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Triangle Wealth Management, Inc.
1301 Annapolis Drive
Raleigh, NC 27608
Toll Free 877-678-5901
Local 919-838-3221
Fax 919-838-9081
www.trianglewealth.com
October 1, 2025
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Triangle
Securities Wealth Management, Inc., d/b/a Triangle Wealth Management. If you have any
questions about the contents of this Brochure, please contact us at 877-678-5901. The
information in this Brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission or any state securities authority.
Triangle Wealth Management is a Registered Investment Adviser. The registration of an
Investment Adviser does not imply any level of skill or training. This Brochure is intended, in
part, to provide information that can be used to make a determination to hire or retain an
Adviser.
Additional information about Triangle Wealth Management also is available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Item 2 – Material Changes
Annual Update
The Material Changes section of this brochure will be updated at least annually to summarize
any material changes that have occurred since the previous release of the Firm Brochure. Since
our last annual update, dated February 19, 2025, we have updated Section 5 to clarify and
enhance how and when fees are billed regarding deposits and withdrawals to your accounts. We
have updated our process to not only align the timing of billing for deposits and withdrawals
with advisory fees, but also to automate components of the process by utilizing portfolio
accounting technology. The updates will also provide increased transparency of billing
calculations in the reports Triangle provides to clients each quarter. See Section 5 for additional
information.
Full Brochure Available
If you would like to receive a complete copy of our Firm Brochure, please contact Jessica
Sherburne, CCO, at 919-838-3242 or via e-mail at jsherburne@trianglewealth.com. Our
brochure is also available free of charge on our website, www.trianglewealth.com.
Additional information about Triangle Wealth Management is also available via the SEC’s
website, www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Item 3 - Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page .................................................................................................................................... i
Item 2 – Material Changes ........................................................................................................................ ii
Item 3 - Table of Contents........................................................................................................................ iii
Item 4 – Advisory Business ...................................................................................................................... 1
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ............................................................................................................ 3
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ................................................... 5
Item 7 – Types of Clients ........................................................................................................................... 5
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ............................................ 5
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information .......................................................................................................... 7
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ........................................................... 7
Item 11 – Code of Ethics ............................................................................................................................ 7
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices .................................................................................................................. 8
Item 13 – Review of Accounts .................................................................................................................. 9
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation .......................................................................... 10
Item 15 – Custody .................................................................................................................................... 10
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ........................................................................................................... 10
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ......................................................................................................... 10
Item 18 – Financial Information ............................................................................................................ 10
Privacy Policy ............................................................................................................................................ 11
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
Triangle Securities Wealth Management, Inc., d/b/a Triangle Wealth Management (“TWM,”
"Firm," "us," "our") was established in August 2008 and approved as a Registered Investment
Adviser in September of 2008. Paul Reynolds, III is its President, Founder, and principal owner.
Prior to Triangle Wealth Management, all advisory accounts were managed under Triangle
Securities, LLC. Triangle Securities, LLC was established in February of 2000 and approved as a
Registered Investment Adviser in July of 2000. Paul Reynolds, III is also its President, Founder,
and principal owner.
ADVISORY SERVICES AND FEES: The advisory process at TWM involves the following:
Defining client objectives, preparing a financial and investment plan, selecting appropriate
investments, implementing the plan, and monitoring progress.
Defining Client Objectives: Every client is unique. The investment process begins with a
comprehensive understanding of the client’s financial resources, liabilities, and objectives (both
short- and long-term). We also seek to understand how much risk a client is willing to bear in
pursuing their desired returns before developing an investment strategy. Our entire team
spends time getting to know our clients, their families, life goals, priorities, time horizons, and
attitudes toward risk. We seek an in-depth understanding of each client to ensure that solutions
are on target and are customized to each individual’s set of circumstances. Clients may impose
restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities.
Preparing a Financial and Investment Plan: TWM uses a consultative, educational
approach and advanced simulation technology to develop a comprehensive investment plan.
Each plan considers, among many things, tolerance for risk in order to achieve a client’s goals.
Services that may be offered in this process include Portfolio Analysis, Education Planning,
Retirement Planning, Risk Management, and/or Estate Preservation.
Asset allocation cannot eliminate the risk of fluctuating prices and uncertain returns. TWM does
not provide legal, accounting, or tax advice. Please consult your own tax or legal advisors before
taking any action that may have tax consequences. Any projections or other information
regarding the likelihood of various investment outcomes are hypothetical in nature, do not
reflect actual investment results, and are not guarantees of future results. Results may vary for
each client and over time. Unlike financial planning, such projections or other information does
not include a detailed analysis of insurance, real estate investment, or savings strategies. It also
does not cover estate or tax planning.
Selecting Appropriate Investments: An appropriate investment plan can provide
diversification, potentially help enhance returns, seek to lower overall portfolio volatility, and
position a portfolio to take advantage of developing investment opportunities. Our
recommendations are selected through a rigorous research process, and include Individual
Stock Portfolios, Fixed Income Portfolios, Manager and Mutual Fund selections- all are tailored
to meet a client’s unique needs and objectives.
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There is no guarantee that any investment portfolio will achieve its investment goal. The value of
any investment portfolio will fluctuate, so that an investment, when it is withdrawn, may be
worth more or less than its original cost. Asset allocation cannot eliminate the risk of fluctuating
prices and uncertain returns.
TWM may, in the interest of its clients, engage other independent registered investment
advisers to perform consulting services.
Implementing the Plan: TWM consults with clients to review the details of their customized
investment plan and to confirm our understanding of each client’s goals before executing our
specific recommendations. TWM seeks to identify areas where overall portfolios can be
strengthened. Once a custom plan is approved, TWM will implement client investment
strategies and provide appropriate advice as opportunities present themselves.
Monitoring Progress: Successful results require focus. We provide ongoing monitoring and
evaluation of portfolio results. In addition to monthly custodial statements, each quarter we
provide managed account clients with a detailed performance report. This report provides
comprehensive information about portfolio progress in a format that is easy to understand. As
market conditions or client goals change, we will evaluate the impact on a client’s total
investment plan in an attempt to keep the plan within the target zone.
ERISA and Individual Retirement Accounts Disclosure
When we provide investment advice to you regarding your retirement plan account or individual
retirement account, we are fiduciaries within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act and/or the Internal Revenue Code, as applicable, which are laws governing
retirement accounts. The way we make money creates some conflicts with your interests, so we
operate under a special rule that requires us to act in your best interest and not put our interests
ahead of yours.
Under this special rule's provisions, we must:
• Meet a professional standard of care when making investment recommendations
(give prudent advice)
• Never put our financial interests ahead of yours when making recommendations (give
loyal advice)
• Avoid misleading statements about conflicts of interest, fees, and investments
• Follow policies and procedures designed to ensure that we give advice that is in your
best interest
• Charge no more than is reasonable for our services; and
• Give you basic information about conflicts of interest.
As of December 31, 2024, TWM held $1,202,394,950 in discretionary assets under
management.
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Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
The specific manner in which fees are charged by TWM is established in a client’s written
agreement. TWM bills its advisory fees on a quarterly basis in advance, as set out in the client’s
specific Investment Advisory Agreement. Fees will be debited directly from the client’s account.
Fees are based on the assets under management utilizing the fee schedule below and in some
instances, may be negotiated.
Maximum Fee Schedule
Total Account Value
First $2,500,000
Next 2,500,000
Over $5,000,000
Annualized Program Fee
1.00%
0.75%
0.50%
For purposes of calculating Triangle’s advisory fees, the market value of assets in the Account(s)
shall consist of the market value of securities, cash and cash equivalents, and other investments
held in the Account(s), including bond interest accruals, and will not be reduced by any margin
or other indebtedness of the client with respect to such securities or other investments in the
Account(s). In calculating its advisory fees, Triangle may, in its discretion, aggregate the market
value of assets in the Account(s) with the market value of assets in other accounts maintained by
the client and/or the client’s immediate family members who reside in the same residence as the
client.
In the event the client makes a deposit to or withdrawal from an Account during a quarter in an
amount equal to or greater than $25,000 (an "Account Flow"), Triangle shall calculate an
adjustment to the client's quarterly advisory fee based on the size of the Account Flow and the
remaining days in the quarter (such adjustment referred to as a "Fee Adjustment"). Each Fee
Adjustment shall be assessed and either charged or refunded in the next calendar quarter.
Multiple Account Flows of less than $25,000 shall not be aggregated for purposes of
determining if a Fee Adjustment is necessary.
The minimum account size is generally $100,000. Triangle may waive the minimum account
size by accepting the client's Account(s). Triangle may agree to a different fee schedule, whether
as an addendum or amendment to the Advisory Agreement or in a separate writing.
The client authorizes Triangle to assess and the Custodian to charge or refund from the
Account(s) quarterly payments of the advisory fee and any Fee Adjustment. Triangle shall send
to the client a quarterly statement showing the amount of the advisory fee due, any Fee
Adjustment due to or from the client, the value of the total assets in the Account(s) on which the
advisory fee is based, and the specific manner in which the advisory fee and any Fee
Adjustments are calculated. The client shall be responsible for verifying the accuracy of fee
calculations.
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All transaction fees will be borne by the client and paid directly to Schwab (“the custodian”).
The client will maintain or deposit sufficient funds in the account to cover payment of all fees
authorized by the contract, and the client authorizes the custodian to debit the account balances
or redeem money market fund shares in the amount equal to the fee that is due. The custodian
will remit the fee to TWM. If there are not sufficient funds to cover the fees, then the Firm may
liquidate assets to cover fees.
Transaction fees charged to client accounts may be higher than those otherwise available if the
services were provided separately for a discrete fee or if an Investment Advisor were to select
brokerage and negotiate commissions in the absence of the extra consulting service provided. All
fees described herein may be subject to negotiation depending on a range of factors including,
but not limited to, account size and overall range of services requested. Clients should consider
the value of the additional consulting services when making such comparisons. The combination
of custodial, consulting, and brokerage services may not be available separately or may require
multiple accounts, documentation, and fees.
TWM’s fees are exclusive of brokerage commissions, transaction fees, prime broker fees, and
other related costs and expenses that shall be incurred by the client. Clients may incur certain
charges imposed by custodians, brokers, third-party investment, and other third parties such as
fees charged by managers, custodial fees, deferred sales charges, odd-lot differentials, transfer
taxes, wire transfer and electronic fund fees, and other fees and taxes on brokerage accounts and
securities transactions. Mutual funds and exchange-traded funds also charge internal
management fees, which are disclosed in a fund’s prospectus. Such charges, fees, and
commissions are exclusive of and in addition to TWM’s fee, and TWM shall not receive any
portion of these commissions, fees, and costs.
Some mutual funds within this program pay 12(b)-1 service fees (normally 0.25% per year) to
the Custodian. The mutual funds that the Firm could purchase or recommend offer a variety of
share classes, including some that do not charge 12(b)-1 fees and are, therefore, less expensive.
These fee arrangements will be disclosed upon request of a client and are available in the
applicable fund‘s prospectus. There are instances in which TWM would recommend a mutual
fund that carries a 12(b)-1 fee, even when a lower-cost share class is available for the same fund.
For example, a lower-cost class share may not be available to TWM due to investment
minimums. In other cases, mutual funds charging 12(b)-1 fees are transferred into TWM in
which case the Firm may recommend the client hold the existing share class, instead of selling
the fund and buying a lower-cost share, which could result in a tax liability. In addition, some
mutual funds charge 12(b)-1 fees, but no transaction fees, while other share classes in the same
fund family do not charge 12(b)-1 fees but do charge transaction fees. Mutual funds charging
12(b)-1 fees will be recommended when the overall cost is seen as a benefit to the client if the
anticipated transaction fees exceed the anticipated 12(b)-1 fees. When recommending a
particular mutual fund share class, the different available share classes are compared and
reviewed along with the anticipated investment timeframe, potential tax consequences, future
anticipated transactions, and other costs to determine the best selection for the client at that
time.
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Account Termination
If the client is a natural person, the client understands and agrees that this Agreement will
terminate on the date that Triangle receives notice of the death of the client. Following any
termination resulting from a notice of the death of the client, the client’s estate will have the sole
responsibility for the investment of assets in the Account unless such legal representative and
Triangle enter into a separate agreement regarding the Account. Any prepaid, unearned fees
will be promptly refunded upon termination of any account.
Upon written receipt of notice from the client to terminate the client Agreement, unless specific
transfer instructions are received, TWM will remove themselves as manager. If the client
requests liquidation prior to termination TWM will proceed with the liquidation of the client’s
account. TWM will not charge for such redemption; however, the client should be aware that
certain mutual funds impose redemption fees as stated in each fund’s prospectus in certain
circumstances. Clients must keep in mind that the decision to liquidate security issues or mutual
funds may result in tax consequences that should be discussed with the client’s tax advisor.
Factors that may affect the orderly and efficient manner would be size and types of issues,
liquidity of the markets, and market makers’ abilities. Should the necessary securities’ markets
be unavailable, and trading suspended, efforts to trade will be done as soon as possible following
their reopening. Due to the administrative processing time needed to terminate the client’s
investment advisory service and communicate the instructions to the client’s Investment
Advisor, termination orders received from clients are not market orders; it may take several
business days under normal market conditions, to process the client’s request. During this time,
the client’s account is subject to market risk. TWM and its agent are not responsible for market
fluctuations of the client’s account from the time of written notice until complete liquidation. All
efforts will be made to process the termination in an efficient and timely manner. Upon
termination of any account, any prepaid, unearned fees will be promptly refunded.
Item 12 further describes the factors that TWM considers in selecting or recommending broker-
dealers for client transactions and determining the reasonableness of their compensation (e.g.,
commissions).
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
TWM does not charge any performance-based fees (fees based on a share of capital gains on or
capital appreciation of the assets of a client).
Item 7 – Types of Clients
TWM provides portfolio management services to individuals, high net worth individuals,
corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments,
trusts, and corporations. The minimum account size is $100,000 but can be negotiated in
certain instances.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
TWM uses demographic and financial information provided by the client to assess the client’s
risk profile and investment objectives in determining an appropriate plan for the client’s assets.
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We use analytical tools to develop asset allocation strategies. Among the types of information
analyzed are historical performance, investment philosophy, investment style, historical
volatility, and correlation across asset classes.
Investment strategies ordinarily include long- or short-term purchases of Stock Portfolios, Fixed
Income Portfolios, Manager and Mutual Fund selections. In some cases, investment decisions
are derived from disciplined model portfolios based on established guidelines and are modified
to satisfy the individual investment objectives and needs of each client.
Investment recommendations are based on an analysis of the client’s individual needs and are
drawn from research and analysis. The portfolio management team generally relies on
fundamental securities analysis with some emphasis on utilizing charting or cyclical analysis as
well.
It is important to note that investing in securities involves certain risks that are borne by the
investor. For any risks associated with Investment Company products, please refer to the
prospectuses for additional details about these risks. Our investment approach constantly keeps
the risk of loss in mind. These risks include, but are not limited to:
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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.
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Inflation Risk: When any type of 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.
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• 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.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
Registered Investment Advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that would be material to a client’s evaluation of TWM or the integrity of
TWM’s management. TWM has no information applicable to this Item.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Investment Advisers are required to disclose relationships or arrangements with: a broker-
dealer, municipal securities dealer, or government securities dealer or broker; investment
company or other pooled investment vehicle (including a mutual fund, closed-end investment
company, unit investment trust, private investment company or “hedge fund,” and offshore
fund); other investment adviser or financial planner; futures commission merchant, commodity
pool operator, or commodity trading advisor; banking or thrift institution; accountant or
accounting firm; lawyer or law firm; insurance company or agency; pension consultant; real
estate broker or dealer; or sponsor or syndicator of limited partnerships. TWM has no
information applicable to this Item.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics
TWM has adopted a Code of Ethics for all supervised persons of the Firm describing its high
standard of business conduct, and its fiduciary duty to its clients. The Code of Ethics includes
provisions relating to the confidentiality of client information, a prohibition on insider trading, a
prohibition of rumor mongering, restrictions on the acceptance of significant gifts and the
reporting of certain gifts and business entertainment items, and personal securities trading
procedures, among other things. All supervised persons at TWM must acknowledge the terms of
the Code of Ethics annually, or as amended.
TWM anticipates that, in appropriate circumstances, consistent with clients’ investment
objectives, it will cause accounts over which TWM has management authority to effect and will
recommend to investment advisory clients or prospective clients, the purchase or sale of
securities in which TWM, its affiliates and/or clients, directly or indirectly, have a position of
interest. TWM’s employees and persons associated with TWM are required to follow TWM’s
Code of Ethics. Subject to satisfying this policy and applicable laws, officers, directors, and
employees of TWM and its affiliates may trade for their own accounts in securities that are
recommended to and/or purchased for TWM’s clients. The Code of Ethics is designed to assure
that the personal securities transactions, activities, and interests of the employees of TWM will
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not interfere with (i) making decisions in the best interest of advisory clients and (ii)
implementing such decisions while, at the same time, allowing employees to invest for their own
accounts. Under the Code of Ethics certain classes of securities have been designated as exempt
transactions, based upon a determination that these would not materially interfere with the best
interest of TWM’s clients. In addition, the Code requires pre-clearance of many transactions and
restricts trading in close proximity to client trading activity. Nonetheless, because the Code of
Ethics in some circumstances would permit employees to invest in the same securities as clients,
there is a possibility that employees might benefit from market activity by a client. Employee
trading is continually monitored under the Code of Ethics, and to reasonably prevent conflicts of
interest between TWM and its clients.
TWM’s clients or prospective clients may request a copy of the Firm's Code of Ethics by
contacting Jessica Sherburne at our main number.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
TWM will require that clients establish brokerage accounts with the Schwab Advisor Services
division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”), a FINRA registered broker-dealer, member
SIPC, to maintain custody of clients’ assets and to effect trades for their accounts. Although
TWM may require that clients establish accounts at Schwab, it is the client’s ultimate decision to
custody assets with Schwab. TWM is independently owned and operated and not affiliated with
Schwab.
For TWM client accounts maintained in its custody, Schwab generally does not charge
separately for custody services but is compensated by account holders through commissions and
other transaction-related or asset-based fees for securities trades that are executed through
Schwab or that settle into Schwab accounts.
Prime brokerage services are available through Schwab. This prime broker arrangement allows
TWM to place trades with other broker-dealers without the need to have individual accounts
with other broker-dealers. The use of prime broker services allows for greater flexibility to
access fixed income securities. When another broker-dealer is used for execution, all assets will
be kept in a Schwab account with all confirmations and statements generated by Schwab.
Schwab charges a flat dollar amount as a “prime broker” or a “trade away” fee for each trade that
we have executed by a different broker-dealer. These fees are in addition to the commissions or
other compensation a client will pay the executing broker-dealer. Because of this, Schwab is
used to execute trades when all else is equal to minimize trading cost; another executing broker-
dealer is used when the overall price (including commissions and other fees) are more favorable,
or when an issue is not available through Schwab.
Schwab Advisor Services also makes other products and services that benefit TWM available to
TWM but may not directly benefit its clients’ accounts. Many of these products and services may
be used to service all or a substantial number of TWM accounts, including accounts not
maintained at Schwab. Schwab’s products and services that assist TWM in managing and
administering clients’ accounts include software and other technology that (i) provide access to
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client account data (such as trade confirmations and account statements); (ii) facilitate trade
execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts; (iii) provide
research, pricing and other market data; (iv) facilitate payment of TWM fees from clients’
accounts; and (v) assist with back-office functions, recordkeeping, and client reporting.
Schwab Advisor Services also offers other services intended to help TWM manage and further
develop its business enterprise. These services may include: (i) compliance, legal, and business
consulting; (ii) publications and conferences on practice management and business succession;
and (iii) access to employee benefits providers, human capital consultants, and insurance
providers. Schwab may make available, arrange and/or pay third-party vendors for the types of
services rendered to TWM. Schwab Advisor Services may discount or waive fees it would
otherwise charge for some of these services or pay all or a part of the fees of a third party
providing these services to TWM. Schwab Advisor Services may also provide other benefits, such
as educational events or occasional business entertainment for TWM personnel. In evaluating
whether to recommend or require that clients custody their assets at Schwab, TWM may
consider the availability of some of the foregoing products and services and other arrangements
as part of the total mix of factors, it considers and not solely on the nature, cost, or quality of
custody and brokerage services provided by Schwab, which may create a potential conflict of
interest.
Certain affiliated accounts may trade in the same securities with client accounts on an
aggregated basis when consistent with TWM's obligation of best execution. In such
circumstances, the affiliated and client accounts will share commission costs equally and receive
securities at a total average price. TWM will retain records of the trade order (specifying each
participating account) and its allocation, which will be completed prior to the entry of the
aggregated order. Completed orders will be allocated as specified in the initial trade order.
Partially filled orders will be allocated on a pro-rata basis. Any exceptions will be explained on
the order.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
Accounts are assigned to Investment Advisors who are responsible for performing periodic
reviews of the account and consulting with the respective client of the account. Following these
reviews, reports are prepared to assist principals in supervising and monitoring the account.
Factors that are considered include but are not limited to the following: investment objectives,
targeted allocation, current allocation, suitability, performance, number of trades, monthly
distributions, concentrated positions, diversification, and outside holdings. Not less than
annually, the Firm will contact the client and request current information to determine whether
there have been any changes in the information provided in the questionnaire. The client agrees
to inform the Firm in writing of any material changes in the information included in the
questionnaire or otherwise in the client’s financial circumstances that might affect the manner
in which the client’s assets should be invested. The client may contact the Firm during normal
business hours to consult with the Firm concerning the management of the client’s account(s).
All managed accounts are delivered quarterly performance reports. Item 15 contains
information about the performance and custody reports provided.
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Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Some of TWM’s legacy clients were referred by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”) through
TWM’s participation in the Schwab Advisor Network® Service (“the Service”). Although TWM
is no longer participating in the Service, TWM will continue to pay Schwab a Participation Fee
on all clients’ accounts received through this program.
Other than the legacy clients referred to above, TWM does not receive any economic benefit
from anyone other than the client for providing investment advice and advisory services. In
addition, we do not compensate for client referrals.
Item 15 – Custody
Clients should receive at least quarterly statements from the broker-dealer, bank, or other
qualified custodian that holds and maintains client’s investment assets. TWM urges clients to
carefully review such statements and compare such official custodial records to the account
statements that we may provide. Our statements may vary from custodial statements based on
accounting procedures, reporting dates, or valuation methodologies of certain securities.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
TWM usually receives discretionary authority from the client at the outset of an advisory
relationship to select the identity and amount of securities to be bought or sold. In all cases,
such discretion is to be exercised in a manner consistent with the stated investment objectives
for the particular client account. Clients must authorize such discretion in the advisory
agreement. When selecting securities and determining amounts, TWM observes the investment
policies, limitations, and restrictions of the clients for which it advises. Investment guidelines
and restrictions must be provided to TWM in writing.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
As a matter of firm policy and practice, TWM does not vote proxies on behalf of advisory clients.
Clients retain the responsibility for receiving and voting proxies for any and all securities
maintained in client portfolios. Clients will receive their proxies or other solicitations directly
from the custodian or transfer agent. TWM may provide advice to clients regarding the clients’
voting of proxies.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Registered Investment Advisers are required in this Item to provide you with certain financial
information or disclosures about TWM’s financial condition. TWM has no financial
commitment that impairs its ability to meet contractual and fiduciary commitments to clients
and has not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
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Privacy Policy
TWM considers the privacy of its clients to be of fundamental importance. We want you to
understand what information we collect and how we use it. Thus, we have established a policy to
maintain the confidentiality of the information you share with us.
In providing financial advisory services, Triangle collects certain nonpublic information about
clients. Our policy is designed to keep this information confidential and strictly safeguarded,
and to use or disclose it only as needed to provide services to clients and their families, or as
permitted or required by law. This policy is applicable to information for both current and
former clients.
What Information Do We Collect?
The purpose of collecting nonpublic information about clients is to allow TWM to effectively
address clients’ financial needs and to deliver all required communications to clients. Generally,
this includes name, address, social security number, date of birth, account numbers, and
employment history and income. We may also have access to information that clients provide to
us on applications or other forms or documents such as financial statements, statements of
accounts, wills, trusts, and mortgages.
Where Do We Get This Information?
We may collect nonpublic personal information about you from multiple sources, including:
• Information we receive from you on applications or other forms
• Information about your transactions with us, our affiliates, or others, such as the
custodian(s) of your account(s)
• Information we receive from non-affiliated third parties
• Information you provide directly to us as your financial partner
What Information Do We Disclose and To Whom Do We Disclose It?
TWM does not disclose any nonpublic information about clients without express consent, except
as permitted by law and as needed to provide the services clients have requested from us. This
applies to current as well as former clients. We may disclose information to third parties as
permitted by law, including the custodians or other companies used to provide services to
clients, to persons assessing our compliance with industry standards, or to our attorneys,
accountants, and auditors as needed. From time to time, we may be required to give information
about our business to regulatory authorities.
Who has access to nonpublic information?
We recognize the need to prevent unauthorized access to the information we collect, including
information held in electronic format. TWM restricts access to nonpublic personal information
to those individuals who need to know to provide products or services to clients and perform
their respective responsibilities.
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What if I am no longer a client of Triangle Wealth Management?
If you decide to close your account(s) or no longer be a client of TWM, our Privacy Policy will
continue to apply, which may be amended from time to time.
How is information safeguarded?
TWM maintains physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect clients’ nonpublic
personal information. We believe our procedures are reasonably designed to protect the security
and confidentiality of clients’ information. These include nondisclosure agreements with
companies we hire to help us provide services to clients, password-protected user access to our
network and computer files, training of employees, and strict confidentiality policies that apply
to all employees.
If you have any questions after reading this Privacy Policy, please contact us at 919.838.3221.
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