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March 2025
This Form ADV Part 2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications
and business practices of Vauban Wealth Management, Corporation. If you have any questions
about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at (787)425-0035; (787)425-0036 and/or
admin@vaubanwealth.online. The information in this Disclosure Brochure has not been approved
or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or by any state
securities authority. The term “Registered Investment Adviser” does not imply a certain level of
skill or training. Additional information about Vauban Wealth Management, Corporation and its
advisory persons are available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching for
our firm name or by our CRD #305222.
Vauban Wealth Management, Corporation
Lot K-2 Marginal Street Suite 201
Oasis Gardens Development
Guaynabo, P.R. 0969
Tel. (787)-425-0035
admin@vaubanwealth.online.com
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Item 2: Material Changes
From time to time, this Disclosure Brochure may be amended to reflect changes in our business
practices, changes in regulations and routine annual or other than annual updates as required by
the securities regulators. This complete Disclosure Brochure or a Summary of Material Changes
will be provided to you annually and if any information provided herein becomes materially
inaccurate. If an amended Disclosure Brochure is provided to you, this Item 2 will be utilized to
provide you with a summary of new and/or updated information. We will inform you of the
revision(s) based on the nature of the updated information.
At any time, you may view the current Disclosure Brochure on-line at the SEC’s Investment
Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching for our firm name or
by our CRD #305222. You may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time, by
contacting us at (787)425-0035, (787)425-0036 or admin@vaubanwealth.online.
Since VWM Brochure issued on March , 2024 no material changes have occurred.
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Item 3: Table of Content
Item 1
Cover Page ................................................................................................. 1
Item 2
Material Changes ....................................................................................... 2
Item 3 Table of Contents .......................................................................................... 3
Item 4 Advisory Business ....................................................................................... 4
Item 5 Fees and Compensation… ............................................................................. 5
Item 6 Performance-Based Fees & Side by Side Management ................................ 6
Item 7 Types of Clients ............................................................................................ 7
Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ..................... 7
Item 9 Disciplinary Information… ......................................................................... 10
Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ................................... 11
Item 11 Code of Ethics, Participation of Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading… .................................................................................................... 11
Item 12 Brokerage Practices ..................................................................................... 12
Item 13 Review of Accounts .................................................................................... 13
Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation… .............................................. 13
Item 15 Custody… ................................................................................................... 13
Item 19
Investment Discretion… ............................................................................. 14
Item 17 Voting Client Securities .............................................................................. 14
Item 18 Financial Information… .............................................................................. 14
Part 2B
Individual Disclosure Brochure .................................................................. 15
Privacy
Privacy Policy…..........................................................................................17
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Item 4: Advisory Services
A. Firm Information
Vauban Wealth Management, Corporation (“VWM”, “Vauban Wealth Management” or the
“Advisor”) is a registered investment advisor with the SEC organized as a corporation under the
laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Founded in July 2019, VWM is owned by Laperouse
LTD, a company registered in the Bahamas. Mr. Hubert Francois-Poncet owns 100% of Laperouse
LTD. This Disclosure Brochure provides information regarding the qualifications, business
practices and advisory services provided by Vauban Wealth Management.
B. Advisory Services Offered
VWM offers account management services to clients (“Clients”) on either a discretionary basis,
where the Client authorizes VWM to make all investment decisions for the account, or on a non-
discretionary basis, where VWM makes recommendations to the Client but all investment
decisions are made by the Client and may or may not be implemented by the Client. All Client
assets will be managed pursuant to the Client’s selected investment strategy.
The investment strategies offered by VWM are as follows:
a) Income:
b) Conservative:
c) Balanced:
d) Dynamic Growth:
e) Aggressive Equity:
f) Alternative:
exclusively invested in fixed income securities
predominantly invested in fixed income securities
balanced allocation of fixed income securities and equities
predominantly invested in equities
quasi exclusively invested in equities
A large part of the portfolio may be invested in alternative
investments.
A Client may impose reasonable restrictions on the investments to be made by VWM. Clients
should be aware that their restrictions can limit VWM’s ability to act and as a result, their
performance may differ from other accounts that are not subject to similar restrictions. VWM shall
not be bound by any amendment to a Client’s investment restrictions unless and until the Client
and VWM have agreed in writing to such amendment.
C. Client Account Management
Prior to engaging VWM to provide investment advisory services, each Client is required to enter
into one or more investment advisory agreements with the Advisor that defines the terms,
conditions, authority and responsibilities of the Advisor and the Client. The services provided by
VWM may include:
• Establishing an Investment Strategy
• Asset Allocation
• Portfolio construction and implementation
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Investment Management and Supervision
VWM is committed to treat Clients in a fair and equitable manner and render impartial advice
making recommendations based on the Client’s needs, financial circumstances and investment
objectives. Also, VWM will manage and disclose any material conflict of interest in writing.
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D. Wrap Fee Program
Vauban Wealth Management does not participate in a wrap fee program.
E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, VWM manages approximately $148,656,126. When $17,571,523 of
that total is on a Discretionary basis and $131,084,603 is on a Non-Discretionary basis.
Item 5: Fees and Compensation
A. Fees for Advisory Service
VWM currently charges an annual advisory fee of 1.0% of assets under management (“Investment
Advisory Fee”). This fee is calculated and charged quarterly on the first days of the following
month based on the value of the assets as of the last day of the quarter as calculated by the Client’s
custodian. VWM will pro rate fees for accounts where the investment advisory management
agreement is initiated or terminated on a date creating less than a full quarter of investment
management for either the initial or final month of the Agreement.
The Advisor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to negotiate, reduce or waive the Investment
Advisory Fee for certain Client accounts for any period of time determined solely by VWM. In
addition, the Adviser may reduce or waive its Investment Advisory Fees for the accounts of some
Clients without notice to, or fee adjustment for, other Clients.
VWM’s Investment Advisory Fee is exclusive of and in addition to, other fees and expenses which
Client may incur in connection with VWM’s advisory services. Please see Item 5(C) below.
However, the Advisor shall not receive any portion of these commissions, fees, and costs.
All securities managed by VWM will be independently valued by the custodian. VWM will not
have the authority or responsibility to value portfolio securities.
Apart from the personal Client service provided directly by VWM, services identical to VWM
may be provided by other investment advisors for advisory fees that may be greater than or less
than the advisory fees charged by VWM. Additionally, Clients could invest in the same or similar
products directly, without the services of VWM.
B. Fee Billing
Investment Advisory Fees are calculated by the Advisor and deducted from the Client’s account[s]
by the custodian. The Advisor shall send an invoice to the custodian indicating the amount of the
fees to be deducted from the Client’s account[s] a few days after the end of the quarter for which
the fee is charged. The amount due is calculated by applying the quarterly rate (annual rate divided
by 4) to the total assets under management with VWM at the end of such quarter as described in
Item 5(A) above. It is the responsibility of the Client to verify the accuracy of these fees as listed
on the custodian’s portfolio valuation statement. Clients provide written authorization permitting
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VWM to be paid from their account[s] held by the Custodian as part of the investment advisory
agreement and separate account forms provided by the Custodian.
C. Other fees and expenses
Clients will incur certain fees or charges imposed by third-parties, other than VWM, in connection
with investments made on behalf of the Client’s account[s]. The Client is responsible for all
custodial and securities execution fees charged by the custodian and executing broker-dealers.
Mutual funds and variable annuity sub-account fees and expenses are described in each fund’s or
sub account’s prospectus. These fees will generally include a management fee, other expenses, and
a possible distribution fee. If the fund also imposes sales charges, a client may pay an initial or
deferred sales charge.
The Investment Advisory Fee charged by VWM is separate and distinct from these custodian and
execution fees.
Apart from the personal client service provided directly by VWM, services identical to VWM may
be provided by other investment advisers for advisory fees that may be greater than or less than
the advisory fees charged by VWM. Additionally, clients could invest in the same or similar
products directly, without the services of VWM.
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination
VWM does not charge fees in advance. Clients may request to terminate their investment advisory
agreement with VWM, in whole or in part, by providing thirty (30) days advance written notice.
The Client shall be responsible for Investment Advisory Fees up to and including the effective
date of termination. VWM will pro rate fees for accounts where the investment advisory agreement
is terminated on a date creating less than a full quarter of investment management for either the
initial or final month of the agreement. The Client’s investment advisory agreement with the
Advisor is non-transferable without Client’s prior written approval.
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities
Neither VWM nor any of its supervised persons receive any compensation for securities
transactions, other than the Investment Advisory Fees noted above.
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees & Side by Side Management
Vauban Wealth Management does not charge performance-based fees (fees based on a share of
capital gains on or capital appreciation of the assets of a client). All fees are calculated as disclosed
in Item 5 above and are not charged on the basis of income or capital appreciation of the assets of
a Client. VWM has no financial incentive to recommend any particular investment options to its
Clients.
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Item 7: Types of Clients
Vauban Wealth Management offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth
individuals, trusts, estates, corporations and businesses. VWM generally does not impose a
minimum account size for establishing a relationship. Nevertheless, VWM reserves the right to
reject a relationship for any reason.
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
Vauban Wealth Management employs both fundamental and technical analysis methods in
developing investment strategies for its Clients. Research and analysis are derived from numerous
sources, including financial media companies, third-party research materials, Internet sources, and
review of company activities, including annual reports, prospectuses, press releases and research
prepared by others.
B. Risk of Loss
All securities investments involve risk. Investing in securities involves risk of loss that Clients
must understand and be prepared to bear. VWM assists Clients in determining an appropriate
strategy based on their tolerance for risk and other factors. However, there is no guarantee that a
Client will meet their investment goals. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in these
methods of analysis may lose value and may have negative investment performance. The Advisor
will monitor the investments to determine the need to reallocate portfolios as necessary.
The Client must understand and participate in the process and provide accurate information to the
Advisor for the analysis to be efficient. The Advisor shall rely on the financial and other
information provided by the Client or their designees without the duty or obligation to validate the
accuracy and completeness of the provided information. It is the responsibility of the Client to
inform the Advisor of any changes in financial condition, goals or other factors that may affect
this analysis. The risks associated with a particular strategy are provided to each Client. The
Advisor will work with each Client to determine their tolerance for risk as part of the portfolio
selection process.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investing in securities and other investments
involve a risk of loss that each Client should understand and be willing to bear. Clients are
reminded to discuss these risks with the Adviser.
Some of the risks may include:
a. Credit Risk: If debt obligations held by an account are downgraded by ratings
agencies or go into default, or if management action, legislation or other
government action reduces the ability of issuers to pay principal and interest when
due, the value of those obligations may decline, and an account’s value may be
reduced.
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b. Developing Country Risk: At times the prices of equity securities or debt
obligations of a developing country issuer may be extremely volatile. An issuer
domiciled in a developed country may be similarly affected by these developing
country risks to the extent that the issuer conducts a significant percentage of its
business in developing countries.
c. Focused Investment Risk: An investment strategy that invests in a focused portfolio
of issuers may be subject to increased risk because changes in the value of one of
the issuers may have a greater impact on the total value of the portfolio than if the
portfolio is invested in a larger number of issuers. Further, to the extent that some
of the issuers in the portfolio are in the same or related industries or sectors, any
economic, political, regulatory or other event affecting one of those industries or
sectors may have a greater impact on the total value of the portfolio.
d. Foreign Investment Risk: Investments in securities of foreign issuers may involve
risks including adverse fluctuations in currency exchange rates, political instability,
confiscations, taxes or restrictions on currency exchange, difficulty in selling
foreign investments, and reduced legal protection. These risks may be more
pronounced for investments in developing countries.
e. High Yield Risk: Debt obligations that are rated below investment grade and
unrated obligations of similar credit quality (commonly referred to as “junk” or
“high yield” bonds) may have a substantial risk of loss. These obligations are
generally considered to be speculative with respect to the issuer’s ability to pay
interest and principal when due. These obligations may be subject to greater price
volatility than investment grade obligations, and their prices may decline
significantly in periods of general economic difficulty or in response to adverse
publicity, changes in investor perceptions or other factors. These obligations may
also be subject to greater liquidity risk.
f. Political Risks: Political events anywhere in the world may have unforeseen
consequences to markets around the world.
g. General Market Risks: The value of an account’s investments may decline due to
changes in general economic and market conditions. The value of a security held
in an account may change in response to developments affecting entire economies,
markets or industries, including changes in interest rates, political and legal
developments, changes in U.S. Federal Reserve Board (or other central bank)
policy, and general market volatility.
h. Currency Risk: When investing in another country using another currency, the
changes in the value of the currency can change the value of your security value in
your portfolio.
i. Regulatory Risk: Changes in laws and regulations from any government can change
the value of a given company and its accompanying securities. Certain industries
are more susceptible to government regulation. Changes in zoning, tax structure or
laws impact the return on these investments.
j. Risks Related to Investment Term: Securities do not follow a straight line up in
value. All securities will have periods of time when the current price of the security
is not an accurate measure of its value. If you require us to liquidate your portfolio
during one of these periods, you will not realize as much value as you would have
had the investment had the opportunity to regain its value.
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k. Purchasing Power Risk: Purchasing power risk is the risk that your investment’s
value will decline as the price of goods rises (inflation). The investment’s value
itself does not decline, but its relative value does, which is the same thing. Inflation
can happen for a variety of complex reasons, including a growing economy and a
rising money supply.
l. Business Risk: This can be thought of as certainty or uncertainty of income.
Management comes under business risk. Cyclical companies (like automobile
companies) have more business risk because of the less steady income stream.
m. Risks specific to sub-advisors and other managers: If we invest some of your assets
with another advisor, including a private placement, there are additional risks.
These include risks that the other manager is not as qualified as we believe them to
be, that the investments they use are not as liquid as we would normally use in your
portfolio, or that their risk management guidelines are more liberal than we would
normally employ.
n. Information Risk: All investment professionals rely on research in order to make
conclusions about investment options. This research is always a mix of both
internal(proprietary) and external (provided by third parties) data and analyses. All
data, or outside research is chosen for its perceived reliability, but there is no
guarantee that the data or research will be completely accurate. Failure in data
accuracy or research will translate to a compromised ability by the advisor to reach
satisfactory investment conclusions.
o. Interest Rate Risk: When interest rates increase, the value of the account’s fixed
income investments may decline, and the account’s share value may be reduced.
This effect is typically more pronounced for intermediate and longer-term
obligations. When interest rates decrease, the account’s current income may
decline.
p. Liquidity Risk: Due to a lack of demand in the marketplace or other factors, an
account may not be able to sell some or all of the investments promptly or may only
be able to sell investments at less than desired prices. The market for lower-rated
and unrated debt obligations (including particularly “junk” or “high yield” bonds)
and debt obligations backed by so-called “subprime” mortgages may be less liquid
than the market for other obligations, making it difficult for an account to value its
investment in a lower-rated or unrated obligation or to sell the investment in a
timely manner or at an acceptable price.
q. Prepayment Risk: When market interest rates decline, certain debt obligations held
by an account may be repaid more quickly than anticipated, requiring the account
to reinvest the proceeds of those repayments in obligations that bear a lower interest
rate. Conversely, when market interest rates increase, certain debt obligations held
by an account may be repaid more slowly than anticipated, causing assets of the
account to remain invested in relatively lower yielding obligations. These risks may
be more pronounced for investments in mortgage-backed and asset-backed
securities.
r. Real Estate Risk: Investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) are subject
to risks affecting real estate investments generally (including market conditions,
competition, property obsolescence, changes in interest rates and casualty to real
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estate), as well as risks specifically affecting REITs (the quality and skill of REIT
management and the internal expenses of the REIT).
s. Risks Affecting Specific Issuers: The value of an equity security or debt obligation
may decline in response to developments affecting the specific issuer of the security
or obligation, even if the overall industry or economy is unaffected. These
developments may include a variety of factors, including but not limited to
management issues or other corporate disruption, political factors adversely
affecting governmental issuers, a decline in revenues or profitability, an increase in
costs, or an adverse effect on the issuer’s competitive position.
t. Smaller Company Risk: Investments in small-capitalization companies and mid-
capitalization companies, including smaller, earlier stage companies, may involve
additional risks. These risks may be relatively higher with smaller companies.
These additional risks may result from limited product lines, more limited access
to markets and financial resources, greater vulnerability to competition and changes
in markets, lack of management depth, increased volatility in share price, and
possible difficulties in valuing or selling these investments.
u. Structured Products Risk: Investments in structured finance arrangements,
including collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs), collateralized debt
obligations (CDOs), collateralized bond obligations (CBOs) and collateralized loan
obligations (CLOs), involve the risks associated with the underlying pool of
securities or other assets, and also may involve risks different or greater than the
risks affecting the underlying assets. In particular, these investments may be less
liquid than other debt obligations, making it difficult for an account to value its
investment or sell the investment in a timely manner or at an acceptable price.
v. Investing in investment vehicles: To the extent a Client account invests primarily
in mutual funds or other investment vehicles, the risks associated with the account
will be closely related to the risks associated with the securities and other
investments held by the mutual fund or investment vehicle, which will be described
in the fund’s or vehicle’s prospectus or offering document. The ability of a Client
account to achieve its investment objective will depend upon the ability of the funds
or other vehicles to achieve their investment objectives. The value of a Client’s
account, when investing in funds or vehicles, will fluctuate in response to changes
in the net asset values of the funds or vehicles in which it invests. The extent to
which the investment performance and risks associated with a Client account
correlate to those of a particular fund or vehicle will depend upon the extent to
which the account’s assets are allocated from time to time for investment in a fund
or vehicle, which will vary.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Neither Vauban Wealth Management nor any of its management persons have been the subject of
any material legal or disciplinary action. We encourage all of our clients to perform the requisite
due diligence on any advisor or service provider with whom you partner. You can find background
information at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching by our firm CRD #305222.
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Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
A. Banking Institution Affiliation
Vauban Wealth Management is a wholly owned subsidiary of Laperouse, LTD. Laperouse LTD
is also the owner of Vauban International Bank (“VIB”), a corporation doing business as an
international financial entity under the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, authorized to
engage in international banking transactions, fiduciary activities, and other activities of a financial
nature outside of Puerto Rico, which would be allowed to be done by a bank holding company or
by a foreign office or subsidiary of a United States bank under applicable United States law. Under
Puerto Rico law, VIB may not engage any Puerto Rico residents as clients. VIB’s business focuses
on custody services, and it has established sub-custodial arrangements with U.S. and non-U.S.
banks. Vauban Wealth Management generally recommends its affiliate VIB as custodian for the
assets of non-Puerto Rico Clients. This affiliation presents a conflict of interest; however, neither
VWM, nor its advisors, will earn any additional compensation from VIB for this referral. In
addition, Clients are not obligated to contract VIB as custodian to obtain VWM services. Although
VWM recommend its non-Puerto Rico Clients to hold custody at VIB, Clients may choose to keep
custody at another qualified financial institution.
B. Broker-Dealer Affiliation
VWM has no Broker Dealer Affiliations at this time
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation of Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading
A. Code of Ethics
Vauban Wealth Management has implemented a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that defines our
fiduciary commitment to our Clients. This Code applies to all persons associated with VWM as
defined in the Code (collectively, our “Supervised Persons”). The Code was developed to provide
general ethical guidelines and specific instructions regarding our duties to you, our Client. The
Code covers a range of topics that address employee ethics and conflicts of interest including:
general ethical principles, reporting personal securities trading, treatment of trading at the same
time of Clients on the same security, reportable securities, initial public offerings and private
placements, reporting ethical violations, distribution of the Code of Ethics, review and
enforcement processes, and supervisory procedures. The Code also addresses insider trading
(material non-public information controls) and personal securities reporting procedures. It is the
obligation of VWM Supervised Persons to adhere not only to the specific provisions of the Code,
but also to the general principles that guide the Code. Any individual not in compliance with the
Code of Ethics may be subject to termination. A copy of the Code will be available to our Clients
and prospects upon request.
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B. Personal Trading and Conflicts of Interest
Vauban Wealth Management has included within its Code of Ethics a Personal Securities
Transaction Policy to manage any potential conflicts that may arise from the personal investment
activities of its “access persons” (i.e., Supervised Persons who may have access to client
investment information or to securities recommendations that are nonpublic), which includes
employees, officers, and members of its board of directors. The Personal Securities Transaction
Policy has various features, including requirements that certain “access persons” disclose their
investment accounts, solicit authorization prior to engaging in certain securities transactions, and
disclose their trading activity regularly, as required by Rule 204A-1 of the U.S. Investment
Advisers Act of 1940. Personal securities transactions by access persons are monitored for
compliance with the Code and any person who violates the Code may be subject to remedial
actions.
At no time, will VWM or any Supervised Person of VWM, transact in any security to the detriment
of any Client.
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
A. Recommendation of Custodians
Generally, as explained earlier, Vauban Wealth Management will recommend its non-Puerto Rico
clients to use its affiliate VIB as Custodian. VWM will not receive any type of additional
compensation if the Client decides to use VIB. For Puerto Rico clients, VWM may make a
custodian recommendation at the Client’s request. Such recommendation will be based on
commission rates, execution capability, responsiveness, creditworthiness and financial stability,
clearance and settlement capability, among other considerations. In recommending the Custodian,
VWM will not be obligated to select competitive bids on securities transactions and does not have
an obligation to seek the lowest available transaction costs. These costs are determined by the
Custodian.
Vauban Wealth Management does not participate in soft dollar programs sponsored or offered by
any custodian or broker-dealer. Neither will VWM receive client referrals in exchange for directing
transactions to a particular broker dealer.
B. Trade Aggregation
VWM will execute its transactions through the custodian as authorized by the Client. VWM will
require from the custodian that if trades are aggregated by the Custodian, such aggregation is
executed in good faith, proportionally to the original intended allocation (pro-rata) through an
allocation procedure that is fair and equitable to all Clients with no particular group or Client(s)
being favored or disfavored over any other Clients.
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Item 13: Review of Accounts
A. Frequency of Reviews
Securities in Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by VWM’s
Compliance, in accordance with the duty owed to the Client as set forth in the Client’s investment
advisory agreement. Formal reviews are generally conducted at least annually or more frequently
depending on the needs of the Client.
B. Causes for Reviews
Reviews may be conducted more frequently at the Client’s request, as a result of major changes in
economic conditions, due to known changes in the Client’s financial situation, and/or large
deposits or withdrawals in the Client’s account. The Client must notify VWM if changes occur in
the Client’s personal financial situation that might adversely affect the Client’s investment plan.
Additional reviews may be triggered by material market, economic or political events.
C. Review Reports
The Client will receive statements no less than quarterly from the custodian. These portfolio
valuation statements are sent directly from the custodian to the Client. The Client may also
establish electronic access to the custodian’s website so that the Client may view these reports and
their account activity. Client portfolio valuation statements will include all positions, transactions
and fees relating to the Client’s account[s]. The Advisor will also provide Clients with periodic
reports regarding their holdings, allocations, and performance.
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Other Compensation received by VWM
VWM does not receive any additional compensation for client referrals to any other entity,
including its affiliate VIB.
B. Client Referrals from Solicitors
No arrangement is currently in place for VWM to pay cash referral fees to individuals or
companies (Solicitors), who recommend prospective clients to VWM.
Item 15: Custody
Vauban Wealth Management does not accept or maintain custody of any Client accounts, except
that it is deemed to have “custody” over Client accounts from which VWM is authorized to deduct
Advisor’s fees. For Clients who retain VWM’s affiliate, VIB, to act as qualified custodian of their
account(s) in connection with VWM services, VWM is deemed to have “custody” of those assets
as well. All Clients must place their assets with a qualified custodian. Clients are required to engage
the custodian to retain their funds and securities and direct VWM to utilize that custodian for the
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Client’s security transactions. Clients should review statements provided by the custodian and
compare to any reports provided by VWM to ensure accuracy, as the custodian does not perform
this review.
Item 16: Investment Discretion
Vauban Wealth Management may have discretion over the selection and amount of securities to
be bought or sold in Client accounts without obtaining prior consent or approval from the Client.
However, these purchases or sales may be subject to specified investment objectives, guidelines,
limitations, or restrictions previously set forth by the Client and agreed to by VWM. Discretionary
authority will only be authorized upon full disclosure to the Client. The granting of such authority
will be evidenced by the Client's execution of an investment advisory agreement containing all
applicable limitations to such authority.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
Vauban Wealth Management has a responsibility to vote proxies of Client securities under its
management solely in the best interest of its clients if VWM has been delegated proxy voting
responsibility by the Client. VWM will not vote the Client’s proxies if the Client has retained that
responsibility itself and has so notified VWM via the investment advisory agreement or in writing.
VWM has adopted written proxy policy guidelines (“Proxy Guidelines”) that are reasonably
designed to ensure that if is voting in the best interest of its Clients. Clients may obtain a copy of
the Proxy Guidelines upon request. To obtain a copy of the Proxy Guidelines or to obtain
information on how an account’s securities were voted, Clients should contact their account
representative. VWM’s general policy is to vote proxies in accordance with the recommendation
of an issuer’s management on routine and administrative matters. With respect to nonrecurring
matters, VWM will vote on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the goals of achieving a
client’s stated objective. If VWM determines that this policy does not adequately address any
detected conflict of interest between VWM and a Client, VWM will notify the Client of the conflict
and request that the Client consent to VWM’s intended response to the proxy solicitation.
Clients should note that VWM will neither advise nor act on behalf of the Client in legal
proceedings involving companies whose securities are held or previously were held in the Clients
account(s), including, but not limited to, the filing of proofs of claim in class action settlements. If
directed by the Client, VWM will transmit copies of class action notices to the Client or a third
party.
Item 18: Financial Information
Neither VWM, nor its management have any adverse financial situations that would reasonably
impair the ability of VWM to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither VWM, nor any of its
advisory persons, has been subject to a bankruptcy or financial compromise. VWM is not required
to deliver a balance sheet along with this Disclosure Brochure, as the Advisor does not collect
advance fees for services to be performed six months or more in advance.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Individual Disclosure Brochure for:
Supervised Persons:
Goel A. Velázquez Rosa
CRD # 7189134
CFO/Investment Advisor Representative
Vauban Wealth Management, Corporation
Lot K2 Marginal Street Suite 201
Oasis Gardens Development
Guaynabo, P.R. 00969
Form ADV Part 2B Brochure Supplement March 7, 2020
This Brochure Supplement provides information about the background and qualifications
of Goel A. Velázquez Rosa (CRD # 7189134) in addition to the information contained in the
Vauban Wealth Management (“VWM” or the “Advisor”) Disclosure Brochure. If you have
not received a copy of this Brochure Supplement or have any questions about the contents of
this Brochure Supplement or VWM’s Disclosure Brochure, please contact us at (787)425-0035
or by email at admin@vaubanwealth.online. Additional information about Goel A. Velázquez
Rosa available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
Goel A. Velázquez Rosa
CRD # 7189134
Born: 1992
Education: University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, P.R.
BA Business Administration, Accounting, May 2015
Certifications: Certified Public Accountant License #7363
Business: Vauban International Bank
Financial Officer 11/2018- 1/2020
Master Group
Accountant 9/2017 – 11/2018
H&R Block
Income Tax Professional 1/2016 – 4/2016
Edward’s Life Science Corp
Accounting Intern 8/2014 – 12/2014
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisors are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of each supervised person providing
investment advice. No information is applicable to this Item.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Mr. Goel Velazquez provides Accounting Services to non-financial entities. This Outside Business
Activity does not create a material conflict of interest with the Clients and services provided by
Vauban Wealth Management.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
This Item requires disclosures regarding additional compensation for providing advisory services
received by the supervised person from someone who is not a Client. No information is applicable
to this Item for Mr. Velazquez. All VWM employees are compensated via salary and bonus
arrangements. Bonuses are determined by VWM management and not tied to Client account
returns.
Item 6: Supervision
Mariela Torres serves as Compliance Consultant of VWM. Mrs. Torres has the responsibility for
supervising Mr. Velazquez activities. Mrs. Torres can be reached at (787) 425-0035, (787)425-
0036. VWM has implemented a Code of Ethics that guide each employee in meeting their fiduciary
obligations to Clients of VWM.
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