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Item 1 – Cover Page
Syrios Wealth Management Group, Inc.
Form ADV Part 2A Brochure
November 21, 2025
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Syrios
Wealth Management Group, Inc. You should review this brochure to understand your
relationship with our firm and help you determine to hire or retain us as your investment adviser.
If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at (858) 333-
6151. The information in this Brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States of
America Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or by any state securities authority.
Additional information about Syrios Wealth Management Group also is available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You can search this site by our firm name or by using a
unique identifying number, known as a CRD number. The CRD number for Syrios Wealth
Management Group is 332139.
Syrios Wealth Management Group is a registered investment adviser. Registration of an
investment adviser does not imply any level of skill or training.
7855 Ivanhoe Avenue, Suite 420, La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 333-6151
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Item 2 – Material Changes
This section of the brochure discusses specific material changes that have been made to the brochure
since the firm’s last amendment in March 2025. Below is a summary of those changes.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
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Effective October 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026 (or beyond if the program is extended),
TradePMR is offering an asset match program to clients of Syrios Wealth Management
Group on new funds and investments transferred into an advisory account managed by
Syrios Wealth Management Group on the TradePMR brokerage platform. Please refer to
Item 12 of this brochure for important information related to TradePMR’s asset match
program.
We will provide you with a Summary of Material Changes made to this brochure annually at no
cost. You may receive an updated copy of this brochure at any time by contacting us at (858) 333-
6151.
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Item 3 - Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page ....................................................................................................................... 1
Item 2 – Material Changes.............................................................................................................. 2
Item 3 -Table of Contents ............................................................................................................... 3
Item 4 – Advisory Business ............................................................................................................. 4
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation .................................................................................................... 9
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ................................................. 13
Item 7 – Types of Clients .............................................................................................................. 13
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies ..................................................................... 13
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information................................................................................................. 19
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ....................................................... 19
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation in Client Transactions and Personal Trading .................... 20
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ....................................................................................................... 21
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ...................................................................................................... 24
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ..................................................................... 25
Item 15 – Custody ........................................................................................................................ 26
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ................................................................................................... 26
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ................................................................................................. 26
Item 18 – Financial Information ................................................................................................... 27
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
About Our Firm
Syrios Wealth Management Group, Inc. (“SWMG” or “the Firm””) is a registered investment
adviser that provides wealth and investment management services to individual and institutional
investors to help them achieve their financial needs and goals. SWMG was established as a
registered investment adviser in 2024 and is owned by Gregory Syrios.
SWMG takes pride in providing personalized service to our clients and acknowledges that it is held
to a fiduciary standard of care.
Types of Advisory Services We Offer
SWMG offers a variety of investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals,
pension and profit-sharing plans, non-profit organizations and businesses and corporations. These
services include advice with respect to:
• Wealth and investment management
• Selection of third-party asset managers
• Financial planning and consulting
• Fiduciary and non-fiduciary services for plan sponsors
We work with our clients to determine their investment objectives and risk profile and develop and
execute a customized investment plan based on their individual needs and goals. SWMG utilizes the
financial information provided by clients to analyze and develop strategies and solutions to assist
clients in meeting their financial goals.
SWMG emphasizes the importance of continuous communication with our clients regarding any
significant life events or changes that could impact their financial objectives and, consequently, the
advisory services provided by SWMG. The firm encourages you to promptly inform us of updates to
your personal and financial circumstances, aspirations, and preferences. This information is essential
for the accurate tailoring of investment advice and recommendations provided to clients.
It is your responsibility to ensure that the information provided to SWMG is current and accurate.
This data serves as the cornerstone for any investment and/or wealth management
recommendations made by SWMG. You must actively provide to SWMG all pertinent information
you wish to be considered in the development of your investment strategy. You should promptly
notify us of any changes in your financial situation or if you wish to place any limitations on the
management of your account.
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Prior to SWMG rendering any of the foregoing services, clients are required to enter into one or
more written advisory agreements with SWMG setting forth the relevant terms and conditions of the
advisory relationship.
Wealth and Investment Management Services
As part of our wealth and investment management services, we offer:
Investment and portfolio monitoring
Investment policy development
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• Wealth management strategies
• Asset allocation analysis
• Product due diligence
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SWMG manages our clients’ portfolios on a discretionary and non-discretionary basis and may
utilize a third-party asset manager to manage all or a portion of an account. A critical component of
SWMG's investment and wealth management services is the development of an investment policy
statement (IPS) that is based on your specific objectives and needs. The IPS is constructed based on
a thorough assessment of your financial situation, investment goals, liquidity needs, risk tolerance,
and any specific investment preferences or restrictions you may have. SWMG's investment approach
incorporates a variety of asset classes including, but not limited to, stocks, exchange-traded
securities, mutual funds, and alternative private investments, as well as other securities and financial
instruments. This procedural framework and methodology is designed to ensure that SWMG's
advisory services are consistently aligned with the firm’s fiduciary duty, ensuring that your interests
are placed foremost, and investment recommendations are made based on informed, personalized
analyses of your unique financial landscape.
To the extent your assets are invested in a particular fund, those funds will have their own
investment practices, which are described in each fund’s prospectus or offering or other disclosure
documents. In addition, selected funds typically have discretion to determine the type and amount
of securities to be purchased or sold for the portion of the assets managed by the fund.
Clients may also engage SWMG to manage or provide advice on investment products that are not
maintained at the client’s primary custodian (held away accounts). You should refer to your
advisory agreement for the specific terms of the investment and wealth management services
SWMG provides for your account(s).
Selection of Third-Party Asset Managers
SWMG may select certain separately managed account managers and/or subadvisers (collectively
“third-party asset managers”), or advise clients with respect to the selection of third-party asset
managers, to actively manage all or a portion of clients' assets when it aligns with the best interest of
a client. Pursuant to the terms of our investment advisory agreement, SWMG may have the
discretion to appoint and terminate these third-party asset managers. The terms and conditions
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under which SWMG or a client engages a third-party asset manager may also be set forth in a
separate written agreement with the independent manager. Certain third-party asset managers
require a separate investment advisory agreement directly with the manager, while others do not. In
addition to this brochure, clients will also receive written disclosure documents of the third-party
asset managers engaged to manage their assets.
In making its recommendations, SWMG evaluates a variety of information about third-party asset
managers, which may include the manager’s public disclosure documents, materials supplied by the
manager and other third-party analyses we believe are reputable. To the extent possible, SWMG
seeks to assess the third-party asset manager’s investment strategies, past performance and risk
management practices in relation to its clients' individual portfolio allocations and risk exposure.
SWMG also takes into consideration each manager’s management style, returns, reputation,
financial strength, reporting, pricing and research capabilities, among other factors.
Third-party asset managers utilized by SWMG include:
• Unified managed account managers and a mutual fund advisory program available through
Wells Fargo & Company (“Wells Fargo”).
Third-party asset managers are typically granted limited power-of-attorney to trade the assets
SWMG or the client delegates to a manager for management. These managers are authorized to
trade securities within a client's account and provide instructions, within their scope of authority, to
the broker-dealer and custodian of record.
Clients with assets managed by a third-party asset manager should carefully review the manager’s
Form ADV and/or other disclosure documents for detailed information about the manager's fees
and investment approach, including any conflicts of interest that exist with clients.
Programs Offered Through Wells Fargo
When utilizing third-party managers through Wells Fargo Advisors or managers available through a
program offered by Wells Fargo, investment management services are provided through the
Personalized Unified Managed Account Program or FundSource Program. The Wells Fargo
programs require clients to sign an investment advisory agreement for access to their programs in
addition to our investment management agreement.
Financial Planning and Consulting Services
SWMG offers different levels of financial planning and consulting services to help our clients
identify, prioritize and work towards their goals and objectives. Our consulting services give our
clients the ability to receive a broad range of financial advice and services, including specific security
recommendations, for the duration of the advisory agreement.
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Our process starts with an extensive review of a client's family situation, which includes assets and
liabilities, as well as estate, tax and insurance needs. We then employ a risk tolerance and risk
capacity-focused process to get a detailed cash flow analysis and proposed asset allocation.
Together, this information is analyzed to develop a proposed financial plan, which is designed to be
dynamic in nature, evolving overtime due to life changes, along with changes in cash flow needs,
risk tolerance, time horizon or investment objectives.
SWMG’s financial planning and consulting services may include any of the following topics:
• Cash Flow Analysis and Forecasting
• Liability Management
• Risk Management
Investment Consulting
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• Trust & Estate Planning
• Distribution Planning
• Charitable Giving
• Tax Planning
• Education Planning
Insurance Review
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• Business Planning
• Family Governance
• Retirement Planning
• Retirement Plan Consulting and
Employee Benefits Analysis
While each of these services is available on a stand-alone basis, certain financial planning services
are rendered in conjunction with investment and wealth management services. In performing these
services, SWMG is not required to verify any information received from the client or from the
client's other engaged professionals (e.g., attorneys, accountants, etc.) and is expressly authorized to
rely on such information. SWMG may recommend clients that engage us for additional related
services, or we may recommend other professionals to implement our recommendations. These
additional services by SWMG or another professional are provided at an additional cost to you,
which is based on the nature, extent, complexity and other characteristics of the services. This
creates a conflict of interest because we will have an incentive to recommend additional services
based on the compensation to be received by SWMG, rather than solely based on your needs, and in
some cases, based on the prospect of cross-referrals of advisory clients from the other professional or
his or her firm. Implementation of financial planning recommendations is entirely at your discretion.
You have complete freedom in selecting another financial adviser to assist you with implementing
the recommendations made in your financial plan and are under no obligation to act on the advice
of SWMG. Financial planning recommendations are of a generic nature and are not limited to any
specific product or service offered by a broker dealer or insurance company. Should you choose to
implement the recommendations contained in the plan, SWMG suggests you work closely with your
attorney, accountant and/or insurance agent.
SWMG will act solely in our capacity as a registered investment adviser and does not provide any
legal, accounting or tax advice. You should seek the counsel of a qualified accountant and/or
attorney when necessary. As part of our advisory services, from time to time we assist clients with
tax loss harvesting and work with the client’s tax specialist to answer any questions related to the
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client’s portfolio. Any incidental tax discussions on topics, such as required minimum distributions,
retirement plan contributions, etc., should be verified with your tax advisor.
Ancillary Services
In the realm of ancillary services provided by SWMG, it's important for you to understand that
SWMG is not engaged in providing investment advice, nor does it hold fiduciary responsibilities for
assets outside of those directly managed or advised by SWMG. These other assets, known as "non-
advisory assets," may be owned by the client but are not considered part of the assets under
SWMG's management or advisement. SWMG does not, and is not obligated to, independently
verify or adjust information on non-advisory assets provided by you or your third-party service
providers.
SWMG does not consider information regarding non-advisory assets when providing investment
advice to clients other than evaluating how the non-advisory assets impact an appropriate asset
allocation or investment strategy for a client’s accounts managed or advised by SWMG. In such
cases, the consideration of the non-advisory assets in the development of an appropriate asset
allocation or investment strategy for a client does not imply an advisory relationship with the client
for the non-advisory assets.
Fiduciary and Non-Fiduciary Services for Plan Sponsors
Retirement plan sponsors may retain our firm to provide advisory and consulting services for plan
assets. Fiduciary services available to plan sponsors include:
• Reviewing and assisting in the establishment of investment policies and objectives on behalf
of the plan
• Assistance with development of an Investment Policy Statement
• Recommending core investments to be offered to plan participants for selection by the plan
sponsor
• Recommending investment managers, within the meaning of ERISA Section 3(38), on
behalf of the plan, to be offered as investment options for plan participants
• Monitoring of the plan’s investments or investment managers in accordance with the plan’s
Investment Policy Statement or other relevant guidelines
Non-fiduciary consulting services available to plan sponsors include:
• Educating plan participants on investment options available within the plan
• Preparation of periodic performance reports for the plan’s investments
• Assistance with monitoring the reasonableness of the fees and expenses of the plan’s
investments or investment managers in accordance with the plan’s Investment Policy
Statement or other relevant guidelines
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• Benchmarking existing plan service providers to industry peers, and where appropriate,
conducting a search for new providers for the plan sponsor’s consideration and providing
our recommendation
Portfolio Management Services for Wrap Fee Program
SWMG offers portfolio management services through a wrap fee program. A bundled or “wrap fee”
program is an advisory fee program under which you pay one bundled fee to compensate SWMG
for portfolio management, transaction costs and custodial services. A wrap fee program may not be
the lowest cost option if you would like to restrict your investments to open-end mutual funds or
other long-term investment products.
Amount of Assets We Manage
As of December 2024, SWMG manages approximately $241,935,550 of assets on a discretionary
basis and $161,929,947 of assets on a non-discretionary basis. Discretionary assets under
management are those for which we have an ongoing responsibility to select and make securities
recommendations to buy or sell securities that are in line with your financial needs and objectives
and then effecting the transactions, or delegating investment management to a third-party asset
manager who will have the ongoing responsibility to select and make securities recommendations
and effect the transactions. Non-discretionary assets under management are those for which we have
an ongoing responsibility to select and make securities recommendations to buy or sell securities that
are in line with your financial needs and objectives and then effect those securities transactions, or
delegate investment management to a third-party manager who will effect the transactions, after
consulting with you and obtaining your approval to move forward. Assets under advisements are
assets of participant-directed 401k plans and other self-directed retirement plans for which SWMG
provides investment advice but are not deemed assets under management.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
How We Are Compensated for Our Advisory Services
Our fees vary among the different types of advisory services we offer, type of account, client’s
relationship with the firm, asset size and complexity and/or investment strategies employed and
may be negotiated at our sole discretion. The specific fees and way fees are charged and calculated
are described in your investment advisory agreement. You should carefully review the investment
advisory agreement prior to signing it.
Fees for our advisory services may be higher than fees charged by other advisers who offer similar
services. You may be charged different fees than similarly situated clients for the same services based
upon the complexity of your needs. You should carefully review this brochure to understand the fees
and other sources of compensation that exist among our services prior to entering into an investment
advisory contract with our firm.
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Wealth and Investment Management Services
SWMG offers investment and wealth management for an annual fee based on the amount of assets
under the firm’s management/advisement. Fees are generally billed in advance each calendar
quarter based on the market value of the assets under management/advisement on the last day of the
previous calendar quarter. Advisory fees for the first quarter are prorated for the number of days
services will be provided in the quarter and are based on the value of the account at the time
advisory services commence. The maximum fee rate for new clients is as follows:
Maximum Annual
Advisory Fee
1.50%
Fees are based on cumulative household assets under advisement, with the exception of corporate
plans, which ERISA rules prohibit from inclusion with personal assets for fee reductions. You
should refer to your advisory agreement for your specific fee rate(s).
From time to time, SWMG provides advice on legacy positions held in client portfolios as part of
the client’s overall investment management strategy. In these situations, SWMG includes the value
of the legacy positions in the assets under management used to determine the client’s advisory fee.
For investment and wealth management services SWMG provides to certain clients or for specific
client holdings (e.g., held-away assets), we may negotiate a fee rate that differs substantially from our
standard fee.
Selection of Third-Party Asset Managers
Fees for third-party asset managers are set forth by the manager and are separate and in addition to
SWMG’s advisory fees. You should refer to the third-party manager’s Form ADV Part 2A Brochure
for information on their fees and compensation.
Programs Offered Through Wells Fargo
When utilizing the programs offered by Wells Fargo Advisors, investment management services are
provided by third-party money managers through the Personalized Unified Managed Account
Program and Fundsource Program. Wells Fargo Advisors requires clients to sign an investment
advisory agreement for access to the programs in addition to our investment management
agreement.
Fees for advisory programs offered through Wells Fargo are as follows:
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Maximum Annual Advisory Fee
2.0%
Program
Personalized Unified
Managed Account
FundSource
1.50%
Program Type
Unified Managed
Account
Mutual Fund Advisory
Program
Advisory fees for the Personalized Unified Managed Account Program include SWMG’s advisory
fees as well as the third-party managers’ fees. SWMG’s portion of the total fee includes a platform
fee that is paid to Wells Fargo for access to the program. The advisory fee and third-party managers’
fees are listed on the account statement provided to you by the custodian.
Wells Fargo will calculate and directly debit SWMG’s advisory fees and the third-party managers’
fees from clients’ accounts. You should refer to your advisory agreement for your specific fee rate(s).
Financial Planning and Consulting Services
Fees for financial planning and consulting services are billed at a fixed rate in advance. Our financial
planning and consulting fees vary based on the client’s specific needs and can range up to $20,000.
While financial planning and consulting services are available on a stand-alone basis, certain services
may also be rendered in conjunction with investment and wealth management services at no
additional cost. You should refer to your contract for specific fee information.
Factors we consider when determining our financial planning and consulting fees include but are not
limited to:
• The amount of time we expect to spend completing the financial planning or consulting
services and providing related advice
• The complexity of your goals, issues and/or needs
• The extensiveness and complexity of the data needed regarding your personal financial
information
• Your net worth or the value of your investment accounts and/or other assets that are the
subject of the financial planning or consulting services
• Special circumstances related to life changes, marital status, health or special income needs,
or growth or decline of a personal business
SWMG may request a retainer to initiate financial planning and consulting services; however, we
will not request the prepayment of fees more than $1,200 in advisory fees more than six months in
advance.
You may engage SWMG for additional investment management services to assist with
implementing one or more financial planning recommendations. You will incur additional fees if
you retain our firm for such services. You have complete freedom in selecting another investment
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adviser to assist you in implementing any recommendations by SWMG and are under no obligation
to act upon the advice we provide.
For stand-alone financial planning services, the agreement between SWMG and the client will
terminate upon delivery of the plan or completion of the service. For consulting services, the
investment advisory agreement between SWMG and the client will continue in effect until
terminated by either party.
Fiduciary and Non-Fiduciary Services for Plan Sponsors
Fees for retirement plan sponsors are negotiable. Fees are based upon the value of the plan assets
that are the subject of the consulting services and are generally payable in arrears on a quarterly
basis. Fees for one-time projects are payable either upon completion of the project or half paid upon
execution of the agreement with the balance due upon completion of the project.
Payment of Fees
By signing our investment advisory agreement, you authorize SWMG to instruct the account
custodian to directly debit fees from your account unless otherwise noted. Accounts initiated or
terminated during a calendar quarter will be charged a prorated fee.
Fees for our advisory services generally require you to pay investment advisory fees in advance of
receiving services. Any pre-paid, unearned fees will be promptly refunded. Advisory fees are
prorated for individual additions and withdrawals into or out of an account of more than $250,000
to or from an account throughout the quarter.
• For investment and wealth management services, refunds are calculated by taking the total
advisory fee billed for the calendar quarter, dividing that amount by the number of days in
the calendar quarter and multiplying that amount by the number of days services were not
provided during the calendar quarter.
• For financial planning and consulting services, refunds are calculated based on the value of
the services that were completed prior to termination of the advisory agreement.
• For one-time consulting projects that are partly paid upon execution of the agreement, the
amount of the refund is calculated based on the value of the services that were completed.
Any earned, unpaid fees will be due and payable upon termination of the advisory contract.
Other Types of Fees and Expenses You May Incur
Clients may incur other charges imposed by custodians, brokers, third-party asset managers or
investments or other third parties, such as custodial fees, odd-lot differentials, ADR service charges,
transfer taxes, wire transfer and electronic fund fees, markups or markdowns and other fees and
taxes on brokerage accounts and securities transactions. Decisions to reallocate your account assets
may result in you incurring a redemption fee imposed by one or more mutual funds held in your
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account. Mutual funds, exchange traded funds and private funds also charge management fees,
which are disclosed in the fund’s prospectus or offering documents. Such charges, fees and
commissions are exclusive of and in addition to SWMG’s fee. SWMG will not receive any portion
of these commissions, fees and costs, including any distribution or “12b-1” fees paid by mutual
funds in which your account assets are invested. Private funds may also charge performance-based
fees and other fund-level expenses, such as audit and legal fees. These charges, fees and costs reduce
the amount of money you make over time.
There may be times when another broker-dealer is used to execute fixed-income trades (commonly
referred to as “trading away” or “step out trades”). In instances where SWMG has determined it is
in the client’s best interest to utilize another broker-dealer to execute a transaction, the cost of the
transaction will be included in the wrap program fee.
Other Types of Compensation We Receive
SWMG generally recommends TradePMR, Inc. (“TradePMR”) and Charles Schwab (“Schwab”)
for brokerage services. Brokerage and custodial services include, but are not limited to trade
processing, collection of management fees, marketing assistance and research. Item 12 – Brokerage
Practices further describes the factors that SWMG considers in recommending broker-dealers for
client transactions and determining the reasonableness of their compensation (e.g., commissions).
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
SWMG does not charge any performance-based fees or participate in side-by-side management, and
therefore, are not required to disclose any additional information pursuant to this Item.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
SWMG caters to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high net worth families, pension and
profit-sharing plans, non-profit organizations and business and corporations.
SWMG generally requires an initial investment of at least $1,000,000 for investment advisory
services. SWMG does not have an ongoing minimum account size. In our sole discretion, we may
waive this minimum based on a client’s particular circumstances.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies
Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies
SWMG carefully constructs a risk-adjusted, tax-efficient, and cost-effective asset allocation strategy
based on a client’s unique cash flow needs, stated return and risk profile. Security selection is based
on qualitative, quantitative, technical, and relative strength metrics. Portfolio holdings are
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monitored on an ongoing basis and adjusted as market conditions and our clients’ circumstances
dictate. Clients may hold or retain other types of assets as well and SWMG may offer advice
regarding those assets as part of our services; however, advice regarding such assets generally will
not be covered under our investment and wealth management services.
SWMG predominantly utilizes a combination of active and passive strategies to allocate client assets
primarily among stocks, bonds, ETFs and mutual funds. Individual client circumstances may dictate
the use of other types of securities or alternative investments. Depending upon the client’s financial
needs, strategies implemented might include long-term purchases (securities held at least a year),
short term purchases (securities sold within a year), short sales, margin transactions, option writing,
including covered options, uncovered options or spreading strategies, and other securities
transactions.
Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves risk of loss that you should be prepared to bear. All investments
present the risk of loss of principal – the risk that the value of securities (e.g., stocks, mutual funds,
ETFs, bonds, etc.), when sold or otherwise disposed of, may be less than the price paid for the
securities. Even when the value of the securities when sold is greater than the price paid, there is the
risk that the appreciation will be less than inflation. In other words, the purchasing power of the
proceeds may be less than the purchasing power of the original investment. There is no guarantee
that investment recommendations made by SWMG, or any third-party asset manager recommended
by SWMG, will be successful. We cannot assure you that your account will increase, preserve
capital or generate income, nor can we assure you that your investment objectives will be realized.
Although all investments involve risk, our investment advice seeks to limit risk through
diversification among various asset classes. Changes in regulations or legislation could adversely
affect investment transactions or the securities underlying those transactions, impacting their value.
We may recommend a variety of security types for your account to help you achieve your individual
needs and goals. Described below are the material risks associated with investing in the types of
securities we generally recommend in client accounts, as well as risks associated with our investment
strategies and methods of analysis and other general risks:
Product Risks
Equity Securities
In general, prices of equity securities (common, convertible preferred stocks and other securities
whose values are tied to the price of stocks, such as rights, warrants and convertible debt securities)
are more volatile than those of fixed-income securities. The prices of equity securities can decline in
value if the issuer’s financial condition declines or in response to overall market and economic
conditions. Investments in smaller companies and mid-size companies may involve greater risk and
price volatility than investments in larger, more mature companies. The stock market overall also
typically undergoes periods of turbulence and instability.
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Fixed-Income Securities
The return and principal value of bonds fluctuate with changes in market conditions. Fixed-income
securities are subject to interest rate risk and credit quality risk. The market value of fixed-income
securities generally declines when interest rates rise, and an issuer of fixed-income securities can
default on its payment obligations. Changes in interest rates generally have a greater effect on bonds
with longer maturities than on those with shorter maturities. If bonds are not held to maturity, they
may be worth more or less than their original value when purchased or sold. Credit risk refers to the
possibility that the issuer of a bond will not be able to make principal and/or interest payments.
High yield bonds, also known as “junk bonds,” carry higher credit risk than higher rated investment
grade bonds.
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)
ETFs are typically investment companies that are legally classified as open-end mutual funds or unit
investment trusts and invest in a basket of securities or a market index. ETFs differ from traditional
mutual funds in that ETF shares are listed on a securities exchange. Shares can be bought and sold
throughout the trading day like shares of other publicly traded companies. ETF shares may trade at
a discount or premium to their net asset value. This difference between the bid price and ask price is
often referred to as the “spread.” The spread varies over time based on the ETF’s trading volume
and market liquidity. It is generally lower if the ETF has high trading volume and market liquidity
and higher if the ETF has low trading volume and market liquidity. Liquidity risks are higher for
ETFs with a large spread. ETFs may be closed and liquidated at the discretion of the issuing
company. An ETF’s performance may not perfectly replicate its benchmark index, leading to
unexpected results. In addition, recently actively managed ETFs have become available for
investment that are subject to the same kinds of risks that apply to actively managed mutual funds
(see below).
Mutual Funds
Mutual funds may invest in different types of securities, such as value or growth stocks, real estate
investment trusts, corporate bonds or U.S. government bonds. There are risks associated with each
asset class. Redemption of a mutual fund’s shares is generally effected at current net asset value,
which may be more or less than the original cost of the investment.
An investment in a money market fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency. Although money market funds seek to
preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in
the fund.
Because each mutual fund owns different types of investments, performance will be affected by a
variety of factors. Mutual funds may either seek to replicate the results of an index or be “actively
managed” in accordance with a described strategy. The value of your investment in a mutual fund
will vary from day to day as the values of the underlying investments in a fund vary. Such variations
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generally reflect changes in interest rates, market conditions and other company and economic
news. These risks may become magnified depending on how much a fund invests or uses certain
strategies. A fund’s principal market segment(s), such as large-cap, mid-cap or small-cap, or growth
or value, stocks may underperform other market segments or the equity markets as a whole.
Aggressive growth funds are most suitable for investors willing to accept price per share volatility
since many companies that demonstrate high growth potential can also be high risk. Income from
tax-free mutual funds may be subject to local, state and/or the alternative minimum tax.
You can find additional information regarding these risks in a mutual fund’s prospectus.
International Investing
The risks of investing in foreign securities include loss of value as a result of political or economic
instability; nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation; changes in foreign exchange rates
and foreign exchange restrictions; settlement delays; and limited government regulation (including
less stringent reporting accounting, and disclosure standards than are required of U.S. companies).
These risks may be greater with investments in emerging markets. Certain domestic investments
may also expose their owners to international securities.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
A portion of your assets may be invested in cash or cash equivalents to achieve your investment
objective, provide ongoing distributions and/or take a defensive position. Cash holdings may result
in a loss of market exposure.
Alternative Investments
Alternative investments are illiquid investments and do not trade on a national securities exchange.
Alternative investments typically include business development companies, real estate investment
trusts and other kinds of funds specializing in investments in real property or debt secured by real
property, commodity pools, private equity funds, private debt funds, venture capital funds or hedge
funds. Alternative investment funds are subject to various risks depending on the nature of a fund’s
investment strategies, as well as significant limitations on redemption and illiquidity that can make it
difficult or impossible to sell an investment on a secondary market without incurring significant
losses, even in relation to the value of a fund’s investments. Relatedly, secondary market sales of
such investments are frequently restricted by securities laws, and may be contractually barred, for a
period of time.
Alternative investments are not suitable for all investors. Investors considering an investment
strategy utilizing alternative investments should understand that alternative investments are
generally considered speculative in nature and may involve a high degree of risk, particularly if
concentrating investments in one or few alternative investments. These risks are potentially greater
and substantially different than those associated with traditional equity or fixed income investments.
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Additional information regarding these risks can be found in a product’s prospectus or offering
documents.
Options
We may advise you to engage in certain types of option trading in order to generate income or hedge
a security held in the account. Using options entails additional risks beyond the risks of investing in
the instrument to which the option relates. An option holder runs the risk of losing the entire
amount paid for the option in a relatively short period of time. The risks of covered call writing (i.e.,
selling someone else an option to purchase a security you own) include the potential for the market
to rise sharply, which may cause the security to be called away and no longer be held in the account.
The risk of buying long puts (i.e., a right to sell a security) is limited to the loss of the premium paid
for the purchase of the put if the option is not exercised or otherwise sold. The seller of a put option
bears a risk of loss if the value of the underlying interest declines below the exercise price, and such
loss could be substantial if the decline is significant. The obligation of a seller of a put that is not
cash-secured to meet margin requirements creates additional risks. Combination transactions, such
as option spreads, are more complex than buying or writing a single option and carry additional
risks.
You can find additional information regarding the risks associated with options trading on the
Options Industry Council website, www.optionseducation.org.
Investment Strategies Risks
Third-Party Asset Managers
SWMG may recommend or utilize third-party asset managers to manage all or a portion of certain
clients' assets. The success of a third-party manager’s strategies heavily relies on the manager’s
abilities. Billing and valuation methods among third-party managers vary. Managers that utilize
concentrated, non-diversified or sector strategies investing more of their assets in a few holdings
involve additional risks, including share price fluctuations, because of the increased concentration of
investments. The lack of industry diversification may subject investors to increased industry-specific
risks. Clients with assets managed by a third-party manager should thoroughly review the manager’s
Form ADV Brochure or other disclosure document for more information on the manager’s risks.
Security Recommendations in Opposing Directions
SWMG advises with regard to customized portfolios to meet individual client needs in accordance
with the client’s IPS. Customization of client portfolios can lead to SWMG recommending that
certain clients buy a security and other clients sell the same security, which can result in material
differences in account performance between clients.
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Operational Risks
Business Continuity
SWMG's operations could be disrupted by catastrophic events, such as fires, natural disasters,
terrorist attacks, wars or similar emergencies resulting in property damage, network disruptions or
prolonged power outages. Despite having contingency plans and conducting regular tests, it's
impossible to prepare for every potential event. These risks could significantly impact SWMG and
its operations.
Pandemic Outbreak
Epidemics or pandemics can introduce market and business uncertainties, including market
volatility, business closures, supply chain disruptions, travel restrictions and widespread medical
absences. SWMG has policies and procedures to manage these situations; however, the
unpredictable nature of large outbreaks means not all eventualities can be anticipated or addressed.
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of having a robust Business Continuity Plan,
which allows SWMG personnel to work remotely or on a hybrid office-remote basis. Future
incidents might impact operations differently, including those of SWMG, third-party asset managers
recommended or utilized by SWMG, product sponsors and key service providers.
Economic and Political Conditions
Economic changes, such as fluctuations in interest rates, inflation, currency values, industry
conditions, competition, technological advancements, trade relations, political events and tax laws,
can adversely affect investment performance. Economic, political and financial conditions—
including military conflicts and sanctions—can cause market volatility, illiquidity and other negative
effects. Economic or political instability, diplomatic issues or disasters in regions where client assets
are invested could harm many kinds of investments. The potential for recession and its impact on
different asset classes is uncertain and beyond SWMG's control, with no guarantees that SWMG
can predict these developments.
Cybersecurity
SWMG and its service providers, counterparts and other market participants rely heavily on
information technology and communications systems. These systems face numerous cybersecurity
threats that can negatively impact clients, despite efforts to mitigate these risks through advanced
technologies, processes and practices aimed at protecting system security and the confidentiality,
integrity and availability of our clients’ information. Unauthorized access, operational disruptions,
data theft or inadvertent disclosure of sensitive information could occur, posing significant risks. A
breach or security failure could lead to data or financial loss and system inaccessibility for clients and
regulatory penalties, reputational damage or additional compliance costs for SWMG.
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Custody
SWMG is obligated to keep client funds and securities over which it has custody with a qualified
custodian. There is a risk of loss if a custodian faces insolvency, fraud or mismanagement. Cash and
securities held in a brokerage account may exceed Securities Investor Protection Corporation
coverage, which generally protects accounts up to $500,000, including up to $250,000 in cash.
Clients are at risk if a brokerage firm holding their assets fails to fulfill its obligations or faces
distress, potentially impacting your ability to access assets or utilize services. While non-cash assets
held in custody at a bank are typically outside a failed bank’s estate, client accounts could still be
impacted by delays in accessing funds, settling trades or delivering securities due to a bank's failure.
Diversifying custodial relationships may mitigate such risks.
Counterparties
SWMG’s clients may face credit and liquidity risks from their dealings with various counterparties.
Should a counterparty fail due to financial distress, recovering assets or funds under contractual
agreements may be delayed or limited. The absence of independent evaluations of counterparties'
financial health and a regulated market can increase potential losses, especially under adverse
market conditions.
Key Persons
SWMG’s investment success heavily relies on the experience of its executives. Losing one or more
key individuals could adversely impact investment performance due to diminished strategy
development, opportunity sourcing, relationship leveraging and investment expertise.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
As a registered investment adviser, SWMG is required to disclose all material facts regarding any
legal or disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of our firm or the integrity of
our management. SWMG has no disciplinary information to report.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
SWMG has no other financial industry activities or affiliations.
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Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading
Our Code of Ethics
SWMG is committed to providing investment advice with the utmost professionalism and integrity.
Our firm strives to identify, manage and/or mitigate conflicts of interest and has adopted policies,
procedures and oversight mechanisms to address conflicts of interest. We have adopted a Code of
Ethics that emphasizes our fiduciary obligation to put client interests first and is designed to ensure
personal securities transactions, activities and interests of employees will not interfere with the
responsibilities to make decisions in the best interest of clients. All supervised persons of our firm
must acknowledge and comply with our Code of Ethics. We will provide a copy of our Code of
Ethics to any client or prospective client upon request.
Participation in Client Transactions
SWMG does not effect transactions for client accounts in which SWMG acts as a principal or a
broker, including agency cross transactions. Principal transactions are generally defined as
transactions where an adviser, acting as principal for its own account or the account of an affiliate,
buys a security from or sells a security to an advisory client. An agency cross transaction is defined
as a transaction where a person acts as an investment adviser in relation to a transaction in which
the investment adviser, or any person controlled by or under common control with the investment
adviser, acts as broker for both the advisory client and for another person on the other side of the
transaction. Agency cross transactions may arise where an adviser is dually registered as a broker-
dealer or has an affiliated broker-dealer, which does not apply to SWMG.
Employee Personal Trading
Supervised persons of SWMG may purchase or sell certain securities that we recommend for
investment in client accounts. This creates a conflict of interest as there is a possibility that
supervised persons of our firm might benefit from market activity by a client in a security held by the
supervised person. Our Code of Ethics is designed to assure that the personal securities transactions,
activities and interests of our supervised persons will not interfere with making decisions in the best
interest of our clients while, at the same time, allowing employees to invest for their own accounts.
Under our Code of Ethics, certain classes of securities have been designated as exempt transactions,
based upon a determination that these would not materially interfere with the best interests of
SWMG’s clients. Our Code of Ethics also places restrictions on our supervised persons’ personal
trading activities. These restrictions include, but are not limited to, a prohibition on trading based on
material, non-public information and pre-clearance requirements for certain types of transactions
and securities. Employee trading is monitored to prevent conflicts of interest between SWMG and
our clients.
On occasion our supervised persons may engage on an aggregated basis in transactions in the same
securities at the same time as clients. In such circumstances, supervised persons’ and clients’
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accounts will share commission costs equally and receive securities at a total average price. SWMG
will retain records of the trade order specifying each participating account and its allocation, which
will be completed prior to the entry of the aggregated order. Completed orders will be allocated as
specified in the initial trade order. Partially filled orders will be allocated on a pro rata basis. Any
exceptions will be explained on the order.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
Selection and Recommendation of Broker-Dealers
Though SWMG recommends brokers with which we have negotiated pricing on behalf of our
clients, we do not have discretionary authority to select broker-dealers. We endeavor to recommend
broker-dealers that will provide the best services at the lowest transaction fee possible. The
reasonableness of transaction fees is based on the broker's ability to provide professional services,
competitive commission rates, research and other services that will help our firm provide investment
and wealth management services to clients. SWMG may recommend brokers who provide useful
research and securities transaction services even though a lower transaction fee may be charged by a
broker who offers no research services and minimal securities transaction assistance.
We have negotiated competitive pricing and services with TradePMR and Schwab for brokerage
back-office and trade execution services and generally recommend they be used as the broker-dealer
for client accounts. TradePMR clears trades and custodies assets at First Clearing Corp. (“FCC”).
First Clearing Corp. is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC., a non-bank
affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. TradePMR, FCC and Schwab are members of SIPC and are
unaffiliated registered broker-dealers and FINRA members.
The transaction fees charged by the broker-dealer are separate and in addition to SWMG’s advisory
fee. SWMG regularly reviews the reasonableness of the compensation received by the broker-dealers
used for executing client transactions to help ensure that our clients receive favorable execution
consistent with our fiduciary duty. Factors that SWMG considers in recommending broker-dealers
to clients include, but are not limited to, their respective financial strength, reputation, execution,
pricing, research and customer service. The transaction fees charged by these brokers may be higher
or lower than those charged by other broker-dealers.
There may be times when another broker-dealer is used to execute fixed-income trades (commonly
referred to as “trading away” or “step out trades”). In instances where SWMG has determined it is
in the client’s best interest to utilize another broker-dealer to execute a transaction, the cost of the
transaction will be included in the wrap program fee. Consistent with the foregoing, while SWMG
will seek competitive rates, it may not necessarily obtain the lowest possible commission rates for
client transactions.
Effective October 7, 2019, Schwab has eliminated commissions for online trades of U.S. equities,
ETFs and options (subject to $0.65 per contract fee). We encourage you to review your broker-
dealer’s pricing to compare the total costs of entering into a wrap fee arrangement versus a non-wrap
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arrangement. You will still incur commissions and fees at Schwab for certain types of transactions in
a non-wrap fee arrangement. To see what you would pay for transactions in a non-wrap account,
please refer to Schwab’s most recent pricing schedules available at
www.schwab.com/aspricingguide.
SWMG also seeks to evaluate whether brokers it recommends offer best execution. In seeking best
execution, the determinative factor is not the lowest possible cost but whether the manner of a
broker effecting a transaction represents the best qualitative execution, taking into consideration the
full range of a broker-dealer’s services, including among others, execution capability, commission
rates and responsiveness. Consistent with the foregoing, while SWMG will seek to recommend
brokers that offer competitive rates, it may not necessarily obtain the lowest possible transaction fee
for client transactions.
TradePMR Asset Match Program
Effective October 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026 (or beyond if the program is extended),
TradePMR is offering an asset match program to clients of SWMG on new funds and investments
transferred into an advisory account managed by SWMG on the TradePMR brokerage platform. All
securities and options available to trade on the TradePMR brokerage platform are eligible for the
asset match. Non-eligible securities and products include private placements, mutual funds held
directly with the fund company and are not listed on an exchange, unlisted interval and closed end
funds, restricted securities not available for public trading, swaps and other over-the-counter
derivatives, control shares, annuities, and any securities not held in an account on the TradePMR
brokerage platform. The asset match offer does not apply to qualified plans and 529 accounts or
transfers from other accounts held at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Wells Fargo Advisors Financial
Network or Wells Fargo Securities.
The asset match offer is 0.5% of the value of deposits into an advisory account managed by SWMG
on the TradePMR brokerage platform and is subject to a five-year earn-out period. The asset match
will be earned if, on the 10th day of the calendar month following the month in which a deposit is
made, no portion of the deposit has been withdrawn. If any portion or all of the deposit is
withdrawn prior to the 10th day of the calendar month following the month in which the deposit
was made, the match on that portion withdrawn will not be earned. The asset match may have tax
implications depending on your account type and circumstances.
Certain limitations apply to the asset match program offered by TradePMR, such as an early
removal fee if any assets are transferred out, withdrawn or distributed from an account receiving the
asset match that causes the value of the account to be less than the value of the assets deposited into
the account during a five (5) year period starting on the calendar day the asset match is credited to
the account. It is important for clients of SWMG to review and understand the limitations of
TradePMR’s asset match program, which can be found on TradePMR’s website at TradePMR's
Asset Match Program Terms and Conditions.
The asset match program is being offered by TradePMR, as the introducing broker-dealer for
SWMG’s client accounts. In no way is SWMG involved in the offering of the asset match program,
nor does SWMG’s recommendation to use TradePMR for brokerage services constitute an
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endorsement of or recommendation to participate in the asset match program. You should be aware
that the more assets there are in your account, the more you will pay in fees to SWMG, which
creates an incentive for SWMG to recommend or encourage you to increase the assets in your
account. Further, the early removal fee under the asset match program presents a conflict of interest
between SWMG and our clients. As a fiduciary, SWMG is required to act in the best interest of our
clients and seek to obtain the best price and execution for clients’ securities transactions. It is
SWMG’s policy to conduct a best execution review, at least annually, of the broker-dealers we
recommend to clients to evaluate the broker’s brokerage and execution practices. If at any point in
the future SWMG determines TradePMR no longer provides competitive and quality brokerage
services, we may recommend another broker-dealer to our clients, which could result in a client
participating in the asset match program to pay an early removal fee to TradePMR if assets are
transferred out of an advisory account on the TradePMR brokerage platform. SWMG will mitigate
this conflict of interest by adhering to our fiduciary duty to seek to achieve best execution for our
clients in a manner that the full range of and quality of a broker’s services to the client is the most
favorable under the circumstances and putting our clients’ best interest first.
For more information on TradePMR’s asset match program, please refer to TradePMR’s website at
TradePMR's Asset Match Program Terms and Conditions. Products & Services Available to Us
from Broker-Dealers
The broker-dealers we recommend to clients provide SWMG with access to institutional trading and
custody services, which are typically not available to retail investors. These brokerage and custodial
services include the execution of securities transactions, custody, research and access to mutual
funds and other investments that are otherwise generally available only to institutional investors or
would require a significantly higher minimum initial investment. Other benefits we may receive
include receipt of duplicate client trade confirmations and bundled duplicate account statements;
access to a trading desk that exclusively services its 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.
SWMG also receives other services from broker-dealers (or third-party vendors with which they do
business) to help us manage and further develop our business enterprise. These services include
educational conferences and events; technology, compliance, legal, marketing and business
consulting; publications and conferences on practice management and business succession; and
access to employee benefits providers, human capital consultants and insurance providers. Fees for
these services may be waived, discounted or compensated by the broker-dealer. Irrespective of these
direct and indirect benefits to our clients, we strive to enhance our clients’ experience and always put
the needs of our clients first.
Research and Other Soft Dollar Benefits
SWMG does not participate in soft-dollar relationships.
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Brokerage for Client Referrals
When selecting broker-dealers for the execution of client securities transactions, SWMG does not
consider whether we will receive any client referrals from the broker-dealer or any other third-party.
Directed Brokerage
While SWMG generally recommends TradePMR or Schwab be used as the broker-dealer for client
accounts, we will not request the discretionary authority to determine the broker-dealer to be used or
the commission rates to be paid for client accounts. Clients must direct SWMG as to which broker-
dealer they wish to use to execute transactions for their account. The transaction fees charged by
these broker-dealers could be higher or lower than those charged by other custodians and broker-
dealers. Not all advisers require their clients to direct the use of specific broker-dealers. When using a
particular broker-dealer selected by a client, SWMG may be unable to achieve most favorable
execution of client transactions and the client may receive less favorable prices.
Aggregation of Orders
SWMG typically effects trades on an aggregated basis whenever possible and advantageous to
clients, such as discretionary accounts aligned with one of the firm’s model portfolios. Clients with a
customized portfolio, non-discretionary account and certain other client transactions are generally
effected independently based on the client’s individual needs and goals. The aggregation of trades
entails the trading of blocks of securities from multiple client accounts where transaction costs are
shared equally and on a pro-rated basis between all accounts included in the block. If utilized, block
trading allows us to execute equity or fixed income trades in a timely, equitable manner and to
reduce overall commission charges to clients. Clients who do not provide SWMG with discretion
will not participate in block trades, and their trades in similar securities will be placed with brokers
after trades for discretionary accounts. Accounts owned by supervised persons of our firm may
participate in block trading with your accounts; however, these individuals will not be given
preferential treatment of any kind. The order aggregation practices of the third-party asset managers
used to manage clients’ accounts vary by manager. You should refer to the manager’s Form ADV
Part 2A Brochure or other disclosure documents for information on the manager’s order aggregation
practices.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
Accounts at SWMG are reviewed on a periodic basis by their wealth adviser. This review includes
assessing client goals and objectives, monitoring the account and addressing the need to rebalance,
as necessary. Individual securities held in client accounts are periodically monitored by SWMG or
the third-party asset manager used to manage the account. Accounts are reviewed in the context of
each client’s stated investment objectives and guidelines. More frequent reviews may be triggered by
material changes to a client’s individual circumstances, market conditions, tax law changes or the
political or economic environment.
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SWMG may also review tax-planning needs, cash-flow needs charitable giving, insurance and estate
planning as part of our ongoing client reviews. Reviews are tailored to the services we provide to
you, as well as your individual needs and goals. We encourage you to discuss your needs, goals and
objectives with us and keep us informed of any changes. If you engage our firm for ongoing
investment advisory services, we will contact you at least annually to determine whether there have
been any changes to your financial situation or investment objectives and whether you wish to
impose any reasonable restrictions on the management of your account or reasonably modify any
existing restrictions. We will advise you of any account changes we feel are necessary to help you
stay on track with meeting your financial goals and consider whether the current services provided
by SWMG continue to be suitable for your needs.
As a convenience to our clients, we offer quarterly performance reporting to our clients and, upon a
client’s request. may prepare a global consolidated report that also includes certain non-financial
assets (e.g., real assets) and/or non-advisory assets. In such instances, SWMG relies on the client or
third-party manager to provide current and accurate price or other valuation information for those
assets to be included in the client’s consolidated account report. In no instance are non-financial
assets included in any performance reporting. SWMG does not independently verify, and expressly
disclaims responsibility for, the accuracy of any non-financial asset values clients provided to us to
include in their reporting.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Other Compensation Arrangements
SWMG receives compensation from the broker-dealer and custodian used for your account in the
form of access to electronic systems that assist us in the management of client accounts, as well as
research, software and other technology that provide access to client account data (such as trade
confirmations and account statements), pricing information and other market data, facilitate trade
execution (and allocation of aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts), and client
reporting capabilities. Your account custodian also offers us discounts for products and services
offered by vendors and third-party service providers, such as software and technology solutions.
These economic benefits create a conflict of interest in that it gives our firm an incentive to
recommend one broker-dealer or custodian over another that does not provide similar electronic
systems, support or services. We address this conflict of interest by disclosing to our clients the types
of compensation that our firm receives so clients can consider this when evaluating our firm. It is
important that you consider the fees, level of service and investment strategies, among other factors,
when selecting an investment adviser.
Client Referrals
SWMG does not pay any referral fees to other firms or individuals for referring clients to us.
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Item 15 – Custody
When you establish a relationship with SWMG for investment management services, your assets
will be maintained by a qualified custodian. We rely on the custodian to price and value assets,
execute and clear transactions, maintain custody of assets in your account and perform other
custodial functions. SWMG does not maintain physical possession of any client account assets.
Clients’ assets must be held by a bank, broker dealer, trust company or other institution deemed a
qualified custodian. FCC or Schwab are generally used as the qualified custodian for client accounts.
You will receive monthly and/or quarterly account statements directly from the qualified custodian.
SWMG may also provide you with quarterly performance reports for your account upon request.
We urge you to carefully compare, for accuracy, the balances shown in any reports you receive from
us with the account statements you receive from custodians. Balances on our reports may vary
slightly from custodial statements due to differences in accounting procedures, reporting dates,
valuation methodologies of certain securities or other operational factors. You should promptly
notify us if you do not receive account statements from your custodian at least quarterly or if you
believe the information on your account statements is inaccurate.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
SWMG often accepts discretionary authority to manage accounts on behalf of clients or to select
third-party asset managers to manage clients’ accounts. Investment discretion is the authority to
determine the securities or other assets to purchase or sell on behalf of an account. Investment
discretion may also include the authority to select or terminate a third-party asset manager who is
responsible for determining the securities or other assets to purchase or sell on behalf of an account.
This authority is exercised in a manner consistent with your stated investment objective for your
account. You must provide written authorization to SWMG before we can assume discretionary
authority over your account. Any investment guidelines or restrictions you would like to place on
your account must be provided to SWMG in writing.
Clients that wish to maintain discretion over their accounts should understand that SWMG cannot
effect any account transactions without first obtaining your consent.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
As a general policy, SWMG will retain proxy voting authority for clients with a discretionary
managed account that has given us the authority to do so. We utilize a third-party service provider
to assist with voting proxies and follow the proxy voting guidelines outlined in our Proxy Voting
Policies and Procedures. You may obtain a copy of our Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures
and/or a record of ballots voted for your holdings upon request.
SWMG will assist you with filing any Fair Fund recoveries, at your request.
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Item 18 – Financial Information
As a registered investment adviser, SWMG is required to provide you with certain financial
information about our firm.
Prepayment of Fees
We do not require or solicit prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees per client, six months or more
in advance.
Our Financial Condition
We do not have any financial commitment that is reasonably likely to impair our contractual
commitments to our clients, nor has our firm ever been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
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