance, and other ad hoc meetings. He reviews client reports, emails, and
trading, as well as personal securities transactions and holdings reports. Lance Alston may be
reached at 972-972-8565.
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New Dimensions Wealth Management, LLC
(New Dimensions)
Form ADV Part 2B
Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
Tiffany Finney-Johnson
This brochure supplement provides information about Tiffany Finney-Johnson that supplements
the New Dimensions brochure. You should have received a copy of that brochure. Please
contact Lance Alston (President) if you did not receive a Firm Brochure from New Dimensions,
or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Tiffany Finney-Johnson is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The searchable CRD number for Tiffany Finney-Johnson is 5602864.
Main Office:
Phone Number:
550 S. Watters Road
Suite 242
Allen, Texas 75013
972-972-8565
Email Address:
Website:
tiffany@ndwealth.com
www.ndwealth.com
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Education and Business Background
New Dimensions requires that advisors in its employ have a bachelor's degree and further
coursework demonstrating knowledge of financial planning and portfolio management.
Examples of acceptable coursework include: an MBA, CFP®, CFA, ChFC, JD, or CPA. Additionally,
advisers must have work experience that demonstrates their aptitude for financial planning and
investment management.
Born: 1980
Tiffany Nicole Finney-Johnson
CRD #5602864
2012 – Present
Business Background:
New Dimensions Wealth Management, LLC
Director of Financial Planning
2005 – 2012
JWA Financial Group, Inc.
Vice President of Financial Planning
Formal Education:
B.A., Finance, Texas Tech University
M.S., Personal Financial Planning, Texas Tech University
2003
2005
Professional Designations:
Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)
2008
Professional Certifications
Tiffany Finney-Johnson maintains professional designations requiring the following minimum
requirements:
CFP® (Certified Financial Planner)
Issued by: Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.
Prerequisites/Experience Required: Candidate must meet the following requirements:
• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university, and
• 3 years of full-time personal financial planning experience
Educational Requirements: Candidate must complete a CFP®-board registered program, or hold
one of the following:
• CPA
• ChFC
• Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)
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• CFA
• Ph.D. in business or economics
• Doctor of Business Administration
• Attorney’s license.
Examination Type: CFP® Certification Exam
Continuing Education/Experience Requirement: 30 hours every 2 years
Disciplinary Information
Neither New Dimensions nor any supervised persons have been involved in any activities
resulting in a disciplinary disclosure.
Other Business Activities
As disclosed in Form ADV Part 2A Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations,
Tiffany Finney-Johnson is not actively engaged in any outside business activities.
As disclosed in Form ADV Part 2A Item 5 – Fees and Compensation, neither New Dimensions as
a firm nor Tiffany Finney-Johnson individually receive commissions, bonuses, or other
compensation based on the sale of securities or other investment products.
Additional Compensation
No supervised person receives any economic benefit outside of regular salaries or bonuses
related to amount of sales, client referrals, or new accounts.
Supervision
Lance Alston, President and Chief Compliance Officer, is responsible for supervising New
Dimensions’ advisory activities and managing New Dimensions’ team of supervised persons.
Lance Alston supervises these persons by holding regular meetings, which may include staff,
investment, compliance, and other ad hoc meetings. He reviews client reports, emails, and
trading, as well as personal securities transactions and holdings reports. Lance Alston may be
reached at 972-972-8565.
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