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NOVI WEALTH PARTNERS
512 Executive Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
A SEC Registered Advisory Firm1
FIRM BROCHURE, MARCH 2025
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
Novi Wealth Partners, (“Novi Wealth”). If you have any questions about the content
of this brochure, please contact us at (609) 921-7002 and/or www.noviwealth.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 Novi Wealth also is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
1 SEC or State registration does not and should not imply any certain level of skill or training.
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ITEM 2. MATERIAL CHANGES
There were no material changes to Novi Wealth’s advisory services or personnel since the filing of
its ADV Amendment in 2024.
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ITEM 3. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 4. Advisory Business ......................................................................................................... 4
Item 5. Fees and Compensation ................................................................................................ 6
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 .............................................................................................. 8
Item 10. Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ................................................... 8
Item 11. Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Item 12. Brokerage Practices ..................................................................................................... 9
Item 13. Review of Accounts ................................................................................................... 10
Item 14. Client Referrals and Other Compensation ................................................................ 10
Item 15. Custody ...................................................................................................................... 10
Item 16. Investment Discretion ................................................................................................ 11
Item 17. Voting Client Securities .............................................................................................. 11
Item 18. Financial Information ................................................................................................. 11
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ITEM 4. ADVISORY BUSINESS
Novi Wealth and its successor firm were founded in 1998. Novi Wealth is a Fee-Only™,
comprehensive financial planning firm. There are six (6) CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
practitioners in the firm, all are members of the prestigious National Association of Personal
Financial Advisors (NAPFA). Novi Wealth is primarily owned and managed by its managing
principal, Robert Dunn and Chief Planning Officer and Partner Ryan Vogel.
Novi Wealth currently provides investment management services to approximately $492 million
dollars in assets under management on both a discretionary and non-discretionary basis.
recommendations
for cash
Financial Planning:
Novi Wealth provides its clients with financial planning and consultation services (e.g., review of
flow planning, asset
goals and objectives, analysis and
allocation/investment planning, income tax planning, insurance planning, estate planning, retirement
planning, education planning, real estate/mortgage planning, etc.).
Investment Management Services:
Novi Wealth provides discretionary investment management services on a fee-only basis. Novi
Wealth primarily allocates client’s investment assets among: (1) the various mutual funds, mutual
fund asset allocation programs, and separate account management programs offered through
Charles Schwab & Company, Inc. (“Schwab”)and/or (2) among various mutual funds, and/or
independent managers offered by and/or obtained through SEI. In the event a sub-advisor is
selected, Novi Wealth or the sub-advisor will provide its respective disclosure brochures (ADV Part
2A) to its clients.
Novi Wealth takes a less subjective, more systematic approach to investing-an approach we can
implement consistently and is easily understood by the investors. The investment philosophy,
process, substantial education, and financial planning help our clients understand and stick with the
plan personally created for them.
1. Passive management is preferable to active management, especially in the core portion of a
portfolio. Find the most efficient investment method to increase the probability/likelihood
of a client meeting their financial objectives.
2. We focus on the factors we can control such as asset allocation, expenses, and style purity.
3. Manage the total portfolio for the highest after-tax return not the highest pretax return.
4. Our stock investments will be high risk because of their overweighting towards small cap
and value type stocks. Our bond investments will trend towards high quality and low
duration to reduce the overall risk of the portfolio. We will include alternative asset classes
such as global real estate and commodities in our portfolios to achieve as much
diversification as possible.
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Our first step in the investment process is to decide on asset allocation that is appropriate to meet
the client’s financial objectives. Three primary factors go into the allocation decision; needs and
circumstances, risk tolerance and time horizon. Our financial planning process uncovers and
clarifies the needs and circumstances. The next step is to get an understanding of a client’s risk
tolerance. While there are no guarantees we discuss past investment experience and also request
that each client complete the FinaMetrica risk tolerance questionnaire. Their score provides a good
approximation of the client’s risk tolerance. We combine their risk tolerance score with our
knowledge of their goals, time horizon, and their past experience with the financial markets to
formulate the most appropriate asset allocation. This asset allocation is documented and agreed
upon with the client when we present to them their investment policy statement.
We typically implement our investment strategies utilizing Schwab’s Institutional platform. When
possible, we will invest the asset allocation model across multiple accounts for tax and expense
efficiency. We will rebalance accounts as needed according to the investment policy statement.
SEI is a global asset management company and sponsor of its own proprietary mutual funds. SEI
Trust Company, a subsidiary of SEI, serves as custodian for each SEI account, and provides each
client with reporting services, including consolidated monthly statements, quarterly performance
reports, and year-end tax reports. SEI enables investment advisers such as Novi Wealth to offer its
clients mutual fund asset allocation models, underlying individual mutual funds, separate account
management services and investment management programs (i.e., tax managed investment
programs, etc.) that are not otherwise available to the general public. As part of its overall
investment management program, SEI offers quarterly rebalancing of each client’s investment assets
for the purpose of maintaining the assets in accordance with the client’s previously designated
percentage (%) asset allocations for the SEI account. If a client desires automatic account
rebalancing, he/she/they/it must first provide such authorization directly to Novi Wealth, who will
then advise SEI accordingly. Novi Wealth obtains many no-load mutual funds without transaction
charges and other mutual funds at nominal transaction charges.
With respect to its non-discretionary asset management services, Novi Wealth generally maintains
ongoing responsibility to make recommendations, based upon the needs of the client, as to the
securities the account may purchase or sell and, if such recommendation is accepted by the client,
Novi Wealth is responsible for arranging or effecting the purchase or sale.
Other Terms & Conditions:
Prior to engaging Novi Wealth to provide any investment management or financial planning
services, the client will be required to enter into an investment advisory agreement (“Advisory
Agreement”) setting forth the terms and conditions under which Novi Wealth shall manage the
client's assets, and a separate custodial/clearing agreement with each designated broker-dealer. The
Advisory Agreement between Novi Wealth and the client will continue in effect until terminated by
either party. An advisory client will have a period of five (5) business days from the date of signing this
agreement to unconditionally rescind the agreement and receive a full refund of all fees. The Advisory
Agreement will continue in effect until terminated by either party within 30 days written notice to the
other (email notice will not suffice). In the event the client terminates Novi Wealth’s services, the
balance of any unearned fee, if any, shall be refunded to the client.
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ITEM 5. FEES AND COMPENSATION
Financial Planning Engagement:
Novi Wealth’s financial planning fees are negotiable, but generally range from $2,500 to $100,000 on
a fixed fee basis. On a very limited basis, Novi Wealth may arrange to charge on an hourly basis. The
fee would typically range from $150 to $450 per hour, , depending upon the level and scope of the
services required. Prior to engaging Novi Wealth to provide financial planning and/or consulting
services, the client will generally be required to enter into a Financial Planning and Consulting Agreement
with Novi Wealth setting forth the terms and conditions of the engagement, describing the scope of
the services to be provided, and the portion of the fee that is due from the client prior to Novi
Wealth commencing services.
Investment Management Engagement:
Novi Wealth’s investment management fee schedule (“Advisory Fees”) for accounts managed by
Novi Wealth is based on a percentage of assets (generally net of any debit balances) and is set forth
below. The Advisory Fees represent the highest fee that may be charged absent special
circumstances. The Advisory Fee charged shall vary (between 0.50% and 1.25%) depending upon
the market value of assets under management. Both Novi Wealth's Investment Advisory Agreement and
the custodial/clearing agreement authorize the custodian to debit the account for the amount of the
Novi Wealth's investment advisory fee and to directly remit that management fee to Novi Wealth.
For those clients that are invested with independent third-party managers or sub-advisors, an
additional investment management fee may be assessed. In this event, the independent third-party
manager or sub-advisor’s fee will be separately charged, and the client will receive an account
statement from their custodian confirming same.
Novi Wealth’s Advisory Fees shall also be prorated and paid quarterly, in advance or arrears, based
upon the market value of the assets on the last business day of the previous quarter. Novi Wealth’s
actual fees may be negotiated, and a client may pay more or less than similar clients depending on
the particular circumstances of the client, which may include considerations related to size of the
client’s account, additional and/or differing levels of service or as negotiated. Clients that negotiate
fees may end up paying a higher fee than that set forth in the fee schedules above as a result of
fluctuations in the client’s assets under management and/or account performance.
Novi Wealth will generally recommend a broker-dealer/custodian for client’s
investment
management assets. In addition to the investment management fee, the client may incur brokerage
commissions and/or transaction fees for effecting certain securities transactions (i.e., transaction
fees are charged for certain no-load mutual funds, commissions are charged for individual securities
transactions). In addition, the client will also incur, relative to all mutual fund and exchange traded
fund purchases, charges imposed at the fund level (e.g., management fees and other fund expenses).
ITEM 6. PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES and SIDE-BY-SIDE
MANAGEMENT
Novi Wealth does not charge performance-based fees.
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ITEM 7. TYPES OF CLIENTS
Novi Wealth provides investment advisory services to the following clients:
• Individuals and High Net Worth Individuals.
• Trusts, Estates, Charitable Organizations.
• Corporations, Pension Plans & 401(k)
ITEM 8. METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND
RISK OF LOSS
Novi Wealth utilizes a top-down approach to investing; we first begin with deciding upon an
overriding asset allocation. The first step is to have all clients complete the FinaMetrica risk
tolerance questionnaire. Their score provides a good approximation of the client’s risk tolerance.
We combine their risk tolerance score with our knowledge of their goals, time horizon, and their
past experience with the financial markets to formulate the most appropriate asset allocation. This
asset allocation is documented and agreed upon with the client when we present to them their
investment policy statement.
We have ranges for each asset class to allow for some flexibility as we transition a client’s current
portfolio into one which uses our investment methodology. When setting up our exposure to
equity, we try to mimic the global stock market from a capitalization perspective. We also employ
our belief towards overweighting small cap and value stocks.
In our core equity we invest roughly 60% domestic and 40% foreign. In our satellite equity
holdings, we have global real estate ranges from 2% - 8% and commodities ranges from 0% - 6% of
the overall portfolio. On the bond side of the equation, we primarily use globally hedged short-term
bonds as a core holding with a portion allocated towards multi-sector bonds. This exposure ranges
from 3% - 16% in our portfolios. All bond funds should have an average credit quality that is
investment grade. After the sub-asset allocations are determined, we make recommendations on
asset location. We will evaluate all of the current holdings within our client portfolios by applying
our proprietary screens. While our screens vary by asset class, there are certain characteristics that
we look for in all funds. Common characteristics are listed below.
Novi Wealth does not guarantee the future performance of any account or any specific level of
performance, the success of any investment decision or strategy that Novi Wealth may use, or the
success of Novi Wealth’s overall investment management. All investment decisions are subject to
various markets, currency, economic, political, and business risks, and that those investment
decisions will not always be profitable. Moreover, each client is advised that it remains his/her/its
responsibility to promptly notify Novi Wealth if there is ever any change in his/her/its financial
situation or investment objectives for the purpose of reviewing/evaluating/revising Novi Wealth’s
previous recommendations and/or services.
ITEM 9. DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
Novi Wealth and its personnel have not been and are not currently the subject of any reportable
disciplinary actions pursuant to this disclosure item.
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ITEM 10. OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS
Novi Wealth is not affiliated with any other financial institution.
11. CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION
IN CLIENT
ITEM
TRANSACTIONS AND PERSONAL TRADING
Novi Wealth or related persons may own an interest in, or buy and sell for their own account, the
same securities that may also be held, purchased or sold in client accounts. In all cases, clients’
orders are given priority. In no case shall the adviser or associate receive a better price or more
favorable circumstance than a client. In some cases, the adviser may buy or sell a specific security for
their own account, which the adviser does not consider appropriate for client accounts.
Novi Wealth has implemented an investment policy relative to personal securities transactions. This
investment policy is part of Novi Wealth’s overall Code of Ethics which serves to establish a
standard of business conduct for all of Novi Wealth’s Associated Persons that is based upon
fundamental principles of openness, integrity, honesty and trust, a copy of which is available upon
request.
In accordance with Section 204A of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Novi Wealth also
maintains and enforces written policies reasonably designed to prevent the misuse of material non-
public information by Novi Wealth or any person associated with Novi Wealth.
Novi Wealth has adopted procedures to implement the firm’s policy on personal securities
transactions and reviews to monitor and ensure the firm’s policy is observed, implemented properly,
and amended or updated, as appropriate.
ITEM 12. BROKERAGE PRACTICES
1. Research and Other Soft Dollar Benefits:
Although not a material consideration when determining whether to recommend that a client utilize
the services of a particular broker-dealer/custodian, Novi Wealth may receive from a broker-
dealer/custodian (e.g., Schwab or mutual fund company), without cost (and/or at a discount)
support services and/or products, certain of which assist Novi Wealth to better monitor and service
client accounts maintained at such institutions. Included within the support services that may be
obtained by the Novi Wealth may be investment-related research, pricing information and market
data, software and other technology that provide access to client account data, compliance and/or
practice management-related publications, discounted or gratis consulting services, discounted
and/or gratis attendance at conferences, meetings, and other educational and/or social events,
marketing support, computer hardware and/or software and/or other products used by Novi
Wealth in furtherance of its investment advisory business operations.
As indicated above, certain of the support services and/or products that may be received assist Novi
Wealth in managing and administering client accounts. Others do not directly provide such
assistance, but rather assist Novi Wealth to manage and further develop its business enterprise.
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Novi Wealth’s clients do not pay more for investment transactions effected and/or assets
maintained at a particular broker-dealer/custodian as a result of this arrangement. There is no
corresponding commitment made by Novi Wealth to any particular broker-dealer/custodian or to
any other entity to invest any specific amount or percentage of client assets in any specific mutual
funds, securities, or other investment products as a result of the above arrangement.
2. Brokerage for Client Referrals:
Novi Wealth does not receive client referrals from any broker-dealer custodian.
3. Directed Brokerage:
The client may direct Novi Wealth to use a particular broker-dealer (subject to Novi Wealth’s right
to decline and/or terminate the engagement) to execute some or all transactions for the client's
account. In such event, the client will negotiate terms and arrangements for the account with that
broker-dealer, and Novi Wealth will be unable to seek better execution services or prices from other
broker-dealers or be able to "bunch" the client's transactions with orders for other client’s accounts
managed by Novi Wealth. As a result, client may pay higher commissions or other transaction costs
or greater spreads, or receive less favorable net prices, on transactions for the account than would
otherwise be the case.
Novi Wealth seeks to execute orders for its clients fairly and equitably. Novi Wealth follows written
procedures pursuant to which it may, and to the extent consistent with Best Execution, combine
purchase or sale orders for the same security for multiple clients (sometimes called “bunching”) so
that they can be executed at the same time. The procedures for bunching trades may differ
depending on the particular strategy or type of investment. Novi Wealth is not required to bunch or
aggregate orders if it determines that bunching or aggregating is not practical.
When client orders are bunched by Novi Wealth, the order will be placed with the broker-dealer
custodian for execution. When a bunched order is completely filled, Novi Wealth generally will
allocate the securities purchased or proceeds of sale among participating accounts based on the
purchase or sale order. Adjustments or changes may be made by Novi Wealth under certain
circumstances, such as to avoid odd lots or excessively small allocations. If the bunched order is
filled at different prices, through multiple trades, generally all such participating accounts will receive
the average price. When a bunched order is partially filled, Novi Wealth’s procedures provide that
the securities are to be allocated in a manner deemed fair and equitable to clients.
ITEM 13. REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
Account reviews are conducted on an ongoing basis by Novi Wealth’s principals and/or designees.
All investment management clients are required to discuss their investment objectives, needs and
goals and to keep Novi Wealth informed of any changes. All clients are encouraged to meet at least
annually with Novi Wealth to comprehensively review financial planning issues, including
investment objectives and performance.
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ITEM 14. CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
Novi Wealth is required to disclose any relationship or arrangement where it receives an economic
benefit from a third party (non-client) for providing advisory services. Novi Wealth may receive
economic benefits from non-clients for providing advice or other advisory services to clients. This
type of relationship poses a conflict of interest, and any such relationship is disclosed in response to
Item 12, Brokerage Practice, see above.
Novi Wealth does not have any contractual engagement with any solicitors or pay any compensation
for the receipt of client referrals.
ITEM 15. CUSTODY
Novi Wealth does not maintain physical custody client assets. Novi Wealth engages several qualified,
nationally recognized SEC registered broker-dealers (“Financial Institutions”) to custody and safe keep
client assets. Novi Wealth’s advisory agreement and/or the separate agreement with any Financial
Institution authorizes Novi Wealth to debit the client’s account for the amount of Novi Wealth’s fee
and to directly remit that management fee in accordance with applicable custody rules. The Financial
Institutions recommended by Novi Wealth send a statement to the client, at least quarterly, indicating
all amounts disbursed from the account.
Novi Wealth effects third party asset transfers in client accounts using a Standing Letter of
Authorization (“SLOA”). Pursuant to the SEC No Action Letter, Novi Wealth is deemed to have
Custody over these accounts. Accordingly, Novi Wealth has instituted procedures and controls such
that it can comply with the seven representations noted in the SEC No-Action letter and avoid the
annual surprise audit requirement. Additionally, since many of the seven representations involve the
qualified custodian’s operations, Novi Wealth is in close collaboration to ensure compliance with the
SEC guidance.
ITEM 16. INVESTMENT DISCRETION
Novi Wealth primarily provides advisory services on a discretionary basis. Novi Wealth is
considered to exercise discretion over a client’s account if it can effect transactions without first
having to seek client consent. Novi Wealth is given this limited power of attorney authority in the
Advisory Agreement executed by the client. Clients may request a limitation on this authority (such
as certain securities not be bought or sold) subject to Novi Wealth’s acceptance of such limitation.
ITEM 17. VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES
Novi Wealth does not vote client proxies. Novi Wealth’s clients maintain exclusive responsibility
for: (1) directing the manner in which proxies solicited by issuers of securities beneficially owned by
the client shall be voted, and (2) making all elections relative to any mergers, acquisitions, tender
offers, bankruptcy proceedings or other type events pertaining to the client’s investment assets.
Novi Wealth and the client shall correspondingly instruct each custodian of the assets to forward to
the client copies of all proxies and shareholder communications relating to the client’s investment
assets.
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With respect to shareholder class action litigation and similar matters, Novi Wealth generally will not
make any filings in connection with any shareholder class action lawsuits involving securities
currently or previously held in clients’ accounts. Novi Wealth recommends that its clients promptly
review these materials, as they identify important deadlines and may require action in the client’s
part. Novi Wealth will not be required to notify third party custodians or clients who utilize third
party custodians of shareholder class action lawsuits and similar matters.
ITEM 18. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Based upon Novi Wealth’s business practices, use of a qualified custodian and advisory fee
procedures, the SEC does not require the disclosure of financial information. Please be advised that
there are no known financial conditions that would impair Novi Wealth’s ability to meet contractual
commitments to clients.
Novi Wealth has not been subject to any bankruptcy petition or filing.