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ITEM 1
COVER PAGE
PART 2A OF FORM ADV: FIRM BROCHURE
225 Broadhollow Road, Suite 215
Melville, NY 11747
Phone: (631) 248-3600
Website: http://www.hellerwealthmanagement.com
Email: info@hellerwealthmanagement.com
July 1, 2025
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Heller
Wealth Management, (“HWM”) (together, with its relying adviser affiliates, the “Adviser,” “we,”
“us,” or “our”). If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at
631-293-2806 or by email at: info@hellerwealthmanagement.com. The information in this
brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission (the “SEC”) or by any state securities authority.
Additional information about us also is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
We are a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended
(the “Advisers Act”). Our registration under the Advisers Act does not imply any level of skill or
training.
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MATERIAL CHANGES
Pursuant to SEC requirements and rules, you will receive a summary of any material
changes to this brochure and subsequent brochures within 120 days of the close of our fiscal year.
Our brochure may be requested, free of charge, by contacting us by telephone at: (631)
248- 3600 or by email at: info@hellerwealthmanagement.com.
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ITEM 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
ITEM 1 COVER PAGE ....................................................................................................... 1
ITEM 2 MATERIAL CHANGES ....................................................................................... 2
ITEM 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................................................... 3
ITEM 4 ADVISORY BUSINESS ....................................................................................... 6
General Description of Advisory Firm .................................................................. 6
A.
Description of Advisory Services .......................................................................... 6
B.
Availability of Customized Services for Individual Clients ................................. 7
C.
D. Wrap Fee Programs ............................................................................................... 7
Assets Under Management .................................................................................... 7
E.
ITEM 5 FEES AND COMPENSATION ............................................................................ 7
Advisory Services and Fees .................................................................................. 7
A.
Payment of Fees .................................................................................................... 8
B.
Additional Expenses and Fees ............................................................................... 8
C.
ITEM 6 PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT ...... 9
ITEM 7 TYPES OF CLIENTS ............................................................................................ 9
ITEM 8 METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISK
OF LOSS .................................................................................................................. 9
A. Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies ................................................... 9
Risk of Loss ........................................................................................................... 9
B.
Recommendation of a Particular Type of Security ............................................... 9
C.
ITEM 9 DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION ..................................................................... 10
ITEM 10 OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS ...... 10
A. Broker-Dealer Registration ................................................................................... 10
Futures Commission Merchant, Commodity Pool Operator, or Commodity
B.
Trading Advisor Registration .............................................................................. 11
C. Material Relationships and Conflicts of Interests with Industry Participants ..... 11
D. Material Conflicts of Interest Relating to Other Investment Advisers ................ 11
ITEM 11 CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT
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TRANSACTIONS AND PERSONAL TRADING .............................................. 12
Code of Ethics ..................................................................................................... 12
A.
Recommending, Buying, or Selling Securities in which We or a Related Person
B.
Have a Material Financial Interest, Invest, or Buy or Sell at the Same
Time; Conflict of Interests ................................................................................... 12
ITEM 12 BROKERAGE PRACTICES ............................................................................. 13
Selection of Broker-Dealers and Reasonableness of Compensation ................... 13
A.
Aggregating Orders for Various Client Accounts ............................................... 13
B.
Trade Errors ......................................................................................................... 13
C.
ITEM 13 REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS ................................................................................ 13
Periodic Review of Client Accounts ................................................................... 13
A.
Additional Review of Client Accounts ................................................................ 14
B.
Contents and Frequency of Account Reports to Clients...................................... 14
C.
ITEM 14 CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION .............................. 14
Economic Benefits for Providing Services to Clients ......................................... 14
A.
Compensation to Non-Supervised Persons for Client Referrals ......................... 14
B.
ITEM 15 CUSTODY ......................................................................................................... 14
ITEM 16 INVESTMENT DISCRETION ......................................................................... 15
ITEM 17 VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES ...................................................................... 16
ITEM 18 FINANCIAL INFORMATION ......................................................................... 16
Balance Sheet ...................................................................................................... 17
A.
Contractual Commitments to Our Clients ........................................................... 17
B.
Bankruptcy Petitions ........................................................................................... 17
C.
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ITEM 4
ADVISORY BUSINESS
General Description of Advisory Firm
A.
Total Management Group, Inc. d/b/a Heller Wealth Management (“HWM”) is incorporated
in the state of New York. HWM became registered as an Investment Adviser Firm with the SEC on
January 17
th 2003. Larry Heller CFP®, CPA® is the principal of the firm.
Description of Advisory Services
B.
INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
HWM primarily provides discretionary investment advisory services on a fee basis. HWM
manages investment portfolios for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and
business entities. HWM primarily recommends investments consisting of no-load, institutional
class mutual funds in addition to individual fixed income securities. HWM works with the Client
to determine the Clients investment objectives to create their investment strategy. For certain
retirement plans or other accounts held by the client HWM will manage the accounts on a non-
discretionary basis.
HWM, in limited circumstances, may provide non-discretionary investment advisory
services for those clients setting up accounts with third-party money managers. When a client
engages us to provide services on a non-discretionary basis, we monitor the accounts in the same
way as for discretionary services. The difference is that changes to your account will not be made
until we have your approval (either verbally or in writing), prior to each and every transaction, that
our proposed change is acceptable to you.
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONSULTING SERVICES
HWM may provide its clients with a broad range of comprehensive financial planning and
consulting services (including non-investment related matters), which may address, among other
issues, estate and retirement planning, taxes, insurance, college planning, long term care issues
and/or investment recommendations.
RETIREMENT PLAN FIDUCIARY SERVICES
In certain instances, HWM may provide fiduciary services to retirement plan sponsors. In
this regard, HWM has expertise in advising retirement plans and their participants regarding the
proper and effective use of mutual funds for investing. HWM may act as the investment manager
for pension plans as such term is defined in Section 3(38) of ERISA. As such, HWM shall have
discretion over the establishment of the pension plan’s investment policy, the prudent selection,
monitoring, removal, and replacement of the pension plan’s investment options. HWM will be
serving as a fiduciary to pension plans under ERISA in performing these functions. Please refer to
the Plan Agreement for relative fees and costs associated with this service.
SUB-ADVISORY/CUSTODIAL ARRANGEMENTS
HWM primarily recommends that investment management accounts be maintained at
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Schwab Institutional (“Schwab”). HWM, at times may allocate a portion of a client’s investment
assets to an unaffiliated independent investment manager through the Managed Account Access
and Marketplace programs. In such situations, the Independent Manager shall have active
discretionary management of the allocated funds. HWM shall continue to render investment
supervisory services to the client relative to the review of account performance, asset allocation
and client investment objectives.
HWM has agreements with Aspire and PCS Retirement as administrative management
companies for 401(k) and 403(b) plans. Participant assets are held at either Schwab or Matrix.
Availability of Customized Services for Individual Clients
C.
HWM shall provide investment advisory services specific to the needs of each client. Prior
to providing investment advisory services HWM will ascertain each client’s investment
objective(s). The client may, at any time, impose reasonable restrictions, in writing, on HWM’s
services.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
We do not participate in a wrap fee program.
Assets Under Management
E.
As of February 28, 2025, HWM had a total of $ 445,853,734 in assets under management.
ITEM 5
FEES AND COMPENSATION
Advisory Services and Fees
A.
INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
HWM provides discretionary investment advisory services on a fee-only basis. HWM’s
annual investment advisory fee is based upon a percentage (%) of the market value of the assets
placed under HWM’s management as follows:
Market Value of Portfolio
% of Assets
Up to $2,000,000
1.00%
Next $2,000,000
0.75%
Next $6,000,000
0.60%
Above $10,000,000
0.50%
HWM generally requires a household account minimum of $1 million for investment
management services. For households less than $1 million, an additional .25% is charged on the
first $250,000. HWM's annual investment management fee shall be pro-rated and paid quarterly,
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in arrears or in advance, based upon the market value of the assets on the last business day of the
previous quarter. To the extent a client has funds held in cash or invested in a cash-like instrument,
such as a money market or similar investment, those funds will be included for the purpose of
calculating assets under management for billing purposes. However, in certain circumstances,
HWM may waive the portion of the fees due that relate to such funds.
However, HWM, in its sole discretion, may require a lesser account minimum or charge a
lesser investment management fee based upon various factors including, but not limited to, the
amount of the assets with HWM, the level and scope of financial planning services to be rendered
and the complexity of the engagement.
HWM's annual investment management fee shall include investment advisory services,
and, to the extent specifically requested by the client, financial planning, and consulting. In the
event that the client requires extraordinary financial planning (to be determined in the sole
discretion of HWM), HWM may determine to charge for such additional services, the dollar
amount of which shall be set forth in a separate written notice to the client.
For the Schwab Managed Account Access and Marketplace Programs, please refer to the
program’s prospectus listing all fees for the specific independent manager.
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONSULTING SERVICES
HWM provides its clients with a broad range of comprehensive financial planning and
consulting services (including non-investment related matters), which may address, among other
issues, estate and retirement planning, taxes, insurance, college planning, long term care issues
and/or investment recommendations. HWM will charge a fee (fixed and/or hourly) for these
services. HWM’s financial planning fees are negotiable, but generally range from $1,500 to
$5,000.00 on a fixed fee basis and from $150.00 to $400.00 on an hourly rate basis, depending
upon the level and scope of the services required and the professional rendering the service(s).
HWM may, in its sole discretion, choose to charge a lesser management fee under certain limited
conditions (i.e., types of services required, related accounts, dollar amounts under management).
Payment of Fees
B.
HWM’s advisory fees are deducted from their custodial account. Both HWM’s Investment
Advisory Agreement and the custodial/ clearing agreement may authorize the custodian to debit
the account for the amount of HWM's investment advisory fee and to directly remit that
management fee to HWM in compliance with regulatory procedures. HWM shall deduct fees
quarterly in arrears or in advance, based upon the market value of the assets on the last business
day of the previous quarter.
The Investment Advisory Agreement between HWM and the client will continue in effect
until terminated by either party by written notice in accordance with the terms of the investment
Advisory Agreement. Upon termination, a pro-rated portion of the earned but unpaid advanced
advisory fee shall be due, which shall be debited from the custodial account or invoiced to the
client.
Additional Expenses and Fees
C.
The fees charged by Schwab or any other designated broker-dealer/custodian, are exclusive
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of, and in addition to, HWM’s investment management fee. In addition to HWM’s investment
management fee, the client shall also incur charges imposed at the mutual fund level (e.g.,
management fees and other fund expenses).
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONSULTING SERVICES
Prior to engaging HWM to provide financial planning and consulting services, the client
will generally be required to enter into a written agreement with HWM setting forth the terms and
conditions of the engagement and describing the scope of the services to be provided and the
portion of the fee that is due from the client prior to HWM commencing services. Generally, HWM
requires 25% of the financial planning/consulting fee (estimated hourly or fixed) payable upon
entering the written agreement. The balance is generally due upon delivery of the financial plan or
completion of the agreed upon services. Either party may terminate the agreement by written notice
to the other. In the event the client terminates HWM’s financial planning and consulting services,
the balance of HWM’s unearned fees (if any) shall be refunded to the client. If termination occurs
within five business days of entering into an agreement for such services, the client shall be entitled
to a full refund.
At all times clients have the option to purchase investment products recommended by
HWM through unaffiliated brokers or agents.
HWM does not charge its advisory clients commissions and/or markups.
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PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT
Neither HWM nor any supervised person of HWM accepts performance-based fees.
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TYPES OF CLIENTS
HWM’s clients shall generally include individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts,
and business entities. HWM requires an annual minimum account size of $1,000,000 for
investment advisory services.
ITEM 8
METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISK OF LOSS
A. Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies
Security analysis methods involve the following fundamental analysis:
Modern Portfolio Theory – HWM's investment approach is firmly rooted in the belief that
markets are “efficient”, and that investor’s returns are determined primarily by asset allocation
decisions, rather than market timing or security selection. HWM recommends diversified
portfolios, principally through the use of passively managed mutual funds.
Risk of Loss
B.
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HWM’s methods of analysis and investment strategies do not present any significant or
unusual risks.
Our investment programs have certain risks that are borne by the client. Our investment
approach constantly keeps the risk of loss in mind. Clients face the following investment risks:
•
Interest-rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment prices to
fluctuate. For example, when interest rates rise, yields on existing bonds become
less attractive, causing their market values to decline.
•
Market Risk: The price of a security, bond, or mutual fund may drop in reaction to
tangible and intangible events and conditions. This type of risk is caused by external
factors independent of a security’s particular underlying circumstances. For
example, political, economic, and social conditions may trigger market events.
•
Inflation Risk: When inflation is present, a dollar today will not buy as much as a
dollar next year, because purchasing power is eroding at the rate of inflation.
•
Currency Risk: Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the value of the
dollar against the currency of the investment’s originating country. This is also
referred to as exchange rate risk.
•
Reinvestment Risk: This is the risk that future proceeds from investments may have
to be reinvested at a potentially lower rate of return (i.e. interest rate). This primarily
relates to fixed income securities during periods of declining interest rates.
•
Business Risk: These risks are associated with a particular industry or a particular
company within an industry. For example, oil-drilling companies depend on finding
oil and then refining it, a lengthy and complex process, before they can generate a
profit. They carry a higher risk of profitability than an electric company, which
generates its income from a steady stream of customers who buy electricity no
matter what the economic environment is like.
•
Liquidity Risk: Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment into cash.
Generally, assets are more liquid if many traders are interested in a standardized
product. For example, Treasury Bills are highly liquid, while real estate properties
are not.
•
Financial Risk: Excessive borrowing to finance a business’ operations increases the
risk of profitability, because the company must meet the terms of its obligations in
good times and bad. During periods of financial stress, the inability to meet loan
obligations may result in bankruptcy and/or a declining market value.
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Recommendation of a Particular Type of Security
C.
Currently, HWM primarily allocates client investment assets among various mutual funds,
exchange traded funds (ETFs) and/or fixed income securities, on a discretionary or non-
discretionary basis (for clients with accounts with third-party money managers) in accordance with
the client’s designated investment objective(s).
• Mutual Funds: The performance of mutual funds 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. When
selecting mutual funds that have multiple share classes for recommendation to
clients, HWM will take into account the internal fees and expenses associated with
each share class, as it is our policy to choose the lowest-cost share class available,
absent circumstances that dictate otherwise.
• Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs): The performance of ETFs 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.
• Fixed Income: The issuer of a fixed income security may not be able to make
interest and principal payments when due. Generally, the lower the credit rating of a
security, the greater the risk that the issuer will default on its obligation. If a rating
agency gives a debt security a lower rating, the value of the debt security will decline
because investors will demand a higher rate of return. As nominal interest rates rise,
the value of fixed income securities held by the Fund is likely to decrease. A nominal
interest rate is the sum of a real interest rate and an expected inflation rate.
• Equity Securities: Equity securities tend to be more volatile than other investment
choices. The value of an individual mutual fund or ETF can be more volatile than the
market as a whole. This volatility affects the value of the client’s overall portfolio.
Small and mid-cap companies are subject to additional risks. Smaller companies may
experience greater volatility, higher failure rates, more limited markets, product lines,
financial resources, and less management experience than larger companies. Smaller
companies may also have a lower trading volume, which may disproportionately
affect their market price, tending to make them fall more in response to selling
pressure than is the case with larger companies.
• REITs: HWM may recommend that portions of client portfolios be allocated to real
estate investment trusts, otherwise known as “REITs”. A REIT is an entity, typically
a trust or corporation that accepts investments from a number of investors, pools the
money, and then uses that money to invest in real estate through either actual property
purchases or mortgage loans. While there are some benefits to owning REITs, which
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include potential tax benefits, income, and the relatively low barrier to invest in real
estate as compared to directly investing in real estate, REITs also have some
increased risks as compared to more traditional investments such as stocks, bonds,
and mutual funds. First, real estate investing can be highly volatile. Second, the
specific REIT chosen may have a focus such as commercial real estate or real estate
in a given location. Such investment focus can be beneficial if the properties are
successful but lose significant principal if the properties are not successful. REITs
may also employ significant leverage for the purpose of purchasing more investments
with fewer investment dollars, which can enhance returns but also enhances the risk
of loss. The success of a REIT is highly dependent upon the manager of the REIT.
Clients should ensure they understand the role of the REIT in their portfolio.
• Margin Borrowings: The use of short-term margin borrowings may result in certain
additional risks for you. For example, if securities pledged to brokers to secure your
margin accounts decline in value, you 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.
• Private Investments: Investing in private securities involves significant risks and
may not be suitable for all investors. Such investments are generally illiquid, meaning
they cannot be readily bought or sold in the marketplace like publicly traded
securities. Additionally, private investments often involve higher management and
performance fees, which may negatively impact overall returns, particularly in the
event of underperformance. Other risks include the potential loss of capital, limited
transparency, and greater complexity relative to publicly traded investments.
ITEM 9
DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
Neither HWM nor any of its management persons have been the subject of any disciplinary
actions.
ITEM 10
OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
Broker-Dealer Registration
A.
HWM nor its principals are registered with a broker/dealer.
B.
Futures Commission Merchant, Commodity Pool Operator, or Commodity Trading
Advisor Registration
Neither HWM, nor its representatives, are registered or have an application pending to
register, as a futures commission merchant, commodity pool operator, a commodity trading
advisor, or a representative of the foregoing.
C. Material Relationships and Conflicts of Interests with Industry Participants
LICENSED INSURANCE AGENCY/AGENT
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HWM has arrangements that are material to its advisory or its clients with a related person
who is an insurance agent. In this regard, HWM’s principal, Larry Heller is a licensed insurance
agent, and in such capacity, may introduce clients to insurance agencies to obtain certain insurance-
related products. Accordingly, HWM does not exercise any discretionary authority with respect to
a client’s decision to obtain such insurance-related products but may receive fees in connection
therewith.
The recommendation by HWM’s principal that a client purchase an insurance commission
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 on a particular
client’s need. No client is under any obligation to purchase any commission products from HWM
or its principal. Clients are reminded that they may purchase insurance products recommended by
HWM through other, non-affiliated insurance agents. HWM does not receive, directly or indirectly,
compensation from investment advisors that it recommends or selects for its clients.
D. Material Conflicts of Interest Relating to Other Investment Advisers
HWM may at times recommend unrelated, third-party investment managers or
professionals who have greater expertise in certain disciplines when appropriate for the client.
While each manager charges their own separate and additional fee, HWM does not receive any
compensation, directly or indirectly, from the unrelated third-party investment managers or
professionals for the referral of clients.
ITEM 11
CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS
AND PERSONAL TRADING
Code of Ethics
A.
HWM maintains an investment policy relative to personal securities transactions. This
investment policy is part of HWM‘s overall Code of Ethics, which serves to establish a standard of
business conduct for all of HWM’s members that is based upon fundamental principles of openness,
integrity, honesty and trust, a copy of which is available upon request.
HWM and its principals, partners, officers, employees, affiliates, and other related parties
(each a “HWM Related Party”) are permitted to invest in their personal trading accounts subject to
certain restrictions. HWM Related Parties may transact in mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, and
securities that are not traded publicly including, but not limited to, privately held companies, hedge
funds, venture capital funds and commodity pools.
HWM requires certain personal securities transactions, specifically those related to equity
and mutual funds, to be subject to an enhanced pre-clearance process by various HWM personnel,
including the Chief Compliance Officer. This enhanced preclearance process of the personal
trading activities of HWM Related Parties includes an assessment of whether such transactions
pose any actual or potential conflicts of interest with respect to transactions executed by HWM.
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HWM’s Code also requires HWM Related Parties to 1) pre-clear certain personal securities
transactions, 2) report personal securities transactions on at least a quarterly basis, and 3) provide
HWM with a detailed summary of certain holdings (both initially upon commencement of
employment and annually thereafter) in which the HWM Related Party has a direct or indirect
beneficial interest.
In accordance with Section 204A of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, HWM also
maintains and enforces written policies reasonably designed to prevent the misuse of material non-
public information by HWM or any person associated with HWM.
A copy of HWM’s Code of Ethics shall be provided to any client or prospective client upon
request.
B.
Recommending, Buying, or Selling Securities in which We or a Related Person Have
a Material Financial Interest, Invest, or Buy or Sell at the Same Time; Conflict of
Interests
Neither HWM nor any related person of HWM recommends, buys, or sells for client
accounts, securities in which HWM or any related person of HWM has a material financial interest.
HWM and/or representatives of HWM may buy or sell securities that are also recommended
to clients.
ITEM 12
BROKERAGE PRACTICES
Selection of Broker-Dealers and Reasonableness of Compensation
A.
HWM does not maintain custody of your assets that we manage. Your assets must be
maintained in an account at a “qualified custodian,” generally a broker-dealer or bank. As such,
HWM recommends that our clients use Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Schwab), a FINRA- registered
broker-dealer, member SIPC, as the qualified custodian. Please note HWM is independently owned
and operated and not affiliated with Schwab. Schwab will hold your assets in a brokerage account
and buy and sell securities when HWM instructs them to. While HWM recommends that you use
Schwab as custodian/broker, you will decide whether to do so and open your account with Schwab
by entering into an account agreement directly with them.
HWM recommends a custodian/broker who will hold your assets and execute transactions
based on a wide range of factors, including, among others:
• combination of transaction execution services along with asset custody services
(generally without a separate fee for custody)
• capability to execute, clear and settle trades (buy and sell securities for your account)
• capabilities to facilitate transfers and payments to and from accounts (wire transfers,
check requests, bill payment, etc.)
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• breadth of investment products made available (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange
traded funds (ETFs), etc.)
tools that assist us in making investment decisions
•
• quality of services
• competitiveness of the price of those services and willingness to negotiate them
reputation, financial strength, and stability of the provider
•
their prior service to us and our other clients
•
Your Custody and Brokerage Costs
For our clients’ accounts it maintains, Schwab generally does not charge you separately for
custody services but is compensated by charging you on trades that it executes or that settle into
your Schwab account. This commitment benefits you because the overall rates you pay are lower
than they would be if we had not made the commitment.
• HWM does not receive soft dollars from broker-dealers.
• HWM does not receive referrals from broker-dealers.
Aggregating Orders for Various Client Accounts
B.
When executing a trade in various accounts we aggregate the trade by purchasing the
security during the day and averaging the price paid. Each client pays the average price. Any
transaction costs associated with the aggregated trade will be allocated equally among all
accounts involved including any firm employee accounts. Any exceptions from the pro-rata
allocation procedure will be carefully explained and documented. Such exceptions may
occur due to varying cash availability across accounts, divergent investment objectives and
existing concentrations.
Not all trades are aggregated since HWM has investment advisor representatives
who function independent of one another. This means the investment advisor representative
decides when trades are conducted on the client accounts for their accounts. Additionally,
clients may request a transaction at various times during the trading day in the same
security. In this instance HWM takes direction from the client and will execute the trade
when requested by the client. Therefore, different clients of HWM may receive different
execution prices for the same securities transaction.
Trade Errors
C.
Trade and other clerical errors resulting in gains will be for the benefit of the client and will
not be retained by HWM. HWM is under no obligation, however, to reimburse the client for trade
and other clerical errors made by HWM, its agents and affiliates, as such errors are considered by
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HWM to be a cost of doing business.
While HWM is under no obligation to reimburse the client for trade and other clerical errors
made by HWM, its agents and affiliates, any correction of a trade or other clerical error will only be
made to the extent required so that the client does not incur a loss related to such error.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, HWM will be obligated to reimburse the client for any trade
or other clerical error resulting from HWM’s willful misconduct, gross negligence, or material
breach under the exculpation of liability and indemnification provisions of the Investment
Management Agreements maintained with the client. HWM, subject to its fiduciary obligations,
will determine whether or not any trade or other clerical error is required to be reimbursed in
accordance with such liability and exculpation provisions. HWM, in its sole discretion, reserves
the right to reimburse the client for any trade or other clerical error. HWM’s reimbursement of the
client for any particular error will not constitute a waiver of any policy to cause the client to bear
the losses from other trade or other clerical errors.
ITEM 13
REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
Periodic Review of Client Accounts
A.
For those clients to whom HWM provides investment supervisory services, account reviews
are conducted on an ongoing basis by HWM’s principal. All investment advisory clients are
advised that it remains their responsibility to advise HWM of any changes in their investment
objectives and/or financial situation.
All clients (in person or via telephone) are encouraged to review financial planning issues
(to the extent applicable), investment objectives and account performance with HWM at a
minimum on an annual basis.
Additional Review of Client Accounts
B.
HWM may conduct account reviews on an-other than periodic basis upon the occurrence
of a triggering event, such as a change in client investment objectives and/or financial situation,
market corrections and client request.
Contents and Frequency of Account Reports to Clients
C.
Clients are provided, at least quarterly, with written transaction confirmation notices and
regular written summary account statements directly from the custodian. HWM may also provide
a written periodic report summarizing account activity and performance.
For those clients to whom HWM provides financial planning and/or consulting services
will receive reports from HWM summarizing its analysis and conclusions as requested by the client
or otherwise agreed to in writing by HWM.
ITEM 14
CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
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Economic Benefits for Providing Services to Clients
A.
HWM does not accept an economic benefit from anyone for providing investment advice
or other advisory services to its clients.
Compensation to Non-Supervised Persons for Client Referrals
B.
If a client is introduced to HWM by either an unaffiliated or an affiliated solicitor, HWM
may pay that solicitor a referral fee in accordance with the requirements of Rule 206(4)-1 of the
Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and any corresponding state securities law requirements. Any
such referral fee shall be paid solely from HWM’s investment management fee and shall not result
in any additional charge to the client.
If the client is introduced to HWM by an unaffiliated solicitor, the solicitor, at the time of
the solicitation, shall disclose the nature of his/her/its solicitor relationship, and shall provide each
prospective client with a copy of HWM’s written Brochure with a copy of the written disclosure
statement from the solicitor to the client disclosing the terms of the solicitation arrangement
between HWM and the solicitor, including the compensation to be received by the solicitor from
HWM.
ITEM 15
CUSTODY
HWM shall have the ability to have its advisory fee for each client debited by the custodian
on a quarterly basis. Clients are provided, at least quarterly, with written transaction confirmation
notices and regular written summary account statements directly from the broker-dealer/custodian
and/or program sponsor for the client accounts. HWM may also provide a written periodic report
summarizing account activity and performance.
Please Note: To the extent that HWM provides clients with periodic account statements or
reports, the client is urged to compare any statement or report provided by HWM with the account
statements received from the account custodian.
Please Also Note: The account custodian does not verify the accuracy of HWM’s advisory
fee calculation.
ITEM 16
INVESTMENT DISCRETION
Prior to HWM assuming discretionary authority over a client’s account, client shall be
required to execute an Investment Advisory Agreement, naming HWM as client’s attorney and
agent in fact, granting HWM full authority to buy, sell, or otherwise effect investment transactions
involving the assets in the client’s name found in the discretionary account.
Clients who engage HWM on a discretionary basis may, at any time, impose restrictions,
in writing, on HWM’s discretionary authority.
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VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES
HWM does not vote client proxies. Therefore, although HWM may provide investment
advisory services relative to client investment assets, LH’s clients maintain responsibility for: (1)
directing the manner in which proxies solicited by issuers of securities beneficially owned by the
client shall be voted, and (2) making all elections relative to any mergers, acquisitions, tender
offers, bankruptcy proceedings or other type events pertaining to the client’s investment assets.
HWM and/or the client shall correspondingly instruct each custodian of the assets to forward to the
client copies of all proxies and shareholder communications relating to the client’s investment
assets.
Clients may contact HWM to discuss any questions they may have with a particular
solicitation.
ITEM 18
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Balance Sheet
A.
HWM does not solicit fees of more than $1,200 per client, six months or more in advance.
Contractual Commitments to Our Clients
B.
HWM is unaware of any financial condition that is reasonably likely to impair its ability to
meet its contractual commitments relating to its discretionary authority over certain client accounts.
Bankruptcy Petitions
C.
HWM has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition.
ANY QUESTIONS: HWM’s Chief Compliance Officer, Larry Heller, remains available to
address any questions that a client may have regarding the above disclosures and arrangements.
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