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Form ADV Part 2A
Form ADV Part 2A
Introduction
Updated: 31 December 2025
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of W1M Wealth
Management Limited.
If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at +44 207 396 3200 or email
Dominic.Crabb@w1m.com. You may also visit our website at www.w1m.com.
The information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission or by any State securities authority. Additional information about W1M is also available
on the SEC’s website at: www.adviserinfo.sec.gov and on the Financial Conduct Authority’s website at
www.fca.org.uk.
W1M Wealth Management Limited is authorised and regulated by both by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN, with firm reference
number 120776 and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549, with firm reference number 801-63787. Registered in
England and Wales, Company Number 02080604.
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Item 2: Material changes
Updated: 31 December 2025
This Firm Brochure, dated December 31, 2025, reflects changes in the following areas not disclosed within
the previous other than annual updated version dated July 25, 2025:
— Item 4– Advisory Business:: Following the merger, clients of W1M Investment Management Limited have
been transitioned to W1M Wealth Management (W1M), resulting in a significant increase in assets under
management for W1M. For information regarding the services offered by W1M, please refer to this section.
— Item 6– Performance based fees and side-by-side management
W1M Wealth Management Limited is authorised and regulated by both by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN, with firm reference
number 120776 and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549, with firm reference number 801-63787. Registered in
England and Wales, Company Number 02080604.
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Item 3: Table of contents
Item 1 – Introduction
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Item 2 – Material Changes
Item 3 – Table of Contents
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
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Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
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Item 6 – Performance Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
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Item 7 – Types of Clients
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Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
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Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
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Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
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Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
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Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
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Item 13 – Review of Accounts
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Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
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Item 15 – Custody
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Item 16 – Investment Discretion
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Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
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Item 18 – Financial Information
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W1M Wealth Management Limited is authorised and regulated by both by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN, with firm reference
number 120776 and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549, with firm reference number 801-63787. Registered in
England and Wales, Company Number 02080604.
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Item 4: Advisory business
W1M Wealth Management Limited (“We”, “Us”, W1M or the “Firm”) is a United Kingdom based wealth
management company which is a wholly owned subsidiary of W1M Group Limited. W1M was incorporated in
1986. Dominic Crabb, Stephen Murphy, Guy McGlashan, David Morgan, Michael Allen, Sebastian Dovey, Steve
Chhoker and Alexandra Napier are all Directors of W1M.
W1M is a private limited company incorporated in England & Wales (Company No 02080604) and is a
registered investment adviser with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under reference 801-
63787. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. W1M is also authorised and
regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) (Firm Registration Number 120776).
W1M provides wealth management advice and discretionary investment management services to a broad
spectrum of clients including those who have a connection to the United States of America (“US”). The range
of clients include individuals, family offices, corporations, pension , trusts, estates, captive insurers and
charitable organizations. W1M also manages a variety of pooled investment vehicles. These are predominantly
UCITS funds, which operate under a delegated manager arrangement
W1M offers both adviser-led discretionary investment management services and discretionary investment
management-only services. Both require representatives of W1M to consult with the client, and/or the client’s
representatives, to obtain financial information and other pertinent data to enable W1M to identify a strategic
asset allocation plan that is consistent with the investment objectives of the client. In all instances, sufficient
information is gathered which enables us to establish an investment strategy that considers a client’s
investment objectives, attitude to risk, investment experience and financial circumstances.
W1M can offer both tailored and mandate-based investment services, subject to a client’s criteria. W1M’s
investment services enable a client to invest into a risk-rated mandate, ranging from low to high risk. W1M are
cognisant of the investment restrictions applying to US portfolios, including the taxation rules around Passive
Foreign Investment Companies.
W1M routinely reviews the portfolio to ensure both performance and compliance with the investment mandate,
while taking into account the specific requirements of each client during this process.
As of 31 December 2025, W1M managed $24.8 billion of assets on behalf of approximately 6712 clients.
Item 5: Fees and compensation
W1M’s services, together with its use of a custodian, provide clients with two pricing models, known as Model
1 and Model 2. Details on each model can be found below.
Model 2 (assets not custodied under an arrangement with SEI)
W1M Wealth Management Limited is authorised and regulated by both by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN, with firm reference
number 120776 and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549, with firm reference number 801-63787. Registered in
England and Wales, Company Number 02080604.
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W1M charges most of its clients an annual investment management fee based on a percentage of the value of
the portfolios assets under management using the following schedule:
Assets Under Management
Private clients
Small Institutional clients
Large Institutional clients
Annual fee
0.75% to 1.50%
0.70% to 1.25%
0.50% to 1.00%
In certain circumstances some clients may be charged a fixed fee.
W1M’s management fees are generally paid quarterly, in arrears, based on the value of the account(s) as of the
close of the previous quarter, adjusted for inflows and outflows during the quarter, or unless otherwise
negotiated with the client as provided for in the management agreement. Fees will generally be deducted
directly from the custody account pursuant to the written management agreement between W1M and the
client.
In addition to W1M’s investment management and custody fees, clients may be charged additional costs
including, but not limited to custody, execution and settlement costs and broker fees and transaction costs.
The services the Custodians provide to clients will be agreed between the client and the Custodian at the
outset of the relationship and fees will be collected directly from the client’s portfolio by the Custodian.
Fees may vary from the applicable schedule above due to particular client circumstances or as negotiated with
particular clients. W1M does not receive any revenue from commissions or other sales-based compensation.
Model 1 (assets custodied under an arrangement with SEI)
Assets Under Management
On the first £5 million
On the next £10 million
On the next £10 million
Thereafter
Annual fee
1.00% per annum
0.90% per annum
0.80% per annum
0.70% per annum
For certain clients, management fees are generally paid quarterly, in arrears, based on the value of the
account(s) as of the close of the previous quarter, with adjustments for cash inflows and outflows during the
fee period. For other clients, management fees are paid quarterly, in arrears, based on the average daily value
of the account(s) over the previous quarter, without adjustment for interim movements in capital.
These arrangements are governed by the terms set out in the client agreement and applicable fee schedule
and may differ depending on the service model, account structure, or commercial negotiation.
Management fees will either be debited from the underlying portfolio or deducted directly from the Custody
account. These arrangements are governed by the terms set out in the client agreement and the applicable
fee schedule may differ depending on the service model, account structure, or commercial negotiation.
W1M Wealth Management Limited is authorised and regulated by both by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN, with firm reference
number 120776 and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549, with firm reference number 801-63787. Registered in
England and Wales, Company Number 02080604.
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For certain clients, a custody fee of 0.03% per annum is charged, in arrears, based on the daily average of the
value of the portfolio’s assets under management over the previous quarter. In certain circumstances some
clients may not be charged a custody fee.
Custody fees are debited from the underlying portfolio pursuant to the written agreement between W1M and
the client.
For certain clients, a charge of 0.1% will be applied to the value of any foreign exchange which takes place to
settle a transaction. W1M will use all endeavours to obtain the best spot foreign exchange (FX) rate for each
such transaction.
There are situations whereby additional administrative charges may apply and/or be passed onto you, such as
costs related to asset transfers or same day cash payments. For further information, please refer to your
applicable fee schedule.
These arrangements are governed by the terms set out in the client agreement and the applicable fee schedule
may differ depending on the service model, account structure, or commercial negotiation.
Advisory and/or investment management services may be terminated by either party upon written notice in
accordance with the applicable contractual notice of termination. If a client terminates the investment
management agreement with W1M in the middle of a billing period, W1M will invoice the client for an amount
that is pro-rated based on the number of days that the account was managed.
Investment advisory/and or investment management services begin with the effective date of the Agreement,
which is the date the client signs the Investment Management Agreement.
Where relevant, clients should be aware of their responsibility to verify the accuracy of the fee calculation
submitted to the custodian, as the custodian will not determine whether the fee has been properly calculated.
Advisory fees are separate and distinct from fees and expenses charged by mutual funds, which may be
recommended to clients. A description of these fees and expenses are available in each fund’s prospectus.
In addition to W1M’s investment management and custody fees, where relevant, clients may be charged
additional costs including, but not limited to custody, execution and settlement costs and broker fees and
transaction costs. The services the Custodians provide to clients will be agreed between the client and the
Custodian at the outset of the relationship and fees will be collected directly from the client’s portfolio by the
Custodian.
Fees may vary from the applicable schedule above due to particular client circumstances or as negotiated with
particular clients. W1M does not receive any revenue from commissions or other sales-based compensation.
W1M Wealth Management Limited is authorised and regulated by both by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN, with firm reference
number 120776 and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549, with firm reference number 801-63787. Registered in
England and Wales, Company Number 02080604.
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Item 6: Performance based fees and side-by-side management
W1M manages a range of open-ended collective investment schemes (funds), a single UCITS fund of which
has performance fees paid to W1MIM in the event the performance of the fund exceeds a stated benchmark.
For the avoidance of doubt, W1MIM does not charge performance-based fees on US client portfolios. These
US clients will not be invested in any fund due to the restrictions regarding investing into Passive Foreign
Investment Companies.
is available on request or on our website,
A copy of W1MIM’s full Conflicts of Interest Policy
https://www.w1m.com/regulatory-disclosures
Item 7: Types of clients
W1M primarily provides customized wealth and investment management services to high-net-worth
individuals and associated trusts, family investment offices, pooled investment vehicles, estates, pension,
captive insurers and other legal entities. W1M requires a minimum account size of $1,000,000 however the
Adviser has discretion to waive the account minimum. Accounts of less than $1,000,000 may be set up when
the client and W1M anticipate that the client will add additional funds to the account bringing the total to
$1,000,000 within a reasonable time. Other exceptions will apply to employees of W1M and their relatives, or
relatives of existing clients.
The client’s chosen service and any related terms will be fully agreed at the outset of the relationship and clearly
stated in the portfolio documentation.
Item 8: Methods of analysis, investment strategies and risk of loss
Methods of analysis
W1M has effective investment governance arrangements. The Investment Asset Allocation (AAC) Committee
is responsible for formulating the firm’s overall investment policy. The primary role of the AAC is to recommend
the house position on asset allocation across all client strategies, taking into account a range of
macroeconomic data and market fundamentals to identify key risks to the global economy and markets. The
AAC meets every six weeks with a broader Asset Allocation Forum (AAF). The AAF serves as a platform for the
AAC to gather views from all of W1M’s investment professionals. Conclusions from the AAC feed into
recommendations across all investment strategies that we manage, guiding specific short-term asset class
weights. These views are immediately communicated across the firm and respective weights are reflected in
our portfolio management system to be implemented in portfolios as appropriate.
The investment process is a combination of top-down analysis and fundamental research and is not
constrained by index benchmarks. The top-down approach is driven by the Asset Allocation Committee
whose primary role is to recommend the asset allocation policy for all client portfolios. The committee is
chaired by the CIO, Bill Dinning, and includes three senior investment professionals.
W1M Wealth Management Limited is authorised and regulated by both by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN, with firm reference
number 120776 and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549, with firm reference number 801-63787. Registered in
England and Wales, Company Number 02080604.
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The Stock Selection Committee is responsible for maintaining and monitoring the various recommended lists,
and the committee includes four of the global team, along with broad-based regional representation. The
committee meets weekly with ad hoc meetings when required.
From the stock research process, a Global Recommended List is constructed comprising approximately 50
stocks that represent W1M’s highest conviction investment ideas globally. The list is populated entirely from
the Regional Stock Lists, generated by the specialist regional research teams.
The risk/return profile of each company is assessed both on its own merits and in a global context before being
added to the Global Recommended List. In particular, the committee looks at the relative weighting of stocks
in Regional Stock Lists to gauge the level of conviction in the idea and aims to construct a list broadly diversified
by both sector and geographic revenue, albeit the regional/sector weightings are purely a reflection of the
bottom-up fundamental stock selection.
Fixed income research is covered by a dedicated specialist team who also manage various in- house bond
funds.
There is also a dedicated team of investment professionals covering third party fund research. The process
combines both a quantitative and qualitative approach. The quantitative screen helps narrow the universe for
a more detailed examination on which analysts can perform more qualitative assessments. The team will meet
with the relevant manager for further insight into their process and to cross reference this dialogue with their
understanding of the fund from the quantitative and qualitative research undertaken.
W1M also has a dedicated Alternatives Team, which actively manages the Real Assets and Absolute Return
Funds, as well as recommending individual alternative securities for inclusion in the W1M Recommended Fund
List.
External research is also used, and the firm works in partnership with several external investment/research
firms not only to discover new ideas but also to review the investment thesis for long established holdings. All
research costs are absorbed by W1M.Hedging techniques may utilize derivatives for the purposes of efficient
portfolio management.
W1M primarily invests for relatively long-time horizons, often for 5 years or more. However, market
developments could cause W1M to sell securities more quickly.
W1M Wealth Management Limited is authorised and regulated by both by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN, with firm reference
number 120776 and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549, with firm reference number 801-63787. Registered in
England and Wales, Company Number 02080604.
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Investment strategies
The risk rated mandates are typically:
Equity – Investment in global equities designed for clients with an extended time horizon who can tolerate
periods of significant volatility, and whose objective is to maximise the value of their capital by participating in
the growth of the world economy.
Growth – Investment primarily in global equities. However, there will be a greater degree of allocation to
other asset classes than in a pure equity mandate.
Balanced – For those who are comfortable with equities representing the core of the portfolio but are seeking
diversification across asset classes. Often appropriate for clients requiring a combination of income and
growth.
Cautious – A medium risk mandate for clients who wish to participate in long term growth from equities but
prefer a more cautious stance than the typical “Balanced” investor. Likely to have an increased allocation to
the alternative asset class.
Defensive – A modest equity allocation for more risk averse investors. This will have a higher weighting in
other asset classes, including alternatives.
Conservative – The lowest risk mandate containing an equity allocation. A larger weight is assigned to fixed
income and alternative asset classes.
Bonds – A fixed interest mandate for those who require low risk to capital in nominal terms. May include
index-linked and cash equivalent instruments if deemed appropriate.
Risk of loss factors
It is important that clients understand the risks involved in investing in various instruments. All investments
involve a degree of risk to a client’s capital and/or income, but the level of risk can vary significantly. There are
few investment products which provide total capital protection. Investors should be aware that past
performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance and that the value of any investments, as well as
any income derived from those investments can go down as well as up, and investors may get back less than
the original amount invested. There are many risk factors which can impact on a client’s investment portfolio
and below is an outline of some of the major risks which are inherent in investing into different asset class
securities. This section cannot cover all risks but is meant to act as a general guide to the most significant
aspects of the risk associated with any products and services the Firm may offer its clients.
W1M Wealth Management Limited is authorised and regulated by both by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN, with firm reference
number 120776 and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549, with firm reference number 801-63787. Registered in
England and Wales, Company Number 02080604.
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Equities
If you buy shares or equity in a company, you become a member of the company and therefore share in the
financial risk of that company. Equity- based investments are subject to general risks (political risk, interest
rate risk, dividend risk, price risk, exchange rate risk, changes in the economic or regulatory environment, tax
changes) as well as risks specific to the particular company. If a company issues a dividend, you will be
entitled to receive one.
However, the dividend per share depends on the issuing company’s earnings and on its dividend policy. In
cases of low profit or losses, dividend payments may be reduced or suspended. In the event of the company
going into insolvency, your claim for recovery of your investment will rank behind various other creditors of
the business, whether secured or unsecured. The value of the equity can go down as well as up and you may
lose part or all of your capital.
Foreign Stocks - as well as the risks associated with the underlying company’s business, there are additional
risks associated with stock listed overseas, and these are covered in the section dealing with foreign markets.
Fixed Income /Debt Securities
In buying fixed income/debt securities, you are, in effect, lending money to a company or government, and
you will be entitled to receive the interest payable on that security and for the principal sum to be repaid to you
at the maturity date. Interest rates may be fixed or variable. If you buy a fixed income security, other than at
issue, you may pay more than the principal sum and therefore could suffer a reduction in the capital value on
maturity or at any time you sell it before maturity. In the event of insolvency, you will share with other creditors
of the firm in a claim against the firm’s assets. Your ranking in the order of creditors will depend on the nature
of the security. Dealing in fixed income/debt securities may involve risks such as insolvency risk, interest rate
risk, credit risk or early redemption risk. Additional risks may be associated with certain types of bonds, such
as floating rate notes, zero coupon bonds, and convertible bonds, preference bonds; for such bonds you are
advised to make enquiries about any additional risks set out in the issuing prospectus.
Collective investment schemes
Collective investment schemes such as Mutual Funds, ETFs or Open-Ended Investment Companies
(“OEICs”), invest monies on a pooled basis in a basket of investments, which typically might include gilts,
bonds and quoted equities, but depending on the type of scheme, may also include derivatives, real estate or
any other asset. The collective investment scheme then issues shares or units in the vehicle holding the pooled
funds and investments. They allow for diversification at a lower cost than might be achieved otherwise.
However, you still remain exposed to the risks associated with the underlying investments that the collective
investment scheme makes, though potentially to a lesser degree. A collective investment scheme that holds a
number of different assets will spread its risk and potentially reduce the effect that a change in the value of any
single component investment will have on the overall portfolio.
W1M Wealth Management Limited is authorised and regulated by both by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN, with firm reference
number 120776 and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549, with firm reference number 801-63787. Registered in
England and Wales, Company Number 02080604.
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Exchange Traded Funds
ETFs are collective investment schemes comprised of shares traded on a regulated market or
designated investment exchange. Like an index fund, an ETF can represent a basket of stocks that
reflects an index such as the S&P 500 or alternatively a commodity, currency etc. Unlike a typical
collective investment scheme (e.g. a Mutual Fund), it trades like any other company on a stock exchange.
An ETF’s price changes throughout the day, fluctuating with supply and demand. This is different from
a typical collective investment scheme that has its net-asset value (NAV) calculated at the end of each
trading day. It is important to note that while an ETF attempts to replicate the return on indices etc, there
is no guarantee that they will do so exactly. By owning an ETF, you get diversification of an index fund
with the flexibility of an equity investment. Because ETFs trade like stocks, you can purchase them in very
small quantities. The expense ratio of an ETF is often lower than that of a typical collective investment
scheme.
Alternative investments (including hedge funds and private equity)
Hedge funds and other private investment fund investments (“Alternative Investments”) may involve
complex tax and legal considerations and can give rise to considerable risks. They are often structured
in the form of collective investment schemes but may not be subject to the same regulatory requirements
or oversight as a regulated collective investment scheme, which is subject to certain rules, disclosures
and liquidity requirements. Sponsors or managers of alternative investments may also not be registered
with any government agency or regulatory authority.
Alternative investments often engage in leverage and other speculative investment practices, which
involve a high degree of risk. Such practices will often increase the volatility of the performance of the
alternative investment and the risk of investment loss, including the loss of the entire amount that is
invested. Interests in alternative investments are often highly illiquid as there is no public market for such
interests and are often only transferable with consent. The illiquid nature of such investments can mean
interests can be difficult to value and can render transfer (particularly within a required timeframe)
difficult. Investors in alternative investments may also have limited rights with respect to their investment
interest, including limited voting rights and participation in the management of the alternative investment.
Alternative investments will often invest in other products or vehicles that may be highly illiquid and
difficult to value. Alternative investments may not be required to provide you with regular periodic pricing
or valuation information. This may limit your ability to redeem or transfer your investment or delay receipt
of redemption proceeds. It should be noted that alternative investments may impose significant fees and
charges, including management fees that are based upon a percentage of the realised and unrealised
gains or management fees that are set at a fixed percentage of assets under management regardless of
performance returns.
Insolvency
Our insolvency or default, or that of any other brokers involved in transactions undertaken by us on your
behalf, may lead to positions being liquidated or closed out without your consent. In certain
circumstances, you may not get back the actual assets which you lodged as collateral and you may have
to accept any available payments in cash. On request, we will endeavour to provide an explanation of
the extent to which we will accept liability for any insolvency of, or default by, other firms involved in
transactions undertaken by us on your behalf.
W1M Wealth Management Limited is authorised and regulated by both by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN, with firm reference
number 120776 and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549, with firm reference number 801-63787. Registered in
England and Wales, Company Number 02080604.
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Suspension of trading
Under certain trading conditions it may be difficult or impossible to liquidate a position. This may occur, for
example, at times of a rapid price movement if the price rises or falls in one trading session to such an extent
that under the rules of the relevant exchange trading is suspended or restricted. Placing a stop-loss order will
not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, because market conditions may make it impossible
to execute such an order at the stipulated price.
Emerging market risk
Emerging markets can carry significantly greater risks than those typically associated with investing in more
developed markets. The nature and extent of these risks will vary from country to country. Before making any
investment in these markets, you should independently satisfy yourself that you understand and appreciate
the significance of the relevant risks, and that such an investment is suitable for you. The list below, whilst not
exhaustive, should act as a guideline of relevant risk areas to consider:
▪ Economic Risk;
▪ Market Characteristics;
▪ Economic Risk;
▪ Political Risk;
▪
Investment, Foreign Exchange and Repatriation Restrictions;
▪ Tax Risks;
▪ Legal Risks;
▪ Settlement Risk;
▪ Shareholder Risks;
▪ Accounting Practices; and
▪ Custody and asset servicing in new markets
Foreign markets
Foreign markets will involve different risks from UK and US markets and non-EEA markets will involve different
risks from EEA markets. In some cases, the risks will be greater in foreign markets. On request, we will
endeavour to provide an explanation of the relevant risks and protections (if any) which will operate in any
foreign markets, including the extent to which we will accept liability for any default of a foreign firm through
whom we deal. The potential for profit or loss from transactions undertaken by us on your behalf on foreign
markets or in foreign denominated contracts will be affected by fluctuations in foreign exchange rates.
W1M Wealth Management Limited is authorised and regulated by both by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN, with firm reference
number 120776 and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549, with firm reference number 801-63787. Registered in
England and Wales, Company Number 02080604.
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Item 9: Disciplinary information
W1M and its employees have never been involved in any legal or disciplinary events in the past years that would
be material to a client’s evaluation of the company or its personnel.
Item 10: Other financial industry activities and affiliations
W1M is also authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK.
The FCA rules also require certain persons performing a management function or undertaking a significant
influence function to be registered with it individually as Senior Manager Functions or Certified Persons.
W1M is affiliated with W1M Asset Management Ltd. (“W1MAM”), an investment manager and a pension
consulting company located in the United Kingdom, which is also owned directly by W1M Group Limited
(formerly known as London and Capital Group Ltd). W1MAM is also authorized and regulated by the Financial
Conduct Authority in the UK.
W1M is also affiliated with W1M Investment Management Ltd (“W1MIM”), an investment manager located in the
United Kingdom. W1MIM is also authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK.
W1M is also affiliated with Lovell Minnick Partners LLC (“LMP”), a US private equity firm and registered
investment adviser (SEC reference 801-74141).
W1M is also affiliated with W1M Europe A.V., S.A. an investment manager authorised and supervised by the
Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (“CNMV”) in Spain.
W1M Wealth Management Limited is authorised and regulated by both by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN, with firm reference
number 120776 and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549, with firm reference number 801-63787. Registered in
England and Wales, Company Number 02080604.
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Item 11: Code of ethics, participation or interest in client transactions and
personal trading
The code of ethics
The following is a summary of W1M’s Code of Ethics and Personal Securities Transactions Policy (the “Code”
or “Code of Ethics”) which has been adopted in accordance with Section 204A-1 of the Investment Advisers
Act of 1940.
A full copy of the Code is available to any client or prospective client upon request and without charge.
W1M has adopted a Code of Ethics which applies to employees of the Firm and any other person the Chief
Compliance Officer (“CCO”) deems appropriate. The foundation of the Code of Ethics is based on the
underlying principles that:
— Employees must at all times place the interests of the Firm’s clients first;
— Employees must make sure that all personal securities transactions are conducted consistent with the
Code and Personal Securities Transactions Policy; and
— Employees should not take inappropriate advantage of their position at W1M All of W1M’s employees are
required to adhere to the Code of Ethics and certify their adherence to the Code upon commencing their
employment and on an annual basis thereafter.
Holdings and transactions reporting
W1M’s employees are obligated to deliver certain periodic reports to W1M’s Compliance Team .
All W1M employees must provide a Holdings Report to the Compliance Team . at the outset of employment.
Holdings information must be current and be no older than 45 days prior to submission and must also contain
details of any brokerage accounts that the W1M employee has which are capable of holding reportable
securities.
Furthermore, all W1M employees are required to deliver to the Compliance Team a detailed report of personal
transactions (covering all securities other than exempted securities) undertaken during each calendar quarter.
Information in respect of any new brokerage accounts opened during the relevant period is also required to
be disclosed.
Personal trading
From time to time, employees (and certain related persons) may have an interest in securities which are owned
by or recommended to clients of W1M. In such circumstances, the Firm has Policies in place to ensure that the
interests of the Firm’s employees do not conflict with the obligations the Firm owes to its clients. All employees
are encouraged to discuss any concerns or potential conflicts of interest with the Firm’s CCO.
All Access Persons must obtain pre-clearance from the Compliance Team . for all personal trades and also
obtain pre-approval from the CCO before engaging in any outside business activities.
W1M Wealth Management Limited is authorised and regulated by both by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN, with firm reference
number 120776 and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549, with firm reference number 801-63787. Registered in
England and Wales, Company Number 02080604.
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Conflicts of interest
It is the firm’s Policy that all employees and others working on its behalf act in good faith and in the best interests
of the Firm and its clients. The Firm has Policies and Procedures in place to identify and manage conflicts of
interest.
Code of ethics violations
The Firm takes any violation of the Code seriously and will take relevant action where necessary.
W1M requires that all individuals must act in accordance with all applicable Federal and State regulations
governing registered investment advisory practices.
Item 12: brokerage practices
General arrangements
W1M has an obligation to comply with best execution and will only deal with brokers/firms who are able to
comply.
THE SELECTION OF TRADING COUNTERPARTIES (IN-HOUSE TRADING DESK)
W1M utilises the trading policy, procedures and systems operated by its affiliate company W1MAM and policies
and procedures ensure that all clients are treated fairly. There is no restriction on the brokers W1MAM may
select to execute client transactions. In selecting brokers for transactions for these clients, W1MAM selects
brokers first on their capability to obtain the best combination of price and execution. Other factors that are
considered when selecting brokers include: knowledge of negotiated commission rates currently available, as
well as other transaction costs; the nature of the security being traded; the size of the transaction; the desired
timing of the trade; the activity existing and expected in the market for the particular security; confidentiality;
execution, clearance, and settlement capabilities and costs; and other information available at the time of
execution.
If the client directs W1M to use a particular broker or dealer, it should be understood that W1M will not have
authority to negotiate commissions or obtain volume, discounts and best execution may not be achieved. In
addition, a disparity in commission charges may exist between the commissions charged to other clients.
When a client selects the broker to be used for his or her account, the commission rates are negotiated
between the client and broker. W1M will not aggregate and will place trades on behalf of accounts subject to
directed brokerage arrangements after trading on behalf of other accounts.
Clients holding U.S. domestic W1M accounts must have the assets in those accounts maintained in the U.S.
W1M has entered into an agreement with RBC AS under which RBC AS will provide custody of client assets,
execution and other services to clients who appoint W1M as their IRA investment manager.
Brokerage commission rates are not fixed by any authority but are subject to negotiation. Based upon the
above, in general, clients will not pay commissions higher than those obtainable from other brokers however;
it is possible that a client may pay a higher commission than is available from other brokers. Commission
rates for certain customers may be higher or lower for identical or similar transactions, had they been
executed at other broker/dealers.
W1M Wealth Management Limited is authorised and regulated by both by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN, with firm reference
number 120776 and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549, with firm reference number 801-63787. Registered in
England and Wales, Company Number 02080604.
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NORTHERN TRSUT SECURITIES LLP (OUTSOURCED TRADING)
For Model 1 clients,,W1M utilises Northern Trust Securities LLP (‘Northern Trust’) for trading , Northern Trust’s’
Order Execution Policy operate in conjunction with W1M’s Order Execution Policy. W1M has reviewed the
execution factors and the service provided by Northern Trust with regard to their ability to consistently provide
the best results for its clients.
Best execution reviews
W1M has an obligation to monitor the effectiveness of its order execution arrangements and Order Execution
Policy. The best execution performance of Northern Trust and in-house trading desk will be monitored by
Compliance on an ongoing basis, utilising Transaction Cost Analysis reports produced by an independent
third party.
On at least an annual basis W1M’s CCO and other senior executives evaluate the pricing and services offered
by trading counterparties with those offered by other reputable firms. W1M has sought to make a good faith
determination that chosen trading counterparties provide clients with good services at competitive prices.
Aggregated trades
W1M typically aggregates client trades in an effort to treat all clients fairly. Clients participating in an
aggregated order receive the same average price and incur trading costs that are the same as would be paid
if they were trading individually. If an order is partially filled, clients will have their orders filled on a pro-rated
basis. W1M will seek to complete any unfilled client orders on the next trading day.
ITEM 13: REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
The monitoring of portfolios in the first instance is the responsibility of portfolio managers. This includes
adherence to any investment restrictions. Portfolio Manager reviews of client accounts will also be triggered
if a client changes his or her investment objectives, or if the market, political, or economic environment
changes materially.
W1M have adopted FactSet as their main performance and risk monitoring system and portfolio managers
are able to view their portfolios against stated mandates and run various risk and performance calculations
themselves. There is also a Performance Review Committee and a Firm Risk Committee providing higher-
level oversight of all firm portfolios. The Portfolio Dispersion Review Committee and Portfolio Risk Review
Committee also support the risk and performance monitoring process
Where any unusual performance or risk characteristics occur, these are escalated to senior management. On
a quarterly basis, all clients receive valuation booklets outlining their portfolio value, assets, and performance
against agreed benchmarks (if any).
Clients receive account statements on at least a quarterly basis and an annual tax pack.
Item 14: Client referrals and other compensation
W1M has entered into arrangements whereby it may compensate other persons for referring clients to
W1M. Payment for a referral does not affect the fees paid to W1M by any new clients. Each US solicitor
who is paid a referral fee agrees that such referral arrangements will conform to Rule 206(4)-3 under the
Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, including that such referral arrangements is disclosed to
prospective clients.
W1M Wealth Management Limited is authorised and regulated by both by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN, with firm reference
number 120776 and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549, with firm reference number 801-63787. Registered in
England and Wales, Company Number 02080604.
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Anyone not employed with W1M will be required to provide the prospective client at the time of
solicitation a written solicitor disclosure statement which discloses, among other things, the fact that the
person or company referring the client to W1M is receiving compensation for the referral. The details to
any such arrangement will be disclosed on Form ADV when they exist.
W1M does not receive any other economic benefits from non-clients in connection with the
provision of investment advice to clients.
Item 15: Custody
All clients’ accounts are held by unaffiliated custodians, but W1M can access many clients’ accounts
though limited Power of Attorneys it has been given. Account custodians will send statements directly
to the account owners on at least a quarterly basis. Clients should carefully review these statements and
should compare these statements to any account information provided by W1M.
Item 16: Investment discretion
W1M provides investment management services on a discretionary or advisory basis.
Each of the portfolio mandates offered is managed by W1M on a discretionary management basis. This
means that the Firm will not contact clients prior to executing transactions and retains full discretion to
buy and sell securities suited to the risk strategy of the relevant mandate.
For tailored investment services, W1M offers both a discretionary and an advisory service. As outlined
above, for discretionary managed portfolios the Firm will not contact clients prior to executing
transactions and retains discretion to buy and sell securities suited to the risk strategy desired by each
client. For advisory portfolios, the Firm will contact clients when it establishes a suitable opportunity to
maximise the potential value of a portfolio, and W1M will not act until a client confirms that they are
agreeable to the proposed action.
W1M will not assume any investment management responsibility until all portfolio opening paperwork
and Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) checks have been satisfactorily undertaken. Furthermore, no
trading activity will be undertaken until all documentation has been finalised. Clients may ask for specific
investment restrictions to be placed on the account which W1M will adhere to when managing the
portfolio.
W1M Wealth Management Limited is authorised and regulated by both by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN, with firm reference
number 120776 and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549, with firm reference number 801-63787. Registered in
England and Wales, Company Number 02080604.
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Item 17: Voting client securities
In accordance with its fiduciary duty to clients and Rule 206(4)-6 of the Investment Advisers Act, W1M has
adopted and implemented written policies and procedures governing the voting of client securities. All proxies
that W1M receives will be treated in accordance with these policies and procedures and be processed
accordingly. The ability to vote is dependant on the operational restrictions of the selected third party custodian
As active managers, W1M use voting where we feel there is an opportunity to enhance or protect shareholder
value. An integral part of this is to help influence corporate behaviours in a way that will contribute to positive
environmental, social and governance outcomes
We firmly believe that a company’s governance standards are usually indicative of its management of other
issues, including those that are environmental and social in nature. Much of our voting activity, therefore,
focuses on promoting transparency, better disclosure of relevant risk factors, robust governance structures,
responsible and efficient allocation of capital, appropriate executive remuneration policies and management
engagement with shareholders.
Consistent with our broader stewardship responsibilities, voting decisions sit with the Investment team, as part
of our integrated approach to responsible investment. We continue to partner with Glass Lewis, a leading
independent voting advisory firm. A copy of W1M’s proxy voting policies and procedures, as well as specific
information about how W1M has voted in the past, is available upon written request. Upon written request,
clients can give W1M instructions about how to vote their respective shares.
Item 18: Financial information
A balance sheet is not required to be provided as W1M (i) does not solicit fees more than six months in
advance, (ii) does not have a financial condition that is likely to impair its ability to meet contractual
commitments to clients or (iii) has not been subject to any bankruptcy proceeding during the past 10 years.
W1M has never filed for bankruptcy and is not aware of any financial condition that is expected to affect its
W1M Wealth Management Limited is authorised and regulated by both by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN, with firm reference
number 120776 and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549, with firm reference number 801-63787. Registered in
England and Wales, Company Number 02080604.
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