View Document Text
Firm Brochure
(Part 2A of Form ADV)
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. 18700 N. Hayden RD.,
Suite 470
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
PHONE: 480-990-3300
FAX: 480-534-1941
EMAIL: John.DeMarco@trajanwealth.com
WEBSITE: www.trajanwealth.com
90-3300 or by email at:
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices
of Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. Being registered as a registered investment adviser does not
imply a certain level of skill or training. If you have any questions about the contents
of this brochure, please contact us at 480-9
John.DeMarco@trajanwealth.com. The information in this brochure has not been
approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or
by any state securities authority.
Additional information about Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. (IARD # 158847) is available on
the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
August 12, 2025
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
Item 2: Material Changes
Annual Update
th
The Material Changes section of this brochure will be updated annually or when material
changes occur since the previous release of the Firm Brochure. Each year, we will ensure
that you receive a summary of any material changes to this and subsequent brochures by
. We will further provide you with our most recent brochure at any time at your
April 30
request, without charge. You may request a brochure by contacting us at (480) 214-9835
or John.DeMarco@trajanwealth.com.
Material Changes since the Last Update
This document should be considered new although you may recognize most disclosures
are similar to our previous Form ADV Part 2A.
Since the last Annual Update dated February 2025, Trajan Wealth, L.L.C., has had the
following material changes:
•
None
Full Brochure Available
This Firm Brochure being delivered is the complete brochure for the Firm.
i
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
Item 3: Table of Contents
Form ADV – Part 2A – Firm Brochure
Item 1: Cover Page
Item 2: Material Changes .................................................................................................... i
................................................................................................................. i
........................................................................... i
Annual Update
.................................................................................................... i
Material Changes since the Last Update
Item 3: Table of Contents ................................................................................................... ii
Full Brochure Available
Item 4: Advisory Business ................................................................................................. 5
............................................................................................................. 5
............................................................................................. 5
Firm Description
............................................. 10
Types of Advisory Services
...................................................................................................... 10
Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions
.................................................................................. 10
Wrap Fee Programs
Item 5: Fees and Compensation ...................................................................................... 10
Client Assets Under Management
.................................................................. 10
.................................................................................................. 12
Method of Compensation and Fee Schedule
..................................................................................... 12
Client Payment of Fees
............................................................................................ 13
Additional Client Fees Charged
.......................................... 13
Prepayment of Client Fees
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees .................................................................................... 14
External Compensation for the Sale of Securities to Clients
................................................................................................ 14
Item 7: Types of Clients .................................................................................................... 14
Sharing of Capital Gains
................................................................................................................... 14
....................................................................................................... 14
Description
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss .......................... 15
Account Minimums
............................................................ 15
......................................... 15
Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies
.................................................................................... 15
Investment Strategy and Method of Analysis Material Risks
Security Specific Material Risks
ii
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information .................................................................................... 17
............................................................................................... 17
..................................................................... 17
Criminal or Civil Actions
............................................... 18
Administrative Enforcement Proceedings
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ....................................... 18
Self Regulatory Organization Enforcement Proceedings
.............................................................. 18
.............................................................................. 18
Broker-Dealer or Representative Registration
18
Futures or Commodity Registration
Material Relationships Maintained by this Advisory Business and Conflicts of Interest
...................................................................................................................................... 19
Recommendations or Selections of Other Investment Advisors and Conflicts of Interest
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading .............................................................................................................................. 20
............................................................................................ 20
Code of Ethics Description
........................................................................... 21
Client Securities Recommendations or Trades and Concurrent Advisory Firm Securities
Item 12: Brokerage Practices .......................................................................................... 21
Transactions and Conflicts of Interest
..................................... 21
.............................................. 24
Factors Used to Select Broker-Dealers for Client Transactions
Item 13: Review of Accounts ........................................................................................... 25
Aggregating Securities Transactions for Client Accounts
.......................................................................................................... 25
......................................................... 25
Schedule for Periodic Review of Client Accounts or Financial Plans and Advisory
Persons Involved
...................................................... 25
Review of Client Accounts on Non-Periodic Basis
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation....................................................... 25
Content of Client Provided Reports and Frequency
......................................................................................................................... 25
Economic benefits Provided to the Advisory Firm from External Sources and Conflicts of
................................................................ 25
Interest
Item 15: Custody ............................................................................................................... 26
Advisory Firm Payments for Client Referrals
...................................................................................................... 26
Item 16: Investment Discretion ...................................................................................... 26
Account Statements
............................................................................. 26
Discretionary Authority for Trading
iii
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities ..................................................................................... 26
................................................................................................................... 26
Item 18: Financial Information ....................................................................................... 27
Proxy Votes
................................................................................................................ 27
Balance Sheet
................................................................................................ 27
........................................................... 28
Financial Conditions Reasonably Likely to Impair Advisory Firm’s Ability to Meet
Commitments to Clients
Item 19: Requirements for State Registered Advisers .................................................. 28
Bankruptcy Petitions during the Past Ten Years
.................................................................................................. 28
This section is not applicable because the firm is registered with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
iv
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
Item 4: Advisory Business
Firm Description
planning, investment management, education funding, and
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C., (“TW” or “Advisor” ) is based in Scottsdale, Arizona. TW is a
Registered Investment Adviser, registered with and subject to the rules and regulations
of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm was formed as a limited
liability company under the laws of the State of Arizona. Founded in 2010, TW provides
investment advice to primarily individuals which may include, but is not limited to,
determination of financial objectives, identification of financial problems, cash flow
management, tax
retirement planning. Our investment advice is tailored to work with our clients’ financial
goals, investment objectives and risk tolerances.
Adviser Representative” or “IAR”
The investment advisory services of TW are provided to you through an appropriately
licensed and qualified individual who is an investment adviser representative of T W
throughout
(referred to as your “Investment
this brochure). Your IAR is an employee of TW.
Investment adviser representatives are free to negotiate the fees to be charged for the
services provided within the parameters set by TW, as disclosed in Item 5 – Fees and
Compensation of this brochure. It is possible that different IAR’s may charge different
fees for providing the same service to clients. The specific level of services you will
receive and the fees you will be charged will be specified in your investment advisory
agreement.
As used in the brochure, the words, “we,” “our,” and “us” refer to TW and the words “you,”
“your,” and “client” refer to you as either a client or prospective client of our firm. In
addition, you may see the term “Associated Person” throughout this brochure. As used in
this brochure, our Associated Persons are our firm’s officers, employees and all
individuals providing investment advice on behalf of our firm.
The firm changed its name in 2011 from Valley Financial Wealth Management L.L.C.
Jeffrey B. Junior is 100% owner.
Types of Advisory Services
Asset Management Services
- 5 -
TW provides investment advisory and portfolio management services on a continuing
basis, which may include the review of client investment objectives and goals,
recommending asset allocation strategies of managed assets among investment products
such as cash, stocks, ETF’s, mutual funds, and bonds. Although we generally provide
advice only on the products previously listed, we reserve the right to
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
offer advice on any investment product that may be suitable for each client’s specific
circumstances, needs, goals and objectives. It is not our typical investment strategy to
attempt to time the market, but we may increase cash holdings modestly as deemed
appropriate based on your risk tolerance and our expectations of market behavior. We
may modify our investment strategy to accommodate special situations such as low basis
stock, stock options, legacy holdings, inheritances, closely held businesses, collectibles,
or special tax situations. Our investment advice is tailored to meet our clients’ unique
needs and investment objectives. Clients may impose restrictions on investing in certain
securities or types of securities (such as a product type, specific companies, specific
sectors, etc.) by providing a signed and dated written notification, of which an e-mail is
also an acceptable form of notification.
TW provides investment advisory and other financial services through its IAR’s to
accounts opened with TW. Managed Accounts are available to individual clients, high
net-worth families, foundations, endowments, and institutional investors. We also
provide personal financial planning and investment advice. Our investment plans are
designed to work with our clients’ financial goals, objectives and risk tolerances.
TW provides discretionary investment advisory services to its clients through various
managed account programs. Through our managed account programs, we provide
investment management services, including providing continuous investment advice to
and making investments for you based on your individual needs. Through these services,
we offer a customized and individualized investment program. These services may cost
the client more or less than purchasing such services if provided separately. Some of the
factors that determine total costs are the costs of the services if provided separately and
the trading activity in the client’s account. During your initial meeting with your advisor,
you’re asked to complete a confidential c lient profile to help us understand your risk
tolerance and long-term financial goals. A specific asset allocation strategy and suitability
profile is crafted to focus on your specific goals and objectives. The confidential client
profile defines your risk tolerance and investment objectives. Your information should
be updated regularly, but at a minimum every 2 years.
You must appoint our firm as your investment advisor of record on specified accounts
(collectively, the “Account”). The Account consists only of separate account(s) held by
qualified custodian(s) under your name. The qualified custodians maintain physica l
custody of all funds and securities of the Account, and you retain all rights of ownership
(e.g., right to withdraw securities or cash, exercise or delegate proxy voting and receive
transaction confirmations) of the Account.
- 6 -
Our asset management services are provided on a discretionary basis. With discretionary
authority, we make all decisions to buy, sell or hold securities, cash or other investments
in the managed account at our sole discretion without consulting with you before
implementing any transactions. You must provide us with written authorization to
exercise this discretionary authority. We do not have custody access to your funds
and/or securities with the exception of having advisory fees deducted from your
account and paid to us by the account custodian. Any fee deduction
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
is done pursuant to your prior written authorization provided to the account custodian.
You have the ability to place reasonable restrictions on the types of investments that may
be purchased in an account. You may also place reasonable limitations on the
(Please see Item 16 - Investment
discretionary power granted to us so long as the limitations are specifically set forth or
Discretion for additional information concerning discretionary authority.)
included as an attachment to the client agreement.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
As more fully described in
below, the annual fee is
assessed on a monthly or quarterly schedule and calculated on either: (1) the client's
average daily balance for the period for accounts billed in arrears; or (2) calculated using
the value of the account on the last day of the prior month, for accounts billed monthly in
advance.
advice, we will
provide you with an
Before we assess any fees or provide formal
Investment Advisory Agreement (“Agreement”) for your review, understanding
and signature. The Agreement includes the terms and conditions under which your
assets will be managed. Your execution of the Agreement authorizes our firm to
determine the specific securities, and the amount of securities to be purchased or sold
for your account without your approval prior to each transaction. The Agreement will
remain in effect between you and us until terminated by either party according
to the terms contained in the Agreement. In the event a conflict exists between the
Agreement and our Form ADV, the Form ADV shall prevail.
The Agreement will include schedules of the investment accounts you wish us to manage,
the specific fees we propose to charge and how we propose to bill and collect those fees.
You also have the ability to impose limits on investment selections and sectors. Advisory
accounts will be held primarily by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., AXOS, or other qualified
custodians as approved by TW (individually, a “Custodian”). The client must designate
TW as its Investment Adviser on their accounts. The client’s qualified Custodian
will maintain actual custody of all client funds and securities.
lated fees and execution charges. This may occur
investment circumstances of each
Custodians are also broker/dealers, and they may have different account fees, execution
charges and capacities. If you choose a different Custodian other than the one selected by
us, you may pay higher account-re
because custodial services are based on several factors. Factors may include, but are not
limited to cost, expected level of asset safety, client confidentiality, communication, and
reporting. We base all decisions on the individual
client.
- 7 -
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
Important Disclosure Regarding Fee Based Asset Management Accounts
When making the determination of whether one of the advisory programs available
through TW is appropriate for your needs, you should bear in mind that fee-based
accounts, when compared with commission-based accounts, often result in lower costs
during periods when trading activity is heavier, such as the year an account is
established. However, during periods when trading activity is lower, the fee-based
account arrangements may result in a higher annual cost for transactions. Thus,
depending on a number of factors, the total cost for transactions under a fee account
versus a commission account can vary significantly. Factors which affect the total cost
include account size, amount of turnover, type and quantities of securities purchased or
sold, commission rates and your tax situation. It should also be noted that lower fees for
comparable service may be available from other sources. You should discuss the
advantages and disadvantages of fee-based and commission-based accounts with your
Overlay Capital Innovation Fund PV, LP
IAR.
In addition to advising Managed Accounts, TW provides investment advisory services on
a discretionary basis to a domestic fund, not registered under the Investment Company
Act of 1940, as amended, Overlay Capital Innovation Fund PV, LP (the “Fund”). As the
investment manager to the Fund, TW is responsible for: (a) the formulation and
implementation of the Fund’s investment strategy; (b) evaluating and monitoring
investments made by the Fund; and, (c) making all investment decisions for the Fund.
Overlay Capital Innovation Fund PV GP, LLC (“Overlay” or the “General Partner”), an
affiliate of TW, is the General Partner of the Fund. As General Partner, Overlay is solely
responsible for the management of the Fund.
investment advisory
services
to
the Fund based on
the
TW provides
investment objectives of the Fund. This document is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of
an offer to buy Interests in the Fund. Such an investment may be made only after receipt
the Fund’s Confidential Private Placement Memorandum and
and review of
execution of certain agreements (collectively the “Governing Documents”). The
Governing Documents also
- 8 -
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
contain important information concerning risk factors and other material aspects of the
Fund and it must be read carefully before making an investment decision. The
information in this document is qualified in its entirety by, and should be read in
conjunction with, the information contained in the Governing Documents. A copy of the
Governing Documents is available upon request to TW to persons meeting the definitions
of both accredited investor within the meaning of SEC Regulation D promulgated under
the Securities Act and a qualified client as that term is defined in Rule 205-3 under the
Advisers Act.
TW provides investment advisory services based on the Client’s investment objectives.
Investors in the Fund are limited partners (the “Limited Partners”). TW does not provide
tailored investment advice to the Limited Partners in the Fund unless they have a
Managed Account with the Firm.
Sub-Advisers
TW, in providing the services agreed upon with the client, may retain hereafter ("the Sub-
Adviser"), an investment adviser registered under applicable securities laws, as a Sub-
Adviser to manage all or a portion of the managed assets in the Client's account. If this
occurs, TW will be responsible for the continuing supervision of the Client's account, and
the actions of the Sub-Adviser in connection with the Client's account and the managed
assets. TW will not be responsible for the payment of any advisory fee or other charges
of the Sub-Adviser with respect to the managed assets unless or except as
specifically authorized in advance by the Client. TW agrees that upon proper notice
by the Client, TW will refrain from the appointment of, or terminate as permitted
Alternative Investments
under applicable contracts, any Sub-Adviser appointed pursuant to this authority.
TW will offer alternative investments to clients that are either accredited or qualified
for such products. Alternative investments include but are not limited to:
Private Equity Real Estate, Private Equity Joint Venture and or Private Credit. These
offerings are typically through a fund structure and will be sponsored through third-
party managers or in cooperation with TW.
- 9 -
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
Educational Seminars/Workshops
TW occasionally provides seminars/workshops in areas such as financial planning,
retirement planning, estate planning, college planning and charitable planning or other
relevant financial topics. Seminars/workshops are always offered on an impersonal basis
and do not focus on the individual needs of participants. No fees are charged for seminars.
Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions
The goals, objectives, risk tolerance and client-imposed restrictions for each client are
documented in our client files. Investment strategies are created that seek to reflect the
stated unique needs and investment objectives. Clients may impose restrictions on
investing in certain securities or types of securities with written notification.
Wrap Fee Programs
Agreements may not be assigned without written client consent.
The firm does not participate in a wrap fee program.
Client Assets Under Management
As of August 12, 2025, Trajan Wealth had the following Assets Und er
Management (“AUM”):
Discretionary: 2,270,838,493
Non-Discretionary: 43,954,534
Item 5: Fees and Compensation
Method of Compensation and Fee Schedule
The total annual advisory fees charged to the client are based on a percentage of AUM.
Generally, the highest Trajan fee is 1.75% but in limited circumstances a firm maximum of
2.00% could be used.
TW, in its discretion, may negotiate fees based upon individual account criteria such as
anticipated future assets, client’s unique circumstances, and additional services
performed. Our fees may be higher or lower than fees charged by other financial
professionals offering similar services. TW reserves the right to modify its fee schedule
in the future by providing you with 30 days advance notice of any modification.
- 10 -
Fees are collected and charged either: (1) monthly in arrears; (2) quarterly in arrears; or
(3) monthly in advance. Fees for any partial period (month or quarter) will be
prorated based on the fee calculation for the account per the terms of the
Investment advisory agreement.
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
Monthly or Quarterly Billing in Arrears
. For retirement accounts held outside of a
TW platform, fees are billed in arrears, based on the average daily value of the
assets on the last day of the billing period (monthly or quarterly).
For accounts billed monthly in advance, initial billing of advisory fees will be based on
the account activation date. Once the account has reached the predetermined funding
threshold, Trajan will then bill for the period from the account activation date to the
current month end, and from the current month end, to the next months end
(advance). In some cases, Clients may be billed for multiple periods during the
first billing cycle. Thereafter, Clients will be billed monthly in advance based on the
account's prior month-end value.
deducted from your account(s)
account
statements
received directly
from the
custodian
to
We directly debit your account(s) for the payment of our advisory fees. This ability to
deduct our advisory fees from your accounts causes our firm to exercise limited custody
over your funds or securities for regulatory purposes. We do not have physical
custody of any of your funds and/or securities. Your funds and securities will be held with
a bank, broker-dealer, or other independent, qualified custodian. You will receive
account statements from the independent, qualified custodian(s) holding your funds
and securities at least quarterly. The account statements from your custodian(s) will
including
reflect the credits and debits to your account,
the amount of our
each billing period. You should
advisory fees
carefully review account statements for accuracy. Clients are urged to compare
the
any
performance report statements prepared by any Sub-Adviser.
Discounts not generally available to our advisory clients, may be offered to family
members and associated persons of our firm.
- 11 -
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
fPerformance-Based Fees.
Performance-based fees (carried interest) will be charged on
certain products. Due to strict regulatory requirements, performance-based fees can only
be charged to “qualified clients”. A qualified client is defined as a client that has over $1.1
million invested with us, OR a net worth of at least $2.2 million, excluding primary
residence. Performance-based fees may not be charged to any client that does not meet
the definition of a qualified client.
For accounts that are charged performance-based fees, TW charges a management fee
not to exceed 2.00% plus performance or carry fee not to exceed 25% of the gain in
valuation. Specific compensation varies by investment and will be reviewed with the
client prior to initial investment. For example, if a client has invested $100,000, the client
could incur management fees up to $2,000 per annum, the client, Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.,
and the product manager would split all returns above the account value of $100,000 up
to an 80/10/10 split, in other words, 80% to the client, 10% to Trajan Wealth, L.L.C., and
10% to the product manager.
Performance-based compensation may create an incentive for our firm to recommend
investments that may carry higher degrees of risk to the client. TW has a fiduciary
responsibility to our clients, and we will only make recommendations that meet our
clients’ investment objectives and goals.
Client Payment of Fees
Additional Client Fees Charged
With written authorization, the independent, qualified Custodian holding your funds and
securities, will automatically deduct our fee from your account.
These fees will be
deducted monthly or quarterly in arrears, or monthly in advance, as applicable. The
authorization and method of payment will be documented in the "Agreement".
their proportionate share of the
funds’ distribution,
In addition to advisory fees paid to TW as explained above, clients may pay custodial
service, account maintenance, transaction, and other fees associated with maintaining
the account. These fees vary by broker and/or custodian. Clients should ask TW for
details on transaction fees or other custodial fees specific to their account, as these fees
are not included in the annual advisory fee. TW participates in the Vendor Payment
Program through AXOS. Additionally, for any mutual funds purchased, the client
internal
may pay
investment advisory and administrative fees. These fees are
management,
not shared with TW and are compensation to the fund manager. Clients are urged to read
- 12 -
the mutual fund prospectus prior to investing.
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
Mutual fund companies impose internal fees and expenses on clients. These fees are in
addition to the costs associated with the investment advisory services as described
above. Complete details of such internal expenses are specified and disclosed in each
mutual fund company’s prospectus. Clients are strongly advised to review the
prospectus(es) prior to investing in such securities.
Mutual funds purchased or sold in broker-dealer accounts may generate transaction fees
that would not exist if the purchase or sale were made directly with the mutual fund
company. Mutual funds held in broker-dealer accounts also charge management fees.
These mutual fund management fees may be more or less than the mutual fund
management fees charged if the client held the mutual fund directly with the mutual fund
company.
Clients may purchase shares of mutual funds directly from the mutual fund issuer, its
principal underwriter, or a distributor without purchasing the services of TW or paying
the advisory fee on such shares (but subject to any applicable sales charges). Certain
mutual funds are offered to the public without a sales charge. In the case of mutual funds
offered with a sales charge, the prevailing sales charge (as described in the mutual fund
prospectus) may be more or less than the applicable advisory fee. However, clients
would not receive TW’s assistance in developing an investment strategy, selecting
securities, monitoring performance of the account, and making changes as necessary.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
For some alternative investments, the Fund may and, in certain circumstances, will bear
all ordinary operating and other expenses, including but not limited to, legal, accounting,
bookkeeping, tax, auditing and other professional expenses, fees paid to an administrator
and other administration expenses, research and trading expenses, software expenses,
and investment expenses such as commissions, interest on margin accounts and other
indebtedness, custodial fees, bank service fees and other expenses related to the
purchase, sale or transmittal of Fund assets, and other similar expenses related to the
Fund. Please see the Governing Documents for a complete description of fees and
expenses.
of this brochure for additional
Please refer to
information.
Prepayment of Client Fees
External Compensation for the Sale of Securities to Clients
TW does not require prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees per client, six months or
more in advance.
TW does not receive any external compensation for the sale of securities to clients, nor
do any of the Investment Adviser Representatives of TW.
- 13 -
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees
Sharing of Capital Gains
Fees are typically not based on a share of the capital gains or capital appreciation of
managed securities.
However, TW may receive performance-based fees in connection with certain
investments. Performance-based fees are fees that are earned as a result of or based on
positive financial growth or capital appreciation of a client’s account.
TW will only offer investment opportunities in which we receive performance-based fees
to certain “Qualified Clients”. “Qualified Clients” are those who have a net worth in excess
of $2,200,000 or for those for whom we manage a minimum of $1,100,000. Any
performance-based fees received by TW associated with these type of investments will
be clearly set forth in a separate agreement or communication from TW with these
“Qualified Clients.”
There are certain conflicts of interest that exist in charging performance-based fees.
Performance-based fees may: (a) create an incentive for the adviser to recommend an
investment even though such investment may be riskier in nature; and (b) create an
incentive for the adviser to overvalue investments despite the lack of an open market.
To avoid and manage such conflicts of interest, TW will have its Investment Advisor
Representative or designated person periodically review all client accounts to ensure
suitability of their investments. The Investment Advisor Representative or designated
person will also ensure that such investments fit within the clients’ investment objectives
and given risk tolerances.
Item 7: Types of Clients
Description
Account Minimums
We offer investment advisory services to a wide variety of clients including, but not
limited to, individuals including those with high net worth, pension, and profit-sharing
plans. including plan participants, trusts, estates, 401(k) sponsor plans and Individual
Retirement Accounts (IRA, SEP, ROTH IRA,) charitable organizations, corporations, and
other business entities, including sole proprietorships.
TW generally does not impose a minimum size for establishing a relationship to open a
Managed Account. Limited Partners in the Fund are generally subject to a minimum
- 14 -
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
investment requirement of $100,000. However, it is at the discretion of HFO or the
General Partner of the Fund to negotiate or waive such minimum amounts.
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies
Security analysis methods used by TW may include fundamental analysis, technical
analysis, and cyclical analysis. Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients
should be prepared to bear.
Fundamental analysis involves evaluating a stock using real data such as company
revenues, earnings, return on equity, and profits margins to determine underlying value
and potential growth. Technical analysis involves evaluating securities based on past
prices and volume. Cyclical analysis involves analyzing the cycles of the market.
The main sources of information may include financial newspapers and magazines,
inspection of corporate activities, research materials prepared by others, corporate
rating services, timing services, annual reports, prospectuses and filings with the SEC,
and company press releases.
Investment Strategy and Method of Analysis Material Risks
The investment strategy for a specific client is based upon the objectives stated by the
client during consultations and documented in an Investment Policy Statement (“IPS”).
The client may change these objectives at any time. Each client’s IPS contains information
related to the client’s risk tolerance and any investment restrictions. Any other
documentation as required by TW that documents the client’s objectives and their
desired investment strategy will be retained as part of the client’s file.
Fundamental analysis may involve interest rate risk, market risk, business risk, and
financial risk. Risks involved in technical analysis are inflation risk, reinvestment risk,
and market risk. Cyclical analysis involves inflation risk, market risk, and currency risk.
Other strategies may include long-term purchases, short-term purchases and trading.
Security Specific Material Risks
All investment programs have certain risks that are borne by the investor. Our
investment approach constantly keeps the risk of loss in mind. Investors face the
following investment risks:
- 15 -
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
•
Interest-rate Risk
• Market 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.
•
: 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.
Inflation Risk
For example, political, economic and social conditions may trigger market events.
: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar today will buy more
than a dollar next year, because purchasing power is eroding at the rate of
• Currency Risk
inflation.
• Reinvestment 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.
• ETF and Mutual Fund 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.
• Equity (stock) Risk:
When investing in an ETF or mutual fund, you will bear
additional expenses based on your pro rata share of the ETF’s or mutual fund’s
operating expenses, including the potential duplication of management fees. The
risk of owning an ETF or mutual fund generally reflects the risks of owning the
underlying securities the ETF or mutual fund holds. You will also incur brokerage
costs when purchasing ETFs.
• Company Risk
Common stocks are susceptible to general stock market
fluctuations and to volatile increases and decreases in value as market confidence
in and perceptions of their issuers change. If you held common stock, or common
stock equivalents, of any given issuer, you would generally be exposed to greater
risk than if you held preferred stocks and debt obligations of the issuer.
•
: When investing in stock positions, there is always a certain level of
company or industry specific risk that is inherent in each investment. This is also
referred to as unsystematic risk and can be reduced through appropriate
diversification. There is the risk that the company will perform poorly or have its
value reduced based on factors specific to the company or its industry. For
example, oil-drilling companies depend on finding oil and then refining it, a
lengthy 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
Fixed Income Risk:
environment is like.
- 16 -
When investing in bonds, there is the risk that the issuer will
default on the bond and be unable to make payments. Further, individuals who
depend on set amounts of periodically paid income face the risk that inflation will
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
•
erode their spending power. Fixed-income investors receive set, regular
Liquidity Risk
payments that face the same inflation 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
Financial Risk
are not.
• Management 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.
Your investment with our firm varies with the success and
failure of our investment strategies, research, analysis, and determination of
portfolio securities. If our investment strategies do not produce the expected
returns, the value of the investment will decrease.
Our strategies and investments may have unique and significant tax implications.
Regardless of your account size or other factors, we strongly recommend that you
continuously consult with a tax professional prior to and throughout the investing of your
assets.
Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear.
Although we manage your portfolio with strategies and in a manner consistent with your
risk tolerances, there can be no guarantee that our efforts will be successful. You should
be prepared to bear the risk of loss.
All investments involve the risk of loss, including (among other things) loss of principal,
a reduction in earnings (including interest, dividends, and other distributions), and the
loss of future earnings. These risks include the risks stated above. Regardless of the
methods of analysis or strategies suggested for your particular investment goals, you
should carefully consider these risks, as the client should be able to bear all risks.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Criminal or Civil Actions
There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client’s or prospective
client’s evaluation of TW’s business or the integrity of TW’s management.
Administrative Enforcement Proceedings
The firm and its management have not been involved in any administrative enforcement
proceedings.
- 17 -
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
Self-Regulatory Organization Enforcement Proceedings
The firm and its management have not been involved in any Self-Regulatory Organization
enforcement proceedings related to past or present investment clients.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Broker-Dealer or Representative Registration
Futures or Commodity Registration
Neither TW nor any of its employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer.
Neither TW nor its employees are registered or have an application pending to register
as a futures commission merchant, commodity pool operator, or a commodity trading
advisor. However, as noted in Item 4, TW is affiliated with the General Partner to the
Fund, which acts as a commodity pool operator (“CPO”) that is exempt from registration
with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) pursuant to CFTC Rule
4.13(a)(3) and will operate the Fund in accordance with the criteria of CFTC Rule
4.13(a)(3).
Material Relationships Maintained by this Advisory Business and Conflicts of Interest
IARs of TW have a separate financial industry affiliated business as a licensed
insurance Agent. In this capacity as Agent, they may recommend insurance products
from which they will earn separate compensation. Compensation earned by these
persons is separate from our advisory fees and services. Commissions for the sale
of insurance products and/or revenue sharing arrangements typically range from 4%
to 7%. Insurance products also differ from advisory products in terms of risks,
outcomes, agreements, and other defining features.
These practices present a conflict of interest because they give TW I A R ' s an
incentive to recommend products based on the compensation amount received
from products outside of the Advisory agreement. If Clients choose to purchase these
products, they may do so through another insurance agent of their choosing, without
effecting the TW Advisory agreement.
- 18 -
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
Jeffrey B. Junior is the owner of Trajan Tax, LLC. Trajan Tax, LLC provides tax services
for clients. Clients are not obligated to utilize the services of Trajan Tax, LLC. These
practices may present a conflict of interest because it gives TW an incentive to
recommend tax services based on the compensation amount received, although TW may
provide these services at no charge to the client. This conflict is mitigated by the fact that
TW has adopted a code of ethics that requires all associated persons to place the interests
of clients first and clients are not required to utilize the services of Trajan Tax, LLC for
tax services. Clients have the option to utilize another tax provider of their choosing.
Jeffrey B. Junior is also an owner of Trajan™ Estate, a law firm offering Trusts, Wills and
Estate Planning. Clients are not obligated to utilize the services of Trajan™ Estate. These
practices may present a conflict of interest because they give TW an incentive to
recommend estate services based on the compensation amount received. This conflict is
mitigated by the fact that TW has adopted a code of ethics that requires all associated
persons to place the interests of clients first and clients are not required to utilize the
services of Trajan™ Estate for these estate planning services. Clients have the option to
utilize another law firm of their choosing.
TW also has a relationship with a law firm, separate and apart from the previously
mentioned estate firm, for which we may refer clients (in applicable States) for estate
planning purposes. TW may pay all or a portion of the services to the law firm on behalf
of clients. This relationship may present a conflict of interest because TW may have an
incentive to refer clients to the law firm for estate services, based on the compensation
amount received. Clients are in no way obligated to utilize the services of the law firm
and may utilize an attorney of their choosing.
Recommendations or Selections of Other Investment Advisors and Conflicts of
Interest
TW, in providing the services agreed upon with the client, may retain an investment
adviser registered under applicable securities laws, as a Sub-Adviser to manage all or a
portion of the managed assets in the client's account (hereafter, the “Sub-Adviser.”) If this
occurs, TW will be responsible for the continuing supervision of the client's account, and
the actions of the Sub-Adviser in connection with the client's account and the managed
assets. TW also will be responsible for the payment of any advisory fee or other charges
of the Sub-Adviser with respect to the managed assets unless or except as specifically
authorized in advance by the client. TW agrees that upon proper notice by the client, TW
will refrain from the appointment of, or terminate as permitted under applicable
contracts, any Sub-Adviser appointed pursuant to this authority.
- 19 -
We have a conflict of interest when we utilize third-party Sub-Advisers that have agreed
to share a portion of their advisory fee with us and have met the conditions of our due
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
diligence review. There may be other third-party Sub-Advisers that may be suitable for
you that may be more or less costly. No guarantees can be made that your financial goals
or objectives will be achieved. Further, no guarantees of performance can be offered.
This conflict of interest is primarily mitigated by our ongoing due diligence of our third-
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation.
party Sub-Advisers and our limits on advisory compensation to the schedule set forth in
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
and Personal Trading
Code of Ethics Description
The employees of TW have committed to a Code of Ethics (“Code”). The purpose of our
Code is to set forth guidelines and standards of conduct expected of our Associated
Persons and addresses potential conflicts that may arise. The Code defines acceptable
behavior for our Associated Persons and reflects our goal to protect your interests at all
times and to demonstrate our commitment to our fiduciary duties of honesty, good faith,
and fair dealing with you. All of our Associated Persons are expected to understand and
strictly follow these guidelines.
Our Code of Ethics also requires that our Associated Persons submit reports of their
personal account holdings and transactions to a qualified representative of our firm who
will review these reports on a periodic basis. Persons associated with our firm are also
required to report any violations the Code. Additionally, we maintain and enforce written
policies reasonably designed to prevent the misuse or dissemination of material, non-
public information about you or your account holdings by persons associated with our
firm.
Our firm or persons associated with our firm may buy or sell securities or hold a position
identical to clients, including interests in "private" offerings. It is our policy that no
Associated Person will put his/her interests before a client’s interest. Associated
Persons may not trade ahead of any client and cannot trade for a better price than
the price a client would obtain. Associated Persons are required to obtain pre-
approval from the Compliance Department prior to any purchase or sale of a security
also held in our Client accounts.
- 20 -
We prohibit all Associated Persons from trading on non-public information and from
sharing such information. Associated Persons may not invest in an initial public offering
(IPO) for their own accounts or those of related household members. Associated Persons
are required to obtain prior approval from the Compliance Department prior to
investing in a private placement or other limited offerings. We do not allow “short-
swing” trading or market timing. Short-Swing trading, better known as the Short-
Swing Profit rule, requires company insiders to return any profits made from the
purchase and sale of company stock if both transactions occur within a six-month
period. A company insider,
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
as determined by the rule, is any officer, director or holder of more than 10% of the
company’s membership interests.
Every Associated Person who has access to client accounts must submit a report of all
personal securities holdings at the time of affiliation with us and annually thereafter.
Such reports must contain current information (not older than 45 days). Holding reports
must contain the following information:
• The title and type of security;
• The security symbol or CUSIP number;
• The number of shares and the principal amount of each reportable security;
• The name of any broker, dealer, or bank with which the Associated Person maintains
an account;
• The date the report was submitted.
The Code applies to “access” persons. “Access” persons are Associated Persons of the firm
including persons who have access to non-public information regarding any client’s
purchase or sale of securities, or non-public information regarding the portfolio holdings
of any reportable fund, who are involved in making securities recommendations to
clients, or who have access to such recommendations that are non-public.
The firm will provide a copy of the Code of Ethics to any client or prospective client upon
request.
Client Securities Recommendations or Trades and Concurrent Advisory Firm
Securities Transactions and Conflicts of Interest
TW does not maintain a firm proprietary trading account and does not have a material
financial interest in any securities being recommended and therefore no conflicts of
interest exist.
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Factors Used to Select Broker-Dealers for Client Transactions
services to independent investment
TW primarily recommends Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. (“Schwab”), and AXOS as
Custodians. Schwab and AXOS are each an unaffiliated SEC-registered broker-dealer
and FINRA member. The Custodians each offer
advisors which include custody of securities, trade execution, clearance and settlement
of transactions.
- 21 -
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
Directed Brokerage
Best Execution
You may direct us in writing to use a particular broker-dealer to execute some or all
of the transactions for your account. If you do so, you are responsible for negotiating
the terms and arrangements for the account with that broker-dealer. We may not be
able to negotiate commissions, obtain volume discounts, or best execution. In
addition, under these circumstances a difference in commission charges may exist
between the commissions charged to clients who direct us to use a particular broker
or dealer and other clients who do not direct us to use a particular broker or dealer.
and AXOS provide quality
Soft Dollar Arrangements
Investment advisors who manage or supervise client portfolios on a discretionary
basis have a fiduciary obligation of best execution. TW recommends the brokerage
and custodial services of Schwab and AXOS. Schwab and AXOS maintain custody
of funds and securities. We believe that Schwab
execution services for you at competitive prices. Price is not the sole factor we
consider in evaluating best execution. We also consider the quality of the brokerage
services provided by Schwab and AXOS, including the value of research provided,
the firm's reputation, execution capabilities, commission rates, reporting capabilities,
and responsiveness to our clients and our firm. In recognition of the value of research
services and additional brokerage products and services Schwab and AXOS
provide, you may pay higher commissions and/or trading costs than those that
may be available elsewhere.
Generally, in addition to a broker's ability to provide "best execution," we may also
consider the value of "research" or additional brokerage products and services a
broker-dealer has provided or may be willing to provide. This is known as paying for
those services or products with "soft dollars." Because many of the services or
products could be considered to provide a benefit to the firm, and because the "soft
dollars" used to acquire them are client assets, the firm could be considered to have
a conflict of interest in allocating client brokerage business: it could receive valuable
benefits by selecting a particular broker or dealer to execute client transactions and
the transaction compensation charged by that broker or dealer might not be the
lowest compensation the firm might otherwise be able to negotiate. In addition, the
firm could have an incentive to cause clients to engage in more securities transactions
than would otherwise be optimal in order to generate brokerage compensation with
which to acquire products and services.
- 22 -
The firm's use of soft dollars is intended to comply with the requirements of Section
28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Section 28(e) provides a “safe harbor”
for investment managers who use commissions or transaction fees paid by their
advised accounts to obtain investment research services that provide lawful and
appropriate assistance to the manager in performing investment decision-making
responsibilities. As required by Section 28(e), the firm will make a good faith
determination that the amount of commission or other fees paid is reasonable in
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided. That is, before
placing orders with a particular broker, we generally determine, considering all the
factors described below, that the compensation to be paid to the custodian is
reasonable in relation to the value of all the brokerage and research products and
services provided by the custodian. In making this determination, we typically
consider not only the particular transaction or transactions, and not only the value of
brokerage and research services and products to a particular client, but also the value
of those services and products in our performance of our overall responsibilities to
all of our clients. In some cases, the commissions or other transaction fees charged by
a particular broker- dealer for a particular transaction or set of transactions may be
greater than the amounts another broker- dealer who did not provide research
services or products might charge.
Research and Brokerage Products and Services
"Research" products and services we may receive from broker-dealers may include
economic surveys, data, and analyses; financial publications; recommendations or
other information about particular companies and industries (through research
reports and otherwise); and other products or services (e.g., computer services and
equipment, including hardware, software, and data bases) that provide lawful and
appropriate assistance to the firm in the performance of its investment decision-
making responsibilities. Consistent with Section 28(e), brokerage products and
services (beyond traditional execution services) consist primarily of computer
services and software that permit us to effect securities transactions and perform
functions incidental to transaction execution. We generally use such products and
services in the conduct of our investment decision-making generally, not just for
those accounts whose commissions may be considered to have been used to pay for
the products or services.
Other Uses and Products.
TW may use some products or services not only as "research" and as brokerage (i.e.,
to assist in making investment decisions for clients or to perform functions incidental
to transaction execution) but for our administrative and other purposes as well. In
these instances, we make a reasonable allocation of the cost of the products and
services so that only the portion of the cost that is attributable to making investment
decisions and executing transactions is paid with commission dollars and we bear the
cost of the balance. Our interest in making such an allocation differs from clients'
interest, in that we have an incentive to designate as much as possible of the cost as
research and brokerage in order to minimize the portion that the firm must pay
directly.
Mutual Fund Transactions
.
- 23 -
Although shares of no-load mutual funds can be purchased and redeemed without
payment of transactions fees, TW may, consistent with our duty of best execution,
determine to cause client accounts to pay transaction fees that may be higher than
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
those obtainable from other broker- dealers when purchasing shares of certain no-
load mutual funds through the custodian in order to obtain “research”. This research
may not be used for the exclusive benefit of the clients who pay transaction fees in
purchasing mutual fund shares.
Amount and Manner of Payment
.
A broker-dealer through which the firm wishes to use soft dollars may establish
"credits" arising out of brokerage business done in the past, which may be used to
pay, or reimburse the firm for, specified expenses. In other cases, a broker-dealer may
provide or pay for the service or product and suggest a level of future business that
would fully compensate it. The actual level of transactional business the firm does
with a particular broker-dealer during any period may be less than such a suggested
level, but may exceed that level and may generate unused soft dollar "credits." We do
not exclude a broker-dealer from receiving business simply because the broker-
dealer has not been identified as providing soft dollar research products and services,
although we may not be willing to pay the same commission to such broker-dealer as
we would have paid had the broker-dealer provided such products and services.
Aggregating Securities Transactions for Client Accounts
When TW buys or sells the same security for two or more clients (including our personal
accounts), we may place concurrent orders to be executed together as a single “block” in
order to facilitate orderly and efficient execution. Each client account will be charged or
credited with the average price per unit. We receive no additional compensation or
remuneration of any kind because we aggregate client transactions, and no client is
favored over any other client.
Trade Errors
Even with our best efforts and controls, trade errors may happen. All trade errors will be
brought to the attention of the CCO immediately upon discovery. We will work to
formulate the best resolution for the client. In the event of a trade error, errors will be
corrected before the current day market close (if possible) and no later than next market
close date and with the intent to make the client whole. Ideally, when possible, trade
errors will be moved from the client’s account to either our trade error account with
the broker/dealer that executed the trade or that broker/dealer’s trade error
account, depending upon which party is responsible for the error. In cases in which we
are responsible for the error, all losses will be paid by us and all gains will be retained by
the custodian. In cases in which the broker/dealer is responsible for the error, we will
follow the procedures of the broker/dealer with respect to any gains or losses in the
trade error account. Please be advised that any trade errors that result from inaccurate
instructions provided by the client remain the financial responsibility of the client.
- 24 -
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
Item 13: Review of Accounts
Schedule for Periodic Review of Client Accounts or Financial Plans and
Advisory Persons Involved
Account reviews are performed annually or at the request of the client by the Investment
Adviser Representative assigned to the account. Account reviews are performed more
frequently when market conditions dictate.
Review of Client Accounts on Non-Periodic Basis
Other conditions that may trigger a review of clients’ accounts are changes in the tax laws,
new investment information, and changes in a client's own situation.
Content of Client Provided Reports and Frequency
Clients receive account statements no less than quarterly for managed accounts from the
Custodian. Account reports may be issued by TW. Clients receive confirmations of each
transaction in their account from the Custodian and an additional statement during any
month in which a transaction occurs.
Limited Partners will receive written monthly reports from the Fund’s administrator,
SS&C, Inc., or AXOS. SS&C and AXOS serve as the interface between the Fund and its
Limited Partners. The Administrator will provide Limited Partners monthly
reports via electronic correspondence.
Audited financial statements are provided to Limited Partners within 120 days following
the end of the Fund’s fiscal year.
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Economic benefits Provided to the Advisory Firm from External Sources and Conflicts
of Interest
Solicitations from Trajan Estate and Trajan Tax may have an incentive due to common
ownership.
Advisory Firm Payments for Client Referrals
- 25 -
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
TW may enter into “Promoter" relationships with employees and current Clients. These
individual promoters refer prospective clients to TW. TW pays a referral fee to the
promoter or finder typically based on a portion of the management fees charged by TW
and memorialized in a written agreement (“Promoter Agreement”). In all cases, TW will
comply with the mandates set forth by the SEC Marketing Rule, state regulators and the
client disclosure requirements.
If a referred prospective client enters into an investment advisory agreement with TW, a
referral fee is paid to the referring party. The referral relationship will not result in clients
being charged any fees over and above the normal advisory fees charged for the advisory
services provided. TW will pay the promoter/finder their share of the total fee. The
Promoter Agreement requires that the promoter/finder be appropriately registered
under federal and state securities laws where applicable. Clients receive all related
agreements and disclosures prior to or at the time of entering into an Investment
Advisory Agreement with TW.
Item 15: Custody
Account Statements
We directly debit your account(s) for the payment of our advisory fees. This ability to
deduct our advisory fees from your accounts causes our firm to exercise limited custody
over your funds or securities. We do not have physical custody of any of your funds
and/or securities. Your funds and securities will be held with a bank, broker-dealer, or
other independent, qualified custodian. You will receive account statements from the
independent, qualified custodian(s) holding your funds and securities at least quarterly.
The account statements from your custodian(s) will indicate the amount of our advisory
fees deducted from your account(s) each billing period. You should carefully review
account statements for accuracy. Clients are urged to compare the account statements
received directly from their custodians to any performance report statements prepared
by TW.
Item 16: Investment Discretion
Discretionary Authority for Trading
The Agreement grants us the authority to decide what securities are bought or sold in
your account(s) and the authority to implement those decisions without being required
to obtain your approval.
Item 4 – Advisory Business
You have the right to place reasonable restrictions on your accounts. You may also place
reasonable restrictions on the discretionary power granted to us so long as the
limitations are specifically directed to us as an attachment to the Agreement. Please refer
to
of this Brochure for more information.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
Proxy Votes
- 26 -
TW does not vote proxies on securities. Clients are expected to vote their own proxies.
The client will receive their proxies directly from the Custodian of their account or from
a transfer agent.
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
In voting proxies for the Fund, our Firm is required to consider those factors that may
affect the value of the Fund’s investment and may not subordinate the interests of the
Fund to unrelated objectives. TW will exercise all rights, powers and privileges of
ownership in all Fund property, including the right to vote, give assent, execute, and
deliver proxies, and the Fund’s proxy voting policies override the undersigned’s proxy
voting policies. Limited Partners are required to adopt the voting policies of the Fund for
purposes of their investments in the Fund.
Class Action Suits
TW has adopted proxy voting policies and procedures for voting proxies on behalf of its
Clients. Clients may obtain a copy of our proxy voting policy upon request. Clients may
also request a copy of historical voting. Should a material conflict arise between our
Firm’s interest and that of the Fund, our Firm will vote the proxies in accordance with
our fiduciary duty to the Fund. A written record will be maintained describing the conflict
of interest, and an explanation of how the vote taken was in the Fund’s best interest. TW
may refrain from voting a proxy if the cost of voting the proxy exceeds the expected
benefit to the Fund.
A class action is a procedural device used in litigation to determine the rights of and
remedies, if any, for large numbers of people whose cases involve common questions of
law and/or fact. Class action suits frequently arise against companies that publicly issue
securities, including securities recommended by investment advisors to clients.
With respect to class action suits and claims, you (or your agent) will have the
responsibility for class actions or bankruptcies, involving securities purchased for or held
in your account. We do not provide such services and are not obligated to forward copies
of class action notices we may receive to you or your agents.
Item 18: Financial Information
Balance Sheet
A balance sheet is not required to be provided because TW does not serve as a Custodian
for client funds or securities and TW does not require prepayment of fees of more than
$1,200 per client and six months or more in advance.
Financial Conditions Reasonably Likely to Impair Advisory Firm’s Ability to Meet
Commitments to Clients
TW is not subject to a financial condition that is reasonably likely to impair our ability to
meet contractual commitments to our clients.
- 27 -
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
Bankruptcy Petitions during the Past Ten Years
TW has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition at any time.
Item 19: Requirements for State Registered Advisers
This section is not applicable because the firm is registered with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
- 28 -
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.