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ITEM 1
Cover Page
Form ADV Part 2A
Firm Brochure
February 5, 2026
This Brochure provides information
about the qualifications and
business practices of New Wave
Wealth Advisors LLC. If you have
any questions about the contents
of this Brochure, please contact us
at (479) 877-2525, or via e-mail at
hannah.stanley@newwavewealtha
dvisors.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.
New Wave Wealth Advisors LLC is a
registered investment advisory
firm. Registration of an investment
advisory firm does not imply a
particular level of skill or training.
Additional information about New
Wave Wealth Advisors LLC is also
available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
New Wave Wealth Advisors LLC
IARD# 323414
4403 S Thompson St, Ste 1
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 877-2525
hannah.stanley@newwavewealthadvisors.com
www.newwavewealthadvisors.com
ITEM 2 Material Changes
Annual Update
The Material Changes section of this brochure will be updated annually or when material changes occur
since the previous release of our Firm Brochure. This item discusses only specific material changes made
to this Brochure and provides our clients with a summary of such changes.
Material Changes since the Last Update
Since our annual amendment filing on February 6, 2025, there were no material changes made to the
brochure.
Full Brochure and Additional Information
Full Brochure and additional information about New Wave Wealth Advisors LLC are available via the SEC’s
website www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The SEC’s website also provides information about any persons
affiliated with us who are registered or are required to be registered as investment adviser
representatives (“IAR”).
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ITEM 3
Table of Contents
ITEM 1
Cover Page .................................................................................................................. 1
ITEM 2
Material Changes ......................................................................................................... 2
ITEM 3
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................ 3
ITEM 4
Advisory Business ........................................................................................................ 4
ITEM 5
Fees and Compensation ............................................................................................... 5
ITEM 6
Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ................................................. 7
ITEM 7
Types of Clients ........................................................................................................... 7
ITEM 8
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss ........................................... 7
ITEM 9
Disciplinary Information ............................................................................................. 10
ITEM 10 Other Financial Activities and Affiliations ...................................................................... 10
ITEM 11
Code of Ethics, Participation 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
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ITEM 4 Advisory Business
FIRM INFORMATION
New Wave Wealth Advisors LLC (“NWWA,” “we,” “us,” “our”), formed on April 5, 2019, is a registered
investment advisory firm located in Springdale, AR. We have been a registered investment advisory firm
since 2022.
PRINCIPAL OWNERS
NWWA is owned and controlled by Heath and Hannah Stanley. Hannah Stanley serves as the Chief
Compliance Officer.
INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
Asset Management Services:
We provide asset management services in which we manage your custodial accounts and provide you
with continuous and ongoing supervision of your custodial accounts. Our services provide additional
investment opportunities among stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), options, and
additional securities.
Financial Planning and Consulting Services:
We provide various financial planning and consulting services that find ways to help you understand your
overall financial situation and help you set financial objectives. We accomplish this by helping you review
your financial goals, tax planning strategies, asset allocation, risk management, retirement planning, and
other areas and objectives such as budgeting, education planning, cash flow planning, charitable planning,
lines of credit analysis, insurance analysis, business financial planning, mortgage/debt analysis, and real
estate analysis. Generally, such financial planning and consulting services will involve preparing a financial
plan or rendering a financial consultation based on your financial goals and objectives. We will summarize
our services to you in a written plan, which will typically include general recommendations for a course of
action or specific actions to be taken by you. Implementation of the recommendations will be at your
discretion. We provide our financial planning and consulting services on a complimentary basis.
Retirement Plan Consulting Services:
We provide advisory services to plan sponsors of employer-sponsored retirement plans for which it has
been specifically engaged, in addition to supporting affiliated companies through other non-advisory
services to retirement plans for corporations and other business entities as a 3(21) fiduciary. Such advisory
services can include selection and/or de-selection and replacement of individual investment options
pursuant to agreed investment criteria.
In choosing and monitoring investment options for employer-sponsored retirement plans, we look for
reliable fund companies that have a consistent track record and steady performance. Once a fund
company is identified for possible selection for a particular retirement plan product, we conduct an in-
depth review of the company’s operations, funds, and personnel before selecting the company’s funds
as investment options. Quantitative and qualitative factors, such as regional exposure, fund management,
and asset size/growth, are also evaluated. The fund companies are monitored on a continuous basis at
the firm level. We will assist in the construction of the portfolio by ensuring that all core asset classes are
covered to offer full diversification opportunities.
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Third-Party Money Management Services:
We can recommend a third-party money manager (“TPMM”) to manage part or all of the client’s portfolio.
A TPMM will be recommended when the TPMM’s philosophy, investment strategy, and style meet the
client's financial situation, investment objectives, and risk tolerance. The asset management services
provided by the TPMMs, the compensation to be paid, and other terms of the relationship between the
client and the TPMMs will be described in the TPMM’s disclosure documents and its managed account
agreement. The investment advisory fee paid by the client to the TPMMs is a separate fee.
TAILORED INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES AND RESTRICTIONS
NWWA offers the same suite of services to all our clients; however, specific recommendations and their
implementation are dependent upon the individual client’s current financial situation, such as income,
net worth, and risk tolerance levels.
Our clients cannot impose restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities.
We can request additional information and documentation, such as current investments, tax returns,
insurance policies, and estate plans. We will discuss your investment objectives, needs, and goals, but you
must inform us of any changes. Unless directed by you, we do not independently verify any information
provided to us by you or your attorney, accountant, or other professionals.
WRAP FEE PROGRAMS
NWWA does not participate in, recommend, or offer wrap fee programs.
ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT
As of December 31, 2025, NWWA managed $ 386,754,978 on a discretionary basis and $0 on a non-
discretionary basis.
ITEM 5
Fees and Compensation
ANNUAL FEES FOR ADVISORY SERVICES
NWWA is compensated for providing asset management services by charging a negotiable fee based on
the total assets under management. The fees and billing will be pre-determined in writing in the
Investment Advisory Agreement executed by you and NWWA.
Fees for retirement plan services are negotiated before the signing of the Retirement Plan Advisory and
Consulting Agreement. The agreement language includes the negotiated fee, which can be charged as a
percentage of the total retirement plan assets.
The below ranges are the standard fee ranges that are typically charged.
Asset Management Fee Schedule
All Assets
Up to 2.50%
Retirement Plan Advisory and Consulting Fee Schedule
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Percentage of Plan Assets
Up to 2.50%
FEE BILLING & PAYMENT
Our asset management fees are annual fees and are negotiable. Asset management fees are paid monthly
in advance. Payments are due on the first day of the calendar month and are based on the account’s asset
value as of the last business day of the prior calendar month multiplied by the applicable annual rate and
divided by twelve (12). The fee for the month is billed and payable within ten (10) days after the beginning
of the month. We will deduct our asset management fee only when in receipt of your written
authorization by executing an investment advisory agreement permitting the fees to be paid directly from
your account. We will send a copy of your invoice to the custodian at the same time that we send a copy
to you. The qualified custodian will deliver an account statement to you at least quarterly, which will show
all disbursements from your account. We urge you to review all statements for accuracy. Your account at
the custodian can also be charged for certain additional assets managed for you by us but not held by the
custodian (i.e., variable annuities, mutual funds, 401(k)s).
Retirement plan consulting fees will be billed on a monthly basis, in advance, at the beginning of each
calendar month, due within thirty (30) days after the date of invoice, unless otherwise agreed to by the
parties. The fee will either be billed directly to the plan sponsor or paid directly from the plan assets if
authorized by the plan fiduciary.
We urge our clients to refer to the selected TPMM’s disclosure documents for exact fees and expenses
charged by each such TPMM, as well as minimum account requirements, refund, and termination
provisions. A complete description of each program can be found in disclosure materials prepared by the
TPMM, which we will provide to the client upon request at the time we recommend the program.
You are responsible for all third-party fees (i.e., custodian fees, mutual fund fees, transaction fees, etc.).
These fees are separate and distinct from the fees and expenses charged by NWWA.
TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
Either party can terminate the agreement by providing 30-day advance written notice. Upon termination
of any account, any prepaid, unearned fees will be promptly refunded, and any earned, unpaid fees will
be due and payable up to and including the effective date of termination.
Notwithstanding the above, if we do not deliver the appropriate disclosure statement to you at least 48
hours prior to you entering into any written or oral advisory contract with us, then you have the right to
terminate the contract without penalty within five (5) business days after entering into the contract.
OTHER EXPENSES AND FEES
The fees discussed above include payment solely for the investment advisory services provided by us and
are separate from certain fees or charges that are imposed by third parties in connection with investments
made on your behalf for your account. Third-party fees can include markdowns, markups, brokerage
commissions, other transaction costs, and/or custodial fees.
All fees paid to us for asset management services are separate from the expenses charged by exchange-
traded funds and mutual funds to their shareholders. These fees and expenses will be used to pay
management fees for the funds, other fund expenses, account administration, and a possible distribution
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fee. Mutual funds can be invested in directly by you without our services. However, you would not receive
our services to assist you in determining which products or services are most suitable for your financial
situation and objectives. You should review both the fees we charge and the fees charged by the fund(s)
to understand the total fees to be paid fully.
Please refer to Item 12 of this brochure for a more detailed explanation of brokerage practices.
OTHER COMPENSATION
Certain of our associated persons are also licensed insurance agents. In this capacity, the IARs can
recommend insurance, advisory, or other products and receive normal insurance commissions if products
are purchased through the IAR(s) in this capacity. Thus, a conflict of interest exists between the interests
of these individuals and those of the advisory clients, creating an incentive for the IAR(s) to recommend
products based on the compensation received rather than on a client’s needs. However, clients are under
no obligation to act upon any of these recommendations. Although our recommendations can include
products offered by third parties, these recommendations are not limited to such products, as all financial
planning advice provided is of a generic nature. Clients have the option to purchase insurance products
recommended by the IAR through other agents not affiliated with our firm. Please refer to Item 10 of this
Brochure for a more detailed explanation of how our firm handles and mitigates these conflicts of interest.
ITEM 6
Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
We do not charge any performance-based fees, which are fees based on a share of capital gains on or
capital appreciation of your assets.
ITEM 7
Types of Clients
We provide our investment advisory services to:
- Individuals
- High Net Worth Individuals
- Pension and profit-sharing plans
- Trusts
- Estates or charitable organizations
- Corporations
- Other business entities
We do not have a minimum account size for our asset management services.
ITEM 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of
Loss
METHODS OF ANALYSIS
We use various methods of analysis and investment strategies, including the following:
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Fundamental Analysis – We evaluate economic and financial factors to determine if a security can be
underpriced, overpriced, or fairly priced. This method entails assessing a security by attempting to
determine its intrinsic value by examining related financial, economic, and other qualitative and
quantitative factors. Fundamental analysis requires an in-depth look at all factors that can affect the
security's value, from macroeconomic factors (like the overall economy and industry conditions) to
individually specific factors (like the financial situation and management of companies). The overall
objective of performing the fundamental analysis is to determine a value that an investor can use to
determine what sort of position to take with that security. This method of security analysis is contrary to
technical analysis. Fundamental analysis involves using real data to evaluate a security's value. Although
most analysts use fundamental analysis to value stocks, this method of valuation can be used for just
about any type of security.
Fundamental analysis does not attempt to anticipate market movements. This presents a potential risk,
as the price of a security can move up or down along with the overall market regardless of the economic
and financial factors considered in evaluating the stock. Therefore, unforeseen market conditions and/or
company developments can result in significant price fluctuations that can lead to investor losses.
Technical Analysis – This method involves the evaluation of securities by performing an analysis of statical
information that is generated by market activity, such as past prices and volume. Technical analysis does
not attempt to measure a security's intrinsic value but instead uses charts and other tools to determine
the patterns that can suggest future activity. Technical analysts believe that the historical performance of
stocks and markets are indications of future performance.
A substantial risk in relying upon technical analysis is that spotting historical trends cannot help to predict
such trends in the future. Even if the trend will eventually reoccur, there is no guarantee that we will be
able to accurately predict such a reoccurrence.
Modern Portfolio Theory - Modern portfolio theory (MPT) is a risk-averse theory that involves the
construction of portfolios to maximize and optimize expected return based on a given level of market risk,
emphasizing that risk is an inherent part of higher reward. According to the theory, it's possible to
construct an "efficient frontier" of optimal portfolios offering the maximum possible expected return for
a given level of risk.
MPT tries to understand the market as a whole and measure market risk in an attempt to reduce the
inherent risks of investing in the market. However, with every financial investment strategy, there is a
risk of a loss of principal. Not every investment decision will be profitable, and there can be no guarantee
of any level of performance.
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
When formulating investment advice or managing client assets, we will use the following investment
strategies. There are inherent risks associated with each of these strategies.
Long-Term Strategy - A long-term strategy cannot take advantage of short-term gains or can experience
more volatility over the life of the portfolio.
Short-Term Strategy – A short-term strategy involves the purchase of securities with the idea of selling
them within a relatively short time, typically a year or less. This strategy is done in an attempt to take
advantage of conditions that result in market fluctuations in the securities purchased.
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Income Strategy – An income strategy will seek to maximize income relative to a client’s risk profile and
is pursued typically to provide a steady stream of income that can either be reinvested or be used at the
Client’s discretion. An income strategy generally utilizes fixed income products that are subject to interest
rate risk, prepayment risk, market risk, and, in the case of bonds issued by municipalities and corporations,
depending on the type of bond, the potential of default risk.
Hedging Strategy – A hedging strategy uses certain instruments such as options and certain ETFs to limit
or reduce investment risk; however, this strategy can also be expected to limit or reduce the potential for
profit or result in losses. Certain hedging transactions involve the use of leverage, which could result in
losses exceeding the amount committed in the transaction.
Your accounts are managed separately with your underlying investment strategies, restrictions, or
investment limitations defined within the investment management agreement.
POTENTIAL RISKS
Investing involves different levels of risk that can result in loss of any profits and/or principal you have not
realized. We manage your account in a manner consistent with your pre-determined risk tolerance and
suitability profile. However, we cannot guarantee that our efforts will be successful. Investing in securities
involves the risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear.
Investing involves the assumption of risk, including:
Financial Risk: which is the risk that the companies we recommend to you perform poorly, which affects
the price of your investment.
Market Risk: which is the risk that the stock market will decline, decreasing the value of the securities we
recommend to you with it.
Inflation Risk: which is the risk that the rate of price increases in the economy deteriorates the returns
associated with the stock.
Political and Governmental Risk: which is the risk that the value of your investment will be affected by
the introduction of new laws or regulations.
Interest Rate Risk: which is the risk that the value of the investments we recommend to you will fall if
interest rates rise.
Call Risk: which is the risk that your investment will be called or purchased back from you when conditions
are favorable to the bond issuer and unfavorable to you.
Default Risk: which is the risk that the issuer is unable to pay the contractual interest or principal on the
investment promptly or at all.
Manager Risk: which is the risk that an actively managed mutual fund’s investment adviser will fail to
execute the fund’s stated investment strategy.
Industry Risk: which is the risk that a group of stocks in a single industry will decline in price due to adverse
developments in that industry, decreasing the value of mutual funds that are significantly invested in that
industry.
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Short-Term Purchases: Short-term purchases can incur more trading and brokerage costs in the form of
increased commissions and transaction costs and increased tax obligations on the gains of a security’s
value. A short-term strategy runs the risk that certain anticipated market movements do not occur,
resulting in the client holding a security for longer than intended.
ITEM 9 Disciplinary Information
As of the date of this brochure, we have not been subject to any disciplinary, legal, or regulatory events
related to past or present investment clients. There have been no disciplinary, legal, or regulatory events
related to us or any of our management persons.
ITEM 10 Other Financial Activities and Affiliations
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES
NWWA is not registered nor does it have an application pending to register as a broker-dealer. NWWA’s
management persons are registered representatives of a broker-dealer.
Neither NWWA nor its management persons are registered or has an application pending to register as a
futures commission merchant, commodity pool operator, or commodity trading advisor.
AFFILIATIONS
Certain associates of the firm are also registered representatives licensed to sell securities. As a registered
representative of an unaffiliated broker-dealer, he or she can earn additional compensation in the form
of commissions for the sale of general securities products such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange-
traded funds, and variable annuities to investment advisory clients. As such, your IAR can suggest that you
implement investment advice by purchasing securities products through a commission-based account
introduced through our unaffiliated broker-dealer in addition to an investment advisory account. In the
event that you elect to purchase these products through our unaffiliated broker-dealer, your investment
adviser, in the capacity as a registered representative, and our unaffiliated broker-dealer will receive the
standard and customary commission compensation in connection with the particular product purchased.
implement
Certain associates of the firm are also insurance agents licensed to sell insurance products. A conflict of
interest exists in that these services pay a commission, which conflicts with the IAR’s fiduciary duties.
NWWA does not require its IARs to encourage clients to implement investment advice through our
insurance product recommendations. Clients have the right to
insurance product
recommendations through the insurance agency and agent of their choice. We require that all IARs
disclose this conflict of interest when such recommendations are made. We also require IARs to disclose
that the client has the right to purchase recommended products from individuals not affiliated with us.
SELECTION OF OTHER INVESTMENT ADVISERS
We recommend or select TPMMs for our clients. NWWA will always act in the best interest of our clients
when making recommendations or selecting TPMMs. The client always has the right to decide whether to
act on our recommendations and whether to utilize the services of the recommended TPMMs. The client
always has the right to utilize the professional of his or her choice. All TPMMs will be properly licensed
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and registered as investment advisers in the proper jurisdictions. The fees shared will not exceed any limit
imposed by any regulatory agency.
ITEM 11 Code of Ethics, Participation in Client Transactions and
Personal Trading
CODE OF ETHICS
NWWA has developed a code of ethics that will apply to all of our supervised persons. We and our IARs
must act in a fiduciary capacity when providing investment advisory services to you. As a fiduciary, it is an
investment adviser’s responsibility to provide fair and full disclosure of all material facts and to act solely
in the best interest of each of our clients at all times. NWWA has a fiduciary duty to all clients. This fiduciary
duty is considered the core underlying principle of our code of ethics, which also covers our insider trading
and personal securities transactions policies and procedures. We require all of our supervised persons to
conduct business with the highest level of ethical standards and to comply with all federal and state
securities laws at all times. Upon employment or affiliation and at least annually thereafter, all supervised
persons will acknowledge that they have read, understand, and agree to comply with our Code of Ethics.
Our Code of Ethics is available to clients and prospective clients upon request.
RECOMMENDATIONS INVOLVING A MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST
Neither we nor any related person recommend to clients or buys or sells for clients’ accounts securities in
which we or a related person has a material financial interest.
PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS
There are instances where an IAR will recommend to investment advisory clients or prospective clients
the purchase or sale of securities in which an IAR, its affiliates, or other clients can also have a position or
interest. Certain affiliated accounts can trade in the same securities with client accounts on an aggregated
basis. Generally, in such circumstances, the affiliated and client accounts will share execution costs
equally. Completed trade orders will be allocated according to the instructions from the initial trade order.
Partially filled trade orders will be allocated on a pro-rata basis. Any exceptions will be explained in the
trade order.
PERSONAL TRADING
Employees are permitted to have personal securities accounts as long as personal investing practices are
in line with fiduciary standards and regulatory requirements and do not conflict with their duty to NWWA
and our clients. NWWA monitors and controls personal trading through pre-approval of all personal
securities transactions or blackout periods imposed upon employees trading in the same securities as
NWWA. We forbid any officer or employee, either personally or on behalf of others, to trade on material,
nonpublic information or communicate such information to others in violation of the law.
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ITEM 12 Brokerage Practices
NWWA currently has arrangements with Charles Schwab & Co. (“Schwab”). Schwab is the unaffiliated,
qualified custodian whereby NWWA would suggest you custody your accounts. Schwab is an independent
SEC-registered broker-dealer and a member of FINRA and SIPC.
As a fiduciary, we are obligated to seek out the best execution of client transactions for accounts that we
manage. In general, the execution of securities transactions is at a total cost to process each transaction
and are the most favorable under the circumstances. However, we do not limit the best execution to the
lowest available price. Additional factors are taken into consideration when determining the arrangement
and services in the selection of a broker-dealer or qualified custodian. Our review consists of reviewing
the commission and fee structures of various broker-dealers, research platforms, and execution services.
Accordingly, while we consider competitive rates, we do not necessarily obtain the lowest possible
commission rates for account transactions. Therefore, the overall services provided by unaffiliated broker-
dealers and qualified custodians are evaluated to determine the best execution. You can pay trade
execution charges and higher commissions through the trading platforms approved by us than through
platforms that have not been approved by us.
RESEARCH AND OTHER BENEFITS
Products & Services Available to Us from Schwab
Schwab Advisor Services (formerly called Schwab Institutional) is Schwab’s business serving independent
investment advisory firms like ours. They provide us and our clients with access to its institutional
brokerage – trading, custody, reporting, and related services – many of which are not typically available
to Schwab retail customers. Schwab also makes available various support services. Some of those services
help us manage or administer our clients’ accounts, while others help us manage and grow our business.
Schwab’s support services are generally available on an unsolicited basis and at no charge to us as long as
we maintain a total of at least $10 million of our clients’ assets in accounts at Schwab.
Services that Benefit Client
Schwab’s institutional brokerage services include access to a broad range of investment products,
execution of securities transactions, and custody of client assets. The investment products available
through Schwab include some to which we might not otherwise have access, or that would require a
significantly higher minimum initial investment by our clients. Schwab’s services described in this
paragraph generally benefit clients or their account(s).
Services that May Not Directly Benefit Clients
Schwab also makes available to us other products and services that benefit us but cannot directly benefit
the client or their account(s). These products and services assist us in managing and administering our
clients’ accounts. They include investment research, both Schwab’s own and that of third parties. We can
use this research to service all or some substantial number of our clients’ accounts, including accounts
not maintained at Schwab. In addition to investment research, Schwab also makes available software and
other technology that:
• provides access to client account data (such as duplicate trade confirmations and account
statements);
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facilitates trade execution and allocates aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts;
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• provides pricing and other market data;
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facilitates payment of our fees from our clients’ accounts; and
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assists with back-office functions, recordkeeping, and client reporting.
Schwab also offers other services intended to help us manage and further develop our business
enterprise. These services include:
• educational conferences and events
•
technology, compliance, legal, and business consulting;
• publications and conferences on practice management and business succession; and
•
access to employee benefits providers, human capital consultants, and insurance providers.
Schwab can provide some of these services itself. In other cases, it will arrange for third-party vendors to
provide the services to us. Schwab can also discount or waive its fees for some of these services or pay all
or a part of a third party’s fees.
Irrespective of direct or indirect benefits to our client through Schwab, we strive to enhance the client’s
experience, help reach their goals and put their interests before that of our firm or its associated
persons.
BROKERAGE FOR CLIENT REFERRALS
We do not receive client referrals from broker-dealers.
DIRECTED BROKERAGE
We do not recommend, request, require, or permit clients to direct us to execute transactions through a
specific broker-dealer other than those we recommend.
TRADE AGGREGATION
We attempt to allocate trade executions in the most equitable manner possible, taking into consideration
current asset allocation and availability of funds using price averaging, proration, and consistently non-
arbitrary methods of allocation. We can aggregate orders in order to obtain best execution, to negotiate
more favorable commission rates, or to allocate equitably among our clients’ differences in prices and
commission or other transaction costs. In aggregated orders, transactions will be price-averaged and
allocated among our clients in proportion to the purchase and sale orders placed for each client account
on any given day.
ITEM 13 Review of Accounts
PERIODIC REVIEWS
We review asset management and retirement plan accounts no less than annually. These accounts will be
reviewed by NWWA. Accounts are reviewed to evaluate asset allocation, investment strategy and
objectives, cash balance, and performance, as well as the general economic outlook and current
investment trends.
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REVIEW TRIGGERS
We conduct periodic reviews to evaluate the current market, economic and political events, and how
these can affect client accounts. Additional reviews can be triggered by these events or by events in the
client’s financial or personal status.
REGULAR REPORTS
Asset management clients will receive advisory account reports no less than annually. These reports show
asset value by cash balances, security, unit cost, total cost, current per share values, etc. Clients are urged
to review the quarterly reports provided by us with those provided by their custodians and notify us of
any differences. Clients are encouraged to phone or e-mail us as often as they deem necessary to receive
information regarding the investment tactics and strategies being followed.
Clients can also receive quarterly written reports evaluating the performance of the plan’s investments as
well as comparing the performance thereof to benchmarks set forth as otherwise determined in our
judgment. The information used to generate the reports will be derived from statements provided by the
plan fiduciary or third party. This review will include a quantitative and qualitative analysis of investment
selections included within the plan and provide third-party commentary on investment options whenever
available.
ITEM 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation
While we do not have any current arrangements with any TPMMs, at such time that we do, we do not
receive compensation from the TPMMs.
Please see Item 12 Brokerage Practices for information regarding the benefits we receive from our
custodian.
We do not pay a referral fee to third-party solicitors.
ITEM 15 Custody
We are deemed to have custody of client funds and securities due to our ability to deduct management
fees from clients’ accounts. We will not take physical custody of clients’ funds and will not assign or
transfer trading authorization to another advisor. Clients will receive account statements from the
qualified custodian(s) holding their funds and securities at least quarterly. The custodian’s account
statements will indicate the amount of our advisory fees deducted from the clients’ account(s) each billing
period. These statements should be carefully reviewed by the client for accuracy. Item 5 – Fees and
Compensation has additional information regarding our ability to deduct management fees from clients’
accounts.
We are deemed to have custody as a result of our Standing Letters of Authorization (“SLOA(s)”) to transfer
funds from their account to third parties. In such instances where we act under such an SLOA, it is our
policy to only initiate these transactions when directed by the client to transfer funds to a third party the
client designates for a designated amount and at a designated time, all of their choosing. A surprise
examination is not required in this circumstance where we are deemed to have custody due to SLOAs, as
we are relying on the conditions set forth in the No-Action letter issued by the Securities and Exchange
Commission on February 21, 2017. Pursuant to the conditions set forth in the No-Action Letter, we confirm
that in those situations
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• you provide an instruction to the qualified custodian, in writing, that includes your signature, the
third party’s name, and either the third party’s address or the third party’s account number at a
custodian to which the transfer should be directed;
• you authorize us, in writing, either on the qualified custodian’s form or separately, to direct
•
transfers to the third party either on a specified schedule or from time to time;
the qualified custodian performs appropriate verification of the instruction, such as a signature
review or other method to verify your authorization, and the qualified custodian provides a
transfer of funds notice to you promptly after each transfer;
• you have the ability to terminate or change the instruction to the qualified custodian;
• we have no authority or ability to designate or change the identity of the third party, the address,
or any other information about the third party contained in your instruction;
• we maintain records showing that the third party is not a related party of NWWA or located at
•
the same address as NWWA; and
the qualified custodian sends you, in writing, an initial notice confirming the instruction and an
annual notice reconfirming the instruction.
ITEM 16
Investment Discretion
DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY FOR TRADING
If you are participating in our asset management services, upon receiving your written authorization via
our executed investment advisory agreement, we will maintain trading authorization over your
designated account and can also implement trades on a discretionary basis.
When discretionary authority is granted, we will have the limited authority to determine the type of
securities to be purchased, sold, or exchanged and a number of securities that can be bought, sold, or
exchanged for your portfolio without obtaining your consent for each transaction.
ITEM 17 Voting Client Securities
We do not have the authority to vote proxies as it pertains to the issuers of securities held in your account.
The responsibility for voting your securities places increased liability to us and does not add enough value
to the services provided to you to justify the additional compliance and regulatory costs associated with
voting your securities.
Therefore, you are responsible for voting all proxies for securities held in accounts managed by us.
Typically, our qualified custodian will forward you your proxy information. Although we do not vote your
proxies, you can contact us if you have a question about a particular proxy.
ITEM 18 Financial Information
We are not required to include a balance sheet for our most recent fiscal year. We are not subject to a
financial condition that is reasonably likely to impair our ability to meet contractual commitments to our
clients.
We are currently not in, nor have we been historically, in a financially precarious situation or the subject
of a bankruptcy petition.
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