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Informational Brochure
August 28, 2025
Redwood Wealth Management Group, LLC
400 Stokes Rd
Medford, NJ 08055
Mailing Address:
PO Box 1057
Medford, NJ 08055
856-500-2900
Samuel C. Bridgers III 856-500-2900
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Redwood Wealth
Management Group, LLC. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at 856-
500-2900. 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. Redwood Wealth Management Group, LLC is a registered
investment adviser. Registration as an investment adviser does not imply any special degree of skill or training, or
any sort of approval by any regulatory authority of an adviser’s investment methods.
Additional information about Redwood Wealth Management Group, LLC is also available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Table of Contents
ITEM 2: STATEMENT OF MATERIAL CHANGES ........................................................................................................................................... 3
ITEM 4: ADVISORY BUSINESS .................................................................................................................................................................... 3
FINANCIAL PLANNING .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
ASSET MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
WILL & TRUST ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
WRAP PROGRAM ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
ITEM 5: FEES AND COMPENSATION .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
FEES CHARGED .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
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B.
FEE PAYMENT ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
C. OTHER FEES ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
D. PRO-RATA FEES .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
E. COMPENSATION FOR THE SALE OF SECURITIES ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
F. NO-TRANSACTION-FEE FUND SHARE CLASSES ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
G. ONGOING COMPENSATION FROM ANNUITIES ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
ITEM 6: PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
ITEM 7: TYPES OF CLIENTS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
ITEM 8: METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, AND RISK OF LOSS ......................................................................................... 9
A. METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, AND RISK OF LOSS ............................................................................................. 9
B. THIRD PARTY MANAGERS ............................................................................................................................................................................... 10
C. RISK FACTORS .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
ITEM 9: DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
ITEM 10: OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS..................................................................................................... 13
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B.
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BROKER-DEALER ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
FUTURES COMMISSION MERCHANT/COMMODITY TRADING ADVISOR ................................................................................................................ 13
RELATIONSHIP WITH RELATED PERSONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
RECOMMENDATIONS OF OTHER ADVISERS..................................................................................................................................................... 14
RELATIONSHIP TO PONTERA ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14
ITEM 11: CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS AND PERSONAL TRADING ........................................ 14
ITEM 12: BROKERAGE PRACTICES............................................................................................................................................................ 15
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RECOMMENDATION OF BROKER-DEALER ...................................................................................................................................................... 15
AGGREGATING TRADES ............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
PONTERA ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
ITEM 13: REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS ............................................................................................................................................................. 16
ITEM 14: CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION ...................................................................................................................... 16
A.
CLIENT REFERRALS AND SOLICITORS ............................................................................................................................................................. 16
B. OTHER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE TO US FROM SCHWAB. .................................................................................................................. 17
D. OUR INTEREST IN SCHWAB’S SERVICES. ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
ITEM 15: CUSTODY .................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
ITEM 16: INVESTMENT DISCRETION ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
ITEM 17: VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
ITEM 18: FINANCIAL INFORMATION........................................................................................................................................................ 19
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Item 2: Statement of Material Changes
The following is a summary of material changes since the Adviser’s last amendment:
• Expanded Services for Held-Away Retirement Accounts:
We have added a new service offering that includes the management and oversight of held-away retirement
plan accounts (e.g., 401(k), 403(b) plans) using Pontera, a secure third-party technology platform. This service
allows us to access, analyze, and rebalance client retirement plan accounts without taking custody of client
assets or credentials.
• Disclosure Updates in Items 4, 5, 10, 12, and 14:
We have updated multiple sections of this brochure to describe our use of Pontera, including:
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Item 4: The nature of our advisory services for held-away accounts
Item 5:How we charge for these services and Pontera’s platform fees
Item 10:Our non-compensated relationship with Pontera
Item 12:Brokerage practices as they relate to retirement plan platforms
Item 14: Disclosure that we do not receive compensation or incentives from Pontera
Pursuant to SEC Rules, we will ensure that you receive a summary of any material changes to this and subsequent
Brochures within 120 days of the close of our business’s fiscal year. We may further provide other ongoing
disclosure information about material changes as necessary
Item 4: Advisory Business
Redwood Wealth Management Group, LLC (“RWMG”) was formed in 2015. Samuel C. Bridgers, is the firm’s
principal. While the firm was founded in 2015, the firm’s principal and advisors have over forty (40) years of
experience in the finance industry.
RWMG provides personalized financial planning and/or investment management services. Clients advised include
individuals, trusts, foundations, and corporations.
Financial Planning
In most cases, the client will supply to RWMG information including income, income sources, investments, savings,
insurance, tax, assets and liabilities, age and many other items that are helpful to the firm in assessing your financial
goals. The information is typically provided during personal interviews and supplemented with written information.
Once the information is received, we will discuss your financial needs and goals with you and compare your current
financial situation with your stated goals. Once these are compared, we will create a financial and/or investment
plan to help you meet your goals.
The plan is intended to be a suggested blueprint of how to meet your goals. Not every plan will be the same for
every client. Each one is specific to the client who requested it. Because the plan is based on information supplied
by you, it is very important that you accurately and completely communicate to us the information we need. Also,
your circumstances and needs can change as your engagement with us progresses. It is very important that you
continually update us with any changes so that if the updates require changes to your plan, we can make those
changes to ensure your plan is accurate.
Asset Management
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RWMG requires each client to place at least $250,000 with the firm. This minimum can be waived at the discretion
of RWMG.
Asset management services are provided on a “discretionary” or on a “non-discretionary” basis. When RWMG is
engaged to provide asset management services on a discretionary basis, we will monitor your accounts to ensure
that they are meeting your asset allocation requirements. If any changes are needed to your investments, we will
make the changes. These changes may involve selling a security or group of investments and buying others or
keeping the proceeds in cash. You will receive written or electronic confirmations from your account custodian
after any changes are made to your account. You will also receive monthly or quarterly statements from your
account custodian.
When a client engages us to provide investment management services on a non-discretionary basis, we monitor
the accounts in the same way as for discretionary services. The difference is that changes to your account will not be
made until we have confirmed with you (either verbally or in writing) that our proposed change is acceptable to
you.
As of December 31, 2024 RWMG had approximately 928 discretionary accounts, totaling approximately
$224,535,592 of regulatory assets under management and 240 non-discretionary accounts, totaling
approximately $37,565,221 of regulatory assets under management.
Will & Trust
Our firm offers Estate Planning services included as part of our ongoing financial planning services to our clients.
This service consists of education on estate planning topics and benefits of will creation.
Trust & Will is an online third-party software tool service that helps clients in need of simple estate planning legal
forms and related information. (See related disclosures below) The site can also be used to create (or establish) a
customized will and other estate planning documents. This product is offered as either an integrated part of our
investment advisory management services to our clients or separately to help clients achieve their financial goals
and objectives.
Clients interested in using the service are directed to go to the Trust & Will website (Estate Planning - Create an
Online Will and Trust | Trust & Will (trustandwill.com)) to create their document. For clients engaging in financial
planning services with our firm, there is no separate fee for estate planning services (see fees below). Trust & Will,
a third-party digital estate planning service for clients who have the need for estate planning review, creation or
updates. Trust & Will is not appropriate for complex estates. Trust & Will is not a law firm and is not a substitute
for legal advice about estates planning. Trust & Will is not a law firm. Any advice that we give is purely investment
advice as we are not a law firm nor do we hold ourselves out as a provider of legal advice.
Wrap Program
For some legacy clients, RWMG includes certain transactional costs in the client’s management fee. This
arrangement is referred to as “Wrap Program”. RWMG manages a wrap fee program through Schwab Advisor
Services ("Schwab"). A wrap fee program is a type of investment program that provides clients with portfolio
management services and/or custodial and/or brokerage services for a single fee that includes administrative fees,
management fees, and transaction costs. If clients participate in our wrap fee program, clients will pay a single fee,
which includes our portfolio management fees, certain transaction costs, and custodial and administrative costs. We
will receive a portion of the wrap fee for our services. The overall cost clients will incur if they participate in the
wrap fee program may be higher or lower than they might incur by separately purchasing the types of securities
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and services available in the program. Under the wrap fee program, transactions for your account are executed by
Schwab, a securities broker-dealer and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the Securities
Investor Protection Corporation.
For accounts in the Wrap Program, RWMG will pay a fee to Schwab Advisor Services based on Schwab’s Transaction
Based Pricing IM billing model.
Expenses for the management fees of third-party managers are not included in the Wrap Program, and to the extent
utilized, you will be responsible for such fees. Because RWMG will be managing the assets of wrap fee program
clients the same way as other non-wrap fee program clients, the use of external portfolio managers within the wrap
program is expected to be limited. To the extent a third-party manager is utilized, the fees payable to such managers
will not be included in the wrap program. Therefore, there is no difference between how RWMG manages wrap
free accounts and how RWMG manages other accounts.
RWMG does not engage other portfolio managers to manage assets within the wrap fee program. To the extent a
third- party manager is utilized, the fees payable to such managers will not be included in the wrap program. RWMG
is the sole portfolio manager in the wrap program, which means that RWMG receives a portion of the wrap fee for
our services.
Effective October 7, 2019, Schwab eliminated commissions for online trades of U.S. equities, ETFs and options
(subject to $0.65 per contract fee). This means that, in most cases, when we buy and sell these types of securities,
we will not have to pay any commissions to Schwab. However, the ongoing operating expenses of some of the no-
transaction-fee funds can be higher. We encourage you to review Schwab’s pricing to compare the total costs of
entering into a wrap fee arrangement versus a non-wrap fee arrangement. If you choose to enter into a wrap fee
arrangement, your total cost to invest could exceed the cost of paying for brokerage and advisory services
separately. To see what you would pay for transactions in a non-wrap account please refer to Schwab’s most
recent pricing schedules available atschwab.com/aspricingguide.
Please see the separate Wrap Fee Brochure for a more complete description of the Wrap Program.
Held-Away Retirement Accounts
Our firm offers investment advisory services for held-away retirement accounts, including 401(k), 403(b), and
similar employer-sponsored plans. To facilitate this service, we utilize Pontera, a third-party technology platform
that enables us to access, analyze, and manage these accounts at the client's direction.
Pontera allows us to securely view and rebalance retirement plan assets without taking custody of client
credentials or funds. Clients provide access to their accounts directly through Pontera’s secure interface. This
allows us to deliver advice and discretionary management in alignment with their financial goals, risk tolerance,
and overall portfolio strategy.
While we may manage held-away accounts on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis, we do not have the
ability to withdraw funds, change beneficiaries, or perform any functions that would result in custody under SEC
Rule 206(4)-2.
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Item 5: Fees and Compensation
A. Fees Charged
All clients will be required to execute a written agreement that will describe the type of services to be provided
and the fees, among other items.
Financial Planning
Financial planning fees can be on a fixed fee basis or included with asset management services. Fixed fees will be
between $2,000 and $10,000. The fee range stated is a guide. Fees are higher or lower than this range, based on
the nature of the engagement. Fees are negotiable and will depend on the anticipated complexity of your plan.
Asset Management
Generally, we use a flat fee schedule up to a maximum of 1.5% per annum of the net value of a client’s accounts
managed by RWMG. However, fees are negotiable, and can be higher or lower, based on the nature of the account.
Factors affecting fee percentages include the size of the account, whether it participates in the Wrap program,
complexity of asset structures, and other factors.
Will & Trust Will-Based Estate Plan and Estate Distribution
Fees for assistance with a will-based estate plan will be fixed and vary depending on whether the plan is for an
individual or a couple. Additionally, fixed or hourly fees may be applied for estate or account distribution services,
with costs varying based on the time required and other relevant factors.
B. Fee Payment
Fees for financial planning and/or consulting will be billed to each client. If the client terminates the agreement
prior to completion of the services, any unearned fees will be returned to the client.
Investment advisory fees will be debited directly from each client’s account. The advisory fee is paid quarterly,
generally in advance, and the value used for the fee calculation is the net value as of the last market day of the
previous quarter. This means that if your annual fee is 1.00%, then each quarter we will multiply the value of your
account by 1.00% then divide by 4 to calculate our fee. Once the calculation is made, we will instruct your account
custodian to deduct the fee from your account and remit it to RWMG.
Clients whose fees are directly debited will provide written authorization to debit advisory fees from their accounts
held by a qualified custodian chosen by the client. The client will also receive a statement from their account
custodian showing all transactions in their account, including the fee.
C. Other Fees
There are a number of other fees that can be associated with holding and investing in securities. RWMG will be
responsible for fees including transaction fees for the purchase or sale of a mutual fund or Exchange Traded Fund,
or commissions for the purchase or sale of a stock. Expenses of a fund will not be included in management fees, as
they are deducted from the value of the shares by the mutual fund manager. For a complete discussion of expenses
related to each mutual fund, you should read a copy of the prospectus issued.
From time to time, clients can direct RWMG to purchase certain securities. To the extent that RWMG can
accommodate such requests, clients may be subject to additional fees and expenses associated with such
transactions.
Please make sure to read Item 12 of this informational brochure, where we discuss broker-dealer and custodial
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issues.
D. Pro-rata Fees
If you become a client during a quarter, you will pay a management fee for the number of days left in that quarter.
If you terminate our relationship during a quarter, you will be refunded the portion of the prepaid management fee
for the remainder of the quarter. Once your notice of termination is received, we will refund the unearned fees to
you in whatever way you direct (check, wire back to your account).
E. Compensation for the Sale of Securities
To permit RWMG clients to have access to as many investment solutions as possible, certain professionals of RWMG
are registered representatives of Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. (“PKS”) a FINRA member broker-dealer.
RWMG offers certain qualified clients trading services, which gives RWMG the ability to execute trades through PKS
of client assets not custodied at Schwab. The relationship with PKS allows these professionals to provide additional
products to clients’ portfolios that would not otherwise be available. Because PKS supervises the activities of these
professionals as registered representatives of PKS, the relationship may be deemed material. However, PKS is not
affiliated with RWMG or considered a related party. PKS does not make investment decisions for client accounts.
Registered representative status enables these professionals to receive customary commissions for the sales of
various securities, including those he or she recommends to clients. Commissions charged for these products will
not offset management fees owed to RWMG.
Receipt of commissions for investment products that are recommended to clients gives rise to a conflict of interest
for the representative, in that the individual who will receive the commissions is also the individual that is
recommending that the client purchase a given product. This conflict is disclosed to clients verbally and in this
brochure. Clients are advised that they may choose to implement any investment recommendation through
another broker-dealer that is not affiliated with RWMG. RWMG attempts to mitigate this conflict by requiring that
all investment recommendations have a sound basis for the recommendation, and by requiring employees to
acknowledge their fiduciary responsibility toward each client.
F. No-Transaction-Fee Fund Share Classes
At our firm, we acknowledge a potential conflict of interest when selecting investments in no-transaction-fee fund
share classes, as the firm has a financial incentive to do so due to the absence of transaction fees. These share classes
often carry higher ongoing operating expenses for clients. By opting for these options, we aim to avoid transaction
fees associated with share classes that may have lower ongoing costs. This strategy is intended to balance cost
considerations while prioritizing the long-term financial outcomes of our clients. We are committed to transparency
and ensuring that all investment decisions are made in the best interests of our clients, so clients are encouraged
to review share classes and fees with the Adviser.
G. Ongoing Compensation from Annuities
This policy outlines the compensation structure related to annuities offered by RWMG, ensuring transparency
and compliance with regulatory requirements.
1. Overview of Compensation Structure
At RWMG, we may receive compensation from insurance companies when we recommend or sell annuity
products to our clients. This compensation may include upfront commissions, trailing commissions, and
other forms of revenue.
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2. Types of Compensation
a. Upfront Commissions: We may receive a one-time commission based on a percentage of the
investment amount at the time of the annuity sale. This commission is typically paid by the
insurance company and may vary depending on the specific annuity product.
b. Trailing Commissions: In addition to upfront commissions, we may receive ongoing, trailing
commissions based on the assets maintained within the annuity. These payments are usually made
annually and are contingent on the client maintaining the annuity with the insurance provider.
c. Fee-Based Compensation: For certain annuities, we may charge a management fee based on the
assets under management. This fee structure provides a clear and transparent pricing model for
services.
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3. Disclosure and Transparency
We are committed to disclosing all forms of compensation related to annuities. Clients will be informed of
the specific compensation we may incur as a result of purchasing annuity products, including any potential
conflicts of interest that may arise from our recommendations.
a. Client Interests
Our primary obligation is to act in the best interest of our clients. While we may receive
compensation from the sale of annuities, we strive to provide recommendations that align with
the client's financial goals and needs.
b. Ongoing Monitoring
We will periodically review the annuity products within our clients' portfolios to ensure they remain
suitable and aligned with the client's financial objectives. Any changes in compensation structures
will also be disclosed to clients in a timely manner.
4. Pontera
Our advisory services for held-away accounts managed through Pontera are billed as part of our standard
asset-based fee schedule, unless otherwise disclosed in the client’s advisory agreement. There is no
separate or additional fee charged by us for access to Pontera.
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Item 6: Performance-Based Fees
We do not charge performance-based fees or participate in side-by-side management. Performance-based fees
are fees that are based on a share of the capital gains or capital appreciation of a client’s account. Side-by-side
management refers to the practice of managing accounts that are charged performance-based fees while at the
same time managing accounts that are not charged performance-based fees.
From time to time, clients can direct RWMG to purchase certain securities. To the extent that RWMG can
accommodate such requests, clients may be subject to additional fees and expenses associated with such
transactions.
Please make sure to read Item 12 of this informational brochure, where we discuss broker-dealer and custodial
issues.
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Item 7: Types of Clients
Clients advised include individuals, trusts, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans and corporations.
For asset management services, RWMG requires each client to place at least $250,000 with the firm. This minimum
can be waived at the discretion of RWMG.
There is no set minimum that clients are required to place with RWMG for financial planning services.
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Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss
It is important for you to know and remember that all investments carry risks. Investing in securities involves risk of
loss that clients should be prepared to bear.
Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies
Each client’s portfolio will be invested according to that client’s investment objectives. We determine these
objectives by interviewing the client and/or asking the client to put these objectives in writing. Once we ascertain
your objectives for each account, we will develop a set of asset allocation guidelines. An asset allocation strategy is a
percentage-based allocation to different investment types. For example, a client may have an asset allocation
strategy that calls for approximately 60% of the portfolio to be invested in equity securities, with 20% of that
allocated to international equities and the remaining balance in fixed income. Another client may have an asset
allocation of 50-60% in fixed income securities and the remainder equities. The percentages in each type that we
recommend are based on the typical behavior of that security type, individual securities we follow, current market
conditions, your current financial situation, your financial goals, and your time frame to attain your goals. In addition,
the allocation percentages we recommend represent the maximum percentage we would target at any given time
period. There may be market conditions that require more conservative allocation percentages through the use of
incorporating a cash allocation into the portfolio. Thus, a client with an allocation strategy that calls for 60% of the
portfolio to be invested in equities, could have an equity percentage that ranges anywhere from 0% to 60%
depending upon market conditions. Because we develop an investment strategy based on your personal situation
and financial goals, your asset allocation guidelines may be similar to or different from another client’s. Once we
agree on allocation guidelines, risk tolerance, time horizon, and how to achieve these results, we will develop a
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written investment and monitoring plan to guide all parties involved in the execution of these goals, including but
not limited to, RWMG, the client, the custodian, and the investment managers.
We will periodically recommend securities transactions in your portfolio to meet the guidelines of the asset allocation
strategy. It is important to remember that because market conditions can vary greatly, your asset allocation
guidelines are not necessarily strict rules. Rather, we review accounts individually and will deviate from the
guidelines as we believe necessary.
The specific securities we recommend for your account will depend on market conditions and our research at the
time. Generally, we recommend some combination of stocks, index funds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, and
bonds. Specific funds are chosen based on where its investment objective fits into the asset allocation recommended
by RWMG, its risk parameters, past performance, peer rankings, fees, expenses, and any other aspects of the fund
RWMG deems relevant to that particular fund. We base our conclusions on predominantly publicly available
research, such as regulatory filings, press releases, competitor analyses, and in some cases research we receive from
our custodian or other market analyses. We will also utilize technical analysis, which means that we will review the
past behaviors of the security and the markets in which it trades for signals as to what might happen in the future.
B. Third Party Managers
We may recommend that certain portions of a client's portfolio be managed by independent third-party managers
or recommend direct investment with independent third-party managers, typically when those managers
demonstrate knowledge and expertise in a particular investment strategy.
We examine the experience, expertise, investment philosophies and past performance of independent third- party
investment managers in an attempt to determine if that manager has demonstrated an ability to invest over a period
of time and in different economic conditions. We monitor the manager’s underlying holdings, strategies,
concentration and leverage as part of our overall periodic risk assessment. Additionally, as part of our due-diligence
process, we survey the manager’s compliance and business enterprise risks.
Based on a client’s individual circumstances and needs, we will determine which selected money manager's portfolio
management style is appropriate for that client. Factors considered in making this determination include account
size, risk tolerance and the investment philosophy of the selected money manager. We encourage clients to review
each third-party manager’s disclosure document regarding the particular characteristics of any program and
managers selected by us.
We will regularly and continuously monitor the performance of the selected money managers. If we determine that
a particular selected money manager is not providing sufficient management services to the client, or are not
managing the client's portfolio in a manner consistent with the client's investment objectives, we will remove the
client's assets from that selected money manager and place the client's assets with another money manager at our
discretion and without prior consent from the client.
RWMG will obtain appropriate due diligence on all independent third-party managers, making reasonable inquiries
into their performance calculations, policies and procedures, code of ethics policies and other operational and
compliance matters to account for performance and risk management. We examine the experience, expertise,
investment philosophies and past performance of third-party investment managers in an attempt to determine if
that manager has demonstrated an ability to invest over a period of time and in different economic conditions. We
monitor the manager’s underlying holdings, strategies, concentrations and leverage as part of our overall periodic
risk assessment. Additionally, as part of our due-diligence process, we survey the manager’s compliance and
business enterprise risks.
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C. Risk Factors
There are always risks to investing. Clients should be aware that all investments carry various types of risk including
the potential loss of principal that clients should be prepared to bear. It is impossible to name all possible types of
risks. Among the risks are the following:
• Political Risks. Most investments have a global component, even domestic stocks. Political events anywhere
in the world can have unforeseen consequences to markets around the world.
• General Market Risks. Markets can, as a whole, go up or down on various news releases or for no
understandable reason at all. This sometimes means that the price of specific securities could go up or down
without real reason, and may take some time to recover any lost value. Adding additional securities does
not help to minimize this risk since all securities may be affected by market fluctuations.
• Potential Public Health Crisis; Covid-19. A public health crisis, pandemic, epidemic or outbreak of a
contagious disease, such as the recent outbreak of Coronavirus (or Covid-19) in China, the United States and
other countries, could have an adverse impact on global, national and local economies, which in turn could
negatively impact fund clients. Disruptions to commercial activity relating to the imposition of quarantines
or travel restrictions (or more generally, a failure of containment efforts) may adversely impact a fund
client’s investments, including by delaying or causing supply chain disruptions or by causing staffing
shortages. In addition, the imposition of travel restrictions may impact the ability of the Advisors’ personnel
to travel in connection with potential or existing investments of a fund client or to the Advisors’ offices,
which could negatively impact the ability of the Advisors to effectively identify, monitor, operate and dispose
of investments. Finally, the outbreak of Coronavirus has contributed to, and may continue to contribute to,
volatility in financial markets, including changes in interest rates. A continued outbreak may reduce the
availability of debt financing to a fund client and potential purchasers of a fund client’s investments, which
could have material and adverse impact on a fund client’s returns. The impact of a public health crisis such
as the Coronavirus (or any future pandemic, epidemic or outbreak of a contagious disease) is difficult to
predict, which presents material uncertainty and risk with respect to a client’s performance.
• Currency Risk. When investing in another country using another currency, the changes in the value of the
currency can change the value of your security value in your portfolio.
• Regulatory Risk. Changes in laws and regulations from any government can change the value of a given
company and its accompanying securities. Certain industries are more susceptible to government
regulation. Changes in zoning, tax structure or laws impact the return on these investments.
• Tax Risks Related to Short Term Trading: Clients should note that RWMG may engage in short-term trading
transactions. These transactions may result in short term gains or losses for federal and state tax purposes,
which may be taxed at a higher rate than long term strategies. RWMG endeavors to invest client assets in a
tax efficient manner, but all clients are advised to consult with their tax professionals regarding the
transactions in client accounts.
• Risks Related to Investment Term. Securities do not follow a straight line up in value. All securities will have
periods of time when the current price of the security is not an accurate measure of its value. If you require
us to liquidate your portfolio during one of these periods, you will not realize as much value as you would
have had the investment had the opportunity to regain itsvalue.
• Purchasing Power Risk. Purchasing power risk is the risk that your investment’s value will decline as the
price of goods rises (inflation). The investment’s value itself does not decline, but its relative value does, which
is the same thing. Inflation can happen for a variety of complex reasons, including a growing economy and
a rising money supply.
• Business Risk. This can be thought of as certainty or uncertainty of income. Management comes under
business risk. Cyclical companies (like automobile companies) have more business risk because of the less
steady income stream. On the other hand, fast food chains tend to have steadier income streams and
therefore, less business risk.
• Financial Risk. The amount of debt or leverage determines the financial risk of a company.
• Default Risk. This risk pertains to the ability of a company to service their debt. Ratings provided by several
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rating services help to identify those companies with more risk. Obligations of the U.S. government are said
to be free of default risk.
• Risks specific to sub-advisors and other managers. If we invest some of your assets with another advisor,
including a private placement, there are additional risks. These include risks that the other manager is not
as qualified as we believe them to be, that the investments they use are not as liquid as we would normally
use in your portfolio, or that their risk management guidelines are more liberal than we would normally
employ.
• Short Sales. “Short sales” are a way to implement a trade in a security RWMG feels is overvalued. In a “long”
trade, the investor is hoping the security increases in price. Thus in a long trade, the amount of the investor’s
loss (without margin) is the amount paid for the security. In a short sale, the investor is hoping the security
decreases in price. However, unlike a long trade where the price of the security can only go from the purchase
price to zero, in a short sale, the price of the security can go infinitely upwards. Thus in a short sale, the
potential for loss is unlimited and unknown, where the potential for loss in a long trade is limited and
knowable. RWMG may utilize short sales only when the client’s risk tolerances permit.
• Margin Risk. “Margin” is a tool used to maximize returns on a given investment by using securities in a client
account as collateral for a loan from the custodian to the client. The proceeds of that loan are then used to
buy more securities. In a positive result, the additional securities provide additional return on the same
initial investment. In a negative result, the additional securities provide additional losses. Margin therefore
carries a higher degree of risk than investing without margin. Any client account that will use margin will do
so in accordance with Regulation T. RWMG does not typically recommend the use of margin trading, but may
utilize margin on a limited basis for clients with higher risk tolerances.
• Transition risk. As assets are transitioned from a client’s prior advisers to RWMG there may be securities
and other investments that do not fit within the asset allocation strategy selected for the client. Accordingly,
these investments will need to be sold in order to reposition the portfolio into the asset allocation strategy
selected by RWMG. However, this transition process may take some time to accomplish. Some investments
may not be unwound for a lengthy period of time for a variety of reasons that may include unwarranted low
share prices, restrictions on trading, contractual restrictions on liquidity, or market-related liquidity concerns.
In some cases, there may be securities or investments that are never able to be sold. The inability to
transition a client's holdings into recommendations of RWMG may adversely affect the client's account
values, as RWMG’s recommendations may not be able to be fully implemented.
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• REITs. RWMG may recommend that portions of client portfolios be allocated to real estate investment
trusts, otherwise known as “REITs”. A REIT is an entity, typically a trust or corporation, that accepts
investments from a number of investors, pools the money, and then uses that money to invest in real estate
through either actual property purchases or mortgage loans. While there are some benefits to owning REITs,
which include potential tax benefits, income and the relatively low barrier to invest in real estate as
compared to directly investing in real estate, REITs also have some increased risks as compared to more
traditional investments such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. First, real estate investing can be highly
volatile. Second, the specific REIT chosen may have a focus such as commercial real estate or real estate in
a given location. Such investment focus can be beneficial if the properties are successful, but lose significant
principal if the properties are not successful. REITs may also employ significant leverage for the purpose of
purchasing more investments with fewer investment dollars, which can enhance returns but also enhances
the risk of loss. The success of a REIT is highly dependent upon the manager of the REIT. Clients should ensure
they understand the role of the REIT in their portfolio.
International Investing. Investing outside of the United States, especially in emerging markets, can have
special or enhanced risks. The most obvious are political risk (changes in local politics can have a vast impact
on the markets in that country as well as regulations affecting given issuers) and currency risk (changes in
exchange rates between the dollar and the local denominations can materially affect the value of the security
even if the underlying fundamentals and market price are stagnant). There are other risks, including
enhanced liquidity risk, meaning that while domestic equities and mutual funds are generally easily
liquidated (though there may be a risk of loss due to the timing of the sale), equities in other jurisdictions may
be subject to the circumstances of lower overall market volume and fewer companies on an emerging
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exchange. In addition, there may be less information and less transparency in a foreign market or from a
foreign company. Foreign markets impose different rules than domestic markets, which may not be to an
investor's advantage. Also, companies in foreign jurisdictions are generally able to avail themselves of local
laws and venues, meaning that legal remedies for U.S. investors may not be as easily obtained as in the U.S.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Neither the firm nor any of its employees or principals has any disciplinary information to report.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
A. Broker-dealer
To permit RWMG clients to have access to as many investment solutions as possible, certain professionals of RWMG
are registered representatives of Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. (“PKS”) a FINRA member broker-dealer.
RWMG may offer certain qualified clients trading services which gives RWMG the ability to execute trades through
PKS of client assets custodied at Schwab. The relationship with PKS allows these professionals to provide additional
products to clients’ portfolios that may otherwise not be available. Because PKS supervises the activities of these
professionals as registered representatives of PKS, the relationship may be deemed material. However, PKS is not
affiliated with RWMG or considered a related party. PKS does not make investment decisions for client accounts.
Registered representative status enables these professionals to receive customary commissions for the sales of
various securities, including those he or she recommends to clients. Commissions charged for these products will
not offset management fees owed to RWMG.
Receipt of commissions for investment products that are recommended to clients gives rise to a conflict of interest
for the representative, in that the individual who will receive the commissions is also the individual that is
recommending that the client purchase a given product. This conflict is disclosed to clients verbally and in this
brochure. Clients are advised that they may choose to implement any investment recommendation through another
broker-dealer that is not affiliated with RWMG. RWMG attempts to mitigate this conflict by requiring that all
investment recommendations have a sound basis for the recommendation, and by requiring employees to
acknowledge their fiduciary responsibility toward each client.
B. Futures Commission Merchant/Commodity Trading Advisor
Neither members of management, nor any related persons are registered, or have an application pending to register,
as a futures commission merchant, commodity pool operator, a commodity trading advisor, or an associated person
of the foregoing entities.
C. Relationship with Related Persons
Certain professionals of RWMG are separately licensed as independent insurance agents. As such, these
professionals can conduct insurance product transactions for RWMG clients, in their capacity as licensed insurance
agents, and will receive customary commissions for these transactions in addition to any compensation received in
his or her capacity as employees of RWMG. Commissions from the sale of insurance products will not be used to
offset or as a credit against advisory fees. These professionals therefore may have an incentive to recommend
insurance products based on the compensation to be received, rather than on a client’s needs, though RWMG’s
policy is to provide the client with insurance products that are most suitable given the client’s specific needs. The
receipt of additional fees for insurance commissions is therefore a conflict of interest, and clients should be aware
of this conflict when considering whether to engage RWMG or utilize these professionals to implement any insurance
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recommendations. RWMG attempts to mitigate this conflict of interest by disclosing the conflict to clients, and
informing the clients that they are always free to purchase insurance products through other agents that are not
affiliated with RWMG, or to determine not to purchase the insurance product at all. RWMG also attempts to mitigate
the conflict of interest by requiring employees to acknowledge in the firm’s Code of Ethics, their individual fiduciary
duty to the clients of RWMG, which requires that employees put the interests of clients ahead of their own.
D. Recommendations of other Advisers
See response to Item 8 regarding third-party managers.
E. Relationship to Pontera
Our firm has no material affiliations or ownership relationships with Pontera. Although we have entered into a
service agreement with Pontera to use their technology platform, we do not receive any compensation, incentive,
or benefit from them in exchange for recommending or utilizing their services.
We may use Pontera’s platform to enhance our ability to manage held-away retirement plan accounts on behalf
of clients. This arrangement is solely for operational support.
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading
A. A copy of our Code of Ethics is available upon request. Our Code of Ethics includes discussions of our fiduciary
duty to clients, political contributions, gifts, entertainment, and trading guidelines.
B. RWMG does not recommend to clients that they invest in securities in which RWMG or any principal thereof
has any financial interest.
C. On occasion, an employee of RWMG may purchase for his or her own account securities which are also
recommended for clients at the same time the clients purchase the securities. Our Code of Ethics details
rules for employees regarding personal trading and avoiding conflicts of interest related to trading in one’s
own account. To avoid placing a trade before a client (in the case of a purchase) or after a client (in the case
of a sale), all employee trades are reviewed by the Compliance Officer. All employee trades must either take
place in the same block as a client trade or sufficiently apart in time from the client trade so the employee
receives no added benefit. Employee statements are reviewed to confirm compliance with the trading
procedures.
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Item 12: Brokerage Practices
A. Recommendation of Broker-Dealer
RWMG recommends that investment accounts be held in custody by Schwab Advisor Services (“Schwab”). Schwab
offers enhanced services to independent investment advisors. These services include custody of securities, trade
execution platforms, and access to research not available to the general public. Schwab is wholly independent from
RWMG. It is expected that most, if not all, transactions in a given client account will be cleared through the custodian
of that account in its capacity as a broker-dealer.
RWMG recommends Schwab to its clients based on a variety of factors. These include, but are not limited to,
commission costs. Schwab has what can be considered discounted commission rates. However, in choosing a broker-
dealer or custodian to recommend, we are most concerned with the value the client receives for the cost paid, not
just the cost. Schwab adds value beyond commission cost. Other factors that may be considered in determining
overall value include speed and accuracy of execution, financial strength, knowledge and experience of staff,
research and service. Schwab also has arrangements with many mutual funds that enable us to purchase these
mutual funds for client accounts at reduced transaction charges (as opposed to other broker-dealers). Schwab has
the highest market share of investment adviser business which makes them the most experienced in matters likely
to arise for our clients. RWMG re-evaluates the use of Schwab periodically to determine if they are still the best
value for our clients.
Schwab provides RWMG with some non-cash benefits (not available to retail customers) in return for placing client
assets with them or executing trades through them. Currently, these benefits come in the form of investment
research and sponsored attendance at various investment seminars. We may also receive such items as investment
software, books and research reports. These products, services, or educational seminars are items that will play a
role in determining how to invest client accounts. If there is any item that has a multi-use aspect, mixed between
investment and non-investment purposes, RWMG will determine a reasonable allocation of investment to non-
investment use and non-cash benefits will be allocated only to the investment portion of the product (and we will
pay the remaining cost). RWMG receives a benefit from these services, as otherwise we would be compiling the
same research ourselves. This may cause a conflict of interest as we may to want to place more client accounts with
a broker-dealer/custodian such as Schwab, solely because of these added benefits. As such, RWMG may have an
incentive to select or recommend a broker-dealer based on interests in receiving the research or other products or
services, rather than on clients’ interest in receiving most favorable execution. RWMG attempts to mitigate this
potential conflict by performing regular reviews of execution services and value clients receive to ensure clients are
receiving the best possible value for costs paid. However, the value to all of our clients of these benefits is included
in our evaluation of custodians. Products and services received will generally be used for the benefit of all clients.
However, it is possible that a given client’s trades will generate non-cash benefits that acquire products and/or
services that are not ultimately utilized for that same client’s account. Non-cash benefits provide additional value,
and are accordingly considered in determining which broker-dealer or custodian to utilize as part of our best
execution analysis.
Some of the products, services and other benefits provided by Schwab, benefit RWMG and may not benefit RWMG's
client accounts. RWMG's recommendation or requirement that a client place assets in Schwab's custody may be
based in part on benefits Schwab provides to RWMG and not solely on the nature, cost or quality of custody and
execution services provided by Schwab.
However, RWMG places trades for its clients' accounts subject to its duty to seek best execution and its other fiduciary
duties. Advisor may use broker-dealers other than Schwab to execute trades for client accounts maintained at
Schwab, but this practice may result in additional costs to clients so that Advisor is more likely to place trades through
Schwab rather than other broker-dealers. Schwab's execution quality may be different than other broker-dealers
evaluation of these broker-dealers.
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B. Aggregating Trades
Commission costs per client may be lower on a particular trade if all clients in whose accounts the trade is to be
made are executed at the same time. This is called aggregating trades. RWMG may place trades for the same security
needed in multiple accounts by executing one trade, and then allocate the trades to each account after execution. If
an aggregate trade is not fully executed, the securities will be allocated to client accounts on a pro rata basis, except
where doing so would create an unintended adverse consequence (For example, ¼ of a share, or a position in the
account of less than 1%.) In many instances, commission rates are not discounted for an aggregated trade.
C. Pontera
Held-away retirement plan assets accessed and managed through Pontera remain at their respective plan
custodians. Our use of Pontera does not involve directing brokerage transactions, executing trades through third-
party brokers, or incurring traditional trade execution costs.
All trading occurs within the plan’s existing platform and recordkeeping system. Pontera provides a secure,
supervised interface that allows us to adjust investment allocations without requiring clients to share login
credentials or initiate changes manually.
Held-away retirement plan assets accessed and managed through Pontera remain at their respective plan
custodians. Our use of Pontera does not involve directing brokerage transactions, executing trades through third-
party brokers, or incurring traditional trade execution costs.
All trading occurs within the plan’s existing platform and recordkeeping system. Pontera provides a secure,
supervised interface that allows us to adjust investment allocations without requiring clients to share login
credentials or initiate changes manually.
Item 13: Review of Accounts
All accounts will be reviewed by one of RWMG’s investment adviser representatives on at least an annual basis.
However, it is expected that market conditions, changes in a particular client’s account, or changes to a client’s
circumstances will trigger a review of accounts.
All clients will receive statements from their account custodian showing transactions and holdings in their accounts.
We encourage you to compare the information on any report prepared by RWMG against the information in the
statements provided directly from Schwab and alert us of any discrepancies.
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Client Referrals and Solicitors
Our Firm and our financial advisors may enter into types of solicitation arrangements. These solicitation
arrangements are operated in accordance with Rule 206(4)-3 of the Advisers Act. The investment advisor firm can
pay a solicitor a portion of the ongoing investment advisory fee charged to the client each billing period as long as
such payments are consistent with the Form ADV and a separate written solicitor disclosure is given to the client in
accordance with the requirements of SEC Rule 206(4)-3. A solicitor is subject to conflicts of interest arising from
these referral or solicitor arrangements because the solicitor is being paid to recommend our Firm, as investment
adviser, to a client, and the solicitor will only receive payment if the client ultimately decides to become our advisory
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client. We address this conflict of interest by disclosing the terms of the referral relationship and related referral
compensation to the referred client in accordance with Rule 206(4)-3. Our participation in these referral
arrangements does not diminish our fiduciary obligations to our clients.
B. Other Products and Services Available to Us from Schwab.
Schwab Advisor Services (formerly called Schwab Institutional) is Schwab’s business serving independent
investment advisory firms like us. They provide us and our clients with access to its institutional brokerage -
trading, custody, reporting and related services – many of which are not typically available to Schwab retail
customers. Schwab also makes available various support services. Some of those services help us manage or
administer our clients’ accounts while others help us manage and grow our business. Schwab’s support services
described below are generally available on an unsolicited basis (we don’t have to request them) and at no charge
to us as long as we keep a total of at least $10 million of the assets of our firm’s advisory clients in accounts at
Schwab. The availability to us of Schwab’s products and services is not based on us giving particular investment
advice, such as buying particular securities for our clients. Here is a more detailed description of Schwab’s support
services:
Services that Benefit You. Schwab’s institutional brokerage services include access to a broad range of investment
C. Pontera
We do not receive any direct or indirect compensation from Pontera in connection with our use of their platform.
Our decision to use Pontera is based solely on the value it provides in helping us manage client retirement plan
accounts more effectively and compliantly.
There are no referral arrangements, financial incentives, or marketing payments between our firm and Pontera.
Clients are never required to use Pontera, and the choice to include held-away account management is entirely
optional. products, execution of securities transactions, and custody of client assets. The investment products
available through Schwab include some to which we might not otherwise have access or that would require a
significantly higher minimum initial investment by our clients. Schwab’s services described in this paragraph
generally benefit you and your account.
Services that May Not Directly Benefit You. Schwab also makes available to us other products and services that
benefit us but may not directly benefit you or your account. These products and services assist us in managing
and administering our clients’ accounts. They include investment research, both Schwab’s own and that of third
parties.
We may use this research to service all or some substantial number of our clients’ accounts, including accounts
not maintained at Schwab. In addition to investment research, Schwab also makes available software and other
technology that:
facilitate trade execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts;
facilitate payment of our fees from our clients’ accounts; and
• provide access to client account data (such as duplicate trade confirmations and account statements);
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• provide pricing and other market data;
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• assist with back-office functions, recordkeeping and client reporting.
Services that Generally Benefit Only Us. Schwab also offers other services intended to help us manage and further
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develop our business enterprise. These services include:
technology, compliance, legal, and business consulting;
• educational conferences and events
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• publications and conferences on practice management and business succession; and
• access to employee benefits providers, human capital consultants and insurance providers.
Schwab may provide some of these services itself. In other cases, it will arrange for third-party vendors to provide
the services to us. Schwab may also discount or waive its fees for some of these services or pay all or a part of a third
party’s fees. Schwab may also provide us with other benefits such as occasional business entertainment of our
personnel.
D. Our Interest in Schwab’s Services.
The availability of the services described above (under the caption “Other Products and Services Available to Us from
Schwab”) from Schwab benefits us because we do not have to produce or purchase them. We don’t have to pay for
Schwab’s services so long as we keep a total of at least $10 million of client assets in accounts at Schwab. Beyond
that, these services are not contingent upon us committing any specific amount of business to Schwab in trading
commissions or assets in custody. The minimums described above may give us an incentive to require that you
maintain your account with Schwab based on our interest in receiving Schwab’s services and Schwab’s payment for
third party services that benefit our business rather than based on your interest in receiving the best value in custody
services and the most favorable execution of your transactions. This is a potential conflict of interest. We believe,
however, that our selection of Schwab as custodian and broker is in the best interests of our clients. It is primarily
supported by the scope, quality and price of Schwab’s services and not Schwab’s services and Schwab’s payment for
third party services that benefit only us. We have adopted policies and procedures designed to ensure, at account
opening and thereafter, that our use of Schwab’s services is appropriate for each of our clients.
Item 15: Custody
RWMG deducts fees from Schwab client accounts but does not have custody of client funds or said accounts. Clients
will receive statements directly from Schwab, and copies of all trade confirmations directly from Schwab.
Clients whose fees are directly debited will provide written authorization to debit advisory fees from their accounts
held by a qualified custodian chosen by the client. The client will also receive a statement from their account custodian
showing all transactions in their account, including the fee.
We encourage clients to carefully review the statements and confirmations sent to them by their custodian. Please
alert us of any discrepancies.
Item 16: Investment Discretion
Asset management services will be provided on a “discretionary” basis. When RWMG is engaged to provide asset
management services on a discretionary basis, we will monitor your accounts to ensure that they are meeting your
asset allocation requirements. If any changes are needed to your investments, we will make the changes. These
changes can involve selling a security or group of investments and buying others or keeping the proceeds in cash.
You will receive written or electronic confirmations from your account custodian after any changes are made to your
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account. You will also receive monthly or quarterly statements from your account custodian. Clients engaging us on
a discretionary basis will be asked to execute a Limited Power of Attorney (granting us the discretionary authority over the
client accounts) as well as an Investment Management Agreement that outlines the responsibilities of both the client
and RWMG.
We generally recommend that clients utilize Schwab Advisor Services to act as the broker-dealer/custodian for their
accounts. However, the client may use another broker-dealer if the client wishes to do so.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
Copies of our Proxy Voting Policies and procedures are available upon request.
From time to time, shareholders of stocks, mutual funds, exchange traded funds or other securities may be permitted
to vote on various types of corporate actions. Examples of these actions include mergers, tender offers, or board
elections. Clients are required to vote proxies related to their investments, or to choose not to vote their proxies.
RWMG will not accept authority to vote client securities. Clients will receive their proxies directly from the custodian
for the client account. RWMG will not give clients advice on how to vote proxies.
Item 18: Financial Information
RWMG does not require the prepayment of fees more than six (6) months or more in advance and therefore has
not provided a balance sheet with this brochure.
There are no material financial circumstances or conditions that would reasonably be expected to impair our ability
to meet our contractual obligations to our clients.
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