Overview
- Headquarters
- Concord, MA
- Average Client Assets
- $4.1 million
- Minimum Account Size
- $500,000
- SEC CRD Number
- 171107
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (FORM ADV PART 2A/2B)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $5,000,000 | 1.00% |
| $5,000,001 | $15,000,000 | 0.60% |
| $15,000,001 | and above | Negotiable |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $10,000 | 1.00% |
| $5 million | $50,000 | 1.00% |
| $10 million | $80,000 | 0.80% |
| $50 million | Negotiable | Negotiable |
| $100 million | Negotiable | Negotiable |
Clients
- HNW Share of Firm Assets
- 15.05%
- Total Client Accounts
- 1,928
- Discretionary Accounts
- 1,595
- Non-Discretionary Accounts
- 333
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals, Portfolio Management for Institutional Clients, Pension Consulting, Investment Advisor Selection, Educational Seminars
Regulatory Filings
Additional Brochure: FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (2026-03-31)
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Item 1: Cover Page
Form ADV Part 2A Brochure
Version date: March 31, 2026
Twelve Points Wealth Management
9 Pond Lane,
Suite 3A
Concord, MA 01742
Phone: (978) 318-9500
Fax: (978) 318-9505
www.twelvepointswealth.com
Firm CRD#: 171107
Item 2: Material Changes
There have been material changes to this Brochure since Twelve Points Wealth
Management’s last annual updating amendment on 03/31/2025. Material changes relate to
Twelve Points Wealth Management’s policies, practices, or conflicts of interest.
Item 5
o The Firm updated its Retirement Plan Advisory fee schedule.
o The Firm included disclosure concerning fees paid for U.S. Treasury Bill
securities.
o The Firm updated its minimum initial financial planning services fee to
$5,000.
Additional information about Twelve Points Wealth Management and its representatives
is also available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item 3: Table of Contents
Cover Page .........................................................................................................1
Item 1:
Item 2: Material Changes ...............................................................................................2
Table of Contents ...............................................................................................3
Item 3:
Investment Advisory Business ...........................................................................4
Item 4:
Fees and Compensation ...................................................................................11
Item 5:
Types of Clients Performance-Based Fees and Side by Side Management ....14
Item 6:
Types of Clients ...............................................................................................14
Item 7:
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ........................14
Item 9: Disciplinary Information ..................................................................................17
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations .......................................17
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading .............................................................................................................18
Item 12: Brokerage Practices .........................................................................................19
Item 13: Review of Accounts .........................................................................................20
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation .......................................................21
Item 15: Custody ............................................................................................................22
Item 16:
Investment Discretion ......................................................................................22
Item 17: Voting Client Securities ...................................................................................22
Item 18: Financial Information.......................................................................................23
Item 4:
Investment Advisory Business
Established in 2014 by David Clayman, Francesca Federico and Emanuel Frangiadakis,
Twelve Points Wealth Management LLC (“the firm”) provides investment advisory
services to clients on a discretionary and non-discretionary basis.
The firm provides discretionary investment advisory services on a fee basis per the fee
schedule set forth at Item 5 below. The firm’s annual investment advisory fee shall
generally (with exceptions-see below) include investment advisory services, and, to the
extent specifically requested by a retail client, financial planning and consulting services.
In the event that the client requires extraordinary planning and/or consultation services (to
be determined in the sole discretion of the firm), the firm may determine to charge for such
additional services, the dollar amount of which shall be set forth in a separate written notice
to the client.
To commence the investment advisory process, the firm will ascertain each client’s
investment objective(s) and then allocate the client’s assets consistent with the client’s
designated investment objective(s). Once allocated, the firm provides ongoing supervision
of the account(s). Before engaging the firm to provide investment advisory services, clients
are required to enter into an Investment Advisory Agreement with the firm setting forth the
terms and conditions of the engagement (including termination), describing the scope of
the services to be provided, and the fee that is due from the client.
Limitations of Financial Planning and Non-Investment Consulting/Implementation
Services. To the extent requested by the client, the firm will generally provide financial
planning and related consulting services regarding non-investment related matters, such as
tax and estate planning, insurance, etc. The firm will generally provide such consulting
services inclusive of its advisory fee set forth at Item 5 below (exceptions could occur
based upon assets under management, special projects, stand-alone planning engagements,
etc. for which the firm may charge a separate or additional fee). Please Note. The firm
believes that it is important for the client to address financial planning issues on an ongoing
basis. The firm’s advisory fee, as set forth at Item 5 below, will remain the same regardless
of whether or not the client determines to address financial planning issues with the firm.
Please Also Note: The firm does not serve as an attorney or accountant and no portion of
our services should be construed as same. Accordingly, the firm does not prepare legal
documents or prepare tax returns. To the extent requested by a client, we may recommend
the services of other professionals for non-investment implementation purpose (i.e.
attorneys, accountants, insurance, etc.) including a firm representative in his/her separate
individual capacity as a licensed insurance agent-see Item 10 below. The client is under no
obligation to engage the services of any such recommended professional. The client retains
absolute discretion over all such implementation decisions and is free to accept or reject
any recommendation from the firm and/or its representatives. Please Note: If the client
engages any recommended unaffiliated professional, and a dispute arises thereafter relative
to such engagement, the client agrees to seek recourse exclusively from and against the
engaged professional. At all times, the engaged unaffiliated licensed professional[s] (i.e.
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attorney, accountant, insurance agent, etc.), and not the firm, shall be responsible for the
quality and competency of the services provided. Please Also Note-Conflict of Interest:
The recommendation by a firm representative that a client purchase an insurance product
presents a conflict of interest, as the receipt of an insurance commission may provide an
incentive to recommend insurance products based on commissions to be received, rather
than on a particular client’s need. No client is under any obligation to purchase any
insurance commission products from a firm representative. Clients can purchase insurance
products recommended by a firm representative through other, non-affiliated insurance
agents. ANY QUESTIONS: The firm’s Chief Compliance Officer, Kimberly Van
Winkle, remains available to address any questions that a client or prospective client
may have regarding the above conflicts of interest.
Stand-Alone Planning Engagements. The firm can be engaged to provide financial
planning services per the terms and conditions of a separate agreement and a separate fee
as discussed at Item 5 above, the fee for which shall be based upon the individual providing
the service and the scope of the services to be provided. Prior to engaging the firm to
provide planning or consulting services, clients are generally required to enter into a
Financial Planning and Consulting Agreement with the firm setting forth the terms and
conditions of the engagement (including termination), describing the scope of the services
to be provided, and the portion of the fee that is due from the client prior to the firm
commencing services.
Retirement Rollovers-Potential for Conflict of Interest. A client or prospective client
leaving an employer typically has four options regarding an existing retirement plan (and
may engage in a combination of these options): (i) leave the money in the former
employer’s plan, if permitted, (ii) roll over the assets to the new employer’s plan, if one is
available and rollovers are permitted, (iii) roll over to an Individual Retirement Account
(“IRA”), or (iv) cash out the account value (which could, depending upon the client’s age,
result in adverse tax consequences). If the firm recommends that a client roll over their
retirement plan assets into an account to be managed by the firm, such a recommendation
creates a conflict of interest if the firm will earn new (or increase its current) compensation
as a result of the rollover. If the firm provides a recommendation as to whether a client
should engage in a rollover or not (whether it is from an employer’s plan or an existing
IRA), the firm is acting as a fiduciary 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. No client is under any obligation to roll over
retirement plan assets to an account managed by the firm, whether it is from an
employer’s plan or an existing IRA. The firm’ Chief Compliance Officer, Kimberly
Van Winkle, remains available to address any questions that a client or prospective
client may have regarding the potential for conflict of interest presented by such
rollover recommendation.
Portfolio Activity. The firm has a fiduciary duty to provide services consistent with the
client’s best interest. The firm will review client portfolios on an ongoing basis to
determine if any changes are necessary based upon various factors, including, but not
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limited to, investment performance, market conditions, fund manager tenure, style drift,
account additions/withdrawals, and/or a change in the client’s investment objective. Based
upon these factors, there may be extended periods of time when the firm determines that
changes to a client’s portfolio are neither necessary, nor prudent. Clients remain subject to
the fees described in Item 5 below during periods of account inactivity.
Interval Funds/Risks and Limitations. Where appropriate, the firm may utilize interval
funds. An interval fund is a non-traditional type of closed-end mutual fund that
periodically offers to buy back a percentage of outstanding shares from shareholders.
Investments in an interval fund involve additional risk, including lack of liquidity and
restrictions on withdrawals. During any time periods outside of the specified repurchase
offer window(s), investors will be unable to sell their shares of the interval fund. There is
no assurance that an investor will be able to tender shares when or in the amount desired.
There can also be situations where an interval fund has a limited amount of capacity to
repurchase shares, and may not be able to fulfill all purchase orders. In addition, the
eventual sale price for the interval fund could be less than the interval fund value on the
date that the sale was requested. While an internal fund periodically offers to repurchase a
portion of its securities, there is no guarantee that investors may sell their shares at any
given time or in the desired amount. As interval funds can expose investors to liquidity
risk, investors should consider interval fund shares to be an illiquid investment. Typically,
the interval funds are not listed on any securities exchange and are not publicly traded.
Thus, there is no secondary market for the fund’s shares. Because these types of
investments involve certain additional risk, these funds will only be utilized when
consistent with a client’s investment objectives, individual situation, suitability, tolerance
for risk and liquidity needs. Investment should be avoided where an investor has a short-
term investing horizon and/or cannot bear the loss of some, or all, of the investment. There
can be no assurance that an interval fund investment will prove profitable or successful.
In light of these enhanced risks, a client may direct the firm, in writing, not to employ
any or all such strategies for the client’s account.
Socially Responsible Investing Limitations. Socially Responsible Investing involves the
incorporation of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) considerations into the
investment due diligence process. ESG investing incorporates a set of criteria/factors used
in evaluating potential investments: Environmental (i.e., considers how a company
safeguards the environment); Social (i.e., the manner in which a company manages
relationships with its employees, customers, and the communities in which it operates);
and Governance (i.e., company management considerations). The number of companies
that meet an acceptable ESG mandate can be limited when compared to those that do not,
and could underperform broad market indices. Investors must accept these limitations,
including potential for underperformance. As with any type of investment (including any
investment and/or investment strategies recommended and/or undertaken by the firm),
there can be no assurance that investment in ESG securities or funds will be profitable, or
prove successful. The firm does not maintain or advocate an ESG investment strategy, but
will seek to employ ESG if directed by a client to do so. If implemented, the firm shall rely
upon the assessments undertaken by the unaffiliated mutual fund, exchange traded fund or
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separate account manager to determine that the fund’s or portfolio’s underlying company
securities meet a socially responsible mandate.
Use of Mutual Funds and Exchange Traded Funds. The firm utilizes mutual funds and
exchange traded funds for its client portfolios. In addition to the firm’s investment advisory
fee described below, and transaction and/or custodial fees discussed below, clients will also
incur, relative to all mutual fund and exchange traded fund purchases, charges imposed at
the fund level (e.g. management fees and other fund expenses).
Unaffiliated Private Investment Funds. The firm also provides investment advice
regarding private investment funds. The firm, on a non-discretionary basis, may
recommend that certain qualified clients consider an investment in private investment
funds, the description of which (the terms, conditions, risks, conflicts and fees, including
incentive compensation) is set forth in the fund’s offering documents. The firm’s role
relative to unaffiliated private investment funds shall be limited to its initial and ongoing
due diligence and investment monitoring services. If a client determines to become an
unaffiliated private fund investor, the amount of assets invested in the fund(s) shall be
included as part of “assets under management” for purposes of the firm calculating its
investment advisory fee. The firm’s fee shall be in addition to the fund’s fees. The firm’s
clients are under absolutely no obligation to consider or make an investment in any private
investment fund(s).
Please Note: Private investment funds generally involve various risk factors,
including, but not limited to, potential for complete loss of principal, liquidity
constraints and lack of transparency, a complete discussion of which is set forth in
each fund’s offering documents, which will be provided to each client for review
and consideration. Unlike liquid investments that a client may own, private
investment funds do not provide daily liquidity or pricing. Each prospective client
investor will be required to complete a Subscription Agreement, pursuant to which
the client shall establish that he/she is qualified for investment in the fund, and
acknowledges and accepts the various risk factors that are associated with such an
investment.
Please Also Note: Valuation. In the event that the firm references private
investment funds owned by the client on any supplemental account reports
prepared by the firm, the value(s) for all private investment funds owned by the
client shall reflect the most recent valuation provided by the fund sponsor.
However, if subsequent to purchase, the fund has not provided an updated
valuation, the valuation shall reflect the initial purchase price. If subsequent to
purchase, the fund provides an updated valuation, then the statement will reflect
that updated value. The updated value will continue to be reflected on the report
until the fund provides a further updated value. Please Also Note: As result of the
valuation process, if the valuation reflects initial purchase price or an updated value
subsequent to purchase price, the current value(s) of an investor’s fund holding(s)
could be significantly more or less than the value reflected on the report. Unless
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otherwise indicated, the firm shall calculate its fee based upon the latest value
provided by the fund sponsor.
Wrap Program-Conflict of Interest. Except for participant directed retirement plan
engagements referenced below, the firm provides services on a wrap fee basis as a wrap
program sponsor. Under the firm’s wrap program, the client generally receives investment
advisory services, the execution of securities brokerage transactions, custody and reporting
services for a single specified fee. Participation in a wrap program may cost the client more
or less than purchasing such services separately. The terms and conditions of a wrap
program engagement are more fully discussed in the firm’s Wrap Fee Program Brochure.
Conflict of Interest. Because wrap program transaction fees and/or commissions are being
paid by the firm to the account custodian/broker-dealer, the firm could have an economic
incentive to maximize its compensation by seeking to minimize the number of trades in the
client’s account. See separate Wrap Fee Program Brochure. The firm’s Chief
Compliance Officer, Kimberly Van Winkle, remains available to address any
questions that a client or prospective client may have regarding a wrap fee
arrangement and the corresponding conflict of interest.
Cash Positions. The firm continues to treat cash as an asset class. As such, unless
determined to the contrary by the firm, all cash positions (money markets, etc.) shall
continue to be included as part of assets under management for purposes of calculating the
firm’ advisory fee. At any specific point in time, depending upon perceived or anticipated
market conditions/events (there being no guarantee that such anticipated market
conditions/events will occur), the firm may maintain cash positions for defensive purposes.
In addition, while assets are maintained in cash, such amounts could miss market advances.
Depending upon current yields, at any point in time, the firm’ advisory fee could exceed
the interest paid by the client’s money market fund. ANY QUESTIONS: The firm’s Chief
Compliance Officer, Kimberly Van Winkle, remains available to address any
questions that a client or prospective may have regarding the above fee billing
practice.
Use of Participant Account Management Platform (Pontera). The firm uses a third
party platform, Pontera, to facilitate management of held away assets such as defined
contribution plan participant accounts, with discretion. Through Pontera, we do not have
custody of Client funds since we do not have direct access to Client login credentials to
affect trades. We are not affiliated with Pontera in any way and receive no compensation
from Pontera for using the platform. A link will be provided to the Client allowing them to
connect one or more accounts to the platform. Once Client accounts are connected to the
platform, the firm will review the current account allocations. When deemed necessary, the
firm will rebalance the account considering client investment goals, risk tolerance, and
investment profile, and any change in allocations will consider current economic and
market trends. The firm aims to improve account performance over time, minimize loss
during difficult markets, and manage internal fees that harm account performance. Client
accounts will be reviewed at least quarterly and allocation changes will be made as deemed
necessary by the firm in its discretion.
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ERISA PLAN and 401(k) INDIVIDUAL ENGAGEMENTS:
Trustee Directed Plans. The firm may be engaged to provide discretionary
investment advisory services to ERISA retirement plans, whereby the Firm shall
manage Plan assets consistent with the investment objective designated by the Plan
trustees. In such engagements, the firm will serve as an investment fiduciary as
that term is defined under The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974
(“ERISA”). The firm will generally provide services on an “assets under
management” fee basis per the terms and conditions of an Investment Advisory
Agreement between the Plan and the firm.
Participant Directed Retirement Plans. The firm may also provide investment
advisory and consulting services to participant directed retirement plans per the
terms and conditions of a Retirement Plan Services Agreement between the firm
and the plan. For such engagements, the firm shall assist the Plan sponsor with the
selection of an investment platform from which Plan participants shall make their
respective investment choices (which may include investment strategies devised
and managed by the firm), and, to the extent engaged to do so, may also provide
corresponding education to assist the participants with their decision-making
process.
Client Retirement Plan Assets. If requested to do so, the firm shall provide
investment advisory services relative to 401(k) plan assets maintained by the client
in conjunction with the retirement plan established by the client’s employer. In
such event, the firm shall allocate (or recommend that the client allocate) the
retirement account assets among the investment options available on the 401(k)
platform. The firm’s ability shall be limited to the allocation of the assets among
the investment alternatives available through the plan. The firm will not receive
any communications from the plan sponsor or custodian, and it shall remain the
client’s exclusive obligation to notify the firm of any changes in investment
alternatives, restrictions, etc. pertaining to the retirement account. Unless expressly
indicated by the firm to the contrary, in writing, the client’s 401(k) plan assets shall
be included as assets under management for purposes of the firm calculating its
advisory fee. The firm does not maintain possession of client retirement account
passwords.
Client Obligations. In performing our services, the firm shall not be required to verify any
information received from the client or from the client’s other professionals, and is
expressly authorized to rely thereon. Moreover, it remains each client’s responsibility to
promptly notify the firm if there is ever any change in his/her/its financial situation or
investment objectives for the purpose of reviewing/evaluating/revising our previous
recommendations and/or services.
Cybersecurity Risk. The information technology systems and networks that the firm and
its third-party service providers use to provide services to the firm’s clients employ various
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controls that are designed to prevent cybersecurity incidents stemming from intentional or
unintentional actions that could cause significant interruptions in the firm’s operations
and/or result in the unauthorized acquisition or use of clients’ confidential or non-public
personal information. Clients and the firm are nonetheless subject to the risk of
cybersecurity incidents that could ultimately cause them to incur financial losses and/or
other adverse consequences. Although the firm has established processes to reduce the risk
of cybersecurity incidents, there is no guarantee that these efforts will always be successful,
especially considering that the firm does not control the cybersecurity measures and
policies employed by third-party service providers, issuers of securities, broker-dealers,
qualified custodians, governmental and other regulatory authorities, exchanges and other
financial market operators and providers.
Client Privacy and Confidentiality. The firm maintains policies and procedures designed
to help protect the confidentiality and security of client nonpublic personal information
(“NPPI”). NPPI includes, but is not limited to, social security numbers, credit or debit card
numbers, state identification card numbers, driver’s license number and account numbers.
The firm maintains administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect
such information from unauthorized access, use, loss, or destruction. These safeguards
include controls relating to data access, information security, and incident response, and
are reviewed to address changes in risk and business. Client information may be disclosed
in response to regulatory requests, legal obligations, or as otherwise permitted by law, and
any such disclosure is made in accordance with applicable privacy and confidentiality
requirements. The firm may engage non-affiliated service providers in connection with
providing advisory services, and such providers may have access to client NPPI, as
necessary, to perform their functions. These service providers represent to the firm that
they maintain safeguards designed to protect client information from unauthorized access
or use and that they will provide notice to the firm in the event of a cybersecurity incident
involving client information. While the firm maintains policies and procedures designed to
protect client information, such measures cannot eliminate all risk. Upon becoming aware
of a data breach involving a client’s NPPI, the firm will notify clients of such breach as
may be required by applicable state and federal laws.
Please Note: Investment Risk. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of
risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or
investment strategy (including the investments and/or investment strategies recommended
or undertaken by the firm) will be profitable or equal any specific performance level(s).
The Firm managed $2,135,958,620 on a discretionary basis and $107,903,954 on a non-
discretionary basis for a total of $2,243,862,574 of assets under management as of
December 31, 2025.
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Item 5: Fees and Compensation
Twelve Points Portfolio Plan: The Plan offers investors the opportunity to obtain
professional investment services and brokerage services for one all-inclusive fee (“wrap
fee”) based on assets under management. The wrap fee is an asset-based fee which includes
the management fee paid to the firm for its services as portfolio manager, as well as broker-
dealer, custodial and clearing expenses. The complete fee schedule for the Portfolio Plan
is available in our Wrap Fee Program Brochure. The fee schedule is as follows:
Assets Under Management
Annual Fee (%)
Under $5,000,000
1.00%/Negotiable
$5,000,001 - $15,000,000
0.60%/Negotiable
Over $15,000,001
0.40%/Negotiable
Additional details on the firm’s wrap fee program can be found in the annexed Wrap Fee Program
Brochure. The firm maintains a minimum asset level of $500,000 and a minimum fee level of
1.00%.
Retirement Plan Advisory Fees. The firm charges an asset-based fee for its retirement
plan advisory services according to the fee schedule below. The fee structure is expressed
on an annualized basis and fees are charged in advance based on the market value of assets
on the last trading day of each calendar quarter. In any partial calendar quarter, fees are
pro-rated based on the number of days in which the account is open during the quarter.
Plan Assets ($)
Fee (%)1,2
Up to $1,000,000
$1,000,001 to $5,000,000
$5,000,001 to $10,000,000
$10,000,001 to $20,000,000
$20,000,001 to $50,000,000
$50,000,001 to $100,000,000
$100,000,001 to $500,000,000
$500,000,001 to $1,000,000,000
Over $1,000,000,001
0.500%
0.400%
0.250%
0.200%
0.100%
0.050%
0.025%
0.010%
Negotiable
1 Minimum annual fee: $5,000
2 Maximum annual fee: $250,000
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Clients who engage the firm are charged an asset management fee of 50 basis points
(0.50%) for U.S. Treasury Bill securities.
Custodian Charges - Additional Fees. As discussed below at Item 12 below, when
requested to recommend a broker-dealer/custodian for client accounts, the firm generally
recommends that Schwab, Fidelity, or Goldman Sachs serve as the broker-dealer/custodian
for client investment management assets. Broker-dealers such as Schwab, Fidelity, and
Goldman Sachs charge brokerage commissions, transaction, and/or other type fees for
effecting certain types of securities transactions (i.e., including transaction fees for certain
mutual funds, dealer spreads, and mark-ups and mark-downs charged for fixed income
transactions, etc.). The types of securities for which transaction fees, commissions, and/or
other type fees (as well as the amount of those fees) shall differ depending upon the broker-
dealer/custodian. While certain custodians, including Schwab, Fidelity, and Goldman
Sachs, generally (with exceptions) do not currently charge fees on individual equity
transactions (including ETFs), others do. There can be no assurance that Schwab, Fidelity,
or Goldman Sachs will not change its transaction fee pricing in the future. Please Also
Note: Schwab, Fidelity, and Goldman Sachs may also assess fees to clients who elect to
receive trade confirmations and account statements by regular mail rather than
electronically.
Fee Dispersion. The firm, in its discretion, may charge a lesser investment advisory fee,
charge a flat fee, waive its fee entirely, or charge fee on a different interval, based upon
certain criteria (i.e. anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future additional assets,
dollar amount of assets to be managed, related accounts, account composition, complexity
of the engagement, anticipated services to be rendered, grandfathered fee schedules,
employees and family members, courtesy accounts, competition, negotiations with client,
etc.). Please Note: As result of the above, similarly situated clients could pay different
fees. In addition, similar advisory services may be available from other investment advisers
for similar or lower fees. ANY QUESTIONS: The firm’s Chief Compliance Officer,
Kimberly Van Winkle, remains available to address any questions that a client or
prospective client may have regarding advisory fees.
The firm and/or you may terminate the account agreement, in whole or in part, at any time
with 30 days written notice. Upon termination, any fees paid in advance will be prorated
to the date of termination and any excess shall be refunded to you. Your advisory agreement
with the firm is non-transferable without your written approval.
Margin Accounts: Risks. The firm Management does not recommend the use of margin
for investment purposes. A margin account is a brokerage account that allows investors to
borrow money to buy securities and/or for other non-investment borrowing purposes. The
broker/custodian charges the investor interest for the right to borrow money and uses the
securities as collateral. By using borrowed funds, the customer is employing leverage that
will magnify both account gains and losses. Please Note: The use of margin can cause
significant adverse financial consequences in the event of a market correction. ANY
QUESTIONS: Our Chief Compliance Officer, Kimberly Van Winkle, remains
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available to address any questions that a client or prospective client may have
regarding the use of margin.
Mutual Fund Fees and Expenses.
The advisory fees discussed above do not include certain indirect costs that may be
associated with securities purchased or held in an account. Examples of indirect costs
include expenses associated with investments in ETFs, mutual funds (as described below),
or other pooled investments.
Clients should understand that the annual advisory fees charged in the wrap program are
in addition to the management fees and operating expenses charged by open-end, closed-
end and exchange-traded funds. Certain open-end mutual funds may also assess a
distribution fee or an administrative or service fee (“trail”). Such fees are included in the
calculation of operating expenses of a mutual fund and are disclosed in the fund prospectus.
To the extent that a client intends to hold fund shares for an extended period of time, it may
be more economical for the client to purchase fund shares outside of these programs.
Clients may be able to purchase mutual funds directly from their respective fund families
without incurring the firm’s advisory fee. When purchasing directly from fund families,
clients may incur a front- or back-end sales charge, or “load”. Clients should note that only
no-load or load-waived funds may be purchased in the Plan.
Clients should also understand that the shares of certain mutual funds offered in these
programs may impose short-term trading charges (typically 1%-2% of the amount
originally invested) for redemptions generally made within short periods of time. These
short-term charges are imposed by the funds (and not by the firm) to deter “market timers”
who trade actively in fund shares. Clients should consider these short-term trading charges
when selecting the program and/or mutual funds in which they invest. These market timing
charges are available in each fund’s prospectus.
Financial Planning Fees.
The minimum fixed fee for creating client financial plans is $5,000. The fee is negotiable
and the final fee schedule will be attached in the Financial Planning Agreement.
The hourly fee for these services ranges between $400 and $1,000 depending upon the
planner. The fees are negotiable and the final fee schedule will be attached in the Financial
Planning Agreement.
Fixed and hourly financial planning fees are paid via check. Fees are paid upon delivery of
the financial plan.
Clients may terminate the agreement without penalty, for full refund of the firm’s fees,
within five business days of signing the Financial Planning Agreement. Thereafter, clients
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may terminate the Financial Planning Agreement upon written notice but fees will be due
for work already performed.
Item 6: Types of Clients Performance-Based Fees and Side by Side
Management
The firm does not charge performance-based fees.
Item 7: Types of Clients
The firm provides investment advisory services to individuals, pension and profit sharing
plans, trusts, corporations, accredited investors, family offices and high net worth
investors.
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
The firm's research methods include charting, fundamental and technical analysis. Charting
prepares a technical analysis using diagrams to illustrate various patterns or progressions
in market or account movement. Fundamental analysis is an assessment of various factors
including, but not limited to security price, book value, industry and market outlook and
other characteristics of the security. Technical analysis employs the use of advanced data
aggregation techniques to define certain trends of progressions in market place activity.
We use technical analysis to place stops in accounts when appropriate. We also monitor all
models on a daily basis in order to determine that they are within our expected parameters.
The firm's primary approach to asset management utilizes a tactical allocation strategy
which has been designed to reduce risk and increase performance. In order to accomplish
this objective, the firm primarily invests in exchange-listed securities, corporate debt,
municipal securities (bonds), treasury securities (bonds), variable life insurance, variable
annuities and options-securities over the long term.
The firm may recommend, on occasion, redistributing investment allocations to diversify
the portfolio. The firm may make similar recommendations on specific stocks to increase
sector weighting and/or dividend potential.
Additionally, the firm may recommend employing cash positions as a possible hedge
against market movement, where such movements may adversely affect the portfolio. The
firm may also recommend selling positions for reasons that include, but are not limited to,
harvesting capital gains or losses, business or sector risk exposure to a specific security or
class of securities, overvaluation or overweighting of the position(s) in the portfolio,
change in risk tolerance of client, or any risk deemed unacceptable for the client’s risk
tolerance.
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The firm's main sources of research information include financial newspapers and
magazines, annual reports, prospectuses, filings with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission, company press releases, and research materials prepared by others.
Interval funds: are a type of closed-end fund that allow withdrawals only at set times,
usually once a quarter. The fund may also impose limits on how much may be withdrawn
during a quarter. Interval funds will usually invest in high-yielding and low-liquidity type
investments that may not be found in normal mutual funds. This carries additional liquidity
and valuation risk
Risk of Loss: Investing in securities involves a certain amount of risk that clients should
be prepared to bear. Accordingly, loss of money is a risk of investing in the securities
recommended. Clients may be subject to the risk that the firm may allocate assets to an
asset class that underperforms other asset classes. Prices of securities recommended by the
firm may fall. As a result, your investment may decline in value and you could lose money.
The following is a description of the specific material risks relating to the investment
strategy employed and types of securities recommended by the firm:
• Market Risk: Prices of securities recommended by us and held by you may fall. As a
result, your investment may decline in value and you could lose money.
• Growth Stocks Risk: The growth style may, over time, go in and out of favor. At times
when the growth investing style is out of favor, your account may underperform accounts
that use different investment styles.
• Active Trading Risk: Active trading (“high portfolio turnover”) generally results in
correspondingly greater transaction expenses.
• Asset Allocation Risk: The firm maintains an asset allocation strategy and the amount
invested in various asset classes of securities may change over time. Your account is
subject to the risk that we may allocate assets to an asset class that underperforms other
asset classes.
• Interest Rate Risk: The value of debt obligations will typically fluctuate with interest
rate changes. These fluctuations can be greater for debt obligations with longer maturities.
When interest rates rise, debt obligations will generally decline in value and you could lose
money as a result. Periods of declining or low interest rates may negatively impact the
yield.
• Credit Risk: Credit risk is the risk that the issuer of the debt obligation will be unable
to make interest or principal payments on time. A decrease in an issuer’s credit rating may
cause a decline in the value of the debt obligations held.
• Private Fund Risk: The firm may invest in hedge funds or private equity funds. These
private funds are not registered under the Investment Company Act or any other U.S.
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federal or state securities laws or the laws of any other authority. The Investment Company
Act provides certain protections to investors and imposes certain restrictions on registered
investment companies, which will not be applicable to the private funds.
• Derivatives Risk: The use of derivatives, such as futures, forwards, options and swaps,
involves risks different from, or possibly greater than the risks associated with investing
directly in securities. Prices of derivatives can be volatile and may move in unexpected
ways, especially in unusual market conditions. Some derivatives are particularly sensitive
to changes in interest rates. In addition, there may be imperfect or even negative correlation
between the price of the derivatives contract and the price of the underlying securities.
Other risks arise from the potential inability to terminate or sell derivative positions.
Further, derivatives could result in loss if the counterparty to the transaction does not
perform as promised.
• Options Strategies: In limited situations, generally upon client direction and/or consent,
the firm may engage in options transactions (or engage an independent investment manager
to do so) for the purpose of hedging risk and/or generating portfolio income. The use of
options transactions as an investment strategy can involve a high level of inherent risk.
Option transactions establish a contract between two parties concerning the buying or
selling of an asset at a predetermined price during a specific period of time. During the
term of the option contract, the buyer of the option gains the right to demand fulfillment
by the seller. Fulfillment may take the form of either selling or purchasing a security,
depending upon the nature of the option contract. Generally, the purchase or sale of an
option contract shall be with the intent of “hedging” a potential market risk in a client’s
portfolio and/or generating income for a client’s portfolio. Please Note: Certain options-
related strategies (i.e. straddles, short positions, etc.), may, in and of themselves, produce
principal volatility and/or risk. Thus, a client must be willing to accept these enhanced
volatility and principal risks associated with such strategies. In light of these enhanced
risks, client may direct the firm, in writing, not to employ any or all such strategies for
his/her/their/its accounts.
• Covered Call Writing: Covered call writing is the sale of in-, at-, or out-of-the-money
call options against a long security position held in a client portfolio. This type of
transaction is intended to generate income. It also serves to create partial downside
protection in the event the security position declines in value. Income is received from the
proceeds of the option sale. Such income may be reduced or lost to the extent it is
determined to buy back the option position before its expiration. There can be no assurance
that the security will not be called away by the option buyer, which will result in the client
(option writer) to lose ownership in the security and incur potential unintended tax
consequences. Covered call strategies are generally better suited for positions with lower
price volatility.
• Long Put Option Purchases: Long put option purchases allow the option holder to sell
or “put” the underlying security at the contract strike price at a future date. If the price of
the underlying security declines in value, the value of the long-put option can increase in
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value depending upon the strike price and expiration. Long puts are often used to hedge a
long stock position to protect against downside risk. The security/portfolio could still
experience losses depending on the quantity of the puts bought, strike price and expiration.
In the event that the security is put to the option holder, it will result in the client (option
seller) to lose ownership in the security and to incur potential unintended tax consequences.
Options are wasting assets and expire (usually within months of issuance).
• Long/Short Equity Strategy: On a limited basis, the firm may determine to allocate
client assets to a long/short equity strategy (the “Strategy”) whereby both long and short
positions within the same portfolio. Long-short equity is an investment strategy that seeks
to take a long position in underpriced stocks while selling short, overpriced shares. Please
Note: There can be no assurance that the Strategy will prove successful. Opt Out: A client
can advise the firm, in writing, not to utilize the Strategy.
Please Note: There can be no guarantee that an options strategy will achieve its objective
or prove successful. No client is under any obligation to enter into any option transactions.
However, if the client does so, he/she must be prepared to accept the potential for
unintended or undesired consequences (i.e., losing ownership of the security, incurring
capital gains taxes). ANY QUESTIONS: The firm’ Chief Compliance Officer,
Kimberly Van Winkle, remains available to address any questions that a client or
prospective client may have regarding options.
Questions regarding these risks and/or increased costs may be directed to the firm and its
representatives.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Rule 206(4)-4 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 requires investment advisers to
provide clients with disclosures as to any legal or disciplinary activities deemed material
to the client’s evaluation of the adviser. Please note, neither the firm nor its personnel have
any disciplinary, regulatory, criminal, civil, or otherwise reportable history to disclose at
this time.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Insurance: As indicated at Item 4 above, a client can purchase an insurance product from
a firm representative in his/her separate individual capacity as a licensed insurance agent.
Please Note-Conflict of Interest: The recommendation by a firm representative that a client
purchase an insurance product presents a conflict of interest, as the receipt of an insurance
commission may provide an incentive to recommend insurance products based on
commissions to be received, rather than on a particular client’s need. No client is under any
obligation to purchase any insurance commission products from a firm representative.
Clients can purchase insurance products recommended by a firm representative through
other, non-affiliated insurance agents.
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Commodities. The firm is also affiliated with Twelve Points Capital (“TPC”), an NFA
member guaranteed introducing broker, whose business is separate and independent of the
firm. Please Note-Conflict of Interest: Because a firm affiliate can earn compensation, the
recommendation by a firm representative that a client purchase commodities through TPC
presents a conflict of interest. No client is under any obligation to engage TPC. Clients can
purchase commodities through other, non-affiliated brokers.
Trustee Services. The firm is affiliated with Twelve Points Fiduciary Services
(“Fiduciary”), a MA corporate trustee that provides trustee services for the firm’s clients.
Please Note-Conflict of Interest: Because a firm affiliate can earn compensation, the
recommendation by a firm representative that a client engage Fiduciary for trustee services
presents a conflict of interest. No client is under any obligation to engage Fiduciary. Clients
can obtain trustee services through other, non-affiliated trustees. See custody related
disclosure at Item 15 below.
Mr. Frangiadakis is a trustee of Frangiadakis and Deligiannides Family Trust. Mr.
Frangiadakis does not receive any compensation for this activity and only helps
administratively on family projects that are in the trust.
ANY QUESTIONS: The firm’s Chief Compliance Officer, Kimberly Van Winkle,
remains available to address any questions that a client or prospective client may have
regarding the above conflicts of interest.
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Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest
Transactions and Personal Trading
As required by Rule 204A-1 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the firm has adopted
a Code of Ethics that sets forth the basic policies of ethical conduct for all managers,
officers, and employees of the firm. The Code of Ethics describes the firm’s fiduciary
duties and obligations to clients, and sets forth the firm’s practice of supervising the
personal securities transactions of employees who maintain access to client information.
The Code of Ethics is available upon request.
The firm collects and maintains records of securities holdings and transactions made by
employees. The firm reviews the personal trading practices of its employees to identify and
resolve any potential or realized conflicts of interest.
The firm and/or its representatives may purchase or sell investments for their personal
accounts that they have similarly recommended to clients.
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Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Brokerage Practices
In the event that the client requests that the firm recommend a broker-dealer/custodian for
execution and/or custodial services, the firm generally recommends that investment
advisory accounts be maintained at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Fidelity, or Goldman
Sachs. Prior to engaging the firm to provide investment management services, the client
will be required to enter into a formal Investment Advisory Agreement with the firm setting
forth the terms and conditions under which the firm shall advise on the client's assets, and
a separate custodial/clearing agreement with each designated broker-dealer/custodian.
Factors that the firm considers in recommending Schwab, Fidelity, or Goldman Sachs (or
any other broker-dealer/custodian to clients) include historical relationship with the firm,
financial strength, reputation, execution capabilities, pricing, research, and service.
Research and Benefits: Although not a material consideration when determining whether
to recommend that a client utilize the services of a particular broker-dealer/custodian, the
firm can receive from Schwab, Fidelity, and/or Goldman Sachs (or another broker-
dealer/custodian, investment manager, platform sponsor, mutual fund sponsor, or vendor)
without cost (and/or at a discount) support services and/or products, certain of which assist
the firm to better monitor and service client accounts maintained at such institutions.
Included within the support services that can be obtained by the firm can be investment-
related research, pricing information and market data, software and other technology that
provide access to client account data, compliance and/or practice management-related
publications, discounted or gratis consulting services, discounted and/or gratis attendance
at conferences, meetings, and other educational and/or social events, marketing support-
including client events, computer hardware and/or software and/or other products used by
the firm in furtherance of its investment advisory business operations.
The firm’s clients do not pay more for investment transactions effected and/or assets
maintained at Schwab, Fidelity, and/or Goldman Sachs as the result of this arrangement.
There is no corresponding commitment made by the firm to Schwab, Fidelity, Goldman
Sachs, or any other any entity, to invest any specific amount or percentage of client assets
in any specific mutual funds, securities or other investment products as result of the above
arrangement.
ANY QUESTIONS: The firm’s Chief Compliance Officer, Kimberly Van Winkle,
remains available to address any questions that a client or prospective client may have
regarding the above arrangements and the corresponding conflict of interest presented by
such arrangements.
Directed Brokerage. The firm recommends that its clients utilize the brokerage and
custodial services provided by Schwab, Fidelity, or Goldman Sachs. The firm generally
does not accept directed brokerage arrangements (but could make exceptions). A directed
brokerage arrangement arises when a client requires that account transactions be effected
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through a specific broker-dealer/custodian, other than one generally recommended by the
firm (i.e., Schwab, Fidelity, or Goldman Sachs). In such client directed arrangements, the
client will negotiate terms and arrangements for their account with that broker-dealer, and
the firm will not seek better execution services or prices from other broker-dealers or be
able to "batch" the client’s transactions for execution through other broker-dealers with
orders for other accounts managed by the firm. As a result, a client may pay higher
commissions or other transaction costs or greater spreads, or receive less favorable net
prices, on transactions for the account than would otherwise be the case. Please Note: In
the event that the client directs the firm to effect securities transactions for the client’s
accounts through a specific broker-dealer, the client correspondingly acknowledges that
such direction may cause the accounts to incur higher commissions or transaction costs
than the accounts would otherwise incur had the client determined to effect account
transactions through alternative clearing arrangements that may be available through the
firm. Please Also Note: Higher transaction costs adversely impact account performance.
Please Further Note: Transactions for directed accounts will generally be executed
following the execution of portfolio transactions for non-directed accounts.
Order Aggregation. Transactions for each client account generally will be effected
independently unless the firm decides to purchase or sell the same securities for several
clients at approximately the same time. The Firm may (but is not obligated to) combine or
“batch” such orders for individual equity transactions (including ETFs) with the intention
to obtain better price execution, to negotiate more favorable commission rates, or to
allocate more equitably among the firm’s clients differences in prices and commissions or
other transaction costs that might have occurred had such orders been placed
independently. Under this procedure, transactions will be averaged as to price and will be
allocated among clients in proportion to the purchase and sale orders placed for each client
account on any given day. In the event that the firm becomes aware that a firm employee
seeks to trade in the same security on the same day, the employee transaction will either be
included in the “batch” transaction or transacted after all discretionary client transactions
have been completed. The firm shall not receive any additional compensation or
remuneration as the result of such aggregation.
Item 13: Review of Accounts
Accounts will be monitored on an ongoing basis by the firm. Accounts will be reviewed
more frequently as necessary to respond to significant changes in client circumstances or
changes in market conditions. Triggering factors to warrant more in depth review could
include the following;
Awareness of a change in your investment objective
change in market conditions
change in your employment status
re-balancing of assets to maintain proper asset allocation
other activity discovered as the account is normally reviewed.
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You will receive written brokerage or custodial statements each quarter. You are
encouraged to notify us of changes to your personal finances, especially those changes that
might adversely affect your investment plan.
All financial planning accounts are reviewed upon financial plan creation and plan delivery
by the firm. There is only one level of review for financial plans, and that is the total review
conducted to create the financial plan.
With respect to financial plans, the firm’s services will generally conclude upon delivery
of the financial plan.
The firm will provide monthly, quarterly and annual holdings reports in addition to the
quarterly statements that you receive from the broker-dealer or custodian. The reports will
generally include a portfolio appraisal, realized and unrealized gains/losses, income and
expenses, contributions and withdrawals, and performance history.
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
As indicated at Item 12 above, the firm can receive from Schwab, Fidelity, or Goldman
Sachs (and others) without cost (and/or at a discount), support services and/or products.
The firm’s clients do not pay more for investment transactions effected and/or assets
maintained at Schwab, Fidelity, or Goldman Sachs (or any other institution) as result of
this arrangement. There is no corresponding commitment made by the firm to Schwab,
Fidelity, Goldman Sachs, or to any other entity, to invest any specific amount or percentage
of client assets in any specific mutual funds, securities or other investment products as the
result of the above arrangement. ANY QUESTIONS: The firm’s Chief Compliance
Officer, Kimberly Van Winkle, remains available to address any questions that a
client or prospective client may have regarding the above arrangement and the
corresponding conflicts of interest presented by such arrangements.
The firm engages promoters to introduce new prospective clients to the Promoter consistent
with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, its corresponding. Rules, and applicable state
regulatory requirements. If the prospect subsequently engages the Promoter, the promoter
shall generally be compensated by the Promoter for the introduction. Because the promoter
has an economic incentive to introduce the prospect to the Promoter, a conflict of interest
is presented. The promoter’s introduction shall not result in the prospect’s payment of a
higher investment advisory fee to the Promoter (i.e., if the prospect was to engage the
Promoter independent of the promoter’s introduction). The promoter, at the time of the
introduction, shall usually provide the prospective client with a written disclosure
statement reflecting the arrangement with the Promoter, together with a copy of: (1) the
Promoter ’s written disclosure Brochure; and, (2) Form CRS (if the prospect is a retail
client).
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Item 15: Custody
The firm shall have the ability to deduct its advisory fee from the client’s custodial account.
Clients are provided with written transaction confirmation notices, and a written summary
account statement directly from the custodian (i.e., Schwab, Fidelity, Goldman Sachs, etc.)
at least quarterly. Please Note: To the extent that the firm provides clients with periodic
account statements or reports, the client is urged to compare any statement or report
provided by the firm with the account statements received from the account custodian.
Please Also Note: The account custodian does not verify the accuracy of the firm’s
advisory fee calculation.
In addition, the firm, certain of its employees, and its affiliate (see disclosure regarding
Fiduciary at Item 10 above) can engage in other services and/or practices (i.e., billpaying,
trustee service, etc.) requiring disclosure at Item 9 of Part 1 of Form ADV. These services
and practices result in the firm having custody under Rule 206(4)-2 of the Advisers Act.
Per the Rule, having such custody requires the firm to undergo an annual surprise CPA
examination, and make a corresponding Form ADV-E filing with the SEC, for as long as
the firm and/or its employees and affiliates provide such services and/or engages in such
practices. ANY QUESTIONS: The firm’s Chief Compliance Officer, Kimberly Van
Winkle, remains available to address any questions that a client or prospective client
may have regarding custody-related issues.
Item 16: Investment Discretion
The firm maintains discretionary authority over the selection and amount of securities to
be bought or sold in client accounts without obtaining prior consent or approval from
clients. However, these purchases or sales may be subject to specified investment
objectives, guidelines, or limitations previously set forth by the client and agreed to by the
firm.
Discretionary authority will only be authorized upon full disclosure to the client. The
granting of such authority will be evidenced by the client’s execution of an agreement
containing all applicable limitations to such authority. All discretionary trades made by the
firm will be in accordance with each client’s investment objectives and goals.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
The firm has adopted and implemented written Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures
(“Proxy Voting Procedures”). These procedures have been designed to reasonably ensure
that votes are made in your best interest. The Proxy Voting Procedures describe how the
firm addresses voting authority, material conflicts of interest, voting decisions, notification
to you, books and records requirements, etc. and ensures that proxies are voted in the best
interest of you, the client.
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Within the firm's fiduciary obligation to clients, the firm must ensure that any proxies for
which it has voting authority are voted solely in the best interests, and for the exclusive
benefit, of you, the client. The Proxy Voting Procedures are intended to guide the firm and
its personnel in ensuring that proxies are voted in such manner without limiting the firm or
its personnel in specific situations to vote in a predetermined manner. These policies are
designed to assist the firm in identifying and resolving any conflicts of interest with regard
to voting client proxies. A copy of the firm’s Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures may
be obtained upon request.
The firm shall vote proxies in conjunction with the proxy voting administrative and due
diligence services provided by Proxy Edge, an unaffiliated nationally recognized proxy
voting service of Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”). The firm, in
conjunction with the services provided by Broadridge, shall monitor corporate actions of
individual issuers and investment companies consistent with the firm’s fiduciary duty to
vote proxies in the best interests of its clients.
Item 18: Financial Information
Under Rule 206(4)-4 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, investment advisers are
required to disclose certain financial information about their business practices that might
serve as material to the client’s decision in choosing an investment adviser.
On April 23, 2020, the firm received a Paycheck Protection Plan Loan through the SBA in
conjunction with the relief afforded from the CARES Act. The firm used the PPP to
continue payroll for the firm and it did not suffer any interruption of service.
As of the date of this filing, the firm does not require the pre-payment of more than $1,200
in fees per client six months or more in advance or maintain any financial hardships or
other conditions that might impair its ability to meet its contractual obligations to clients.
ANY QUESTIONS: The firm’s Chief Compliance Officer, Kimberly Van Winkle,
remains available to address any questions regarding this Part 2A.
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Additional Brochure: WRAP FEE BROCHURE (2026-03-31)
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Form ADV Part 2A Appendix 1: Wrap Fee Program Brochure
Twelve Points Wealth Management LLC
Twelve Points Wealth Management LLC
9 Pond Lane Suite 3A Concord, MA 01742
Telephone 978-318-9500 Fax 978-318-9505
Form ADV Part 2A Appendix 1
Wrap Fee Program Brochure
www.twelvepointswealth.com
Firm CRD#: 171107
March 31, 2026
This Wrap Fee Program Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Twelve Points Wealth Management LLC (“Twelve Points Wealth”). This Brochure
also describes Twelve Points Wealth’s wrap fee investment advisory plan (the “Plan Program”)
and contains information that should be considered before becoming a client of the Plan
Program. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at
978-318-9500.
The Plan Program may cost more or less than purchasing investment advisory, brokerage, and
custodial services separately, depending upon the separate costs of such services and the trading
activity in the client’s account.
Additional information about Twelve Points Wealth is also available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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.
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Item 2 – Material Changes
There have been material changes to this brochure since Twelve Points Wealth
Management’s last annual updating amendment on 03/31/2025. Material changes relate
to Twelve Points Wealth Management’s policies, practices or conflicts of interest.
Item 4
o The Firm included disclosure concerning fees paid for U.S. Treasury Bill
securities.
Additional information about Twelve Points Wealth and its representatives is also
available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page ........................................................................................................................ 1
Item 2 – Material Changes ...............................................................................................................2
Item 3 – Table of Contents ...............................................................................................................2
Item 4 - Services, Fees and Compensation.......................................................................................2
Item 5- Account Requirements and Types of Accounts ...................................................................5
Item 6- Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation .......................................................................6
Item 7- Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers .......................................................... 11
Item 8- Client Contact with Portfolio Managers ............................................................................ 11
Item 9- Additional Information ...................................................................................................... 11
Item 4 - Services, Fees and Compensation
Twelve Points Wealth Management LLC (“Twelve Points Wealth”), a registered investment adviser,
operates a wrap fee advisory service called the Twelve Points Portfolio Plan (the “Plan”).
The Twelve Points Portfolio Plan is an advisory program where portfolio management services are
provided to the client on a discretionary basis for a wrap fee based on the market value of all of the
securities in the account. As a discretionary account, the portfolio manager is not required to
contact the client prior to each transaction. Twelve Points Wealth's primary approach to asset
management utilizes a tactical allocation strategy which has been designed to reduce risk and
increase performance. Accounts will be monitored on an on-going basis by Twelve Points Wealth.
Accounts will be reviewed more frequently as necessary to respond to significant changes in client
circumstances or changes in market conditions.
The Firm managed $2,135,958,620 on a discretionary basis and $107,903,954 on a non-
discretionary basis for a total of $2,243,862,574 of assets under management as of December 31,
2025.
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The fee schedule is as follows:
Assets Under Management
Annual Fee (%)
Under $5,000,000
1.00%/Negotiable
$5,000,001 - $15,000,000
0.60%/Negotiable
Over $15,000,001
0.40%/Negotiable
The firm maintains a minimum asset level of $500,000 and a minimum fee level of 1.00%. 75-90%
of the total fee is paid to the portfolio manager(s).
Clients who engage the firm are charged an asset management fee of 50 basis points (0.50%) for
U.S. Treasury Bill securities.
Fee Dispersion. Twelve Points Wealth, in its discretion, may charge a lesser investment advisory
fee, charge a flat fee, waive its fee entirely, or charge fee on a different interval, based upon certain
criteria (i.e. anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future additional assets, dollar amount
of assets to be managed, related accounts, account composition, complexity of the engagement,
anticipated services to be rendered, grandfathered fee schedules, employees and family members,
courtesy accounts, competition, negotiations with client, etc.). Please Note: As result of the above,
similarly situated clients could pay different fees. In addition, similar advisory services may be
available from other investment advisers for similar or lower fees. ANY QUESTIONS: Twelve
Points Wealth’s Chief Compliance Officer, Kimberly Van Winkle, remains available to address any
questions that a client or prospective client may have regarding advisory fees.
Wrap Program-Conflict of Interest. Except for participant directed retirement plan engagements
referenced below, Twelve Points Wealth provides services on a wrap fee basis as a wrap program
sponsor. Under Twelve Points Wealth’s wrap program, the client generally receives investment
advisory services, the execution of securities brokerage transactions, custody and reporting services
for a single specified fee. Participation in a wrap program may cost the client more or less than
purchasing such services separately. The terms and conditions of a wrap program engagement are
more fully discussed in Twelve Points Wealth’s Wrap Fee Program Brochure. Conflict of Interest.
Because wrap program transaction fees and/or commissions are being paid by Twelve Points Wealth
to the account custodian/broker-dealer, Twelve Points Wealth could have an economic incentive to
maximize its compensation by seeking to minimize the number of trades in the client's account. See
separate Wrap Fee Program Brochure. Twelve Points Wealth’s Chief Compliance Officer,
Kimberly Van Winkle, remains available to address any questions that a client or prospective
client may have regarding a wrap fee arrangement and the corresponding conflict of interest.
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Services and Fees
The Plan offers investors the opportunity to obtain professional investment services and brokerage
services for one all-inclusive fee based on assets under management. The wrap fee is an asset-
based fee which includes the management fee paid to Twelve Points Wealth for its services as
portfolio manager, as well as broker-dealer, custodial and clearing expenses. Fees are charged in
advance based on the market value of assets on the last trading day of each calendar quarter. In any
partial calendar quarter, fees are pro-rated based on the number of days in which the account is
open during the quarter.
Although Twelve Points Wealth has an established fee schedule set forth in this brochure, the asset-
based fees are negotiable at the sole discretion of Twelve Points Wealth. Fees may be negotiated
based on a variety of factors, including the complexity and nature of the services, and the scope of
the overall engagement. Upon termination, any fees paid in advance will be prorated to the date of
termination and any excess shall be refunded to you. Your advisory agreement with Twelve Points
Wealth is non-transferable without your written approval.
The client’s portfolio manager may have a financial incentive to recommend the wrap fee program
over other programs or services. Portfolio Managers of Twelve Points Wealth will receive a
percentage of the wrap fees paid by advisory clients to compensate them for solicitation,
shareholder support, advice, order placement and execution and other services. This compensation
may be more than the portfolio manager would receive under an alternative Program or if the client
paid for advisory, brokerage, and other services separately.
If a client were to purchase services similar to those offered in the Plan separately, he or she would
be required to pay brokerage commissions, custodial fees (if any), and investment advisory fees.
Therefore, the plan may cost more or less than purchasing these services independently. The factors
that should be considered when determining whether to participate in the Plan include the expected
level of trading activity in the account, the corresponding brokerage commissions and transaction-
related expenses that would be charged for the execution of trades, and the fees charged for the
investment advisory services offered within the Plan. The Plan fee includes not only the fee of
Twelve Points Wealth, but also all custody and brokerage commissions for transactions executed in
the client’s account.
In making the determination of whether the aforementioned wrap fee programs are appropriate for
their needs, clients should bear in mind that wrap fee arrangements, when compared with the option
of paying transaction charges separately, generally result in lower costs during periods when trading
activity is heavier, such as the year an account is established. During periods when trading activity
is lower, such arrangements may result in a higher annual cost for transactions. Thus, the overall
cost of the Plan will vary significantly, depending on the account size, amount of turnover, type of
securities purchased or sold, quantities of securities purchased or sold, commission rates negotiated
with the broker/dealer, and the client’s tax situation. When making cost comparisons, clients should
be aware that the combination of investment advisory, custodial and brokerage services available
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through these programs may not be available separately or may require multiple accounts,
documentation and fees.
Other Expenses and Fees
The advisory fees discussed above do not include certain indirect costs that may be associated with
securities purchased or held in an account. Examples of indirect costs include custodial fees,
charges imposed directly by a mutual fund, index fund, or exchange traded fund which shall be
disclosed in the fund’s prospectus (i.e., fund management fees and other fund expenses), markups
and mark-downs, spreads paid to market makers, wire transfer fees and other fees and taxes on
brokerage accounts and securities transactions. These fees are not included within the wrap-fee you
are charged by our firm.
Clients should understand that the annual advisory fees charged in the wrap program are in addition
to the management fees and operating expenses charged by open-end, closed-end and exchange-
traded funds. Certain open-end mutual funds may also assess a distribution fee or an administrative
or service fee (“trail”). Such fees are included in the calculation of operating expenses of a mutual
fund and are disclosed in the fund prospectus. To the extent that a client intends to hold fund shares
for an extended period of time, it may be more economical for the client to purchase fund shares
outside of these programs.
Clients may be able to purchase mutual funds directly from their respective fund families without
incurring Twelve Points Wealth’s advisory fee. When purchasing directly from fund families,
clients may incur a front- or back-end sales charge, or “load”. Clients should note that only no-load
or load-waived funds may be purchased in the Plan.
Clients should also understand that the shares of certain mutual funds offered in these programs
may impose short-term trading charges (typically 1%-2% of the amount originally invested) for
redemptions generally made within short periods of time. These short-term charges are imposed by
the funds (and not by Twelve Points Wealth) to deter “market timers” who trade actively in fund
shares. Clients should consider these short-term trading charges when selecting the program and/or
mutual funds in which they invest. These market timing charges are available in each fund’s
prospectus.
As Twelve Points Wealth absorbs certain transaction costs in wrap fee accounts, the company may
have a financial incentive not to place transaction orders in those accounts since doing so increases
its transaction costs. Thus, an incentive exists to place trades less frequently in a wrap fee
arrangement.
Item 5 - Account Requirements and Types of Accounts
Although Twelve Points Wealth has an established fee schedule set forth in this brochure, the asset-
based fees are negotiable and are at the discretion of Twelve Points Wealth.
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Types of Wrap Fee Account Clients
Twelve Points Wealth offers participation in the Twelve Points Portfolio Plan programs to the
following types of clients:
Individuals
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• Pension and profit sharing plans
• Trusts, estates and charitable organizations
• Corporations (including S Corps and LLCs)
• Small Business and others
• Accredited and high net worth investors
• Family offices
Item 6 - Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation
David Clayman, Principal and Co-Founder, oversees and is responsible for the advisory program
offered at Twelve Points Wealth. Twelve Points Wealth selected Mr. Clayman for this position
based upon his educational and work experience within the investment field (bio below).
Twelve Points Wealth generally requires that the portfolio manager meets the following standards
in order to initially participate in the program:
• Series 7 and State-required licenses (unless state exemption is available)
• Not more than three sales practice-related complaints in the past 5 years and no forgery,
misappropriation, unauthorized trading or similar settled or otherwise finalized actions in
the last 10 years.
• Work experience of three years (as a portfolio manager or equivalent experience directly
related to management of client assets).
Twelve Points Wealth may make exceptions to the policy above if the firm believes there are
extenuating circumstances or considerations. Once an employee is approved as portfolio manager,
Twelve Points Wealth will normally allow them to continue operating in that capacity.
BIO
David Clayman, Principal, Co-Founder, CMT®, AIF®, C(k)P, CPWA®
Business Background:
Before joining Twelve Points, Mr. Clayman’s professional associations included Senior Vice
President positions with Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and UBS Financial Services. Most recently
Mr. Clayman was a registered representative and registered advisor with Morgan Stanley.
Selection and Review of Portfolio Managers
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The Twelve Points Portfolio Plan is a proprietary investment program. All new participants must
enter into an investment advisory agreement with Twelve Points Wealth.
Accounts will be monitored on an on-going basis by Twelve Points Wealth. Accounts will be
reviewed more frequently as necessary to respond to significant changes in client circumstances or
changes in market conditions. Clients are encouraged to notify us of changes to your personal
finances, especially those changes that might adversely affect your investment plan.
Clients will receive written brokerage or custodial statements each quarter. Twelve Points Wealth
will also provide monthly, quarterly and annual holdings reports in addition to the quarterly
statements that you receive from the broker-dealer or custodian. The reports will generally include
a portfolio appraisal, realized and unrealized gains/losses, income and expenses, contributions and
withdrawals, and performance history.
Types of Advisory Services Offered, Tailoring of Advisory Programs and Reasonable
Restrictions
Twelve Points Wealth provides investment advisory services to clients on a discretionary basis.
Twelve Points Wealth provides investment supervisory services to individuals, pension and profit
sharing plans, trusts, corporations, accredited investors, family offices and high net worth investors.
The firm's investment management strategy is implemented in conjunction with the client’s
investment objectives, risk tolerance level, liquidity needs, tax and/or legal implications and other
concerns where applicable. The foregoing services are provided pursuant to one or more written
agreements setting forth the terms and conditions of services rendered.
Clients may request that reasonable restrictions be imposed on the management of their wrap
account.
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Twelve Points Wealth's research methods include charting, fundamental and technical analysis.
Charting prepares a technical analysis using diagrams to illustrate various patterns or progressions
in market or account movement. Fundamental analysis is an assessment of various factors
including, but not limited to security price, book value, industry and market outlook and other
characteristics of the security. Technical analysis employs the use of advanced data aggregation
techniques to define certain trends of progressions in market place activity. We use technical
analysis to place stops in accounts when appropriate. We also monitor all models on a daily basis
in order to determine that they are within our expected parameters.
Twelve Points Wealth's primary approach to asset management utilizes a tactical allocation strategy
which has been designed to reduce risk and increase performance. In order to accomplish this
objective, Twelve Points Wealth primarily invests in exchange-listed securities, corporate debt,
municipal securities (bonds), treasury securities (bonds), variable life insurance, variable annuities
and options-securities over the long term.
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Twelve Points Wealth may recommend, on occasion, redistributing investment allocations to
diversify the portfolio. The firm may make similar recommendations on specific stocks to increase
sector weighting and/or dividend potential.
Additionally, the firm may recommend employing cash positions as a possible hedge against market
movement, where such movements may adversely affect the portfolio. Twelve Points Wealth may
also recommend selling positions for reasons that include, but are not limited to, harvesting capital
gains or losses, business or sector risk exposure to a specific security or class of securities,
overvaluation or overweighting of the position(s) in the portfolio, change in risk tolerance of client,
or any risk deemed unacceptable for the client’s risk tolerance.
Twelve Points Wealth's main sources of research information include financial newspapers and
magazines, annual reports, prospectuses, filings with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission, company press releases, and research materials prepared by others.
Interval funds: are a type of closed-end fund that allow withdrawals only at set times, usually once
a quarter. The fund may also impose limits on how much may be withdrawn during a quarter.
Interval funds will usually invest in high-yielding and low-liquidity type investments that may not
be found in normal mutual funds. This carries additional liquidity and valuation risk
Risk of Loss: Investing in securities involves a certain amount of risk that clients should be
prepared to bear. Accordingly, loss of money is a risk of investing in the securities recommended.
Clients may be subject to the risk that Twelve Points Wealth may allocate assets to an asset class
that underperforms other asset classes. Prices of securities recommended by Twelve Points Wealth
may fall. As a result, your investment may decline in value and you could lose money.
The following is a description of the specific material risks relating to the investment strategy
employed and types of securities recommended by Twelve Points Wealth:
Market Risk: Prices of securities recommended by us and held by you may fall. As a
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result, your investment may decline in value and you could lose money.
Active Trading Risk: Active trading (“high portfolio turnover”) generally results in
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Growth Stocks Risk: The growth style may, over time, go in and out of favor. At times
when the growth investing style is out of favor, your account may underperform accounts that use
different investment styles.
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correspondingly greater transaction expenses.
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Asset Allocation Risk: Twelve Points Wealth maintains an asset allocation strategy and
the amount invested in various asset classes of securities may change over time. Your account is
subject to the risk that we may allocate assets to an asset class that underperforms other asset
classes.
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Interest Rate Risk: The value of debt obligations will typically fluctuate with interest rate
changes. These fluctuations can be greater for debt obligations with longer maturities. When
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interest rates rise, debt obligations will generally decline in value and you could lose money as a
result. Periods of declining or low interest rates may negatively impact the yield.
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Credit Risk: Credit risk is the risk that the issuer of the debt obligation will be unable to
make interest or principal payments on time. A decrease in an issuer’s credit rating may cause a
decline in the value of the debt obligations held.
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Private Fund Risk: Twelve Points Wealth may invest in hedge funds or private equity
funds. These private funds are not registered under the Investment Company Act or any other U.S.
federal or state securities laws or the laws of any other jurisdiction. The Investment Company Act
provides certain protections to investors and imposes certain restrictions on registered investment
companies, which will not be applicable to the private funds.
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Derivatives Risk: The use of derivatives, such as futures, forwards, options and swaps,
involves risks different from, or possibly greater than the risks associated with investing directly in
securities. Prices of derivatives can be volatile and may move in unexpected ways, especially in
unusual market conditions. Some derivatives are particularly sensitive to changes in interest rates.
In addition, there may be imperfect or even negative correlation between the price of the derivatives
contract and the price of the underlying securities. Other risks arise from the potential inability to
terminate or sell derivative positions. Further, derivatives could result in loss if the counterparty to
the transaction does not perform as promised.
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Options Strategies: In limited situations, generally upon client direction and/or consent,
Twelve Points may engage in options transactions (or engage an independent investment manager
to do so) for the purpose of hedging risk and/or generating portfolio income. The use of options
transactions as an investment strategy can involve a high level of inherent risk. Option transactions
establish a contract between two parties concerning the buying or selling of an asset at a
predetermined price during a specific period of time. During the term of the option contract, the
buyer of the option gains the right to demand fulfillment by the seller. Fulfillment may take the
form of either selling or purchasing a security, depending upon the nature of the option contract.
Generally, the purchase or sale of an option contract shall be with the intent of “hedging” a potential
market risk in a client’s portfolio and/or generating income for a client’s portfolio. Please Note:
Certain options-related strategies (i.e. straddles, short positions, etc.), may, in and of themselves,
produce principal volatility and/or risk. Thus, a client must be willing to accept these enhanced
volatility and principal risks associated with such strategies. In light of these enhanced risks, client
may direct Twelve Points, in writing, not to employ any or all such strategies for his/her/their/its
accounts.
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Covered Call Writing: Covered call writing is the sale of in-, at-, or out-of-the-money call
options against a long security position held in a client portfolio. This type of transaction is intended
to generate income. It also serves to create partial downside protection in the event the security
position declines in value. Income is received from the proceeds of the option sale. Such income
may be reduced or lost to the extent it is determined to buy back the option position before its
expiration. There can be no assurance that the security will not be called away by the option buyer,
which will result in the client (option writer) to lose ownership in the security and incur potential
unintended tax consequences. Covered call strategies are generally better suited for positions with
lower price volatility.
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Long Put Option Purchases: Long put option purchases allow the option holder to sell or
“put” the underlying security at the contract strike price at a future date. If the price of the
underlying security declines in value, the value of the long-put option can increase in value
depending upon the strike price and expiration. Long puts are often used to hedge a long stock
position to protect against downside risk. The security/portfolio could still experience losses
depending on the quantity of the puts bought, strike price and expiration. In the event that the
security is put to the option holder, it will result in the client (option seller) to lose ownership in the
security and to incur potential unintended tax consequences. Options are wasting assets and expire
(usually within months of issuance).
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Long/Short Equity Strategy: On a limited basis, Twelve Points may determine to allocate
client assets to a long/short equity strategy (the “Strategy”) whereby both long and short positions
within the same portfolio. Long-short equity is an investment strategy that seeks to take a long
position in underpriced stocks while selling short, overpriced shares. Please Note: There can be no
assurance that the Strategy will prove successful. Opt Out: A client can advise Twelve Points, in
writing, not to utilize the Strategy.
Questions regarding these risks and/or increased costs may be directed to the firm and its
representatives.
Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Twelve Points Wealth does not charge performance-based fees.
Voting Client Securities
Twelve Points Wealth has adopted and implemented written Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures
(“Proxy Voting Procedures”). These procedures have been designed to reasonably ensure that votes
are made in your best interest. The Proxy Voting Procedures describe how Twelve Points Wealth
Management LLC addresses voting authority, material conflicts of interest, voting decisions,
notification to you, books and records requirements, etc. and ensures that proxies are voted in the
best interest of you, the client.
Within Twelve Points Wealth's fiduciary obligation to clients, the firm must ensure that any proxies
for which it has voting authority are voted solely in the best interests, and for the exclusive benefit,
of you, the client. The Proxy Voting Procedures are intended to guide Twelve Points Wealth
Management LLC and its personnel in ensuring that proxies are voted in such manner without
limiting the firm or its personnel in specific situations to vote in a predetermined manner. These
policies are designed to assist Twelve Points Wealth Management LLC in identifying and resolving
any conflicts of interest with regard to voting client proxies. A copy of Twelve Points Wealth's
Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures may be obtained upon request.
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Item 7 - Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers
Information Provided to Affiliated Portfolio Managers
Twelve Points Wealth employees who serve as portfolio managers have access to all client
information, and updates to such information, obtained by Twelve Points Wealth with respect to the
particular client accounts they manage.
Item 8 - Client Contact with Portfolio Managers
The primary point of contact for clients is the client’s portfolio manager. There are no restrictions
on a client’s access to his or her portfolio manager.
Item 9 - Additional Information
Disciplinary Information
Rule 206(4)-4 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 requires investment advisers to provide
clients with disclosures as to any legal or disciplinary activities deemed material to the client’s
evaluation of the adviser. Please note, neither the firm nor its personnel have any disciplinary,
regulatory, criminal, civil, or otherwise reportable history to disclose at this time.
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Certain employees of Twelve Points Wealth are licensed insurance agents offering health insurance,
life insurance, and long-term care insurance to select individuals including clients of Twelve Points
Wealth as appropriate. The licensed insurance agents receive compensation in the form of
commissions for this activity.
Certain employees also provide commodities-related services on behalf of Twelve Points Capital
LLC to select individuals including clients of Twelve Points Wealth as appropriate. Twelve Points
Capital LLC is currently registered with the National Futures Association (NFA) as a guaranteed
introducing broker and is under common control with Twelve Points Wealth. Clients of Twelve
Points Capital pay a commission for commodities-related transactions.
The firm is affiliated with Twelve Points Fiduciary Services (“Fiduciary”), a MA corporate trustee
that provides trustee services for the firm’s clients. Please Note-Conflict of Interest: Because a firm
affiliate can earn compensation, the recommendation by a firm representative that a client engage
Fiduciary for trustee services presents a conflict of interest. No client is under any obligation to
engage Fiduciary. Clients can obtain trustee services through other, non-affiliated trustees.
The relationships described above create conflicts of interest, including the receipt of additional
compensation. These conflicts are mitigated by a variety of factors, including the following: (1)
Twelve Points Wealth’s fiduciary obligations to act in the best interest of its clients, (2)
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Employees’ duty to honor the Code of Ethics, which prohibit firm personnel from acting in such a
manner as to promote their own interests over those of the client, (3) Twelve Points Wealth’s
obligation, on an ongoing basis, to review client accounts, and (4) Twelve Points Wealth’s
commitment not to place its interests or those of any of its affiliates before its clients’ interests when
providing investment management services.
For additional information concerning these conflicts of interest, please review the firm’s ADV Part
2A Brochure.
Code of Ethics
As required by Rule 204A-1 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Twelve Points Wealth has
adopted a Code of Ethics that sets forth the basic policies of ethical conduct for all managers,
officers, and employees of the firm. The Code of Ethics describes the firm's fiduciary duties and
obligations to clients, and sets forth the firm’s practice of supervising the personal securities
transactions of employees who maintain access to client information. The Code of Ethics is
available upon request.
Twelve Points Wealth collects and maintains records of securities holdings and transactions made
by employees. The firm reviews the personal trading practices of its employees to identify and
resolve any potential or realized conflicts of interest.
Twelve Points Wealth and/or its representatives may purchase or sell investments for their personal
accounts that they have similarly recommended to clients.
Review of Accounts
Accounts will be monitored on an on-going basis by Twelve Points Wealth. Accounts will be
reviewed more frequently as necessary to respond to significant changes in client circumstances or
changes in market conditions. Triggering factors to warrant more in-depth review could include the
following:
• Awareness of a change in your investment objective
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change in market conditions
change in your employment status
re-balancing of assets to maintain proper asset allocation
other activity discovered as the account is normally reviewed.
You will receive written brokerage or custodial statements each quarter. You are encouraged to
notify us of changes to your personal finances, especially those changes that might adversely affect
your investment plan.
Twelve Points Wealth will provide monthly, quarterly and annual holdings reports in addition to the
quarterly statements that you receive from the broker-dealer or custodian. The reports will generally
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include a portfolio appraisal, realized and unrealized gains/losses, income and expenses,
contributions and withdrawals, and performance history.
Economic Benefits Disclosure
Twelve Points Wealth may recommend/require that clients establish brokerage accounts with a
particular custodian (currently Schwab Advisor Services, Fidelity, or Goldman Sachs) to maintain
custody of clients’ assets and to effect trades for their accounts. The final decision to custody assets
with a custodian is at the discretion of the Advisor’s clients, including those accounts under ERISA
or IRA rules and regulations, in which case the client is acting as either the plan sponsor or IRA
accountholder. Twelve Points Wealth is independently owned and operated and not affiliated with
the custodians. The custodians provide Twelve Points with access to their institutional trading and
custody services, which are typically not available to the custodians’ retail investors. These services
generally are available to independent investment advisors on an unsolicited basis, at no charge to
them so long as a total of at least $10 million of the advisor’s clients’ assets are maintained in
accounts at the particular custodian. The custodians’ services include brokerage services that are
related to the execution of securities transactions, custody, research, including that in the form of
advice, analyses and reports, and access to mutual funds and other investments that are otherwise
generally available only to institutional investors or would require a significantly higher minimum
initial investment.
For Twelve Points client accounts maintained in its custody, the custodian generally does not charge
separately for custody services but is compensated by account holders through commissions or
other transaction-related or asset-based fees for securities trades that are executed through the
custodian or that settle into the custodian’s accounts.
The custodian also makes available to Twelve Points other products and services that benefit Twelve
Points but may not benefit its clients’ accounts. . These benefits may include national, regional or
Twelve Points specific educational events organized and/or sponsored by the custodian. Other
potential benefits may include occasional business entertainment of personnel of Twelve Points by
the custodians’ personnel, including meals, invitations to sporting events, including golf
tournaments, and other forms of entertainment, some of which may accompany educational
opportunities. Other of these products and services assist Twelve Points in managing and
administering clients’ accounts. These include software and other technology (and related
technological training) that provide access to client account data (such as trade confirmations and
account statements), facilitate trade execution (and allocation of aggregated trade orders for
multiple client accounts), provide research, pricing information and other market data, facilitate
payment Twelve Points’ fees from its clients’ accounts, and assist with back-office training and
support functions, recordkeeping and client reporting. Many of these services generally may be
used to service all or some substantial number of Twelve Points’ accounts, including accounts not
maintained at the custodian. The custodian also makes available to Twelve Points other services
intended to help Twelve Points manage and further develop its business enterprise. These services
may include professional compliance, legal and business consulting, publications and conferences
on practice management, information technology, business succession, regulatory compliance,
employee benefits providers, human capital consultants, insurance and marketing. In addition, the
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custodian may make available, arrange and/or pay vendors for these types of services rendered to
Twelve Points by independent third parties. The custodian 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 Twelve Points. While, as a fiduciary, Twelve Points endeavors to act in its clients’
best interests, Twelve Points’ recommendation/requirement that clients maintain their assets in
accounts at either custodian may be based in part on the benefit to Twelve Points of the availability
of some of the foregoing products and services and other arrangements and not solely on the nature,
cost or quality of custody and brokerage services provided by the custodian, which may create a
potential conflict of interest.
Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Twelve Points Wealth may from time to time compensate, either directly or indirectly, any person
(defined as a natural person or a company) for client referrals. Pursuant to Section 206 (4)-1 of the
Investment Advisers Act of 1940, all appropriate disclosures shall be made, all written
documentation will be maintained by Twelve Points Wealth and all applicable federal and/or state
laws will be observed.
Financial Information
Under Rule 206(4)-4 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, investment advisers are required to
disclose certain financial information about their business practices that might serve as material to
the client’s decision in choosing an investment adviser.
As of the date of this filing, Twelve Points Wealth does not require the pre-payment of more than
$1,200 in fees per client six months or more in advance or maintain any financial hardships or other
conditions that might impair its ability to meet its contractual obligations to clients.
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