Overview
- Headquarters
- Weehawken, NJ
- Average Client Assets
- $0.8 million
- Minimum Account Size
- $5,000,000
- SEC CRD Number
- 8174
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES PROGRAM)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | and above | 2.00% |
Minimum Annual Fee: $6,000
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | Below minimum client size | |
| $5 million | $100,000 | 2.00% |
| $10 million | $200,000 | 2.00% |
| $50 million | $1,000,000 | 2.00% |
| $100 million | $2,000,000 | 2.00% |
Clients
- HNW Share of Firm Assets
- 78.03%
- Total Client Accounts
- 1,144,309
- Discretionary Accounts
- 410,763
- Non-Discretionary Accounts
- 733,546
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: FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (2026-03-31)
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SEC File Number 801-7163
March 31, 2026
UBS Financial Services Inc.
1000 Harbor Boulevard
Weehawken, NJ 07086
(201)352-3000
http://financialservicesinc.ubs.com
Financial Planning Services
This Form ADV disclosure brochure provides information about the qualifications
and business practices of UBS Financial Services Inc. and our financial planning
services for a fee that you should consider before becoming a client of this
program.
If you have any questions about the content of this brochure, please contact us
at 888-526-7454. The information in this brochure has not been approved or
verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state
securities authority.
Additional information about UBS Financial Services Inc. is also available on the
SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Please note that registration as an investment adviser does not imply a certain
level of skill or training.
We will not provide another copy of the Form ADV Disclosure Brochure during
your Financial Planning engagement unless there are material changes to the
document we originally provided to you. Annually, if applicable, we will provide
you with a copy of our updated Form ADV Disclosure Brochure or a summary of
material changes from the brochure previously provided to you. The brochure is
also available at ubs.com/advisorydisclosures.
Please retain this document for future references as it contains important information about
our Financial Planning Services. You may obtain a copy of the current Form ADV Disclosure
at any time by contacting your Financial Advisor.
ITEM 2. MATERIAL CHANGES
There are no material changes to our Financial Planning Services Form ADV Disclosure Brochure since the annual amendment of our Form
ADV on March 31, 2025.
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ITEM 3.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 2. MATERIAL CHANGES .................................................................................................................................................. 2
ITEM 4. ADVISORY BUSINESS .................................................................................................................................................. 7
A. Our Corporate Structure .......................................................................................................................................... 7
B. Our Advisory Services .............................................................................................................................................. 7
C. How We Tailor Our Advisory Services ................................................................................................................. 10
D. Provision of Portfolio Management Services in Wrap Fee Programs ................................................................ 10
E. Assets Under Management ................................................................................................................................... 10
ITEM 5. FEES AND COMPENSATION ...................................................................................................................................... 10
A. Financial Planning Fees ......................................................................................................................................... 10
B. Billing Practices ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
C. Fees/Other Charges Not Covered by Your Financial Planning Fee .................................................................... 11
D. Payment of Fees and Refunds .............................................................................................................................. 11
E. Compensation Practices ........................................................................................................................................ 11
ITEM 6. PERFORMANCE BASED FEES AND SIDE BY SIDE MANAGEMENT .............................................................................. 12
ITEM 7. TYPES OF CLIENTS .................................................................................................................................................... 13
A. Type of Clients ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
B. Requirements for Financial Planning Services ..................................................................................................... 13
ITEM 8. METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISK OF LOSS ................................................................... 14
ITEM 9. DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 15
A. Executive Officers and Board of Directors ............................................................................................................ 15
B. Disciplinary History ................................................................................................................................................ 16
ITEM 10. OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFLIATIONS .................................................................................... 19
ITEM 11. INVESTMENT ADVISER CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS AND PERSONAL
TRADING .............................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Investment Adviser Code of Ethics ....................................................................................................................... 19
A.
B. Participation or Interest in Client Transactions ................................................................................................... 20
C. Advice/Services to Other Clients and Activities in our Proprietary Accounts ................................................... 23
ITEM 12. BROKERAGE PRACTICES ......................................................................................................................................... 24
ITEM 13. REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS .......................................................................................................................................... 24
ITEM 14. CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION ................................................................................................. 24
ITEM 15. CUSTODY .............................................................................................................................................................. 25
ITEM 16. INVESTMENT DISCRETION ...................................................................................................................................... 25
ITEM 17. VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES ................................................................................................................................... 25
ITEM 18. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................................... 25
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ABOUT UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
It is important to understand that investment advisory
and brokerage services are separate and distinct, and each is
governed by different laws and separate arrangements that
we may have with you. The specific services we provide, our
relationship with you and our legal duties to you in each
arrangement are described in our applicable contracts with
you.
UBS Financial Services Inc. (“UBS”) is one of the nation’s leading
securities firms, serving the investment and capital needs of
individual, corporate and institutional clients. We are a member
of all principal securities and commodities exchanges in the United
States including the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). Our
parent company, UBS Group AG,
is a global, integrated
investment services firm and one of the world’s leading banks.
We are registered to act as a broker-dealer, investment adviser,
and futures commission merchant.
This section summarizes the key distinctions between brokerage and
investment advisory services and our respective duties and
obligations. We encourage you to review this information carefully,
along with your applicable contracts, and discuss it with your
Financial Advisor.
Our Services as an Investment Adviser and Relationship
with You
As a registered investment adviser, we complete Part I of Form
ADV, which contains additional information about our business
and our affiliates. This information is publicly available through
our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
This information is current as of the date of this Brochure and is
subject to change at our discretion.
Conducting Business with UBS: Investment Advisory and
Broker Dealer Services
We believe that professional investment advisory programs
can help investors pursue their investment objectives.
However, the fees and expenses associated with advisory
services may exceed those that apply to brokerage services.
Advisory products are not for everyone. Please speak with
your Financial Advisor for additional information.
−
Important distinctions between brokerage and advisory
services. As a wealth management firm providing services to
clients in the United States, UBS Financial Services Inc. is
registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) as a broker- dealer and an investment adviser, offering
both investment advisory and brokerage services.1
In our capacity as an investment adviser under the
Investment Advisers Act, we offer a number of investment
advisory services and programs, including financial planning
for a fee, discretionary investment management and non-
discretionary investment advisory programs, and advice on
the selection of investment managers, mutual funds,
exchange traded funds and other securities offered through
our investment advisory programs.
−
The fees for these services and programs are calculated as a
percentage of assets in the account or a flat or annual fee
and are charged on an ongoing basis.
Our clients work with their Financial Advisors to determine the
services that are most appropriate given their financial goals and
circumstances. Based on the services you request, we can act as
an
investment adviser, as a broker-dealer, or as both. For
example, we offer financial planning for a fee as an investment
advisory service. Once we deliver a financial plan to you, you can
decide whether to implement the financial plan via brokerage
accounts, advisory programs, or a combination, depending on
your needs and preferences. Most of our Financial Advisors are
qualified and licensed to provide both brokerage and investment
advisory services.
− When we act as your investment adviser, we will enter
into a written agreement with you expressly acknowledging
our investment advisory relationship and describing our
specific obligations to you. At the beginning of our advisory
relationship, we will give you our Form ADV brochure which
provides detailed information about, among other things:
the advisory program(s) you select; the advisory services we
provide; our fees, personnel, other business activities and
financial industry affiliations; and conflicts between our
interests and your interests.
You may obtain information about your Financial Advisor, their
licenses, educational background, employment history, and if
they have had any problems with regulators or received serious
complaints
from investors through the FINRA BrokerCheck
service available from FINRA at http://www.finra.org or from the
Securities and Exchange Commission at https://adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Our Responsibilities as an Investment Adviser
When you participate in one of our advisory programs, we
are considered to have a fiduciary relationship with you under
the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Our responsibilities include
the obligation to:
• Disclose: Disclose to you all material facts,
In addition, some of our Financial Advisors hold educational
credentials, such as the Certified Financial Planner TM (CFP®)2
designation. Holding a professional designation
typically
indicates that the Financial Advisor has completed certain courses
or continuing education. However, a Financial Advisor's
professional designation does not change the obligations of UBS as
a firm in providing investment advisory or brokerage services to
you.
including conflicts between our interests and your
2 Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®,
Certified Financial PlannerTM and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S.,
which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing
certification requirements.
1 Examples of our advisory programs and services include our financial planning services for
a fee and our ACCESS, Portfolio Management Program, Managed Accounts Consulting,
UBS CAP Program, UBS Institutional Consulting, Retirement Plan Consulting Services
Program, UBS Strategic Advisor, UBS Strategic Wealth Portfolio, PACE programs and Advisor
Allocation Program. Examples of our brokerage accounts include our Resource
Management Account® and the International Resource Management Account.
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•
•
known as “principal trading.” This means that we can
buy investments from you, or sell them to you, including
securities that we buy in bulk (or in an underwriting/IPO)
and then distribute to individual investors. But we can
only do this upon written disclosure and with your
specific consent to each transaction.
interests.
Inform: Inform you if we or our affiliates receive
additional compensation from you or a third-party as a
result of our relationship with you.
Seek best execution: Where we direct trading, to seek
best execution of your securities transactions.
− When we
trade on a principal basis, we earn
compensation by marking up the price of securities we sell
to you, or by marking down the price of securities we buy
from you, and from discounts and selling concessions for
underwritings and IPOs.
− This creates a UBS firm-level incentive to:
• Obtain consent for principal trades and agency cross
trades: Obtain your informed consent after providing
appropriate disclosure before engaging in transactions
with you for our own account or that of an affiliate
(principal trades) or transactions where we or our
affiliates act as a broker for parties on both sides of the
transactions.
• Treat you fairly: Treat you and our other advisory clients
fairly and equitably, without unfairly favoring one client
to the disadvantage of another.
− Offer securities that we have in inventory or where we
are participating in an underwriting syndicate; and
− Execute your trade against our proprietary accounts.
Types of securities commonly traded on a principal basis
include fixed income securities, IPOs, certain closed-end
funds, and municipal securities. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, principal trading is subject to certain restrictions
and generally not permitted in advisory accounts.
recommendations
that we
• Act in your best interest: Act in what we reasonably
believe to be your best interests and in the event of a
conflict of interest, place your interests before our own.
• Make informed recommendations: Provide investment
advice and
reasonably
determine are suitable for you given your individual
financial situation, investment objectives and goals (based
on information you provided) and that are consistent with
any restrictions you have placed on us.
This Form ADV Disclosure Brochure describes various
conflicts of interest, compensation practices and
limitations of our Financial Planning Services. You should
review this Form ADV carefully and understand these
conflicts of interest and limitations and that you will pay
a separate fee for this service before you decide to enroll
in Financial Planning Services.
When we provide investment advisory services, our fiduciary
status under the federal retirement laws depends on the nature
of the specific services we have agreed to provide to you. Please
see your applicable agreement and related disclosures for more
information.
The Form ADV Disclosure Brochures for all of our advisory
programs can be found at ubs.com/advisorydisclosures. If
you have any questions or concerns, please speak with
your Financial Advisor.
Ongoing advice and monitoring
If specified in your client agreement:
- We will provide advice and management services (as
applicable) on an ongoing basis.
- We will also monitor your account investments (including
investment
Additional information about the Firm’s brokerage
business, related conflicts of interest and compensation
practices is available in the “Your Relationship with UBS”
disclosure which is available online at
http://www.ubs.com/relationshipwithubs.
cash and cash equivalents) and provide
recommendations on an ongoing basis.
Conflict of interest—asset-based compensation
Termination of your advisory account or agreement will end our
investment advisory fiduciary relationship with you under the
Investment Advisers Act as it pertains to the terminated account or
services and, depending on the terms of your investment advisory
agreement with us, will cause your account to be converted to, and
designated as, a brokerage account.
Our Services as a Broker-Dealer and Relationship with You
− When we act as your investment adviser, we and our
representatives earn more when you invest more in your
advisory account, and we earn the same advisory fee
rate regardless of how frequently you trade. We also
receive payments from third parties, including the
investment products in which you invest, and their
sponsors. These third-party fees are disclosed in our
Form ADV Brochure and the investment product’s
prospectus and other offering documents.
− This creates an incentive for us to recommend that you:
Although a brokerage relationship can be a cost-effective
way of investing your assets, it is not for everyone. As a
brokerage client, you need to understand and agree to our
service limitations and conflicts.
− Increase the assets in your advisory accounts to
increase our fees;
− Invest in investment products that result in greater
investments
compensation to us (including products and services
provided by us and our affiliates or those for which we
receive a portion of product-level fees that you pay);
and
− Maintain cash balances in a sweep investment or savings
account with our affiliate.
Conflict of Interest—principal trades and underwriting
− As a full-service broker-dealer, our services are not limited
to
securities
taking customer orders and executing
transactions. In our capacity as a broker-dealer, we provide a
in securities,
variety of services relating to
including investment research, trade execution and custody
services. We may also make recommendations
to our
brokerage clients about whether to buy, sell or hold securities,
and/or access banking-related services such as credit cards,
mortgages, credit lines and margin for your accounts. We do
not make investment decisions for you or manage your
accounts on a discretionary basis. We will only buy or sell
securities for brokerage clients based on specific directions
− We may trade with you for our own accounts—a practice
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from you.
to enter
− We receive transaction-based compensation for trades you
decide
includes commissions,
into, which
administrative fees and compensation from third parties that
are disclosed to you.
advisory services to you. Our legal obligations to disclose
detailed information to you about the nature and scope of our
business, personnel, fees, conflicts between our interests and your
interests and other matters are more limited than when we are
providing investment advisory services to you.
− No monitoring: We have no duty to provide ongoing
− Unlike how we charge for investment advisory services, we
do not charge or receive a separate fee for our advice or
recommendations, and our recommendations are provided
solely incidental to our brokerage services.
Our Responsibilities to You as a Broker-Dealer
recommendations or monitor your investments. We are not
obligated to provide recommendations to you, or to update
recommendations made previously, and not doing so should
not be viewed as a recommendation to hold an investment.
− Your responsibility: You are responsible for independently
ensuring that the investments in your accounts remain
appropriate given your investment objective, risk tolerance,
financial circumstances and investment needs.
When UBS acts as a broker-dealer, including when we recommend
securities transactions and/or banking-related services in your
account, or make any recommendation on an account that has
terminated investment advisory services, UBS does not act as a
registered investment adviser.
− Transaction-based compensation: We receive transaction-
based compensation for trades you decide to enter into,
which includes commissions, administrative fees and
compensation from third parties that are disclosed to you.
− No separate fee for advice: Unlike how we charge for
investment advisory services, we do not charge or receive a
separate fee for our advice or recommendations, and our
recommendations are provided solely as incidental to our
brokerage services.
When we act as your broker-dealer, we are subject to the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Securities Act of 1933, the rules of self-
regulatory organizations such as the Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority (FINRA), the rules of the New York Stock Exchange and
applicable state laws. When you have a brokerage account with us,
we have the following responsibilities:
−
Fairness obligation: We have a duty to deal fairly with you.
Consistent with our duty of fairness, we are obligated to make
sure that the prices you receive when we execute transactions
for you are reasonable and fair in light of prevailing market
conditions and that the commissions and other fees we charge
you are not excessive.
− Seek best execution: Where we direct trading, to seek best
execution of your securities transactions.
Conflict of interest: Transaction compensation
− When we act as a broker-dealer, we are compensated by the
commissions and fees you pay us as well as through
revenue we receive from third-parties that often include
the sponsors of investment products on our platform. Your
Financial Advisor does not receive a portion of all of these
amounts. As a result, some conflicts apply at the Financial
Advisor level, and some apply only to UBS at the firm level.
conflicts
include
incentives
to
− Suitability: We must have a reasonable basis for believing that
any securities recommendations we make to you are suitable
and appropriate for you, given your individual financial
circumstances, needs and goals.
Investments that result in greater compensation.
That you trade more frequently.
Financial Advisor
recommend:
−
−
UBS firm-level conflicts include incentives to:
− Offer products and services that we or our
affiliates create.
− Offer products and services from companies that
offer us revenue.
− Maintain a sweep program for uninvested cash
balances using our affiliate bank or money
market funds of our affiliates.
− Best interest: If you are an ”individual wealth management
client.” We must have a reasonable basis for believing that a
recommendation of any securities transaction or investment
strategy involving securities is in your best interest, without
placing the financial or other interest of the Firm or Financial
Advisor ahead of your interests. As part of our best interest
obligation, we must provide written full and fair disclosure of
all material facts relating to the scope and terms of our
relationship with you. “Individual Wealth Management
Client” is a natural person, or the legal representative of a
natural person, who receives a recommendation from UBS
and uses it primarily for personal, family or household
purposes.
− Route trades to our affiliate for execution.
Conflict of interest: Principal trades and underwriting
− We may trade with you for our own accounts. This means
that we can buy investments from you, or sell them to you,
including securities that we buy in bulk or in an
underwriting/initial public offering (IPO) and then distribute
to individual investors.
− Principal trading: We are permitted to buy securities from you
or sell securities to you from our (or our affiliates) own inventory,
known as “principal trading” and earn a profit on those
transactions. When we engage in principal trades, we disclose
the capacity in which we acted on your trade confirmation,
though we are not required to communicate this or obtain your
consent in advance or to inform you of the profit earned on the
trades. Notwithstanding the foregoing, principal trading is
subject to certain restrictions - and in many cases not allowed -
with respect to retirement plans subject to ERISA.
− Absent special circumstances, we are not held to the same
legal standards that apply when providing investment
− When we trade on a principal basis, we earn compensation
by marking up the price of securities we sell to you, or
by marking down the price of securities we buy from
you, and from discounts and selling concessions for
underwritings and IPOs.
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This creates a UBS firm-level incentive to:
− Offer securities that we have in inventory or where we are
1. Understand Your Goals. We will begin by understanding
your financial needs and goals and ensuring that we have
a clear vision of your current financial position and your
objectives.
participating in an underwriting syndicate; and
Execute your trade against our proprietary accounts.
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2. Gather Information. We will gather information about your
financial situation, such as bank and brokerage statements,
employee benefits statements, living expenses and income
sources, and insurance information.
Types of securities commonly traded on a principal basis include
fixed income securities, IPOs, certain closed-end funds and
municipal securities.
3. Analyze Your Situation. We will review the information you
have provided and prepare an analysis that, depending on
the complexity of your situation, may integrate multiple
financial planning topics.
ITEM 4. ADVISORY BUSINESS
4. Develop and Propose. We will provide financial planning
recommendations and guidance based on your personal
goals, such as strategies to help fund retirement goals,
liability management
techniques, wealth protection
strategies, and preparing to pass wealth to beneficiaries in
an efficient manner.
5. Review. During the engagement for Financial Planning
Services, which is typically for a period of one year, we can
continue to assess your financial planning needs; update
your financial plan as necessary; assess your progress to
your goals; and identify changes to your financial situation
and objectives that may impact your financial goals.
Financial Planning Topics
This brochure describes our financial planning services for a fee,
also referred to as our Financial Planning Advisory Services
(Financial Planning Services). When we charge a fee for Financial
Planning Services, we act in the capacity of an investment
adviser. We also provide financial planning services (as well as
aspects of these services, such as an asset allocation analysis),
free of charge in our capacity as a broker-dealer. In deciding
whether to obtain the Financial Planning Services for a fee, you
should consider whether you prefer to enter into a fiduciary
relationship with us under the Investment Advisers Act that is
governed by a written services agreement outlining the services
you will receive and the duration of the engagement, the scope
and complexity of your planning needs and whether you want
the engagement to extend beyond the delivery of the financial
plan. Throughout this document, references to Financial
Planning Services mean those services subject to a fee and
provided to you as an investment adviser.
Depending on your personal situation, your financial plan may
provide general guidance around one or more of the following
financial goals.
1. Retirement
planning—strategies
for
funding
A.
Our Corporate Structure
your
retirement or transitioning into retirement with adequate
income.
2. Education funding—strategies for funding education of
children, grandchildren or others.
3. Planning to meet other goals—strategies for
funding a particular goal or future purchase.
In addition to reviewing specific financial goals, we will also
address other subjects applicable to your personal situation,
such as one or more of the following:
UBS Financial Services
Inc. was organized as a Delaware
corporation on June 30, 1969. UBS Financial Services Inc. became
a registered investment adviser on January 22, 1971. It is a wholly
owned subsidiary of UBS Americas Inc., a Delaware corporation.
UBS Americas Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of UBS Americas
Holding LLC, which in turn is a wholly owned subsidiary of UBS
AG, a Swiss stock corporation whose business purpose is the
operation of a bank, with a scope of operations extending to all
types of banking, financial, advisory, trading and service activities
in Switzerland and abroad. UBS AG is in turn a wholly owned
subsidiary of UBS Group AG, the holding company of the UBS
Group.
1. Resources review—A high level compilation of your assets,
liabilities, income and expenses. We may also provide
recommendations on your resources to help you reach your
financial goals, including liability management techniques
and savings strategies.
B.
Our Advisory Services
2.
UBS Financial Planning Services
Insurance planning—An inventory of your life, disability
or long-term care insurance policies. We may also
analyze your needs in the event of death, long term illness
or disability, as applicable.
3.
Employee equity benefits planning—An assessment of
your employer-sponsored equity-based benefits.
We offer customized Financial Planning Services designed to help
you assess your financial situation and pursue your long-term
objectives. Our Financial Planning Services are designed to be a
collaborative experience tailored to your personal goals and
customized to the complexity of your financial circumstances.
4.
Evaluate tax considerations—A review of general tax
considerations, which may include tax planning strategies,
which you can address with your tax advisors.
Our Approach
5.
The following steps are the cornerstone of our client experience
process. These steps are geared towards developing a long-term
relationship and are the process through which our Financial
Advisors deliver services to our clients, including Financial
Planning Services.
Estate and legacy planning—An inventory of your basic
estate planning documents. We can also review asset
ownership and beneficiary designations, provide general
observations and discussion points on your current estate
plan, and identify strategies to explore or ideas for improving
your estate plan, which you can address with your legal
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advisors.
Financial Planning as an Investment Advisory Service
We offer Financial Planning Services for a fee as an investment
advisory service that creates a fiduciary relationship under the
Investment Advisers Act of 1940, which regulates the activities
fiduciary under the
of registered investment advisers. As a
Investment Advisers Act, we must place your interests above
our own. This Disclosure Brochure explains your rights and our
obligations in providing you with Financial Planning Services for
a fee. Please read it carefully and keep it for your records.
6. Asset allocation and illustration of concentrated positions—
A review of the current asset allocation for assets included
in the plan and suggest alternative allocations to help you
pursue your financial goals. We may also illustrate
strategies
including stock option exercise and sale
strategies. Our Financial Planning Services do not provide
market timing or other product transfer timing advice, or
advice regarding particular securities or investments.
Financial Planning Resources
In working with you to develop a financial plan, your Financial
Advisor will analyze your situation using one of the financial
planning resources described below. These resources provide a
personalized report to help you assess your financial situation
and your ability to pursue specific financial goals.
Please note that although we act as your investment
adviser under the Investment Advisers Act in providing
these Financial Planning Services to you, this does not
affect any other relationship you may have with your
Financial Advisor or UBS. The nature of existing UBS
accounts or accounts you may open in the future, your
rights and obligations relating to these accounts, and the
terms and conditions of any UBS account agreement in
effect now or in the future do not change in any way.
Financial Goal Analysis—Financial Goal Analysis is a goal based
report available directly from your Financial Advisor and will
include one or more of the following areas: Current Plan (a
summary of current assets and their assignment to specific goals),
Net Worth, Investment Profile, Asset Allocation Results, What If
Comparison (a summary comparison of the Current Plan to an
Alternative Plan), Plan Summary, Life Insurance Needs Analysis,
Disability Needs Analysis, Long Term Care Needs Analysis, Estate
Analysis (a summary of the current estate predicated upon
information provided by the client), Stock Options and Restricted
Stock Summary (calculations based on Client’s selection of
potential future price and exercise strategy for options—up to 3
scenarios can be provided).
Financial Planning & Securities Recommendations
Our Financial Planning Services do not include implementation of
the plan, or initial or on-going advice regarding specific securities
or other investments. You are not required to establish accounts,
purchase products that UBS distributes, or otherwise transact
business with UBS Financial Services Inc. or any of our affiliates in
order to put into action any aspect of your financial plan. If you
would like UBS to be involved with helping you develop an
investment strategy, we would welcome the opportunity to assist
you. The capacity in which we act when helping you implement
an investment strategy will depend on, and vary by, the nature
of your accounts (i.e., brokerage or advisory accounts) used for
such implementation, and it is not impacted by the Financial
Planning Services we provide to you.
Tax Strategies
Any information presented in a financial planning report regarding
potential tax considerations is not intended as tax advice and
should not be relied upon for the purpose of avoiding any tax
penalties. Neither UBS Financial Services nor any of its employees
provide tax or legal advice and our Financial Planning Services
are not intended to provide, and should not be construed as
providing, such advice. You must consult with your legal or tax
advisors regarding your personal circumstances. In addition, our
Financial Planning Services assume that you are a U.S. citizen or
resident and subject to U.S. taxes. Our Financial Planning
Services may therefore not be applicable to or appropriate for non-
US citizens or those persons subject to other tax jurisdictions and
requirements.
Preferred Planning—The Preferred Plan is a cash flow based
analysis designed to provide a detailed review of your financial
planning objectives and is available directly from your Financial
Advisor or may be prepared by the UBS Financial Planning
Department or other UBS specialist, and delivered by your
Financial Advisor or other specialist. Using information that you
provide, a Preferred Planning report consists of various sections
chosen for you by you and/or your Financial Advisor based on
your specific needs. The Preferred Planning report will include an
analysis of one or more of the following areas: Current Net
Worth, Current Cash Flow, Education Planning, Major Purchase
Planning, Risk Management Planning (can include disability and
long-term care needs), Asset Allocation, Estate Planning, Survivor
Needs Analysis and an Alternative Plan and Action Plan. We may
provide an additional customized report during the engagement,
including tax and estate planning considerations, and may model
alternate strategies for consideration.
Financial Planning Services for Corporate Employees
UBS provides the Financial Planning Services described in the
brochure to individuals directly or through employer sponsored
programs governed by written agreement between UBS and the
corporation/employer. The fees for employer sponsored programs
will vary by agreement based on a variety of factors and may be
more or less than the fees assessed to an individual client receiving
the same service.
See Item 5 “Fees and Compensation” for a description of the
fees for our Financial Planning Services.
Scope of Financial Planning Services
Financial Planning Services do not address every aspect of a
client’s financial life (e.g., areas not covered include analysis of
property and casualty, homeowners, and excess liability coverage,
etc.). In addition, a topic may not be included in your financial
plan for a variety of reasons (e.g., insufficient data provided,
separate analysis to be provided, etc.) and such omission does not
indicate that the topic is not applicable to your financial situation.
Please consult with your Financial Advisor regarding the specific
topics you would like to include in your Financial Planning Services.
Also, unless otherwise noted, our Financial Planning Services do
not analyze your estate planning documents and, accordingly,
the current estate and death tax liabilities illustrated are
estimates. You are advised to seek the counsel of your legal and
tax advisors for a complete analysis of your estate and death tax
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liabilities.
While we offer an extensive list of investment options, strategies
and a variety of asset allocation models and investment
strategies, our offerings are limited to those approved for sale
or recommendation at the firm. We do not offer or recommend
every investment strategy, asset allocation model, financial
planning strategy, or investment available in the industry.
Other Investment Advisory Services
We offer other advisory services not described in this brochure. If
you would like more information please ask your Financial Advisor
for the Form ADV Disclosure Brochure for those programs and
services.
Qualifications of Financial Advisors and Specialists
Who Provide Financial Planning Services
We do not hold ourselves out as specializing in a particular type
of advisory service or strategy. Instead, our advisory programs and
services offer a broad variety of strategies, investment options,
and asset allocations and features.
Wrap Fee Programs and other Advisory Services:
requirements
(other
than
the
Programs included
Program type
Discretionary Programs
Portfolio Management
Program, and Advisor
Allocation Program
Most of our Financial Advisors are registered as broker- dealer
and investment adviser representatives. We generally do not
impose special requirements such as length of service, education
required
or qualification
registrations) for Financial Advisors who participate in our
Financial Planning Services. All Financial Advisors are required to
complete a mandatory web-based training course in order to
familiarize them with the firm's financial planning services and
the analysis and reports used to deliver the services. Some
advisory programs require that Financial Advisors fulfill certain
internal training requirements in order to undertake certain
activities.
Separately Managed Account
(SMA) Programs
ACCESS and Managed
Accounts Consulting
Unified Managed Account
Program
UBS Strategic Wealth
Portfolio
Non-Discretionary Advisory
Programs
PACE and UBS Strategic
Advisor Program
(e.g., Certified
Portfolio Based Advisory
Program
UBS Consolidated
Advisory Program ("UBS-
CAP Program") and
Institutional Consulting
Generally, our Financial Advisors and professional personnel who
provide Financial Planning Services to clients have a college degree
and/or securities industry experience. In addition, certain Financial
Advisors and other UBS Financial Services Inc. employees
in Financial Planning Services may possess a
participating
Financial Planner™
professional designation
(CFP®), Chartered Financial Consultant
(ChFC), etc.) or an
internal certification. Holding a professional designation typically
indicates that the employee has completed certain courses or
continuing education. However, an employee’s use of such
designations does not change the obligations of UBS as a firm in
providing investment advisory or brokerage products and services
to you.
UBS CAP Select
Alternative Investments
Advisory Program (non-
wrap)
Financial Consultant
(ChFC), Certified
Members of home office groups (specialists) who assist Financial
Advisors in delivering Financial Planning Services may hold
advanced professional designations such as a JD, CPA, Masters
(CFP®),
Degree
in Taxation, Certified Financial Planner™
Chartered
Life
Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) and
Accredited Estate Planner (AEP).
their
Consulting Services: We offer consulting services to retirement
plans,
institutions, foundations, endowments and corporate
clients for an asset-based, or fixed fee, or a combination thereof.
Consulting services may include, but are not limited to, helping
a client establish or amend investment policies and objectives;
investment manager search; aiding in asset
assisting in an
allocation modeling; providing asset/liability analysis for defined
benefit plans; providing investment evaluation; determining the
number and type of investment alternatives to be offered to
plan participants; developing criteria to select and evaluate
service providers; providing performance evaluations; and
providing education and consulting, which can include a variety of
educational seminars with subjects such as investing, saving for
retirement, distribution planning and transition, and enrollment
seminars.
In connection with our Financial Planning Services, we will provide
to you a Brochure Supplement for your Financial Advisor and,
if applicable, any specialist involved in providing the Financial
Planning Service to you. The Brochure Supplement
includes
information regarding your Financial Advisor’s education, business
experience, disciplinary history, outside business activities, their
compensation and supervision. You may also obtain information
licenses, educational
about your Financial Advisor,
background, employment history, and if they have had any
problems with regulators or received serious complaints from
investors through the FINRA BrokerCheck service available from
FINRA at http://www.finra.org or from
the Securities and
Exchange Commission at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
You can also contact your state securities regulator through the
North American Securities Administrators Association‘s website
at http://www.nasaa.org and request information about our
firm and your Financial Advisor.
There are important differences among these Programs in terms
of services, structure and administration, the depth of research
conducted on the managers and products available in the
programs, program fees, and the compensation that Financial
Advisors receive. Please review the details of each service and
program carefully as you decide whether to participate in another
advisory program and which program is appropriate for your
investment needs.
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programs are separate from our Financial Planning Services.
C.
E.
Assets Under Management
Our Financial Planning Services do not include our management of
client assets on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.
How We Tailor Our Advisory Services
All of our Financial Planning Services are based on information
you provide regarding your particular goals and circumstances.
Financial Planning Services using Financial Goal Analysis and
Preferred Planning resources are tailored to your specific
investment objectives, risk tolerance and goals in various ways,
including the following:
– Reports. The reports we provide can be tailored to meet your
particular needs and goals. You and your Financial Advisor can
determine which types of analysis to include in your reports.
– Asset Allocations. If a report includes a target allocation for
you, the asset allocation will be based on a proprietary process
which includes an assessment of your risk tolerance and offers
several possible asset allocation models, as described below.
Our assets under management as of December 31, 2025, are
listed below. These figures include asset values for DVP accounts as
of 12/31/25 (where data is available), but exclude other assets held
away from UBS for which we don’t have discretionary authority or
are not traded through UBS, and assets in separately managed
accounts for which we do not have the authority to hire and
fire managers. Although this information does not apply to our
Financial Planning Services, it provides you additional background
regarding our activities as an investment adviser.
Your responses to certain risk tolerance questions are used in
order to determine an appropriate allocation that does not
exceed your stated risk profile.
Total:
• Non-discretionary Programs: $512,809,904,453
$402,983,233,661
• Discretionary Programs:
•
$915,793,138,114
that
The risk category ratings were developed to approximate
investor expectations of risk and reward, and to reflect the
preferences of a range of investors from conservative to
the stated
aggressive. There can be no assurance
investment objective of any investment strategy will be realized.
ITEM 5. FEES AND COMPENSATION
A. Financial Planning Fees
Fees for Financial Planning Services:
With the advice of your Financial Advisor, you can tailor your
allocations to your needs, but the target allocation may not
exceed internally determined risk bands. We may change, in
our sole discretion, the number and types of asset allocation
models offered in our programs.
• General range, $500 to $50,000, but typically from $1,000
•
The target allocation and changes to other goals and assumptions
(for example, retirement age, savings amount, adding new goals),
are used to develop an alternative plan for your consideration.
to $10,000
Fees greater than $50,000 and not exceeding $100,000
may be permitted for complex situations involving
relationships with a net worth of $100 million or more.
Provision of Portfolio Management Services in
D.
Wrap Fee Programs
Fees for our Financial Planning Services are negotiable, are at our
sole discretion and may differ significantly from client to client
based on a number of factors. These factors include, but are not
limited to:
Our Financial Planning Services do not include the participation in
our wrap fee or other advisory programs, nor are the Financial
Planning Services offered as part of those other advisory programs.
– the range of Financial Planning Services selected,
– the scope of the engagement,
– the complexity of the services provided,
– the nature and amount of client assets involved, and
– the Financial Advisor's business model.
Our ability to negotiate the fee may result in one client paying
for the same set of Financial Planning Services provided to another
client at a lower fee. We may also discount fees for clients in
certain circumstances.
Portfolio management services are available in the wrap fee
programs we sponsor, including some programs where our
Financial Advisors act as discretionary portfolio managers. We
receive a wrap fee for those services and share a portion of that
in the wrap
fee with Financial Advisors who participate
programs. Details of the programs are available in our Wrap
Fee Disclosure Brochure which is available from your Financial
Advisor or ubs.com/formadv.
Your Financial Advisor receives a percentage of the
Financial Planning Fees you pay to us. Financial Advisors who
do not provide Financial Planning Services may refer clients to
other Financial Advisors and the Financial Advisor providing the
services shares a portion of the fee with the referring Financial
Advisor.
Financial Advisors who participate in wrap fee programs may
also have clients with accounts in brokerage or other advisory
programs. The services and management of those accounts
differ. For example, when acting in a discretionary capacity,
Portfolio Management Program (“PMP”) Financial Advisors should
place transactions for their PMP clients’ accounts prior to
soliciting the same securities in their non-discretionary advisory
and brokerage clients’ accounts. PMP Financial Advisors are also
subject to an internal personal trading policy.
Our activities as portfolio manager and sponsor of wrap fee
Fees as well as other account requirements may vary as a result
of the application of prior policies depending upon when you
received Financial Planning Services from us. From time to time,
the fees for Financial Planning Services or certain Advisory
services available through UBS may be reduced for our
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internal trust fees;
•
employees, certain other family members or employees of our
affiliates.
•
costs relating to trading in and holding foreign securities
(other than commissions otherwise payable to us)
•
Other types of
fee arrangements—such as wrap fee
arrangements, or a fixed fee arrangement—are available in
other advisory programs and services. We may enter into
special agreements to provide other services involving specific
clients, Financial Advisors or any of our branch offices. For
more information regarding the above, contact your Financial
Advisor.
redemption and
internal administrative, management,
performance fees that may be
imposed by collective
investment vehicles such as open-end and closed-end
mutual funds, UITs, hedge funds and other alternative
investments, exchange-traded funds or real estate
investment trusts;
Financial Planning Services at No Charge
•
and/or
regulatory agencies on
and other specialized charges, such as transfer taxes, and
fees we charge to customers to off-set fees we pay to
certain
exchanges
transactions.
We also provide financial planning services (and certain
aspects of the service, such as an asset allocation
analysis) at no charge as a service incidental to our
brokerage relationship with clients. When no fee is
charged for the service, we will act as your broker and
not in a fiduciary capacity under the Investment Advisers
Act.
B. Billing Practices
Either UBS Financial Services or UBS Bank will also charge
interest on any outstanding loan balances (including margin
loans) to clients who borrow money from us or UBS Bank.
Clients also may be charged additional fees for specific account
services, such as:
– Account Transfer Fee
– Wire transfer charges
– Annual Account Service Fees for retirement accounts
– Fees relating to custody and transactions in physical securities
– Voluntary corporate actions fees
– Fees for RMA and BSA services
D. Payment of Fees and Refunds
the Financial Planning Services are
Fees associated with
disclosed, in advance, in a separate services agreement. The
engagement begins at the time we approve the services
agreement, rather than after delivery of the financial planning
report. We will send you confirmation of our acceptance. Fees
are payable in accordance with the schedule selected, which
can include payment at the start of the engagement, at the
end, monthly, quarterly, or during the engagement. You can
choose to make payments by check or by debit from a UBS
account you designate.
C. Fees/Other Charges Not Covered by Your Financial
Planning Fee
Fees for Financial Planning Services are payable in accordance
with the schedule selected, which can include payment at the
start of the engagement, at the end, monthly, quarterly, or during
the engagement. Clients may cancel the agreement for the
services and receive a full refund of fees paid by contacting their
Financial Advisor within 5 business days from the date we accept
the services agreement. After that period, the fee is refundable in
accordance with our agreement.
E. Compensation Practices
The fee you pay covers only the Financial Planning Services set
forth in the agreement you enter into with us. The fee does not
cover any other services, accounts or products. If you choose to
maintain accounts with us, or if we assist you in implementing
your financial plan, you will pay other charges in addition to the
Financial Planning Services fee. This will add to the overall
compensation that we receive. Fees for Financial Planning
Services will not be reduced or offset by these other fees. Notably,
these additional fees will reduce the overall return of accounts
you maintain with us. Examples of additional fees you may incur
that are not part of the Financial Planning Services fees include:
•
Compensation to Financial Advisors and Others Who
Recommend Advisory Programs:
Our standard compensation plan for Advisors consists of: (1) a
guaranteed monthly minimum draw required by applicable
law; (2) a monthly earned payout based on the Advisor’s
production if it is greater than the monthly minimum draw; (3) a
Year-End Award; and (4) a Growth Award;
Implementation of your Financial Plan: Our fees for
Financial Planning Services do not include the asset-based
fees, transaction-based charges or commissions, account
maintenance fees or other charges you may incur in
implementing your financial plan. You will incur such fees
whether you implement your financial plan at UBS or at
other financial institutions.
The awards and other recognition programs that Financial
Advisors are eligible for are based on a variety of factors, including
but not limited to, length of service, net new assets, and
production levels.
•
custody fees imposed by other financial institutions if you
choose to custody your assets at other financial institutions;
•
fees associated with custody, delivery and conversion of
precious metals imposed by affiliates, or other financial
institutions;
• mark-ups/mark-downs on principal transactions with us, our
increase. Account maintenance
affiliates or other broker-dealers;
Monthly Earned Payout
The payout is a percentage (referred to as a production payout
rate) of the production (generally transaction revenue and
investment advisory program fees) that each Advisor generates
during that month minus deferrals and adjustments specified in
our Financial Advisor Compensation Plan. The production payout
rate increases as a Financial Advisor’s production and length of
service
fees and certain
transaction and advisory account fees that are priced below a
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additional incentives while employed at UBS, based on reaching
certain minimum asset and/or production levels or other targets
within a specified period of time after joining UBS. In some cases,
to maintain the incentives, the recruited Advisors are required to
achieve and maintain asset levels as determined at the time of
joining UBS.
specific level are not eligible for a production payout or monthly
credit(s) toward the determination of the Year End Award. In
addition, the payout rate is generally reduced for advisory
accounts priced below certain thresholds. Advisory accounts in
relationships with assets over certain thresholds may have
customized pricing and/or payout rates as approved by the Firm.
Advisors working as part of a fully approved documented and
active team that meets minimum production requirements can
qualify for a higher production payout rate than they would
receive working as an individual.
Generally, Advisors are not paid on households that fall under the
following thresholds:
• Wealth Management US households: $250,000
• International households: $2,000,000
• Private Wealth Management households: $2,000,000
These payments can be substantial and take various forms,
including salary guarantees, loans, transition bonus payments and
various forms of compensation to encourage Financial Advisors
to join UBS, and are also contingent on your Financial Advisor's
continued employment. Therefore, even if the fees you pay at
UBS remain the same or are less, the transfer of your assets to
UBS contribute to your Advisor's ability to meet such targets
and to receive additional loans and/or compensation even if not
directly related to your account or the fees you pay to us.
receive compensation
These practices create an incentive and a conflict of interest for
your Advisor to recommend the transfer of your account assets
to UBS since a significant part of the Advisor's compensation
is often contingent on the Advisor achieving a pre-determined
level of revenue and/or assets at UBS. You should carefully
consider these conflicts and whether your Advisor's advice is
aligned with your investment strategy and goals.
Financial Advisors
for production
generated in accounts they migrate to the Wealth Advice Center
or the UBS International Wealth Solutions Group based on the
value of the assets in the account household and the activity in
those accounts going forward. For households over the
thresholds listed above, Financial Advisors are credited with the
grid rate applicable to them. For households below the
thresholds, Financial Advisors are generally credited with a
reduced grid rate.
We reserve the right, at our discretion and without prior
notice, to change the methods by which we compensate
our Financial Advisors and employees, including reducing
and/or denying production payout and/or awards at our
discretion for any reason.
Other registered personnel: Other registered personnel may
assist Financial Advisors in delivering Financial Planning Services,
including members of the Wealth Planning Team. These
professionals generally receive an annual fixed salary, and they are
eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award.
The annual award is based on the performance of the firm in
general as well as the individual’s performance and contribution
throughout the year.
incentive award
The differences in the way we compensate Advisors for the
products we offer create financial incentives for Advisors to
recommend certain products and account types over others, to
encourage clients to purchase multiple products and services,
and to choose a payment structure for products and services
that generates greater compensation.
We address our conflicts of interest by maintaining policies and
procedures reasonably designed to ensure that Financial
Advisors meet the required standard of conduct applicable to
each account type, supervising their activities and disclosing
these conflicts so that you can make fully informed decisions.
Compensation for Field Leadership: Compensation for Field
Leaders consists of: (1) a base salary and (2) a discretionary incentive
compensation award. The discretionary
is
determined in the firm’s sole discretion after consideration of overall
performance, risk and other factors In addition to the compensation
above, Associate Market Executives and Market Directors are
eligible for payouts under the standard Financial Advisor
Compensation Plan described above at the applicable Financial
Advisor Compensation Plan grid rate, subject to a specified
minimum rate. Associate Market Executives can also qualify for
additional rewards and recognition programs.
Other compensation practices:
Under certain circumstances (e.g., acquisitions and recruitment;
or particular programs or designations, such as Wealth Advice
Center, Financial Advisors in Development, Associate Financial
Advisors, Institutional Consulting, Retirement Plan Consulting
Services, Retirement Plan Advisor, and Retirement Plan Manager),
some Financial Advisors or producing Market Directors and
Associate Market Executives are compensated differently.
Elements of our field leader compensation are based on revenues
and sources of profit to the firm. This creates an incentive for our
management team to encourage Advisors to recommend products
and services that result in more revenue and/or are more profitable
to the firm, and can create a conflict of interest. Regardless of these
incentives, we maintain policies and procedures, and supervisory
processes designed to ensure that Financial Advisors meet the
standard of conduct applicable to each client.
ITEM 6. PERFORMANCE BASED FEES AND SIDE BY
SIDE MANAGEMENT
Compensation for Advisors recruited from other firms: In
general, if your Advisor is joining UBS from another firm, you
should discuss the reasons your Advisor decided to change firms
and any costs or changes in services you incur by transferring
your accounts to UBS. Typically, UBS pays Financial Advisors
financial incentives when they join and on an ongoing basis as
described below.
UBS Financial Services Inc. does not impose performance fees in
its advisory programs.
Advisors typically are eligible to receive incentives at the time they
join (based on prior firm revenue) and are eligible to receive
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ITEM 7. TYPES OF CLIENTS
A.
Type of Clients
agreement, you may terminate the agreement at any time by
providing us written notice. Upon expiration or termination
of the services agreement, our Financial Planning Services,
as well as the fiduciary relationship under the Investment
Advisers Act, will end and we will have no obligation to
provide ongoing financial planning advice to you.
We provide investment advisory services to individuals, banks,
thrift institutions, mutual funds and other investment companies,
pension and employee benefit plans, trusts, estates, charities,
corporations and other business and government entities.
Generally, the majority of our clients in the advisory programs
and those receiving Financial Planning Services are individuals.
B.
Requirements for Financial Planning Services
Including Outside Assets in your financial plan: When we
develop a financial plan for you, you may choose to include
assets held at other institutions in your asset allocation or target
allocation. Because these assets are not held at UBS, we will not
be able to verify or ensure the accuracy of information
regarding these assets. UBS does not provide advice with
respect to your assets at other firms, and we will not assume
any liability for your activity at other firms.
No Specific Security Recommendations. Our Financial
Planning Services do not:
– make investment recommendations
– analyze or assess the investment merits of particular securities
or investments
You are not required to maintain or establish accounts,
purchase products that we distribute or otherwise transact
business with UBS Financial Services or any of our affiliates
to receive Financial Planning Services or implement any of
the suggestions made in connection with the Financial
Planning Services we provide. The Financial Planning Services
available differ depending on the client’s personal goals, net
worth and the complexity of each client’s financial situation.
collect
various
– provide initial or on-going advice regarding specific securities
or other investments; rather, a general asset allocation
strategy based upon your stated risk tolerance, investment
objectives, financial needs, age, current asset allocation and
value of the assets may be suggested in the financial planning
report.
Profiling Questionnaires: To receive a financial plan, your
Financial Advisor will
information and
documentation from you, including your responses to certain risk
profiling questions, to determine your
investment needs,
objectives, risk tolerances and financial goals. These objectives,
risk tolerance and goals form the basis of your selection of an
asset allocation for your financial plan.
To make the most of your Financial Planning Services, we
recommend that you work with your Financial Advisor to
establish clear and measurable financial goals. The more specific
and accurate you can be regarding your financial goals, the
better equipped your Financial Advisor will be to help you
develop a financial plan.
Implementing Your Financial Plan: It is your responsibility to
determine if, and how, the suggestions made in connection
with the Financial Planning Services should be implemented or
otherwise followed. You should carefully consider all relevant
factors in making these decisions, and we encourage you to
consult with your outside professional advisers and with your
legal counsel and/or accountant or tax professional regarding
the legal or tax implications of a particular recommendation,
strategy or investment, including any estate planning strategies,
before you invest or implement a particular strategy.
You should also understand that all investments involve risk,
the amount of which will vary, and that your ability to
implement any financial strategy may be affected by a number
of factors including:
the actual value of assets held at other financial institutions
It is important that you provide complete and timely
information to your Financial Advisor as he/she will base
the financial planning analysis and recommendations on
the information that you provide. You are responsible for
the accuracy of the information you provide to us. If you
experience significant life events or material changes in your
financial situation, inform your Financial Advisor promptly so that
we may assess how these changes may impact your financial
objectives and your financial plan.
– market fluctuations
–
– your ability to make the contributions required, and
the impact of your other investment decisions.
–
recommendations and help
If you decide to implement any portion of your financial plan with
UBS, at your request, your Financial Advisor can make specific
investment
you develop an
investment strategy. The capacity in which we act when we are
involved in implementing your investment strategy will depend
on, and vary by, the nature of the accounts used (i.e., brokerage
or advisory accounts).
implement securities transactions
Financial Planning Services and Your Brokerage and other
Advisory Agreements with UBS
The Financial Planning Services we provide are not account
specific and do not alter or modify in any way the nature of your
accounts, or your rights and our obligations relating to any UBS
accounts or the UBS account agreements in effect when the
Financial Planning Service is provided to you or thereafter. The
terms and conditions of those account agreements, unless
otherwise amended, continue to be in effect during and after
the termination of the Financial Planning Service.
Generally, we will
in our
capacity as a broker-dealer, not as an investment advisor (unless
you are participating in one of our investment advisory programs).
You will be charged any applicable fees for effecting
the
transactions you choose to make. See Item 5.C. “Fees/Other
Charges Not Covered by Your Financial Planning Fee” for more
information.
The Financial Planning Services Agreement: In order to
provide you with Financial Planning Advisory Services, we will
ask that you enter into a written agreement with us. The
agreement will include the fees charged, the length of the
engagement, and our respective rights and obligations under
the agreement. Each engagement is typically for a period of one
year with the option to renew for additional one-year terms.
After the first five days after entering into the services
We and our Financial Advisors receive compensation from the
sponsors of securities, mutual funds and other investments in
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which you may invest. See Item 11.B. ”Participation or Interest
in Client Transactions—Additional Compensation” for more
information.
Electronic delivery of documents. To the extent permissible by
applicable law, we may, with your consent, deliver financial plans,
Form ADV Disclosure brochures, and other documents and notices
related to our services via electronic format.
The CMAs are not guaranteed, do not represent the risk or
return of a particular security, investment, portfolio or
strategy, and do not take into consideration the fees, costs
or charges associated with any particular product,
investment, portfolio or strategy. Actual performance can
differ, perhaps significantly, from these CMAs. In addition,
UBS employs a variety of asset allocation models and tools. As a
result, our modeling in programs outside of Financial Planning
Services may vary depending upon the asset allocation model,
amount invested and software program used for analysis.
ITEM 8. METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT
STRATEGIES AND RISK OF LOSS
Limitations on Statistical Analysis:
standard deviation)
assumptions,
Our Asset Allocations
In providing our Financial Planning Services, we may create
analyses that include asset allocations. Our asset allocations are
based on a proprietary methodology.
In developing those
allocations, UBS considers asset class risk and return results that
are based on estimated forward-looking return and risk (measured
by
(“capital market
assumptions” or "CMAs"). These CMAs are also based on UBS
proprietary research, with the development process including a
review of a variety of factors, such as the return, risk, correlations
and historical performance of various asset classes, inflation and
risk premium. These CMAs are vetted and approved by the UBS
Wealth Management USA Asset Allocation Committee and may
differ or be contrary to those established by other business areas
or divisions of UBS as a result of using different assumptions
and/or criteria.
Forward looking analyses are presented based upon various risk
and return assumptions developed by UBS Financial Services
Inc.
In addition, historical statistical data, based on the
performance of various market indices, may be provided in the
financial planning reports to show relative historic risk and return
information regarding the asset allocation strategies presented.
that the
Probabilistic modeling (which presents the likelihood
client may be able to achieve certain goals) may be presented
using forward looking or historical assumptions, is hypothetical
in nature, does not reflect actual investments results and is not
a guarantee of future results. These analyses do not analyze
specific securities. Rather, the asset allocation presented is
analyzed. Actual market conditions may result in outcomes
significantly different than those illustrated. With
respect to
probabilistic modeling, the results may vary over time and with
each use if any of the underlying assumptions or profile data is
adjusted. In addition, the analysis does not present the results
that could occur from an extreme market event, either positive
or negative, due to the low probability of such an occurrence.
Analysis and reports used as a part of delivering Financial
Planning Services describe the basis,
limitations and
potential risks. Please review this information carefully.
The CMAs have two sets of return assumptions, designed for
different investment time horizons, but a single set of risk
assumptions. The “strategic” return assumptions are used for
investing over one full economic cycle, whereas the “equilibrium”
returns have an investment horizon of multiple economic cycles.
The strategic returns have multiple uses, including developing
Strategic Asset Allocations, custom portfolio analysis, and risk
monitoring. The equilibrium CMAs are used for long term
planning purposes and financial planning purposes, and can be
used under certain circumstances with institutional clients. The
equilibrium returns used in the financial planning tools differ from
the strategic returns used in other UBS proposal and portfolio
review tools.
Those analyses and/or reports are based on information that you
provide. The accuracy of the analysis is dependent upon your
providing accurate and complete data. Any changes to your
personal situation or any of the data or assumptions that underlie
the analysis could materially impact the results presented and
resulting recommendations. The results presented in the analysis
or reports are not guarantees of future results.
There is no guarantee that you will meet all of your objectives. As
actual investment returns, inflation, taxes, and other economic
conditions will vary from the assumptions used in our financial
planning analyses and reports, your actual results will vary from
those presented and may impact your ability to reach your
financial planning goals.
We obtain information from various sources, including:
UBS periodically reviews the economic or market conditions
or other general investment considerations that it believes may
impact the capital market assumptions. The capital market
assumptions may change from time to time at the discretion
of UBS. UBS has changed its risk and return assumptions in the
past and may do so in the future. Changes in the assumptions
may affect your target allocation on the broad, subclass or
style level. We may also add or remove asset classes, subclasses
and styles from the allocation methodology at any time.
Financial publications
–
– Company press releases and securities filings
–
Once our agreement for Financial Planning Services has
ended, we are not required to provide you with an updated
analysis based upon changes
to these capital market
assumptions or other assumptions used in the plan, or
resulting changes to your target allocation.
Research and due diligence material prepared by UBS
Financial Services Inc., our affiliates and third parties
Rating or timing services
–
Regulatory and self-regulatory reports
–
–
Third party data providers and research consultants
– Outside consultants, experts and other professionals
– Other public sources
It is important to note that implementing changes to your
target allocation may result in tax consequences to you.
Please consult your tax advisor if this occurs.
In addition, we receive a broad range of research and
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information about the following:
Financial Advisors also have access to proprietary lists, and
models covering equities, fixed income, mutual funds and
municipal securities developed by our various business areas.
The economy
Industries
Statistical information
ITEM 9. DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION; ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Political developments
A. Executive Officers and Board of Directors
–
–
– Groups of securities and individual companies
–
– Market data
– Accounting and tax law interpretations
–
– Credit analysis
– Risk measurement analysis
–
Performance analysis
– Other information that may affect the economy
or securities prices
Michael Camacho is Head of Global Wealth Management
US and President and Chair of the Board of UBS Financial
Services Inc.
Research can be received through various channels, including:
– Written reports
–
Peter Mozer is a Managing Director and Treasurer of the
Americas and also a member of the Board of UBS Financial
Services Inc.
Telephone contacts and personal meetings with
research analysts
Economists
–
– Government representatives
– Corporate and industry spokespersons
Ralph Mattone is Managing Director and the Chief
Financial Officer of UBS Financial Services Inc. And UBS
Securities LLC. Ralph is also Board member of UBS
Securities LLC. and UBS Financial Services Inc.
CIO Wealth Management Research Americas
We may receive research, model portfolios and asset allocation
services generated by UBS, UBS affiliates, third parties, by or
through brokers or dealers or investment advisers, including
research, model portfolios and asset allocation advice
purchased through economic arrangements with such parties.
• Ulrike Hoffman-Burchardi is a Managing Director and
Chief Investment Officer for the Americas and Head of Global
Equities at UBS Global Wealth Management
Management for the Investment Advisory Products
Covered in this Brochure
• William Shad is a Managing Director and Head of Wealth
Planning Americas.
• Christine Lombardi is an Executive Director and Head
Our Investment Advisory services generally rely on a variety of
fundamental, technical, quantitative and statistical tools and
valuation methodologies. As a result of these different
methodologies employed, technical or quantitative research
recommendations may differ from, or be inconsistent with,
fundamental opinions for the same security. We may use
computer technology to more readily display these factors and
to create asset allocation recommendations. Personnel involved
in providing Investment Advisory services may have access to
specialists or other information for all major industry groups.
of Financial Planning Platforms.
General Counsel, Director of Compliance and
Chief Compliance Officer
There are two sources of UBS Research. One source is written
by the Chief Investment Office (CIO). CIO is part of the UBS
Global Wealth Management business group whose primary
business focus is individual investors. UBS Financial Services Inc.
is part of Global Wealth Management.
• Kiye Sakai is a Managing Director and General Counsel for
UBS Financial Services Inc., a US registered broker-dealer and
investment advisor for UBS’s Global Wealth Management
US business, and head of the legal team supporting that
business, which includes UBS Bank USA, N.A. and UBS Trust
Company of Puerto Rico Inc.
•
The second source of research is published by UBS Global
Research (INV Research). UBS Global Research is published by
UBS Securities LLC, and its primary business focus is institutional
research reflect the
investors. Because both sources of
different assumptions, views and analytical methods of the
analysts who prepared them, there may be a difference of
opinions between CIO INV Research.
Lauren Munfa is a Managing Director, the Head of Global
Wealth Management U.S. Compliance & Operational Risk
Control and is the Chief Compliance Officer of UBS Financial
Services Inc.
Inc. will
incorporate
•
Our Financial Advisors and clients have access to CIO research.
As a result, we expect that product areas in UBS Financial
Services
insights and economic
perspectives of CIO, where appropriate, in their products and
services.
Lisa M. Francomano is a Managing Director, Head of GWM
CORC Products & Solutions and Chief Compliance Officer for
UBS Financial Services’ advisory business.
The various research content provided does not take into
account the unique investment objectives, financial situation,
or particular needs of any specific individual investor.
CIO and INV analyst compensation is not based on investment
banking, sales and trading or principal trading
revenues,
however, their compensation may relate to the revenues of UBS
business groups as a whole, of which investment banking, sales
and trading and principal trading are a part.
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B. Disciplinary History
Below is a summary of the material legal and disciplinary events against UBS Financial Services Inc. during the last ten years. As of the date
of this brochure, there are no reportable legal and disciplinary events for our senior management personnel or those individuals in senior
management responsible for determining the general investment advice available to our clients.
The disciplinary reporting requirements for broker-dealers and investment advisers differ in some ways, with FINRA requiring broker-dealers
to report on matters (for example, pending complaints and arbitrations) which are not required to be reported by investment advisers. Since
our firm operates as both broker dealer and investment adviser we file the information as required by each entity. The information in this
report is not the only resource you can consult. You can access additional information about our firm and our management personnel at the
Securities and Exchange Commission’s website located at, www.adviserinfo.sec.gov, as well as the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s
website, brokercheck.finra.org.
Please note that in each instance described below, the Firm entered into the various orders, consents, and settlements without
admitting or denying any of the allegations.
Disciplinary History
1 Date of Action: December 30, 2024
Brought by: FINRA
Entity: UBS Financial Services Inc.
Without admitting or denying the findings, the Firm consented to the sanctions and to the entry of findings that from February 2014 through
November 2024, it sent its customers millions of trade confirmations that either (1) disclosed that the price shown was or may be an average
price when it was not an average price or (2) failed to disclose that the price shown was in fact an average price. The findings also stated that
the firm failed to establish and maintain a supervisory system reasonably designed to achieve compliance with Exchange Act Rule 10B-10 and
FINRA rule 2232.
Disposition: Censure and fine of $1.1 million.
2 Date of Action: December 18, 2024
Brought by: FINRA
Entity: UBS Financial Services Inc.
The firm entered into an Acceptance Waiver & Consent under which the firm, without admitting or denying the findings, consented to the
sanctions and to the entry of findings that it failed to establish and maintain a supervisory system reasonably designed to assess whether its
registered representatives recommended to retail customers short-term trades of syndicate preferred stocks that were unsuitable.
Disposition: Censure, fine of $500,000, restitution of $343,914.66 plus interest, and disgorgement of $2,645,537 plus interest.
3 Date of Action: July 8, 2024
Brought by: FINRA
Entity: UBS Financial Services Inc.
Without admitting or denying the findings, the firm consented to the sanctions and to the entry of findings that it failed to establish and
maintain a supervisory system reasonably designed to achieve compliance with the firm's obligation to monitor transmittals of customer funds
to third parties and to respond reasonably to red flags of private securities transactions. The findings stated the firm failed to detect that a
registered representative, who was acting outside the scope of their employment with the firm, sold to their customers unapproved securities
that were offered by a third party. The firm repaid the customers their principal plus the amount of appreciation reported to them by the third
party totaling more than $17 million.
Disposition: Censure and fine of $850,000.
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4 Date of Action: September 27, 2022
Brought By: Securities and Exchange Commission
Entity: UBS Financial Services, Inc.
On September 27, 2022, UBS Financial Services Inc became the subject of an order by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"),
whereby it acknowledged that its conduct violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Section 17(A)-4 regarding books and records
retention requirements and Section 15 9B0(4)(E) regarding supervision of same. From at least January 2018 to September 2021, UBS
employees sent and received off-channel communications that related to the business of the broker-dealer operated by UBS. Respondents did
not maintain or preserve the substantial majority of these written communications.
Disposition: The commission imposed a cease-and-desist order, a censure, a civil monetary fine of a total of $125,000,000 against both UBS
Broker-Dealers jointly, and joint undertakings and remedial action including the retention of an independent Compliance Consultant to
undertake a comprehensive review of UBS’s supervisory, compliance, and other policies and procedures designed to ensure that UBS’s
electronic communications, including those found on personal electronic devices, including without limitation, cellular phones are preserved in
accordance with the requirements of the federal securities laws.
UBS agreed to pay $125,000,000.
5 Date of Action: September 27, 2022
Brought by: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Entity: UBS Financial Services, Inc.
On September 27, 2022, UBS failed to supervise diligently its officers, employees, and agents in violation of regulation 166.3
Disposition: The firm shall cease-and-desist from violating section 4G of the Exchange Act, 7 U.S.C. § 6G, and regulations 1.31, 1.35 and
166.3. UBS agreed to pay, jointly and severally, a civil monetary penalty in the amount of $75,000,000.
6 Date of Action: July 27, 2022
Brought by: Securities and Exchange Commission
Entity: UBS Financial Services, Inc.
On July 27, 2022, UBS Financial Services Inc. consented to and became the subject of an order by the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission ("SEC") for the failure to adequately develop and implement a written Identity Theft Prevention Program as required by Rule 201
of Regulation S-ID (17 C.F.R. § 248.201).
Disposition: Without admitting or denying the findings in the order, UBS consented to the entry of an Order Instituting Administrative and
Cease-and-Desist Proceedings pursuant to Sections 15(b) and 21C of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Sections 203(e) and 203(k) of
the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Order”). Pursuant to the Order, from at least January 1, 2017 to October 3, 2019, UBS violated
Rule 201 of Regulation S-ID because its written Identity Theft Prevention Program lacked reasonable policies and procedures to: (i) identify
relevant red flags for the covered accounts UBS offered and maintained, and incorporate those red flags into its Program; (ii) detect red flags
that have been incorporated into its Program; (iii) respond appropriately to detected red flags to prevent and mitigate identity theft; and (iv)
ensure that the Program was updated periodically. There was no finding of customer harm.
UBS agreed to pay a civil money penalty in the amount of $925,000.00.
7 Date of Action: June 29, 2022
Brought by: Securities and Exchange Commission
Entity: UBS Financial Services, Inc.
On June 29. 2022, UBS Financial Services Inc. consented to and became the subject of an order by the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission ("SEC") in connection with allegedly inadequate training of its Financial Advisors offering the Yield Enhancement Strategy (“YES
Strategy”) to clients in the UBS Portfolio Management Program during February 2016 to February 2017.
Disposition: Without admitting or denying the findings in the order, UBS consented to the entry of an Order Instituting Administrative and
Cease-and-Desist Proceedings pursuant to Sections 15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Sections 203(e) and 203(k) of the
Investment Advisers Act of 1940, making Findings, and Imposing Remedial Sanctions and a Cease-and-Desist Order (“Order”). Pursuant to
the Order, UBS willfully violated Section 206(4) of the Advisers Act and Rule 206(4)-7, which requires a registered investment adviser to adopt
and implement written compliance policies and procedures reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules
thereunder.
UBS agreed to pay disgorgement, prejudgment interest, and a civil monetary penalty totaling $24.6 million as follows: (i) disgorgement of $5.8
million plus prejudgment interest of $1.4 million for a total of $7.2 million, which was deemed satisfied by the payments previously made by
UBS to investors in excess of that amount; and (ii) a civil monetary penalty in the amount of $17.4 million.
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8 Date of Action: December 20, 2021
Brought by: FINRA
Entity: UBS Financial Services Inc.
UBS Financial Services Inc. consented to a censure and to the entry of a finding that it failed to establish and maintain a supervisory system
reasonably designed to supervise 529 plan share-class recommendations in violation of MSRB Rule G-27.
Disposition: Letter of Acceptance Waiver & Consent; the firm was censured and agreed to pay $4,059,653 plus interest in restitution to
customers. The firm voluntarily self-reported the issue to FINRA as part of FINRA’s 529 share class disclosure initiative; accordingly, no fine was
imposed.
9 Date of Action: July 19, 2021
Brought By: Securities and Exchange Commission
Entity: UBS Financial Services Inc.
The SEC issued an Order finding that UBS violated Section 206(4)-7 of the Investment Advisers Act and Advisers Act Rule 206(4)-7 in
connection with the firm’s failure from January 2016 through January 2018 to adopt written policies and procedures that were reasonably
designed to prevent the unsuitable use of VXX, a volatility exchange-traded product, as a buy-and-hold investment in the firm’s discretionary
portfolio management program (“PMP”). The Order noted that even though the Firm had mandatory training and a concentration limit for
VXX in PMP, it did not have a control to prevent PMP advisors from holding VXX for unsuitably long periods. The Order also noted that UBS
on its own decided to remove VXX from the PMP program altogether in late 2017.
Disposition: Cease & Desist Order; Censure; civil monetary penalty of $8,000,000; disgorgement and pre-judgment interest of $112,274.
10 Date of Action: July 20, 2020
Brought By: Securities and Exchange Commission
Entity: UBS Financial Services Inc.
The SEC issued an order finding that UBS violated MSRB Rules G-11(k), G-17, G-27 and Section 15B(c)(1) of the Exchange Act between
August 2012 and June 2016. The SEC alleged UBS did not comply with certain retail order period restrictions in new issue municipal bond
offerings it distributed by allocating bonds intended for retail customers to certain customers, who immediately resold or “flipped” the
bonds to other broker-dealers at a profit. The Order also found UBS, through certain registered representatives, improperly obtained
negotiated new issue bonds for UBS’s inventory by placing indications of interest with the flippers who then placed customer orders with the
underwriting syndicate, instead of UBS submitting dealer orders directly with the syndicate on its own behalf. This practice was found to
have circumvented the priority of orders and given UBS access to a higher priority in the bond allocation process than it typically would have
had.
Disposition: Cease and Desist; Censure; disgorgement of $6,740,000, prejudgment interest of $1,549,336, and a civil penalty in the amount
of $1,750,000 for a total of 10,039,336.
11 Date of Action: September 28, 2016
Brought By: Securities and Exchange Commission
Rule: Section 15(b)(4)(E) of the Exchange Act
Allegations: The SEC alleged that during the period of 2011-2014, UBS failed reasonably to fulfill supervisory responsibilities within the
meaning of Section 15(b)(4)(E) of the Exchange Act because UBS failed to establish reasonable policies and procedures, and a system for
applying such procedures, that would reasonably be expected to prevent and detect the violations of Section 17(a)(3) of the Securities Act.
The product under review was the Reverse Convertible Note ("RCN") with a single stock as the underlying asset, also called single-stock-
linked RCNs. The Order finds that the Firm failed to reasonably supervise its RCN sales by failing to develop and implement adequate
education and training for its Financial Advisors regarding certain aspects of single stock-linked RCNs, including for example, the role of
implied volatility of the underlying stock in the selection of the stock as the asset underlying the RCN. The Order highlighted the Firm's
significant cooperation and prompt enhancement of procedures addressing the SEC's concerns.
Disposition: SEC censure order and fine
Fine: Fine: $8,227.566 in disgorgement (to the SEC), $798,316 in interest, and $6 million in penalty, for a total of $15,025,882.
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ITEM 10. OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES
AND AFFLIATIONS
Our Business
– UBS Bank USA, N.A. (“UBS Bank”) is an FDIC-insured
national bank. UBS Bank provides deposit services and
secured and unsecured loans to clients, including loans
secured by securities, other financial instruments and
loans
residential real estate. The securities backed
made by UBS Bank are predominately loans that are
"non-purpose" and may be used for purposes other
than buying, trading or carrying securities.
UBS Financial Services Inc. is a member of all principal securities
and commodities exchanges in the United States including
the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). Our parent company,
UBS AG, is a global, integrated investment services firm and
one of the world’s leading banks. We are registered to act as
a broker-dealer, investment adviser and a futures commission
merchant. Please note that registration as an investment adviser
does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
– UBS Business Solutions US LLC is an affiliate of UBS
Group AG that provides certain services to UBS Group
AG's affiliates and subsidiaries that operate in the
United States. Services currently include Finance, Risk
Control, Compliance,
Legal, Human Resources,
Technology, and Operations.
As a full service broker-dealer and investment adviser, we offer
our customers and investment advisory clients a broad range
of financial services and products, and we are engaged in
various aspects of the securities and investment business. Our
financial services include:
indirect
Trading for our own account
– Underwriting securities offerings
– Acting as a market maker in securities
–
– Acting as a clearing firm for other broker-dealers
–
–
Buying or selling securities, commodity futures contracts
and other financial instruments for customers as their
broker or buying them from or selling them to clients,
acting as principal for our own account
Providing investment advice and managing
investment accounts or portfolios
– Acting as a
commodity pool operator,
–
futures
commission merchant or commodity trading advisor and
providing custodial services.
Through our affiliates, we provide clients with trust and
custodial services
UBS Group AG (UBS Financial Services Inc.’s ultimate parent)
offers investment advisory services through a variety of direct
and
subsidiaries. These entities are separately
registered investment advisors and, in some cases, registered
broker-dealers and commodity- trading advisors. Their principal
lines of business
range from developing and distributing
investment products including wrap fee products, mutual funds,
closed-end funds, privately placed funds and other pooled
investment products, providing investment advice to individuals,
pension and other employee benefit plans, other tax- exempt
organizations,
insurance companies, investment companies,
commingled trust funds, corporations, and other institutional
investors, and serving as investment managers, administrators,
distributors and/or placement agents for a number of funds,
including (in the case of UBS Asset Management (US) Inc., the
PACE Select Advisors Trust and a number of UBS AG and UBS
Asset Management-advised mutual funds. Certain investment
advisers listed below may serve as investment manager for
clients participating in our wrap fee investment advisory
programs, or as investment managers for products we offer.
– We manage, sponsor and distribute registered investment
companies and other public and private pooled
investment vehicles,
including hedge funds, whose
shares or other interests are sold to clients
registered
UBS Financial Services Inc. is a registered broker-dealer that
provides a full suite of wealth management advisory services.
Our investment advisory business is the principal business in
terms of revenues.
UBS Financial Services Inc. Subsidiaries & Other Affiliates
UBS Group AG has several subsidiaries registered as investment
advisers in the United States, including the entities listed
below. These companies manage the assets of, or serve as
investment
general partners or managers of
companies and private investment funds that may be offered
and sold to our advisory clients.
Information on those
investment vehicles can be found on the respective Form ADV
of each affiliated advisor.
in one or more capacities,
– UBS Farmland Investors, LLS
– UBS Asset Management (Americas) Inc.
– UBS Realty Investors LLC
– Credit Suisse Asset Management Limited
ITEM 11. INVESTMENT ADVISER CODE OF ETHICS,
PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT
TRANSACTIONS AND PERSONAL TRADING
There are a number of related entities that provide investment
management and other financial services and products to
our investment advisory clients, which may be material to our
advisory business. UBS Financial Services Inc., our subsidiaries
or affiliates act
including
investment adviser, sub-adviser, consultant, administrator and
principal underwriter (as applicable) to a number of open-end
and closed-end investment companies with varying investment
objectives. As a futures commission merchant, and through
affiliates registered as commodity pool operators and commodity
trading advisors, we or an affiliate also provide advice on
commodities and commodity-related products. Certain of our
subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities include the following:
A.
Investment Adviser Code of Ethics
– UBS Financial Services Insurance Agency Inc.
– UBS Trust Company of Puerto Rico
– UBS Credit Corp. provides loans to clients that are
The Firm maintains and enforces a written Investment Adviser
Code of Ethics (“Code”) in accordance with Rule 204A-1 under
the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The Code, and any
subsequent amendments, are provided to all Global Wealth
Management Americas employees of the Firm, and each
employee is responsible for acknowledging receipt.
either unsecured or secured by securities or other
financial instruments. The securities backed loans made
by UBS Credit Corp. are predominately loans that are
"non-purpose" and may be used for purposes other than
buying, trading or carrying securities.
The Code, which supplements the Firm’s code of conduct, has a
dual purpose:
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–
compensation for residential mortgage and commercial
mortgage origination, generally determined based on the
amount of the mortgage loan.
To set forth standards of conduct that apply to all
employees of the firm and reflect the firm’s fiduciary
obligation to its clients; and
– Sales charges for various financial products, such as offshore
funds, interval funds, and unit investment trusts.
–
– Ongoing trails for offshore funds;12b-1fees for interval funds,
To address conflicts of interest associated with the
personal trading activities of employees defined under
the ‘40 Act as “access persons.”3
mutual funds in 529 plans, simple IRA Plus accounts and pooled
income funds. 12b-1 amounts paid by legacy A, B, C or other
share classes of mutual funds in brokerage account are not paid
to Financial Advisors and are retained by UBS.
– Commissions (including initial commission and, potentially,
trailing commissions) paid by insurance companies for the sale
of annuities and insurance products.
Employees are required to promptly report any suspected
violation of the Code. Violations of the Code may result in
discipline, up to and
termination. Clients or
including
prospective clients may obtain a copy of the Investment
Adviser Code of Ethics upon request.
B.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
1. Additional Sources of Compensation
– Referral fees and/or ongoing compensation for referrals to
third parties and UBS affiliates; Financial Advisors can also
receive compensation for referrals to other Financial Advisors or
employees, including, but not limited to, internal referrals
and/or transfers to the UBS Financial Services Inc. Wealth
Advice Center.
– Administrative and shareholder servicing fees, distribution,
placement, and/or referral fees in connection with the
alternative investments.
2. Additional Sources of Compensation from Third
Parties
We and our Financial Advisors have a conflict of interest
and an incentive to make planning recommendations and
illustrate planning strategies that can be implemented at
UBS using products and services for which we and our
Financial Advisors will receive compensation. Although our
Financial Planning Services do not include implementation
of the plan or the purchase of products, this section
generally describes some of the compensation we receive
if you execute transactions with or purchase products
through us and conflicts of interest raised by revenues we
receive from third parties.
Financial
Advisor
or
online
For additional information about products and services we
offer and compensation we receive, see the “Your
Relationship with UBS” disclosure which is available from
your
at
www.ubs.com/relationshipwithubs. You should consider
these factors carefully before you decide to implement
your financial plan through our firm. You are not required to
have accounts at UBS or implement your financial plan at our
Firm in order to receive our Financial Planning Services.
UBS, our Financial Advisors and affiliates receive additional
compensation in connection with certain types of assets in
which accounts at UBS may be invested. This compensation is
in addition to any program fee you pay us for our investment
advisory services or commissions you pay
in brokerage
accounts, and it is a result of distribution, shareholder servicing,
administration, marketing, investment management, revenue
sharing or referral agreements we and/or our affiliates have with
vendors or sponsors of those securities and other services. We
also receive additional compensation as a result of inter-
company profit sharing and servicing agreements. The nature
of the services provided by, and the compensation paid to us
and our affiliates, are described in the offering documents for
the respective products, which are available for no charge
through your Financial Advisor. Certain securities, such as
mutual funds for example, are sold by prospectus only. Please
read the prospectus carefully before investing.
Most of our Financial Advisors are licensed as investment adviser
representatives and broker-dealer representatives and may
suggest or recommend that advisory and brokerage clients use
the Firm’s securities accounts, execution, banking and custody
services, or those of an affiliate.
The amount of fees paid to us, and therefore your Financial
Advisors, varies depending on the arrangement between us
and the vendors/sponsors and, if applicable for mutual funds,
the terms and conditions of the relevant fund’s 12b-1 or
trailing commission plan.
We and our Financial Advisors receive compensation from
the following sources (as applicable), among others:
– Commissions charged to clients in connection with the
Some of the payments are included in the fees you pay the fund
sponsor or investment adviser. They then pay a portion of those
fees to us or our affiliates.
purchase, or sale, of equities, fixed income products and other
investments such as mutual funds and ETFs.
– Markups (i.e., an increase) and markdowns (i.e., a reduction) on
the price of purchases and sales of equities and fixed-income
products, where the firm acts as principal, which means the
securities were purchased for, or sold from UBS’s inventory.
– Selling concessions in connection with certain products sold in
UBS only distributes funds/products that compensate UBS and
its affiliates and/or UBS Financial Advisors for its distribution and
placement agent services, even though there may be other
funds, managers or investments with better performance results
and/or more preferential terms.
initial offerings.
– Asset-based fees and hard-dollar fees charged in connection
with our investment advisory programs and Financial Planning
Services.
– Banking products, including compensation based on the
For UBS proprietary products, our affiliates receive fees for
providing investment management and other services ancillary
to
the execution of purchases of shares in affiliated funds,
including, administration and shareholder services to the
affiliated funds available on our platform, including in our
outstanding balance on a non-purpose securities-backed loan
("SBL") and an applicable interest rate spread, and
3 Access Person: all branch office employees, regardless of their job
function, or certain home office employees depending upon their job
function and/or work location.
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indirectly through mutual fund portfolio trading commissions.
These amounts are allocated to the individual branch offices as
"non- compensable revenue" (revenue that is not paid out to
Financial Advisors or Branch Office Managers) but are considered
as part of the overall profitability of the branch, and as one of
several components used in determining Branch Office Manager
compensation.
advisory program accounts. As a result of the various
payments to us or our affiliated companies, the amount
of compensation that UBS entities receive with respect
to the sale of affiliated or proprietary products, including
mutual funds and alternative investments, is greater than
the amount payable to the organization as a whole from
the sale of unaffiliated products.
Differences in fees received by UBS and/or UBS Financial Advisors
create an incentive to recommend funds / investments (and in
certain cases, specific share classes) in which UBS and/or UBS
Financial Advisors will receive a fee or higher fees. For more details
regarding products available through UBS, costs and compensation
paid, please see Your Relationship with UBS which can be found at
www.ubs.com/relationshipwithubs. Some of these compensation
arrangements are described below.
Many mutual funds companies pay revenue sharing to us,
including our affiliate, UBS Asset Management. UBS determines
the level of access to our branches based on our own review
and evaluation of mutual funds and fund families. There are
multiple factors involved in determining a particular mutual
fund’s level of access to our branches. Although revenue
sharing may be one factor, others include understanding of
business goals, quality of sales personnel and marketing
material, range of products, level of service to Financial Advisors
and Branch Managers, participation of funds in researched
investment models, and branch discretion. We also receive
revenue sharing for money market funds and for offshore
funds.
Although we seek to apply a level, standard payment schedule
for all of the mutual fund companies whose funds we sell,
mutual fund companies approach revenue sharing in a variety
of ways, and some mutual fund companies decline to pay
revenue sharing at the same levels, or at all. As a result, it
presents a financial disincentive for us to promote the sale of
those funds that do not pay us at the general levels.
in Advisory and Brokerage
Sweep Vehicles for Cash
Accounts: We and our affiliates receive compensation
in
connection with the deposit accounts and affiliated money
market funds used as sweep vehicles for advisory and brokerage
accounts. UBS Financial Services Inc. makes available to all of its
brokerage and advisory clients at the time of account opening a
default account feature that automatically sweeps their free credit
balances to bank sweep deposit accounts (UBS Deposit Sweeps),
at UBS Bank and other banks participating in UBS Deposit Sweeps.
Certain account types are not eligible for UBS Deposit Sweeps and
instead sweep to a money market fund (Sweep Funds). Our
affiliate, UBS Asset Management (US) Inc. is the distributor for the
Sweep Funds. The sweep option available to the accounts are
determined by client type and account type.
those
for which we
As it is a default feature, when you establish a brokerage account
with us and unless your opt out of the sweep programs, one of the
sweep options will be automatically assigned to your brokerage
account depending on the account type (individual, business, trust,
etc.) and client type, without the recommendation or advice of your
Financial Advisor either under Regulation Best Interest, or as a
fiduciary under the Investment Advisers Act.
Revenue-sharing payments present a conflict between our
interests and those of our customers, because the payments
give us a financial incentive to recommend that our customers
buy and hold shares of those funds that we maintain on our
distribution platform and for which we receive revenue-sharing
payments, and
receive higher
compensation. Although mutual funds from over 400 different
mutual fund families are available through our distribution
platform, this is only part of the universe of mutual funds that
are available in the financial services marketplace. Detailed
information on revenue sharing arrangements is available at
our website, www.ubs.com/mutualfundrevenuesharing.
view
current
The sweep options, their eligibility, the levels of compensation we
receive, and conflicts of interest are described in the sweeps
Program Disclosures and in our Wrap Fee Programs Disclosure
Brochure, which are available from your Financial Advisor. UBS
Financial Services Inc., UBS Bank and UBS Asset Management (US)
Inc. receive substantial financial benefits for activities related to the
deposit accounts and investments in the money market funds. In
addition, Financial Advisors are compensated on brokerage assets
in the UBS Deposit Sweeps or the Sweep Funds under qualifying
conditions as described in the Program Disclosures and the Sweep
Fund prospectuses. In advisory program accounts, Financial
Advisors receive a portion of the advisory program fee that clients
pay, which is based on the value of the account, including UBS
Deposit Sweeps and Sweep Funds. You may obtain prospectuses
and Program Disclosures and
yields at
ubs.com/sweepyields.
Contributions to Training and Education Expenses.
Investment managers, mutual fund vendors, unit investment
trust sponsors, annuity, life insurance companies or their
affiliates, and sponsors of ETFs whose products are available on
our platform may contribute funds to support our Financial
Advisor education programs. The contributions are used to
subsidize the cost of training seminars we offer to Financial
Advisors through specialized firm-wide programs and regional
training forums. These seminars are designed to provide
training and education to Financial Advisors, Branch Office
Managers, Field Leadership, and other personnel who
regularly solicit clients to participate in the various types of
businesses listed above. These contributions also subsidize a
significant portion of the costs incurred to support the Financial
Advisor training, Financial Advisor and Client education, and
product marketing efforts conducted regionally and nationally
by product specialists employed by UBS. The training events
and seminars can (and often) include a non-training element
to the event such as business entertainment which is not
subsidized by vendors.
Mutual Fund Revenue Sharing. In addition to sales loads, 12b-
1 fees, networking and omnibus processing fees, UBS receives
other compensation from certain distributors or advisors of mutual
funds that we sell. These separate compensation amounts
(commonly referred to as revenue sharing) are paid by most, not all
mutual funds on the UBS platform. Revenue sharing payments are
intended to compensate us for assisting with the sales and
distribution support and ancillary services related to sales of mutual
fund shares. Financial Advisors do not receive a portion of these
fees.
Not all vendors contribute to our education efforts. Neither
contribution towards these training and educational expenses,
nor
lack thereof, is considered as a factor in analyzing or
determining whether a vendor should be included or should
remain in our programs or our platform. Contributions can
vary by vendor and event. In some instances, the contributions
We require that revenue-sharing compensation be made directly
from the distributor or advisor, and not from the mutual funds or
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to the training and educational purpose of the event
(See above, Contributions to Training and Education
Expenses, for additional details).
– Various forms of marketing support and, in certain
limited circumstances, the development of tools used
by the Firm for training or record-keeping purposes.
Non-cash compensation can vary by vendor and event.
per vendor (as well as the aggregate received from all vendors)
are significant. Some vendors may decide to contribute at levels
different than those we request. Additional contributions may
be made by certain vendors
in connection with specialized
events, education or training forums. Your Financial Advisor
does not receive a portion of these payments. However, their
attendance and participation in these events, as well as the
increased exposure to vendors who sponsor the events, tends
to lead Financial Advisors to recommend the products and
services of those vendors as compared to those who do not.
Please see the section "Non-Cash Compensation" for a
description of additional types of support and/or contributions
we receive from vendors.
The receipt of cash and non-cash compensation from sources
other than clients, and the differences in which we compensate
Financial Advisors for the products we offer, create an incentive
for Financial Advisors to recommend certain products and account
types over others. We address our conflicts of interest by
maintaining policies and procedures requiring that Financial
Advisors act in your best interest, reasonably supervising their
activities, and by disclosing these conflicts to you so that you can
make fully informed decisions.
Other Compensation
In addition, our affiliates receive trading commissions and other
compensation from mutual funds and insurance companies
whose products we distribute.
Compensation for Data Analytics (Strategic Insights). Our
Strategic Insights program offers vendors whose products are
offered on the UBS Financial Services platform the opportunity
to enter into agreements with us pursuant to which, for a fee
ranging from $170,000 – $370,000, we will provide analytics
and data relating to Financial Advisors in order to help vendors
streamline and tailor the way they do business with our
Financial Advisors. The list of Financial Advisors will be a
complete list of all of our Financial Advisors including those that
sell their products and those who do not.
UBS or our affiliates may engage in a variety of transactions with
(or provide other services to) the investment managers, mutual
funds, their affiliates or service providers with which you are
doing business. We may, in turn, receive compensation from
these entities. Those transactions and services that we or our
affiliates provide may include:
in this program
is optional and
Vendors that have this data have an advantage over others as
they have a greater level of information and can tailor their
wholesaling efforts in our branches, which may result in
increased sales of those products by our Financial Advisors.
Financial Advisors do not
receive a portion of these fees.
Although opportunities for these strategic relationships are
available to all vendors whose products are available on our
platform, not all vendors participate in these relationships.
is not a
Participation
consideration when determining whether or not a vendor's
products will be made available on the platform.
– Executing transactions in securities or other instruments
– Broker-dealer services for our own account
– Research services
– Consulting services
– Performance evaluation services
– Investment banking services
– Banking or insurance services
Non-Cash Compensation
Other Interests in Client Transactions, Margin
3.
Loans and Credit Lines:
We and our Financial Advisors receive non-cash compensation
from mutual fund companies, investment managers, unit
investment trust sponsors, annuity providers, insurance vendors
and sponsors of investment products (including, but not limited
to, ETFs) that we distribute. This compensation includes the
following:
You may choose to engage in leverage strategies involving the
assets in your eligible non-retirement, non-custodial accounts. You
may also use assets in your eligible securities accounts to
collateralize margin loans and purpose credit lines.
– Occasional gifts up to $100 ($300 beginning in April
2026) per vendor per year.
You must meet certain eligibility requirements and complete loan
documentation prior to using margin or applying for credit line
loan. Specifically, you will be required to execute a separate margin
agreement with us or loan documents with UBS Bank or UBS
Credit Corp.
– Occasional meals, tickets or other entertainment of
reasonable and customary value. The thresholds and
limits for gifts and entertainment are designed to
mitigate any conflicts related to recommending the
products of the providers of such gifts, meals or
entertainment.
Securities backed financing involves special risks and is not
suitable for everyone. For further information, please see the
UBS Financial Services Inc. Loan Disclosure Statement, which
is available from your Financial Advisor.
is
result
Credit line loans are either non-purpose or purpose loans. Non-
purpose loans generally may not be used to purchase, trade or
carry securities but may be used for other liquidity needs such as
personal expenses, real estate transactions, or other needs.
Additionally, non-purpose proceeds may be used when requested
by a client to invest in: (i) select private equity funds or (ii) floating
rate notes. They may also be used to purchase precious metals (for
example, gold), which may
in Financial Advisor
compensation on both the non-purpose loan and the use of loan
proceeds. Purpose loans may be used to purchase, trade or carry
securities or may be used for other liquidity needs such as personal
– Sponsorship support of educational events the Financial
Advisors arrange for clients and prospective clients.
– Contributions made at the firm level toward seminars
and educational programs for Financial Advisors. These
contributions can be significant both per vendor and in
the aggregate across vendors. While Financial Advisors
do not receive any portion of these payments, the
conflict presented
that a Financial Advisor’s
attendance and participation in educational or training
forums, and the increased exposure to vendors who
sponsor these events, could to lead Financial Advisors
to recommend the products and services of those
vendors over the products of other vendors. These
seminars and educational programs often include
reasonable meals and refreshments that are incidental
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expenses, real estate transactions, or other needs. Please review
your loan agreement to make sure you understand which type of
loan you have and that you ensure you are in compliance with its
terms.
to recommend the use of credit lines, rather than the sale
of securities, to meet cash needs, because we receive
compensation related to the
loan as well as the
investments used to secure the loan. We benefit if you
draw down on the loan to meet liquidity needs rather
than sell securities or other investments and have a
financial incentive to recommend products or manage an
account in order to maintain the loan. We also receive
compensation in connection with investments made with
the proceeds of the loan, where applicable.
4. Principal Transactions and Agency Cross Trades
You are responsible for independently evaluating if a credit line
loan is appropriate for your needs, if the lending terms are
acceptable, and whether the loan will have potential adverse tax
or other consequences to you. Your decision whether to arrange
a loan or draw down on your loan and how you use your loan
proceeds is not encompassed within our advisory relationship.
The lending relationship is governed exclusively by the Credit
Line Agreement between you and UBS Bank or UBS Credit Corp,
and any interaction you have with your Financial Advisor in
connection with applying for or obtaining a credit line is in his
or her capacity as broker, not as an investment adviser.
If we act as your broker, we and/or our affiliates may execute
transactions on your behalf as your agent or as principal for our
own account on the other side of the transaction from you.
Similarly, we or our affiliates may, in transactions involving clients’
securities, act as agent while also representing another client on
the other side of the transaction. We may also have a position
in, or enter purchase or sale orders for, securities recommended
to clients in the normal course of its business as a broker-dealer.
We and/or our affiliates may profit from such positions or
transactions in securities.
You will pay interest to UBS Bank or UBS Credit Corp. on the
loans you obtain from them in addition to other fees you pay
related to the investments used to secure the loan. The interest
rate charged in connection with a credit line loan from our
affiliates may be higher than that charged by other lenders. UBS
Bank pays servicing fee to UBS based on the amount of
outstanding loan balances, irrespective of the type or level of
interest rate, to compensate UBS for referring clients and for
administrative and operational support relating to the loan.
UBS and our affiliates expect to earn a profit whenever we engage
in principal transactions with you, and depending on the type of
security, we may include a profit margin in the price we pay or
charge you, by marking up or marking down the price of the
security.
Our advisory program accounts do not offer the ability to conduct
principal transactions, except in limited circumstances.
In the event you maintain a loan balance on a non-purpose loan,
your Financial Advisor will receive compensation primarily based
upon the outstanding balance and the corresponding spread on
the loan. This provides an incentive for your Financial Advisor to
refer you for a non-purpose loan and to draw down on the loan.
Your Financial Advisors does not receive any portion of the
interest or fees paid to UBS, UBS Bank or UBS Credit Corp on
margin or purpose loans.
Defaults. Margin and Credit Lines are full recourse, demand
loans. UBS, UBS Bank or UBS Credit Corp., as the case may be,
may demand repayment at any time. You may need to deposit
additional cash or collateral, repay part or all of the loan or sell
securities if the value of the portfolio declines below the required
loan-to-value ratio or if the required collateral is not maintained
(commonly referred to as a “margin call”). You are personally
responsible for repaying the margin loan or Credit line loan in
full, regardless of the value of the collateral.
the
In accordance with the provisions of Section 11(a) of
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, we may execute transactions
on the floors of national or regional securities exchanges for
managed client accounts where appropriate. Additionally, if
appropriate client consent is obtained and required disclosure
is made for an advisory account, agency cross transactions may
be effected for customer accounts to the extent permitted by
law. Agency cross transactions are transactions in which we or
our affiliates act as broker for the party or parties on both sides
the transactions. In these circumstances, we will receive
of
compensation from parties on both sides of these transactions
(the amount of which may vary) and, consequently, we will have
a potentially conflicting division of loyalties and responsibilities.
C.
Advice/Services to Other Clients and Activities in
our Proprietary Accounts
We and our affiliates provide investment banking, research,
brokerage, investment advisory and other services for different
types of clients. In providing those services, we and our affiliates
may:
–
give advice to, or take actions for, those clients or for
our own accounts or accounts of our affiliates that
differs from advice given to, or the timing and nature of
actions taken for you.
–
buy and sell securities for our own or other accounts,
–
act as a market maker or an underwriter for
securities recommended, purchased or sold.
Failure to promptly meet a request for additional collateral (a
margin call) or repayment or other circumstances (e.g., a rapidly
declining market) could cause us, in the case of margin loans,
or our affiliate, in the case of credit lines, and in our
discretion, to liquidate or instruct us to liquidate some or all
of the collateral account(s) or accounts to meet the margin
loan or credit line requirements or to repay all or a portion of
the outstanding margin or credit line obligations. Depending on
market circumstances, the prices obtained for the securities may
be less than favorable. Any required liquidations may result in
adverse tax consequences. UBS, our affiliates and employees do
not provide legal or tax advice. You should consult your legal
and tax advisors regarding the legal and tax implications of
margin borrowing and using securities as collateral for a loan.
Neither UBS, our affiliates nor our Financial Advisors will act
as investment adviser to you with respect to the liquidation
of securities to meet a margin or purpose loan call or credit
line loan demand. In addition, as creditors, we and our
affiliates have interests that are adverse to you. Our
affiliated lenders have the right to protect their own
commercial interests
UBS and its Financial Advisors have a financial incentive
UBS and our affiliates occasionally may not be free to divulge or
act upon certain information in their possession on behalf of
investment advisory or other clients. We are not obligated to
execute any transaction for your account that we believe to be
improper under applicable law or rules or contrary to our own
policies. In particular, you should note that some of our programs
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funds they manage and promote.
may recommend asset allocations or analyze markets and the
economy in a different way than would be recommended by some
of our research, trading or other departments.
We have adopted policies and procedures that limit transactions
for our proprietary accounts and the accounts of our employees.
These policies and procedures are designed to prevent, among
other things, improper or abusive conduct when there may be
a potential conflict with the interests of a client.
Trading Activity
Under those agreements, we share fees with or receive fees
from our affiliates for the referral or solicitation of clients and
investors or for services provided to clients. These payments will
vary, depending on the type of agreement, product or the
nature and extent of the services provided, and may continue
as long as the client account is maintained with UBS or our
affiliate, for an agreed upon period, or as compensation for
distribution services in the case of interests in financial products
sold (such as interests in private funds). Arrangements may also
be based on a percentage of revenue received.
The vast majority of our exchange-listed securities and over-the-
counter (OTC) orders are executed through our affiliate, UBS
Securities LLC, which executes orders as either principal or as
agent, depending on the circumstances and type of account
involved and receives compensation for those services.
ITEM 12. BROKERAGE PRACTICES
Our Financial Planning Services do not include the review
or recommendation of broker-dealers for client
transactions.
ITEM 13. REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
Third Party Arrangements: We also have a referral program in
which UBS enters into solicitation arrangements with third parties
that we compensate for referring or soliciting their clients to
participate in our Advisory or trust services programs. The
compensation these solicitors receive is generally a portion of the
advisory fees we receive from referred clients. There are conflicts
of interest that arise when we compensate third parties for
solicitation activities. The fee solicitors receive may provide greater
compensation to the third party than other similar arrangements
and motivate the third party to recommend our services or
programs over other similar services or programs that involve less
lucrative fee-sharing arrangements. Third-party solicitors will
provide detailed information at the time of the referral regarding
the compensation arrangement with UBS and the related conflicts
of interest.
Branch or Market Managers or their delegates are responsible
for confirming that the Financial Planning Services are timely
delivered to clients in accordance with the terms of the services
agreements.
The financial planning reports that are prepared as part of the
Financial Planning Service are subject to different levels of review,
depending upon the report being used. The reviews are
described below.
Financial Goal Analysis: The FGA reports consist of various pre-
determined sections and can include additional sections selected
based on discussions between the financial advisor and the
client. Each section includes static text that cannot be changed or
modified by the individual users.
The Financial Planning Group reviews the completed table of
contents for FGA reports where fees of $10,000 or greater are
charged to confirm that appropriate plan sections or modules
are included, or that any exclusions are documented or
explained.
We also have solicitation arrangements under which we and/or
our Financial Advisors receive compensation for referring
clients to a third party who will provide investment advisory
or other services to the client. The compensation we receive is
usually a portion of the advisory fee the third party receives
from its clients and will continue as long as the referred client
remains invested in an advisory program with the third party. In
certain circumstances we may also receive commission revenue
for transactions those third parties execute through our firm. It
is our practice to disclose to the client being referred the terms
of the arrangement, including the maximum compensation
payable to us and/ or our Financial Advisors or a third party, as
the case may be. We also may refer clients to a third party for
investment in private funds managed by the third party. In those
cases, we will typically enter into a placement agent agreement
with the third-party manager (or a private fund that it manages)
that describes the terms of the arrangement and compensation
paid to UBS. The compensation we receive under these
arrangements with third parties presents a conflict of interest
since it provides an incentive for UBS and its Financial Advisors to
refer clients to a third party that offers us compensation, or
greater levels of compensation for their products or services over
other third parties. We address these conflicts by providing
detailed information at the time of the referral regarding the
compensation arrangement with the third party and the related
conflicts of interest.
Preferred Plans: In order to use this service, Financial Advisors
must have certain education or training experience and must be
approved by the Financial Planning Group. Except for certain pre-
approved Financial Advisors, preferred plan reports are reviewed
and approved by the Financial Planning Group or a Wealth
Planning Specialist or Strategist prior to delivery to clients.
Financial Advisors with a certain amount of experience using
Preferred Planning are not required to submit their plans to the
Financial Planning Group for review. However, the Financial
Planning Group will review a sample of those plans on a
periodic (generally, quarterly) basis, which may result in further
reviews or a requirement to update or correct a plan for a client.
ITEM 14. CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER
COMPENSATION
We and our affiliates also have arrangements with some
third-party investment managers under which we and/or certain
of our Financial Advisors provide research (within the meaning
of Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), and
in return, the investment manager places brokerage transactions
with us for execution, subject to best execution practices and
requirements. The research services provided generally may be
in the form of written reports or telephone contacts or
personal meetings with security analysts, economists, or
meetings hosted by our Financial Advisors with corporate or
industry spokespersons. UBS or our Financial Advisors also
Arrangements with Affiliates: We have referral agreements with
our affiliates that outline: (1) how we refer clients to them, (2)
how they refer clients to us, (3) how we act as solicitor for their
advisory services and/or wrap fee programs, (4) how we refer
clients to them for services other than advisory services, and (5)
how we are compensated when we refer investors into private
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may recommend or refer clients to third-party investment
managers that place brokerage transactions with us.
require clients to custody account assets with UBS. However, we
may, on an exception basis, accept certain accounts whose assets
are custodied with other financial institutions who meet the
definition of a qualified custodian.
ITEM 16. INVESTMENT DISCRETION
The differences in the form or amount of compensation paid to us
by different investment managers for client referrals or research
products create a conflict between our interests and the interests
of the clients referred because of the incentive to make referrals to
those investment managers that offer us greater compensation
than others.
Our Financial Planning Services do not involve the delegation or
exercise of discretion on our part over your assets. We offer
discretionary portfolio management services which are described
in a separate brochure (ubs.com/formadv). Please contact your
Financial Advisor with questions.
ITEM 17. VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES
Our Financial Planning Services do not include proxy
voting services.
ITEM 18. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Referral arrangements for financing business. We have certain
agreements whereby we refer our customers to certain lenders,
on a non-exclusive basis, for specific financing opportunities not
available at UBS or its affiliates. These lenders may be able to
assist clients in securing financing for specialized borrowing
needs. It is our practice to disclose to the client being referred
the roles of UBS and the lender in connection with such referral
and that we receive a referral fee from the lender. Upon the
successful completion of a transaction, the lender will pay us a
referral fee, which will vary depending upon the lender and/or the
amount of the financing. A portion of the fee we receive is paid
to the Financial Advisor.
UBS Financial Services Inc. is a qualified custodian (as defined in
SEC Rule 206(4)-2. As a result, we have not included the balance
sheet required under “Financial Information” of this Form ADV.
• As of the date of this Brochure, there is no financial
condition that is reasonably likely to impair our ability
to meet our contractual commitment to our clients.
• Our Firm has not been the subject of a
bankruptcy petition at any time during the last
ten years.
Referral Arrangements for Annuities and Insurance Business.
UBS offers a referral program for property and casualty insurance,
high limit disability insurance, certain life insurance products and
products for certain international clients, pension risk transfer
services, and Medicare supplemental insurance plans. Under these
programs, a Financial Advisor
refers a client to a third-party
general agency ("General Agency") or other third party firm
(“Third-Party Firm”) that sells the insurance or annuity policy
directly to the client. The General Agency or other Third-Party
Firm then pays UBS a portion of the commission it receives from
the insurance company that issues the policy or the fee that the
Third-Party firm receives from the client ("Referral Fee"). The fees
and charges paid by clients, as well as the Referral Fee paid to UBS,
will differ based on the type of policy and a variety of other factors.
Financial Advisors receive a portion of the amounts UBS receives
based on the grid rate applicable to them. Clients will receive
disclosures from their Financial Advisor when a referral is going to
be made.
Other Compensation: We receive compensation from various
sources related to the products and services we offer, including
compensation from third parties. For details regarding sources of
compensation please see Item 11.B. Participation or Interest in
Client Transactions.
ITEM 15. CUSTODY
UBS Financial Services Inc. is a qualified custodian and has
custody of client funds and securities. Generally, except for our
Financial Planning Services, for our advisory programs, we
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a subsidiary of UBS AG. Member FINRA. Member SIPC.
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Additional Brochure: RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES PROGRAM (2026-03-31)
View Document Text
UBS Financial Services
1000 Harbor Blvd.
Weehawken, NJ 07086
201-352-3000
http://financialservicesinc.ubs.com
March 31, 2026
SEC File number 801-7163
UBS RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTING PROGRAMS
UBS RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES (RPCS)
UBS RETIREMENT PLAN GUIDED SOLUTIONS
-Retirement Plan Advisor Program (RPA)
-Retirement Plan Manager Program (RPM)
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of UBS Financial Services Inc. and our
Retirement Plan Consulting Services Program and Retirement Plan Guided Solutions Programs that you should consider
before becoming a client of either Program.
If you have any questions about the content of this brochure, please contact us at 888-526-7454. The information in
this brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or by any
state securities authority.
Additional information about UBS Financial Services Inc. is also available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Please note that registration as an investment adviser does not imply a particular level of skill or training.
This Form ADV Disclosure Brochure applies to the Retirement Plan Consulting Services Program, Retirement Plan
Advisor Program, and Retirement Plan Manager Program at UBS Financial
Services Inc. We will not provide another copy of the Form ADV Disclosure Brochure during your
program engagement unless there are material changes to the document we originally provided to you. Annually
we will provide you with a copy of our updated Form ADV Disclosure Brochure or a summary of material changes
from the brochure previously provided to you. The brochure is also available at
ubs.com/us/en/wealth/misc/AccountDisclosures.html.
Please retain this document for future reference as it contains important information about our Retirement Plan
Consulting and Retirement Plan Guided Solutions Programs. You may obtain a copy of the current Form ADV
Disclosure at any time by contacting your Financial Advisor.
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Item 2. Material Changes
This section describes the material changes to our UBS Retirement Plan Consulting Services Program and Retirement
Plan Guided Solutions Programs Form ADV Disclosure Brochure since amendment of our Form ADV on March 31, 2025.
Item 4. (Advisory Business), Section B- Our Advisory Services
This section has been amended by deleting all references to the Strategic Plan Provider Program as the Strategic Plan
Provider Program has been eliminated as an offering effective January 1, 2026.
Item 4. (Advisory Business), Section B- Our Advisory Services
This section has been Amended by consolidating and clarifying the differences between the three advisory programs
described in this brochure and by adding a chart to assist in comparing certain aspects of the three advisory programs.
This section was further amended by deleting the description of Financial Wellness Essentials which has been eliminated
and was not available to new clients as of March 31, 2025.
Item 5. (Fees and Compensation), Section E- Compensation Practices
This section has been updated and consolidated to describe the standard compensation plan for Financial Advisors and
the available awards.
Item 5. (Fees and Compensation), Section F- Other Compensation Practices
This section has been updated by consolidating and re-stating how our compensation practices are described.
Item 8. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
This section has been amended to consolidate and clarify the methods of analysis used to determine appropriate
investments in the Programs.
Item 10. (Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations), Section B- Executive Officers and Board of Directors
This section was updated to add Patricia McCarthy as Head of the Workplace Wealth Solutions Business for UBS Wealth
Management Americas.
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Item 3. Table of Contents
Item 2. Material Changes .......................................................................................................................................... 2
About UBS Financial Services Inc. ............................................................................................................................... 7
Item 4. Advisory Business ........................................................................................................................................ 11
A. Our Firm and Corporate Structure ..................................................................................................................... 11
B. Our Advisory Services ......................................................................................................................................... 11
1. Retirement Plan Consulting Services .............................................................................................................. 12
2. Retirement Plan Guided Solutions Programs .................................................................................................. 14
3. Employee Educational Consulting................................................................................................................. 17
4. Employer Sponsored Health Savings Account Investment Consulting ............................................................ 17
5. Limitations on Our Services ........................................................................................................................... 18
6. Termination ................................................................................................................................................... 20
7. Other Investment Advisory Services ............................................................................................................... 20
8. Education and Business Standards of Advisors Who Provide Program Advisory Services ................................. 20
C. How We Tailor Our Advisory Services ................................................................................................................. 20
D. Provision of Portfolio Management Services in Wrap Fee Programs .................................................................... 21
E. Assets Under Management ................................................................................................................................ 21
Item 5. Fees and Compensation .............................................................................................................................. 22
A. Program Fees ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
B. Billing Practices .................................................................................................................................................. 23
C. Fees/Other Charges Not Covered By Your Program Fee ..................................................................................... 24
D. Refund of Fees Paid ........................................................................................................................................... 25
E. Compensation Practices .................................................................................................................................... 25
F. Other Compensation Practices ............................................................................................................................ 26
Item 6. Performance Based Fees and Side by Side Management ................................................................................ 27
Item 7. Type of Clients ............................................................................................................................................ 27
A. Type of Clients ................................................................................................................................................... 27
B. Requirements for Participation in the Programs .................................................................................................. 27
1. Asset Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 27
2. Custody and Other Account Services ............................................................................................................. 27
3. Plan Information............................................................................................................................................ 28
4. Program Agreement ...................................................................................................................................... 28
5. Investments ................................................................................................................................................... 28
6. Broker of Record ........................................................................................................................................... 28
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7. Reliance of Plan Fiduciaries and Limits of Program Advisory Responsibility ..................................................... 28
8. Implementing Our Advice .............................................................................................................................. 29
9. Electronic Delivery of Documents .................................................................................................................. 29
Item 8. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss .......................................................................... 29
A. Retirement Plan Consulting Services .................................................................................................................. 30
B. Retirement Plan Advisor .................................................................................................................................... 31
C. Retirement Plan Manager .................................................................................................................................. 33
D. Reliance on Fund Information ........................................................................................................................... 34
E. Risks Associated with Certain Investments in the RPCS Program and/or RPGS Programs ................................... 34
Item 9. Disciplinary History ...................................................................................................................................... 36
Item 10. Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ........................................................................................ 40
A. Our Business ..................................................................................................................................................... 40
B. Executive Officers and Board of Directors .......................................................................................................... 41
Item 11. Investment Adviser Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ......... 41
A. Investment Adviser Code of Ethics .................................................................................................................... 41
B. Sources of Compensation from Third Parties ..................................................................................................... 42
C. Other Interests in Client Transactions ................................................................................................................ 44
Item 12. Brokerage Practices ................................................................................................................................... 44
Item 13. Review of Accounts ................................................................................................................................... 44
Item 14. Client Referrals .......................................................................................................................................... 45
Item 15. Custody .................................................................................................................................................... 46
Item 16. Investment Discretion ................................................................................................................................ 46
Item 17. Voting Client Securities .............................................................................................................................. 46
Item 18. Financial Information ................................................................................................................................. 46
EXHIBIT A – SUMMARY OF MATERIAL CHANGES ..................................................................................................... 47
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References in this Brochure to:
– “AAC” means the Firm’s Asset Allocation Committee responsible for establishing strategic asset allocations within
the Risk-Based Model Portfolios for use in the RPCS Program.
– “Advisor” means a UBS Financial Advisor who provides services under the Programs. Financial Advisors may provide
other services to UBS clients outside of the Programs, including other advisory offerings and brokerage services. A
Financial Advisor who obtained the Retirement Plan Consulting Services designation is referred to as a Retirement
Plan Consultant (RPC see definition below). A Financial Advisor providing advisory services from the UBS Workplace
Wealth Solutions Branch (WWS Branch) is a Plan Advisor (see definition below).
– “Affiliates” or “affiliates” means any and all entities that, either directly or indirectly, control, are controlled by, or
are under common control with, UBS Financial Services Inc.
– “Agreement” or “Program Agreement” means the Retirement Plan Consulting Services Agreement, Retirement Plan
Advisor Agreement, or Retirement Plan Manager Agreement, as applicable.
– “AM” or “UBS Asset Management” means UBS Asset Management (Americas) Inc., which is a sub-advisor to the
Retirement Plan Manager Program and an affiliate of UBS FS. UBS AM is responsible for discretionary management of
the Retirement Plan Manager Program investments.
– "Asset Management (AM) Research Forums” represent investment professionals in UBS Asset Management,
responsible for the selection, review, and monitoring of investments available in the Retirement Plan Manager
Program.
– “Eligible Investments” means the investments that are permitted in each respective Program and for which a review
has been conducted by UBS, and which are also available on the client’s Plan Provider platform.
– “ERISA” is the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended. References to definitional sections of
ERISA are, to the extent practical, applicable to plans that are not subject to ERISA.
– “Health Savings Account (HSA) Investment Consulting” means the investment consulting services that an RPC or Plan
Advisor provides to employers that offer a Health Savings Account investment platform (“HSA Platform”)
– “HSA Platform” or “Health Savings Account Investment Platform” means an investment platform offered by an
employer in conjunction with a company’s health care plan that allows employees to invest the funds in their individual
health saving accounts.
– “In-Plan Retirement Income Products” means a potential plan investment and distribution option providing a stream of
income funded by a plan participant’s plan account. The income stream is generally designed to commence at
retirement and last throughout an individual’s retirement. These products may take a variety of different forms and may
be eligible for use in the RPCS and RPA programs provided the Plan sponsor so elects and they are approved through
UBS’s due diligence process.
– "Internal Revenue Code” or “IRC” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
– “IRPC” or “Institutional and Retirement Plan Consulting Investment Committee” a committee of investment
professionals in the Investment Manager Analysis Group (“IMA”) and program management professionals from
Workplace Wealth Solutions group of UBS Financial Services Inc., that are responsible for managing the RPA
Approved List and designating the status, including “On Watch” status, of Eligible Investments within the RPA
Program.
– “Model Portfolios” means the Risk-Based Models offered in the RPCS Program.
– “Plan” or “plan” means: a participant-directed defined contribution retirement plan, including plans subject to
ERISA, IRC Section 457 deferred compensation plans for governmental or tax-exempt organizations, IRC section
403(b) plans, nonqualified retirement plans, or health savings account investment platforms, as applicable. However,
it specifically does not include plans covering only the business owner(s) and spouse(s), such as solo 401(k)s.
– “Plan Advisor” means the UBS Financial Advisor working in the UBS Workplace Wealth Solutions Branch who
provides advisory services to a Plan under the RPM, RPA, or RPCS Program. Plan Advisors are considered investment
professionals for purposes of the ADV 2B.
– “Plan Provider” Plan Provider means the third-party service provider(s) engaged to provide recordkeeping and/or
custodial services for a Plan covered by a Program.
– “Program” or “programs” means the Retirement Plan Consulting Services Program, Retirement Plan Advisor
Program, and Retirement Plan Manager Program described in this brochure, as applicable.
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– “Program Fee” means the fee payable under the RPCS Program, RPA Program, or RPM Program, as applicable.
– “RPA” or “Retirement Plan Advisor” means the UBS Retirement Plan Advisor Program described in this brochure
which offers non-discretionary investment advisory services through an Advisor.
– “RPA Approved List” means the list of Eligible Investments managed by the UBS Institutional and Retirement Plan
Consulting Investment Committee that are approved for use within the RPA Program.
– “RPA Program Agreement” means the UBS Retirement Plan Advisor Agreement that covers the RPA Program.
– “RPCS” or “Retirement Plan Consulting Services”, means the UBS Retirement Plan Consulting Services Program
described in this brochure which offers tailored retirement plan consulting and investment advisory services through a
select group of Retirement Plan Consultants and Plan Advisors.
– “RPC” or “Retirement Plan Consultant” means a UBS Financial Advisor that has satisfied Firm requirements and
received the Firm designation of Retirement Plan Consultant, as set forth in greater detail below in our description of
the education and business standards of our Advisors.
– “RPCS Fee” means the fee payable for clients in the RPCS Program under a Retirement Plan Consulting Services
Agreement, a Retirement Plan Consulting Services with Investment Menu Discretion Services Agreement, or a
Retirement Plan Consulting Services with Discretionary or Non-Discretionary Models Agreement, as applicable.
– “RPCS Investment Discretion Services” means Retirement Plan Consulting Services where your Retirement Plan
Consultant or Plan Advisor exercises discretion over your Plan’s investment menu and/or Model Portfolios.
– “RPCS Program Agreement” or “Consulting Agreement” means the Retirement Plan Consulting Services Agreement
covering any of the RPCS services in this brochure.
– “RPCS with Discretionary Models Agreement” means the Retirement Plan Consulting Services Agreement that
authorizes your RPC or Plan Advisor to exercise discretion in managing the Risk-Based Models offered to your RPCS
Plan.
– “RPCS with Investment Menu Discretion Agreement” means the Retirement Plan Consulting Services. Agreement
authorizing your RPC or Plan Advisor to exercise investment discretion over selecting your plan’s investment menu.
– “RPCS with Investment Menu Discretion Services” or “Investment Menu Discretion Services” means Retirement Plan
Consulting Services where your Retirement Plan Consultant or Plan Advisor exercises discretion over selecting your
Plan’s investment menu.
– “RPGS” or “Retirement Plan Guided Solutions” means the UBS Retirement Plan Guided Solutions Programs described
in this brochure which offer investment advisory services and includes the Retirement Plan Advisor Program and the
Retirement Plan Manager Program.
– “RPGS Fee” means the fee payable for all clients in the RPA Program or RPM Program under a Retirement Plan
Advisor Agreement or Retirement Plan Manager Agreement, as applicable.
– “RPM” or “Retirement Plan Manager” means the UBS Retirement Plan Manager Program described in this brochure
which offers an investment menu that is managed by the Firm on a discretionary basis.
– “RPM Approved List” means the investments that are permitted in the RPM Program and for which a review has
been conducted by UBS Asset Management (AM) Research Forums
– “RPM Investment Menu” represents the investment menu clients in the RPM Program adopt that is based on the
RPM Approved List of investments and menu design established by UBS.
– “RPM Program Agreement” means any UBS Retirement Plan Manager Agreement that covers the RPM Program.
– “UBS” or “UBS FS”, unless otherwise noted, means UBS Financial Services Inc.
– “UBS Workplace Wealth Solutions Branch” or “WWS Branch” means the UBS Branch operating within the
Workplace Wealth Solutions division, which oversees any Plans which are being serviced by a Plan Advisor.
– “We”, or “Us”, or the “Firm”, unless otherwise noted, refers to UBS Financial Services Inc.
– “You” or “Your” or “Yours” refer to the Plan, Plan sponsor, or employer as appropriate.
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About UBS Financial Services Inc.
UBS Financial Services Inc. (“UBS”) is one of the nation’s leading securities firms, serving the investment and capital
needs of individual, corporate and institutional clients. We are a member of all principal securities and commodities
exchanges in the United States including the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). Our parent company, UBS Group AG
is a global, integrated investment services firm and one of the world’s leading banks. We are registered to act as a
broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.
As a registered investment adviser, we complete Part I of Form ADV, which contains additional information about our
business and our affiliates. This information is publicly available through our filings with the US Securities and Exchange
Commission (“SEC”) at adviserinfo.sec.gov.
This information is current as of the date of this brochure and is subject to change at our discretion.
Recommendations to Transfer Plan Assets from Another Financial Institution
If an Advisor made a verbal or written recommendation (rather than providing only information and education about
the factors to consider) to transfer the servicing for all or part of a Plan from another financial institution to UBS, the
Advisor is required to have considered whether the Plan would be giving up any economically significant benefits (such
as the effects of breakpoints, rights of accumulation, rights of exchange, share classes, surrender charges, index annuity
caps, participation rates or any other similar types of investment product level fees or features) by transferring the
servicing of the Plan from another financial institution to UBS, that the costs associated with the Plan at UBS are
expected to be reasonable for the services and benefits provided, and as of the date of the recommendation the
transfer is in the best interest of the Plan and it would benefit from one or more of the following: receiving additional
services and/or other features (such as holistic advice and planning); a broader and/or more diversified array of
investment options than those offered at the existing financial institution; and/or UBS offering of advisory services and
an asset-based fee.
Transferring Plan Assets from a Brokerage Account to an Advisory Account
If your Advisor makes a recommendation (rather than providing only information and education about the factors to
consider) that you add (or move) retirement assets from a brokerage account to an advisory program at UBS, the
Advisor will have determined that as of the date of the recommendation and based upon your investment profile, the
expected investment strategy, investment preferences, and additional information you provide, that it is in the Plan’s
best interest because it would benefit from one of more of the following account services and features: ongoing
account monitoring, discretionary management or non-discretionary investment advice, access to affiliated/third-party
managers, and automatic account rebalancing; and the asset-based fees and other costs of the UBS advisory services
are reasonable for these services and features.
Conducting Business with UBS: Important Distinctions Between Brokerage and Advisory Services
As a wealth management firm providing services to clients in the United States, UBS Financial Services Inc. is registered
with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a broker-dealer and an investment adviser, offering both
investment advisory and brokerage services.1
Our clients work with their Advisors to determine the services that are most appropriate given their financial goals and
circumstances. Based on the services you request, we act in our capacity as an investment adviser, as a broker-dealer,
or as both. Most of our Advisors are qualified and licensed to provide both brokerage and investment advisory services.
You may obtain information about your Advisor, their licenses, educational background, employment history, and
if they have had any problems with regulators or received serious complaints from investors through the FINRA
BrokerCheck service available from FINRA at finra.org, or from the Securities and Exchange Commission at
adviserinfo.sec.gov.
1 Examples of our advisory programs and services include our fee-based financial planning services and our ACCESS, Portfolio Management Program,
Managed Accounts Consulting, UBS Consolidated Advisory Program, UBS Institutional Consulting, Retirement Plan Consulting Services Program,
UBS Strategic Advisor, UBS Strategic Wealth Portfolio, and Personalized Asset Consulting and Evaluation (PACE) programs. Examples of our
brokerage accounts include our Resource Management Account® and the International Resource Management Account.
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In addition, some of our Advisors hold educational credentials, such as the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM (CFP®)2
designation. Holding a professional designation typically indicates that the Financial Advisor has completed certain
courses or continuing education. However, a Financial Advisor’s professional designation does not change the
obligations of UBS as a firm in providing investment advisory or brokerage services to you.
It is important to understand that investment advisory and brokerage services are separate and distinct, and each is
governed by different laws and separate arrangements that we may have with you. The specific services we provide, our
relationship with you and our legal duties to you in each arrangement are described in our applicable contracts with
you.
This section summarizes the key distinctions between brokerage and investment advisory services and our respective
duties and obligations. We encourage you to review this information carefully, along with your applicable contracts,
and discuss it with your Financial Advisor.
Our Services as an Investment Adviser and Relationship with You
We believe that professional investment advisory programs can help investors pursue their investment objectives.
However, the fees and expenses associated with advisory services may exceed those that apply to brokerage services.
Advisory products are not for everyone. Please speak with your Financial Advisor for additional information.
– In our capacity as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act, we offer a number of investment
advisory services and programs, including fee-based financial planning, discretionary account management
and non-discretionary. Investment advisory programs, and advice on the selection of investment managers,
mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and other securities offered through our investment advisory programs.
– The fees for these services and programs are calculated as a percentage of assets in the account or a flat or annual
fee and are charged on an ongoing basis.
– When we act as your investment adviser, we will enter into a written agreement with you expressly acknowledging
our investment advisory relationship and describing our specific obligations to you. At the beginning of our advisory
relationship, we provide this Form ADV brochure which provides detailed information about, among other things: the
advisory services we provide; our fees, personnel, other business activities and financial industry affiliations; and
conflicts between our interests and your interests.
Our Responsibilities to You as an Investment Adviser
When you participate in one of our Advisory Programs, we are considered to have a fiduciary relationship with you
under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Our responsibilities include the obligation to:
– Disclose to you all material facts, including conflicts between our interests and your interests.
– Inform you if we or our affiliates receive additional compensation from you or a third-party as a result of our
relationship with you.
– Seek best execution where we direct trading of your security transactions.
– Obtain your informed consent for principal trades and agency cross trades after providing appropriate disclosure
before engaging in transactions with you for our own account or that of an affiliate (principal trades) or where we or
our affiliates act as broker for parties on both sides of the transactions.
– Treat you and our other advisory clients fairly and equitably, without unfairly favoring one client to the disadvantage
of another.
– Act in your best interest based on our reasonable beliefs and in the event of a conflict of interest, place your interests
before our own.
– Make informed recommendations that we reasonably determine are appropriate for you given your individual
financial situation, investment objectives and goals and that are consistent with any restrictions you have placed
on us.
When we provide investment advisory services, our fiduciary status under the federal retirement laws depends on the
nature of the specific services we have agreed to provide to you. Please see your applicable agreement and related
disclosures for more information.
2 Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM and federally registered CFP
(with flame design) in the US, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
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Ongoing Advice and Monitoring
If specified in your client agreement:
– We will provide advice and management services (as applicable) on an ongoing basis.
– We will also monitor your account investments (including cash and cash equivalents) and provide investment
recommendations on an ongoing basis.
Termination of your advisory account or agreement will end our investment advisory fiduciary relationship with you as it
pertains to the terminated account or services.
Conflict of Interest—Asset-Based Compensation
– When we act as your investment adviser, we and our representatives earn more when you invest more in your
Advisory Account, and we earn the same advisory fee rate regardless of how frequently you trade. We also receive
payments from third parties, including the investment products in which you invest, and their sponsors. These third-
party fees are disclosed in our Form ADV Brochure and the prospectus and other offering documents for the
applicable investment products.
– This creates an incentive for us to recommend that you:
– Increase the assets in your Advisory Accounts to increase our fees;
– Invest in investment products that result in greater compensation to us (including products and services provided
by us and our affiliates or those for which we receive a portion of product-level fees that you pay); and
– Maintain cash balances in a sweep investment or savings account with our affiliate.
Conflict of Interest—Principal Trades and Underwriting
– We may trade with you for our own accounts—a practice known as “principal trading.” This means that we can buy
investments from you, or sell them to you, including securities that we buy in bulk (or in an underwriting/IPO) and
then distribute to individual investors. But we can only do this with written disclosure and with your specific consent
to each transaction.
– When we trade on a principal basis, we earn compensation by marking up the price of securities we sell to you, or by
marking down the price of securities we buy from you, and from discounts and selling concessions for underwritings
and IPOs.
– This creates a UBS Firm-level incentive to:
– Offer securities that we have in inventory or where we are participating in an underwriting syndicate; and
– Execute your trade against our proprietary accounts.
Types of securities commonly traded on a principal basis include stock, fixed income securities, IPOs, certain closed-end
funds and municipal securities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, principal trading is subject to certain restrictions and
generally not permitted in the Programs described in this Brochure.
This Form ADV Disclosure Brochure describes the various conflicts of interests, compensation practices, and
limitations of the Programs described herein. You should review this Form ADV carefully and understand these
conflicts of interest and limitations, including but not limited to that you will pay fees for these services before you
decide to enroll in an Advisory Program.
The Form ADV Disclosure Brochures for all of our advisory programs can be found at ubs.com/advisorydisclosures. If you
have any questions or concerns, please speak with your Financial Advisor.
Additional information about the Firm’s brokerage business, related conflicts of interest and compensation practices is
available in the “Your Relationship with UBS” disclosure which is available online at ubs.com/relationshipwithubs.
Termination of your Advisory Account or agreement will end our investment advisory fiduciary relationship with you as
it pertains to the terminated account or services.
PLEASE NOTE: Although brokerage services are generally available for retirement plans at UBS, they are not available for
Plans, or that portion of a Plan, for which assets are not custodied on the UBS platform.
Our Services as a Broker-Dealer and Our Relationship with You
Although a brokerage relationship can be a cost-effective way of investing your assets, it is not for everyone. As a
brokerage client, you need to understand and agree to our service limitations and conflicts.
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– In our capacity as a broker-dealer, we provide a variety of services relating to investments in securities, including
investment research, trade execution and custody services. We may also make recommendations to you as a client
about whether to buy, sell or hold securities, and/or access banking-related services such as credit cards, mortgages,
credit lines and margin for your accounts. We do not make investment decisions for you or manage your accounts on
a discretionary basis. We will only buy or sell securities for brokerage accounts based on specific directions from you.
– We receive transaction-based compensation for trades you decide to enter into, which includes commissions,
administrative fees and compensation from third parties, all of which are disclosed to you.
– Unlike how we charge for investment advisory services, we do not charge or receive a separate fee for our advice or
recommendations and our recommendations are provided solely as incidental to our brokerage services.
Our Responsibilities to You as a Broker-Dealer
When UBS acts as a broker-dealer, including when we recommend securities transactions and/or banking-related
services in your account, recommend that you enroll in an investment advisory program or make any recommendation
on an account that has terminated investment advisory services, UBS does not act as a “fiduciary” under the federal
securities laws nor, as a registered investment adviser.
When we act as your broker-dealer, we are subject to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Securities Act of 1933,
the rules of self-regulatory organizations such as the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the rules of the
New York Stock Exchange and applicable state laws. When you have a brokerage account with us, we have the
following responsibilities:
– Fairness Obligation—We have a duty to deal fairly with you. Consistent with our duty of fairness, we are obligated to
make sure that the prices you receive when we execute transactions for you are reasonable and fair in light of
prevailing market conditions and that the commissions and other fees we charge you are not excessive.
– Seek Best Execution—Where we direct trading, to seek best execution of your securities transactions.
– Suitability—We must have a reasonable basis for believing that any securities recommendations we make to you are
suitable and appropriate for you, given your individual financial circumstances, needs and goals.
– Best Interest—If you are an “individual wealth management client” 3 we must have a reasonable basis for believing
that a recommendation of any securities transaction or investment strategy involving securities is in your best interest,
without placing the financial or other interest of the Firm or Advisor ahead of your interests. As part of our best
interest obligation, we must provide written full and fair disclosure of all material facts relating to the scope and
terms of our relationship with you.
– Principal Trading—We are permitted to buy securities from you or sell securities to you from our (or our affiliates)
own inventory, known as “principal trading” and earn a profit on those transactions. When we engage in principal
trades, we disclose the capacity in which we acted on your confirmation, though we are not required to
communicate this or obtain your consent in advance or to inform you of the profit earned on the
trades. Notwithstanding the foregoing, principal trading is subject to certain restrictions and in many cases not
allowed with respect to retirement plans subject to ERISA.
– Absent special circumstances, we are not held to the same legal standards that apply when providing investment
advisory services to you. Our legal obligations to disclose detailed information to you about the nature and scope of
our business, personnel, fees, conflicts between our interests and your interests and other matters are more limited
than when we are providing investment advisory services to you.
– No Monitoring—We have no duty to provide ongoing recommendations or monitor your investments. We are not
obligated to provide recommendations to you, or to update recommendations made previously, and not doing so
should not be viewed as a recommendation to hold an investment.
– Your Responsibility—You are responsible for independently ensuring that the investments in your accounts remain
appropriate given your investment objective, risk tolerance, financial circumstances and investment needs.
– Transaction-Based Compensation—We receive transaction-based compensation for trades you decide to enter into,
which includes commissions, administrative fees and compensation from third parties that are disclosed to you.
– No Separate Fee for Advice—Unlike how we charge for investment advisory services, we do not charge or receive a
separate fee for our advice or recommendations and our recommendations are provided solely as incidental to our
brokerage services.
3 “Individual Wealth Management client” is a natural person or the legal representative of a natural person who receives a recommendation from UBS
and uses it primarily for personal, family or household purposes.
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Conflict of Interest: Transaction Compensation
– When we act as a broker-dealer, we are compensated by the commissions and fees you pay us as well as through
revenue we receive from third parties that often include the sponsors of investment products on our platform. Your
Financial Advisor does not receive a portion of all of these amounts. As a result, some conflicts apply at the Financial
Advisor level, and some apply only to UBS at the firm level.
Financial Advisor Conflicts include incentives to recommend:
– Investments that result in greater compensation.
– That you trade more frequently.
UBS Firm-Level Conflicts include incentives to:
– Offer products and services that we or our affiliates create.
– Offer products and services from companies that offer us revenue.
– Maintain a sweep program for uninvested cash balances using our affiliate bank or money market funds of
our affiliates.
– Route trades to our affiliate for execution.
Conflict of Interest: Principal Trades and Underwriting
– We may trade with you for our own accounts. This means that we can buy investments from you, or sell them to
you, including securities that we buy in bulk or in an underwriting/Initial Public Offering (IPO) and then distribute to
individual investors.
When we trade on a principal basis, we earn compensation by marking up the price of securities we sell to you, or by
marking down the price of securities we buy from you, and from discounts and selling concessions for underwritings
and IPOs. This creates a UBS Firm-level incentive to:
– Offer securities that we have in inventory or where we are participating in an underwriting syndicate; and
– Execute your trade against our proprietary accounts.
Types of securities commonly traded on a principal basis include stocks, fixed income securities, IPOs, certain closed-end
funds and municipal securities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, principal trading is subject to certain restrictions and
generally not permitted in the Programs described in this Brochure.
Item 4. Advisory Business
This brochure describes our UBS Retirement Plan Consulting Services Program, which includes Health Savings Account
Investment Consulting, and UBS Retirement Plan Guided Solutions Programs which provide fee-based investment
advisory services to participant-directed defined contribution plans and other Plans, as further described below. This
brochure also describes certain Retirement Plan Education programs. We will acknowledge our status as a fiduciary
under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 for investment advice or selection services provided under the Programs. In
addition, we will acknowledge our status as a fiduciary under Section 3(21) of ERISA for any investment consulting
services we provide to Plans covered by ERISA and we will acknowledge fiduciary status as an investment manager
under Section 3(38) of ERISA where we provide discretionary investment services to Plans covered by ERISA.
A. Our Firm and Corporate Structure
UBS Financial Services Inc. was organized as a Delaware corporation on June 30, 1969. UBS Financial Services Inc.
became a registered investment adviser on January 22, 1971. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of UBS Americas Inc., a
Delaware corporation. UBS Americas Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, which in turn is a
wholly owned subsidiary of UBS AG, a Swiss stock corporation whose business purpose is the operation of a bank, with
a scope of operations extending to all types of banking, financial, advisory, trading and service activities in Switzerland
and abroad. UBS AG is in turn a wholly owned subsidiary of UBS Group AG, the holding company of the UBS Group.
B. Our Advisory Services
UBS provides advisory services to participant-directed defined contribution retirement plans and other plans, as
applicable, through different Retirement Advisory Programs: Retirement Plan Consulting Services Program (RPCS) and
Retirement Plan Guided Solutions Program (RPGS) which includes the Retirement Plan Advisor Program (“RPA”) or the
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Retirement Plan Manager Program (“RPM”). The ongoing advice you receive from your Advisor and/or UBS is one of
the key components and services provided. The following chart is a high-level comparison of the three Programs.
There are important differences among these Programs in terms of services, structure and administration, and Program
Fees. Please review this brochure carefully as you decide which program is appropriate for your investment needs.
RPA
RPM
ERISA Fiduciary Status
ERISA 3(21)
ERISA 3(38)
Discretionary vs. Non-
Discretionary Investment
Menu Services
Discretionary – UBS
manages the plan’s
investment menu
Non-discretionary – plan
sponsor retains
investment decision
making
RPCS
ERISA 3(21) by default;
or ERISA 3(38) if eligible
and elected
Both Discretionary and
Non-discretionary
options available,
depending on the client
and Program Guidelines
Who provides services
Financial Advisors, RPCs,
or Plan Advisors
Designated Retirement
Plan Consultants (RPCs)
or Plan Advisors
Financial Advisors, RPCs or
Plan Advisors with
discretionary management
delegated to UBS Asset
Management
For all Programs, a Financial Advisor may refer either a new or an existing Plan to the WWS Branch to be serviced, rather
than service the plan directly themselves. In these circumstances, the WWS Branch will review the plan’s needs and, if
appropriate, assign a Plan Advisor to deliver advisory services. All Advisors, including RPCs, Financial Advisors and Plan
Advisors are appropriately licensed and trained.
1. Retirement Plan Consulting Services
The RPCS Program offers the following services depending on the needs and type of Plan:
Plan Program Consulting
– Plan Provider Analysis. We can assist plan sponsors with a review and analysis of third-party Plan Providers. This
service may include an analysis of your current provider; development of criteria used in selecting service providers;
and evaluation of proposals received from prospective service providers. Analysis may include the same Plan
Providers who are available through UBS Retirement Plan Guided Solutions, as well as Plan Providers who are not
subject to review by UBS.
– Conversion Assistance. We can assist plan sponsors with conversion to a new Plan Provider, which may include
investment fund mapping and planning employee education strategies with respect to the conversion.
– Fiduciary Support. We can provide you with the UBS Defined Contribution Plan Fiduciary Kit, as well as periodic
newsletters and/or whitepapers which address retirement plan issues for plan fiduciaries.
– Plan Feature Review. We can assist you in benchmarking and reviewing various plan features including whether
they are meeting the needs of the plan and the plan participants.
– Fee Analysis and Benchmarking. We can assist you in conducting a benchmarking analysis of your plan’s fees and,
at your direction, will utilize data obtained from your Plan Provider.
– Plan Program Liaison. We can assist you in communicating with Plan Providers and other third-party service
providers regarding plan features, investments, services and fees.
– Additional Consulting. As agreed between us, we may also consult on matters related to news and developments
in the capital markets and asset classes based on information generally available from us or our affiliates, or more
specifically prepared for you based on publicly available information.
Retirement Plan Investment Consulting
– Investment Policy Statement (“IPS”) Assistance — We can assist you in the development and preparation, as well
as periodic review, of an Investment Policy Statement or investment selection and review criteria for investments
on the plan investment menu. The IPS describes your overall investment objectives and guidelines and outlines the
criteria utilized to review the investments offered in the plan. Certain minimum investment selection and review
criteria will be required to receive RPCS Investment Discretion Services.
– Investment Searches—We can identify Eligible Investments consistent with your IPS criteria, which are offered by
the Firm or for which the Firm has conducted a review. UBS will only recommend funds from the RPCS Eligibility
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List. Plans may be required to replace or remove investment options not on the RPCS Eligibility List. While we will
assist the plan in its review of available share classes and plan expenses, UBS will always recommend that the plan
select the lowest cost share class available.
– Investment Reviews, Evaluation and Reporting—We can provide a review of the performance of mutual funds and
other Eligible Investments held within your plan and assist you in evaluating the type and number of investments
offered to plan participants. Our review may include graphic and tabular presentations of performance, and
risk/return analyses. When evaluating the performance of the funds available to the plan, we will review the funds’
performance and not the specific investment performance of plan participant accounts.
– Non-Discretionary Model Portfolio Service—We can provide risk-based asset allocation advice using strategic risk-
based model portfolios (“Risk-Based Models”) established by the Firm’s Asset Allocation Committee (the “AAC”)
and can identify those investment funds offered on the plan investment menu that are consistent with the asset
class components of each of the Risk-Based Models. Changes made by the AAC to the Risk-Based Models will be
communicated to you within a reasonable time. You may request that UBS provide education to plan participants
regarding the Risk-Based Models and risk tolerance through various approved educational pieces, however, any
such education will neither constitute UBS providing investment advice to participants, exercising discretion, nor
expand its fiduciary responsibilities.
Employee Educational Consulting
Employee Educational Consulting is described in more detail in Section 3, below.
Discretionary Investment Services
The below-listed services are offered by certain Advisors and are available only to clients who meet eligibility
requirements. See Item 7.B. below, Requirements for Participation in the Programs.
– Discretionary Investment Selection and Replacement (Investment Menu Discretion). If you select our RPCS with
Investment Menu Discretion Services, your Advisor will exercise full discretion over the search, selection, review
and replacement of investments on the plan investment menu and direct the Plan Provider to implement plan
investment menu changes. Your Advisor will exercise discretion in a manner reasonably consistent with the
plan’s IPS, including any reasonable restrictions you may impose. Certain minimum investment selection and
review criteria will be required to receive Investment Menu Discretion Services. Our investment selections are
limited to Eligible Investments that have been reviewed by the Firm. Your execution of the RPCS
with Investment Menu Discretion Agreement authorizes the Firm, through your Advisor, to take any actions
necessary to implement changes to the plan investment menu. However, where the Plan Provider will not take
direction from the Firm, we will require that you review, complete and execute agreements, documents, and
forms necessary to implement plan investment menu changes. Failure to implement plan investment menu
changes will result in termination of the RPCS with Investment Menu Discretion Agreement. If your plan
includes UBS proprietary investments or investments which are not Eligible Investments, we will require that
such investments be sold, redeemed or replaced within a reasonable time frame. We will not assume any
fiduciary duty for any such investments while they are part of the plan investment menu or while affecting their
sale, redemption or replacement. Until such time as those non-reviewed investments can be sold, redeemed or
replaced, such investments will be included in periodic investment reviews of the investment options offered
under the plan and in the calculation of the RPCS Program fee, described below. UBS proprietary funds are not
allowed in the RPCS Program. UBS recommends that clients select the lowest cost share-class investment
options; however, at your direction, alternate share-classes can be used based on your preferences.
Your signature on the RPCS with Investment Menu Discretion Agreement appoints UBS to act as an investment
manager as defined in Section 3(38) of ERISA and authorizes your Advisor to make and direct the Plan Provider
to implement changes to the plan investment menu without obtaining your approval in advance. Once the plan
is receiving services under the RPCS with Investment Menu Discretion Agreement, you can no longer make
changes to the plan investment menu. In addition to discretionary investment services, you may receive non-
discretionary investment and plan program consulting, employee education services, and additional consulting
services, as described above.
- Discretionary Model Portfolio Services—We offer discretionary services for the Risk-Based Models described
above. If you delegate authority to us by executing the RPCS with Discretionary Models Agreement, your
Advisor will exercise discretion for the creation and implementation of risk- based asset allocation models, the
selection of funds from the investment menu to be included, removed or replaced in the Model Portfolios, and
directing the implementation of the Model Portfolios by the Plan Provider. Your Advisor will also review and
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evaluate the investment results of the asset allocation models on at least a quarterly basis. Your execution of
the RPCS with Discretionary Models Agreement authorizes the Firm to take any actions necessary to implement
the risk-based Model Portfolios. If the Plan’s provider will not take direction from the Firm, we will require you
to take any action necessary to implement the Model Portfolios. Failure to implement the Model Portfolios will
result in termination of the RPCS with Discretionary Models Agreement. Only investments that have been
reviewed can be part of the Model Portfolios when discretionary services are provided. Other than employer
stock, participant loans and self-directed brokerage accounts, all plan investments that are not researched or
reviewed must be sold, redeemed or replaced within a reasonable time after the effective date of the RPCS
with Discretionary Models Agreement. We will not assume any fiduciary duty for the non-reviewed investments
during the time such investments are part of the plan investment menu or while affecting their sale,
redemption or replacement although they will be included in periodic investment reviews of the plan
investment menu and in the calculation of the RPCS Program fee, described below. We will communicate
investment decisions to the fiduciary named in the RPCS with Discretionary Models Agreement, who will be
responsible for the provision of all required participant notices, disclosures and communications.
Your signature on the RPCS with Discretionary Models Agreement appoints UBS to act as an investment
manager as defined in Section 3(38) of ERISA and authorizes your Advisor to make, and direct the Plan Provider
to implement, the investment selections for the Model Portfolios without obtaining your approval in advance. In
addition to discretionary model services, you may receive Investment Menu Discretion Services, non-
discretionary investment and Plan Program consulting, employee education consulting, and/or other consulting
services as outlined above.
2. Retirement Plan Guided Solutions Programs
The RPGS Programs include the RPA Program and the RPM Program.
a. Retirement Plan Advisor Program
The RPA Program is a non-discretionary advisory program available to participant-directed retirement plan clients
and offers investment advice, plan program administrative support and employee education from an Advisor. The
RPA Program offers the following services depending on the needs of the plan:
Non-Discretionary Investment Advisory Services
– Investment Policy Review—We will aid you in understanding the RPA Program and the RPA Program’s
investment policy (“RPA Program Investment Policy”), which describes the overall investment objectives and
guidelines for plans in the RPA Program, including minimum asset class requirements and the investment
selection and review criteria that will be used to review the investment options offered on your plan’s
investment menu. The RPA Program and RPA Program Investment Policy are designed for plans seeking to
construct an investment menu that offers a range of investment options covering various asset classes. It allows
participants with different time horizons and risk tolerances to diversify their investments and achieve a portfolio
with risk and return characteristics reasonably appropriate for that individual. You must confirm that your plan’s
objectives and demographics align with the RPA Program and must adopt the RPA Program Investment Policy in
order to receive services under the RPA Program. We will review the RPA Program Investment Policy with you on
a periodic basis to confirm that it continues to reflect your plan’s objectives.
– Investment Recommendations—We will work with you to help identify Eligible Investments that align with your
plan’s needs and preferences, and which may be selected by you for inclusion on your plan’s investment menu.
UBS will only recommend funds from the RPA Approved List (Eligible Investments that have been reviewed by
the Firm and are available through your selected Plan Provider); your plan may only maintain investment options
that are on the RPA Approved List. UBS requires that plans select the lowest cost share class available within the
RPA Program and available at each Plan Provider.
– Investment Reviews, Evaluation and Reporting—We can provide a review of the performance of investment
options held within your plan and assist you in evaluating the type and number of investments offered to plan
participants. We will provide quarterly investment reports, which will include information on the performance of
your plan’s investments on both an absolute and a relative basis. The investment report will provide relevant
investment analytics and information on the funds in the plan’s investment menu, as well as any fund eligibility
status changes and proposed actions, if applicable. When reviewing the performance of the funds on the plan’s
investment menu, we will review the funds’ performance and not specific investment performance of plan
participant accounts.
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Plan Program Support
– Plan Provider Analysis —We can provide information to help you select an RPA-eligible Plan Provider for your
plan. We may also provide administrative support to assist you in requesting proposals from prospective Plan
Providers. You must select a Plan Provider that is participating in the RPA Program in order to receive RPA
Program services.
– Conversion Assistance—We can provide non-fiduciary administrative support and education services to assist
you in transitioning your plan to a new Plan Provider. These services may include coordinating with Plan
Providers and providing general non-fiduciary information and education regarding investment fund mapping.
– Liaison Services—We can assist in communicating with Plan Providers and other third-party service providers
regarding plan features, investments, services and fees.
Employee Educational Consulting
Employee Educational Consulting is described in more detail in Section 3, below.
b. Retirement Plan Manager Program
The RPM Program is a discretionary program in which clients adopt an RPM Investment Menu that is managed by
UBS, and which is described in further detail, below.
The RPM Program offers the following services depending on the needs of the Plan:
Non-Discretionary Investment Advisory Services
– Investment Policy Review—We will aid you in understanding the RPM Program and the RPM Program’s
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investment policy, guidelines and criteria (“RPM Program Investment Policy”) that will be used to select, review,
and remove or replace investment options offered on your Plan’s investment menu. The RPM Program and RPM
Program Investment Policy are designed to provide an investment menu which consists of a range of investment
options covering various asset classes and which allows participants with different time horizons and risk
tolerances to diversify their investments and achieve a portfolio with risk and return characteristics reasonably
appropriate for that individual. You must confirm that your Plan’s objectives and demographics align with the
RPM Program and must adopt the UBS RPM Program Investment Policy in order to receive services under the
RPM Program. We will review the RPM Program Investment Policy with you periodically to confirm that it
continues to accurately reflect your Plan’s objectives.
Investment Reporting- We will provide quarterly investment reports which will include information on the
performance of your Plan’s investments on both an absolute and relative basis. The investment report will
provide relevant investment analytics and information on the funds in your investment menu, as well as
information regarding any fund changes, if applicable. When reviewing the performance of the investments in
your RPM investment, we will review the funds’ performance and not specific investment performance of plan
participant accounts.
Plan Program Support
– Plan Provider Information—UBS has contractual arrangements with a number of third-party Plan Providers to
participate in the RPM Program, based on each Plan Provider’s ability to adhere to RPM Program requirements.
Where requested, we will provide information or otherwise assist you in the selection of an eligible RPM
Program third-party Plan Provider. We may also provide non-fiduciary administrative support for requesting
proposals from eligible prospective Plan Providers. You must select a Plan Provider participating in the RPM
Program in order to receive RPM Program services.
– Conversion Assistance—Where requested, we will provide non-fiduciary administrative support and education
services to assist you in transitioning your plan to a new Plan Provider. These services may include coordinating
with Plan Providers and providing general non-fiduciary information and education regarding investment
fund mapping.
– Liaison Services—We will provide assistance in communicating with Plan Providers and other third-party service
providers regarding plan features, investments, services and fees.
Employee Educational Consulting
Employee Educational Consulting is described in more detail in Section 3, below.
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Discretionary Investment Advisory Services
The RPM Program is a discretionary investment management program under which clients adopt an RPM
Investment Menu that is managed by UBS. UBS will exercise full discretion over the search, selection, review and
replacement of investments on your RPM Investment Menu. The menu is constructed from the RPM Approved
List, which consists of eligible investments reviewed by the Firm and available through the plan’s selected
provider, and may include mutual funds, stable value funds, CITs and insurance program or other institutional
separate accounts. UBS Financial Services Inc. has delegated discretionary investment management
responsibilities for the RPM Program to UBS Asset Management under a sub-advisory arrangement, pursuant to
which UBS Asset Management exercises discretion over the selection, review, and replacement of investments.
UBS FS can rescind this delegation at any time and can delegate it to another affiliate or third-party investment
manager or exercise discretion itself, upon notice to you.
If an investment in your RPM Investment Menu is removed, UBS will instruct your plan provider to map assets
from the removed investment to the replacement investment, as appropriate (unless you direct your plan
provider otherwise). We will exercise discretion in a manner consistent with the RPM Program Investment Policy
adopted by the plan.
Your execution of the RPM Program Agreement authorizes the Firm to take any actions necessary to implement
changes to the plan investment menu. However, where the Plan Provider will not take direction from the Firm,
we will require that you review, complete and execute any agreements, documents, and forms necessary to
implement changes to your RPM Investment Menu. Failure to implement plan investment menu changes will
result in termination of the RPM Program Agreement. For new clients, if your plan holds investments which are
not on the RPM Approved List, we will require that such investments be sold, redeemed or replaced within a
reasonable time after execution of the RPM Agreement (except for employer securities, certain frozen assets
that are not able to be immediately liquidated or converted, and self-directed brokerage accounts, all of which
are excluded from the RPM Program). With respect to any investments that are not on the RPM Approved List,
we will not assume any fiduciary duty for any such investments while they are part of the plan investment menu
or while effecting their sale, redemption or replacement.
Your signature on the RPM Program Agreement appoints UBS to act as an investment manager as defined in
Section 3(38) of ERISA and authorizes UBS to make, and direct the Plan Provider to implement, changes to your
RPM Investment Menu without obtaining your approval in advance. Discretionary services will not begin until
the RPM Program Agreement is accepted by the Firm. Once the Plan is receiving services under the
RPM Program Agreement, you can no longer make changes to your plan’s investment lineup. In addition to
discretionary investment services, you may receive non-discretionary investment advisory services, plan
program support services, or plan consulting services, as described in this section.
c. Plan Consulting Services for RPA and RPM Clients
As agreed between us, we may also provide additional plan consulting services to eligible clients in the RPA or RPM
Program through either an RPC or a Plan Advisor, which may include the following:
– Plan Feature Review—We can review various plan features to aid you in determining whether they are meeting
the needs of your plan and plan participants.
– Fee Analysis and Benchmarking—We can assist in conducting a benchmarking analysis of your plan’s fees and
provide a review of your plan’s fees in relation to other retirement plans. As part of this service, we can provide
a report that may include the following information: plan fees summary; investment line-up summary;
investment fees paid to various service providers; relative plan complexity; and participant success measures.
Information used in this report is obtained from your Plan Provider and other third-party sources that we believe
to be accurate but have not been independently verified.
– Fiduciary Support—We can provide information to assist you in carrying out your responsibilities as a plan
fiduciary, including providing you with the UBS Defined Contribution Plan Fiduciary Kit and periodic newsletters
and/or whitepapers addressing retirement plan issues for plan fiduciaries. We can also provide ancillary market
information upon reasonable request, including general insights on matters related to financial news and
developments. General financial insights may include information regarding capital markets, sectors and
industries based on information generally available from various UBS investment research groups or publicly
available information.
– Employee Education Consulting— Employee Educational Consulting is described in more detail in Section 3,
below.
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3. Employee Educational Consulting:
Where employee educational consulting is included in your advisory agreement we can provide the following
services. Services will vary depending on your advisory agreement and can include:
– Evaluation of the Plan’s existing education program, recommendation of strategies for improving participation
and education, and help implementing these strategies.
– General investment education, which can include educational newsletters, seminars and other materials based
on information generally available from us or our affiliates, or more specifically prepared for you based on
publicly available information.
– Commentary on matters related to financial news and developments and general employee education.
– Additional educational support and outreach to retirement plan participants geared to their specific life stage
with respect to a retirement plan (for example, terminating employment with a plan sponsor).
– Participant Access to UBS Financial Wellness Coaches
– Periodic webinars on relevant financial topics
– General financial insights which may include information regarding capital markets, sectors and industries based
on information generally available from various UBS investment research groups or publicly available
information.
– Employee education and financial insights are intended to be consistent with applicable law, including ERISA
and US Department of Labor regulations and guidance. Any material, seminar, or education provided is
intended to help the recipients understand financial topics including investing, saving for retirement, distribution
planning and retirement planning and transitioning to retirement. Topics are generic in nature and do not
contain recommendations to invest in a particular security.
Participant Data Obtained for Purposes of Providing Education
Some of the services listed above will require UBS to obtain a limited amount of identifying plan participant data. This
data may be provided directly to us by your Plan Provider or be provided to us directly from the plan participant.
Obtaining such data from your Plan Provider and contacting participants and prospective participants would be
subject to your approval and, where applicable, the assistance of your Plan Provider. Any data so obtained will be
handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
4. Employer Sponsored Health Savings Account Investment Consulting
The Retirement Plan Consulting Services Program (RPCS) enables Retirement Plan Consultants (RPC) to deliver
investment consulting services to employers that provide an investment platform for employee Health Savings Accounts
(“HSAs”):
– Investment Searches—We can help you identify investment options that can be offered on a health savings
account investment platform to allow employees to invest the funds contributed to their HSAs. We will identify
investments consistent with your overall investment objectives and guidelines for the HSA Platform, including any
investment policy that you have adopted that is applicable to the HSA Platform. Our investment recommendations
will be limited to investments offered by the Firm or for which the Firm has conducted a review. Our investment
consulting services are provided to employers that offer an HSA Platform to their employees and we will not
provide advice to individual employees regarding their individual HSAs.
– Investment Reviews, Evaluation and Reporting—We can provide a review of the performance of mutual funds and
other Eligible Investments available on the HSA Platform and assist you in evaluating the type and number of
investments offered on the HSA Platform. Our review may include graphic and tabular presentations
of performance, and risk/return analyses. When evaluating the performance of the funds available on the HSA
Platform, we will review the funds’ performance and not the specific investment performance of an individual
participant’s HSA.
Our consulting services do not include a review of or advice regarding the design of an employer’s health benefits
program or HSA offering, including advice regarding whether an employer should offer or continue to offer HSAs
to their employees, the selection of, or appropriateness of, an HSA provider, or advice regarding the applicability
of, or compliance with, any laws or regulations applicable to you or your HSA Platform. Employment-based HSAs
are generally deemed to be “employee welfare benefit plans” within the meaning of Section 3(1) of ERISA thus,
the employer and the HSA will be subject to the rules and requirements of ERISA. Employers should consult with
their legal and tax advisors for advice regarding the applicability of ERISA prior to implementing any investment
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advice related to their HSA Platform. UBS and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice, including
advice regarding the applicability of, or compliance with, ERISA and other applicable laws.
5. Limitations on Our Services
– We Do Not Provide Legal, Tax or Actuarial Advice—We are not responsible for ensuring that your investment policy
statement, asset allocation, investment choices and/or your plan complies with specific legal requirements, including
ERISA, federal, state or municipal law, or other regulations, actuarial or other requirements that apply to you. That
responsibility rests solely with you, and you should consult with your legal and tax advisors regarding those matters.
– Investment Searches and Selection—While we can identify investments from a broad range of options, our
investment searches and any discretionary selections are limited to those Eligible Investments which are offered by
the Firm and your Plan Provider and for which a review has been conducted. Our investment searches therefore do
not include every investment option available in the industry.
– Affiliated/Proprietary Products—Our investment searches and discretionary selections will not include
UBS affiliated/proprietary mutual or sub-advised funds. The inclusion of affiliated or proprietary mutual or
sub-advised funds in our investment searches raises a conflict of interest as purchasing those funds will result
in increased compensation to UBS and/or a member of the UBS organization.
– Employer Securities—Our services do not include a review of the performance or recommendations regarding
whether a plan should offer or continue to offer employer securities as an investment option under the plan.
– Excluded Plan Assets and Investments—Our services do not include a review or recommendations regarding
whether a plan should offer or continue to offer investment options and services under the plan that are not part
of the Programs, such as participant loans and participant-directed brokerage account windows.
– Program Requirements and the Impact of Ineligible Assets in Your Accounts—Neither UBS, nor your Advisor will act
as your investment advisor with respect to assets that are not Eligible Investments, including investments and securities
that UBS makes ineligible after your account is enrolled in a RPGS or RPCS Program. Plans in the RPGS program may not
maintain investment options on their plan menu that are not Eligible Investments within the applicable Program and
must remove or replace investment options that are not Eligible Investments (or excluded above). Similarly, subject to
limited exceptions, RPCS Plans are restricted in their ability to maintain investments that do not constitute Eligible
Investments. UBS may terminate your Program relationship if you fail to meet Program requirements for your applicable
Program.
– Model Portfolio Service—When non-discretionary Risk-Based Model Portfolio Services are provided within the
RPCS Program, you are responsible for the final choice of funds to populate each component of the Model
Portfolios which you can then make available to plan participants. Our non-discretionary services do not include
ensuring that Model Portfolios can be implemented on the plan recordkeeping platform. UBS may assist in
determining the capabilities of your Plan Provider; however, you are responsible for ensuring that Model Portfolios
are implemented, updated and offered to participants in a manner that is consistent with your overall goals and
objectives. Performance reporting for the non-discretionary Model Portfolios, including model performance
comprised of the fund performance within the model, must be provided by your Plan Provider. We do not
rebalance Model Portfolios used by participants. It is the responsibility of plan participants using the Model
Portfolios to elect to rebalance to the extent the Plan Provider is able to rebalance.
– Discretionary Services—Once, and to the extent, a plan is receiving discretionary services with respect to the plan
investment menu under either the RPM Program or the RPCS Program, you can no longer make changes to the plan
investment menu.
– Qualified Default Investment Alternatives—If you intend to offer a Qualified Default Investment Alternative
(“QDIA”) as part of the plan investment menu, you will be responsible for designating the QDIA and ensuring that
it meets the criteria as established under ERISA for a QDIA and that all required notices, disclosures and
communications are provided to participants. UBS does not provide legal advice with respect to the plan’s
compliance with ERISA or other applicable rules and regulations.
– Third-Party Information—In connection with the provision of our services we rely on third-party information,
including information received when assets are held at other institutions. We obtain this information from publicly
available sources or from your Plan Provider. While we believe the information and reports obtained from external
sources are accurate, we do not independently verify or guarantee the information presented or its accuracy.
– Employer Sponsored Health Savings Account Investment Consulting—The consulting services we provide to
employers regarding health savings account investment platforms are limited to non-discretionary investment
consulting services. We do not provide plan consulting, employee education, discretionary investment services,
fiduciary support, or administrative support with respect to HSA Platforms or health benefit programs.
Employment-based HSAs are generally deemed to be “employee welfare benefit plans” within the meaning of
Section 3(1) ERISA, subject to its rules and requirements. UBS and its representatives do not provide legal or tax
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advice and will not be responsible for ensuring that your HSA Platform complies with ERISA, state or local laws, or
other regulations or requirements that apply to you. The responsibility for your HSA Platform’s compliance with
applicable laws rests solely with you, and you should consult with your legal and tax advisors regarding those
matters.
– Plan Provider Analysis—The Plan Provider analyses we provide to plan sponsors are administrative services based
on your stated guidelines and criteria and are not intended to be, and should not be construed as, explicit
recommendations. Plan Provider analyses are limited to those Plan Providers identified by you or third-party data
providers and who have responded to requests for information.
– Stable Value Fund Selection — Where applicable, we will provide non-fiduciary educational information to help
you select between a money market fund or Stable Value Fund as the Plan’s capital preservation option. We will
work with you to help you select a capital preservation option that is appropriate for the Plan; however, the
selection between a money market fund or Stable Value Fund as the Plan’s capital preservation option remains the
Named Fiduciary’s decision. If you choose to include a Stable Value Fund (either in a CIT, or Insurance Company
Separate Account, or Insurance Company General Account construct) in the Plan’s menu or you request a search
for a Stable Value Fund, you acknowledge and understand (i) the ability to withdraw stable value assets at book
value can be subject to limitations in certain market environments (ii) most stable value funds require a hold
period, known as a put period, before assets can be withdrawn from the fund by the plan sponsor at book value,
(iii) the fund may refuse to honor book value withdrawals after communications from a plan sponsor or plan
fiduciaries that it determines caused participants withdrawals, (iv) the Plan may be restricted from offering
investment funds that are viewed as competitive with the stable value fund and (v) stable value funds are subject
to counterparty risk of the insurer or insurers that provide the fund’s book value liquidity. You should carefully
review the terms and conditions contained in the respective stable value participation agreement, and/or
prospectus or other offering document to ensure they are suitable for your Plan.
– Target Date Fund Selection — Where applicable, we will provide non-fiduciary educational information and
advisory support to help you select between a "to retirement” or “through retirement” glide path. However, the
glide path selection remains the Named Fiduciary’s decision. For a description of the nuances of target date fund
glide paths refer to the Target Date Fund sub-section within the section entitled “Risks Associated with Certain
Investments in the RPCS Program and/or RPGS Programs.”
– Selection of Group Annuity Contract Provider to Act as Plan Provider—The selection of a Plan Provider is a fiduciary
decision of a plan sponsor. We may provide educational material related to potential Plan Providers and/or execute
a search for you to select a Plan Provider, which may include insurance companies offering such services under a
group annuity contract agreement. However, in so doing, we are not operating in the capacity of an insurance
agent, and we do not receive commissions from the insurance company if their Plan Provider platform is ultimately
selected by the plan sponsor. Our services to the plan remain fee only fiduciary investment advisory services related
to plan investment menu selection, ongoing due diligence and general education.
– Addition of an In-Plan Retirement Income Product—Advisors will neither provide insurance advice nor act as an
insurance producer with respect to the selection of an In-Plan Retirement Income product. Our services to the plan
in this regard will be fee only fiduciary investment advisory services related to plan investment menu selection,
ongoing due diligence and general education. The addition of an In-Plan Retirement Income product to your Plan’s
investment menu is solely your decision as the plan sponsor and/or named fiduciary; provided, however, we will
perform due diligence on the investments to ensure they meet our standards as set forth in the description of the
risks associated with In-Plan Retirement Income products in the section entitled “Risks Associated with Certain
Investments in the RPCS Program and/or RPGS Programs”. UBS does not provide legal advice with respect to
applicable law impacting these products.
– Considerations of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) or Related Factors—Decisions about fund
eligibility for our retirement plan advisory programs are made solely with respect to financial factors and what we
determine to be in the best interests of Plan participants and their beneficiaries in accordance with our obligations
under applicable law. If a fund that is labeled by a third-party manager as having an investment approach based on
sustainable, ESG, impact, religious or related themes, is eligible for use in a program, the eligibility decision will be
made considering the same due diligence standards used to assess all other funds being reviewed for the program.
Sustainable investments across geographies and styles approach the integration of ESG factors and other
sustainability considerations in a variety of ways. Therefore, you should carefully review the fund manager’s ADV to
understand how a particular product or strategy approaches sustainable investing and if the approach aligns with
your goals and objectives. If an eligible fund is labeled or marketed by a third-party manager as an ESG or
sustainable strategy this does not necessarily mean that it has met the standards set forth by UBS as a sustainable
or ESG investment and UBS does not stand behind the ESG claims of third-party asset managers. When UBS
classifies investment strategies as meeting the ESG standards we do so only if they meet our review standards and
requirements.
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6. Termination
Clients may terminate Program services within five business days of executing a Program Agreement and receive a full
refund of all fees paid to us. Thereafter, unless otherwise agreed, either we or you may terminate the Program
Agreement by written notice, and termination will become effective upon receipt of the notice. Upon termination, we
will have no further obligation to act or advise the plan or the plan fiduciaries with respect to the plan’s assets. Note
that termination of the Program Agreement will end our investment advisory fiduciary relationship with the plan as it
pertains to the plan assets covered by the Program Agreement.
7. Other Investment Advisory Services
We offer other advisory services not described in this brochure. We do not hold ourselves out as specializing in a
particular type of advisory service or strategy. Instead, our advisory programs and services cover a broad variety of
strategies, investment options and asset allocations and features. If you would like more information, please ask your
Advisor for the Form ADV Disclosure Brochure for those programs and services.
8. Education and Business Standards of Advisors Who Provide Program Advisory Services
Most of our Advisors are registered both as broker-dealers and investment adviser representatives. Advisors that provide
services under the Programs must be registered investment adviser representatives.
Advisors that provide investment advisory services under the Retirement Plan Guided Solutions Programs are not required
to meet any special education or qualification requirements (other than required registrations).
Advisors who provide advisory and consulting services as part of the RPCS Program are either Plan Advisors or have been
given the UBS Firm designation of Retirement Plan Consultant (“RPC”). Both Plan Advisors and RPCs are generally
required to have at least three years of industry experience, meet certain client asset thresholds at UBS or levels of
experience, and complete education requirements. These education requirements may include (1) the Chartered
Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS) designation from the College for Financial Planning; and (2) Investment Management
Essentials (IME) from the Investments and Wealth Institute (formerly the Investment Manager Consultants Association).
Waivers of the education requirements are granted for Financial Advisors who hold similar designation and training
experience. The timeframe to meet the requirements may be extended under certain circumstances including recruitment
situations. Advisors who do not qualify as an RPC may only provide RPCS services if they partner with an RPC or Plan
Advisor.
When you enter into a Program Agreement, we will provide you with a Form ADV Brochure Supplement for your
Advisor(s). The Brochure Supplement includes information regarding your Advisor’s education, business experience,
disciplinary history, outside business activities, compensation and supervision. You may also obtain information about your
Advisor, their licenses, educational background, employment history, and if they have had any problems with regulators or
received serious complaints from investors through the FINRA BrokerCheck service available from FINRA at finra.org, or
from the Securities and Exchange Commission at adviserinfo.sec.gov.
You can also contact your state securities regulator through the North American Securities Administrators Association’s
website at nasaa.org and request information about our Firm and your Advisor.
C. How We Tailor Our Advisory Services
Our Program services are tailored to the needs of your plan as follows:
Retirement Plan Consulting Services—Our RPCS Program advisory services are tailored to your investment objectives,
goals and circumstances based on the information you provide in various ways, which may include the following:
– Plan Provider Searches. These can be customized based on the complexity of the services requested and the needs of
the plan participants and fiduciaries.
– Investment Policy Statement Assistance. We can work with you to identify and review the criteria which will be used
to select and monitor investments based on your needs and preferences.
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– Model Portfolios. UBS can identify which of the plan’s existing investment options are consistent with the
components of the asset allocation models provided. You may then make these customized asset allocation models
available to participants.
– Investment Searches and Reviews. These can be customized for your particular needs and goals. You and your
Advisor can determine which types of analyses to include in your reports.
– You may impose reasonable restrictions on investing in or receiving certain securities or types of securities in the
RPCS Program.
Retirement Plan Advisor—Our RPA Program advisory services are designed for participant-directed defined contribution
plans seeking to construct an investment menu with a range of investment options covering various asset classes that
allow participants with different time horizons and risk tolerances to diversify their investments and achieve a portfolio
with risk and return characteristics reasonably appropriate for that individual. Clients in the RPA Program must maintain
at least one investment option in each key asset category designated by UBS and may only select investment options
that are Eligible Investments in the RPA Program. Your Advisor will recommend a menu of investments that is consistent
with the RPA Program guidelines and can tailor their advice based on the plan’s individual needs and preferences.
Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on investing in or receiving certain securities or types of securities in the RPA
Program. Plan Provider analyses are limited to those Plan Providers that are approved to participate in the RPA Program,
but the search for a Plan Provider can be customized based on the complexity of the services requested and the needs
of the plan participants and fiduciaries. Additional support, education, and consulting services provided in the RPA
Program can be tailored based on the needs and preferences of the plan and the plan fiduciary. The RPA Program does
not permit investment options or strategies that are not Eligible Investments within the RPA Program, and it is not
appropriate for plans that want to develop and receive advice pursuant to a custom investment policy statement,
particularized plan program designs, or a specific participant demographic.
Retirement Plan Manager—Our RPM Program advisory services are designed for plans that want a professional
investment manager to manage their investment lineup and that want to offer a range of investment options that allow
participants with differing retirement time horizons and risk tolerances to diversify their investments and achieve a
portfolio with risk and return characteristics appropriate for that individual. The RPM Program does not permit
customized investment options or strategies and is not appropriate for plans that want investments tailored to their
individual preferences or a specific participant demographic. Clients may not impose restrictions on the RPM Investment
Menu and may not restrict investing in certain securities or types of securities. Advisors using the RPM Program may
tailor the investment menus for the Plans that they are advising by selecting from available investments on the RPM
Approved List. When selecting investments from the RPM Approved List, UBS will not consider the individualized needs
of clients but rather seeks to maintain a menu that is in line with the Program’s objectives. Depending on the particular
Plan Provider’s platform, more than one investment option may be available within a particular asset class. Additional
support, education, and consulting services provided in the RPM Program can be tailored based on the needs and
preferences of your plan and the plan fiduciary.
D. Provision of Portfolio Management Services in Wrap Fee Programs
Our RPCS and RPGS Programs do not include the participation in or offering of portfolio management services in wrap
fee programs.
Outside of the RPCS and RPGS Programs, UBS provides portfolio management services, and in some programs our
Financial Advisors act as discretionary portfolio managers in the wrap fee programs that we sponsor. We receive a wrap
fee for those services and share a portion of that fee with Financial Advisors who participate in the wrap programs.
Details of the programs are available in our Wrap Fee Disclosure Brochure which is available from your Financial Advisor.
Our activities as portfolio manager and sponsor of wrap fee programs are separate from our RPCS Program and RPGS
Program services.
E. Assets Under Management
Our regulatory assets under management as of December 31, 2025, are listed below. These figures include asset values
for DVP accounts as of December 31, 2025 (where data is available), but excludes other assets held away from UBS for
which we do not have discretionary authority or are not traded through UBS, and assets in separately managed
accounts for which we do not have the authority to hire and fire managers.
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• Discretionary Programs: $402,983,233,661
• Non-discretionary Programs: $ 512,809,904,453
Total: $915,793,138,114
Item 5. Fees and Compensation
A. Program Fees
The annual fee is typically based on the value of Plan assets taking into consideration the totality of services provided
under the Program Agreement and has been determined to be reasonable in light of the services provided.
The fee excludes employer stock, participant loans and self-directed brokerage accounts, but includes certain frozen
assets that are not able to be immediately liquidated or converted. Subject to the above exceptions, our asset-based fee
is charged on all assets held in the Plan, including assets with respect to which UBS has neither recommended, provided
advice for, nor for which UBS acts as a fiduciary under ERISA, i.e., assets which are not invested in Eligible Investments.
1. Retirement Plan Consulting Services Program Fees
The RPCS Fee is negotiable and the Advisor servicing your account or who has referred your account to the WWS
Branch to be serviced by a Plan Advisor, will receive a portion of that fee (see discussion below under section F. Other
Advisor Compensation). Plan Advisors servicing RPCS accounts do not receive a portion of the RPCS Fee. The RPCS Fee
is generally expressed as a percentage of plan assets or as a breakpoint fee schedule or as a flat hard-dollar fee for
services, although other fee structures are possible. The RPCS Fee may be for a specific project or for ongoing services.
The RPCS Fee covers the specific services agreed upon in your RPCS Agreement and is paid for in the manner agreed to
in your RPCS Agreement.
With a percentage of assets fee option, the agreed-upon annual fee is a fixed percentage of the eligible assets in the
Plan; that percentage does not change as the value of the Plan changes. With a breakpoint fee schedule, the negotiated
fee, also a percentage of the Plan assets, varies based on eligible asset levels and changes as the eligible assets in the
Plan increase or decrease across established breakpoints. Specific “breakpoints” for each asset level are defined in your
RPCS Agreement. With a flat hard-dollar fee, the fee remains the same dollar amount regardless of changes in assets in
the Plan.
We may customize the RPCS Fee structure so that some services may be obtained under one payment option and other
services under a different option or a combination thereof.
Your fee can be invoiced to the plan sponsor, or you can instruct your Plan Provider to automatically calculate and remit
your RPCS Fee to UBS. Generally, the RPCS Fee is calculated and remitted to UBS in arrears in installments no less
frequently than quarterly. Your agreement with your Plan Provider will determine the fee calculation methodology and
UBS will not independently verify your Plan Provider’s calculation of the RPCS Fee; your Plan Provider is responsible for
providing you with payment details regarding payments remitted to UBS.
RPCS Fee Schedule—RPCS Fees are negotiable and, if ongoing services are being provided, are expressed as an annual
rate. Generally, the minimum annual RPCS Fee is $6,000. The maximum annual RPCS Fee is 2.00% based on the
amount of eligible plan assets. Notwithstanding the foregoing, start-up plans seeking ongoing services in the RPCS
Program are subject to an annual flat dollar RPCS Fee no greater than $40,000. Plans will be considered start-ups where
they have total billable plan assets of $0 to $2,000,000.
2. Retirement Plan Guided Solutions Program Fees
The RPGS Fee applies to the Retirement Plan Advisor Program and Retirement Plan Manager Program, which are
covered under the RPGS Fee schedule. An Advisor who is either servicing your account directly or referred your account
to the WWS Branch to be serviced by a Plan Advisor, will receive a portion of that fee (see discussion below under
section F. Other Advisor Compensation). Plan Advisors servicing accounts do not receive a portion of the RPGS Fee. The
professionals in the UBS Asset Management (“AM”) group providing services to RPM also do not receive a portion of
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the RPM Fee. UBS Financial Services will pay UBS Asset Management for its sub-advisory services from its own resources.
Clients will not pay a separate investment management fee. The RPGS fee can be expressed as an annual fixed
percentage of Plan assets or as a flat hard-dollar fee. Generally, the RPGS Fee will be expressed as an annual fixed
percentage of Plan assets that does not change as the value of the Plan assets change. The RPGS Fee will cover the
services agreed to in the RPA Program Agreement or RPM Program Agreement, as applicable.
Unless agreed to otherwise, in order to participate in the RPGS Programs, you must instruct your Plan Provider to
automatically calculate and remit your RPGS Fee to UBS. Generally, the RPGS Fee is calculated and remitted to UBS in
arrears in installments no less frequently than quarterly. Your agreement with your Plan Provider will determine the fee
calculation methodology and UBS will not independently verify your Plan Provider’s calculation of the RPGS Fee; your
Plan Provider is responsible for providing you with payment details regarding payments remitted to UBS.
RPGS Fee Schedule—The RPGS Fee applies to the RPA Program and RPM Program. RPGS Fees are negotiable and
generally expressed as an annual rate. The maximum annual RPGS Fee is 2.00% based on the amount of eligible plan
assets. There is no minimum annual RPGS Fee.
3. Fee Waivers, Discounting and Pricing Policies
At our sole discretion RPCS Fees and RPGS Fees may be waived, in whole or in part, and can differ from client to client
based on a number of factors including, but not limited to:
– Type and size of the Plan.
– The number of Plans for the client.
– The number and type of services selected.
– The scope of the engagement.
– The complexity of the services provided and preferences of the Plan fiduciaries.
– The expected frequency with which services may be needed.
– The nature and amount of client assets involved.
RPCS Fees and RPGS Fees, as well as other requirements, may vary because of the application of prior policies
depending upon when you engaged us to provide advisory services. In addition, we reserve the right, in our sole
discretion, to institute special pricing features, to waive or discount fees, or increase any applicable minimum
asset requirements.
Our ability to discount fees, charge a fee less than the maximum or minimum, or waive the fee, may result in one client
paying for the same set of services provided to another client at a lower fee or free of charge.
B. Billing Practices
The billing process described below is subject to change upon prior written notice to you. Billing practices vary by
Program. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to institute special pricing features, change account minimums for
new accounts, impose higher account minimums for certain strategies or portfolios that may be offered from time to
time, terminate accounts that fall below the minimum account value requirements, or require that additional cash or
securities be deposited to bring an account up to the required minimum.
Valuation and Fee Calculation—We rely on the value of the Plan’s assets provided by the Plan’s custodian or Plan
Provider for purposes of determining or calculating your Program Fees. We do not review or verify the valuation
information provided to us.
Generally, Program Fees are calculated in arrears no less frequently than on a calendar quarter basis. If UBS invoices the
fee, and the fee is based on a percentage of assets, the fees are calculated based on the asset value of the account at
the end of the preceding quarter and prorated for the number of days in the quarter. If the fee is an annual flat dollar
amount, the fee will be calculated in four equal amounts. The first fee will be prorated from the date that your Program
Agreement is effective or as otherwise agreed. In instances where you have directed your custodian or plan provider to
auto-remit payments to UBS, your custodian or Plan Provider may calculate the fee using a different methodology, and,
in such cases, Program Fees will be calculated and remitted based on your agreement with your custodian or Plan
Provider.
RPCS Fees for projects (e.g., Plan Provider analyses, fee benchmarking services, etc.) will be billed once we complete the
agreed upon project services. The fee will be a one-time dollar amount agreed to, in advance by UBS and you.
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We will exclude, and advise your Plan Provider to exclude, the following from the value of the Plan assets for purposes
of calculating our fees (confirmed on an annual basis with each individual Plan Provider):
– The value of any employer securities,
– The value of any self-directed brokerage accounts, and
– The value of participant loans.
Billing/Invoicing—We can invoice you for RPCS Fees in the RPCS Program. We will not bill the custodian or Plan Provider
directly for our RPCS Fees. We generally will not invoice you for RPGS Fees in the RPGS Programs, unless otherwise
agreed upon.
Automatic Fee Deduction—Depending on your Plan Provider, the Plan fiduciaries may be able to direct the Plan Provider
to automatically calculate and pay our fees from the assets of, or generated by, the Plan. For clients in the RPGS
Programs, we require you to direct your Plan Provider to automatically calculate and pay RPGS Fees, unless agreed to
otherwise.
In those situations, in which your Plan Provider automatically calculates and remits the Program Fees to us, your
Plan Provider will calculate and remit Program Fees in accordance with your direction and agreement; UBS will not
independently verify the Plan Provider’s calculation of your fees, nor will we provide an invoice for such payments.
However, where required by law, we will provide you with an annual statement, rather than an invoice, with details on
the amount of fees we have received from the Plan.
Billing Amendments—The program fee may change over the course of your relationship with UBS. Fee increases will
require your prior written consent. Fee decreases may be implemented by sending you a confirmation notice of the fee
decrease. Your continued use of our services will constitute your agreement to the decrease. Unless otherwise stated,
the fee change will be effective for the next quarterly billing cycle.
Other Fees from Plan Investments—We will not accept 12b-1 fees, transaction-based compensation, finder’s fees or
other revenue directly from the investments offered in the Plan.
Potential Conflicts of Interest—In some instances, the services you want for your Plan are available to you in either the
RPCS Program or the RPGS Programs and you may pay more or less for such services depending on the Program you
select. Also, depending on the services selected, variations of the individual RPCS services or RPGS services may be
available outside of the Programs for more or less than what you would pay in the Programs. Because Advisors that
have not received the RPC designation must partner with an RPC or refer to a Plan Advisor if RPCS services are selected,
those Advisors have an incentive to recommend RPGS services to avoid sharing compensation with the partnering RPC
or Plan Advisor. Plan Advisors may be incentivized to recommend RPCS services over RPGS services given that the WWS
Branch retains more of the revenue when RPCS services are delivered. Please discuss our various product offerings, their
features and costs with your Advisor. You should consider these factors carefully before participating in or engaging in
the Programs for a fee.
C. Fees/Other Charges Not Covered By Your Program Fee
The fee you pay covers only our advice and services provided in the Programs. The Program Fee does not cover:
– Any other services, accounts or products we provide to you outside of your RPCS or RPGS Program;
– Transaction-based charges or commissions, account maintenance fees or other charges you incur in implementing
our advice;
– Custody fees imposed by other financial institutions;
– Fees for recordkeeping, trust and plan administration charges;
– Precious metals custody fees imposed by affiliates, or other financial institutions;
– Mark-ups/mark-downs on principal transactions with us or other broker-dealers;
– Internal trust fees;
– Costs relating to trading in foreign securities (other than commissions otherwise payable to us);
– Internal administrative, management, redemption and performance fees that may be imposed by collective
investment vehicles such as open-end and closed-end mutual funds, UITs, hedge funds and other alternative
investments, exchange-traded funds or real estate investment trusts;
– Redemption fees for active trading imposed by mutual fund sponsors; and
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– Other specialized charges, such as transfer taxes, and fees we charge to customers to off-set fees we pay to
exchanges and/or regulatory agencies on certain transactions.
Please review the applicable prospectus and offering documents for the investment vehicles we offer carefully for a
detailed description of the additional fees associated with such investments.
D. Refund of Fees Paid
Clients may cancel the Program Agreement and receive a full refund of fees paid by contacting their Advisor within five (5)
business days from the date the Agreement is accepted by us. After that period, the fee is non-refundable.
E. Compensation Practices
Our standard compensation plan for Financial Advisors consists of: (1) a guaranteed monthly minimum draw required
by applicable law; (2) a monthly earned payout based on the Financial Advisor’s production if it is greater than the
monthly minimum draw; (3) a Year-End Award; and (4) a Growth Award. The awards and other recognition programs
that Financial Advisors are eligible for are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, length of service,
net new assets, and production levels.
Monthly Earned Payout—The payout is a percentage (referred to as a production payout rate) of the production
(generally, transaction revenue and investment advisory program fees) that each Financial Advisor generates during that
month, minus deferrals and adjustments specified in our Financial Advisor Compensation Plan. The production payout
rate increases as a Financial Advisor’s production and length of service increase. Account maintenance fees are not
eligible for a production payout or count as monthly credit(s) towards the determination of the Year End Award as are
certain transaction and advisory fees that are priced below a specific level.
In addition, the payout rate is generally reduced for advisory accounts priced below certain thresholds (see "Discount
Sharing" above in Item 4.B.1).
Advisory accounts in relationships with assets over certain thresholds may have customized pricing and/or payout rates
as approved by the Firm. Financial Advisors working as part of a team that meets minimum production requirements
can qualify for a higher production payout rate than they would receive working as an individual.
Generally, Advisors are not paid on households that fall under the following thresholds:
• Wealth Management US households: $250,000
• International households: $2,000,000
• Private Wealth Management households: $2,000,000
Financial Advisors receive compensation for production generated in accounts they migrate to the Wealth Advice Center
or the UBS International Wealth Solutions Group based on the value of the assets in the account household and the
activity in those accounts going forward. For households over the thresholds listed above, Financial Advisors are credited
with the grid rate applicable to them. For households below the thresholds, Financial Advisors are generally credited
with a reduced grid rate. Because Financial Advisors are generally not paid on households below the thresholds if they
support them directly in the branches, there is a conflict of interest and an incentive for the Financial Advisor to
transfer/or refer such households to the Wealth Advice Center or to the International Wealth Solutions Group because it
will generate compensation for the referring Financial Advisor that would not otherwise be received.
We reserve the right, at our discretion and without prior notice, to change the methods by which we compensate our
Financial Advisors and employees, including reducing and/or denying production payout and/or awards at our discretion
for any reason.
The differences in the way we compensate Financial Advisors for the products we offer creates financial incentives for
Financial Advisors to recommend certain products and account types over others, to encourage clients to purchase multiple
products and services and to choose a payment structure for products and services that generates greater compensation.
We address our conflicts of interest by maintaining policies and procedures reasonably designed to ensure that Financial
Advisors meet the required standard of conduct applicable to each account type, supervising their activities and disclosing
these conflicts so that you can make fully informed decisions.
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F. Other Compensation Practices
Other Compensation Practices—Under certain circumstances (e.g., acquisitions and recruitment; or particular
designations, such as Wealth Advice Center, Financial Advisors in Development, Associate Financial Advisors,
Institutional Consulting, RPCS, RPA, and RPM programs), some Financial Advisors or producing Market Directors and
Associate Market Executives may be compensated differently.
Compensation for Advisors Recruited from Other Firms—In general, if your Advisor is joining UBS from another firm,
you should discuss the reasons your Advisor decided to change firms and any costs or changes in services you may incur
by transferring your accounts to UBS. Typically, UBS pays Advisors incentives when they join and on an ongoing basis as
described below.
Advisors typically are eligible to receive incentives at the time they joined (based on prior firm revenue) and are eligible
to receive additional incentives while employed at UBS, based on reaching certain minimum asset and/or production
levels or other targets within a specified period of time after joining UBS. Financial Advisors hired after November 2016
are similarly eligible to receive substantial incentives at the time they join UBS based on prior firm revenue. In some
cases, to maintain the incentives, the recruited Advisors are required to achieve and maintain asset levels determined at
the time of joining UBS.
These payments can be substantial and take various forms, including salary guarantees, loans, transition bonus
payments and various forms of compensation to encourage Financial Advisors to join UBS, and are also contingent on
your Financial Advisor’s performance against targets and continued employment. Therefore, even if the fees you pay at
UBS remain the same or are less, the transfer of your assets to UBS contribute to your Advisor’s ability to meet such
targets and to receive additional compensation even if not directly related to your account or the fees you pay to us.
These practices create an incentive and a conflict of interest for your Financial Advisor to recommend the transfer of
your account assets to UBS since a significant part of the Financial Advisor's compensation is often contingent on the
Financial Advisor achieving a pre-determined level of revenue and/or assets at UBS. You should carefully consider
whether your Financial Advisor's advice is aligned with your investment strategy and goals.
Compensation for Field Leadership - Compensation for Field Leaders consists of: (1) a base salary and (2) a discretionary
incentive compensation award. The discretionary incentive award is determined in the firm’s sole discretion after
consideration of overall performance, risk and other factors. In addition to the compensation above, Associate Market
Executives and Market Directors are eligible for payouts under the standard Financial Advisor Compensation Plan
described above at the applicable Financial Advisor Compensation Plan grid rate, subject to a specified minimum rate.
Associate Market Executives can also qualify for additional rewards and recognition programs.
Elements of our field leader compensation are based on revenues and sources of profit to the firm. This
creates an incentive for our management team to encourage Financial Advisors to recommend products and services
that result in more revenue and/or are more profitable to the firm and can create a conflict of interest. Regardless of
these incentives, we maintain policies and procedures and supervisory processes designed to ensure that Financial
Advisors meet the standard of conduct applicable to each client.
Compensation to Financial Advisors in the UBS Wealth Advice Center, the International Wealth Solutions Group and the
Access Desk: All UBS Wealth Advice Center, International Wealth Solutions Group and the Access Desk Financial
Advisors receive an annual salary and are also eligible to earn an annual discretionary incentive compensation
award. Certain Financial Advisors in the Wealth Advice Center also receive a Quarterly Incentive Award. Financial
Advisors in the Wealth Advice Center receive more production credits for investment advisory enrollments
and additional investments than for products or transactions in brokerage accounts. This creates a conflict of interest
and an incentive for the Financial Advisors to recommend Advisory Accounts over other products, services and
transactions. Production credits earned on Advisory products are based on the time required to execute, which includes
Financial Advisor effort, product complexity and time required to complete the transaction.
Plan Advisor Compensation—Notwithstanding any other provision in this section, which discusses compensation, any
reference to Financial Advisors, excludes Plan Advisors working out of the UBS WWS Branch. Plan Advisors do not
receive the production payouts described above and also do not qualify for awards or recognition programs. Plan
Advisors receive base compensation and are eligible for discretionary incentive compensation, which is based on the
performance of the Firm in general as well as their individual performance.
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Compensation for Referrals of Plans to be Serviced by the UBS WWS Branch—An Advisor may refer a participant-
directed defined contribution plan to the WWS Branch. This team is responsible for the sale and, once onboarded, a
Plan Advisor will handle the ongoing servicing of the Plan. Both sales personnel and Plan Advisors in the WWS Branch
are paid on a salary and discretionary bonus basis. The Advisor who refers a Plan participating in the RPM or RPA
Program would be compensated up to the full incentive grid rate (as explained above) on up to 100% of fees paid by
the Plan in year 1 and up to 50% of such amount in year 2 and thereafter. For referrals of Plans in the RPCS Program,
the referring Advisor would be compensated up to the full incentive grid rate on up to 50% of fees paid by the Plan in
year 1, 40% in year 2 and up to 30% of such amount in year 3 and thereafter. For existing plans referred to the WWS
Branch for servicing, regardless of Program, the referring Advisor would be compensated up to the full incentive grid
rate on up to 50% of the fees paid by the Plan on an annual basis. In all of these cases, the Advisor will also receive
credit for purposes of calculating additional rewards.
Production for Retirement Plan Accounts in Investment Advisory Consulting Program—With respect to retirement
account clients enrolled in the RPCS, RPA, and RPM programs, who also have a self-directed brokerage accounts at
UBS, the production payout rate for the Financial Advisor related to the RPCS, RPA, and RPM relationship will be
applied to the self-directed brokerage accounts.
Item 6. Performance Based Fees and Side by Side Management
The RPCS and RPGS Programs do not offer or impose performance fees.
Item 7. Type of Clients
A. Type of Clients
The Programs are designed to provide advisory services to sponsors of participant-directed defined contribution
retirement plans. Regarding RPGS and RPCS this may include, in certain instances, plans that are participating in a
pooled employer plan, multiple employer plan, another similar plan as defined in ERISA, or other collective group of
plans. The RPCS Program also provides advisory services to other types of Plans and/or clients, including employer
sponsored health savings account programs.
B. Requirements for Participation in the Programs
1. Asset Requirements
a. Minimum Asset Requirement
Typically, the minimum asset requirement to receive RPCS Investment Menu Discretion Services in the RPCS Program
is $5 million in billable plan assets, although we may provide discretionary services to clients with less than $5 million
in billable plan assets under certain circumstances. There is no minimum asset requirement for participation in non-
discretionary RPCS services or the Retirement Plan Guided Solutions Programs.
b. Maximum Asset Requirement
Participation in both the RPA and RPM programs is generally for smaller retirement plans; however, there is no
absolute maximum for the RPM, RPA or RPCS Programs.
We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to change account maximums or minimums for new accounts.
2. Custody and Other Account Services
Plans in the Programs described in this brochure may not implement our advice or investment recommendations
through UBS. All trading and custody activity must be conducted through other firms.
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3. Plan Information
Our Program Services are based upon the information and selection criteria you provide us with including Plan goals,
risk tolerance, and objectives. We rely on this information in providing our advisory services, so we require you to
review the information and notify us promptly if there are any discrepancies or if your objectives have changed.
You agree to review this information and provide us with updates as necessary or any material change in your
circumstances which may affect our services and investment recommendations.
You are responsible for providing us with a current mailing address and/or electronic mailing address for both the
plan and fiduciaries of the plan. For the RPCS Program, if we are unable to invoice the plan fiduciaries by mail, we
will be required to terminate the relationship.
4. Program Agreement
As an advisory UBS client, the plan fiduciaries will enter into a written agreement with us. The Agreement will
identify the service(s) you selected, the fees charged, and our respective rights and obligations under the Agreement.
The Agreement to participate in the RPCS Program or RPGS Programs will not be effective until accepted by an
authorized member of UBS Program Management.
5. Investments
Except for providing assistance in the selection of funds for inclusion in a Plan’s investment menu, or the actual
selection of funds when exercising investment menu discretion, our services do not include the recommendation or
solicitation of any other types of securities. Also, we do not advise Plan participants regarding their investment
options in the Plan or health savings account owners regarding their investment in an employer-sponsored health
savings account.
6. Broker of Record
Neither UBS nor any of our Advisors may be listed as broker of record for any of the mutual funds you select to make
available as investment options for your Plan. You must confirm with your Plan Provider that neither UBS, nor any of
its Advisors are listed as broker of record for the plan’s investments.
7. Reliance of Plan Fiduciaries and Limits of Program Advisory Responsibility
In making the services described in this brochure available to the Plan and the Plan fiduciaries, we rely on the
information provided to us by the Plan fiduciaries. This means that:
– It is the responsibility of the Plan fiduciaries to provide us with all material and pertinent information as well as any
other relevant information that we may request from time to time.
– We will rely on the information provided to us by the Plan fiduciaries without further verification.
– The Plan fiduciaries should notify us promptly of any material changes in the financial condition, risk tolerance,
needs or objectives of the Plan.
As it Pertains to Our Services
Other than discretionary investment menu services and discretionary models’ services, Program services are
recommendations or educational information, are not binding on the Plan, and the Plan fiduciaries retain absolute
discretion over, and responsibility for, the implementation of any recommendation and the actions taken pursuant to
any information provided by your Advisor.
RPCS, RPA and RPM are not portfolio management programs. Neither we, nor our Advisors:
– Manage plan participant assets or exercise any investment discretion or control over the plan participant’s asset
allocations, except as specifically provided for in the Program Agreement;
– Assume any responsibility or liability for the conduct or investment performance, either historical or prospective, of
any investment fund suggested by your Advisor and selected by the Plan fiduciaries or selected by UBS or an
Advisor when exercising investment menu discretion; or
– Provide any tax, legal, accounting or actuarial advice or prepare any legal, accounting or actuarial document.
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8. Implementing Our Advice
Other than discretionary investment menu services and discretionary model services, it is your responsibility to determine if,
and how, the advice we provide to you in the Programs should be implemented or otherwise followed. You should
carefully consider all relevant factors in making these decisions, and we encourage you to consult with your legal counsel,
accountant or tax professional regarding the legal or tax implications of a particular recommendation.
9. Electronic Delivery of Documents
To the extent permissible by applicable law, we may, with your prior consent, deliver trade confirmations, Form ADV
Disclosure brochures, performance reports, prospectuses, offering documents and other documents and notices related
to your accounts, trades and relationship with us via electronic delivery.
UBS offers certain communications through electronic delivery. Examples include: statements, trade confirmations and
notices; shareholder communications, including fund reports, prospectuses and proxies; all account documents related
to investment advisory accounts and fee-based financial planning services; investment performance reports; tax
reporting documents; Client and account information documents; and other Firm documents that may be available now
or in the future.
We may deliver documents relating to investment advisory accounts as a link to a UBS website or as an attachment to
an e-mail. When sending attachments to e-mails, for your protection, we will exclude and/or mask certain personal
information such as name, address, and account number. We may also include important notices, disclosures and
updates relating to your investment advisory accounts in or with your quarterly performance reports.
Item 8. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Important: Investing in securities involves risk of loss that you should be prepared to bear. The value of your Plan's
investments may fluctuate, and participants could lose some or all of the amounts invested.
Please review the documents, profiles and/or investment proposals we provide for a description of the specific risks
associated with the funds selected. Please see the end of this section for risks associated with investments offered in the
Programs.
We use a consistent investment analysis methodology across our retirement plan programs. The table below
summarizes how investment recommendations are developed and who is responsible for each program:
Program Who Makes
Investment Universe
Decision Authority
Recommendations
RPCS
Your Advisor (or WWS Branch
representative)
Investments classified as RPCS-
eligible by UBS
Non-discretionary (recommendations)
or discretionary (if elected)
RPA
Your Advisor (or WWS Branch
representative)
RPA Approved List (managed by
IRPC with Morningstar research)
Non-discretionary (recommendations
only)
Discretionary
RPM
UBS Asset Management (sub-
advisor)
RPM Approved List (managed by
AM Research Forums)
Advisors use a variety of research sources in making investment recommendations for plan accounts, including research
issued by various investment research groups within the Firm and/or its affiliates and independent third-party sources.
Investment Selection Criteria
We evaluate investments using both quantitative and qualitative factors. The following criteria apply across all
programs:
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Standard Selection Criteria (All Fund Types)
Quantitative Factors
Qualitative Factors
Performance vs. peer group
Investment philosophy
Performance vs. benchmark
Style consistency
Risk and return measures
Management team stability
Fund expenses
General organizational factors
Tracking error (where applicable) General operational and administrative factors
Additional Criteria for Specific Fund Types
Fund Type
Additional Factors Considered
Target Date Funds
• Glide path design
• Asset allocation strategy
• Level of diversification
• Overall structure and operations
Stable Value Funds
• Current market-to-book ratio
• Credit quality of underlying investments
• Claims-paying ability of GIC and wrap contract issuers
• Waiting periods for plan-level withdrawals
• Circumstances affecting participant withdrawals at book value
In-Plan Retirement Income
Products
(RPCS and RPA only)
• Claims-paying ability of insurance company backing product guarantee
• Standard investment due diligence on investment funds connected to the
accumulation phase of the product
• Note: Advisors provide educational support only; they do not provide insurance advice
or act as insurance producers
All Programs Utilize Benchmarks
Topic
How We Handle It
UBS identifies benchmarks for funds and asset categories for evaluation purposes
Benchmark
Selection
Target Date Fund
Benchmarks
Standard benchmarks may not account for variations in glide path, asset allocation,
diversification, structure and operations; we review benchmarks in light of these considerations
Flexibility
We may consider a variety of benchmarks when evaluating a fund’s performance and may
consider benchmarks in addition to, or in place of, those displayed on your investment reports
Retirement Plan Consulting Services
Your Advisor will use the information provided by you (including your Plan’s Investment Policy Statement, where
applicable) to make recommendations within the RPCS Program.
Your Advisor will generally be limited to recommending or selecting those securities classified by the Firm as eligible for
the RPCS Program. The investments available in the RPCS Program are subject to varying degrees of due diligence
(quantitative and/or qualitative) and depth of research by the Firm and your Advisor. All eligible investments available in
the RPCS Program will be subject to some level of quantitative and/or qualitative due diligence review by the Firm,
including potentially conducting a research survey or reviewing a fund through a quantitative screen. Certain
investments available in the RPCS Program may be subject to higher degrees of due diligence by the Firm. For example,
the Firm conducts enhanced research on a select group of mutual funds and makes that research available to Advisors.
These funds represent a diversified selection within various investment categories with different investment
philosophies. Advisors also have access to various internal and external resources to review and select the investments
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and managers they recommend and are not required to follow the research or opinions issued by the Firm or its
affiliates, except in limited circumstances.
RPCS Model Portfolios
The asset allocations in the Model Portfolios are established by UBS Wealth Management USA Asset Allocation
Committee based on a proprietary methodology. In developing the asset allocations, UBS considers asset class risk and
return results that are based on estimated forward-looking return and risk (measured by standard deviation)
assumptions (“Capital Market Assumptions” or “CMAs”). These CMAs are based on UBS proprietary research with the
development process including a review of a variety of factors, such as the return, risk, correlations and historical
performance of various asset classes, inflation and risk premium. The CMAs have two sets of return assumptions,
designed for different investment time horizons, but a single set of risk assumptions. The “strategic” return
assumptions are used for investing over one full economic cycle, whereas the “equilibrium” returns have an investment
horizon of multiple economic cycles. The strategic returns have multiple uses, including developing strategic asset
allocations, custom portfolio analysis, and risk monitoring. Equilibrium CMAs are used for financial planning purposes
and can be used, under certain circumstances, with institutional clients. UBS periodically reviews the economic or
market conditions or other general investment considerations that it believes may impact the capital market
assumptions. The capital market assumptions may change from time to time at the discretion of UBS. UBS has changed
its risk and return assumptions in the past and may do so in the future. Changes in the assumptions may affect the
target allocation in the Model Portfolios on the broad, subclass or style level. We may also add or remove asset classes,
subclasses and styles from our allocation methodology at any time. We will notify you if changes in our capital market
assumptions result in a change to the Model Portfolios. UBS employs a variety of asset allocation models and tools. As a
result, our modeling outside of the RPCS Program may vary depending upon the asset allocation model and software
program used for analysis. Your Advisor may make recommendations of investments offered on the plan investment
menu that are consistent with the asset class components of each of the Risk-Based Models or may exercise discretion
over the implementation of the Model Portfolios, including selection of investments in the Model Portfolios, based on
the RPCS Agreement and the methodology described below.
RPCS Investment Discretion Services
Your Advisor will select, review, and replace Plan investments on your Plan’s investment menu according to the criteria
established by the plan fiduciary as part of the RPCS Agreement. You must establish the criteria upon which your
Advisor will select, monitor, and replace funds on the plan investment menu, including, for example, the funds’
required performance relative to its peer group, performance against its category benchmark, risk and return measures,
and other general organizational, operational, and administrative factors. To the extent the criteria selected by you as
part of the RPCS Agreement conflicts with your Investment Policy Statement or other investment guideline document of
the Plan, the criteria established in the RPCS Agreement will prevail. UBS generally recommends that clients select the
lowest cost share-class for an investment option; however, at your direction, alternate share-classes can be used based
on your preferences.
The UBS Institutional and Retirement Plan Consulting Investment Committee (“IRPC”), a committee of investment
professionals in the Investment Manager Analysis Group (“IMA”) and program management professionals from
Workplace Wealth Solutions group of UBS Financial Services Inc. can consider In-Plan Retirement Income products for
inclusion in the RPCS program. The due diligence for this process is specified under the Retirement Plan Advisor
program. See description under RPA below.
Periodic review may identify investment options that fall short of expectations and may appear to be candidates
for replacement. If your Advisor determines that an investment option has fallen short of expectations and should be
removed from the plan investment menu, they will determine whether the investment option should be replaced by a
similar investment option or if the overall scheme of investment alternatives in the plan menu should be modified and
the investment option removed or replaced by a different type of investment option.
A. Retirement Plan Advisor
Your Financial Advisor or Plan Advisor will review with you the information you provide and the features of the RPA
Program to help you determine whether the RPA Program is appropriate for your Plan. Your Advisor will make
recommendations within the RPA Program based on the information provided by you and the investment guidelines
and criteria adopted by you as part of the RPA Program Agreement. Your Advisor will recommend investments from the
RPA Approved List only.
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When making investment menu design recommendations within the RPA Program, your Advisor will recommend that
the plan select at least one investment option in each of the key asset class categories required in the RPA Program and
may recommend other investment options in the required asset class categories or in other asset class categories based
on your plan’s preferences and objectives.
When making investment recommendations within the RPA Program, Advisors may only recommend Eligible Investments
that are approved within the RPA Program (the “RPA Approved List”). The RPA Approved List is constructed and managed
by IRPC. The RPA Approved List includes active and passive mutual funds, stable value funds, CITs, and insurance program
or other institutional separate accounts and seeks to provide a platform of investment options for Clients to construct an
investment menu covering various asset classes that allows participants a reasonable opportunity to affect the potential
return and risk characteristics of their portfolio, as well as to diversify their investments.
The RPA Approved List includes the lowest cost share-class available for a given product; however, there may be
instances where an identical strategy is offered under a different product structure and fee structure (e.g., a mutual
fund may be included on the RPA Approved List even though a less expensive CIT is also available on the RPA Approved
List). Additionally, in the event that a new lower cost share-class of a fund on the RPA Approved List becomes available,
the new share-class will be added to the RPA Approved List and the legacy share-class will be removed from the RPA
Approved List.
Investments on the RPA Approved List are screened and evaluated based on a number of established criteria; however,
investments are not required to meet all established criteria (including the initial screening criteria thresholds) in order to
be included on the RPA Approved List; IRPC may consider the overall quality of the fund based on quantitative and
qualitative factors, in addition to the initial screening threshold criteria. UBS has engaged a third-party firm, Morningstar
Investment Management LLC, and its affiliates (collectively, “Morningstar”) to perform certain research, due diligence
and monitoring functions on behalf of IRPC for investments on the RPA Approved List. Morningstar identifies potential
investment options for IRPC to consider by screening the universe of investments in a given asset category based on
certain threshold criteria established by IRPC such as strategy size, track record and performance versus peer group.
Once the universe of investments has been narrowed, Morningstar conducts in-depth reviews of various quantitative
and qualitative factors, including absolute and risk-adjusted performance, expense ratios, tracking error (where
applicable), investment philosophy, style consistency, and other organizational, operational, and administrative factors.
Morningstar reviews additional factors for target date funds, including the funds’ glide path, asset allocation strategy,
level of diversification, overall fund structure and operations. Morningstar reviews additional factors for stable value
funds, including: the current market-to-book ratio of the portfolio, current credit quality of the underlying investments,
claims-paying ability of each traditional guaranteed investment contract and wrap contract issuer, whether a waiting
period is enforced for plan level withdrawals, and any other circumstances that may affect the ability of the fund to
make participant-initiated withdrawals at book value.
IRPC can consider In-Plan Retirement Income products for inclusion in the RPA program. IRPC is responsible for the
initial and ongoing approval of these products in the Program. We have engaged Morningstar to conduct due diligence
and provide recommendations on these products. Morningstar’s due diligence process specific to In-Plan Retirement
Income products is designed to assess the claims-paying ability of any insurance company backing a product guarantee.
For any investment fund connected to the accumulation phase of a product, we conduct the same investment due
diligence as described in the preceding paragraph to determine investment suitability for the RPA Approved List. If a
product is approved by IRPC for the RPA Program, it will also be eligible for use in the RPCS Program. If a Plan is
considering adding an In-Plan Retirement Income option, Advisors may provide educational and consultative support
solely to help Plan sponsors understand which In-Plan Retirement Income products are available on a particular Plan
Provider’s platform and the features of such products. Advisors will not provide insurance advice nor act as an insurance
producer or consultant with respect to these In-Plan Retirement Income Products.
Morningstar provides a report detailing their review to IRPC for all funds considered for inclusion on the RPA Approved
List. Morningstar uses a variety of resources and data sources to conduct manager reviews and fund screens, including
in-person and telephonic manager interviews, information submitted by managers, industry databases, information
collected by third-party service providers, other Morningstar and Morningstar-affiliate resources, and external and/or
publicly available sources. IRPC uses a variety of resources and data sources to review investments, including
Morningstar and other third-party research reports, resources and data, manager information collected by Morningstar
and other third-party sources, and research issued by various investment research groups within the Firm and/or its
affiliates.
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UBS and your Advisor will monitor your plan’s investment options according to the investment guidelines and criteria
established as part of the RPA Program IPS, including quantitative factors such as relative peer performance, absolute
and risk-adjusted performance metrics, and tracking error (where applicable). UBS and your Advisor will also monitor
qualitative factors that may impact investment performance such as style consistency, stability of a fund’s management
team, and other organizational, strategic, operational, and administrative factors. If the Firm identifies a potential
concern with an investment on your plan’s investment menu, the investment option may be subject to additional review
and will be monitored for a period of time to determine if it is no longer an appropriate investment for the RPA
Approved List. IRPC meets at least quarterly to review and consider changes to the RPA Approved List. IRPC may also
make intra-quarter changes to the RPA Approved List where appropriate. If IRPC determines that an investment option
has fallen short of expectations and should be removed from the RPA Approved List, your Advisor will recommend
whether the investment option should be replaced by a similar investment option or if the overall scheme of investment
alternatives on your plan investment menu should be modified and the investment option removed or replaced by a
different type of investment option.
B. Retirement Plan Manager
UBS Retirement Plan Manager provides an Investment Menu that is designed to provide a broad range of investment
options in various asset class categories that allow participants a reasonable opportunity to affect the potential return and
risk characteristics of their portfolio, as well as to diversify their investments. The RPM Investment Menu is constructed with
active and/or passive investment options in various asset categories as well as asset allocation strategies in the form of
target date funds which are available on the RPM Approved List. Your Advisor or, if the Plan is to be serviced by the UBS
WWS Branch, a sales representative from the UBS WWS Branch, will review the information you provide and the features
of the RPM Program to help you determine whether the RPM Program is appropriate for your Plan. In such cases, once
you have entered into an RPM Program Agreement, when your Plan is serviced by the UBS WWS Branch, you will
generally be working with a Plan Advisor.
The Firm will select, review, and replace plan investments according to the guidelines established as part of the RPM
Agreement. UBS Financial Services Inc. and UBS Asset Management entered into a sub-advisory agreement pursuant to
which UBS FS has delegated to UBS Asset Management the role of discretionary investment manager. Pursuant to that
agreement, UBS Asset Management will exercise discretion over the selection, review, removal and replacement of
investment options on the RPM Approved List.
In determining which funds to include on the RPM Approved List, AM Research Forums will generally consider
quantitative factors such as a fund’s performance relative to its peer group, performance against its category
benchmark, risk and return measures, fund expenses, and tracking error (where applicable), as well as certain qualitative
factors such as the fund’s investment strategy, investment philosophy, and general organizational, operational, and
administrative factors. Additional factors will be considered when reviewing target date funds, including the funds’ glide
path, asset allocation strategy, level of diversification, overall fund structure, and operations. Funds are evaluated based
on several established criteria; however, funds are not required to meet all established criteria for inclusion on the RPM
Approved List. AM Research Forums will consider the overall quality of a fund based on all quantitative and qualitative
factors. AM Research Forums may rely on due diligence conducted by its own internal research team, when making
investment decisions for the RPM Program. At its discretion, UBS Asset Management may also consider various other
internal and external resources. See the UBS Asset Management Form ADV Part 2A for more information.
When making investment recommendations, AM Research Forums generally narrow the universe of investments in a
given asset category by conducting quantitative screens based on threshold criteria such as strategy size, track record
and performance versus peer group. Once the universe of investments has been narrowed, the AM Research Forum
reviewing the fund conducts more in-depth reviews of various quantitative and qualitative factors, including absolute
and risk-adjusted performance, expense ratios, tracking error (where applicable), investment philosophy, style
consistency, and other organizational, operational, and administrative factors. The AM Research Forums review
additional factors for target date funds, including the funds’ glide path, asset allocation strategy, level of diversification,
overall fund structure and operations. AM Research Forums also reviews additional factors related to stable value funds,
including the current market-to-book ratio of the portfolio, current credit quality of the underlying investments, claims-
paying ability of each traditional guaranteed investment contract and wrap contract issuer, whether a waiting period is
enforced for plan level withdrawals and any other circumstances that may affect the ability of the fund to make
participant-initiated withdrawals at book value. Funds are screened and evaluated based on a number of established
criteria; however, funds are not required to meet all established criteria (including the initial screening criteria
thresholds) in order to be recommended. AM Research Forums may consider the overall quality of the fund based on
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quantitative and qualitative factors in addition to the initial screening threshold criteria and uses a variety of resources
and data sources to conduct manager reviews and fund screens, including in-person and telephonic manager
interviews, information submitted by managers, industry databases, information collected by third-party service
providers, other internal resources at the Firm and/or its affiliates, and external and/or publicly available sources.
On an ongoing basis, AM Research Forums monitor investments in the RPM Program to determine whether they are
performing at a satisfactory level based on quantitative factors such as relative peer performance, absolute and risk-
adjusted performance metrics, and tracking error (where applicable). AM Research Forums also monitor qualitative
factors that may impact investment performance such as style consistency, stability of fund’s management team, and
other organizational, strategic, operational, and administrative factors. If AM Research Forums identify a potential
concern with an investment in the RPM Investment Program, the investment option may be subject to additional review
and will be monitored for a period of time to determine if it is no longer an appropriate investment for the RPM
Program. If the concerns associated with the investment option rise to a level that cause AM Research Forums to believe
that the investment option should be removed from the RPM Approved List, they may recommend removal or
replacement. AM Research Forums meet at least quarterly to review the RPM Approved List and consider changes. AM
Research Forums may also make intra-quarter changes to the RPM Approved List where appropriate. If AM Research
Forums determine that an investment option has fallen short of expectations and should be removed from the RPM
Program, they will determine whether the investment option should be replaced by a similar investment option or if the
overall design of investment alternatives in the RPM Program should be modified and the investment option removed or
replaced by a different type of investment option.
C. Reliance on Fund Information
In performing the services described in this brochure, we rely on information, including past performance information,
from third-party or proprietary databases regarding different mutual, exchange traded, stable value and collective funds
and may provide this information to you as part of our services under the Programs. We do not review, verify, or
guarantee the accuracy of this information, including past performance information, which may not be calculated on a
uniform or consistent basis for each investment product. Any information, including past performance information, we
provide to you that has been obtained, computed, formatted or displayed by outside sources is believed accurate, but
has not been independently verified and we cannot guarantee its accuracy or validity.
We may make available descriptive profiles of funds within the Program that include past performance information.
Profiles are not available for every fund identified in our search services. We do not review third-party investment
performance for compliance with any presentation standards.
As with other investments, past performance does not guarantee or indicate future results.
D. Risks Associated with Certain Investments in the RPCS Program and/or RPGS Programs
General Investment Risks: All investments in the programs described above are subject to risk, including:
– Market Risk: Investment values may decline due to market conditions
– Manager Risk: Fund managers may underperform expectations or benchmarks
– Selection Risk: Investments selected may not perform as anticipated despite due diligence
This section is not intended to enumerate all the risks associated with these investments.
– Mutual Funds
Mutual funds and exchange traded funds are sold by prospectus. To determine whether a particular investment is an
appropriate investment for you, carefully consider the important information on the investment objectives, risks,
charges and expenses. Please read the prospectus and offering documents carefully before you invest. Your Advisor
can provide a copy of the prospectus. You should be aware that the return and principal value of the Fund and ETF
will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. We recommend
that you read these documents carefully and consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before
investing and maintain them in your files for future reference. If you have any questions, please contact your Advisor.
Shareholders of these investments pay fees to the service providers of the funds, for example, management and
administrative fees. The actual returns of your investment will be reduced by those fees and expenses.
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There are risks involved with investing, including possible loss of principal. There is no guarantee that the investments
will appreciate during the time that you hold them and some or all may depreciate in price. The risks for each
investment will vary depending on the investment objective and underlying investments of each mutual fund and
ETF. The prospectus lists the applicable risks. Please review those risks carefully before investing.
– Exchange Traded Funds
When you purchase an ETF share, you purchase an interest in an underlying basket of securities, designed to obtain
investment results that correspond generally to price and yield performance of a particular index of securities, such as
the S&P 500. There is no assurance that the ETF investments will match the index it aims to replicate. Investors in ETFs
are subject to different risks than investors in mutual funds, as some of these instruments do not issue and redeem
shares on a continuous basis. As a result, these securities may not be as liquid as open-end mutual funds. The price
of these securities trading on an exchange can move independently of, and at a discount to, the Net Asset Value
(NAV) of securities comprising the fund’s portfolio.
– Collective Investment Trusts or Collective Trust Funds
A collective trust fund is not open to individual investors. Unlike a mutual fund, the only way that an investor can
gain access to a collective trust fund is through a retirement plan such as a 401(k) plan. Additionally, regulation of
mutual funds differs from that of collective trust funds. For instance, the mutual fund industry is governed by the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Mutual funds lay out an investment strategy in legal documents that are
filed with financial regulators in a region so that investors are aware of the risks and rewards that are likely with a
fund.
Managers of collective funds are not regulated by the SEC. Instead, these investment advisers adhere to less stringent
guidelines and are overseen by the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency or by a state banking authority. As a
result of less stringent governance, managers of collective trust funds have to disclose fund performance and the
components of a portfolio only once a year, although most collective fund managers communicate performance to
investors on a more frequent basis.
− Target Date Fund Information
Target Date Funds are a class of retirement investments that periodically rebalance between asset classes with the
general objective of becoming more conservative as the target year specified in the name of the fund approaches.
Target date funds come in a series with vintages intended to cover groups of participants reaching retirement
around the same time period. The target date in the name of the fund is the approximate year when investors will
reach retirement age (generally assumed at age 65) and would typically plan to start withdrawing their money. This
evolution of the asset allocation towards a more conservative positioning is commonly referred to as a glide path.
Each target date series has a unique glide path and there can be differences between the overall risk of glide paths
throughout their evolution. In other words, some glide paths may become conservative more quickly (at the target
date, aka “To” funds) and some may stay relatively aggressive for longer periods of time (beyond the target date,
aka “Through” funds). Please consult your target date fund’s prospectus for more information on the specific asset
allocation strategy of the series. The principal value of the fund(s) is not guaranteed at any time, including the target
date.
– Stable Value Funds
The objective of most stable value funds is to provide safety of principal and an investment return that is generally
higher than a money market return, while providing participants the ability to withdraw their assets for ordinary
transactions at book rather than market value. You understand, however, that the ability to withdraw stable value
assets at book value has limitations based on the insurance contracts that wrap the underlying assets. In addition,
most stable value funds require a hold period before assets can be withdrawn from the fund by the plan sponsor at
book value and may refuse to honor book value withdrawals after communications from a plan sponsor or plan
fiduciaries that it determines caused participants’ withdrawals. Additionally, the plan is often restricted from offering
investment alternatives or investments that are viewed as competitive with the stable value offering. Finally, you
understand that stable value funds are subject to counterparty risk of the insurers that provide the fund’s book
value liquidity. There is no guarantee a stable value portfolio will achieve its investment objectives. Stable value
portfolios are not guaranteed by the US government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the fund
company or any other entity. Unit price, yield, duration and return will vary. Although stable value investment
contracts seek to reduce the risk of principal loss, investing in a stable value portfolio involves risk, including credit
risk, management risk and loss of principal. These risks could result in a decline in the portfolio’s value or cause a
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withdrawal or transfer from a portfolio to occur at less than a participant’s invested value. Stable value investment
contracts involve several unique risks, which include but are not limited to: a stable value investment contract issuer
could default, become insolvent, file for bankruptcy protection, or otherwise be deemed by the Plan's auditor to no
longer be financially responsible; an event or condition outside the normal operation of the Plan could occur
(including but not limited to Plan changes, employer bankruptcy, significant layoffs, Plant closings, corporate spin-
offs, divestitures, or restructurings); some portfolio securities could become impaired or default; certain
communications from the Plan or the Plan's agents could cause an investment contract to not pay benefits at
contract value; or there could be a change in tax law or accounting rules. Any of these risks, if realized, could cause a
write-down in the value of a portfolio and a risk of loss of all or a part of a participant’s invested value in a portfolio.
− In-Plan Retirement Income Products
The objective of In-Plan Retirement Income products is to provide a stream of income from a participant’s retirement
savings. These products may take the form of:
Systematic Withdrawal Solutions (with no insurance guarantee)
• Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefits (GLWBs),
• Deferred Fixed Annuities (DFAs),
• Deferred Income Annuities (DIAs),
• Qualified Longevity Annuity Contracts (QLACs), and
•
These products may be structured as CITs, Mutual Funds, and insurance company separate accounts during a
participant’s accumulation (savings) period. To the extent that a product is attached to an investment during a
participant’s accumulation phase, the same risks of loss of principal that apply to other investment products apply to
the investment components of these products. To the extent that a product makes use of an insurance company
guarantee to provide income, this income is subject to the claims paying ability of the specific insurance company
backing the guarantee. You understand that In-Plan Retirement Income products with these types of guarantees are
subject to counterparty risk of the insurers backing the guarantees.
Item 9. Disciplinary History
Below is a summary of the material legal and disciplinary events against UBS Financial Services Inc. during the last 10
years. As of the date of this brochure, there are no reportable legal and disciplinary events for our senior management
personnel or those individuals in senior management responsible for determining the general investment advice
available to our clients.
The disciplinary reporting requirements for broker-dealers and investment advisers differ in some ways, with FINRA
requiring broker-dealers to report on matters (for example, pending complaints and arbitrations) which are not required
to be reported by investment advisers. Since our Firm operates as both broker-dealer and investment adviser we file the
information as required by each entity. The information in this report is not the only resource you can consult. You
can access additional information about our Firm and our management personnel on the Securities and Exchange
Commission’s website, located at adviserinfo.sec.gov, as well as the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s website,
brokercheck.finra.org.
The RPCS Program and RPGS Programs were not involved in any of the instances described below.
Please note that in each instance described below, the Firm entered into the various orders, consents and settlements
without admitting or denying any of the allegations.
1
Disciplinary History
Date of Action: December 30, 2024
Brought by: FINRA
Entity: UBS Financial Services Inc.
Without admitting or denying the findings, the Firm consented to the sanctions and to the entry of findings
that from February 2014 through November 2024, it sent its customers millions of trade confirmations that
either (1) disclosed that the price shown was or may be an average price when it was not an average price
or (2) failed to disclose that the price shown was in fact an average price. The findings also stated that the
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firm failed to establish and maintain a supervisory system reasonably designed to achieve compliance with
Exchange Act Rule 10B-10 and FINRA rule 2232.
Disposition: Censure and fine of $1.1 million.
2
Date of Action: December 18, 2024
Brought by: FINRA
Entity: UBS Financial Services Inc.
The firm entered into an Acceptance Waiver & Consent under which the firm, without admitting or denying
the findings, consented to the sanctions and to the entry of findings that it failed to establish and maintain a
supervisory system reasonably designed to assess whether its registered representatives recommended to
retail customers short-term trades of syndicate preferred stocks that were unsuitable.
Disposition: Censure, fine of $500,000, restitution of $343,914.66 plus interest, and disgorgement of
$2,645,537 plus interest.
3
Date of Action: July 8, 2024
Brought by: FINRA
Entity: UBS Financial Services Inc.
Without admitting or denying the findings, the firm consented to the sanctions and to the entry of findings
that it failed to establish and maintain a supervisory system reasonably designed to achieve compliance with
the firm's obligation to monitor transmittals of customer funds to third parties and to respond reasonably to
red flags of private securities transactions. The findings stated the firm failed to detect that a registered
representative, who was acting outside the scope of their employment with the firm, sold to their customers
unapproved securities that were offered by a third party. The firm repaid the customers their principal plus
the amount of appreciation reported to them by the third party totaling more than $17 million.
Disposition: Censure and fine of $850,000.
4
Date of Action: September 27, 2022
Brought By: Securities and Exchange Commission
Entity: UBS Financial Services Inc.
On September 22, 2022, UBS Financial Services Inc. became the subject of an order by the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), whereby it acknowledged that its conduct violated the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, Section 17(A)-4 regarding books and records retention requirements and Section 15
9B0(4)(E) regarding supervision of same.
From at least January 2018 to September 2021, UBS employees sent and received off-channel
communications that related to the business of the broker-dealer operated by UBS. Respondents did not
maintain or preserve the substantial majority of these written communications.
Disposition: The commission imposed a cease-and-desist order, a censure, a civil monetary fine of a total of
$125,000,000 against both UBS Broker-Dealers jointly, and joint undertakings and remedial action including
the retention of an independent Compliance Consultant to undertake a comprehensive review of UBS’s
supervisory, compliance, and other policies and procedures designed to ensure that UBS’s electronic
communications, including those found on personal electronic devices, including without limitation, cellular
phones are preserved in accordance with the requirements of the federal securities laws.
UBS agreed to pay $125,000,000
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5
Date of Action: September 27, 2022
Brought by: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Entity: UBS Financial Services, Inc.
On September 27, 2022, UBS failed to supervise diligently its officers, employees, and agents in violation of
regulation 166.3
Disposition: The firm shall cease-and-desist from violating section 4G of the Exchange Act, 7 U.S.C. § 6G,
and regulations 1.31, 1.35 and 166.3
UBS agreed to pay, jointly and severally, a civil monetary penalty in the amount of $75,000,000
6
Date of Action: July 27, 2022
Brought by: Securities and Exchange Commission
Entity: UBS Financial Services, Inc.
On July 27, 2022, UBS Financial Services Inc. consented to and became the subject of an order by the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for the failure to adequately develop and implement a written
Identity Theft Prevention Program as required by Rule 201 of Regulation S-ID (17 C.F.R. § 248.201).
Disposition: Without admitting or denying the findings in the order, UBS consented to the entry of an Order
Instituting Administrative and Cease-and-Desist Proceedings pursuant to Sections 15(b) and 21C of the
Exchange Act , and Sections 203(e) and 203(k) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advisers Act”)
(collectively, the “Order”). Pursuant to the Order, from at least January 1, 2017 to October 3, 2019, UBS
violated Rule 201 of Regulation S-ID because its written Identity Theft Prevention Program lacked reasonable
policies and procedures to: (i) identify relevant red flags for the covered accounts UBS offered and
maintained, and incorporate those red flags into its Program; (ii) detect red flags that have been
incorporated into its Program; (iii) respond appropriately to detected red flags to prevent and mitigate
identity theft; and (iv) ensure that the Program was updated periodically. There was no finding of customer
harm.
UBS agreed to pay a civil money penalty in the amount of $925,000.00.
7
Date of Action: June 29, 2022
Brought By: Securities and Exchange Commission
Entity: UBS Financial Services Inc.
On June 29. 2022, UBS Financial Services Inc. consented to and became the subject of an order by the SEC
in connection with allegedly inadequate training of its Financial Advisors offering the Yield Enhancement
Strategy (“YES Strategy”) to clients in the UBS Portfolio Management Program during February 2016 to
February 2017.
Disposition: Without admitting or denying the findings in the order, UBS consented to the entry of an Order
Instituting Administrative and Cease-and-Desist Proceedings pursuant to Sections 15(b) of the Exchange Act
and Sections 203(e) and 203(k) of the Advisers Act , making Findings, and Imposing Remedial Sanctions and
a Cease-and-Desist Order (“Order”). Pursuant to the Order, UBS willfully violated Section 206(4) of the
Advisers Act and Rule 206(4)-7, which requires a registered investment adviser to adopt and implement
written compliance policies and procedures reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Advisers Act
and the rules thereunder.
UBS agreed to pay disgorgement, prejudgment interest, and a civil monetary penalty totaling $24.6 million
as follows: (i) disgorgement of $5.8 million plus prejudgment interest of $1.4 million for a total of $7.2
million, which was deemed satisfied by the payments previously made by UBS to investors in excess of that
amount; and (ii) a civil monetary penalty in the amount of $17.4 million.
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8
Date of Action: December 20, 2021
Brought BY: FINRA
Entity: UBS Financial Services Inc.
UBS Financial Services Inc. consented to a censure and to the entry of a finding that it failed to establish
and maintain a supervisory system reasonably designed to supervise 529 plan share-class recommendations
in violation of MSRB Rule G-27.
Disposition: Letter of Acceptance Waiver & Consent; the firm was censured and agreed to pay $4,059,653
plus interest in restitution to customers. The firm voluntarily self-reported the issue to FINRA as part of
FINRA’s 529 share class disclosure initiative; accordingly, no fine was imposed.
9
10
Date of Action: July 19, 2021
Brought By: Securities and Exchange Commission
Entity: UBS Financial Services Inc.
The SEC issued an Order finding that UBS violated Section 206(4)-7 of the Advisers Act in connection with
the firm’s failure from January 2016 through January 2018 to adopt written policies and procedures that
were reasonably designed to prevent the unsuitable use of VXX, a volatility exchange-traded product, as a
buy-and-hold investment in the firm’s discretionary portfolio management program (“PMP”). The Order
noted that even though the Firm had mandatory training and a concentration limit for VXX in PMP, it did
not have a control to prevent PMP advisors from holding VXX for unsuitably long periods. The Order also
noted that UBS on its own decided to remove VXX from the PMP program altogether in late 2017.
Disposition: Cease & Desist Order; Censure; civil monetary penalty of $8,000,000; disgorgement and pre-
judgment interest of $112,274.
Date of Action: July 20, 2020
Brought By: Securities and Exchange Commission
Entity: UBS Financial Services Inc.
The SEC issued an order finding that UBS violated MSRB Rules G-11(k), G-17, G-27 and Section 15B(c)(1)
of the Exchange Act between August 2012 and June 2016. The SEC alleged UBS did not comply with
certain retail order period restrictions in new issue municipal bond offerings it distributed by allocating
bonds intended for retail customers to certain customers, who immediately resold or “flipped” the bonds
to other broker-dealers at a profit. The Order also found UBS, through certain registered representatives,
improperly obtained negotiated new issue bonds for UBS’s inventory by placing indications of interest with
the flippers who then placed customer orders with the underwriting syndicate, instead of UBS submitting
dealer orders directly with the syndicate on its own behalf. This practice was found to have circumvented
the priority of orders and given UBS access to a higher priority in the bond allocation process than it
typically would have had.
Disposition: Cease and Desist; Censure; disgorgement of $6,740,000, prejudgment interest of $1,549,336,
and a civil penalty in the amount of $1,750,000 for a total of 10,039,336.
11
Date of Action: September 28, 2016
Brought By: Securities and Exchange Commission
Rule: Section 15(b)(4)(E) of the Exchange Act
Allegations: The SEC alleged that during the period of 2011-2014, UBS failed reasonably to fulfill
supervisory responsibilities within the meaning of Section 15(b)(4)(E) of the Exchange Act because UBS
failed to establish reasonable policies and procedures, and a system for applying such procedures, that
would reasonably be expected to prevent and detect the violations of Section 17(a)(3) of the Securities Act
of 1933. The product under review was the Reverse Convertible Note ("RCN") with a single stock as the
underlying asset, also called single-stock-linked RCNs. The Order finds that the Firm failed to reasonably
supervise its RCN sales by failing to develop and implement adequate education and training for its
Financial Advisors regarding certain aspects of single stock-linked RCNs, including for example, the role of
implied volatility of the underlying stock in the selection of the stock as the asset underlying the RCN. The
Order highlighted the Firm's significant cooperation and prompt enhancement of procedures addressing
the SEC's concerns.
Disposition: SEC censure order and fine
Fine: $8,227,566 in disgorgement (to the SEC), $798,316 in interest, and $6 million in penalty, for a total
of $15,025,882.
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Item 10. Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
A. Our Business
UBS Financial Services Inc. is a member of all principal securities and commodities exchanges in the United States
including the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). Our parent company, UBS AG, is a global, integrated investment
services firm and one of the world’s leading banks. We are registered to act as a broker-dealer, investment adviser and
a futures commission merchant. Please note that registration as an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of
skill or training.
As a full-service broker-dealer and investment adviser, we offer our customers and investment advisory clients a broad
range of financial services and products, and we are engaged in various aspects of the securities and investment
business. Our financial services include:
– Underwriting securities offerings.
– Acting as a market maker in securities.
– Trading for our own account.
– Acting as a clearing firm for other broker-dealers.
– Buying or selling securities, commodity futures contracts and other financial instruments for customers as their broker
or buying them from or selling them to clients, acting as principal for our own account.
– Providing investment advice and managing investment accounts or portfolios.
– Acting as a commodity pool operator, futures commission merchant or commodity trading advisor and providing
custodial services.
– Through our affiliates, we provide clients with trust and custodial services.
– We manage, sponsor and distribute registered investment companies and other public and private pooled investment
vehicles, including hedge funds, whose shares or other interests are sold to clients.
UBS Financial Services Inc. is a registered broker-dealer that provides a full suite of wealth management advisory
services. Our investment advisory business is the principal business in terms of revenues.
UBS Financial Services Inc. Subsidiaries and Other Affiliates
There are a number of related entities that provide investment management and other financial services and products to
our investment advisory clients, which may be material to our advisory business. UBS, our parent companies, subsidiaries or
affiliates act in one or more capacities, including investment adviser, sub-adviser, consultant, administrator and principal
underwriter (as applicable) to a number of open-end and closed- end investment companies with varying investment
objectives. As a futures commission merchant, and through affiliates registered as commodity pool operators and
commodity trading advisors, we or an affiliate also provide advice on commodities and commodity- related products.
Certain of our subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities include the following:
– UBS Financial Services Inc. Insurance Agency Inc.
– UBS Trust Company of Puerto Rico.
– UBS Credit Corp. provides loans to clients that are either unsecured or secured by securities or other financial
instruments. The securities backed loans made by UBS Credit Corp. are predominately loans that are "non-purpose"
and may be used for purposes other than buying, trading or carrying securities.
– UBS Bank USA, N.A. is an FDIC-insured national bank. UBS Bank provides deposit services and secured and unsecured
loans to clients, including loans secured by securities or other financial instruments and residential real estate. The
securities-backed loans made by UBS Bank are predominately loans that are “non-purpose” and may be used for
purposes other than buying, trading or carrying securities.
– UBS Business Solutions US LLC is an affiliate of UBS Group AG that provides certain services to UBS Group AG’s
affiliates and subsidiaries that operate in the United States. Services currently include Finance, Risk Control,
Compliance, Legal, Human Resources, Technology and Operations.
UBS Group AG (UBS Financial Services Inc.’s ultimate parent) offers investment advisory services through a variety of
direct and indirect subsidiaries. These entities are separately registered investment advisors and, in some cases,
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registered broker- dealers and commodity-trading advisors. Their principal lines of business range from developing and
distributing investment products including wrap fee products, mutual funds, closed-end funds, privately placed funds
and other pooled investment products, providing investment advice to individuals, pension and other employee benefit
plans, other tax-exempt organizations, insurance companies, investment companies, commingled trust funds,
corporations, and other institutional investors, and serving as investment managers, administrators, distributors and/or
placement agents for a number of funds, including (in the case of UBS Asset Management (US) Inc., the PACE Select
Advisors Trust and a number of UBS and UBS Asset Management-advised mutual funds. Certain of the investment
advisers listed below may serve as investment manager for clients participating in our MAC, ACCESS, IC or SWP or AAP
programs, or as investment managers for products we offer.
The UBS Group AG has several subsidiaries registered as investment advisers in the United States, including the entities
listed below. These companies manage the assets of or serve as general partners or managers of registered investment
companies and private investment funds that may be offered and sold to our advisory clients. Information on those
investment vehicles can be found on the respective Form ADV of each affiliated advisor.
– UBS Farmland Investors, LLC
– UBS Asset Management (Americas) Inc.
– UBS Realty Investors LLC
– Credit Suisse Asset Management Limited
B. Executive Officers and Board of Directors
– Michael Camacho is Head of Global Wealth Management US and President and Chair of the Board of UBS Financial
Services Inc.
– Peter Mozer is a Managing Director and Treasurer of the Americas and also a member of the Board of UBS Financial
Services Inc.
– Ralph Mattone is Managing Director and the Chief Financial Officer of UBS Financial Services Inc. and UBS Securities
LLC. Ralph is also Board member UBS Securities LLC. and UBS Financial Services Inc.
CIO Wealth Management Research Americas
– Ulrike Hoffman-Burchardi is a Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer for the Americas and Head of Global
Equities at UBS Global Wealth Management
Management for the RPCS, RPA, and RPM Programs Covered in this Brochure
– Patricia McCarthy is a Managing Director and Head of the Workplace Wealth Solutions Business for UBS Wealth
Management Americas.
– Gene Silverman is an Executive Director and Head of Retirement Plan Services & Financial Wellness, and is responsible
for the management of the RPCS, RPA and RPM programs.
General Counsel, Director of Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer
– Kiye Sakai is a Managing Director and General Counsel for UBS Financial Services Inc., a US registered broker-dealer
and investment advisor for UBS’s Global Wealth Management U.S. business, and head of the legal team supporting
that business, which includes UBS Bank USA and UBS Trust Company of Puerto Rico Inc.
– Lauren Munfa is a Managing Director, the Head of Global Wealth Management U.S. Compliance & Operational Risk
Control and is the Chief Compliance Officer of UBS Financial Services Inc.
– Lisa M. Francomano is a Managing Director, Head of GWM CORC Products & Solutions and Chief Compliance
Officer for UBS Financial Services Inc.’s advisory business.
Item 11. Investment Adviser Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
Investment Adviser Code of Ethics
A.
The Firm maintains and enforces a written code of ethics in accordance with Rule 204A-1 under the Investment Advisers
Act of 1940. The code and any subsequent amendments are provided to all Wealth Management Americas employees
of the Firm and each employee is responsible for acknowledging receipt.
The code, which supplements the Firm’s code of conduct, has a dual purpose:
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– To set forth standards of conduct that apply to all employees of the Firm and reflect the Firm’s fiduciary obligation to
its clients.
– To address conflicts of interest associated with the personal trading activities of employees defined under the
Investment Advisers Act of 1940 Act as “Access Persons.”4
– Employees are required to promptly report any suspected violation of the code. Violations of the code may result in
discipline, up to and including termination. Clients or prospective clients may obtain a copy of the Investment Adviser
Code of Ethics upon request.
B. Sources of Compensation from Third Parties
Because the Programs neither permit you to purchase or custody funds at UBS nor to list UBS or any of its Advisors as
broker of record for any of the investment options you select under the Programs, we will only receive the Program Fee
as compensation for the services provided in this brochure.
In relationships that are separate and distinct from the Programs, UBS, our Financial Advisors and affiliates receive
additional compensation when clients use UBS’s account, execution, custody or other services, including other
investment advisory services. We may also act as agent or principal for our own account when executing transactions
and may profit or receive compensation in connection with such transactions.
Sources of Compensation from the Sale and Distribution of Mutual Funds.
The compensation described in this “Sources of Compensation from the Sale and Distribution of Mutual Funds” section
is not received with respect to assets subject to a Retirement Plan Consulting Services Agreement, Retirement Plan
Advisor Agreement, or Retirement Plan Manager Agreement; however, these fees may be received in connection with
other client assets at UBS.
With respect to the sale of mutual funds, compensation to UBS, its Financial Advisors and affiliates can result from
receipt of distribution (e.g., 12b-1 fees), shareholder servicing, administration (e.g., omnibus or networking fees),
marketing, investment management, revenue sharing or referral agreements we and/or our affiliates have with vendors
or sponsors of those securities and other services. The source of some of this compensation is from the fees you pay the
fund sponsor or investment adviser who then pays a portion of those fees to us. The mutual fund’s prospectus will
include information about the various forms of compensation paid by the fund or its advisors. In addition, information
regarding revenue-sharing arrangements is available on our website, ubs.com/mutualfundrevenuesharing.
We also receive additional compensation as a result of inter-company profit sharing and servicing agreements. As a
result of the various payments to us or our affiliated companies, the amount of compensation that UBS entities receive
with respect to the sale of affiliated or proprietary mutual funds, including the money market funds used as sweep
vehicles in advisory accounts, is greater than the amount payable to the organization as a whole from the sale of
unaffiliated mutual funds.
For UBS proprietary products, our affiliates receive fees for providing investment management and other services
ancillary to the execution of purchases of shares in affiliated funds, including, administration and shareholder services to
the affiliated funds in the Programs.
Non-Cash Compensation
Contributions to Training and Education Expenses
Investment managers, mutual fund vendors, unit investment trust sponsors, retirement plan platforms, annuity, life
insurance companies or their affiliates and sponsors of ETFs whose products are available on our platform may
contribute funds to support our Advisor education programs.
The contributions are used to subsidize the cost of training seminars we offer to Advisors through specialized firm-wide
programs and regional training forums. These seminars are designed to provide training and education to Advisors,
Branch Office Managers, Field Leadership, and other personnel who regularly solicit clients to participate in the various
4Access Person: all branch office employees, regardless of their job function, or certain home office employees depending upon their job function
and/or work location.
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types of businesses listed above. These contributions also subsidize a significant portion of the costs incurred to support
the Advisor training, Advisor and client education, and product marketing efforts conducted regionally and nationally by
product specialists employed by UBS and its affiliates. The training events and seminars can (and often) include a non-
training element to the event such as business entertainment which is not subsidized by vendors.
Not all vendors contribute to our education efforts. Neither contribution towards these training and educational
expenses, nor lack thereof, is considered as a factor in analyzing or determining whether a vendor should be included or
should remain in our programs or our platform. Contributions can vary by vendor and event. Some vendors may decide
to contribute at levels different than those we request. Additional contributions may be made by certain vendors in
connection with specialized events or training forums.
Your Advisor does not receive a portion of these payments. However, their attendance and participation in these events,
as well as the increased exposure to vendors who sponsor the events, tend to lead Advisors to recommend the products
and services of those vendors as compared those who do not.
Other Forms of Non-Cash Compensation
Non-Cash Compensation—We and our Advisors receive non-cash compensation from mutual fund companies,
investment managers, unit investment trust sponsors, annuity providers, insurance vendors, and sponsors of investment
products (including, but not limited to, ETFs) that we distribute. This compensation includes the following:
– Occasional gifts up to $100 per vendor per year and occasional meals, tickets or other entertainment of reasonable
and customary value. The thresholds and limits for gifts and entertainment are designed to mitigate any conflicts
related to recommending the products of the providers of such gifts, meals or entertainment.
– Sponsorship support of educational events the Advisors arrange for clients and prospective clients.
– Contributions made at the Firm-level toward seminars and educational programs for Advisors. These contributions
are significant both per vendor and in the aggregate. While Advisors do not receive any portion of these payments,
the conflict presented is that an Advisor’s attendance and participation in educational or training forums, and the
increased exposure to vendors who sponsor these events, tend to lead Financial Advisors to recommend the products
and services of those vendors over the products of other vendors. These seminars and educational programs often
include non-educational elements (See above, Contributions to Training and Education Expenses, for additional
details).
– Various forms of marketing support and, in certain limited circumstances the development of tools used by the Firm
for training or recordkeeping purposes.
The receipt of cash and non-cash compensation from sources other than clients, and the differences in the way we
compensate Advisors for the products we offer, create an incentive for Advisors to recommend certain products and
account types over others. We address our conflicts of interest by maintaining policies and procedures reasonably
designed to ensure that Financial Advisors meet the required standard of conduct applicable to each account type,
supervising their activities, and by disclosing these conflicts to you so that you can make fully informed decisions.
Non-cash compensation can vary by vendor and event.
Compensation for Data Analytics—Our Strategic Insights program offers vendors whose products are offered on the
UBS Financial Services Inc. platform the opportunity to enter into agreements with us pursuant to which, for a fee
ranging from $150,000 – $330,000, we will provide analytics and data relating to Financial Advisors in order to help
vendors streamline and tailor the way they do business with our Financial Advisors. The list of Financial Advisors will be
a complete list of all of our Financial Advisors including those that sell their products and those who do not.
Vendors that have this data have an advantage over others as they have a greater level of information and can tailor
their wholesaling efforts in our branches, which may result in increased sales of those products by our Financial
Advisors. Financial Advisors do not receive a portion of these fees. Although opportunities for these strategic
relationships are available to all vendors whose products are available on our platform, not all vendors participate in
these relationships. Participation in this program is optional and is not a consideration when determining whether or
not a vendor’s products will be made available on the platform.
Other Compensation—In addition, our affiliates receive trading commissions and other compensation from mutual
funds and insurance companies whose products we distribute.
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UBS or our affiliates may engage in a variety of transactions with (or provide other services to) the investment managers,
mutual funds, their affiliates or service providers with which you are doing business. We may, in turn, receive
compensation from these entities. Those transactions and services that we provide may include:
– Executing transactions in securities or other instruments.
– Broker-dealer services for our own account.
– Research services.
– Consulting services.
– Performance evaluation services.
– Investment banking services.
– Banking or Insurance services.
C. Other Interests in Client Transactions
Advice/Services to Other Clients and Activities in Our Proprietary Accounts
We and our affiliates provide investment banking, research, brokerage, investment advisory and other services for
different types of clients. In providing those services or with respect to our own accounts, we and our affiliates may:
– Give advice to, or take actions for, those clients or for our or our affiliates own accounts that differs from advice
given to, or the timing and nature of actions taken for you,
– Buy and sell securities for our own or other accounts,
– Act as a market maker or an underwriter for securities recommended, purchased or sold.
UBS and our affiliates occasionally may not be free to divulge or act upon certain information in their possession on
behalf of investment advisory or other clients. We are not obligated to execute any transaction for your account that we
believe to be improper under applicable law or rules or contrary to our own policies. In particular, you should note that
some of our programs may recommend asset allocations or analyze markets and the economy in a different way than
would be recommended by some of our research, trading or other departments.
We have adopted policies and procedures that limit transactions for our proprietary accounts and the accounts of our
employees. These policies and procedures are designed to prevent, among other things, improper or abusive conduct
such as trades on behalf of money managers who participate in the Firm’s advisory programs and Client Solutions
Center employees that develop, manage or place trades for Client Solutions Center discretionary programs. Additional
Client Solutions Center employees may be deemed Access Persons depending upon their work location when there may
be a potential conflict with the interests of a client.
Item 12. Brokerage Practices
Our Program services do not include the review or recommendation of broker-dealers for client transactions. Clients
may choose to implement our advice through other financial institutions. However, we will not review or otherwise
make recommendations on broker-dealers.
Item 13. Review of Accounts
We have various policies and procedures applicable to the review and supervision of services provided through the
Programs. Those policies are designed to comply with the requirements of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and,
where applicable, ERISA and other applicable rules and regulations.
Program clients meet with their Advisor periodically. Items generally reviewed include, but are not limited to the
following:
– Consistency of the Plan’s investments with the Plan’s investment objectives or Investment Policy Statement.
– Review of performance compared to peers and benchmarks and style drift of plan’s investments.
– Analysis of risk and return and investment costs.
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Branch Office Managers are responsible for the supervision of Advisors who provide Retirement Program services, while
Client Solutions Center Program Managers are responsible for enforcing the various Program guidelines.
We may provide you with periodic (usually, quarterly) performance monitoring reports and evaluations generated by
UBS, UBS affiliates, or third parties. Please see Item 4 (Advisory Business), Section B (Our Advisory Services) for additional
information about performance monitoring and evaluation reports.
Item 14. Client Referrals
Arrangements with Affiliates: We have referral agreements with our affiliates that outline:
– How we refer clients to them.
– How they refer clients to us.
– How we act as solicitor for their advisory services and/or wrap fee programs.
– How we refer clients to them for services other than advisory services.
– How we are compensated when we refer investors into private funds they manage and promote
Under those agreements, we share fees with, or receive fees from, our affiliates for the referral or solicitation of clients
or for services provided to clients. These payments will vary, depending on the type of agreement, product or the nature
and extent of the services provided, and may continue as long as the client account is maintained with UBS or our
affiliate for an agreed upon period, or as sales compensation in the case of interests in financial products sold (such as
interests in private funds). Arrangements may also be based on a percentage of revenue received.
Third-Party Arrangements—We also have a referral program in which UBS enters into solicitation arrangements with
third parties that we compensate for referring or soliciting their clients to participate in our advisory or trust services
programs. The compensation these solicitors receive is generally a portion of the advisory fees we receive from referred
clients. There are conflicts of interest that arise when we compensate third parties for solicitation activities. The fee
solicitors receive may provide greater compensation to the third party than other similar arrangements and motivate the
third party to recommend our services or Programs over other similar services or Programs that involve less lucrative fee-
sharing arrangements. Third-party solicitors will provide detailed information at the time of the referral regarding the
compensation arrangement with UBS and the related conflicts of interest.
We also have solicitation arrangements under which either we and/or our Financial Advisors receive compensation for
referring clients to a third party who will provide investment Advisory or other services to the client. The compensation
we receive is usually a portion of the advisory fee the third party receives from its clients and will continue as long as the
referred client remains invested in an advisory program with the third party. In certain circumstances we may also
receive commission revenue for transactions those third parties execute through our Firm. It is our practice to disclose to
the client being referred the terms of the arrangement, including the maximum compensation payable to us and/or our
Financial Advisors or a third party, as the case may be. We also may refer clients to a third party for investment in
private funds managed by the third party. In those cases, we will typically enter into a placement agent agreement with
the third-party manager (or a private fund that it manages) that describes the terms of the arrangement and
compensation paid to UBS. The compensation we receive under these arrangements with third parties presents a
conflict of interest since it provides an incentive for UBS and its Financial Advisors to refer clients to a third party that
offers us compensation, or greater levels of compensation for their products or services over other third parties. We
address these conflicts by providing detailed information at the time of the referral regarding the compensation
arrangement with the third party and the related conflicts of interest.
Referral for Annuities and Insurance Business—UBS offers a referral program for property and casualty insurance, high
limit disability insurance, certain life insurance products, products for certain international clients, and pension risk
transfer services. Under these programs, a Financial Advisor may refer a client to a third-party general agency (“General
Agency”) or other third-party firm who sells the insurance policy or annuity directly to the client. The General Agency or
other third party then pays UBS a portion of the commission they receive from the insurance company that issues the
policy or annuity or the fee that the Third-Party firm receives from the client (“Referral Fee”). The fees and charges paid
by clients, as well as the Referral Fee paid to UBS, will differ based on the type of policy and a variety of other factors.
UBS Financial Advisors receive a portion of the Referral Fee paid by the General Agency based on the grid rate
applicable to them. Clients will receive disclosures from their Financial Advisor when a referral is going to be made.
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Item 15. Custody
Clients in the Programs may not establish a custodial account at UBS and, accordingly, UBS Financial Services Inc. does
not act as a custodian for Program clients. However, UBS Financial Services Inc. is a qualified custodian and has custody
of other client funds and securities.
Item 16. Investment Discretion
The RPCS discretionary services involve the exercise of discretion over investments on your investment menu and/or
investments contained within model portfolios. The Retirement Plan Manager Program involves discretion over
investments on your plan investment menu. Please see Item 4 (Advisory Business) for a more detailed description of
these services. UBS also offers discretionary portfolio management services outside of the Programs which are described
in separate brochures. Please contact your Financial Advisor with questions.
Item 17. Voting Client Securities
The Programs do not include proxy voting services. We cannot advise you on any particular proxy solicitation.
We will not provide advice or take action with respect to legal proceedings (including bankruptcies) relating to the
securities held in your account, except to the extent required by law.
Item 18. Financial Information
UBS Financial Services Inc. is a qualified custodian (as defined in SEC Rule 206(4)-2). As a result, we have not included
the balance sheet required under “Financial Information” of this Form ADV.
– As of the date of this brochure, there is no financial condition that is reasonably likely to impair our ability to meet
our contractual commitment to our clients.
Our Firm has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition at any time during the last ten years.
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EXHIBIT A – SUMMARY OF MATERIAL CHANGES
SEC File Number 801-7163
UBS Financial Services Inc.
1000 Harbor Boulevard March 31, 2026
Weehawken, NJ 07086
(201)352-3000
http://financialservicesinc.ubs.com
Summary of Material Changes to Form ADV Disclosure Brochure
UBS RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTING PROGRAMS
UBS RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES (RPCS)
UBS RETIREMENT PLAN GUIDED SOLUTIONS
-Retirement Plan Advisor Program (RPA)
-Retirement Plan Manager Program (RPM)
This Summary of Material Changes applies to the Form ADV Disclosure Brochure for our UBS Retirement Plan
Consulting Services Program and Retirement Plan Guided Solutions Programs.
If you have any questions about the content of this brochure, please contact us at 888-526-7454. The information in
this brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or by any
state securities authority.
Additional information about UBS Financial Services Inc. is also available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Please note that registration as an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
This Form ADV Disclosure Brochure applies to the Retirement Plan Consulting Services Program, Retirement Plan
Advisor Program, and Retirement Plan Manager Program at UBS Financial Services Inc. We will not provide another
copy of the Form ADV Disclosure Brochure during your program engagement unless there are material changes to the
document we originally provided to you. Annually we will provide you with a copy of our updated Form ADV Disclosure
Brochure or a summary of material changes from the brochure previously provided to you.
The brochure is also available at ubs.com/us/en/wealth/misc/AccountDisclosures.html.
Please retain this document for future reference as it contains important information about our Retirement Plan
Consulting and Retirement Plan Guided Solutions Programs. You may obtain a copy of the current Form ADV
Disclosure at any time by contacting your Financial Advisor.
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Item 2. Material Changes
This section describes the material changes to our UBS Retirement Plan Consulting Services Program and Retirement
Plan Guided Solutions Programs Form ADV Disclosure Brochure since amendment of our Form ADV on March 31, 2025.
Item 4. (Advisory Business), Section B- Our Advisory Services
This section has been amended by deleting all references to the Strategic Plan Provider Program as the Strategic Plan
Provider Program has been eliminated as an offering effective January 1, 2026.
Item 4. (Advisory Business), Section B- Our Advisory Services
This section has been Amended by consolidating and clarifying the differences between the three advisory programs
described in this brochure and by adding a chart to assist in comparing certain aspects of the three advisory programs.
This section was further amended by deleting the description of Financial Wellness Essentials which has been eliminated
and was not available to new clients as of March 31, 2025.
Item 5. (Fees and Compensation), Section E- Compensation Practices
This section has been updated and consolidated to describe the standard compensation plan for Financial Advisors and
the available awards.
Item 5. (Fees and Compensation), Section F- Other Compensation Practices
This section has been updated by consolidating and re-stating how our compensation practices are described.
Item 8. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
This section has been amended to consolidate and clarify the methods of analysis used to determine appropriate
investments in the Programs.
Item 10. (Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations), Section B- Executive Officers and Board of Directors
This section was updated to add Patricia McCarthy as Head of the Workplace Wealth Solutions Business for UBS Wealth
Management Americas.
©UBS 2026. The key symbol and UBS are among the registered and unregistered trademarks of UBS. All rights reserved. UBS Financial Services Inc. is a
subsidiary of UBS AG. Member SIPC.
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Additional Brochure: UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES WRAP FEE PROGRAMS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (2026-03-31)
View Document Text
SEC File Number 801-7163
March 31, 2026
UBS Financial Services Inc.
1000 Harbor Boulevard
Weehawken, NJ 07086
201-352-3000
http://financialservicesinc.ubs.com
Discretionary Programs
Portfolio Management Program (PMP)
Advisor Allocation Program (AAP)
Separately Managed Accounts Programs
ACCESS
Managed Accounts Consulting (MAC)
Unified Managed Accounts Program
UBS Strategic Wealth Portfolio (SWP)
Non-Discretionary Advisory Programs
UBS Strategic Advisor
Personalized Asset Consulting and Evaluation (PACE)
PACE Multi Advisor Program
PACE Select Advisors Trust
Portfolio Advisory Programs
UBS Consolidated Advisory Program (UBS-CAP)
UBS Institutional Consulting Program (IC)
Alternative Investments Advisory Program
UBS Consolidated Advisory Program Select (CAP Select)
This Form ADV disclosure brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of UBS
Financial Services Inc. and our retail and institutional wrap fee and advice-only investment advisory programs that
you should consider before becoming a client of any of these programs.
If you have any questions about the content of this brochure, please contact us at 888-526-7454. The information in
this brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or by any
state securities authority.
Additional information about UBS Financial Services Inc. is also available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Please note that registration as an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
This Form ADV Disclosure Brochure applies to advisory accounts you establish in the Programs described in this Brochure, including any
advisory accounts you may open in the future. We will not provide another copy of the Form ADV Disclosure Brochure when you establish new
advisory accounts unless there is an updated version or there are material changes to the document we originally provided to you. Annually,
we will provide you with a copy of our updated Form ADV Disclosure Brochure or a summary of material changes from the brochure previously
provided to you.
Please retain all these documents for future reference as they contain important information if you decide to add services or
open new advisory accounts with our Firm. Our Client Relationship Agreement, Disclosure booklet and other related documents are
available at ubs.com/accountdisclosures or by calling your Financial Advisor. You may obtain a copy of the current Form ADV
Disclosure at any time by contacting your Financial Advisor.
Item 2. Material Changes
This section describes the material changes to our Wrap Fee Programs Form ADV Disclosure Brochure since the amendment of
our Form ADV on November 13, 2025.
Item 4.B (Advisory Programs: Fee schedules, Minimum Investments and Minimum Annual Fees) has been updated to
reflect the following:
Important Information About Separately Managed Account Strategies and Models.
To date, SMA strategies available on the UBS Financial Services Inc. platform entail the SMA Managers selected actively
managing the assets in your Advisory Account(s) on a discretionary basis (“Manager Traded Strategies”). We also offer a
limited number of Model SMA Strategies which are managed by a third party Overlay Manager.
Effective April 1, 2026, we will commence a transition from a third party Overlay Manager model provider to our affiliate UBS
Asset Management (Americas) LLC (UBS AM) serving as Overlay Manager and we will commence the transition of most equity
strategies currently managed by third party managers (Manager Traded SMA Strategies) available on the platform to a Model
Delivery Structure. Manager Traded strategies will transition on a rolling basis during 2026.
We will notify you in writing in advance of such changes to your Accounts. Unless you object to the changes by the date listed
in the notice, your Account will transition to the new model delivery structure. Certain SMAs will not transition to a Model
Delivery structure, including fixed income SMAs and certain tax managed SMAs.
Our offerings include:
SMA Strategies – Manager Traded
•
SMA Strategies – Model Delivery
•
SMA Advantage Strategies – Manager Traded
•
SMA Advantage Strategies – Model Delivery
•
The fees you pay in these different structures, including whether the strategy is offered in a sub-advised or dual contract
structure vary in some cases significantly. In all structures, you will pay a UBS Investment Advisory Fee to UBS-FS and we pay a
portion of that fee to your Financial Advisor.
Selection of UBS Asset Management (Americas) LLC as Overlay Manager
UBS Financial Services Inc. and UBS Asset Management both are wholly owned subsidiaries of UBS Group AG. The selection of
UBS AM as Overlay Manager and the transition of model management responsibilities for the House View Portfolios to UBS-FS
(see below) is the result of a strategic initiative between UBS Financial Services and UBS Asset Management which is expected to
be economically beneficial to both entities and entails a multi-phase conversion to a Model Delivery structure for many SMA
strategies.
UBS Asset Management has extensive experience in discretionary asset management. Acting as an Overlay Manager within a
Model Delivery structure, however, represents a new and developing business line for UBS-AM. UBS AM’s business plans,
resources, trading practices and organizational framework have been reviewed to confirm their ability to provide the expected
services in a manner consistent with clients’ best interest. However, it is important to note that this is a new business activity for
UBS AM and it does not yet have the same depth of experience in overlay management as other entities with more established
practices, including the current third-party Overlay Manager.
By selecting UBS Asset Management as Overlay Manager we have a conflict because the fee paid to our affiliate as Overlay
Manager is less than that paid to the third-party Overlay Manager resulting in a cost savings to UBS Financial Services and a
revenue increase to our affiliate UBS Asset Management. The Overlay Fee paid to UBS Asset Management is subject to
breakpoints and decreases as assets under management increase.
In addition, as part of the strategic initiative between the entities, UBS Financial Services will pay UBS AM a reduced fee for SMA
Advantage strategies as compared to the fees it pays third-party SMA managers resulting in additional cost savings to UBS-FS.
Transition of Model Management Responsibilities for the House View Portfolios from UBS AM to UBS-FS
The House View Portfolios are SMA strategies that have been actively managed (Manager Traded) by UBS AM since 2020.
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Effective April 1, 2026, the House View strategies will transition to a Model Delivery Structure and the UBS AM team
responsible for managing the strategies (“HV Portfolio Management Team”) will move to UBS Financial Services Inc. (UBS-FS).
As a result, UBS-FS is Model Manager for these strategies.
The team is responsible for portfolio construction, security selection and trade direction of the assets invested in these House
View Portfolios. Following their move to UBS-FS, the House View portfolio management team will develop and maintain a
Model that it will send to UBS AM to serve as the overlay manager and implement the Model in Program accounts.
All House View Models are part of the SMA Advantage offering in which fees for the Model Manager and Overlay Manager are
waived and are paid by UBS-FS out of its own resources.
Model Delivery Structure
In the Model Delivery structure, SMA Managers become Model Managers and are no longer responsible for the day-to-day
active management of your Advisory Accounts. Instead, the Model Managers will continue to create and maintain their
strategies and provide those Models to an Overlay Manager for implementation.
The Overlay Manager manages your assets and implements the Model developed by a Model Manager.
The Model Manager develops the strategy and maintains an investment “Model” they provide to the Overlay Manager for
implementation in client accounts. Model Managers that manage discretionary strategies based on the same Model Strategies
available in the Programs will generally trade their discretionary accounts first prior to providing the model updates to the
Overlay Manager. Depending on the trading volume, that trading activity can impact the price (up or down) at which clients in
the Model Strategies purchase the same securities.
You will not enter into a separate investment advisory agreement with a Model Manager or Overlay Manager. The Model
Manager will not know your identity and does not manage your Account.
Model Managers provide advisory services under agreements with UBS-FS and in some cases the third-party Overlay Manager
by providing investment recommendations for the Models.
Implementation of the Models by the Overlay Manager
By choosing a Model Strategy for your Account (or when chosen by your Financial Advisor pursuant to the authority you
granted in AAP and CAP or IC with Limited FA Discretion), you grant the Overlay Manager investment discretion and trading
authority for investments in the account. The Overlay Manager has full trading authority and may invest, reinvest, purchase, sell,
exchange, convert and otherwise trade assets, without any prior notice. However, the Overlay Manager will generally
implement the Model Manager’s recommendations without change, subject to any investment restrictions you place on your
Account, cash requests or deposits, and other operational or investment considerations. For SMA Strategies – Model Delivery, if
the Model Manager does not provide the Overlay Manager with alternative security options, your account will be rebalanced to
exclude your investment restriction.
The Overlay Manager may determine, in its sole discretion, in light of operational or investment considerations, to deviate from
the Model (e.g., to select another security or increase the cash allocation within a model portfolio) based on your specific
circumstances.
Except for the House View Portfolios where it acts as Model Manager, UBS-FS does not select or otherwise advise the Overlay
Manager or the Model Manager in the selection of securities for your Account.
Model Manager and Overlay Manager Arrangements and Fees
Model Delivery Strategies are available in the ACCESS, SWP, AAP, CAP and IC Programs, with the following two arrangements
and fee structures:
• SMA Strategies – Model Delivery: Client pays the investment management fee to the Overlay Manager and Model
Manager
Overlay Manager Fee
o
In this structure, the client pays a fee to the Overlay Manager (0.04%) and a fee to the Model Manager for
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their services.
o UBS-FS collects the fees and pays the Overlay Manager and retains a portion of this fee. The percentage UBS-
FS retains increases based on assets under management. The fee paid to UBS-AM ranges from 0.02% –
0.025% based on assets under management.
o The revenue received by UBS-FS from fee paying clients in these strategies can be part of the resources used by
o
UBS-FS in connection with the fees waived for SMA Advantage strategies.
For Model strategies managed by a third-party Overlay Manager, the Overlay Manager and Model Manager
separately negotiate a fee to be paid by the Overlay Manager to the Model Manager for access to the Model.
Clients pay the Overlay Manager a range of 0.35% - 0.44% and the Overlay Manager pays the Model
Manager. UBS-FS does not retain a portion of this fee.
Model Manager Fee
Model Manager Fees: Range from 0.00% to 0.46%. When assessed, these fees are passed through to the Model
Managers. UBS-FS does not retain a portion of these fees.
• SMA Advantage Strategies – Model Delivery: UBS pays the investment management fee to the Overlay
Manager.
SMA Advantage strategies whether offered in a Manager Traded or Model Delivery structure, do not charge an Overlay,
Model Manager or a SMA Manager Fee (unless you select premium services).
Those fees are waived for clients in SMA Advantage strategies. Instead, UBS Financial Services pays the Overlay Manager,
Model Manager or SMA Manager, as applicable given your selection, for their services out of its own resources which include,
in addition to other sources of revenues, Overlay Manager Fees paid by clients in other SMA strategies. As a result, revenue
from fee paying clients in those strategies can be part of the resources used by UBS-FS in connection with the fees waived for
SMA Advantage strategies.
Additional Services Provided by UBS AM as Overlay Manager
For select strategies, the Overlay Manager may offer additional premium services such as tax management. If you (or your
Financial Advisor in AAP, or CAP or IC with Limited FA Discretion) select a strategy with premium services, you will be
responsible for paying the Overlay Manager fee for those services. The Overlay Manager fees for models that include a premium
service offering such as tax management or sustainable investing range from 0.05% to 0.20%.
Fees for PTM services provided by UBS AM generally range between 0.03% and 0.20%. UBS AM receives a portion of this fee
with the balance retained by UBS-FS. The percentage of the fee retained by UBS-FS (20-30%) increases as revenues increase.
UBS AM as Overlay – Model Rotation and Trading Practices
UBS AM as Overlay Manager seeks to achieve best execution for all client transactions by selecting counterparties and execution
methods that are expected to provide the most favorable overall outcome, taking into account price, liquidity, speed, likelihood
of execution and settlement, and other relevant factors. In implementing its model rotation policy, the Overlay Manager
allocates trading activity among the Models generally on a first-come, first-served basis, such that models are executed in the
sequence in which instructions, signals, or orders are received and approved for execution. As a result, the timing in which the
Models are received by the Overlay Manager may impact execution outcomes, including price and liquidity conditions available
at the time of trading. While each model is subject to ongoing monitoring and periodic review, the use of a rotation framework
may, in certain circumstances, result in executions that differ from those that might have been achieved through a single-model
or fully discretionary approach at a given point in time. In addition, where certain models, signals, or instructions are not
provided electronically and instead require manual input such as the House View Models, there may be delays, reduced
automation, or operational constraints that could adversely impact execution quality relative to fully electronic processes. The
Overlay Manager nevertheless seeks to mitigate such risks through oversight, controls, and post-trade evaluation, but cannot
guarantee that best execution will be achieved in every instance.
Model Delivery Strategies and UBS Stock
Model Managers may not include UBS equity or preferred stock or debt securities in their Models although some currently
include UBS equity in their Managed Traded Strategies. The performance of the Model Manager’s strategy outside of the
Programs can differ for a variety of reasons, including the restrictions we impose relating to transaction in UBS securities.
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Review of Proprietary Model Managers and Overlay Managers
Model Managers and Overlay managers are subject to the same research process applied to all researched SMA Managers by
the Investment Manager and Analysis Team with the following exceptions:
While we seek to apply the same review criteria to all researched managers available on the UBS-FS platform, certain
strategies where UBS-FS is the Model Manager were reviewed at the investment level but other criteria was not applied. For
example, for t h e H o u s e V i e w M o d e l s , w h e r e U B S - F S i s t h e M o d e l M a n a g e r , while the Firm itself would
satisfy the general research screens, an investment portfolio on its own, may fail to meet several research screens,
including: total assets under management, length of a performance track record with client assets, and a requirement of
having a minimum number of accounts that are normally imposed on third- party managers. In these cases, however, we may
either research these managers subsequent to being included in our p l a t f o r m or we may monitor them periodically to
ensure that they meet specific criteria.
Oversight of UBS AM as Overlay Manager
In the future, oversight of the Overlay Manager is expected to transition to a formal governance committee that will provide
ongoing oversight of the Overlay manager’s activities, including review of performance, risk, and adherence to applicable
operating standards.
Item 6.D.6, Voting of Client Securities, has been reorganized and revised to provide details regarding the delegation of proxy
voting and corporate action authority, and the persons authorized to act on your behalf based on the Advisory Program and the
SMA Strategy selected for the Account. You may delegate proxy voting and corporate action authority to a third party for your
assets in PMP, AAP, and those invested in Manager Traded SMA Strategies or Model Delivery Strategies in ACCESS, SWP, AAP,
UBS CAP, IC and MAC Programs (only Manager Traded Strategies are available in MAC). The delegation of authority will be as
follows:
1. For PMP and the FA-Discretionary Sub-accounts in AAP
Proxies: Institutional Shareholder Services
Corporate Actions: You retain responsibility for these matters.
2. Manager Traded Strategies
Proxies: Your SMA Manager
Corporate Actions: Your SMA Manager
3. Model Delivery Strategies with UBS AM as Overlay:
Proxies: Institutional Shareholder Services
Corporate Actions: Your Model Manager will make decisions on your behalf and direct UBS AM to implement them,
or, if you are invested in the House View Signature and House View Global Selections Models, you designate and
authorize UBS AM (in its capacity as Overlay Manager) to make decisions on your behalf as it pertains to corporate
actions for the equity and fixed income securities in the UBS AM SMAs included in the House View Signature and
House View Global Selections Models. Decisions for corporate actions pertaining to mutual funds and ETFs in
strategies where UBS FS is Model Manager remain your responsibility.
4. Model Delivery Strategies with VAS as Overlay Manager
Proxies: Vestmark Advisory Solutions
Corporate Actions: Yor Model Manager will make decisions on your behalf and direct VAS to implement them.
You may not delegate proxy voting authority to UBS or any of its employees, or to UBS Asset Management when it
is the Overlay Manager for Model Delivery strategies. Neither your Financial Advisor nor UBS (nor UBS Asset
Management when it is the Overlay Manager for Model Delivery strategies) will exercise voting discretion, have
input or provide any advice regarding voting decisions made on your behalf for the securities held in your
Accounts at UBS or at other financial institutions.
When you delegate proxy voting authority to ISS, ISS will vote proxies based on its Benchmark U.S. Voting Guidelines. If assets
are not custodied at UBS (DVP accounts), proxy materials are sent to the clients and clients are responsible for voting proxies for
these assets. Additional information about ISS is included in Item 6.D.6
A summary of ISS' Proxy Voting Guidelines and the complete Proxy Voting Guidelines Benchmark Policy Recommendations are
available at ubs.com/advisorydisclosures. ISS reviews its voting policies annually and publishes updates around the fourth quarter of
each year. Updated policies apply to meetings beginning February 1 of the following year. ISS may also make and publish interim
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voting policy changes from time to time. Information regarding voting policy updates, as well as other information about ISS are
available on the ISS website at issgovernance.com/policy-gateway/voting-policies.
ISS' Form ADV Part 2A is also available at ubs.com/advisorydisclosures. The ADV includes a description of the different services ISS
provides, its corporate structure, and potential conflicts of interest (and how they are addressed), including business relationships
between ISS (or its parent company) and companies on which ISS provides proxy voting advice pursuant to its proxy voting guidelines
services. All of the referenced ISS related documents are also available from your Financial Advisor.
Item 4.G. Non-Discretionary Advisory Programs has been updated to reflect the following:
Use of Strategic Advisor Accounts as a Completion Sleeve in an Overall Investment Portfolio.
The primary basis for the investment advice we provide in the Strategic Advisor program is the diversified asset allocation
developed in consultation with your Financial Advisor. However, in certain circumstances to address clients’ needs, the Program
also offers flexibility to use your Strategic Advisor account as a “completion sleeve” to implement allocations that complement
your overall investment advisory portfolio.
A “completion sleeve” refers to a portion of a portfolio allocated to investments intended to supplement and complement
existing holdings in order to achieve the portfolio’s overall target asset allocation, diversification, and risk profile. The
completion sleeve is managed in the context of the client’s total portfolio and is designed to help align the aggregate holdings
with the client’s investment objectives and risk tolerance.
Given the non-discretionary nature of the Program, clients may direct us to maintain a concentrated position in one or a limited
number of securities, including employer stock, legacy holdings, or other investments.
The effectiveness of a completion sleeve depends on the accuracy and completeness of information regarding the client’s total
portfolio. If such information is incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate, the completion sleeve may not achieve its intended
objective of improving diversification or aligning the portfolio with its target allocation.
By using Strategic Advisor Accounts as a completion sleeve to balance your broader advisory portfolio, the Strategic Advisor
account may not include an asset allocation at all, and instead could hold a single asset class or concentrated positions,
provided it does not exceed the standard deviation assigned to your stated risk tolerance at the account level.
Because the completion sleeve is managed in the context of other portfolio holdings, including concentrated or legacy positions,
the overall portfolio may remain subject to concentration risk, and the completion sleeve may not fully offset such exposures. As
a result, the portfolio may continue to experience greater volatility and risk of loss than a fully diversified portfolio.
When a significant portion of the Strategic Advisor Account is invested in a single security, issuer, or sector, the Account’s
performance may be materially and adversely affected by the performance of that investment. Concentrated positions involved
increased volatility and the potential for substantial losses, including the possible loss of a significant portion of the account
value.
These positions are subject to issuer-specific risks, including adverse business developments, market fluctuations, regulatory
changes, or other events that may negatively impact the value of a security. In certain circumstances, liquidity constraints or
market conditions may make it difficult to sell a concentrated position in a timely manner or at a desired price.
You can implement “completion sleeves” through brokerage accounts without incurring the Program Fee. We have a financial
incentive to retain assets in the Program rather than recommend a lower cost brokerage alternative, which presents a conflict of
interest. If you choose a Strategic Advisor Account as a completion sleeve, you are paying for, yet not receiving or using, the
asset allocation services of the Strategic Advisor Program, and are incurring additional and higher costs that could be avoided if
a brokerage account was used.
Under the Strategic Advisor Program, your Financial Advisor provides ongoing investment advice and periodic reviews with
respect to your Account based on your investment objectives, risk tolerance, asset allocation, and investment strategy. When
the Account is used as a completion sleeve, your Financial Advisor continues to provide investment advice and periodic reviews;
however, because the completion sleeve is maintained at your direction, certain core Program services, such as diversified asset
allocation recommendations at the individual account level do not apply. In this case, your Financial Advisor discusses the
holdings in your Strategic Advisor account in the context of your stated investment objectives and how those holdings relate to
your broader advisory portfolio, and any recommendations for changes to the Account require your authorization.
Strategic Advisor accounts, including those used as completion sleeves, are subject to Program specific supervision and review
as described in Section 13 -- Review of Accounts. While an Account is generally assessed on its own, certain Program
guidelines, including those relating to investments, Program imposed limitations, and trading or activity are applied on an
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aggregated basis across your advisory accounts included within an Advisory Account Group (“AAG”), rather than on an account
by account basis. Under this framework, an Account used as a completion sleeve is considered in alignment with applicable
Program guidelines (for example, with respect to position or issuer concentration) even where it does not align with those
guidelines if viewed separately.
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Item 3. Table of contents
F.
H.
C.
Item 2. Material Changes ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Item 3. Table of contents ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
About UBS Financial Services Inc. .........................................................................................................................................12
Item 4. Services, Fees and Compensation ............................................................................................................................16
A. About Our Investment Advisory Programs ..................................................................................................................................... 16
B. Advisory Programs: Fee Schedules, Minimum ................................................................................................................................ 17
1. Your Program Fee; Services Included in Your Program Fee: .................................................................................................... 28
C.
Fees/Other Charges Not Covered by your Program Fee .................................................................................................................. 32
D. Compensation Practices .................................................................................................................................................................. 33
E. Description of Our Discretionary Programs: Portfolio Management Program (PMP) and Advisor Allocation Program .................... 35
1. Portfolio Management Program (PMP) Strategies and Models. ............................................................................................... 35
2. Advisor Allocation Program ................................................................................................................................................... 36
Separately Managed Accounts Programs, Contract Structure, Model Delivery Strategies, Manager Traded Strategies, SMA
Manager Sub-Accounts in the Strategic Wealth Portfolio and Advisor Allocation Programs ......................................................... 36
1. ACCESS (single contract, sub-advised) ................................................................................................................................... 36
2. Managed Accounts Consulting (MAC) (dual contract)............................................................................................................ 39
3. Asset Allocation Services in our Non-Discretionary, Unified Managed Account, AAP, Portfolio Advisory Programs and Alternative
Investments Advisory Programs ............................................................................................................................................. 41
4. Unified Managed Account Programs: UBS Strategic Wealth Portfolio Program (SWP) and Advisor Allocation Program (AAP) .. 41
G. Non-Discretionary Advisory Programs ............................................................................................................................................ 43
1. UBS Strategic Advisor Program Eligible Assets and Non-Billable Assets in Strategic Advisor ................................................. 44
2. PACE—Personalized Asset Consulting and Evaluation ............................................................................................................ 45
Portfolio Advisory and Alternative Investments Advisory Programs ................................................................................................. 49
Item 5. Account Requirements and Types of Clients ...........................................................................................................55
A. Account Requirements for Establishing and Maintaining Advisory Accounts with Our Firm ............................................................ 55
Your Investment Advisory Agreement ........................................................................................................................................... 55
B.
1. Funding Your Account. ......................................................................................................................................................... 58
Investment strategies; Eligible and Ineligible Assets ................................................................................................................ 59
2.
3. Investment Restrictions & Investment Policy Statements ............................................................................................................. 64
4. Performance Reporting for Your Account ................................................................................................................................. 65
5. Trade Confirmations and Account Statements ....................................................................................................................... 66
6. Electronic delivery of documents ........................................................................................................................................... 66
7. Valuation and Other Information ........................................................................................................................................... 67
8. UBS Sweep Programs and Cash Balances in your Advisory Accounts ...................................................................................... 67
Billing Practices ............................................................................................................................................................................. 72
1. Relating Accounts for Billing Purposes ................................................................................................................................... 72
2. Minimum Annual Fees .......................................................................................................................................................... 72
Initial Program Fee ................................................................................................................................................................ 72
3.
4. Quarterly Fee ........................................................................................................................................................................ 73
5. Quarterly Fee Adjustment ...................................................................................................................................................... 74
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A.
B.
6 . Impact of Alternative Investments Valuation and Redemptions on your Program Fee. ............................................................. 74
7. Additional Billing Practices. .................................................................................................................................................... 75
D. Trading and Execution Practices ......................................................................................................................................................... 77
E. Closing your Advisory Accounts; Terminating your Agreement ...................................................................................................... 81
Item 6. Portfolio Management Selection and Evaluation ...................................................................................................82
A. Alternative Investments Due Diligence, Review and Approval and Allocation of Investment Opportunities ...................................... 82
B.
Selecting an SMA Manager; Our Investment Manager Evaluation Process ...................................................................................... 83
C. UBS or UBS Affiliates and Employees Acting as Portfolio Managers. ............................................................................................... 87
D. Advisory Business .......................................................................................................................................................................... 89
1. Corporate Structure .............................................................................................................................................................. 89
2. Advisory Services ................................................................................................................................................................... 89
3. How we tailor accounts for clients. ........................................................................................................................................ 89
4. Performance Fees and Side by Side Management .................................................................................................................. 90
5. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss .................................................................................................. 90
6. Voting of Client Securities (Proxy Voting) ............................................................................................................................... 92
Item 7. Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers ...............................................................................................95
Item 8. Client Contact with Portfolio Managers ...................................................................................................................95
Item 9. Additional Information ..............................................................................................................................................95
A.
Executive Officers and Board of Directors ....................................................................................................................................... 95
B. Disciplinary History ........................................................................................................................................................................ 97
Item 10. Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ..........................................................................................101
Item 11. Investment Adviser Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading 102
Investment Adviser Code of Ethics ............................................................................................................................................... 102
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions ............................................................................................................................. 102
1. Principal transactions and agency cross trades. .................................................................................................................... 102
2. Additional Sources of Compensation from SMA Managers or Vendors Whose Products We May Recommend to Our Advisory
Clients ................................................................................................................................................................................ 103
3. Additional Sources of Compensation in Connection with Investments in Advisory Accounts ................................................. 104
4. Margin and Lending ............................................................................................................................................................ 113
Item 12. Personal Trading ....................................................................................................................................................115
Item 13. Review of Accounts ................................................................................................................................................116
Item 14. Client Referrals and Other Compensation ...........................................................................................................117
Item 15. Financial Information .............................................................................................................................................118
SUMMARY OF MATERIAL CHANGES ...................................................................................................................................119
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Definitions. References in this brochure to:
1. “Account”, “account”, "Investment Advisory Account" or "Advisory Account" means your advisory account(s)
established in the advisory programs described in this Brochure.
2. ”Advisory Programs” or “Programs” as used in this Brochure means our ACCESS, Portfolio Management Program
(PMP), Managed Accounts Consulting (MAC), UBS Strategic Advisor, UBS Strategic Wealth Portfolio (SWP), Advisor
Allocation Program (AAP), PACE, UBS-CAP, CAP Select, and IC Programs.
3. “Agreement” means the Advisory Relationship Agreement.
4. “Asset Allocation” refers to the asset allocation selected for your program account.
5. "UBS-CAP Portfolio" means, collectively, the eligible Advisory Accounts you enroll in UBS-CAP and, in limited
circumstances, accounts you hold at other financial institutions that you elect to include in UBS-CAP.
6. “CAP Select Portfolio” means the diversified 100% alternative investments portfolio you hold in the CAP Select Program.
7. “IC Account” means an IC Program account held at UBS and opened under the UBS Institutional Consulting Program (“IC
Program”).
8. “IC Held Away” means a non-discretionary Account in the IC Program where the client elects to hold the assets away from
UBS.
9. “IC Portfolio” means, collectively, the eligible Advisory Accounts you enroll in IC and/or the accounts you hold at other
financial institutions that you elect to include in IC.
10. “IRA” means Individual Retirement Accounts as defined under Section 408 of the Internal Revenue Code.
11. “House View Model Manager” means the UBS Financial Services Inc. professionals who create the HouseView models.
12. “Manager Traded” strategies are investment strategies that are actively managed by an SMA Manager. In this structure,
your SMA manager has day-to-day discretion over your account.
13. “Model Delivery” strategies are those in which the SMA Manager who previously managed accounts directly, becomes a
“Model Manager” and is responsible for creating and maintaining a model of the strategy and providing the model to
UBS Asset Management for implementation.
14. “Model Manager” means SMA Managers that provide investment strategy models to an Overlay Manager hired by
UBS to implement such models in ACCESS, MAC, AAP, SWP, IC and UBS-CAP.
15. “Model Manager Fee” means the fee payable to your Model Manager for the creation and maintenance of their Model.
16. “Overlay Manager” means our affiliate UBS Asset Management (UBS AM) and, in certain circumstances, Vestmark
Advisory Solutions (VAS), the investment adviser(s) hired by UBS to implement the models provided by Model Managers.
17. “Overlay Manager Fee” means the fee payable to the Overlay Manager for implementing the Models provided by the
Model Managers.
18. “Plan” or “Retirement Plan” means employee benefit plans qualified under Section 401(a) or Section 403(b)(7) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or under any other employee retirement or welfare plan subject to the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA) or a defined benefit employee benefit plan for a
municipal entity or a nonqualified retirement plan.
19. “PMP Portfolio Manager” means the Financial Advisors who manage assets on a discretionary basis in the Portfolio
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Management Program.
20. “Program Application” means the respective Advisory Program Application clients execute at enrollment.
21. "Portfolio Based Advisory Programs" means the UBS Consolidated Advisory Program (UBS-CAP) and the UBS
Institutional Consulting Program (IC), advisory programs in which our services are provided to you on a portfolio level
instead of individually at each Account level included in the Portfolio.
22. “Program Assets” means the assets you invest through our Advisory Programs.
23. "Program Fee" means, collectively, the UBS Investment Advisory Fee and if applicable, given your Program selection, the
SMA Manager Fee, Model Manager Fee, and Overlay Manager Fee.
24. "Questionnaire" or "Risk Profile Questionnaire" means the Account Risk Profile Questionnaire you complete to
determine your investment needs, objectives and risk tolerances for the assets being invested in each Advisory Account. For
UBS-CAP and IC, your Questionnaire will define the risk tolerances and objectives that you have for all your eligible assets
and accounts included in the UBS-CAP Portfolio or the IC Portfolio as a whole.
25. "Retirement Accounts" include all types of Individual Retirement Accounts including SEPs, SIMPLEs, Coverdell Education
Savings Accounts, and “Plans”.
26. “SMA Advantage Strategies” “SMA Advantage Models” mean those separately managed account strategies or
models for which investment management fees paid to the SMA, Model and Overlay Managers are waived and are paid to
the managers by UBS Financial Services out of its own resources.
27. “SMA Manager” means your separately managed account investment manager that actively manages your assets in their
strategies on a discretionary basis in ACCESS, MAC, AAP, SWP, IC and UBS-CAP.
28. "SMA Manager Fee" means the separately managed account investment management fee payable to your SMA
Manager.
29. "Share Class Conversion" refers to the conversion of mutual fund, offshore fund and/or alternative investment
brokerage share classes to advisory/institutional share classes which are eligible and billable in certain Programs.
30. “Single Share Class(es)” refers to the single share class of mutual funds with no front-end loads, back-end loads or 12b-
1s offered for purchase in our brokerage platform effective January 2020 subject to a per-transaction commission.
31. “UBS AM” means UBS Asset Management (Americas) LLC.
32. “UBS Bank” means UBS Bank USA, N.A.
33. “UBS-FS” unless otherwise noted, means UBS Financial Services Inc.
34. "UBS Investment Advisory Fee" means the portion of the Program Fee payable to UBS for its investment advisory
services.
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About UBS Financial Services Inc.
separate arrangements that we may have with you.
The specific services we provide, our relationship with
you, and our legal duties to you in each arrangement
are described in our applicable contracts with you.
UBS Financial Services Inc. (“UBS”) is one of the nation’s
leading securities firms, serving the investment and capital
needs of individual, corporate and institutional clients. We are
a member of all principal securities and commodities
exchanges in the United States including the New York Stock
Exchange (“NYSE”). Our parent company, UBS Group AG, is a
global, integrated investment services firm and one of the
world’s leading banks. We are registered to act as a broker-
dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.
This section summarizes the key distinctions between
brokerage and investment advisory services and our
respective duties and obligations. We encourage you to
review this information carefully, along with your applicable
contracts, and discuss it with your Financial Advisor
Our services as an Investment Adviser and
Relationship with You
As a registered investment adviser, we complete Part I of Form
ADV, which contains additional information about our
business and our affiliates. This information is publicly available
through our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
This information is current as of the date of this Brochure and
is subject to change at our discretion.
We believe that professional investment advisory
programs can help investors pursue their investment
objectives. However, the fees and expenses associated
with advisory services may exceed those that apply to
brokerage services. Advisory programs are not for
everyone. Please speak with your Financial Advisor for
additional information.
Conducting Business with UBS: Investment Advisory
and Broker Dealer Services
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Important distinctions between brokerage and advisory
services. As a wealth management firm providing services to
clients in the United States, UBS Financial Services Inc. is
registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) as a broker-dealer and an investment adviser, offering
both investment advisory and brokerage services.
In our capacity as an investment adviser under the
Investment Advisers Act, we offer a number of
investment advisory services and programs, including
financial planning for a fee, discretionary investment
management, and non-discretionary investment
advisory programs, and advice on the selection of
investment managers, mutual funds, exchange traded
funds and other securities offered through our
investment advisory programs.
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Our clients work with their Financial Advisors to determine the
services that are most appropriate given their financial goals
and circumstances. Based on the services you request, we can
act as an investment adviser, as a broker-dealer, or as both.
Most of our Financial Advisors are qualified and licensed to
provide both brokerage as well as investment advisory services.
The fees for these services and programs are calculated
as a percentage of assets in the account or a flat or
annual fee and are charged on an ongoing basis.
- When we act as your investment adviser, we will enter
You may obtain information about your Financial Advisor, their
licenses, educational background, employment history, and if
they have had any problems with regulators or received serious
complaints from investors through the FINRA BrokerCheck
service available from FINRA at http://www.finra.org, or from
the Securities and Exchange Commission at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
into a written agreement with you expressly
acknowledging our investment advisory relationship and
describing our specific obligations to you. At the
beginning of our advisory relationship, we will give you
our Form ADV brochure which provides detailed
information about, among other things: the Advisory
Program(s) you select; the advisory services we provide;
our fees, personnel, other business activities and
financial industry affiliations; and conflicts between our
interests and your interests.
Our Responsibilities as an Investment Adviser
In addition, some of our Financial Advisors hold educational
credentials, such as the Certified Financial PlannerTM (CFP®)1
designation. Holding a professional designation typically
indicates that the Financial Advisor has completed certain
courses or continuing education. However, a Financial
Advisor's professional designation does not change the
obligations of UBS as a firm in providing investment advisory
or brokerage services to you.
It is important to understand that investment
advisory and brokerage services are separate and
distinct, and each is governed by different laws and
When you participate in one of our Advisory Programs, we
are considered to have a fiduciary relationship with you
under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Our
responsibilities include the obligation to:
– Disclose: Disclose to you all material facts, including
conflicts between our interests and your interests. .
ongoing certification requirements.
1Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®,
Certified Financial PlannerTM and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the
U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and
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savings account with our affiliate.
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Conflict of Interest—principal trades and
underwriting
Inform: Inform you if we or our affiliates receive
additional compensation from you or a third-party as
a result of our relationship with you.
Seek best execution: Where we direct trading, to seek
best execution of your securities transactions.
− We may trade with you for our own accounts—a practice
known as “principal trading.” This means that we can
buy investments from you, or sell them to you, including
securities that we buy in bulk (or in an underwriting/IPO)
and then distribute to individual investors. But, we can
only do this upon written disclosure and with your
specific consent to each transaction.
− When we trade on a principal basis, we earn
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– Obtain consent for principal trades and agency cross
trades: Obtain your informed consent after providing
appropriate disclosure before engaging in transactions
with you for our own account or that of an affiliate
(principal trades) or transactions where we or our
affiliates act as broker for parties on both sides of the
transactions.
Treat you fairly: Treat you and our other advisory
clients fairly and equitably, without unfairly favoring
one client to the disadvantage of another.
compensation by marking up the price of securities we
sell to you, or by marking down the price of securities
we buy from you, and from discounts and selling
concessions for underwritings and IPOs.
– Act in your best interest: Act in what we reasonably
This creates a UBS firm-level incentive to:
believe to be your best interests and in the event of a
conflict of interest, place your interests before our
own.
− Offer securities that we have in inventory or where we
are participating in an underwriting syndicate; and
− Execute your trade against our proprietary accounts
– Make informed recommendations: Provide investment
advice and recommendations that we reasonably
determine are suitable for you given your individual
financial situation, investment objectives and goals
(based on information you provide) and that are
consistent with any restrictions you have placed on us.
− Types of securities commonly traded on a principal
basis include fixed income securities, IPOs, certain
closed-end funds, and municipal securities.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, principal trading is
subject to certain restrictions and generally not
permitted in the Programs described in this Brochure.
– When we provide investment advisory services, our
fiduciary status under the federal retirement laws
depends on the nature of the specific services we have
agreed to provide to you. Please see your applicable
agreement and related disclosures for more
information.
The Form ADV Disclosure Brochures for all of our
advisory programs can be found at
ubs.com/advisorydisclosures. If you have any
questions or concerns, please speak with your
Financial Advisor.
Ongoing advice and monitoring
If specified in your client agreement:
− We will provide advice and management services (as
applicable) on an ongoing basis.
− We will also monitor your account investments (including
cash and cash equivalents) and provide investment
recommendations on an ongoing basis.
Additional information about the Firm’s brokerage
business, related conflicts of interest and
compensation practices is available in the “Your
Relationship with UBS” disclosure which is available
online atubs.com/relationshipwithubs.
If you do not want to pay for fee-based ongoing
investment advice and monitoring through an
investment advisory program, then consider opening a
brokerage account with us instead.
Conflict of interest—asset-based compensation
− When we act as your investment adviser, we and our
representatives earn more when you invest more in
your Advisory Account, and we earn the same advisory
fee rate regardless of how frequently you trade. We
also receive payments from third parties, including the
investment products in which you invest and their
sponsors. These third-party fees are disclosed in this
Form ADV Brochure and the investment product’s
prospectus and other offering documents.
Termination of your Advisory Account or agreement will end
our fiduciary relationship with you under the Investment
Advisers Act as it pertains to the terminated account or
services and, depending on the terms of your investment
advisory agreement with us, will cause your account to be
converted to, and designated as, a brokerage account.
− This creates an incentive for us to recommend that you:
− Increase the assets in your Advisory Accounts to
increase our fees;
Our Services as a Broker-Dealer and Relationship
with You
− Invest in investment products that result in greater
compensation to us (including products and services
provided by us and our affiliates or those for which we
receive a portion of product-level fees that you pay);
and
Although a brokerage relationship can be a cost-
effective way of investing your assets, it is not for
everyone. As a brokerage client, you need to understand
and agree to our service limitations and conflicts.
− Maintain cash balances in a sweep investment or
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transaction or investment strategy involving securities is in
your best interest, without placing the financial or other
interest of the Firm or Financial Advisor ahead of your
interests. As part of our best interest obligation, we must
provide written full and fair disclosure of all material facts
relating to the scope and terms of our relationship with
you.
- As a full-service broker-dealer, our services are not
limited to taking customer orders and executing
securities transactions. In our capacity as a broker-
dealer, we provide a variety of services relating to
investments in securities, including investment research,
trade execution and custody services. We may also make
recommendations to our brokerage clients about
whether to buy, sell or hold securities, and/or access
banking-related services such as credit cards, mortgages,
credit lines and margin for your accounts. We do not
make investment decisions for you or manage your
accounts on a discretionary basis. We will only buy or
sell securities for brokerage clients based on specific
directions from you.
- We receive transaction-based compensation for
trades you decide to enter into, which includes
commissions, administrative fees and compensation from
third parties that are disclosed to you.
− Principal trading: We are permitted to buy securities
from you or sell securities to you from our (or our
affiliates) own inventory, known as “principal trading”
and earn a profit on those trades. When we engage in
principal trades, we disclose the capacity in which we acted
on your trade confirmation, though we are not required to
communicate this or obtain your consent in advance or to
inform you of the profit earned on the trades.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, principal trading is
subject to certain restrictions—and in many cases not
allowed-- with respect to retirement plans subject to
ERISA.
- Unlike how we charge for investment advisory services,
we do not charge or receive a separate fee for our
advice or recommendations and our
recommendations are provided solely incidental to our
brokerage services.
Our Responsibilities to You as a Broker-Dealer
− Absent special circumstances, we are not held to the
same legal standards that apply when providing
investment advisory services to you. Our legal
obligations to disclose detailed information to you about the
nature and scope of our business, personnel, fees, conflicts
between our interests and your interests and other
matters are more limited than when we are providing
investment advisory services to you.
When UBS acts as a broker-dealer, including when we
recommend securities transactions and/or banking-related
services in your account or make any recommendation on an
account that has terminated investment advisory services,
UBS does not act as a registered investment adviser.
− No monitoring: We have no duty to provide ongoing
recommendations or monitor your investments. We are
not obligated to provide recommendations to you, or to
update recommendations made previously, and not doing
so should not be viewed as a recommendation to hold an
investment.
− Your responsibility: You are responsible for
independently ensuring that the investments in your
accounts remain appropriate given your investment
objective, risk tolerance, financial circumstances and
investment needs.
− Transaction-based compensation: We receive
When we act as your broker-dealer, we are subject to the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Securities Act of 1933,
the rules of self-regulatory organizations such as the Financial
Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the rules of the New
York Stock Exchange and applicable state laws. When you
have a brokerage account with us, we have the following
responsibilities:
− Fairness obligation: We have a duty to deal fairly with
transaction-based compensation for trades you decide to
enter into, which includes commissions, administrative
fees and compensation from third parties that are
disclosed to you.
you. Consistent with our duty of fairness, we are
obligated to make sure that the prices you receive when
we execute transactions for you are reasonable and fair in
light of prevailing market conditions and that the
commissions and other fees we charge you are not
excessive.
− Seek best execution: Where we direct trading, to seek
− No separate fee for advice: Unlike how we charge for
investment advisory services, we do not charge or receive
a separate fee for our advice or recommendations and
our recommendations are provided solely as incidental to
our brokerage services.
best execution of your securities transactions.
Conflict of interest: Transaction compensation
− When we act as a broker-dealer, we are compensated by
− Suitability: We must have a reasonable basis for believing
that any securities recommendations we make to you
are suitable and appropriate for you, given your
individual financial circumstances, needs and goals.
− Best interest: If you are an ”individual wealth
the commissions and fees you pay us as well as
through revenue we receive from third-parties that
often include the sponsors of investment products on our
platform. Your Financial Advisor does not receive a
management client”2 we must have a reasonable basis for
believing that a recommendation of any securities
does not create or modify any agreement, relationship or obligation between
UBS (or your financial professional). Please consult your UBS agreements for all
terms and conditions controlling your account and relationship with us.
2 “Individual Wealth Management Client” is a natural person, or the legal
representative of a natural person, who receives a recommendation from UBS
and uses it primarily for personal, family or household purposes. This disclosure
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portion of all of these amounts. As a result, some
conflicts apply at the Financial Advisor level and some
apply only to UBS at the firm level.
means that we can buy investments from you, or sell
them to you, including securities that we buy in bulk
or in an underwriting/initial public offering (IPO) and
then distribute to individual investors.
Financial Advisor conflicts include incentives to
recommend:
− When we trade on a principal basis, we earn
− Investments that result in greater compensation.
− That you trade more frequently.
UBS firm-level conflicts include incentives to:
− Offer products and services that we or our
compensation by marking up the price of securities
we sell to you, or by marking down the price of
securities we buy from you, and from discounts and
selling concessions for underwritings and IPOs. This
creates a UBS firm-level incentive to:
affiliates create.
− Offer products and services from companies that offer
us revenue.
− Offer securities that we have in inventory or where we
are participating in an underwriting syndicate; and
− Execute your trade against our proprietary accounts.
− Maintain a sweep program for uninvested cash
balances using our affiliate bank or money market
funds of our affiliates.
− Route trades to our affiliate for execution.
Types of securities commonly traded on a principal basis
include fixed income securities, IPOs, certain closed-end
funds and municipal securities.
Conflict of interest: Principal trades and underwriting
− We may trade with you for our own accounts. This
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Item 4. Services, Fees and Compensation
A. About Our Investment Advisory Programs
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This brochure describes our retail and certain institutional
wrap fee and non-wrap fee investment Advisory Programs.
We offer a variety of advisory services to address
different investment needs, including:
Program type
Programs included
Discretionary Programs
Portfolio Management Program
performance reporting in an all-inclusive account
instead of accessing those services separately
For CAP Select: clients who are looking for a
diversified asset allocation of alternative investment
vehicles
The IC Program also provides consulting services to
institutional clients who choose to custody their assets
away from UBS. Under those circumstances, the
consulting services are offered in a non-wrap fee
relationship.
Advisor Allocation Program
However, these programs may not be appropriate for clients
with the following preferences:
ACCESS
Managed Accounts Consulting
– A short-term investment horizon
– A desire to maintain consistently high levels of cash
Separately managed
account (SMA)
programs
or money market funds in their accounts
UBS Strategic Wealth Portfolio
– Clients who want to maintain highly concentrated
Unified managed
account program
Non-Discretionary
Advisory programs
PACE
UBS Strategic Advisor
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positions that will not be sold regardless of market
conditions
Investors who anticipate continuous withdrawals
from their accounts.
Portfolio Based Advisory
Programs
UBS Consolidated Advisory
Program
Institutional Consulting
UBS CAP Select
Alternative Investments
Advisory
We do not hold ourselves out as specializing in a particular
type of advisory service or strategy. Instead, our Programs
offer a broad variety of strategies, SMA and Model
Managers, asset allocations and features.
Cash and Securities Concentration: Advisory Programs
are not appropriate for clients who want to maintain a high
level of cash and/or highly concentrated positions that will
not be sold regardless of market conditions. If you hold high
level of cash and/or highly concentrated positions in your
Advisory Accounts, then you do so against our
recommendation and with the understanding that the value
of those securities will be included for purposes of
calculating the Program fee, resulting in a higher fee to us.
Cash in advisory accounts is automatically swept to sweep
programs offered by our affiliated Bank or money market
funds managed by UBS AM. The interest you earn from the
sweep is significantly lower than the Program Fee you pay to
us.
These Programs offer advisory services which allow you to
manage your account in a number of ways:
– You can delegate investment discretion to our
Financial Advisors
You may hold excess cash or concentrated positions in a
brokerage account without incurring the Program Fee. Your
Advisory Account will be removed from the Program if it is
outside of the cash and concentration guidelines over a
specified period of time. .
– You can access the discretionary investment services
of SMA and Overlay investment managers, including
our affiliated UBS Asset Management
– You can work with your Financial Advisor in those
programs over which you retain investment discretion
– You can use any combination of the above
Concentrated equity positions may be held in Concentrated
Equity Solutions (“CES”) SMA strategy (See section F. 2.
Managed Accounts (Managed Account Consulting
Program for additional information).
Generally, these Programs are designed for:
– Clients who want to implement a medium to long
term investment plan
Limitations of Product Offerings: While we offer an
extensive list of investment options and SMA strategies, the
offerings are limited to those approved for sale or
recommendation at the Firm. We do not offer or
recommend every SMA or Model Manager, investment or
strategy available in the industry.
–
– Clients who seek and use the advice and guidance of
an investment professional either in their self-directed
accounts or by delegating management of their assets
to a PMP Portfolio Manager and/or SMA Manager
Investors who prefer the consistency of fee-based
pricing
– Clients who are looking for investment advice,
custody, trading and execution services, and
There are important differences among these
Programs in terms of services, structure and
administration, the depth of research conducted on
the managers and products available in the
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Programs, Program Fees and the compensation that
Financial Advisors receive. Please review this brochure
carefully as you decide which program is appropriate
for your investment needs.
In the future, we envision most of the Advisory Programs
evolving to a "Unified Advisory Solution" (UAS). UAS will
consolidate certain distinct Advisory Programs described in
this Brochure and make these advisory options available in a
single client account. If at that time, you have more than
one Advisory Account with us, we may combine these
accounts into the one Unified Advisory Solution account. We
will provide prior written notice to you regarding these
changes and how they would affect your Accounts, fees and
the services we provide to you.
We offer other Advisory services not described in this
brochure. If you would like more information, please ask
your Financial Advisor for the Form ADV Disclosure
Brochure for these programs and services: See Item 6,
"Section C Advisory Services– Advisory Business; Advisory
Services" for additional details.
B. Advisory Programs: Fee Schedules, Minimum
Investments and Minimum Annual Fees
The following programs offer the flexibility to negotiate
either a flat- or a tiered (break-point) rate fee schedule:
- ACCESS
- Managed Accounts Consulting (MAC)
Portfolio Management Program (PMP)
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Institutional Consulting (IC)
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Flat Rate Fee Option: the annual fee is a fixed percentage
of the assets in the Account. That percentage does not
change as the value of your Account changes.
Tiered (Break-point) Rate Fee Schedule: the negotiated
fee, also a percentage of the assets, varies based on asset
levels and changes as you increase or decrease assets in your
account. Specific “break-points” for each asset level are
defined in your Program Application. You may request to
have two or more eligible Advisory Accounts treated as
related accounts to qualify for certain break-point discounts.
Please discuss your options with your Financial Advisor. If
you negotiated a discount to the UBS Investment Advisory
Fee schedule, that discount will apply only to the break-
point asset level (i.e., the asset level that qualifies you for
reduced fees) indicated in your Application. With a tiered
rate fee schedule, your UBS Investment Advisory Fee and
overall Program Fee percentages and amounts paid usually
change as the assets in your account increase or decrease
and trigger the breakpoints listed in your application.
Fixed Fees: The IC Program offers fixed annual hard-dollar
fees when IC services are provided on a non-discretionary
basis and the assets are held away from UBS. With a flat
hard-dollar fee, your fee remains the same dollar amount,
regardless of changes in your assets.
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Important Information About Separately Managed Account Strategies and Models.
The tables below describe the fees, minimum account fees and other details about the Advisory Programs covered in this
Brochure, including the ACCESS, Managed Account Consulting, AAP, SWP Programs, UBS CAP and Institutional Consulting
Programs which offer clients the ability to invest in SMA strategies and Models managed by affiliated and third-party SMA
Managers.
To date, SMA strategies available on the UBS platform entail the SMA Managers selected actively managing the assets in your
Advisory Account(s) on a discretionary basis (“Manager Traded Strategies”). Effective April 1, 2026, we will commence the
transition of most equity Manager Traded SMA Strategies available on the platform to a Model Delivery Structure. Manager
Traded strategies will transition on a rolling basis during 2026.
We will notify you in writing in advance of such changes to your Accounts. Unless you object to the changes by the date listed
in the notice, your Account will transition to the new model delivery structure. Certain SMAs will not transition to a Model
Delivery structure, including fixed income SMAs and certain tax managed SMAs.
In the Model Delivery structure, SMA Managers become Model Managers and are no longer responsible for the day-to-day
active management of your Advisory Accounts. Instead, the Model Managers will continue to create and maintain their
strategies and provide those Models to an Overlay Manager for implementation. Throughout this Brochure, references to SMA
Manager refers to managers that manage your assets on a discretionary basis. Model Manager(s) refers to investment
managers responsible for the creation and maintenance of Model strategies.
Fees Associated with Different Structures: Going forward, separately managed account strategies can be implemented in
different ways and have different associated costs. Please review the different structures and fees carefully before selecting
an investment strategy.
Our offerings include:
SMA Strategies – Manager Traded
•
SMA Strategies – Model Delivery
•
SMA Advantage Strategies – Manager Traded
•
SMA Advantage Strategies – Model Delivery
•
The fees you pay in these different structures, including whether the strategy is offered in a sub-advised or dual contract
structure vary in some cases significantly. In all structures, you will pay a UBS Investment Advisory Fee to UBS-FS and we pay a
portion of that fee to your Financial Advisor.
For strategies that are not part of SMA Advantage, you will pay an Overlay Manager Fee, Model Manager or SMA Manager
Fee, as applicable in addition to the UBS Investment Advisory Fee.
SMA Advantage Strategies, whether offered in a Manager Traded or Model Delivery structure, do not charge an Overlay Fee,
Model Manager or a SMA Manager Fee (unless you select premium services). Those fees are waived for clients in SMA
Advantage strategies. Instead, UBS Financial Services pays the Overlay Manager, Model Manager or SMA Manager, as
applicable given your selection, for their services out of its own resources which include, in addition to other sources of
revenues, Overlay Manager Fees paid by clients in other SMA strategies. As a result, revenue from fee paying clients in those
strategies can be part of the resources used by UBS-FS in connection with the fees waived for SMA Advantage strategies.
Review this information presented carefully, as consider whether to invest in one of these Programs.
The Same Strategies are Available in Different Programs with different Fees: The ACCESS, SWP, AAP, MAC, UBS CAP
and IC programs offer some of the same SMA strategies for different fees.
The amount of the fee paid to each SMA or Model Manager, and, if applicable, the Overlay Manager, is a function of that SMA
/ Model Manager’s investment style and the fee negotiated with the SMA/ Model or Overlay Manager. This fee is negotiated by
UBS for single contract SMAs in the Programs. In MAC or an IC Wrap Account the fee is negotiated by you, or for UBS CAP
with Limited Discretion LPOA and in IC with a Power of Attorney for Limited Financial Advisor Discretion the fee is negotiated
by your Financial Advisor.
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Depending on your asset level and ability to negotiate the investment management fee with the SMA Manager in the dual-
contract structure of MAC (including MAC strategies in the UBS CAP or IC Programs), and IC Wrap Accounts, you may find
that the single-contract structure in ACCESS, AAP and SWP provides a more cost-effective option or vice versa.
Based on the combination of our UBS Investment Advisory Fees and your SMA Manager’s Fees, the overall Program
Fee for your SMA account in MAC or IC may exceed 3% of the account value. Please review your options and
overall costs carefully with your Financial Advisor before investing.
All rates listed below indicate the maximum annual fees in each Program. These fees do not include management and
administrative fees and expenses of pooled investment vehicles that may be held in the account.
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SEPARATELY MANAGED ACCOUNTS PROGRAMS AND UNIFIED MANAGED ACCOUNTS PROGRAM
ACCESS
Strategic Wealth Portfolio (SWP)
Program
Name
Managed Accounts
Consulting (MAC)
Program
S t r u c t u r e
Dual contract, consulting
program. Client hires UBS- FS as
consultant and hires manager
(directly) to manage the account.
A unified managed account (with discretionary (SMA-sub-
accounts) and non-discretionary subaccounts) that offers
separately managed accounts, mutual funds, and
exchange traded funds (ETFs), within a single account.
Separately managed accounts are sub-advised as in
ACCESS.
Single contract,
sub-advisory
program. Client
hires UBS-FS and
authorizes UBS-FS
to hire the SMA
Manager, Model
Manager and
Overlay Manager
and make
manager changes
on client’s behalf.
Minimum
Account Size
$25,000.
Certain strategies
have minimums
from $5,000 to
over $1,000,000
$100,000 or the manager’s
minimum (whichever is greater).
$10,000,000 for MAC
accounts held at an outside
custodian, subject to limited
exceptions.
$25,000.
The minimum account opening size is higher when SMA sub-
accounts are included in the Target Allocation and depends
on the SMA or Overlay Managers’ minimums. Some SMA
strategies and models have different minimums in SWP than
in the ACCESS or MAC Programs. SMA strategies in SWP/AAP
have minimums ranging from $5,000 to $1,000,000
SWP has a “Blended Program Fee” that includes the UBS
Investment Advisory Fee If SMAs are selected then additional
SMA, Model and Overlay Manager fees will apply (unless
waived for SMA Advantage strategies).
All assets and strategy types: 2.50%. The UBS Advisory Fee applies to all eligible assets in the advisory
accounts
SMA Manager, Model Manager and Overlay Manager Fees are additional
UBS
Investment
Advisory Fee
Schedule
Maximum
Fee
SMA / Model
Manager’s
Fee
Fee is negotiated between the
client and the manager.
Generally range from 0.02% to
2.00% for all accounts
SMA Advantage Strategies whether offered in a Manager Traded or Model Delivery
structure, do not charge an Overlay Fee, Model Manager or a SMA Manager Fee
(unless you select premium services). Those fees are waived for clients in SMA
Advantage strategies. UBS pays the fees out of its own resources.
Manager Traded Strategies SMA Manager Fees: Generally range from 0.00% to
0.50% for all accounts.
Model Manager Fees: Range from 0.00% to 0.46%
Not Applicable
Overlay
Manager Fee
0.04% for Model Delivery Strategies that are not part of SMA Advantage. UBS-FS
pays the Overlay Manager and retains a portion of this fee.
The percentage UBS retains increases based on assets under management. The
fee paid to UBS-AM ranges from .02% to 0.025% based on assets under
management.
For Model SMA strategies managed by a third party Overlay Manager, the Overlay
Fee ranges from 0.35% to 0.44%. The Overlay Manager pays a portion of the fee
to the Model Manager.
Not Applicable
Premium
Services Fees
Generally range between 0.03% and 0.20%. Today, these fees are paid
entirely to the SMA Advantage Manager. In the future, UBS AM plans to
share a portion these fees with UBS-FS. The percentage share with UBS-
FS (20-30%) will increase as total Premium Service Fees increase.
No minimum annual fee
No minimum annual fee
Minimum
Annual Fee
No minimum
annual fee
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Asset-based fee
No
Asset-based fee
No
Yes
Fee Options Asset-based fee
Automatic
Rebalancing
Options
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DISCRETIONARY PROGRAMS
ADVISOR ALLOCATION PROGRAM (AAP)
Program
Name
$25,000.
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM (PMP)
$25,000 in eligible assets
Minimum
Account Size
The minimum account opening size is higher
when SMA sub-accounts are included in the
Target Allocation and depends on the SMA or
Overlay Managers’ minimums. Some SMA
strategies and models have different minimums in
AAP and SWP than in the ACCESS or MAC
Programs. SMA strategies in SWP/AAP have
minimums ranging from $5,000 to $1,000,000
All Assets and strategy types
(Equity, Balanced and Fixed
Income Accounts): 2.50%
PMP Liquidity Portfolios:
1.00%
UBS
Investment
Advisory Fee
Schedule
Maximum
Fee
All assets: 2.50%
SMA, Model and Overlay Manager Fees are
additional.
AAP has a “Blended Program Fee” that includes
the UBS Investment Advisory Fee which applies to
all assets in the Account. If SMAs are selected,
then additional SMA, Model and/or Overlay
Manager fees for the investment management
services in the SMA sub-accounts will apply
(unless waived for SMA Advantage strategies).
SMA Manager, Overlay and Model Manager Fees
vary depending on the strategy and manager(s)
selected by your Financial Advisor.
Not applicable
SMA / Model
Manager Fee
SMA Advantage Strategies whether offered in a
Manager Traded or Model Delivery structure, do
not charge an Overlay Fee, Model Manager or a
SMA Manager Fee (unless you select premium
services). Those fees are waived for clients in SMA
Advantage strategies. UBS pays the fees out of its
own resources.
Manager Traded Strategies SMA Manager Fees:
Generally range from 0.00% to 0.50% for all
accounts.
Model Manager Fees: Range from 0.00% to
0.46%
Not applicable
Overlay
Manager Fee
0.04% for Model Delivery Strategies that are not
part of SMA Advantage. UBS-FS pays the Overlay
Manager and retains a portion of this fee.
The percentage UBS retains increases based on
assets under management. The fee paid to UBS-
AM ranges from .02% to 0.025% based on
assets under management.
For Model SMA strategies managed by a third-
party Overlay Manager, the Overlay Fee ranges
from 0.35% to 0.44%. The Overlay Manager pays
a portion of the fee to the Model Manager.
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Not applicable.
Premium
Services Fees
Generally range between 0.03% and 0.20%.
Today, these fees are paid entirely to the SMA
Advantage Manager. In the future, UBS AM plans
to share a portion these fees with UBS-FS. The
percentage shared with UBS-FS (20-30%) will
increase as total Premium Service Fees increase.
No minimum annual fee
No minimum annual fee
Minimum
Annual Fee
Fee Options Asset-based fee
Asset-based fee
Yes
No
Automatic
Rebalancing
Options
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NON-DISCRETIONARY ADVISORY PROGRAMS
PACE Select
PACE Multi
UBS Strategic Advisor
Program
Name
Eligible
Investments
Affiliated Mutual Funds
(100% mutual funds)
Affiliated and Non-Affiliated
Mutual Funds
(100% mutual funds)
A combination of equities, open- and closed-end
mutual funds, ETFs, fixed-income securities,
approved unit investment trusts (UITs), options,
certain alternative investments, structured
products and other securities.
$10,000
$5,000
Minimum
Account Size
$25,000 in eligible billable assets.
If you link to another Strategic Advisor account,
only one of the Related Accounts is subject to
this minimum requirement. Each other Related
Account is subject to a minimum account size of
$10,000 in eligible assets.
All assets: 2.50%
All assets: 2.50%
All assets: 2.50%
Fee Schedule
Maximum
Fee
Minimum
No minimum annual fee No minimum annual fee
No minimum annual fee
Fee Options Asset-based fee
Asset-based fee
Asset-based fee
Yes
Yes
No
Automatic
Rebalancing
Options
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PORTFOLIO BASED ADVISORY PROGRAMS
Name
UBS Institutional Consulting (IC)
UBS Consolidated Advisory Program (UBS-
CAP)
UBS-CAP and IC services include, but are not limited to: 1) assistance in the development and preparation of investment
policy guidelines, or an investment policy statement for IC clients; 2) the preparation of an asset allocation study and analysis
that allocates your investment assets among various asset categories or classes; 3) selection of separate account managers,
mutual funds and alternative investments; 4) portfolio evaluation and review; 5) ongoing investment management
consulting on items such as reviewing the asset allocation and investment policy and the impact of capital market
developments on the overall investment strategy.
Non-Discretionary: All programs eligible except
PMP, AAP, PACE Select, and PACE Multi.
All implementation Options: Alternative
Investments, Non-Researched Assets and Held
Away Assets permitted at certain levels.
Implementation
Options and
Eligible
Programs
Non-Discretionary: All advisory programs are
eligible for the CAP Relationship except PACE
Select, PACE Multi. .Strategic Advisor accounts are
eligible only if they do not hold alternative
investments.
N/A
Limited Power of Attorney for Implementation of
Client Directed Investment Activities: All programs
eligible except PACE Select, PACE Multi. MAC is
limited to Researched Managers only. LPOA
excludes Strategic Advisor accounts, non-
researched assets, non-researched managers (MAC
Eligible), Publicly Registered Non-Traded REITs and
BDCs. Client retains all authority over the
implementation of investment advice in those
accounts and investments.
Power of Attorney for Limited Financial Advisor
Discretion: Eligible programs include ACCESS, MAC
(Researched Managers only), and Advisor Allocation
Program. Alternative investments can be included.
Power of Attorney for Limited Financial Advisor
Discretion Services: Eligible programs include
ACCESS, MAC (Researched Managers only),,),
PMP, and AAP.. PACE Select and PACE Multi
accounts are not eligible for this relationship type.
Strategic Advisor (only accounts without alternative
investments) and SWP accounts and non-
researched assets, private equity, private real
estate, REITs and BDCs may be included in the
CAP relationship but are excluded from the LPOA.
Client retains all authority over the implementation
of investment advice in those accounts and
investments.
Discretion over private equity and real estate assets
may be granted on a limited exception basis for
unsolicited client requests for relationships that
meet certain asset thresholds.
$5,000,000(relationship size)
Non-Discretionary Services: $1 million
Discretionary Services: $5 million
Minimum
Relationship
Size
Eligible Clients
All institutional clients that meet the minimum
relationship size are eligible for IC.
All clients that meet the minimum relationship size
other than qualified, defined benefit, and
employee directed plans are eligible for UBS-CAP.
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PORTFOLIO BASED ADVISORY PROGRAMS
Name
UBS Institutional Consulting (IC)
Fee Schedule
UBS Consolidated Advisory Program (UBS-
CAP)
All assets: 2.50%
The SMA Manager, Model Manager and Overlay
Manager Fees in ACCESS, MAC, SWP and AAP, as
applicable, are in addition to the UBS-CAP fee).
The SMA Manager, Model Manager and Overlay
Manager Fees in ACCESS, MAC, SWP, and AAP, as
applicable, are in addition to the IC program fee..
See the ACCESS, MAC, SWP, and AAP Program
descriptions for details.
Non-discretionary services.
Assets
Maximum program fee
See the ACCESS, MAC, SWP and AAP Program
descriptions for details.
$1 – 10 million
2.00%
$10 – 25 million
1.50%
$25 – 50 million
1.30%
$50 – 100 million
1.10%
$100 – 250 million
0.90%
$250 – 500 million
0.70%
$500 – 1 Billion
0.50%
> $1 Billion
0.30%
Discretionary services:
Assets
Maximum program fee
$5 – 25 million
1.80%
$25 – 50 million
1.55%
$50 – 100 million
1.30%
$100 – 250 million
1.05%
$250 – 500 million
0.80%
$500 – 1 Billion
0.58%
> $1 Billion
0.33%
In limited circumstances, IC can offer one-time
project services for a flat fee.
No minimum annual fee
For those clients eligible for both UBS-CAP and IC, your financial advisor has a conflict of interest
in recommending the program with the higher overall compensation to us and our affiliates and higher cost to
the client.
Minimum
Annual Fee
$10,000 or the maximum program fee based on
the fee schedule with respect to services selected
and the value of Eligible Investments, whichever is
less.
Fee Options
Asset-based fee
Asset-based or hard dollar for held away only;
project services available as a one-time fee
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ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS ADVISORY PROGRAM
UBS Consolidated Advisory Program Select (CAP Select)
Program Name
UBS
Consolidated
Advisory
Program –
Select
CAP Select services include, but are not limited to: 1) assistance in the development and
preparation of investment policy guidelines; 2) the preparation of an asset allocation study and
analysis that allocates your investment assets among various alternative investments asset
categories or classes; 3) selection of alternative investments; 4) portfolio evaluation and review; 5)
ongoing investment management consulting on items such as reviewing the asset allocation and
investment policy and the impact of capital market developments on the overall investment
strategy.
Implementation
Options
You may establish a CAP Select relationship on a fully non-discretionary basis (without any limited
power of attorney) or you may delegate certain activities to your Financial Advisor in this Program
by selecting the Limited Power of Attorney option in the CAP Select Application and executing the
Agreement and Application. CAP Select offers (1) Limited Power of Attorney for Implementation
of Client Directed Investment Activities and (2) Power of Attorney for Limited Financial Advisor
Discretion Services.
You may establish a CAP Select Program Account on a stand-alone basis, or in conjunction with a
UBS CAP Program Account. CAP Select eligible assets are limited to alternative investment vehicles
held at UBS.
Discretion over private equity and real estate assets may be granted on a limited exception basis for
unsolicited client requests for relationships that meet certain asset thresholds.
$5,000,000 (relationship size)
Minimum
Relationship Size
Fee Schedule
Maximum Fee
All assets: up to 1.00% CAP Select is an advice-only program in which the fee you pay is solely
for the investment advice and performance reporting provided in the Program. Custody, trading
and execution fees are not applicable or assessed in this Program.
No minimum annual fee
Asset-based fee (Advice-Only / Non-Wrap)
Minimum Annual
Fee Options
Billing practices vary by Program. Please see “Account
Requirements and Types of Clients—Billing Practices” for
a description. We reserve the right, in our sole
discretion, to institute special pricing features, change
account minimums for new accounts, impose higher
account minimums for certain strategies or portfolios
that may be offered from time to time, terminate
accounts that fall below the minimum account value
requirements, or require that additional cash or
securities be deposited to bring an account up to the
required minimum.
Advisor Program or the PACE Select Advisor Program are
permitted to enroll additional accounts in those programs,
if appropriate. In addition, select employers have limited
their participants to the PACE Multi Advisor Program and
PACE Select Advisor Program. WAC clients in this scenario
are permitted to enroll in PACE Multi Advisor or PACE
Select Advisor, if appropriate. If accounts are enrolled in any
other UBS investment advisory program when they are
migrated to the UBS Wealth Advice Center, we will end
your participation in that program and the account will be
converted to, and designated as, a brokerage account. We
can change the products and services available through the
Wealth Advice Center at any time, in our discretion.
Limited Advisory Program Options in the International
Wealth Solutions Group: The International Wealth
Solutions Group (IWSG) supports primarily the needs of
non-U.S. resident mass affluent investors through a team-
based approach. The advice and services provided by the
IWSG Financial Advisors is limited to an offering and service
model designed for these households. As such, not all
products and services available at UBS Financial Services Inc.
are available through the IWSG. Clients to the IWSG are
Limited Advisory Program Options in Wealth Advice
Center: The Wealth Advice Center (WAC) supports
primarily the needs of mass affluent investors through a
team-based approach. The advice and services provided by
the WAC Financial Advisors is limited to an offering and
service model designed for these households. As such, not
all products and services available at UBS Financial Services
Inc. are available through the UBS Wealth Advice Center.
New clients to the UBS Wealth Advice Center are currently
limited to the ACCESS and Strategic Wealth Portfolio
Programs. Clients already enrolled in the PACE Multi
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currently limited to two different advisory programs:
ACCESS and MAC. We can change the products and
services available through the IWSG at any time, in our
discretion.
UBS
-custody at UBS
-performance reporting for accounts custodied at UBS
(IC also provides performance reporting for accounts
custodied away from UBS) and
-related account services that we provide to you
depending on the program that you select
-may include portfolio management as well.
If applicable, given your Program selection, the total
Program Fee includes the SMA Manager Fee.
Various Roles and Services of your UBS Financial
Advisor: The services of our Financial Advisors vary
depending on the Program you select and can encompass
different levels of discretion available in our Advisory
Programs. For example, Financial Advisors who manage
accounts on a discretionary basis in the PMP and AAP
Programs may also provide services to you and to other
clients outside of those Programs as non-discretionary
investment advisers in PACE, SWP, Strategic Advisor and
the SMA Programs. The same Financial Advisors can also
provide services to you and other clients in connection with
brokerage accounts in their capacity as broker-dealer
representatives. As a result, Financial Advisors participating
in PMP and AAP may dedicate time to activities other than
discretionary portfolio management. Further, the
management of accounts for which they exercise discretion
in PMP and AAP will differ from each other and from other
accounts for which they provide services, including
differences in investment methodology, asset allocation
and/or investment recommendations. In addition, we, our
Financial Advisor and our affiliates may give advice and take
action in the performance of our duties to clients which
differs from advice given, or the timing and nature of
actions taken, with respect to other clients’ accounts.
Since your Program Fee for the wrap-fee programs covers
trading and execution costs, separate brokerage
commissions will not be charged to your Account.
However, because our Programs are investment
advisory programs and the advice and guidance of
your Financial Advisor is the primary service of the
Programs, you should not enroll in our Programs in
order to obtain ancillary services such as custody,
trading and execution, or assume that you will receive
any particular benefit from the availability of those
services in the Programs. For example, depending on
the circumstances, Program Accounts may have low or
no trading (such as may be the case with a “buy and
hold” strategy) or the securities or other investments
traded might not typically incur commissions or other
transaction-based charges (such as can be the case
with some fixed income securities and mutual funds).
Moreover, other broker-dealers offer custody and
trade execution services on a discounted or
complimentary basis.
The maximum annual rates for the UBS Investment
Advisory Fee are listed in the fee schedules above.
Financial Advisors who participate in the PMP and AAP
Programs have an incentive to recommend their services in
PMP and AAP over those of third party SMA Managers in
other Advisory Programs or over traditional commission-
based brokerage services. In addition, we and our Financial
Advisors have a conflict of interest in recommending the
services of related persons in managing client accounts
because this will result in higher overall compensation to us
and our affiliates than if third-party managers were used.
CAP Select is an advice-only program in which the fee you
pay is solely for the investment advice and performance
reporting provided in the Program. If you hold assets away
from UBS, the IC Program is available on an advice-only
basis. Custody, trading and execution fees are not
applicable or assessed in the CAP Select Program and in the
IC Program if you elect to hold assets away from UBS.
Only Financial Advisors who have received the internal
designation of Institutional Consultant may provide IC
services. For more information on the Institutional
Consultant title see “Education and Business Standards for
Financial Advisors Participating in Our Advisory Programs.”
1. Your Program Fee; Services Included in Your
Program Fee:
Your Fees Can Change: The UBS Investment Advisory
Fee, SMA Manager Fees (or Premium Services Fees),
Model Manager and Overlay Manager Fees, and overall
Program Fee for your Account(s) may change over the
course of your relationship with us.
The Programs described in the Brochure, except for CAP
Select, charge a “wrap fee”. The IC Program charges a
“wrap fee” if the assets are held at UBS. For IC clients that
hold their assets away from UBS, the IC program fee is for
advice only, but it is still based on assets under
management.
The Fees for an Account may be changed either by
sending you prior written notice of the change with an
opportunity for you to object to the change, or obtaining
your prior verbal consent which we will confirm in writing
for your records when fees are increased or decreased. The
IC Program requires written consent for a fee increase. The
fee change will be effective for the next quarterly billing
cycle. Your continued use of our services will constitute
your agreement to the change.
In AAP, the SMA sub-accounts and the associated fees
(and, as a result, the Blended Program Fee), can change
That means the total Program Fee that you pay in the
Programs described in this brochure covers:
-the UBS Investment Advisory Fee which covers investment
advice and consulting services of UBS and your Financial
Advisor
-trading, execution and settlement for trading through
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when your Financial Advisor changes the investments in the
Target Allocation; we notify you after the Target Allocation
is changed.
and CAP Select are subject to the Equity/Balanced and
Pooled Investment Vehicle (PIV) Discount Sharing schedule
that is the same for all programs, and account types.
Your Financial Advisor receives a percentage of the
UBS Investment Advisory Fees you pay to us.
Fees are Negotiable. The fees we charge in our
Programs are negotiable and may differ from client to
client, and for clients in the Wealth Advice Center
,based on a number of factors. These factors include, but
are not limited to, the type and size of the account, the
number and range of supplemental Advisory and client-
related services to be provided to the account, the scope of
the engagement and the complexity of services.
Discount sharing is waived for client accounts enrolled in
the IC Program, except for accounts enrolled in an SMA
Advantage strategy. IC clients priced below certain levels
may not be eligible for SMA Advantage strategies, or if they
are eligible, your Financial Advisor may be subject to a
reduced payout for those accounts which creates a conflict
of interest by incentivizing them to recommend allocations
to other investments that do not have a reduced payout.
We address our conflicts of interest by maintaining policies
and procedures requiring that Advisors act in your best
interest, reasonably supervising their activities and
disclosing these conflicts so that you can make fully
informed decisions.
Although the UBS Advisory Fee is negotiable and can be
waived in certain instances, we limit the ability of Financial
Advisors to negotiate below certain levels (“hard floors”).
The hard floors differ based on relationship size, strategy
type, and for separately managed accounts offered in the
ACCESS, SWP, and AAP Programs with no additional
manager fee.
Proprietary SMA Premium Fees in Discretionary
Programs: Affiliated or Proprietary SMA Advantage
strategies that charge a Premium Services Fee (1) are not
available to Retirement Plan clients enrolled in the IC
Program with a Limited Power of Attorney for Financial
Advisor Discretion Services, and (2) are available in AAP and
CAP with Limited Discretion but the premium fees are
waived for Retirement Plan and IRA clients.
Discount Sharing: We have discount sharing
requirements in our Advisory Programs to ensure fees are
not priced below specified levels. Discount sharing does not
apply to accounts in the Wealth Advice Center or to certain
Managed Options Strategies. Discount sharing levels and
hard floors vary by style and in some instances by the types
of strategies available in a Program. For example: the
discount sharing levels and hard floors for an equity
strategy are different than for a fixed income strategy; and,
within those categories, hard floors levels differ for
separately managed accounts offered in the ACCESS, SWP
and AAP programs with no additional manager fee.
During a promotional period in 2023, discount sharing
thresholds were temporarily suspended for certain accounts
that invested in fixed income strategies in ACCESS, MAC
and PMP when specified criteria were met. The minimum
fees for such accounts were also reduced to 15 basis points.
Client pricing and Financial Advisor discount sharing
waivers remain for the life of the Advisory account while
invested in a fixed income strategy – unless there are
changes to the program or Advisory fee. This creates a
conflict of interest as it incentivizes Financial Advisors to
recommend maintaining accounts in these fixed income
strategies over other strategy types. While clients can
benefit from the reduced fee, Financial Advisors also benefit
by receiving compensation based on the entire fee charged
to the accounts instead of having those payouts reduced by
discount sharing.
Financial Advisors receive less than their standard payout
when accounts are priced below the discount sharing levels.
This creates an incentive for Financial Advisors to price
accounts at or above those levels. If a Financial Advisor
wishes to discount the UBS Investment Advisory Fee below
certain levels (but not below the hard floors), they may have
the opportunity to do so but may earn reduced
compensation associated with the discount.
UBS offers a dedicated liquidity strategy available to
Financial Advisors and their clients in the discretionary PMP
Advisory program. The maximum UBS Advisory fee for
clients enrolled in the liquidity strategy is 1%, with Financial
Advisors not subject to discount sharing on applicable
accounts, regardless of account assets or relationship size.
These discount sharing fee levels are typically higher for
equity and balanced strategies than for fixed income
strategies, and as such this creates an incentive for Financial
Advisors to recommend fixed income strategies. However,
the Advisory fee charged to clients for fixed income
strategies is traditionally lower than for equity and balanced
strategies. Financial Advisors are incentivized to price
accounts at the stated fee schedules. All assets held at UBS
(including brokerage assets) that are part of your marketing
relationship may be used by your Financial Advisor to
determine pricing for your Advisory Accounts.
Discounts Sharing Waivers for Legacy Share Transfers:
From July 1, 2025, until December 31, 2025, UBS paid
Financial Advisors 12b-1 fees only when the total amount
of 12b-1 fees and offshore trails attributable to them
exceeds $100,000 for the year. 12b-1 fees not paid to
Financial Advisors were retained by the Firm. This change
created a conflict of interest as your Financial Advisor had
an incentive to recommend alterative solutions to the
Legacy Share holdings such as a commission-based
investment product, or an advisory account.
Customized pricing and Financial Advisor compensation
may be approved for advisory relationships with assets over
a certain amount. Advisory Accounts enrolled in UBS-CAP
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Effective January 1, 2026, Financial Advisors may
request an advisory discount sharing waiver for
Legacy Shares transferred from brokerage to
advisory accounts. The waivers will be effective for
up to one year from the approval date. An account
must hold at least 20% in Legacy Shares to qualify
for a waiver. Waivers are also available for Legacy
Shares transferred to advisory accounts during
2025.
risk. While the actual value of assets in your Account will
fluctuate over time, the Mandate remains constant unless
you change it by notifying your Financial Advisor or UBS
lowers the Mandate. In cases where UBS lowers the
Mandate, we will notify you in writing of the change.
Depending on the value of your account, this practice
of billing on the Mandate amount will result in higher
compensation to UBS and your Portfolio Manager
than if the Program Fee was based on the value of
eligible assets in your account. See "Account
Requirements and Types of Clients; Billing Practices" for
more information. You should consider the impact of these
billing practices carefully before investing in these
strategies.
Important Considerations of an Asset-Based Fee
Option.
Discount Sharing waivers provide Financial Advisors with
flexibility to price advisory accounts at lower fee levels
which can benefit clients. They also incentivize advisors to
recommend the transfer of the Legacy Shares from
brokerage to advisory programs to offset future
compensation reductions from changes to 12b-1 fee
payments. Once the waivers expire, standard discount
sharing guidelines will apply. Financial Advisors will share in
the discount unless fees are increased with client consent.
Clients may elect to continue holding their legacy share
class position(s) in their brokerage account or redeem the
position(s) and purchase a suitable alternative without
incurring the advisory program fee.
We set and evaluate the reasonability of UBS Investment
Advisory Fees in the Programs based on the investment
advisory services we offer, without regard – and attributing
no economic benefit – to any ancillary services such as
custody, trading and execution available in the Programs.
You should expect that lower fees are available from other
firms offering the same or comparable services. You may
pay more or less in a UBS Financial Services Inc. wrap- fee
program than you might otherwise pay if you purchased
the services separately, through other firms, or if you
chose to purchase the same or similar securities in a
brokerage account without the investment advisory services
of your Financial Advisor.
Fees as well as other account requirements vary as a result
of the application of prior policies depending on when
your account was first opened. Fees for certain Advisory
services described in this Brochure are reduced for our
employees, certain family members or employees of our
affiliates. We reserve the right to change those fees upon
termination of employment with the firm.
For example, depending on your asset allocation or
strategy selection, you may find that the individual
investments of your strategy or allocation are available to
you outside of the Program for more or less than you
would pay in the Program. See discretionary factors affect
whether your fees and costs are more or less in a fee-based
program, including:
Size of the portfolio
Discount sharing waivers provide Financial Advisors
the flexibility to price advisory accounts at lower fee
levels which can benefit clients, but also provide an
incentive for them to recommend moving from
brokerage to advisory programs to their clients
which creates a conflict of interest between the
interest of the Financial Advisor and the interest of
the Client.
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- Whether we serve as custodian for your account
assets
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The types of investments you select, or are made by
the SMA or Overlay Manager, Portfolio Manager or
Financial Advisor
- Whether such investments carry additional
Other types of fee arrangements—such as a fixed fee
arrangement—are available in certain programs. We may
enter into special agreements to provide other services
involving specific clients, Financial Advisors or any of our
branch offices. For more information regarding the
above, contact your Financial Advisor.
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administrative or management fees
The trading activity in the Account and the types of
securities traded
– Whether your SMA or Overly Manager uses our
trading and execution capabilities or those of other
broker-dealers to execute transactions for your
accounts
Program Fees are expressed as an annual rate that is
prorated for the quarterly or other billing period and is
applied to the asset value of the account. For billing
purposes, asset value means the total fair market value
of the eligible securities in your Advisory Account,
including, where applicable, the value of margin loans,
dividends and accrued interest.
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- Whether you have large cash holdings (i.e., cash or
cash equivalents such as bank account deposits or
money market funds offered as so-called sweep
vehicles) in an Account and whether investment
advisory fees are charged on those cash holdings
The actual costs of the services if purchased
separately
Options Overlay Strategy and Mandate Amounts:
The Program Fee for Options Overlay Strategies is typically
based on a "Mandate" amount of the strategy, selected by
the client, not the value of eligible assets in the Account, as
is the practice for most Advisory Programs. The Mandate
amount is the amount of collateral you are willing to put at
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Your Program Fee will not be adjusted if, among
other things:
- Your Account has low or no trading activity,
– Your SMA or Overlay Manager chooses to trade away
from us, and your trades are subject to commissions
or other charges imposed by other broker-dealers,
- You choose to custody or trade your assets at
All Managers are invited to participate in SMA Advantage
and may choose to participate at any time during their
relationship with UBS. Participation is optional and it does
not impact the availability of a Manager’s strategy on the
UBS Financial Services Inc. platform. If a manager elects to
participate in SMA Advantage for some or all of its
strategies, existing clients invested in those strategies will
see a decrease in the SMA Manager fee, which we will
communicate to you.
another financial institution,
- You have large cash holdings, or
- You decide not to implement or follow the
investment advice we provide to you.
Accordingly, you should evaluate UBS Investment
Advisory Fees based solely on the investment
advisory services we provide, without regard to any
ancillary services provided such as custody, trading
and execution services.
Managers in SMA Advantage may opt out of the SMA
Advantage Program at any time. A manager’s decision to no
longer participate in SMA Advantage will not impact the
availability of the strategy(s) on the UBS platform. Clients
invested in strategies being removed from SMA Advantage
will be required to pay the Investment Manager Fee for that
strategy, which will increase their overall fee, depending on
the Investment Manager Fee and if the strategy included a
premium fee within SMA Advantage. Existing clients
enrolled in a strategy that is removed from the SMA
Advantage program will receive notification prior to being
charged the Investment Manager Fee.
SMA Manager Fees: Certain SMA strategies are available
in several programs at different fee levels. Therefore, the
Program and/or SMA Manager Fee you pay will vary,
depending on the Program you select and the structure
of the program (dual, single contract, unified account,
discretionary or non-discretionary program). For example:
When selecting or recommending affiliated strategies we
have a conflict of interest because retaining those entities
will result in increased compensation to UBS and/or our
affiliate, particularly when our affiliate charges an SMA
Manager Fee or Premium Services Fee. We do not charge an
SMA Manager Fee or Premium Services Fee to Retirement
Plan or IRA clients invested in a SMA strategy managed by a
UBS affiliated Investment Manager in the AAP Program or
UBS-CAP with a Limited Power of Attorney for Financial
Advisor Discretion Services. Such strategies are not available
to Retirement Plan clients in the IC Program with a Limited
Power of Attorney for Financial Advisor Discretion Services.
The ACCESS, MAC and IC programs offer some of the
same SMA strategies. Depending on your asset level and
ability to negotiate the SMA Manager Fee with the SMA
Manager in the dual-contract structure of the MAC or IC
non-discretionary programs, you may find that the single-
contract structure in ACCESS provides a more cost-effective
option or vice versa. In addition, based on the combination
of our UBS Investment Advisory Fees and your SMA
Manager’s Fees, the overall Program Fee for your SMA
account in MAC or IC may exceed 3% of the account
value.
We may, in our discretion, and in order to address
fiduciary obligations, offer the Programs to trust clients
for which our affiliate serves as trustee at substantially
discounted rates than those listed.
Fees charged by SMA Managers can vary significantly,
depending on the type of investment services offered. See
the SMA Program description tables above for the fee
ranges in the various Programs.
Some UBS SMA programs charge a negotiable UBS
Advisory Fee only, while others charge a negotiable UBS
Advisory Fee, plus a separate portfolio manager fee. As
explained above, for SMA Advantage strategies clients are
not charged a separate portfolio manager fee (except for
applicable Premium Services Fees). Because of this
difference in fee structure, Financial Advisors have a
conflict of interest and an opportunity to charge a
higher UBS Investment Advisory Fee when clients
enroll in Investment Advisory Programs that do not
include an additional SMA Manager fee. Similarly,
differences in SMA Manager fees create a conflict of
interest and provide an opportunity for Financial
Advisors to charge a higher UBS Investment Advisory
Fee for a strategy with lower or no SMA Manager
Fees than they would for strategies that charge a
higher SMA Manager Fee. Since UBS receives a portion
of the UBS Advisory Fee charged in SMA Program accounts,
there also is an incentive for UBS to promote
Programs/Strategies that do not charge a separate third
party SMA Manager Fee. UBS applies higher hard floors
on the UBS Advisory Fee when accounts enroll in SMA
Advantage. Depending on the size of the overall
relationship, this can limit the ability to negotiate a
lower UBS Investment Advisory Fee when the SMA
Advantage strategies are used compared to strategies
SMA Advantage Strategies: Select strategies referred to
as “SMA Advantage strategies” in the ACCESS, AAP and
SWP, UBS CAP and IC Programs, including those offered
by our affiliate UBS Asset Management (AM), are available
with no additional SMA Manager fee charged to Clients.
UBS Financial Services negotiates the SMA Manager Fee
with the Managers based on an institutional fee schedule
that is substantially lower than the ranges listed above and
will pay that fee out of its own resources. The Managers
charge additional fees for certain strategies or additional
services determined to be premium solutions, such as
personalized tax management and sustainable investing.
The fees for those value-add services will be paid by Clients
(“Premium Services Fee”).
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that charge a separate SMA Manager Fee.
C. Fees/Other Charges Not Covered by your
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Program Fee
and other alternative investments, exchange-
traded funds or real estate investment trusts;
subject to certain exceptions, redemption fees
charged by mutual funds for active trading in your
Accounts (see “Mutual Fund Redemption Fees for
Active Trading” below); and
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other specialized charges, such as transfer taxes,
and fees we charge to customers to off-set fees we
pay to exchanges and/or regulatory agencies on
certain transactions.
Depending on your Program and investment selections, you
will pay other charges in addition to the wrap fee, some of
which may add to the compensation that we receive.
Program Fees will not be reduced or offset by these fees.
These additional fees will reduce the overall return of your
account.
Our UBS Investment Advisory Fees do not include:
Either UBS Financial Services or UBS Bank USA, N.A. (“UBS
Bank”) will also charge interest on any outstanding loan
balances (including margin loans) to clients who borrow
money from us or UBS Bank . Clients also may be charged
additional fees for specific account services, such as:
Account Transfer Fee
Wire transfer charges
Annual Account Service Fees for retirement accounts
Fees relating to custody and transactions in physical
securities
Voluntary corporate action fees
Fees for RMA and BSA services where such services are
available for the account
SMA/Model/Overlay Manager Fees. Our UBS
Investment Advisory Fee does not include the services of
your SMA/Model/Overlay Manager in programs that offer
those services. Depending on the SMA strategy selected,
the Manager may charge a separate fee for discretionary
portfolio management services, which UBS negotiates in
the ACCESS, AAP and SWP Programs. You are responsible
for negotiating SMA Manager fees in the MAC Program
and for IC Wrap Accounts. For MAC and IC Wrap
Accounts in UBS CAP with Limited Discretion LPOA or IC
with a Power of Attorney for Limited Financial Advisor
Discretion, your Financial Advisor negotiates on your
behalf. The SMA, Model and Overlay Manager Fees, or
Premium Services Fee, when added to UBS
Investment Advisory Fees, comprise your total
“Program Fee.”
Trade Execution Cost through other Broker Dealers:
Commission charges for transactions for your account that
your SMA or Overlay Manager or we, at your direction,
effect through other broker-dealers. See Item 5 for
important information about step-out trades and how they
can impact the overall costs of trading for your portfolio. If
your SMA or Overlay Manager will not be executing
transactions with UBS, our SMA programs may not be
an appropriate option if your SMA or Overlay
Manager does not take action to ensure that you do
not incur additional costs;
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custody fees and trading fees imposed by other
financial institutions if you choose to custody
and/or trade your assets at other financial
institutions (for example, investments held away
from UBS in UBS-CAP or IC);
fees associated with custody, delivery and
conversion of precious metals imposed by affiliates,
or other financial institutions;
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Mutual Fund Redemption Fees for Active Trading. The
mutual funds you hold in your Accounts may charge
redemption fees if shares are sold within a certain period of
time after they are purchased, also known as active trading.
These fees may also apply to the redemption portion of an
exchange transaction if shares are exchanged among funds
(whether through direct exchanges or through sales and
new purchases) in the same family of funds more frequently
than is permitted by each fund’s prospectus. The amount
charged as a redemption fee, the length of time you must
hold your shares to avoid a redemption fee and the number
and frequency of exchanges among funds you may make
without paying a redemption fee, varies from one mutual
fund to another. This information is included in each Fund’s
prospectus. If you have questions about whether a
redemption fee will apply to a transaction you wish to
make, please ask your Financial Advisor for a prospectus
for the applicable mutual fund. If charged, redemption
fees will be in addition to the Program Fee and will be
your responsibility.
You will not be charged redemption fees for mutual fund
assets in the SWP, AAP, ACCESS, , and PACE programs,
resulting solely from automatic transactions effected for
your allocation, including periodic automatic account
rebalancing, periodic automatic withdrawals from your
account or withdrawals to pay your Program Fee if you
have selected these features. If due to system limitations or
errors, your account is charged redemption fees as a result
of periodic automatic account rebalancing, periodic
automatic withdrawals from your account or withdrawals
to pay your Program Fee, we will credit your Account for
the amount of those fees. Redemption fees incurred for
any other reason and as a result of your trading
instructions (including tax harvest instructions in our
SMA programs) will be your responsibility.
- mark-ups/mark-downs on principal transactions
with us, our affiliates or other broker-dealers;
internal trust fees;
costs relating to trading in and holding foreign
securities (other than commissions otherwise
payable to us);
internal administrative, management, redemption
(see below) and performance fees imposed by
collective investment vehicles such as open-end
and closed-end mutual funds, UITs, hedge funds
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that would not otherwise be received.
D. Compensation Practices
1. Compensation to Financial Advisors and
Others Who Recommend Advisory Programs
We reserve the right, at our discretion and without
prior notice, to change the methods by which we
compensate our Advisors and employees,
including reducing and/or denying production
payout and/or awards at our discretion for any
reason.
Our standard compensation plan for Advisors consists of (1)
a guaranteed monthly minimum draw required by
applicable law; (2) a monthly earned payout based on the
Advisor’s production if it is greater than the monthly
minimum draw; (3) a Year-End Award; and (4) a Growth
Award.
The differences in the way we compensate Advisors for the
products we offer creates financial incentives for Advisors
to recommend certain products and account types over
others, to encourage clients to purchase multiple products
and services, and to choose a payment structure for
products and services that generates greater compensation.
The awards and other recognition programs that Financial
Advisors are eligible for are based on a variety of factors,
including but not limited to, length of service, net new
assets, and production levels.
We address our conflicts of interest by maintaining policies
and procedures reasonably designed to ensure that
Financial Advisors meet the required standard of conduct
applicable to each account type, supervising their activities
and disclosing these conflicts so that you can make fully
informed decisions.
Other compensation practices
Under certain circumstances (e.g., acquisitions and
recruitment or particular programs or designations, such as
Wealth Advice Center, Financial Advisors in Development,
Associate Financial Advisors, Institutional Consulting (“IC”),
Retirement Plan Consulting Services ("RPCS"), Retirement
Plan Advisor (“RPA”), and Retirement Plan Manager
(“RPM”), some Financial Advisors or producing Market
Directors and Associate Market Executives are compensated
differently.
Monthly Earned Payout
The payout is a percentage (referred to as a production
payout rate) of the production (generally transaction
revenue and investment advisory program fees) that each
Advisor generates during that month, minus adjustments
specified in our Advisor Compensation Plan. The production
payout rate increases as a Financial Advisor’s production and
length of service increase. Account maintenance fees and
certain transaction and advisory fees that are priced below
a specific level are not eligible for a production payout or
monthly credit(s) towards the determination of the year end
award. In addition, the payout rate is generally reduced for
advisory accounts priced below certain thresholds (see
"Discount Sharing" above in Item 4.B.1). Advisory accounts
in relationships with assets over certain thresholds may have
customized pricing and/or payout rates as approved by the
Firm. Advisors working as part of a fully approved
documented and active team that meets minimum
production requirements can qualify for a higher
production payout rate than they would receive working as
an individual.
Compensation for Advisors recruited from other firms:
In general, if your Advisor is joining UBS from another firm,
you should discuss the reasons your Advisor decided to
change firms and any costs or changes in services you incur
by transferring your accounts to UBS. Typically, UBS pays
Financial Advisors financial incentives when they join and
on an ongoing basis as described below.
Generally, Advisors are not paid on households that fall
under the following thresholds:
• Wealth Management US households: $250,000
• International households: $2,000,000
• Private Wealth Management households: $2,000,000
Advisors typically are eligible to receive incentives at the
time they join (based on prior firm revenue) and are eligible
to receive additional incentives while employed at UBS,
based on reaching certain minimum asset and/or
production levels or other targets within a specified period
of time after joining UBS. In some cases, to maintain the
incentives, the recruited Financial Advisors are required to
achieve and maintain asset levels as determined at the time
of joining UBS.
Financial Advisors receive compensation for production
generated in accounts they migrate to the Wealth Advice
Center or the UBS International Wealth Solutions Group
based on the value of the assets in the account household
and the activity in those accounts going forward. For
households over the thresholds listed above, Financial
Advisors are credited with the grid rate applicable to them.
For households below the thresholds, Financial Advisors are
generally credited with a reduced grid rate.
These payments can be substantial and take various forms,
including salary guarantees, loans, transition bonus
payments and various forms of compensation to encourage
Financial Advisors to join UBS, and are also contingent on
your Financial Advisor's continued employment. Therefore,
even if the fees you pay at UBS remain the same or are less,
the transfer of your assets to UBS contribute to your
Financial Advisor's ability to meet such targets and to
receive additional loans and/or compensation even if not
directly related to your account or the fees you pay to us.
Because Financial Advisors are generally not paid on
households below the thresholds if they support them
directly in the branches, there is a conflict of interest and an
incentive for the Financial Advisor to transfer/or refer such
households to the Wealth Advice Center or to the
International Wealth Solutions Group because it will
generate compensation for the referring Financial Advisor
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Advisory Fee paid by clients in the Program.
Financial Advisors receive a portion of the UBS Investment
Advisory Fee you pay to us. The entire UBS Investment
Advisory Fee you pay is allocated to the branch office and
it is used as the basis to calculate the percentage of the
UBS Advisory Program Fee that is paid to your Financial
Advisor.
These practices create an incentive and a conflict of interest
for your Financial Advisor to recommend the transfer of
your account assets to UBS since a significant part of the
Financial Advisor's compensation is often contingent on the
Financial Advisor achieving a pre-determined level of
revenue and/or assets at UBS. You should carefully consider
whether your Financial Advisor's advice is aligned with your
investment strategy and goals.
Compensation for Field Leadership
The percentage payable to Financial Advisors acting in
the PMP and AAP Programs is based on their total
production level at UBS. Although, generally, the
percentage is the same across all advisory accounts
serviced by the Financial Advisor, the actual amount paid
to the Financial Advisor can vary by Program depending on
the fees.
Compensation for Field Leaders consists of: (1) a base salary
and (2) a discretionary incentive compensation award. The
discretionary incentive award is determined in the firm’s
sole discretion after consideration of overall performance,
risk and other factors In addition to the compensation
above, Associate Market Executives and Market Directors
are eligible for payouts under the standard Financial Advisor
Compensation Plan described above at the applicable
Financial Advisor Compensation Plan grid rate, subject to a
specified minimum rate. Associate Market Executives can
also qualify for additional rewards and recognition
programs.
Elements of our field leader compensation are based on
revenues and sources of profit to the firm. This creates an
incentive for our management team to encourage Financial
Advisors to recommend products and services that result in
more revenue and/or are more profitable to the firm, and
can create a conflict of interest. Regardless of these
incentives, we maintain policies and procedures and
supervisory processes designed to ensure that Financial
Advisors meet the standard of conduct applicable to each
client.
Financial Advisors who participate in the PMP and AAP
Programs have a conflict of interest and an incentive to
recommend their discretionary services in those
Programs over those of third party SMA Managers in
other Advisory Programs or over traditional commission-
based brokerage services. Some UBS SMA strategies charge
a negotiable UBS Advisory Fee only, while others charge a
negotiable UBS Advisory Fee, plus a separate SMA Manager
fee. Because the UBS Financial Advisor provides the
discretionary portfolio management services in PMP, the
client does not pay a separate SMA Manager fee in PMP.
This difference in fee structure for PMP provides an
opportunity for the Financial Advisor to charge a higher
UBS Advisory Fee and, therefore, receive higher
compensation. This same conflict exists in situations where
Financial Advisors in the AAP Program choose to allocate all
or a portion of the AAP account assets to mutual funds and
ETFs only, or to SMA managers with no additional SMA
Manager Fee. Since UBS receives a portion of the UBS
Advisory Fee charged in SMA Program accounts, there also
is an incentive for UBS to promote the PMP and AAP
Programs over other SMA Programs or strategies that
include a separate SMA Manager fee.
Generally, Financial Advisors in UBS-CAP and IC will
receive the same payout level across all Accounts enrolled in
UBS-CAP or IC, respectively, regardless of Program type or
strategy in which those assets are invested.
Financial Advisors who do not participate in PMP or
AAP may refer their clients to Financial Advisors
acting as Portfolio Managers in the PMP Program or
to Financial Advisors in AAP. In those instances, the
PMP Portfolio Manager or AAP Financial Advisor
shares a portion of his/her fee with the referring
Financial Advisor.
3. Compensation to SMA, Model and Overlay
Compensation to Financial Advisors in the UBS Wealth
Advice Center, the International Wealth Solutions
Group and the Access Desk: All UBS Wealth Advice
Center, International Wealth Solutions Group and the
Access Desk Financial Advisors receive an annual salary and
are also eligible to earn an annual discretionary incentive
compensation award. Certain Financial Advisors in the
Wealth Advice Center also receive a Quarterly Incentive
Award. Financial Advisors in the Wealth Advice Center
receive more production credits for investment advisory
enrollments and additional investments than for products or
transactions in brokerage accounts. This creates a conflict
of interest and an incentive for the Financial Advisors to
recommend Advisory Accounts over other products,
services and transactions. Production credits earned on
Advisory products are based on the time required to
execute, which includes Financial Advisor effort, product
complexity and time required to complete the transaction.
Managers in the ACCESS, MAC, SWP and AAP
Programs.
2. Compensation to UBS Portfolio Managers and
Financial Advisors in our Advisory Programs.
We pay the Manager Fee (SMA, Model and Overlay
Manager, as applicable, including Premium Services Fees)
portion of the total Program Fee to the Manager as
compensation for their services. The amount of the
Program Fee paid to each Manager is a function of that
The House View Portfolios are managed by Portfolio
Managers employed UBS Financial Services. Those Portfolio
Managers do not receive a portion of the UBS Investment
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Manager’s investment style and the fee we negotiated
with the Manager, or for MAC and IC Wrap Accounts, the
fee you negotiated directly with the SMA Manager (or
negotiated by your Financial Advisor pursuant to limited
discretionary authority you granted).
payment of any SMA, Model and Overlay Manager Fees
(including Premium Services Fees). Generally, your UBS
Portfolio Manager or Financial Advisor will be limited to
investing in those securities classified as eligible for the
Program you selected.
See “Account Requirements and Types of Clients—Eligible
and Ineligible Assets” for a description of our practices
and consult your Financial Advisor for the specific details
regarding the eligibility of specific assets and securities in
the Program you select.
Manager fees can vary significantly, depending on the type
of investment services offered. Not all strategies in ACCESS,
SWP and AAP have an additional Manager Fee (See Item 4
section 1. Your Program Fee SMA Advantage Strategies.)
The annual fees paid to SMA Managers are based on a
percentage of assets under management and, for
ACCESS, SWP and AAP, generally range from
0.00% to 0.50% for all accounts. For MAC accounts the
annual fees paid to SMA Managers generally range from
.02% to 2.00% of assets under management. The
compensation payable to SMA Managers is typically higher
for equity and balanced strategies than it is for fixed
income strategies.
Your PMP and AAP applications will include the name of
the Financial Advisor(s) who will be exercising discretion
over your assets in those Programs, or the name of his/her
group (although only a dedicated PMP or AAP Financial
Advisor may exercise discretion over your account). He/she
will have primary responsibility for the day-to-day
management of your account. For PMP and AAP accounts
opened after you have established your first Advisory
account, we will confirm in writing your UBS Portfolio
Manager or AAP Financial Advisor or the name of his/her
group. Primary responsibility for the supervision of the
PMP and AAP accounts lies with the PMP/AAP Financial
Advisor’s Branch Office Manager.
We calculate Manager Fees for ACCESS, SWP and AAP and
for MAC accounts where the Manager Fee is deducted
directly from the account, in accordance with UBS's billing
practices as described in Item 5.C. Billing Practices. We pay
the Manager Fees on your behalf based on all activity (i.e.,
initial billing, quarterly billing, prior quarter fee
adjustment) and assets in their strategies.
UBS-FS retains a portion of the Overlay Manager Fees and
Premium Services Fees you pay. See SEPARATELY
MANAGED ACCOUNTS for details.
E. Description of Our Discretionary Programs:
Portfolio Management Program (PMP) and
Advisor Allocation Program
Portfolio Manager Termination from the
Discretionary Programs. We retain the authority to
remove any UBS Portfolio Manager, AAP Financial
Advisor, sub-advisor, SMA/Model/Overlay Manager, or
model portfolio or strategy from the Discretionary
Programs at any time and to transfer day-to-day
management responsibility of your account (or a portion
of your account) to another UBS Portfolio Manager, AAP
Financial Advisor(s), sub-advisor, SMA/Model/Overlay
Manager, or Branch Office Manager at any time without
first notifying you or obtaining your consent.
The Discretionary Programs described in this brochure offer
you the portfolio management services of UBS Financial
Advisors (PMP Program, Advisor Allocation Program).
Financial Advisors who participate in the AAP or PMP
Programs may also provide services to you outside of
the Program as non-discretionary investment advisers
and in their capacity as broker-dealer representatives.
Please see ”Various Roles and Services of Your UBS
Financial Advisor” and “Conducting Business with
UBS: Investment Advisory and Broker-Dealer Services”
for a description of the material distinctions between
our Advisory and broker-dealer services and our
obligations.
1. Portfolio Management Program (PMP)
By selecting our Discretionary Programs, you authorize:
(1) UBS to act as your investment adviser and give UBS the
power to execute transactions (i.e., buy, sell or otherwise
trade securities or other investments) for your Program
account without consulting you; (2) to take any actions
necessary to open and maintain your account or to
complete and pay for transactions for your account and,
(3) if we deem appropriate, to delegate investment
management discretion of all or a portion of your Account
to a sub-advisor, SMA Manager, Model Manager or
Overlay Manager, including those affiliated with UBS.
Strategies and Models.
The Portfolio Management Program offers a variety of
investment strategies and models managed by trained
Financial Advisors who manage client assets on a
discretionary basis.
Concentrated Strategies Risks: Concentrated strategies
are available in PMP, through Portfolio Managers whose
strategies have been pre-approved at UBS. Please review
these descriptions carefully and contact your Portfolio
Your delegation of investment authority gives UBS the
sole authority to manage your account and make all
investment decisions for your account without discussing
these transactions with you. This authority specifically
includes the authority to hire and fire SMA, Model and
Overlay Managers and sub-advisers for your account, who
will, depending on the strategy selected, charge additional
fees for the services they provide, including fees for
premium services such as personalized tax management and
sustainable investing. You will be responsible for the
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The MAC program requires that you enter into two
separate agreements, one with UBS for advisory services
and one directly with your SMA Manager for investment
management services. You are responsible for negotiating
the terms, fees and conditions of your agreement with your
MAC SMA Manager. If your MAC SMA strategy is also
available in other Programs, you should consider that based
on the combination of our fees and your MAC SMA
Manager fees, the overall fee for your MAC Account may
be higher than the total fee you would pay in other
Programs. You should consider these options carefully as
some may be more cost-efficient to you. The MAC
Program offers only Manager Traded Strategies. Model
Delivery Strategies are not available.
We have a conflict in recommending the services of
affiliated managers in managing client accounts because
this will result in higher overall compensation to us and our
affiliates than if third-party managers were used.
1. ACCESS (single contract, sub-advised)
ACCESS offers you the portfolio management services of a
select, pre-screened group of SMA strategies.
Manager with any questions. With our approval, you may
authorize your Portfolio Manager to implement a
concentrated strategy— focusing heavily on securities in
certain sectors or geographic regions. This type of
concentrated strategy can be more volatile and presents a
greater risk of loss, especially over the short term. The more
concentrated your portfolio, the higher your risk exposure
will typically be. These portfolios may not be diversified,
may hold securities representing only one or a limited
number of economic sectors or only be invested in
international securities, may include only a limited number
of companies in certain sectors and may invest in new or
emerging businesses or securities of foreign companies that
present risks not typically associated with U.S. equity
investments. Because a concentrated portfolio may hold a
limited number of securities, movements in securities prices
could have a greater impact on the value of the portfolio
than would occur if the portfolio held more securities.
These portfolios may not be appropriate for investors who
are not willing to accept a much greater risk of loss and
volatility of investment returns than the general stock
market (as typically measured by the S&P 500 Index) and
may not be an appropriate investment for a significant
portion of a client’s investable assets. We may impose
special suitability requirements with respect to these
portfolios.
SMA strategies can be implemented in different ways
and have different associated costs.
2. Advisor Allocation Program
Our offerings include:
SMA Strategies – Manager Traded
•
SMA Strategies – Model Delivery
•
SMA Advantage Strategies – Manager Traded
•
The Advisor Allocation Program is a discretionary unified
managed account. Please see the section that follows
below for a description of SMA strategies available in the
programs, and section F.4, “Unified Managed Accounts,”
for a detailed description of the features and services of the
Program.
SMA Advantage Strategies – Model Delivery
•
F. Separately Managed Accounts Programs,
Selection of UBS AM as Overlay Manager
Contract Structure, Model Delivery Strategies,
Manager Traded Strategies, SMA Manager
Sub-Accounts in the Strategic Wealth Portfolio
and Advisor Allocation Programs
To date, most SMA strategies available on the UBS platform
entail the SMA Managers you select actively managing the
assets in your Advisory Account(s) on a discretionary basis
(“Manager Traded Strategies”).
Currently, we offer a limited number of Model SMA
Strategies are managed by a third party Overlay Manager.
Effective April 1, 2026, we will commence a transition from
a third party Overlay Manager model provider to our
affiliate UBS AM and we will commence the transition of
most equity Manager Traded SMA Strategies available on
the platform to a Model Delivery Structure. Manager
Traded strategies will transition on a rolling basis during
2026.
SMA Programs: Contract Structure/Hiring the SMA
and Overlay Managers: the SMA and Model strategies
available in ACCESS, AAP, SWP, UBS-CAP and IC are
“sub-advised” strategies. That means you enter into an
investment advisory agreement with us, delegate discretion
to us and direct us to hire (as applicable) the SMA, Model
or Overlay Manager(s) on your behalf to manage your
assets in the strategy selected or implement models from
the Model Managers. Once we accept your Account, we
provide your responses to the completed Risk Profile
Questionnaire and restrictions to the SMA, Model or
Overlay Manager (as applicable) prior to the manager
accepting the account.
MAC Program Contract Structure: In the MAC
program, your relationship and your investment agreement
are directly with your SMA Manager. UBS will act as your
consultant, but you delegate discretionary authority over
your accounts directly to your SMA Manager in a separate
agreement with them.
UBS Financial Services Inc. and UBS Asset Management
both are wholly owned subsidiaries of UBS Group AG. The
selection of UBS AM as Overlay Manager and the transition
of model management responsibilities for the House View
Portfolios to UBS-FS (see below) is the result of a strategic
initiative between UBS Financial Services and UBS Asset
Management which is expected to be economically
beneficial to both entities and entails a multi-phase
conversion to a Model Delivery structure for many SMA
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strategies.
Instead, the Model Managers will continue to create and
maintain their strategies and provide those Models to an
Overlay Manager for implementation.
The Overlay Manager manages your assets and implements
the Model developed by a Model Manager.
UBS Asset Management has extensive experience in
discretionary asset management. Acting as an Overlay
Manager within a Model Delivery structure, however,
represents a new and developing business line for UBS-
AM. UBS AM’s business plans, resources, trading practices
and organizational framework have been reviewed to
confirm their ability to provide the expected services in a
manner consistent with clients’ best interest. However, it is
important to note that this is a new business activity for
UBS AM and it does not yet have the same depth of
experience in overlay management as other entities with
more established practices, including the current third-party
Overlay Manager.
The Model Manager develops the strategy and maintains an
investment “Model” they provide to the Overlay Manager
for implementation in client accounts. Model Managers
that manage discretionary strategies based on the same
Model Strategies available in the Programs will generally
trade their discretionary accounts first prior to providing the
model updates to the Overlay Manager. Depending on the
trading volume, that trading activity can impact the price
(up or down) at which clients in the Model Strategies
purchase the same securities.
You will not enter into a separate investment advisory
agreement with a Model Manager or Overlay Manager. The
Model Manager will not know your identity and does not
manage your Account.
By selecting UBS Asset Management as Overlay Manager
we have a conflict because the fee paid to our affiliate as
Overlay Manager is less than that paid to the third-party
Overlay Manager resulting in a cost savings to UBS Financial
Services and a revenue increase to our affiliate UBS Asset
Management. The Overlay Fee paid to UBS Asset
Management is subject to breakpoints and decreases as
assets under management increase.
Model Managers provide advisory services under
agreements with UBS-FS and in some cases the third-party
Overlay Manager by providing investment
recommendations for the Models.
In addition, as part of the strategic initiative between the
entities, UBS Financial Services will pay UBS AM a reduced
fee for SMA Advantage strategies as compared to the fees
it pays third-party SMA managers resulting in additional
cost savings to UBS-FS.
Implementation of the Models by the Overlay
Manager
Transition of Model Management Responsibilities for
the House View Portfolios from UBS AM to UBS-FS
The House View Portfolios are SMA strategies that have
been actively managed (Manager Traded) by UBS AM since
2020.
Effective April 1, 2026, the House View strategies will
transition to a Model Delivery Structure and the UBS AM
team responsible for managing the strategies (“HV Portfolio
Management Team”) will move to UBS Financial Services
Inc. (UBS-FS). As a result, UBS FS is Model Manager for
these strategies.
By choosing a Model Strategy for your Account (or when
chosen by your Financial Advisor pursuant to the authority
you granted in AAP and CAP or IC with Limited FA
Discretion), you grant the Overlay Manager investment
discretion and trading authority for investments in the
account. The Overlay Manager has full trading authority
and may invest, reinvest, purchase, sell, exchange, convert
and otherwise trade assets, without any prior notice.
However, the Overlay Manager will generally implement
the Model Manager’s recommendations without change,
subject to any investment restrictions you place on your
Account, cash requests or deposits, and other operational
or investment considerations. The Overlay Manager may
determine, in its sole discretion, in light of operational or
investment considerations, to deviate from the Model (e.g.,
to select another security or increase the cash allocation
within a model portfolio) based on your specific
circumstances.
The team is responsible for portfolio construction, security
selection and trade direction of the assets invested in these
House View Portfolios. Following their move to UBS-FS, the
House View portfolio management team will develop and
maintain a Model that it will send to UBS AM to serve as
the overlay manager and implement the Model in Program
accounts.
Except for the House View Portfolios where it acts as Model
Manager, UBS-FS does not select or otherwise advise the
Overlay Manager or the Model Manager in the selection of
securities for your Account.
All House View Models are part of the SMA Advantage
offering in which fees for the Model Manager and Overlay
Manager are waived and are paid by UBS-FS out of its own
resources.
Model Manager and Overlay Manager Arrangements
and Fees.
Model Delivery Structure
The Model Delivery Strategies are available in the ACCESS,
SWP, AAP, CAP and IC Programs, with the following two
arrangements and fee structures:
In the Model Delivery structure, SMA Managers become
Model Managers and are no longer responsible for the day-
to-day active management of your Advisory Accounts.
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funds and ETFs) the Model Manager includes in the
Strategist Models.
• SMA Strategies – Model Delivery: Client pays
the investment management fee to the
Overlay Manager and Model Manager
In this structure, the client pays a fee to the Overlay
Manager (4 bps) and a fee to the Model Manager for the
services.
UBS-FS pays the Overlay Manager and retains a portion of
this fee. The percentage UBS-FS retains increases based on
assets under management. The fee paid to UBS-AM ranges
from 0.02% – 0.025% based on assets under
management.
The revenue received by UBS-FS from fee paying clients in
these strategies can be part of the resources used by UBS-
FS in connection with the fees waived for SMA Advantage
strategies.
For Model strategies managed by a third-party Overlay
Manager, the Overlay Manager and Model Manager
separately negotiate a fee to be paid by the Overlay
Manager to the Model Manager for access to the Model.
Clients pay the Overlay Manager a range of 0.35% - 0.44%
and the Overlay Manager pays the Model Manager. UBS-FS
does not retain a portion of this fee.
Due to the compensation arrangement, the Model
Managers have an incentive and will, in most
circumstances, utilize only their proprietary products, such
as mutual funds or exchange trades funds, when selecting
investments for the model as those investments pay the
manager or its affiliates management, administrative and
other compensation. By doing so, the Model Manager is
not considering alternative products from other firms that
may have features, including cost and fee structures, that
may be preferable as compared to the Model Manager’s
proprietary products. When selecting products from among
its proprietary products for inclusion in the Model, Model
Manager will have an incentive to choose products that pay
them higher fees. The Model Manager may utilize in its
other offerings, such as its directly-managed SMA
strategies, the same Mutual Funds and ETFs as those
utilized in the Strategist Model SMAs. The Model Manager
may have trading or other policies that favor the Model
Manager’s directly managed strategies over the Strategist
Models on the UBS platform. The respective Form ADV
disclosure brochures for the Model Manager and the
Overlay Manager will provide additional important
information regarding these arrangements.
• SMA Advantage Strategies – Model Delivery:
UBS pays the investment management fee to
the Overlay Manager.
UBS does not collect revenue sharing for assets invested in
the Strategists Models. However, proprietary mutual funds
included in the Strategist Models that are held in brokerage
or other Advisory accounts are subject to revenue sharing
arrangements under which the Model Manager or its
affiliate provide additional compensation to UBS. See
Mutual Fund Revenue Sharing.
SMA Advantage Strategies, whether offered in a Manager
Traded or Model Delivery structure, do not charge an
Overlay, Model Manager or a SMA Manager Fee (unless
you select premium services).
Strategist Models (and other SMA strategies with mutual
funds) are currently not available in SWP and AAP.
Additional Services Provided by the Overlay Manager
Those fees are waived for clients in SMA Advantage
strategies. Instead, UBS Financial Services pays the Overlay
Manager, Model Manager or SMA Manager, as applicable
given your selection, for their services out of its own
resources which include, in addition to other sources of
revenues, Overlay Manager Fees paid by clients in other
SMA strategies. As a result, revenue from fee paying
clients in those strategies can be part of the resources
used by UBS-FS in connection with the fees waived for
SMA Advantage strategies.
For select strategies, the Overlay Manager may offer
additional, premium services such as tax management. If
you select a strategy with premium services, you will be
responsible for paying the Overlay Manager fee for those
services. The Overlay Manager fees for models that include
a premium offering such as tax management or sustainable
investing range from 5bps to 20bps.
Strategist Models
Fees for PTM services provided by UBS AM generally range
between 0.03% and 0.20%. UBS AM receives a portion of
this fee with the balance retained by UBS-FS. The
percentage of the fee retained by UBS-FS (20-30%)
increases as revenues increase.
Review of Model Managers and Overlay Managers
Model Manager and Overlay manager are subject to the
same research process applied to all researched SMA
Managers by the Investment Manager and Analysis Team
with the following exceptions . As is standard in the
ACCESS, Strategic Wealth Portfolio and Advisor Allocation
Programs, UBS can replace or terminate a Model Manager
or Overlay Manager with notice to you.
Strategist Models, which are part of the SMA Advantage
offering, consist of a selection of proprietary securities of
the Model Manager in various assets classes, holdings and
weightings for Models that are designed by the Model
Manager to meet the objectives of a particular investment
style or discipline. For the Strategist Models, UBS
compensates the Overlay Manager for its services out of its
own resources. The Model Manager is not paid a Model
Manager Fee by UBS or clients invested in the Strategist
Model. Instead, the Model Manager is compensated by the
management fees the Model Manager or its affiliate(s)
receive for the management services it provides to the
Model Manager’s proprietary products (generally mutual
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Options Overlay Strategies are available in MAC.
While we seek to apply the same review criteria to all
researched managers available on the UBS-FS platform,
certain strategies where UBS-FS is the Model Manager were
reviewed at the investment level but other criteria was not
applied. For example, for the House View Models, where
UBS-FS is the Model Manager, while the Firm itself would
satisfy the general research screens, an investment
portfolio on its own, may fail to meet several research
screens, including: total assets under management, length
of a performance track record with client assets, and a
requirement of having a minimum number of accounts
that are normally imposed on third- party managers. In
these cases, however, we may either research these
managers subsequent to being included in our platform
or we may monitor them periodically to ensure that they
meet specific criteria.
Oversight of UBS AM as Overlay Manager
In the future, oversight of the Overlay Manager is expected
to transition to a formal governance committee that will
provide ongoing oversight of the Overlay manager’s
activities, including review of performance, risk, and
adherence to applicable operating standards.
2. Managed Accounts Consulting (MAC)
(dual contract)
Some Model Delivery strategies are available in the MAC
Program as Manager Traded strategies where the SMA
Manager actively manages clients accounts instead of
providing a Model to the Overlay Manager for
implementation.
Options Overlay Strategies seek to generate income
through the strategic sale and purchase of index or equity
options. Most of these strategies are designed to perform
best when the markets are relatively range bound and/or
historical patterns of market volatility in the market persist.
Some strategies perform best when markets are increasing
and others while markets are decreasing. Option writing
strategies are most challenged and are not designed to
perform well during periods when markets make extreme
directional moves and/or experience extreme changes in
volatility. The options trades are collateralized with
marginable securities such as bonds, stocks or cash held in
an account. Using the margin release of securities in order
to purchase or sell short the options positions for the
Options Overlay Strategy is known as leverage. You may be
required to contribute additional cash or securities as
collateral to support the strategy. The maximum losses
incurred can be significantly higher than the premiums
received. As a result, the potential downside risk of the
strategy exceeds the potential upside gain. In addition, it is
possible that the investment advisory fee you pay for this
strategy or any losses resulting from this strategy could
potentially cause a margin debit to occur. Carrying a margin
debit would cause margin interest to be charged. The
interest rate charged on any negative balances (margin
loans) may exceed the rate of return on accounts the client
uses as collateral. Options are complex instruments that are
not suitable for every investor, may involve a high degree of
risk, and may be appropriate investments only for
sophisticated investors who are capable of understanding
and assuming the risks involved.
MAC Manager Research. We provide different levels of
SMA Manager due diligence and reviews in our MAC
program. The level of due diligence we undertake varies
depending on whether a Manager's strategy is considered
MAC Researched or MAC Eligible. Please see “Portfolio
Manager Selection and Evaluation—Selecting an SMA
Manager; Our Investment Manager Evaluation Process.”
Options Overlay Strategies are aggressive and carry a high
degree of risk. You should not authorize the use of
sophisticated option strategies unless you are prepared to
sustain large losses. You should understand the risks of
options trading and margin borrowing thoroughly before
investing in this type of strategy. Investing in an Options
Overlay Strategy will involve the use of leverage, which
increases the risk associated with your collateral accounts,
in some instances substantially, especially for collateral
accounts that have an account profile of conservative or
moderate, and as a result, increases your overall risk profile.
In addition, you should see the section of this brochure
which further describes the risks and potential conflicts of
utilizing margin and lending in our investment advisory
programs. The Program Fee imposed for the Options
Overlay Strategy is in addition to any commissions, fees, or
advisory fees you are charged on the accounts you use as
collateral. Specifically, for Advisory accounts used as
collateral, we will include any margin balances in the
calculation of your account’s asset based fee; the use of
margin in your advisory account will increase the
compensation paid to UBS FS and our affiliates.
MAC SMA Manager Fee: In the MAC Program, you are
solely responsible for negotiating your investment
management agreement and the SMA Manager fees
directly with the manager. We will not hire your MAC SMA
Manager nor will we negotiate fees or execute agreements
on your behalf, unless you have delegated such
responsibility to us in UBS-CAP through one of the Limited
Power of Attorney implementation options. However, even
in those circumstances our negotiations on your behalf
are limited to fees (as long as there is an LPOA) and not to
any other contractual matters. You should consider that
based on the combination of our fees and your SMA
Manager’s fees, the overall fee for your MAC account may
exceed 3% of the account value. The services we offer
through MAC may be available to you on a more cost-
efficient basis in other UBS programs. You should
consider all those options and costs carefully before
selecting an SMA Manager and an SMA Program.
Important information regarding Options Overlay
Strategies
Concentrated Equity Solutions
The MAC Program offers Concentrated Equity Solutions
(“CES”). CES are separately managed account (“SMA”)
strategies that seek to address the risk (specific to an
individual equity security, rather than general market risk
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Since you will be billed advisory fees on the cash held in the
account, you should monitor the levels of cash in your CES
account over time to determine if such levels are necessary
for the account based on your selected strategy.
Concentrated Equity Solutions Account Performance
The underlying stock position deposited into the CES
account will be unique to each client and, therefore,
performance for each CES investor will vary significantly.
inherent in equity securities) associated with a concentrated
individual equity holding. Generally, these strategies
implement the strategy objectives using options trades on a
client's existing concentrated equity position. Options are
complex instruments and you should ensure you
understand their features and risks, as well as how they will
be utilized by the strategy manager, before investing in a
CES strategy. These strategies have various investment
objectives typically seeking to generate cash flows from
options premium, help exit a stock holding, or provide a
degree of downside protection should the stock go down in
value. The pursuit of these objectives will limit (to varying
degrees depending on the strategy) your ability to fully
participate in potential future appreciation of the stock
price.
Management of Your SMA Account and SMA sub-
accounts in SWP and AAP. For the SMA Programs
described in this brochure and the SMA sub-accounts in
SWP and AAP, your SMA or Overlay Manager has the sole
authority to manage your account (or the portion they
manage in SWP and AAP, referred to as sub-accounts), and
will make all investment decisions for your account/sub-
account without discussing these transactions with you or
us. Generally, your SMA or Overlay Manager will be limited
to investing in those securities classified as eligible for the
program you selected. Please see “Account Requirements
and Types of Clients—Eligible and Ineligible Assets” for a
description of our practices and consult your Financial
Advisor for the specific details regarding asset/security
eligibility in your program.
CES strategies where covered calls are written against the
underlying stock position will significantly reduce the
investor’s upside participation in the underlying
concentrated equity position, especially during rapidly rising
markets. The asymmetric return profile of the option
component of covered call writing strategies (limited upside
benefits for strategy investors, as compared to much
greater potential downside risk) can be attributed to the
strategy’s negatively skewed return characteristics. If the
account incurs losses in connection with repurchasing
outstanding call option positions and the losses are not
offset by the option premiums received, investors will need
to fund the account to close the outstanding option
positions. Therefore, strategies that include covered call
writing should only be considered by investors with the
ability to deposit additional cash into the account to offset
potential losses in their option positions over time.
We will execute transactions in your program accounts/sub-
accounts based on the instructions we receive from your
SMA or Overlay Manager. In addition, other than in
instances in which UBS-FS acts as Model Manager for the
House View Models, neither UBS Financial Services nor
your Financial Advisor will have discretionary authority
with respect to, nor will we solicit your SMA, Model or
Overlay Managers regarding, the purchase or sale of
securities for your SMA accounts/sub-accounts..
We are not responsible for:
– Your choice of SMA or Model Manager
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Concentrated Equity Solutions Manager Fees
For CES strategies, the manager is not involved in the
selection of the underlying stock position(s) held in the
account and will manage the account in order to pursue
the strategy in connection with the underlying stock
position(s) you deposit in the account. Although the CES
strategy manager will not research or manage the
underlying equity positions held in the account, the asset-
based billing for your CES strategy advisory account will
include billing for the value of the concentrated equity
position held in the account.
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Their day-to-day investment decisions (including their
selection of tax lots for sale or redemption)
Their performance
The SMA, Model or Overlay Manager’s compliance
with applicable laws, rules or regulations
The SMA o r O v e r l a y Manager’s compliance
with best execution obligations
– Other matters within the SMA, Model or Overlay
Manager's control, including implementation of your
rebalancing election where the manager has assumed
the responsibility to manage your account.
Certain CES strategies will require the account to be
approved for margin which means you may incur a margin
debit balance in your account. We charge interest
according to our Firm's usual credit practices if payment of
our fees or certain trading/market activity results in a debit
balance in your Account.
We reserve the right to refuse to execute any transaction
in our Program accounts if we reasonably believe that it
would violate any applicable law or rule—including the
rules of any regulatory agency or self-regulatory
organization. We may also refuse to execute any
transaction that would be inconsistent with any of our
policies and procedures.
A portion of your CES Advisory Account may be held in
cash, cash equivalents or money market instruments which
are subject to the Program Fees so long as they remain in
the account. Some CES strategies seek to generate cash
flows and, therefore, cash may accumulate in the account
over time. CES strategy managers do not manage cash
positions in the account. Cash, however, may be utilized to
cover security purchases made by the Investment Manager.
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3. Asset Allocation Services in our Non-
Discretionary, Unified Managed Account, AAP,
Portfolio Advisory Programs and Alternative
Investments Advisory Programs
consult a qualified tax professional regarding the potential
tax implications of these transactions before investing in
these Programs. For more information on our asset
allocations please see “Methods of Analysis, Investment
Strategies and Risk of Loss—Our Asset Allocations.”
We will provide you with an asset allocation proposal for
accounts you establish in our UBS-CAP, CAP Select,
PACE, Strategic Advisor, Strategic Wealth Portfolio and
Advisor Allocation Programs.
For non-discretionary Programs, your Financial Advisor will
review the results of your Risk Profile Questionnaire with
you and assist you in developing an asset allocation for
your Advisory Account, your UBS-CAP, CAP Select
portfolio, or your IC portfolio.
For AAP, your Financial Advisor has discretion to select
the asset allocation of your AAP Account based on the
results of your Risk Profile Questionnaire. The asset
allocations are based on the information you provided to
us in your Risk Profile Questionnaire and discussions with
you regarding an appropriate allocation (Target Allocation)
of your Program Assets. The Target Allocation represents an
investment strategy that seeks to balance your investment
objectives with your risk tolerance.
You may accept the Target Allocation for the Program
Assets in your Account or Portfolio, or you may customize
it based on your preferences to include different asset
categories or different allocations to one or more asset
classes as long as it is consistent with the risk tolerance and
investment objectives for your Account or CAP or IC
Portfolio.
Due to the non-discretionary nature of your SWP,
PACE, Strategic Advisor accounts, Client Directed CAP
and CAP Select options, and IC non-discretionary
Program it is your responsibility to determine
whether and how to implement the target asset
allocation/investment strategy, and to ensure that
your asset allocation continues to be consistent with
your goals and risk tolerance over time. The asset
allocation for UBS-CAP and IC encompasses all
Advisory Accounts in your UBS-CAP Portfolio or IC
Portfolio respectively, while for other Programs,
your asset allocation reflects only your assets
invested in your individual Program Account and
does not constitute advice regarding other accounts,
whether held at UBS or elsewhere.
You may deviate from your target asset allocation only by a
pre- determined level based on your risk tolerance. The
rebalancing feature, where available, will assist you in
maintaining your Account(s) in line with your target asset
allocation. However, deviations from your Target Allocation
or risk tolerance will occur for a variety of reasons, including
fluctuations in the market value of securities, any
investment restrictions you impose on the management of
the account, any tax selling agreement, or for accounts that
do not meet the rebalancing thresholds. See Rebalancing
Your Asset Allocation for information about Programs
that offer rebalancing options and the rebalancing process
overall.
We will notify you if your allocation shifts and is no longer
consistent within your risk profile and if those
inconsistencies continue for a period of time. You are
responsible for addressing any inconsistencies between your
asset allocation and your risk tolerance. If you do not take
action to update the account profile or modify your asset
allocation, the account may be terminated.
You may consult with your Financial Advisor about these
choices. The allocation you or your AAP Financial Advisor
select for your Target Allocation is intended to be the
basis for the initial and ongoing investment advice of your
Program Assets. However, you, or your Financial Advisor in
AAP, may decide to implement your Target Allocation
over a period of time, or change it from time to time as
long as it does not exceed your stated risk tolerance. Once
you or your AAP Financial Advisor select your Target
Allocation, we will implement the Asset Allocation without
taking into consideration your potential tax consequences.
Your Program Fees will be assessed regardless of whether
or not you follow our recommended allocation.
4. Unified Managed Account Programs: UBS
Strategic Wealth Portfolio Program (SWP) and
Advisor Allocation Program (AAP)
If the allocation includes SMA accounts/sub-accounts, the
SMA/Overlay Managers manage their strategies and trade
their accounts/sub-accounts independent of each other. In
addition, when reducing the allocation to an SMA
account/sub-account, we generally do not transfer
securities to other accounts/sub-accounts. This can result in
you holding and transacting in the same securities across
different accounts/sub-accounts, including sales and
purchases of the same security in a short timeframe or
during rebalancing or reallocation.
Implementing and changing the Target Allocation,
rebalancing and other transactions may result in tax
consequences to you. You are responsible for any tax
liabilities which result from transactions in your
Account(s) (including any redemptions or upon the
termination of participation in the Programs). Please
The Advisor Allocation Program and Strategic Wealth
Portfolio Program are Unified Managed Account Programs
that offer different levels of discretion to accommodate
individual client preferences. SWP and AAP share certain
features, services, and basic requirements, which are
outlined below. Both Programs offer the option to invest in
SMA strategies, mutual funds and ETFs which are held in
separate “sub-accounts”. The primary difference between
the SWP and AAP Programs is the level of discretion you
will delegate to your Financial Advisor. If you or your
Financial Advisor selects SMA strategies for your Account,
you will be charged the applicable SMA, Model and Overlay
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Manager Fee or Premium Services Fee, which will vary
depending upon the strategy, in addition to the UBS
Investment Advisory Fee.
Allocation. Your Financial Advisor can rebalance or
reallocate the account at any time. The initial Target
Allocation, investments and rebalancing thresholds for your
AAP Account will be described in a written proposal and we
will notify you when your Financial Advisor makes changes.
Your Financial Advisor has discretion over the purchase and
sale of mutual funds and ETFs and the selection of the SMA
strategies in AAP, however, only the SMA/Overlay
Manager(s) has discretion over the purchase and sales of
assets in the SMA sub-accounts.
SMA Sub-Accounts; Management of Your Account;
Discretionary Authority of Separately Managed
Assets.
UMA Account Structure: Depending on your asset
allocation, your Account will be invested in a combination
of investment products, including individual equities and
fixed-income in the SMA sub-accounts, as well as mutual
funds, exchange traded funds and other securities available
through the Programs. Under both Programs, your assets
will be held in a single account, but divided within that
account into investment sub-accounts. For example, your
assets may be divided among SMA sub-accounts and a
subaccount with mutual funds and ETFs. The sub-accounts
offer different levels of discretion, features, and services as
described below.
•
The SWP Program requires a minimum of 3
investments, or at least 2 if both are SMA sub-
accounts.
•
The SMA sub-accounts in SWP and AAP are managed as in
the ACCESS Program on an individual basis by the selected
SMA or Overlay Manager(s), as applicable. See above
section titled, SMA Programs: Contract Structure/Hiring
the SMA and Overlay Managers and section F.1 for
descriptions of the ACCESS Program and types of SMA
strategies available in ACCESS, SWP and AAP. Not all SMA
strategies available in the ACCESS Program are currently
available in SWP/AAP, including SMA strategies with mutual
funds.
The AAP Program account requires a minimum of 5
investments if the allocation includes only mutual
funds and ETFs, or at least 3 if one is an SMA sub-
account.
Currently each of these Programs have a maximum of 35
sub-accounts.
The Managers will manage the SMA sub-accounts on a
discretionary basis and are responsible for rebalancing the
SMA sub-account they manage. (See Item 5D below for
additional information on Execution and Trading Practices).
Neither UBS Financial Services nor your Financial Advisor
will have discretionary authority with respect to, nor will we
solicit your SMA/Model/Overlay Managers regarding, the
purchase or sale of securities for your SMA accounts/sub-
accounts; however, for the House View Portfolio strategies,
the Overlay Manager places trades based on models
provided by UBS-FS.
Transactions in Mutual Fund and ETF Sub-Accounts
The following rules apply to mutual fund and ETF purchases
authorized by you in SWP (“Non-Discretionary Asset”) or
purchased by your Financial Advisor in AAP (“FA-
Discretionary Assets”):
• All purchases and redemptions of Non-
SWP Non-Discretionary Services by UBS Financial
Services Inc.: If you select to include SMA strategies in
your SWP Account, the SMA/Overlay Manager(s) you select
will manage those assets on your behalf on a discretionary
basis. The Advisory services we provide to you in SWP are
non-discretionary —meaning that you retain sole discretion
over the purchase and sale of mutual funds, ETFs and the
selection of SMA strategies for your Account and must
authorize each transaction and SMA manager selection in
advance. If you select SMA strategies for your Account, the
SMA/Overlay Managers will manage the assets allocated to
them on a discretionary basis without the input or
recommendation of your Financial Advisor. You may
impose investment restrictions for the SMA sub-accounts.
You may not impose investment restrictions for the mutual
funds and ETF sub-accounts. Note that Accounts without
an SMA sub-account are serviced on a fully non-
discretionary basis with the client retaining all investment
decisions over the assets invested in those Accounts. The
SWP Program does not offer overlay management services
at the Account level.
•
•
AAP Discretionary Services: Your Financial Advisor has
discretion to: (1) select a Target Allocation based on your
responses to the Risk Profile Questionnaire; (2) implement
the Target Allocation by investing in mutual funds, ETFs and
researched SMA strategies, including those managed by
UBS affiliates; (3) change the Target Allocation and
investments at any time as long as those changes remain
consistent with the risk profile and investment objectives
you provided for your Account; (4) establish, and change,
the rebalancing frequency and thresholds which are
designed to maintain your Account in line with the Target
Discretionary Assets and FA Discretionary Assets, as
applicable, will be made proportionally based on
the Target Allocation selected for the Account.
Investments will be subject to maintaining the
minimum cash level required for billing and other
liquidity needs, and to meet the minimum trade
requirements (currently $200 and subject to
change).
The initial cash level will be approximately 1% of
the asset value of the Non-Discretionary Assets or
FA Discretionary Asset sub-account, as applicable,
and can fluctuate between 0.5% and 1.5%. If the
cash level is outside of this range, the sub- account
will be rebalanced to a cash level of approximately
1%; however, if the trade dollar amount required
is at or below the minimum trade requirement, no
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within 35 days it will be reinvested according to the
Program funding rules. We will continue to charge the
Program Fee on cash until it is withdrawn.
G. Non-Discretionary Advisory Programs
trades will be executed. The per-share value of
certain investments can cause the cash level to
exceed 1.5% of the asset value of the Non-
Discretionary Asset or FA Discretionary Assets sub-
account, as applicable. In the event the cash level
does increase, it will be maintained at this higher
percentage.
Depending on your Program selection, your account will
be invested in the following manner:
PACE: all mutual funds
Strategic Advisor: A combination of equities, open- and
closed-end mutual funds, ETFs, fixed-income securities,
approved unit investment trusts (UITs), options, certain
alternative investments, structured products and other
securities.
All account changes, including transactions in Non-
Discretionary Assets, are subject to a systematic
administrative review to ensure consistency with your
Target Allocation. We will also ensure that any required
paperwork is complete. As a result, transactions are not
executed until after the administrative review is completed,
and it may take several days for your allocation changes to
be effected in your account. Because prices fluctuate during
the trading day, the prices you receive at the time the
trades are executed may be better or worse than the prices
at the time you authorized the changes to your account.
Rebalancing and Reallocation of your SWP and AAP
Asset Allocation
Both PACE and Strategic Advisor are asset allocation
programs. Please see the section“3 Asset Allocation
Services in our Non-Discretionary, Unified Managed
Account, AAP, Portfolio Advisory Programs and Alternative
Investments Advisory Programs for information about our
asset allocation services, notification process for
inconsistencies between your Target Allocation and
Risk Profile.
Use of Strategic Advisor Accounts as a Completion
Sleeve in an Overall Investment Portfolio.
The SWP and AAP Programs offer several rebalancing
options. See below in section G.2., Rebalancing Your
Asset Allocation: Rebalancing Options, Process,
Thresholds and Limitations for a description of rebalancing.
For information about our asset allocation services, see
section F.3 above, Asset Allocation Services in our Non-
Discretionary, Unified Managed Account, AAP, Portfolio
Advisory Programs and Alternative Investments Advisory
Programs.
The primary basis for the investment advice we provide Iin
the Strategic Advisor program is the diversified asset
allocation developed in consultation with your Financial
Advisor. However, in certain circumstances to address
clients’ needs, the Program also offers flexibility to use your
Strategic Advisor account as a “completion sleeve” to
implement allocations that complements your overall
investment advisory portfolio.
Contributions and Withdrawals: Contributions to and
Withdrawals from your SWP and AAP Accounts will be
handled as follows:
(i) Cash contributions will be allocated to the most under-
weighted sub-account(s), relative to the target weight of
the investment strategy selected.
(ii) If you contribute securities to your account, either UBS
and/or your SMA/Overlay Manager will liquidate those
securities and allocate the proceeds to the most
underweighted sub-accounts first.
A “completion sleeve” refers to a portion of a portfolio
allocated to investments intended to supplement and
complement existing holdings in order to achieve the
portfolio’s overall target asset allocation, diversification, and
risk profile. The completion sleeve is managed in the
context of the client’s total portfolio and is designed to help
align the aggregate holdings with the client’s investment
objectives and risk tolerance. Given the non-discretionary
nature of the Program, clients may direct us to maintain a
concentrated position in one or a limited number of
securities, including employer stock, legacy holdings, or
other investments.
The effectiveness of a completion sleeve depends on the
accuracy and completeness of information regarding the
client’s total portfolio. If such information is incomplete,
outdated, or inaccurate, the completion sleeve may not
achieve its intended objective of improving diversification or
aligning the portfolio with its target allocation.
(iii) If you request a withdrawal from your Account, monies
will be withdrawn from the overweighted sub-account(s)
with the greatest deviation from the Target Allocation. We
will follow that process unless those withdrawals would
result in the sub-accounts falling below their respective
investment minimum. In those circumstances, withdrawals
will be made first, proportionally, from those sub-accounts
that do not have investment minimums. Withdrawals that
cause the value of any sub-account to go below the
respective investments' minimum may require that you (for
SWP) or your Financial Advisor (for AAP) change the target
weightings of your investment strategy or select new
investments in order to meet investment minimums.
(iv) If you do not withdraw the cash from the account
By using Strategic Advisor Accounts as a completion sleeve
to balance your broader advisory portfolio, the Strategic
Advisor account may not include an asset allocation at all,
and instead could hold a single asset class or concentrated
positions, provided it does not exceed the standard
deviation assigned to your stated risk tolerance at the
account level.
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position or issuer concentration) even where it does not
align with those guidelines if viewed separately.
Because the completion sleeve is managed in the context of
other portfolio holdings, including concentrated or legacy
positions, the overall portfolio may remain subject to
concentration risk, and the completion sleeve may not fully
offset such exposures. As a result, the portfolio may
continue to experience greater volatility and risk of loss
than a fully diversified portfolio.
Transactions for Your Strategic Advisor Account and
PACE Asset Allocation. We will execute transactions for
your Strategic Advisor account and PACE investments
based solely on your instructions; and neither UBS nor
your Financial Advisor will have any discretion over the
investment of your Program assets in the PACE and
Strategic Advisor accounts.
When a significant portion of the Strategic Advisor
Account is invested in a single security, issuer, or sector, the
Account’s performance may be materially and adversely
affected by the performance of that investment.
Concentrated positions involved increased volatility and the
potential for substantial losses, including the possible loss
of a significant portion of the account value.
Unsolicited Transactions. You may execute security
transactions that we have recommended to you (solicited
transactions) as well as select transactions in Strategic
Advisor you execute without consultation with, or
recommendation from, us (unsolicited transactions on
eligible investment products). These unsolicited transactions
are solely your responsibility and neither UBS nor your
Financial Advisor will act as your investment adviser with
respect to those transactions.
These positions are subject to issuer-specific risks, including
adverse business developments, market fluctuations,
regulatory changes, or other events that may negatively
impact the value of a security. In certain circumstances,
liquidity constraints or market conditions may make it
difficult to sell a concentrated position in a timely manner
or at a desired price.
The advice and guidance of your Financial Advisor is a key
service of the Programs. A pattern of unsolicited trading
may indicate that the Program you selected is no longer
appropriate for you as you are not leveraging the advice of
your Financial Advisor. This may result in the revocation of
your online trading access (for Strategic Advisor Accounts)
and/or termination of your Account from the Program.
Strategic Advisor is the only advisory program that provides
clients with access to online trading. Clients with Strategic
Advisor Accounts enrolled in the IC Program are not eligible
for access to online trading.
You can implement “completion sleeves” through
brokerage accounts without incurring the Program Fee.
We have a financial incentive to retain assets in the
Program rather than recommend a lower cost brokerage
alternative, which presents a conflict of interest. If you
choose a Strategic Advisor Account as a completion sleeve,
you are paying for, yet not receiving or using, the asset
allocation services of the Strategic Advisor Program, and are
incurring additional and higher costs that could be avoided
if a brokerage account was used.
After you have completed an unsolicited transaction and
have acquired a security on your own and without our
advice, for so long as you hold that position in your
Program Account, we will take that asset into
consideration:
as part of your overall account assets,
when we give you periodic asset allocation advice,
when we value your account holdings,
when we provide you with analyses and reports on your
account’s performance, and
we may also make recommendations that you consider
selling the asset if, and when, we deem it appropriate.
Under the Strategic Advisor Program, your Financial Advisor
provides ongoing investment advice and periodic reviews
with respect to your Account based on your investment
objectives, risk tolerance, asset allocation, and investment
strategy. When the Account is used as a completion sleeve,
your Financial Advisor continues to provide investment
advice and periodic reviews; however, because the
completion sleeve is maintained at your direction, certain
core Program services, such as diversified asset allocation
recommendations at the individual account level do not
apply. In this case, your Financial Advisor discusses the
holdings in your Strategic Advisor account in the context of
your stated investment objectives and how those holdings
relate to your broader advisory portfolio, and any
recommendations for changes to the Account require your
authorization.
As a result, we will include any security you acquire in an
unsolicited transaction as part of your account assets in
calculating your Advisory fee if you continue to hold the
asset in your account.
1. UBS Strategic Advisor Program Eligible
Assets and Non-Billable Assets in Strategic
Advisor
The Section “Investment strategies; Eligible and Ineligible
Assets” “Account Requirements Eligible and Ineligible
Assets” describes our general policies regarding eligible
assets in our Advisory programs. Strategic Advisor provides
a greater level of flexibility than other Advisory programs
as it pertains to eligible assets—i.e., those assets held in
Strategic Advisor accounts, including those used as
completion sleeves, are subject to Program specific
supervision and review as described in Section 13 - Review
of Accounts. While an Account is generally assessed on its
own, certain Program guidelines, including those relating to
investments, Program imposed limitations, and trading or
activity are applied on an aggregated basis across your
advisory accounts included within an Advisory Account
Group (“AAG”), rather than on an account by account
basis. Under this framework, an Account used as a
completion sleeve is considered in alignment with
applicable Program guidelines (for example, with respect to
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your account that are subject to our advice.
waived shares offered through propriety and non-propriety
mutual funds (“Funds”).
Specifically, the Strategic Advisor program permits you to
hold, but not to purchase, certain assets deemed
ineligible in other Advisory programs such as the
following:
- Open-end mutual funds not approved for the
Program, including B and C share class mutual funds
The Trust is a UBS proprietary product managed by our
affiliate, UBS Asset Management. PACE Multi offers both
affiliated and non-affiliated mutual funds. We and/or our
affiliates are compensated for providing investment
management, distribution and other services to the Select
Portfolios and affiliated Funds (“Affiliated Funds”) available
through these Programs.
- UITs not approved for the Program
-
ETFs and closed-end funds not approved for the
program
- Alternative investments not approved for the
Program, including hedge funds, hedge fund of
funds, managed futures, and restricted stock.
In addition to our wrap fee services, a PACE client also
receives the following services:
Asset Allocation and Investment Selection. PACE
Multi and PACE Select differ in the asset allocations and
investment options available in. Under PACE Multi, the
default for equity allocations reflects exposure across
large-mid-small cap investments . Under PACE Select, the
equity portion of the program only offers exposure to
large and SMID allocations (“SMID” is a combination of
small and mid-cap mutual funds).
Private equity, private real estate funds, and private
placements are not eligible to be held or purchased in a
Strategic Advisor account even if the asset is non-billable,
except for certain REIT funds and accounts grandfathered
under prior guidelines.
Based on the information you provide on your
Questionnaire, we will recommend a mix of asset classes
that are consistent with your tolerance for risk. Once you
select an appropriate asset allocation for your Program
Assets and investments from the investment styles
available in each Program, we will execute those
transactions in your Program Accounts according to your
Target Allocation.
While these assets may be held in Strategic Advisor
Accounts, and therefore subject to our ongoing advice,
they are excluded from the calculations of your Program
Fees due to the additional compensation that we receive
in connection with those investments. These “Non-billable
assets” will not be included when determining the
minimum account opening requirement, but they will be
included in the performance reports for your Strategic
Advisor account.
Strategic Advisor Accounts holding Eligible Non-
Billable Assets may not be enrolled in UBS-CAP or the
IC Program.
You will make all investment decisions in the Program
other than automatic service transactions, if you choose
that option (described under “PACE Automatic Investment
Options”). Your account contributions and withdrawals
will be invested and redeemed in accordance with your
Target Allocation.
2. PACE—Personalized Asset Consulting
and Evaluation
Please see “Classification and Availability of
Investments, SMA Managers, Mutual Funds,
Alternative Investments and PACE Select Trust
Portfolios. for a description of our practices regarding the
availability of investments in our Programs.
Note: This subsection also includes a description of
rebalancing features and processes relating to the SWP and
AAP Programs (see Rebalancing Your Asset Allocation:
Rebalancing Options, Process, Thresholds and
Limitations, below).
PACE Select Advisors Trust (“PACE Select”) and PACE
Multi Advisor (“PACE Multi”) Programs
Removal of a fund or Select Portfolio from the PACE
Program can cause you to have a taxable event or incur
other costs. If you are invested in a discontinued Select
Portfolio or fund, your Financial Advisor can help you
evaluate available options, including replacing the
discontinued investment or selling your shares. We will
notify you of the removal or termination of a Select
Portfolio or fund and will indicate what action, if any, is
suggested. Discontinuation of a Select Portfolio, can cause
a tax liability.
PACE Select and PACE Multi share certain features, services
and basic requirements which are outlined below. PACE
combines our ability to evaluate your investment
objectives and risk tolerance with professional investment
advice and offers the convenience of style specific mutual
funds in PACE Select, and a broad array of mutual funds
(non- proprietary and proprietary) available in PACE Multi.
PACE Select:
You may choose from among the following fifteen (15)
Select Portfolios of the Trust:
PACE Select offers a combination of the investment styles
and asset classes available through the PACE Select
Advisors Trust (the “Trust”), which offers a series of
proprietary mutual fund investment portfolios (the “Select
Portfolios”). PACE Multi, provides access to a broad range
of mutual funds, including both n o - load and load
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8. PACE Large Cap
Growth
9. PACE Small/Medium
Value
10. PACE Small/Medium
1. UBS Government
Money Market
Investments
2. PACE Mortgage-
Backed Securities
3. PACE Municipal Fixed
Growth
Income
11. PACE International
Equity
target allocation assigned to it, it will be fully
liquidated. If you have a target allocation for an
eligible fund that is not held in your PACE account,
the fund will be purchased. By executing the
Relationship Agreement you authorize us to
liquidate and purchase those positions, as applicable
under the circumstances. We are not responsible
for the tax implications of such liquidations.
4. PACE Intermediate
Fixed Income
12. PACE Global Real
5. PACE Strategic Fixed
Estate
Income
6. PACE High Yield
7. PACE Large Cap
13. PACE International
Emerging Markets
14. PACE Global Fixed
Value
Income
15. PACE Alternative
Strategies
PACE Multi Advisor: You can choose shares of a n
a r r a y o f non-affiliated funds, certain designated share
classes of affiliated funds, and an affiliated money market
fund.
The shares will be included for performance purposes once
they are eligible regardless of how long they are held.
Newly eligible fund or share class will be included in
the calculation of the account’s average daily balance
during the applicable quarter and will be included
in your Program Assets on the last day of the
quarter for billing purposes, unless the shares
qualify for an exclusion from the Program Fee, under
. Item 5.C (Billing Practices), including exclusion that
apply to transferred shares. See 5C. Billing Practices
Billing Practices for details. See also Transferred Shares
for a description of billing practices applicable to
Transferred Shares.
Account Structure, Fund Eligibility and Impact on
PACE Multi Asset Allocation.
The PACE allocation is held as a separate investment or
sub- account in a brokerage account. As a result, you can
buy and hold assets in your account that are not
invested through the PACE Program, including mutual
funds that are not eligible in PACE (“Non-PACE Assets”).
PACE Automatic Investment Options. We offer
several automatic investment options to PACE Multi and
PACE Select clients, including:
- Automatic Rebalancing
- Automatic Redemptions
- Automatic Purchases
The investment options are administrative in nature and
generally processed on the day or date you select on the
application. We may delay the processing of these services
under certain circumstances as described below.
You do not need to liquidate securities prior to
participation in PACE because you can continue to hold
those securities in your brokerage portion of your account.
Neither UBS nor your Financial Advisor will act as your
investment adviser with respect to your Non-PACE assets.
We execute transactions in your Non-PACE assets as
you direct, acting in our capacity as broker-dealer, and
charge customary brokerage commissions or other fees.
The PACE Program Fee does not apply to these other assets
or transactions. Non-PACE assets are excluded from your
PACE asset allocation or performance report but a r e
included in your account statements.
Rebalancing Options. The PACE Program includes
mandatory annual rebalancing. Your PACE asset
allocation is reviewed automatically for rebalancing on an
annual basis unless you choose to have rebalancing occur
on a semi- annual basis or quarterly basis. See:
Rebalancing Your Asset Allocation Rebalancing Your
Asset Allocation for a description of the rebalancing
process, thresholds and limitations.
PACE Automatic Purchases. You can choose to have
funds automatically invested based on your Target
Allocation, in an amount of at least $250, an amount
determined by UBS, or an amount you specify.
Depending on your selection, funds will be invested as
follows:
Monthly: on the 15th of every month (or, if the 15th is
not a business day, the next business day), or the last
business day of every month,
Quarterly: the last business day of every calendar quarter.
We review our offerings in the PACE Multi Program
periodically and make new funds eligible for the Program.
If a new fund or new share class becomes eligible in PACE
Multi and you already own that fund or share in the same
brokerage account that contains your PACE allocation,
those existing holdings will be automatically moved to
your PACE allocation when eligibility begins. These
changes can impact your asset allocation and risk
tolerance as well as increase the amount of assets on
which the PACE Program Fee is charged. To avoid
liquidation during account rebalancing, you will need
to establish a target allocation for those funds (see
below). You should discuss these changes with your
Financial Advisor.
Automatic rebalancing will consider all eligible
funds regardless of whether a target allocation is
established. If an eligible Fund does not have a
You can also specify the duration of your automatic
purchases or the total target investment amount on the
Application. Contribution will first buy the Funds/ Select
Portfolios that are underweighted, as compared to your
Target Allocation, w i t h the remaining portion according
to the Target Allocation.
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processing of services. See “Delays in Rebalancing Process
and Automatic Services.”
Rebalancing Your Asset Allocation: Rebalancing
Options, Process, Thresholds and Limitations
We process automatic purchases by withdrawing the
designated dollar amount from your brokerage account
(using either available cash balances or money market
redemption proceeds) and investing those amounts in
PACE Program Assets. If there are insufficient funds in
your account on the trade date to complete the full
purchase amount specified in your PACE Application, no
purchase will be made.
PACE Program: includes mandatory annual rebalancing.
Your PACE asset allocation is reviewed automatically for
rebalancing on an annual basis unless you choose semi-
annual or quarterly rebalancing. Rebalancing will bring
your asset allocation back to your Target Allocation based
on the Rebalancing Thresholds described below.
If you invest Plan assets through PACE and select the
automatic purchase option, please note that you are
responsible for monitoring your contributions to
avoid exceeding federal contribution limits.
SWP: you must select a rebalancing option (annual, semi-
annual or quarterly) and threshold when you establish an
Account in the Program.
As of the date of this Brochure, depending on your account
type and/or account ownership, the following cash sweep
options from the brokerage account that holds your PACE
asset allocation are available for the PACE auto services:
UBS RMA Government Money Market Fund and UBS Liquid
Assets Government Fund.
AAP: your Financial Advisor can rebalance or reallocate the
AAP Account at any time and will also select an automated
rebalancing option (quarterly, annual or semi-annual) to
help ensure the account remains aligned with the Target
Allocation.
In addition to automatic rebalancing, you have the option
to request rebalance at any time.
Your PACE, SWP and AAP Program Assets are automatically
reviewed for rebalancing to your Target Allocation based on
the rebalancing frequency selected for the Account.
PACE Automatic Redemptions. You can elect to have
$250 or more of Program Assets redeemed automatically
from Program Assets in proportion to your Target
Allocation. Based on your instructions, redemptions will
be processed so that cash is available in your account on:
-the 15th (or, if the 15th is not a business day, the
prior business day) of every month,
-the last business day of every month, or
-the last business day of every calendar quarter.
Shares are redeemed f i r s t from funds that are
overweighted as compared to your Target Allocation,
w ith a ny remaining portion re de e me d according to
your Target Allocation. Additional methods t o redeem
your shares can be introduced, including redemptions on
a pro-rata basis. Redemption requests are processed two
Business Days before the date you select, or earlier, if
required to ensure that cash is available in your account
on the date selected. Redemption proceeds are
deposited in your account and are not automatically
forwarded to you.
Rebalancing Thresholds: Rebalancing occurs (subject to
our minimum trade requirement) if, on the rebalancing
date, (i) your Account is above the minimum funding
requirement, and (ii) the allocation in any one PACE eligible
mutual fund or SWP/AAP sub-account deviates from their
Target Allocation by more than 3%, 5% of the total
Program Assets, or 10% for taxable accounts (“Rebalancing
Thresholds”). Taxable accounts have the option of selecting
annual rebalancing when there is a deviation of more than
10% from the Target Allocation in any mutual fund in
PACE, or SWP / AAP sub-account. For example, in an
account that rebalances annually with a +/- 5% deviation, a
mutual fund in PACE or a SWP / AAP sub-account with a
30% target allocation would trigger a rebalance if its value
reached 25% or 35% of the account value.
Automatic Redemptions: If an automatic redemption
causes PACE Program Assets to be reduced below levels
required for effective PACE account management or
servicing, we can require you to restore your Program
Assets to the m i n i m u m amount required o n the
Opening Date within 30 days. If you do not restore your
Program Assets to this minimum as requested, we will
have the right to terminate your participation in PACE.
Automatic redemption will n o t occur if (i) sufficient
shares are not available in any Fund to process the
redemption proportionately in accordance with your
Target Allocation; (ii) the auto redemption request is
greater than the account value; and (iii) the redemption
request pertains to fund no longer eligible in the Program.
The automatic services described above can be delayed
under certain circumstances to ensure the orderly
Automatic Rebalancing to the Client Target Allocation
– with updates to the Capital Market Assumptions
(Available to PACE Select clients only) – By selecting this
option, you elect to have Program Assets reviewed, and if
necessary, automatically rebalanced on a periodic basis to
be consistent with the UBS capital market
assumptions. Your Target Allocation is based on our
proprietary capital market assumptions; those allocations
may be updated and may change periodically. Your
affirmative consent is not required to implement these
changes; however, you will receive notice and an
opportunity to elect out of automatic rebalancing when we
change the Asset Allocation. When the automatic
rebalance is performed, the rebalance will override your
3%, 5% or 10% threshold which was elected when your
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In addition, regardless of the Rebalancing Threshold
selected, automatic rebalancing will be conducted based on
the following program guidelines:
PACE account was opened. Additionally, we can re-
schedule your rebalance earlier or later than your scheduled
annual, semi-annual, or quarterly rebalance if necessary in
order to rebalance your account when the Capital Market
Assumptions are updated.
•
Accounts are rebalanced as follows:
• Annual rebalancing:
o PACE: Annual Rebalancing will occur on or
In SWP and PACE, single mutual fund or exchange
traded fund (ETF) position concentration, as applicable,
of 70%. If the concentration of a single fund exceeds
this limit by 1% or more for 6 consecutive quarters, the
account will be rebalanced. Rebalancing will take place
during the 7th quarter if the concentration continues to
violate the guideline and will bring the asset allocation
back to your Target Allocation.
•
near 13 months from the anniversary of your
account opening date, and then, subsequently,
13 months from the previous rebalance date.
Accounts scheduled for annual rebalancing in
Nov/Dec will be rebalanced in January to avoid
tax trading at year end.
o SWP/AAP: generally will occur during the week
following the anniversary of your account
opening date.
• Semi-annual rebalancing:
In SWP, single SMA strategy concentration of 70%. If
the concentration of a single SMA strategy exceeds this
limit by 1% or more for 6 consecutive quarters, the
account will be rebalanced. Rebalancing will take place
during the 7th quarter if the concentration continues to
violate the guideline and will bring the asset allocation
back to your Target Allocation.
o PACE: Semi-Annual Rebalancing is generally
done in February and August.
•
o SWP / AAP: generally will occur during the
week following each sixth month (180 day)
and annual anniversary of your account
opening date.
• Quarterly rebalancing:
o PACE: Quarterly Rebalancing is generally done
during the third week in February, May,
August and November.
In AAP, single mutual fund or ETF position
concentrations greater than 35% and single SMA
strategy concentration of 70%. If a single fund or SMA
strategy exceeds these guidelines by 1% or more for 4
consecutive quarters, the account will be rebalanced.
Rebalancing will take place during the 5th quarter if the
concentration remains in violation of the guideline and
will bring the asset allocation back to the Target
Allocation.
Note: accounts that are evaluated as part of an Advisory
Account Group will have higher concentration guidelines.
o SWP / AAP: will generally occur during the
week following each three month (90 day),
sixth month (180 day), nine month (270 day)
and annual anniversary of your account
opening date.
•
Your SMA/Overlay Manager(s) are responsible for the
separately managed portion of your SWP and AAP
Accounts, while UBS will rebalance your SWP Non-
Discretionary assets and your AAP FA Discretionary Assets.
SWP / AAP Accounts scheduled for rebalancing
(quarterly, annual, semi- annual or automatic) in
November, December and January, will be rebalanced
in or around the first week of February of the following
year to avoid any impact to tax trading at the end of
the year.
• Automatic rebalancing for any account where the risk
of the current allocation is higher (more aggressive)
(or, for AAP, also lower) than the Account’s stated risk
tolerance for 6 consecutive quarters for SWP and PACE
and 4 consecutive quarters for AAP will take place
during the 7th quarter for SWP and PACE, and the 5th
quarter for AAP
Your accounts will be rebalanced by selling investments in
the overweighted mutual funds in PACE and SWP/AAP sub-
accounts and purchasing a corresponding dollar amount of
investments in the underweighted mutual funds or sub-
accounts, as applicable.
Rebalancing transactions will be processed provided that
the sale and the purchase meet our trade minimums, which
for PACE are the greater of $50 or 50 basis points, not to
exceed $2500. A $25 dollar trade minimum will be used if
all trades during the rebalance are below $50. The
minimum trade requirement in SWP/AAP is currently $200.
We reserve the right to change the rebalancing percentage
measure or the minimum dollar amount of individual
rebalancing transactions. Rebalancing is completed as
promptly as possible. In the event that we are unable to
initiate rebalancing as described above due to reasons
beyond our control, we will initiate rebalancing as soon as
practicable.
• Rebalancing will bring your asset allocation back to
your Target Allocation, overriding the Rebalancing
Threshold selected or applicable to the Account. If in
the 7th quarter for SWP and PACE or 5th quarter for
AAP, the account comes back into its risk band but is
still out by the Rebalancing Threshold selected, the
account will be rebalanced according to the option
selected for the Account. Your Advisory Account
Review will show whether your allocation is no longer
within the standard deviation range for your stated risk
profile.
value is below the minimum funding required for
Rebalancing will not occur if the account:
• has a pending/unprocessed trade
• has a margin debit or
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the target weight of the investment strategy
selected; however, reallocation/rebalancing will
occur for an account that is below the minimum
funding required so long as the reallocation
rebalancing will not further reduce the asset levels
of those sub-accounts.
Rebalancing and reallocation may take up to seven (7)
business days to fully implement. However,
rebalancing or reallocation of fixed income strategies
may take significantly longer to fully implement.
UBS-CAP, CAP Select and IC are "Portfolio Based
Advisory Programs" which means that they are advisory
programs in which our services are provided to you for
certain eligible UBS Advisory Accounts on a portfolio level
instead of individually at the account level. The primary
difference between the programs is that UBS-CAP is
designed for retail investors and IC is designed for
institutional investors. While the UBS-CAP program
permits assets that are held away from UBS to be included
only on a limited basis, IC permits clients to elect to hold
at UBS or to hold away without limits. The programs also
offer differing levels of investment discretion, and they
permit different advisory programs to be included within
the respective program, (See Item 4. Services, Fees and
Compensation
Portfolio Based Advisory Programs in Item 4. Finally,
both programs are available only through a select group
of Financial Advisors who provide specialized investment
advisory consulting services to investors, but the eligibility
criteria for those advisors differs between the Programs.
See Section Education Education and Business
Standards for FA Education Financial Advisors
Participating in Our Advisory Programs
Delays in Rebalancing and Automatic Services: We will
process the automatic services and rebalancing as described
above unless market conditions, technology failures, illiquid
securities, securities with limited redemption schedules,
trading volumes, the availability of funds and orderly
purchase and redemption procedures or other matters
beyond our control reasonably preclude us from accurately
processing on the required dates or otherwise cause delays
in processing, in which case we may alter the date (day) to
the next available date that such processing can be
accurately completed. In addition, we may adjust the
date on which reviews and rebalancing are done, if
necessary, to ensure accurate processing of the
review or rebalancing. We may also adjust the
rebalancing date if UBS is in the process of reviewing
its proprietary capital market assumptions to avoid
duplicative rebalancing of accounts and ensure
accurate and orderly processing.
In addition to being available as an overall advisory contract
per client tax ID or client identifier, UBS-CAP is also
available, where appropriate, to multiple related entities
(multi-TINs) owned by or related to the same party which
based on the structure and ownership should be managed
under the same Investment Policy Guideline ("IPG") Asset
Allocation and aggregated for performance reporting.
Depending on the circumstances and in order to ensure the
accurate processing of the automatic investment options,
including rebalancing, we may take any of the following
actions:
- Alter or delay the rebalancing day to the next
available date
- Change the rebalancing percentage for that
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It is important that you understand how the
portfolio level services available to you in UBS-CAP
and IC alter or modify the services and options
available in the individual UBS advisory programs in
which your Portfolio may be invested. Those
distinctions include the review and application of
certain Advisory Program guidelines to your UBS-
CAP and IC Portfolio respectively instead of
individually to each Advisory Account and, if
selected, the delegation of certain activities to UBS
and your Financial Advisor through the execution of
a limited power of attorney.
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rebalancing event only or the minimum dollar
amount of the individual rebalancing
transactions
Process rebalancing for accounts for PACE Select
and PACE Multi on different days
Process rebalancing for taxable and non-taxable
accounts on different days
- Rebalance all accounts based on a random
rotation process
We may also suspend a rebalancing event or an
automatic service event (purchases and redemptions),
if based on the factors described above, we cannot
ensure the orderly and accurate processing of the
rebalancing or the automatic service. We will notify
you of that suspension and offer you the option to
have your account manually rebalanced for that
period.
H. Portfolio Advisory and Alternative Investments
CAP Select and IC Held Away are advice-only programs in
which the fee you pay is solely for the investment advice
and performance provided in the Program. Custody,
trading and execution fees are not applicable or assessed in
CAP Select or when you elect to hold your assets away
from UBS in the IC Program. While the UBS-CAP Program
offers clients the ability to hold a certain percentage of their
asset allocation in alternative investments, CAP Select is
designed for clients who want 100% of their assets in CAP
Select invested in a diversified asset allocation consisting
only of alternative investment vehicles. Only alternative
investments held at UBS are eligible to be held in the
Program. You may establish a CAP Select Program Account
on a stand-alone basis or in conjunction with a UBS-CAP
Account Portfolio.
Advisory Programs
UBS-CAP, CAP Select and IC services include, but are not
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allocation strategy. Investment recommendations are
limited to those which are offered by the Firm and/or
for which the Firm has conducted due diligence or has
otherwise reviewed. We cannot assure you that we will
continue to offer or review any of the investments
identified through our searches.
limited to: 1) assistance in the development and
preparation of an investment policy guideline (in UBS-CAP
and CAP Select) and an investment policy statement in IC;
2) the preparation of an asset allocation analysis for the
allocation of your investment assets among various asset
categories or classes; 3) for UBS-CAP and IC, selection of
separate account managers, mutual funds, ETFs and
alternative investments; 4) for CAP Select the selection of
alternative investments; 5) portfolio evaluation and
review; 6 ) ongoing investment management consulting
on such items as review of the asset allocation and
investment policy and the impact of capital market
developments on the overall investment strategy.
IC Program Retirement Accounts and Proprietary
Funds. For Retirement Plan clients enrolled in the IC
Program with a Limited Power of Attorney for Financial
Advisor Discretion Services, our investment searches will not
include UBS affiliated/proprietary mutual or sub advised
funds unless such investments or strategies are eligible
within the IC Program and made available at no additional
cost to client.
You may establish a UBS-CAP, CAP Select, or IC
relationship on a fully non- discretionary basis (without any
limited power of attorney) or you may delegate certain
activities to your UBS Financial Advisor by selecting that
option in the respective Program’s Application and
executing the Agreement, Application and Limited Power of
Attorney. You are not required to provide limited power
of attorney authority to your Financial Advisor or any
other UBS employee in order to participate in the
Programs. If you provide such authority, you can
terminate the limited power of attorney at any time
by notifying your Financial Advisor in writing.
Portfolio Review, Evaluation and Reporting. In addition
to individual performance reports for your individual
Program Accounts, we will provide annual portfolio
evaluation and review of all Accounts in your CAP Select
Account and for UBS-CAP Portfolio (the latter on a
consolidated basis), including reviewing performance on
an absolute and relative basis. Clients in the IC Program
will not receive individual performance reports for your
individual Program Accounts. Instead, IC clients receive a
quarterly portfolio evaluation and review of all Accounts in
your IC Portfolio on a consolidated basis, including
performance on an absolute and relative basis. For accounts
held at other institutions, those reports and evaluations will
be based on information provided by your custodian. Based
on your overall objectives and performance of your
investments, we will assist you in evaluating potential
adjustments and, if appropriate, we will assist you in
conducting a search for new investment managers or
investments. We can also provide reports which include
performance information, comparisons and other
information for a variety of investment strategies. UBS-CAP
and CAP Select provide performance reports to you upon
request.
Asset Allocation and Investment Policy Guidelines.
The Programs provide assistance in the development and
preparation of an asset allocation and an investment policy
guideline (in UBS-CAP) or investment policy statement (in
IC) which, in the case of UBS-CAP and IC can encompass a
portfolio level review across a variety of advisory accounts
held at UBS and accounts held away, as agreed. These
services typically involve analyzing your liquidity
requirements, performance goals and risk tolerance levels
based on the information you provided to us. We will
review the investment policy guidelines or statement with
you on an annual basis and will assist you in
incorporating any changes you determine are appropriate.
We will monitor your portfolio to determine if it is in
compliance with your asset allocation guidelines as stated
in your investment policy guidelines or statement and will
recommend changes to you when we determine they are
appropriate. The Firm does not provide legal, tax or
actuarial advice. We will not be responsible for ensuring
that your investment policy guidelines or statement and
asset allocation choices comply with all specific legal,
actuarial or other requirements that apply to you. That
responsibility rests solely with you and you should consult
with your legal and tax advisors regarding those matters.
In IC, our portfolio evaluation and review may also include
investment managers or investments which you retained or
purchased without our recommendation. Our inclusion of
these investments is solely for the purpose of providing a
holistic portfolio evaluation and does not constitute an
endorsement that you continue to hold those investments
or retain those managers, and we will ask you for a written
acknowledgment that UBS does not provide
recommendations regarding such investments. In addition,
assets held in other UBS programs outside of your IC
Program relationship may also be included in our portfolio
evaluation in order to provide a holistic evaluation of your
portfolio, but those assets are included for informational
purposes only and are not part of the assets for which IC
services are provided.
Investment Advisory Program Selection;
Implementation of UBS-CAP, CAP Select, and IC
Services. You can implement your UBS-CAP and IC asset
allocation and the results of investment searches through
one or several advisory programs offered by the Firm. It is
important you understand that these programs are separate
Investment Searches. As appropriate, we will recommend
and present for your consideration eligible investment
types for each Program. For UBS-CAP and IC that
includes investment manager(s) and/or other investments,
such as mutual funds, exchange traded investments,
collective trusts, and/or alternative investments, while CAP
Select recommendations are limited to alternative
investments held at UBS (eligible investments in all three
programs are collectively referred to as “investments”) that
align with your investment policy guidelines and asset
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responsible for all activities previously delegated to UBS and
your Financial Advisor under the relevant power of attorney.
Termination of a power of attorney in IC will result in
termination of the IC relationship and conversion of IC
Wrap Accounts to brokerage accounts, unless you execute
an Institutional Consulting Services Agreement for non-
discretionary services. Any Advisory Accounts (for example,
ACCESS, SWP, Strategic Advisor, etc.) that were part of the
IC relationship will remain in those Programs unless you
also terminate the Advisory Accounts in those Programs.
Upon termination, you will be responsible for all activities
previously delegated to UBS and your Financial Advisor
under the power of attorney.
and distinct and offer different services, features, fee
schedules, structure and administration, depth of research
conducted on the managers available in the programs, and
compensation to Financial Advisors. Please review the
descriptions of those programs included in this Form
ADV Disclosure Brochure carefully as you decide which
programs are appropriate for your investment needs.
We will provide UBS-CAP or IC Services described above
for all Program Accounts established under your name and
social security number, TIN, or multi-TIN or client identifier
where appropriate – the eligible Advisory Programs based
on the implementation option you have selected (i) Non-
Discretionary; (ii) Non-Discretionary Limited POA for
implementation of Client Directed Investment Activities
(available in CAP and CAP Select only); and (iii) POA for
Limited FA Discretion Services.
The UBS Advisory Programs eligible for UBS-CAP and
IC as well as the different implementation options are
described in the section "Advisory Programs; Fee
Schedules, Minimum Investments and Minimum
Annual Fees; UBS Consolidated Advisory and IC
Programs".
Unless you select the LPOA for Limited FA Discretion
Services option, you retain and will exercise, final decision-
making authority and responsibility for the selection of any
investment advisory program, establishment of specific
accounts at UBS, selection of alternative investments and
selection and hiring of investment managers, as well as for
the implementation of any investment plan or strategy
resulting from the services provided under UBS-CAP, CAP
Select and/or IC, as applicable.
Limited Power of Attorney for Implementation of
Client Directed Investment Activities in UBS-CAP and
CAP Select. This option authorizes UBS and your Financial
Advisor to take actions on your behalf to implement your
program and investment selections based on your
instructions.
With this option, you determine how you want to implement
your asset allocation by selecting the Advisory Programs in
which you want to participate, the investment managers you
want to engage, and the alternative investments in which
you want to invest. Your Financial Advisor then implements
your instructions on your behalf, negotiates and executes
agreements at your direction, and establishes accounts in the
programs you selected. If you include assets held away from
UBS, your Financial Advisor will also be authorized to
establish an additional account at UBS for tracking and
billing purposes if applicable. Under this option for CAP
Select, you will select the alternative investments in which
you want to invest and your Financial Advisor will execute
the subscription documents based on your instructions.
Limited Power of Attorney Implementation Options.
Limited Power of Attorney for Limited Financial
Advisor Discretion Services for UBS-CAP, CAP Select
and IC
UBS-CAP and CAP Select offer two types of limited power
of attorney implementation options. IC offers only one
limited power of attorney implementation option. Although
the activities covered under each option are similar, the
most important distinction, and one you should consider
carefully when reviewing these options, is the level of
involvement you will have, and the discretion you grant to
your Financial Advisor to select advisory programs,
investment managers, alternative investments and establish
accounts on your behalf.
Regardless of the power of attorney option you choose, if
any, the actions taken by your Financial Advisor will be
based on the Investment Policy Guidelines or IPS and asset
allocation you select and approve for your UBS-CAP, CAP
Select, and/or IC Portfolios. Neither your Financial Advisor
nor any UBS employee is authorized to change or approve
your Investment Policy Guidelines or IPS, or your asset
allocation on your behalf.
In contrast to the Limited Power of Attorney for
Implementation of Client Directed Investment Activities, the
Limited Power of Attorney for Limited FA Discretion Services
authorizes your Financial Advisor to implement your asset
allocation by selecting the UBS advisory programs,
investment managers and alternative investments in which
your assets will be invested without first consulting with
you. For CAP Select, this power of attorney will authorize
your Financial Advisor to select the alternative investments
to implement your CAP Select asset allocation without
consulting with you first. Financial Advisors will also have
the authority, as applicable based on the eligible assets in
each Program, to replace investment managers, redeem
alternative investments, close Advisory Program accounts,
and transfer funds between Advisory Accounts at UBS in
compliance with your asset allocation and Investment Policy
Guidelines or Investment Policy Statement.
Power of Attorney for Limited Financial Advisor
Discretion Services including private equity and Real
Estate
You can terminate the limited power of attorney at any
time by notifying your Financial Advisor in writing.
Termination of a power of attorney will result in the
conversion of your UBS-CAP and/or CAP Select relationship,
as applicable, to fully non-discretionary, and you will be
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Advisory Fees, and SMA Manager Fees in your
account(s); and
7. Except as described below, execute any other
document or agreement which UBS considers
necessary or appropriate to carry out the intent of
your UBS-CAP, CAP Select or IC Agreement and
your investment instructions.
In addition to the core POA services described above, the
Limited FA Discretion Implementation options also covers:
The Limited Power of Attorney for Discretion excludes the
use of discretion on private equity and real estate
investments in UBS-CAP and CAP Select. A LPOA over
private equity and real estate assets may be granted on a
limited exception basis in UBS-CAP and CAP Select for
unsolicited client requests for relationships that meet
certain asset thresholds. The Limited Power of Attorney
executed in IC permits discretion over private equity and
real estate assets.
Core Activities Covered Under all Types of LPOA:
8. The selection of UBS investment advisory programs
• Client-Directed Option (not available in IC): You
approve your IPG and Asset Allocation; you decide,
your Financial Advisor implements.
to implement the client approved asset allocation
and IPG for UBS-CAP or IPS for IC Portfolio from
the list of eligible programs;
9. Select, hire and fire third party investment
•
Limited FA Discretion Option: You approve your
IPG or IPS and Asset Allocation; your Financial
Advisor decides how to implement your asset
allocation and selects, as applicable, the Advisory
Programs, investment managers and alternative
investments without consulting you.
managers in eligible Advisory Programs for UBS-
CAP and IC, as well as select, subscribe and
redeem alternative investments on your behalf;
10. Transfer and reallocate UBS-CAP assets between
ACCESS, MAC, Portfolio Management Program
Accounts
11. Transfer and reallocate IC assets between ACCESS,
1. Negotiating investment management fees (only)
MAC, AAP and IC Wrap Accounts.
12. Select, hire and fire internal PMP Portfolio
with affiliated and unaffiliated third party
researched investment managers in the MAC
Program and executing investment management
agreements on your behalf for your UBS-CAP or IC
Portfolio.
Managers for UBS-CAP, inclusive of negotiating
advisory fees with internal PMP Portfolio Managers
(where your Financial Advisor is not the portfolio
manager).
13. Authority to select, subscribe and redeem
alternative investments on your behalf for Private
Equity and Real Estate investments.
In addition to the core POA services described above, the
LPOA in IC and the Limited FA Discretion including Private
Equity and Real Estate Implementation option in UBS-CAP
and CAP Select also covers:
The Limited Power of Attorney Options do NOT
grant UBS or its Financial Advisors the authority to:
1. Execute the Advisory Relationship Agreement;
2. Execute the UBS Client Relationship Agreement for
2. Establishing advisory accounts on your behalf in
eligible Advisory Programs (See Advisory
Programs: Fee Schedules, Minimum
Investments and Minimum Annual Fees; UBS
Consolidated Advisory and IC Programs" for
details on eligible Programs). For the Client
Directed Option you will provide the Risk Profile for
each Account to your Financial Advisor. For the
Limited FA Discretion option, your Financial Advisor
will complete the Risk Profile Questionnaires for
individual Accounts based on the Program
Questionnaire you completed at the time you
established your UBS-CAP, CAP Select, or IC
Relationship (or as such may be amended
throughout your relationship with us).
Brokerage Accounts;
3. Change Program Fees for any Advisory Account
without first discussing it with you and obtaining
your consent;
3. Establishing an account at UBS for billing purposes
for Assets Held Away if such assets are included as
part of your UBS-CAP Portfolio, if applicable.
4. Completing risk profiles required to establish
Advisory Accounts based on UBS-CAP or IC
Portfolio Questionnaire.
4. Change account preferences (proxy voting, trade
confirmations, or investment restrictions) without
first discussing it with you and obtaining your
consent;
6.
5. Executing subscription, redemption and tender
documentation for researched alternative
investments you select in UBS-CAP or CAP Select or
that your Financial Advisor selects on your behalf
(proprietary and non-proprietary hedge funds, fund
of funds and, where available as an option, private
equity) to purchase in UBS accounts, including
forms for the conversion of brokerage share classes
to advisory/institutional share classes when
applicable in UBS-CAP, CAP Select, or IC;
6. Take any actions necessary to open and maintain
your account(s) in the eligible Advisory Programs,
complete and pay for transactions, UBS Investment
5. Exercise investment discretion in the selection to
purchase or sell any securities in the Strategic
Advisor, PACE and SWP, ACCESS and MAC
Programs or with respect to assets held at other
financial institutions;
(For the Client Directed Option and the Limited FA
Discretion Option in UBS-CAP and CAP Select)
Establish accounts in the PACE Program. For the
Limited FA Discretion option for UBS-CAP and CAP
Select, the restriction also applies to establishing
accounts in Strategic Advisor and Strategic Wealth
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Portfolio;
7. Exercise proxy voting authority for your Accounts in
Strategic Advisor, PACE and the non-discretionary
sleeves in SWP;
oversight services where, for a negotiated rate, we will
review services performed by third party financial advisors
or consultants under parameters agreed to in your IC
service agreement. We may also consult with you on
matters related to news and developments in the capital
markets and asset classes based on information generally
available from us or our affiliates, or more specifically
prepared for you based on publicly available information.
We can provide education services. Additional services may
be available as agreed to between us.
9.
UBS Investment Advisory Fees, Additional Fees for
Investment Management Services and Important
Information About Certain Investments.
8. Execute the Client Acknowledgement Form for Non-
Researched Assets on your behalf, or execute any
documents, agreements, forms or subscription or
redemption documents in connection with Non-
Researched Assets or issue any investment
instructions to the custodian of such assets;
(For Limited FA Discretion in UBS-CAP and CAP
Select) Execute subscription, redemption, tender or
any other documentation for any private equity and
private real estate investments. This applies to UBS-
CAP and CAP Select. The LPOA for Limited FA
Discretion over private equity and real estate
investments is a separate document for UBS-CAP and
CAP Select available only on a limited exception basis
for clients who specifically requests such services on
an unsolicited basis and who meet certain
qualification thresholds;
10. For both the Client Directed Option and the Limited
FA Discretion option in UBS-CAP and CAP Select
execute subscription, redemption, tender or any
other documentation for any REITs and any forms for
the conversion of brokerage share classes to
advisory/institutional share classes where applicable;
UBS Investment Advisory Fees. The annual UBS
Investment Advisory Fee is a fixed percentage of the assets
in all of your account(s) under the Programs. For UBS-CAP
and IC, the UBS Investment Advisory Fee covers the
investment advice provided by UBS and your Financial
Advisor, custody, trading and execution services for
account(s) held at UBS Financial Services Inc. and
performance reporting services. Except in limited situations,
all accounts you establish, or those established on your
behalf, will be billed at the same rate selected in the
Application (or as such may be changed with your consent
during the course of the relationship established). The fees
must be levelized for IC relationships and for UBS-CAP
relationships with a POA for Limited FA Discretion Services.
11. Sign and acknowledge any complex products risk
disclosure statements that are required to be signed
by clients, including but not limited to, the
documents and disclosures required to enroll in any
third-party options overlay SMA manager or
Concentrated Equity Solutions strategy or any
structured product related documents;
12. Name beneficiaries for any IRA accounts.
The Power of Attorney for Client Directed
Implementation in UBS-CAP and CAP Select also
excludes the following:
1. Deciding the manner in which your assets will be
UBS-CAP offers the option to have all of your
accounts in your CAP Portfolio priced at the same
level such that Financial Advisors in UBS-CAP who
also act as your portfolio manager in PMP will receive
the same payout level across all Accounts enrolled in
UBS-CAP regardless of Program type or strategy.
However, based on discussions with your Financial Advisor,
you may agree to different fee schedules for different
account types. If you do so, you understand that for
accounts with higher fees, your Financial Advisor will
receive higher compensation than for other accounts in
your UBS-CAP Portfolio.
allocated or the programs in which accounts will be
established;
2. Designating him/herself as your portfolio manager in
the PMP Program without your consent;
3. Transferring assets between your accounts without
CAP Select is an advice-only program in which the fee you
pay is solely for investment advice and performance
reporting provided in the Program. Custody, trading and
execution fees are not applicable or assessed in this
Program.
your instructions and consent.
UBS will not be required to sign or complete (i) any
certificate regarding your tax status, (ii) documentation for
non-advisory products, including brokerage account
agreements for trading accounts, (iii) trust certificates or
corporate resolutions, or (iv) any document to the extent
that you ha ve not provided UBS with sufficient current
information to complete the document accurately and
completely.
Additional Services available in IC
The UBS-CAP and IC Investment Advisory Fee does NOT
include the investment management fees charged by any
SMA Manager in the Programs. In addition, certain
investments such as mutual funds, ETFs and alternative
investments have internal expenses (for example,
management, shareholder servicing and performance fees)
that are not included in the UBS Investment Advisory fee.
You will pay those fees separately to the managers and
sponsors of those investments (including UBS affiliates if
you have invested in UBS products) in your role as
shareholder of those funds. See "Fees/Other Charges
Not Covered by your Program Fee” for more
information about other fees not covered by the
IC also offers several additional services available as part of
your IC program fee or on a project basis. IC offers
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Investment Advisory Fee.
vehicles will be delivered directly to you even in
instances in which you have executed a power of
attorney for Limited FA Discretion Services.
If you selected a non-discretionary or a client-directed
investment activities implementation option, you are solely
responsible for your decision to invest in an alternative
investment fund. Alternative investments are speculative in
nature and the investors bear the costs and fees of these
funds, including asset-based fees, expenses, and incentive-
based compensation.
Assets Held Away; Custody: UBS-CAP and CAP Select
are not designed for clients who hold all or a substantial
portion of their Portfolio at other financial institutions.
CAP Select is limited to alternative investments offered on
the UBS platform. Generally, we require clients with
Advisory Accounts to custody their account assets at
UBS. In limited circumstances, for UBS-CAP, we may
accept certain relationships that hold a limited portion of
their alternative investment assets or separately managed
accounts in the custody of other financial institutions
t h a t meet the definition of a qualified custodian. If you
decide to include these assets as part of your UBS-CAP
Portfolio, you may be required to establish an account at
UBS for tracking of the investments and billing purposes of
these assets.
If you hold or purchase (or we purchase on your behalf) an
alternative investment fund sponsored or offered by UBS or
its affiliates, the Firm or its affiliate will receive
compensation, possibly including a share of investment
advisory fees by the Fund and performance fees, for
providing various services to the alternative investment
fund that will be based, in part, on the amount of
assets you invest in the fund.
While this option is available as an accommodation to
clients in the UBS-CAP , we do not recommend doing so,
for the following reasons:
• You will incur additional costs in excess of your
UBS program fee (for example, custody costs).
• Billing for your Account, including the accurate
processing of rebates if applicable, is the
responsibility of your custodian, not UBS.
With the exception of retirement clients in IC, if in IC, if you
selected the POA for Limited FA Discretion Services, you
consent to UBS directing your Account to invest in
portfolios, hedge funds or funds of funds managed or
sponsored by UBS or its affiliates (each an "Affiliated
Fund").
Non-discretionary IC services are available to institutional
clients that elect to hold the assets in the IC relationship
away from UBS (“IC Held Away”). If clients elect IC Held
Away, our services do not include custody, trade execution,
or any other fees imposed by the other financial institution.
Your Financial Advisor will not offer advice about whether
to hold assets away from UBS.
If you decide to implement the results of investment
searches performed as part of an IC relationship
through an account held at another financial
institution, such implementation is not part of IC
services and will result in your payment of custody,
brokerage and execution fees collected by the other
financial institution.
Privately-offered alternative investment funds, such as
hedge funds, funds or funds or private equity are sold only
to qualified investors, and only by means of offering
documents that include information about the risks,
performance and expenses of the funds. Please review and
consider those risks carefully before adopting Investment
Policy Guidelines or IPS that include such investments.
Alternative investment funds are speculative and involve
significant risks, performance may be volatile, and investors
may lose all or a substantial amount of their investment in
an alternative investments fund. An alternative investment
may engage in leverage and other speculative investment
practices that may increase the risk of investment loss.
Interests in alternative investments funds typically will be
illiquid and no secondary market for interests usually
develops, they are long-term investments (e.g., 10-15
years), are subject to restrictions on transfer, may suspend
redemptions, and may not be required to provide periodic
pricing or valuation information to investors. In addition,
an alternative investment fund may hold back a portion of
redemption proceeds, usually in the range of 10%, to
cover accrued expenses, contingencies and liabilities.
Because all of the assets covered by a UBS-CAP or IC
Agreement will be billed at the same UBS Investment
Advisory Fee rate, if you decide to include assets held at
other financial institutions, you will be paying for services
that you are not utilizing as it pertains to those assets,
specifically, custody, trading and execution. Your UBS
Investment Advisory Fee will not be reduced as a
result of additional costs you incur as a result of
holding assets at other financial institutions.
Alternative Investments Funds. When consistent with
your investment objectives, risk tolerance and financial
circumstances, and upon your request, we may
recommend to you alternative investments approved for
distribution through the Firm.
Investments presented for your consideration will be limited
to those that offer advisory/institutional share classes
designed to be purchased and held in fee-based accounts.
Offering documents for appropriate investment
Although only funds that offer advisory or
institutional share classes are available in UBS-CAP
and IC, such investments will be subject to the
respective Program Fee. Given the long-term nature
of these investments, it may be more cost-efficient in
the long term for you to invest in the brokerage share
class and maintain these investments in a brokerage
account. We cannot, and do not, guarantee that
investing in the advisory share class plus the Program
Fee is the more cost-efficient option in the long-term.
You must review those options carefully before
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investing.
Types of Clients
Eligible Non-Researched Investments in UBS-CAP and
IC. You may request that ”Eligible Non-Researched“
investments be included in the asset allocation analysis and
performance reports for your UBS-CAP or IC relationship.
In UBS-CAP and IC, Eligible Non-Researched Investments
are limited to hedge funds, funds of funds and private
equity investments held away from UBS and MAC Eligible
strategies only. In IC, Eligible Non-
Researched can also include any eligible investment type for
which you sign a letter acknowledging that UBS will not
provide advice on such assets. The UBS-CAP and IC POA
cannot be used for Eligible Non-Researched investments of
any kind.
We provide Investment Advisory services to individuals,
banks, thrift institutions, mutual funds and other
investment companies, pension and employee benefit
plans, trusts, estates, charities, corporations and other
business and government entities. Generally, the majority
of our clients in the Advisory programs (except IC) are
individuals. Registered and private investment companies,
and other types of pooled investment vehicles are
generally not eligible to participate in the Advisory
Programs described in this Brochure. The IC Program is
designed to provide advisory services to sponsors of
qualified retirement plans, corporations, endowments and
foundations, municipalities, Taft-Hartley plans, and religious
and charitable organizations. Legacy retail clients and trusts
for the benefit of retail clients can receive the IC services
described in this Brochure. IC services are not offered to
new retail clients or trusts for the benefit of retail clients.
Foreign entity clients: Please note that as a foreign entity,
your participation in a Discretionary, Separately Managed
Account or Unified Account Program will likely prevent
you from having a FATCA classification of Passive Non-
Financial Foreign Entity. This could result in your entity
having more burdensome documentation and reporting
requirements. Please consult your tax advisor with regard
to the possible tax consequences associated with your
FATCA status.
A. Account Requirements for Establishing and
Maintaining Advisory Accounts with Our Firm
UBS's investment advice in UBS-CAP and IC as it pertains to
Eligible Non-Researched Investments is limited to asset
allocation, IPG or IPS development, and performance
reviews. Specifically, the inclusion of these investments in
an asset allocation analysis does not constitute a
recommendation that you continue to hold or add to those
investments. Financial Advisors and any other UBS
employees are prohibited from making specific
investment recommendations to buy or hold these
investments on an ongoing basis as UBS does not
perform initial or ongoing due diligence on these
investments or strategies. Inclusion of Eligible Non-
Researched Investments is an accommodation only and they
cannot represent a significant portion of the portfolio. High
levels of these investments may lead to termination of the
relationship.
Non-Researched investments. Non-Researched
Investments are not subject to the Firm's due diligence or
research process or otherwise approved for sale, solicitation
or recommendation by UBS and its Financial Advisors and
employees. Only Eligible Non-Researched Investments for
which there is a written acknowledgement on file may be
included in UBS-CAP or IC services and for purposes of
calculating the UBS-CAP or IC Program Fee.
Please see Section 4(B) above "Advisory Programs:
Fee Schedules, Minimum Investments and Minimum
Annual Fees" for a description of the minimum
investments required to establish an Account in the
Programs described in this Brochure. Generally, accounts
with balances of $1000 or below will be terminated from
the Programs. However, we reserve the right, in our sole
discretion, to change account minimums for new
accounts, impose higher account minimums for certain
strategies or portfolios that may be offered from time to
time, to terminate accounts that fall below certain
thresholds that may impact the management or servicing
of the Account, or require that additional monies or
securities be deposited in the Account in order to remain
in the Program.
B. Your Investment Advisory Agreement
Because the value of such Eligible Non-Researched
Investments will be included for purposes of calculating
your Program Fee, you should carefully consider that, as it
pertains to those non-researched assets, you will be
incurring costs and not fully utilizing the benefits and
services offered in UBS-CAP or IC. We reserve the right to
accept or decline these requests. Non-researched assets
may not constitute a significant portion of the UBS-CAP or
IC Portfolio.
Your decision to include non-researched assets in UBS-
CAP or IC is against our recommendation and doing so
will result in additional costs to you and higher
compensation to UBS and your Financial Advisor.
See Asset Allocation & Investment Policy Guidelines; Asset
Allocation for information about Implementing your Asset
Allocation
Item 5. Account Requirements and Types of Clients
With the exception of Held Away IC clients and Cash
Advisory Investment Management (CAIM, which is a
Portfolio Management Program) clients, we will provide
you with an Advisory Relationship Agreement and
Application which, when signed by you, will apply to all
future Advisory accounts you establish with our Firm.
After we receive and accept your signed Application and
Agreement, you may establish advisory accounts with us
by contacting your Financial Advisors and providing verbal
or written instructions, or for some Programs, by signing a
new Application and Agreement. The IC Program and
CAIM each require an additional contractual relationship
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outlining the IC services.
Some of our Programs permit you to delegate proxy
voting authority to your SMA Manager or a third party,
a n d / o r suppress your receipt of daily trade
confirmations in your account(s). We ask you to provide
these instructions when you establish your first Advisory
account under the relationship Agreement. We will apply
your preferences (where those features are available) to
all Advisory accounts you establish under the Agreement,
unless you provide different instructions for specific
accounts.
The Advisory Relationship Agreement and our Form ADV
Disclosure Brochure apply to all of your Advisory
accounts at UBS, including any Advisory accounts you may
open in the future and those accounts established on
your behalf by your Financial Advisor under the terms
and conditions of UBS-CAP and CAP Select. We will
notify you when there are updates and amendments to
your account agreements. We will not provide another
copy of the Form ADV Disclosure Brochure when you
establish new Advisory accounts unless there is a new
version or material changes to the document we originally
provided to you. In addition, annually we will provide you
with a copy of our updated Form ADV Disclosure
Brochure or a summary of material changes.
Opening Advisory Accounts on Verbal Instructions
After Execution of the Advisory Relationship
Agreement: You may decide to open additional
Advisory A ccounts or take advantage of new services
and account features in the future without signing
additional documents or agreements. When that happens,
we will confirm your instructions in writing and provide
any relevant agreements and disclosures you have not
already received. For certain accounts and services, you
may be required to sign additional documents and
agreements. All of the confirmations, agreements and
disclosures we send you are considered part of the
Advisory Relationship Agreement.
Because the Agreement and the Form ADV Brochure
apply to all the different types of Advisory accounts you
can establish with us, some of the information in those
documents and the other disclosures we send you may
not apply to you now, but may apply in the future as
you or, for UBS-CAP, IC or CAP Select, your Financial
Advisor establish other accounts with us. Please retain
all these documents for future reference as they
contain important information if you decide to add
services or open new Advisory accounts with our Firm.
Account Risk Profile Questionnaires: To become a
Program client you must complete an application that
includes an Account Risk Profile Questionnaire (the
”Questionnaire”) to determine your investment needs,
objectives and risk tolerances for the assets being
invested in each Account. For UBS-CAP and IC, your
Questionnaire will define the risk tolerances and objectives
that you have for all your eligible assets included in the
UBS-CAP or IC Portfolio as a whole. However, a
Questionnaire needs to be completed for each account,
based on the holdings of that account, in your UBS-CAP or
IC relationship. The Questionnaire forms the basis of
your selection of an investment strategy or asset
allocations for your Program account. Questionnaires do
not apply to the MAC Program.
When you establish an Advisory account with us, you
will be required to execute both an investment advisory
agreement (the Advisory Relationship Agreement) and a
brokerage account agreement (if you have not done so
already). The brokerage agreement allows your account
to have trading capability and custody services. Once
executed, the brokerage agreement supplements your
advisory agreement, and all, collectively, govern your
relationship with us. Accounts established under the
Advisory Relationship Agreement are designated as
”Advisory“ and our obligations to you as they pertain to
that account will be that of an investment adviser as
described in that Agreement.
Confirmation of Your Account Record: After a new
Advisory Account is opened or whenever your investment
objectives or risk tolerance is updated, we confirm your
personal information and/or responses to the
Questionnaire to verify that our records and our
understanding of your objectives and risk tolerance for
the assets in that Account are correct. Please review those
materials carefully and report any discrepancies to your
Financial Advisor as soon as possible. Updates to
existing Accounts are confirmed to you in writing and
your investment objectives are reflected in your monthly
account statements. Information for new Advisory
Accounts is confirmed and sent promptly after account
acceptance. It is your responsibility to inform us of any
material changes in your objectives, financial condition or
other changes that could affect how your Program Assets
are being invested.
Termination of your advisory Account will end our
fiduciary relationship with you under the Investment
Advisers Act as it pertains to that Account and will
cause your account to be converted to, and designated as,
a brokerage account. Your investment advisory
agreement and our advisory services will no longer
apply to that account and it will be governed solely by the
terms and conditions of your brokerage account
agreement.
Participation in our Programs, our obligations to you
under the Programs, and your ability to hold shares that,
in some cases, are available exclusively through our
Programs are contingent on you returning an executed
Advisory Relationship Agreement to us. Failure to return
the signed Application and Agreement to us will result in
your investments being deemed and charged as brokerage
and the liquidation of investments that may be held
exclusively in our Advisory Programs, for example, PACE
Money Market fund shares.
In addition, changes you make to Advisory Accounts,
such as target asset allocations or investment selections
(for example, replacement of SMA strategies in your
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Program, you can no longer place orders to trade those
Discretionary or SMA Accounts or sub-accounts.
ACCESS or SWP Accounts), can be implemented without
requiring additional documents from you, and we will
confirm these changes to you in writing.
However, we may accept your instructions for transactions
associated with tax planning (i.e., tax gain and loss sales), if
your instructions are consistent with your Portfolio
Manager/SMA/Overlay Manager’s strategy or model.
You are responsible for providing us with your current
address. If we are unable to contact you by mail, we will
be required to terminate your Account from the
P rogram(s). Upon termination, the assets will continue to
be invested in the existing positions when permissible
given the nature of the securities, and will be held in a
brokerage account. Your Advisory Relationship
Agreement and IC agreement with us will no longer apply
to those accounts or our relationship with you. Any
securities that cannot be held in a brokerage account will
be liquidated.
Ownership of Securities and Investment Discretion.
You are the beneficial owner of all securities in your
Account and, other than as specifically delegated to us
in your Agreement, you retain all rights related to the
ownership of those securities. You retain trading
authority for Accounts in Non-Discretionary Programs and
SWP Non- Discretionary Assets. All transactions in those
Accounts and sub-accounts will be executed by UBS based
on your instructions to us. Neither UBS nor your Financial
Advisor will have any discretion with respect to the
investment of those Program assets.
Except for the PMP Program , if you selected tax loss
harvesting services, neither UBS nor your Financial Advisor
exercises any discretion over the selection of securities or
tax lots to fulfill tax planning requests. Currently, in the
ACCESS P rogram, and the SMA sub-accounts of SWP and
AAP, you can work with your Financial Advisor to submit
requests for tax harvesting trades to the SMA and
Overlay Managers.
You may make requests to raise a specific dollar amount
of gain/loss, which will be submitted through an
automated process that systematically reviews the equity
positions in a separately managed account/subaccount to
identify the least number of trades needed to fulfill the
request.
You can make requests to raise maximum gains/losses
from the equity positions in separately managed
accounts/subaccounts and an automated process
systematically identifies transactions to maximize
gains/losses, depending on your request.
You can also work with your Financial Advisor to identify
specific securities (equity or fixed income) in the
separately managed accounts/subaccounts that can be
sold for tax planning purposes.
You may request tax harvest requests using long-term then
short-term or vice versa.
Please note that securities transactions in your Account(s),
liquidations, redemptions, rebalancing and other portfolio
changes may result in you incurring gains or losses for
income tax purposes. Neither UBS Financial Services Inc.
nor its employees provide legal or tax advice. Please
consult with your legal and tax advisors regarding this
matter.
A combination of these options may be used to maximize
total gain/loss requests. The automated process is subject
to minimum gain/loss thresholds and managers may also
have their own tax sale policies. The Managers may fulfill,
reject or modify the request. In addition, to ensure orderly
processing of requests, tax sales should be requested
before November 30 of each calendar year.
ACCESS/MAC/SWP/AAP/IC. Based on the authority you
delegate to us in your Agreement, and as applicable
given your Program selection, we will engage the SMA
a n d O v e r l a y Managers to manage your Accounts. You
also authorize UBS to take any actions necessary to open
and maintain your Accounts or to complete and pay for
transactions for your Accounts.
Tax loss harvesting requests apply to the individual specific
account for which a request is made. If you buy or sell
securities in an account that overlaps with the securities
sold for tax purposes in another account, the tax loss may
be disallowed under IRS wash sale rules.
We cannot accept requests to halt or freeze trading in an
Account at any time as a way to prevent additional
gains or losses, or for any other reason.
Discretionary Programs. If you select one of our
Discretionary Programs in your executed Advisory
Relationship Agreement or IC Agreement, you authorize
and delegate to UBS investment discretion over those
Program accounts. For the Discretionary Programs and UBS-
CAP and IC with POA for Limited FA Discretion Services,
your signature also authorizes us to delegate investment
selection for your accounts to sub-advisors. With that
authority, we may delegate the selection of all or a
portion of the securities for your Account to sub-
advisors/Model Managers, including engaging SMA
Managers, or Overlay Managers for inclusion in the
portfolio.
Custody. Generally, the programs described in this
brochure require your account assets to be held in
custody with UBS. However, we may, on an exception
basis, accept certain accounts whose assets are custodied
with other financial institutions who meet the definition
of a qualified custodian. Those accounts are referred to as
delivery versus payment (“DVP”) accounts. For UBS-CAP
and IC, we may accept certain relationships that hold
their assets in the custody of other financial institutions
Transactions in your SMA Programs, Discretionary
Programs and your SWP and AAP SMA Sub-
accounts; Tax planning. After your Account is accepted
for a Discretionary, SMA or Unified Managed Account
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who meet the definition of a qualified custodian.
operating fees and expenses charged by the mutual funds.
However, we do not recommend doing so, for the
following reasons:
- You will incur additional costs in excess of your
-
Program Fee (for example, custody costs).
Billing for your Account, including the accurate
processing of rebates if applicable, is the responsibility
of the financial institution holding your assets, not
UBS.
Class A shares, and for PMP and Strategic Advisor
accounts,
Class C shares (that are not subject to a contingent
deferred sales charge (CDSC)) used to fund accounts
subsequent to the Share Class Conversions will be
automatically converted, on a tax-free exchange basis
(subject to availability of that service by the mutual fund
sponsor), to the new share class available for the relevant
fund when free of the CDSC period. We will undertake this
action on your behalf based on your authorization in the
Advisory Relationship Agreement or IC Agreement, or, if
you already have an agreement on file, by continuing to
accept the services in the Program after receipt of notice
of these changes. Class C shares are not eligible for
funding Strategic Wealth Portfolio or Advisor Allocation
Program accounts.
-
- Generally, all of the assets covered by UBS-CAP or IC
will be billed at the same UBS Investment Advisory
Fee rate. If you decide to include assets held at
other financial institutions in UBS-CAP or IC, you
will be paying for services that you are not
leveraging as it pertains to those assets, specifically,
custody, trading and execution. Your UBS
Investment Advisory Fee will not be reduced as a
result of additional costs you incur as a result of
holding assets at other financial institutions. You
also agree to establish an account at UBS for
billing purposes of these assets if applicable and
requested by UBS.
Except for accounts enrolled in UBS-CAP or IC, you
will not receive a Performance Review from us.
- Quarterly Fee Adjustments (explained in Billing
Practices), do not apply to assets not custodied at
UBS.
If you fund your Account with securities, you authorize
and direct UBS and/or your SMA or Overlay Manager, as
applicable, given the terms of your program, to liquidate
those securities on your behalf and to allocate the
proceeds in accordance with your selected investment
style. We will not advise you regarding the
liquidation of these securities. We will execute those
transactions free of commission charges; however,
depending on the type of security involved, those
liquidations may result in you incurring redemption
charges and taxable gains or losses. You should
review the potential tax consequences of these
liquidations with your tax advisor before funding your
Account with securities.
For accounts held at other financial institutions, you agree
to use only a qualified custodian that is a bank, a U.S.
registered broker-dealer, a futures commission merchant
or a foreign financial institution. This custodian must
meet the definition of a “qualified custodian” that is
established in Rule 206(4)-2 under the Investment Advisers
Act of 1940.
When liquidating these securities for purposes of
establishing your Account, we will be acting as your
broker, not your investment adviser. Liquidations will be
effected promptly after acceptance of your Account at the
then prevailing market prices.
In addition, neither UBS nor Institutional Shareholder
Services Inc. will act as proxy voting agent for DVP accounts
in Discretionary Programs (for details, see Voting of Client
securities (Proxy Voting).
We will not be responsible for the liquidations and any
consequences due to your failure to notify us of other
existing security holdings, the overall effect of liquidations
once effected, or the loss of potential gains due to
movements in the market prices or changes in market
conditions.
We will send you periodic account statements reflecting
the transactions in your Account. We urge you to
compare those statements with the ones you receive from
your custodian.
1. Funding Your Account.
You may fund your Advisory Account by depositing cash
and/ or eligible securities designated as “eligible” for the
specific Program; funding Accounts with UBS securities is
permitted only for certain programs.
Securities that are ineligible for an Investment
Advisory program should be transferred to a
brokerage account. If immediately prior to funding an
Advisory A ccount, you choose to liquidate eligible and/or
ineligible securities to fund an Account with the cash
proceeds, those liquidations generally will not be subject
to commission charges or if charged, commissions will
be reversed; however, we will not waive or reverse
commissions for 10b5-1 trading plans with UBS, even when
the proceeds of such transactions are used to fund an
Account.
For SWP and AAP Accounts Only—Funding Multiple
Investment Managers.
If you sold mutual funds, unit investment trusts or
alternative investment securities either before entering into
an Advisory Program or while in a Program (for example,
funding your account with B or C shares), you may
have paid either upfront or back-end charges, or
redemption fees depending on the share class. When
proceeds of those sales are used in an Advisory Program,
you will incur our Program Fees, in addition to the
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The type of client involved
The Program chosen
The objective selected by the client
These strategies may involve the use of proprietary
models
or research blends, long-term and short-term investments
and covered option writing. In special circumstances, these
strategies may rely on short sales, options or other
hedging techniques. We may, in our discretion, expand
the offerings in our programs to include multiple style
accounts and investment strategies that include, but are
not limited to, margin and short sales, leveraged and option
strategies, complex products and concentrated strategies.
We may impose special suitability and investment
requirements with respect to these portfolios.
Eligible Assets and Ineligible Assets
We require that you hold and purchase only eligible
assets in your Advisory accounts. Generally, with respect
to most of the Programs described in this brochure, you
or your Financial Advisor, SMA Manager, Overlay
Manager may purchase and sell securities of any kind
which may include the following eligible assets:
Bonds
U.S. and foreign
stocks
Options (in
certain
programs)
American Depositary
Receipts
Closed-end
funds
Collective trusts
Exchange traded
notes
Open-end
mutual funds
(in certain
programs)
Eligible UITs
(in certain
programs)
ETFs
Public REITs
If the Target Allocation for your SWP or AAP accounts has
two or more SMA sub-accounts either at the time you
initially open the Account, or upon reallocation when
changing SMA strategies, funding will occur as follows:
If funding with cash alone, UBS will fund the SMA sub-
accounts in the order that would result in the least
amount of cash being left uninvested. For instance, if
there are two Managers, the Manager with the highest
minimum investment will be funded first and then the
additional Managers.
If two Managers have the same minimum funding
requirements, UBS will use a random selection
methodology to identify the Manager to be funded.
Cash that remains after the maximum number of
Managers are funded, will be invested in mutual funds
and/or ETFs according to your Target Asset Allocation. Or
the cash may be invested/swept depending on the sweep
option for the account.
If you fund your SWP or AAP accounts with securities
(either completely or partially):
Fixed income securities: all fixed income funding
securities will be allocated to the fixed income Managers
first in order to determine whether they should be held
or sold—even if the total value of the fixed income
securities used to fund your Account exceeds the value
that is allocated to the fixed income investment managers.
If securities are sold, the proceeds will be allocated to
your other SMA sub-accounts and/or other investments
as described above.
Equity securities will be allocated to the Manager whose
investment strategy comprises the greatest amount of
equity funding securities, based on dollar value.
Equity securities that are not part of the equity Manager’s
portfolio will be sold as described in the “Funding Your
Account” section above, to the extent necessary to meet
the Manager’s investment minimum. If additional SMA
sub-account can be funded based on available funds, they
will be funded in order of highest to lowest match of
equity funding securities to securities in the Managers’
respective investment strategies.
Money market
funds (in
certain
programs)
Therefore, certain sub-accounts will not be funded if there
is not sufficient cash and/or securities to fully fund the
account according to your Target Allocation.
Offshore Funds
and ETFs
Publicly Registered
Non-Traded REITs (in
certain programs)
Eligible
Structured
Products (PMP
and Strategic
Advisor
programs
only)
Small Business
Administration
Loans
Your initial SWP and AAP Program Fee will be based
on the total value of securities used to fund the
account and the Target Allocation you selected in
SWP, or selected by your Financial Advisor in AAP,
rather than on your actual asset allocation. In
certain circumstances, one or more Investment
Managers may not be fully funded for a limited
period of time and your Target Allocation may not
be fully implemented.
2.
Investment strategies; Eligible and Ineligible
Assets
We employ a variety of investment strategies in connection
with our wrap fee and other Investment Advisory services,
depending upon:
Hedge Funds, Funds
of Funds and Private
Equity, Private Real
Estate, Private
Credit, Private
Infrastructure (in
certain programs) –
limited to only to
Advisory/Institutional
Share classes.
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UBS, at its discretion, can make particular securities or
issuers ineligible for the Programs or place a “hold” on
further trading for certain investments at any time.
UBS Bank USA Core
Savings Accounts
“Core Savings
Account” (in PMP
and Strategic
Advisor only).
UBS Bank USA Core Savings Accounts “Core Savings
Account” (in PMP and Strategic Advisor only). Core Savings
Accounts are standard savings accounts on deposit at our
affiliate, UBS Bank. These savings accounts became eligible
in IC, PMP and Strategic Advisor and provide an additional
option for your short-term cash or uninvested cash
holdings.
UBS, also in its discretion, may limit investment allocations
to particular mutual funds, ETFs, closed end funds, UITs and
other registered investment companies (“Funds”), including
where additional investments may adversely impact the
ability of one or more of our affiliates to trade with such
Funds due to regulatory restrictions. In these circumstances,
such Funds will be placed on “hold”, thereby restricting
additional purchases of such Funds in Advisory Accounts,
and a different Fund will then be selected for investment in
order to increase exposure to a particular strategy or asset
class for such Accounts. These limitations cause a conflict
of interest because UBS is taking into consideration the
potential impact on trading relationships and business of its
affiliates in making decisions on the availability of
investments for Advisory clients. UBS mitigates this conflict
by ensuring the availability of alternative Funds that can
provide exposure similar to the initial Fund where additional
purchases were restricted.
Ineligible Assets. The following products are not eligible
(“Ineligible Assets”) for our Advisory Programs:
Insurance and
annuity products
While you will receive interest on the assets
deposited in the Core Savings Accounts, the overall
return will be reduced by the Program Fee you will
pay on those assets. You can access Core Savings
Accounts through your brokerage accounts in a more cost
efficient manner without incurring the investment advisory
fees imposed in IC, PMP and Strategic Advisor. As such,
you should carefully consider the costs and overall return of
the Core Savings Accounts in brokerage versus advisory
accounts and whether the Core Savings fits within your IC,
PMP or Strategic Advisor strategy or investment plan before
you decide to hold the Core Savings Account in an advisory
account.
Limited
partnership
interests
(excluding Master
Limited
Partnerships in
certain programs)
UBS Bank USA Core Savings is not intended for clients
who need to have frequent access to the funds in
their Savings Account.
Private
Placements
(excluding
hedge funds,
and other
alternative
investments
listed as
eligible
above)
IPOs
Non-Publicly
Traded REITs
Syndicate
offerings (in
certain
programs)
UBS securities
(in certain
programs)
Alternative
Investment funds
that do not offer
an Advisory or
Institutional
Share class.
Core Savings Accounts have limitations on the number of
withdrawals that can be made during a calendar month. If
you make more than ten (10) withdrawals from a
Savings Account in any calendar month, at the
eleventh (11) withdrawal, your entire UBS Bank USA
Core Savings position will be liquidated in full
(principal plus accrued interest). UBS Bank will not
impose withdrawal fees on Core Savings Accounts held in
IC, PMP and Strategic Advisor. Please review the “UBS
Bank USA Core Savings Disclosure Statement” carefully for
important information regarding the features, deposit and
withdrawal processes, fees and compensation related to
Core Savings. Transfers between your Securities Account
and your Savings Account can only be made on business
days.
All other Non-Daily
Traded Alternative
investments
including, but not
limited to,
brokerage share
classes of Hedge
Funds, Funds of
Funds, Real Estate
and Private Equity
Floating-rate
securities
Auction-rate
securities (in certain
programs)
Listed or OTC
index
warrants
Core Savings is a UBS proprietary product and, as such, UBS
Financial Services Inc., its Financial Advisors and our
affiliate, UBS Bank, benefit from and receive compensation
in connection with the assets you deposit in Core Savings
Accounts. Please see “Additional Compensation” Section
for additional details.
Commodities and
futures (in certain
programs)
Class B and class
C share mutual
funds (not
available for
purchase but
Certain
Institutional
mutual fund
share classes
if the
UBS Bank USA Core Savings is not intended for clients
who need to have frequent access to the funds in
their Savings Account.
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may be held in
Strategic Advisor
accounts and are
not subject to
the Program Fee)
equity or preferred stock or debt securities in their Models.
The performance of the Model Manager’s strategy outside
of the Programs can differ for a variety of reasons, including
the restrictions we impose relating to transaction in UBS
securities.
Advisory
share class
has been
selected as
the eligible
share class
for the
Program.
Letters of Credit
Participant
loans
If you fund your SMA Program, SWP or AAP Account with
UBS Securities and they are not eligible for the strategy,
either UBS or your SMA or Overlay Manager will sell those
securities and the proceeds will be invested in the strategy
selected for the account. The entire value of the account,
including the UBS securities, will be used for billing
purposes.
Penny Stocks,
microcaps, and
other high risk-
securities as defined
by OTC Markets
Virtual
Currency
Inverse and
leveraged ETFs
(except for those
ETFs eligible in PMP)
Special Purpose
Acquisition
Companies
(SPACs)
The list above describes the products which are
usually (but not always) eligible or ineligible in our
Programs. The list can change at any time in our
discretion.
Eligibility of investments can vary by Program and
strategy type. Please contact your Financial Advisor
for the list of eligible investments in your specific
Program.
Impact of Ineligible Assets in Your Accounts: Neither
UBS, your SMA/Model/Overlay Manager nor your
Financial Advisor will act as your investment adviser with
respect to Ineligible Assets, including investments and
securities that UBS makes ineligible after your Account is
enrolled in a Program. If you hold such products,
investments or securities in your Advisory Account and
you also have a separate UBS commission-based brokerage
account, we may transfer those assets from your Program
Advisory Account to your UBS commission-based
brokerage account in order to facilitate our billing and
performance reporting. However, you understand that we
are not obligated to transfer those assets and you remain
responsible for monitoring and moving these assets from
the Programs. The transfer of Ineligible Assets from your
Advisory A ccount to your brokerage account will not
result in liquidation of your securities or taxable events,
commissions or any other compensation either to UBS or
your Financial Advisor. It may also lead to termination of
your Account.
In the IC Program, SMA Manager and strategy eligibility is
determined in accordance with IC eligibility requirements,
regardless of whether an SMA Manager or strategy is
available in ACCESS, MAC, SWP, or AAP.
Our Advisory Programs do not offer the ability to conduct
principal trades. As such, in these Accounts, you may not
hold, purchase or sell securities that trade only on a
principal basis. Currently, you have access to principal
execution in your Advisory account only for tax loss sales
transactions in worthless securities in all Programs.
If you do not have a separate UBS commission-based
brokerage account and you decide to hold Ineligible
Assets in your Advisory A ccount, you do so against our
recommendation and with the understanding that the
value of those securities may impact a variety of services
offered in the Programs and be included for purposes of
calculating and reporting the performance of your
account, and calculating the Program Fee and other
account billing events, resulting in a higher fee to us. It
may also cause a trade error(s) due to overinvestment and
may lead to termination of your Account.
UBS Stock. Subject to the exception described below, our
Advisory Programs do not offer UBS stock or UBS
securities, except for the UBS mutual funds and
money market funds (including money market funds
used as cash sweep vehicles) in the Programs and
UBS Exchange Traded Notes in certain programs.
Insurance products associated with your UBS account.
Insurance products are held outside of UBS and are not part
of your UBS account. To the extent an insurance product is
associated with your UBS account, information regarding
the insurance product is included in your UBS account
statement solely as a service to you. Information about
these assets, including their value, is provided by the issuing
insurance carrier and we do not verify or guarantee the
accuracy of the information and are not responsible for it.
The value shown is not necessarily the value you would
receive if you were to sell or seek benefits from the
insurance product. These assets are not covered by SIPC. To
the extent these assets are displayed on a UBS account
statement, neither UBS nor your Financial Advisor will act as
your investment advisor or fiduciary with respect to, or
SMA Managers in the ACCESS, MAC, AAP and SWP
Programs who are not affiliated with UBS may be able to
purchase UBS securities for your Accounts. For retirement
accounts this is limited to the common stock of UBS AG
and certain money market funds. We may restrict this
option at any time or we may expand this option to other
Programs in the future. UBS securities are issued by UBS
Group AG, the parent company of UBS, or another UBS
affiliate under common control. As a UBS Group AG
subsidiary, we have a control relationship (we are either
controlled by or under common control) with the issuer of
such securities.
Model Managers are not be permitted to include UBS
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exercise discretion over, these assets. Transactions in these
assets cannot be effected in your UBS advisory account.
mutual fund prospectuses, the offering documents for
alternative investments and other fund information as you
can reasonably request to assist you in completing
appropriate forms for purchases, redemptions, account
designations, address changes and other transactions
involving these investments.
Classification and Availability of Investments, SMA
Managers, Mutual Funds, Alternative Investments and
PACE Select Trust Portfolios.
Institutional and/or advisory share classes are the primary
eligible domestic and offshore mutual fund share classes
for proprietary and non-proprietary mutual funds available
for purchase in Advisory Programs, although not all
Programs offer mutual funds or offshore funds. Your
Financial Advisor can provide additional information. Class
A shares are available for mutual funds that do not offer
Institutional or Advisory share classes or that declined to
make those shares available in the Programs.
We categorize all eligible SMA strategies, mutual funds,
ETFs, alternative investments and other pooled investment
vehicles into asset categories. These categories are defined
by UBS. We may add or remove asset categories at any
time. We also may change an investment’s asset category,
based on various factors, including, for example, a
mutual fund’s portfolio holdings. In assigning each
mutual fund to an asset category, we may rely solely on
third-party vendors or on the fund’s prospectus and other
information that is publicly available or provided to us by
the fund’s agents.
If you hold Institutional Shares in your Advisory Account
and the Advisory share class becomes the share class
eligible for purchase, your Institutional shares will
become “hold only” (even if, in the case of offshore funds,
you elect not to convert your Class A shares to Advisory
shares). Hold only positions can be sold but cannot be
increased in the Advisory Accounts.
In the event of these changes, you will be required to
accept such changes to the Advisory P rogram,
investment, and/or the funds. If you choose not to
accept such changes, you will no longer be eligible to
participate in the Advisory Program.
There can be no assurance that any of the investments
that are available or eligible in our Advisory Programs will
always remain available for purchase through the
P rogram. We may add or remove securities or issuers at
any time, or an issuer or sponsor may stop offering its
securities through or participating in the Program.
Depending on the circumstances, those investments may
be sold, transferred to a brokerage account or registered
directly in your name with the issuer’s transfer agent. This
may result in additional costs or be a taxable event for you.
If you transfer Class A shares of mutual funds to your
Advisory Account, or use such shares to fund your Account,
we will automatically convert the Class A shares to the
advisory or institutional share class, if available, for purchase
in the Programs, including Class C shares that are out of
the CDSC period, except in PACE Multi, where such
conversion will convert only upon Financial Advisor request.
Class A and C shares of interval funds and Class A shares of
offshore funds are not automatically converted to the
advisory share class. If you hold Class A shares of offshore
mutual funds, you can elect (but you are not required) to
convert those positions to advisory share classes upon
reviewing your Account and providing an attestation
regarding your understanding of tax consequences
associated with the conversion. Class A shares normally
impose a shareholder servicing fee, commonly referred to
as a 12b-1 fee, which you pay directly to the fund
company. As a distributor of mutual funds, we receive
the 12b-1 fees for services we provide.
The Class A shares available in the Advisory Programs
do not impose a load or sales charge at the time of
purchase but include 12b-1 fees. Because most
Institutional or Advisory share classes do not impose a
12b-1 fee shareholder servicing fee, these share classes are
usually more cost effective than the Class A shares.
UBS, also in its discretion, may limit investment allocations
to particular mutual funds, ETFs, closed end funds, UITs and
other registered investment companies (“Funds”), including
where additional investments may adversely impact the
ability of one or more of our affiliates to trade with such
Funds due to regulatory restrictions. In these circumstances,
such Funds will be placed on “hold”, thereby restricting
additional purchases of such Funds in Discretionary Program
accounts, and a different Fund will then be selected for
investment in order to increase exposure to a particular
strategy or asset class for such Discretionary Program
accounts. These limitations cause a conflict of interest
because UBS is taking into consideration the potential
impact on trading relationships and business of its
affiliates in making decisions on the availability of
investments for Discretionary Program clients. UBS mitigates
this conflict by ensuring the availability of alternative Funds
that can provide exposure similar to the initial Fund where
additional purchases were restricted.
The treatment of 12b-1 fees and offshore fund trails varies
by Program. While some fees are rebated or offset against
the Program fee in certain Programs, others are retained by
the Firm. See “Offsets, Credits and Rebates and Billing
Exclusions Available in Certain Programs “ for a
description of applicable billing practices.
Share Class Conversion: Advisory/Institutional Share
Classes of Mutual Fund, Offshore Funds, and
Alternative Investments Eligible in (certain)
Programs. For Programs that offer mutual funds and
alternative investments, the offering includes affiliated and
non-affiliated investments. We will provide you with
Availability of Institutional Shares of Mutual Funds in
Brokerage Accounts: For both domestic and offshore
mutual funds you can purchase and hold Institutional
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incurring the advisory program fee.
shares and/or Advisory shares in your brokerage account
and exclude these assets from your Program Fee. Other
share classes, including some that are more cost effective
and for which we receive no revenue sharing
compensation, may be available to you in brokerage
accounts or through advisory programs designed primarily
for institutional clients.
The difference in compensation structure between the
single share class and previously offered share classes
as well as the 12b-1 compensation create a conflict of
interest since Financial Advisors have an incentive to
recommend alterative solutions to A, B, C or other
share class holdings ( “Legacy Shares”) such as a
commission-based investment product, or an advisory
account.
Single Share Class Mutual Funds: Since January 2020
we offer only the single share class of mutual funds with no
front-end loads, back-end loads or 12b-1s for purchase in
our brokerage platform subject to a per-transaction
commission, with certain exceptions including, but not
limited to, offshore funds, interval funds and money market
funds. This share class is, in most instances, the same share
class available in our Advisory Programs. Clients who held
A, B, C or other share classes in their UBS brokerage
accounts prior to January 2020, may continue to hold those
assets. Clients may continue to incur CDSCs and other fees
associated with such share classes so long as clients
continue to hold them. However, new purchases of mutual
funds (other than the limited exceptions referred to above)
will be limited to the commission-based single share classes.
Additional Compensation: To the extent permissible by
applicable law, UBS receives revenue sharing for Advisory
shares in Eligible Advisory Programs. This additional
compensation presents a conflict of interest and is an
incentive to designate as "eligible" the share class for
which we receive higher compensation.
Advisory/Institutional Share Classes of Alternative
Investments: Certain Programs (UBS-CAP, CAP Select, IC
and Strategic Advisor) permit you to hold
advisory/institutional share classes of certain alternative
investments (proprietary and non-proprietary) as part of
your Advisory Account or UBS-CAP, CAP Select, or IC
Relationship. Generally, and subject to limited situations,
only funds that offer advisory/institutional share classes and
permit conversion of the brokerage share class on a tax-free
basis are eligible and billable in the Programs.
From July 1, 2025, until December 31, 2025, and subject to
certain exceptions, UBS paid Financial Advisors 12b-1 fees
only when the total amount of 12b-1 fees and offshore
trails attributable to them exceeded$100,000 for the year.
Otherwise, Financial Advisors were not paid 12 b-1 fees
accrued on Legacy Shares or any class of money market
funds, and were retained by UBS. These changes did not
apply to offshore fund trails, 12b-1 fees paid by interval
funds, mutual funds held in 529 accounts, SIMPLE IRA Plus
plans or pooled income funds. As of January 1, 2026, all
12b-1 fees, with the exception of those described
above, are retained by UBS and are not paid to
Financial Advisors.
Unlike mutual funds where the conversion of share classes
is automatic, the tax-free conversion of share classes is
subject to additional documentation and may take up to
120 days to complete. These assets will not be approved
for the Advisory Programs until the Share Class Conversion
is complete. UBS and our Financial Advisors will continue
to receive a portion of the management fee and other
compensation until the effective date of such conversion.
See "B.3 Additional Sources of Compensation in
Connection with Investments in Advisory Accounts"
Effective January 1, 2026, Financial Advisors may
request an advisory discount sharing waiver for
Legacy Shares transferred from brokerage to
advisory accounts. The waivers will be effective for
up to one year from the approval date. An account
must hold at least 20% in Legacy Shares to qualify
for a waiver. Waivers are also available for Legacy
Shares transferred to advisory accounts during
2025.
Transferring Mutual Funds and Alternative
Investment Shares and other Assets into Your
Advisory Accounts. We may accept the transfer of
certain assets and shares of mutual funds and alternative
investments purchased outside of our Advisory Programs at
UBS or at other financial institutions into Advisory
Accounts. Assets transferred into your Advisory Accounts
are referred to as “Transferred Assets.” Transferred Assets
may have been assessed a sales load, sales charge or
distribution fees previously and, once transferred, you
will be assessed the Program Fee based on the value of
those assets except in certain instances.
Discount Sharing waivers provide Financial Advisors with
flexibility to price advisory accounts at lower fee levels
which can benefit clients. They also incentivize advisors to
recommend the transfer of the Legacy Shares from
brokerage to advisory programs to offset future
compensation reductions from changes to 12b-1 fee
payments. Once the waivers expire, standard discount
sharing guidelines will apply. Financial Advisors will share in
the discount unless fees are increased with client consent.
Clients may elect to continue holding their legacy share
class position(s) in their brokerage account or redeem the
position(s) and purchase a suitable alternative without
If your Transferred Assets were purchased in a UBS
brokerage account and were assessed a:
front-end sales load,
placement fees, or
syndicate/underwriting fees
those assets will not be charged the Program Fee until 12
months has elapsed from the date of initial purchase.
If your transferred mutual fund or alternative investment
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Investment Restrictions. Our Discretionary and SMA
Programs offer you the ability to impose reasonable
investment restrictions on the management of your
Accounts including restrictions as to permissible
securities, industries, industry sectors, maturity or credit
ratings depending on program selected.
shares (for example Class A shares of mutual funds or
where applicable the brokerage share class of an
alternative investment purchased with a sales charge) are
converted to an Institutional or Advisory share class on
transfer to the Advisory Program, the new share class will
be designated as a “Transferred Asset” and will be
excluded from the Program Fee until 12 months have
elapsed from the initial purchase date of the Class A share
or brokerage share class.
Investment restrictions will apply only to those assets over
which we or your SMA or Ove rla y Manager have
discretion. Investment restrictions are not applicable to,
and may not be imposed on, the non-discretionary
portion of your SWP Account, “ineligible” assets you may
hold in Advisory Accounts, the alternative investment sleeve
in UBS-CAP, IC non-discretionary Program or Options
Overlay / Concentrated Equity Solutions Strategy Accounts.
However, if you transfer mutual fund shares
purchased under the new Single Share Class offering
to an Advisory Account, those shares will be subject
to the UBS Investment Advisory Fee upon transfer
and any commissions charged within a certain period
prior to such transfer will be rebated to your Account.
Transferred Assets purchased at other financial
institutions will be assessed the Program Fee
immediately. Because the exceptions are not available
for assets and mutual fund shares purchased at another
financial institution, the overall cost to you of transferring
these assets into the Programs will be higher for assets
you purchased at another financial institution. Please
review the costs carefully before making a decision to
transfer assets into your Advisory Accounts. If you sold
mutual fund shares or alternative investment funds prior
to entering into, or while in our Programs, you may have
paid certain fees with respect to that sale or incurred
charges on the initial purchase of certain share classes.
You will now incur the Program Fee on eligible shares
held in your Accounts, in addition to the operating fees
and expenses applicable to mutual funds and alternative
investments.
These preferences will apply only to the account you
designate and vary by type of program, account or
strategy. When you establish your accounts in these
Programs, we will ask you if you want to impose any
investment restrictions on the management of your
Account. Depending on the structure of the program
you selected, we or your SMA/Overlay Manager, as the
case may be, will seek to adhere to these restrictions on
a reasonable basis. However, if the strategy utilizes
commingled vehicles (for example, mutual funds,
exchange traded funds or alternative investments), any
restrictions you place on your account will not flow
through to the securities held in the commingled vehicles.
Also, given the structure of most pooled investment
vehicles, strategies composed of 100% mutual
fund/ETF portfolios and the FA Discretionary sub-
accounts in AAP can accommodate restrictions only on
individual investment vehicles (for example, by fund
or ETF name or CUSIP).
We or your SMA/Overlay Manager may refuse to accept
an account for management in cases where we find the
restriction to be onerous. In this circumstance, you, or
your Financial Advisor if they have discretion over Manager
selection, would need to select a new SMA strategy (or
other investment). This process can delay investment of
the entire account. For programs where UBS Asset
Management serves as the Overlay Manager for a Model
Manager, if that Model Manager does not provide
alternative investment options, your account will be
rebalanced to exclude your investment restriction.
Accounts with investment restrictions may perform
differently from accounts without restrictions and
performance may be lower.
Termination of your Advisory Account and Impact on
Share Classes: Generally, you may continue to hold
most Institutional and/or Advisory share classes after you
terminate your Advisory Account. However, in certain
limited cases, mutual fund companies and alternative
investment fund sponsors require that Institutional and/or
Advisory share classes that have been created for use or
are eligible exclusively within wrap fee a dvisory programs
be converted to the respective brokerage share class of
the fund (for example, Class A shares for mutual funds)
on termination of the Advisory Account. When required by
the prospectus for mutual funds, on termination of your
Advisory Account, we will convert your Institutional and/or
Advisory share classes to Class A shares of the same fund
on a tax-free basis unless you are terminating your
account to establish another one in a separate program
where the same share class is eligible. Unless the issuer
requires automatic redemption of these investments,
you can continue to hold them in your brokerage
account. Single share class holdings that move from
Advisory to Brokerage accounts will be subject to
commission charges on buys, exchanges and sells. Please
see Automatic Liquidation or Exchange of Certain
Assets at Account Termination” for more information.
3. Investment Restrictions & Investment
Policy Statements
To comply with your investment restrictions, we obtain
and rely on information about company and industry
classifications, credit ratings, maturity, and industry
groupings from third parties. The information we obtain
and use for purposes of imposing restrictions may differ
from the information available from other sources and
other areas within UBS. The category restrictions we offer
may be overly or less inclusive, depending on the
methodology used to define the categories for example,
considering factors such as a company's direct/indirect
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Programs described in this Brochure do not provide IPS
services. In connection with accounts covered by UBS-CAP,
IC and CAP Select, our review is limited to assessing
whether your UBS-CAP, IC or CAP Select Portfolio is
consistent with your Investment Policy Guidelines (or IPS in
IC) at the broad asset class level (i.e., equity, cash, fixed
income). We will not be responsible for ensuring that your
Investment Policy Guidelines (or IPS in IC) and asset
allocation choices comply with all specific legal, actuarial
or other requirements that apply to you. That
responsibility rests solely with you and you should consult
with your legal and tax advisors regarding those matters.
4. Performance Reporting for Your Account
involvement in an industry or activity or the proportion of
a company's revenue derived from an industry or activity.
Although we believe this information to be reliable, we do
not independently verify or guarantee the accuracy. The
change of the classification of a company, the grouping
of an industry or the credit rating of a security may
force UBS, your Portfolio Manager, Financial Advisor, or the
SMA/Overlay Manager, as the case may be, to sell
securities in an account at an inopportune time, possibly
causing a taxable event. In addition, due to corporate
actions at an issuer, including but not limited to mergers,
spin-offs and other types of reorganizations, new
securities may be issued and/or certain securities will no
longer exist following the corporate action and we may
or may not restrict the security owned following a
corporate action depending on the classification of those
securities by the vendor.
Although your SMA/Overlay Manager or Portfolio Manager
is responsible for complying with the investment
restrictions they accepted for your Accounts if you have
selected the POA for Limited FA Discretion Services in UBS-
CAP or IC we will periodically review your U BS - CAP or IC
Portfolio to determine whether such managers are
complying with the restrictions.
For the Programs in this brochure other than IC, we provide
you with an annual performance review once your
Account is enrolled in our Program(s) for one full
calendar quarter. In the IC Program, we provide you with a
quarterly performance review once you are enrolled in the
IC Program for two calendar quarters. The performance
review summarizes the performance of your Account
during the preceding quarter as well as historical periods,
if applicable. We use our best efforts to ensure timely
delivery of these reports, but reserve the right to delay
delivery to ensure accuracy and completeness. You are
responsible for reviewing these materials and reporting any
discrepancies to your Financial Advisor as soon as possible.
With limited exceptions (such as relationships established
through our UBS-CAP or IC programs), performance
reporting is not available for accounts whose assets are
not custodied with us.
You can, at your discretion, request quarterly or more
frequent performance reports by contacting your
Financial Advisor. Accounts enrolled in a MAC-Eligible
strategy receive performance reporting on a quarterly basis
instead of annual.
Investment Restrictions for MAC and IC Program.
Clients in the MAC and IC Program must communicate
investment restrictions directly to the MAC SMA
Manager and SMA Managers that are approved only for
use in IC (unless we serve as your SMA Manager). It is
also the client’s and the SMA Manager’s responsibility to
monitor compliance with specific investment restrictions.
Neither UBS nor your Financial Advisor will monitor such
compliance. If you have selected the POA for Limited FA
Discretion Services option in UBS-CAP or IC, your Financial
Advisor will communicate investment restrictions for your
MAC Account to the MAC SMA Manager. In those
instances, and where our Portfolio Managers serve as
your MAC SMA Manager, we will seek to comply with
reasonable restrictions you place on your accounts and
will review your MAC SMA Manager's adherence with
such restrictions.
Please see “Portfolio Management Selection and
Evaluation— Performance Reviews of SMA/Overlay
Managers, Portfolio Managers and Financial Advisors in
our Advisory Programs” for a description of our
performance evaluation process and our selection of
indices in the various Programs.
Investment related restrictions are limited in options overlay
investment strategies (including iron condor and broad
index option writing strategies) because the accounts
generally will trade and hold only option contracts tied to
broad indices (e.g. S&P 500 index) or concentrated stock
positions selected and deposited by the client. Clients must
communicate such requests directly to the MAC SMA
Manager.
If you are enrolled in the IC Program, you may not receive
the performance review for your individual MAC, ACCESS
or other Advisory Program Accounts. Instead, you will
receive a portfolio review according to the guidelines
you established under your IC Program agreement. The
option to suppress the performance reports for your
individual Advisory Accounts and to have a tailored
performance review is only available when your IC Program
consolidated reviews and agreement cover those
accounts. The Program Fee you pay in the ACCESS, MAC
and other Advisory Programs will not be reduced as a
result of the receipt of performance reporting services
under the IC Program.
Investment Policy Statements. Since an Advisory
A ccount is generally only one component of a client’s
overall portfolio, we will not approve or otherwise monitor
compliance with investment policy statements (IPS) when
provided in connection with the opening of an Account
in the Programs described in this brochure, at account
conversion (for acquisitions) or otherwise. Except for UBS-
CAP, IC Select, and CAP Select, and certain Cash Advisory
Investment Management Strategies in PMP, the
Impact of ineligible assets on performance reporting:
Since ineligible assets are not considered Program Assets,
the inclusion of such securities will impact the actual
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confirmations, your trade confirmations will appear in your
monthly account statement. If not, you will receive a
confirmation after each trade is executed. You can change
this instruction at any time by contacting your Financial
Advisor. Changes will be effective with your next scheduled
automatic service.
performance of the Program Assets in your Account.
Aggregating Accounts for annual performance
reviews. In addition to individual advisory account
performance, related Accounts may also be aggregated
for performance reporting. Please contact your Financial
Advisor to have your e l i g i b l e related Accounts
aggregated for performance reporting.
6. Electronic delivery of documents
Accounts with a negative value will not receive an
annual performance review, for instance, certain
specialized strategies that utilize margin or collateral from
other accounts.
5. Trade Confirmations and Account Statements
To the extent permissible by applicable law, we may, with
your prior consent, deliver trade confirmations, Form ADV
Disclosure brochures, performance reports, prospectuses,
offering documents and other documents and notices
related to your Accounts, trades and relationship with us
via electronic format.
UBS offers certain communications through electronic
delivery. Examples include: statements, trade
confirmations and notices; shareholder communications,
including fund reports, prospectuses and proxies, and all
account documents related to Advisory Accounts and fee-
based financial planning services; performance reports;
tax reporting documents; client and account information
documents; other firm documents that may be available
now or in the future.
We will send you confirmations of transactions for your
Accounts, as well as periodic account statements. For our
Discretionary Programs (for AAP accounts this applies to the
SMA sub-accounts), SMA Programs, UBS-CAP (for accounts
enrolled in Programs that offer this option), and the SMA
sub-account assets in your Strategic Wealth Portfolio
Account, we offer you the option of receiving your trade
confirmations monthly instead of as the transactions take
place. Simply check the box labeled “TRADE
CONFIRMATIONS” on the Program Application. If you are
enrolled in the IC Program and you hold assets in an IC
Wrap Account, you will elect to receive trade confirmations
monthly on your firm account statement as provided in the
IC Program agreement. Unless you provide different
instructions, we will deliver your trade
confirmations the same way for Advisory Accounts
you establish now and in the future.
Doing so will waive your right to receive immediate trade
confirmations for those Accounts and any future Advisory
Accounts you establish with us and will instruct UBS to
send immediate trade confirmations to your SMA or
Overlay Manager for the assets they manage.
Documents related to Advisory Accounts will be delivered
electronically when you enroll in electronic delivery of
Shareholder Communications. The documents related to
Advisory Accounts include, but are not limited to, Form
ADV disclosure brochures, account enrollment and change
confirmations, manager profiles, asset allocations,
performance reports, and other disclosures, reports and
notices related to advisory accounts and your advisory
agreement. These reports and notices contain information
relating to your accounts and investments, such as
account attributes, account profile, investment elections
and preferences, investment strategy and fees. We may
deliver documents relating to Advisory Accounts as a link
to a UBS website or as an attachment to an email. When
sending attachments to emails, for your protection, we will
exclude and/or mask certain personal information such
as name, address, and account number. We may also
include important notices, disclosures and updates relating
to your Advisory Accounts in or with your monthly
account statements or performance reports.
You are not required to select this option in order
to participate or continue to participate in our
Programs, nor will you pay additional fees if you
choose to elect this option. You may change this
instruction for all or individual accounts at any
time by notifying UBS in writing. All trade
confirmations for mutual funds and ETFs purchased or
sold in your AAP or SWP Accounts will be sent to you
immediately following the transaction.
Trade Confirmation for Automatic Transactions in
the PACE Program: Automated services in your PACE
Account include automatic rebalancing, purchases or
redemptions. Trade confirmations for transactions
resulting from those services will be provided to you, as
well as for transactions completed in order to debit your
PACE Program Fee, on a monthly basis with your account
statement. You will not pay or incur additional fees by
opting to receive monthly trade confirmations. For trades in
your PACE asset allocation that are not automatic, how you
receive confirmations depends on the delivery preference
you chose at the time of enrollment. If you chose bundled
By signing the Advisory Relationship Agreement, you
confirm that 1) your Electronic Delivery elections apply to
your Advisory Accounts, and 2) your enrollment in
electronic delivery of Shareholder Communications
authorizes UBS Financial Services Inc. to electronically
deliver all reports, disclosures and notices related to your
Investment Advisory accounts. Based on that authority,
we will automatically enroll you in electronic delivery for
your Advisory Accounts if you select the electronic
delivery of Shareholder Communication option for the
account as provided in your brokerage account agreement.
If you are enrolled in UBS Online Services, you can
change your delivery preferences at any time by
logging into UBS Online Services at:
http://www.ubs.com/edelivery. You can also change
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8. UBS Sweep Programs and Cash Balances in your
your delivery preferences by contacting your
Financial Advisor.
Advisory Accounts
This section describes important information and
conflicts of interest that arise in connection with UBS
sweep programs, and specifically, those in connection
with cash sweeps in Advisory Accounts. It is not a full
description of the requirements, account type
eligibility criteria or other processes and requirements
related to the sweep programs.
Mutual Fund Prospectus(es): When a new prospectus is
available, we will send you an e-mail notification to the e-
mail address you have provided to us. The e-mail will
include a link that will take you directly to where the
prospectus can be viewed and downloaded. Prospectuses
contain important information regarding your
investments. We recommend that you read them carefully
and consider investment objectives, risks, charges and
expenses before investing, and maintain them in your files
for future reference. If you have any questions, please
contact your Financial Advisor.
For more detailed information on the sweep
programs, including sweep money market funds,
please contact your Financial Advisor for a copy of
the money market fund prospectus(es) and the
disclosure statements (Program Disclosures) for the
UBS Deposit Sweep Program.
If your e-mail address becomes outdated or we receive
messages that a document sent to you is not deliverable
to the e-mail address you provided, we will send the
document to you via regular mail.
You may obtain the prospectuses and Program Disclosures
and view current yields on available sweep options online at
www.ubs.com/sweepyields.
We may change or discontinue the sweep feature, sweep
programs or specific sweep options at any time in our sole
discretion. We will notify you of material changes to this
account feature.
UCITS Funds: If we are required to deliver a Key Investor
Information Document (KIID) to you in connection with
UCITS funds, you agree that we may deliver it by e-mailing
an electronic copy (such as a PDF) of the KIID to you. If you
wish to receive KIIDs in paper form, you may notify us in
writing and we will deliver the KIID to you in paper form,
free of charge.
7. Valuation and Other Information
Generally, a portion of your Advisory Account(s) may be
held in cash, cash equivalents or money market funds as
part of the overall investment strategy for the account.
When permitted by applicable law and subject to eligibility
requirements (see below), the cash in your Advisory
Account automatically sweeps into bank deposit accounts
through the UBS Deposit Sweep Program Sweep (UBS
Deposit Sweeps). For certain account types, cash balances
are invested in money market funds (Sweep Funds)
managed by our affiliate, UBS Asset Management.
To determine the value of securities in your account, we
generally rely on third party quotation services. If a price
is unavailable or believed to be unreliable, we may
determine the price in good faith and may use other
sources such as the last recorded transaction. When
securities are held at another custodian, we will
generally rely on the value provided by that custodian.
Uninvested cash in our sweep program is used to generate
revenue for us and our affiliates. These cash balances earn a
lower rate of return on that cash than might otherwise be
obtained. We also charge the advisory fee on your
uninvested cash balances in advisory accounts. The advisory
fee exceeds the amount you will earn on those
balances. There is an incentive to maintain a program
where uninvested cash is swept to our affiliate and to keep
uninvested cash balances in advisory accounts. UBS Bank
USA, N.A. (“UBS Bank”) is an affiliate of UBS and uses the
cash balances in the deposit accounts to fund new lending
and investment activity. The bank profits by the difference
between the interest paid to clients and the costs
associated with its deposits, and the interest and other
income earned by the bank on its loans, investments and
other assets. UBS Bank improves profits when it pays lower
interest rates on deposits. You may hold cash in your
brokerage account without incurring the Program Fee.
If your investment strategy includes mutual funds, in
computing the value of your Program A ssets, shares of
UBS mutual funds will be valued at their respective net
asset values on the valuation date calculated in
accordance with the fund’s current prospectus. Shares of
non-affiliated funds will be valued at their net asset values
on the valuation date as provided by pricing sources
that we believe to be reliable. This pricing information
may not be accurate, complete or provided in a timely
manner. If the net asset value for particular shares is not
available for the valuation date, the most recent available
net asset value will be used. Similarly, valuation data for
certain private or illiquid investments may not be
provided to us in a timely manner, resulting in
valuations that are not current in your statements and
Performance Reports.
We will generally rely on the value provided by you
(through your custodial statement), the custodian or
issuer of that security, when (i) securities are held at
another custodian and security-specific detail is not
provided to UBS to value them; (ii) investments you hold
in your accounts are not available through UBS or that our
systems do not recognize.
Balances with FDIC-insured banks are eligible for insurance
provided by the FDIC up to applicable FDIC insurance limits.
See “FDIC Insurance Coverage and Limitations” below
for details. FDIC deposit insurance only covers the failure
of an insured bank. UBS-FS is not an FDIC-insured bank.
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limit.
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Certain legal conditions must be satisfied for deposit
insurance coverage to pass through to clients’ funds placed
by UBS-FS at FDIC-insured banks. Shares in money market
funds are securities protected by SIPC coverage. They are
not insured by the FDIC, are not deposits, and may lose
value.
The UBS-FIDP and the UBS-ISP are “multi-
bank” programs in which cash balances sweep
to UBS Bank and to other FDIC- insured banks
participating in the programs (collectively
Program Banks) that have entered into an
agreement with UBS. The order in which
deposits sweep to the Program Banks is
described in the Priority List applicable to your
Account available at ubs.com/bankprioritylists.
Eligibility:
If the Securities
Account is
Then you will be
assigned to
Opting Out of the Sweep programs: You may opt out
of the sweep programs at any time and maintain your
cash balances in your brokerage or advisory account
without earning any yields or FDIC insurance. Cash
held in your brokerage or advisory accounts for the
purchase of securities is protected by SIPC up to
$250,000. You are solely responsible for deciding
whether or not your account will have a sweep
feature. If you wish to opt out, please contact your
Financial Advisor.
– Deposit Program
UBS Deposit Sweeps; Sweep Features for your
Brokerage Account(s) and Conversion to Advisory
Program(s)
UBS-FS makes available to its brokerage and advisory clients
at the time of account opening a default account feature
that automatically sweeps their free credit balances to bank
sweep deposit accounts at UBS Bank and other banks
participating in UBS Deposit Sweeps. Unless you have
opted out of the UBS Deposit Sweeps, in your agreements
with UBS you authorize UBS-FS to automatically sweep cash
balances your account as described below. Certain account
types are not eligible for UBS Deposit Sweeps and instead
sweep to an affiliated money market fund.
The sweep options available in UBS-FS accounts are
determined by client type and account type.
If you are invested in an Options Overlay Strategy, accounts
only sweep in excess of the margin debits.
– Retirement Advisory
account means
retirement accounts that
are managed in Portfolio
Management Program
(PMP), Advisor Allocation
Program (AAP), UBS
Strategic Wealth
Portfolio (SWP), UBS
Consolidated Advisory
Program (CAP),
Institutional Consulting
(IC), Separately Managed
Account Programs (i.e.,
ACCESS and Managed
Accounts Consulting
(MAC)) managed by a
UBS affiliate, and such
other advisory programs
that UBS may offer from
time to time.
– Business Program
– Individual participant
account under a defined
contribution plan that is
managed on a
discretionary basis
Sweep Program Default Feature. As it is a default
feature, when you establish a brokerage account with us
and unless your opt out of the sweep programs, one of the
sweep options will be automatically assigned to your
brokerage account depending on the account type
(individual, business, trust, etc.) and client type without the
recommendation or advice of your Financial Advisor either
under Regulation Best Interest, or as a fiduciary under the
Investment Advisers Act.
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Sweep Options and Eligibility: UBS offers four UBS
Deposit Sweeps options –
– UBS-ISP
-
- UBS Deposit Account Sweep Program (“Deposit
-
-
-
Program”),
• UBS Business Account Sweep Program (“Business
Program”),
• UBS Insured Sweep Program (“UBS-ISP”), , and
• UBS FDIC-Insured Deposit Program (“UBS-FIDP”).
• UBS Bank is the only bank available in the
Deposit Program and the Business Program.
Cash balances for these programs sweep to
UBS Bank, without regard to FDIC insurance
– Individual
– Custodial account
– Business entity
– Nonprofit organization
– Estate
– Trust owned by US
residents if one or more
beneficiaries are business
entities
– Trust owned by non-
US residents
– Retirement account
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other than retirement
advisory account
– UBS-FIDP
– Trust owned by US
residents if all
beneficiaries are natural
persons and/or nonprofit
organizations
Ineligible Accounts: Accounts that are not eligible for UBS
Deposit Sweeps include (i) any Account owned by a
financial institution (insurance companies;;; broker-dealers
investment advisors; mutual fund companies;;; hedge fund
companies; private pension funds public retirement funds;;;
state and federally chartered banks, credit unions, savings
associations, and trust companies; and such other entities
that UBS may add from time to time), (ii) corporate cash
management accounts and certain independently advised
accounts, (iii) Plans with a pooled plan structure, and (iv)
Plans established under Section 403(b)(7) of the Code (in
the case of both such Plans in (iii) and (iv), accounts opened
by participants therein). UBS, at its discretion, will consider
a client to be ineligible if, as a matter of law or internal
policy, the client is prohibited from holding funds at UBS
Bank or maintaining deposits in the UBS Deposit Sweeps
(Ineligible Accounts).. Ineligible Accounts have available
cash balances automatically swept to a Sweep Fund,
specifically the UBS Liquid Assets Government Fund (for
retirement accounts) or UBS RMA Government Money
Market Fund (for non-retirement accounts, if eligible.
Shares in Sweep Funds are not insured by the FDIC, are not
deposits and may lose value. Please see the “Sweep Funds”
section below. UBS-FS and our affiliates receive
compensation in addition to the Program Fees you pay us
for investments in Sweep Funds.
mean you will lose the benefit of receiving FDIC insurance
for balances above the deposit limit of $250,000 per
depositor insurable ownership category offered by the
multi-bank structure of the UBS-ISP. See “UBS Deposit
Sweeps – FDIC Insurance Coverage and Limitations”
below for important information on FDIC insurance
coverage limitations.
Deposit Programs - Interest Rates: Interest rates on the
deposit accounts in the UBS Deposit Sweeps are tiered
based on your total eligible deposits in a Marketing
Relationship or a Plan Relationship as defined in the
Program Disclosures in the Agreements and Disclosures
booklet, which is available at ubs.com/accountdisclosures
or by contacting your Financial Advisor. Your interest rate
tier is determined on the first business day of each week
(“Valuation Date”) based on the total end-of-day eligible
deposits in the Marketing Relationship or Plan Relationship
and will become effective next business day after the
Valuation Date.
Interest rates for sweep programs may be higher or lower
than interest rates available on other cash alternatives, such
as money market mutual funds. In addition, interest rates
may be higher or lower than interest rates available to
depositors making deposits directly with a Program Bank in
the UBS-FIDP or the UBS-ISP, or other depository institutions
in comparable accounts.
The interest rates in all UBS Deposit Sweeps programs are
generally the same but may differ by account type (advisory
and brokerage accounts). If sweep deposits in advisory and
brokerage accounts bear different interest rates, the
advisory rate will apply to sweep deposits in newly
established advisory accounts starting one business day
after enrollment in an advisory program. In the interim,
those accounts will accrue interest at the brokerage rate. As
of March 4, 2026, for Advisory Accounts, the annual
percentage yield on the lowest tier of the UBS Deposit
Sweeps was 0.10% and 1.75% for the highest tier, while
the seven-day current yield on the Sweep Funds ranged
from 3.070% - 3.680%.
Accounts for Puerto Rico residents are eligible for the UBS
Deposit Sweeps but will not be assigned a default sweep
option. Clients may enroll in a sweep program by
contacting their Financial Advisor.
Determination of Sweep Programs Interest Rates. UBS-
FS does not set the interest rates for the UBS Deposit
Sweeps. Rates are established by UBS Bank based on
various factors, including prevailing economic and business
conditions.
Converting a Brokerage Account to an Advisory
Program and Impact on Sweep Options: When you
convert your brokerage account into an Advisory account,
the original default sweep option for your brokerage
account will remain the same unless your brokerage
account is a retirement account, (including Individual
Retirement Accounts, individual participant accounts under
a defined contribution plan, and Qualified Plans) and you
are enrolling the account in one of our Discretionary
Programs, SWP, UBS-CAP, Institutional Consulting, or
Separately Managed Account Programs (ACCESS or MAC)
where your advisory account will be managed by a UBS
affiliate. The default sweep option for Retirement Advisory
Accounts will be the Deposit Program or Business Program.
If cash balances in your brokerage account were sweeping
to the UBS-ISP, the change to the Deposit Program will
These rates of interest paid on UBS Deposit Sweeps are
determined by a UBS Bank interest rate committee that may
consider prevailing business and economic conditions, as
well as interest rates paid by a subset of competitors’ bank
deposit sweep programs (as selected by UBS Bank in its
discretion). The committee is comprised of employees of
UBS Bank, including those who also undertake activities on
behalf of UBS-FS in managing the sweep programs. The
interest rate is determined prospectively not retroactively. In
addition, on an annual basis, the UBS-FS Board reviews the
interest rates with the Head of Deposits of UBS Bank. The
unaffiliated Program Banks in the UBS-ISP and UBS-FIDP-
set their rate for UBS-FS accounts using the rate established
by UBA Bank. Those same banks may offer different or
higher interest rates for deposits placed directly with their
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institution or through sweep programs offered by other
broker-dealers.
Employees involved in the business of UBS-FS as a
registered investment adviser are not involved in setting the
rate of interest for the sweep programs or in determining
the sweep options for UBS-FS brokerage or advisory
accounts.
Limit for (1) the UBS-ISP offers insurance coverage is up to
$4863.486 million for individual accounts ($666.972million
for accounts with two or more joint owners) for eligible
retail and retirement accounts, and $3.237237 million for
business accounts; and (2) the UBS-FIDP- offers insurance
coverage up to $2.49 million ($4.98 million for accounts
with two or more joint owners). The Program Deposit
Limits are subject to change depending on the number of
Program Banks participating in each program. For the
current list of Program Banks, please see the Priority List
applicable to your program and Account available at
ubs.com/bankprioritylists. See “3. Compensation,
Conflicts of Interest and Benefits to UBS and its
Affiliates: Compensation, Conflicts of Interest and
Benefits to UBS and its Affiliates:
for a description of the compensation received by
UBS in connection with this program.
For all UBS Deposit Sweeps, assets eligible for FDIC
coverage include all of your deposits with UBS Bank,
or any Program Bank in the UBS-ISP or the UBS-FIDP-
as applicable. For your deposits with UBS Bank, those
balances, including cash swept through eligible UBS-
FS accounts or through a third-party broker-dealer
sweep program, any certificates of deposit issued by
UBS Bank and any UBS Bank USA Core Savings
deposits you own in the same insurable ownership
category, will be aggregated for purposes of the
FDIC coverage limit which, depending on the total
amount, may exceed the maximum limit covered by
FDIC insurance.
The default sweep options for your Accounts will not be
changed based on differences in yields between the UBS
Deposit Sweeps, the Sweep Funds or any other cash
alternatives. For example, if Sweep Funds yield a higher
interest rate than the UBS Deposit Sweeps, and the default
option for your account is the UBS Deposit Sweeps, that
will remain unchanged. Please see “UBS Deposit Sweeps -
Interest rates” for information on interest rates applicable
to UBS Deposit Sweeps.
See “ Financial Conflicts of Interest and Benefits to
UBS Compensation, Conflicts of Interest and Benefits
to UBS and its Affiliates:
and its Affiliates” for a description of the
compensation received by UBS in connection with this
program.
FDIC Insurance Coverage and Limitations: Deposit
balances in the UBS Deposit Sweeps are eligible for
deposit insurance provided by the FDIC at each bank up to
a total of $250,000 including principal and accrued
interest for each depositor per each insurable ownership
capacity (e.g., individual, joint, IRA) , provided that the
requirements for deposit insurance have been met.
Deposit balances in the UBS Deposit Sweeps are not
eligible for protection by SIPC. Qualified Plan accounts are
eligible for FDIC insurance up to a total of $250,000 per
plan participant based on each participant's non-
contingent interest in the employee benefit plan. Please
see FDIC coverage limitations below:
In addition, the amount deposited at UBS Bank and
other Program Banks may exceed the amount covered
by FDIC insurance if you have more than one
Account that sweeps through the UBS Deposit
Sweeps or hold other deposits at the banks in
addition to the sweeps.
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•
You are responsible for monitoring the total
amount of deposits that you have with UBS Bank
and each Program Bank to determine the extent of
FDIC deposit insurance coverage available to you.
FDIC deposit insurance only covers the failure of an insured
bank. UBS-FS is not an FDIC-insured bank. Please refer to
the Program Disclosures for the UBS Deposit Sweeps for
more detailed information regarding FDIC insurance. You
may obtain a copy of each Program Disclosure by
contacting your Financial Advisor. It is also available at
ubs.com/accountdisclosures.
Sweep Funds
If your Advisory Account is enrolled in the Deposit
Program or the Business Program,, cash in all Advisory
Accounts will be swept into deposit accounts at UBS
Bank without any limit, which means your deposits
can exceed FDIC coverage
If you are enrolled in the UBS-ISP or the UBS-FIDP, cash
balances up to $249,000 per account ($498,000 for
accounts with two or more joint owners) (Deposit
Limit) will be swept into deposit accounts at UBS Bank
and each Program Bank in the order in which the banks
are listed in the Priority List applicable to your account.
UBS is the first bank in any Priority List. Once funds
equal to the Deposit Limit have been deposited for you
through the UBS-ISP or the UBS-FIDP at each Program
Bank, any additional cash balances will be swept to the
deposit account at UBS Bank without regard to the
FDIC insurance limit. Please note that FDIC insurance
covers deposit balances at UBS Bank up to $250,000
per depositor per insurable ownership capacity.
As of the date of this Brochure, the total amount of
deposits eligible for FDIC insurance in each program
(Program Deposit Limit) is as follows: Program Deposit
A securities account that is ineligible for the UBS Deposit
Sweeps may have available cash balances automatically
swept to a Sweep Fund, if eligible. Financial institutions,
qualified plans with a pooled structure, 403(b)(7) accounts
and corporate cash management accounts will be assigned
an available money market fund as their sweep option. UBS
RMA Government Money Market Fund and UBS Liquid
Assets Government Fund are the funds currently available
for non-retirement accounts and retirement accounts,
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respectively.
lowers the interest rates paid and the costs associated with
deposit balances. Having more assets sweeping to UBS
Bank, provides significant economic benefits to UBS as a
whole.
Cash balances in brokerage accounts that are ineligible for
the UBS Deposit Sweeps and sweep to the Sweep Funds
will continue to sweep to the Sweep Funds upon
enrollment in an Advisory Program.
For more information about any of the money market
funds available as a sweep option, including all charges
and expenses, please contact your Financial Advisor for a
prospectus or go to ubs.com/sweepyields.
Non-U.S. residents are not eligible for any of the
money market funds available as sweep options.
UBS Asset Management (US) Inc. is the distributor for
the Sweep Funds.
Other sweep options may be available from time to time,
and you should discuss your options with your Financial
Advisor. You may also choose to maintain any cash
component of an asset allocation strategy outside of your
UBS Advisory Accounts.
Compensation to UBS Bank in the UBS-ISP and to UBS-
FS in the UBS-FIDP: Third party banks that benefit from the
cash deposited with them pay UBS Bank in the UBS-ISP and
UBS-FS in the UBS-FIDP-a percentage-based amount based
on a stated index, typically the Fed Funds rate plus a spread,
known as the Total All-in Cost of Funds rate (“TACF”). The
TACF includes an accrual for both (i) interest on deposit
balances that is accrued and credited to client’s deposit
account and (ii) a custodial agent fee that is payable to UBS
Bank or UBS-FS, as applicable. The TACF as of the date
hereof averages approximately 0.181818% annually on the
deposit accounts. A portion of the TACF is also paid by UBS
Bank or UBS-FS to a third party administrator and the balance
is retained by UBS Bank or UBS-FS, as applicable. The
compensation to UBS Bank or UBS-FS significantly exceeds
the amount paid to clients as interest on their deposit
account balances at the third party banks. Also, because the
yields for the UBS-ISP and UBS-FIDP -ISP-may vary over time,
the amount retained by UBS Bank or UBS will fluctuate.
Clients with Advisory Accounts will earn the same interest
rate in all of the UBS Deposit Sweep Programs, regardless of
which banks their cash is deposited in.
You could lose money by investing in a money market
fund. Although each of the money market funds
named above seeks to preserve the value of your
investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it
will do so. An investment in a money market fund is
not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation or any other government
agency, is not a deposit, and may lose value. Each
money market fund's sponsor has no legal obligation
to provide financial support to the fund, and you
should not expect that the sponsor will provide
financial support to the fund at any time.
In the UBS-ISP, UBS Bank receives additional deposits from
these non-affiliated banks and financial institutions in the
network, which provides additional benefits to UBS Bank,
Deposits received by UBS Bank, through the network are less
costly for UBS Bank because the deposits are fully insured.
This lower cost should allow UBS Bank to increase its
earnings on its loans, investments and other assets.
Compensation, Conflicts of Interest and Benefits to
UBS and its Affiliates:
UBS Bank and UBS-FS receive substantial financial benefits
for activities related to the deposit accounts and investments
in the money market funds.
UBS Deposit Sweeps - Benefits to UBS-FS: Your Program
Fee applies to the cash and cash equivalents in your Advisory
Account, including cash that is swept into the various sweep
options. You can hold cash in a brokerage account without
incurring the Advisory Program Fee. Please see section
“““Billing Practices—Billing on Cash
and Cash
Equivalents in Your Advisory Accounts; " for details. UBS
Bank pays UBS-FS an annual fee of up to $100 per securities
account that sweeps to UBS Bank through the UBS Deposit
Sweeps.
Financial Advisor Compensation and Advisory
Program Fees
Financial Advisors are compensated on brokerage assets in
the UBS Deposit Sweeps or the Sweep Funds under
qualifying conditions as described in the Program
Disclosures and the Sweep Funds prospectuses. When
your brokerage account is converted into an Advisory
Account those same assets, cash and cash alternatives,
including assets deposited in UBS Bank USA Core Savings,
are subject to the Program Fee charged in the investment
advisory programs which reduces the value of any interest
you receive on those assets. Your Financial Advisor receives
a portion of the Program Fee you pay in the Advisory
Programs. This creates a conflict of interest and an
incentive for your Financial Advisor to recommend that you
hold your cash assets in an Advisory Account. See “Billing
on Cash and Cash Equivalents in Your Advisory
Accounts;” for a description of the practices in place to
address these conflicts of interest.
UBS Deposit Sweeps - Benefits to UBS Bank, UBS Bank
uses deposit balances in the UBS Deposit Sweeps to fund
new lending and investment activity. Its profitability is
determined largely by the difference between the interest
paid and costs associated with deposit balances, and the
interest or other income earned on its loans, investments and
other assets. UBS Bank improves its profitability when it
For qualified plans with a pooled structure and 403(b)(7)
accounts in the Sweep Funds, our affiliate's compensation
from the money market fund will be limited to
reimbursement of its direct costs and expenses for
providing services to the fund. All fees and reimbursements
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for direct costs and expenses paid to our affiliate by such
a fund are in addition to the fees you pay us.
Your Financial Advisor does not currently receive
compensation over and above your Program Fee in
connection with UBS Deposit Sweep in Advisory Accounts.
UBS reserves the right to pay a fee to your Financial Advisor
in connection with UBS Deposit Sweep at any time without
prior notice. Upon request, UBS will provide you with
information about UBS’s compensation arrangements with
respect to its sweep options.
event that we fail financially. For details please see
www.sipc.org. The SIPC asset protection limits apply, in
total, to all accounts that you hold in a particular capacity.
Deposit accounts in the UBS Deposit Sweeps at the
Program Banks are not protected by SIPC.Investments in
the sweep money market funds are not deposits and are
not protected by the FDIC. However, money market
funds, are protected by SIPC as securities and are covered
by the excess SIPC insurance that we have obtained for
the benefit of our clients. The maintenance of a given
share price value (e.g., $1.00 per share) by the funds is not
insured or guaranteed. See the Account Information
Booklet and the Disclosure Statement for more
information regarding SIPC protection.
C. Billing Practices
The billing process described below is subject to change
upon prior written notice to you.
1. Relating Accounts for Billing Purposes
Conflicts of Interest: To address the conflicts of interest
associated with the UBS Deposit Sweep we have program
guidelines designed to promote diversification and limit the
maximum percentage of cash held in an Advisory Account.
Accounts that exceed the maximum cash threshold over a
specified period of time in the PACE, Strategic Advisor, and
PMP Programs will be removed from the programs and
converted to brokerage accounts. In addition, money market
funds may be available for purchase as an alternative to the
UBS Deposit Sweep Programs.
You may request to have two or more eligible Advisory
Accounts be treated as related accounts for purposes of
taking their assets into consideration in order to calculate
the Program Fee for Programs that offer a tiered rate fee
schedule. This means that all eligible assets in those
accounts will be considered together when determining
breakpoints, if applicable, in the fee schedule.
Our monitoring of cash in Advisory Accounts does not
include a review of cash balances being swept to deposit
accounts at UBS Bank through the UBS Deposit Sweep to
determine if there are cash balances sweeping in excess of
the FDIC insurance limit. You are responsible for
monitoring the total amount of deposits that you have
with UBS Bank and other participating banks to
determine the extent of FDIC deposit
insurance
coverage available to you on those deposits.
Relating Advisory accounts can provide the opportunity for
price reductions at certain breakpoints. Advisory
Accounts that are part of UBS-CAP can be related for
billing purposes unless prohibited by applicable rules or
regulations (for example, ERISA).
the
several
including
Clients seeking higher yielding cash equivalent
cash
investments
consider
should
alternatives we have available,
the
aforementioned money market funds, short-term
certificates of deposit (CDs) and treasuries.
If you choose a breakpoint fee schedule for your Account,
you should review and consider the potential benefits of
relating advisory accounts. Please contact your Financial
Advisor for more information on the definition of eligible
accounts and how to choose this billing option.
Retirement Accounts may not be linked where a prohibited
transaction under ERISA or the Internal Revenue Code may
result.
We may change or discontinue the sweep feature, sweep
programs or specific sweep options at any time in our sole
discretion. We will notify you of material changes to this
account feature.
2. Minimum Annual Fees
(e.g., RMA, basic
With the exception of IC, our Programs do not impose a
minimum annual fee. In IC, the minimum fee is $10,000
or the maximum program fee with respect to services
selected and the value of Eligible Investments, whichever is
less.
3.
Initial Program Fee
Important Information about Your Sweep Options for
PACE Investments Only:
PACE is an asset allocation program that is fully invested
and does not have a cash sweep feature. However, since
your PACE investment is held within a UBS brokerage
account
investment account, etc.),
available cash balances in the brokerage portion of the
basic
investment accounts and RMA accounts are
automatically swept in accordance with the terms of your
brokerage account agreement which differ from those
available to Advisory Accounts.
SIPC Protection: Please note the following:
UBS-FS is a member of SIPC. SIPC provides protection for
securities in your accounts with us up to $500,000,
including $250,000 for free cash balances in the unlikely
Generally, we will deduct your Initial Program Fee from
your Account during the same month in which your
Account is accepted for the Program. The fee is calculated
on the market value of the eligible assets on your billing
start date, pro-rated to cover the period from the date
your account is accepted or the following day, through the
end of the calendar quarter. However, if the Account is
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billing purposes. Because the billing calculation excludes
options positions, the amount on which we calculate your
fee may be higher or lower than the account value
displayed on your account statement.
opened in the last four business days of the calendar
quarter, billing includes those days plus the next full
calendar quarter. Thereafter, the fee will be based on the
value of your Account on the last business day of each
calendar quarter. The Initial Fee is then adjusted in the
following quarter based on the average daily value of the
account, as described below in Quarterly Fee Adjustment.
Below is an example of how an annual fee for an
account would be calculated:
Quarterly fee = Account Value x Annual Fee % x (Billing
days/Number of days in the year)
For example:
A typical second quarter period begins on April 1st.
Possible account net asset value on March 31 = $100,000
(or the last business day of the first quarter)
The annual fee percentage = 2.5% (the maximum fee
in our Advisory Programs)
Billing days = 91 (i.e., April 1 – June 30)
The quarterly fee = $100,000 x 0.025 x (91/365)
= $623.29
Program Fee Billing for Options Overlay Strategies
To enhance internal billing processes, initial billing for
accounts that enroll during the of the prior quarter will
change in the future. This update is an administrative
change only and will not impact the total account fees paid
by clients. Initial billing for these accounts will no longer
use the enrollment date account value to calculate a
Program Fee for the final four days of the prior quarter plus
the subsequent quarter. Instead, the Program Fee will
consist of two calculations, aggregated to a single fee: 1)
the actual daily account value will be used to determine the
Program Fee for the last four days of the quarter using the
fee rate(s) included in the program application; and 2) the
account value on the last business day of that quarter will
be used to determine the Quarterly Fee for the subsequent
quarter (see 4. Quarterly Fee below for more details)
details).
4. Quarterly Fee
Generally, Program Fees for Advisory Accounts are
calculated based on the value of eligible assets in your
Account. As the value of the assets in your Account
changes due to appreciation, depreciation, contributions or
withdrawals, those changes impact the actual Program Fee
charged on the Account. The billing practice for Options
Overlay Strategies is different from the standard process
described in the Advisory Relationship Agreement and Form
ADV. In order to enroll in an Options Overlay Strategy, you
will be required to select a "Mandate" for the Strategy. The
Mandate amount is the amount of collateral you are willing
to put at risk. For example, you have accounts with $10
million in assets and decide to commit $3 million out of the
$10 million as collateral for the Options Overlay Strategy,
the Mandate amount is therefore $3 million.
After the assessment of the Initial Program Fee, your
subsequent Program Fees will be assessed quarterly based
on the net asset value (i.e., fair market value of the
eligible assets including dividends and, where applicable,
accrued interest, the value of margin loans) in the
Account on the last business day of each calendar
quarter. Fees will be charged directly to your account in the
month following the close of a calendar quarter unless
you have either designated another eligible UBS account
to pay the Program Fee or elected to have your fee
invoiced to you (non- IRA qualified plans only). Your fee
is an annual percentage of your account assets, and you
will pay the fee quarterly in advance, pro-rated according
to the number of calendar days in the billing period. The
Quarterly Fee is then adjusted in the following quarter
based on the average daily value of the account, as
described below in Quarterly Fee Adjustment.
Account statements display a total account value less any
margin loans or short positions held in your Account.
Generally, because the billing calculation does not
deduct the value of short positions, the amount on
which we calculate your fee may be higher than the
account value displayed on your account statement.
Unlike other advisory strategies where your Program Fee is
typically determined on the value of eligible assets in an
account, billing for Options Overlay Strategies is based on
the Mandate amount of the strategy (which in the above
example, is $3 million). However, the Options Overlay
Strategy account may have significantly less than $3 million
in actual asset value (the value of the options/calls/puts/cash
in the account). While the actual value of assets in your
account will fluctuate over time, the Mandate remains
constant unless you change it by notifying your Financial
Advisor or UBS lowers the Mandate. In cases where UBS
lowers the Mandate, we will notify you in writing of the
change. Depending on the value of your Options Overlay
account, this practice of billing on the Mandate amount will
result in higher compensation to UBS, your Financial
Advisor, and the strategy manager than if the Program Fee
was based on the value of eligible assets in your Options
Overlay Strategy account in MAC.
Number of Contracts and Market Exposure: Options
Overlay Strategies employ a varying number of contracts at
For MAC and IC, certain assets are considered ineligible for
billing purposes. For example, option securities, and the
value of those assets will not count toward the billable
value of the assets in your MAC or IC Wrap Account. Both
long options positions and short positions are not taken
into consideration for billing purposes. Since short positions
reduce the overall value of the account, to the extent the
short positions in your account exceed the value of any long
positions, the billing for your account will be higher than
would be the case if option positions were considered for
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the prior quarter as reported by the custodian to UBS.
Assets held away from UBS in the IC Program are billed
quarterly in arrears while assets held away for the other
Programs described in this Brochure are billed quarterly in
advance. Fees for assets not held at UBS are not adjusted
for contributions or withdrawals or changes in market value
during the quarter.
any point in time. While your mandate will determine the
maximum amount at risk and maximum market exposure,
it also indicates to the Portfolio Manager a maximum
number of contracts at any point in time. The actual
number of contracts in your account will vary and can be
significantly less than the maximum. Regardless of the
number of contracts employed, you will still be billed on
your selected mandate.
6 . Impact of Alternative Investments Valuation
and Redemptions on your Program Fee.
5. Quarterly Fee Adjustment
The valuation of alternative investments held at UBS, or at
other financial institutions, reflects the records of the issuers
and administrators of those funds. UBS does not guarantee
the accuracy of the information. The value shown is not
necessarily the value you would receive from the issuer if
you sold the assets. Funds actively sold by UBS are subject
to ongoing due diligence, although the level performed
may vary. In very limited circumstances, a closed fund may
be subject to no ongoing diligence. A fund that you
purchased elsewhere may never have been subject to UBS
FS diligence.
We will adjust the Quarterly Fee that was charged in
advance based on the account’s average daily balance
during that quarter. At the end of each quarter we will
recalculate the Quarterly Fee using the account’s average
daily balance during the quarter. Any difference greater
than $25 from the quarterly fee assessed in advance will be
debited from or credited to the Account. Using the
average daily balance to adjust the fee captures both
contributions/withdrawals and changes in market
value during the quarter. If the market value of the
Account increases during the quarter, the fee you pay will
increase (unless offsetting withdrawals are made from the
Account). Similarly, if the market value of the Account
decreases during the quarter, your fee will decrease (unless
offsetting deposits are made to the Account).
Adjustments will be due and payable within the first month
of the new quarter and will be reflected on your monthly
account statement as a Prior Quarter Fee Adjustment. This
process will also be applied to adjust the Initial Program Fee.
For example:
- Value of account on the last day of the prior calendar
quarter: $250,000
- Annual Advisory Fee Rate: 1.5%
- Quarterly Fee charged in advance = $945.21 -
calculated as follows ($250,000 (quarter end value) x
1.5% (annual fee rate) X (92 days (days in the
quarter) / 365 days (days in the year) = 945.21).
The NAV is primarily based on estimated portfolio values
provided by the underlying fund sponsor. Reported
estimates may not reflect resale, liquidation or repurchase
value, if any, and may not reflect distributions of capital
until the next valuation is reported, generally on an annual
or semi-annual basis. These valuation practices are
important because we calculate the Program Fee for
alternative investments you hold in Advisory
Accounts based on these estimates.
For purposes of calculating the Program Fee, we will use
the valuation of alternative investments available/reported
to us as of the billing date. Valuation for alternative
investments is often delayed, sometimes significantly, and
is not provided to us in a timely manner. As a result, the
valuation we use for purposes of calculating the Program
Fee may not be current with the actual value of your
investments at the time billing is processed and, depending
on the circumstances, may result in a higher Program Fee.
You should carefully consider the impact of these valuation
delays on the Program Fee you pay to us.
- Avg. Daily Balance Adjustment: Following the end of
the calendar quarter, the Quarterly Fee will be re-
calculated and adjusted based on the average daily
balance during that quarter.
If the average daily balance of the account during the
quarter was $265,000, the recalculated fee would be
$1,001.92 and the difference between the original fee and
recalculated fee of $56.71 would be charged to your
Account.
Redemptions and "Hold Back" Promissory Notes: For
Program Accounts holding eligible alternative investments,
proceeds from redemptions are not to be received into the
Advisory Account for a period that can extend over several
months after a redemption request is submitted and is
effective. As a result, the Program Fees charged originally
are based on the value of the alternative investment fund
inclusive of the value of the alternative fund pending
redemption. Proceeds from "hold back" promissory notes
are usually received within 18 months of issuance.
The quarterly adjustment fee = $265,000 x 0.015 x (92/365)
= $1,001.92
$1001.92 - $945.21 = $56.71
You will receive a credit of the Program Fee imposed on
alternative investments you redeem in whole or in part
while you hold these investments in Advisory Programs.
Credits will be based on the effective date of redemption.
Example for illustration purposes only.
Fund ABC has a quarterly redemption period. Notice of
This Quarterly Fee Adjustment does not apply to assets held
away from UBS (including DVP accounts). Advisory Assets
not held at UBS are invoiced and billed quarterly based on
the value of the eligible assets in the account at the end of
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redemption is due 9/30 and processed 12/31 (the "effective
date"). Although the redemption is processed by the fund
on 12/31, UBS may not receive the proceeds of the
redemption for up to 120 days after the effective date of
12/31. Once received by UBS, the cash proceeds due to
client will include a promissory note if the fund imposes a
"holdback."
Program Fees will be imposed on the value of the
alternative investment only until the effective date of
redemption (in this example: 12/31). Thereafter, the
Program Fee may not include the investment proceeds until
such time as the cash proceeds are received which could be
120 days later. Fees previously imposed will be credited to
your Account.
In addition, Program Fees may not be imposed on any
promissory notes received as a result of a holdback.
7. Additional Billing Practices.
SMA, Model and Overlay Manager Fees: We calculate
Manager Fees for ACCESS, SWP and AAP accounts/sub-
accounts, and for MAC and IC Wrap Accounts where the
SMA Manager fee is deducted directly from the Account, in
accordance with our billing practices described above. The
Manager Fee is included in the Quarterly Fee and Prior
Quarter Fee Adjustment reflected on your account
statements. We pay the Manager Fees on your behalf
based on all activity (i.e., initial billing, quarterly billing, prior
quarter fee adjustment) and assets in their strategies.
Withdrawals from ACCESS, SWP and AAP Programs:
We will liquidate securities to raise sufficient funds to satisfy
withdrawal requests. The cash will be subject to the Program
Fee until it is withdrawn from the account. Cash pending
withdrawal will be reinvested in the account if not
withdrawn within 35 days of the request in ACCESS, SWP
and AAP Programs.
There may be instances when available funds to satisfy
withdrawal requests are unavailable due to differences in
the settlement dates of traded securities. In those
instances, available funds may be delayed for up to two
days. Because of the funding and withdrawal rules in SWP
and AAP, and depending on the overall allocation of the
account, raising funds to fulfill a withdrawal request may
take additional time.
fees, your Blended Program Fee will change depending
on a variety of factors, including, the value of the assets
in each sub-account, market movements, your
contributions and withdrawals, any changes to your
allocation or the selection of a new SMA strategy. As a
result, the Blended Program Fee may be more or less
than the Blended Program Fee shown in your account
application or confirmation letters. Changes to your Target
Allocation and/or investments will be confirmed to you in
writing.
- The Initial Program Fee for the Strategic Wealth Portfolio
and Advisor Allocation programs will be calculated based
on the value of the assets on the date your Account is
accepted and the Target Allocation selected by you in
SWP and by your Financial Advisor in AAP (even if the
Target Allocation is not fully implemented at that time).
Thereafter, the Blended Program Fee will be based on the
net asset value and the actual allocation across sub-
accounts on the last business day of each calendar quarter
and will cover the next calendar quarter. However, if your
Account is pending a change to the investment
selection(s) to the target allocation at or about the time
the Program Fee is calculated, the Blended Program Fee
will be based on the Target Allocation.
- When SMA sub-accounts are included, the Blended
Program Fee rate is calculated at the time of the billing
event based on the allocation as described above, and is
rounded to three decimal places. Future changes to your
fee and/or asset allocation made by you and/or your
Financial Advisor will also be calculated in this manner and
you will receive a letter reflecting these changes.
- If sufficient funds are not available in your Account to
cover the fee, then assets from each sub-account in your
account will be liquidated to pay the portion of the fee
attributable to that sub-account. Bear in mind that your
Target Allocation may not be fully implemented when you
initially open your Account or if you, or your Financial
Advisor in AAP, happen to reallocate your assets, for
reasons that include the time lag in receiving proceeds
from transactions or a lack of funding to completely
fund multiple SMA strategies. See the section “Account
Requirements and Types of Clients—Funding Your
Account—SWP and AAP Programs: Funding Multiple
Investment Managers” for additional information.
- During the quarter, if you (for SWP), or your Financial
Advisor (for AAP), add an investment to or remove an
investment from the target allocation, we will make the fee
adjustment at the end of the quarter based on the
account’s average daily balance (and the balance of each
sub-account) during the quarter, as described in Quarterly
Fee Adjustments above. This adjustment includes any
charges or refunds to your Manager Fees for SMA sub-
accounts (see SMA, Model and Overlay Manager Fees
above) and will be reflected on your monthly account
statement as a Prior Quarter Fee Adjustment.
Billing Practices in the UBS Strategic Wealth Portfolio
program (SWP) and Advisor Allocation Program (AAP)
The Strategic Wealth Portfolio and Advisor Allocation
Programs have a “Blended Program Fee” that includes: the
UBS Investment Advisory Fee that is applicable to all assets
in the Account and fees for the portfolio management
services in the SMA sub-accounts.
Debiting/Invoicing Program Fees. Program Fees are
debited from your Account unless you have designated
another eligible UBS account to pay the Program Fee, or
you have chosen to have your fee invoiced. Payment of
your Program Fee will be reflected on the monthly
Fees for your sub-accounts and t h e Managers selected
will vary depending on the strategy selected. Please
consider the following information about fees and discuss
any questions with your Financial Advisor:
- Because each sub-account may be subject to different
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available, then Program Assets in your account will be
liquidated by selling shares of the mutual funds or Multi
Funds/Select Portfolios in your account. The specific order
(i.e., first to last) for redeeming shares for this purpose is
listed below. Sales will be made first from the largest fund
position in the first asset.
PACE Select Advisors:
(8) PACE Large Cap Growth
account statement of the account that is paying the fee. If
you direct us to automatically debit your Program Fees
from another UBS account (referred to as a “Bill To”
account), at the time billing is processed, we will
confirm that the UBS Bill To account has sufficient funds
to cover your Program Fee. Failure to maintain sufficient
funds to satisfy the Program Fee from the other account
you designated will result in deduction of the Program
Fee directly from your Advisory Account. If you wish to
revert to direct debiting the Program Fees from the Advisory
Account, please contact your Financial Advisor.
(9) PACE Small/Medium Value
10) PACE Small/Medium Growth
(1) UBS Government
Money Market
Investments
(2) PACE Mortgage-
Backed
(3) PACE Municipal
Fixed
(4) PACE Intermediate
(11) PACE International Equity
(12) PACE Global Real Estate
(5) PACE Strategic
Fixed
(6) PACE High Yield
(13) PACE International
Emerging
(14) PACE Global Fixed Income
The authorization to bill the other account will be
terminated and your Advisory Account will revert back to
direct debit if the Bill To account is deemed no longer
eligible or is terminated. However, the Bill To feature is not
automatically terminated when there is a title/ownership
change, or new authorized parties are added to the Bill To
account. It is your responsibility to contact your Financial
Advisor in order to update your billing features. There may
be tax consequences associated with the selection of a Bill
To account to pay the advisory fees of another account,
and, therefore, you should discuss this option with your tax
adviser.
(7) PACE Large Cap
Value
15) PACE Alternative Strategies
IRAs and ERISA Qualified Plans cannot pay the managed
account fees for another account.
PACE Multi Advisor:
(13) REITS – US Equity
(14) REITS – Medium Cap
(1) UBS Government
Money Market
Investments
(2) Mortgage Back
Securities
(3) Municipals
(4) US Fixed Income
(15) REITS – Small Cap
(16) Global Equity
(5) High Yield Corp
(6) Global Fixed Income
(7) Balanced
(17) International Equity
(18) Develop Markets
19) Emerging Markets
Qualified employee benefit plans may choose to be
invoiced for the Program Fee by directing us to do so in
writing. Payment will be due within 30 days of the
mailing of the invoice. If the fee is not received within 30
days, the Account may be debited. Failure to pay invoices
in a timely manner may result in a loss of the feature and
your account will revert back to a direct debit status. All
other account ownership types are not eligible for
invoicing. From time to time and in our sole discretion,
however, we may make the invoicing feature available to
select IRA or IC Wrap Accounts for the invoicing of the
Program Fee.
(8) Large Cap Equity
(9) Medium Cap Equity
(10) Small Cap Equity
(20) Emerging Mkts Fixed Income
(21) Hedge Funds
(22) Non Traditional
(11) US Equity – Other
(12) Convertibles
(23) Commodities
(24) Other
MAC and IC SMA Manager Fees: When requested by
the SMA Manager UBS will deduct the SMA Manager’s
fee directly from your Account. Otherwise, the SMA
Manager in the MAC and IC Programs will bill you directly.
When the Manager's fee is deducted directly from the
account, the fee billing will be done in accordance with
UBS's billing practices which in some cases may be different
from those described in the Investment Management
Agreement you signed with your MAC or IC Manager. This
could result in Manager fee billing that is higher or lower
than if the Manager were to bill you directly.
If you instruct us to deduct the Program Fee from non-
PACE assets, we will do so by debiting first any available
cash or non- PACE eligible money market funds in your
brokerage account. If sufficient funds are not available, we
will debit the fee from the PACE assets as indicated above.
Debit balances in your accounts: We charge interest
according to our firm’s usual credit practices if payment
of the Program Fees result in a debit balance in your
account. These charges may include:
- Compound interest
-
PACE and Program Fee Payment Hierarchy: You may
choose to have your PACE Program Fee paid from
assets within your PACE investment or non-PACE
participating assets that are held in your Account. The
PACE program automatically defaults to deducting
your Program Fee out of your non- PACE assets
unless you instruct us otherwise. Payments from your
PACE assets will be processed by selling shares of PACE
Money Market Investments. If sufficient funds are not
Increases in interest rates that reflect adjustments
in the base loan rate (as defined in our Statement
of Credit Practices)
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- Charges to cover the cost of the firm’s facilities and
extra services
Payment of the fees and any interest may be made at any
UBS office. Please refer to the UBS Statement of Credit
Practices for more information.
Discretionary Programs described above may change in the
event that: (i) UBS AM waives some or all of the Fund
Management Fee or UBS AM reimburses other expenses
paid by a Proprietary Fund, these credits may be reduced or
eliminated; and/or (ii) UBS AM receives any expense
recoupment from a Proprietary Fund, these reduction
factors may be increased.
Offsets, Credits and Rebates and Billing Exclusions
Available in Certain Programs
12b-1 Fees Offsets for Accounts in Discretionary
Programs and IC Wrap Accounts. In Discretionary
Programs and in IC Wrap Accounts, w e will reduce your
Program Fee by the amount of any trailers or 12b-1 fees
associated with those Class A mutual fund shares in your
Account by depositing the 12b-1 fees and trailers into
your Account to reduce your Program Fee.
Transferred Shares of Mutual Funds and Alternative
Investments. You may have previously purchased mutual
funds and alternative investments with upfront sales
charges through UBS. If you decide to transfer and
convert those shares to your Advisory Accounts, we will
exclude those shares from the Program Fee for up to
12 months after you initially purchased them. See section
“Account Requirements and Types of Clients —Mutual
Fund Share Classes Available in the Programs—
Transferring Mutual Fund Shares and other assets into
Your Advisory Accounts” for more information.
Treatment of 12b-1 Fees in Non-Discretionary
Programs. In PACE, Strategic Advisor and SWP, the 12b-1
fees for Class A shares of domestic funds that remain in the
Programs are retained by UBS and are not paid to Financial
Advisors. However, these amounts are allocated to the
individual branch offices as "non-compensable revenue"
(revenue that is not paid out to Financial Advisors or
Branch Office Managers) but are considered as part of
the overall profitability of the branch, and as one of
several components used in determining Branch Office
Manager compensation.
If the credits remain in your Account at the time of
billing, they will be subject to the Program Fee
charged to your Account; they are also included in the
account’s average daily balance for purposes of
calculating quarterly fee adjustments.
Billing on Cash and Cash Equivalents in Your
Advisory Accounts; Cash Concentration. Cash and cash
equivalents in your Advisory Accounts—including deposit
balances in our UBS Deposit Sweeps and money market
funds, including the UBS RMA Government Money
Market Funds as well as the UBS Government Money
Market Funds, and deposits in the UBS Bank USA Core
Savings are subject to the Program Fees.
Treatment of Offshore Fund Trails: For offshore funds,
trails on the Class A shares are credited to clients in
Strategic Advisor and SWP. Clients in Discretionary
Programs continue to receive a credit of 12b-1 fees and
trails for Class A shares held in those Accounts.
The different treatment of 12b-1 fees for domestic funds
and offshore fund trails in the various Advisory Programs
means UBS receives higher compensation in connection
with Class A shares of domestic mutual funds held in Non-
Discretionary Advisory Accounts.
Advisory Programs are not appropriate for clients who want
to maintain a high level of cash for extended periods of
time. If you hold high levels of cash in your Advisory
Accounts, then you do so against our recommendation and
with the understanding that the value of those investments,
securities, deposits or sweep balances will be included for
the purposes of calculating the Program Fee, resulting in a
higher fee to UBS, our Financial Advisors as well as
additional compensation to our affiliates that sponsor or
manage such products or use those assets for other
business purposes including lending. You may hold
excess cash in a brokerage account without incurring
the Program Fee.
PACE Select Retirement Account Credits. Plan or IRA
Accounts in PACE Select receive a credit of a portion of the
advisory Program Fee. The credit varies among the PACE
Select Portfolios and is based on the amount by which the
Fund Advisory Fees paid to UBS Asset Management (the
“Fund Advisory Fee”) exceeds twenty basis points (0.20%)
after payment by UBS AM of the fee to that Proprietary
Fund's sub-advisor(s).
Portfolio Management Program and Advisor
Allocation Program Retirement Account Credits
Related to UBS Proprietary Funds. Plan and IRA
Accounts invested in a UBS Proprietary Fund in our
Discretionary Programs will receive a credit to the account
of a portion of the Advisory Program Fee. The credit varies
by Fund and corresponds to the portion of the net Fund
Management Fees that UBS AM earns from a Proprietary
Fund after payments to third-party service providers or sub-
advisor(s).
PACE, Strategic Advisor, PMP, IC, SWP and AAP have
maximum cash concentration guidelines. Those guidelines
are for the purpose of managing our conflicts and fiduciary
obligations. They are not the Firm’s recommended cash
allocations for your Account(s) and differ significantly from
the cash allocation percentages recommended by our CIO
Research team and our Strategic Asset Allocations. Instead,
the guidelines are meant to set a maximum cash threshold
that, if not resolved within a specified period of time, will
result in termination of your Accounts from PACE, Strategic
Advisor, PMP, IC, SWP and AAP. For UBS-CAP only, US
Treasury Bills are treated as cash. All other advisory
programs treat US Treasury Bills as fixed income securities.
The credits for Plan and IRA Accounts in PACE Select and in
D. Trading and Execution Practices
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execution quality.
This section is a general summary of our execution
practices as they relate to Advisory accounts. You
should note that in order to comply with principal trade
restrictions, orders for most of our Advisory Programs are
routed for agency execution. Where permissible by
applicable law, and after complying with applicable
regulatory requirements, we may route orders for our
Advisory clients for execution as principal.
Exchange-listed securities, NASDAQ and OTC
Securities
We route the vast majority of our exchange-listed securities
and over- the- counter (OTC) orders to our affiliate, UBS
Securities LLC, for execution either principal or as agent,
depending on the circumstances and type of program
involved. The Advisory Programs described in this Brochure
do not permit principal trades except in limited
circumstances.
If your account is managed by a SMA Manager or
Overlay Manager , they are responsible for meeting their
best execution obligations to you, and you should review
carefully the SMA Manager’s and Overlay Manager’s
trading for your account. UBS does not analyze or evaluate
whether your SMA Manager or Overlay Manager manager
is meeting its best execution obligations on trades executed
for your account.
For orders requiring agency execution, UBS Securities
LLC routes the orders to unaffiliated execution centers
for execution. In some instances, however, for certain
securities, we place OTC orders directly with unaffiliated
market makers for execution. All routing decisions are in
accordance with the principles of best execution. When
principal execution is permitted, the orders will be executed
by UBS Securities LLC as principal when there is an
opportunity for execution at a price equal to or superior to
the price quoted on the primary exchange. If that is not the
case, the order will be routed immediately to a different
execution center for execution. UBS Securities LLC may
have a profit or loss when executing orders as principal.
All trading in your accounts is at your risk including risks of
illiquidity and market volatility. In executing transactions for
your accounts, we will not be liable for losses caused
directly or indirectly by government restrictions, exchange
controls, exchange or market rulings, suspension of
trading, acts of war, strikes or other conditions beyond
our control, including but not limited to, extreme market
volatility or trading volumes. Order delays can create system
capacity challenges for UBS Financial Services Inc. and
other market participants to which we route orders.
As a result, clients may suffer market losses during
periods of volatility in the price and volume of a
particular security when systems problems result in
the inability to place buy or sell orders. During
volatile markets UBS Financial Services Inc. will
process transactions unless market conditions,
technology failures, trading volumes or other matters
beyond our control preclude us from accurately
processing transactions on the order entry date. In
those circumstances, we will process the transactions
as soon as practicable.
Execution Practices for transactions in your Advisory
Account(s)
If we (or another investment manager or Overlay Manager
managing the portfolio) execute securities transactions
through other broker-dealers, we may choose brokers
who provide us with research services if the commissions
charged by these broker-dealers are reasonable in relation
to the value of the brokerage and/or research services.
We do not try to place specific dollar value on the
research or brokerage services of any broker-dealer or to
allocate the relative costs or benefits of research, because
we believe that the research we receive is beneficial in
fulfilling our overall responsibilities to clients. Accordingly,
research received for a particular client’s brokerage
commissions may not be used for that client’s account or
may be useful not only for that client but for other
clients’ accounts as well. Similarly, some clients may
benefit from the research received for the commissions of
other clients.
Best execution; Step Out Trades SMA Managers and
Overlay Managers may determine from time to time that in
order to meet their best execution obligations can only be
achieved by executing order flow for the UBS Advisory
Accounts they manage away from UBS trading platform
and then having the executing broker "Step Out" the
transactions to UBS for clearance & settlement purposes.
For the majority of our advisory orders for Advisory
Accounts, we use automated systems to route and execute
orders for the purchase and sale of securities for the
majority of orders in Advisory Accounts. Generally, an
order is routed to an execution center that we believe
will provide the best execution. Certain large orders that
may require special handling may be routed to a market
center for execution via the telephone or in the case of
large ETF orders, an Authorized Participant for that ETF.
We regularly monitor existing and potential execution
venues and may route orders in exchange listed or OTC
securities to other venues if we believe that such routing
is consistent with best execution principles.
Other than House View Portfolio strategies for which the
Overlay Manager places trades based on models provided
by UBS-FS, and strategies based on UBS CIO Research, SMA
and Overlay Managers typically place transactions through
UBS on an unsolicited basis, as your Manager deems
appropriate. This means that neither UBS nor our Financial
Advisors provide advice or recommendations to those
Managers regarding the securities transactions they execute
for your Advisory Accounts.
In order to fulfill our best execution obligation and help
reasonably determine the best market for a security (for
non-step out flow) we consider several factors, including, but
not limited to (1) the speed and certainty of execution, (2)
the price and size improvement, and (3) the overall
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UBS AM as Overlay Manager – Model Rotation and
Trading Practices
However, since your Program Fee covers the costs of trades
executed with UBS but not any additional costs of trades
executed elsewhere, trading away from UBS may result in
increased trading costs to you.
“Step out” trades refers to trades executed by your SMA
Manager or Overlay Manager away from UBS and on which
we are not the executing broker. These transactions are
generally traded from broker to broker and are usually
cleared net, without any commissions. However, under
certain circumstances, if your SMA Manager or Overlay
Manager trades with another firm, you may be assessed
commissions or other trading related costs (for example,
mark-ups) by the other broker-dealer, which are
embedded into the price of the security allocated to your
account. Those fees are in addition to your Program Fee.
For this reason, your SMA Manager or Overlay Manager
may find that placing trades with UBS is often the most
favorable trading option for you. However, your manager
may direct transactions to other broker- dealers (for
additional fees or sometimes, commissions) if your
manager decides that its best execution obligations so
require. Some managers have historically directed 100%
of their trades to outside broker-dealers.
We request information from SMA Managers or Overlay
Manager regarding step-out details at least annually, but
typically in the first quarter of each year. We rely on the
information provided by our SMA Managers or Overlay
Manager in preparing an annual client disclosure notice
regarding step-outs.
UBS AM as Overlay Manager seeks to achieve best
execution for all client transactions by selecting
counterparties and execution methods that are expected to
provide the most favorable overall outcome, taking into
account price, liquidity, speed, likelihood of execution and
settlement, and other relevant factors. In implementing its
model rotation policy, the Overlay Manager allocates
trading activity among the Models generally on a first-
come, first-served basis, such that models are reviewed and
approved for implementation by the Overlay Manager in
the sequence in which Models are received. The Overlay
Manager executes trades to implement Models based on
the order in which Models are deemed ready to trade. As a
result, the timing in which the Models, or any additional
instructions or signals related to the Model during the
review and approval stage, are received by the Overlay
Manager and subsequently deemed approved for trading
may impact execution outcomes, including price and
liquidity conditions available at the time of trading. While
each Model is subject to ongoing monitoring and periodic
review, the use of a rotation framework may, in certain
circumstances, result in executions that differ from those
that might have been achieved through a single-model or
fully discretionary approach at a given point in time. In
addition, where certain models, signals, or instructions are
not provided electronically and instead require manual
input such as the House View Models, there may be delays,
reduced automation, or operational constraints that could
adversely impact execution quality relative to fully electronic
processes. The Overlay Manager nevertheless seeks to
mitigate such risks through oversight, controls, and post-
trade evaluation, but cannot guarantee that best execution
will be achieved in every instance.
In ACCESS, SWP and our Discretionary Programs, we
provide all managers in the programs with trading
systems to administer, maintain, reconcile and place
orders with UBS for accounts managed in those Programs.
Your SMA Manager or Overlay Manager is
responsible for meeting its best execution
obligations to you, and to ensure that any additional
commissions or mark-ups assessed to you when they
decide to step-out trades to other broker- dealers are
consistent with their best execution obligations. If
your SMA Manager will not be executing
transactions with UBS, our SMA programs may not
be an appropriate option if your SMA Manager does
not take action to ensure that you do not incur
additional costs.
UBS does not analyze or evaluate whether your SMA
Manager or Overlay Manager is meeting its best
execution obligations on trades executed for your
account. See the description of our execution and order
routing practices above.
In MAC and IC, SMA Managers have access to and utilize a
trading system we make available or elect to establish
electronic connectivity with their own trading system in
order to administer, maintain, reconcile and place orders
with UBS for accounts managed in the P rogram. Some
MAC and IC managers trade through our branch offices
and place orders directly with the Financial Advisor for
your MAC or IC Wrap Account.
Trade Allocation Practices in Discretionary Programs
Regardless of the Program or trading system used for
investing, your SMA Manager or Overlay Manager has the
option to trade through us or with other financial
institutions, in accordance with the manager’s obligation
to achieve best execution on all trades for your account.
Financial Advisors in the PMP, AAP and IC Programs are not
required to aggregate orders across the different strategies
or accounts they manage. However, in an effort to reduce
market impact and to obtain best execution, Financial
Advisors in PMP may purchase or sell securities in bulk (or
orders may be "batched") on the same day for some or all
of the Program accounts in the same strategy they manage.
Although use of our trading systems is not required for a
manager to participate in our programs, doing so
streamlines trading and may encourage an SMA Manager
or Overlay Manager to place trades for program accounts
with UBS instead of with other financial institutions.
Financial Advisors in AAP may process account changes and
reallocations for multiple accounts with the same Target
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among Advisory clients’ accounts randomly, pro rata, or
by some other equitable procedure adopted by the
investment manager. In certain cases, investment managers
may use a computer system that allocates purchases and
sales transactions either on a random or pro rata basis. In
any case, clients may pay higher or lower prices for
securities than may otherwise have been obtained.
Account rebalancing and reallocations
Allocation and investments at the same time. Orders for
ETFs in AAP are executed in four intervals per day. Orders
for the same ETFs processed at the same time will be
aggregated and clients will receive, or be charged, an
average price per unit and, when applicable, a pro-rata
share of any fees.
Financial Advisors will not trade Accounts in the PMP
Program with Accounts in the AAP Program and orders for
the same ETFs across the Programs will not be aggregated.
Financial Advisors in PMP and AAP are permitted to trade in
the same securities they purchase for client accounts as
long as they trade their personal and related accounts in
the same batch as client accounts. Therefore, when
executing orders in PMP, we may batch orders for your
Account with orders entered for other Accounts in the
same PMP strategy, including those of the Financial Advisor
assigned to your Account, and the Financial Advisor's
related accounts. Similarly, when executing orders in AAP,
we may batch orders for multiple AAP accounts, including
those of the Financial Advisor assigned to your Account and
the Financial Advisor’s related accounts.
Market conditions, technology failures, illiquid
securities, securities with limited redemption
schedules, trading volumes, the availability of funds
and orderly purchase and redemption procedures,
and client imposed investment restrictions may cause
a delay in the processing and/or completion of the
rebalancing or reallocation. In addition, we may
adjust the date on which reviews and rebalancing
are done, if necessary, to ensure accurate processing
of the review or rebalancing. We may also adjust the
rebalancing date if UBS is in the process of reviewing
its proprietary capital market assumptions to avoid
duplicative rebalancing of accounts and ensure
accurate and orderly processing.
Payment for order flow
The Overlay Manager for the House View Portfolios
aggregates orders for accounts managed in strategies
within the House View Portfolios, provided those orders are
submitted simultaneously. However, the Overlay Manager
will not aggregate orders with other Model Managers for
which it serves as the Overlay Manager.
When UBS Asset Management serves as the Overlay
Manager, which includes the House View Portfolios, trades
are executed in the order in which they are received (first
come, first served) regardless of which Model Manager
submitted the order.
At this time, we do not direct the order flow from our
Advisory Programs to specific destinations in exchange for
payment for that order flow. Payment for order flow is
defined to include any monetary payment, service,
property or benefit that result from remuneration,
compensation or consideration to a broker-dealer from
another broker-dealer in return for routing customer
orders to that broker-dealer. We may route orders to
electronic communication networks (ECNs) or similar
enterprises in which we may have a minority ownership
interest. If we direct orders for our Advisory Program
accounts to such a trading network, we may receive
indirect compensation from the ECN with respect to
these trades due to our ownership interest. These
arrangements will not cause you to pay additional fees
directly to us. We believe that, in the course of
executing trades for our clients, we may be able to
obtain best execution through other exchanges or trading
networks. We may direct order flow for these programs
to trading networks in which we have an interest in the
future if we determine that it is in the interest of our
clients and consistent with our obligations under
applicable laws.
Allocation of Securities and Opportunities Across
Advisory Accounts. Portfolio Managers and Financial
Advisors in our Discretionary Programs and SMA Managers
have broad discretion to trade their Advisory Accounts.
There can be no assurance that they can purchase or sell
the same securities for all such Accounts at the same time,
or that they will aggregate your orders with those of other
clients and charge an average price per share or unit and,
when applicable, a pro-rata share of any fees. As a result,
you may receive different prices and executions for the
same securities as compared to other clients investing in the
same strategy, or, in the case of AAP, the same Target
Allocation. In addition, although we monitor performance
and other characteristics of Accounts, investment
opportunities will not necessarily be allocated among
participating Accounts proportional to their overall amount
invested.
Aggregation of trades for Advisory clients
We may aggregate transactions for Advisory clients for
execution under appropriate circumstances. This practice
will not ordinarily affect or otherwise reduce fees,
commissions or other costs charged to clients for these
transactions but may provide price improvement. Partial
fill of a block security transaction may be allocated
Transaction Reviews and Impact on Timing of
Execution for SWP and Advisor Allocation Program: All
account changes in SWP and AAP, including transactions
in SWP’s Non-Discretionary assets,, are subject to a
systematic administrative review to ensure consistency with
your Target Allocation. We will also ensure that any
required paperwork is complete. As a result, transactions
are not executed until after the administrative review is
completed and allocation changes may take several days to
fully implement. Because prices fluctuate during the trading
day, the prices you receive at the time the orders are
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executed may be better or worse than the prices at the time
you authorized the changes to your Advisory Accounts.
Ending your participation in these programs as well as
our Advisory relationship is effective promptly
after receipt and processing of your request.
Requests to terminate your participation in a
program (i.e., closing an account) may be made in
writing or verbally to your Financial Advisor. We will
confirm your instructions in writing and notify you when
we have terminated you from the program and/or closed
your account.
Termination of the Limited Power of Attorney in the IC
Program will terminate your IC relationship. However, if you
are also enrolled in the ACCESS, MAC, SWP, AAP, or
Strategic Advisor programs at UBS, termination of your IC
relationship will not automatically terminate your ACCESS,
MAC, SWP, AAP, or Strategic Advisor relationships.
Due to limitations in the trading system used to execute
orders in ETF shares in AAP, the purchase and sale orders in
ETF shares placed by Financial Advisors on behalf of
unrestricted, discretionary accounts enrolled in AAP will be
executed on an aggregated basis during intervals each
trading day, generally expected to be approximately four
times each trading day. Although this interval trade
execution process may mean that an individual client may
not receive the very best execution of each and every trade
in ETF shares, this process is designed to ensure that clients
are treated equitably and fairly under the circumstances over
time. As a result, you may receive different prices and
executions for the same ETFs as compared to other
clients following the same Target Allocation.
E. Closing your Advisory Accounts; Terminating
your Agreement
Upon termination, you are responsible for the assets in
your account, and neither we nor your SMA Manager will
have further obligations to act or advise with respect to
these assets.
The Advisory Relationship Agreement is effective and
deemed to be accepted by UBS on the date your
Account is coded as "advisory" or for UBS-CAP and IC,
the date the Agreement is approved by the program
manager for that Program. We will send you
confirmation of our acceptance and provide you with a
copy of our Form ADV Disclosure Brochure. You may
cancel that Agreement within five (5) business days from
the day it is accepted by UBS and receive a full refund
of Program Fees. Thereafter, either we or you may
terminate the Advisory Relationship Agreement at any
time. Each time you establish a new Advisory account
with us, you may terminate that account and receive a full
refund of Program Fees within five (5) business days
from the day we send you confirmation of your
instruction. Closing one or more of your Advisory Accounts
does not terminate the Advisory Relationship Agreement
if you continue to have other types of Advisory Accounts
with us. You may terminate the Agreement only by
notifying us in writing. In addition, the Agreement will
terminate if we receive instructions to deliver all your
Advisory assets to another firm, effective promptly after
receipt of those instructions.
Automatic Liquidation or Exchange of Certain
Assets at Account Termination
In certain cases, your assets may be invested in securities,
special mutual funds or shares of mutual funds or
alternative investments, including in some instances,
Advisory share classes of mutual funds or alternative
investments that have been created for use or are eligible
exclusively within wrap fee Advisory Programs. Some of
these investments contain restrictions that limit their use
exclusively in wrap fee Advisory Programs, and may be
unavailable for purchase or holding outside of wrap fee
programs. When you end your participation in those
strategies, for any reason, that termination results in the
automatic redemption of such mutual fund shares or
investments held by or on your behalf—which, except in
instances of tax-free exchanges of Advisory share classes
for another share class, will have tax consequences for
you. Unless the issuer requires automatic redemption
of these investments, you can continue to hold them
in your brokerage account.
When you select one of these types of strategies or
investments for your portfolio, you agree to the
automatic sale of the investments upon termination of your
account and you direct us to execute these sales. The
compulsory conversion of alternative investments may
require additional documentation from you. We
recommend that you consider the potential impact of such
sales and restrictions carefully before participating in these
types of strategies.
PACE Program: Unless you direct us to sell your other
holdings, all other assets will continue to be invested in
the existing positions and will be held in a brokerage
account, subject to prospectus rules.
For MAC and IC clients, termination of the Agreement
with UBS does not result in the termination of your
agreement with your MAC or IC investment manager. For
MAC Accounts enrolled in UBS-CAP with Limited FA
Discretion Services we will notify your MAC Manager of
the account and investment management agreement
termination. However, for any other MAC Account that
is not part of Limited FA Discretion Services UBS-
CAP, you are responsible for terminating your
agreement with the MAC investment manager and
we do not assume responsibility for notifying the
investment manager.
We will notify you in writing of our decision to close any or
all of your accounts. We may close your accounts in our
discretion, including if you fail to adhere to program
requirements.
Transactions in your Accounts Prior to Receipt of
your Termination Request: We are not responsible to
you for the purchase or sale of a security by your SMA
Manager or your UBS Portfolio Manager/Financial Advisor
prior to our receipt of your request to close your Advisory
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Closing your account will not affect your obligation to pay
balances due on the account.
account. Any transactions initiated by your SMA Manager
and/or your UBS Portfolio Manager/Financial Advisor on
the day your account is closed will be processed, if
practicable.
Liquidation Requests: As part of your instructions to
withdraw from a P rogram, you may request us to
liquidate your securities. If you select or discontinue use
of an SMA strategy without consulting us, you are solely
responsible for that decision. We do not restrict your
access to the SMA strategy during the selection process or
thereafter.
We will liquidate the securities held in your Program
account if you specifically instruct us to do so when you
tell us to close your account. Liquidation of your
account will depend upon market conditions at the time
and, absent unusual circumstances, generally will be
complete, depending on market conditions, two to three
business days after instructions have been received by us.
However, certain managers may take longer to liquidate
securities for terminated accounts, including high yield
securities, convertible securities and other less liquid
securities.
Estate Administration Instructions: Upon our receipt
of notice of your death, we generally will cease
management of your individual Accounts without
liquidating the investments (except for assets that can be
held only in wrap fee advisory programs as explained in
the section titled Automatic Liquidation of Certain Assets
at Account Termination). Your account(s) will no longer
be enrolled in the Program while instructions from a court
appointed executor/ administrator regarding the
disposition of your assets is pending. However, Accounts
with joint or multiple owners, may in our discretion, remain
in the Programs for a limited period while we await
instructions from the surviving owner(s) or an appropriately
authorized person (e.g., regarding asset distribution or
account ownership changes). Additionally, for trust
accounts, the death, removal or resignation of a
trustee—including the settlor/trustee of a revocable living
trust—will not result in termination unless the substitute
fiduciary/trustee requests termination. For the MAC
program, we do not assume responsibility for notifying the
MAC SMA Manager of the client’s death and we do not
require the SMA Manager to follow any particular
procedures. Please note transactions in an account
maintained under the tax identification number of a
deceased individual may have tax consequences.
If we are unable to obtain an agency bid on small
bond or illiquid fixed-income positions, after a number of
attempts, we will seek to sell the position on a
principal basis if a bid is available. This will allow us to
comply with your liquidation request in an expeditious
manner.
Security sales will be executed free of commission charges.
Trade confirmations for liquidating transactions executed
on an agency basis (i.e., by a third-party on behalf of UBS)
will be sent to you monthly or “bulked” if you selected
that option for your account.
Program Fees for Closed Accounts:
Upon termination, a pro-rated refund of any prepaid fees
will be made or, if no fees have been paid, a pro-rated fee
will be charged. If you terminate your account prior to the
calculation of a quarterly fee, a pro-rated fee based on the
average daily balance for the days the account was enrolled
in the program will be charged. If you terminate the
account after the quarterly fee has been charged, a pro-
rated fee adjustment based on the average daily balance for
the period the account was enrolled in the program will be
assessed. If you provide liquidation instructions when you
terminate your Account, the refund will be processed
once liquidations are complete which is generally,
depending on market conditions, two to three business
days after receipt of your request.
Margin. For accounts with strategies that use margin, we
may, at our discretion, choose to cover all existing short
positions when you close your account. Those liquidations
will be executed in our capacity as broker-dealer and
creditor and may, as permitted by law, result in
executions on a principal basis in your Account.
If your Account includes securities with limited liquidity or
redemption schedules, such as alternative investments, we
may be unable to sell those securities upon your request.
When processing your liquidation request in such cases,
we will sell readily marketable and otherwise unrestricted
securities in your account, leaving any securities that we
are not able to sell in your account. Once the account is
closed, you may have to wait for specific liquidity
windows and process your liquidation request through
procedures that are specific to the illiquid investment
you own. In addition, an alternative investment fund
may hold back a portion of redemption proceeds,
usually in the range of 10%, to cover accrued
expenses, contingencies and liabilities.
Item 6. Portfolio Management Selection
and Evaluation
A. Alternative Investments Due Diligence,
Review and Approval and Allocation of
Investment Opportunities
Brokerage Relationship: You should note that
terminating your account from an Advisory Program will
end our investment Advisory relationship with you as it
pertains to that account and will cause your account to
be converted to and designated as a brokerage account
only. Your Investment Advisory Relationship Agreement
will no longer apply to that account and it will be
governed solely by the terms and conditions of your
brokerage account agreement.
Unified Global Alternatives (UGA) is a new business unit
established in January 2025 through a collaboration
between the Global Wealth Management and Asset
Management divisions of UBS.
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UGA combines the Global Alternatives Investment Solutions
teams within Global Wealth Management with Asset
Management’s Hedge Fund Solutions, Real Estate and
Private Markets Multi-Manager businesses along with their
respective sales and distribution support teams. UGA is
designed to serve the needs of clients from both divisions.
Municipals
Global
International
Convertible bonds
Long/short investing
Real estate investment trusts (REITs)
Preferred Securities
MLPs
UBS Financial Services Inc. the sponsor of the advisory
programs described in this Brochure, is part of the Global
Wealth Management (GWM) Division.
Prior to the creation of UGA, GWM (including UBS-FS)
managed an open architecture platform of alternative
investments, while the AM areas which are part of UGA,
structured and managed proprietary alternative investments
that could be offered to brokerage and advisory clients on
the UBS-FS Platform. AM funds underwent investment and
operational due diligence on an arm’s-length basis and the
respective business units operated separately without
common revenue targets. Not approving an AM fund for
the UBS-FS platform had no impact on the overall goals or
compensation of the GWM team.
Our Investment Manager Analysis Group conducts a
thorough review of each SMA Manager that participates
in our ACCESS, SWP, AAP, IC and MAC Researched
programs. The Investment Manager Analysis Group may
first identify a pool of potential candidates by using public
and proprietary databases and industry contacts of the
Investment Manager Analysis Group or others at UBS
(including Financial Advisors). We also consider those
investment managers who approach the Investment
Manager Analysis Group directly on an unsolicited basis.
General screens such as assets under management,
portfolio manager longevity, investment style, and risk-
adjusted performance are often used to narrow the initial
pool of candidates.
The creation of UGA gives rise to new conflicts of interest
as it brings together the formerly independent teams with a
common goal to grow the alternative investment franchise,
increase revenues and gain better value for clients. GWM
has delegated initial and ongoing due diligence
responsibilities, negotiation of placement agreements and
onboarding of alternatives investments for the GWM
platforms to UGA.
As of the date of this brochure, our selection procedures
include an examination of performance, performance
drivers, investment philosophy and process, and may
include interviews with portfolio managers, principals
and key staff members, a review of trading practices and
portfolio performance, and other criteria. We may also use
third parties to help gather and analyze information used
in the review process. We review SMA Managers on a
periodic basis to confirm and validate our earlier
conclusions. That process may include contact with the
portfolio managers and key staff members as well as
ongoing performance monitoring.
Some SMA Managers in turn, delegate their management
responsibilities to affiliated and non-affiliated sub-
advisors. All SMA strategies and associated strategies in
our programs and their sub-advisors, with the exception
of those managers categorized as Managed Accounts
Consulting (MAC) Eligible, are subject to the initial and
ongoing due diligence process.
To address the conflicts of interest, UGA has adopted
policies and procedures that require (1) the consistent and
objective application of due diligence requirements for all
funds approved for the GWM platforms; (2) revenue targets
for the business teams to be product type neutral so as to
not favor proprietary products vs. non-proprietary products;
and (3) the allocation of capacity and investment
opportunities among GWM and AM clients to be subject to
a fair and reasonable process that complies with fiduciary
obligations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in instances in
which the fund capacity allocated to UBS is limited (for
example, private markets), fiduciary portfolios will be given
priority access versus non-fiduciary accounts.
B. Selecting an SMA Manager; Our Investment
Manager Evaluation Process
Manager Research Process
We select investment managers and strategies to
participate in UBS programs in order to offer our clients
the choice among a range of investment styles and
products, such as:
Value
Growth
Growth and income
Income
Contrarian
Tactical asset allocation
Strategic asset allocation (through multi-style
accounts)
Our review process leverages resources of third party
research firms and data providers to gather and analyze
information regarding the SMA Managers and strategies.
The final review and decision to include the
Manager/Strategy in the UBS researched programs
continues to be conducted by the UBS Investment
Manager Analysis Group.
IMA Review of CIO Research Based Investment
Strategies. We may work with an established investment
manager, either third-party or affiliated within UBS, to
construct an investment strategy to fulfil a specific
investment objective. The strategy may be developed for
purposes of fulfilling a platform need or other demand,
such as the implementation of a UBS Chief Investment
Office (CIO) research theme. The research conducted for
UBS CIO based strategies will take into consideration the
CIO influence within the strategy. To the extent a strategy is
specifically based on UBS CIO content, a CIO model, or UBS
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Financial Services and UBS Asset Management which is
expected to be economically beneficial to both entities and
entails a multi-phase conversion to a Model Delivery
structure for many SMA strategies.
Strategic Asset Allocation Models (SAAs) we will not
conduct research on the CIO content or the Asset
Allocation process, as that research is conducted and
provided by UBS CIO or the UBS Wealth Management USA
Asset Allocation Committee, respectively. For example, to
the extent the strategy is based on SAAs or other sector
allocation guidance, the research would include focus on
the manager's security selection expertise. To the extent
that CIO provides guidance regarding specific security
selection in the strategy and the manager's goal is to
implement the CIO strategy primarily as published by CIO,
the research may be focused towards other aspects, such as
the manager’s execution and implementation expertise,
rather than security selection.
UBS Asset Management has extensive experience in
discretionary asset management. Acting as an Overlay
Manager within a Model Delivery structure, however,
represents a new and developing business line for UBS-AM.
UBS AM’s business plans, resources, trading practices and
organizational framework have been reviewed to confirm
their ability to provide the expected services in a manner
consistent with clients’ best interest. However, it is
important to note that this is a new business activity for
UBS AM and it does not yet have the same depth of
experience in overlay management as other entities with
more established practices, including the current third-party
Overlay Manager.
IMA Review of Models and Model Managers. We may
work with an established manager, either third-party or
affiliated within UBS, to construct an investment model
(Model Manager) to fulfill a specific investment objective. In
these instances, we also will work with an Overlay Manager
to develop a separately managed account (SMA) strategy
based on an investment model maintained by the Model
Manager. It is expected that the Overlay Manager will
generally follow the model, however, the Overlay Manager
will have ultimate discretion regarding selection and timing
of SMA strategy trades.
By selecting UBS Asset Management as Overlay Manager
we have a conflict because the fee paid to our affiliate as
Overlay Manager is less than that paid to the third-party
Overlay Manager resulting in a cost savings to UBS Financial
Services and a revenue increase to our affiliate UBS Asset
Management. The Overlay Fee paid to UBS Asset
Management is subject to breakpoints and decreases as
assets under management increase.
In addition, as part of the strategic initiative between the
entities, UBS Financial Services will pay UBS AM a reduced
fee for SMA Advantage strategies as compared to the fees
it pays third party SMA managers resulting in additional
cost savings to UBS-FS.
MAC Eligible Investment Strategies
We provide different levels of SMA Manager due diligence
and reviews in our MAC program. The level of due
diligence and review we undertake varies depending on
whether the Manager's strategy is considered MAC
Researched or MAC Eligible.
Research will be conducted on the Model Manager
investment strategy as well as the Overlay Manager
identified to construct the SMA strategy for our programs.
The Model Manager will sometimes utilize only their
proprietary products, such as mutual funds or exchange
trades funds, when selecting investments for the model.
The Model Manager receives compensation for investments
in their proprietary products and therefore has an incentive
to include them in their model(s). By doing so, the Model
Manager oftentimes is not considering alternative products
from other firms that may have features including cost and
fee structures that may be preferable as compared to the
Model Manager’s proprietary products (see Strategist
Models).
The Model Manager may also have trading or other policies
that favor the Model Manager’s proprietary products and
strategies they manage on a discretionary basis over the
SMA strategy on the UBS platform. The respective Form
ADV disclosure brochures for the Overlay Manager and the
Model Manager will provide additional important
information regarding these arrangements.
Conflicts Regarding UBS’s selection of Affiliated
Overlay Manager
The Strategist Models are currently managed by a third-
party Overlay Manager. In the first calendar quarter of
2026, we anticipate changing the Overlay Manager for
Strategist Models to our affiliate UBS Asset Management.
UBS Asset Management will also act as Overlay Manager to
implement the House View SMA strategies.
Unlike the MAC Researched universe of SMA Managers
strategies that are subject to the review process outlined
above, MAC Eligible strategies are used as an
accommodation for either newly recruited Financial
Advisors whose clients use managers not on our
researched list; or clients who wish to join the MAC
program and may want to retain a previously hired
manager's strategy not on the investment researched list
(unsolicited strategies). The Investment Manager Analysis
Group's review of MAC Eligible strategies is very limited
in scope and does not provide enough information for
us to express an opinion regarding the investment
capabilities of those strategies. The limited review is
performed once and provides a broad overview of the
manager’s organizational structure and history, together
with information about their assets under management,
net worth and regulatory record, and is not updated.
UBS does not make initial or ongoing
recommendations on MAC Eligible strategies to
existing and/or prospective clients.
UBS Financial Services Inc. and UBS Asset Management
both are wholly owned subsidiaries of UBS Group AG. This
change is the result of a strategic initiative between UBS
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class/style.
Selecting an SMA Manager
With the exception of MAC Eligible strategies (see above),
our SMA Programs, AAP and Unified Managed Accounts
Program offer you the portfolio management services of
a select, pre- screened group of SMA strategies, Model
Managers and Overlay Manager. Our role is to identify
managers that have been examined and deemed suitable
for your investment needs.
SMA Manager Searches. To help you select an SMA
Manager, at your request, we may provide information
from third party or proprietary databases regarding
different strategies. We do not verify or guarantee this
information, including past performance information,
which may not be calculated on a uniform or consistent
basis. Our inclusion of an SMA strategy in the database or
in a manager strategy search report is not an endorsement
or recommendation of that SMA strategy by us.
SMA Manager Terminations from our Researched List
and Program Offerings: We retain the authority to
remove any SMA Manager, Model Manager or Overlay
Manager or strategy from our programs and from the
researched list at any time. Circumstances under which
we may terminate or discontinue a manager or strategy
include (but are not limited to) persistent
underperformance, significant departure from the
Manager’s stated investment discipline, or material
changes in the Manager’s organization.
Your Financial Advisor will review the results of the Risk
Profile Questionnaire with you (in the MAC program,
your Financial Advisor will review with you the
information provided in your account application)—after
which, in ACCESS, MAC, IC and SWP, you will select your
SMA strategies for your accounts from a group of SMA
strategies and model portfolios approved for the SMA,
AAP and/or Unified Managed Accounts Program by us.
During your selection process, you have the option of
choosing managers who may or may not be affiliated
with us. In AAP, or if you have selected the POA for
Limited FA Discretion Services option in UBS-CAP or an
LPOA in IC, your Financial Advisor is authorized to
undertake these actions on your behalf.
If you participate in our ACCESS, MAC, AAP and
Strategic Wealth Portfolio programs, we will notify
you in advance if your SMA strategy or Model
strategy is terminated from the program and/or from
our researched list. In AAP, your Financial Advisor is
authorized to hire, change and remove SMA
strategies on your behalf. If you have selected the
POA for Limited FA Discretion Services option in
UBS-CAP or an LPOA in IC, your Financial Advisor is
authorized to hire, change and remove strategies in
the ACCESS and MAC Programs on your behalf.
While we offer a number of different investment
strategies for your wealth management needs, we do
not offer every investment manager or strategy available
in the marketplace. Instead, we provide you with access
to those managers who have been approved by our firm
and, in our professional judgment, are appropriate to
help you pursue your financial goals. We cannot
guarantee, however, that the managers presented will be
the best available managers either in the industry or the
best available managers among the managers included in
our firm-sponsored programs.
SMA Managers, Model Managers and Overlay Managers in
our Advisory programs are asked to contribute to our
overall training and education costs for Financial Advisors
in our managed accounts programs. Neither contribution
towards these educational expenses, nor lack thereof, is
considered as a factor in analyzing or determining
whether a Manager should be included or should remain
in our Advisory programs.
See ”Additional Sources of Compensation from SMA
Managers or Vendors Whose Products We May
Recommend to Our Advisory Clients Participation or
Interest in Client Transactions— Contributions to Training
and Education Expenses.”
Standards Used to Calculate Portfolio Manager
Performance.
If we decide, in our sole discretion, that circumstances
make a change necessary or appropriate, you authorize UBS
to delegate management discretion of your account to a
Model Manager or Overlay Manager and/or to remove or
replace your SMA, Model or Overlay Manager, for all or a
part of your ACCESS or SWP Account, and to hold the
existing assets in your Account until we receive instructions
from you. We will notify you in advance of any change in
your SMA manager, Model Manager or Overlay Manager
unless you have granted discretion to us to hire, fire and
change such strategies under the terms of UBS-CAP or IC.
Your continued acceptance of services under the Account
Agreement will constitute your approval and agreement of
any replacement SMA Manager, Overlay Manager or Model
Manager. In AAP your Financial Advisor can accept the
replacement strategy for the account, or change the
investments selected for the account and modify the Target
Allocation.
Performance Composites. We may make available
profiles of selected investment strategies that include past
performance information. Profiles are not available for
every Portfolio Manager, SMA Manager or strategy
available in the Programs.
We believe that composite performance information is
meaningful. Composites that we provide may be
prepared by us, or, in the case of SMA Managers, by the
Diversification. Unless the asset allocation or investment
strategy you selected is identified as a fully diversified
strategy (for example, diversified across all asset classes),
your investment in a particular strategy should only be
viewed as a portion of your overall portfolio. It should
not, however, be considered as a diversified asset
allocation plan either overall or within a single asset
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managers.
provide quarterly performance reviews for accounts
enrolled in IC, MAC-Eligible strategies and Options Overlay
Strategies). The performance reviews display the
performance of your Account, Portfolio Manager and/or
SMA Manager compared to certain indices. These
benchmarks are shown for informational purposes only.
For the PMP Program, we calculate a strategy’s composite
performance based on standards drawn from industry
sources—taking the following into account:
A return calculated using an asset weighted
methodology in PMP
Cash flows into and out of the accounts
Monthly valuations
Income accrued on individual fixed-income securities
For strategies that are billed based on the mandate amount,
the returns are calculated based on the net yield generated
in relation to the mandate amount and not the actual
account value.
The comparisons relate to the historical performance of
market indexes (e.g., S&P 500, Russell 1000 Value, etc.)
and not the performance of actual investments. Our
selection and use of benchmarks for comparison
purposes is not a promise or guarantee that your
Account will meet or exceed the stated benchmark. UBS
identifies benchmark references from among indexes for
which the firm has licensing rights and does not consider
the entire universe of potential indexes. The benchmarks
we use can differ from those listed in the prospectuses and
other offering or marketing materials used by the
funds/managers.
Please note that the investment strategy in your
Account(s) is not restricted to the securities in the
benchmark. Also, i ndexes are not available for direct
investment and represent an unmanaged universe of
securities that does not take into account advisory or
transaction fees, all of which will reduce overall return.
The performance reflected in the composite information
includes all accounts managed in the relevant style at
least one full calendar month for the PMP Program. We
eliminate accounts that impose restrictions. For this
reason, and because past performance is not indicative of
future results, you should not consider the performance
shown in the composite as representative of the
historical performance of the manager or the performance
you should expect in the future for either a restricted or
unrestricted account. Accounts may be excluded from
the composite if there appears to be a discrepancy in the
report or if they contain material client directed constraints.
For SMA Managers, we use the managers’ performance
information in strategy profile(s) and in investment
proposals for the ACCESS, AAP and SWP programs.
Strategy profiles for the MAC Researched universe of
managers are available upon request. We do not provide
strategy profiles for strategies that are available solely in the
IC Program. Details regarding the performance composites
and the sources of performance information are included
in the profiles we make available.
Benchmark Selection for Performance Evaluation
SMA Programs: We assign index benchmarks to those
SMA Managers that we have researched, based on our
understanding of their strategy, their investment style and
our research. Those benchmarks are used for researched
SMA Managers in ACCESS, AAP, MAC, IC and SWP. MAC
Eligible strategies are assigned broad equity, fixed
income, or a blend of both broad equity and fixed income
market indexes (e.g., S&P 500, Russell 1000 Value, etc.)
that are readily recognized, but cannot be used for direct
performance comparisons against your Accounts and
the SMA Manager’s investment strategy. We intend to
update the benchmarks for certain MAC eligible strategies
in or about the third quarter of 2026. We will notify
impacted clients when this update occurs.
The performance comparisons for SMA Managers may
differ from those presented by your SMA Managers in their
materials.
In the IC Program, your performance report may reflect an
additional benchmark, as selected by you in consultation
with your Financial Advisor.
While we believe that information provided by managers is
accurate, we do not independently verify or guarantee it.
While a manager's investment process for a strategy is
consistently applied across all UBS Programs where the
strategy is offered, performance results achieved in each
UBS Program will differ among programs, and from the
performance shown. In addition, we cannot assure you
that any performance information provided has been
calculated on a uniform or consistent basis. As such, the
performance shown should not be considered actual UBS
Program account performance and should not be relied
upon in making a decision to select a strategy or
continue to have an account managed in a strategy.
As with other investments, past performance does
not guarantee or indicate future results.
Performance Reviews of SMA Managers,
Portfolio Managers and Financial Advisors in
our Advisory Programs
Discretionary Programs: We also assign comparative
benchmarks to the strategies managed by Portfolio
Managers in PMP. In AAP, performance reviews will
illustrate a benchmark that is reflective of the account’s
Target Allocation.
Non-Discretionary Programs: Due to the non-
discretionary nature of the Strategic Advisor program,
performance reviews will also illustrate the historical
performance of certain broad equity and fixed-income
market indexes (e.g., S&P 500, Russell 1000 Value, etc.).
We provide annual performance reviews for Accounts in
our Programs whose assets are held at our firm (we
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Depending upon the composition of your portfolio and
your investment objectives, the broad market indexes
used with MAC Eligible strategies and i n Strategic
Advisor may not be an appropriate measure for
comparison purposes, and as such, are represented for
illustration only. Your portfolio holdings and performance
may vary significantly from the index.
Financial Advisors in our Non-Discretionary
Programs and SWP: Given the non-discretionary nature
of the PACE, Strategic Advisor and SWP programs, we
do not calculate, review or publish the performance of
individual Financial Advisors in those Programs. We
calculate the performance of your Accounts in those
Programs and provide those reviews to you on an annual
basis.
C. UBS or UBS Affiliates and Employees Acting as
In the PACE and SWP programs, performance reviews will
illustrate a benchmark that is reflective of your Target
Allocation.
Portfolio Managers.
UBS Affiliated Managers and UBS Financial Services
Inc. investment portfolios and research exceptions
for proprietary strategies.
We offer the services of UBS affiliated managers. We also
offer the services of Financial Advisors as portfolio
managers in PMP and AAP.
While we seek to apply the same review criteria to all
researched SMA managers available in our SMA,UMA and
AAP Programs, certain UBS affiliated strategies and UBS
discretionary investment portfolios may not have been
screened or approved as researched strategies at the time
they were initially included in the Programs.
SMA Managers in our SMA, Unified Managed
Account and AAP Programs: The performance of SMA
strategies is part of the ongoing due diligence performed
by the Investment Manager Analysis Group. Performance
for the SMA strategies is calculated as described above.
We do not review or evaluate performance for MAC
Eligible strategies.
The standards applied to the performance review of
third party managers varies significantly from the
review of performance applicable to Financial
Advisors in the Portfolio Management Program.
Those differences can result in situations in which an
SMA Manager is placed on hold or terminated from
participating in our Programs, while Financial
Advisors in the PMP Program remain available for
investment. The different standards of review create
a conflict of interest in our recommendation of the
strategies managed by our Financial Advisors.
For example, for our discretionary investment portfolios,
while the Firm itself would satisfy the general research
screens, an investment portfolio on its own, may fail to
meet several research screens, including: total assets under
management, length of a performance track record with
client assets, and a requirement of having a minimum
number of accounts that are normally imposed on third-
party managers. In these cases, however, we may either
research these managers subsequent to being included in
our SMA, UMA and AAP Programs or we may monitor
them periodically to ensure that they meet specific
criteria.
The manager research process described above does
not apply to our Financial Advisors participating in
our Advisory Programs, including AAP and the PMP
Program Portfolio Managers or the Portfolio
Managers to the House View Portfolios.
To the extent PMP Portfolio Managers will promote a PMP
strategy as sustainable (see “Important information about
sustainable investments” section below), the Investment
Manager Analysis (IMA) group conducts a limited review of
the strategy solely to determine whether it meets our
standards and criteria for sustainable investments.
Limiting Availability of Certain Products. UBSFS, in its
discretion, may limit the availability of particular mutual
funds, ETFs, closed end funds, UITs and other registered
investment companies (“Funds”), where additional
investments may adversely impact the ability of one or more
of our affiliates to trade with such Funds due to regulatory
restrictions. In these circumstances, such Funds will be
placed on “hold”, thereby restricting additional purchases
of such Funds in Discretionary Program accounts, as well as
SMA strategies managed by UBS Asset Management as
Overlay Manager. A different Fund will then be selected for
investment in order to increase exposure to a particular
strategy or asset class for such accounts. These limitations
cause a conflict of interest because UBSFS is taking into
consideration the potential impact on trading relationships
and business of its affiliates in making decisions on the
availability of investments in discretionary programs. UBSFS
mitigates this conflict by ensuring the availability of
alternative Funds that can provide exposure similar to the
initial Fund where additional purchases were restricted.
Portfolio Managers in the PMP Programs: On a
quarterly basis, local branch management reviews PMP
account performance and risk as compared to its assigned
benchmark.
Financial Advisors in the AAP Program: We do not
calculate, review or publish the performance of individual
Financial Advisors in AAP. We calculate the performance
of your Account in the AAP Program and provide those
reviews to you on an annual basis.
Education and Business Standards for Financial
Advisors Participating in Our Advisory Programs.
Our Financial Advisors can participate in our Advisory
Programs in a variety of ways:
They can assist clients in the selection of SMA strategies
in ACCESS, MAC, SWP, and IC non-discretionary Programs
or select strategies on clients’ behalf in AAP and the
discretionary version of IC.
They can manage assets on a discretionary basis in the
PMP, AAP and IC Programs.
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They can assist clients with the development of asset
allocations offered in the Advisory Programs, or create an
asset allocation on clients’ behalf in AAP.
They can recommend specific securities on a non-
discretionary basis in PACE, Strategic Advisor and the
Non-Discretionary Assets in SWP.
certain asset thresholds, and hold either the Chartered
Financial Analyst designation, the Certified Portfolio
Manager designation, or have completed the firm’s PMP’s
Portfolio Management Training requirement. These
requirements are waived under certain circumstances
including recruitment situations where a waiver of the
educational requirement is granted if the Financial
Advisor has approved portfolio management credentials
from a major competitor firm or relevant professional
experience.
Generally, we require our personnel who provide
investment Advisory services to clients to have a college
degree or securities industry experience.
AAP: AAP financial advisors must complete the AAP
Portfolio Management Training requirement prior to using
the program. These requirements are waived for existing
PMP Portfolio Managers, Financial Advisors with the CIMA
or CFA designations, or under certain circumstances
including recruitment situations where a waiver of the
educational requirement is granted if the Financial Advisor
has approved credentials from a major competitor firm or
relevant professional experience.
Most of our Financial Advisors are registered as broker-
dealer and investment adviser representatives. With the
exception of the PMP, AAP and IC Programs, we do not
impose special requirements such as education or
qualification requirements (other than the required
registrations) for Financial Advisors who participate in our
Programs. Some Programs require that Financial Advisors
fulfill certain internal training requirements in order to
undertake certain activities. In addition, all FAs are
required to complete a mandatory web-based training
course on UBS Advisory Solutions in order to familiarize
them with the firm's advisory offerings, as well as some of
the key risks associated with the business.
We will provide to you a Brochure Supplement which
includes information regarding your Financial Advisor’s
education, business experience, disciplinary history,
outside business activities, their compensation and
supervision. You may also obtain information about your
Financial Advisor, their licenses, educational background,
employment history, and if they have had any problems
with regulators or received serious complaints from
investors through the FINRA BrokerCheck service available
from FINRA at http://www.finra.org or from the Securities
and Exchange Commission at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
You can also contact your state securities regulator
through the North American Securities Administrators
Association‘s website at http://www.nasaa.org and request
information about our firm and your Financial Advisor.
IC Institutional Consultant Nomination Criteria.
Financial Advisors who provide Institutional Consulting
services are given UBS firm designations as either
Institutional Consultants or Senior Institutional Consultants.
Senior Institutional Consultants and Institutional
Consultants are typically required to have at least five years
of industry experience and meet certain client asset
thresholds at UBS. Senior Institutional Consultants have
either the CIMA3 designation from the Investments &
Wealth Institute or the CFA4 designation from the CFA
Institute, while Institutional Consultants have either the
CIMA, the CFA, or both the Investment Management
Essentials certification and the Endowment and Foundation
Consultant certification, both of which are issued by
Investments and Wealth Institute (IWI). Waivers of
the education requirements may be granted for Financial
Advisors who have sufficient industry experience. The
timeframe to meet the requirements may be extended
under certain circumstances including recruitment
situations. Certain Financial Advisors holding other firm
designations may also provide institutional consulting
services.
You may receive Brochure Supplements and other
disclosure documents for your SMA, Model or Overlay
Managers and their investment management personnel
from us, or directly from the Manager.
Portfolio Manager Nomination Criteria for the PMP,
AAP and IC Programs.
Financial Advisors are nominated for participation in the
PMP, AAP and IC Programs by members of their Branch
management team. The respective Program Management
team reviews each nomination and ensures applicants meet
minimum stated criteria before being admitted to the
Programs.
Recommendation of Affiliated/proprietary SMA,
Model or Overlay Managers, Securities and
Investments: We may, after a review of your investment
needs and available options, recommend, or in our
Discretionary Programs select, retain or purchase on your
behalf, affiliated/proprietary money managers or
securities. Affiliated/proprietary managers are not subject to
the same research standards as third-party managers.
Recommending or selecting proprietary or affiliated
products and managers raises a conflict of interest,
because retaining those entities or purchasing those
securities will result in increased compensation to UBS
and/or a UBS affiliate. If you or we select SMA
strategies, funds, products or other investment vehicles
that are managed or sponsored by us or our affiliates,
PMP Program: Applicants are generally required to have
at least f i v e years of industry experience (for PMP), meet
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CFA Institute.
3 CIMA® is a registered certification mark of the Investments & Wealth
Institute in the United States of America and worldwide.
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the management fees will be payable to UBS and/or the
affiliated entities. Your Account’s actual investment return
will be reduced by those fees, plus any related expenses
and the Program Fees. Please review the applicable
prospectus and offering documents carefully for a
detailed description of the additional fees associated with
these products.
We address the conflicts of interest presented by the
recommendation of affiliated managers and application
of different research standards by disclosing our practices
to you to ensure you make fully informed decisions in
your selection of investment strategies and Investment
Advisory Programs.
See “Item 4. Services, Fees and Compensation
defined contribution retirement plans for an asset- based,
or fixed fee, or a combination thereof. Services may
include, but are not limited to, helping a client establish or
amend investment policies and objectives; assistance
determining the number and type of investment
alternatives to be offered to plan participants; developing
criteria to select and evaluate service providers; providing
performance evaluations; and providing education
consulting, which can include a variety of educational
seminars with subjects such as investing, saving for
retirement, distribution planning and transition, and
enrollment seminars. Unless a discretionary mandate is
agreed to, all investment decisions are made by the client.
For more information, please discuss with your Financial
Advisor and request the Form ADV Disclosure Brochure for
our Retirement Plan Consulting Services and Retirement
Plan Guided Solutions programs.
—Advisory Programs— Compensation to Financial
Advisors and UBS Portfolio Managers in Our
Discretionary Programs”
3. How we tailor accounts for clients.
D. Advisory Business
1. Corporate Structure
UBS Financial Services Inc. was organized as a Delaware
corporation on June 30, 1969. UBS Financial Services Inc.
became a registered investment adviser on January 22,
1971. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of UBS Americas Inc.,
a Delaware corporation. UBS Americas Inc. is a wholly
owned subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, which in
turn is a wholly owned subsidiary of UBS AG, a Swiss
stock corporation whose business purpose is the operation
of a bank, with a scope of operations extending to all types
of banking, financial, advisory, trading and service activities
in Switzerland and abroad. UBS AG is in turn a wholly
owned subsidiary of UBS Group AG, the holding company
of the UBS Group.
2. Advisory Services
The advisory services we offer are described in “Item 4.
Services, Fees and Compensation
We tailor Advisory accounts to the specific investment
objectives, risk tolerance and investment preferences of our
clients in the following ways:
Investment strategies offered in our PMP program, MAC
Researched and ACCESS programs are assigned a risk
category rating. The responses to Questionnaires in each
of these Programs are used to determine an appropriate
manager or strategy that aligns to the client's stated risk
tolerance. The risk category ratings were developed to
approximate investor expectations of risk and reward, and
to reflect the preferences of a range of investors from
conservative to aggre
ssive. Investment strategies within a particular risk
category may employ a variety of investment approaches
but are expected to share similar return and volatility
characteristics over the long term. There can be no
assurance that the stated investment objectives of the
investment strategies will be realized.
Non-Discretionary, Unified Managed Accounts Program
and AAP: Our asset allocations are based on a
proprietary process which offers several possible asset
allocation models. As in the case of our other Programs,
a client’s responses to their Program Questionnaire are
used to determine an appropriate asset allocation. Clients
with the advice of their Financial Advisors in Non-
Discretionary Programs and Unified Managed Accounts
Program, may tailor their allocations to their needs from
the recommended asset allocation as long as they are
within the internally determined risk bands.
Financial Advisors in AAP establish an asset allocation
aligned with the internally determined risk bands based on
the client’s risk profile.
of this brochure. We also offer:
Financial Planning Services: We offer financial planning
for a fee as an investment advisory service. These services
are separate and distinct from our brokerage services and
other investment advisory services. Our Financial Planning
Services are tailored to each client to provide a
comprehensive review of client goals and financial
planning topics, which may vary based on a client’s level
of wealth and the complexity of their planning needs:
Our financial planning services do not include initial or
ongoing advice regarding specific securities or other
investments, or implementation of the financial plan. For
more information, please discuss with your Financial
Advisor and request the Form ADV Disclosure Brochure
for our Financial Planning Services.
We may change, at our sole discretion, the number and
types of asset allocation models offered in our Programs.
To better personalize the investment strategy selected,
clients in Programs with SMA Managers and in
Discretionary Programs may impose reasonable investment
restrictions on the management of their accounts. (See
“Item 5. Account Requirements and Types of Clients—
Retirement Plan Consulting Services and Retirement
Plan Guided Solutions. We offer advisory services to
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Investment Restrictions & Investment Policy Statements”
above.)
Risk measurement analysis
Performance analysis
4. Performance Fees and Side by Side
- Credit analysis
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- Other information that may affect the economy
Management
or securities prices
We offer our own portfolio management services and
those of our Financial Advisors in our Portfolio
Management Program and Advisor Allocation Program.
Research can be received through various channels,
including:
- Written reports
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Telephone contacts and personal meetings with
research analysts
Economists
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- Government representatives
- Corporate and industry spokespersons
Financial Advisors in the PMP and AAP Programs may
also have clients with accounts in brokerage or other
Advisory programs. The services and management of
those accounts differ. Due to the discretionary nature of
the PMP and AAP Programs, Financial Advisors in these
programs should place transactions for their discretionary
clients’ accounts prior to soliciting the same securities in
their non-discretionary advisory and brokerage clients’
accounts. PMP and AAP Financial Advisors are also subject
to an internal personal trading policy.
We may receive research, model portfolios and asset
allocation services generated by UBS, UBS affiliates,
third parties, by or through brokers or dealers or
investment advisers, including research, model portfolios
and asset allocation advice purchased through economic
arrangements with such parties.
UBS Financial Services Inc. does not impose performance
fees in our wrap fee advisory programs. UBS Financial
Services does not serve as investment manager to hedge
funds, private equity or similar types of investment
vehicles. However, as a distributor of alternative
investments, including hedge funds and fund of funds,
UBS receives a portion of the performance fees charged
by the investment adviser to those funds. Financial
Advisors who sell those alternative investments, including
those investments held in Advisory accounts, receive a
portion of those fees.
Our Investment Advisory services generally rely on a
variety of fundamental, technical, quantitative and
statistical tools and valuation methodologies. As a result
of these different methodologies employed, technical or
quantitative research recommendations may differ from,
or be inconsistent with, fundamental opinions for the
same security. We may use computer technology to
more readily display these factors and to create asset
allocation recommendations. Personnel involved in
providing Investment Advisory services may have access
to specialists or other information for all major industry
groups.
5. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies
and Risk of Loss
There are two sources of UBS research. One source is
written by the Chief Investment Office (“CIO”). CIO is part
of the UBS Global Wealth Management business group
whose primary business focus is individual investors. UBS
Financial Services, Inc. is part of Global Wealth
Management.
All investments carry the risk of loss. Please review the
documents, profiles and investment proposals we provide
to you when you establish accounts in the Programs for
a description of the specific risks associated with the
investment strategy you selected.
We obtain information from various sources, including:
Financial publications
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- Company press releases and securities filings
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The second source of research is published by UBS Global
Research. UBS Global Research is part of UBS Securities LLC,
and its primary business focus is institutional investors.
Because both sources of research reflect the different
assumptions, views, and analytical methods of the analysts
who prepared them, there may be a difference of opinions
between CIO and Investment Bank Research.
Research and due diligence material prepared by UBS
Financial Services Inc., our affiliates and third parties
Rating or timing services
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Regulatory and self-regulatory reports
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Third party data providers and research consultants
- Outside consultants, experts and other professionals
- Other public sources
In addition, we receive a broad range of research and
information about the following:
The economy
Industries
Statistical information
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- Groups of securities and individual companies
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- Market data
- Accounting and tax law interpretations
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Political developments
In order to manage potential client and Financial Advisor
confusion, CIO Research cannot rate a stock as Most
Preferred (the CIO rating equivalent of a “buy” rating) if the
Investment Bank has a “sell” rating on the security, or as a
Least Preferred if the security is rated a “buy” by the
Investment Bank. In those situations, CIO may adjust its
rating or discontinue coverage.
Equity Preference Lists or portfolio lists published by CIO,
which are sometimes offered into advisory programs as
models or separately managed accounts, are subject to
these restrictions. The application of this policy may affect
the security selection process for products which rely on
CIO equity research.
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objectives or outcomes. Although we serve as a distributor
of sustainable investment strategies, we do not review every
product to determine consistency with our standards for
sustainable investing, nor do all products that we make
available align with our approach. Notably, not all strategies
that use terms or labels related to sustainable investing,
impact, or related themes are classified as sustainable by
UBS.
The conflict of interest created by this policy is managed by
the Regulation AC requirement that each research analyst
primarily responsible for the content of a research report, in
whole or in part, certifies that with respect to each security
or issuer that the analyst covered in the report: (1) all of the
views expressed accurately reflect his or her personal views
about those securities or issuers; and (2) no part of his or
her compensation was, is, or will be, directly or indirectly,
related to the specific recommendations or views expressed
by that research analyst in the research report.
Our Financial Advisors and clients have access to CIO
research. As a result, we expect that product areas in UBS
Financial Services Inc. will incorporate insights and
economic perspectives of CIO, where appropriate, in their
products and services.
The various research content available through UBS does
not take into account the unique investment objectives,
financial situation, or particular needs of any specific
individual investor.
For researched SMA strategies and certain actively managed
ETFs and mutual funds, our Investment Manager Analysis
(IMA) group classifies investment strategies as sustainable if
they meet our review standards and requirements.
Managers may have their own standards for determining
sustainability. Strategies are subject to re-review by IMA
and the classification of a strategy as sustainable or not
sustainable according to UBS’s parameters, is subject to
change. The sustainable classification is only one
component of the IMA review process, and a change to a
classification will not necessarily impact the ongoing
availability of a strategy. Although we notify clients when a
separately managed account strategy is no longer available
on the platform or through SMA Advantage, we do not
communicate changes to our sustainability classifications
directly to clients. Speak to your Financial Advisor for more
information about UBS’s approach and IMA’s classification
process, or for assistance identifying specific products that
we have reviewed and determined to be consistent with
our standards for sustainable investing.
IMA Select Strategies
Investments available in our Advisory Programs are subject
to varying degrees of due diligence (e.g. quantitative and/or
qualitative) and depth of research. For example, the
Investment Manager Analysis Group conducts enhanced
research on a select group of SMA strategies and actively
managed mutual funds and ETFs (“Select Strategies”) that
is made available to UBS Financial Advisors. These Select
Strategies represent a selection of investment strategies
covering various categories and investment philosophies.
The Select Strategies research is made available for internal
use only and can be, but is not required to be, used as a
resource by Financial Advisors when recommending SMAs,
ETFs and mutual funds to clients. The Select Strategies
research is updated periodically. Financial Advisors have
access to various resources to review and select the
investments and managers they recommend to clients. As
such, the SMAs, ETFs and mutual funds in which you invest
may or may not be Select Strategies.
We will not notify you if the SMA or investment you
select is on one of these Lists initially or if it is removed
after you invest.
It is also important to know that sustainable investments
across geographies and styles approach the integration of
environmental, social and governance factors and other
sustainability considerations and incorporate the findings in
a variety of ways. Sustainable investing-related strategies
may or may not result in favorable investment performance
and the strategy may forego favorable market opportunities
in order to adhere to sustainable investing-related strategies
or mandates. Issuers may not necessarily meet high
performance standards on all aspects of sustainability
considerations. In addition, there is no guarantee that a
product’s sustainable investing-related strategy will be
successful. Companies, as well as related investment
strategies, face increasing risks associated with different
and evolving industry and regulatory standards as well as
public sentiment toward sustainable and diversity
approaches; these risks include, but are not limited to,
becoming the subject of investigations and enforcement
actions, litigation, public boycott, and reputational harm.
Discretionary programs
Important information about sustainable
investments:
Various products and services use terms or labels related
to sustainable investments. However, industry standards
and terminology related to sustainable investments will
differ and are evolving. You should carefully review the
offering materials to understand how a particular product
or strategy approaches sustainable investing and if the
approach aligns with your goals and objectives.
UBS Portfolio Managers in our Discretionary Programs
and Financial Advisors in AAP use a variety of research
sources in making their investment decisions for your
account, including research issued by the firm, UBS
affiliates and independent sources.
UBS Portfolio Managers are not required to follow
the firm or UBS issued research except in limited
circumstances and may, in their discretion, take
positions for your account that contradict the
At UBS Financial Services Inc., we continue to maintain and
evolve our own standards and framework for sustainable
investing. Furthermore, products classified as ‘sustainable
investments’ by UBS due diligence teams are based on UBS’s
own Sustainable Investing framework, and do not imply
conformity with other definitions or interpretations of
'sustainable investing.' We believe sustainable investment
strategies should have an explicit focus on sustainability
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research issued by UBS and its affiliates.
areas or divisions of UBS as a result of using different
assumptions and/or criteria.
SMA, Model and Overlay Managers
The CMAs have two sets of return assumptions, designed
for different investment time horizons, but a single set of
risk assumptions. The “strategic” return assumptions are
used for investing over one full economic cycle, whereas
the “equilibrium” returns have an investment horizon of
multiple economic cycles. The strategic returns have
multiple uses, including developing Strategic Asset
Allocations, custom portfolio analysis, and risk monitoring.
The equilibrium CMAs are used for long term planning
purposes and financial planning purposes, and can be
used under certain circumstances with institutional clients.
Managers in our Advisory programs are not required to
use UBS research as the source of their investment
decisions. Managers participating in our ACCESS, MAC,
AAP and SWP programs may utilize various
fundamental, technical, quantitative or statistical
research, tools and valuation methodologies in order
to determine which securities to purchase for your
program accounts. They may rely on their proprietary
research, and/or they may receive research from a
variety of sources, including UBS or one of our
affiliates, as part of their investment process. Any
research that we or one of our affiliates may provide to
a Manager is separate and apart from our Advisory
Programs and does not affect or otherwise limit the
manager’s discretionary investment responsibility for your
program account. You should be aware that we or
our affiliates (or employees thereof) may have
conflicts of interest in connection with the
research reports we publish. UBS and its affiliates (or
any of our employees) may happen to fall into any one
of these categories, which could potentially create a
conflict of interest:
• Holding long or short positions in a specific
security being researched
• Deal as principal or agent in a specific security
being researched
UBS periodically reviews the economic or market
conditions or other general investment considerations
that it believes may impact the capital market
assumptions. The capital market assumptions may
change from time to time at the discretion of UBS. UBS
has changed its risk and return assumptions in the past
and may do so in the future. We will not provide you
with an updated investment proposal automatically
based upon changes to these or other underlying
assumptions, but you may request an updated proposal
from your Financial Advisor. Changes in the
assumptions may affect your Target Allocation on the
broad asset class, subclass or style level. We may also add
or remove asset classes, subclasses and styles from our
allocation methodology at any time. We will send you a
written notice in the event that changes in our capital
market assumptions result in a change to your Target
Allocation. It is important to note that changes to your
Target Allocation may result in tax consequences to
you. Please consult your tax advisor if this occurs.
• May provide Advisory or other services to an issuer
or their affiliate that is covered in research reports
issued by CIO Americas Wealth Management (“CIO
A WM”) and/or INV Research
CIO A WM and INV analyst compensation is not based
on investment banking, sales and trading or principal
trading revenues, however, their compensation may
relate to the revenues of UBS business groups as a
whole, of which investment banking, sales and trading
and principal trading are a part.
Financial Advisors also have access to proprietary
models covering equities, fixed income, mutual funds
and municipal securities developed by our various
business areas.
The CMAs are not guaranteed, do not represent the
risk or return of a particular security, investment,
portfolio or strategy, and do not take into
consideration the fees, costs or charges associated
with any particular product, investment, portfolio or
strategy. Actual performance can differ, perhaps
significantly, from these CMAs. In addition, UBS
employs a variety of asset allocation models and tools. As
a result, our modeling outside of the programs may
vary depending upon the asset allocation model,
amount invested and software program used for analysis.
Our Proprietary Asset Allocations
6. Voting of Client Securities (Proxy Voting)
You may delegate proxy voting and corporate action
authority to a third party for your assets in PMP
AAP, and those invested in Manager Traded SMA Strategies
or Model Delivery Strategies in ACCESS, SWP, AAP, UBS
CAP, IC and MAC Programs (only Manager Traded
Strategies are available in MAC). The delegation and
persons authorized to act on your behalf will differ
depending on the Program and the SMA strategy selected
as described below.
By signing the Application and Agreement, you designate
Our asset allocations are based on a proprietary
methodology. In developing those allocations, UBS
considers asset class risk and return results that are
based on estimated forward-looking return and risk
(measured by standard deviation) assumptions (“capital
market assumptions” or "CMAs"). These CMAs are also
based on UBS proprietary research, with the development
process including a review of a variety of factors, such as
the return, risk, correlations and historical performance
of various asset classes, inflation and risk premium. These
CMAs are vetted and approved by the UBS Wealth
Management USA Asset Allocation Committee and may
differ or be contrary to those established by other business
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(as relevant given your Advisory Program and SMA Strategy
selection):
1. For PMP and the FA-Discretionary Sub-accounts in
AAP:
Proxies: Institutional Shareholder Services
Corporate Actions: You retain responsibility for
these matters.
2. Manager Traded Strategies:
Proxies: Your SMA Manager
Corporate Actions: Your SMA Manager
Proxy Voting Policies; Additional Information about
ISS:
For Discretionary Programs and SMA accounts/sub-
accounts, if you designate Institutional Shareholder Services
Inc. (ISS) or SMA/Overlay Manager, or you separately
engage another party to vote proxies on your behalf (a
“Proxy Voting Agent”), the Proxy Voting Agent will serve as
your agent and attorney-in-fact to receive and vote all
proxy and will be responsible for voting on matters
requiring a proxy vote for the securities held in your
Account/sub-account in accordance with its proxy voting
guidelines or, if applicable, other proxy voting guidelines to
which you and your Proxy Voting Agent agree.
ISS is a proxy voting service we have engaged and made
available to you. UBS will pay ISS fees and expenses related to
proxy services, but not those of any separate Proxy Voting
Agent you engage. UBS reserves the right, at our discretion
and in accordance with the Advisory Relationship Agreement,
to designate a different independent Proxy Voting Agent to
act as your agent and attorney-in-fact to vote proxies for your
Account and to pay for such proxy service-related fees and
expenses.
3. Model Delivery Strategies with UBS AM as Overlay:
Proxies: Institutional Shareholder Services
Corporate Actions: Your Model Manager will
make decisions on your behalf and direct UBS AM
to implement them, or, if you are invested in the
House View Signature and House View Global
Selections Models, you designate and authorize
UBS AM (in its capacity as Overlay Manager) to
make decisions on your behalf as it pertains to
corporate actions for the equity and fixed income
securities in the UBS AM SMAs included in the
House View Signature and House View Global
Selections Models. Decisions for corporate
actions pertaining to mutual funds and ETFs in
strategies where UBS FS is Model Manager
remain your responsibility.
4. Model Delivery Strategies with Vestmark Advisory
Solutions (VAS) as Overlay Manager
Copies of ISS' proxy voting policies and procedures as well
as those of your SMA or Overlay Managers are available to
you upon your request. You may also request specific
information as to how proxies for your securities were
voted. Some of the information, format, and period
covered by the proxy reports will vary depending on the
individual investment manager’s policies and procedures.
Please contact your Financial Advisor regarding your
requests.
Proxies: VAS
Corporate Actions: Your Model Manager will make
decisions on your behalf and direct VAS to
implement them.
When you delegate proxy voting authority to ISS, ISS will
vote proxies based on its Benchmark U.S. Voting
Guidelines. If assets are not custodied at UBS (DVP
accounts), proxy materials are sent to the clients and clients
are responsible for voting proxies for these assets.
You may provide different instructions for specific
accounts, and YOU MAY CHANGE YOUR PREFERENCES
AT ANY TIME BY NOTIFYING US IN WRITING
A summary of ISS' Proxy Voting Guidelines and the
complete Proxy Voting Guidelines Benchmark Policy
Recommendations are available at
ubs.com/advisorydisclosures. ISS reviews its voting policies
annually and publishes updates around the fourth quarter
of each year. Updated policies apply to meetings beginning
February 1 of the following year. ISS may also make and
publish interim voting policy changes from time to time.
Information regarding voting policy updates, as well as
other information about ISS are available on the ISS website
at issgovernance.com/policy-gateway/voting-policies.
You may not delegate proxy voting authority to UBS
or any of its employees, or to UBS Asset Management
when it is the Overlay Manager for Model Delivery
strategies. Neither your Financial Advisor nor UBS
(nor UBS Asset Management when it is the Overlay
Manager for Model Delivery strategies) will exercise
voting discretion, have input or provide any advice
regarding voting decisions made on your behalf for
the securities held in our Programs or assets you hold
at UBS or at other financial institutions.
ISS' Form ADV Part 2A is also available at
ubs.com/advisorydisclosures. The ADV includes a
description of the different services ISS provides, its
corporate structure, and potential conflicts of interest (and
how they are addressed), including business relationships
between ISS (or its parent company) and companies on
which ISS provides proxy voting advice pursuant to its proxy
voting guidelines services. All of the referenced ISS related
documents are also available from your Financial Advisor.
Proxy Voting / Limitations of our Authority: UBS FS
and its Financial Advisors have no authority, direct or
implicit, and accept no responsibility for taking any action
or rendering any advice with respect to the voting of
proxies related to securities held in your Accounts. UBS’s
obligations with respect to any such solicitation are limited
exclusively to forwarding, within a reasonable period of
time, to your SMA/Overlay Managers or ISS any materials or
other information received by us with respect to such
solicitation.
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ISS will not vote in the following circumstances: (a) the
securities are no longer held in your Account; (b) assets are
not held at UBS; or (c) the proxy or other relevant
materials are not received by ISS in sufficient time to allow
an appropriate analysis or to allow a vote to be cast by the
voting deadline. In addition, ISS generally does not make
recommendations, and will not vote proxies or file claims in
respect to bankruptcies and class actions, limited
partnership or bond issues, preferred stock, and certain
foreign securities, if voting may cause the sale of the
security to be prohibited under foreign law for a period of
time, usually the time between the record and meeting
dates (“share blocking”). Also, ISS will not vote or advise
you on other corporate actions, like tender offers, which
do not require a proxy or are not solicited via a proxy.
Those materials will be forwarded to you. We will use
commercially reasonable efforts to notify you of such
matters, as applicable. Neither we nor your Financial
Advisor will be authorized to respond to such notices
or correspondence or advise you on actions you
should take.
Class Actions, Bankruptcies and Other Maters:
Your proxy-related preferences do not apply to class action
lawsuits, legal proceedings and bankruptcy proceedings
involving an issuer whose equity or debt securities a re
held in your Accounts, even if you delegated proxy voting
authority to ISS or your SMA/Overlay Manager.
Correspondence related to such lawsuits will be mailed
to you directly and will be your responsibility (except as
noted below regarding class action claims filing service).
Neither UBS, the SMA Manager, nor your Financial
Advisor will respond to such correspondence. None of
UBS, your Financial Advisor, ISS, or the
SMA/Overlay/Model Manager, will respond to such
correspondence, file claims on your behalf, or provide
any advice about such matters.
eligible clients must sign a separate enrollment agreement
and appoint FRT as their agent for class action purposes.
Neither UBS nor FRT provides legal advice. When clients are
enrolled in the service, FRT will monitor the client’s eligibility
to participate in covered lawsuits and will automatically file
claims with administrators. Any recoveries are paid to UBS
and credited to client accounts. Clients are not charged for
this service; the fee is paid for by UBS. This service is not
part of our advisory programs and we do not act in an
advisory capacity when making this service available to you.
Securities of Non-US Issuers: If your Account contains
securities issued by a non-US issuer, unless you, your SMA
Manager or the issuer have made other arrangements with
us specifically with regard to such securities, or to the
extent required by applicable law, we are not obligated to
distribute issuer communications to you or your Proxy
Voting Agent (including your SMA Manager or ISS).
Pursuant to the Shareholder Rights Directive II (Directive EU
2017/828), and the related Implementing Regulation and
national laws (together, “SRD II”), UBS, in its capacity as an
intermediary, may be required to distribute communications
from issuers that have their registered office in an EEA
member state and the shares of which are admitted to
trading on a regulated market situated or operating within
an EEA member state. UBS may distribute such
communication and facilitate the exercise of certain
shareholder rights, including the right to participate and
vote in general meetings of such issuers, through a third
party service provider. If you hold securities covered by SRD
II, you will need to enroll in our e-delivery service for
shareholder communications to ensure you receive
information about upcoming meetings and have access to
our proxy voting service. Under SRD II, we may also provide
information to these issuers regarding the identity of
shareholders of their securities in response to a valid
request by that issuer. UBS will have no liability to you for
actions taken, or not taken, by UBS or its agents in good
faith and intended to comply with any provisions of SRD II.
UBS-CAP and IC: Proxy voting for Advisory Accounts
enrolled in UBS-CAP or IC will vary based on the terms of
the Advisory Program(s) selected. In IC Wrap Accounts,
you retain the right and obligation to vote any proxies or
corporate actions, like tender offers, relating to mutual
funds, exchange traded funds or alternative investment
funds held in your IC Wrap Account. For SMA managers in
IC Wrap Accounts, you delegate proxy voting authority to
the investment manager, unless you change or cancel these
instructions.
Proxy Voting in our Capacity as a Broker-Dealer:
Except for ERISA Plans and Individual Retirement
Accounts, if we forward proxy materials to you or your
SMA Manager, as applicable given the Program you
selected, but we do not receive voting instructions from
you (or from your SMA Manager) within the designated
time frame, we will, in our capacity as a broker-dealer
vote these uninstructed shares in proportion to the voting
instructions we have received from our clients, excluding
ERISA Plans and IRAs, on “routine” ballot items under
the rules of the New York Stock Exchange, or as
otherwise permitted under such rules. We may in some
circumstances decide not to vote the uninstructed shares,
however, upon request from an issuer or other party or
where casting a vote as described above would have the
unintended consequence of impacting the voting results
on “non-routine” ballot items.
PACE; Strategic Advisor; SWP Non-Discretionary
Assets; UBS-CAP Alternative Investments: You
expressly retain the right and obligations to vote any
proxies and corporate actions relating to the securities held
in your PACE and Strategic Advisor Accounts, as well as
for your SWP Non-Discretionary Assets, a nd alternative
investments in UBS-CAP but you may delegate these rights
and obligations to a properly authorized agent.
Fees related to shareholder communications: UBS
outsources production and delivery of shareholder
communications, including proxies, to a third party. The
third party charges issuers standard industry fees on our
behalf to recover costs related to production and
Securities Class Action Claims Filing Service: Financial
Recovery Technologies LLC (FRT), an unaffiliated third-party
service provider to UBS, provides class action recovery
solutions for eligible UBS clients. To enroll in the service,
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them with a data download that can include account
holdings and transactions they effected on your behalf.
By selecting a Discretionary Program or a Program in which
SMA or Overlay Managers will manage your Accounts/sub-
accounts and by your continued participation in those
Programs, you consent, authorize and direct us to provide
your Account data and copies of your trade confirmations
and account statements to your SMA and Overlay
Managers as set forth in this Item 7.
distribution of the communication materials. It also shares a
portion of these fees with UBS in accordance with our
agreement. Proxies and other shareholder communications
that are sent to SMA Managers or to ISS in accordance with
the option selected by clients for their Advisory Accounts,
are included in the calculation of fees collected and shared
with us. Total fees collected are generally in the range of
$21 million annually, and the amount paid to UBS averages
approximately $7 million per year. We receive payments
monthly and allocate it to the branches as non-
compensable revenue; it is not paid to Financial Advisors or
branch managers.
Item 7. Client Information Provided to Portfolio
Managers
Item 8. Client Contact with Portfolio Managers
We do not restrict your ability to contact or consult with
your SMA, Model or Overlay Managers, Portfolio
Managers or Financial Advisors.
Item 9. Additional Information
A. Executive Officers and Board of Directors
We share certain information you provide to us during the
account opening process, including the information
discussed below, with your SMA and Overlay Managers
and Financial Advisors in order to assist them in the
management and servicing of your Account.
Michael Camacho is Head of Global Wealth Management
US and President and Chair of the Board of UBS Financial
Services Inc.
For accounts in the ACCESS, AAP and SWP Programs
we provide information to the SMA and Overlay
Managers systematically. The information we provide
includes your personal information, such as your name,
address, social security number (TIN) and account type. We
also provide your responses to the Profile Questionnaire
and general account information, such as risk profile,
account objectives, and any investment restrictions on
the account. We report account activity and
communicate requests, including withdrawal, termination
and tax harvest requests systematically.
Peter Mozer is a Managing Director and Treasurer of the
Americas and also a member of the Board of UBS Financial
Services Inc.
Ralph Mattone is Managing Director and the Chief
Financial Officer of UBS Financial Services Inc. and UBS
Securities LLC. Ralph is also Board member UBS Securities
LLC. and UBS Financial Services Inc.
CIO Wealth Management Research Americas
Ulrike Hoffman-Burchardi is a Managing Director and
Chief Investment Officer for the Americas and Head of
Global Equities at UBS Global Wealth Management
We automatically provide your SMA and Overlay Managers
in ACCESS, SWP and AAP with copies of confirmations for
trades they place in the Accounts/sub-accounts they
manage, and we automatically provide ACCESS managers
with copies of your monthly account statements
systematically.
Management for the Investment Advisory Products
Covered in this Brochure
We also provide trade confirmations to Investment
Managers for accounts in the MAC and IC Programs when
you elect to receive confirmations for the account on a
monthly basis and upon your manager’s request. We also
provide account statements to MAC and IC managers upon
your request.
Daniel Cohen – is a Managing Director of UBS Financial
Services Inc., and is the Head of Investment Solutions, CIO
Americas
David Giffen – is a Managing Director of UBS Financial
Services Inc. and is the Head of Advisory Solutions and
Mutual Funds.
SMA and Overlay Managers can also receive statements
and confirmation and other account and client information
when you grant them access via UBS Online Services.
Our Financial Advisors who service your Account have
access to the same information as listed above, as well
as copies of the Performance Reviews for your
Accounts.
General Counsel, Director of Compliance and Chief
Compliance Officer
Kiye Sakai is a Managing Director and General Counsel for
UBS Financial Services Inc., a US registered broker-dealer
and investment advisor for UBS’s Global Wealth
Management US business, and head of the legal team
supporting that business, which includes UBS Bank and UBS
Trust Company of Puerto Rico Inc.
Lauren Munfa is a Managing Director, the Head of Global
Wealth Management U.S. Compliance & Operational Risk
Control and is the Chief Compliance Officer of UBS
Financial Services Inc.
Data Downloads. We provide your SMA and Overlay
Managers with access to systems that provide information
about you and the accounts/sub-accounts they manage on
your behalf to assist them in servicing and reconciliating
your Accounts. They may download this information
directly, or may, from time to time, request that we provide
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Lisa M. Francomano is a Managing Director, Head of
GWM CORC Products & Solutions and Chief Compliance
Officer for UBS Financial Services’ advisory business.
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B. Disciplinary History
Below is a summary of the material legal and disciplinary events against UBS Financial Services Inc. during the last ten years.
As of the date of this brochure, there are no reportable legal and disciplinary events for our senior management personnel
or those individuals in senior management responsible for determining the general investment advice available to our
clients.
The disciplinary reporting requirements for broker-dealers and investment advisers differ in some ways, with FINRA
requiring broker- dealers to report on matters (for example, pending complaints and arbitrations) which are not
required to be reported by investment advisers. Since our firm operates as both broker-dealer and investment adviser we
file the information as required by each entity. The information in this report is not the only resource you can consult.
You can access additional information about our firm and our management personnel on the Securities and
Exchange Commission’s website, located at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov, as well as the Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority’s website, brokercheck.finra.org.
Please note that in each instance described below, the Firm entered into the various orders, consents and
settlements without admitting or denying any of the allegations.
Disciplinary History
1
Date of Action: December 30, 2024
Brought by: FINRA
Entity: UBS Financial Services Inc.
Without admitting or denying the findings, the Firm consented to the sanctions and to the entry of findings that from
February 2014 through November 2024, it sent its customers millions of trade confirmations that either (1) disclosed
that the price shown was or may be an average price when it was not an average price or (2) failed to disclose that the
price shown was in fact an average price. The findings also stated that the firm failed to establish and maintain a
supervisory system reasonably designed to achieve compliance with Exchange Act Rule 10B-10 and FINRA rule 2232.
Disposition: Censure and fine of $1.1 million.
2
Date of Action: December 18, 2024
Brought by: FINRA
Entity: UBS Financial Services Inc.
The firm entered into an Acceptance Waiver & Consent under which the firm, without admitting or denying the
findings, consented to the sanctions and to the entry of findings that it failed to establish and maintain a
supervisory system reasonably designed to assess whether its registered representatives recommended to retail
customers short-term trades of syndicate preferred stocks that were unsuitable.
3
Disposition: Censure, fine of $500,000, restitution of $343,914.66 plus interest, and disgorgement of $2,645,537 plus
interest.
Date of Action: July 8, 2024
Brought by: FINRA
Entity: UBS Financial Services Inc.
Without admitting or denying the findings, the firm consented to the sanctions and to the entry of findings that it
failed to establish and maintain a supervisory system reasonably designed to achieve compliance with the firm's
obligation to monitor transmittals of customer funds to third parties and to respond reasonably to red flags of
private securities transactions. The findings stated the firm failed to detect that a registered representative, who
was acting outside the scope of their employment with the firm, sold to their customers unapproved securities that
were offered by a third party. The firm repaid the customers their principal plus the amount of appreciation
reported to them by the third party totaling more than $17 million.
Disposition: Censure and fine of $850,000.
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4
Date of Action: September 27, 2022
Brought By: Securities and Exchange Commission
Entity: UBS Financial Services Inc.
On September 22, 2022, UBS Financial Services Inc. became the subject of an order by the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission ("SEC"), whereby it acknowledged that its conduct violated the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, Section 17(A)-4 regarding books and records retention requirements and Section 15 9B0(4)(E) regarding
supervision of same.
From at least January 2018 to September 2021, UBS employees sent and received off-channel communications
that related to the business of the broker-dealer operated by UBS. Respondents did not maintain or preserve the
substantial majority of these written communications.
Disposition: The commission imposed a cease-and-desist order, a censure, a civil monetary fine of a total of
$125,000,000 against both UBS Broker-Dealers jointly, and joint undertakings and remedial action including the
retention of an independent Compliance Consultant to undertake a comprehensive review of UBS’s supervisory,
compliance, and other policies and procedures designed to ensure that UBS’s electronic communications, including
those found on personal electronic devices, including without limitation, cellular phones are preserved in
accordance with the requirements of the federal securities laws.
UBS agreed to pay $125,000,000
5
Date of Action: September 27, 2022
Brought by: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Entity: UBS Financial Services, Inc.
On September 27, 2022, UBS failed to supervise diligently its officers, employees, and agents in violation of
regulation 166.3
Disposition: The firm shall cease-and-desist from violating section 4G of the Exchange Act, 7 U.S.C. § 6G, and
regulations 1.31, 1.35 and 166.3
UBS agreed to pay, jointly and severally, a civil monetary penalty in the amount of $75,000,000
6
Date of Action: July 27, 2022
Brought by: Securities and Exchange Commission
Entity: UBS Financial Services, Inc.
On July 27, 2022, UBS Financial Services Inc. consented to and became the subject of an order by the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for the failure to adequately develop and implement a written
Identity Theft Prevention Program as required by Rule 201 of Regulation S-ID (17 C.F.R. § 248.201).
Disposition: Without admitting or denying the findings in the order, UBS consented to the entry of an Order
Instituting Administrative and Cease-and-Desist Proceedings pursuant to Sections 15(b) and 21C of the Exchange
Act , and Sections 203(e) and 203(k) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advisers Act”) (collectively, the
“Order”). Pursuant to the Order, from at least January 1, 2017 to October 3, 2019, UBS violated Rule 201 of
Regulation S-ID because its written Identity Theft Prevention Program lacked reasonable policies and procedures to:
(i) identify relevant red flags for the covered accounts UBS offered and maintained, and incorporate those red flags
into its Program; (ii) detect red flags that have been incorporated into its Program; (iii) respond appropriately to
detected red flags to prevent and mitigate identity theft; and (iv) ensure that the Program was updated
periodically. There was no finding of customer harm.
UBS agreed to pay a civil money penalty in the amount of $925,000.00.
7
Date of Action: June 29, 2022
Brought By: Securities and Exchange Commission
Entity: UBS Financial Services Inc.
On June 29. 2022, UBS Financial Services Inc. consented to and became the subject of an order by the SEC in
connection with allegedly inadequate training of its Financial Advisors offering the Yield Enhancement Strategy
(“YES Strategy”) to clients in the UBS Portfolio Management Program during February 2016 to February 2017.
Disposition: Without admitting or denying the findings in the order, UBS consented to the entry of an Order
Instituting Administrative and Cease-and-Desist Proceedings pursuant to Sections 15(b) of the Exchange Act and
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Sections 203(e) and 203(k) of the Advisers Act , making Findings, and Imposing Remedial Sanctions and a Cease-
and-Desist Order (“Order”). Pursuant to the Order, UBS willfully violated Section 206(4) of the Advisers Act and
Rule 206(4)-7, which requires a registered investment adviser to adopt and implement written compliance policies
and procedures reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules thereunder.
8
UBS agreed to pay disgorgement, prejudgment interest, and a civil monetary penalty totaling $24.6 million as
follows: (i) disgorgement of $5.8 million plus prejudgment interest of $1.4 million for a total of $7.2 million, which
was deemed satisfied by the payments previously made by UBS to investors in excess of that amount; and (ii) a civil
monetary penalty in the amount of $17.4 million.
Date of Action: December 20, 2021
Brought BY: FINRA
Entity: UBS Financial Services Inc.
UBS Financial Services Inc. consented to a censure and to the entry of a finding that it failed to establish and
maintain a supervisory system reasonably designed to supervise 529 plan share-class recommendations in
violation of MSRB Rule G-27.
Disposition: Letter of Acceptance Waiver & Consent; the firm was censured and agreed to pay $4,059,653 plus
interest in restitution to customers. The firm voluntarily self-reported the issue to FINRA as part of FINRA’s 529
share class disclosure initiative; accordingly, no fine was imposed.
9
10
Date of Action: July 19, 2021
Brought By: Securities and Exchange Commission
Entity: UBS Financial Services Inc.
The SEC issued an Order finding that UBS violated Section 206(4)-7 of the Advisers Act in connection with the
firm’s failure from January 2016 through January
2018 to adopt written policies and procedures that were reasonably designed to prevent the unsuitable use of
VXX, a volatility exchange-traded product, as a buy-and-hold investment in the firm’s discretionary portfolio
management program (“PMP”). The Order noted that even though the Firm had mandatory training and a
concentration limit for VXX in PMP, it did not have a control to prevent PMP advisors from holding VXX for
unsuitably long periods. The Order also noted that UBS on its own decided to remove VXX from the PMP
program altogether in late 2017.
Disposition: Cease & Desist Order; Censure; civil monetary penalty of $8,000,000; disgorgement and pre-
judgment interest of $112,274.
Date of Action: July 20, 2020
Brought By: Securities and Exchange Commission
Entity: UBS Financial Services Inc.
The SEC issued an order finding that UBS violated MSRB Rules G-11(k), G-17, G-27 and Section 15B(c)(1) of the
Exchange Act between August 2012 and June 2016. The SEC alleged UBS did not comply with certain retail
order period restrictions in new issue municipal bond offerings it distributed by allocating bonds intended for
retail customers to certain customers, who immediately resold or “flipped” the bonds to other broker-dealers at
a profit. The Order also found UBS, through certain registered representatives, improperly obtained negotiated
new issue bonds for UBS’s inventory by placing indications of interest with the flippers who then placed
customer orders with the underwriting syndicate, instead of UBS submitting dealer orders directly with the
syndicate on its own behalf. This practice was found to have circumvented the priority of orders and given UBS
access to a higher priority in the bond allocation process than it typically would have had.
Disposition: Cease and Desist; Censure; disgorgement of $6,740,000, prejudgment interest of $1,549,336, and
a civil penalty in the amount of $1,750,000 for a total of 10,039,336.
11
Date of Action: September 28, 2016
Brought By: Securities and Exchange Commission
Rule: Section 15(b)(4)(E) of the Exchange Act
Allegations: The SEC alleged that during the period of 2011-2014, UBS failed reasonably to fulfill supervisory
responsibilities within the meaning of Section 15(b)(4)(E) of the Exchange Act because UBS failed to establish
reasonable policies and procedures, and a system for applying such procedures, that would reasonably be
expected to prevent and detect the violations of Section 17(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933. The product
under review was the Reverse Convertible Note ("RCN") with a single stock as the underlying asset, also called
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single-stock-linked RCNs. The Order finds that the Firm failed to reasonably supervise its RCN sales by failing to
develop and implement adequate education and training for its Financial Advisors regarding certain aspects of
single stock-linked RCNs, including for example, the role of implied volatility of the underlying stock in the
selection of the stock as the asset underlying the RCN. The Order highlighted the Firm's significant cooperation
and prompt enhancement of procedures addressing the SEC's concerns.
Disposition: SEC censure order and fine
Fine: $8,227,566 in disgorgement (to the SEC), $798,316 in interest, and $6 million in penalty, for a total of
$15,025,882.
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Item 10. Other Financial Industry Activities and
Affiliations
As a futures commission merchant, and through
affiliates registered as commodity pool operators and
commodity trading advisors, we or an affiliate also
provide advice on commodities and commodity-related
products.
Certain of our subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities
include the following:
UBS Financial Services Inc. is a member of all principal
securities and commodities exchanges in the United
States including the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).
Our parent company, UBS AG, is a global, integrated
investment services firm and one of the world’s leading
banks. We are registered to act as a broker-dealer,
investment adviser and a futures commission merchant.
Please note that registration as an investment adviser
does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
As a full service broker-dealer and investment adviser, we
offer our customers and investment advisory clients a
broad range of financial services and products, and we
are engaged in various aspects of the securities and
investment business. Our financial services include:
– UBS Financial Services Insurance Agency Inc.
– UBS Trust Company of Puerto Rico.
– UBS Credit Corp. provides loans to clients that
are either unsecured or secured by securities or
other financial instruments. The securities backed
loans made by UBS Credit Corp. are predominately
loans that are "non-purpose" and may be used for
purposes other than buying, trading or carrying
securities. for purposes other than buying, trading or
carrying securities.
– UBS Bank is an FDIC-insured national bank. UBS
− Underwriting securities offerings.
− Acting as a market maker in securities.
− Trading for our own account.
− Acting as a clearing firm for other broker-dealers.
− Buying or selling securities, commodity futures
contracts and other financial instruments for
customers as their broker or buying them from
or selling them to clients, acting as principal for our
own account,
− Providing investment advice and managing
investment accounts or portfolios.
− Acting as a commodity pool operator, futures
commission merchant or commodity trading
advisor and providing custodial services.
− Through our affiliates, we provide clients with
Bank provides deposit services and secured and
unsecured loans to clients, including loans secured
by securities, other financial instruments and
residential real estate. The securities backed loans
made by UBS Bank are predominately loans that are
"non-purpose" and may be used for purposes
other than buying, trading or carrying securities.
- UBS Business Solutions US LLC is an affiliate of UBS
Group AG that provides certain services to UBS
Group AG's affiliates and subsidiaries that operate in
the United States. Services currently include Finance,
Risk Control, Compliance, Legal, Human Resources,
Technology and Operations.
trust and custodial services.
− We manage, sponsor and distribute registered
investment companies and other public and
private pooled investment vehicles, including hedge
funds, whose shares or other interests are sold to
clients.
UBS Financial Services Inc. is a registered broker-dealer that
provides a full suite of wealth management advisory
services. Our investment advisory business is the principal
business in terms of revenues.
UBS Financial Services Inc. Subsidiaries & Other
Affiliates
There are a number of related entities that provide
investment management and other financial services and
products to our investment advisory clients, which may
be material to our advisory business.
UBS Group AG (UBS Financial Services Inc.’s ultimate
parent) offers investment advisory services through a
variety of direct and indirect subsidiaries. These entities
are separately registered investment advisors and, in some
cases, registered broker-dealers and commodity-trading
advisors. Their principal lines of business range from
developing and distributing investment products including
wrap fee products, mutual funds, closed-end funds,
privately placed funds and other pooled investment
products, providing investment advice to individuals,
pension and other employee benefit plans, other tax-
exempt organizations, insurance companies, investment
companies, commingled trust funds, corporations, and
other institutional investors, and serving as investment
managers, administrators, distributors and/or placement
agents for a number of funds, including, in the case of
UBS Asset Management (US) Inc., the PACE Select
Advisors Trust, and a number of UBS AG and UBS Asset
Management-advised mutual funds. Certain investment
advisers listed below may serve as the respective
investment manager for clients participating in our MAC,
ACCESS, SWP or AAP programs, or as investment
managers for products we offer.
UBS Financial Services Inc., our subsidiaries or affiliates act
in one or more capacities, including investment adviser,
sub-adviser, consultant, administrator and principal
underwriter (as applicable) to a number of open-end and
closed-end investment companies with varying investment
objectives.
UBS Group AG has several subsidiaries registered as
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investment advisers in the United States, including the
entities listed below. These companies manage the
assets of or serve as general partners or managers of
registered investment companies and private investment
funds that may be offered and sold to our advisory
clients. Information on those investment vehicles can be
found on the respective Form ADV of each affiliated
advisor.
securities exchanges for managed client accounts where
appropriate. Additionally, if appropriate client consent is
obtained and required disclosure is made, agency cross
transactions may be effected for customer accounts to
the extent permitted by law. Agency cross transactions
are transactions in which we or our affiliates act as
broker for the party or parties on both sides of the
transactions. In these circumstances, we will receive
compensation from parties on both sides of these
transactions (the amount of which may vary) and,
consequently, we will have a potentially conflicting
division of loyalties and responsibilities.
- UBS Farmland Investors, LLC
- UBS Asset Management (Americas) Inc.
- UBS Realty Investors LLC
– Credit Suisse Asset Management Limited
Item 11. Investment Adviser Code of Ethics,
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and
Personal Trading
Your consent to “agency cross” transactions may be
revoked at any time by written notice to us. For MAC
accounts, we may execute “agency cross” transactions on
a routine basis, consistent with best execution, unless UBS
or one of our affiliates is acting as investment manager.
A.
Investment Adviser Code of Ethics
Conflict of Interest
UBS and our affiliates expect to earn a profit
whenever we engage in principal transactions with you,
and depending on the type of security, we may include a
profit margin in the price we pay or charge you, by
marking up or marking down the price of the security.
The Firm maintains and enforces a written code of
ethics in accordance with Rule 204A-1 under the
Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The code and any
subsequent amendments are provided to all Global
Wealth Management Americas employees of the Firm
and each employee is responsible for acknowledging
receipt.
The code, which supplements the Firm’s code of conduct,
has a dual purpose:
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The profits we or our affiliates earn on these
transactions will be in addition to the fees you pay us
under the Program for investment advice, trading,
execution, custody and other program services. As a
result, principal transactions present a conflict between
your interests and our interests and those of our
affiliates, because we have a financial incentive to
recommend these transactions to you when they might
not be in your best interest.
To set forth standards of conduct that apply to
all employees of the firm and reflect the firm’s
fiduciary obligation to its clients.
To address conflicts of interest associated with the
personal trading activities of employees defined
under the ‘40 Act as “access persons.”5
Employees are required to promptly report any
suspected violation of the code. Violations of the code
may result in discipline, up to and including termination.
Clients or prospective clients may obtain a copy of the
Investment Adviser Code of Ethics upon request.
B. Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
When we execute a principal transaction for your account,
it is possible that better prices or other terms for the trade
could be obtained from alternative sources not known to
UBS. Since there may be securities offered by other
dealers only to their clients, you may not be able to
compare the price on securities offered by these dealers
to those offered by UBS. These conflicts are addressed as
follows:
1. Principal transactions and agency cross trades.
– We have an obligation to provide you with best
execution and we believe we can provide best
execution to you by routing certain orders to our
affiliate, UBS Securities LLC, for execution on a
principal basis.
– We monitor our execution services and measure
Under applicable rules and regulations, we may enter into
principal transactions f or investment advisory clients after
making appropriate disclosure and obtaining client
consent when necessary. However, as a matter of policy,
UBS does not permit principal trading in Advisory
Programs.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 11(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, we may execute
transactions on the floors of national or regional
how we meet our best execution obligation by
taking into account many factors, including the
degree to which our affiliate, UBS Securities,
executes principal trades in client accounts and,
specifically, the pricing and service quality that we
receive in connection with principal trades versus
location.
5 Access Person: all branch office employees, regardless of their job function, or
certain home office employees depending upon their job function and/or work
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Trade Errors
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the costs associated with foregoing a trade (if UBS
is the only dealer in a security) or executing on an
agency basis through another dealer.
The mark-up or mark-down on securities in
advisory accounts is not shared with your Financial
Advisor.
- Although we are not required to waive or offset
our compensation under applicable rules or
regulations, for certain security types such as new
issue fixed- income securities, we may waive some
of the compensation we earn in executing principal
trades, or waive a portion of the fee imposed on
your account for a period of time as an offset for
other compensation we receive.
We have a trade error procedure, pursuant to which we
resolve trading errors that may occur from time to time.
We require the appropriate supervisory personnel to
review and approve the correction for certain trades. The
correction must be processed on a timely basis and may
not adversely affect a client, with very minor
exceptions. The firm maintains an error account to
facilitate handling trading errors. Gains may be offset
by losses in the error account. At the end of the calendar
year, if the net ending value of the Firm's error account is a
gain the firm would donate funds to a charity. If an
outside investment adviser causes a trade error, the
outside investment adviser’s trade error procedure will
govern, unless it conflicts with our internal procedure.
Advice/Services to Other Clients and Activities in our
Proprietary Accounts
2. Additional Sources of Compensation from
SMA Managers or Vendors Whose Products
We May Recommend to Our Advisory Clients
We and our affiliates provide investment banking,
research, brokerage, investment advisory and other
services for different types of clients, and may give advice
to or take actions for those clients, or for our own
accounts for those of our affiliates that differs from
advice given to, or the timing and nature of actions taken
for you. We and our affiliates may buy and sell securities
for our own or other accounts, or we may act as a
market maker or an underwriter for securities
recommended, purchased or sold. UBS and our affiliates
occasionally may not be free to divulge or act upon
certain information in their possession on behalf of
investment advisory or other clients. We are not obligated
to execute any transaction for your account that we
believe to be improper under applicable law or rules or
contrary to our own policies. In particular, you should
note that some of our programs may recommend asset
allocations or analyze markets and the economy in a
different way than would be recommended by some of
our research, trading or other departments.
Contributions to Training and Education Expenses.
Investment managers, mutual fund vendors, unit
investment trust sponsors, annuity, life insurance
companies or their affiliates and sponsors of ETFs whose
products are available on our platform may contribute
funds to support our Financial Advisor education programs.
The contributions are used to subsidize the cost of training
seminars we offer to Financial Advisors through specialized
firm-wide programs and regional training forums. These
seminars are designed to provide training and education to
Financial Advisors, Branch Office Managers, Field
Leadership, and other personnel who regularly solicit
clients to participate in the various types of businesses
listed above. These contributions also subsidize a significant
portion of the costs incurred to support the Financial
Advisor training, Financial Advisor and Client education,
and product marketing efforts conducted regionally and
nationally by product specialists employed by UBS. The
training events and seminars can (and often) include a non-
training element to the event such as business
entertainment which is not subsidized by vendors.
We have adopted policies and procedures that limit
transactions for our proprietary accounts and the
accounts of our employees. These policies and
procedures are designed to prevent, among other things,
improper or abusive conduct trades on behalf of money
managers who participate in the Firm’s advisory
programs. Additional home office employees may be
deemed Access Persons depending upon their work
location when there may be a potential conflict with the
interests of a client.
Trading Activity
The vast majority of our exchange-listed securities and
over- the- counter (OTC) orders are executed through
our affiliate, UBS Securities LLC—which executes orders
as either principal or as agent, depending on the
circumstances and type of program involved. See the
section D. Trading and Execution Practices— Execution of
Transactions for your Account” for more information.
Not all vendors contribute to our education efforts. Neither
contribution towards these training and educational
expenses, nor lack thereof, is considered as a factor in
analyzing or determining whether a vendor should be
included or should remain in our programs or our platform.
Contributions can vary by vendor and event. In some
instances, the contributions per vendor (as well as the
aggregate received from all vendors) are significant. Some
vendors may decide to contribute at levels different than
those we request. Additional contributions may be made
by certain vendors in connection with specialized events or
education or training forums. Your Financial Advisor does
not receive a portion of these payments. However, their
attendance and participation in these events, as well as the
increased exposure to vendors who sponsor the events,
tends to lead Financial Advisors to recommend the
products and services of those vendors as compared those
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who do not.
Please see the section "Non-cash compensation"Non-
cash compensation" for a description of additional types
of support and/or contributions we receive from vendors.
Not all Advisory Programs permit the purchase and
sale of domestic mutual funds, offshore funds, unit
investment trusts, or alternative investments.
Please review the eligibility of investments in your
advisory program with your Financial Advisor for
more details.
Directed brokerage compensation from managers
available in our advisory programs
The amount of fees paid to us, and therefore your
Financial Advisors, may vary depending on the
arrangement between us and the vendors/sponsors and,
if applicable for mutual funds, the terms and conditions
of the relevant fund’s 12b-1 or trailing commission plan.
If you hold these assets in your advisory accounts, we
receive these payments for the duration of your advisory
program account. In some circumstances, our receipt of
such compensation may extend beyond your
participation in our advisory programs if you continue to
hold those assets at our firm.
Financial Advisors who recommend or otherwise solicit the
hiring of investment managers in our Advisory
Programs, including but not limited to, ACCESS, MAC,
AAP and SWP programs are generally not permitted to
receive any directed commission income or other
transaction revenue from any investment manager who
is also employed in any of their ACCESS, MAC, AAP or
SWP, account relationships subject to certain exceptions.
However, UBS and other Financial Advisors may execute
securities transactions directed to us by affiliated and
unaffiliated investment managers for other clients. These
transactions and the compensation we receive may not
be pursuant to any specific oral or written
arrangement between us and any of the affiliated and
unaffiliated investment managers.
3. Additional Sources of Compensation in
As a result of the various payments to us or our affiliated
companies, the amount of compensation that UBS entities
receive with respect to the sale of affiliated or proprietary
products, including mutual funds and alternative
investments, is greater than the amount payable to the
organization as a whole from the sale of unaffiliated
mutual funds or products.
Connection with Investments in
Advisory Accounts
For UBS proprietary products, our affiliates receive fees for
providing investment management and other services
ancillary to the execution of purchases of shares in
affiliated funds, including, administration and shareholder
services to the affiliated funds in the Programs. These fees
are rebated to client retirement accounts enrolled in
Discretionary Programs.
UBS, our Financial Advisors and affiliates receive
additional compensation in connection with certain types
of assets in which your Advisory Accounts may be
invested. This compensation is in addition to the Program
Fee you pay us for our investment advisory services, and
i t is a result of distribution, shareholder servicing,
administration, marketing, investment management,
revenue sharing or referral agreements we and/or our
affiliates have with vendors or sponsors of those
securities and other services.
UBS only distributes funds/products that compensate UBS
and its affiliates and/or UBS Financial Advisors for its
distribution and placement agent services, even though
there may be other funds, managers or investments with
better performance results and/or more preferential terms.
Differences in fees received by UBS and/or UBS Financial
Advisors create an incentive to recommend funds /
investments (and in certain cases, specific share classes) in
which UBS and/or UBS Financial Advisors will receive a fee
or higher fees.
We also receive additional compensation as a result of
inter-company profit sharing and servicing agreements.
The nature of the services provided by, and the
compensation paid to us and our affiliates, are described
in the offering documents for the respective products,
which are available at no charge through your Financial
Advisor. Certain securities, s u c h a s mutual funds, for
example, are sold by prospectus only. Please read the
prospectus carefully before investing.
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Unless otherwise noted, we receive the payments described below for affiliated and non-affiliated products.
Offshore Mutual Funds
Most offshore mutual funds, pay UBS a fee expressed as a percentage of the fund’s stated management fees, which
represents both trails paid to Financial Advisors, as well as revenue share paid to UBS. These fees are negotiated with each
fund family and are paid on a monthly basis (but sometimes quarterly) and for brokerage A shares range from 55% to 65%
of the fund’s management fee with 65% being the most common paid rate. The service fee portion of the total fee UBS
receives is for the shareholder services the Financial Advisor provides to their clients who hold the funds. Trail fees are paid
to Financial Advisors based on the grid rate applicable to them. Trails charged by offshore funds reduce your investment
returns. For advisory, generally based on 25% of the management fee or 0.10% of the assets.
Current Rate
Source of Payment
Payment
Type
Do Financial
Advisors Receive a
portion of These
Fees?
Trails
Asset-based fees typically
paid by the distributor or
advisor of the offshore
fund.
Yes - Trails are
received in brokerage
accounts only. Trails
are rebated to clients
in the advisory
programs.
Purchases after June 30, 2020
Effective June 30, 2020, we levelized the percentage
of these trails paid to Financial Advisors. The current
ranges of trail payments to Financial Advisors for
purchases of offshore funds made at UBS after June
30, 2020, are as follows:
Equity offshore funds: up to 0.75%.
Fixed income offshore funds: up to 0.50%.
Ultra-short duration funds: up to 0.25%
Purchases before June 30, 2020 (Legacy Shares)
Legacy Shares for Offshore funds are limited to B
and C shares only. The amount of the trail fees paid
varies among funds, asset classes and share classes but
is disclosed in the applicable fund prospectus. The
typical ranges of trail fees in offshore funds Legacy
Shares held by clients are as follows:
– B shares: generally, 0.50% to 1.00% (most
frequently 1.00%)
– C shares: generally, 0.75% to 1.00%(most
frequently 1.00%)
Please ask your Financial Advisor for our fee schedule
that shows the specific trails that are paid to your
Financial Advisor as these amounts are typically not
clearly disclosed in the offering materials of offshore
funds.
No
Revenue
Sharing
Advisory service fee: either 25% of the management
fee or 0.10% of the assets Advisory Programs.
Brokerage: any amount remaining after trails are paid
from the total negotiated rate. The amount received
vary, but range as follows:
Revenue-sharing
compensation is paid
directly from the distributor
or mutual fund adviser, and
not from the offshore
f u n d s o r indirectly
through fund portfolio
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Affiliated Offshore Funds: from 0.05% to 0.70% per
annum
Unaffiliated Offshore Funds: from 0.10% to 0.50% .
trading commissions
Revenue- sharing
compensation is intended
to compensate us for
ancillary services related to
the sales of offshore fund
shares.
No
These fees are paid by
mutual
Omnibus
Processing
Fees6
These payments are typically between $18-19 per year
for each client position over $500. The fee can vary by
share class. A portion of the payments we receive for
Omnibus processing is paid to a sub-account vendor
contracted by UBS.
fund sponsors from
investor assets, but in
some cases may be
subsidized, in part, by
affiliates of the mutual
fund.
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Domestic Mutual Funds
Current Rate
Source of Payment
Payment
Type
Do Financial
Advisors Receive a
portion of These
Fees?
Trailers
&12b-1 Fees
Investors/Shareholders pay
these fees to the sponsors
of the Funds.
Affiliated funds in Advisory Programs: No trailers or
12b-1 fees.
Non-affiliated funds: Fees on A shares generally range
from 0.10% to 0.50% per year—although the average
current annual rate is approximately 0.25%; however,
the majority of assets in the Programs are Advisory and
Institutional shares classes that carry no trailers or 12b-
1 fees.
– For Interval Funds, A shares generally 0.25% to
0.75%, (most frequently 0.75%)
We receive these payments
from the sponsors for
distribution and
shareholder services we
provide in connection with
the purchase and sale of
mutual fund shares.
– B shares: generally 1.00%,
– C shares: generally, 0.50% to 1.00%, (most
No. 12b-1 fees for
Class A shares in
PACE, Strategic
Advisor and SWP are
retained by the Firm
and are not paid to
Financial Advisors.
In late 2025, unless
certain exceptions
apply, all 12b-1 fees
will be retained by the
Firm and not paid to
Financial Advisors.
frequently 1.00%)
Retirement shares: generally, 0.25% to 1.00% (most
frequently 0.50%).
If you are participating in the American Funds SIMPLE
IRA Plus offering, the Retirement shares pay UBS 0.50%
annually.
The 12b-1 fees
retained b y are
treated as non-
compensable
revenue. See
“Revenue Sharing”
below for a
description of that
process.
No
Networking
Fees
Up to $16 for each mutual fund position that is
held at UBS but typically $12-$13. Some fund
companies may choose to calculate this rate
expressed in basis points on assets. Exclusions may
apply to positions below $500 and certain
discretionary retirement accounts.
These fees are paid by
mutual fund sponsors from
investor assets, but in
some cases may be
subsidized, in part, by
affiliates of the mutual
fund.
Networking fees are paid
in consideration for
services provided by us
ancillary to effecting
mutual fund transactions
including transmission of
shareholder data between
UBS and the fund
companies.
No
Omnibus
Processing
Fees7
These fees are paid by
mutual fund sponsors from
investor assets, but in
some cases may be
subsidized, in part, by
affiliates of the mutual
fund.
These payments, which usually range from $10 to
$20 per position but are typically between $15-$20,
can vary by share class. Some fund companies may
choose to calculate this rate expressed in basis points
on assets, ranging from 0.02% to 0.25%, which
may result in payments in excess of $20 per
position. The asset managers making these
payments may consider the excess of what the
mutual fund would otherwise have paid for these
services on a per position fee schedule as a form of
revenue sharing. Exclusions apply to positions below
7 For an individual fund company, UBS may receive either Networking Fees or Omnibus Processing Fees.
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$500, unless a different threshold agreed upon by
UBS and the mutual fund company, discretionary
advisory retirement accounts, and certain funds
and/or shares classes. A portion of the payments
we receive for Omnibus processing is paid to a sub-
account vendor contracted by UBS.
No.
Revenue
Share
Investment adviser or
distributor
See descriptions in Mutual Fund Revenue Sharing
compensation
Sales in brokerage range 0.05% and 0.8%
Value of all assets range 0.025% and 0.15%
equity mutual funds: typically up to 0.15%
fixed income mutual funds: typically up to 0.10%
Minimum: $10,000-$75,000
Ticketed money market funds: up to 11%
Sweep money market funds: up to 0.12%
Alternative Investment Funds
Payment Type
Current Rate
Source of Payment
Do Financial
Advisors Receive
a Portion of These
Fees?
Clients/Investors pay
these fees
Placement Fees
charged by
Financial Advisors
Yes. Financial
Advisors typically
receive 100% of
the placement fee.
For investments made through a UBS brokerage
account, UBS charges a one-time placement fee
of up to 2.00% of the invested or committed
amount, at the time of the investment or
commitment. The placement fee charged is in
addition to the amount of the
investment/commitment and can be waived or
lowered by the Financial Advisor prior to the
investment.
No
Placement Fees
charged by UBS
The fund or its
distributor,
investment manager
or investment adviser
pays these fees.
For investments made through a UBS brokerage
account, UBS may also receive a placement fee
for placing the investments with the third-party
fund or underlying fund. These additional fees
range between 0.50% and 2.25% of the
commitment/investment amount.
For Investments made through a UBS
Brokerage Account:
Clients/Investors pay
t h e s e fees to the
fund or fund
sponsors.
Distribution
Fees
Yes. Financial
Advisors receive
approximately 80-
100% of the
distribution fees.
UBS receives an annual fee for distribution
services generally between 0.35% and 1.20% of
the net asset value for affiliated funds, and
0.2525% and 1.25% of either the net asset
value or commitment amount for third party
funds.
We receive these
payments f r o m t he
fund or fund sponsors
for distribution and
investor services we
provide...
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Clients/Investors pay
t h e s e fees to the
fund or fund
sponsors.
No
Administrative
and shareholder
servicing fees
For Advisory Investments:
For advisory share classes, the administrative and
shareholder servicing fees UBS receives are
typically in the range of 0% to 0.25% per
annum, calculated based on either the net asset
value or commitment amount. This fee is not
paid in connection with IRA or Qualified Plan
assets.
We receive these
payments f r o m t he
fund or fund sponsors
for administrative and
shareholder services
we provide.
Clients/Investors pay
t h e s e fees to the
fund or fund
sponsors.
Distribution Fees
Yes. Financial
Advisors receive
approximately 80-
100% of the
distribution fee.
Managed Futures funds:
For Investments made through a UBS Brokerage
Account, UBS generally receives a distribution fee
from the fund sponsor between 2.00% and
2.50% per annum calculated based on the net
asset value.
We receive these
payments f r o m t he
fund or fund sponsors
for distribution and
investor services we
provide.
Clients/Investors pay
t h e s e fees to the
fund or fund
sponsors.
Distribution Fees
– transferred
investments
Yes. Financial
Advisors receive
approximately 80-
100% of the
distribution fee.
For brokerage investments in third-party funds
clients purchased at other financial institutions
and transferred to UBS (but which UBS does not
distribute), UBS compensation ranges between
0.10% and 1.05% per annum, calculated based
on either the net asset value or commitment
amount.
We receive these
payments f r o m t he
fund or fund sponsors
fund sponsors for
investor services we
provide.
No
The fund‘s investment
manager or adviser
pays these fees.
For certain private funds, UBS receives additional
compensation (commonly referred to as “revenue
sharing”) based on a percentage of the incentive
fees paid to the fund’s investment manager or
affiliate. For those funds, UBS is paid up to 36%
of the fund manager’s incentive fees attributable
to investors through a UBS brokerage account.
Revenue
Sharing
No
The fund or its
distributor, investment
manager or investment
adviser pays these fees.
For other certain funds (private and registered),
UBS receives revenue sharing ranging between
0.10% and 0.55% per annum calculated based on
the net asset value, attributable to investors
through a UBS brokerage account for ancillary
services in connection with effecting sales of these
third-party funds.
Referral Fees
In limited circumstances, UBS may refer a
brokerage client to a third-party manager for
investment into one of the manager's funds for a
negotiable referral fee.
The fund or its
investment manager
or adviser pays these
fees.
Yes. Financial
Advisors receive
approximately 80-
100% of the
referral fees.
UBS allocates investments to investors in priority of the chronological order of investors who successfully submit
completed fund documentation; however, specific funds may have different parameters with respect to eligibility,
minimum investment amounts, suitability or fund discretion, among other things, that will change the priority.
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profitability of the branch, and as one of several
components used in determining Branch Office Manager
compensation.
Mutual Fund Revenue sharing compensation. The
revenue sharing information below is current as of the date
of this brochure and is subject to change in our
discretion. Updated and current information on these
arrangements is available at our website,
www.ubs.com/mutualfundrevenuesharing.
Generally, we receive revenue sharing compensation
in connection with all mutual fund assets in
Program Accounts except for assets held by:
– Qualified Plans and IRA clients in our Discretionary
Programs (PMP and AAP ) and in PACE Select.
Many mutual funds companies, including our affiliate, UBS
Asset Management, pay revenue sharing to us. UBS
determines the level of access to our branches based on
our own review and evaluation of mutual funds and
fund families. There are multiple factors involved in
determining a particular mutual fund’s level of access to
our branches. Although revenue sharing may be one
factor, others include understanding of business goals,
quality of sales personnel and marketing material, range
of products, level of service to Financial Advisors and
Branch Managers, participation of funds in researched
investment models, and branch discretion.
–
- Mutual fund assets in the Strategist Models. However,
proprietary mutual funds included in the Strategist
Models that are held in brokerage or other Advisory
accounts are subject to revenue sharing arrangements
with the Model Manager or its affiliates.
IC clients that hold mutual funds in an IC Wrap
Account.
– Brokerage assets: Currently, revenue sharing is negotiated
based on a percentage of the assets held by UBS clients in
brokerage accounts although we have older contracts for
which we receive revenue sharing payments for brokerage
accounts based on both sales and assets as described
below.
- Clients invested in funds that have been created at the
request of UBS to meet a specific investment objective
("Purpose Built Funds") in Discretionary Programs.
Purpose Built Funds are funds which UBS requests be
established either by affiliates or third parties in order
to fulfill a product need.
- Clients whose accounts are custodied at other
financial institutions.
– Advisory Assets: Revenue sharing for advisory assets is
calculated based on assets subject to certain exclusions
described in the “Additional Sources of Compensation in
Connection with Investments in Advisory Accounts”
section of the Form ADV Disclosure Brochure,”
In general, we charge each mutual fund family up to the
following amounts:
– Sales: 0.05% to 0.08% one-time payment in the
Revenue sharing compensation will not be rebated or
credited to you. However, to the extent we receive
revenue sharing compensation for Qualified Plans and
IRA assets in our Discretionary Programs or PACE
Select, that compensation will be rebated to Plan and
IRA clients.
quarter of purchase on all purchases of mutual fund
shares in brokerage accounts.
– Assets: 0.025% to 0.15% per year payment of the
asset value of all equity and fixed income mutual fund
shares held at UBS in both brokerage and advisory
accounts (other than money market and offshore
funds). The most common rates are 0.15% on equity
mutual fund shares and 0.10% on fixed income mutual
fund shares.
In addition to sales loads, 12b-1 fees, networking and
omnibus processing fees, UBS receives other compensation
from certain distributors or advisors of mutual funds that
we sell. These separate compensation amounts (commonly
referred to as revenue sharing) are paid by most, not all
Mutual Funds company on the UBS platform. Revenue-
sharing payments are intended to compensate us for
assisting with the sales and distribution support and ancillary
services related to sales of mutual fund shares.
– Some mutual fund families pay a flat fee annually that can
result in payments that are higher or lower than the
percentages described above.
– For money market funds (excluding those used as
automatic sweep vehicles for your UBS accounts), UBS
receives revenue sharing of up to 0.11% for assets held
across all UBS accounts with the exception of retirement
assets held in discretionary advisory programs.
We require that these payments be made directly from the
distributor or advisor, and not from the mutual funds or
indirectly through mutual fund portfolio trading
commissions. Revenue-sharing payments are intended to
compensate us for assisting with the sales and
distribution support and ancillary services related to sales
of mutual fund shares. Except as noted, none of these
amounts are rebated to you or paid to the Financial
Advisor or his or her branch office.
-
The UBS RMA Government Money Market Fund and
UBS Liquid Assets Government Fund are money
market funds used as default sweep options for
uninvested cash held in certain accounts which are
not eligible for the UBS Bank deposit sweep as
Revenue sharing payments are allocated to the individual
branch offices as "non-compensable revenue" (revenue that
is not paid out to Financial Advisors or Branch Office
Managers) but are considered as part of the overall
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Advisory Assets: Revenue sharing for advisory assets
invested in offshore funds is generally based on either 25%
of the management fee or 0.10% of the assets in our
advisory programs.
described in the “Money Market Mutual Fund Sweep
Program” section of this brochure. Our affiliate, UBS
Asset Management, pay us revenue sharing up to
0.12% of the average daily net assets in the UBS RMA
Government Money Market Fund which serves as the
sweep fund for certain non-retirement accounts. No
revenue sharing is paid on the UBS Liquid Asset
Government Fund, the sweep fund used for
retirement accounts.
-
Except as noted above, we receive revenue sharing
compensation in connection with all mutual fund assets,
including assets in Institutional and Advisory shares. This
additional compensation we receive presents a conflict of
interest and is an incentive to allow certain Institutional
and/or Advisory share classes to be purchased in
Investment Advisory Programs for which we receive higher
compensation.
Some mutual fund families are subject to a minimum
annual payment which, in some instances, may
result in a fee that exceeds the percentages described
above. These minimums range from $10,000 to
$75,000, but are most often $75,000. We expect to
begin increasing this rate to require a minimum of
$100,000 starting January 1, 2026.
Revenue Sharing for Offshore funds
Although we seek to apply a level, standard payment
schedule for all of the mutual fund companies whose funds
we sell, mutual fund companies approach revenue sharing
in a variety of ways, and some mutual fund companies
decline to pay revenue sharing exactly at the levels listed
above or at all. As a result, such funds present a financial
disincentive for us to promote the sale of those funds that
do not pay us at the levels listed above.
Brokerage Assets: The revenue sharing payments UBS
receives from mutual funds in brokerage accounts represents
a portion of the total fee (55% to 65% of the fund’s
management fee with 65% being the most commonly paid
rate) received from the funds less payments paid to Financial
Advisors as trails described above. The revenue sharing
percentage received by UBS varies depending on the total
fee received by UBS less the trail payments to Financial
Advisors, but ranges between 0.05% to 0.70% for affiliated
offshore funds, and 0.10% to 0.50% for non-affiliated
funds.
Revenue sharing payments present a conflict between our
interests and those of our customers, because the
payments give us a financial incentive to recommend that
our customers buy and hold shares of those funds that we
maintain on our distribution platform and for which we
receive revenue-sharing payments. Although mutual funds
from over 400 different fund families are available o n our
distribution platform, this represents only part of the
universe of mutual funds that are available in the
financial services marketplace.
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Unit Investment Trusts, Proprietary Money Market Funds and Banking Products
Payment
Type
Do Financial
Advisors Receive a
Portion of These
Fees?
No.
Volume based
payments
Source of Payment
These payments are
made by the UIT sponsor
and not out of UIT assets.
Investment Type and Current Rate
Unit Investment Trusts.
additional payments to the firms that sell their
UITs, including UBS.
Calculated as a percentage of the total volume
of sales of the sponsor’s UITs made by the firm
during the UIT’s initial offering period. The
percentage typically increases as higher sales
volume levels are achieved.
No.
These payments are only made on the sale of
units subject to a transactional sales charge in
brokerage accounts.
UBS RMA Government Money Market Fund
and UBS Liquid Assets Government Fund.
UBS Asset Management
(Americas) LLC . (“UBS
AM Americas”),
Proprietary
Money Market
Funds used as
Sweep
Vehicles
Payments to UBS Financial Services:
shareholder services fees (non-12b-1) from UBS
RMA Government Money Market Fund at an
annual rate of 0.25% of the fund’s average
daily net asset (unless otherwise waived).
Revenue Sharing: UBS RMA Government
Money Market Fund assets at the annual rate
of up to 0.12% of the fund’s average daily net
assets.
BNY Mellon Investment
Servicing (US) Inc. ("BNY
Mellon”),
We also provide certain services with respect to
both funds pursuant to a delegation of
authority from BNY Mellon Investment
Servicing (US) Inc. ("BNY Mellon”), the transfer
agent of the funds, for which we receive
compensation in the amount of $1.08 per
month per account from BNY Mellon with
respect to UBS RMA Government Money Fund.
UBS Bank
UBS Bank Core Savings Accounts: annual
fee of up to $100 for each account paid to
UBS-FS
Banking
Products and
Sweep
Program
UBS Bank
UBS Deposit Sweep Program annual fee of up
to $100for each UBS account that sweeps into
deposit accounts at UBS Bank paid to UBS-FS
Unaffiliated Program
Banks
Brokerage: FAs
received monthly
production credits of
10bps on UBS Core
Savings and 5bps on
UBS Deposit Sweeps
and Sweep Funds
balance Advisory
accounts are not
included.
UBS-ISP and the UBS-FIDP : All unaffiliated
Program Banks, pay UBS Bank and UBS-FS
respectively a fee equal to a percentage of the
average daily deposit balance in the Deposit
Accounts at each Program Bank. The service
fee is paid monthly.
products are offered on the UBS Financial Services
platform the opportunity to enter into agreements with us
Compensation for Data Analytics (Strategic Insights):
Our Strategic Insights program offers vendors whose
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pursuant to which, for a fee ranging from $170,000 –
$370,000, we will provide analytics and data relating to
Financial Advisors in order to help vendors streamline and
tailor the way they do business with our Financial
Advisors. The list of Financial Advisors is a complete list of
all of our Financial Advisors including those that sell their
products and those who do not.
Advisors do not receive any portion of these
payments, the conflict presented is that a Financial
Advisor’s attendance and participation in educational
or training forums, and the increased exposure to
vendors who sponsor these events, could lead
Financial Advisors to recommend the products and
services of those vendors over the products of other
vendors. These seminars and educational programs
often include reasonable meals and refreshments that
are incidental to the training and educational purpose
of the event. (See above, Contributions to Training
and Education Expenses, for additional details).
– Various forms of marketing support and, in certain
limited circumstances, the development of tools used
by the Firm for training or record-keeping purposes.
Vendors that have this data have an advantage over others
as they have a greater level of information and can
tailor their wholesaling efforts in our branches, which
may result in increased sales of those products by our
Financial Advisors. Financial Advisors do not receive a
portion of these fees. Although opportunities for these
strategic relationships are available to all vendors whose
products are available on our platform, not all vendors
participate in these relationships. Participation in this
program is optional and is not a consideration when
determining whether or not a vendor's products will be
made available on the platform.
The receipt of cash and non-cash compensation from
sources other than clients, and the differences in the way we
compensate Financial Advisors for the products we offer,
create an incentive for Financial Advisors to recommend
certain products and account types over others. We address
our conflicts of interest by maintaining policies and
procedures requiring that Financial Advisors act in your best
interest, reasonably supervising their activities and by
disclosing these conflicts to you so that you can make fully
informed decisions.
Non-cash compensation can vary by vendor and event.
Other compensation: In addition, our affiliates receive
trading commissions and other compensation from mutual
funds and insurance companies whose products we
distribute.
Fees related to shareholder communications: UBS
outsources production and delivery of shareholder
communications, including proxies, to a third party. The
third party charges issuers standard industry fees on our
behalf to recover costs related to production and distribution
of the communication materials. It also shares a portion of
these fees with UBS in accordance with our agreement.
Proxies and other shareholder communications that are sent
to SMA Managers or to ISS in accordance with the option
selected by clients for their Advisory Accounts, are included
in the calculation of fees collected and shared with us. Total
fees collected are generally in the range of $21 million
annually, and the amount paid to UBS averages
approximately $7 million per year. We receive payments
monthly and allocate it to the branches as non-compensable
revenue; it is not paid to Financial Advisors or branch
managers.
-
Non-cash compensation: We and our Financial Advisors
receive non-cash compensation from mutual fund
companies, investment managers, unit investment trust
sponsors, annuity providers, insurance vendors and
sponsors of investment products (including, but not limited
to, ETFs) that we distribute. This compensation includes
the following:
– Occasional gifts up to $100 ($300 beginning April
2026) per vendor per year
- Occasional meals, tickets or other entertainment of
UBS or our affiliates may engage in a variety of transactions
with (or provide other services to) the investment managers,
mutual funds, their affiliates or service providers with which
you are doing business. We may, in turn, receive
compensation from these entities. Those transactions and
services that we or our affiliates provide may include:
Executing transactions in securities or other
instruments
Broker-dealer services for our own account
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Research services
- Consulting services
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Performance evaluation services
Investment banking services
Banking or insurance services
4. Margin and Lending
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reasonable and customary value. The thresholds and
limits for gifts and entertainment are designed to
mitigate conflicts related to recommending the
products of the providers of such gifts, meals or
entertainment.
Sponsorship support of educational events the
Financial Advisors arrange for clients and prospective
clients.
– Contributions made at the firm-level toward seminars
and educational programs for Financial Advisors.
These contributions can be significant both per vendor
and in the aggregate across vendors. While Financial
You may choose to engage in leverage strategies involving
the assets in your eligible non-retirement, non-custodial
accounts. Margin is generally not recommended or
permitted in advisory accounts. However, we may from
time to time, approve margin on an exception basis when
requested by a client or for use in specialized strategies
available in our advisory programs. You may also use
certain managed account assets to collateralize margin
loans and purpose credit lines, as described below, in your
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account.
brokerage account. Certain accounts in Strategic Advisor
may use margin upon request.
- You will not benefit from using leverage in an
Advisory Account if the performance of your
account does not exceed the interest expense
being charged on the loan plus the additional
advisory account fees incurred by your account
as a result of the deposit of the loan proceeds.
You must meet certain eligibility requirements and
complete loan documentation prior to using margin in
your advisory account or applying for a credit line loan.
Specifically, you will be required to execute a separate
margin agreement with us or loan documents with UBS
Bank or UBS Credit Corp.
Your Financial Advisor does not receive any portion of the
interest or fees paid to UBS, UBS Bank or UBS Credit Corp.
on margin or purpose loans.
Margin and Purpose Credit Lines. Using margin loans or
purpose credit lines in an Advisory Account or using the
advisory assets as collateral for margin loans or purpose
credit lines used in another account is a more aggressive,
higher cost and higher risk approach to pursuing your
investment objectives. Before you decide to use margin or a
purpose credit line in your managed account or to use such
assets as collateral for margin or a purpose credit line, you
must carefully consider:
- whether or not you can afford, and want, to assume
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Credit Lines. You also may apply to borrow money from
our affiliates, UBS Bank or UBS Credit Corp., using an
eligible securities account. These eligible securities accounts
may include one or more of your advisory accounts, which
may be used as collateral pursuant to the UBS Credit Line
Program. Credit line loans are either non-purpose or
purpose loans. Non-purpose loans may not be used to
purchase, trade or carry securities but may be used for other
liquidity needs such as personal expenses, real estate
transactions, or other needs. Additionally, non-purpose
proceeds may be used when requested by a client to invest
in: (i) select private equity funds or (ii) floating rate notes.
They may also be used to purchase precious metals (for
example, gold), which may result in Financial Advisor
compensation on both the non-purpose loan and the use of
loan proceeds. Purpose loans may be used to purchase, trade
or carry securities or may be used for other liquidity needs
such as personal expenses, real estate transactions, or other
needs. Please review your loan agreement to make sure you
understand which type of loan you have and that you ensure
you are in compliance with its terms. In order for an Advisory
Account to be eligible to serve as collateral for a credit line
loan, the Advisory Account may not also serve as collateral
for any margin lending.
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the additional risks that losses in your account may be
significantly greater than if you decide not to invest
with borrowed funds (i.e., not to use leverage).
that the use of leverage will increase your costs of
investing, as well as your risks, and depending upon
the return achieved through the use of margin or a
purpose credit line, may make your investment
objectives more difficult to realize.
If we provide a margin loan or purpose credit line to
you, you will pay us interest on the outstanding loan
balance. Since the wrap fee is calculated as a
percentage of assets under management, the use of
margin or a purpose credit line to purchase securities
in a managed account generally will increase the
amount of (but not the percentage of) the wrap fee
that you pay to us. This will result in additional
compensation to us, the Financial Advisor and your
selected investment manager.
You are responsible for independently evaluating if the loan
is appropriate for your needs, if the lending terms are
acceptable, and whether the loan will have potential adverse
tax or other consequences to you. Your decision whether to
arrange a loan or draw down on your loan and how you use
your loan proceeds is not encompassed within our advisory
relationship. The lending relationship is governed exclusively
by the Credit Line Agreement between you and UBS Bank
or UBS Credit Corp., and any interaction you have with your
Financial Advisor in connection with applying for or
obtaining a credit line is in his or her capacity as broker, not
as an investment adviser.
The decision to use leverage in a managed account or
use those assets as collateral rests with you and
should only
be made if you understand:
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The risks of margin and purpose credit line borrowing
and the impact of the use of borrowed funds on a
managed account
- How the use of margin and purpose credit lines may
affect your ability to achieve investment objectives.
If you wish to collateralize a credit line loan with an advisory
account, we will automatically discontinue the margin for
that Account. Since your Advisory Account will be pledged
to support any loans extended under the UBS Credit Line
Program, you will not be permitted to withdraw any of the
assets in the Account unless there is a sufficient amount of
collateral otherwise supporting the loans (as determined by
UBS Bank or UBS Credit Corp. in its sole discretion).
- You may lose more than your original
investment.
- A positive or negative performance of a leveraged
You will pay interest to UBS Bank or UBS Credit Corp. on
the loans you obtain from them in addition to the Advisory
Account Program Fees paid to UBS. The interest rate charged
in connection with a credit line loan from our affiliates may
be higher than that charged by other lenders.
managed account, net of interest charges and other
account fees, will be magnified by virtue of using
borrowed money. As a result, gains or losses in a
leveraged managed account will be greater than
would be the case with an unleveraged managed
UBS Bank pays a servicing fee to UBS based on the amount
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credit line requirements or to repay all or a portion of the
outstanding margin or credit line obligations. It is possible
that neither you nor your Financial Advisor will be provided
advanced notice of a liquidation of securities that you have
pledged as collateral. Furthermore, neither you nor your
Financial Advisor may be entitled to choose the securities to
be liquidated. Depending on market circumstances, the
prices obtained for the securities may be less than favorable.
When securities are forcibly liquidated pursuant to a margin
call or demand for full or partial repayment of the loan,
either UBS Bank or UBS Credit Corp. will instruct UBS to
liquidate (in its capacity as a broker-dealer) some or all of the
collateral account(s).
of outstanding loan balances, irrespective of the type or level
of interest rate, to compensate UBS for referring clients and
for administrative and operational support relating to the
loan. In the event you maintain a loan balance on a non-
purpose loan, your Financial Advisor will receive
compensation primarily based upon the outstanding balance
and the corresponding spread on the loan. This provides an
incentive for your Financial Advisor to refer you for a non-
purpose loan and to draw down on the loan. In certain
circumstances, the loan approval amount and spread on the
loan may determine whether your Financial Advisor is eligible
for compensation, but even in those circumstances
compensation paid to your Financial Advisor depends on the
outstanding balance.
UBS will benefit if your brokerage assets are liquidated prior
to or instead of your advisory assets because UBS would
then be able to maintain advisory fee revenue. However,
UBS follows procedures, agreed upon with UBS Bank and
UBS Credit Corp., relating to such liquidations to address
and eliminate this potential conflict by prioritizing the
position(s) with the most exposure and highest maintenance
requirement, irrespective of which account type holds such
securities.
Since UBS and your Financial Advisor are compensated
primarily through advisory fees paid on your Account, we
(and your Financial Advisor) benefit if you draw down on
your loan to meet liquidity needs rather than sell securities or
other investments in your Account, which would reduce our
advisory fee. A draw down would preserve your Financial
Advisor’s advisory fee revenue and may generate additional
loan-related compensation for the Financial Advisor. This
presents a conflict of interest for your Financial Advisor when
addressing your needs for liquidity. UBS mitigates this
conflict by training and supervising Financial Advisors to
make investment decisions that are in your best interest.
Any required liquidations may result in adverse tax
consequences. UBS, our affiliates and employees do not
provide legal or tax advice. You should consult your legal
and tax advisors regarding the legal and tax implications of
margin borrowing and using securities as collateral for a
loan.
Our affiliates will have a lien on assets in your Account to
secure a credit line loan, which creates a conflict of interest
with respect to the management of your Account.
Specifically, in order to preserve sufficient collateral value to
support the loan and avoid a margin call, depending upon
your leverage, a Financial Advisor may be inclined to invest
your Account in more conservative investments, which may
result in lower investment performance than more
aggressive investments (depending on market conditions).
We mitigate this risk by requiring and monitoring to ensure
that your Account is managed consistent with your
respective investment strategies. In addition, where a loan is
secured by both brokerage and advisory assets, a Financial
Advisor will benefit if your brokerage assets are liquidated
prior to or instead of your advisory assets because he would
then be able to maintain advisory fee revenue.
Neither UBS, our affiliates nor our Financial Advisors
will act as investment adviser to you with respect to
the liquidation of securities held in an advisory account
to meet a margin or purpose loan call or credit line
loan demand. In addition, as creditors, we and our
affiliates have interests that are adverse to you. Our
affiliated lenders have the right to protect their own
commercial interests and take actions that adversely
affect the management of your Account and related
performance. Additional limitations and availability
may vary by state. Those liquidations will be executed
in our capacity as broker-dealer and creditor and may,
as permitted by law, result in executions on a principal
basis in your Account.
Securities backed financing involves special risks
(including, without limitation, being subject to a
margin call if certain collateral value requirements are
not met) and is not suitable for everyone. For further
information, please see the UBS Financial Services Inc.
Loan Disclosure Statement, which is available from
your Financial Advisor.
Defaults Margin and Credit Lines are full recourse, demand
loans. UBS, UBS Bank or UBS Credit Corp., as the case may
be, may demand repayment at any time. You may need to
deposit additional cash or collateral, repay part or all of the
loan or sell securities if the value of the portfolio declines
below the required loan-to-value ratio or if the required
collateral is not maintained (commonly referred to as a
“margin call”). You are personally responsible for repaying
the margin loan or Credit line loan in full, regardless of the
value of the collateral.
Item 12. Personal Trading
Failure to promptly meet a request for additional collateral (a
margin call) or repayment or other circumstances (e.g., a
rapidly declining market) could cause us, in the case of
margin loans, or our affiliate, in the case of credit lines, and
in our discretion, to liquidate or instruct us to liquidate some
or all of the collateral account(s) to meet the margin loan or
The Investment Advisers Act of 1940 imposes a fiduciary
duty on portfolio managers to always act in the best
interests of clients and to put their clients’ interests ahead of
their own. With respect to trading in a Financial Advisor’s
own account or one over which he/she has control or a
beneficial interest (a “Control Account”), there is a potential
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CAP and IC; and
review of researched SMA Managers.
conflict of interest in situations where Financial Advisors buy
or sell securities for their own accounts as well as the
accounts of their clients.
To ensure that the AAP Financial Advisors, PMP Portfolio
Managers, Financial Advisors with a power of attorney for
limited discretion in IC, and UBS Financial Services Inc. avoid
any potential conflicts with respect to personal trading, we
have a Personal Trading Policy for Control Accounts.
Generally, when a security is bought or sold in a PMP or AAP
account, that security may not be bought or sold in the
PMP/AAP Financial Advisor’s Control Account(s) during a
defined timeframe.
Advisory Account Groups; Impact on your Accounts
and Investment Advisory Fees: Advisory Account Group
(“AAG”) applies certain Advisory program guidelines
across all, or some accounts across a client tax
identification number (or other unique identifier). The AAG
aggregates guidelines across multiple accounts held by the
same client in either the same program or across programs,
depending on the specific guideline and program. The
AAG impacts the application and resolution of guidelines
at the account level including, but not limited to:
− Single security concentration (i.e., equity, bond, mutual
fund, etc.)
− Aggregate security concentration (i.e., complex mutual
The Personal Trading Policy applies to trades in an advisor’s
Control Account unless the Control Account participates in
PMP or AAP and is traded in a block transaction receiving an
average price along with other PMP/AAP client accounts.
fund, structured products, etc.)
− Cash concentration
− Trading level activity
− Minimum positions
Investment Professionals who are members of the House
View Portfolio Management Team provide discretionary
investment management services to accounts enrolled in the
strategies they manage. Investment decisions are made by
Committee vote. In addition to firm policies and the Code of
Conduct, members of this team are also subject to personal
trading policies and information barriers to ensure they
comply with fiduciary principles.
Item 13. Review of Accounts
The standard AAG will be automatically applied to all
existing and new Advisory accounts with the same client tax
identification number (or other unique identifier). At your
request and pursuant to a letter of authority, we may also
establish a custom AAG by combining two or more standard
AAGs and expanding the group of accounts considered for
purposes of the program guidelines.
We have various policies and procedures applicable to the
review and supervision of client accounts in our investment
advisory programs. Those policies are designed to comply
with the requirements of the Investment Advisers Act of
1940, and where applicable, ERISA and other applicable
rules and regulations.
UBS-CAP and IC do not use the standard or custom AAGs.
The UBS-CAP and IC Programs apply Program guidelines on
investments, restrictions and activity at the portfolio-level
across a client’s accounts enrolled in the respective Program,
not on an account-by-account basis. This means that an
individual client account will be deemed to be in alignment
with program guidelines (for example, as to position
concentration, trade activity, etc.) when considered together
with the client’s other UBS-CAP or IC Program accounts,
even when the individual account would not align with
program guidelines if viewed separately.
There are general policies applicable to all advisory accounts
as well as individually tailored guidelines for each of the
wrap fee programs described in this brochure. Because the
Programs offer different services and have different features,
the guidelines for supervision vary by Program.
Accounts are reviewed periodically (usually quarterly),
although certain guidelines for specific Programs are
reviewed daily (for example, principal trades and trading
errors). Items generally reviewed include, but are not limited
to the following (as applicable given program features and
services):
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For example, an individual client account with no trading
activity over a given period will be deemed to be in
alignment with program guidelines if the client’s CAP
Program accounts viewed together demonstrate that the
client is receiving investment advisory services under the CAP
Program consistent with program guidelines. This is even
though, if not enrolled in the CAP Program, the Account
would otherwise be terminated and transitioned to a
brokerage account for not fully leveraging the wrap fee
services offered in the Program and covered by the Program
Fee.
The use of the AAG or, for UBS-CAP and IC, a portfolio
based approach for the supervision of Program guidelines
means that:
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− Some or all of such accounts may remain in the UBS
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Investment Advisory Programs although they would have
been terminated from the Program(s) due to
concentration levels or low trading levels if reviewed on
consistency of the client’s investment profile with their
selection of SMA Managers in the ACCESS program,
asset allocations in PACE, SWP, AAP and Strategic
Advisor, and investment strategies managed by our
Portfolio Managers in PMP;
levels of security and cash concentration;
compliance with principal trade restrictions;
levels of unsolicited trading in Strategic Advisor;
asset allocation and investment policy guidelines in
UBS-CAP and investment policy statements in IC;
trading activity in the PMP program, and trading
guidelines for PACE, Strategic Advisor, SWP, AAP UBS-
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a stand-alone basis;
− For UBS-CAP and IC, accounts with no trading can
distribution services in the case of interests in financial
products sold (such as interests in private funds).
Arrangements may also be based on a percentage of
revenue received.
remain in the Program for an extended period of time so
long as clients are receiving and leveraging the
investment advice provided in the respective Program;
− The continued participation of such accounts in UBS
Investment Advisory Programs will result in UBS
receiving revenue that it may not have otherwise
received had the accounts been reviewed individually
and terminated from the program;
− Unless you are paying a levelized UBS Investment
Advisory Fee for all assets in the AAG relationship, it is
possible that the trading or concentration levels of
accounts with lower fees will benefit those in which you
are paying higher fees or vice versa; and
− While the ongoing advice of your Financial Advisor is the
principal component of the services you pay for in the
Programs, if you trade infrequently you may not be
taking full advantage of all of the services offered.
Third Party Arrangements: We also have a referral program
in which UBS enters into solicitation arrangements with third
parties that we compensate for referring or soliciting their
clients to participate in our Advisory or trust services
programs. The compensation these solicitors receive is
generally a portion of the advisory fees we receive from
referred clients. There are conflicts of interest that arise
when we compensate third parties for solicitation activities.
The fees solicitors receive may provide greater compensation
to the third party than other similar arrangements and
motivate the third party to recommend our services or
Programs over other similar services or Programs that involve
less lucrative fee-sharing arrangements. Third-party solicitors
will provide detailed information at the time of the referral
regarding the compensation arrangement with UBS and the
related conflicts of interest.
Annual Review of Accounts: Financial Advisors are
required to conduct an annual internal review and a review
with clients of Accounts enrolled in Advisory Programs.
Reviews are conducted on a household basis.
Branch or Market Managers and other supervisory personnel
are responsible for the supervision and review of these
accounts, while home office Program Managers are
responsible for enforcing the various program guidelines.
Internal reports identifying inconsistencies with program
guideline are generated either by the Program Management
team or automatically through our systems, and provided to
Financial Advisors and Branch or Market Managers for
follow-up. If the report item is not remedied within a pre-
determined period of time, the accounts may be terminated
from the Programs or an exception to the guidelines is
documented.
Clients in the Advisory programs receive an annual review
of their account which includes account performance,
identifies shifts in the asset allocation, as well as other
account specific information in their Advisory Account
Review documents. Clients may request to receive annual
reviews more frequently than the required annual review.
Item 14. Client Referrals and Other Compensation
We also have solicitation arrangements under which we
and/or our Financial Advisors receive compensation for
referring clients to a third party who will provide investment
advisory or other services to the client. The compensation we
receive is usually a portion of the advisory fee the third party
receives from its clients and will continue as long as the
referred client remains invested in an advisory program with
the third party. In certain circumstances we may also receive
commission revenue for transactions those third parties
execute through our firm. It is our practice to disclose to the
client being referred the terms of the arrangement, including
the maximum compensation payable to us and/or our
Financial Advisors or a third party, as the case may be. We
also may refer clients to a third party for investment in
private funds managed by the third party. In those cases, we
will typically enter into a placement agent agreement with
the third-party manager (or a private fund that it manages)
that describes the terms of the arrangement and
compensation paid to UBS. The compensation we receive
under these arrangements with third parties presents a
conflict of interest since it provides an incentive for UBS and
its Financial Advisors to refer clients to a third party that
offers us compensation, or greater levels of compensation
for their products or services over other third parties. We
address these conflicts by providing detailed information at
the time of the referral regarding the compensation
arrangement with the third party and the related conflicts of
interested.
Arrangements with Affiliates: We have referral agreements
with our affiliates that outline: (1) how we refer clients to
them, (2) how they refer clients to us, (3) how we act as
solicitor for their advisory services and/or wrap fee programs,
(4) how we refer clients to them for services other than
advisory services, and (5) how we are compensated when we
refer investors into private funds they manage and promote.
We and our affiliates also have arrangements with some
third party investment managers under which we and/or
certain of our Financial Advisors provide research (within the
meaning of Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934), and in return, the investment manager places
brokerage transactions with us for execution, subject to best
execution practices and requirements.
Under those agreements, we share fees with or receive fees
from our affiliates for the referral or solicitation of clients or
for services provided to clients. These payments will vary,
depending on the type of agreement, product or the nature
and extent of the services provided, and may continue as
long as the client account is maintained with UBS or our
affiliate, for an agreed upon period, or as compensation for
The research services provided generally may be in the form
of written reports or telephone contacts or personal
meetings with security analysts, economists, or meetings
hosted by our Financial Advisors with corporate or industry
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spokespersons. UBS or our Financial Advisors also may
recommend or refer clients to third-party investment
managers that place brokerage transactions with us.
The differences in the form or amount of compensation paid
to us by different investment managers for client referrals or
research products create a conflict between our interests and
the interests of the clients referred because of the incentive
to make referrals to those investment managers that offer us
greater compensation than others.
Referral arrangements for financing business. We have
certain agreements whereby we refer our customers to
certain lenders, on a non-exclusive basis, for specific
financing opportunities not available at UBS or its affiliates.
These lenders may be able to assist clients in securing
financing for specialized borrowing needs.
It is our practice to disclose to the client being referred the
roles of UBS and the lender in connection with such referral
and that we receive a referral fee from the lender. Upon
the successful completion of a transaction, the lender
will pay us a referral fee, which will vary depending upon
the lender and/or the amount of the financing. A portion of
the fee we receive is paid to the Financial Advisor.
Referral Arrangements for Annuities for Insurance
Business. UBS offers a referral program for property and
casualty insurance, high-limit disability insurance, certain life
insurance products and products for certain international
clients, pension risk transfer services, and Medicare
supplemental insurance plans. Under these programs, a
Financial Advisor refers a client to a third party general
agency ("General Agency") or other third party firm (“Third-
Party Firm”) that sells the insurance or annuity policy directly
to the client. The General Agency or Third-Party Firm then
pays UBS a portion of the commission it receives from the
insurance company that issues the policy or the fee that the
Third-Party Firm receives from the client (the “Referral Fee").
The fees and charges paid by clients, as well as the Referral
Fee paid to UBS, will differ based on the type of policy and a
variety of other factors. Financial Advisors receive a portion
of the amounts UBS receives based on the grid rate
applicable to them. Clients will receive disclosures from their
Financial Advisor when a referral is going to be made.
Item 15. Financial Information
UBS Financial Services Inc. is a qualified custodian (as
defined in SEC Rule 206(4)-2. As a result, we have not
included the balance sheet required under the “Financial
Information” of this Form ADV.
As of the date of this Brochure, there is no financial
condition that is reasonably likely to impair our ability to
meet our contractual commitment to our clients.
Our Firm has not been the subject of a bankruptcy
petition at any time during the last ten years.
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SUMMARY OF MATERIAL CHANGES
SEC File Number 801-7163
March 31, 2026
UBS Financial Services Inc.
1000 Harbor Boulevard
Weehawken, NJ 07086
(201) 352-3000
http://financialservicesinc.ubs.com
Summary of Material Changes to Form ADV Disclosure Brochure
Discretionary Programs
Portfolio Management Program (PMP)
Advisor Allocation Program (AAP)
Separately Managed Accounts Programs
ACCESSSM
Managed Accounts Consulting (MAC)
Unified Managed Accounts Program
UBS Strategic Wealth Portfolio (SWP)
Non-Discretionary Advisory Programs
UBS Strategic Advisor
Personalized Asset Consulting and Evaluation (PACE)
PACE Multi Advisor Program
PACE Select Advisors Trust
Portfolio Advisory Program(s)
UBS Consolidated Advisory Program (UBS-CAP)
UBS Institutional Consulting Program (IC)
Alternative Investments Advisory Program
UBS Consolidated Advisory Program Select (CAP Select)
This Summary of Material Changes applies to the Form ADV Disclosure Brochure for the retail and institutional wrap
fee investment advisory programs and Alternative Investments Advisory Program listed above.
If you have any questions about the content of this brochure, please contact us at 888-526-7454. The information in this
brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state
securities authority.
Additional information about UBS Financial Services Inc. is also available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Please note that registration as an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
You may obtain a copy of our updated Form ADV Disclosure Brochure by contacting us at the number listed above to
make your request. The Brochure is available to you free of charge. You may also access the document at our website:
http://www.ubs.com/us/en/wealth/misc/AccountDisclosures.html
Please retain this document for future reference as it contains important information regarding our investment
advisory programs.
Item 2. Material Changes
This section describes the material changes to our Wrap Fee Programs Form ADV Disclosure Brochure since the last
amendment of our Form ADV on November 13, 2026. November 13
Item 4.B (Advisory Programs: Fee schedules, Minimum Investments and Minimum Annual Fees) has been
updated to reflect the following:
Important Information About Separately Managed Account Strategies and Models.
To date, SMA strategies available on the UBS Financial Services Inc. platform entail the SMA Managers selected actively
managing the assets in your Advisory Account(s) on a discretionary basis (“Manager Traded Strategies”). We also offer
a limited number of Model SMA Strategies which are managed by a third party Overlay Manager.
Effective April 1, 2026, we will commence a transition from a third party Overlay Manager model provider to our
affiliate UBS Asset Management (Americas) LLC (UBS AM) serving as Overlay Manager and we will commence the
transition of most equity strategies currently managed by third party managers (Manager Traded SMA Strategies)
available on the platform to a Model Delivery Structure. Manager Traded strategies will transition on a rolling basis
during 2026.
We will notify you in writing in advance of such changes to your Accounts. Unless you object to the changes by the
date listed in the notice, your Account will transition to the new model delivery structure. Certain SMAs will not
transition to a Model Delivery structure, including fixed income SMAs and certain tax managed SMAs.
Our offerings include:
SMA Strategies – Manager Traded
•
SMA Strategies – Model Delivery
•
SMA Advantage Strategies – Manager Traded
•
SMA Advantage Strategies – Model Delivery
•
The fees you pay in these different structures, including whether the strategy is offered in a sub-advised or dual
contract structure vary in some cases significantly. In all structures, you will pay a UBS Investment Advisory Fee to
UBS-FS and we pay a portion of that fee to your Financial Advisor.
Selection of UBS Asset Management (Americas) LLC as Overlay Manager
UBS Financial Services Inc. and UBS Asset Management both are wholly owned subsidiaries of UBS Group AG. The
selection of UBS AM as Overlay Manager and the transition of model management responsibilities for the House View
Portfolios to UBS-FS (see below) is the result of a strategic initiative between UBS Financial Services and UBS Asset
Management which is expected to be economically beneficial to both entities and entails a multi-phase conversion to a
Model Delivery structure for many SMA strategies.
UBS Asset Management has extensive experience in discretionary asset management. Acting as an Overlay Manager
within a Model Delivery structure, however, represents a new and developing business line for UBS-AM. UBS AM’s
business plans, resources, trading practices and organizational framework have been reviewed to confirm their ability to
provide the expected services in a manner consistent with clients’ best interest. However, it is important to note that
this is a new business activity for UBS AM and it does not yet have the same depth of experience in overlay
management as other entities with more established practices, including the current third-party Overlay Manager.
By selecting UBS Asset Management as Overlay Manager we have a conflict because the fee paid to our affiliate as
Overlay Manager is less than that paid to the third-party Overlay Manager resulting in a cost savings to UBS Financial
Services and a revenue increase to our affiliate UBS Asset Management. The Overlay Fee paid to UBS Asset
Management is subject to breakpoints and decreases as assets under management increase.
In addition, as part of the strategic initiative between the entities, UBS Financial Services will pay UBS AM a reduced fee
for SMA Advantage strategies as compared to the fees it pays third-party SMA managers resulting in additional cost
savings to UBS-FS.
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Transition of Model Management Responsibilities for the House View Portfolios from UBS AM to UBS-FS
The House View Portfolios are SMA strategies that have been actively managed (Manager Traded) by UBS AM since
2020.
Effective April 1, 2026, the House View strategies will transition to a Model Delivery Structure and the UBS AM team
responsible for managing the strategies (“HV Portfolio Management Team”) will move to UBS Financial Services Inc.
(UBS-FS). As a result, UBS-FS is Model Manager for these strategies.
The team is responsible for portfolio construction, security selection and trade direction of the assets invested in these
House View Portfolios. Following their move to UBS-FS, the House View portfolio management team will develop and
maintain a Model that it will send to UBS AM to serve as the overlay manager and implement the Model in Program
accounts.
All House View Models are part of the SMA Advantage offering in which fees for the Model Manager and Overlay
Manager are waived and are paid by UBS-FS out of its own resources.
Model Delivery Structure
In the Model Delivery structure, SMA Managers become Model Managers and are no longer responsible for the day-to-
day active management of your Advisory Accounts. Instead, the Model Managers will continue to create and maintain
their strategies and provide those Models to an Overlay Manager for implementation.
The Overlay Manager manages your assets and implements the Model developed by a Model Manager.
The Model Manager develops the strategy and maintains an investment “Model” they provide to the Overlay Manager
for implementation in client accounts. Model Managers that manage discretionary strategies based on the same Model
Strategies available in the Programs will generally trade their discretionary accounts first prior to providing the model
updates to the Overlay Manager. Depending on the trading volume, that trading activity can impact the price (up or
down) at which clients in the Model Strategies purchase the same securities.
You will not enter into a separate investment advisory agreement with a Model Manager or Overlay Manager. The
Model Manager will not know your identity and does not manage your Account.
Model Managers provide advisory services under agreements with UBS-FS and in some cases the third-party Overlay
Manager by providing investment recommendations for the Models.
Implementation of the Models by the Overlay Manager
By choosing a Model Strategy for your Account (or when chosen by your Financial Advisor pursuant to the authority
you granted in AAP and CAP or IC with Limited FA Discretion), you grant the Overlay Manager investment discretion
and trading authority for investments in the account. The Overlay Manager has full trading authority and may invest,
reinvest, purchase, sell, exchange, convert and otherwise trade assets, without any prior notice. However, the Overlay
Manager will generally implement the Model Manager’s recommendations without change, subject to any investment
restrictions you place on your Account, cash requests or deposits, and other operational or investment considerations.
For SMA Strategies – Model Delivery, if the Model Manager does not provide the Overlay Manager with alternative
security options, your account will be rebalanced to exclude your investment restriction.
The Overlay Manager may determine, in its sole discretion, in light of operational or investment considerations, to
deviate from the Model (e.g., to select another security or increase the cash allocation within a model portfolio) based
on your specific circumstances.
Except for the House View Portfolios where it acts as Model Manager, UBS-FS does not select or otherwise advise the
Overlay Manager or the Model Manager in the selection of securities for your Account.
Model Manager and Overlay Manager Arrangements and Fees
Model Delivery Strategies are available in the ACCESS, SWP, AAP, CAP and IC Programs, with the following two
arrangements and fee structures:
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• SMA Strategies – Model Delivery: Client pays the investment management fee to the Overlay Manager and
Model Manager
Overlay Manager Fee
o
In this structure, the client pays a fee to the Overlay Manager (0.04%) and a fee to the Model
Manager for their services.
o UBS-FS collects the fees and pays the Overlay Manager and retains a portion of this fee. The
percentage UBS-FS retains increases based on assets under management. The fee paid to UBS-AM
ranges from 0.02% – 0.025% based on assets under management.
o The revenue received by UBS-FS from fee paying clients in these strategies can be part of the resources
o
used by UBS-FS in connection with the fees waived for SMA Advantage strategies.
For Model strategies managed by a third-party Overlay Manager, the Overlay Manager and Model
Manager separately negotiate a fee to be paid by the Overlay Manager to the Model Manager for
access to the Model. Clients pay the Overlay Manager a range of 0.35% - 0.44% and the Overlay
Manager pays the Model Manager. UBS-FS does not retain a portion of this fee.
Model Manager Fee
Model Manager Fees: Range from 0.00% to 0.46%. When assessed, these fees are passed through to the
Model Managers. UBS-FS does not retain a portion of these fees.
• SMA Advantage Strategies – Model Delivery: UBS pays the investment management fee to the
Overlay Manager.
SMA Advantage strategies whether offered in a Manager Traded or Model Delivery structure, do not charge an
Overlay, Model Manager or a SMA Manager Fee (unless you select premium services).
Those fees are waived for clients in SMA Advantage strategies. Instead, UBS Financial Services pays the Overlay
Manager, Model Manager or SMA Manager, as applicable given your selection, for their services out of its own
resources which include, in addition to other sources of revenues, Overlay Manager Fees paid by clients in other SMA
strategies. As a result, revenue from fee paying clients in those strategies can be part of the resources used by UBS-FS
in connection with the fees waived for SMA Advantage strategies.
Additional Services Provided by UBS AM as Overlay Manager
For select strategies, the Overlay Manager may offer additional premium services such as tax management. If you (or
your Financial Advisor in AAP, or CAP or IC with Limited FA Discretion) select a strategy with premium services, you will
be responsible for paying the Overlay Manager fee for those services. The Overlay Manager fees for models that include
a premium service offering such as tax management or sustainable investing range from 0.05% to 0.20%.
Fees for PTM services provided by UBS AM generally range between 0.03% and 0.20%. UBS AM receives a portion of
this fee with the balance retained by UBS-FS. The percentage of the fee retained by UBS-FS (20-30%) increases as
revenues increase.
UBS AM as Overlay – Model Rotation and Trading Practices
UBS AM as Overlay Manager seeks to achieve best execution for all client transactions by selecting counterparties and
execution methods that are expected to provide the most favorable overall outcome, taking into account price,
liquidity, speed, likelihood of execution and settlement, and other relevant factors. In implementing its model rotation
policy, the Overlay Manager allocates trading activity among the Models generally on a first-come, first-served basis,
such that models are executed in the sequence in which instructions, signals, or orders are received and approved for
execution. As a result, the timing in which the Models are received by the Overlay Manager may impact execution
outcomes, including price and liquidity conditions available at the time of trading. While each model is subject to
ongoing monitoring and periodic review, the use of a rotation framework may, in certain circumstances, result in
executions that differ from those that might have been achieved through a single-model or fully discretionary approach
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at a given point in time. In addition, where certain models, signals, or instructions are not provided electronically and
instead require manual input such as the House View Models, there may be delays, reduced automation, or operational
constraints that could adversely impact execution quality relative to fully electronic processes. The Overlay Manager
nevertheless seeks to mitigate such risks through oversight, controls, and post-trade evaluation, but cannot guarantee
that best execution will be achieved in every instance.
Model Delivery Strategies and UBS Stock
Model Managers may not include UBS equity or preferred stock or debt securities in their Models although some
currently include UBS equity in their Managed Traded Strategies. The performance of the Model Manager’s strategy
outside of the Programs can differ for a variety of reasons, including the restrictions we impose relating to transaction
in UBS securities.
Review of Proprietary Model Managers and Overlay Managers
Model Managers and Overlay managers are subject to the same research process applied to all researched SMA
Managers by the Investment Manager and Analysis Team with the following exceptions:
While we seek to apply the same review criteria to all researched managers available on the UBS-FS platform,
certain strategies where UBS-FS is the Model Manager were reviewed at the investment level but other criteria was not
applied. For example, for t h e H o u s e V i e w M o d e l s , w h e r e U B S - F S i s t h e M o d e l M a n a g e r , while the
Firm itself would satisfy the general research screens, an investment portfolio on its own, may fail to meet
several research screens, including: total assets under management, length of a performance track record with
client assets, and a requirement of having a minimum number of accounts that are normally imposed on third- party
managers. In these cases, however, we may either research these managers subsequent to being included in our
p l a t f or m or we may monitor them periodically to ensure that they meet specific criteria.
Oversight of UBS AM as Overlay Manager
In the future, oversight of the Overlay Manager is expected to transition to a formal governance committee that will
provide ongoing oversight of the Overlay manager’s activities, including review of performance, risk, and adherence to
applicable operating standards.
Item 6.D.6, Voting of Client Securities, has been reorganized and revised to provide details regarding the delegation
of proxy voting and corporate action authority, and the persons authorized to act on your behalf based on the Advisory
Program and the SMA Strategy selected for the Account. You may delegate proxy voting and corporate action authority
to a third party for your assets in PMP, AAP, and those invested in Manager Traded SMA Strategies or Model Delivery
Strategies in ACCESS, SWP, AAP, UBS CAP, IC and MAC Programs (only Manager Traded Strategies are available in
MAC). The delegation of authority will be as follows:
1. For PMP and the FA-Discretionary Sub-accounts in AAP
Proxies: Institutional Shareholder Services
Corporate Actions: You retain responsibility for these matters.
2. Manager Traded Strategies
Proxies: Your SMA Manager
Corporate Actions: Your SMA Manager
3. Model Delivery Strategies with UBS AM as Overlay:
Proxies: Institutional Shareholder Services
Corporate Actions: Your Model Manager will make decisions on your behalf and direct UBS AM to implement
them, or, if you are invested in the House View Signature and House View Global Selections Models, you
designate and authorize UBS AM (in its capacity as Overlay Manager) to make decisions on your behalf as it
pertains to corporate actions for the equity and fixed income securities in the UBS AM SMAs included in the
House View Signature and House View Global Selections Models. Decisions for corporate actions
pertaining to mutual funds and ETFs in strategies where UBS FS is Model Manager remain your
responsibility.
4. Model Delivery Strategies with VAS as Overlay Manager
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Proxies: Vestmark Advisory Solutions
Corporate Actions: Yor Model Manager will make decisions on your behalf and direct VAS to implement them.
You may not delegate proxy voting authority to UBS or any of its employees, or to UBS Asset Management
when it is the Overlay Manager for Model Delivery strategies. Neither your Financial Advisor nor UBS (nor
UBS Asset Management when it is the Overlay Manager for Model Delivery strategies) will exercise voting
discretion, have input or provide any advice regarding voting decisions made on your behalf for the
securities held in your Accounts at UBS or at other financial institutions.
When you delegate proxy voting authority to ISS, ISS will vote proxies based on its Benchmark U.S. Voting Guidelines.
If assets are not custodied at UBS (DVP accounts), proxy materials are sent to the clients and clients are responsible for voting
proxies for these assets. Additional information about ISS is included in Item 6.D.6
A summary of ISS' Proxy Voting Guidelines and the complete Proxy Voting Guidelines Benchmark Policy Recommendations
are available at ubs.com/advisorydisclosures. ISS reviews its voting policies annually and publishes updates around the fourth
quarter of each year. Updated policies apply to meetings beginning February 1 of the following year. ISS may also make
and publish interim voting policy changes from time to time. Information regarding voting policy updates, as well as other
information about ISS are available on the ISS website at issgovernance.com/policy-gateway/voting-policies.
ISS' Form ADV Part 2A is also available at ubs.com/advisorydisclosures. The ADV includes a description of the different
services ISS provides, its corporate structure, and potential conflicts of interest (and how they are addressed), including
business relationships between ISS (or its parent company) and companies on which ISS provides proxy voting advice
pursuant to its proxy voting guidelines services. All of the referenced ISS related documents are also available from your
Financial Advisor.
Item 4.G. Non-Discretionary Advisory Programs has been updated to reflect the following:
Use of Strategic Advisor Accounts as a Completion Sleeve in an Overall Investment Portfolio.
The primary basis for the investment advice we provide in the Strategic Advisor program is the diversified asset
allocation developed in consultation with your Financial Advisor. However, in certain circumstances to address clients’
needs, the Program also offers flexibility to use your Strategic Advisor account as a “completion sleeve” to implement
allocations that complement your overall investment advisory portfolio.
A “completion sleeve” refers to a portion of a portfolio allocated to investments intended to supplement and
complement existing holdings in order to achieve the portfolio’s overall target asset allocation, diversification, and risk
profile. The completion sleeve is managed in the context of the client’s total portfolio and is designed to help align the
aggregate holdings with the client’s investment objectives and risk tolerance.
Given the non-discretionary nature of the Program, clients may direct us to maintain a concentrated position in one or a
limited number of securities, including employer stock, legacy holdings, or other investments.
The effectiveness of a completion sleeve depends on the accuracy and completeness of information regarding the
client’s total portfolio. If such information is incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate, the completion sleeve may not
achieve its intended objective of improving diversification or aligning the portfolio with its target allocation.
By using Strategic Advisor Accounts as a completion sleeve to balance your broader advisory portfolio, the Strategic
Advisor account may not include an asset allocation at all, and instead could hold a single asset class or concentrated
positions, provided it does not exceed the standard deviation assigned to your stated risk tolerance at the account level.
Because the completion sleeve is managed in the context of other portfolio holdings, including concentrated or legacy
positions, the overall portfolio may remain subject to concentration risk, and the completion sleeve may not fully offset
such exposures. As a result, the portfolio may continue to experience greater volatility and risk of loss than a fully
diversified portfolio.
When a significant portion of the Strategic Advisor Account is invested in a single security, issuer, or sector, the
Account’s performance may be materially and adversely affected by the performance of that investment. Concentrated
positions involved increased volatility and the potential for substantial losses, including the possible loss of a significant
portion of the account value.
These positions are subject to issuer-specific risks, including adverse business developments, market fluctuations,
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regulatory changes, or other events that may negatively impact the value of a security. In certain circumstances, liquidity
constraints or market conditions may make it difficult to sell a concentrated position in a timely manner or at a desired
price.
You can implement “completion sleeves” through brokerage accounts without incurring the Program Fee. We have a
financial incentive to retain assets in the Program rather than recommend a lower cost brokerage alternative, which
presents a conflict of interest. If you choose a Strategic Advisor Account as a completion sleeve, you are paying for, yet
not receiving or using, the asset allocation services of the Strategic Advisor Program, and are incurring additional and
higher costs that could be avoided if a brokerage account was used.
Under the Strategic Advisor Program, your Financial Advisor provides ongoing investment advice and periodic reviews
with respect to your Account based on your investment objectives, risk tolerance, asset allocation, and investment
strategy. When the Account is used as a completion sleeve, your Financial Advisor continues to provide investment
advice and periodic reviews; however, because the completion sleeve is maintained at your direction, certain core
Program services, such as diversified asset allocation recommendations at the individual account level do not apply. In
this case, your Financial Advisor discusses the holdings in your Strategic Advisor account in the context of your stated
investment objectives and how those holdings relate to your broader advisory portfolio, and any recommendations for
changes to the Account require your authorization.
Strategic Advisor accounts, including those used as completion sleeves, are subject to Program specific supervision and
review as described in Section 13 -- Review of Accounts. While an Account is generally assessed on its own, certain
Program guidelines, including those relating to investments, Program imposed limitations, and trading or activity are
applied on an aggregated basis across your advisory accounts included within an Advisory Account Group (“AAG”),
rather than on an account by account basis. Under this framework, an Account used as a completion sleeve is
considered in alignment with applicable Program guidelines (for example, with respect to position or issuer
concentration) even where it does not align with those guidelines if viewed separately.
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