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Weik Capital Management
Form ADV, Part 2A Brochure
18 Commerce Drive
Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-376-2240
610-376-8256 (fax)
www.weikinvest.com
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
Weik Capital Management. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure,
please contact us at 610-376-2240, or lnovak@weikinvest.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.
Weik Capital Management is a registered investment adviser. Registration of an
Investment Adviser does not imply any level of skill or training. The oral and written
communications of an Adviser provide you with information about which you determine
to hire or retain an Adviser.
Additional information about Weik Capital Management is available on the SEC’s website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
March 28, 2025
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ITEM 2 – MATERIAL CHANGES
The purpose of this item is to inform you of any material changes since the last revision
of our brochure which was our annual update which was filed on March 26, 2024.
The following summarizes new or revised disclosures to information previously provided
in our annual update to the firm brochure:
1. Effective August 1, 2024, Mr. Logan J. Boyer is employed as an Assistant
Portfolio Manager.
2. Effective December 31, 2024, Mr. Robert Kline has retired from his position of
part-time Investment Consultant to the firm.
Currently, our Brochure may be requested by contacting Laura A. Novak, Chief
Compliance Officer, at 610-376-2240 or lnovak@weikinvest.com or found on our website
at www.weikinvest.com.
Additional information about Weik Capital Management is also available via the SEC’s
web site www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The SEC’s web site also provides information about
any persons affiliated with Weik Capital Management who are registered, or are required
to be registered, as investment adviser representatives of Weik Capital Management.
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ITEM 3 –TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 2 – Material Changes ................................................................................................................... ii
Item 3 –Table of Contents ................................................................................................................... iii
Item 4 – Advisory Business .................................................................................................................. 1
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ...................................................................................................... 5
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ...................................... 7
Item 7 – Types of Clients ...................................................................................................................... 7
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ................................. 9
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ...................................................................................................... 13
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ................................................... 13
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices .......................................................................................................... 16
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ........................................................................................................... 21
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ................................................................. 22
Item 15 – Custody ................................................................................................................................. 22
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ....................................................................................................... 23
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities .................................................................................................... 24
Item 18 – Financial Information ......................................................................................................... 26
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ITEM 4 – ADVISORY BUSINESS
Our Firm’s History
Weik Capital Management (Weik) was founded in Wyomissing, PA in 1987 by Thomas
Weik to provide personalized portfolio management services to individuals and
institutions. Today, our mission is to become the firm of choice in our region for portfolio
management services through diligent adherence to our value-based investment
philosophy that focuses on risk management as well as the attractive returns historically
associated with investing in good businesses. We strive to provide value to our clients
and enable them to meet their financial objectives and improve their lives. As a registered
investment adviser, we are bound to the fiduciary standard which requires us to act in the
best interests of our clients and obligates us to a duty of loyalty and care.
Our Executive Team
The principal owner and President of Weik is Thomas Weik. Mr. Weik also serves as the
Chief Investment Officer. The three other officers of the firm are Warren Weik, Chief
Operating Officer, Laura Novak, Chief Compliance Officer, and Kenneth Weik, Treasurer
and Secretary.
Our Philosophy
Weik adheres to a value-based investment philosophy that has been derived through
many years of independent study and reflection. Our philosophy has been influenced by
our observations of a number of successful investors and business executives,
particularly Warren Buffett. Our chief investment officer has closely observed Mr. Buffett’s
approach for more than 40 years. As a result, our firm’s equity work focuses on
purchasing stocks at a price that represents a discount to their underlying business value.
This discount provides an investor a margin of safety as well as potential appreciation.
We believe that investing in good businesses is an optimal way to accumulate capital.
We seek the superior returns that stocks can offer our clients when consistent with each
client’s individual objectives and risk tolerance. While we typically seek substantial
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appreciation from the equities we select, we are content to realize this potential over a
period of years.
For clients seeking income as well as growth, we manage balanced portfolios that contain
a conservatively structured fixed-income segment. Our balanced portfolio risk exposure
is therefore primarily focused on the equity portion of the portfolio.
Our Services
Weik provides professional investment management services to its clients on a
discretionary basis and provides investment advisory services on client assets that are
non-discretionary. We do not provide financial planning services, brokerage or tax
advice. Our approach at Weik is to discuss with each client their circumstances and
objectives, and then formulate an asset allocation plan for consideration. After any
revisions, a final plan is agreed upon. Joint discussions would determine the portfolio
structure, including allocation ranges for equity and fixed income. Specific targets within
the agreed upon allocation ranges are generally determined by Weik based upon market
conditions. Clients are requested to notify us of any significant changes in their
circumstances so that we may adjust our guidelines as appropriate.
Types of Investments
Investing in individual stocks is a primary interest of Weik. Portfolios are generally
diversified to include a selection of holdings in industries that we find attractive. At times,
there may be a concentration of assets in a particular company or industry. This may be
due to market appreciation of the holding and our decision to retain the holding based on
the fundamentals of the company and a risk/reward analysis.
Equity mutual funds and/or equity ETFs/ETNs may be employed for a client’s portfolio
based upon the amount of assets, the individual objectives of the client, and the need for
further diversification. These instruments are often used to invest in international markets
and, to a lesser extent, alternative investments.
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Equity investments may be combined with fixed-income securities in balanced portfolios.
These portfolios may employ U.S. Treasuries, government agencies, corporate bonds,
municipal bonds, CDs, fixed-income funds, money market instruments, or other income
securities. Individual fixed-income holdings will typically be of investment grade at the
time of purchase and generally have a maturity of two to seven years. Our approach to
fixed-income management is essentially, but not entirely, passive.
For qualified clients, Weik may recommend investing their assets in one of our limited
partnerships. These partnerships invest primarily in individual equities. Further details
on these partnerships are provided in Item 7.
Personalized Management
Our client accounts are generally managed in agreement with the investment guidelines
that are established at the onset of management or advisement. When clients contribute
securities to their account, we review them in consideration of their investment objectives
and may transition them in accordance with the client’s portfolio plan. If a client requests
a security not be sold without client permission, the security will be designated as “non-
discretionary” and will be included in quarterly fee calculations.
Clients may request that we be restricted from investing in a particular company, industry,
sector of the market, or type of security. Although Weik strongly prefers to manage
portfolios with complete discretion, these requests will be considered to a limited extent.
Clients typically have a variety of options to withdraw cash, including check-writing
privileges, automated monthly disbursements, and automated deposits into their bank
accounts.
IRA Rollover Recommendations
Effective December 20, 2021 (or such late date as the US Department of Labor (“DOL”)
Field Assistance Bulletin 2018-02 ceases to be in effect), for our purpose of complying
with the DOL’s Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020-02 (“PTE 2020-02”) where
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applicable, Weik is providing the following acknowledgement. When Weik provides
investment advice to a prospect or client regarding a retirement plan account or individual
retirement account, we are acting as fiduciaries within the meaning of Title 1 of the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA), and/or the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, as applicable, which are laws governing
retirement accounts. It is to be noted that there are some conflicts with a prospect or
client’s interests and the way Weik makes money. Weik operates under a special rule
that requires us to act in your best interest and not put our interests ahead of yours. Under
this special rule’s provisions, we must:
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• Meet a professional standard of care when making
recommendations (give prudent advice);
financial
interests ahead of yours when making
• Never put our
recommendations (give loyal advice);
• Avoid misleading statements about conflicts of interest, fees, and investments;
• Follow policies and procedures designed to ensure that we give advice that is
in your best interest;
• Charge no more than is reasonable for our services; and
• Give you basic information about conflicts of interest.
Weik benefits financially from the rollover of assets from a retirement account, or an
existing IRA to an account that we manage because the assets increase our assets under
management which, in turn, increases our advisory fees. As a fiduciary, Weik will only
recommend a rollover when we believe it is in a prospect or client’s best interest.
Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, Weik had approximately $305,219,000 in assets under
management. Of this amount, $275,824,000 is discretionary and $29,395,000 is non-
discretionary.
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ITEM 5 – FEES AND COMPENSATION
The fee schedule for management of a portfolio is generally:
0.25% per quarter on the first $1,000,000 under management
0.20% per quarter on the next $1,500,000 under management
0.175% per quarter on assets in excess of $2,500,000
(Negotiable on assets exceeding $5,000,000)
The specific manner in which fees are charged by Weik is established in the client’s
Investment Advisory Agreement. Discretionary and non-discretionary holdings are
included in Weik’s calculation of its quarterly fee. The schedule is set in accordance with
the guidelines outlined above at the discretion of the adviser. Portfolios managed for
employees or their families may be provided at a reduced rate.
Management fees are invoiced quarterly. The fee may be paid from the managed account
if authorized by the client, or the client may pay it directly. Fees are based on the portfolio
value at the conclusion of the prior quarter and are payable in advance for the quarter.
Security prices used for valuations are obtained from the following sources (shown in
order of priority):
1. Electronic download from Charles Schwab & Co., Inc
2. Monthly statements from banks and brokers serving as custodians
3. Yahoo Finance (equities only)
4. The Wall Street Journal
5. Barron’s
6. A broker-dealer providing a requested quotation
Should a price obtained through this process appear inaccurate, Weik will engage in
research in order to verify the price. If warranted by additional market data, the price will
be adjusted. In cases where custodian statements are used for security prices and there
are different prices for a given security, the price selected will be the first received unless
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it differs significantly from one or more other prices received and our research indicates
another price to be more accurate.
Accounts initiated or terminated during a calendar quarter will be charged a prorated fee
based on the period of time the account was under management during the quarter. Upon
termination of an account, any prepaid, unearned fees will be refunded, and any earned,
unpaid fees will be due and payable for the partial period of management.
Within the first month of each calendar quarter, a management fee is payable to Weik for
each limited partnership, based upon partnership net asset value at the end of the prior
quarter. The quarterly management fee assessed to WEIK VALUE PARTNERS is
0.225%. The quarterly management fee assessed to WEIK SMALL-CAP PARTNERS is
0.275%.
Since Weik’s management fee is assessed against total portfolio value, a portion of this
fee is attributable to the portfolio’s cash reserves. These cash reserves are invested in a
liquid interest-bearing instrument provided by the custodian. The return on this instrument
will typically vary with fluctuations in interest rates and may be minimal at times that rates
are very low.
Although Weik realizes that there may be times when client cash reserves could earn a
higher interest rate in a liquid account at another location, it generally requires that cash
reserves be retained inside the portfolio domiciled with the custodian. This procedure
facilitates timely settlement of transactions and easier manager visibility as to cash
reserve balances that are required for valuation and performance reporting.
It should be recognized that portfolio cash reserves may be substantial at times,
particularly when a portfolio is being newly constructed or when a large contribution is
received. The speed with which cash is invested into securities is subject to market
conditions and the ability of the manager to find suitable opportunities.
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Clients may incur certain charges imposed by custodians, brokers, and other third parties
such as transaction charges, custodial fees, transfer taxes, wire transfer fees and other
fees and taxes on brokerage accounts and securities transactions. Mutual funds and
exchange traded funds/notes also charge internal management fees, which are disclosed
in a fund’s prospectus. The sole source of Weik revenues is the management fees it
receives from its clients. Weik does not participate in any brokerage, fund, or custodial
charges. Item 12 further describes the factors that Weik considers in selecting or
recommending broker-dealers for client transactions and determining the reasonableness
of their compensation (e.g., commissions).
ITEM 6 – PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT
Weik does not charge performance-based fees; it charges asset-based fees (as
described in Item 5). Weik provides investment management services to individual clients
and to two limited partnerships, WEIK VALUE PARTNERS and WEIK SMALL-CAP
PARTNERS. Further details on these partnerships are provided in Item 7.
ITEM 7 – TYPES OF CLIENTS
Weik provides investment management services to pension and profit-sharing plans,
individual retirement plans, foundations, endowment funds, estates, trusts, corporations,
and individuals with a variety of investment objectives.
We generally require at least $500,000 in cash or securities for an individually managed
portfolio. Exceptions to this minimum may be granted by the principal of the firm.
Examples of possible exceptions are: additional assets will be added at a future date; the
client may already have an existing relationship with our firm; or the client is willing to pay
a higher fee as a percentage of assets.
A potential conflict of interest is created when we are requested to provide advice
concerning the rollover of retirement plan assets to an IRA that would be managed by
Weik. This conflict should be noted, as a decision to rollover would create additional
business for our firm. As a fiduciary, Weik is obligated to provide investment advice that
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is the best interest of our clients. We put client interests ahead of ours. (Please see
Section 4, IRA Rollover Recommendations). Any recommendation for rollover assets is
made based on the individual circumstances of the client and information regarding the
details of the retirement plan such as investment options and fees.
Weik also is the general partner and investment manager to two limited partnerships. The
minimum for becoming a limited partner in either partnership is lower than the minimum
for a private account. The minimum for WEIK VALUE PARTNERS is $200,000 while the
minimum for WEIK SMALL-CAP PARTNERS is $100,000. The adviser does have
discretion to accept amounts that are lower than the stated minimums.
WEIK VALUE PARTNERS seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in a
diversified portfolio of common stocks. The partnership may invest in convertible
securities or investment companies that meet the long-term appreciation objective of the
partnership. Preferred stocks, corporate bonds or notes, U.S. Treasuries and agencies,
and cash equivalents may be acquired as market conditions warrant. Appreciation is the
primary investment objective and income is incidental. Money market funds or other cash
equivalents will be used when suitable investments are not available and to facilitate
withdrawals from the partnership.
WEIK SMALL-CAP PARTNERS seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in a
diversified portfolio of small-cap stocks. This partnership invests primarily in the common
stocks of small companies. These typically have market capitalizations that fall within the
range of capitalization of companies in the Russell 2000 Index or the S&P SmallCap 600
Index. When a holding grows to a market capitalization size that exceeds these limits,
Weik shall not be required to sell the shares, so long as the company continues to offer
attractive potential. In addition, up to 25% of the portfolio may be invested in companies
with larger market capitalizations. The partnership may invest in convertible securities or
investment companies that specialize in small and mid-sized companies, depending on
market conditions. Money market funds or other cash equivalents will be used when
suitable investments are not available and to facilitate withdrawals from the partnership.
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ITEM 8 – METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISK OF
LOSS
Security Analysis
Our stock selection process is centered on fundamental security analysis and
emphasizes companies that are industry leaders or dominate certain niches. These
companies generally have certain competitive advantages or franchises. Our favorite
idea is a company that earns a superior return on its capital and that we believe has the
potential to continue to earn superior returns over many years.
Our investment universe includes companies of all sizes. Our main sources of
information include company press releases and filings, financial print media, internet
news sources, interviews with corporate management, corporate presentations, and
research material prepared by others.
We prefer companies that are strong cash flow generators. Our focus is on companies
that produce cash in excess of their capital spending and dividend payouts. This free
cash can be utilized proactively on behalf of the shareholders. Possible applications
include acquisitions, share repurchases, and increased dividends. Management should
be skilled with respect to the allocation of the company's capital.
Management should have an ethical approach to doing business, a commitment to the
shareholders, and an excellent track record. We believe that management should own a
meaningful long-term holding in the shares of their company.
Purchase and sale prices are chiefly determined by fundamental security analysis,
although technical analysis is sometimes utilized. We typically seek to purchase stocks
at a significant discount to what we judge to be their intrinsic value. We prefer to fill our
portfolios with our favorite ideas purchased at compelling prices, but only under relatively
rare conditions can we find so many marvelous opportunities. Thus, our portfolios may
contain shares of good companies along with shares of outstanding ones. When a
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company does not fully meet all of our criteria, we seek a greater discount to intrinsic
value.
Our selection of fixed-income securities is determined by the investment objectives of
each client, as well as our investment philosophy. We generally invest in investment
grade instruments with short-to-intermediate maturities. Other income securities may be
employed to achieve additional diversification.
Investment Strategies
As previously discussed in Item 4, our investment process begins with reviewing a client’s
overall circumstances, investment objective, time horizon, and tolerance for risk. Other
factors which require consideration are addressed, such as liquidity needs or tax/legal
constraints. Based on the data gathered, each client is then provided a “Statement of
Investment Policy” that establishes either an “Equity Portfolio” or a “Balanced Portfolio.”
Equity Portfolios have an objective of long-term capital appreciation. Income is not a
primary consideration. The investment strategy used to achieve this objective will be to
invest in a portfolio using equity securities. Balanced Portfolios have an objective of long-
term capital appreciation and income. The investment strategy used to achieve this
objective will be to invest in a portfolio using both equities and fixed-income securities.
The equities and fixed-income securities are selected in accordance with the Weik
philosophy described in Item 4.
Equity and Balanced Portfolios will contain one or more interest bearing money market
funds to hold cash reserves. Weik will use money market funds, short-term bond funds,
or other cash equivalents when we are unable to find securities that meet our investment
criteria and/or price targets.
Risks
Investing involves risk. Hiring an adviser does not eliminate investment risk. For
example, circumstances may occur which prevent Weik from achieving a client’s
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investment objective. A client is subject to the management risk that Weik may make
investment decisions that result in losses or underperformance compared to other
managers with similar investment objectives.
Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear. A
general decline in security prices can occur at any time due to factors including geo-
political stress, military action, terrorism, and economic adversity. By investing in
individual securities, clients are at risk that an individual security price may decline in
value due to management problems, increased competition, or even fraud. Weik
attempts to reduce this risk by engaging in fundamental security analysis.
Fixed-income investments also bear risk. Rising interest rates will cause the value of
fixed-income holdings to decline. In addition, there is risk that a company or municipality
may be unable to maintain interest payments on their bonds or return investment principal
at maturity. Weik attempts to moderate these risks by purchasing investment grade
bonds, typically with short-to intermediate-maturities, and may use bond funds with similar
qualities.
Mutual funds, closed-end funds, and exchange traded funds and notes may be used in
portfolios to achieve added diversification. Despite their diversification, a variety of risks
are associated with funds. Most of these risks are derived from the underlying individual
securities.
Clients investing in either of our two limited partnerships are subject to management and
market risks as described above. Clients who invest in either WEIK VALUE PARTNERS
or WEIK SMALL-CAP PARTNERS should refer to the Limited Partnership Agreement,
Confidential Private Placement Memorandum, and Subscription Documents which are
given to prospective limited partners for additional detailed risk disclosures. An investor
in either limited partnership should consider the following facts before subscribing:
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1. Contributions and withdrawals are only permitted at the conclusion of a
calendar quarter
2. Contributions are accepted, at the discretion of the General Partner, within the
first ten days following the end of the calendar quarter
3. Withdrawals or liquidation requests must be received in writing at least 30 days
prior to the conclusion of a calendar quarter
4. Liquidations will be subject to a 2.5% penalty if requested within twelve months
of the initial investment and a 1.0% penalty if requested during the second
twelve months following initial investment. This charge may be waived in the
event of death or incapacity of the partner or at the discretion of the adviser
5. Partnership interests may be retitled only at the conclusion of a calendar
quarter
6. No secondary market exists for a partner’s interest in either partnership
7. Valuation of a partner’s interest is completed on a quarterly basis
In addition, there are risks associated with investment in WEIK SMALL-CAP PARTNERS
since it invests in smaller companies that are typically less established. Markets for small
company stocks are generally less liquid and subject to more price volatility. The use of
ETFs or other mutual funds investing in international small-cap stocks adds additional
risk.
Investment in either partnership increases liquidity risk since withdrawals may only be
made as of the close of a calendar quarter. There is no secondary market available in
which a partner can sell their interest in either of the partnerships, and none is expected
to develop.
Weik attempts to reduce certain risks in the partnerships through its security selection
process. In addition, unlike many hedge funds, Weik does not employ aggressive
strategies such as using futures, derivatives, or borrowed funds, nor does it sell securities
short. As such, we believe the risk associated with investing in either limited partnership
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is similar to the risk of investing in a mutual fund with a similar objective but acknowledge
that the liquidity risk is greater.
Item 9 – DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of Weik or the integrity of
Weik’s management. Weik has no required legal or disciplinary disclosures.
Item 10 – OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
Weik is not a broker-dealer, and none of the employees of Weik act as a registered
representative of a broker-dealer. There are no pending applications to do so.
No employee of Weik is registered as a futures commission merchant, commodity pool
operator, commodity trading adviser, or an associated person of the foregoing entities.
Conflicts of interest can exist when Weik recommends whether a client should establish
an individual portfolio or participate in a limited partnership interest. There are modest
differences in fees and management time requirements. Our obligation as a fiduciary is
to place the best interests of our clients first. Thus, our recommendations are focused on
the client’s individual circumstances, investment objectives, and risk tolerance. Typically,
clients requiring income, increased liquidity, and/or complete transparency will be
encouraged to open private accounts.
Weik does not recommend or select other investment advisers for our clients nor does it
receive compensation directly or indirectly from any other adviser.
Item 11 – CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT
TRANSACTIONS AND PERSONAL TRADING
Summary of Code of Ethics
Weik has a Code of Ethics that all employees of the firm must follow. This code is based
on the principle that all employees occupy positions of trust, and they must act with
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integrity and honesty in dealing with clients, prospects, and other business professionals.
This code requires strict compliance with all applicable federal and state securities laws
and rules. The code describes the high standard of business conduct that is required of
employees. It states that employees have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of
clients at all times. This means that a client’s interest will come before the firm’s or any
employee’s interest.
The Code of Ethics includes provisions relating to the following items:
1. the confidentiality of client information
2. a prohibition on insider trading
3. a prohibition on rumor mongering
4. a prohibition on investing in initial public offerings or private placements
5. reporting requirements and restrictions on accepting gifts of significant value,
including business entertainment offers, from clients or vendors
6. detailed personal securities transaction procedures and reporting requirements to
ensure client transactions are completed before employee transactions
All employees must acknowledge that they will abide by the adviser’s Code of Ethics on
an annual basis and whenever amended.
Weik clients or prospective clients may request a free copy of the firm's Code of Ethics
by contacting Laura A. Novak, Chief Compliance Officer.
Interests in Client Transactions
Weik serves as General Partner and Investment Manager to two limited partnerships.
Qualified clients are solicited to invest in the partnerships. Employees of Weik or their
families may invest in these partnerships. The decision to recommend a client to invest
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in one of our limited partnerships is based on the client’s individual circumstances,
investment objectives, and risk tolerance.
Trading practices to reduce conflicts of interest
Trading may at times be combined for partnership accounts and the accounts of
individual clients. To avoid any conflict of interest, trading for partnerships and client
accounts are aggregated and an average price is assigned in this circumstance. Weik
will retain records of the trade order and its allocation to each participating account. This
trade memo will typically be completed prior to the entry of the order.
Completed orders will be allocated as specified on the trade memo. Partially filled orders
will be allocated on a random basis between partnership and client orders. Clients with
greater need for investment will receive priority when purchase orders are only partially
filled.
It is Weik policy that the firm will not affect any principal or agency cross securities
transactions for client accounts or for the partnerships. Weik will also not cross trades
between client accounts or between partnership and client accounts.
Personal Trading
Weik imposes certain restrictions on securities transactions by certain employees and
members of their family household. All employees who have access (“Access Person”)
to information concerning transactions for clients must receive advance clearance for
personal and family transactions from our Chief Compliance Officer. Client transactions
always receive priority.
It is possible that Weik may purchase securities for client accounts that are already
owned by the firm’s access persons or their families. After receiving clearance, access
persons or their families may engage in securities transactions that have been conducted
for clients.
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Thomas Weik, the President and Chief Investment Officer of Weik, holds a substantial
position in Berkshire Hathaway common stock which he acquired in 1984. This position
represents approximately 30% of his household assets and is not considered to impair
his ability to render unbiased and objective advice. Berkshire Hathaway is a position in
a majority of client portfolios and has generally been one of Weik’s largest client stock
holdings.
Weik restricts personal trading in close proximity to client trading activity through black-
out periods. Because in some circumstances employees are able to invest in the same
securities as clients, there is a possibility that employees might benefit from market
activity by a client. To reduce this potential conflict of interest, employee trading is not
granted until there has been adequate time to review client accounts. Personal trading
is monitored by the Chief Compliance Officer to ensure employee trading does not
circumvent our policies and procedures.
Weik has a profit-sharing plan which may invest in securities held by clients.
Transactions for the plan are subject to the same restrictions and pre-clearance
requirements as employee transactions.
Item 12 – BROKERAGE PRACTICES
Selecting a Custodian
Clients custody cash and securities placed under management in an account at a
“qualified custodian,” generally a broker-dealer or bank. Weik is not affiliated with any
broker-dealer or bank. If a client requests, we can provide a list of custodians for the
client to choose from. Suggestions will take into account the type of services required for
the portfolio and the quality and cost of these services. Clients selecting brokers as
custodians typically do not pay custodial fees but compensate the broker through
transaction charges. Clients are informed that the use of a full-service brokerage firm for
custodial or brokerage service, rather than a discount brokerage firm, may limit the ability
of the adviser to negotiate commission rates and obtain best execution. Clients who elect
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to use banks as custodians will incur custodial fees that are imposed by the bank.
Custodial fees and transaction charges are paid to the custodian or brokerage firm and
are separate from the management fees paid to Weik.
Each client opens an account with the custodian by entering into an account agreement
directly with the custodian. We do not open accounts for clients, although we may assist
them in doing so. At the present time, the majority of our clients have elected to establish
accounts with the institutional division of a certain discount brokerage firm to maintain
custody of the assets and effect trades for their accounts. Although we may recommend
that clients establish accounts at this brokerage firm, it is the client’s decision to custody
assets with any other custodian able to provide Weik an effective service level.
Selecting a Broker
Clients employing Weik as their portfolio manager may direct the firm to use a specific
broker-dealer. The following are factors we consider in selecting a broker:
1. Competitive commission rates
2. The quality of execution and reporting
3. Products and services available
4. Accuracy of statements and transaction confirmations
5. Willingness to assist the client
6. Service to Weik
Commission rates may be negotiated by the client or by the adviser. Given the amount
of overall assets managed by Weik, clients negotiating their own rates should be aware
that it is possible, perhaps likely, that they will incur greater expense. Commission rates
are typically stated upfront as a package but may at times be negotiated when the trade
is being placed.
Weik typically uses discount brokerage firms to minimize the cost of trade execution as
we seek “best execution.” Best execution means the most favorable terms for a
transaction based on relevant factors, including the factors listed above. We periodically
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monitor trade executions by brokerage firms against current market prices. At times, we
may use other broker-dealers to fill trade orders due to the availability of offerings or to
achieve best execution. In these circumstances, clients may pay additional costs for trade
execution and settlement.
Disclosure of Products & Services
Weik receives research, and other products and services, from a variety of brokerage
firms, including some that may be specified by clients. The research services received
are normally written or electronic reports covering the economy, particular industries, or
individual corporations, and are reports that brokers would be preparing for their clients
in general, or a specified class of clients. Occasionally, the receipt of these products may
be a factor in selecting a broker to execute a transaction. Weik prohibits the
establishment of soft dollar arrangements and does not contract, in verbal or written form,
to receive products or services in exchange for brokerage commissions directed from
client accounts. Should these types of arrangements ever be permitted it is the policy of
Weik to require prior Chief Compliance Officer approval and complete documentation.
Weik may receive services from broker-dealers, other than trade executions, which are
not always available to retail investors, such as access to research, institutional trading,
and custody services. Typically, these services are available to independent investment
advisers on an unsolicited basis and at no charge, when minimum levels of client assets
are maintained in custody at that broker.
When selecting a broker-dealer, Weik may consider products and services made
available to our firm, and not only the nature, cost, or quality of brokerage services
available. This may create a potential conflict of interest. Weik attempts to reduce this
conflict of interest by primarily trading with broker-dealers that offer reasonable
commissions.
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Research received from brokers and used by Weik is often used in servicing all client
accounts. Soft dollar benefits to the firm are not proportionally allocated to any accounts
that may generate different amounts of soft dollar benefits.
Although Weik is not required to commit business to any broker-dealer, it does receive
services that benefit our firm in investment decision making and trade execution.
Examples of services received from broker-dealers include:
1. Execution of securities transactions
2. Custody
3. Research
4. Access to mutual funds and other investments that may otherwise be unavailable
to retail investors or would require a higher minimum initial investment
Sometimes brokerage firms make available services that benefit Weik but do not directly
benefit client accounts. Many of these services are used to service a large number of
accounts, including accounts that have directed us to use a specific brokerage firm.
These products and services may help Weik in managing and administrating client
accounts, as well as to further develop the business. These products include software
and other technology that:
1. Provide access to client account data (such as duplicate trade confirmations and
account statements)
2. Facilitate trade execution and allocation of aggregated trade orders
3. Provide research, pricing information, and other market data
4. Facilitate payment of Weik’s management fees from client accounts
5. Assist with back-office support, recordkeeping, and client reporting
We also receive:
1. Consulting on
information
technology,
regulatory compliance, business
succession, and marketing
2. Publications and presentations/conferences on practice management
3. Educational conferences and events
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These services benefit us because we do not have to produce or purchase them.
During the last fiscal year, Weik did not direct client transactions to a particular broker-
dealer in return for soft dollar benefits received.
Directed Brokerage
Clients may direct Weik to use a certain broker. If a client chooses to direct Weik to use
a specific broker they are informed that:
1. Weik’s ability to achieve best execution may be limited by the directed brokerage
agreement
2. Weik will not be able to negotiate or renegotiate commission rates with the broker-
dealer, or impact or improve the price or quality of the execution services provided
3. The client will not be able to participate in volume discount commission rates that
may be negotiated with broker-dealers used to place trades
4. The client may forgo other benefits such as saving on execution costs that may be
obtained by aggregating client orders
Although we are under no obligation to conduct business with any broker-dealers due to
products and services we receive from them, during the last fiscal year a majority of Weik
transactions were directed to a particular discount brokerage firm. This firm provides
quality execution, offers clients reasonable or no commissions, and allows us to
aggregate trades.
Aggregation of Accounts
Typically, when placing an order to buy or sell a security, Weik will review client portfolios
for possible inclusion in an aggregate (bunched) order. When transactions are
aggregated, execution prices are averaged, and each client participating in the order is
considered to have bought or sold the security at the average price. Weik manages two
limited partnerships that are treated as clients, and orders for the partnerships may be
aggregated with trade orders for other client accounts.
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Weik seeks to aggregate trading whenever possible to reduce commissions. If a client is
unable to participate in an aggregate order due to account size or custodian selection,
they may receive different executions.
Item 13 – REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
Individual portfolios are monitored using a team approach that typically involves multiple
reviews by members of the investment team each month. The investment team includes:
Thomas Weik, Chief Investment Officer; Abhishek Amatya, Equity Analyst; Warren Weik,
Lead Portfolio Manage; Laura Novak, Fixed-Income Manager; Kenneth Weik, Portfolio
Manager; and Logan Boyer, Assistant Portfolio Manager. The investment team is
supported by other members of our staff.
Each month, at least one team member completes a minimum of one comprehensive
review of each portfolio. This review includes a comparison of actual portfolio allocations
against established targets and ranges. Individual security positions are reviewed, and
the cash level is monitored to ensure there is enough cash available to meet known
withdrawals. Additional reviews generally occur each month that are driven by changes
in the general market or an individual issue. Portfolios are also reviewed after trades are
placed in the accounts or when Weik is made aware of any changes to the circumstances
or objectives of the client. Electronic records are kept of all portfolio reviews. The Chief
Investment Officer monitors all trading activity and supervises portfolio management. Ms.
Novak reviews all fixed-income securities held in portfolios.
Clients receive written reports at the start of management, quarterly throughout
management, and at the termination of management. The quarterly reports include:
1. A portfolio appraisal using end-of-quarter prices listing all securities and cash
reserves
2. A report analyzing the change in portfolio value and showing the investment
returns for various time periods
3. A purchase and sale report indicating all activity for the quarter
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4. A year-to-date realized gains and losses report
5. A letter discussing the market/economic environment, the portfolio performance,
and comparative performance data
Clients receive verification of their assets and activity directly from their custodians.
(Please see Item 15 for information regarding custody of client cash and securities.)
Partnership portfolios (as described in Item 7) are reviewed in similar fashion to that
described above for individual portfolios. The partnerships are not managed in
accordance with the objectives of the individual partners but are managed in accordance
with the stated objectives of the partnership. Qualified clients investing in partnership
portfolios containing pooled assets
receive quarterly
letters discussing
the
market/economic environment and developments in portfolio holdings. These letters
include unaudited results and the value of the partner’s interest. Annually, the client
receives financial statements audited by an independent accounting firm and a K-1.
Item 14 – CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
Weik does not receive any economic benefit, directly or indirectly, from any third party for
advice rendered to Weik clients.
Weik does not receive client referrals from broker-dealers/custodians or any material third
parties.
A factor in the determination of employee compensation may be the referral of clients.
Item 15 – CUSTODY
While the assets under management at Weik are held by an independent custodian, Weik
is nevertheless deemed to have custody of client funds. This is due to the fact that the
majority of our clients have granted us the authority to submit our invoice to their custodian
for payment of our management fees. Our clients receive account statements directly
from the broker-dealer or bank serving as the custodian of their assets. These statements
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are generally issued monthly. We urge clients to carefully review these custodian
statements. Weik receives duplicates of these statements electronically. In addition, our
clients receive quarterly reporting from Weik, as well as an invoice for the
advisory/management fee. Clients should compare statements received from Weik with
those received from their custodian in order to reconcile their security holdings, account
activity, and account values.
Weik is also deemed to have custody of client assets because it is the general partner for
two limited partnerships. Investors in the limited partnerships do not receive ongoing
account statements from the partnership custodian but do receive audited financial
statements each year. The financial statements are audited by an independent PCAOB
(Public Company Accounting Oversight Board) inspected accounting firm. These
statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
(“GAAP”) and are generally distributed to partners in early March.
Item 16 – INVESTMENT DISCRETION
Weik usually receives discretionary authority from the client at the outset of an advisory
relationship to select the identity and amount of securities to be bought or sold. In all
cases, however, such discretion is to be exercised in a manner consistent with the stated
investment objectives for the particular client account.
When selecting securities and determining amounts, Weik observes the investment
policies, limitations, and restrictions of the clients for which it advises.
Clients may request that we be restricted from investing in a particular company, industry,
sector of the market, or type of security. Although Weik strongly prefers to manage
portfolios with complete discretion, these requests will be considered to a limited extent.
Clients are informed that any restrictions may impact the performance of the portfolio.
Before Weik assumes discretionary authority, clients must execute an Investment
Advisory Agreement. This agreement delegates the discretionary authority to manage
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the portfolio, states where the portfolio will be custodied, and informs the client of the
types of investments that are typically used in managing the portfolio. Clients also
complete and execute an account opening application from the custodian of their assets.
Custodian forms grant Weik a limited power of attorney for trading in the client’s account.
When a client is solicited to invest in either limited partnership, they are given a Limited
Partnership Agreement and Private Placement Memorandum. They also complete
Subscription documents. Limited partners have no authority to limit the investment
discretion of the Investment Manager of either partnership.
The Advisory Agreement remains in effect, until terminated in writing by either the client
or Weik. The death, disability, or incompetency of a client will not terminate or change
the terms of the Advisory Agreement. In the event of a client’s death, permanent
disability, or incompetency, the Advisory Agreement may be terminated by written
notification from the executor, guardian, attorney-in-fact, or authorized representative of
the client.
Item 17 – VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES
Weik will vote client proxies when a client authorizes us to vote on their behalf. This can
be facilitated by the custodian for the client’s assets. At the time an account is set-up,
clients execute a supplemental account instruction form which delegates the proxy voting
authority to us or allows the client to elect to vote their own proxies. If proxy voting is
unavailable to us as an investment manager, the client will assume the responsibility to
vote their own proxies. A client may revoke our authority to vote their proxies at any time
by providing written instructions.
Clients wishing to direct any votes with respect to their shareholdings should not delegate
voting to Weik. If a client does delegate voting to our firm, Weik will vote on all proxy
items for the client.
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As General Partner for our two partnerships, Weik votes the proxies on behalf of all
partners. We are unable to offer proxy voting to individual limited partners due to the
pooling of interests into one portfolio.
Proxy voting for client accounts and partnerships is principally guided by the long-term
economic interests of our clients. Weik has established policies and procedures to govern
our voting and maintain records of the voting. Our investment process includes the
examination of a company’s management team, and we generally have confidence in
their operating skills and integrity. As a result, we typically strive to support the proposals
raised by the management of companies held in client portfolios as long as we find them
to be consistent with the best interests of shareholders. Shareholder’s rights are
considered when Weik votes proxies on behalf of clients. When voting proxies for clients
subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), we will vote
in the best interest of plan participants and beneficiaries.
Our procedures include provisions to log each proxy that is received, a verification of the
number of shares to be voted, and a record of how the vote was cast. Each proxy is to
be voted in accordance with our procedures. Our policies include guidelines for voting
routine issues such as:
1. Election of Directors
2. Selection of Auditor
3. Compensation/Option Plans
4. Restructuring/Recapitalization
5. Mergers and Acquisitions
6. Social Issues
Non-routine voting issues are addressed by a committee decision. At times, Weik may
contact a company official to clarify a proposal.
In certain cases, a conflict of interest may arise between Weik and our clients regarding
proxy proposals. Employees are required to disclose any potential or actual conflicts of
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interest, such as serving on a Board of Directors of a public company or being contacted
to influence our voting. In these cases, we are committed to resolving the conflict in the
best interest of the clients before we vote the proxy. When a conflict is identified, the
proxy voting committee will convene to review the conflict and attempt to resolve the
conflict before casting our votes.
We currently vote the proxies electronically through a third-party provider. Clients or plan
fiduciaries may obtain a copy of our complete proxy voting policies and procedures upon
request. Clients may also request information on how we voted any proxies on their
behalf by submitting a written request to: Weik Capital Management, ATTN: Laura A.
Novak, Chief Compliance Officer, 18 Commerce Drive, Wyomissing, PA 19610. We
maintain records of our proxy voting for a minimum of five years.
Item 18 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Registered investment advisers are required in this Item to provide you with certain
financial information or disclosures about their financial condition. Weik has no financial
commitment that impairs its ability to meet contractual and fiduciary commitments to
clients, and has not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
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