Overview
Assets Under Management: $257 million
High-Net-Worth Clients: 68
Average Client Assets: $4 million
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals, Pension Consulting
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (ADV PART 2)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $1,000,000 | 1.00% |
| $1,000,001 | $2,000,000 | 0.80% |
| $2,000,001 | and above | 0.60% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $10,000 | 1.00% |
| $5 million | $36,000 | 0.72% |
| $10 million | $66,000 | 0.66% |
| $50 million | $306,000 | 0.61% |
| $100 million | $606,000 | 0.61% |
Clients
Number of High-Net-Worth Clients: 68
Percentage of Firm Assets Belonging to High-Net-Worth Clients: 93.88
Average High-Net-Worth Client Assets: $4 million
Total Client Accounts: 447
Discretionary Accounts: 447
Regulatory Filings
CRD Number: 151570
Last Filing Date: 2025-02-10 00:00:00
Website: https://financialplannerfordoctors.com
Form ADV Documents
Primary Brochure: ADV PART 2 (2025-09-12)
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Item 1 – Cover Page
Physician Wealth Solutions Inc.
d/b/a Physician Wealth Solutions
3844 Andorian Avenue
North Las Vegas, NV 89084
404-386-7641
www.physicianwealthsolutions.com
setu@financialplannerfordoctors.com
Date of Brochure: September 12, 2025
______________________________________________________________________
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
Physician Wealth Solutions Inc. d/b/a Physician Wealth Solutions. If you have any
questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at 404-386-7641 or
setu@financialplannerfordoctors.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 Physician Wealth Solutions Inc. is also available on the
SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The searchable IARD/CRD number for
Physician Wealth Solutions Inc. is 151570. Physician Wealth Solutions Inc. is a
Registered Investment Adviser. Registration with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission or any state securities authority does not imply a certain level of
skill or training.
Item 2 – Material Changes
Physician Wealth Solutions Inc.'s Brochure has been updated with the following material
changes that have occurred since the last update of our brochure in February 2025:
1. In September 2025 the firm updated the added language regarding the custody
of client assets. Please refer to Item 15 – Custody for more specific information.
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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 ............................................................................................. 5
A. Description of Advisory Firm .................................................................................... 5
B. Types of Advisory Services ..................................................................................... 5
General Description of Primary Advisory Services ................................................... 5
C. Tailor Advisory Services to Individual Needs of Clients ......................................... 10
D. Participation in Wrap Fee Programs ...................................................................... 10
E. Client Assets Managed by Physician Wealth Solutions, Inc. ................................. 10
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ................................................................................. 10
A. Fee Schedules ....................................................................................................... 10
Financial Planning for Individuals and Families ...................................................... 12
B. Fee Payment Options ............................................................................................ 14
Investment Management for Individuals and Families ............................................ 14
Retirement Plan Services (for corporate employer sponsored retirement plans) .... 14
C. Other Fees and Charges ....................................................................................... 15
D. Fee Payment Schedule ......................................................................................... 15
E. Compensation for the Sale of Securities or Other Investment Products ................ 16
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ............................. 16
Item 7 – Types of Clients ............................................................................................... 16
Minimum Investment Amount Guidelines ................................................................... 16
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ........................ 16
A. Investment Analysis and Strategies ....................................................................... 16
B. Risk of Loss ........................................................................................................... 18
C. Primarily Recommend One Type of Security ......................................................... 20
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ................................................................................... 20
A. Civil or Criminal Actions ......................................................................................... 20
B: Administrative Enforcement Proceedings .............................................................. 20
C: Self-Regulatory Organization Enforcement Proceedings ...................................... 21
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ......................................... 21
A. Broker Dealers and Registered Representatives ................................................... 21
B. Registration as a Futures Commission Merchant, Commodity Pool Operator, or a
Commodity Trading Advisor ....................................................................................... 21
C. Registration Relationships Material to this Advisory Business and Possible
Conflicts of Interests .................................................................................................. 21
D. Selection of Other Advisors and How this Advisor is Compensated for those
Selections .................................................................................................................. 21
Business Continuity Plan ........................................................................................ 22
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E. Other business Activity of Company Principal ....................................................... 22
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ... 22
A. Code of Ethics Summary ....................................................................................... 22
B. Participation or Interest in Client Transactions ...................................................... 22
Affiliate and Employee Personal Securities Transactions Disclosure ..................... 22
C. Participation or Interest in Client Transactions ..................................................... 23
D. Participation or Interest in Client Transactions ..................................................... 23
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ...................................................................................... 23
A. Selecting Brokerage Firms .................................................................................... 23
B. Trading Policy ........................................................................................................ 25
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ....................................................................................... 25
A: Periodic Reviews ................................................................................................... 25
Account Reviews and Reviewers ............................................................................... 25
B. Review Triggers ..................................................................................................... 25
C. Statements and Reports ........................................................................................ 26
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ..................................................... 26
A. Economic Benefits Provided by Third Parties for Advice Rendered to Clients ...... 26
B. Compensation to Non-Advisory Personnel for Client Referrals ............................. 26
Item 15 – Custody ......................................................................................................... 26
Item 16 – Investment Discretion .................................................................................... 27
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ................................................................................. 28
Item 18 – Financial Information ..................................................................................... 28
A. Balance Sheet ....................................................................................................... 28
B. Financial Conditions .............................................................................................. 28
C. Bankruptcy Petition ............................................................................................... 28
Form ADV Part 2B Brochure Supplement ..................................................................... 29
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
A. Description of Advisory Firm
Physician Wealth Solutions Inc. (“PWS”) is a registered investment adviser with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission. PWS is a fee only investment advisory and
financial planning firm. PWS can do business as Physician Wealth Solutions. PWS has
been in business since September 2013. The principal owner of PWS is Setu
Mazumdar.
B. Types of Advisory Services
General Description of Primary Advisory Services
The following are brief descriptions of our advisory services. A detailed description of
each service is provided in Item 5 – Fees and Compensation so that you can review the
services and description of fees in a side-by-side manner.
PWS provides three services: Investment management for individuals and families,
financial planning for individuals and families, and qualified retirement plan consulting
services for qualified retirement plans.
Investment Management
Investment management services involve the direct management and continuous and
ongoing supervision of a client’s investment portfolio across accounts mutually agreed
upon by Client and PWS, including taxable accounts, IRAs, Roth IRAs, SEP IRAs, and
other investment and retirement accounts. We specialize in managing investments
through broadly diversified index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These funds
offer cost-efficient access to broad diversification within each asset class, aiming to
match the returns of their respective investment class while keeping expenses low.
Assets Under Advisement/Held-Away Asset Services
We offer guidance on held-away assets at the client’s request. These assets include
accounts held outside PWS’s primary custodian, such as employer-sponsored 401(k)
and 403(b) plans, 529 accounts, separately managed accounts, mutual funds, or trusts.
As part of this service, we provide ongoing monitoring and advice and integrate these
assets into the client’s overall portfolio. Our held-away services include, but are not
limited to, recommendations for security transactions and assistance with rebalancing
held-away portfolios. While PWS offers guidance, the client retains responsibility for
executing trades within these accounts.
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Financial Planning
Financial planning services encompass a review of personal and financial goals,
insurance needs, household cash flow, retirement spending strategies, estate planning,
and education funding. We also provide tailored financial guidance to address client-
specific questions and coordination with other professional advisors such as
accountants and attorneys.
Retirement Plan Services – PWS offers retirement plan services to retirement plan
sponsors and to individual participants in retirement plans. For a corporate sponsor of a
retirement plan, retirement plan services can include, but are not limited to, the following
services:
Fiduciary Consulting Services
PWS provides the following Fiduciary Retirement Plan Consulting Services:
●
Investment Policy Statement Preparation. PWS will help you develop an
investment policy statement. The investment policy statement establishes the
investment policies and objectives for the Plan. You will have the ultimate
responsibility and authority to establish such policies and objectives and to adopt
and amend the investment policy statement.
●
Investment Selection Services. PWS will provide you with recommendations of
investment options consistent with ERISA section 404(c).
●
Investment Monitoring. PWS will assist in monitoring investment options in the
following ways: the custodian will prepare periodic investment reports that
document investment performance, consistency of fund management and
conformation to the guidelines set forth in the investment policy statement, and
PWS will make recommendations to maintain or remove and replace investment
options.
● Non-Discretionary Investment Advice. PWS will provide you with general, non-
discretionary investment advice regarding assets classes and investment
options, consistent with the Plan’s investment policy statement.
● Default Investment Alternative Advice. PWS will provide non-discretionary
investment advice to assist you with the development of qualified default
investment alternative(s) (“QDIA”), as defined in DOL Reg. Section 2550.404c-
5(e)(4)(i), for participants who are automatically enrolled in the Plan or who
otherwise fail to make an investment election. You retain the sole responsibility
to provide all notices to participants required under ERISA section 404(c)(5).
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PWS acknowledges that in performing the Fiduciary Consulting Services listed above
that it is acting as a “fiduciary” as such term is defined under Section 3(21)(A)(ii) of
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) for purposes of providing
non-discretionary investment advice only. PWS will act in a manner consistent with the
requirements of a fiduciary under ERISA if, based upon the facts and circumstances,
such services cause PWS to be a fiduciary as a matter of law. However, in providing
the Fiduciary Consulting Services, PWS (a) has no responsibility and will not (i) exercise
any discretionary authority or discretionary control respecting management of Client’s
retirement plan, (ii) exercise any authority or control respecting management or
disposition of assets of Client’s retirement plan, or (iii) have any discretionary authority
or discretionary responsibility in the administration of Client’s retirement plan or the
interpretation of Client’s retirement plan documents, (b) is not an “investment manager”
as defined in Section 3(38) of ERISA and does not have the power to manage, acquire
or dispose of any plan assets, and (c) is not the “Administrator” of Client’s retirement
plan as defined in ERISA.
Non-Fiduciary Services
PWS provides clients with the following Non-Fiduciary Retirement Plan Consulting
Services:
● Participant Education. PWS will provide education services to Plan participants
about general investment principles and the investment alternatives available
under the Plan. PWS’s assistance in participant investment education will be
consistent with and within the scope of DOL Interpretive Bulletin 96-1. Education
presentations will not take into account the individual circumstances of each
participant and individual recommendations will not be provided unless otherwise
agreed upon. Plan participants are responsible for implementing transactions in
their own accounts.
● Participant Enrollment. PWS will assist you with group enrollment meetings
designed to increase retirement plan participation among employees and
investment and financial understanding by the employees.
Although an investment adviser is considered a fiduciary under the Investment Advisers
Act of 1940 and required to meet the fiduciary duties as defined by the Advisers Act, the
services listed here as non-fiduciary should not be considered fiduciary services for the
purposes of ERISA since Advisor is not acting as a fiduciary to the Plan as the term
“fiduciary” is defined in Section 3(21)(A)(ii) of ERISA.
The exact suite of services provided to a client will be listed and detailed in the Qualified
Retirement Plan Agreement.
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All recommendations of investment options and portfolios will be submitted to the client
for the client’s ultimate approval or rejection. Therefore, it is always the client’s
responsibility to accept investment recommendations of PWS and then physically make
changes to the plan itself.
In the event a client contracts with PWS for one-on-one consulting services with plan
participants, such services are consultative in nature and do not involve PWS
implementing recommendations in individual participant accounts. It will be the
responsibility of each participant to implement changes in the participant’s individual
accounts.
PWS can also meet with individual participants to discuss their specific investment risk
tolerance, investment time frame and investment selections.
Retirement plan consulting services are not management services, and PWS does not
serve as administrator or trustee of the plan. PWS does not act as custodian for any
client account or have access to client funds or securities (with the exception of, some
accounts, having written authorization from the client to deduct PWS’s fees). In
addition, PWS does not implement any transactions in a retirement plan or participant’s
account. For retirement plan consulting services, the retirement plan or the plan
participant who elects to implement any recommendations made by PWS is solely
responsible for implementing all transactions.
PWS will disclose, to the extent required by ERISA Regulation Section 2550.408b-2(c),
to you any change to the information that PWS is required to disclose under ERISA
Regulation Section 2550.408b-2(c)(1)(iv) as soon as practicable, but no later than sixty
(60) days from the date on which PWS is informed of the change (unless such
disclosure is precluded due to extraordinary circumstances beyond PWS’s control, in
which case the information will be disclose as soon as practicable).
In accordance with ERISA Regulation Section 2550.408b-2(c)(vi)(A), PWS will disclose
within thirty (30) days following receipt of a written request from the responsible plan
fiduciary or Plan Administrator (unless such disclose is precluded due to extraordinary
circumstances beyond PWS’s control, in which case the information will be disclosed as
soon as practicable) all information related to the Qualified Retirement Plan Agreement
and any compensation or fees received in connection with the Agreement that is
required for the Plan to comply with the reporting and disclosure requirements of Title 1
of ERISA and the regulations, forms and schedules issued thereunder.
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If PWS makes an unintentional error or omission in disclosing the information required
under ERISA Regulation Section 2550.408b-2(c)(1)(iv) or (vi), PWS will disclose to you
the correct information as soon as practicable, but no later than thirty (30) days from the
date on which PWS learns of such error or omission.
IRA Rollovers - When recommending that a client rollover his or her account from
current retirement plan to an IRA, PWS and its investment adviser representatives have
a conflict of interest. PWS and its representatives can earn investment advisory fees
by recommending that a client rollover his or her account at the retirement plan to an
IRA; however, PWS and its investment adviser representatives will not earn any
investment advisory fee if client does not rollover the funds in the retirement plan
(unless a client retained PWS to provide advice about the client’s retirement plan
account). Thus, PWS and its investment adviser representatives have an economic
incentive to recommend a rollover of the retirement plan account, which is a conflict of
interest. PWS has taken steps to manage this conflict of interest arising from rolling
over funds from an ERISA covered retirement plan to an IRA and has adopted an
impartial conduct standard through its code of ethics whereby PWS and its investment
adviser representatives will (i) provide investment advice to ERISA covered retirement
plan participant regarding a rollover of funds from the ERISA covered retirement plan in
accordance with the fiduciary status described below, (ii) not recommend investments
which result in PWS receiving unreasonable compensation related to the rollover of
funds from the ERISA covered retirement plan to an IRA, and (iii) fully disclose
compensation received by PWS and its supervised persons and any material conflicts
of interest related to PWS recommending the rollover of funds from the ERISA covered
retirement plan to an IRA and refrain from making any materially misleading statements
regarding such rollover.
To the extent PWS provides investment advice to a participant in a retirement plan
under Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 as amended ("ERISA")
regarding whether to maintain investments and/or proceeds in an ERISA retirement
plan, rollover such investment/proceeds from the ERISA retirement plan to an individual
retirement account (“Rollover IRA account”) or make a distribution from the ERISA
retirement plan, PWS hereby acknowledges its fiduciary obligations with regard to its
investment advice about whether to maintain, rollover or distribute proceeds from those
ERISA retirement plans, and as such a fiduciary with respect to its investment advice
about whether to maintain, rollover or distribute proceeds from those ERISA retirement
plans, PWS and its representatives shall act with the care, skill, prudence, and diligence
under the circumstances then prevailing that a prudent person acting in a like capacity
and familiar with such matters would use in the conduct of an enterprise of a like
character and with like aims, based on the investment objectives, risk, tolerance,
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financial circumstances, and a client’s needs, without regard to the financial or other
interests of PWS or its affiliates.
C. Tailor Advisory Services to Individual Needs of Clients
Our services are provided based on the individual needs of each client. This means, for
example, that the client is given the ability to impose restrictions on their accounts,
including restricting specific investment selections and sectors. We work with you on a
one-on-one basis through interviews and questionnaires to determine your investment
objectives and suitability information.
D. Participation in Wrap Fee Programs
PWS does not participate in wrap fee programs.
E. Client Assets Managed by Physician Wealth Solutions, Inc.
As of 12/31/24 PWS manages $256,551,873 in total assets. Of that total PWS manages
$256,551,873 in discretionary assets and $0 in non-discretionary assets.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
In addition to the information provided in Item 4 – Advisory Business, this section
provides details regarding our services along with descriptions of each service’s fees
and compensation arrangements.
A. Fee Schedules
Investment Management For Individuals and Families
PWS offers investment management services for individuals and families that are billed
on an annual fee based upon the assets placed under our management and under our
advisement or on a fixed annual fee basis.
The specific type of fee schedule for each client will be determined based on factors
such as the value of a client’s assets under advisement (held away assets), the level of
investable assets, the complexity of the client’s situation, and other factors.
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Assets Under Management Fee Schedule:
Portfolio Value
Annual Fee
First $1 million
Next $1 million
Amounts above $2 million
1.0%
0.8%
0.6%
The fee schedule is subject to a minimum annual fee. Clients pay the higher of the
minimum annual fee or the fee as calculated by the fee schedule. Both the fee schedule
and minimum annual fee are negotiable.
The Portfolio Value is the combined total of all investment management accounts and
assets under advisement. Investment management accounts consist of discretionary
and nondiscretionary assets directly managed by PWS, where trades can be executed
by PWS. Assets under advisement refer to held-away accounts, such as 401(k), 403(b),
and other employer-sponsored retirement plans, as well as any additional accounts
mutually agreed upon by PWS and the client.
For instance, if a client has a discretionary account directly managed by PWS and an
employer-sponsored 401(k) plan that PWS advises on but cannot trade within (with the
client responsible for executing trades), the values of both accounts are combined to
determine the Portfolio Value.
The Portfolio Value is then used to calculate the investment advisory fee, based on the
applicable fee schedule and subject to the minimum annual fee. For assets under
advisement, such as employer-sponsored retirement accounts that PWS does not
manage directly, the client remains responsible for executing buy and sell transactions
based on PWS’s guidance.
Clients pay fees in advance for each quarter.
PWS, in its sole discretion, can negotiate to charge a lower annual investment advisory
fee based upon certain circumstances (anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated
future additional assets, pre-existing client relationship, and other factors). Existing
clients can have a fee schedule that is different from the current fee schedule.
Fixed Annual Fee Asset Management Fee Schedule:
Fees charged for fixed annual fee asset management services are negotiable based on
the type of client, the complexity of the client's situation, the composition of the client's
accounts, number and type of accounts, the relationship of the client with the
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investment adviser representative, and the total amount of assets under management
and advisement for the client. The actual fee to be charged will be discussed in advance
with you and specified in the client agreement executed at the beginning of our
engagement.
Fees for our asset management services provided on a fixed annual fee basis are billed
quarterly in advance (at the beginning of the billing period). If asset management
services are commenced in the middle of the billing period, then the prorated fee for that
billing period will be billed in arrears at the end of that billing period.
Fixed fee arrangements will be reviewed on an annual basis. Material changes in a
Client’s situation can result in a change in PWS’s annual fixed fee. Throughout the
relationship, PWS will periodically review the fixed fee for each Client and update it
based on factors such as inflation, the complexity of the Client’s financial situation,
composition of the client’s account, total amount of assets under management and
advisement, and other factors. As stated in our client agreement Clients will receive 30
days advance written notice of any fee changes.
The Fixed Fee Asset management services continue until terminated by either party
(i.e., PWS or you) by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. When fees
are billed in advance, PWS will promptly refund any unearned fees up to the date of
termination.
PWS believes that its annual fee is reasonable in relation to: (1) services provided and
(2) the fees charged by other investment advisers offering similar services/programs.
However, PWS’s annual investment advisory fee can be higher than that charged by
other investment advisers offering similar services/programs. In addition to PWS’s fee,
you can also incur charges imposed at the mutual fund level (e.g., advisory fees and
other fund expenses).
It should be noted that lower fees for comparable services can be available from other
sources.
Financial Planning for Individuals and Families
Financial planning services are included in the fee schedule for investment
management mentioned above. There is no separate fee for financial planning.
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Retirement Plan Services (for corporate employer sponsored retirement plans)
PWS offers retirement plan services for corporate employer sponsored retirement plans
that are billed on an annual fee based upon the total market value of the plan assets or
on a fixed annual fee basis.
The specific type of fee schedule for each client will be determined based on factors
such as the total market value of plan assets, the complexity of the client’s situation,
and other factors. The actual fee to be charged will be discussed in advance with you
and specified in the client agreement executed at the beginning of our engagement.
If the plan is billed based on the total value of the plan assets, then the annual fee is
0.5% of the total market value of the plan assets subject to a minimum annual fee.
Clients pay the higher of the minimum annual fee or the fee as calculated by the fee
schedule. Both the fee schedule and minimum annual fee are negotiable.
Fees for retirement plan services provided on a fixed annual fee basis are billed
quarterly in advance (at the beginning of the billing period). If retirement plan services
are commenced in the middle of the billing period, then the prorated fee for that billing
period will be billed in arrears at the end of that billing period.
Fees charged for fixed annual retirement plan services are negotiable based on
complexity of the plan, the size of the plan assets, the actual services requested, the
representative providing the services and the potential for additional deposits.
Material changes in a Client’s situation can result in a change in PWS’s fee. Throughout
the relationship, it is anticipated that PWS will periodically review the fixed-fee for each
Client and update it based on factors such as the complexity of the Client’s plan, the
size of the plan assets, the actual services requested, the representative providing the
services, the potential for additional deposits, and other factors. The Client will be
notified of any fee changes in writing, and if the result is a fee increase it must be
acknowledged by the Client in writing before taking effect
PWS believes that its annual fee is reasonable in relation to: (1) services provided and
(2) the fees charged by other investment advisers offering similar services/programs.
However, PWS’s annual investment advisory fee can be higher than that charged by
other investment advisers offering similar services/programs. In addition to PWS’s fee,
you can also incur charges imposed at the mutual fund level (e.g., advisory fees and
other fund expenses).
The Fixed Fee retirement plan services continue until terminated by either party (i.e.,
PWS or you) by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. When fees are
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billed in advance, PWS will promptly refund any unearned fees up to the date of
termination.
PWS does not accept commissions from mutual funds, insurance products, mutual fund
companies, insurance companies or any other source. PWS does not accept referral
fees from any source.
B. Fee Payment Options
Investment Management for Individuals and Families
Investment management fees are deducted from your account and paid directly to PWS
by the qualified custodian(s) of your account. PWS deducts fees and bills clients every
quarter (3 months) on or about the first day of each quarter (January 1, April 1, July 1,
and October 1).
PWS retains the right to impose a $50 late fee for payments outstanding more than 30
days. In addition, PWS retains the right to impose a $100 late fee for payments
outstanding more than 60 days. Client accounts that remain delinquent in excess of 60
days will be subject to the termination of the investment advisory services agreement at
the discretion of PWS.
The asset management services will continue in effect until terminated by either party
(i.e., PWS or you) by providing written notice of termination to the other party. If
services are terminated within five business days of signing the client agreement,
services are terminated without penalty. Any prepaid but unearned fees are promptly
refunded to the client at the effective date of termination.
Retirement Plan Services (for corporate employer sponsored retirement plans)
For retirement plan sponsors and participants, fees are billed in advance (at the start of
the billing period) on a quarterly calendar basis and calculated based on the fair market
value of your account as of the last business day of the previous billing period. Fees
are prorated (based on the number of days service is provided during the initial billing
period) for your account opened at any time other than the beginning of the billing
period.
The investment advisory fees can be deducted from your account and paid directly to
PWS by the qualified custodian(s) of your account. PWS deducts fees and bills clients
every quarter (3 months) on or about the first day of each quarter (January 1, April 1,
July 1, and October 1).
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You should review your account statements received from the qualified custodian(s)
and verify that appropriate investment management fees are being deducted. The
qualified custodian(s) will not verify the accuracy of the investment management fees
deducted.
PWS retains the right to impose a $50 late fee for payments outstanding more than 30
days. In addition, PWS retains the right to impose a $100 late fee for payments
outstanding more than 60 days. Client accounts that remain delinquent in excess of 60
days will be subject to the termination of the investment advisory services agreement at
the discretion of PWS.
C. Other Fees and Charges
PWS does not reasonably expect to receive any other compensation, direct or indirect,
for its Services. If PWS receives any other compensation for such services, PWS will (i)
offset that compensation against PWS’s stated fees, and (ii) will disclose the amount of
such compensation, the services rendered for such compensation and the payer of
such compensation to you.
In addition to PWS’s fee, clients will incur mutual fund expenses, and brokerage fees
charged by the custodian. PWS does not receive any of these fees and does not accept
commissions from mutual fund companies, insurance companies, brokerage firms, or
custodians. Please see the Brokerage section of this Form ADV Part 2A for more
information on brokerage.
D. Fee Payment Schedule
As stated previously all clients are required to pay investment advisory fees in advance.
If the client is billed based on assets under management, then the fee is based upon the
Portfolio Value as of the last day of the previous quarter. For example, the fee for the
second quarter of the calendar year (April 1-June 30) is based upon the Portfolio Value
as of March 31. If a client terminates an advisory contract before the end of a billing
period, then PWS will refund a prorated amount of the quarterly fee based upon the
number of days left in the quarter. For example, if a quarter has 90 days and the client
terminates the advisor contract on day number 44, then PWS will refund 46/90 of the
fee that has been paid for that quarter to the client.
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E. Compensation for the Sale of Securities or Other Investment Products
PWS does not accept commissions from mutual funds, insurance products, mutual fund
companies, insurance companies or any other source. PWS does not accept referral
fees from any source.
PWS does not accept compensation from the sale of securities or the sale of other
investment products and does not accept asset-based sales charges or service fees
from the sale of mutual funds. PWS does not charge commissions or markups.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Item 6 of the Form ADV Part 2 instructions is not applicable to this Disclosure Brochure
because PWS, Inc. does not charge or accept performance-based fees which can be
defined as fees based on a share of capital gains on or capital appreciation of the
assets held within a client’s account.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
PWS provides investment advice to the following types of clients:
Individuals
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● Pension and profit-sharing plans
● Trusts, estates and charitable organizations
● Corporations and business entities other than those listed above
Minimum Investment Amount Guidelines
There is no minimum account size for opening or maintaining an account. There is a
negotiable annual minimum fee for establishing a relationship with PWS.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Investment Analysis and Strategies
PWS employs a variety of methods to develop investment advice for clients. These
methods include:
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Risk Assessment: Evaluating each client’s ability, willingness, and need to take on risk
to determine the appropriate level of risk for their portfolio.
Product Selection: Identifying investment products and vehicles that align closely with
the client’s risk profile and financial objectives.
Cost Analysis: Analyzing the fees and expenses associated with funds used in client
portfolios to ensure cost-efficiency.
Diversification Review: Assessing the level of diversification within each fund to optimize
portfolio balance and reduce risk.
Tax Efficiency Analysis: Evaluating tax efficiency of funds to maximize after-tax returns
for the client.
PWS uses the following sources for analyzing specific investments and mutual funds:
1. Financial newspapers and magazines
2. Research reports prepared by mutual fund companies
3. Academic research in financial journals
4. Annual reports and prospectuses
5. Company press releases
Physician Wealth Solutions, Inc. uses the following investment strategies when
managing client assets and/or providing investment advice.
PWS’s investment strategies and philosophy are guided by the following principles:
1. Market Efficiency: Markets reflect all available information, making it unlikely to
consistently outperform the market over the long term. As a result, PWS does not
engage in market timing or stock picking.
2. Asset Allocation Focus: The mix of different investments (asset allocation) is
the primary driver of investment returns. PWS prioritizes creating an appropriate
asset allocation over individual security selection, avoiding market timing and stock
picking.
3. Risk and Return Correlation: Higher potential returns come with higher risks.
PWS aligns clients’ portfolios with their risk tolerance and financial goals.
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4. Broad Diversification: PWS diversifies portfolios across multiple asset classes
and within each asset class. This approach reduces the impact of individual security
or asset class risk while maintaining broad market exposure.
5. Passive Investment Approach: PWS primarily uses index funds, asset class
funds, and ETFs. These passive investment vehicles focus on replicating market
performance by owning a broad range of securities rather than engaging in active
management.
6. Cost Efficiency: By using low-cost index and broadly diversified funds and
avoiding frequent trading, PWS minimizes investment expenses in client portfolios.
7. Portfolio Rebalancing: Portfolios are periodically rebalanced to ensure they
remain aligned with the client’s risk tolerance and investment strategy.
8. Tax-Efficient Asset Location: PWS considers the tax implications of asset
placement, optimizing the location of investments between tax-deferred and taxable
accounts.
9. Tax Management for Taxable Accounts: For taxable accounts, PWS may use
tax-managed funds to minimize tax liabilities and enhance after-tax returns.
PWS does not guarantee the performance of client portfolios or any particular mutual
fund. Clients should expect to lose money in their portfolios from time to time. This is
expected because stock market and bond market investing is risky.
B. Risk of Loss
Clients must understand that past performance is not indicative of future results.
Therefore, current and prospective clients (including you) should never assume that
future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy will be profitable.
Investing in securities (including stocks, mutual funds, and bonds) involves risk of loss.
Further, depending on the different types of investments there are varying degrees of
risk. Clients and prospective clients should be prepared to bear investment loss
including loss of original principal.
These investing strategies involve a risk of loss and from time to time client portfolios
will have losses. Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be
prepared to bear. PWS does not guarantee the performance of any investment vehicle,
investment strategy, or the overall portfolio.
The investment strategies and methods of analysis involve the following types of risk:
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1. Market risk—the risk that an individual security or the overall portfolio will lose
money based on being invested in the market.
2. Inflation risk—the risk that the return of the portfolio will underperform inflation
and the risk of losing money with high inflation, especially with bond investments.
3. Interest rate risk—the risk that bond investments can drop in value if interest
rates rise
4. Reinvestment risk—the risk that the interest rate of bond investments can drop
and the interest which is reinvested in bonds will have a lower rate of return
because of lower interest rates.
5. Currency risk—the risk that international investments and mutual funds will lose
value if foreign currencies become weaker than the US dollar
6. Event risk—the risk of losing money based upon unusual and significant global
and political events
7. Political risk—the risk or investing internationally and losing money if other
governments have political instability.
8. Tax Risk—the risk of losing money based on changes in the tax laws
9. Manager risk—the risk of losing money based on the fund manager’s investment
decisions
10. Liquidity risk—the risk of losing money because of investments that cannot be
sold immediately for a predetermined price
11. Tracking error risk—the risk that a diversified portfolio’s return is different than a
non-diversified portfolio that invests in only a limited number of securities or one
asset class
12. ETF and Mutual Fund Risk – When investing in an ETF or mutual fund, you will
bear additional expenses based on your pro rata share of the ETF’s or mutual
fund’s operating expenses, including the potential duplication of management
fees. The risk of owning an ETF or mutual fund reflects the risks of owning the
underlying securities the ETF or mutual fund holds. You will also incur brokerage
costs when purchasing ETFs. Both ETFs and mutual funds have risks
mentioned above.
13. Outbreaks of Communicable Infections or Diseases - Disease outbreaks and
other public health conditions, such as the global outbreak of the novel COVID-
19 (“coronavirus”) currently being experienced, in markets in which PWS has
made and will continue to make investments, can have a significant negative
impact on certain investments. Global financial markets, which includes U.S.
markets, have begun to reflect the uncertainty associated with the slowdown in
the economy and the potential impact if businesses, workers, customers and
others are prevented or restricted from conducting business activities due to
quarantines, business closures or other restrictions imposed by businesses or
governmental authorities in response to the coronavirus outbreak. This can
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result in an economic downturn and cause market disruption which negatively
impacts PWS’ investments.
The imposition of international and domestic travel restrictions and the potential
disruption to PWS’ business if PWS’ employees are subject to quarantine,
contract coronavirus, or are otherwise unable to work due to restrictions related
to the coronavirus outbreak can negatively impact PWS’ business and can have
a material adverse effect on PWS’ ability to manage client assets. Due to the
significant disruptions resulting from the risks described above, PWS has a
business continuity plan that has been implemented, pursuant to which
personnel will work from home or remote locations. PWS believes that it has
taken and will continue to take all necessary actions pursuant to its business
continuity plan, but PWS will have increased exposure to such disruptions. PWS
will monitor all these potential issues in order to ensure that PWS’ business
continues as normal to the greatest extent possible and the health and safety of
its employees, clients, service providers and principals are given the highest
priority.
There can be other risks in client portfolios in addition to the main ones listed above.
C. Primarily Recommend One Type of Security
PWS recommends primarily passive investment vehicles such as index funds, asset
class funds, and exchange traded funds (ETFs). Index funds, asset class funds, and
ETFs have the same risks as noted above.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
A. Civil or Criminal Actions
PWS and its managers have never been found guilty, convicted or plead no
contest to a criminal or civil action in a domestic, foreign or military court.
B: Administrative Enforcement Proceedings
PWS and its managers have never been found by the SEC, any other state
or federal agency or any foreign regulatory agency to have caused loss of the ability of
an investment related business to do business or been sanctioned, barred or limited in
investment-related activities.
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C: Self-Regulatory Organization Enforcement Proceedings
PWS and its managers have never been found by a self-regulatory agency to have
caused loss of the ability of an investment-related business to do business. Additionally,
PWS and its managers have never been found in violation of self-regulatory agencies
rules such that they were barred, suspended, limited in advisory functions or fined.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
A. Broker Dealers and Registered Representatives
PWS and its representatives are not registered as broker-dealers or as registered
representatives of a broker-dealer.
B. Registration as a Futures Commission Merchant, Commodity Pool Operator, or
a Commodity Trading Advisor
PWS and its representatives are not registered as a futures commission merchant,
commodity pool operator, a commodity trading advisor, or an associated person of the
foregoing entities.
C. Registration Relationships Material to this Advisory Business and Possible
Conflicts of Interests
PWS does not have any relationship or arrangement that is material to clients and that
can result in a conflict of interest with any of the following: broker-dealer, municipal
securities dealer, government securities dealer or broker, investment company or other
pooled investment vehicle, other investment adviser or financial planner, futures
commission merchant, commodity pool operator, commodity trading advisor, banking or
thrift institution accountant or accounting firm, lawyer or law firm, insurance company or
agency, pension consultant, real estate broker or dealer, sponsor or syndicator of
limited partnerships.
D. Selection of Other Advisors and How this Advisor is Compensated for those
Selections
PWS does not receive compensation directly or indirectly from other investment
advisers that are recommended to clients.
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Business Continuity Plan
As a fiduciary, Physician Wealth Solutions Inc. has certain legal obligations, including
the obligation to act in clients’ best interest. Physician Wealth Solutions Inc. maintains a
Business Continuity and Succession Plan and seeks to avoid a disruption of service to
clients in the event of an unforeseen loss of key personnel, due to disability or death. To
that end, Physician Wealth Solutions Inc. has entered into a succession agreement with
The Colony Group, LLC, effective April 5, 2019. Physician Wealth Solutions Inc. can
provide additional information to any current or prospective client upon request to Setu
S. Mazumdar, President at (404) 386-7641 or setu@FinancialPlannerForDoctors.com.
E. Other business Activity of Company Principal
None.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading
A. Code of Ethics Summary
PWS has adopted a code of ethics pursuant to SEC rule 204A-1. Specifically, PWS
code of ethics is based on the principle that all Advisory Representatives of PWS have
a fiduciary duty to place the interest of Clients ahead of their own and PWS’s interests.
PWS has provisions requiring supervised persons to comply with federal and state
securities laws, requiring supervisory persons and representatives to report their
personal securities transactions and holdings periodically, requiring supervised persons
to report any violations of the code of ethics to the chief compliance officer, requiring
each supervised person to receive a copy of the code of ethics and requiring supervised
persons to provide a written acknowledgement of the receipt of the code of ethics.
PWS provides clients and prospective clients a copy of the code of ethics upon request.
B. Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
Affiliate and Employee Personal Securities Transactions Disclosure
PWS does not buy or sell for client accounts securities in which PWS or its
representatives have a material financial interest.
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C. Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
PWS and its representatives can invest in the same securities in their personal
accounts as those recommended to clients. Employee trading is periodically monitored
under the Code of Ethics to reasonably prevent conflicts of interest between PWS and
its clients. This policy is meant to prevent PWS and its representatives from benefiting
as a result of transactions placed on behalf of client accounts
D. Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
PWS and its representatives can buy or sell for their personal accounts the same
securities recommended to clients. Employee trading is periodically monitored under the
Code of Ethics to reasonably prevent conflicts of interest between PWS and its clients.
This policy is meant to prevent PWS and its representatives from benefiting as a result
of transactions placed on behalf of client accounts.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
This section provides information about our brokerage practices in addition to the
information detailed in Item 5 – Fees and Compensation.
A. Selecting Brokerage Firms
PWS recommends Charles Schwab (“Schwab”) as the introducing broker-dealer for
client accounts. However, the client is not obligated to effect transactions through any
broker-dealer recommended by PWS.
PWS considers multiple factors when recommending a particular broker-dealer. Among
these factors are the full range of a broker-dealer’s services, the value of the research
provided, the executions capability, commission rates, responsiveness, access to
certain institutional mutual funds, the ability to have advisor fees deducted from client
accounts, and other factors.
PWS receives research and execution related services from Schwab. The research and
execution related services and products provided by Schwab include pricing information
and other research products or services. These services are offered to all investment
advisers who use Schwab. The commissions charged by Schwab can be higher than
the commissions charged by a broker-dealer that does not provide research and
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execution services. Any research or other services provided to PWS by Schwab are
used to service all client accounts.
In the last fiscal year PWS received access to institutional brokerage services, a broad
range of investment products, pricing and other market data, deduction of fees from
client accounts, account statements, conferences on practice management, and other
services from Schwab. Schwab provides these services to all investment advisers who
have a relationship with Schwab.
By receiving these benefits without cost to PWS, there is a conflict of interest in PWS
advising clients to open and maintain their investment account(s) with Schwab because
PWS has an incentive to do so over other similar custodians. Despite the benefits to
PWS, PWS does not believe that these benefits are so material to our business that
they would influence our decision to recommend Schwab as a broker-dealer to our
clients because of the fact that similar relationships are available with other qualified
broker-dealers. We use such research and soft dollar benefits to help us service all
client accounts, not just those that generated the benefits. We do not seek to allocate
research and soft dollar benefits to client accounts in proportion to how those accounts
generate soft dollars. While soft dollar and other research benefits are available to
PWS, these benefits are not a factor in executing transactions. PWS believes that its
recommendation of Schwab as broker-dealer is in the best interests of clients. PWS’s
selection is primarily supported by the scope, quality, and price of Schwab’s services.
PWS believes that the commissions and transaction costs that Schwab charges to
clients for securities transactions are reasonable compared to other broker-dealers.
PWS does not receive any part of the commissions or transaction costs that Schwab
charges to clients.
PWS does not receive client referrals for selecting a particular broker-dealer.
While PWS recommends Schwab as the broker-dealer for client accounts, clients are
not obligated to use Schwab as their broker-dealer. If a client directs brokerage it is
possible that the client will not receive the most favorable execution of client
transactions. This can cost clients more money. Also, if a client directs brokerage it is
possible that the client will not be able to access certain investment products or mutual
funds. It is also possible that Clients will pay higher brokerage commissions as a result
of choosing their own broker-dealer.
PWS is not affiliated with Schwab and does not have an economic relationship. PWS
does not receive any part of the commission that Schwab charges to clients.
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B. Trading Policy
Our trading policy is to implement all client orders on an individual basis. PWS may
combine multiple orders for shares of the same securities purchased for advisory
accounts we manage (this practice is commonly referred to as “block trading”). We will
then distribute a portion of the shares to participating accounts in a fair and equitable
manner. The distribution of the shares purchased is typically proportionate to the size of
the account, but it is not based on account performance or the amount or structure of
management fees. Subject to our discretion, regarding particular circumstances and
market conditions, when we combine orders, each participating account pays an
average price per share for all transactions and pays a proportionate share of all
transaction costs. Accounts owned by our firm or persons associated with our firm may
participate in block trading with your accounts; however, they will not be given
preferential treatment.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
A: Periodic Reviews
Account Reviews and Reviewers
Setu Mazumdar (President and Investment Adviser Representative) reviews client
investment accounts at least every six months. The review includes multiple items, such
as the client’s current asset allocation, the target asset allocation, anticipated future
cash flows in to the account, a client’s risk tolerance, and a client’s ability, willingness,
and need to take risk.
Setu Mazumdar (President and Investment Adviser Representative) reviews financial
plans periodically. For most clients financial plans are reviewed annually. However
financial plans can be reviewed more or less frequently than annually depending on
specific client circumstances and client preferences. The reviews are specific to each
client and can include reviewing a client’s cash flow, insurance, retirement spending,
education planning, coordination with outside consultants, and other financial planning
topics specific to each client.
B. Review Triggers
Setu Mazumdar (President and Investment Adviser Representative) can review a
client’s account other than on a periodic basis. Factors that can trigger a review include
a change in a client’s job, a change in a client’s income, a change in a client’s risk
tolerance, and other factors.
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C. Statements and Reports
The custodian provides statements to clients at least every quarter. PWS does not
provide written reports to clients.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Economic Benefits Provided by Third Parties for Advice Rendered to Clients
PWS does not receive any economic benefit, sales awards, or other prizes to provide
investment advice to clients.
B. Compensation to Non-Advisory Personnel for Client Referrals
PWS does not compensate anyone for client referrals.
Item 15 – Custody
Custody, as it applies to investment advisors, has been defined by regulators as having
access or control over client funds and/or securities. In other words, custody is not
limited to physically holding client funds and securities. If an investment adviser has the
ability to access or control client funds or securities, the investment adviser is deemed
to have custody and must ensure proper procedures are implemented.
For accounts in which PWS is deemed to have custody, PWS has established
procedures to ensure all client funds and securities are held at a qualified custodian in a
separate account for each client under that client’s name. Clients or an independent
representative of the client will direct, in writing, the establishment of all accounts and
therefore are aware of the qualified custodian’s name, address and the manner in which
the funds or securities are maintained. Finally, account statements are delivered
directly from the qualified custodian to each client, or the client’s independent
representative, at least quarterly. Clients should carefully review those statements and
are urged to compare the statements against reports received from PWS. When clients
have questions about their account statements, they should contact PWS or the
qualified custodian preparing the statement.
In Addition, PWS is deemed to have custody of client funds and securities when PWS
has standing authority (also known as a standing letter of authorization or “SLOA”) to
move money from a client’s account to a third-party account.
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In accordance with guidance provided by the SEC in a February 2017 no-action letter
(“Letter”) with respect to Rule 206(4)-2 (“Custody Rule”) under the Investment Advisers
Act of 1940 (“Advisers Act”) PWS has adopted the following safeguards in conjunction
with our custodian:
• The client provides instructions to the qualified custodian, in writing, that includes
the client’s signature, the first/third party’s name, and either the first/third party’s
address or the first/third party’s account number at a custodian to which the
transfer should be.
• The client authorizes the investment adviser, in writing, either on the qualified
custodian’s form or separately, to direct transfers to the first/third party either on a
specified schedule or from time to time.
• The client’s qualified custodian performs appropriate verification of the instruction,
such as a signature review or other method to verify the client’s authorization and
provides a transfer of funds notice to the client promptly after each transfer.
• The client can terminate or change the instruction to the client’s qualified
custodian.
• The investment adviser has no authority or ability to designate or change the
identity of the first/ third party, the address, or any other information about the
first/third party contained in the client’s instruction.
• The investment adviser maintains records showing that the first/third party is not a
related party of the investment adviser or located at the same address as the
investment adviser.
• The client’s qualified custodian sends the client, in writing, an initial notice
confirming the instruction and an annual notice reconfirming the instructions.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
PWS accepts discretionary authority to manage securities accounts on behalf of clients.
PWS determines the specific securities to be purchased or sold as well as the amount
of securities to be bought or sold. However, PWS discusses in advance with each client
the parameters within which PWS manages each client’s portfolio, including the target
asset allocation, how often and when to rebalance, and other factors. Clients can place
limitations on this authority. For example, a client may request that certain securities
never be purchased, and PWS will honor those limitations. PWS requires every client to
sign a discretionary client agreement and limited power of attorney before assuming this
authority. However, PWS does not take custody of client assets. In some instances,
PWS can accept nondiscretionary authority to manage client accounts.
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Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
PWS does not vote proxies for client securities. The custodian will send proxies to each
client directly. Clients can contact PWS via email or phone directly with questions
regarding proxies or can contact the custodian via phone.
Item 18 – Financial Information
A. Balance Sheet
This item is not applicable to this brochure. PWS does not require or solicit prepayment
of more than $1200 in fees per client, six months or more in advance. Therefore, PWS
is not required to include a balance sheet for its most recent fiscal year.
B. Financial Conditions
PWS is not subject to a financial condition that is reasonably likely to impair its ability to
meet contractual commitments to clients.
C. Bankruptcy Petition
PWS has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition at any time.
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Form ADV Part 2B Brochure Supplement
Setu Mazumdar, MD, CFP®, RICP®, AIF®
Physician Wealth Solutions, Inc.
3844 Andorian Avenue
North Las Vegas, NV 89084
404-386-7641
Date of Supplement: September 15, 2025
This brochure supplement provides information about Setu Mazumdar that
supplements the Physician Wealth Solutions, Inc. (“PWS”) brochure. You should
have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact Setu Mazumdar at 404-386-
7641 or via email at setu@financialplannerfordoctors.com if you did not receive the
PWS brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this
supplement.
Additional information about Setu Mazumdar is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Setu Mazumdar, MD, CFP®, RICP®, AIF® Born 1974
Educational Background:
● BA in Biology, Johns Hopkins University: 1994
● MD, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine: 1998
● Residency, Emergency Medicine, Medical College of Pennsylvania: 2001
● CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional
● Retirement Income Certified Professional®
The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation is issued by the
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Board of Standards, Inc. It is a voluntary
certification recognized by the United States and other countries for its (1) high standard
of professional education, (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of practice and
(3) ethical requirements governing professional engagements with clients. A candidate
for designation must first obtain a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or
university with courses that included financial planning subject areas (e.g. insurance
planning, risk management, employee benefits planning, investment planning, income
tax planning, retirement planning and estate planning). Candidates must also have at
least 3 years of full-time personal financial planning experience, measured as 2,000
hours per year. CFP® candidates must pass a comprehensive examination designed to
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test their ability to correctly diagnose financial planning issues and apply their
knowledge to real world circumstances. Candidates must also agree to be bound by the
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct.
Anyone earning designation as a CFP® must complete 30 hours of continuing
education every two years and renew the agreement to be bound by the Standards of
Professional Conduct.
The Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®) designation is issued by The
American College of Financial Services, the nation’s largest non-profit educational
institution devoted to financial services. Holding the highest level of academic
accreditation, The College has served as a valued business partner to banks, brokerage
firms, insurance companies and others for over 86 years. Candidates for the RICP®
designation must complete a minimum of three college-level courses and are required
to pass a series of two-hour proctored exams. They must also have three years of
experience, meet ethics requirements, and participate in The College’s continuing
education program. The RICP® educational curricula is a comprehensive program
available to professional financial advisors looking to help their clients create
sustainable retirement income. The three-course credential helps advisors learn
retirement income planning, a key focus area not fully covered in other professional
designation programs. Topics include retirement portfolio management techniques and
mitigation of plan risks to the proper use of annuities, employer-sponsored benefits and
determining the best Social Security claiming age. Using the most current techniques,
RICP®s identify retirement income needs and objectives and evaluate a client’s current
situation relative to those goals. Individuals who earn a RICP® can provide advice on a
broad range of retirement topics including income needs and objectives, estate issues
and other risks to retirement income planning, Social Security, health insurance and
housing decisions, and income taxation.
The Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) designation is issued by the Center for
Fiduciary Studies®, the standards-setting body for Fi360. The AIF designation signifies
specialized knowledge of fiduciary responsibility and the ability to implement policies
and procedures that meet a defined standard of care. The designation is the culmination
of a training program, which includes a comprehensive, closed-book final examination
under the supervision of a proctor, and agreement to abide by the Center’s Code of
Ethics and Conduct Standards. On an ongoing basis, completion of continuing
education and adherence to the Code of Ethics and Conduct Standards are required to
maintain the AIF designation.
Business Experience:
● Physician Wealth Solutions, Inc., President, September 2013 to Present
● Lotus Wealth Solutions, Inc., President, August 2009 to September 2013
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● East Cobb Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine Physician, November 2009 to
September 2013
● Physicians Immediate Med, Emergency Medicine Physician, February 2009 to
November 2009
● Wellstar Health Systems, Emergency Medicine Physician, July 2001 to February
2009
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
Setu Mazumdar has no legal or disciplinary events to report.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Setu Mazumdar is not actively engaged in any other business activities.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Setu Mazumdar does not receive any economic benefit, sales awards, or other prizes to
provide investment advice to clients other than described in this brochure.
Item 6 – Supervision
Setu Mazumdar is the Chief Compliance Officer of PWS. He is responsible for developing,
overseeing and enforcing the firm’s compliance programs that have been established to
monitor and supervise the activities and services provided by the firm and its
representatives, including Setu Mazumdar. Setu Mazumdar can be contacted at 404-386-
7641.
PWS maintains written supervisory procedures to ensure that PWS is in compliance
with securities regulations. These procedures are reviewed at least annually by Setu
Mazumdar.
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