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Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure
Effective: May 29, 2025
This Form ADV 2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business practices
of RPg Family Wealth Advisory, LLC (“FWA” or the “Advisor”). If you have any questions about the contents of
this Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor at (888) 285-8600.
FWA is a Registered Investment Advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The
information in this Disclosure Brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any state securities
authority. Registration of an investment advisor does not imply any specific level of skill or training. This
Disclosure Brochure provides information about FWA to assist you in determining whether to retain the Advisor.
Certain Advisory Persons of RPg Family Wealth Advisory provide services under a practice name or “doing
business as” name. However, advisory services are engaged exclusively through RPg Family Wealth
Management. Additional information about FWA and its Advisory Persons is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 158528.
RPg Family Wealth Advisory, LLC
25 Burlington Mall Rd, Suite 404, Burlington, MA 01803
Phone: (888) 285-8600 | Fax: (781) 273-0333
www.rpgfamilywealthadvisory.com
Item 2 – Material Changes
Form ADV 2 is divided into two parts: Part 2A (the “Disclosure Brochure”) and Part 2B (the “Brochure
Supplement”). The Disclosure Brochure provides information about a variety of topics relating to an Advisor’s
business practices and conflicts of interest. The Brochure Supplement provides information about the Advisory
Persons of FWA. For convenience, the Advisor has combined these documents into a single disclosure
document.
FWA believes that communication and transparency are the foundation of its relationship and continually strive to
provide you with the most complete and accurate information at all times. FWA encourages all current and
prospective clients to read this Disclosure Brochure and discuss any questions you may have with the Advisor.
Material Changes as of March 20, 2025
The firm has updated Item 5 with fee details.
The firm has updated Item 8 with UIT risk language.
The firm has updated Item 14 with Third-Party benefits.
Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in business practices,
changes in regulations or routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This complete
Disclosure Brochure or a Summary of Material Changes shall be provided to you annually and if a material
change occurs in the business practices of FWA.
At any time, you may view the current Disclosure Brochure on-line at the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public
Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 158528. You
may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time, by contacting the Advisor at (888) 285-8600.
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
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Item 1 – Cover Page
Item 2 – Material Changes .................................................................................................................. 2
Item 3 – Table of Contents ................................................................................................................. 3
Item 4 – Advisory Services ................................................................................................................ 4
A. Firm Information ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
B. Advisory Services Offered .................................................................................................................................................. 4
C. Client Account Management ............................................................................................................................................. 6
D. Wrap Fee Programs ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
E. Assets Under Management ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ...................................................................................................... 7
A. Types of Fees for Advisory Services ........................................................................................................................... 7
B. Billing and Payment of Fees.............................................................................................................................................. 8
C. Other Fees and Expenses ................................................................................................................................................. 8
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination ........................................................................................................... 9
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities ......................................................................................................................... 9
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees ..................................................................................................... 9
Item 7 – Types of Clients .................................................................................................................. 10
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ....................................... 10
A. Methods of Analysis ............................................................................................................................................................. 10
B. Risk of Loss ............................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ..................................................................................................... 12
Item 10 – Other Financial Activities and Affiliations ...................................................................... 12
Item 11 – Code of Ethics and Personal Trading ............................................................................. 13
A. Code of Ethics .......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest .................................................................................................................... 13
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients ................................................................................................ 13
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client.............................................................................................................. 13
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ......................................................................................................... 14
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s] ................................................................................................................................ 14
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades ............................................................................................................................. 14
C. Cross Trades ............................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Item 13 – Review of Accounts.......................................................................................................... 15
A. Frequency of Reviews ......................................................................................................................................................... 15
B. Causes for Reviews .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
C. Review Reports ....................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ...................................................................... 15
A. Compensation Received by FWA ................................................................................................................................ 15
B. Compensation for Client Referrals .............................................................................................................................. 16
Item 15 – Custody ............................................................................................................................. 17
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ...................................................................................................... 17
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ................................................................................................... 17
Item 18 – Financial Information ....................................................................................................... 17
Privacy Policy ................................................................................................................................... 18
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Item 4 – Advisory Services
A. Firm Information
RPg Family Wealth Advisory, LLC (“FWA” or the “Advisor”) is a registered investment advisor.). FWA was
founded in 2011 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Risk Paradigm Group Holdings, LLC, a privately held limited
liability company (“LLC”) that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. David M. Gatti (Chief
Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer) is the principal officer of FWA.
This Disclosure Brochure provides information regarding the qualifications, business practices, and the advisory
services provided by FWA. Please contact Robert McCauley, FWA’s Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”), with any
questions regarding this Disclosure Brochure. Mr. McCauley can be reached at (888) 285-8600 or via email at
compliance@riskparadigmgroup.com.
B. Advisory Services Offered
FWA provides customized wealth advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates,
charities, businesses, and retirement plans (each referred to as a “Client”).
FWA’s primary mission is to understand Clients’ challenges and objectives, and to formulate comprehensive
wealth management strategies that meet their individual needs. The Advisor adheres to the highest fiduciary
standards, as demonstrated by always putting Clients’ interests first and continuously striving to act in the best
interest of our Clients.
FWA serves as a fiduciary to Clients, as defined under the applicable laws and regulations. As a fiduciary, the
Advisor upholds a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client and seeks to mitigate potential
conflicts of interest. FWA’s fiduciary commitment is further described in the Advisor’s Code of Ethics. For more
information regarding the Code of Ethics, please see Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client
Transactions and Personal Trading.
Wealth Management Services
FWA provides Clients with wealth management services, which generally includes a broad range of
comprehensive financial planning and consulting strategies as well as discretionary and non-discretionary
management of investment portfolios.
This is achieved through a combination of (i) regular personal Client contact and interaction, (ii)
planning/consulting expertise utilized for the benefit of the Client, (iii) providing discretionary investment
management services within Client accounts, and (iv) utilizing third party investment managers to achieve Client
objectives. FWA works with each Client to identify their comprehensive goals as well as risk tolerance and
financial situation in order initiate a strategy for supporting the Client.
Financial Planning and Consulting Services – FWA provides its Clients with comprehensive financial planning
and consulting services either as a component of its wealth management services or pursuant to a financial
planning or consulting agreement. Services are offered in several areas of a Client’s financial situation,
depending on their goals, objectives and financial situation. FWA may also refer Clients to an accountant,
attorney or other specialist, as appropriate for their unique situation. For certain financial planning engagements,
the Advisor will provide a written summary of Client’s financial situation, observations, and recommendations.
Investment Management Services – FWA will construct a portfolio to meet the specific objectives of each Client.
Portfolios are customized to the needs of each Client, but are typically constructed with a combination of
individual equity securities, individual fixed income securities, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and
limited partnerships. Limited partnerships may include hedge funds, private investment pools and other limited
partnerships that are appropriate to achieve the goals of the Client. The Advisor may also utilize other securities
types, as appropriate, to meet the needs of Clients.
FWA may periodically deliver investment management services through an affiliated investment manager, Risk
Paradigm Group, LLC (“RPg Asset Management” or “RPg”). In this capacity, RPg will serve as a sub-advisor to
FWA to conduct “Managed Accounts” activities for FWA and will administer investment management services
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through the individual Client accounts. For more information pertaining to this affiliation or potential conflicts,
please see Item 10 of this Disclosure Brochure.
FWA’s investment approach is primarily long-term outcome focused, but the Advisor may buy, sell or re-allocate
positions that have been held for less than one year to meet the objectives of the Client or due to market
conditions. Each Client will have the opportunity to place reasonable restrictions on the types of investments to
be held in their respective portfolio, subject to the acceptance by the Advisor.
FWA evaluates and selects securities, strategies, managers, funds, or models for inclusion in Client portfolios
only after applying their internal due diligence process. FWA may recommend, on occasion, redistributing
investment allocations to diversify the portfolio. FWA may recommend specific positions to increase sector or
asset class weightings. The Advisor may recommend employing cash positions as a possible hedge against
market movement. FWA may recommend selling positions for reasons that include, but are not limited to,
harvesting capital gains or losses, business or sector risk exposure to a specific security or class of securities,
overvaluation or overweighting of the position[s] in the portfolio, change in risk tolerance of the Client, generating
cash to meet Client needs, or any risk deemed unacceptable for the Client’s risk tolerance.
At no time will FWA accept or maintain custody of a Client’s funds or securities, except for the limited authority as
outlined in Item 15 – Custody. All Client assets will be managed within their designated account[s]at the
Custodian, pursuant to the terms of the investment advisory agreement, please see Item 12 – Brokerage
Practices.
Retirement Accounts – When the Advisor provides investment advice to Clients regarding ERISA retirement
accounts or individual retirement accounts (“IRAs”), the Advisor is a fiduciary within the meaning of Title I of the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and/or the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”), as applicable,
which are laws governing retirement accounts. When deemed to be in the Client’s best interest, the Advisor will
provide investment advice to a Client regarding a distribution from an ERISA retirement account or to roll over
the assets to an IRA, or recommend a similar transaction including rollovers from one ERISA sponsored Plan to
another, one IRA to another IRA, or from one type of account to another account (e.g. commission-based
account to fee-based account). Such a recommendation creates a conflict of interest if the Advisor will earn a
new (or increase its current) advisory fee as a result of the transaction. No client is under any obligation to roll
over a retirement account to an account managed by the Advisor.
Selection of Third Party Investment Managers – As part of its comprehensive wealth management services, FWA
may periodically recommend and refer Clients to a third-party investment manager or investment advisor
(referred to herein as the “Third Party Manager”) at FWA's discretion or Client's request. In this scenario, the
Client will then either (i) enter into a separate agreement with that Third Party Manager for services or (ii) utilize
an existing contracted sub-advisory relationship between that Third Party Manager and FWA (the “Sub-advisory
Agreement”) for the services that Third Party Manager will provide to the Client, most commonly the
administration of a proprietary investment strategy by the respective Third Party Manager. In consideration for
such services, the Third Party Manager will receive a fee, billed based on the fee schedule established in the
Sub-advisory agreement. Whenever an existing contracted sub-advisory relationship with a Third Party Manager
is utilized, the Client will be requested to acknowledge the services provided by the Third Party Manager and the
associated fees in writing. As noted above, FWA will, when appropriate for the Client, utilize our affiliate Risk
Paradigm Group, LLC (“RPg”) as the Third Party Manager. FWA has a contracted sub-advisory relationship with
RPg. Use of RPg presents a conflict of interest. Please see item 10 below for more information.
The Client, prior to entering into an agreement with a Third Party Manager, will be provided with the Third Party
Manager's Form ADV 2A (or a brochure that makes the appropriate disclosures).
Managed Account Programs – As part of its comprehensive wealth management services, FWA may
recommend to Clients that all or a portion of their portfolio be implemented by utilizing one or more Third Party
Managers participating in a Managed Accounts program (a “Program”) through the Client's selected Custodian or
another independent platform (the “Program Sponsor”). The Client will then enter into a Program and Investment
Advisory agreement with the Program Sponsor. FWA will assist and advise the Client in establishing investment
objectives for the account[s], the investment offerings within the Program, and defining any restrictions on the
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account. FWA will continue to provide oversight of the Client’s account[s] and ongoing monitoring of the activities
through the Program.
In consideration for such services, the Program Sponsor will in some instances charge a Program fee that
includes the investment advisory fee of any Third Party Managers, the administration of the Program and trading,
clearance and settlement costs, as identified in the Program and Investment Advisory agreement between the
Client and Program Sponsor. The Program Sponsor may add FWA’s investment advisory fee (described below in
Item 5) and will deduct the overall fee from the Client account, generally at the start of each calendar quarter
pursuant to the terms of the Program and Investment Advisory Agreement. The overall fee (including the
Advisor's investment advisory fee as described in Item 5) will generally not exceed 3% annually.
FWA does not receive any compensation from these Programs or the Program Sponsor, other than
FWA’s investment advisory fee as described in Item 5.
The Client, prior to entering into an agreement with a Program Sponsor, will be provided with the Program
Sponsor's Form ADV Part 2A (or a brochure that makes the appropriate disclosures.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
FWA provides retirement plan advisory services on behalf of the retirement plans (each a “Plan”) and the
company (the “Plan Sponsor”). The Advisor’s retirement plan advisory services are designed to assist the Plan
Sponsor in meeting its fiduciary obligations to the Plan and its Plan Participants. Each engagement is customized
to the needs of the Plan and Plan Sponsor. Services generally include:
• Vendor Analysis
• Plan Participant Enrollment and Education Tracking
• Investment Policy Statement (“IPS”) Design and Monitoring
• Investment Oversight Services (ERISA 3(21))
• Ongoing Investment Recommendation and Assistance
• ERISA 404(c) Assistance
These services are provided by FWA serving in the capacity as a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”). In accordance with ERISA Section 408(b)(2), the Plan
Sponsor is provided with a written description of FWA’s fiduciary status, the specific services to be rendered and
all direct and indirect compensation the Advisor reasonably expects under the engagement.
C. Client Account Management
Prior to engaging FWA to provide wealth management services, each Client is required to enter into one or more
agreements with the Advisor that define the terms, conditions, authorities and responsibilities of the Advisor and
the Client. These services may include:
● Wealth Planning – FWA provides comprehensive advice and guidance relating to the financial goals of its
Clients.
● Establishing a Documented Financial Plan or Investment Policy Statement – FWA, in conjunction with the
Client, will develop a strategy that seeks to achieve the Client’s goals and objectives.
● Asset Allocation – FWA will develop a strategic asset allocation that is targeted to meet the investment
objectives, time horizon, financial situation and risk tolerance for each Client.
● Portfolio Construction – FWA will develop a portfolio for the Client that is intended to meet the stated
goals and objectives of the Client.
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Investment Advisory and Supervision – FWA will provide investment advisory and ongoing oversight of
the Client’s investment portfolio.
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D. Wrap Fee Programs
FWA does not manage or place Client assets into a wrap fee program.
E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2023, FWA manages $590,320,074in Client assets, $578,292,789 of which are managed on
a discretionary basis and $ 12,027,285 on a non-discretionary basis. Clients may request more current
information at any time by contacting the Advisor.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
The following paragraphs detail the fee structure and compensation methodology for services provided by the
Advisor. Each Client engaging the Advisor for services described herein shall be required to enter into one or
more agreements with the Advisor.
A. Types of Fees for Advisory Services
Financial Planning and Consulting Services
FWA offers financial planning and consulting services either on an hourly basis or for a fixed fee. Hourly fees
range up to $500 per hour. Fixed fees are offered based on the expected effort and duration at the Advisor’s
hourly rate. Fees may be negotiable based on the nature and complexity of the services to be provided and the
overall relationship with the Advisor. An estimate for total hours and/or total costs will be provided to the Client
prior to engaging for these services.
Investment Advisory Services
Investment advisory fees are paid either monthly or quarterly and may be charged in advance or arrears
pursuant to the terms of the FWA investment advisory agreement (herein the “Billing Period”). Fees are based on
the last market value, as reported by the custodian or third-party administrator, of assets under management at
the end of the prior Billing Period. Investment advisory fees will be calculated as a flat fee or based on a tiered
breakpoint schedule, pursuant to the terms of the investment advisory agreement. These fees range from 0.25%
to 1.50%. Fees are negotiated depending on the size and complexity of the Client relationship and/ or other
factors. Relationships with multiple objectives, specific reporting requirements, portfolio restrictions and other
complexities may be charged higher fees. Certain Clients may have a fee schedule that differs from above.
The investment advisory fee in the first Billing Period of service is prorated from the inception date of the Client’s
account[s] to the end of the first Billing Period. Fees may be negotiable at the sole discretion of the Advisor. The
Client’s Fees may take into consideration the aggregate assets under management with the Advisor, pursuant to
the terms of the investment advisory agreement. All securities held in accounts managed by FWA will be
independently valued by the Custodian. FWA does not value portfolio securities. Certain Clients may be offered
an alternate fee schedule pursuant to the terms of an FWA investment advisory agreement.
The Advisor’s fee is exclusive of, and in addition to any applicable securities transaction and custody fees, and
other related costs and expenses described in Item 5.C below, which may be incurred by the Client. However,
the Advisor shall not receive any portion of these commissions, fees, and costs.
Third Party Investment Managers
As noted in Item 4, the Advisor may implement all or a portion of a Client’s investment portfolio utilizing one or
more Independent Managers. To eliminate any conflict of interest, the Advisor does not earn any compensation
from an Independent Manager. The Advisor will only earn its investment advisory fee as described above.
Independent Managers typically do not offer any fee discounts but may have a breakpoint schedule which will
reduce the fee with an increased level of assets placed under management with an Independent Manager. The
terms of such fee arrangements are included in the Independent Manager’s disclosure brochure and applicable
contract[s] with the Independent Manager. The total blended fee, including the Advisor’s fee and the Independent
Manager’s fee, will generally not exceed 2.50% annually.
Managed Account Programs
Fees charged by Managed Account Programs are pursuant to the terms, conditions, and fee schedule included
in a separate Program agreement entered into between the Client and the Program Sponsor.
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Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Fees for retirement plan advisory services are charged an annual asset-based fee of up to 0.75% determined
pursuant to the terms, conditions and fee schedule included in the retirement plan advisory agreement.
B. Billing and Payment of Fees
Financial Planning and Consulting Services
Financial planning and consulting fees are invoiced by the Advisor and are due upon receipt. The Advisor
charges the financial planning fee in advance of services as long as such services are to be completed in less
than six months.
Investment Advisory Services
Investment advisory fees will be calculated by the Advisor, or its delegate, and deducted from the Client’s
account[s] at the Custodian. The Advisor, or its delegate, shall instruct the Custodian at the beginning of the
respective billing period indicating the amount of the fees to be deducted from the Client’s account[s]. The
amount due is calculated by applying the pro rata daily rate (annual rate divided by 365 respectively) to the
applicable assets under management with FWA at the end of the previous billing period. Clients will be provided
with a statement, at least quarterly, from the Custodian reflecting deduction of the investment advisory fee. It is
the responsibility of the Client to verify the accuracy of these fees as listed on the Custodian’s brokerage
statement as the Custodian does not assume this responsibility. Clients provide written authorization permitting
advisory fees to be deducted by FWA, or its delegate, directly from their accounts held by the Custodian as part
of the investment advisory agreement and separate account forms provided by the Custodian.
Third Party Investment Managers
For Client accounts implemented through an Independent Manager, the Client’s overall fees may include FWA’s
investment advisory fee (as noted above) plus investment management fees and/or platform fees charged by the
Independent Manager[s], as applicable. In certain instances, the Independent Manager or the Advisor may
assume responsibility for calculating the Client’s fees and deduct all fees from the Client’s account[s].
Managed Account Programs
Fees charged by Managed Account Programs are pursuant to the terms, conditions, and fee schedule included
in a separate Program agreement entered into between the Client and the Program Sponsor. In general,
Managed Account Program billing will coincide with the investment advisory fee billing practices.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Retirement plan advisory fees may be directly invoiced to the Plan Sponsor or deducted from the assets of the
Plan, depending on the terms of the retirement plan advisory agreement.
C. Other Fees and Expenses
Clients may also incur certain fees or charges imposed by third parties, other than FWA, in connection with
investments made on behalf of the Client’s account[s]. The Client is responsible for all custody and securities
execution fees charged by the Custodian, as applicable. The investment advisory fee charged by FWA is
separate and distinct from these custody and execution fees.
All fees paid to FWA for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the expenses charged by
mutual funds, ETFs, options and limited partnerships to their shareholders, if applicable. Limited partnerships
may include hedge funds, private investment pools and other limited partnerships. These fees and expenses are
described in each fund’s prospectus, limited partnership agreement, contract, or other applicable offering
documents. These fees and expenses will generally be used to pay management fees for the funds, other fund
expenses, account administration (e.g., custody, brokerage and account reporting), and a possible distribution
fee. A Client may be able to invest in these products directly, without the services of FWA, but would not receive
the services provided by FWA which are designed, among other things, to assist the Client in determining which
products or services are most appropriate to each Client’s financial situation and objectives. Accordingly, the
Client should review both the fees charged by the fund[s] and the fees charged by FWA to fully understand the
total fees to be paid. Please refer to Item 12- Brokerage Practices for additional information.
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D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination
Financial Planning and Consulting Services
FWA is compensated for its financial planning and consulting services at the start of the engagement. Either
party may terminate the financial planning agreement, at any time, by providing written notice to the other party.
The Client may also terminate the investment advisory agreement within five (5) business days of signing the
Advisor’s agreement at no cost to the Client. Upon termination, the Client shall be billed for actual hours logged
on the planning project times the agreed upon hourly rate or the percentage completion for a fixed fee
engagement. Any unearned, prepaid fees will be promptly refunded. The Client’s financial planning agreement
with the Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
Investment Advisory Services
FWA in most instances is compensated in advance of the billing period in which services are rendered, pursuant
to the terms of the Investment Advisory agreement. Either party may terminate the investment advisory
agreement with FWA, at any time, by providing advance written notice to the other party. The Client may also
terminate the investment advisory agreement within five (5) business days of signing the Advisor’s agreement at
no cost to the Client. Upon termination, the Client shall be responsible for investment advisory fees up to and
including the effective date of termination and the Advisor will refund any unearned, prepaid investment advisory
fees from the effective date of termination to the end of the billing period. The Client’s investment advisory
agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
Third Party Investment Managers and Managed Account Programs
In the event that the Advisor has determined that an Independent Manager is no longer in the Client’s best
interest or a Client should wish to terminate their relationship with an unaffiliated investment advisor, the terms
for termination will be set forth in the respective agreements with those third parties. FWA will assist the Client
with the termination and transition as appropriate.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
FWA is compensated for its retirement plan advisory services either in advance or in arrears, pursuant to the
terms of the retirement plan advisory agreement. Either party may request to terminate their services with FWA,
at any time, by providing advance written notice to the other party. The Client shall be responsible for retirement
plan advisory fees up to and including the effective date of termination. Upon termination, the Advisor will refund
any unearned, prepaid investment advisory fees from the effective date of termination to the end of the quarter.
The Client’s retirement plan advisory agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior
consent.
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities
FWA does not buy or sell securities to earn commissions and does not receive any compensation for securities
transactions in any Client account, other than the investment advisory fees noted above.
Certain Advisory Persons are also licensed as independent insurance professionals. These persons will earn
commission-based compensation for selling insurance products, including insurance products they sell to Clients.
Insurance commissions earned by these persons are separate and in addition to advisory fees. This practice
presents a conflict of interest because persons providing investment advice on behalf of the Advisor who are
insurance agents have an incentive to recommend insurance products to Clients for the purpose of generating
commissions rather than solely based on Client needs. However, the Clients is under no obligation, contractually
or otherwise, to purchase insurance products through any person affiliated with our firm. Please see Item 10 –
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees
FWA does not charge performance-based fees for its investment advisory services. The fees charged by FWA
are as described in Item 5 above and are not based upon the capital appreciation of the funds or securities held
by any Client.
FWA does not manage any proprietary investment funds or limited partnerships (for example, a mutual fund or a
hedge fund) and has no financial incentive to recommend any particular investment options to its Clients.
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Item 7 – Types of Clients
FWA offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, charities,
businesses, and retirement plans. The amount of each type of Client is available on the Advisor's Form ADV Part
1A. These amounts may change over time and are updated at least annually by the Advisor. FWA generally does
not impose a minimum size for establishing a relationship.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
FWA primarily employs both fundamental and technical analysis methods in developing investment strategies for
its Clients. Research and analysis from FWA are derived from numerous sources, including financial media
companies, third party research materials, Internet sources, and review of company activities, including annual
reports, prospectuses, press releases and research prepared by others.
Fundamental analysis utilizes economic and business indicators as investment selection criteria. These criteria
are generally ratios and trends that may indicate the overall strength and financial viability of the entity being
analyzed. Assets are deemed suitable if they meet certain criteria to indicate that they are a strong investment
with a value discounted by the market. While this type of analysis helps the Advisor in evaluating a potential
investment, it does not guarantee that the investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment
criteria utilized in the fundamental analysis may lose value and may have negative investment performance. The
Advisor monitors these economic indicators to determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate.
More details on the Advisor’s review process are included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
Technical analysis involves the analysis of past market data rather than specific company data in determining the
recommendations made to clients. Technical analysis may involve the use of charts to identify market patterns
and trends, which may be based on investor sentiment rather than the fundamentals of the company. The
primary risk in using technical analysis is that spotting historical trends may not help to predict such trends in the
future. Even if the trend will eventually reoccur, there is no guarantee that FWA will be able to accurately predict
such a reoccurrence.
As noted above, FWA generally employs a long-term investment strategy for its Clients, as consistent with their
financial goals. FWA will typically hold all or a portion of a security for more than a year but may hold for shorter
periods for the purpose of rebalancing a portfolio or meeting the cash needs of Clients. At times, FWA may also
buy and sell positions that are more short-term in nature, depending on the goals of the Client and/or the
fundamentals of the security, sector or asset class.
B. Risk of Loss
Investing in securities and other financial instruments involves the risk of loss that Clients should be prepared to
bear. Those risks can vary based on the nature and characteristics of the relevant investment approach and the
specific securities and other financial instruments held. FWA will assist Clients in determining an appropriate
strategy based on their tolerance for risk and other factors noted above. However, there is no guarantee that a
Client will meet their investment goals.
While the methods of analysis help the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment, it does not guarantee that
the investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in these methods of analysis
may lose value and may have negative investment performance. The Advisor monitors these economic
indicators to determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate. More details on the Advisor’s
review process are included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
Each Client engagement will entail a review of the Client's investment goals, financial situation, time horizon,
tolerance for risk and other factors to develop an appropriate strategy for managing a Client's account. Client
participation in this process, including full and accurate disclosure of requested information, is essential for the
analysis of a Client's account[s]. The Advisor shall rely on financial and other information provided by the Client
or their designees without the duty or obligation to validate the accuracy and completeness of the information
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provided. It is the responsibility of the Client to inform the Advisor of any changes in financial condition, goals or
other factors that may affect this analysis.
The risks associated with a particular strategy are provided to each Client in advance of investing Client
accounts. The Advisor will work with each Client to determine their risk tolerance as part of the portfolio
construction process. Following are some of the risks associated with the Advisor’s investment approach:
Market Risks
The value of a Client’s holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to companies or markets, as well as
economic, political, or social events in the U.S. and abroad. This risk is linked to the performance of the overall
financial markets.
ETF Risks
The performance of an ETF is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the
ETFs will fluctuate with the price of the underlying securities that make up the funds. In addition, ETFs have a
trading risk based on the loss of cost efficiency if the ETFs are traded actively and a liquidity risk if the ETFs have
a large bid-ask spread and low trading volume. The price of an ETF fluctuates based upon the market
movements and may dissociate from the index being tracked by the ETF or the price of the underlying
investments. An ETF purchased or sold at one point in the day may have a different price than the same ETF
purchased or sold a short time later.
Mutual Fund Risks
The performance of a mutual fund is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of
the mutual funds will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities that make up the funds. The price of a
mutual fund is typically set daily therefore a mutual fund purchased at one point in the day will typically have the
same price as a mutual fund purchased later that same day.
Options Contracts
Investments in options contracts have the risk of losing value in a relatively short period of time. Option contracts
are leveraged instruments that allow the holder of a single contract to control many shares of an underlying
stock. This leverage can compound gains or losses.
Short Sales
A short sale involves the sale of a security that the Client does not own in the hope of purchasing the same
security at a later date at a lower price. To make delivery to the buyer, the Client must borrow the security and is
obligated to return the security to the lender, which is accomplished by a later purchase of the security. The
Client realizes a profit or a loss as a result of a short sale if the price of the security decreases or increases
respectively between the date of the short sale and the date on which the Client covers its short position, i.e.,
purchases the security to replace the borrowed security. A short sale involves the theoretically unlimited risk of
an increase in the market price of the security that would result in a theoretically unlimited loss.
Inverse and Leveraged ETFs
Inverse ETFs seek to deliver the opposite of the performance of the index or benchmark they track. Like
traditional ETFs, some leveraged and inverse ETFs track broad indices, some are sector-specific, and others are
linked to commodities, currencies, or some other benchmark. Inverse ETFs often are marketed as a way for
investors to profit from, or at least hedge their exposure to, downward moving markets.
Alternative Investments (Limited Partnerships)
The performance of alternative investments (limited partnerships) can be volatile and may have limited liquidity.
Such investments often have concentrated positions and may carry higher risks. An investor could lose all or a
portion of their investment. Client should only have a portion of their assets in these investments.
When considering alternative investments, including hedge funds, Clients should consider various risks including
the fact that some alternative investment products: often engage in leveraging and other speculative investment
practices that may increase the risk of investment loss, can be illiquid, are not required to provide periodic pricing
or valuation information to investors, may involve complex tax structures and delays in distributing important tax
information, are not subject to the same regulatory requirements as other registered products, can charge high
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fees, and in many cases the underlying investments are not transparent and are known only to the investment
manager.
Unit Investment Trust (“UIT”) Risks
UITs generally inherit risks of the underlying securities in the trust. UITs are not managed actively and are not
sold to take advantage of market conditions. The risks associated with UITs may vary between trusts, depending
on the underlying products. Clients should have a complete understanding of the products composing the trust
prior to investing. Generally, complex UITs will have a number of risks including higher volatility and a greater
potential for loss. UITs may not be suitable for all Clients. The strategies and risks of each UIT are fully outlined
in the trust’s prospectus.
Margin Borrowings
The use of short-term margin borrowings may result in certain additional risks to a Client. For example, if
securities pledged to brokers to secure a Client’s margin accounts decline in value, the Client could be subject to
a “margin call”, pursuant to which it must either deposit additional funds with the broker or be the subject of
mandatory liquidation of the pledged securities to compensate for the decline in value.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investing in securities and other investments
involve a risk of loss that each Client should understand and be willing to bear. Clients are reminded to
discuss these risks with the Advisor.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, regulatory or disciplinary events to disclose. FWA values the trust Clients place in the
Advisor. The Advisor encourages Clients to perform the requisite due diligence on any advisor or service
provider that the Client engages. The backgrounds of the Advisor and its Advisory Persons are available on the
Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm
name or CRD# 158528.
Item 10 – Other Financial Activities and Affiliations
Risk Paradigm Group Holdings, LLC
FWA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Risk Paradigm Group Holdings, LLC ("RPg Holdings"), a Delaware limited
liability holding company. Risk Paradigm Group Holdings, LLC is a privately held partnership consisting of eight
partners, one of whom actively participate in the business. Risk Paradigm Group Holdings, LLC is also the parent
to Risk Paradigm Group, LLC (“RPg”), an affiliated registered investment advisor organized under the laws of the
State of Texas, and RPg Insurance Solutions, LLC, offering insurance solutions which include Life, Group Health,
Long-Term Care and Disability Benefits. Certain Advisory Persons of FWA are also Advisory Persons of RPg.
RPg may also serve as a Third Party Manager for Client accounts (please see Item 4 above). Certain Advisory
Persons of FWA are also representatives of RPg Insurance Solutions. FWA utilizes RPg Insurance Solutions for
insurance solutions for clients.
The affiliation between Risk Paradigm Group Holdings, RPg, RPg Insurance Solutions and FWA presents certain
conflicts of interest and financial risks in that the revenues and expenses of the firms are comingled in addition to
having shared clients.
Risk Paradigm Group, LLC (RPg)
FWA also utilizes its affiliated registered investment advisor, RPg, for sub-advisory services, including but not
limited to, the administration of investment Strategies on behalf of Client accounts. RPg is an investment
management firm specializing in the design, delivery, and management of tactical investment strategies that
primarily use ETFs for their underlying holdings. These strategies are commonly referred to as “Managed ETF
Strategies” or “Tactical ETF Strategies” and are powered by policy based and/or quantitatively driven
methodologies (the “Model Methodology[ies] or ”Model[s]”). Please note that RPg manages assets for many
End Clients of FWA. These clients pay separate fees to RPg and FWA for the management and advisory
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services provided by each firm respectively. Certain Advisory Persons of FWA are also Advisory Persons of
RPg.
RPg Insurance Solutions
FWA also utilizes RPg Insurance Solutions for insurance solutions for clients. RPg Insurance Solutions helps
individuals, families and businesses find all lines of insurance solutions including Life, Group Health, Long-Term
Care and Disability Benefits. The recommendation that a Client purchase an insurance product presents a
conflict of interest, as the receipt of commissions may provide an incentive to recommend insurance products
based on commissions to be received, rather than based on a particular Client’s need. Advisory Persons will
receive separate fees from RPg Insurance Solutions. Clients are under no obligation to implement any
recommendations made by the Advisory Persons or the Advisor and are reminded that they remain free to
purchase insurance products through other insurance agencies. Certain Advisory Persons of FWA are also
representatives of RPg Insurance Solutions.
Additional Lending Relationships
RPg Holdings has received capitalization through equity investments made by partners, as well as capitalization
from retail lenders.
Neither FWA, nor any of its Supervised Persons, are registered (except as stated below), or have an application
pending to register as a broker-dealer, futures commission merchant, commodity trading advisor (“CTA”) or an
associated person (or registered representative) of the foregoing entities.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics and Personal Trading
A. Code of Ethics
FWA has implemented a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that defines the Advisor’s fiduciary commitment to each
Client. This Code applies to all persons associated with FWA (“Supervised Persons”). The Code was developed
to provide general ethical guidelines and specific instructions regarding the Advisor’s duties to the Client. FWA
and its personnel owe a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client. It is the obligation of FWA
Supervised Persons to adhere not only to the specific provisions of the Code, but also to the general principles
that guide the Code. The Code covers a range of topics that address ethics and conflicts of interest. To request a
copy of the Code, please contact the Advisor at (888) 285-8600 or via email at
compliance@riskparadigmgroup.com.
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest
FWA allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and
purchased on behalf of Clients. FWA does not act as principal in any transactions. In addition, the Advisor does
not act as the general partner of a fund, or advise an investment company. FWA does not have a material
interest in any securities traded in Client accounts.
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients
FWA allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and
purchased on behalf of Clients. Owning the same securities that are recommended (purchase or sell) to Clients
presents a conflict of interest that, as fiduciaries, must be disclosed to Clients and mitigated through policies and
procedures. As noted above, the Advisor has adopted, consistent with Section 204A of the Investment Advisers
Act of 1940, a Code of Ethics, which addresses insider trading (material non-public information controls) and
personal securities reporting procedures. When trading for personal accounts, Supervised Persons of FWA have
a conflict of interest if trading in the same securities. The fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of its Clients can
be violated if personal trades are made with more advantageous terms than Client trades, or by trading based on
material non-public information. This risk is mitigated by FWA requiring personal securities trades by its
employees to be reviewed by the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”). The Advisor also adopted written policies
and procedures to detect the misuse of material, non-public information.
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client
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While FWA allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and
purchased on behalf of Clients, such trades are typically aggregated with Client orders or traded afterward. At no
time will FWA, or any Supervised Person of FWA, transact in any security to the detriment of any Client.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s]
FWA does not have discretionary authority to select the broker-dealer/custodian for custody and execution
services. The Client will engage the broker-dealer/custodian (herein the "Custodian") to safeguard Client assets
and authorize FWA to direct trades to the Custodian as agreed upon in the investment advisory agreement.
Further, FWA does not have the discretionary authority to negotiate commissions on behalf of Clients on a trade-
by-trade basis.
Where FWA does not exercise discretion over the selection of the Custodian, it may often recommend the
Custodian to Clients for custody and execution services. Clients are not obligated to use the Custodian
recommended by the Advisor and will not incur any extra fee or cost associated with using the custodian not
recommended by FWA. However, the Advisor may be limited in the services it can provide if the recommended
Custodian is not engaged. FWA may recommend the Custodian based on criteria such as, but not limited to,
reasonableness of commissions charged to the Client, services made available to the Advisor and Client, its
reputation, and/or the location of the Custodian’s offices.
The Advisor will generally recommend that Clients utilize the brokerage and clearing services of Fidelity Clearing
& Custody Solutions and related entities of Fidelity Investments, Inc. (collectively "Fidelity"), Pershing Advisor
Solutions LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon ("Pershing"), and/or Charles Schwab
& Co, Inc. (“Schwab”). Fidelity, Pershing and Schwab are FINRA-registered broker-dealers and members SIPC
(collectively the “Custodians”). The Custodians will serve as the Client’s “qualified custodians”. FWA maintains
an institutional relationship with the Custodians whereby the Advisor receives economic benefits from the
Custodians. Please see Item 14 below.
1. Soft Dollars - Soft dollars are revenue programs offered by broker-dealers/custodians whereby an advisor
enters into an agreement to place security trades with a broker-dealer/custodian in exchange for research and
other services. FWA does not participate in soft dollar programs sponsored or offered by any broker-
dealer-custodian. However, FWA does receive certain benefits in connection with its institutional
relationships with the Custodians. Please see Item 14 below.
2. Brokerage Referrals - FWA does not receive any compensation from any third party in connection with the
recommendation for establishing an account.
3. Directed Brokerage - All Clients are serviced on a “directed brokerage basis”, where FWA will place trades
within the established account[s] at the Custodian designated by the Client. Further, all Client assets are traded
within their respective account[s]. The Advisor will not engage in any principal transactions (i.e., trade of any
security from or to the Advisor’s own account). Under certain circumstances, FWA may engage in securities
cross-trades (i.e., purchase of a security into one Client account from another Client’s account[s]). Please refer to
item (C) below for FWA practices concerning securities cross trades. FWA will not be obligated to select
competitive bids on securities transactions and does not have an obligation to seek the lowest available
transaction costs. These costs are determined by the Custodian.
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades
The primary objective in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities for Client accounts is to obtain the
most favorable net results taking into account such factors as 1) price, 2) size of the order, 3) difficulty of
execution, 4) confidentiality and 5) skill required of the Custodian. Unless otherwise instructed by the Client, FWA
will execute its transactions through the Custodian, as authorized by the Client.
FWA may aggregate orders in a block trade or trades when securities are purchased or sold through the same
Custodian for multiple (discretionary) accounts. If a block trade cannot be executed in full at the same price or
time, the securities actually purchased or sold by the close of each business day must be allocated in a manner
that is consistent with the initial pre-allocation or other written statement. This must be done in a way that does
not consistently advantage or disadvantage particular Client accounts.
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C. Cross Trades
Under certain circumstances, FWA may engage in securities cross-trades, whereby a Client account that is
selling a particular security may be advantageous to the account(s) of one or more other Clients. In such
instances, FWA will only engage in a cross trade that is in the best interests of each Client and will never engage
in any transaction that favors one Client over another. FWA does not serve in the capacity as broker or agent in
such transactions and does not receive any commission or compensation (aside from its investment advisory
fees).
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
A. Frequency of Reviews
Securities in Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by Advisory Persons of FWA and
periodically by the CCO. Formal reviews are generally conducted by Advisory Persons of FWA at least annually
or more frequently depending on the needs of the Client.
B. Causes for Reviews
In addition to the investment monitoring noted in Item 13, each Client account shall generally be reviewed at
least annually. Accounts may be reviewed as a result of major changes in economic conditions, known changes
in the Client’s financial situation, and/or large deposits or withdrawals in the Client’s account[s]. The Client is
encouraged to notify FWA if changes occur in his/her personal financial situation that might adversely affect
his/her investment plan. Additional reviews may be triggered by material market, economic or political events.
C. Review Reports
The Client will receive brokerage statements no less than quarterly from the Custodian. These brokerage
statements are sent directly from the Custodian to the Client. The Client may also establish electronic access to
the Custodian’s website so that the Client may view these reports and their account activity. Client brokerage
statements will include all positions, transactions and fees relating to the Client’s account[s]. The Advisor may
also provide Clients with periodic reports regarding their holdings, allocations, and performance.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Compensation Received by FWA
FWA does not typically receive commissions or other compensation from product sponsors, broker-dealers or
any un-related third party. FWA may refer Clients to various unaffiliated, non-advisory professionals (e.g.,
attorneys, accountants, estate planners, insurance agents) to provide certain financial services necessary to
meet the goals of its Clients. Likewise, FWA may receive non-compensated referrals of new Clients from various
third-parties.
Risk Paradigm Group Holdings, LLC
As noted in Item 10, certain Advisory Persons of FWA are also affiliated with Risk Paradigm Group Holdings,
LLC. These relationships will often result in the Advisory Persons receiving additional compensation. Please see
the ADV 2B – Brochure Supplements included with this Disclosure Brochure for details.
Risk Paradigm Group, LLC
As noted in Item 10, certain Advisory Persons of FWA are also affiliated with Risk Paradigm Group, LLC. These
relationships will often result in the Advisory Persons receiving additional compensation. Please see the ADV2B
– Brochure Supplements included with this Disclosure Brochure for details.
RPg Insurance Solutions
As noted in Item 10, certain Advisory Persons of FWA are also affiliated with RPg Insurance Solutions. These
relationships will often result in the Advisory Persons receiving additional compensation. Please see the ADV2B
– Brochure Supplements included with this Disclosure Brochure for details.
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform – Fidelity, Pershing
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The Advisor has established an institutional relationship with Fidelity and Pershing to assist the Advisor in
managing Client account[s]. Access to the Custodian’s Institutional platform is provided at no charge to the
Advisor. The Advisor receives access to software and related support without cost because the Advisor renders
investment management services to Clients that maintain assets at the Custodians. The software and related
systems support may benefit the Advisor, but not its Clients directly. In fulfilling its duties to its Clients, the
Advisor endeavors at all times to put the interests of its Clients first. Clients should be aware, however, that the
receipt of economic benefits from a custodian creates a potential conflict of interest since these benefits may
influence the Advisor’s recommendation of this custodian over one that does not furnish similar software,
systems support, or services.
Additionally, the Advisor may receive the following benefits from the Custodians: receipt of duplicate Client
confirmations and bundled duplicate statements; access to a trading desk that exclusively services its
institutional participants; access to block trading which provides the ability to aggregate securities transactions
and then allocate the appropriate shares to Client accounts; and access to an electronic communication network
for Client order entry and account information.
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform – Schwab
FWA has established an institutional relationship with Schwab through its “Schwab Advisor Services” unit, a
division of Schwab dedicated to serving independent advisory firms like FWA. As a registered investment advisor
participating on the Schwab Advisor Services platform, FWA receives access to software and related support
without cost because the Advisor renders investment management services to Clients that maintain assets at
Schwab. Services provided by Schwab Advisor Services benefit the Advisor and many, but not all, services
provided by Schwab will benefit Clients. In fulfilling its duties to its Clients, the Advisor endeavors at all times to
put the interests of its Clients first. Clients should be aware, however, that the receipt of economic benefits from a
custodian creates a potential conflict of interest since these benefits may influence the Advisor's
recommendation of this custodian over one that does not furnish similar software, systems support, or services.
Services that Benefit the Client – Schwab’s institutional brokerage services include access to a broad range of
investment products, execution of securities transactions, and custody of Client’s funds and securities. Through
Schwab, the Advisor may be able to access certain investments and asset classes that the Client would not be
able to obtain directly or through other sources. Further, the Advisor may be able to invest in certain mutual funds
and other investments without having to adhere to investment minimums that might be required if the Client were
to directly access the investments.
Services that May Indirectly Benefit the Client – Schwab provides participating advisors with access to
technology, research, discounts and other services. In addition, the Advisor receives duplicate statements for
Client accounts, the ability to deduct advisory fees, trading tools, and back office support services as part of its
relationship with Schwab. These services are intended to assist the Advisor in effectively managing accounts for
its Clients, but may not directly benefit all Clients.
Services that May Only Benefit the Advisor – Schwab also offers other services to FWA that may not benefit the
Client, including: educational conferences and events, financial start-up support, consulting services and
discounts for various service providers. Access to these services creates a financial incentive for the Advisor to
recommend Schwab, which results in a potential conflict of interest. FWA believes, however, that the selection of
Schwab as Custodian is in the best interests of its Clients.
Third-Party Relationships
FWA may host or attend other company educational programs, events, or conferences where expenses are paid
for (in part or in whole) by other third parties whose products and services that FWA utilizes in providing advisory
services. This represents a conflict of interest in that FWA has an incentive to use and promote the products and
service of these third parties. To address this conflict, FWA will always act in the best interest of its clients
consistent with its fiduciary duty as an investment adviser.
B. Compensation for Client Referrals
Certain Clients may be referred to the Advisor by either an affiliated or unaffiliated party (herein "Promoter") and
receive, directly or indirectly, compensation for the Client referral. In such instances, the Advisor will compensate
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the Promoter a fee in accordance with Rule 206(4)-1 of the Advisers Act and any corresponding state securities
requirements. Any such compensation shall be paid solely from the investment advisory fees earned by the
Advisor, and shall not result in any additional charge to the Client.
Item 15 – Custody
FWA does not accept or maintain custody of any Client accounts, except for the authorized deduction of the
Advisor’s fees and standing instructions. All Clients must place their assets with a “qualified custodian”. Clients
are required to engage the Custodian to retain their funds and securities and direct FWA to utilize that Custodian
for the Client’s security transactions. FWA encourages Clients to review statements provided by the Custodian.
FWA, however, will seek to safeguard client assets against unauthorized access by maintaining access controls
around the systems used by trading and other FWA personnel to ensure that trades are authorized. For more
information about custodians and brokerage practices, see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices.
If the Client gives the Advisor authority to move money from one account to a third-party account, the Advisor
may have custody of those assets. In order to avoid additional regulatory requirements, the Custodian and the
Advisor have adopted 7 safeguards to ensure that the money movements are completed in accordance with the
Client’s instructions.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
FWA generally has discretion over the selection and amount of securities to be bought or sold in Client accounts
without obtaining prior consent or approval from the Client. However, these purchases or sales may be subject to
specified investment objectives, guidelines, or limitations previously set forth by the Client and agreed to by
FWA. Discretionary authority will only be authorized upon full disclosure to the Client. The granting of such
authority will be evidenced by the Client's execution of an investment advisory agreement containing all
applicable limitations to such authority. All discretionary trades made by FWA will be in accordance with each
Client's investment objectives and goals. For non-discretionary accounts, FWA must obtain approval by the
Client, either verbally or in writing, prior to the execution of any purchases or sales of securities.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
FWA does not accept proxy-voting responsibility for any Client. Clients will receive proxy statements directly from
the Custodian. The Advisor will assist in answering questions relating to proxies, however, the Client retains the
sole responsibility for proxy decisions and voting.
Item 18 – Financial Information
As noted in Section 4.A Firm Information and Item 10 – Other Financial Activities and Affiliations, FWA is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Risk Paradigm Group Holdings, LLC (“RPg Holdings”). RPg Holdings also owns Risk
Paradigm Group, LLC. (“RPg”). RPg Holdings has received capitalization through equity investments
made by partners, as well as capitalization from retail lenders.
FWA is not required to deliver a balance sheet along with this Disclosure Brochure as the Advisor does not
require prepayment of fees for services to be performed six months or more in advance. Neither FWA, nor any of
its Advisory Persons, has been subject to bankruptcy.
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Privacy Policy
Effective: May 29, 2025.
Our Commitment to You
RPg Family Wealth Advisory, LLC (“FWA” or the “Advisor”) is committed to safeguarding the use of personal
information of our Clients (also referred to as “you” and “your”) that we obtain as your Investment Advisor, as
described here in our Privacy Policy (“Policy”).
Our relationship with you is our most important asset. We understand that you have entrusted us with your
private information, and we do everything that we can to maintain that trust. FWA (also referred to as "we", "our"
and "us”) protects the security and confidentiality of the personal information we have and implements controls to
ensure that such information is used for proper business purposes in connection with the management or
servicing of our relationship with you.
FWA does not sell your non-public personal information to anyone. Nor do we provide such information to others
except for discrete and reasonable business purposes in connection with the servicing and management of our
relationship with you, as discussed below.
Details of our approach to privacy and how your personal non-public information is collected and used are set
forth in this Policy.
Why you need to know?
Registered Investment Advisors (“RIAs”) must share some of your personal information in the course of servicing
your account. Federal and State laws give you the right to limit some of this sharing and require RIAs to disclose
how we collect, share, and protect your personal information.
What information may we collect from you?
Driver’s license number
Date of birth
Social security or taxpayer identification number Assets and liabilities
Name, address and phone number[s]
Income and expenses
E-mail address[es]
Investment activity
Account information (including other institutions)
Investment experience and goals
What Information do we collect from other sources?
Custody, brokerage and advisory agreements
Other advisory agreements and legal documents
Transactional information with us or others
Account applications and forms
Investment questionnaires and suitability
documents
Other information needed to service account
How do we protect your information?
To safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access and use we maintain physical, procedural and
electronic security measures. These include such safeguards as secure passwords, encrypted file storage and a
secure office environment. Our technology vendors provide security and access control over personal
information and have policies over the transmission of data. Our associates are trained on their responsibilities to
protect Client’s personal information.
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We require third parties that assist in providing our services to you to protect the personal information they
receive from us.
How do we share your information?
An RIA shares Client personal information to effectively implement its services. In the section below, we list some
reasons we may share your personal information.
Basis For Sharing
Do we share?
Can you limit?
Yes
No
Servicing our Clients
We may share non-public personal information with non-affiliated third
parties (such as administrators, brokers, custodians, regulators, credit
agencies, other financial institutions) as necessary for us to provide
agreed upon services to you, consistent with applicable law, including but
not limited to: processing transactions; general account maintenance;
responding to regulators or legal investigations; and credit reporting.
No
Not Shared
Marketing Purposes
FWA does not disclose, and does not intend to disclose, personal
information with non-affiliated third parties to offer you services. Certain
laws may give us the right to share your personal information with
financial institutions where you are a customer and where FWA or the
client has a formal agreement with the financial institution. We will only
share information for purposes of servicing your accounts, not for
marketing purposes.
Yes
Yes
Authorized Users
Your non-public personal information may be disclosed to you and
persons that we believe to be your authorized agent[s] or
representative[s].
No
Not Shared
Information About Former Clients
FWA does not disclose and does not intend to disclose, non-public
personal information to non-affiliated third parties with respect to persons
who are no longer our Clients.
State-specific Regulations
California
In response to a California law, to be conservative, we assume accounts with California addresses do
not want us to disclose personal information about you to non-affiliated third parties, except as permitted
by California law. We also limit the sharing of personal information about you with our affiliates to ensure
compliance with California privacy laws.
Massachusetts
In response to Massachusetts law, the Client must “opt-in” to share non-public personal information with
non-affiliated third parties before any personal information is disclosed. Client opt-in is obtained through
the Client’s execution of authorization forms provided by the third parties, by executing an Information
Sharing Authorization Form, or by other written consent by the Client, as appropriate and consistent with
applicable laws and regulations.
Vermont
In response to a Vermont regulation, if we disclose personal information about you to non-affiliated third
parties, we will only disclose your name, address, other contract information, and general information
about our experience with you.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
We will send you a copy of this Policy annually for as long as you maintain an ongoing relationship with us.
Periodically we may revise this Policy and will provide you with a revised Policy if the changes materially alter the
previous Privacy Policy. We will not, however, revise our Privacy Policy to permit the sharing of non-public
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personal information other than as described in this notice unless we first notify you and provide you with an
opportunity to prevent the information sharing.
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